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'''Duke Kaeso Mordanticus''', also known as the '''Imperator''', | '''Duke Kaeso Mordanticus''', also known as the '''Imperator''', was the leader of the radical [[Empire|Imperial]] isolationist group [[Nova Imperium]]. Mordanticus was a charismatic [[Imperial Navy]] admiral who hailed from a prestigious family of military veterans and earned the loyalty of many of his subordinates during his time in the service. | ||
In 3304, sometime after he had retired from the Imperial Navy, Mordanticus assumed the guise of "the Imperator" and established Nova Imperium in an effort to restore traditional Imperial values, defend the Empire against the [[Thargoid]]s, and end cooperation with the [[Federation]] and [[Alliance]]. Mordanticus also mooted replacing [[Emperor]] [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]] with [[Hadrian Augustus Duval]], a proposal which had gained support in some Imperial circles. | In 3304, sometime after he had retired from the Imperial Navy, Mordanticus assumed the guise of "the Imperator" and established Nova Imperium in an effort to restore traditional Imperial values, defend the Empire against the [[Thargoid]]s, and end cooperation with the [[Federation]] and [[Alliance]]. Mordanticus also mooted replacing [[Emperor]] [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]] with [[Hadrian Augustus Duval]], a proposal which had gained support in some Imperial circles. | ||
Following the Empire's victory over Nova Imperium's fleet in the Battle of Paresa in January 3305, it was announced that Mordanticus had been captured during the fighting | Following the Empire's victory over Nova Imperium's fleet in the Battle of Paresa in January 3305, it was announced that Mordanticus had been captured during the fighting. He was subsequently brought before the [[Imperial Senate]] and the Emperor, where he was promptly executed by [[Senator]] [[Denton Patreus]] for treason. The Imperator's unceremonious demise marked the start of an Empire-wide purge of Nova Imperium and its sympathizers. | ||
== Timeline == | == Timeline == | ||
25 JAN 3305 | |||
*Kaeso Mordanticus, the captured leader of isolationist group Nova Imperium, has been brought before the Imperial Senate, with unexpected results. Political journalist [[Cassia Carvalho]] was at the scene: "Imperator Mordanticus was led into Senate House in shackles but still defiant. All rose as Emperor [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]] entered, attended by Senator [[Denton Patreus]]. The Emperor and Patreus approached Mordanticus silently, whereupon Patreus executed the Imperator with his personal sidearm. Suddenly, the [[Imperial Guard]] opened fire, gunning down senators [[Pal Vespasian]] and [[Eloise Winterstone]], and others who had supported the isolationist cause. Once the initial shock had subsided, the Emperor stood over the Imperator's body. In a clear voice she announced: 'There is no Nova Imperium. There is only the Empire.' I have since heard reports of mass arrests and further public executions across [[Achenar/Capitol|Capitol]]. The rumour is that Patreus placed agents among Nova Imperium strongholds, which are now being eliminated from within. This may be the start of an Empire-wide purge."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c485c99128401188a499c82 GalNet: Blood on the Senate Floor]</ref> | |||
18 JAN 3305 | 18 JAN 3305 | ||
*Imperator Mordanticus, the leader of isolationist group [[Nova Imperium]], has been captured by the Empire. His arrest was made during the conflict between Nova Imperium and the Empire in the Paresa system. Chancellor [[Anders Blaine]] made a pronouncement on behalf of Emperor [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]]: "With its fleet destroyed, Nova Imperium's seditious agenda has been halted. The so-called Imperator, Duke Kaeso Mordanticus, will be brought before the Senate on Friday the 25th of January to answer charges of treason against the Empire." Political journalist [[Cassia Carvalho]] commented in The Imperial Herald: "For the emperor to assemble the entire Senate is a rare occurrence. It seems likely that she will make an example of Mordanticus, perhaps with a public trial. Although Nova Imperium survives in the Paresa system, the loss of both its fleet and military commander may have delivered a mortal blow to the isolationist cause."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c41c250e04b920885660537 GalNet: Imperator Mordanticus Captured]</ref> | *Imperator Mordanticus, the leader of isolationist group [[Nova Imperium]], has been captured by the Empire. His arrest was made during the conflict between Nova Imperium and the Empire in the Paresa system. Chancellor [[Anders Blaine]] made a pronouncement on behalf of Emperor [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]]: "With its fleet destroyed, Nova Imperium's seditious agenda has been halted. The so-called Imperator, Duke Kaeso Mordanticus, will be brought before the Senate on Friday the 25th of January to answer charges of treason against the Empire." Political journalist [[Cassia Carvalho]] commented in The Imperial Herald: "For the emperor to assemble the entire Senate is a rare occurrence. It seems likely that she will make an example of Mordanticus, perhaps with a public trial. Although Nova Imperium survives in the Paresa system, the loss of both its fleet and military commander may have delivered a mortal blow to the isolationist cause."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c41c250e04b920885660537 GalNet: Imperator Mordanticus Captured]</ref> | ||