[Malkaer Andares]

“When I refer to production costs I include the labour costs, Your Most Imperial Excellency. They remain vastly lower than what any smithy ran by one smith and his apprentices can manage.” The Thane assured with a polite smile. Malkaer had the numbers on hand to lend aid to the credibility of his words, which he would show after answering the Regent’s next question.

“The Taralon Weapons Manufactory Company seeks to raise a capital of between 300 and 375 thousand crowns. This amount will be used to finance the construction of the manufactory, which will be the greatest cost, set up production and allow some reserve to produce for some cycles before the money from our debtors is received. The company offers Your Most Imperial Excellency and your esteemed spouse”, Malkaer bowed slightly as he said that, “the opportunity to purchase a share of the company of up to 20%.”

“Returns will be forthcoming in short time. In the first months of this company’s existence its only client will be the Province of Sherian- a customer, as I am sure Your Most Imperial Excellency will agree with me, is extremely creditworthy. The government always pays off its debts.” Especially so when it was indebted to members of government.

“Even after the initial orders of the Province, which will take months to complete, it is certain to remain a loyal customer. The company can then also turn to other potential customers, such as the Imperial Legions or perhaps even the private market. Even with the transport costs, which will still be relatively low due to the port capabilities of Taralon, the prices of the manufactory will remain under that of smaller entrepreneurs, so its products will always be in demand.”

“If Your Most Imperial Excellency bought a share of say, 20% of the company for 75000 crowns, those costs are estimated to be recovered in somewhere between one and two eras, depending on how well the company develops. Under good circumstances it can be even quicker.”



OOC: np