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The Imperial cultural identity has been forged over centuries of isolation from the broader Spur into a unique identity. It is informed by the heavy stratification of Imperial society, the Moroz Holy Tribunal, and the stark divide between the Imperial Core and Frontier, the region outside of the Empire’s core worlds within its borders. The Imperial capital of [[Moroz]] is the cultural capital of the Empire and exerts a heavy influence upon the other planets in its domain. Broadly, Imperial culture values '''honour''' in one’s actions and conduct, '''faith''' in Emperor and Goddess, and is generally '''militaristic''' as a result of the Empire’s conquests. This page is a broad overview of the Imperial cultural identity, which is strongest in the Imperial Core and becomes more varied as one travels outwards into the Frontier, where communities often have their own regional identities in addition to the Imperial one. It will also discuss Imperial media and its role in Dominian society.
This is a page dedicated to notable Humans across the Orion Spur. These are the most influential and important individuals whose actions sway the galaxy and its history at large.
 
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==Honor==
To a Dominian, honour is paramount in maintaining one’s dignity and social standing. To be deliberately slighted by an equal is seen as the gravest disrespect one can endure and may result in a demand for a duel of honour — a contest, generally with bladed weapons or pistols — to see which duelist is struck first. These are rarely to the death, with stun or taser-shooting handguns having replaced their traditional counterparts and bladed duels traditionally being to first blood. Especially severe offenses — such as a subordinate or inferior insulting one above their station —  may result in a duel to the death.
To be formally considered an official duel of honour, an Imperial judge or magistrate must receive a petition from one or both parties explaining the matter of dishonour or dishonourable conduct which requires a duel to ameliorate. In the Core these can be resolved within a day (or within an hour for great house nobles) but on the Frontier some may languish for months in the Imperial bureaucracy while tempers rage or sometimes cool, leading to unsanctioned duels or the latter being dropped by the involved parties. Upon confirmation letters will be sent to the involved parties and an authorized HM’s constable will be assigned as a referee. Duels concerning religious matters are, after review by a civil judge, deferred to the Tribunal Investigations Constabulary on a case-by-case basis and must instead be reviewed by a member of the clergy or authorized layperson. A Tribunal Constable is instead sent to oversee the duel. The winner is officially noted within the Imperial judicial system and the matter is considered to be resolved unless disputed by an involved party.
If disputed by an involved party the involved constable will present their observation records to a council of certified duelists overseen by a judge or magistrate. This is followed by a period where both sides of the duel may call witnesses, present evidence, and examine witnesses and evidence presented by the opposing side. The council then deliberates and renders the duel either legitimate or disputed. Disputed duels fall into several categories: disputed due to dishonourable conduct by the winner, disputed due to dishonourable conduct by the loser, or disputed due to other circumstances. They will then either void or uphold the result, and in rare cases might even call for a new duel refereed by a council member.
Unauthorized duels lack any of this bureaucratic review and are more common in the Frontier, where delays in authorizations lead duelists to take matters of honour into their own hands. They lack legal protections and will not be recorded under Imperial law, causing some participants to end up in court defending their actions as a duel rather than an assault or murder.
'''Understanding Dominian honor is a key part of playing any good Imperial citizen, particularly nobles. Read this section before playing a Dominian!'''


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===The Codex of Dominian Honor===
=The Trasen Family=
The top of the food chain, the Trasen family’s status is legendary on the galactic scale. Virtually everybody has heard of them, and their monopoly over Phoron and stranglehold over Tau Ceti has raised them to be the most influential and powerful individuals in Human history.
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What follows is the most well-known codex of Dominian honor and etiquette, first compiled in 2304 by Kristyan Langver, and then edited by Zalze Han'San in 2447 to reflect more modern views.
Information on the Trasens can be found [[The Trasens|here]].


'''I. Conduct toward Equals'''
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An honorable person will conduct himself in a manner that recognizes rich or poor, young or old, all are morally equal. Birth and wealth do not convey honor and a good reputation, your actions do. It is not what one thinks, but one does. Thus, a gentle-being of good repute and standing should avoid conducting himself untowardly to their fellow, that they may avoid unnecessarily coming to blows. Politeness and civility are the hallmarks of a reputable person. Thus, unless a person is known to of low repute and lacking honor, act civilly to all you meet.
=The Megacorporate CEOs=
Usually known as the “Big Five” prior to Chin-hae Hong's ascension as Orion Express's CEO, these are the chief executives of the megacorporations, and without a doubt the richest people in the galaxy aside from the Trasens.
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'''II. Dueling Etiquette'''
==Titanius Aeson==


There is no justice in the court of law for an offense of Slander, and to be Slandered is worse than death. To live a life of shame and ill repute is the lowest fate one can receive. It is thus that affairs of honor are brought to the contest of the duel – to satisfy both parties, defender, and accuser. In a duel, a second for both sides must be present, as well as a physician. In some cases, a legal notary may be present to ensure its validity.
'''Birthdate: May 12th, 2430'''


In the cases of duels between or people of differing ages and physical capabilities, to ensure the uprightness, fairness, and honor of the duel, guns may be used. These shall be inspected by both seconds upon being presented by the defendant in the duel. In a contest between two of equal physical ability, swords are preferable in use, as they do not necessarily inflict a mortal wound when one is not necessary to satisfy the Honor of the two parties.
Titanius Aeson was born in Greater Olympia, [[Mars]] to construction worker Loukas Aeson and maid-for-hire Penelope Kouris. Though Aeson's official first job was working at a packaging warehouse, in interviews his go-to story is how he used to hawk his father's cigarettes at the yearly Olympian Fair for two credits a stick. Despite having a reputation as a rough-and-tumble jock who excelled in sports and gridiron, Aeson's blue-collar appearance belied a keen mind and shrewd intellect. He attended Rama Institute of Technology and Trades, and to pay his way, gave up his sports hobby to begin working as a warehouse technician at [[Hephaestus Industries]].


''Editor’s Note: In some outer areas of the empire, duels are often simply a contest of who can draw their weapon, in most cases a handgun, first. While shooting isn’t always involved, it can often turn deadly.''
Aeson likes to emphasize in interviews that he worked his way up the corporate ladder entirely of his own merit, though it should be noted that he had the financial assistance of his father and uncle (though neither were wealthy), as well as being granted a scholarship with financial aid from RITT. Nevertheless, all of his professors remember him as an excellent, if boisterous student, and he obtained a doctorate in mechanical engineering from the school in 2458. In 2460, he was declared the new CEO by his predecessor, Morgan Fletcher.


'''III. Conduct of a Soldier'''
Aeson has a surprisingly cultured reputation, being rather close to the Hegemon of [[Moghes]], [[Notable Unathi#Not'zar_Izweski|Not'zar Izweski]], and a personal friend of [[Notable Unathi#Yukal_T'zakal|Yukal T'zakal]], the sector administrator for the Izweski Hegemony. According to company insiders, he possesses several artifacts of Moghresian origin, and flaunted the presence of a taxidermied plains tyrant from before the Contact War.
He is a man who decries "laziness" above all else, believing firmly in meritocracy and the power of anyone to elevate themselves should they simply work hard enough. While Hephaestus' policy of union-busting and anti-organization was a holdover from Morgan Fletcher as CEO, Titanius Aeson has firmly espoused this view. Curiously, in an interview with 2463, Aeson expressed what many interpreted as discomfort with the "[[Burzsia|Burzsian]] method" used on [[IPC|IPCs]] in the Burzsian belt.


Soldiers, of all professions, have the greatest responsibilities in society to be fair and gentle in some cases, and be harsh and punishing in others. Looting, bawdiness, pillaging, a lack of appropriate mercy, cruelty in killing, all hallmarks of a dishonorable soldier. A soldier must be dedicated to their task, dedicated to becoming a master of their task, and willing to die to complete it. A soldier in defeat, if they have given their all, is a soldier who has learned. No soldier should be afraid of defeat – for no soldier can win every battle – they should be afraid to not learn from it.
''"[...] It's obviously something that we [...] we wouldn't do to a human, or someone else, that kind of brainwashing. And I asked [Brizio Di Moze], is that what we're doing? Is that brainwashing? Obviously it creates very effective productivity quotas, but, you know." - Titanius Aeson as interviewed by Strong's Robotics Magazine, 2463''


'''IV. On High and Low'''
Most recently, Aeson's entire family was presumed dead after Violet Dawn destroyed Greater Olympia. Aeson was overseeing the expansion of the Hephaestus headquarters in Mendell City at the time, and has largely refused to comment on the event. Hephaestus donated several of its vessels and significant funds to relief efforts, and Aeson was seen attending the funeral of his family in Rama.
In his personal life, Titanius Aeson currently lives in [[Mendell City]], [[Biesel]], and married his husband Olufemi Opeyemi, a part-time novelist and travel blogger, in 2462. He is fond of expensive cigars, wrestling and MMA, and has posted several Chirps of his high scores and K/D ratio on Heroes of Tau Ceti. He seems to have developed an odd friendship with Chin-hae Hong, being one of the few executives known to actually like Orion's CEO. He and Noelle Lopez-Zhang have an intense rivalry, though Aeson seems to take Lopez-Zhang's competition in stride.


The Goddess, in Her wisdom, sees fit to place some souls high and some souls low. This does not make them any less equal in matters of honor. A powerful individual, if they have been seen fit to be head over another, must not, in any case, abuse their authority or position. An individual, if they have been seen fit to be placed under another's authority, must be dedicated and true in their work. There is no greater stain to a person of honor than to be a cruel task-master or an abuser of the weak and powerless. They have a responsibility to ensure those under him work efficiently, and they have a responsibility to not cheat their master.
==Liqin Hsiao-Li==


'''V. Behavior amongst Foreigners and Enemies'''
'''Birthdate: August 16th, 2354'''


When among foreigners, an honorable and respectful soul must be honorable and respectful of their customs as much as he can, unless they are themselves against the code of Honor and the Edicts. Do not expect them to know or recognize our higher Code of Conduct. They, someday, will be brought under its reach – but until then, be as polite and respectful to them as they deserve. When amongst your enemies, be polite. If they are enemies in war, they are doing their duty as you are. Respect and honor your enemy unless they prove themselves unworthy of it. In all cases, show that you are a better individual than they are.  
Roughly a decade past her hundredth birthday, Liqin Hsiao-Li still manages to be a giant in the Spur by way of [[Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals]]. She was born to Guangli Hsiao and Chuntao Li in Beijing, [[Earth]]; both of her parents were accountants determined to set their daughter up for as much success as possible, and early in her life encouraged her studies and pushed her into as many extracurricular activities as possible.
What neither of them could have anticipated was that Hsiao-Li not only took to education with aplomb, but ease. Her skills in mathematics and science were so unprecedented that her teachers suggested she be moved up through levels. Tests revealed that Hsiao-Li was a certified genius, achieving an IQ of 132 at the age of ten. Hsiao-Li entered high school-level education at thirteen, and entered university at sixteen. By age thirty, she had two doctorates; her medical degree, and her degree in genetic biology.


'''VI. On Duty to Family and Goddess'''
Hsiao-Li’s achievements gained some recognition and fame around Earth, particularly in her home country of China. She was approached by the then-CEO of Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals, Vanas Peng, and asked to join as a researcher; and implicitly, his successor. Peng was briefly succeeded by Yueling Wong, and in the meantime, Hsiao-Li worked in the [[Nralakk Federation]], eventually managing to assist in the development of treatments for [[Skrell Ailments#X'Lu'oa|X'Lu'oa]]. In 2412, Liqin Hsiao-Li officially ascended to chief executive officer, and has remained there ever since.


A genteel and honorable person, in all cases, is loyal first to Goddess first, their family second, king third, country fourth, and themselves last. Your family is your closest friends, allies, and compatriots: you must rely upon them, and they must rely upon you. If a person has no family, they have nothing. Be upright and honest with your family, loyal, and keep your promises in all things – such as your dealings are with other men. Be loyal to the Goddess first and foremost – for if a soul is without the Goddess, it is not living. It is Goddess that gives us this opportunity to be honorable and just people.
Now gradually approaching her twelfth decade, Hsiao-Li shows little sign of slowing down. While she is heavily augmented, possessing robotic forearms, calves, eyes, and several of her organs, she still appears much like a woman in her sixties. It is suspected but not outright confirmed that Hsiao-Li has received several anti-aging treatments from the Nralakk Federation.


'''VII. On Duty to Country and Emperor'''
She currently resides in Hong Kong, on Earth. She and her spouse, Ming-le Kim, have adopted three children; Meishin, Liling, and Shun. In her spare time, Hsiao-Li enjoys calligraphy, practicing piano, and painting. Several of her paintings and Chinese calligraphy are hung in various Zeng-Hu facilities, and she is known to have composed an aria for piano, “Night at Heavenly Hill”. Hsiao-Li is notoriously strict in her standards, but also notoriously polite, level, and dignified to many that she meets. There is little record of her personal feelings towards the other members of the Chainlink, though she seems to maintain a friendly relationship with both Noelle Lopez-Zhang (a former employee of Zeng-Hu) and Miranda Trasen in kind.


Dutiful should describe any honorable person. A person everyone knows will keep their word, honor their word, and faithfully fulfill their word. And no more important word is given than an oath to King, and to Country. While some argue the Emperor is the Country, this codex is not one of philosophy. Obey the Emperor faithfully, serve him faithfully, and your country will prosper for it. Respectfully question the Emperor at the appropriate time if necessary and obey him in all right and honorable things.
==Noelle Lopez-Zhang==


'''VIII. On Duty to Self'''
'''Birthdate: December 12th, 2408'''


Your body, your mind, your honor – these three are the trinity of life. An honorable person keeps themselves in as good shape as they can and abstains from things such as overuse of hard liquors and substances which cloud the mind and hamper the body. Without a sound body and mind, nobody can maintain their honor and reputation.
Noelle Lopez-Zhang was born in Phoenix, on Earth, to Evan Lopez (a moderately popular local fine artist) and Martina Zhang (a geneticist). As a young woman, Lopez-Zhang was fascinated by the advances in synthetic research that had made leaps and bounds since the discovery of Skrellian technology, and channeled this passion into an education in nanotechnology and AI development at Solis Cognito, one of the Alliance’s most prestigious universities.
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==Interspecies Relations==
She was an above-average student, but Lopez-Zhang's real talent lay in her networking capabilities; at Solis Cognito she met Sven Fleiss, who would later become the chief information officer of Terraneus Diagnostics, and the two bonded over their shared passions. Lopez-Zhang and Fleiss both attained internships with Einstein Engines over the course of their studies. After attaining her degree, Lopez-Zhang worked very briefly with Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals, while Fleiss started at [[Einstein Engines]]. Fleiss recommended his friend for a position, and the rest is history.


Though Unathi have joined Dominia’s rise to the international scene, points of contention exist between humans and Unathi in the budding country. A sect of humans, a noteworthy amount being Fisanduhian, resent Unathi being accepted into the country. For some, this can be attributed to xenophobic roots; isolation from the greater galaxy for some time could explain this general behavior. Alternatively, their allegiance is sworn to the Emperor and role played in the occupation of Fisanduh could be seen as a form of meddling in an internal conflict the Unathi should never be a part of. The problem still exists either way, and discrimination and hate crimes targeting Unathi are a significant problem within the empire.
Lopez-Zhang's intense dedication and ability to command the attention of a boardroom meant she achieved the coveted title of Chief Research Officer at a meteoric pace that left some pondering if intrigue was responsible. Regardless, Dr. Lopez-Zhang became a trusted ear to Bronte Lofgren, the then-CEO of Einstein and descendant of its original founder, Berend Lofgren. When NanoTrasen's presence in the Spur became impossible to ignore, it was Lopez-Zhang who proposed the radical restructuring of the company, with her as executive.


Another sizable distinction between these two different groups is their views on religion. While Kasz Han’san, as Chief Minister of Unathi Affairs managed to convince Dominia’s Sinta population to convert over matters of honors, it’s clear that some worship the Goddess more out of necessity rather than out of honest devotion. On the more sincere side, while it is true the fanatical Unathi contributed some of their religious ideals to the Morozi religion, various people of either species struggle with a singular and unifying interpretation of the religion. The Han’sans and the Strelitz lean towards traditional, stricter interpretations of the Kaelkahist denomination, whereas many Dominians within the Empire -- particularly those affiliated with Houses Volvalaad and Zhao -- and the Kazhkz go by more liberal Jakakhist interpretation. Religious disputes often flare over decisions in faith as a result. More interestingly, however, is the tendency for some Unathi to revere the Aspects of the Goddess and the Goddess herself as great powers in a pantheon rather than singular parts of a whole. With this, a few Unathi even recognize and venerate powerful spirits, whether ancestors or those of lore, and pay regular tribute to them. The Han’sans are more prone to this traditional worship, stemming from their Th’akhist practices and both admirable and stubborn dedication to the old ways. In either case, the clashing perspectives on the Morozi faith have yet to be settled and reconciled, and likely will not for some time.
Why Lofgren agreed to willingly retiring is a mystery to this day. Official Einstein correspondence states that Lofgren was aging and in poor health; while he was 84 in 2442, he died at 100 in his sleep in 2458. Further complicating matters is that Lopez-Zhang was 34 at the time of her ascension to CEO, which was already an excessively precocious age to become Chief Research Officer (particularly when Lopez-Zhang's sole doctorate was in AI development).


Unathi have taken a liking to most Dominian pastimes— fencing and martial arts were both contests of skill and prowess on Moghes, and even the Emperor remarked on their skills before they swore into the Empire. However, the most surprising of these activities was their interest in video games. Due to Unathite physiology though, special controllers and grips have to be ordered custom made for anyone seriously into the hobby.
Nevertheless, it cannot be denied that Noelle Lopez-Zhang is a shrewd businesswoman. When Einstein Engines was restructured, old, stagnant blood was rapidly replaced with new talent, and the brief dip in stock to focus on proper healthcare plans, benefits, and promoting a healthy workplace environment meant Einstein Engines became not just the dominant corporation in the [[Sol Alliance]], but a place workers developed a genuine loyalty to.


Usually, if anything, humans lean towards the storyteller-attitude most of these former pirates have. Traveling Unathi, whether Kataphracts, merchants, or Lords and their diplomats, have a knack for storytelling and weaving a great tale. The ability to orate is nothing special or unique to them, but the passion with which some of them regale others with their victories, losses, and battles is enough to inspire others to similar practices and engagements.
Lopez-Zhang lives in Harmony City on [[Luna]], and in her private life enjoys NASCAR racing, refurbishing old cars, and playing chess against Einstein IPCs. She is not married and has no children, though rumours here and there have surfaced regarding her relationship with her old friend Sven, and her Chief Engineering Officer Alejandra Dubois-Perez. There is very little love lost between Lopez-Zhang and the other megacorporate leaders, particularly Miranda Trasen and Titanius Aeson, though she apparently has a cordial relationship with her former boss Liqin Hsiao-Li.


Integration of the Unathi has largely been a stable endeavor. Despite this, tensions between lower-class Dominians and these freshly-indoctrinated aliens remain on edge. Only time will tell if their cultures will converge or reject each other.
==Alex Mason==


==Holidays==
'''Birthdate: September 6th, 2425'''


Holidays in the Empire can be broken down into two types: religious holidays, usually feast days, and government or social holidays. The first are widely celebrated social occasions that provide rare occasions for all social classes to mix. Feasts are often the largest communal event of the calendar year. Of the non-religious holidays, some are officially celebrated holidays, while some may only be official in certain regions or planets.  
While it is known that Alexander “Alex” Mason was born in Chicago, Earth, to Cassandra Mason, there is a stunning lack of information about his personal life and why he was deemed fit to suddenly head [[Idris Incorporated]]. Cassandra Mason was a single mother, working various minimum wage jobs to support her and her son, and a few scattered accounts of his time in school point to him being an ambivalent student.  


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When he graduated high school, however, Mason was quietly enrolled in Yale University, a feat thought impossible by both budgetary and reputational means. He eventually graduated Yale University of Management with a Master’s in business administration. Shortly after his graduation at twenty-four, Alex Mason abruptly became a junior executive of the service branch at Idris Incorporated, and was seen several times in public with members of the Idris family, such as Leina and once, Adram Idris himself. In the meantime, Mason seemed to be brushing shoulders with the Trasens, while assorted rumours abounded to the true nature of Alex Mason’s rise to the top.
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February 3rd, Feast of Devotion - A feast dedicated to those in lower stations or classes, it celebrates all those who work to keep society functioning from the bottom up. <br>
April 3rd, Feast of Faith - A feast especially dedicated to the Goddess, this holiday is celebrated widely across all social classes, especially priests. <br>
May 22nd, Worker's Day - A holiday similar to the Feast of Devotion, but more widely celebrating all who work in some way. <br>
June 3rd, Feast of Loyalty - This feast celebrates soldiers and all professions that rely upon loyalty and fealty to something higher. <br>
July 7th, Founding Day - One of the oldest holidays celebrated in the Empire, especially on Dominia, it remembers the first time colonists set foot on the planet. <br>
July 29th, - Victory Day - The official Army holiday, it celebrates the victory over the Confederacy and the creation of the Empire of Dominia. July 29th is recognized as a National Day of Mourning in Fisanduh, and conflict in the region is known to flare up around this date. <br>
August 3rd, Feast of Remembrance - This feast remembers all who have passed on to the Goddess. It is a somber holiday spent with close friends and family. <br>
September 3rd, Feast of Joy - The largest celebration of the Dominian year. This holiday is occasioned by massive feasts, tournaments, and social gatherings. <br>
October 29th, Day of Crossroads - A government holiday celebrating the completion of the first major section of the Imperial Railroad. <br>
November 17th, Navy Day - The Navy's official holiday, this holiday is primarily celebrated by those affiliated with the Navy in some way. A fleet review is traditionally held on this date by the Emperor. <br>
December 3rd, Feast of Renewal - A feast to celebrate the past year and look with hope toward the coming year, with prayers and praises often given to this effect.  <br>
December 25th, Giving Day - A feast day involving the giving of gifts to friends and family. This holiday was heavily influenced by Christmas, which was celebrated by the original colonists. <br>


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These rumours reached a head in 2453, when Mason was officially declared the chief executive officer of Idris Incorporated and its subsidiaries. Idris family members merely stated that Mason had proven himself sufficiently skilled and dedicated to earn the position and become part of the family. Speculation as to Mason’s blood relations, particularly to known womanizer Adram Idris, were common, but could usually be shut down by the fact that the very light-skinned Mason was distinctly different from the Ivory Coast-born Adram and the rest of his progeny, largely of African descent.
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==Cuisine==
Since his ascension, little has changed about the company, and Mason’s fortune stays secured. He is alleged to be a cutthroat businessman, who at the very least is capable of delegating the busywork to his chairpeople and executives. While Mason apparently writes his own statements, which are quite precise, corporate insiders claim he has an abrasive personality when angered.


Dominian cuisine is, like much of Imperial society, a product of the harsh conditions that the original settlers of Moroz were first met with upon their landing on the planet. These original settlers quickly discovered that aquaculture and water-based techniques were the best way to grow large amounts of food on Moroz due to the planet’s short growing season and lack of easily farmable land. As a result Dominian cuisine is often fish-based, and most plant-based cuisine tends to derive from crops that take less space to grow -- or those that are hardier or have been genetically-modified by the Volvalaads, with rice a common crop throughout Moroz and the broader Empire. The expansion of Dominia beyond Moroz and into its greater colonial empire has allowed for the Empire -- and Moroz -- to have a much more diverse diet, and the modern Empire’s culinary scene is quite unlike that of its original colonists. Many Dominians see their vastly-improved culinary scene (and diets) as a mark of pride for the Empire, and Imperial holidays -- particularly the Feast of Renewal on December third -- are often very extravagant culinary affairs.
While Mason has been seen with a series of women in public, he is not known to be married or have children. He lives in Harmony City, Luna, and rumours circulate that he is a heavy user of party drugs. Little else about his personal life is known.


'''Morozian brudet''' is a common dish found throughout the Empire that, as the name suggests, originated upon the Imperial capital world. Its fairly simple ingredients -- fish, vegetables, spices, and wine or vinegar (depending upon one’s wealth) -- and ease of preparation (as it requires only a single pot to make) have made it a staple of Imperial cuisine from the poorest frontier settlements to the palatial residences of Moroz.
==Lyudmila Zavodskoi==


'''Imperial scallops''' are rumored by Dominians to be the absolute best in the Orion Spur, but Silversunners would likely disagree.  Traditionally these scallops are boiled in saltwater and served with only limited herbs, reflecting the austere nature of early Morozian cuisine. Contemporary scallops retain their saltwater boiling but are typically garnished lavishly, often with previously-rare ingredients such as olive oil. Genetically-modified scallops are often exported by House Volvalaad, and are consumed throughout the Orion Spur.
'''Birthdate: September 1st, 2398'''


'''Imperial pots''' are traditional festival and holiday meals of the Empire that originated upon Moroz shortly after the end of the War of Moroz. The size of the postwar celebrations overcame the amount of serving dishes in many Dominian communities, and large wooden pots were employed to serve celebrating Morozians. Contemporary Imperial pots are communal meals primarily consisting of seafood and rice that are served on Imperial holidays, and are intended to be shared between a family or the residents of a given building.
''"[...] Better than having Mason too involved [in the development of Project Horizon], smug little prick. We will see how much fur dust he can afford when we outstrip his security stocks." - Leaked audio of Lyudmila Zavodskoi speaking about Alex Mason, 2464. "Fur dust" is assumed to be a reference to Raskara dust.''


'''Morozian flatbread''' is, much like Morozian brudet, a commonly-consumed dish throughout the entire Empire. Morozian Flatbread is dry and thin, and is typically made of a mix of flour, salt, and eggs -- though some mix in fat before it is baked. The ease of its creation has allowed the flatbread to spread far beyond Moroz itself to the greater Empire and even beyond its borders, where it is typically referred to as “Imperial flatbread.”
Lyudmila Zavodskoi was born in Sputnikiy-Baltisk, [[Pluto]], to Evgeniy and Mariska Zavodskoi. Both were high-ranking diplomats in SPOK, the Communist Party (and only party) of Pluto, and from the beginning Zavodskoi was groomed for greatness. In university, she worked towards a bachelor's degree in weapons development and missile engineering, commissioning in the [[Solarian Armed Forces]] at 24. She completed her tour of duty and was discharged with honours as first lieutenant Lyudmila Zavodskoi.


'''Jadrican flatbread''' is, as the name implies, a regional variation upon its Morozian counterpart from the Imperial colony of Novi Jadran that is commonly consumed by the Ma’zals of the planet. Until its final stage Jadrican flatbread is prepared in exactly the same manner of its Morozian counterpart, but upon the completion of its baking the flatbread is fried in fat to improve its taste and nutritional value. The flatbread is able to stay edible -- and tasty -- for weeks after this frying, which makes it ideal travel food for traversing the frigid surface of the rural planet.
Zavodskoi worked towards and eventually earned a doctorate in weapons technology, and through the recommendation of her cousin Tikhon, at the time a high-ranking corporate infosec executive at Necropolis Industries, worked her way up the ranks. When Kazimir Boystov slipped into a coma, it was Zavodskoi who dramatically restructured the company into arms manufacturing, ship engineering, and defense contracting. She also expanded Zavodskoi's research department, allowing accessibility for a wide variety of non-research and development scientific careers with Zavodskoi.


'''Jadrica''' is a braised beef dish from the Imperial colony of Novi Jadran commonly seen at the feasts that the planet throws Imperial dignitaries, though it has travelled well beyond the planet itself over its decades in the Empire. Due to its composition of beef (not an easy meat to raise on the frigid world), cloves, carrots, and bacon in addition to enough vinegar to marinade it for an entire night traditional Jadrica is a time-consuming and complicated dish to prepare and those that are able to properly prepare it can find themselves rapidly in the employ of a visiting dignitary’s culinary staff.
A side effect of Zavodskoi's proximity to the Empire of Dominia is that Lyudmila Zavodskoi (often called "Madam Zavodskoi" by Imperial citizens) enjoys a friendship with many nobles of the Empire, and is said to even be a personal friend of Emperor Boleslaw. Allegedly, she has become something of a mentor to Princess Priscilla despite Zavodskoi's famously acerbic demeanor, guiding the royal family into further corporate dealings.


'''Netoriclie''' is a meat-heavy dish from the Imperial colony of Novi Jadran. Most commonly consumed by the planet’s Ma’zal population, netoriclie is composed of marinated meat and fresh potatoes (a fairly common crop on the planet), both of which are then grilled before being placed into a cauldron filled with water before being served as a hearty soup or individual meat chunks. While typically consumed during celebrations, netoriclie is a common travel food on the Imperial frontier. If not immediately consumed the meat is removed from its stew and heavily salted for preservation, and can last several weeks on the road before spoiling.
Lyudmila Zavodskoi currently resides in Mira Sancta, [[Moroz]]. She is married to Gennadiy Voronin, a fellow officer from her Armed Forces days, and has two children, Mikhail and Lyudmila II. According to company insiders, Mikhail has long been estranged from his mother and father, but further information about him (including if he even bears the Zavodskoi name) is scant. Lyudmila the younger is a software development researcher in her mother's company, though in an interview she claims that she has had the ascend through the ranks on her own merit and is not seen as a viable successor.


==Fashion==
Zavodskoi is an avid game hunter, and is known to have accompanied the [[Keeser Royal Family|Imperial family]] on several hunts. She possesses her own hunting shuttle, the ''Baba Yaga'', which she uses to hunt stellar fauna such as carp, sharks, and even eels. She apparently also enjoys croquet. While one may assume she has a rivalry with Titanius Aeson due to their competing markets, it seems that Zavodskoi reserves most of her ire for Alex Mason, and her relationship with Liqin Hsiao-Li is rather frosty.


Imperial fashion is centered on Moroz, where noble courts and commoner high society sets the standard for the broader Empire. Opulence, extravagance, and striking colours (generally intended to conform to one’s house colors, if the wearer is a noble) are favoured by Morozian high society, reflecting the wealth of the Empire and the elite status of the Goddess’ chosen people in their own eyes. While some conservative Tribunalists caution modesty, few Morozian aristocrats outside of House Strelitz and Zhao — well-known within the Empire for their austere, military-inspired fashion — wish to be caught behind on contemporary trends.
== Kubra Mobolaji ==


The Imperial Core broadly follows the Morozian lead on fashion, though each planet has its own variations of typical Morozian styles. Non-Morozian Imperial Core fashion is often lighter and more breathable due to its three worlds being warmer than Moroz.
'''Birthdate: June 17th, circa. 2390s'''


Fashion on the Imperial Frontier diverges significantly from the Core, with Novi Jadran standing as the closest equivalent to a typical Imperial world with its well-dressed, typically wealthy, noble and patrician families. Here, practicality takes precedence over fashion trends as wealth decreases and the standard of living falls compared to Moroz. Frontier Ma’zals outside of Novi Jadran’s cities often wear resized hand-me-down clothing from relatives or cheaply-made clothing from Imperial factories or imported from Biesel. Imperial colonial bureaucrats swap out the heavy, ornate clothing of Moroz for lighter, more durable, and well-made clothing suited for whatever environment they may be sent to, from the stifling heat of Sun Reach to the freezing cold of rural [[Novi Jadran]].
Kubra Mobolaji was born at the tail end of [[Eridani|Eridani's]] century of expansion in Madiwa, to the suit couple Jean-Marie and Omolola Mobolaji. Like most of his counterparts within the Board of Five, his early life is heavily censored and subject to much speculation. He is known to have been sickly as a child, which he supplemented with extensive yet subtle augmentation and personal training; how much of his powerful build is cybernetics or willpower and physical training is ambiguous. Whatever the case, he was deemed physically fit enough to be accepted into APEX Military Academy in his early twenties, sometime in the 2410s. Whatever his qualifications were (the records are censored and heavily encrypted), they were sufficient enough to permit him entry into Ringspire, Eridani's most notorious PMC.


==Noble Cultural Activities==
Mobolaji began his time in Ringspire as a point man for the squad of Task Force 44, a position that required keen situational awareness and excellent reaction time. He cut his teeth in the Coalition frontier and the Badlands throughout the 2420s and 30s, gradually ascending through experience and the fact of his continued survival, eventually becoming the commander of Task Force 44.


As a highly stratified society, there are some cultural activities within the Empire which are more associated with its noble classes than others. The most prominent examples of this are noble balls and noble hunting parties, which are generally invite-only and rarely include commoners or foreigners.
The first defining moment of Mobolaji's career was the [[Adhomai|Adhomaian]] theatre during the [[Tajara#The_Second_Revolution|Second Revolution]], in which Ringspire was enlisted to become part of the S'randmarr Coalition. Along with other corporate forces, Ringspire and Task Force 44 were stationed at the Ras'nrr Front. While the S'randmarr Coalition managed to halt the advance of the Adhomai Liberation Army, it did so just barely. Many of Ringspire's brutal mercenary tactics had been employed against a disorganised, materially weaker populace; few of the PMC's squads were prepared for Adhomai's bitter conditions or the ALA's tactics and training.


===Noble Balls===
But despite being in the thick of fighting, Task Force 44 managed to hold itself together. Mobolaji's presence and quick thinking allowed the contractors to make a slow, steady retreat back to the main defense of the S'randmarr Coalition. The victory was pyrrhic; two other Ringspire task forces had been completely routed, with four decimated. 44 had come out with the fewest casualties of the entire conflict, and many of the members credited Mobolaji's leadership as allowing them to survive.


An important part of the Empire’s nobility, and the knightly orders many belong to, are noble balls, which are generally attended by only the nobility, their servants, and fortunate commoner (or foreigner) guests invited by attending nobles – even a wealthy and influential commoner is likely to be turned away without a noble’s recommendation. These events are lavish affairs, capable of lasting for days, where business alliances are made, friendships (or more) formed, influence determined, and — sometimes — enemies made and honour snubbed. While an invitation to a ball does not mean one is required to attend it is considered a major snub to decline an invitation unless there are exceptional circumstances — a death in the family, an illness, or other disastrous misfortune — and most attend even if they must interrupt other duties for it. The sole exception to this social rule are those considered “under oath” to serve the Empire, such as military personnel, the clergy, or diplomats. Those abroad are often not invited unless their presence is necessary — though what constitutes “necessary” can vary greatly from host to host.
In the aftermath of the S'rendmarr Coalition, many of Mobolaji's rivals in Ringspire had been killed or badly disabled; Mobolaji himself lost his organic arm, which is now a synthskin prosthetic. His reward was promotion to Ringspire's board of directors, and a brief stint as the president of APEX Military Academy, where he also helped oversee the education of one Nathan Trasen.


Balls typically center around a guest of honour — a successful military officer on leave, a new member of a knightly order, an accomplished scientist, or other distinguished individuals— or an Imperial holiday. Guests are expected to bring their finest clothing to enjoy the best experience the hosts can provide, and arriving underdressed for the occasion will reflect poorly upon the guest — likewise, the host providing a subpar experience will reflect poorly on them and their family, if not their entire house. These balls can have anywhere from a handful to hundreds of guests, with some grand balls thrown by the great houses concentrating enough major nobility to influence the course of the wider Empire.
During his tenure as president of the academy, Mobolaji was expected to make a move for the seat of Speaker of the Board of Five, the top echelon of the Eridanian government. The Chief of System Security and then-CEO of Ringspire, Mbanzu Eboru, hardly expected his rival to buy out his own seat. Mobolaji persuaded (or forced) Eboru to step down as Ringspire chief executive officer a year later.


While most balls occur in the Empire, the consulates, embassies, and ambassadors of Dominia are known to host their balls of their own. Considered to be less exclusive than balls inside the Empire proper, these “ambassadorial balls” are used by the Empire’s diplomatic service as a way to promote Dominian culture abroad — local foreign notables are often invited and many embassy and consulate ballrooms have a viewing area above them where members of the public can observe the festivities. Dominians living abroad often bring their children to these events to familiarize them with balls, and what will be expected of them once they are old enough to attend them.
The other defining moment of his career came in 2463. Facing the instability of the phoron scarcity and rebellion in the Corporate Reconstruction Zone, the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate approached Mobolaji to pioneer a deal that would create the Private Military Contracting Group. Now, he serves as its chief executive officer, despite the vastly-differing goals and ranges of the PMCs under its umbrella. At the end of the day, all of its profit is his.


Noble balls — and many other social events — are tied into what is known as “'''social season'''” on [[Moroz]]. A period from October until February when the planet’s weather is coldest and many nobles travel from their country estates to winter homes in the major cities of the planet, the greater concentration of the Empire’s social elite makes coordinating balls and other social events much easier. The informal, though widely agreed-upon, start to the Morozian social season is the opening of the Royal Opera of Nova Luxembourg’s winter season in early October. This schedule is kept on other worlds of the Empire, such as Zhurong and [[Novi Jadran]], out of convenience's sake.
Little is known about Mobolaji's personal life, except for his deceptively jovial demeanor and a friendship with Nathan Trasen. He potentially has a wife and children, though if they even exist, their identities are well-hidden from Mobolaji's many enemies and rivals. His "calling card" (a suit's unique element of their fashion) is a pair of silver cufflinks and a matching pin in his brass-coloured tie, shaped like a stylised vulture. According to the profiles on the Board of Five, he enjoys tabletop wargaming and his favourite vacation spot is Binyaria, [[Venus]].


===Hunting===
==Chin-Hae Hong==


An activity associated with the upper echelons of Houses Strelitz and Zhao hunting is a pastime and social activity done outside of social season. It is viewed by these houses as a martial pursuit best used to teach young future officers to both lead and shoot well. Those they invite  — usually commoners or lower-ranking nobles — typically see it as a chance to get out of the city and into the countryside for a rousing weekend of socializing and entertainment, even if most view the activity as quaint and dated. The expansion of the Empire has seen the sport expand into the Imperial Frontier, where a canny Ma’zal may turn quite a profit serving as a guide — or host — for hunting parties of these great houses.
'''Birthdate: March 18th, 2431'''


The most dedicated hunters have been known to go on hunts abroad they refer to as safaris. Generally centered around big game and the exclusive domain of the Empire’s wealthiest, these expeditions can be to locations as far away as Arusha or [[Vysoka]], assuming one can gain entry to the Coalition. Others instead choose [[Moghes]] or [[Adhomai]], hoping to find animals worth hunting in the New Kingdom or Hegemony’s territories.
''[What’s it like working with Ms. Hong?] “Being completely honest, they’re… there’s an expression, ‘acquired taste’. That’s best how I can describe her. I thought she was a bit close to the tides, that one, but she has the makings of a supernova. I appreciate her especially in an environment like this, and I hope we’ll go to great places. Under my guidance, of course. [warbles]”'' - Tuiqi Xao’Luup, chief external affairs officer for [[Orion Express]], as questioned by Verona Falk from the Mendell City Bugle.


==News Media==
Chin-hae Hong, born in Aoyama, [[Konyang]], to train conductor Seon-min Hong and housewife Tae-yoon Moon, was never expected to achieve particularly much. Something of an outcast in her childhood, in interviews she described having an obsessive passion for logistics and her father’s line of work, as most of the conducting he did involved shipping goods all across Konyang. Hong worked towards a diploma in logistics and supply chain management at Aoyama Polytechnic, a trade school, though her odd personality and perceived grating attitude kept her from having many friends. Later, Hong became a first officer at Aoyama’s Transportation Council, and her timely attitude and being a stickler for rules meant she was one of the best for the job.


The press is not free in the Empire and is subject to extensive state control and censorship. Most press outlets are controlled by either the state itself or House Caladius, with few independent news outlets existing, most in Novi Jadran’s cities and none reaching beyond the planet in their distribution — the independence of papers such as the ''Jadranic Record'' is viewed by some as a gesture of goodwill towards the “model colony” of the Empire.
What her unusual mannerisms did not keep her from, however, was opportunity. In 2462, the SCC was still developing a logistics-focused corporation for their interests, and needed an appropriate chief executive officer. Of all people, it was Hephaestus’ director of robotics, Ischyros, who discovered Hong while talent-scouting on Konyang. Ischyros passed word to Titanius Aeson, who interviewed Hong and introduced her to Miranda Trasen herself. Hong claims, somewhat sardonically, that she and Trasen “[got] on like a house on fire” and she was quickly appointed future chief executive officer of Orion Express.


The most widespread news service in the Empire is the Imperial News Network, a state media organization that operates print, broadcast (via the Imperial Broadcasting Company), and online editions free of charge throughout the Empire. Foreign news media is limited in the Empire. [[Coalition of Colonies|Coalition]] and [[Republic of Elyra|Elyran]] sources are banned from the Empire while [[Republic of Biesel|Bieselite]] and [[Sol Alliance|Solarian]] sources are permitted, though they are reviewed and censored by the Imperial Institute of Cultural Affairs prior to publication. Broadcasting an Elyran or Coalition news source within the Empire is a capital offense under Imperial civil law. Listening to an Elyran or Coalition news source is punishable by time in jail for repeat offenders and fines for most first-time offenses.
Insider rumours persist in the SCC that precious few among the upper echelons are personally fond of Hong. She is, however, popular among her Hephaestus counterparts, and her board of directors describe her as an excellent CEO to work under. Tuiqi Xao’Luup, Orion’s chief external affairs officer, bluntly described Hong as an “acquired taste”, but elaborated that they found her stewardship refreshing, and hoped to see Orion succeed under her leadership.


==Popular Imperial Media==
Hong is not married and has no children, though she has apparently been seen in public on Konyang with an unknown female Shell, and describes her two Shih Tzu, Momo and Soo, as her “fur children”. She enjoys model trains, video games, Konyanimation, and apparently has a good friendship with Titanius Aeson.


'''Domelkos in Summer''' by Chen Sun is a classic Morozian novel from the pre-Imperial period which discusses the romance between a young rural noble of House Caladius, Marie Caladius,  and the House Zhao engineer, Jiajun Zhao, her father brings to their country estate to oversee repairs. As Jiajun’s survey work brings him closer and closer to Marie, a youthful romance emerges and blossoms between them as the summer goes on. Though fall and winter call Jiajun away to other duties, and Marie to her studies, the two reunite in spring and marry, becoming the new masters of the estate. In her era, Sun — a minor noble — was a prominent writer of romantic fiction. Though she died in the late 24th century her works have endured, and she is one of the few classical Dominian authors with notable popularity abroad.
==Kazimir Boytsov==


'''Daybreak''' is a popular opera from the late 24th century written by the well-regarded composer Grafin Yvonne von Stromberg (2352 - 2459). A fictionalization of the Holy Kingdom of Domelkos’ role in the War of Moroz with fantastical elements, it follows the general staff of the fictional Countess Emiliana Caladius as they struggle to overcome the Fisanduhian Armed Forces. Its climax comes when the Goddess intervenes to temporarily save Emiliana from a poison administered to her by a spy, Major Ernst Stroß, and she overcomes the [[Fisanduh|Fisanduhian Army’s defenses]], ultimately dying in the arms of her lover, Lord Erik Weiss. The opera is known for its relatively fair portrayal of Fisanduhian troops, depicting them as loyal but flawed soldiers manipulated by the corrupt government of the Confederated States. Productions of Daybreak are common in the Empire and abroad, where it has become the face of Morozian opera in the wider Spur.
'''January 23rd, 2312 - September 27th, 2465'''


'''Life on the Reach''' is an Imperial Broadcasting Company weekly radio drama popular on [[Sun Reach]]. Set in the fictional village of Valkeakaupunki in the late 2420s, it covers the events of the village and its small Home Guard garrison as they struggle against nature, bandits, and try to shape themselves into model Imperial citizens. It is centered around the village mayor, Mangasar Kinosyan, and his family in particular, but is known for a vast number of side characters ranging from Imperial colonial bureaucrats to bandits fighting for the Pirate Lords. Having run since 2428, it is one of the longest continuous series in the modern Spur and is known for using actors from Sun Reach itself to portray its characters. It is one of only a few pieces of popular Dominian media which focuses almost entirely on Ma’zals rather than Primaries or Secondaries and is most popular on Sun Reach itself. It has little popularity abroad, though novelizations of the series can be found on bookshelves throughout the Empire.
Kazimir Boytsov was once chief among the most infamous arms manufacturers in the galaxy. After he was passed down the position of chief executive officer by his father, Yevgeniy Dementyev, he developed Necropolis Industries into one of the premier research and development corporations in the galaxy. Seeking to guide the hand of conflict and turn out profit by any means possible, Necropolis Industries began selling weapons to militaries, private security contractors, and conflict zones across the Orion Spur.  


'''By Moroz’s Light''' is a popular series of mystery novels written by [[Novi Jadran|Jadranic]] author Daria Jurina, sister of the [[Moroz Holy Tribunal#Witchfinding and Witchwork|famous witchfinder story author Andrija Jurina]]. It follows Katia Izambard, a junior investigator of the Tribunal Investigations Constabulary who saves a Goddess-touched seer, Lady Yvelise de La Fontaine, and finds herself integrated into the inner circle of the Inquisitrix despite being a commoner. There she works alongside Inquisitrix Matsuko Kaneko, a native of Zhurong and scion of the famous noble family, as they combat threats to the Empire throughout its territories ranging from insurgents to witch-spirits to sorcerers. Izambard, the point-of-view character, is more logical but less experienced, while Kaneko is more experienced but more prone to acting upon her intuition alone — together, they form an effective team, if one with a notable height difference between the non-geneboosted Izambard (162cm) and geneboosted Kaneko (230cm). Generally marketed as fantasy novels, they have attained some popularity abroad.  
In 2462, Boytsov and Necropolis' board of directors were accused of insider trading, supplying the black market with weapons, and corruption and bribery. Shortly after these accusations broke, Boytsov fell into a coma. He and his former directors were quickly replaced by Lyudmila Zavodskoi and her hand-picked team, and Necropolis Industries was rebranded to Zavodskoi Interstellar.


'''Shadows of Our Past''' is a popular Jadranic mystery novel. Set in Durres, Novi Jadran, in the early 2410s, it follows constables Gjon Lasko and Alvaro Moretti as they attempt to unravel a conspiracy between a clique of anti-Imperial Jadranic nobles and their shadowy masters — later revealed to be Elyran agents — to overthrow the government and turn the planet into their personal fiefdom. As the two constables attempt to unravel the conspiracy they must navigate the court politics of Novi Jadran as urban Jadraner commoners, travel the planet, and ultimately find themselves in a showdown with the conspiracy’s leader in [[Novi Jadran#Major Cities|Nova Rijeka’s]] imperial palace. A rare example of popular Jadranic counterculture literature, it is widely believed to be a critique of the planet’s corrupt rural nobility and is rumored to have only been published thanks to the crown princess’ intervention. Many have observed the similarities between the conspiracy’s leader, the Black Duke, and contemporary policies of [[Council of Imperial Governors#Imperial Mandate of Novi Jadran|Governor-Marchioness Anastazija Glavan]], current governor of Novi Jadran, including both being Imperial Army veterans.
After three years in a coma, Boytsov died in 2465. With his death, Zavodskoi's former identity as Necropolis has been almost entirely erased.
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'''Jadranic Destroyer Commander''' is a popular limited series loosely based on the autobiographical novel ''Jadranic Fleet Captain'' by Dame Helena Igrec, OGE, which discusses her experiences as one of the first Jadraners to command a vessel in the [[Dominian Imperial Military#His Imperial Majesty’s Fleet|Imperial Fleet]], captaining the HIMS ''Belluno'', a [[Zavodskoi Interstellar#Major Products 2|Jinxiang-class destroyer]], from 2450 until 2464 in many anti-piracy patrols. Commander covers the fictional Captain Vanja Matešić, commander of the Jinxiang-class destroyer HIMS ''Tivat'' of the 1st Battlefleet, as she does the same and must balance the needs of her crew — divided between Reachers and Jadraners — while keeping her hull intact. Praised for its realistic depiction of life and death on a vessel, Commander has found a small nice abroad in the Republic of Biesel and Solarian Alliance, where it is popular among naval enthusiasts. The Imperial Fleet uses Commander as a recruitment tool and holds showings of it on Sun Reach in “pop-up” theaters, bringing the series to remote villages where they may not have a holoTV.
=Republic of Biesel=
 
These are individuals relevant to the [[Republic of Biesel]].
'''My Life in a Lyodic Village as an Outsider''' (typically shortened to Lyodic Life) is a Morozian “schoolbag book” series — named so as the genre featured books intended to fit in a student’s bag or worker’s briefcase — featuring the adventures of Evelyn Alcivar, a surveyor employed by House Caladius and the point-of-view character, and her [[Lyod|Lyodic]] companion, Abenanka, as Alcivar attempts to map the northern Lyod and Abenanka attempts to keep her from danger. The series is well-liked by Imperial readers for exploring what is to most an unknown region, but has become the subject of some controversy abroad due to avoiding controversial aspects of Dominian rule in the Lyod. The relationship of its two main characters is the subject of debate amongst fans, with Alcivar having developed feelings for Abenanka, who has not yet shown interest herself.
 
'''Reign of Steel''' is the most popular video game in the modern Empire, and has found success in the wider Spur. Developed by a studio affiliated with House Volvalaad, Reign is a well-regarded competitive first-person shooter set in a fictional version of the [[Sol Alliance History|Interstellar War]] which pits the [[Sol Alliance|Solarian Central Government]] (rendered in-game as SOLGOV) against the [[Coalition of Colonies|Frontier Coalition]]. The game is notable for its non-Morozian setting, which some theorized was an intentional choice to reach a wider market and avoid censorship. A popular esport, some players joke that while Emperor Keeser is the undisputed master of the Empire, Reign is the undisputed master of the Imperial video game market.
 
==Sports and Pastimes==
 
Popular sports in Dominia, while varying depending on income and class, include martial arts (particularly fencing, which has been sponsored as a pastime by the royal family), tournaments, and horse racing. Video games are often played as a sport and pastime throughout the social classes of the Empire, both amongst commoners and the nobility. Dominians, while primarily associated with fencing abroad, are proficient players of esports through the Orion Spur - even in Tau Ceti. The most unique sport in Dominia is Talcrac, a sport that involves using a whip made of leather or synthetic material to hit targets. Points are awarded for the difficulty of hitting the target as well as the flair involved in doing so. Various forms of card games are popular in the Empire, with the peculiarity that only Priests can deal cards, and the dealer cannot participate in the game. Success in gambling games is often attributed to the Goddess's favor.
 
==Fencing==
 
Dueling is a venerable pastime and respected career in the Empire and particularly on the capital planet of Moroz. Prominently featured in Her Majesty Empress Lei’s Royal Fencing Society, a number of leagues, académies, and varying societies in Nova Luxembourg, Domelkos, and beyond— dueling is a matter of not only competition, but status and honor, and each great house places a personal stake in their own training, dueling styles, and placings. It’s commonly understood that grander, broad-stroke arguments can be mediated through this form of competition.
 
Largely a departure from Terran Olympic fencing, Dominian dueling opts for more traditional and less “protective” styles and rules. More advanced rankings opt to discard appropriate protections and armors as well, considering the earning of legitimate scars an honorable feat; much more so than the earning of a trophy. Duels are popularly to first blood, leading to extended fights where passions can fly and careful calculations must be made.
 
In Her Majesty Empress Lei’s Royal Fencing Society, there are two leagues. The first is the Geneboosted League, which is populated almost exclusively by Primaries. Viewing this league is a pastime more for nobles and matches are often more subdued as they end incredibly quickly. The second is the Non-Geneboosted League, which features non-geneboosted Primaries, Secondaries, and a minority of Ma’zals. This league is more popular than its counterpart due to the accessibility of the league and its slower matches, which showcase more tact and technique.
 
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'''Débutant, “Beginner”''' -- Commonly younger duelists— with some as young as ten — who have not yet mastered a weapon. Strelitz and Zhao children often make up the majority this class.
'''Intermédiaire, “Intermediate”''' -- Those in the Intermédiaire class have proven their worth and proficiency of at least one weapon class. They are not allowed to duel with sharp-edge rapiers. Two years of consistent practice is often required to reach this class.


'''Adepte, “Adept”''' -- Mastery of at least one weapon— a feat which typically takes four years to achieve — is required to advance to this rank. They are allowed introductory training with sharp-edge rapiers.
==Former President Joseph Dorn==


'''Compagnon, “Journeyman”''' -- After the mastery of two weapons, which typically takes six to eight years, a duelist rises to this rank.
'''Birthdate: January 9th, 2406'''


'''Maître d'armes, “Master of Arms”''' -- After the mastery of at least three weapons or two styles, and having fought their way through rankings, a duelist may finally achieve the coveted rank of master of arms. Considered the peak of Imperial fencing, masters of arms typically have accumulated well over a decade of experience before reaching their rank.
The former president of the Republic of Biesel, President Joseph Dorn was the first leader of the nation, and guided it through a series of threats to its continued existence throughout his ten year reign. Now in retirement, his legacy is mostly defined by the later years of his presidency; the creation of the Corporate Reconstruction Zone, the deployment of TCFL troops as peacekeepers within the CRZ, the disastrous Peacekeeper Mandate, and the civil unrest that came along with all of this. His party was ravaged in the election of 2466, and is now relegated to being a minor party within the republic’s politics. After his defeat Dorn retired from political life entirely, and now lives at the Top of the World, writing memoirs that focus on the early parts of his life and career; one of which, The First President - The Founding of the Republic of Biesel was recently released with solid reviews. It is likely that the remaining time the former president has left will be peaceful, living safely in a country he helped found. It is rumoured by tabloids that he has weekly coffee with Miranda Trasen herself.


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== Prime Minister Ladislao de Santos ==
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===Honor and Family===
'''Birthdate: May 18th, 2418'''


Honor is a vital part of dueling. Even at Intermediate levels, participants are expected to maintain a level head, treat their opponents with respect, and face one another in relatively even matches. An effect on one’s honor from a duel, whether in competition or otherwise, can last generations in one’s family as the art of dueling is passed down through families. Honorable behavior, even in defeat, can determine respect among noble society, the opportunities one receives, the chance at potential ennoblement as an Imperial Knight; through dishonorable behavior even in victory, one can lose these things, be legally charged for a break of honor in the case of brutalistic combat, and even be banned from dueling societies.
Prime Minister Ladislao de Santos is considered by many to be a rather charismatic individual, who won the election for Prime Minister of Mictlan in early 2462 by the will of the people, and the power of his moustache. His primary campaigning point being that of standing against the Solarian Alliance, and putting Mictlan first, was popular among those and the planet - and is the likely reason why he won the election in a landslide. However, with the collapse of the [[Sol Alliance| Solarian Alliance]], and independence becoming a possibility, Prime Minister Ladislao de Santos has been accused of having shirked the promise to his people, and instead opted to allow the [[Republic of Biesel]] to claim [[Mictlan]] and allow the proliferation of megacorporations across Mictlan.  Many have protested against the decision, with some even taking arms against it and fighting for their freedom.  


Despite this obsession with honor, certain reputations exist, such as the infamy of young, short-tempered Strelitz scions— typically conservatives by nature— to take offense to even the smallest slights. There is currently a House-wide ban on any tournaments qualified by first blood in the Imperial frontier, given a lack of official oversight and the origins of many dueling requests in bitter, petty quarrels. Touch dueling – dueling until a blade touches the opponent –  is allowed by permission of one’s superiors.
To most, Prime Minister Ladislao de Santos was meant to be the people’s Prime Minister, a politician that had a bleeding heart for the people of Mictlan. His speeches, even today, are filled with compassionate remarks and often incur sympathy within the minds of those listening. With protests flaring up over his recent decisions regarding the governing of Mictlan across the major population centres, those who stand against him have begun referring to him as the true antagonist against the freedom of his planet, allowing [[Mictlan]] to be exploited to line his own pockets. Despite these claims, Ladislao de Santos has asserted that a strong Mictlan can only exist with the help of the [[Republic of Biesel]] and the [[Stellar Corporate Conglomerate]] - especially in the face of the phoron scarcity and the [[Human Wildlands| Solarian Warlords]].  


Some families, however, use these competitions as a method of climbing the Empire’s social ladder. Perhaps the best example of this is Baronet Séraphine Rosencrantz, a Secondary who functions as a career proxy for House Volvalaad, famous for thrilling bouts in both competitions and legitimate duels alike. Only a handful of combatants have beaten the Baronet, and it is soon expected her sponsors aim to petition for her ennoblement. Popular dueling critics anticipate House Volvalaad providing her permission to participate in His Majesty Godwin’s Royal Dueling Tournament, as it’s highly anticipated a duelist of her advanced skill could be one of the few Secondary-born champions to hold the title of Royal Duelist, a crowning achievement for her career.
== President Åke Torvald ==


There are a number of other Secondaries and Ma’zals that function as proxies for noble families, representing Houses and individuals alike with their talent. Many of these proxy families pass the career down through generations in order to pay their Mo’ri’zals, and even become ennobled as reputations and abilities grow. But to become a notable enough duelist to be ennobled is no small feat, and involves crushing amounts of training and constant practice. Those that become nobles through dueling ability must often subject themselves to intensive therapy as they grow older in order to avoid the long-term physical impacts of their intense training as they age, and many retired ennobled duelists are known to suffer from physical impairments such as arthritis and long-term limb issues related to torn muscles, particularly in their arms.
'''Birthdate: August 13th, 2387'''


===His Majesty Godwin's Royal Dueling Tournament===
Prior to becoming president, Åke Torvald was largely an elusive individual - hardly seen or heard outside of the New Gibson Parliament, where he had been presiding speaker. Born within an Understad in close proximity to [[New Gibson| Fallanland]], Torvald eventually went on to study law at New Gibson University, graduating in 2412. He was employed as a [[Biesellite Security and Law | Biesel Intelligence Service]] intelligence officer for 25 years, rising high and fast among the ranks, before resigning in 2437 to begin a political career in the New Gibson Parliament. Having eventually secured enough votes to be a representative, Torvald eventually procured enough support from other representatives to be elected as Deputy Presiding Speaker of the New Gibson Parliamentary Republic in 2448 - serving under Presiding Speaker Xin Hengsha. He would eventually ascend to the rank of Presiding Speaker following the death of Xin Hengsha in 2453 as a result of an unforeseen accident regarding a glacier brick that they were aboard.


Throughout the month of November, the largest dueling tournament in the Empire captivates nearly every demographic of Imperial society. His Majesty Godwin's Royal Dueling Tournament, or simply  “the Tournament,” is an annual tournament involving both leagues that showcases the apex of athleticism in the Empire. The Tournament was established in 2387 by then-emperor Godwin Keeser to distract from the rebellion in Fisanduh, and it was named in his honor. Citizens from the furthest corners of the Empire tune in to watch the proceedings and see who is crowned Royal Duelist. The title, received in a ceremony conducted by Lei Keeser herself, gives the winner several perks. Royal Duelists become celebrities overnight in the Empire, with things like advertising deals with Zavodskoi and dinners with the Royal Family being frequent. However, the most lucrative prize of all is the fact that the winner and their immediate family’s Mo’ri’zals are paid off by House Keeser itself, and the victor is elevated to Primary status, as well as receiving a lesser noble title. All Royal Duelists reign for exactly one year— referred to as their Victory Year— ending at the crowning of the new Royal Duelist. There have been 126 Royal Fencers to date, nearly all of them born Primaries. Only human Journeyman and Masterclass duelists may participate, the former being admitted by preliminary placement matches.
In 2466 he would run for President as an independent against the incumbent Dorn, going on to win the presidency and become the 2nd President of the Republic of Biesel. As president, Torvald is much more often in the public eye than he was as Presiding Speaker, and where he was once elusive he is now enigmatic. Those news sources close to the administration often remark that there is a stark difference between Ake’s public personality and his private one, and how it can be difficult to tell if he’s just saying something for political gain, or because it’s what he thinks. This extends to even his goals at times, as from an outside perspective he is inconsistent with his positions and principles, seemingly at random. Something may be gleaned from a quote Ake has had inscribed on his desk


===Dominian Dueling Styles===
'''<center>“Without a clear goal and efforts to reach it, no man can live.”</center>'''


There are three main styles of dueling within the Empire, though only two are widely practiced.


The first, dubbed ‘'''Jabgi''',’ was established by Lord-Admiral Eun-Kyung Zhao along with the renowned Eun-Kyung Zhao Imperial Naval Académie on Moroz in the late 2390s. Jabgi is an evolution of the naval combat techniques that made the Lord Admiral famous within the Imperial Navy, and as such, it incorporates many techniques found in ship-boarding melee combat. The most popular weapon used by Jabgi duelists is the saber, followed closely by the epee. Jabgi is characterized by its aggression, and is the more offensive style of the three. Jabgi is the foremost style of dueling taught at all Zhao-affiliated institutions.
The best possible description of Ake Torvald when it comes to his life, personality, and politics is Machiavellian. He is the distilled essence of a politician, and in his climb to power has demonstrated his frightening intelligence and ruthlessness. However, he, like Dorn before him, does not represent the true power in Biesel, and still dances to the tune Miranda tells them to; a requirement if one wishes to become a powerful politician within the Republic. Unlike Dorn though, Ake has a degree of independence, and is not a complete and total puppet. What he will do with this independence is unknown, as no-one is certain exactly what his end goals are.


'''Chevalerie''', popular among House Streliz, evolved from the Morozian Order of the Hallowed Treutdoro and is a dueling style that incorporates elements of the knightly order from which it was founded. The Hallowed Treutdoro, founded by Imperial Knight and Governor Emil Johannes Strelitz in the early 2400s, originated as a self-styled Primary-only order dedicated to physical fitness and honour-bound virtue. However, as the Empire shifted slowly towards relative liberalisation, the order was forced to charge. It allowed citizens of all castes into the order, and began to spread a new form of combat — Chevalerie — to Moroz and abroad with the intent of teaching a more refined technique to the masses. Chevalerie is considered the more traditional form of dueling, and is characterized by its defensive, precise and ‘showy’ nature. This style of combat is taught by most Strelitz institutions, in particular the Dorothea-Frieda Strelitz Académie on Moroz. The Académie, and House Zhao’s Imperial Naval Académie have a fierce rivalry which reaches its boiling point every November with His Majesty Godwin's Royal Dueling Tournament.
== Xiomara Salvo ==


'''Kirihide''' is a relatively new style developed within the Empire, and is of itself a direct product of the Empire’s love of dueling. For as long as geneboosting has existed in the Empire, tournament-devotees have sought ways to close the gap between those with gene-editing and those without. Kirihide was originated by Lord Melchior Caladius, a prominent tournament financier who was known for sponsoring skilled Secondaries and even Ma’zals and turning them into regional tournament champions. After watching a local Ma’zal custom that involved wrestling on an occupied world, Caladius had an epiphany: what if grappling was allowed in official tournaments? It was thus that Kirihide was born, named for the translation of “inner strength” in the local language. Kirihide is a demanding fighting style designed for grappling with larger and stronger opponents in mind, using their own strength against them. It is considered the most difficult to learn of the three mainstream forms of Dominian dueling, and is often looked down upon for its origin. The style is usually only practiced by duelists who anticipate fighting larger, typically geneboosted opponents.
'''Birthdate: March 14th, 2419'''
[[File:Xiomara Salvo.png|thumb|A photograph of Salvo, circa 2464.]]
''“For more than twenty years I’ve kept myself going with the belief I served my planet. I’ve done things I regret, seen things nobody should remember, and I told myself it was all for a good cause. I should have come to the conclusion long ago; we do not fight for our planet, or our people, we fight for whoever is oppressing us, and our oppressors reward those who do so well.”''
- First Sergeant Xiomara Salvo addressing her company after their officer had gone to meet members of the TCFL after the establishment of the Peacekeeper Mandate.


===Accessibility===
Despite remaining in hiding, Xiomara Salvo has become a well-known face across Mictlan. Born in the city of Saladas, she grew up shuttled from foster home to foster home after the death of her mother (her father, on her birth records, is listed as an unknown). At the age of eighteen, she enlisted in the Mictlan Defense Force, reaching the rank of first sergeant after several years of distinguished service. Considered an exemplary NCO, commentary from squadmates and her commanding officers claimed her to be a strong-willed, yet charismatic and courteous individual who led her own squad of enlisted in a manner described as “familial”. MDF records prior to the Peacekeeper Mandate, which have since been redacted, show that Salvo received a “Golden Cross” medal for personal heroism, after she risked life and limb in a disaster relief operation carrying two paraplegic hospital patients to safety after a flood in Caxacoatl. One MDF lieutenant described her as a “human can-opener”, and she was often stationed on military bases that her superiors believed required stronger discipline.
In contrast to her exemplary record, Salvo had begun to become disillusioned with Mictlan's government, and the Solarian Alliance. Shortly prior to the Collapse, she anonymously published via a variety magazine an edited collection of diaries and poetry, titled The Windmill Crusader. In the book, Salvo recounted witnessing corruption and bribery, the mire of bureaucracy, and the suffering that poverty and mismanagement inflicted on the Mictlani people. After she rose to prominence as the commander of the Samaritans, The Windmill Crusader was revealed to be her work and officially published, where it soared in popularity. The book itself was banned by the Peacekeeper Mandate, but this did not stop its circulation.


Due to the prolific spread of dueling within the Empire, the sport is accessible in one form or another to nearly everyone. Most if not all Dominian schools and universities have their own teams, and it is extremely common for communities to have recreation centers with rentable equipment. However, to compete at a higher level other than hobbyist, one will encounter several issues. Many Academy-affiliated teams and orders have prohibitive fees which increase with rank, as well as the cost of tournament-grade equipment. There are also fees for maintenance, the tournaments themselves, and other costly expenses that add up with time. The end result is that poorer Secondaries and many Ma’zals are unable to compete at professional levels, and many of them join with a Great House or convince a rich benefactor to patronize them in order to cover costs. House Caladius in particular, lacking the martial fame of Houses Zhao or Strelitz, often seeks out  prospective duelists and offers to finance their careers. Patronizing is not without its downsides, however, as the sponsoring House receives most of their prize money and part of the credit for any of their victories. Many poorer duelists find themselves in increasing debt to their noble financiers, and it is said that many of House Caladius’s security staff were forced to take their jobs after being unable to win enough money to pay off their debts.  
By 2462, Salvo had become something of a revered, and even slightly feared, figure among the enlisted in the Defense Force. Her forceful personality and willingness to stand up to high command decisions made her a celebrity among the enlisted not only under her command, but across the MDF. During the Solarian Collapse, the MDF found itself suddenly cut off from Alliance support, and pay and supplies rapidly dwindled. Lower-ranked enlisted began to struggle to feed themselves, and medical supplies that the MDF used to treat victims of disasters and their own troops ran so low that some army hospitals had to resort to using sugary drinks as an intravenous rehydration solution.  


==Music==
In her later writings, which were published in late 2464, Salvo claims she began to question the government’s motivations and her purpose as a soldier during the months between the Solarian retreat. Her company was usually assigned to protect corporate property or the neighborhoods of the wealthy, rather than offering aid to the less fortunate. But as Mictlan began to establish itself as a trade partner apart from Sol, and when it looked like the worst ripple effects of the Collapse might be over, the Tau Ceti Foreign Legion touched down on the surface. To the shock of many, Mictlan was absorbed into the Corporate Reconstruction Zone, and megacorporate influence began to assert itself over the Republic of Biesel’s newfound colony.


Popular music varies across the Empire based on location and social class. [[Moroz]] and the Imperial Core are known to produce some of the most well-regarded operas in the modern Spur, while on Sun Reach few rural families have access to a radio to listen to music, making village concerts a social event for those communities. In some more built-up areas of the Empire one may find foreign music, often from Biesel or the Solarian Alliance’s south, and [[Visegrad|Visegradi]]-style music has become a trend amongst some Morozian youth. On [[Novi Jadran]] its counterculture movements have started their own musical trends, blending traditional Jadranic styles with modern, imported themes from Moroz and abroad and using them as a roundabout method to critique the planet’s government. Known informally as “Jadranist songs,” authors of these works must be clever to avoid Imperial censors.
During negotiations between the MDF and the TCFL, Salvo made a statement; exposing her belief that the armed forces should not serve yet another oppressor, but work towards the liberation and protection of the planet and its people. While desertions had been rampant the past months,hearing the legendary Xiomara Salvo openly decry the chains of command sent shockwaves through the company. As she departed the MDF, first her squad, then hundreds, then thousands of enlisted and officers alike began to desert en masse. Entire bases were looted of weapons, supplies, and technology as word spread further, leaving the soldiers that aligned themselves with the planetary government still to join the TCFL.


==Architecture==
In her writings Salvo had always reserved light scorn for commissioned officers, generally ascribing stereotypes of rich busybodies or clueless bureaucrats to them. But as she established her movement on the continent of Huitzilopochtli, the consensus to name her as general of the newly-christened Samaritans was clear. Now, she leads an insurgency group hundreds of thousands strong, fighting a protracted guerilla war against the Republic’s occupation.


Two major schools of architecture exist: the Morozian Deco style, a more somber variant of the now classical Art Deco style, and Balteu Gothic, a mix of gothic, deco, and classic themes. The most prominent building constructed in the first style is the Imperial Palace of Moroz, and the Temple of the Ancestors on Ignotum Balteum for the latter. The former utilizes modern themes and materials, often with a militaristic theme, while the latter is a more harsh and religious-inspired style.
== Isabel Alvarez ==
''“You extremists look at her and see someone spineless. I will tell you right now, she has more will and spine than any of you. To not strike back in the face of atrocity is the hardest thing of all.”''
- An unknown supporter of Isabel Alvarez’ within the Founding Movement.


==Knightly Orders==
'''Birthdate: April 19th, 2419'''


“I solemnly swear, upon the honour of myself and my family, upon my loyalty to the Empire and upon the goddess herself to forever dutifully serve as a loyal vassal of our Emperor, and to forever uphold the values of the Empire and Goddess, even if it means my own death” - A typical pledge spoken by initiates before being knighted.
Isabel Alvarez was born to Joao Silva, a best-selling writer and poet, and Angela Alvarez, a physician previously commissioned in the Mictlan Defense Force. Both of them were activists who rallied others against Mictlan as a Solarian state. While their activities were non-violent, centered mainly around organization, peaceful protests, and promoting political candidates who also supported Mictlan’s independence, they nonetheless caught the attention of Solarian authorities on the planet. When Alvarez was nineteen, Silva was killed in an abrupt car crash which Alvarez would later loudly speculate was a reaction to a recent pro-independence rally he headed, with turnout reaching thousands of citizens.


Origins
The incident pushed Alvarez into furious action, and she worked towards a degree in political sciences while gathering a group of like-minded Solarian dissidents in university. She and her group of friends would become the Founding Movement (or Movimiento Fundación), named after the original government that had wrested control of Mictlan away from the tyrannical Captain Tlaloc. After Alvarez’s graduation, the Founding Movement was later officially established as a left-wing party promoting Mictlan’s cultural diversity and multi-species population, and most notably, its independence from Sol.
The concept of Knights and their Orders have roots before the foundation of the Empire in the former Holy Kingdom and Imperial Allianc. The origins of modern knightly orders are rooted in the coronation of Emperor Godwin Keeser following the War of Moroz. To celebrate the Empire’s victory in the conflict, Emperor Godwin created the Imperial Order of the Broken Mountain and the Imperial Order of the Golden Albatross to venerate those involved with the Imperial Army and Imperial Fleet.


In the modern era there are three forms of Knightly Orders. Imperial Orders consist of those named for honours on the Emperor’s yearly honours list, and are granted the title of Imperial Knight. Secondly, Holy Orders consist of those granted a knighthood by the Immaculate Hand of the Goddess, and are granted the title of Holy Knight. Finally, Self-Styled Orders are merely clubs that dedicate themselves to the ideals of Knighthood and receive no official title with recruitment methods and requirements varying between orders.
The party grew to have a notable presence in the planet’s parliament, but did not grow to outsize proportions owing to the population’s general contentment with the relatively loose grip that Sol had on the Middle Ring, and among some, a dislike for the pan-speciesism that the party held claim to. Alvarez herself would drift in and out of the party’s leadership, generally sharing the position with her compatriots from her school days; Leon de Rosas, Corazon Santanas, and Miguel Maia.


===Organisation===
The party suddenly rocketed to prominence in 2462 after the collapse of the Alliance. Chaos had come to the Wildlands, and in the midst of it all the Founding Movement campaigned harder than ever, hoping to gain some semblance of control in the aftermath of Solarian retreat.


Whilst outside of an Order members style themselves as Knight, Dame, or Chevalier, internally Knightly Orders consist of multiple ranks with a singular leader at the top. Alongside ranks there are roles such as treasurers and chancellors who take up the actual, day-to-day administrative and clerical work of the Order. Whilst almost all orders accept Secondaries and sufficiently Morozian Ma’zals into their ranks. The upper echelons of Knightly Orders are near exclusively the domain of landed nobility, and none who had or do hold these positions would be found outside of the Empire.
Then came the Peacekeeper Mandate, and Mictlan’s absorption into the Corporate Reconstruction Zone. Alvarez unsuccessfully railed against Laslo de Santos’ acceptance of Biesellite rule, with the Founding Movement attempting to rally against corporate projects on the planet’s surface. In the meantime, association or voting with the Founding Movement could quickly get a citizen blacklisted from megacorporate employment, particularly with NanoTrasen. With rising costs of living, more Mictlani than ever were choosing to go gently and be employed with the megacorporations, remaining on the planet to become citizens of the Republic of Biesel.


Livery and decorations are an essential part of any Knightly Order, with a variety of methods being used to display both membership and rank within an order. The higher the rank, the more decorations a member will accrue. Every order possesses a unique insignia that is used to denote membership in said order, and outside of this anything additional depends on the specific order.  
Despite Alvarez’s disavowment of violence, the movement she heads has been branded as a terrorist organization by the Republic of Biesel, due to riots and protests where the symbol of the Founding Movement is displayed. As a result, Alvarez has entered hiding, having become one of the top targets for Biesel and the Corporate Special Action Groups. She has evaded Biesel/Corporate Intelligence services many times, her location constantly changing.
Alvarez has not forgotten her roots as an organizer, and now continues to rely on speeches posted on social media and desperate attempts at political pressure to limit mega corporate influence on her beloved planet. Her status as a wanted terrorist leader has meant these attempts have gone ignored by those still in Mictlan’s parliament and the wider media; despite her many condemnations of those who use violence under the Founding Movement’s banner, these sentiments have not been quoted or mentioned in the media outside of those organizations who lean heavily anti-corporate.
Causing further friction, suspicions have arisen that Alvarez is closer with the dissidents than she lets on. Xiomara Salvo was publically supportive of Alvarez’s political campaign prior to her dishonorable discharge, which has not gone unnoticed by Tau Ceti media. It remains to be seen whether Alvarez’s efforts will prove beneficial, or even effective in the long-term.


The knightly orders place immense value on the ideals they strive to uphold, with ideals of chivalry, honour, nobility, and piety at the core of every order. An Imperial Knight is expected to strive towards and uphold these ideals in all circumstances. Failure to do so or acting dishonorably in general leads to a swift ejection from both the order and polite society at large. Knights are expected to strive towards embodying the three aspects of the Goddess. In practice this means that Knights are expected to become polymaths, practising and eventually mastering at least one skill tied to each aspect of the Goddess.


===Activities===
Despite their origins in honouring the military, the vast majority of Knightly Orders have no official duties besides some ceremonial ones such as guard duties or marching in parades. Instead these orders spend far more time focused on their own activities using funds provided by the state, Holy Tribunal, or their own members. All order members are expected to provide fiscal support through membership dues, which can be very expensive, and require an outside income to support themselves as membership does not provide a salary — while trifling for Primaries and most Secondaries, this fiscal requirement locks many Ma’zal out of ever being a member of an order.


Every order possesses an order hall used as an administrative centre and meeting hall for official business. The lavishness and architectural beauty of a hall is seen as a reflection of the soul of the order itself, and it serves as the venue for most of its events and functions. Everything from grand balls to fencing tournaments are organised and held within the order hall, and many business arrangements and political deals have been signed within their walls.
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===Notable Orders===
=Coalition of Colonies=
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==Chief Representative of the Coalition Reilly Sianne==


====The Imperial Order of the Broken Mountains====
'''Birthdate: March 14th, 2421'''


One of the two original Imperial orders founded to celebrate those who bought the Imperial Alliance victory over the Confederated States of Fisanduh, this order is named in honour the Strelitz Commandos who “broke” the mountains of Fisanduh. Knighthood in the Imperial Order of the Broken Mountains was awarded to those involved in the terrestrial battles of the war who showed exceptional valour. The bulk of these Imperial Knights were members of the army’s frontline combat units, but some members belonged to non-combat support units such as medical sections. The insignia of the Order is a bronze mountain split down the middle by a crack placed upon a crimson red background.
Formerly a farmhand on Xanu, Reilly is the first Chief Representative of the newly reformed Coalition of Colonies. A staunch Xanu proponent of trade, she has pushed for more anti-piracy patrols in the Coalition’s south, near Zaurghis, and has advocated that the Coalition should expand its influence into the neutral zone formally. Sianne is, furthermore, a proponent of more megacorporation presence in the Coalition - a stance that has brought her into conflict with some planets within the Coalition. Sianne’s personality is difficult to decipher, with almost all of her own time dedicated to expanding on her political career. She is seen as a shut-in in this regard, with little in the way of social connections - in part due to her being elevated to the position by external forces and plucked out of a once-peaceful rural town life in her childhood.


In the modern era the Order’s members are still overwhelmingly drawn from the Imperial Army’s members, and many contemporary members are Jadraners — a rare exception to the typically Morozian membership of orders. The origins of the Order makes it a favourite of Houses Strelitz and Kazhkz-Han’san, with many of its members being nobles or associated commoners from these houses.
==First Speaker Marja-Leena Helminen==


=====Notable Members=====
'''Birthdate: November 18th, 2417'''
<center><i>“You are welcome to do whatever you like with the Order’s coffers, my dear niece, so long as you stop bothering me. Some of us have actual business to attend too. Rather than pretending to be a child’s tin soldiers,”</i> - Dorothea-Freida Strelitz, to Order Treasurer Annaliese Strelitz.</center>


'''Dame Grand Commander Dorothea-Freida Strelitz''' - Leadership of the Order of the Broken Mountains and the Imperial Army are titles that are inseparable. The High Lord General has always already been a member of the Order and the title of Grand Commander is automatically granted to them upon appointment. The current Dame Grand Commander, has a minimal presence in the Order outside of required business as her military duties keep her far too busy. Some say that due to her lack of geneboosting she has minimal interest in being shown up at many of the physical events hosted by the Order. With much of the running of the Order left to members below her, Dorothea-Freida instead devotes herself to her real duties as part of the Imperial war machine, with some whispering that she sees the Order as little more than a pointless distraction. Her only real participation is occasionally hosting wargames, inviting newer members of the Order to witness her at work and learn something themselves.
Either the second or third most important person in the Coalition of Colonies, depending upon which person is asked, Doctor Helminen is the elected leader of the United Syndicates of Himeo and at times the greatest ally and worst enemy of Chief Representative Sianne. Unlike her counterpart on Xanu, Helminen has pushed against megacorporations having a further presence in the Coalition and believes that the Coalition should pursue closer relations with Elyra instead of formally expanding into the buffer zone near the Sol Alliance. She is also well-known as a major proponent of joint Coalition-Elyra anti-piracy efforts.
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=Eridani Corporate Federation=
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==The Board of Five==
[[File:ceo_eridani.png|thumb|Headshot photo of Emanuel Alimayu, Chief Executive Officer of the Eridani Corporate Federation Executive Board. (artwork created by Sleepywolf)]]
'''Birthdate: N/A'''


'''Dame Commander Annaliese Strelitz''' - If anyone were to be considered the face and heart of the Order it would be its treasurer, Annaliese Strelitz. The Dame Commander invests much time attending and organising social events within the Order, often inviting non-members and fellow Imperial aviators to observe its activities. This cavorting has won her friends both inside and outside of the Order – especially with those who wish to associate themselves with the prestige of knighthood or aspire to become knights themselves. Many connections useful to Annaliese and the Imperial Flying Corps were made through the Order. Annaliese is known for her commitment to the ideals and image of Knighthood, proclaiming herself to be the, “Paragon of Knightly Virtue, '' even amongst her peers. She is always decorated in symbols of the Order and has a reputation for being exacting on any younger knights who fail to reach her high standards, particularly those of the Imperial Flying Corps. Annaliese is well-known for her attendance and organisation of Parades, where she rides atop a pure white horse dressed in a commissioned set of gleaming platemail with grand wings rising from the back and adorned with full Order regalia.
While not a singular person, the Eridani Corporate Federation’s Board of Five represent some of the most powerful and influential entities in the Sol Alliance. The Board’s interests remain mostly shadowy, aside from being profit-focused. The Eridani Private Military Company, the largest PMC in the Orion Spur, ultimately answers directly to them and the non-aggression principle. NanoTrasen, much to its dismay, does not have a stake in the Board of Five - Einstein Engines, which controls two of the Five, has gone to great lengths to keep its main rival out of the Board.


'''Knight Commander [[Unathi_in_Dominia#Kasz_Han'san|Kasz Han’san]]''' - Granted a knighthood due to his work as Chief Minister of Unathi Affairs, Han’san fills a vital position as the most respected Unathi of the Order and the only one of his species among its commanders. Due to the dominance of House Strelitz within the Order, many of its upper echelons want little to do with Unathi knights - which has led to Kasz becoming unofficially responsible for matters concerning the Unathi knights of the Order. While this duty goes unrecognised by the Order’s leadership, Kasz has acquired a great deal of goodwill among the Order unathi for his work. Despite his advanced age Kasz is frequently seen at Order events decorated in its livery, and frequently speaks on the importance of the ideals and virtues of knighthood in maintaining the Empire’s dignity and honour.
==Emanuel Alimayu==


====The Imperial Order of the Golden Albatross====
'''Birthdate: ???, 2418'''


Named after the Golden Albatross, the first ship and first flagship of the Imperial Fleet, the Imperial Order of the Golden Albatross was awarded to those who participated in the naval actions that led to victory over the Confederated States of Fisanduh. Its initial membership was primarily members of the Imperial Fleet in addition to the engineers and scientists behind their vessels. While still primarily honouring the Imperial Fleet the Order has become associated with the scientific community of the Empire. Its symbol is a golden albatross in flight against a black background. The order’s name can, depending on the dialect utilised, be spelled as Albatros.
Emaunel is an exceptional businessman and the epitome of a Eridanian "Corporate". Sitting as the current CEO of the "Board of Five" within the Eridani Corporate Federation as well as the Chairman of the Board for Sol Governance and Senator of the Epsilon Eridani region. Born on Eridani I and educated on Earth, Emanuel has a prodigious corporate career, starting as a Regional Sales Manager for Hephaestus Industries Emanuel has worked his way up the ranks to become the current CEO of the Eridani Federation.


Its origins in the Imperial Fleet make it a favourite of House Zhao  and its scientific reputation makes it a favourite of House Volvalaad, with control of the order split between both. Unlike other knightly orders its hall is located off of Moroz on Zhurong, where it is viewed as being closer to the Imperial Fleet’s engineering and research facilities.
==Commander Filije Thiaw==


=====Notable Members=====
'''Birthday: Circa 2395'''
<center><i>“Between you and myself, Hai. You are the best of your father’s children. A sharp mind, military talent and an understanding that it is the traditions of the empire and of its loyal Fleet that has brought us to where we are today. It is a true shame you were not born first,”</i> - Huiling Zhao to Hai Keeser at a private meeting in Hongse Chengbao.</center>


'''Dame Grand Commander Huiling Zhao''' - Leadership of the Imperial Fleet and Order go hand in hand and Huiling Zhao has served as the Dame Grand Commander since her appointment as Grand Admiral. Huiling’s involvement in the Order is restricted by the continual duties that arise related to the Fleet, but in the times she has shore leave she can be found around its hall on Zhurong. Most of the order’s day to day business is left to those who remain closer to home. Huiling is known for the grand wargames she hosts, with invitations granted for any member of the order to prove themselves, and the understated parties held after where members discuss more serious matters over cigars and wine.
Born a Dreg in the slums of Eridani I's underworld, Thiaw had absolutely nothing at birth. Her father is unknown, and her mother died of an overdose shortly after her daughter's birth. She grew up on the streets and found a family amongst a gang, until the age of eighteen - when they were captured by private military contractors. Her fellow dregs were written off as too far into gang life to be of use, but Thiaw was chosen to be reinstated and brought into the nascent Eagle Corp as a rank-and-file mercenary. Over the following decades, she has risen to be the Operations Commander of Eagle Corp through tenacity and hard work - and more than one extrajudicial killing. Commander Thiaw is the premier example of a reinstated Dreg, and is the wealthiest - and most powerful - former Eridanian Dreg in the Orion Spur. She has also been a major driving factor behind Eagle Corp's continued employment of Dregs.
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'''Dame Commander Xiuling Zhao''' - Chancellor of the Order and twin sibling of Huiling, Xiuling is a dedicated administrator for the Order and Fleet alike. While she rarely makes appearances at its public events she studiously attends Order functions and is said to know the face, noble title, naval posting, and name of every member — a feat unequalled by any other. When she does appear at public events she rarely speaks, instead allowing Huiling to speak on her behalf as a gesture of respect towards her sibling. Order members who have met Xiuling at closed-door meetings speak of a brilliant, if reserved, woman with an exceptional gift for organisation who holds the Order together through dedicated work.
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'''Dame Commander Landi Volvalaad''' - Treasurer of the Order and de facto voice for the members of the scientific community within it, Landi was awarded her knighthood for peerless work in the field of genetic research and her efforts to promote it abroad. The treasurer takes her role and the balance of the order between the Fleet and research branches seriously, doing her best to treat both fairly. However, her efforts stymied by her use of order events as a method of promoting her own liberal politics. This has led to her being disliked by many Imperial Fleet order members, who are often far more conservative. Her popularity with the scientific community within the order and her prestige as a whole makes her de facto irreplaceable, as appointing someone from the Fleet would cause an uproar and no members of the scientific community wish to replace her. Landi enjoys holding lectures where she and other members of the order are invited to speak on scientific topics ranging from genetics to engineering to weapons research. In accordance with her liberal ideas these events are held in large halls on Zhurong and Moroz and are typically open to the public – should they be willing to pay an entry fee.
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==[[Keeser Royal Family|The Royal Family]]==


The five members of the Dominian royal family, including the current Emperor, are the most important people in the Empire of Dominia despite their roots as commoners. Universally-loved throughout the young Empire, many of their subjects view them as the glue that works to hold the young Empire together following its violent origins. The Emperor and Empress are the most prominent members of Dominia's royalty, though the Crown Princess is extremely prominent in her own right with her charity work and interstellar diplomacy. The Crown Prince and the younger Princess are less well-known, but still well-regarded throughout the Empire.


====The Distinguished Order of the Cup and Coin====
==Duchess Huiling Zhao, Grand Admiral of His Imperial Majesty’s Fleet==


A self-styled order whose origins were shrouded in mystery for decades and only came to light in 2462 when the order was granted Imperial sanction and its members the official title of Imperial Knight. The order was formed shortly after the Empire was officially founded in 2385, starting as an unofficial society created by high-ranking members of House Caladius and the Imperial Bank. It grew through the addition of more members from across Imperial society, who are always those in a position of political influence or close to those with said influence. The society evolved into the Distinguished Order of the Cup and Coin, styling themselves as knights unofficially with the name referencing its origins from the Imperial Bank and the lavish balls the order is famed for. Membership is invite only, decided on by a council of its highest ranking members. Its insignia is a silver coin falling into a silver goblet upon a burgundy background.
'''Birthdate: September 30th, 2416'''


House Caladius and its associated commoners constitute the majority of the order’s members. Unassociated Secondaries and Ma’zals form a significant minority of its membership, as House Caladius has long been more merit-based than other great houses. The order is famous – perhaps infamous – for its masquerade balls, open only to members of the order in which every attendee is required to wear a mask for the duration, only to be removed in private before returning to one's residence in secret. The rumours of what occurs at these balls run wild in both high and low society.
Born in 2416, no individual represents House Zhao more than Huiling Zhao. The leader of House Zhao in all but name thanks to her position, Huiling has given her life in service to His Imperial Majesty’s Fleet and now serves as its Grand Admiral following her appointment in 2450. Huiling is a figure beloved in the Empire and often despised abroad, such as in the Republic of Elyra, who revels in the infamy her reputation brings. This revelry has made her into something of a symbol of Dominian imperialism abroad, and her likeness can often be seen at anti-Dominian protests abroad. In addition to her duties as Grand Admiral Huiling is the Grandmaster of the Order of the Golden Albatros and commands the dreadnought Moroz, the current flagship of the Imperial Fleet.


=====Notable Members=====
In her 14 years as Grand Admiral Huiling has seen several systems subjugated by the Fleet and added into the Empire, and has zealously guarded the Empire’s reserves of Helium-3 despite House Caladius’ demands to release parts of the reserve in order to make a larger profit. She has also cultivated a close relationship with the royal family — particularly Lei Keeser — in order to better push a naval agenda. Huiling is confident that, no matter what the Goddess may have in store for her, she will be able to hold onto her position and the power that comes with it.
<i>“Remember this, Valerio. It is not faith that builds cathedrals, honour that raises armies, duty that builds warships or intellect that equips laboratories. It is wealth. With your ascension to Chairman and Grand Companion, you will be poised to control the wealth of an entire empire and in doing so, control an entire empire.”</i> - A section of a letter left by Sebastian Caladius, former Chairman of the Imperial Bank and founder of the Cup and Coin, his successor, Valerio Caladius.</center>


'''Knight Grand Companion Valerio Caladius''' - A figure of considerable influence, Valerio Caladius is the appointed successor of the revered Sebastian Caladius, the previous Grand Companion of the Cup and Coin. Valerio's approach to politics and his House's affairs is enigmatic and he has been content to leave affairs in the hands of others, instead focusing his attention on his work at the Imperial Bank and the affairs of the Order. Some speculate that he views the order as a means to expand his influence beyond his official role, and even that of the Imperial Cabinet. Renowned for hosting opulent and exclusive gatherings at his estate in Nova Luxembourg, Valerio extends invitations only to the most esteemed upper echelon members of the order. As both chancellor and treasurer, the Grand Companion wields a firm and unyielding grasp on all matters concerning the order, leaving little room for dissent or debate. While Valerio's motivations may remain shrouded in mystery, one cannot deny the impact he has on the Order's trajectory.
The Grand Admiral is rarely seen without her twin sibling, Vice Grand Admiral Xiuling Zhao. While a spitting physical image of her elder sibling (by two minutes) Xiuling is markedly more reserved and calculated than her sister, and is known for organizing much of the Imperial Fleet’s logistic efforts. She rarely makes public appearances for the Empire’s media and on the rare occasions she does so she allows Huiling to do much of the speaking on her behalf. Xiuling spends much of her time liaising with Admiral-Governor Lanyang Zhao, master of the [[Council of Imperial Governors#Imperial Mandate of Zhurong|Imperial Mandate of Zhurong]], and the Zhurong Imperial Naval Arsenal to ensure the demands of the Fleet’s engines of war are always met. It is a dull and often thankless task, but an important one regardless. In addition to this duty Xiuling commands the second of the Fleet’s two Moroz-class dreadnoughts, the Emperor Godwin.
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'''Dame Companion Alojzia Molnarova''' - Director Molnarova's association with the Cup and Coin remains shrouded in secrecy. While she has given no official confirmation of her invitation it is widely acknowledged as an open secret that holds membership in the order, much as other agents of His Majesty's Imperial Intelligence Directorate are believed to be members of the Order. Speculations about her membership fuel the rumour mill, leading to various tales about her involvement in 'paganic, religious ceremonies,' or even plots to overthrow the Emperor. Anyone found spreading such baseless nonsense is quickly unmasked as a shell and faces swift execution. A more plausible rumour suggests that the Director accepted the invitation on the Emperor's behalf, ensuring that the nobility remains loyal to their rightful ruler. With mere gossip as evidence the true motives and intentions of Director Molnarova remain an enigma, leaving one to wonder what intrigues she may be orchestrating behind the scenes.
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==Prime Minister Rasheed Tatenda==


'''Dame Companion Kamilla Strelitz''' - A prominent figure in Zavodskoi Interstellar and a close confidante of Lyudmila Zavodskoi, Kamilia's rise to the position of Chief Security Officer unsurprisingly earned her an invitation into the esteemed Order of the Cup and Coin. Her induction set a significant precedent, as many other high-ranking executives and members of Zavodskoi soon found themselves integrated into the Order's structure. Kamilia is renowned for her unwavering dedication to promoting the interests of Zavodskoi and strategically expanding its influence within the Empire. The benefit of sharing a space with many of the most influential figures in the Imperial economy cannot be understated, just as being close to her benefits them.
'''Birthdate: July 13th, 2421'''


====The Holy Order of the Exemplars of the Goddesses’s Will====
The victor in Elyra’s most recent elections, P.M. Tatenda is a sterling representative of what Elyra is to the greater frontier. He is a published phoron researcher with some combat experience under his belt as a result of service as a reserve officer, and maintains a good appearance despite his advancing age. While Tatenda does not have the best relationship with NanoTrasen, or megacorporations more generally, his government has seen a thawing of the NT-Elyra relationship due to NanoTrasen providing cardox to Elyra. However a full thaw remains unlikely, as Tatenda’s government retains bitterness over how long it took cardox shipments to begin. Tatenda’s government has seen a strengthening of the relationship between the Coalition of Colonies and Elyra under his leadership, with the goal of further suppressing Dominian and unathi piracy.
<center><i>“While I was fated to never be Goddess-touched as others of my house have been so lucky to be, my hands have upheld the beauty of the Goddess and Her creation in other ways. I am content that when I am gone, my paintings will continue to swell the hearts of the faithful and remind them of the beauty that true faith can create,”</i> - Knight Commander of the Tribunal Louis Caladius, speaking to a new initiate of the Tribunal.</center>
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The oldest of the Tribunal’s holy orders, the Exemplars’ original members were the first appointed and ordained saviors and Inquisitrixes of the Tribunal. Following the formation of the Empire and creation of Imperial orders the greatest amongst these two groups were knighted by the Tribune to form the core of the first holy order. Today it recognizes anyone who has done great services in the name of the Tribunal and is a testament to a lifetime of pious works.Its insignia is a silver eye of the tribunal crossed with two silver fencing swords upon a white background.
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Whilst its origins amongst the Tribunal Militant is still felt, time has seen it evolve into a way to honour any in the Empire who display sufficient service and dedication to the Tribunal regardless of class or origin. Many Secondaries and Ma’zals dedicate themselves to the Tribunal and Goddess in hopes of attaining the social status and benefits conferred by the title of Holy Knight. A divide exists between Jarmilan and Katarinan parts of the order and members often try to outdo each other to make their school of thought appear the more righteous one.
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==Senator Hendrik Strom==
=====Notable Members=====


'''Knight Commander of the Tribunal Louis Caladius''' - A distinguished scholar of the Tribunal and a celebrated artist, Louis found his unique path to serve the divine despite the limitations imposed by his gender. Knowing he would never be Goddess-touched, he dedicated himself to other forms of devotion. While official duties as a were limited, he poured his heart into the art of painting, honing his skills over the decades until he became a master of the craft. To be graced with a portrait by him is an unparalleled honour reserved only for exarchs and those of higher standing within the Tribunal. His remarkable artworks adorn cathedrals throughout the Orion Spur, leaving a lasting legacy of his talent and devotion. His most famous piece, a portrait of the Immaculate Hand Agnes Caladius, is prominently displayed in the Holy Cathedral of Our Lady of Moroz in Nova Luxembourg. A devoted Katarinian, he managed to mediate between the two schools of thought within the order through a remarkable ability to bridge differences and foster unity. Yet as the challenges of old age and illness take their toll, many wonder about the successor who will be granted the esteemed honour of continuing his legacy.
'''Birthdate: January 18th, 2396'''


'''Lord Knight of the Tribunal Manfred Strelitz''' - A man easily recognized by many across the Empire and even beyond, especially amongst the youth, Manfred is a member of the Tribunal Investigation Constabulary and perhaps the most famous witchfinder in the history of the Empire due to the short story series The Great Witchfinder. Traditionally printed as singular stories without illustrations and on cheap materials to ensure they are affordable for even the least fortunate children of the Empire, they cover dramatised accounts of Manfred’s exploits over decades of service. These stories are told from the perspective of his Goddess-touched assistant Emilia Allard, a Reacher Ma’zal whom Manfred saved from a coven of witches in the swamps of Sun Reach and acts as invaluable aid through her abilities as a seer. Refusing promotion out of the field, his knighthood was given as an alternative way to honour one of the most famous figures of the Tribunal. Manfred is a staunch conservative and Katarinan, even more so than the Knight Commander and many within the order say that once Louis passes on, Manfred will become the new Knight Commander of the Tribunal.
There is perhaps no politician more divisive than Senator Henrik Strom. Born into a working-class Jintarian family in the late 24th century, the infamy that has come to be associated with his pale, gaunt figure and plain grey suit speaks volumes to what he has managed to accomplish - and prevent - during nearly thirty years of service in the Solarian government in positions ranging from municipal representative to, since 2453, senator. The Senator was one of the two driving forces behind the Third Tajara Ban (alongside Senator Le Hanh Trang, of New Hai Phong) and had no small part in shaping politics under ex-Prime Minister Frost. As both a longtime politician and a dogged supporter of the Solarian Navy, Strom was an obvious candidate for the emergency military government to pick as the Sol System's emergency governor. With his position as provisional governor secure (for now), his party backing him, and his popularity outside of Mars at an all-time peak, the Senator has set his sights upon a loftier position to pursue: Prime Minister.


==News Media==
==Senator Le Hanh Trang==


The press is not free in the Empire and is subject to extensive state control and censorship. Most press outlets are controlled by either the state itself or House Caladius, with few independent news outlets existing, most in Novi Jadran’s cities and none reaching beyond the planet in their distribution — the independence of papers such as the Jadranic Record is viewed by some as a gesture of goodwill towards the “model colony” of the Empire.
'''Birthdate: February 22nd, 2419'''


The most widespread news service in the Empire is the Imperial News Network, a state media organization that operates print, broadcast (via the Imperial Broadcasting Company), and online editions free of charge throughout the Empire. Foreign news media is limited in the Empire. Coalition and Elyran sources are banned from the Empire while Bieselite and Solarian sources are permitted, though they are reviewed and censored by the Imperial Institute of Cultural Affairs prior to publication. Broadcasting an Elyran or Coalition news source within the Empire is a capital offense under Imperial civil law. Listening to an Elyran or Coalition news source is punishable by time in jail for repeat offenders and fines for most first-time offenses.
One of the most noteworthy Solarian nationalists in recent memory, Senator Hanh Trang has become one of the Alliance's most important politicians following its near-collapse in 2462. Since the success of the Third Tajara Ban, she has opted to assume a radical stance on corporations in Solarian space following the formation of the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate. While NanoTrasen, in her eyes, is beyond redemption and all its Solarian assets must be nationalized or destroyed, other corporations can receive the velvet glove: either pay reparations for supporting NanoTrasen or suffer a partial nationalization of their assets in Solarian space. With dozens of fleets and Einstein Engines backing the Senator's rhetoric, it might just manage to succeed...


==The Imperial Institute of Cultural Affairs==
==Governor-General Tereza Varzieva==


An entity under the Ministry of Economic Development, the IICA is a well-funded and well-organized bureaucratic institution responsible for funding Imperial cultural works and ensuring subversive works are not published in Imperial territory. Based in Domelkos, [[Moroz]], it has departments on every major Imperial world and is older than the modern Empire, having been created to manage wartime media during the War of Moroz. Since its founding, it has grown to become a major component of the Ministry of Economic Development, but remains heavily influenced by House Caladius. Like the great house, the Institute is meritocratic by Imperial standards, with many staff being trustworthy Ma’zals affiliated with House Zhao or one of its companies or affiliated noble houses.
'''Birthdate: October 19th, 2429'''


The IICA is most known for its Boards of Censors — groups of eleven employees responsible for ensuring compliance and loyalty to the Empire in Imperial cultural works from comics to operas. Censors are drawn from across the Empire and the internal workings of a Board are kept secret from the public, who will only be told their final decision. This system of state censorship has drawn criticism of the IICA as an institution from Biesel, though it has declined to officially comment in response. IICA censors have been known to work for [[Zavodskoi Interstellar]], where they mostly serve in its public relations and human resources departments.
The youngest planetary administrator in the Alliance and a Solarian Army officer, Colonel Varzieva was initially dispatched to Mars in early November, 2462 to control unrest on the planet related to the ongoing phoron scarcity and recently-authorized Third Tajara Ban. Despite controversy  regarding incidents in which soldiers under her command opening fire on crowds of tajara - and protests calling for her dishonorable discharge - Colonel Varzieva found herself the de facto leader of Kunlun and the northern ice cap following the Violet Dawn catastrophe. She was, thanks to commanding a mostly-intact unit, hastily promoted to General and given the position of Interim Military Governor of Mars by the Alliance's emergency government, for nobody else was available. Now she has set her sights on a lofty goal: restoring order to Mars, no matter how much force must be brought to bear. Only time will tell if she will bring salvation or ruination to the beleaguered red planet.
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    The Trasen Family

    The top of the food chain, the Trasen family’s status is legendary on the galactic scale. Virtually everybody has heard of them, and their monopoly over Phoron and stranglehold over Tau Ceti has raised them to be the most influential and powerful individuals in Human history.

    Information on the Trasens can be found here.

    The Megacorporate CEOs

    Usually known as the “Big Five” prior to Chin-hae Hong's ascension as Orion Express's CEO, these are the chief executives of the megacorporations, and without a doubt the richest people in the galaxy aside from the Trasens.

    Titanius Aeson

    Birthdate: May 12th, 2430

    Titanius Aeson was born in Greater Olympia, Mars to construction worker Loukas Aeson and maid-for-hire Penelope Kouris. Though Aeson's official first job was working at a packaging warehouse, in interviews his go-to story is how he used to hawk his father's cigarettes at the yearly Olympian Fair for two credits a stick. Despite having a reputation as a rough-and-tumble jock who excelled in sports and gridiron, Aeson's blue-collar appearance belied a keen mind and shrewd intellect. He attended Rama Institute of Technology and Trades, and to pay his way, gave up his sports hobby to begin working as a warehouse technician at Hephaestus Industries.

    Aeson likes to emphasize in interviews that he worked his way up the corporate ladder entirely of his own merit, though it should be noted that he had the financial assistance of his father and uncle (though neither were wealthy), as well as being granted a scholarship with financial aid from RITT. Nevertheless, all of his professors remember him as an excellent, if boisterous student, and he obtained a doctorate in mechanical engineering from the school in 2458. In 2460, he was declared the new CEO by his predecessor, Morgan Fletcher.

    Aeson has a surprisingly cultured reputation, being rather close to the Hegemon of Moghes, Not'zar Izweski, and a personal friend of Yukal T'zakal, the sector administrator for the Izweski Hegemony. According to company insiders, he possesses several artifacts of Moghresian origin, and flaunted the presence of a taxidermied plains tyrant from before the Contact War. He is a man who decries "laziness" above all else, believing firmly in meritocracy and the power of anyone to elevate themselves should they simply work hard enough. While Hephaestus' policy of union-busting and anti-organization was a holdover from Morgan Fletcher as CEO, Titanius Aeson has firmly espoused this view. Curiously, in an interview with 2463, Aeson expressed what many interpreted as discomfort with the "Burzsian method" used on IPCs in the Burzsian belt.

    "[...] It's obviously something that we [...] we wouldn't do to a human, or someone else, that kind of brainwashing. And I asked [Brizio Di Moze], is that what we're doing? Is that brainwashing? Obviously it creates very effective productivity quotas, but, you know." - Titanius Aeson as interviewed by Strong's Robotics Magazine, 2463

    Most recently, Aeson's entire family was presumed dead after Violet Dawn destroyed Greater Olympia. Aeson was overseeing the expansion of the Hephaestus headquarters in Mendell City at the time, and has largely refused to comment on the event. Hephaestus donated several of its vessels and significant funds to relief efforts, and Aeson was seen attending the funeral of his family in Rama. In his personal life, Titanius Aeson currently lives in Mendell City, Biesel, and married his husband Olufemi Opeyemi, a part-time novelist and travel blogger, in 2462. He is fond of expensive cigars, wrestling and MMA, and has posted several Chirps of his high scores and K/D ratio on Heroes of Tau Ceti. He seems to have developed an odd friendship with Chin-hae Hong, being one of the few executives known to actually like Orion's CEO. He and Noelle Lopez-Zhang have an intense rivalry, though Aeson seems to take Lopez-Zhang's competition in stride.

    Liqin Hsiao-Li

    Birthdate: August 16th, 2354

    Roughly a decade past her hundredth birthday, Liqin Hsiao-Li still manages to be a giant in the Spur by way of Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals. She was born to Guangli Hsiao and Chuntao Li in Beijing, Earth; both of her parents were accountants determined to set their daughter up for as much success as possible, and early in her life encouraged her studies and pushed her into as many extracurricular activities as possible. What neither of them could have anticipated was that Hsiao-Li not only took to education with aplomb, but ease. Her skills in mathematics and science were so unprecedented that her teachers suggested she be moved up through levels. Tests revealed that Hsiao-Li was a certified genius, achieving an IQ of 132 at the age of ten. Hsiao-Li entered high school-level education at thirteen, and entered university at sixteen. By age thirty, she had two doctorates; her medical degree, and her degree in genetic biology.

    Hsiao-Li’s achievements gained some recognition and fame around Earth, particularly in her home country of China. She was approached by the then-CEO of Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals, Vanas Peng, and asked to join as a researcher; and implicitly, his successor. Peng was briefly succeeded by Yueling Wong, and in the meantime, Hsiao-Li worked in the Nralakk Federation, eventually managing to assist in the development of treatments for X'Lu'oa. In 2412, Liqin Hsiao-Li officially ascended to chief executive officer, and has remained there ever since.

    Now gradually approaching her twelfth decade, Hsiao-Li shows little sign of slowing down. While she is heavily augmented, possessing robotic forearms, calves, eyes, and several of her organs, she still appears much like a woman in her sixties. It is suspected but not outright confirmed that Hsiao-Li has received several anti-aging treatments from the Nralakk Federation.

    She currently resides in Hong Kong, on Earth. She and her spouse, Ming-le Kim, have adopted three children; Meishin, Liling, and Shun. In her spare time, Hsiao-Li enjoys calligraphy, practicing piano, and painting. Several of her paintings and Chinese calligraphy are hung in various Zeng-Hu facilities, and she is known to have composed an aria for piano, “Night at Heavenly Hill”. Hsiao-Li is notoriously strict in her standards, but also notoriously polite, level, and dignified to many that she meets. There is little record of her personal feelings towards the other members of the Chainlink, though she seems to maintain a friendly relationship with both Noelle Lopez-Zhang (a former employee of Zeng-Hu) and Miranda Trasen in kind.

    Noelle Lopez-Zhang

    Birthdate: December 12th, 2408

    Noelle Lopez-Zhang was born in Phoenix, on Earth, to Evan Lopez (a moderately popular local fine artist) and Martina Zhang (a geneticist). As a young woman, Lopez-Zhang was fascinated by the advances in synthetic research that had made leaps and bounds since the discovery of Skrellian technology, and channeled this passion into an education in nanotechnology and AI development at Solis Cognito, one of the Alliance’s most prestigious universities.

    She was an above-average student, but Lopez-Zhang's real talent lay in her networking capabilities; at Solis Cognito she met Sven Fleiss, who would later become the chief information officer of Terraneus Diagnostics, and the two bonded over their shared passions. Lopez-Zhang and Fleiss both attained internships with Einstein Engines over the course of their studies. After attaining her degree, Lopez-Zhang worked very briefly with Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals, while Fleiss started at Einstein Engines. Fleiss recommended his friend for a position, and the rest is history.

    Lopez-Zhang's intense dedication and ability to command the attention of a boardroom meant she achieved the coveted title of Chief Research Officer at a meteoric pace that left some pondering if intrigue was responsible. Regardless, Dr. Lopez-Zhang became a trusted ear to Bronte Lofgren, the then-CEO of Einstein and descendant of its original founder, Berend Lofgren. When NanoTrasen's presence in the Spur became impossible to ignore, it was Lopez-Zhang who proposed the radical restructuring of the company, with her as executive.

    Why Lofgren agreed to willingly retiring is a mystery to this day. Official Einstein correspondence states that Lofgren was aging and in poor health; while he was 84 in 2442, he died at 100 in his sleep in 2458. Further complicating matters is that Lopez-Zhang was 34 at the time of her ascension to CEO, which was already an excessively precocious age to become Chief Research Officer (particularly when Lopez-Zhang's sole doctorate was in AI development).

    Nevertheless, it cannot be denied that Noelle Lopez-Zhang is a shrewd businesswoman. When Einstein Engines was restructured, old, stagnant blood was rapidly replaced with new talent, and the brief dip in stock to focus on proper healthcare plans, benefits, and promoting a healthy workplace environment meant Einstein Engines became not just the dominant corporation in the Sol Alliance, but a place workers developed a genuine loyalty to.

    Lopez-Zhang lives in Harmony City on Luna, and in her private life enjoys NASCAR racing, refurbishing old cars, and playing chess against Einstein IPCs. She is not married and has no children, though rumours here and there have surfaced regarding her relationship with her old friend Sven, and her Chief Engineering Officer Alejandra Dubois-Perez. There is very little love lost between Lopez-Zhang and the other megacorporate leaders, particularly Miranda Trasen and Titanius Aeson, though she apparently has a cordial relationship with her former boss Liqin Hsiao-Li.

    Alex Mason

    Birthdate: September 6th, 2425

    While it is known that Alexander “Alex” Mason was born in Chicago, Earth, to Cassandra Mason, there is a stunning lack of information about his personal life and why he was deemed fit to suddenly head Idris Incorporated. Cassandra Mason was a single mother, working various minimum wage jobs to support her and her son, and a few scattered accounts of his time in school point to him being an ambivalent student.

    When he graduated high school, however, Mason was quietly enrolled in Yale University, a feat thought impossible by both budgetary and reputational means. He eventually graduated Yale University of Management with a Master’s in business administration. Shortly after his graduation at twenty-four, Alex Mason abruptly became a junior executive of the service branch at Idris Incorporated, and was seen several times in public with members of the Idris family, such as Leina and once, Adram Idris himself. In the meantime, Mason seemed to be brushing shoulders with the Trasens, while assorted rumours abounded to the true nature of Alex Mason’s rise to the top.

    These rumours reached a head in 2453, when Mason was officially declared the chief executive officer of Idris Incorporated and its subsidiaries. Idris family members merely stated that Mason had proven himself sufficiently skilled and dedicated to earn the position and become part of the family. Speculation as to Mason’s blood relations, particularly to known womanizer Adram Idris, were common, but could usually be shut down by the fact that the very light-skinned Mason was distinctly different from the Ivory Coast-born Adram and the rest of his progeny, largely of African descent.

    Since his ascension, little has changed about the company, and Mason’s fortune stays secured. He is alleged to be a cutthroat businessman, who at the very least is capable of delegating the busywork to his chairpeople and executives. While Mason apparently writes his own statements, which are quite precise, corporate insiders claim he has an abrasive personality when angered.

    While Mason has been seen with a series of women in public, he is not known to be married or have children. He lives in Harmony City, Luna, and rumours circulate that he is a heavy user of party drugs. Little else about his personal life is known.

    Lyudmila Zavodskoi

    Birthdate: September 1st, 2398

    "[...] Better than having Mason too involved [in the development of Project Horizon], smug little prick. We will see how much fur dust he can afford when we outstrip his security stocks." - Leaked audio of Lyudmila Zavodskoi speaking about Alex Mason, 2464. "Fur dust" is assumed to be a reference to Raskara dust.

    Lyudmila Zavodskoi was born in Sputnikiy-Baltisk, Pluto, to Evgeniy and Mariska Zavodskoi. Both were high-ranking diplomats in SPOK, the Communist Party (and only party) of Pluto, and from the beginning Zavodskoi was groomed for greatness. In university, she worked towards a bachelor's degree in weapons development and missile engineering, commissioning in the Solarian Armed Forces at 24. She completed her tour of duty and was discharged with honours as first lieutenant Lyudmila Zavodskoi.

    Zavodskoi worked towards and eventually earned a doctorate in weapons technology, and through the recommendation of her cousin Tikhon, at the time a high-ranking corporate infosec executive at Necropolis Industries, worked her way up the ranks. When Kazimir Boystov slipped into a coma, it was Zavodskoi who dramatically restructured the company into arms manufacturing, ship engineering, and defense contracting. She also expanded Zavodskoi's research department, allowing accessibility for a wide variety of non-research and development scientific careers with Zavodskoi.

    A side effect of Zavodskoi's proximity to the Empire of Dominia is that Lyudmila Zavodskoi (often called "Madam Zavodskoi" by Imperial citizens) enjoys a friendship with many nobles of the Empire, and is said to even be a personal friend of Emperor Boleslaw. Allegedly, she has become something of a mentor to Princess Priscilla despite Zavodskoi's famously acerbic demeanor, guiding the royal family into further corporate dealings.

    Lyudmila Zavodskoi currently resides in Mira Sancta, Moroz. She is married to Gennadiy Voronin, a fellow officer from her Armed Forces days, and has two children, Mikhail and Lyudmila II. According to company insiders, Mikhail has long been estranged from his mother and father, but further information about him (including if he even bears the Zavodskoi name) is scant. Lyudmila the younger is a software development researcher in her mother's company, though in an interview she claims that she has had the ascend through the ranks on her own merit and is not seen as a viable successor.

    Zavodskoi is an avid game hunter, and is known to have accompanied the Imperial family on several hunts. She possesses her own hunting shuttle, the Baba Yaga, which she uses to hunt stellar fauna such as carp, sharks, and even eels. She apparently also enjoys croquet. While one may assume she has a rivalry with Titanius Aeson due to their competing markets, it seems that Zavodskoi reserves most of her ire for Alex Mason, and her relationship with Liqin Hsiao-Li is rather frosty.

    Kubra Mobolaji

    Birthdate: June 17th, circa. 2390s

    Kubra Mobolaji was born at the tail end of Eridani's century of expansion in Madiwa, to the suit couple Jean-Marie and Omolola Mobolaji. Like most of his counterparts within the Board of Five, his early life is heavily censored and subject to much speculation. He is known to have been sickly as a child, which he supplemented with extensive yet subtle augmentation and personal training; how much of his powerful build is cybernetics or willpower and physical training is ambiguous. Whatever the case, he was deemed physically fit enough to be accepted into APEX Military Academy in his early twenties, sometime in the 2410s. Whatever his qualifications were (the records are censored and heavily encrypted), they were sufficient enough to permit him entry into Ringspire, Eridani's most notorious PMC.

    Mobolaji began his time in Ringspire as a point man for the squad of Task Force 44, a position that required keen situational awareness and excellent reaction time. He cut his teeth in the Coalition frontier and the Badlands throughout the 2420s and 30s, gradually ascending through experience and the fact of his continued survival, eventually becoming the commander of Task Force 44.

    The first defining moment of Mobolaji's career was the Adhomaian theatre during the Second Revolution, in which Ringspire was enlisted to become part of the S'randmarr Coalition. Along with other corporate forces, Ringspire and Task Force 44 were stationed at the Ras'nrr Front. While the S'randmarr Coalition managed to halt the advance of the Adhomai Liberation Army, it did so just barely. Many of Ringspire's brutal mercenary tactics had been employed against a disorganised, materially weaker populace; few of the PMC's squads were prepared for Adhomai's bitter conditions or the ALA's tactics and training.

    But despite being in the thick of fighting, Task Force 44 managed to hold itself together. Mobolaji's presence and quick thinking allowed the contractors to make a slow, steady retreat back to the main defense of the S'randmarr Coalition. The victory was pyrrhic; two other Ringspire task forces had been completely routed, with four decimated. 44 had come out with the fewest casualties of the entire conflict, and many of the members credited Mobolaji's leadership as allowing them to survive.

    In the aftermath of the S'rendmarr Coalition, many of Mobolaji's rivals in Ringspire had been killed or badly disabled; Mobolaji himself lost his organic arm, which is now a synthskin prosthetic. His reward was promotion to Ringspire's board of directors, and a brief stint as the president of APEX Military Academy, where he also helped oversee the education of one Nathan Trasen.

    During his tenure as president of the academy, Mobolaji was expected to make a move for the seat of Speaker of the Board of Five, the top echelon of the Eridanian government. The Chief of System Security and then-CEO of Ringspire, Mbanzu Eboru, hardly expected his rival to buy out his own seat. Mobolaji persuaded (or forced) Eboru to step down as Ringspire chief executive officer a year later.

    The other defining moment of his career came in 2463. Facing the instability of the phoron scarcity and rebellion in the Corporate Reconstruction Zone, the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate approached Mobolaji to pioneer a deal that would create the Private Military Contracting Group. Now, he serves as its chief executive officer, despite the vastly-differing goals and ranges of the PMCs under its umbrella. At the end of the day, all of its profit is his.

    Little is known about Mobolaji's personal life, except for his deceptively jovial demeanor and a friendship with Nathan Trasen. He potentially has a wife and children, though if they even exist, their identities are well-hidden from Mobolaji's many enemies and rivals. His "calling card" (a suit's unique element of their fashion) is a pair of silver cufflinks and a matching pin in his brass-coloured tie, shaped like a stylised vulture. According to the profiles on the Board of Five, he enjoys tabletop wargaming and his favourite vacation spot is Binyaria, Venus.

    Chin-Hae Hong

    Birthdate: March 18th, 2431

    [What’s it like working with Ms. Hong?] “Being completely honest, they’re… there’s an expression, ‘acquired taste’. That’s best how I can describe her. I thought she was a bit close to the tides, that one, but she has the makings of a supernova. I appreciate her especially in an environment like this, and I hope we’ll go to great places. Under my guidance, of course. [warbles]” - Tuiqi Xao’Luup, chief external affairs officer for Orion Express, as questioned by Verona Falk from the Mendell City Bugle.

    Chin-hae Hong, born in Aoyama, Konyang, to train conductor Seon-min Hong and housewife Tae-yoon Moon, was never expected to achieve particularly much. Something of an outcast in her childhood, in interviews she described having an obsessive passion for logistics and her father’s line of work, as most of the conducting he did involved shipping goods all across Konyang. Hong worked towards a diploma in logistics and supply chain management at Aoyama Polytechnic, a trade school, though her odd personality and perceived grating attitude kept her from having many friends. Later, Hong became a first officer at Aoyama’s Transportation Council, and her timely attitude and being a stickler for rules meant she was one of the best for the job.

    What her unusual mannerisms did not keep her from, however, was opportunity. In 2462, the SCC was still developing a logistics-focused corporation for their interests, and needed an appropriate chief executive officer. Of all people, it was Hephaestus’ director of robotics, Ischyros, who discovered Hong while talent-scouting on Konyang. Ischyros passed word to Titanius Aeson, who interviewed Hong and introduced her to Miranda Trasen herself. Hong claims, somewhat sardonically, that she and Trasen “[got] on like a house on fire” and she was quickly appointed future chief executive officer of Orion Express.

    Insider rumours persist in the SCC that precious few among the upper echelons are personally fond of Hong. She is, however, popular among her Hephaestus counterparts, and her board of directors describe her as an excellent CEO to work under. Tuiqi Xao’Luup, Orion’s chief external affairs officer, bluntly described Hong as an “acquired taste”, but elaborated that they found her stewardship refreshing, and hoped to see Orion succeed under her leadership.

    Hong is not married and has no children, though she has apparently been seen in public on Konyang with an unknown female Shell, and describes her two Shih Tzu, Momo and Soo, as her “fur children”. She enjoys model trains, video games, Konyanimation, and apparently has a good friendship with Titanius Aeson.

    Kazimir Boytsov

    January 23rd, 2312 - September 27th, 2465

    Kazimir Boytsov was once chief among the most infamous arms manufacturers in the galaxy. After he was passed down the position of chief executive officer by his father, Yevgeniy Dementyev, he developed Necropolis Industries into one of the premier research and development corporations in the galaxy. Seeking to guide the hand of conflict and turn out profit by any means possible, Necropolis Industries began selling weapons to militaries, private security contractors, and conflict zones across the Orion Spur.

    In 2462, Boytsov and Necropolis' board of directors were accused of insider trading, supplying the black market with weapons, and corruption and bribery. Shortly after these accusations broke, Boytsov fell into a coma. He and his former directors were quickly replaced by Lyudmila Zavodskoi and her hand-picked team, and Necropolis Industries was rebranded to Zavodskoi Interstellar.

    After three years in a coma, Boytsov died in 2465. With his death, Zavodskoi's former identity as Necropolis has been almost entirely erased.

    Republic of Biesel

    These are individuals relevant to the Republic of Biesel.

    Former President Joseph Dorn

    Birthdate: January 9th, 2406

    The former president of the Republic of Biesel, President Joseph Dorn was the first leader of the nation, and guided it through a series of threats to its continued existence throughout his ten year reign. Now in retirement, his legacy is mostly defined by the later years of his presidency; the creation of the Corporate Reconstruction Zone, the deployment of TCFL troops as peacekeepers within the CRZ, the disastrous Peacekeeper Mandate, and the civil unrest that came along with all of this. His party was ravaged in the election of 2466, and is now relegated to being a minor party within the republic’s politics. After his defeat Dorn retired from political life entirely, and now lives at the Top of the World, writing memoirs that focus on the early parts of his life and career; one of which, The First President - The Founding of the Republic of Biesel was recently released with solid reviews. It is likely that the remaining time the former president has left will be peaceful, living safely in a country he helped found. It is rumoured by tabloids that he has weekly coffee with Miranda Trasen herself.

    Prime Minister Ladislao de Santos

    Birthdate: May 18th, 2418

    Prime Minister Ladislao de Santos is considered by many to be a rather charismatic individual, who won the election for Prime Minister of Mictlan in early 2462 by the will of the people, and the power of his moustache. His primary campaigning point being that of standing against the Solarian Alliance, and putting Mictlan first, was popular among those and the planet - and is the likely reason why he won the election in a landslide. However, with the collapse of the Solarian Alliance, and independence becoming a possibility, Prime Minister Ladislao de Santos has been accused of having shirked the promise to his people, and instead opted to allow the Republic of Biesel to claim Mictlan and allow the proliferation of megacorporations across Mictlan. Many have protested against the decision, with some even taking arms against it and fighting for their freedom.

    To most, Prime Minister Ladislao de Santos was meant to be the people’s Prime Minister, a politician that had a bleeding heart for the people of Mictlan. His speeches, even today, are filled with compassionate remarks and often incur sympathy within the minds of those listening. With protests flaring up over his recent decisions regarding the governing of Mictlan across the major population centres, those who stand against him have begun referring to him as the true antagonist against the freedom of his planet, allowing Mictlan to be exploited to line his own pockets. Despite these claims, Ladislao de Santos has asserted that a strong Mictlan can only exist with the help of the Republic of Biesel and the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate - especially in the face of the phoron scarcity and the Solarian Warlords.

    President Åke Torvald

    Birthdate: August 13th, 2387

    Prior to becoming president, Åke Torvald was largely an elusive individual - hardly seen or heard outside of the New Gibson Parliament, where he had been presiding speaker. Born within an Understad in close proximity to Fallanland, Torvald eventually went on to study law at New Gibson University, graduating in 2412. He was employed as a Biesel Intelligence Service intelligence officer for 25 years, rising high and fast among the ranks, before resigning in 2437 to begin a political career in the New Gibson Parliament. Having eventually secured enough votes to be a representative, Torvald eventually procured enough support from other representatives to be elected as Deputy Presiding Speaker of the New Gibson Parliamentary Republic in 2448 - serving under Presiding Speaker Xin Hengsha. He would eventually ascend to the rank of Presiding Speaker following the death of Xin Hengsha in 2453 as a result of an unforeseen accident regarding a glacier brick that they were aboard.

    In 2466 he would run for President as an independent against the incumbent Dorn, going on to win the presidency and become the 2nd President of the Republic of Biesel. As president, Torvald is much more often in the public eye than he was as Presiding Speaker, and where he was once elusive he is now enigmatic. Those news sources close to the administration often remark that there is a stark difference between Ake’s public personality and his private one, and how it can be difficult to tell if he’s just saying something for political gain, or because it’s what he thinks. This extends to even his goals at times, as from an outside perspective he is inconsistent with his positions and principles, seemingly at random. Something may be gleaned from a quote Ake has had inscribed on his desk

    “Without a clear goal and efforts to reach it, no man can live.”


    The best possible description of Ake Torvald when it comes to his life, personality, and politics is Machiavellian. He is the distilled essence of a politician, and in his climb to power has demonstrated his frightening intelligence and ruthlessness. However, he, like Dorn before him, does not represent the true power in Biesel, and still dances to the tune Miranda tells them to; a requirement if one wishes to become a powerful politician within the Republic. Unlike Dorn though, Ake has a degree of independence, and is not a complete and total puppet. What he will do with this independence is unknown, as no-one is certain exactly what his end goals are.

    Xiomara Salvo

    Birthdate: March 14th, 2419

    A photograph of Salvo, circa 2464.

    “For more than twenty years I’ve kept myself going with the belief I served my planet. I’ve done things I regret, seen things nobody should remember, and I told myself it was all for a good cause. I should have come to the conclusion long ago; we do not fight for our planet, or our people, we fight for whoever is oppressing us, and our oppressors reward those who do so well.” - First Sergeant Xiomara Salvo addressing her company after their officer had gone to meet members of the TCFL after the establishment of the Peacekeeper Mandate.

    Despite remaining in hiding, Xiomara Salvo has become a well-known face across Mictlan. Born in the city of Saladas, she grew up shuttled from foster home to foster home after the death of her mother (her father, on her birth records, is listed as an unknown). At the age of eighteen, she enlisted in the Mictlan Defense Force, reaching the rank of first sergeant after several years of distinguished service. Considered an exemplary NCO, commentary from squadmates and her commanding officers claimed her to be a strong-willed, yet charismatic and courteous individual who led her own squad of enlisted in a manner described as “familial”. MDF records prior to the Peacekeeper Mandate, which have since been redacted, show that Salvo received a “Golden Cross” medal for personal heroism, after she risked life and limb in a disaster relief operation carrying two paraplegic hospital patients to safety after a flood in Caxacoatl. One MDF lieutenant described her as a “human can-opener”, and she was often stationed on military bases that her superiors believed required stronger discipline. In contrast to her exemplary record, Salvo had begun to become disillusioned with Mictlan's government, and the Solarian Alliance. Shortly prior to the Collapse, she anonymously published via a variety magazine an edited collection of diaries and poetry, titled The Windmill Crusader. In the book, Salvo recounted witnessing corruption and bribery, the mire of bureaucracy, and the suffering that poverty and mismanagement inflicted on the Mictlani people. After she rose to prominence as the commander of the Samaritans, The Windmill Crusader was revealed to be her work and officially published, where it soared in popularity. The book itself was banned by the Peacekeeper Mandate, but this did not stop its circulation.

    By 2462, Salvo had become something of a revered, and even slightly feared, figure among the enlisted in the Defense Force. Her forceful personality and willingness to stand up to high command decisions made her a celebrity among the enlisted not only under her command, but across the MDF. During the Solarian Collapse, the MDF found itself suddenly cut off from Alliance support, and pay and supplies rapidly dwindled. Lower-ranked enlisted began to struggle to feed themselves, and medical supplies that the MDF used to treat victims of disasters and their own troops ran so low that some army hospitals had to resort to using sugary drinks as an intravenous rehydration solution.

    In her later writings, which were published in late 2464, Salvo claims she began to question the government’s motivations and her purpose as a soldier during the months between the Solarian retreat. Her company was usually assigned to protect corporate property or the neighborhoods of the wealthy, rather than offering aid to the less fortunate. But as Mictlan began to establish itself as a trade partner apart from Sol, and when it looked like the worst ripple effects of the Collapse might be over, the Tau Ceti Foreign Legion touched down on the surface. To the shock of many, Mictlan was absorbed into the Corporate Reconstruction Zone, and megacorporate influence began to assert itself over the Republic of Biesel’s newfound colony.

    During negotiations between the MDF and the TCFL, Salvo made a statement; exposing her belief that the armed forces should not serve yet another oppressor, but work towards the liberation and protection of the planet and its people. While desertions had been rampant the past months,hearing the legendary Xiomara Salvo openly decry the chains of command sent shockwaves through the company. As she departed the MDF, first her squad, then hundreds, then thousands of enlisted and officers alike began to desert en masse. Entire bases were looted of weapons, supplies, and technology as word spread further, leaving the soldiers that aligned themselves with the planetary government still to join the TCFL.

    In her writings Salvo had always reserved light scorn for commissioned officers, generally ascribing stereotypes of rich busybodies or clueless bureaucrats to them. But as she established her movement on the continent of Huitzilopochtli, the consensus to name her as general of the newly-christened Samaritans was clear. Now, she leads an insurgency group hundreds of thousands strong, fighting a protracted guerilla war against the Republic’s occupation.

    Isabel Alvarez

    “You extremists look at her and see someone spineless. I will tell you right now, she has more will and spine than any of you. To not strike back in the face of atrocity is the hardest thing of all.” - An unknown supporter of Isabel Alvarez’ within the Founding Movement.

    Birthdate: April 19th, 2419

    Isabel Alvarez was born to Joao Silva, a best-selling writer and poet, and Angela Alvarez, a physician previously commissioned in the Mictlan Defense Force. Both of them were activists who rallied others against Mictlan as a Solarian state. While their activities were non-violent, centered mainly around organization, peaceful protests, and promoting political candidates who also supported Mictlan’s independence, they nonetheless caught the attention of Solarian authorities on the planet. When Alvarez was nineteen, Silva was killed in an abrupt car crash which Alvarez would later loudly speculate was a reaction to a recent pro-independence rally he headed, with turnout reaching thousands of citizens.

    The incident pushed Alvarez into furious action, and she worked towards a degree in political sciences while gathering a group of like-minded Solarian dissidents in university. She and her group of friends would become the Founding Movement (or Movimiento Fundación), named after the original government that had wrested control of Mictlan away from the tyrannical Captain Tlaloc. After Alvarez’s graduation, the Founding Movement was later officially established as a left-wing party promoting Mictlan’s cultural diversity and multi-species population, and most notably, its independence from Sol.

    The party grew to have a notable presence in the planet’s parliament, but did not grow to outsize proportions owing to the population’s general contentment with the relatively loose grip that Sol had on the Middle Ring, and among some, a dislike for the pan-speciesism that the party held claim to. Alvarez herself would drift in and out of the party’s leadership, generally sharing the position with her compatriots from her school days; Leon de Rosas, Corazon Santanas, and Miguel Maia.

    The party suddenly rocketed to prominence in 2462 after the collapse of the Alliance. Chaos had come to the Wildlands, and in the midst of it all the Founding Movement campaigned harder than ever, hoping to gain some semblance of control in the aftermath of Solarian retreat.

    Then came the Peacekeeper Mandate, and Mictlan’s absorption into the Corporate Reconstruction Zone. Alvarez unsuccessfully railed against Laslo de Santos’ acceptance of Biesellite rule, with the Founding Movement attempting to rally against corporate projects on the planet’s surface. In the meantime, association or voting with the Founding Movement could quickly get a citizen blacklisted from megacorporate employment, particularly with NanoTrasen. With rising costs of living, more Mictlani than ever were choosing to go gently and be employed with the megacorporations, remaining on the planet to become citizens of the Republic of Biesel.

    Despite Alvarez’s disavowment of violence, the movement she heads has been branded as a terrorist organization by the Republic of Biesel, due to riots and protests where the symbol of the Founding Movement is displayed. As a result, Alvarez has entered hiding, having become one of the top targets for Biesel and the Corporate Special Action Groups. She has evaded Biesel/Corporate Intelligence services many times, her location constantly changing. Alvarez has not forgotten her roots as an organizer, and now continues to rely on speeches posted on social media and desperate attempts at political pressure to limit mega corporate influence on her beloved planet. Her status as a wanted terrorist leader has meant these attempts have gone ignored by those still in Mictlan’s parliament and the wider media; despite her many condemnations of those who use violence under the Founding Movement’s banner, these sentiments have not been quoted or mentioned in the media outside of those organizations who lean heavily anti-corporate. Causing further friction, suspicions have arisen that Alvarez is closer with the dissidents than she lets on. Xiomara Salvo was publically supportive of Alvarez’s political campaign prior to her dishonorable discharge, which has not gone unnoticed by Tau Ceti media. It remains to be seen whether Alvarez’s efforts will prove beneficial, or even effective in the long-term.


    Coalition of Colonies

    These are individuals relevant to the Coalition of Colonies.

    Chief Representative of the Coalition Reilly Sianne

    Birthdate: March 14th, 2421

    Formerly a farmhand on Xanu, Reilly is the first Chief Representative of the newly reformed Coalition of Colonies. A staunch Xanu proponent of trade, she has pushed for more anti-piracy patrols in the Coalition’s south, near Zaurghis, and has advocated that the Coalition should expand its influence into the neutral zone formally. Sianne is, furthermore, a proponent of more megacorporation presence in the Coalition - a stance that has brought her into conflict with some planets within the Coalition. Sianne’s personality is difficult to decipher, with almost all of her own time dedicated to expanding on her political career. She is seen as a shut-in in this regard, with little in the way of social connections - in part due to her being elevated to the position by external forces and plucked out of a once-peaceful rural town life in her childhood.

    First Speaker Marja-Leena Helminen

    Birthdate: November 18th, 2417

    Either the second or third most important person in the Coalition of Colonies, depending upon which person is asked, Doctor Helminen is the elected leader of the United Syndicates of Himeo and at times the greatest ally and worst enemy of Chief Representative Sianne. Unlike her counterpart on Xanu, Helminen has pushed against megacorporations having a further presence in the Coalition and believes that the Coalition should pursue closer relations with Elyra instead of formally expanding into the buffer zone near the Sol Alliance. She is also well-known as a major proponent of joint Coalition-Elyra anti-piracy efforts.

    Eridani Corporate Federation

    These are individuals relevant to the Eridani Federation.

    The Board of Five

    Headshot photo of Emanuel Alimayu, Chief Executive Officer of the Eridani Corporate Federation Executive Board. (artwork created by Sleepywolf)

    Birthdate: N/A

    While not a singular person, the Eridani Corporate Federation’s Board of Five represent some of the most powerful and influential entities in the Sol Alliance. The Board’s interests remain mostly shadowy, aside from being profit-focused. The Eridani Private Military Company, the largest PMC in the Orion Spur, ultimately answers directly to them and the non-aggression principle. NanoTrasen, much to its dismay, does not have a stake in the Board of Five - Einstein Engines, which controls two of the Five, has gone to great lengths to keep its main rival out of the Board.

    Emanuel Alimayu

    Birthdate: ???, 2418

    Emaunel is an exceptional businessman and the epitome of a Eridanian "Corporate". Sitting as the current CEO of the "Board of Five" within the Eridani Corporate Federation as well as the Chairman of the Board for Sol Governance and Senator of the Epsilon Eridani region. Born on Eridani I and educated on Earth, Emanuel has a prodigious corporate career, starting as a Regional Sales Manager for Hephaestus Industries Emanuel has worked his way up the ranks to become the current CEO of the Eridani Federation.

    Commander Filije Thiaw

    Birthday: Circa 2395

    Born a Dreg in the slums of Eridani I's underworld, Thiaw had absolutely nothing at birth. Her father is unknown, and her mother died of an overdose shortly after her daughter's birth. She grew up on the streets and found a family amongst a gang, until the age of eighteen - when they were captured by private military contractors. Her fellow dregs were written off as too far into gang life to be of use, but Thiaw was chosen to be reinstated and brought into the nascent Eagle Corp as a rank-and-file mercenary. Over the following decades, she has risen to be the Operations Commander of Eagle Corp through tenacity and hard work - and more than one extrajudicial killing. Commander Thiaw is the premier example of a reinstated Dreg, and is the wealthiest - and most powerful - former Eridanian Dreg in the Orion Spur. She has also been a major driving factor behind Eagle Corp's continued employment of Dregs.

    Empire of Dominia

    These are individuals relevant to the Empire of Dominia.

    The Royal Family

    The five members of the Dominian royal family, including the current Emperor, are the most important people in the Empire of Dominia despite their roots as commoners. Universally-loved throughout the young Empire, many of their subjects view them as the glue that works to hold the young Empire together following its violent origins. The Emperor and Empress are the most prominent members of Dominia's royalty, though the Crown Princess is extremely prominent in her own right with her charity work and interstellar diplomacy. The Crown Prince and the younger Princess are less well-known, but still well-regarded throughout the Empire.

    Duchess Huiling Zhao, Grand Admiral of His Imperial Majesty’s Fleet

    Birthdate: September 30th, 2416

    Born in 2416, no individual represents House Zhao more than Huiling Zhao. The leader of House Zhao in all but name thanks to her position, Huiling has given her life in service to His Imperial Majesty’s Fleet and now serves as its Grand Admiral following her appointment in 2450. Huiling is a figure beloved in the Empire and often despised abroad, such as in the Republic of Elyra, who revels in the infamy her reputation brings. This revelry has made her into something of a symbol of Dominian imperialism abroad, and her likeness can often be seen at anti-Dominian protests abroad. In addition to her duties as Grand Admiral Huiling is the Grandmaster of the Order of the Golden Albatros and commands the dreadnought Moroz, the current flagship of the Imperial Fleet.

    In her 14 years as Grand Admiral Huiling has seen several systems subjugated by the Fleet and added into the Empire, and has zealously guarded the Empire’s reserves of Helium-3 despite House Caladius’ demands to release parts of the reserve in order to make a larger profit. She has also cultivated a close relationship with the royal family — particularly Lei Keeser — in order to better push a naval agenda. Huiling is confident that, no matter what the Goddess may have in store for her, she will be able to hold onto her position and the power that comes with it.

    The Grand Admiral is rarely seen without her twin sibling, Vice Grand Admiral Xiuling Zhao. While a spitting physical image of her elder sibling (by two minutes) Xiuling is markedly more reserved and calculated than her sister, and is known for organizing much of the Imperial Fleet’s logistic efforts. She rarely makes public appearances for the Empire’s media and on the rare occasions she does so she allows Huiling to do much of the speaking on her behalf. Xiuling spends much of her time liaising with Admiral-Governor Lanyang Zhao, master of the Imperial Mandate of Zhurong, and the Zhurong Imperial Naval Arsenal to ensure the demands of the Fleet’s engines of war are always met. It is a dull and often thankless task, but an important one regardless. In addition to this duty Xiuling commands the second of the Fleet’s two Moroz-class dreadnoughts, the Emperor Godwin.

    Serene Republic of Elyra

    These are individuals relevant to the Republic of Elyra.

    Prime Minister Rasheed Tatenda

    Birthdate: July 13th, 2421

    The victor in Elyra’s most recent elections, P.M. Tatenda is a sterling representative of what Elyra is to the greater frontier. He is a published phoron researcher with some combat experience under his belt as a result of service as a reserve officer, and maintains a good appearance despite his advancing age. While Tatenda does not have the best relationship with NanoTrasen, or megacorporations more generally, his government has seen a thawing of the NT-Elyra relationship due to NanoTrasen providing cardox to Elyra. However a full thaw remains unlikely, as Tatenda’s government retains bitterness over how long it took cardox shipments to begin. Tatenda’s government has seen a strengthening of the relationship between the Coalition of Colonies and Elyra under his leadership, with the goal of further suppressing Dominian and unathi piracy.

    Sol Alliance

    These are individuals relevant to the Sol Alliance.

    Senator Hendrik Strom

    Birthdate: January 18th, 2396

    There is perhaps no politician more divisive than Senator Henrik Strom. Born into a working-class Jintarian family in the late 24th century, the infamy that has come to be associated with his pale, gaunt figure and plain grey suit speaks volumes to what he has managed to accomplish - and prevent - during nearly thirty years of service in the Solarian government in positions ranging from municipal representative to, since 2453, senator. The Senator was one of the two driving forces behind the Third Tajara Ban (alongside Senator Le Hanh Trang, of New Hai Phong) and had no small part in shaping politics under ex-Prime Minister Frost. As both a longtime politician and a dogged supporter of the Solarian Navy, Strom was an obvious candidate for the emergency military government to pick as the Sol System's emergency governor. With his position as provisional governor secure (for now), his party backing him, and his popularity outside of Mars at an all-time peak, the Senator has set his sights upon a loftier position to pursue: Prime Minister.

    Senator Le Hanh Trang

    Birthdate: February 22nd, 2419

    One of the most noteworthy Solarian nationalists in recent memory, Senator Hanh Trang has become one of the Alliance's most important politicians following its near-collapse in 2462. Since the success of the Third Tajara Ban, she has opted to assume a radical stance on corporations in Solarian space following the formation of the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate. While NanoTrasen, in her eyes, is beyond redemption and all its Solarian assets must be nationalized or destroyed, other corporations can receive the velvet glove: either pay reparations for supporting NanoTrasen or suffer a partial nationalization of their assets in Solarian space. With dozens of fleets and Einstein Engines backing the Senator's rhetoric, it might just manage to succeed...

    Governor-General Tereza Varzieva

    Birthdate: October 19th, 2429

    The youngest planetary administrator in the Alliance and a Solarian Army officer, Colonel Varzieva was initially dispatched to Mars in early November, 2462 to control unrest on the planet related to the ongoing phoron scarcity and recently-authorized Third Tajara Ban. Despite controversy regarding incidents in which soldiers under her command opening fire on crowds of tajara - and protests calling for her dishonorable discharge - Colonel Varzieva found herself the de facto leader of Kunlun and the northern ice cap following the Violet Dawn catastrophe. She was, thanks to commanding a mostly-intact unit, hastily promoted to General and given the position of Interim Military Governor of Mars by the Alliance's emergency government, for nobody else was available. Now she has set her sights on a lofty goal: restoring order to Mars, no matter how much force must be brought to bear. Only time will tell if she will bring salvation or ruination to the beleaguered red planet.

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