Imperial Palace
The Imperial Palace is the seat of the Emperor. It's situated on Capitol in the Achenar system. The current Emperor is Arissa Lavigny-Duval. Important statements and speeches by senators and the Emperor are occasionally made on the steps of the Imperial Palace.[1] Imperial marriages, mourning and crowning ceremonies are also held there.
Beneath the Imperial Palace is the vast and exquisitely crafted Hall of Martyrs. It contains 16,032 obsidian pillars and only the most honoured members of imperial society are entombed there.[2]
The Senate House and the Imperial Navy Medical Facility are nearby the Imperial Palace.[3]
Marriage & Mourning
Imperial marriages and mournings are held at the Imperial Palace. For late-Emperor Hengist Duval and Florence Lavigny's wedding; senators and some prominent patrons together with well known celebrities from all over the Empire accepted invitations from the Imperial Palace.[4]
When Hengist Duval died, there was a four-week period of mourning. The body of the Emperor was placed in the vestibule of the Hall of Martyrs for public viewing and the paying of respect.[5] An estimate seven million mourners arrived on Capitol and have waited in line to enter the vestibule where the Emperor’s body laid. Fewer than half were able to actually see the Emperor despite the dedicated efforts of the Imperial Palace curators. Holographic shrines were placed along the queue of the people waiting. [6] The que stretched several miles from the Imperial Palace, with the waiting time measured in days.[7]
Procession & Crowning
The procession of a new emperor traditionally makes its way through the city to the Imperial Palace. Such as when the 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 ceremony was concluded.[8]
Lore
"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."[9]
Gallery
- Imperial Palace concept art
References
- ↑ https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/14-JUL-3301
- ↑ https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55c31f5a9657bac2700d630d
- ↑ https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/05-AUG-3301
- ↑ https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55af5cfe9657ba9342357514
- ↑ https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55c31f5a9657bac2700d630d
- ↑ https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55e6b8429657ba7a21ed4373
- ↑ https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/08-AUG-3301
- ↑ https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/18-OCT-3301
- ↑ https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55c31f5a9657bac2700d630d