The Traders Alliance

 The Traders Alliance 

 General Outline 

This is going to be more of an alliance of individuals than a clan. The idea is that we are a group of "registered" traders who abide by a strict code and freely share economic information with one another. Any formal complaints filed against members by outsiders or fellow traders once the private server goes live will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. Those found at fault will be subject to stiff fines and/or loss of Alliance benefits/membership. All inquiries should be PM'd to the current Master Trader.

 Clan & Tribe Relations 

The Trader's Alliance will maintain a neutral relationship with all Clans/Tribes/Independent Survivors and will not discriminate unless you or your affiliates disrupt Alliance trade or harass/harm Alliance Traders. Those of you in charge of your respective Clans/Tribes that are interested in a potential alliance with this organization should PM the current Master Trader. Clans/Tribes allied with the Traders Alliance could receive discounts on select merchandise and loan interest rates in exchange for specific services. (ex: Convoy Security) Clans/Tribes that find themselves enemies of the Traders Alliance will have a trade embargo imposed upon them by all registered traders as well as having their Clan/Tribe Alliance Trade Representative (If applicable) recalled until civil relations can be reestablished. Any Traders Alliance member caught having any dealings with Black Listed Clans/Tribes/Independent Survivors will be subject to stiff fines and/or loss of Alliance benefits/membership.

 Alliance Rank Structure & Duties 

 Master Trader : Oversees all Alliance operations. Serves as the Diplomatic face when dealing with other Clan & Tribe authority figures.

 Merchant Prince : Second in command. Serves as the Alliance's Leader should the current Master Trader become absent for any extended period of time. Maintains and monitors all Alliance financial documentations. This includes all current Trader Inventories, Trader's Insurance Policies, Member's Monthly Dues and Money Lending Services. This position is bestowed upon the most promising and experienced Alliance Merchant.

 Merchant : An experienced Alliance Trader who is granted the authority to organize and conduct trade convoys as the Caravaneer.

 Trader : An official member of the Traders Alliance who now has access to Trader's Insurance.

 Goods Peddler : A probationary status for all new members of the Traders Alliance. At the end of the probationary period (Two Weeks) the peddler will conduct a performance review with a superior. Upon achieving satisfactory remarks the individual will be granted Trader status.

 Clan/Tribe Trade Representatives 

To promote a fair and even economic playing field, the Traders Alliance will accept membership from tradesmen of recognized Clans and Tribes. Only one Representative per Clan or Tribe may be admitted at any one time. Clan and Tribe leaders that have candidates in mind should PM the current Master Trader. Likewise, should the membership of any current Clan/Tribe Trade Rep need to be changed, it will be up to that Clan or Tribe's leaders to select a new candidate and PM the current Master Trader.

 Monthly Member Dues 

All members of the Traders Alliance from the Goods Peddler on up to the Master Trader himself must pay monthly dues in the form of in game dollars. This currency is heavily controlled/monitored and only used to help fund the hiring of outside assistance (Mercenaries, Medics, Informants, Engineers) and Trader's Insurance Policies

 Trader Benefits 

 Affiliation : Simply by being selected to join the Traders Alliance is a benefit in and of itself. Alliance members are held to a higher standard then your common unregistered tradesmen. Members are also held accountable for their actions and so clients will come to know that invisible layer of trust.

 Trader's Insurance : Upon achieving Trader status an Alliance member can pay a fixed rate of in game dollars to the clan which will be used to reimburse them in the event that their goods are lost/stolen while on Alliance business. Suspected fraudulent claims will be thoroughly investigated and those found guilty will suffer stiff fines and/or loss of Alliance benefits/membership.

 Services 

 Money Lending : The Traders Alliance will offer all reputable Clans/Tribes/Independent Survivors loans with interest rates reflective upon the amount borrowed. For higher dollar amounts, you may be asked to put valuable items up as collateral (high powered weaponry or vehicles once implemented) to ensure repayment. Failure to repay could result in finding your name on a Bounty Board and all of your assets seized as payment for the debt.

 Intelligence : Knowledge is power. The Traders Alliance will have civil relations with all willing Clans/Tribes/Independent Survivors while traveling all across Colorado. We don't dabble in paid espionage, but we do keep our ears open for potential gossip. Perhaps you're a bounty hunter and your quarry's trail has long gone cold. The Traders Alliance could dip into their information network to give you the tip you need to get yourself back on track. For a fee, of course.

 Bulk Orders : Need something? Need A LOT of something? Place an order with your nearest Alliance Trader and we'll utilize our vast network of paid scavengers to round up exactly what you need, when you need it.

 Common Trades : Whether its bartering or buying supplies with in game dollars, our traders are ready to cut you a deal and leave you feeling satisfied with your purchase.