Coming Soon, To an Orbit Near You

Alistair Young

Jun 14, 2012 — 1 min read

The First Distributed Exclavine Republic is seeking to open new franchise-nations in the Expansion Regions, in or adjacent to the Cordai Gap constellation, and is therefore looking for comment, business opportunities, and investment partners among all existing polities, private organizations, and consortia within this region.

Consider the advantages of bringing an FDER drift-habitat to your star system. FDER takes pride in providing a favorable taxation, banking and contractual regime and fully open markets (qualifying under Alpha Concord Free Economic Zone standard 23.1), access to the highest levels of galactic technology, excellent data and logistics connectivity, easily-obtained residency, and an unconstrained environment for the pursuit of scientific inquiry and technological development (qualifying under Alpha Concord Free Research Zone standard 23.2).

All these things are provided by the Associated Worlds’ leading national franchisor, with an unequalled history of legislative stability (rated 142/144 on the Legal Consistency Index), fiscal stability, and continuous growth, with the full backing of our parent polity. Since we began operations, we have opened over 1,500 franchises in various regions of the Associated Worlds, virtually all of which have proven outstanding successes both for us, and for our local partners, investors, and clients.

FDER welcomes your inquiries and tenders, which should be directed to:

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Eliéra (Imperial Core)
Calmiríë
Avenue of Incarnadine Pillars
First Distributed Exclavine Republic
f.a.o. VP of Franchise Extension

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