Warhammer 40: Starting as a Rogue Trader

Chapter 280 The Exclusive Currency of the Montgomery Dynasty

After reviewing the section belonging to the Holy Machine Cult, Gao Yi turned to the part he cared about most: the platform's commercial functions.

When Gao Yi opened it, a virtual trading platform appeared before his eyes.

Although it appears somewhat rudimentary due to the lack of significant optimization, it has all the essential features.

"My lord! The trading market you mentioned started its expansion into the region two months ago. No, it should be said that it's now in trial operation within the star sector, and the results are much better than we imagined! You have no idea how happy Governor Rebecca has been lately; she's had a lot more money on her hands recently."

This is the first time I've heard Governor Rebecca praise me. She always avoids me whenever I go to her for funding. Now, at least she doesn't call me just a money-spending machine.

The resources and profits this platform has generated for us during this period are much faster than those from normal mining or collecting fees from other dynasties!

I myself couldn't believe that such a transaction could bring such substantial profits to the dynasty. Think of the Montgomery dynasty before you became wandering merchants; every time, we had to venture into the unknown void, endure countless dangers to return to the empire, painstakingly search for buyers, and even face price gouging. Now, we do nothing and gain a considerable fortune.”

Pavian even reminisced about the hard times he had endured.

Gao Yi was speechless for a moment. He glanced at Pavian, who was still sighing, and then focused his attention back on what was in front of him. Sure enough, a large amount of transaction information was displayed on the platform in front of him.

Daily necessities, metals needed for manufacturing, weapons and equipment, technology, population, Gao Yi even saw various goods such as the SCV repair service that the Montgomery Dynasty itself had hung on it.

The sheer variety of items, originating from different star systems, was overwhelming; one couldn't possibly scroll to the bottom of it all.

Gao Yi even saw some war-related employment contracts.

Of course, some obviously heretical or even extremely dangerous alien creations will not be allowed to be placed on this platform.

Ultimately, the trade in the cold market needs to be kept in the shadows.

However, the profits that openly traded goods now bring to both buyers and sellers are no less than those from the illegal cold market trade of the past.

If you want to promote this platform, you still have to follow the basic laws of the empire.

The buyer's information is also clearly visible behind the product listing, including their name, the faction they belong to, and the star system they are in.

All of this information was verified by officials of the Montgomery dynasty.

Currently, those who can access this trading platform are considered high-quality members within the alliance or expanded regions, or independent planets that have had multiple successful collaborations with the dynasty. Illegal criminal organizations such as pirates are not allowed to enter this platform.

Gao Yi could even see the names of official imperial departments within the expanded area, including the Imperial Navy and trade orders from the Pioneer Mechanical Guild.

According to regulations, the platform is not currently open to most individual users, except for some prestigious individuals. However, cardinals, high-ranking inquisitors, and naval admirals can also have personal accounts.

Concise and clear information allows people to exchange information more quickly.

Within a single galaxy, you might find it difficult to find buyers or sellers, but when the scope is wide enough, you can always find people who need your resources and exchange your surplus for what you need more.

"My lord, the daily trading volume is astonishing! Everyone is profiting from this trading platform!"

As per Gao Yi's request, the platform does not prohibit the original form of bartering.

However, the dynasty could not guarantee the success or authenticity of the final transaction, which also made it difficult for the dynasty to extract profits from each transaction.

Of course, isn't there a safer and more convenient way? Yes! Brother Pack has it. "Mongt Credits?"

Gao Yi continued to check the transaction information on the platform. Sure enough, there were very few barter orders, and the purchase price of most goods was marked in Montgomery Credits.

In particular, various resources within their own dynasty no longer accept barter; instead, they can only be traded using the Montgomery Dynasty's credits. Gao Yi could tell that this was a measure taken by Rebecca to promote credits. Initially, there would certainly be some opposition, but these things were now monopolized by the dynasty.

You have to accept it whether you want to or not.

If you want to continue receiving goods from the dynasty, you must accept this currency system. Furthermore, the contributions made by alliance members will be settled in credits, no longer based on actual material output.

"That's right! After you acquired the power of governor and the status of high lord, Governor Rebecca, as you requested, formulated this currency that would temporarily circulate within our dynasty's sphere of influence. This currency was issued with the credit of you and the Montgerd dynasty, and was guaranteed by the military power and vast industrial assets of the Montgerd dynasty."

Anyone who possesses these currencies can purchase any publicly traded goods and services from the dynasty. When the transaction volume reaches a certain scale, the dynasty can even arrange for transport ships equipped with warp engines to deliver the goods to their doorstep! This eliminates their worries about losses, pirate attacks, or other alien raids during transport.

The real-name authentication system you mentioned also ensures that the people conducting transactions are largely trustworthy, preventing widespread instances of collusion with the enemy.

The dynasty would charge a 10% credit fee for each transaction. They had no objection to these fees, as this was an extremely worthwhile transaction compared to the previous lack of information, transportation costs, and potential accidents.

The fees collected also allow us to directly purchase various necessary resources from the trading platform. Dynasty itself is the largest buyer and seller on this platform! Dynasty consumes a large amount of resources every day.

These consumed resources will be converted into credits and circulate back into the market, forming a virtuous cycle.

"Make sure Rebecca maintains the exchange rate of these credits for dynasty resources, and doesn't arbitrarily print credits."

“I will tell Governor Rebecca.”

Gao Yi nodded as he listened to Pavian's report. In the world of Warhammer, weapons, population, technology, and resources are all hard currency, and his dynasty uses these things as collateral for credit points.

The tithes collected within the Empire are also made up of these things; they are the currency of the Warhammer world itself.

These four qualities of Gao Yi are now all present.

Many technological equipment in interstellar space are now best-selling items, especially combat suits. War has always been the main theme of this world, and combat suits have been sold for many years but are still in short supply.

As Stellar Technology continues to make breakthroughs, the credit guarantee will become more solid. Before StarCraft equipment becomes completely saturated in the Warhammer world, there is almost no need to worry about credits losing user trust.

The dynasty's current production capacity is fully capable of supporting the redemption of credits by its holders.

For others, having credits makes trading with merchants, wanderers, or factions outside the Montgomery dynasty much easier, as transactions can be completed simply by operating on the platform.

The dynasty also directly settles reports from traveling merchants and ronin who unconditionally provided supplies to the dynasty during the Cadia Wars with credits. However, if others want to obtain information points, they need to exchange them for various resources, available population, and unseen technologies, among other things the dynasty needs.

Especially in terms of technology, those exploring the new territory might have unearthed some useful technologies; the technology of humanity in the Golden Age was quite advanced.

Not only can it be used by oneself, but it can also fill the gaps in the StarCraft's advanced technology tree.

To enhance the currency's authority, Gao Yi even had Will form a special unit.

(End of this chapter)