Central Trading Company

The Central Trading Company is the main company operating inside West Isles. The Central Trading Company is partially funded and indrectly controlled by The Kingdom of Altmand, most notably their king. The company enforces actions that Altmand makes (War Declerations, Blockades, embargoes, etc.) and has an independent navy, though, the Altmand Royal Navy usually takes command.

History
The Central Trading Company was founded in 596 in the Altmand capital of Loomshire, The Central Trading Company first provided ferrying services. The Company would later begin exepditions in Krakos Isles.

The company would later be funded the the Altmand crown in exchange for seats within the company and the creation of a militia.

The company would later found outpost in the Krakos Isles, Artland Isles, and other archipalagoes.

General Structure
(All ranks above Admiral and Merchant are held by NPC and are unobtainable.)

Company Board
The Company Board is composed of multiple individuals within and without the Company. Individual members of the Board have no power, however if more than half assemble, they are able to make decisions independent of the Governor and all other ranks. If a decision by the Governor is disputed by 10% or more of the board members, a vote is held in order to determine if the decision should be enacted, or continue to be enacted. A Governor expulsion vote can be made, and if an agreement of more than half of the board is made, the Governor is expelled and the Supreme Advisor is temporary Governor until a new one is appointed. Ranking structure will adjust accordingly if both Governor and Supreme Advisor are expelled from their positions. Usually the Commander-in-Chief or the Economics Board Chief is held as Temporary Governor, however that is not usually the case as a member of the Board, primarily a popular member, acts as the Temporary Governor as non-Board members are usually not aware of the change until a messenger arrives to them.

Governor
The Governor is the highest ranking member of the Company, and is considered the head of the Company. He is only restricted by the Company board, which reviews and votes on major actions enacted by the Governor and his Supreme Advisor. When a Governor resigns, or is removed by the Company Board, the Company Board elects a new Governor. The Governor has full command over all aspects of the company with the exception of the Company Board, appointing a Supreme Advisor, Commander-in-Chief, and Economics Board Chief

Surpreme Advisor
The Supreme Advisor is the 2nd highest ranking position in the Company. The Supreme Advisor is generally present in areas where the Governor is not, in order to approve and make important decisions when the Governor is not present.

Commander-in-Chief
The Commander-in-Chief is responsible for the Armed Forces of the Company. He is able to command the entirety of the Company’s forces. He is also responsible for drafting or approving major military plans. The Commander-in-Chief's orders can only be outranked by the Governor and the Supreme Advisor.

Economics Board Chief
The Economics Board Chief is responsible for the maintenance of profits within the Company. He is responsible for the creation of new trade policies, and overseeing actions by all lower ranking members.

Economics Board Advisor
The Economics Board Advisor is a rank usually held by multiple individuals. They make and approve economic decisions that the Economics Board Chief would usually enact, but for more the regional areas that they oversee in order to ensure actions are taken days, rather than weeks after an issue arises to ensure quick response. Their actions can be overruled by the Economics Board Chief if deemed necessary.

Merchant Relations Chief
The Merchant Relations Chief is tasked with negotiation of trade deals on the behalf of the Governor, Economics Board Chief and Advisor(s). He is responsible for the continued positive relations by suppliers, shipping merchants, and the enforcement of Company policies enacted by any superior. He is usually constantly travelling to meet up with representatives of other companies.

Outpost Chief and Outpost Manager
The Outpost Chief is tasked with the maintenance of multiple outposts in an area, and to ensure that they meet their quotas. He is responsible for negotiating smaller trade agreements by small local Merchant Companies and groups. The Outpost Manager is tasked with the maintenance of a trade outpost. He is required to contract local merchant traders to transport local goods to wherever the Outpost Manager Chief requires. The Outpost Manager is responsible for hiring individuals to stock, process, and inspect goods before shipment.

Navy and Army Ranks
The Navy and Army are overseen by the Fleet Admiral(s) and Chief-General(s) respectively. The Army is the smaller of the two, and comprises less men than the Navy due to little need for enforcement and protection of goods on land. The Navy is the largest of the two, as it needs to patrol the endless seas for pirates, enforcement of company policies, and any hostile adversaries. The Company is primarily located in overseas territories, therefore more resources and dedication is allocated for the Navy.

Merchant Ranks
Merchants are the backbone of the Company, as they transport all the goods that have been processed. Merchants are ranked in a tier system in order to rank their trustworthiness, reliability, and time within the Company. Rank V Merchants are new within the company, and are mainly tasked with the shipment of common goods. Rank I Merchants are mainly tasked with the shipment of rare goods, as they are trusted. They are also eligible for naval escorts by the Company Navy