User blog comment:Blake Stewart/Update on the EITC/@comment-10059141-20141003001039/@comment-3432656-20141004171339

First Sea Lord. Your duty is to ensure ships flying our colours get to and from Great Britain. After all, when goods don't cross borders, then armies will. But someone must ensure that the world turns properly. People are what they love. And what they love...is cargo. They love spices, and linens, and silks, and plantains. And as long as it is delivered on time and in sufficient supply, they are content to do nothing more than figures on a ledger.

Grey. You rely on Britain for men, ships, and protection. We rely on the company for our economic needs. Our relationship is mutual.