What is a Functional Sequence?
A Functional Sequence is a branch of the Continental Control that is responsible for the entire coordination of its responsibility. For example, the Communications Sequence would be responsible for the design, building, and installation of all communications equipment. It would also be responsible for maintaining this equipment, and coordinating with other sequences, such as industrial sequences for obtaining materials, and the Continental Research sequence, for developing new equipment and forms of communication. The personnel of all Functions will pyramid on the basis of ability to the head of each department within each sequence, and the resultant general staff of each sequence will be part of the Continental Control. A government of function! Most Functional Sequences can be grouped into either Industrial Sequences (such as Transportation, or Mining), or Service Sequences (such as Health and Education). There are five, however, that do not fall into either of these categories, and
