[Warhammer: Starting as a Planetary Governor] Chapter 133 (Patreon)

The "First Urth Planet Census" identity registration project was of paramount importance, laying the foundation for a series of plans to follow.

This census provided detailed demographic data, including population size, age distribution, gender ratio, and skills possessed by the people.

Such baseline data was crucial for understanding the planet's population status and formulating policies and plans.

Furthermore, with every individual's information integrated into the psychic network, governance and monitoring became more efficient.

Once the census was complete, nearly all human data on Urth was recorded into the network. For the first time, Eden gained an accurate understanding of the planet's remaining population.

The total population was approximately 1.5 billion—a grim figure, just 6% of its peak.

Too many lives had been lost in the catastrophic events.

However, with a secure environment and ample food supplies, the population could quickly recover.

The priority now was to revitalize the populace.

Citizen Ranking System

With the integration of population data into the psychic network, Eden issued a new decree: the establishment of a Citizen Ranking System within the network.

This system encompassed all citizens, assigning different ranks corresponding to varying levels of resource allocation and rights.

It symbolized both capability and status.

The ranking system was somewhat similar to the tithe classifications of the Imperium, dividing Urth's citizens into five main tiers. Each tier was subdivided into upper, middle, and lower ranks, creating 16 levels in total, including the ordinary citizen category.

Criminals, xenos, traitors, and slaves were excluded from the system and enjoyed virtually no rights.

As for Eden and his descendants, they were outside the ranking system, wielding supreme authority and unlimited resource access.

Rank Advancement

The system included a promotion mechanism, awarding credit points based on ability, contributions, and loyalty. Accumulating enough points allowed a citizen to ascend to a higher rank.

For example:

Ordinary citizens, the lowest rank, received no special privileges and were granted only basic human rights. They needed to work diligently to avoid starvation.

An ordinary citizen earned 10 credit points daily through labor. Without exceptional contributions, they could achieve the Fifth Tier - Lower Rank after working until the age of 80.

At this rank, citizens gained access to better food and educational resources. Upon their death, they could pass on one-tenth of their credit points to a designated heir, with higher ranks increasing the inheritance ratio.

This system provided a pathway for even the most unskilled citizens to improve their status through hard work and contributions, offering hope for themselves and their descendants.

Initial Rankings

When the system was implemented, many received their initial rankings.

Approximately 0.1% of the population held ranks, the majority being Fifth Tier - Lower Rank citizens.

Fifth Tier: Primarily composed of technical experts, grassroots administrators, decorated defense soldiers, and descendants of fallen heroes.

Fourth Tier: Included officials, judiciary officers, and defense force officers.

Third Tier and Above: Reserved for key institutional members, worker representatives, and individuals with significant contributions.

First and Second Tier: Held by the kingdom's core members, such as Bayev, Kaul, Moss, and Deville, who were granted various levels within the First Tier.

Higher ranks granted greater authority, privileges, and access to resources. Third Tier citizens and above could participate in critical affairs and meetings, and under special circumstances, even secure an audience with Eden himself.

Ranks were not fixed and could change at any time based on performance. Exceptional achievements, such as battlefield heroics or groundbreaking innovations, could lead to immediate promotions.

The psychic network oversaw the entire process, calculating and assigning ranks without manual interference. While Eden retained the authority to intervene, he refrained from doing so.

The Citizen Ranking System provided a fair and transparent pathway for advancement.

For instance, workers could see their daily 10 credit points accumulate, while technical staff could watch their points surge after successful inventions.

By quantifying contributions, the system motivated citizens, breathing new life into Urth.

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At the Upper Hive's Third Manufacturing Plant, Arila, proudly wearing her Third Tier - Lower Rank badge, hurried into the workshop.

As one of the first worker representatives, she had earned her rank through her contributions. Upon arrival, she immediately clocked in at the mechanical punch-in station.

"Phew, that was close!" she muttered, relieved to have avoided being late.

Most workplaces now used punch-in systems to record work hours. Being late resulted in credit point deductions, which no worker wanted to risk.

As the workshop supervisor, Arila managed over a dozen production lines. Despite being offered the position of deputy factory head, she declined, preferring to stay on the workshop floor.

She quickly began demonstrating the workflow for a new product to her team. Workers were more motivated than ever, as exemplary performance earned bonus credit points. The best workers could even become representatives, with new spots added every five years based on sector data.

This merit-based system ensured that everyone had a chance to rise, regardless of their field.

As Arila finished her shift, a young man named Paddy, a department supervisor and the factory head's youngest son, approached her. Paddy, a Fifth Tier - Lower Rank citizen, had been subtly courting Arila, despite their rank disparity.

Many suggested Arila should accept a suitor of her rank, as recommended by the New Life Promotion Association through the psychic network. However, she preferred Paddy.

Before they could leave, a foreboding figure appeared—a stern Inquisitor in power armor, flanked by assistants, armed with a bolter.

"Paddy, could there be heretics in our factory?" Arila asked nervously.

The Inquisitor and his team marched past them, heading into a large waste storage facility. Moments later, gunfire erupted.

When the Inquisitor emerged, bloodstained but composed, he reassured them:
"No need to worry. Just a mutant hiding in the warehouse. It's been dealt with. Enjoy your evening."

Urth was protected by its miniature suns, minimizing large-scale corruption. However, small-scale corruption still occurred and required vigilance. The Inquisition had psychic network inboxes for citizen reports, ensuring swift investigations.

With the threat neutralized, Arila and Paddy resumed their quiet, modest date.

That night, Eden stood on the spire's balcony, gazing at the faint red moon and the shimmering spaceport beyond.

(End of Chapter)

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