Damon brought up a new interface on the holographic screen, the glowing title pulsing across every translator node embedded in the chamber.
[Galactic Economics – Trade, Currency, and Public/Private Sector Integration]
After showing this, he spoke in a plain manner. "Let's get the basics out of the way. Galactic trade does not run on gold, oil, or fiat currency, it runs on Essence Coins. And Essence Coins are backed not by faith, but by substance."
He tapped the projection and a floating image appeared, one that was small, crystalline, diamond-shaped.
"This is the heart of the system. A Worldly Essence Crystal contains unconfigured essence that the Universe Will alone can convert into strength, skills, or stat points. Because of that, it's the most sought-after resource in the galaxy." Damon explained stately.
The image expanded to show lines of conversion data.
