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The '''Imperial Palace''' on [[Capitol]] in the [[Achenar]] system is the residence of the [[Emperor]] of the [[Empire]]. Important statements and speeches by senators and the Emperor are occasionally made on the steps of the Imperial Palace.<ref>https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/14-JUL-3301</ref> Imperial marriages, mourning and crowning ceremonies are also held there. | The '''Imperial Palace''' on [[Capitol]] in the [[Achenar]] system is the residence of the [[Emperor]] of the [[Empire]]. Important statements and speeches by senators and the Emperor are occasionally made on the steps of the Imperial Palace.<ref>https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/14-JUL-3301</ref> Imperial marriages, mourning and crowning ceremonies are also held there. | ||
Beneath the Imperial Palace is the vast and exquisitely crafted Hall of Martyrs. It contains 16,032 obsidian pillars representing the Imperial citizens who died in defence of the Empire during the "Great Battle of Liberation" against the [[Federation]] in 2325. Only the most honoured members of Imperial society, including the [[Imperial Family]], may be entombed within the Hall.<ref>https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55c31f5a9657bac2700d630d</ref> The secure area around the Imperial Palace has opulent boulevards, gardens, and buildings.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55b1fb9c9657ba0e3ae7daa3 Dignitaries Start Arriving on Capitol]</ref> [[Senate House]], where the [[Imperial Senate]] convenes, and the Imperial Navy Medical Facility are both located near the Imperial Palace.<ref>https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/05-AUG-3301</ref> | Beneath the Imperial Palace is the vast and exquisitely crafted Hall of Martyrs. It contains 16,032 obsidian pillars representing the Imperial citizens who died in defence of the Empire during the "[[Battle of Achenar|Great Battle of Liberation]]" against the [[Federation]] in 2325. Only the most honoured members of Imperial society, including the [[Imperial Family]], may be entombed within the Hall.<ref>https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55c31f5a9657bac2700d630d</ref> The secure area around the Imperial Palace has opulent boulevards, gardens, and buildings.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55b1fb9c9657ba0e3ae7daa3 Dignitaries Start Arriving on Capitol]</ref> [[Senate House]], where the [[Imperial Senate]] convenes, and the Imperial Navy Medical Facility are both located near the Imperial Palace.<ref>https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/05-AUG-3301</ref> | ||
By tradition, the personal residences of members of the Imperial Family on worlds other than Capitol are also known as Imperial Palaces. Princess [[Aisling Duval]] maintains her own Imperial Palace on [[Emerald]] in the [[Cemiess]] system. | By tradition, the personal residences of members of the Imperial Family on worlds other than Capitol are also known as Imperial Palaces. Princess [[Aisling Duval]] maintains her own Imperial Palace on [[Emerald]] in the [[Cemiess]] system. | ||
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== Hall of Martyrs == | == Hall of Martyrs == | ||
''"The Hall of Martyrs was constructed over 600 years ago following the victory against the Federation in the first conflict between the two superpowers. It is open to the public only during the mourning period of those who are to be entombed there. The vast and exquisitely crafted hall beneath the Imperial Palace contains 16,032 obsidian pillars, and only the most honoured members of Imperial society are laid to rest there."''<ref>https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55c31f5a9657bac2700d630d</ref> | ''"The Hall of Martyrs was constructed over 600 years ago following the victory against the Federation in the [[Battle of Achenar|first conflict]] between the two superpowers. It is open to the public only during the mourning period of those who are to be entombed there. The vast and exquisitely crafted hall beneath the Imperial Palace contains 16,032 obsidian pillars, and only the most honoured members of Imperial society are laid to rest there."''<ref>https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55c31f5a9657bac2700d630d</ref> | ||
''"At the end of the war, in the great palace of the Duvals on Capitol, [[Henson Duval]] ordered a great hall to be filled with obsidian pillars. These unadorned blocks of black stone represent each brave soul who has died for Achenar. Sixteen thousand and thirty two pillars were constructed for its opening in 2381. This tomb remains underneath the Imperial palace on Capitol. The highest memorial for an Imperial citizen is to be entombed in the Hall. It is rumoured that some of the later martyrs were encased in their stones alive..."''<ref>Tourist Beacon 0131</ref> | ''"At the end of the war, in the great palace of the Duvals on Capitol, [[Henson Duval]] ordered a great hall to be filled with obsidian pillars. These unadorned blocks of black stone represent each brave soul who has died for Achenar. Sixteen thousand and thirty two pillars were constructed for its opening in 2381. This tomb remains underneath the Imperial palace on Capitol. The highest memorial for an Imperial citizen is to be entombed in the Hall. It is rumoured that some of the later martyrs were encased in their stones alive..."''<ref>Tourist Beacon 0131</ref> | ||