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procession for Arissa Lavigny arrived at the palace at exactly midday, the senators and Imperial family waited. The brief ceremony was transmitted live throughout the Empire, and screened at key locations in the city so the crowds could watch. The multitude roared their appreciation to the sky as Emperor-to-be Arissa Lavigny-Duval completed her vows of office and the crowning ceremony was concluded.<ref>https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/18-OCT-3301</ref> | procession for Arissa Lavigny arrived at the palace at exactly midday, the senators and Imperial family waited. The brief ceremony was transmitted live throughout the Empire, and screened at key locations in the city so the crowds could watch. The multitude roared their appreciation to the sky as Emperor-to-be Arissa Lavigny-Duval completed her vows of office and the crowning ceremony was concluded.<ref>https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/18-OCT-3301</ref> | ||
== | == Hall of Martyrs == | ||
''"The Hall of Martyrs was constructed over 600 years ago following the victory against the Federation in the first conflict between the two superpowers. It is open to the public only during the mourning period of those who are to be entombed there. The vast and exquisitely crafted hall beneath the Imperial Palace contains 16,032 obsidian pillars, and only the most honoured members of Imperial society are laid to rest there."''<ref>https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55c31f5a9657bac2700d630d</ref> | ''"The Hall of Martyrs was constructed over 600 years ago following the victory against the Federation in the first conflict between the two superpowers. It is open to the public only during the mourning period of those who are to be entombed there. The vast and exquisitely crafted hall beneath the Imperial Palace contains 16,032 obsidian pillars, and only the most honoured members of Imperial society are laid to rest there."''<ref>https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55c31f5a9657bac2700d630d</ref> | ||
"At the end of the war, in the great palace of the Duvals on Capitol, [[Henson Duval]] ordered a great hall to be filled with obsidian pillars. These unadorned blocks of black stone represent each brave soul who has died for Achenar. Sixteen thousand and thirty two pillars were constructed for its opening in 2381. This tomb remains underneath the Imperial palace on Capitol. The highest memorial for an Imperial citizen is to be entombed in the Hall. It is rumoured that some of the later martyrs were encased in their stones alive..."<ref>Tourist Beacon 0131</ref> | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||