Currency (UGC): In the Arcanex galaxy, diverse species share a unified currency known as UGC, or Unified Gold Coins. These coins are crafted from pure gold and feature unique stampings and markings of the UGC logo. Embedded within each coin is a small identification chip, ensuring authenticity and preventing forgery and duplication. Introduced by the Merchants Guild in 2110, the UGC was swiftly adopted by every major faction and race within the galaxy. The Merchants Guild oversees the production, maintenance, and regulation of this currency, ensuring a stable and unified economic system across the galaxy.
Mining: The economy of the Arcanex galaxy is vast and multifaceted, with the mining and processing of Mana resources at its core. Mana is integral to nearly every aspect of life, from magic and energy to farming, agriculture, and powering starships for intergalactic travel. As a result, mining is a leading industry, not only extracting Mana but also providing valuable metals and gases essential for the galaxy's continued expansion and development.
Cultures: The collection and use of Mana significantly influence the economy, creating diverse economic landscapes across different realms and star systems. Mana-rich planets boast sprawling, prosperous societies, while planets stripped of Mana face contrasting fates. Some emerge wealthy due to their previous Mana reserves, while others languish in poverty, their cultures regressing to more primitive states without access to Mana, magic, or advanced technology. This disparity results in a galaxy of stark economic contrasts, from ultra-wealthy planets bustling with Mana trade to impoverished civilizations struggling without the lifeblood of Mana.