Agari Trading
Prior to the summer of 2705, Agari Trading was one of the most successful trading houses in Ivrea. Strongest in the west, Agari’s key strength lay in the triangle between Simipia, Lerantu and Urgari. At its peak strength, operations of the trading house extended as far as Pirs and Béray.

Unfortunately, the collapse of the Simipian gemstone market and the fall of the dwarven kingdom hit Agari Trading very hard. In 2705:6, talks began between Agari and the RMA, and on 2705:7:3, Nevril Leach met with Tekuna Chand directly to conclude a long-term partnership contract.

On the surface, the impact of the deal seems to be minimal. Agari has received enough of a financial boost to begin recovering from its slump and it continues to compete fiercely with the RMA. However, those in the know are aware that the RMA has in fact loaned Agari Trading a substantial amount of money. In return, the RMA is taking a small percentage of the group’s trading profits. An RMA clerk has been appointed to audit Agari’s books until the loan has been repaid. The exact terms of the loan are not known, but partners within Agari Trading have been given honorary membership of the RMA (with all of the usual benefits).

Agari Trading project brief
(from Tekuna’s private files)
Project Title: Agari Trading

Goal: The aim of this project is to integrate the intelligence and control channels of Agari Trading with those of the RMA. An illusion of independence should be maintained for all trading operations.

Base of operations: Agari’s existing geographic structures are to be maintained, but the controlling authority for these structures will become the RMA. Agari will retain its own administration and a reasonable level of financial autonomy.

Division: A liaison officer is to be appointed from the Administration Division to co-ordinate the integration. Agari’s Trade Analysis section is to be absorbed into Trade Planning. The Observation and Data section is to be absorbed into the Intelligence division.

Cover: The liaison officer will appear to be a financial auditor from the RMA, sent to ensure that the “loan” is repaid.

Classification: Full details of the Agari-RMA agreement are restricted to operatives of level three or higher. An announcement of some sort of deal with Agari will be made to the RMA’s membership, but no details of the scope of the integration are to be released.

Contract notes: The contract with Agari gives the RMA the right to increase its financial stake in Agari Trading.

Security notes: At least two Field Agents are to be assigned to Agari. These operatives are to infiltrate Agari and monitor its internal stability and commitment to the RMA agreement. These Agents will need to be long-term placements (category seven).

Short-term goals: Agari trading partners are to be encouraged to conform to the RMA’s trade standards. Full benefits of RMA membership should be pressed on Agari’s partners to dispel any misgivings they may have about the deal.