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In 2074, Pay Your Bills or Watch It All Burn

Burn baby burn! Here's what the future is like as seen in Incorporated Episode 5.

By Bryan Enk
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Hello, citizen. Welcome back to Life in 2074, our weekly blog exploring the day-to-day of the future world of Incorporated. Here we take a closer look at the details of life in a corporate-controlled society as depicted in the latest episode of Incorporated.

The main lesson this week is pay your bills or burn baby burn! Here's what the future is like as seen in Incorporated Season 1, Episode 5: "Profit and Loss."

Fire Service

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A lucrative part of any insurance company's portfolio is a full-service Fire Protection Plan. With the local financial shortages, Fire Prevention has moved into the private sector. If a customer is unable to pay, the Fire Company will be unable to assist them in the event of a fire.

Outcall Service

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For only the highest ranked members, Arcadia is able to make companionship available outside of the club. However, transport, security and damage fees may be accrued.

Listening Devices

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As privacy equipment evolves, so must surveillance equipment. The Trans Surface Listening System uses micro vibrations in the air to amplify and decode speech heard in adjacent rooms. Noise baffling will no longer protect traitors and data thieves.

Corporate Debtors Prison

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Debt can be an insurmountable problem in the Red Zone. Thanks to several laws passed in the wake of the 29th Amendment, debt can now also be worked off. Live-in Debtors Repayment Centers are the best and fastest way to pay off your debt and rejoin the rest of the cash-positive world.