Bargetown, like many other Coalition cities, is quite tough on crime. Limited resources mean that punishments for going against the law are quite draconian in nature. Crimes are divided up into three classifications: Minor, regular, and Severe. Minor violations include acts like petty theft and vandalism, which are punished with fines, short stays in a jail cell, or even a public beating. Violations, on the other hand, include things like significant theft and assault, which may result in exile, hard labor or even branding. Severe violations include things like murder and bribery, which may result in execution or service in the marked men program.

Another vital influence on Bargetown’s policies is its status as a trade hub. The town relies on merchants from inside and outside of The Coalition to keep things going. As a result of this need, Bargetown’s government puts a great focus on maintaining the economy to keep merchants coming. It has also been important for Bargetown to maintain relatively neutral relations with influential groups as to not scare away business.

Although there are a wide range of smaller goals that Bargetown seeks to achieve, the large overarching goal of Bargetown and many other Coalition settlements is to achieve prosperity. Part of this objective involves the taming of the wasteland and the pacification to threats all around the Sunrise Islands. Should Bargetown be able to secure these islands, new settlements can be created and brought into the fold of The Coalition, giving Bargetown more trade and allies within the region.