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Garrett: That’s the idea of the program, but we may have been a little over eager in the rollout. As I mentioned, the region is more productive now than it’s been probably since the Great War but we took the path of least resistance and focused on basic tools, goods and services. We’re still dependent on the Republic for anything more than hammers and nails.
You feel like you want to scream. The plan specifically focuses on basic industrial staples and more intensive industries in a completely different phase. Deep breaths, Six.
[Part A of Phase 2 called for exactly what you’re describing, simple production and low-skilled industries. I imagine everything else will follow. The goal is to get people to work, export what we can to the NCR and Legion and, above all, keep domestic prices low to drive consumption.]
Ted: Certain farm equipment I’ve monitored has dropped in price and increased in quality. It’s far from what the NCR is using on their best farms but it’s progress.
[Good! That’s what I want to hear! Anyone else?]
Raul: I’ve seen a lot more people on the roads, boss. I still haven’t really figured out what you want to do in terms of this “transportation” business but I’ve been in the Mojave for years and this is the busiest I’ve seen it. Maybe except for when the NCR soldiers first came.
You take a minute to collect your thoughts. Everything is on the up and up, even if no firm numbers can be given. You chalk that up to the relative decentralized nature of the region and the illiteracy throughout the wastes.
[So we’re progressing well on the RMRP?]
Garrett: Production wise, I think so. The issue may become overproduction if anything. The NCR can manufacture just about anything we can, so why buy from us? Eventually we’re going to hit a bottleneck and I’m worried it could crash us:
Ted: I agree. We will never match the industrial strength of the NCR so we shouldn’t try beyond providing the basics domestically. What we need to focus on is our strengths, the products and services we can provide better and cheaper than everyone else. Not to do Chomp’s job for him, but power and fresh water are our greatest resources and we should be leveraging that.
Ted may be a smug bastard, but you’re impressed by the young man. He’s usually on the ball and he’s to the crux of the matter quicker than most.
(Rest of the post will follow tomorrow morning. Wanted to get something out this evening for you all to ruminate on.)
