UKUG Economy

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Overview

The UKUG economy is a regulated, capitalist, open market that heavily centers itself on manufacturing on the main islands and agriculture on the colonies. 

Gaelic factories make everything from consumer goods, heavy equipment to railroad parts. 

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UKUG Auto industry

Three companies make up the UKUG auto industry, with rail dominating travel in the realm and public transportation readily available it is heavily leaned toward luxury and appealing to the wealthy elite. Many of the cars made are shipped overseas and primarily sold to foreign upper class who view the Gaelic cars as exotic luxuries, domestic sales are low and only the government of the UKUG and wealthy elite buy many cars. 

Stewart Auto Group

Founded in 1916, Stewart Auto Group is the largest manufacturer of luxury cars in the UKUG. Owned and operated by the wealthy Clan Stewart, SAG sells several high-end models to members of the upper wealthy class and the royal family uses their models to ride in. SAG also supplies members of the UKUG government with escort vehicles. 

Callahan Auto

Dublin based Callahan Auto is the largest exporter of Gaelic luxury cars, outselling their cars overseas to foreign markets and having a small domestic market with SAG. Callahan supplies the Royal Army with vehicles for its officers and commanding staff, they struggle to pull away Gaelic members of upper class away from the SAG and heavily relies on overseas sales. Callahan makes a sizeable profit-making part for various vehicles using its large Dublin factory to supply what's needed. 

Studebaker

Based in Dublin, Studebaker is a counter to the two large luxury brands in that they sell cars targeted toward lower- and middle-class citizens. Studebaker sells more cars by quantity than SAG and Callahan and has a rather large international market. They also hold contracts with the Royal Army to supply trucks, armored cars and parts for mobilized units. Studebaker was founded to combat the elitist mentality of SAG and Callahan while supplying middle and lower class Gaelics with cars and trucks, they still rely on international sales due to the large public transit system in Ulster-Gaelia. 

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UKUG arms industry

Ferris Combine

A large creator of artillery pieces, tanks, small arms and munitions. Ferris Combine also assists in the creation of aircraft and armament for naval vessels, civilian firearms, ordnance and exportation of military goods. Ferris Combine is the collection of several arms manufacturers following a conglomerate deal in 1897 to compete with Glascow Arms. 


Glascow Arms

The oldest and largest of UKUG's military suppliers, Glascow Arms has supplied the military of Ulster-Gaelia for over 290 years. They supply the main armaments for the Royal Army, Royal Airforce and assist in the armament of several warships. Glascow Arms continues to push the boundaries of UKUG military technology with the clear goal of protecting the United Kingdom. They don't sell to civilians and restrict sales to overseas. 

Lawarence Firearms

Founded by gunsmith Johnny Lawarence in 1918, Lawarence Firearms is the largest civilian supplier of firearms and is known for making unique and reliable weapons. LF sells various small arms and produces ammunition for the military. 

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UKUG currency

The Gaelic pound is the main form of currency used by the UKUG and her colonies. It is one of the strongest currencies in Ouhiri measuring against the Koi Jewel by 1.01 and is backed by the gold in the Iron Bank of Ulster-Gaelia and the credit of the Emerald throne. 

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Gaelic banking institutions

The Iron Bank

The primary financial arm of the Emerald throne, the Iron bank is the oldest bank in Ulster-Gaelia. Headquartered in Baile Glas the bank funds and finances ventures using gold owned by the throne and backs the UKUG pound. The bank is overseen by various individuals on the Banking Union to prevent poor financial decisions and to oversee and approve giving or taking loans via the authority of the Emerald throne. 


Private banks

Numbered in the hundreds, these banks are owned by private companies or Gaelic Clans across the UKUG, they primarily deal with the common folk and deal with middle class investors, small business owners and colonial developers.

Sennett Financial 

Owned by Clan Sennett, this large financial institution oversees the elected government's loaning ability and assists in the backing of the UKUG pound via a domestic credit line and gold. Sennett Financial is the largest private bank in the UKUG and is bound by the Banking Union, unlike the Iron Bank however it can provide loans to foreign citizens and businesses and has played a large role in financing loans to Seleucidinia in the last decade. 

Foreign banks

Following the 1845 banking reform Act by Queen Mary, foreign banks are now allowed to conduct business within the UKUG. The largest influx of foreign banks coming from the Amali Republic. Other foreign banks include Nevarran branches.