Green sector
The Green sector refers to a unique economic phenomenon observed in nations bordering the vast, unclaimed territories known as The Green on Micras. This sector encompasses various economic activities, including trade, resource extraction, and cultural exchange between established nations recognized by the Micras Cartography Society (MCS) and the diverse, often nomadic or semi-permanent communities inhabiting The Green. The Green sector has emerged as a significant component of border economies, particularly in nations like Normark, where it forms a substantial part of the country's economic activity.
Overview
Typical Green sector activities include the exchange of manufactured goods from established nations for raw materials, artisanal products, and salvaged artifacts from The Green. Many countries engage in state-sponsored expeditions called razzias into The Green to recover valuable resources, ancient technologies, and rare materials from abandoned ruins of former civilizations. These expeditions, while potentially lucrative, often carry significant risks due to the lawless nature of The Green and the presence of hostile groups. The Green sector also facilitates cultural and knowledge exchange, with researchers and adventurers from established nations interacting with the diverse peoples of The Green, leading to advancements in fields such as anthropology, archaeology, and alternative technologies.
Widely considered legitimate economic activity in many nations of Micras, the Green sector also serves as a conduit for a vast, global international black market network. This clandestine aspect involves intricate systems of intermediaries, money laundering schemes, and mobile banking operations that exploit the lawless nature of The Green to facilitate illicit trade across international borders.
