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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs deals with other nations such as the Slave Rebellion and the Hutt Families. Though this is not officially part of their charter, it is a public secret that they are also responsible for foreign espionage. They often work with the Ministry of Commerce in establishing foreign trade lanes.
The current minister is Atheos from the Astai Republic.
Budget
Contingency Budget
-250 
(contingency) – Per new ministry funding system
Upkeep Union Export Fleets
-600 (operational) – 6 trade fleets * 100 upkeep / fleet
Foreign Relations and Contacts
-1000 (operational) – guestimate based on 'we have no embassies, only contacts'
Covert Operatives
-500 (operational) – guestimate of spy network
Miscellaneous costs
-300 (regular) – Salaries, depreciation of assets, etc.
Funds
Special Operations Fund
For use in sanctioned special operations at the ministers discretion, or those engaged in through a special enforcement motion (See: Turn 140 (03/02/2014 - 09/02/2014))
Current funds: 5000
Trade with other Superpowers Fund
For expenses such as the trade fleets in trades with other superpowers. (See: Turn 259 (2016-05-16 - 2016-05-22))
Current funds: 5000
