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The '''Empire''', officially the '''Empire of Achenar''', is one of the three major [[:Category:Factions|factions]] in the universe, the other two being the [[Federation]] and the [[Alliance]]. The [[Imperial Palace]], seat of the [[Emperor]], is situated on [[Achenar/Capitol|Capitol]] in the [[Achenar]] system. The current ruling Emperor is [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]].
Although a peace treaty has existed between the Empire and the Federation since
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.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3">http://wiki.alioth.net/index.php/Empire</ref>
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.<ref name=":1" />
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=== Law ===
Law is seen and enforced very differently in the Empire. Senators are responsible for enforcing the Emperor’s laws, but the Senators 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. Some Senators are warlike and may take over systems in the name of the Empire, to get the spoils, and they may get a good deal of support as a result. Some Senators do not tolerate slavery, and regularly speak out against it, but from the basis of honour - not suggesting it should not be legal. In the Empire, very little is illegal, but many things are frowned upon, like excessive use of narcotics. [[Cloning]] is allowed
Its high living standards, outlandishly wealthy companies and sophisticated technology and design have made it an attractive place for the wealthy and famous to call home. The Empire has a fascinating political system, rampant nationalism, obsession with wealth projection, and a dark underbelly of legalised slavery.<ref>[https://www.edrpg.co.uk/what-s-in-the-books The Empire Sourcebook excerpt]</ref>
=== Technology ===
The Empire relies less on technology such as [[robotics]] and artificial intelligence. Instead [[slaves]] and [[cloning|clones]] do the work which machines usually perform in other parts of the universe.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3" /><ref>[https://www.amazon.com/Elite-Wanted-Dangerous-Gavin-Deas/dp/1473201284 Elite: Wanted (Elite: Dangerous)] novel by Gavin Deas
</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/ElitePress/comments/52ahu4/lore_request_imperial_cloning_process/</ref>
=== Discrimination ===
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