Subsidization

Description (Specifications)

Subsidization is a method of financialization with special conditions by fulfilling a need of someone else.
Depending on the contract details, in the worst case, it could be some kind of fictitious self-employment.

Standard Governmental Subsidization

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The government may subsidize larger commercial vessels (built on type 600 hulls or larger), primarily to assure consistent service to specific worlds. These subsidized merchants are generally assigned a specific route connecting from 2 to 12 worlds of varying characteristics. The route will generally be determined before a subsidized merchant is purchased, to allow tailored design features as may be necessary. When a subsidized merchant is ordered, the ship captain must make the 20% down payment, with the government assuming responsibility for the payments upon delivery, and taking 50% of the gross receipts of the ship while in service. The ship captain is responsible for all expenses and costs of operation. [2]

Subsidized merchants are also subject to mobilization (...and use as auxiliaries) in the event of emergency or hostilities. At the end of 40 years, the vessel is completely paid off, and full title passes to the ship captain, but the vessel remains subject to mobilization in case of government need. [3]

Example of Governmental Subsidization

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Aashrikan/Rhamsteppe (Zarushagar 1740)
Classic Era (1116)	B765656-B Starport B Good: Spacecraft Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel Size 7 Medium (11,200 km, 0.70g - 0.94g) Atmosphere 6 Standard Hydrographics 5 Wet World 50% Population 6 Moderate (2 million) Government 5 Feudal Technocracy Law 6 Moderate Law (no firearms except shotguns) Tech Level B Average Stellar (large starships)
See also	UWP
System Details
Primary	G9 V M4 V
Planetoid Belts	0
Gas Giants	4

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Example of an Invitation to bid of Aashrikan (world) including calculations

Invitation to Bid by the Government of Aashrikan, for the Renewal of 40 Year Trade Licence

Position 1 - 6

#.	Category	Requirement
1.	QSP:	MKL-FS33-RN- - Ikkusham Light Subsidized Liner - Bullet class TL 14
2.	Crew Required	Minimal: 8
3.	Main Duty Description:	Passenger Line Service and Freight Transportation Aashirkan - L'Engle L'Engle - Aashirkan Aashirkan - Naagishda Naagishda - Aashirkan Aashirkan - Ikkusham Ikkusham - Aashirkan Aashirkan - Zazish Zazish - Aashirkan Aashirkan - Shipruud Shipruud - Aashirkan
4.	Contract Duration	40 Years
5.	Required documents:	Bank Guarantee of 20%; Qualifications; recomms; certificates; certicate of good conduct; Finance Maturity Level B+
6.	Contract Value	156 MCR
7.	Obligation to Issuer	Guarantee and payment to Bank for monthly mortgage payments;
8.	Obligations to beneficiary	10 month/year on 100% Service Level to Main Obligation mandantory accounting deposit 50% of total gross receipts to account on 1st Imperial Bank of Aashirkan on a quarterly base. Maint. executed by Group 5 shipyards on Ikkusham All operating costs are with the beneficiary

Position 7 - 10

#.	Category	Requirement
1.	QSP:	AKS-DS22-L- - Ikkusham Small Subsidized Trader Parabolid class TL 14
2.	Crew Required	Minimal: 6
3.	Main Duty Description:	Unscheduled Passenger Service and Freight Transportation Aashirkan - Dorsiki; Ossifur; Bradley; Daiunki; Erin's Star
4.	Contract Duration	40 Years
5.	Required documents:	Bank Guarantee of 20%; Qualifications; recomms; certificates; certicate of good conduct; Finance Maturity Level B
6.	Contract Value	100 MCR
7.	Obligation to Issuer	Guarantee and payment to Bank for monthly mortgage payments;
8.	Obligations to beneficiary	10 month/year on 100% Service Level to Main Obligation mandantory accounting deposit 50% of total gross receipts to account on 1st Imperial Bank of Aashirkan on a quarterly base. Maint. executed by Group 5 shipyards on Ikkusham All operating costs are with the beneficiary

Testimonials for the Gouvernment:
For the Ministry of Economic Prosperity Development:
Master Commissioner Kaagii Ulerku Gishdidumshasgashni , Junior Administrator of Trade, Commerce and Economic Development

Imperial Respresentatives:
Eshin Sikargardukuurgi Gikharkhu, Saarpuhii of Aashrikan
Theodor Maxim Petrov, Iishakku of Aashrikan
Billem Monk Ilinlilakhadi, Kiduunuuzi of Aashrikan

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Tukera Model

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Miskatonic/Harlequin (Solomani Rim 2603)
Classic Era (1116)	A587863-9 Starport A Excellent: Starship Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel Size 5 Medium (8,000 km, 0.40g - 0.57g) Atmosphere 8 Dense Hydrographics 7 Wet World 70% Population 8 Moderate (200 million) Government 6 Captive Government/Colony Law 3 Low Law (no automatic weapons) Tech Level 9 Early Stellar (fusion)
See also	UWP
System Details
Primary	M2 V
Planetoid Belts	1
Gas Giants	5

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Tukera is an imperial megacorporation, well known for long-distance transport and shipping. It is also common knowledge that they have subsidiary companies in several Sectors. In regions where obvious subsidiaries are not possible, or where they don't want to commit resources of their own, they will utilize independent ships or lines who serve to feed their lines.

One way to achive this is to cooporate with less important worlds in regards of subsidized contracts or to connect important worlds to Tukera depots along the main routes. For this they have several standardized programs (Licence Service) in place. Tukera typically divides these into two categories. An example of such an affiliate is below.

• Junior Gold
• Senior Gold

Tukera Certified Subsidization Partner Program - Miscatonic Junior Gold - Positions 1-4

#.	Category	Requirement
1.	QSP:	MK-FU13
2.	Crew Required	Minimal: 8
3.	Main Duty Description:	Interface Line to Tukera (TCS Partner Program) Line 1: AOSTA - Miscatonic - ZAPUSHAAR - Gashursid - AOSTA Line 2: ZAPUSHAAR - Gashursid - AOSTA - Miscatonic - ZAPUSHAAR Line 3: Miscatonic - ZAPUSHAAR - Gashursid - AOSTA - Miscatonic Line 4: Gashursid - AOSTA - Miscatonic - ZAPUSHAAR - Gashursid
4.	Contract Duration	40 Years
5.	Required documents:	Qualifications; recomms; certificates; No required Finance Maturity Level provided
6.	Contract Value	156 MCR
7.	Obligation to Issuer	Registration Certification Priority Handling Treatment Contract Administration Financial Assistence and Yearly Testification Murdstone Yards Ship
8.	Obligations to beneficiary

Condition Analysis

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Sources

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