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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 name=":3">[https://www.edrpg.co.uk/what-s-in-the-books The Empire Sourcebook excerpt]</ref> | 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 name=":3">[https://www.edrpg.co.uk/what-s-in-the-books The Empire Sourcebook excerpt]</ref> | ||
The [[Imperial Museum of Culture]] is located on [[Eotienses A | The [[Imperial Museum of Culture]] is located on [[Eotienses A 3]]. It has historical artworks such as sculptures.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5ba38461092bf134fa0fe019 Historical Sculptures Stolen - 18 SEP 3304]</ref> | ||
=== Honour and Status === | === Honour and Status === | ||
The Empire values both status and honour very highly indeed. So 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 clear.<ref name=":1" /> The [[Imperial Slave Association]] concerns the treatment and transportation of [[Imperial Slaves | The Empire values both status and honour very highly indeed. So 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 clear.<ref name=":1" /> The [[Imperial Slave Association]] concerns the treatment and transportation of [[Imperial Slaves]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/21-AUG-3301 Imperial Slave Association Audited]</ref> | ||
Imperial society is based on honour. The values resemble the ancient Roman [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dignitas_(Roman_concept) Dignitas] and Japanese [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido Bushido].<ref name=":2">http://www.rollingstone.com/glixel/features/elite-dangerous-creator-talks-sci-fi-politics-and-whats-next-w492781</ref> Dignitas is the sum of the personal clout and influence that a citizen acquires throughout his or her life. When weighing the ''dignitas'' of a particular individual, factors such as personal reputation, moral standing, and ethical worth has to be considered, along with the person's entitlement to respect and proper treatment.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dignitas_(Roman_concept)</ref> Additionally like Bushido, Imperial honour has moral values which stress some combination of sincerity, frugality, loyalty, martial arts mastery, and honour until death.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido</ref> | Imperial society is based on honour. The values resemble the ancient Roman [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dignitas_(Roman_concept) Dignitas] and Japanese [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido Bushido].<ref name=":2">http://www.rollingstone.com/glixel/features/elite-dangerous-creator-talks-sci-fi-politics-and-whats-next-w492781</ref> Dignitas is the sum of the personal clout and influence that a citizen acquires throughout his or her life. When weighing the ''dignitas'' of a particular individual, factors such as personal reputation, moral standing, and ethical worth has to be considered, along with the person's entitlement to respect and proper treatment.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dignitas_(Roman_concept)</ref> Additionally like Bushido, Imperial honour has moral values which stress some combination of sincerity, frugality, loyalty, martial arts mastery, and honour until death.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido</ref> | ||
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[[File:Elite-Dangerous-Empire-City.png|thumb|250px|Empire city]] | [[File:Elite-Dangerous-Empire-City.png|thumb|250px|Empire city]] | ||
Imperial Citizens like to project their wealth.<ref name=":3" /> They prefer opulence, style and quality with no expense spared.<ref name=":6" /> This is visible in their cities, ships by [[Gutamaya]] and clothing. | Imperial Citizens like to project their wealth.<ref name=":3" /> They prefer opulence, style and quality with no expense spared.<ref name=":6" /> This is visible in their cities, ships by [[Gutamaya]] and clothing. | ||
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=== Family === | === Family === | ||
In many Imperial families there | In many Imperial families there is little direct interaction between the parents and their children other than at ceremonial events where they are required to perform roles. Children are attended by [[Imperial Slaves]] from a young age. Children within the privileged upper echelons of the Empire are indoctrinated into Imperial style, intonation, dress and decorum as befitted their parent's socioeconomic status in society.<ref>''[[Elite: Reclamation]]''</ref> | ||
=== Technology === | === Technology === | ||
The Empire relies less on technology such as [[robotics]] and artificial intelligence | The Empire relies less on mechanical technology such as [[robotics]] and artificial intelligence, and instead uses [[Imperial Slaves]] and [[cloning|clones]] to do the work which machines usually perform in other parts of the universe.<ref name=":1" /><ref>''[[Elite Dangerous: Wanted]]''</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/ElitePress/comments/52ahu4/lore_request_imperial_cloning_process/</ref> | ||
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[[Majestic Class Interdictor]] [[capital ships]], supplied by [[Gutamaya]], make up the backbone of the Imperial Navy. The vessel boasts a striking beauty and luxury while remaining an effective machine of war. | |||
=== Discrimination === | === Discrimination === | ||
People who | People who do not speak with the quirky accent of [[Imperial Citizen]]s are shunned in the [[Achenar]] system, especially if they are from a Federation world.<ref>In-game Achenar system description</ref> A person with a Federation accent is met with scorn unless money can be made out of them.<ref name=":0">Tourist Beacon 0160</ref> | ||
At the [[Imperial Palace]], foreigners are welcomed by palace staff who use subtle pro-Empire propaganda in an attempt to undermine the Federation. These greetings aren't extended outside palace grounds.<ref name=":0" /> | At the [[Imperial Palace]], foreigners are welcomed by palace staff who use subtle pro-Empire propaganda in an attempt to undermine the Federation. These greetings aren't extended outside palace grounds.<ref name=":0" /> | ||