Federation Criteria define the conditions under which Politikal Theatre crews activate shared administrative infrastructure—such as 56k Handshake (resource management) or Department 1111 (doctrinal governance).
Federation does not build itself by default.
It is activated only when field-documented needs exceed crew capacity.
Why Federation Requires Triggers
Federation risks:
- Unnecessary overhead
- Centralized control
- Dependence on funding.
To prevent these risks, federation requires:
- Documented crew needs
- Sustainable funding
- Ratified approval by active crews.
Federation Activation Triggers
Trigger | Why It Matters |
Field-Demanded Services | Legal, fiscal, or logistical needs exceed volunteer crew capacity. |
Sustained Financial Capacity | Minimum 12-month budget secured to avoid extraction. |
Ratified Network Vote | Verified crews approve activation through open review. |
Volunteer Fatigue Documented | Repeated documentation of overwork, burnout, or unmet responsibilities. |
What Federation Is Not
- A standing staff waiting for something to do.
- A branding agency for public recognition.
- A central authority controlling crew actions.
Federation exists to serve crews
not to expand itself.
Federation Self-Check
[ ] Have unmet needs been documented by multiple crews?[ ] Is there a 12-month sustainable budget?[ ] Has the network voted to approve activation?[ ] Are we scaling to meet real demand, not ambition?
If you check all four
you are ready to federate with integrity.