Author: Mitra
Because of the expanding internationalization of the Federation, with many different functions and language barriers clouding an evaluation of the power relations, it has become difficult for someone to determine one’s place in society. In an attempt to map this, the International Influence Top50 was created.
Please remember that this is no competition or award: it is merely one way to show the social world and give small insights in the impenetrable old boys networks. When you disagree, feel free to create your own listing; it should be interesting to see what is different, but even more to find out what they have in common.
Everyone in the Federation has been added to the list, after which points were rewarded for influential jobs and statuses such as officer, mayor and Advanced. They were also judged on less straightforward factors, like popularity and knowledge of the law: together, it creates a point of view on society and who has the most opportunities and overpowering charms to influence the world around him.
| International Influence Top50 – The complete list of Round 71 | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Podje |
| This Super Captain of Industry was the richest trader 8 times. As an active trader and ex-Federal, Podje is widely known around the Federation. He is also a member of the Council of Veterans, which gives him influence in many national and international matters and makes him an example to every child. | |
| 2 | bonanza |
| Although never on the highest trading rank, bonanza is an avid politician with many years of experience. In the process he ran across the status of CoI; together it bought him a place in the Council of Veterans, as well as an occupation as International Court judge. All his free time is spent on editing The Miniconomist, giving bonanza influence in every layer of the society. | |
| 3 | the mister |
| Unsurprisingly, another member of the CoV found his way up the list. the mister is the chairman, which he combines with the job of first citizen of Zwollar. An active history of trading makes him a well-known face in national and international communities. | |
| 4 | markallen3 |
| As a native New-Zealander, markallen3 had a lot of catching up to do when he first entered the Dutch-infested Federation. He was in charge of his city and his country successfully, and as a jewel on his crown, he is the defending trading champion – the first non-Dutch ever to win. | |
| 5 | sugarfree |
| Digitalians in this list usually get their points from the subjective factors: followers, popularity, familiarity. sugarfree scored with those factors, but on objectively measurable merits as well: as senator, international judge and Criminal Mastermind – an honorary title in Digitalië – he shows his undeniable value for the community. | |
| 6 | Mitra |
| 7 | Katharos |
| 8 | marcelbuter |
| 9 | lindapinda86 |
| The first woman in the list, not caring for any glass ceilings or sticky floors. | |
| 10 | iamthebest4 |
| 11 | Pedro Alvarez |
| 12 | the mega handelaar |
| 13 | VirtuaCash |
| 14 | V23bsktbll |
| 15 | Billy Green |
| If this list were any older, Billy Green would be the highest new entry. Recently discovered by the CoV, he is bashing through to the top. | |
| 16 | Naamloze |
| 17 | Joep Eerlijk |
| 18 | commiekiller3 |
| 19 | The Minic |
| 20 | jorref |
| 21 | beagollum |
| 22 | lime_lemon |
| 23 | Joerik |
| 24 | Tha Game Master |
| 25 | arjanisme |
| 26 | Miquel Alvarez |
| 27 | White Queen |
| 28 | m1n1conomy |
| This fossil, just like Tha Game Master on #24, has been around since anyone can remember. He scored barely a point on objective criteria, but as a solid rock of knowledge in politics and the law, people have no choice but to listen to and respect his opinion. | |
| 29 | martijn5 |
| 30 | Dealer91 |
| 31 | sahib |
| 32 | derckmc |
| 33 | Centaura |
| 34 | goudie |
| 35 | Daes |
| 36 | hypnotiseur |
| 37 | viraxje |
| 38 | alecto |
| 39 | Tresias Aegirsson |
| Defamed by the entire political community, Tresias Aegirsson plummeted down the list when the subjective factors were calculated. He did manage to get to 39th place though, purely on his persistence and stubbornness. | |
| 40 | Vincent – Turner |
| 41 | Seison |
| 42 | riemer_1990 |
| 43 | ArneLH |
| 44 | azelunit |
| 45 | annoniem 2 |
| 46 | Frankeur |
| 47 | Harrod |
| 48 | Tabakko |
| 49 | Hydrophonia |
| 50 | Ronaldse |