Gaeni Institutes

One of the key building blocks of Gaeni society is the Institute. A mix of vocational bloc, corporation, cooperative, social net, and extended family, the Institute is integral to the functioning of society, the economy, and research. Typically, participation in an Institute is a Cradle-to-Grave system of health and welfare for members. In comparison to other species, there is no recognisable concept of the nuclear family; indeed, if you mention it to them, they'll probably assume you mean protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Petty Institute
Although Institutes are immensely powerful and important within Gaeni society, they are not all encompassing. There are still many different small-time endeavours that do not require the vast resources of the Institutes. These smaller establishments are often referred to as "Petty Institutes", although people from other cultures may be more familiar with terms like "small business" or "mom and pop stores". As an example, a grocer, a coffee shop, or a bar, would typically be a petty institute.

Not everyone works for the Institute they are a part of. Sometimes they lack relevant skills, sometimes they just want to try their hand at something different, sometimes there isn't sufficient work. There can be a variety of reasons for working at a petty institute. As a result, there is always a flexible labour pool able to help out these places.

Non Institutes
The following are functions handled directly by the civil service of the Technocracy Council:
 * Law Enforcement
 * Spaceflight Administration
 * etc