Developing a new continent is an exhilarating thing. Ma Lin never understood this before.
In the past, dominant nations would conquer weaker countries to acquire more territory and resources, occupying their lands and slaughtering their populations.
In the process of developing a new continent, however, no war is needed; the land is ownerless, resources are unclaimed, most places do not fall under any government jurisdiction, only law enforcement teams are active.
What you find, becomes yours.
Except for large ore veins that are explored by exceptional organizations and belong to the nation, the rest belong to the individual.
However, if one seeks assistance from the self-governing regional government, and wants to use its facilities, one must pay taxes to it.
Morality is maintained by the Sand Dog Temple system, rewarding those with good conduct with benefits that enhance life.
