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[[File:EmpireInsignia.png|thumb|200px|Insignia of The Empire]] | [[File:EmpireInsignia.png|thumb|200px|Insignia of The Empire]] | ||
The '''Empire''' is | The '''Empire''' is one of the three major powers in the universe, the other two being the Federation and the Alliance. The Imperial Palace, seat of the Emperor, is situated on Capitol in the Achenar system. | ||
Although a peace treaty has existed between the Empire and the Federation since 2382AD, there have never really been any peaceful relations between these two old enemies. The Empire despises the Federation and everything it stands for, and vice-versa. | Although a peace treaty has existed between the Empire and the Federation since 2382AD, there have never really been any peaceful relations between these two old enemies. The Empire despises the Federation and everything it stands for, and vice-versa. | ||
The Empire is less technologically dependent than the [[Federation]], choosing to keep and employ slaves for the work which machines would usually perform in other parts of the universe. The Empire is also a proponent of human cloning, a topic which the other factions find abhorrent and have officially banned within their own jurisdictions. | |||
Imperial society is based on a "cliens" system - much like ancient Rome - and strictly stratified, with people being able to move between strata based on money, patronage and influence. It values both status and honour very highly. Whilst it is acceptable to flaunt wealth, treating people well is a question of honour - and this includes slaves. Having an unpaid debt is seen as utterly dishonourable - an honourable Imperial citizen would sell themselves into slavery to clear a debt they couldn't otherwise afford. | |||
Law is seen and enforced by Senators who themselves are above the law. They can order executions, and can even kill people themselves, though sometimes (rarely) they may be held to account for their actions by the Emperor. | |||
In the Empire very little is illegal, but many things are frowned upon, like excessive use of narcotics.<ref>http://www.elitedangerous.com/galaxy/gs-empire/</ref> | |||
<nowiki> </nowiki>Imperial design puts an emphasis on the glamorous, glorious, and aesthetically beautiful, with extravagance in abundance. Everything in the Empire looks impressive, from their cities, to their ships, right down to the clothes worn by Imperial subjects. | |||
==Ranks== | ==Ranks== | ||
{{:Empire/Ranks}} | {{:Empire/Ranks}} | ||