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| − | Former [[Aslan]] separatist state centered in [[Goertel Subsector]] of [[Trojan Reaches Sector|Trojan Reach]]. The Empire, formed by the [[Tokouea'we]] clan in 650, expanded militantly. By the 900s, a lack of resources forced expansion to a halt, but by then the Empire had grown to embrace 13 worlds. | + | Former [[Aslan]] separatist state centered in [[Goertel Subsector]] of [[Trojan Reaches Sector|Trojan Reach]]. The Empire, formed by the [[Tokouea'we]] clan in [[650]], expanded militantly. By the 900s, a lack of resources forced expansion to a halt, but by then the Empire had grown to embrace 13 worlds. |
Although dominated by Aslan, about one-third of the Empire's population was human. Humans provided cheap labor, while the Aslan enjoyed government and professional positions. Outsiders found the Empire's society more oppressive than glorious - a state run through forced subservience and aggression. | Although dominated by Aslan, about one-third of the Empire's population was human. Humans provided cheap labor, while the Aslan enjoyed government and professional positions. Outsiders found the Empire's society more oppressive than glorious - a state run through forced subservience and aggression. | ||
| − | The Empire | + | ===Culture=== |
| + | The inhabitants of the Glorious Empire are 65% Asian and 35% Human. Aslan | ||
| + | form the upper and middle classes, while huaans comprise the main labour force, with status little better than slaves. Some parallels can be drawn with the South Africa of 20th-century Earth. | ||
| − | + | All citizens of the Empire behave as Aslan. However, they are extremely aggressive, nearly three times as touchy and violent as are normal Aslan. Tolerance skill is nonexistent. | |
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| + | Humans in the Empire behave in a similar manner, though they are constantly subservient to their Aslan masters. They look down upon humans outside the Empire, seeing them as weak and dishonourable. Citizens of the Glorious Empire are rarely encountered outside their state. | ||
| + | ===Government=== | ||
| + | The Glorious Empire has a government system based largely upon that of the [[Aslan Hierate]] — families band together to form prides, which bond together as a clan. The Empire has only one clan, however, so the entire state is under one coherent government. | ||
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| + | The supreme head of the Glorious Empire is the Grand Emperor. The first Emperor was the head of the clan, and later Emperors have been chosen in a unique manner: trial by combat. Combat is to the death, and may only be attempted by a pride head. | ||
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| + | The Empire maintains a navy and army, and each world is held under tight control. Aslan listings give most worlds type K [[government]]s. Imperial | ||
| + | listings give type 6 (captive government) or type 9 (impersonal beaurocracy). Society is generally oppressive and [[law level]]s are high. The Glorious Empire is rated as an [[Amber Zone]] by the [[Travellers' Aid Society]]. | ||
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| + | During the [[Rebellion]], Aslan forces capture worlds throughout the Trojan Reach, completely encircling the Empire. The Imperials object, and begin raiding Aslan worlds. Minor clans begin to peck at the state, capturing three worlds from l117 to 1119. | ||
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| + | In 1119, the major clans of the sector turn to the Empire and begin a | ||
| + | full-fledged attack. By the end of the year , the Glorious Empire has | ||
| + | been completely reabsorbed. [[Htourlao (world)|Htourlao]] is in the hands of the human slaves, and [[Syoakh (world)|Syoakh]], the Imperial capital, is a bombed-out radioactive cinder. | ||
| + | {{Sources|S1={{TDref|20}}|S2=[[Third Imperium Fanzine]] Issue 10}} | ||
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Revision as of 22:08, 12 December 2006
Former Aslan separatist state centered in Goertel Subsector of Trojan Reach. The Empire, formed by the Tokouea'we clan in 650, expanded militantly. By the 900s, a lack of resources forced expansion to a halt, but by then the Empire had grown to embrace 13 worlds.
Although dominated by Aslan, about one-third of the Empire's population was human. Humans provided cheap labor, while the Aslan enjoyed government and professional positions. Outsiders found the Empire's society more oppressive than glorious - a state run through forced subservience and aggression.
Culture
The inhabitants of the Glorious Empire are 65% Asian and 35% Human. Aslan form the upper and middle classes, while huaans comprise the main labour force, with status little better than slaves. Some parallels can be drawn with the South Africa of 20th-century Earth.
All citizens of the Empire behave as Aslan. However, they are extremely aggressive, nearly three times as touchy and violent as are normal Aslan. Tolerance skill is nonexistent.
Humans in the Empire behave in a similar manner, though they are constantly subservient to their Aslan masters. They look down upon humans outside the Empire, seeing them as weak and dishonourable. Citizens of the Glorious Empire are rarely encountered outside their state.
Government
The Glorious Empire has a government system based largely upon that of the Aslan Hierate — families band together to form prides, which bond together as a clan. The Empire has only one clan, however, so the entire state is under one coherent government.
The supreme head of the Glorious Empire is the Grand Emperor. The first Emperor was the head of the clan, and later Emperors have been chosen in a unique manner: trial by combat. Combat is to the death, and may only be attempted by a pride head.
The Empire maintains a navy and army, and each world is held under tight control. Aslan listings give most worlds type K governments. Imperial listings give type 6 (captive government) or type 9 (impersonal beaurocracy). Society is generally oppressive and law levels are high. The Glorious Empire is rated as an Amber Zone by the Travellers' Aid Society.
During the Rebellion, Aslan forces capture worlds throughout the Trojan Reach, completely encircling the Empire. The Imperials object, and begin raiding Aslan worlds. Minor clans begin to peck at the state, capturing three worlds from l117 to 1119.
In 1119, the major clans of the sector turn to the Empire and begin a full-fledged attack. By the end of the year , the Glorious Empire has been completely reabsorbed. Htourlao is in the hands of the human slaves, and Syoakh, the Imperial capital, is a bombed-out radioactive cinder.
- Periodical: MegaTraveller Travellers' Digest No. 20
- Third Imperium Fanzine Issue 10