**Vexen Overview**

**Type:** Political Party  
**Region:** [[Jessergate]]  
**Support Base:** Upper class, middle class, elites

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## Ideology & Goals

- **Pro-Automaton:** Advocates for the widespread use and integration of [[Automatons|automatons]] as workforce and production means, viewing them as essential to economic progress and efficiency.
- **Pro-Market / Capitalism:** Strong proponents of free-market principles, emphasizing competition, innovation, and capital accumulation as drivers of prosperity.
- **Centralized Government:** Supports a strong, centralized authority to streamline governance, enforce laws, and optimize resource allocation for maximum productivity.
- **Efficiency & Meritocracy:** Aims to create a state where capital means of production are optimized for maximum output, staffed by workers (organic or automaton) best suited to their roles based on skill, aptitude, or programmed purpose.
- **Economic Elitism:** Believes in leadership and decision-making by those deemed most capable, typically from upper and middle classes or corporate elites, to maintain social order and economic growth.

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## Influence

- Holds approximately **47% of political offices** within Jessergate, making them a dominant force in the city’s governance and policy-making.
- Strong ties with business magnates, banking institutions, and industrial factions.
- Controls key economic sectors, including manufacturing, trade, and finance, leveraging this to influence legislation and elections.

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## Notes

- Seen as the natural counterpart and rival to the **[[Belter Overview|Belters]]**, who oppose automation and advocate for worker rights.
- Often accused by opponents of prioritizing profits and technological progress over labor welfare and social equity.
- Their vision often includes automation replacing traditional labor, justified by arguments of increased efficiency and economic advancement.
- While they champion market freedom, they also endorse regulatory frameworks that maintain tight political control and prevent disruptive populist movements.
- Their policies attract investors and innovators but can alienate working-class and labor-oriented groups.