Nobles had always enjoyed a cushy spot in society, mainly because they could flex their rights over their lands and the people living there.
But ever since the interstellar era kicked off, the Alliance took over the direct management of the population. The only real perk nobles had left was controlling their land—and even that was a huge deal. It was what kept them afloat and somewhat relevant.
These land rights were their secret weapon, allowing them to keep production costs low, which helped them compete with their well-funded commercial rivals, especially those bankrolled by the military.
If they ever lost this advantage, it'd be game over. With no cutting-edge tech and no land rights, they'd be crushed by the high costs of leasing property.
They'd be completely shut out of the business game, and that would be the final nail in the coffin for the noble class.
