The goal of every clan with high-level users in Rise Online was to lead each of its members to great power positions. In a world as vast as Midgar, becoming the owner of a considerable percentage of land and founding your own empire was the ultimate goal of those who wished to rule.
With the taxes collected each month, feudal lords, nobles, and monarchs could build essential businesses such as granaries, greengrocers, and forge shops in the cities under their rule, or pour money into enlisting cadets and training them for war to gain more power or influence.
Furthermore, a ruler who develops the economy and advances the technology of his people can become very powerful. Technological innovations raise the quality of life, which attracts more talented people, and also evolves public safety and sanitation.