And so, a united East India Company was formed to promote trade and prosperity among its participating nations. The fledgling company however in its early stage has found it in its best interest to seek protection from pirates and other groups of people who are interested in disrupting the activities of the company. Therefore, with mature council and deliberation from the leaders of all six ports within the alliance, we have seen it fit to establish a protectorate agreement with The Order of The Paradox who is interested in the growth and propagation of the spice trade. Both parties look to future profitable relations.