Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence is responsible for the military readiness and operations of the Union. Their budget is used to build and maintain fleets and armies or to support worlds in building their own defences.
The current minister is Ardios Eldrilith from the Praetorian Empire.
The following committees are within the purview of the Ministry of Defence:
- The Committee on the Distribution of Union Military Intelligence Expenses (shortened: ComDUMIE) is responsible for advicing on the distribution of funds for military intelligence
Budget
Contingency Budget
-250 
(contingency) – Per new ministry funding system
Upkeep Defence Fleets
-2400 (operational) – 4 x 150, 2 x 300, 2 x 600
Piracy Patrol Costs
-1200 (operational) – 8 x 150
Fleet Parking Fees
-200 (operational) – 8 fleets * 25 parking fee / fleet
Upkeep Defence Fleets buffering
1000 (operational)
Subsidies by the Revised Safety of the Union Act
-950 (operational) – Through the Revised Safety of the Union Act's tax increase
Operational Budget of the ComDUMIE
-250 (operational) – Through the Revised Safety of the Union Act's establishment of ComDUMIE
Miscellaneous costs
-300 (regular) – Salaries, depreciation of assets, etc.
Funds
War Fund
The War fund is earmarked for the war effort. It can be used for the payment of fleet upkeep or special enforcement. (See: Turn 119 (09/09/2013 - 15/09/2013))
Current funds: 523
Extended War Fund
The War fund is earmarked for the war effort. It can be used for the payment of fleet upkeep, repairs or special enforcement. (See: Turn 139 (27/01/2014 - 02/02/2014))
Current funds: 4150
Repair of Union Fleets
This fund contains the donations by the Hiocan Society, and is earmarked for use for the repair of the Union Fleets. (See: Turn 137 (13/01/2014 - 19/01/2014))
Current funds: 34
Improvement of the Union fleets fund
This fund is earmarked for the improvement of the Union Fleets. (See: Turn 260 (2016-05-23 - 2016-05-29))
Current funds: 4000
Past Ministers
