The Allotment Card is the cornerstone of the Federal Allotment System, a resource distribution mechanism that replaced the monetary economy abolished by the Communards government after the Great War. This system ensures equitable access to food and goods in the Federal Confederation, emphasizing sustainability and collective welfare.

Allotment Cards are issued annually by the Federal Allotment Agency and calculated based on individual needs by the AI system GAIA. Citizens use their cards to access their share of resources, including the Weekly Food Basket (WFB), non-food items, and services. In cases of legal infractions, Allotment Cards may be revoked, with provisions made for convicted felons by correctional institutions.

The Federal Allotment System was introduced as part of the post-war reforms during the establishment of the Federal Confederation in the Gamma Age. The abolishment of the monetary economy was a response to the resource crises experienced during the Beta Age and the Great War. The system was designed to ensure:

• Fair distribution of limited resources.
• Sustainability through centralized planning.
• Avoidance of socio-economic inequalities caused by wealth disparities.
• The system embodies the principles of Communardism, aligning with the goals of resource efficiency, equality, and environmental stewardship.

The Allotment System is rooted in the principle of equitable resource distribution tailored to individual needs. GAIA, the Confederation’s central AI, calculates the exact requirements for each citizen based on variables such as:

• Age: Adjustments for developmental and caloric needs.
• Occupation: Citizens performing physically demanding jobs (A category) receive more resources than those in sedentary roles (B category).
• Health and Medical Needs: Special allocations for conditions such as pregnancy, chronic illness, or allergies.

By tailoring resources to individual needs, the system minimizes overproduction and waste while conserving resources for critical sectors like healthcare and infrastructure.

The Allotment Card is issued annually on January 1st and is valid for 12 months. It is distributed at workplaces or Federal Allotment Centers and categorizes citizens into main and additional distribution groups.

Main Categories:

• A: For individuals performing hard physical labor (e.g., miners, factory workers).
• B: For individuals in non-physically demanding roles (e.g., administrators, teachers).
• C: For seniors who are no longer employed.

Additional Categories:

• Nurturer of Children: For one parent per household responsible for feeding children.
• Caregiver: For those caring for a dependent family member.
• Federal Canteen: For citizens without access to workplace cafeterias for lunch.

The card also notes non-food entitlements (e.g., clothing or furniture) and can be used to access various services, including:

• Lunch in workplace cafeterias or Federal Canteens.
• Drinks in Federal Hostels and Saloons (limited to two per evening, one of which may be alcoholic).
• Access to water at Federal Fountains (checked randomly).
• Borrowing books from Federal Libraries.

The personal Allotment Card can also be used for the following:

• To receive lunch in workplace cafeterias
• To obtain lunch at Federal Canteens (for those whose workplace does not have a cafeteria).
• To obtain 2 drinks per evening in a Federal Saloon (max. one with alcohol)
• To receive water at Federal Fountains (is only checked on a random basis)
• To borrow books in the Federal Library

The party of Individualists, rejects Allottment Cards in principle. From their perspective, a society cannot progress if everyone basically gets the same and individual performance is not rewarded.As a capitalist party, they want to reintroduce the old Beta Age currency Kourou and pay people based on their individual, job performance.

• The human economic system in the Gamma Age
• Communardism
• Federal Allotment Agency
• Weekly Food Basket (WFB)