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'''Duke Kaeso Mordanticus''', also known as the '''Imperator''', is the leader of the radical [[Empire|Imperial]] isolationist group [[Nova Imperium]]. Mordanticus was a charismatic [[Imperial Navy]] admiral who hailed from a prestigious family of military veterans and earned the loyalty of many of his subordinates during his time in the service. In 3304, sometime after he had retired from the Imperial Navy, Mordanticus assumed the guise of "the Imperator" and established Nova Imperium in an effort to restore traditional Imperial values, defend the Empire against the [[Thargoid]]s, and end cooperation with the [[Federation]] and [[Alliance]]. Mordanticus also mooted | '''Duke Kaeso Mordanticus''', also known as the '''Imperator''', is the leader of the radical [[Empire|Imperial]] isolationist group [[Nova Imperium]]. Mordanticus was a charismatic [[Imperial Navy]] admiral who hailed from a prestigious family of military veterans and earned the loyalty of many of his subordinates during his time in the service. In 3304, sometime after he had retired from the Imperial Navy, Mordanticus assumed the guise of "the Imperator" and established Nova Imperium in an effort to restore traditional Imperial values, defend the Empire against the [[Thargoid]]s, and end cooperation with the [[Federation]] and [[Alliance]]. Mordanticus also mooted replacing [[Emperor]] [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]] with [[Hadrian Augustus Duval]], a proposal which has gained support in some Imperial circles. | ||
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07 DEC 3304 | |||
*Isolationist group [[Nova Imperium]] has revealed its choice for [[Emperor]] – an eighteen year old man named [[Hadrian Augustus Duval]]. The group's leader, Imperator Mordanticus, broadcast this message: "It is incumbent upon me to reveal that [[Hengist Duval]] fathered not one but two illegitimate children in his younger days. A few years before meeting [[Florence Lavigny]], he had a brief affair with a [[Imperial Slaves|slave]] in the Imperial household. When [[Hesketh Duval|Hengist's father]] discovered this, the matter was hushed up and the slave dismissed. The slave's son went on to sire a child of his own: Hadrian Duval, grandson of Emperor Hengist Duval. Hadrian was unaware of this until we located him and genetically confirmed his lineage. [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]] is a weak Emperor who must be removed. We call for Hadrian Duval to be recognised as the true heir to the throne!" The [[Imperial Herald]]'s political journalist [[Cassia Carvalho]] observed: "This announcement has shaken the [[Empire]] to its very foundations. Having Hadrian as a figurehead has rallied those hardliners more comfortable with the idea of a male Emperor. With a single stroke, Nova Imperium has gained considerable credibility and massively increased its support."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c05411e35b45a4988461f85 GalNet: Nova Imperium Unveils Figurehead]</ref> | |||
01 DEC 3304 | 01 DEC 3304 | ||
*Several Imperial [[senator]]s have spoken in support of isolationist group Nova Imperium. Senator [[Pal Vespasian]] made the following statement: "Many of us see Nova Imperium not as extremists, but as realists. The citizenry is afraid of both Thargoid invasion and of being weakened by collaboration with foreign systems. They look to the Emperor for salvation…and she offers them none. We intend to invite Imperator Mordanticus to address the Senate and detail his policies. This is a historic opportunity to restore the Empire's honour and integrity. Furthermore, Nova Imperium's proposal to install a new Emperor has my full backing."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c015b584e67775a910767dc GalNet: Senators Support Nova Imperium]</ref> | *Several Imperial [[senator]]s have spoken in support of isolationist group Nova Imperium. Senator [[Pal Vespasian]] made the following statement: "Many of us see Nova Imperium not as extremists, but as realists. The citizenry is afraid of both Thargoid invasion and of being weakened by collaboration with foreign systems. They look to the Emperor for salvation…and she offers them none. We intend to invite Imperator Mordanticus to address the Senate and detail his policies. This is a historic opportunity to restore the Empire's honour and integrity. Furthermore, Nova Imperium's proposal to install a new Emperor has my full backing."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c015b584e67775a910767dc GalNet: Senators Support Nova Imperium]</ref> | ||