(10-29-2014, 12:00 PM)Erik Mynhier Wrote:Show ContentSpoiler.... Yes Your Grace.... because nothing stops the poorest from being exploited by the rich like a republic-style democracy..... /sarcasm
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This, exactly.
Even if the Sultana abolishes the Syndicate and the Crown, she effectively points the gun at herself and removes the Syndicate's only check/balance. She strips herself of all of her power but the Syndicate will remain strong, not because they're the Syndicate, but because of why they're on the Syndicate. The Syndicate members are tycoons of business, infrastructure, military, and politics. You may strip the Syndicate of their official ruling power, but they are still the leaders of their sectors and businesses.
Lolorito controls Ul'dah's trade. Teledji Adeledji owns the Brass Blades, Ul'dah's police. Dewlala is Ul'dah's foremost religious leader. Fyrgeiss (who seems like a pretty nice guy honestly) and the Amajina & Sons Mineral Concern has monopolized the mining of all raw resources including Ceruleum production. Hildibrand Sr will still go around suplexing anyone he wants!
Unless you remove each of the Syndicate members from being the heads of their respective money pits, the Sultana has done nothing to remove their influence/control on Ul'dah.
This, exactly.
Even if the Sultana abolishes the Syndicate and the Crown, she effectively points the gun at herself and removes the Syndicate's only check/balance. She strips herself of all of her power but the Syndicate will remain strong, not because they're the Syndicate, but because of why they're on the Syndicate. The Syndicate members are tycoons of business, infrastructure, military, and politics. You may strip the Syndicate of their official ruling power, but they are still the leaders of their sectors and businesses.
Lolorito controls Ul'dah's trade. Teledji Adeledji owns the Brass Blades, Ul'dah's police. Dewlala is Ul'dah's foremost religious leader. Fyrgeiss (who seems like a pretty nice guy honestly) and the Amajina & Sons Mineral Concern has monopolized the mining of all raw resources including Ceruleum production. Hildibrand Sr will still go around suplexing anyone he wants!
Unless you remove each of the Syndicate members from being the heads of their respective money pits, the Sultana has done nothing to remove their influence/control on Ul'dah.
(10-29-2014, 08:05 AM)Coatleque Wrote:Show ContentSpoiler
I don't know what you are talking about yet because I haven't gotten there. But once again I ask, where were her Sultansworn in all of this?
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SpoilerHonestly... if I was the Sultana, I wouldn't have any Sultansworn in my private chambers either. Especially after EXTRA SPOILERY turns out to be a MUCH SPOILER 4 SPOILER TAG starts with an 'S' and ends with a 'pie' sound. Nothing is safe! Nothing is sacred!
