The Steamwheedle Cartel
Written by: John Ridgewell
Date: 14-19th of September
Platoon: SWMI
Rank: Corporal
Performing numerous investigations due the security of the imported and exported goods around the ports: Steamwheedle Port, Booty Bay, Ratchet, Everlook and Gadgetzan.
On the following pages is a display of what i managed to uncover during my investigations. Its a very basic and simple description of the overall status.
Steamwheedle Port:
Nothing unusual going on there. The main income trade is Menethil which is associated with the Pirates, but i personally inspected all wares and were taken in welcomming by the Goblins.
The main export is sand, gravel and oil.
The main imports are water and grain.
This means there is little to no chance of illegal items being smuggled in or out. The most illegal thing i found was a rat hiding inside a box of mechanical spare parts from Gadgetzan.
Booty Bay:
This is a more serious concern. Their secrecy is very high in these lands, but their trades officials still allowed me a semi full inspection, but it left me the idea that something is not right. Several unchecked goods are taken in and sent out again every day and the control is next to missing completely. This means this would be a key potential city for import or export of illegal goods.
Main exports: Animal parts, Furt, Exotic goods, Plants, Meat, Relics.
Fish. Engineering goods. Blacksmithing.
Main Imports:
Ratchet:
This port could be considered a semi threat in trade, as several things are being taken in and out, but there was a strong friendly relation to my visit and i was allowed to check everything. No illegal cargo found, and although run by pirates, this port is next to fully law abiding.
Main exports: Fish, Meat, Goods, Clay, Lumber . Gadgets.
Main Imports: Water. Alcohol.
A relatively peacefull town for now, but they may join their Goblin brothers if a war was to break out, and they cover for them aswell.
Everlook:
The Everlook is an isolated town of Merchants. Most travel happens by foot or through riding. Everything is checked promptly however, and nothing gets in without being searched through. This port poses no threat to import and export of illegal goods.
Main Export: Water, Meat, Fur.
Main Import: Cloth, Food, Gadgets.
Gadgetzan
This place is a mess. Although closely bound to the Steamwheedle Port, they show alot less dedication to trade and did not allow me to perform any inspections of their goods. It could be either illegal trading or dangerous goods, and knowing Goblins i'll expect the worst.
Main Exports: Unknown.
Main Imports:
Word of advice, they may seems like peacefull waterseeking nomads, but theyre hiding something. Be careful if youre in lines of Trade.
Conclusion:
The situration with the Goblins of the Steamwheedle Cartel is very parted around Azeroth, some ports are very friendly and will negotiate and comply requests where others treat you like dirt.
If anything serious is to be done, it will not be my decition or responsibility to do such, as i am only the messenger.
Corporal John Ridgewell.
SWMI Platoon.
Tue Sep 29 2009, 18:26
