Having a corporate headquarters is not a requirement of the meganational’s existence, and the rule of law governing corporate activities ceases to be applicable once they declare their independence. The headquarters could be moved to an island, or to a ship, or even into a satellite in space for that matter. Even the location of corporate executives is a separate matter from the rule of law governing the company.
When it comes to money, Meganat already has its own form of currency – Meganat stock. They could choose to monetize their stock in a way that could be used for paying salaries to employees and for making vendor payments. Employees, as an example, may get 13.8 shares of stock on payday rather than the equivalent amount in Corona dollars. The Intermarket is already programmed to convert money from one country’s currency into another, such as Atlantic Union’s ‘atlo’ into SG federas.
With a little effort, Meganat could design its own market that would instantly convert its stock into spendable currency. So employees, living in any part of the world, could make purchases at their local grocery stores.”
“In most areas of the world, food security is no longer a given, thus over 800 million people are poised to perish by the time we celebrate the New Year. Water and land mismanagement, climate destabilization, neo-colonialism and kleptocracies have robbed the majority of humanity of its land and capital. Wealth has been squandered protecting wealth so the capacity for any viable reinvestment in humanity has now become non-existent. What lies ahead is unprecedented, unpredictable and very, very dark.”Travion – CAST434456XCT66_TRAVION^MOJOBLUE^^CORE
Land mismanagement, climate destabilization, neo-colonialism, and kleptocracies have always posed significant challenges to our present and future societies. These interconnected issues have had profoundly dark and far-reaching effects on various aspects of human life, including food security, economic development, social equity, and environmental sustainability.
Land Mismanagement
Deforestation, overgrazing, and improper agricultural practices lead to soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, and decreased agricultural productivity. As fertile land diminishes, food production becomes increasingly challenging, exacerbating food insecurity and jeopardizing the livelihoods of millions. This ultimately contributed to social unrest, mass migration, and conflicts over scarce resources over the past two decades.
Climate Destabilization
Primarily caused by greenhouse gas emissions, resulting in rising global temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and more frequent and severe natural climate disasters. These changes impacted agriculture, water resources, and human settlements.
This has led to crop failures, water scarcity, displacement, and increased vulnerability to extreme weather events. The consequences disproportionately affected marginalized communities, exacerbating the extreme inequalities and strained social cohesion we have today.
Neo-Colonialism
Resources, labour, and markets of less developed countries have been exploited for the benefit of dominant supranationals or multinational corporations. It often involves unfair trade practices, unequal access to resources, and economic dependencies that hinder local development. This perpetuates poverty, limits self-determination, and stifles the potential for sustainable growth and prosperity.
Kleptocracies
Corrupt leadership and institutionalized embezzlement have diverted public funds and resources away from critical social investments. These systems prioritize personal wealth accumulation over public welfare, leading to inadequate infrastructure, limited access to education and healthcare, and stifled economic progress. The resulting inequality and lack of social mobility have hindered human potential and perpetuated cycles of poverty.
It is crucial to recognize that these issues have now become insurmountable. By failing to address them with urgency and determination, we are no longer able to mitigate these negative impacts.
Effective land management practices, sustainable agriculture, and reforestation efforts have been rendered ineffective with the current pollution levels. Mitigating climate change through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy investments, and adaptation measures hasn’t been adequate. Neo-colonial practices have exploded and fair trade agreements have disintegrated. Corruption and bad governance have established opaque centralised systems that prioritize big scramble economics.
In most areas of the world, food security is no longer a given, thus over 800 million people are poised to perish by the time we celebrate the New Year. Water and land mismanagement, climate destabilization, neo-colonialism and kleptocracies have robbed the majority of humanity of its land and capital. Wealth has been squandered protecting wealth so the capacity for any viable reinvestment in humanity has now become non-existent. What lies ahead is unprecedented, unpredictable and very, very dark.
Experience is everything! Know and understand your logistics! Know and understand your strategy! And most importantly know and understand these twenty-five rules.
Experience is the foundation upon which an Uberman is built. It involves learning from both successes and failures, understanding nuances, and gaining valuable insights. Through experience, we refine our skills, develop intuition, and become better equipped to handle challenges.
Logistics is the detailed coordination of a complex operation. It encompasses the management of resources, transportation, distribution, and all other processes involved in achieving a goal. Knowing and understanding your logistics ensures efficiency, minimizes wastage, and enhances productivity.
A well-defined strategy outlines the path to achieving objectives. Understanding your strategy involves comprehending your goals, analyzing the environment, evaluating potential risks, and devising a plan that maximizes your chances of success.
These twenty-five rules represent a set of guiding principles that have been distilled from the collective wisdom of successful individuals and organizations. They encapsulate proven strategies, best practices, and critical insights that can lead to success in various endeavours. The significance of experiential learning, effective planning, and adherence to essential guiding principles can never be underestimated. When combined, all these elements can significantly enhance one’s chances of success and personal growth in any endeavour they undertake.
The genesis of this project began way back in 2004. Working as a corporate audio-visual technician, I spent countless hours immersed in the monotony of conferences and business meetings. Yet amidst the droning presentations, PowerPoint slides, and corporate jargon, a thought occurred to me: What if some of these corporate cats around me—with their calculated charm, scheming minds, and ruthless ambition—were indeed genuine gangsters and pirates?
I couldn’t shake the idea. How would they navigate the corporate world if their predatory instincts were stripped of metaphor and turned literal? What economic and societal conditions could spawn such a breed of corporate marauder?
This idea became the seed of my creative journey. Initially, I wrote a draft script for a short film. It was sharp, edgy, and self-contained—a brief exploration of my questions in a fictional setting. But then I made a critical mistake: I tried to flesh it out into a feature film. Somehow, during that process, the story took on a life of its own. What had begun as a concise screenplay evolved into a sprawling narrative with characters, subplots, and a world that demanded exploration far beyond the limitations of the medium.
Soon, I realized a screenplay wasn’t enough. The constraints of filmmaking—from the production challenges to the near-impossible odds of seeing an indie film project through to completion—made me face a hard truth: this story would likely never be made and, therefore, never find an audience. I needed to free the story from these constraints. And so began my long odyssey: I turned to prose and started writing a novel.
The process was anything but straightforward. This book wasn’t written in one cohesive timeline or under ideal conditions. Instead, it came together piece by piece, fragment by fragment, written on notepads, scraps of paper, the backs of receipts, desktops, laptops, and smartphones of every brand and era. Over the years, I stored parts of the story on hard drives, miniSD cards, and in clouds. Entire technological innovations came and went during this time, and my scattered drafts bore witness to the relentless march of progress.
I wrote wherever and whenever I could. On trains to work. During work. Late at night under the bed covers. Even in the hazy moments of dreams within dreams, the story lingered, demanding to be written. The characters wouldn’t let me rest, their voices growing louder and clearer as the years passed.
What started as a simple exercise in imagination evolved into a deep exploration of power, corruption, and the societal systems we both serve and resist. By answering my inciting questions, I uncovered new ones, and the act of trying to answer them shaped the world of my novel. What emerged was a vision of a near future—a world loathsomely familiar, unwelcome, divisive, and yet undeniably plausible. This is a story of economic warfare, unchecked ambition, and the grim consequences of systems built on exploitation.
Now, as I stand at the end of this long creative journey, I can only hope the story resonates with readers the way it has lived within me all these years. It’s a cautionary tale, a speculative mirror held up to the worst of our instincts and the systems we’ve built to serve them. But more than that, it’s a story about survival, resistance, and the question of whether humanity can find its way back from the brink of self-destruction.
This novel is my unbroken promise to that initial spark of an idea back in 2004. And to everyone who has ever stared at the world around them and wondered, What if?…
