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The '''Empire''', officially the '''Empire of Achenar''', is a [[:Category:Galactic Superpower|galactic superpower]] and hereditary monarchy.<ref>[https://www.elitedangerous.com/en/story/galactic-superpowers Galactic Superpowers - Story - Elite Dangerous]</ref> The current reigning Emperor is [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]]. The [[Imperial Palace]], seat of the [[Emperor]], is situated on [[Achenar/Capitol|Capitol]] in the [[Achenar]] system.
Although a peace treaty has existed between the Empire and the Federation since 2382
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>
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Assuming control of the senate as Marlin's closest living heir, Henson Duval quickly disbanded the ruling council and installed himself as leader of the Achenar system's colonies. Citing the continued threats made by the Federation and their defencelessness in the face of a military invasion, Henson began a campaign of propaganda rejecting his sister's pacifistic ideals. Such was his passion and power of persuasion that he succeeded in converting the capricious colonists to his doctrines in a remarkably short period of time.<ref name="GalnetBirthOfAnEmpire" />
Utilizing his popularity among the colonists and autocratic control of Achenar's government, Henson declared that control of the colony and any associated systems would be hereditary and pass from father to son. With this declaration in 2314 CE, the [[Empire]] as we know it was born. Henson Duval was formally crowned as the first [[Emperor]] of the Empire in 2320.<ref name=":6">[http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Elite_Encounters_RPG Elite Encounters RPG]</ref>
At this time, the Federation continued to invite the colony to accept Federal rule and abandon their fledgling Empire. Not only were these invitations met with outright refusal, but the Empire also began to approach nearby colonies to recruit them away from the Federation. Most historians agree that this was the catalyst for the Federation's move from diplomacy to military action.
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===Leadership===
[[File:Arissa Lavigny-Duval.png|thumb|250px|Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval]]
The [[Emperor]] is the head of state and head of government of the Empire. Monarchs of the [[Imperial Family]] have ruled the Empire since it was founded in 2320 CE.<ref name=":6" /><ref>Tourist Beacon 0159, The Line of the Duvals</ref>
The line of succession to the imperial throne is generally hereditary except if there's no suitable candidate acceptable to the [[Imperial Senate]].<ref name=":5" /> When ascended to the throne, the emperor rules until death.
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