The East Imperial Company is a publicly owned and traded joint-stock company backed by the New Equestrian government, dealing with the trade of exotic goods. It was established through an Imperial Charter granted by Emperor Elise I on 31 December, 1770, as the "Imperially Chartered Company of Merchants trading into the Eastern Regions." By 1775 the company had already established itself as the premier importer of goods from foreign sources for the whole of the Empire, and became officially known as the "East Imperial Company." By 1788, with significant help from the New Equestrian government, the East Imperial Company had gained a complete monopoly on trade from foreign eastern ports, including the Empire's East Colonies. With little to no domestic competition, and no serious foreign competitors emerging, the East Imperial Company on its own grew to account for half of the Empire's trade, and controlled the entire economies of quite a few small countries. With further Imperial Charters, Acts, and Provisions from Emperor Elise II in 1796, the Company was granted political power in the government through lobbyists, given territorial claims in the Empire's East Colonies, and even raised its own private army. Today, the company is the single most influential player in the Empire's global trade, and most reputable trade organization in the known world, with no other business entity holding near as much power. With the increasing demands for commodities and goods from the Eastern Regions in nearby countries, the East Imperial Company has brought a prosperity and influence to the New Equestrian economy that could never have been envisioned upon her founding. The company holds full control over seven of the Empire's colonies to the East, maintains a private army of 50,000, owns 250 offices throughout the Empire and the world, owns 21 ports and dockyards, 3 shipyards, and a fleet of 500 various vessels, mercantile and military. Dominus Ducit, Nihil Nocet.
The East Imperial Company controls the trade of many commodities and goods, most notably spices and tea. With a wide selection of goods, from the most exotic spices to familiar fashion trends, you will not go away disappointed. All goods are guaranteed to be made free from slave labour and only with the finest quality ingredients and materials. Our sailors and merchantmen handle each shipment with the utmost care, and all imports are made in 90 days or less. If for some reason you don't see a particular item in stock, we encourage you to fill out a Special Request Import Despatch so that we can obtain what it is you need (just be aware this may induce an additional cost). The influence the company holds over world trade allows us to fill our inventory with items that would otherwise be unthinkable in foreign markets, and allows us to fulfill whatever needs citizens may find themselves with, from everyday shopping, to a little luxurious treatment.
If you would like help the company expand, why not open an East Imperial facility in your nation? The company is currently looking to open offices, warehouses, and dockyards in foreign states in the hopes of expediting the travel time of imports and exports, as well as increase our already vast selection of goods. Opening such facilities in your nation will see immediate growth in national economy, with an influx of trade and influence. In addition, you make your nation and affiliated businesses eligible for various benefits such as discounts and trade priority. Take advantage of this opportunity and share in the amazing wealth and power of the East Imperial Company by opening an East Imperial office, warehouse, or dockyard in your nation today. Furthermore, we are purchasing select items from governments and business entities, as well as accepting negotiations for the opening of regular trade routes.
If you would like to order goods or commodities, please review the proper despatch guidelines outlined below. In order to streamline communications, we have a pre-written letter provided for your convenience, but you are welcome to write us your own. We only ask that you include all the necessary information we require to complete your purchase. Special orders can also be accepted, though at additional cost, and we may start regular importation of highly demanded items. Goods and commodities can be purchased in bulk through contract, or by individual purchase.
The East Imperial Company enforces a strict No Slavery Policy. All goods and raw materials are produced free from slave labour, as well as any and all purchased imports by the company from independent manufacturers and growers.
Despatch Guidelines
1: All despatches must include type of good(s) and/or commodity(ies) being purchased and number of each. Otherwise the order will not be accepted.
2: Any information not included will be assumed as a "no."
3: You are welcome to include any other information you may think to be relevant.
4: Despatches must be made "In-Character" and with reasonable English grammar.
5: Despatches should be made with consideration given to national tech levels (please refer to the "Tech Lvl Notice").
Contract Purchase
- Code: Select all
[b]Nation/Business:[/b]
[b]Name of Purchasing Representative (Head of State, Head of Foreign Affairs, Head of Economy, etc.):[/b]
[b]Item(s) and amount of each:[/b]
[b]Ship to:[/b]
[b]Would you like to sell goods to the East Imperial Company and/or establish a regular trade route? (Requires further negotiations):[/b] []Yes []No
[b]Insurance?[/b] []Yes (Plan:) []No
[b]Further questions/comments/concerns (can leave blank):[/b]
Individual Purchase
- Code: Select all
[b]Name:[/b]
[b]Item(s) and amount of each:[/b]
[b]Further questions/comments/concerns (can leave blank):[/b]
Open an East Imperial Company Facility
- Code: Select all
[b]Nation:[/b]
[b]Name of Purchasing Representative (Head of State, Head of Foreign Affairs, Head of Economy, etc.):[/b]
[b]Desired facility (can check more than one):[/b] []Office(s): (INSERT NUMBER) []Warehouse(s): (INSERT NUMBER) []Dockyard(s)/Port(s): (INSERT NUMBER)
[b]Location(s) of facility/facilities:[/b]
[b]If opening more than 1 East Imperial office where will the headquarters be located?:[/b]
[b]Further questions/comments/concerns (can leave blank):[/b]
Special Import Request
- Code: Select all
[b]Nation/Name:[/b]
[b]Desired item:[/b]
[b]Do you acknowledge that by filling out this form you are agreeing to a special purchase from the East Imperial Company and are legally required to pay the amount specified by East Imperial Company trade officers?[/b] []Yes []No
[b]Further questions/comments/concerns (can leave blank):[/b]
Insurance Plans*
Plan 1 (half coverage)
Will cover up to 50% of shipment's total worth. Will only cover against "acts of nature". Coverage only good for the duration of the shipment's delivery period. Requires $500 NSD up front, payment of 25% of shipment's worth, and a premium of an additional $250 NSD for every week shipment will be en route, or $50 NSD per day (if length of time is under a week or does not round evenly). Only valid for contract purchases. Once insurance has been purchased it cannot be canceled.
Plan 2 (full coverage)
Will cover up to 100% of shipment's total worth. Will only cover against "acts of nature". Coverage only good for the duration of the shipment's delivery period. Requires $1,000 NSD up front, payment of 50% of shipment's worth, and a premium of an additional $500 NSD for every week shipment will be en route, or $75 NSD per day (if length of time is under a week or does not round evenly). Only valid for contract purchases. Once insurance has been purchased it cannot be canceled.
Plan 3 (security)
This plan is for those who either are unable or do not wish to provide their own security for shipments. The East Imperial Company will provide Company owned military vessels to guard the shipment whilst en route to its destination. Requires $2,000 NSD up front and a premium of an additional $250 NSD for every week shipment will be en route, or $50 NSD per day (if length of time is under a week or does not round evenly). Only valid for contract purchases. Does not cover any loss of cargo. Can be combined with Plan 1 or Plan 2. Once security has been purchased it cannot be canceled.
*Should any cargo be lost, stolen, damaged, destroyed, or otherwise, the East Imperial Company WILL NOT provide any reimbursement or compensation, with the original full price for the cargo still being paid to East Imperial Company, unless an insurance plan has been purchased.
Catalogue of Inventory & Stocked GoodsSpices & Herbs
Teas & Coffee
Foodstuffs
Wines, Liqueurs, & Other Fine Alcohols
Jewelry
Precious Metals
Opium
Dry Goods
Textiles & Silks
Not Classified
Foreign LocationsShwe Tu Colony: 1x Office, 1x Warehouse, 1x Dockyard; Parfuhmerian Harbor
Cossack Khanate: 3x Offices, 3x Warehouses; Selvik (HQ Office), Kalir, Roch
Company Leadership
Company President, 1st Lord of North York John Dornham White I
Chairman, Charles Roth Adler
Deputy Chairman, Thomas Lee Steward
Head of Finance, George Richard Healy
Army Coordinator, General Travis Scott Wilkins
Naval Coordinator, Captain Stuart Lee Stephenson
Head of Company Correspondence, Caroline Rose Stephenson
