Hegemony of Lorean

Julian Protectorate Associated State:

An affiliate state of the Julian Protectorate, the Hegemony of Lorean controls a significant number of member worlds in the "four corners" region of Empty Quarter, Amdukan, Arzul and Stars End sectors, and extends into Mendan and Trenchans sectors. Despite the number of worlds under their rule, the Hegemony of Lorean has limited influence with the Julian Protectorate due to its limited ability to trade with other major trading or diplomatic entities (other than the Rukadukaz Republic). Within the Hegemony, however, the polity focuses most of its own political priorities on local development. It is one of the most active supporters of the Development Division of the Menderes Corporation, and a sizeable percentage of the Division's modern activities are focused on the Hegemony.

Astronavigational Codes

No information yet available.

• JuHl (Hl)
• HeLo

Description (Specifications)

Non-canon: Much of the material below has been published in Stellar Reaches, a fan magazine focusing on the Empty Quarter during the era of the Solomani Rim War.

An associate member of the Julian Protectorate (and former rival), and the interstellar state of the Arzula culture.

The Hegemony of Lorean is a crypto-theocratic humanist state, with an established history of friendship with the now-defunct Second Empire of Gashikan. The government had genocidal inclinations earlier in its history, like the Yileans that so many Arzula admired. However, influential slave brokers and corporate executives persuaded the Hegemony to let the obedient Irilitok Vargr live out their lives, if only for the sake of the economy. In recent centuries, under the influence of the Julian Protectorate, slavery has been replaced with a caste system, and most Hegemonio have no interest in genocide: the humanist leaders are satisfied in denying Vargr a place in the Hegemonic civil service or the state religion, the Cult of the Last Man.

The population consists of Arzula humanists, Irilitok Vargr financers, Solomani Hindus, Solomani Arabs, Suedzuk Vargr on their best behavior, data-focused Kedepu, and cash-oriented, jovial Damlaerites. The Arzula Hegemonio are quite insistent regarding Human supremacy within the home systems in Arzul Sector, but their attitude is far more relaxed 'in the colonies' and Vargr are tolerated on most worlds. The Damlaerite Hegemonio, while lacking the power of the Arzula Hegemonio, are respected for their ability to enrich the Hegemony -- regardless if the Damlaerite in question is Human or Vargr.

A. Goals: 1116

The sophonts of this polity are driven by several motivations and goals:

• Promote the Cultus of the Last Man and pave the way for the humanist ascension.
• Increase political and economic power within the Julian Protectorate.
• Prevent a return to the brutal warfare and destruction of previous eras.

B. Symbols: 1116

• National Leader: Hegemon
• Leadership Home: The Apex
• National Emblem: Silver Striker
  • This is a union of the traditional Damlaer flag, the Silver Coin, with the formal silhouette of the Arzula's famous Black-class cruiser, Trofimoxi (as captained by Lorean the Victorious)
• National Anthem: Hymn of the Deified Man
• National Founder: Lorean the Victorious
• National Language: Arzulan language family
• National Sport: One might argue, "killing Suedzuk"

C. Polity Quick Facts: 1116

The following overview is available of this polity:

• Astrography: This polity is located over four sectors.
  • It is located trailing and coreward of the Third imperium.
  • This polity is estimated to have around TBD worlds and systems.
• Capital: The capital of this polity is currently at Damlaer; formerly, Fathall.
• Population: This polity is estimated to have a population of TBD (millions).
  • The most numerous races of this polity are: Human (Arzula ethnicity) and Vargr.
• Economy: The economic output (gross product) of this polity is estimated at TBD (BCr).
  • The per capita earning of inhabitants in this polity is estimated at TBD (Cr).
  • The resources available in this polity are estimated at TBD (RU).
  • The shipyard capacity of this polity is estimated at TBD (Mtons)
  • The Starport Authority population is estimated at TBD (employees).
• Military: The armed forces of this polity are estimated at TBD (BEs).
• Technology: The average technology level of this polity is estimated at TL-?.
  • The highest attainable technology level of this polity is estimated at TL-?.
  • Technology: Technology level research in this polity is working towards mastering TL-?.

History & Background (Dossier)

There are an endless number of pro-Hegemony secret societies within the government, which tend to fight each other (in a restrained fashion) when they aren't attacking anti-Hegemonio subversives (with wild abandon, cold efficiency, or unleashed ferocity, depending on the nature of the group).

Political Lineage: 1116

The official Hegemony of Lorean was preceded by organized Arzula empire-building for decades beforehand.

Demographics: 1116

Significant populations of the following sophont races reside within this polity:

• Humaniti (Human races)
  • Kedepu
  • Solomani (Major Race)
  • Vilani (Major Race)
    • The Arzula ethnicity are largely of Vilani heritage with some Solomani blood.
    • The Damlaerite ethnicity is also prominent within Arzula space.

• Non-Human Races
  • TBD

• Terragens (Non-human Terran races)
  • Vargr (Major Race)

Nomenclature

Subjects -- not citizens -- of the Hegemon are referred to as Hegemonio. Subjects includes all sophonts born within Hegemonic Space, as well as non-diplomatic personnel from outside powers. Outside of the Hegemony, Hegemon subjects are occasionally referred to as Loreans. They might also be called Protectorate citizens on formal and official occasions.

Demo-linguistics: 1116

The following languages, or communication methods, are used within this polity:

• Arzulan: Any of a number of languages officially recognised and supported by the state.
• Irilitok: The language family of the most populous Vargr phenotype and ethnic culture within the Julian Protectorate.
  • Tenirruet: A widespread Irilitok trade language within the Hegemony.
• Suedzuk: The varied languages of the often paranoid Suedzuk Vargr.
  • Evrgoer is the most common Suedzuk language in the Hegemony.

Historical Eras

No information yet available.

History: General Overview

The modern Hegemony (as opposed to its nascent "prototype") was founded in 864 Imperial, with its capital at Fathall (Arzul 0834). The Hegemony started out as a 'trade and aid' group of interstellar traders centred on a cluster of high-population systems dominating Mycocona Subsector, in Arzul Sector. The great success of this trade coalition led to a sharp rise of economic -- and soon after, military -- power.

The increasingly aggressive and assertive Hegemony eventually intruded into the Julian Protectorate's sphere of influence in Amdukan and the Empty Quarter. Tensions gradually but relentlessly increased between the Hegemony and the Protectorate, until the defection of the Damlaer Union from the Protectorate to the Hegemony sparked the Lorean Strikes (933-936). The military failure of the Star Legion to recover Damlaer sparked a major political crisis within the Protectorate, resolved only by a charismatic/media-driven showdown between the Menderes family and their Vargr critics. Internal tensions remained high until the Menderes, in a surprise coup, persuaded the Hegemon to join the Protectorate in return for Julian recognition of Damaler's absorption into the Hegemony and a mutual agreement restricting naval bases within the Empty Quarter.

In 942, the Protectorate and the Hegemony formally signed the Treaty of Var-Inaka (restricting naval basing) and the Julian Concord, incorporating the Hegemony into the Julian Protectorate. In addition, Damlaer Subsector was formally renamed Lorean Subsector, and became the new capital of the Hegemony. Finally, on the insistence of the Rukadukaz leadership, a 'buffer zone' of neutral systems was marked out between the Hegemony and the Rukadukaz Republic, with an average of six parsecs between their borders.

History-Era: Milieu 1100

No information yet available.

Major Historical Events Timeline: 1116

These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this polity:

• 814: The Third Imperium and the Arzula authorities forge a trading agreement, leading to the creation of the Deep Space Stations of the Saeghvung-Turley-Exile Run, crossing the Lesser Rift in Empty Quarter Sector.
• 822-835: Much of Arzul Sector is conquered by the Arzula.
  • 835-860s: The Blighted War drains the Arzula's nascent Hegemony as it tries to conquer five subsectors.
• 864: The modern Hegemony of Lorean is founded, starting out as a 'trade and aid' group of interstellar traders centred on a cluster of high-population systems dominating Mycocona Subsector, in Arzul.
  • The great success of this trade coalition leads to a sharp rise of economic and then military power.
• 869-870: The repressive methods of the Hegemony, and the refusal of local resistance to buckle, leads to the Era of Horror in parts of coreward Empty Quarter Sector, as the Hegemony responds with undue cruelty against its enemies.
• 872: The worlds of Kotsfa Subsector secede from the Hegemony, defying efforts to stop them.
  • Further disintegration is only prevented with the suicide of the Hegemon and radical economic changes introduced by his successor.
• 933-936: The defection of the Damlaer Union from the Julian Protectorate to the Hegemony leads to the Lorean Strikes. Failed military action leads to a major political crisis within the Protectorate.
• 940: As part of this political upheaval, the government of the Ikonaz Sphere collapses, replaced by the Rukadukaz Republic.
• 942: The Protectorate and the Hegemony formally sign the Treaty of Var-Inaka (restricting naval basing) and the Julian Concord, incorporating the Hegemony into the Julian Protectorate.

Government & Politics (Leadership)

The Hegemon:

• Unnamed Hegemon: Following the secession of Kotsfa Subsector, the Hegemon of the time took his own life on 307-872.
  • His successor prevented further Hegemonic collapse through desperate economic reforms.
• Hegemon Lurco (circa 915)
• Hegemon Darsol
  • As an aging Darsol prepared for ritual apotheosis, five suitable candidates were invited to the Apex, the residence of the Hegemon. Legally registered psions (all high-ranking Last Man clergymen) spent two days asking these candidates questions. Two of the five were judged to be a 'viable successor' of the Hegemon; two other men were 'honourable but insufficient'; the fifth was executed for 'harbouring a treasonous mind'. Hegemon Darsol, having chosen his death date and prepared for his apotheosis, chose Beronan as his successor.
• Hegemon Beronan (took office in 980)
  • After sharing a fine meal with Beronan, senior advisors, and various ministers and friends, Hegemon Darsol drunk deeply from the ruby-red poisoned chalice placed at his left hand, and died later in his sleep. After a week of public mourning, Beronan was exalted as Hegemon in a Last Man religious ceremony in 258-980; the other, now officially nameless contender was placed in a government low berth as 'reserved talent', joining 22 other men in long sleep.
• Hegemon Vibius (circa 1100)

Overview: 1116

The Hegemony of Lorean is the only Protectorate state which is pursuing relations with the K'kree, especially their outposts to trailing. The K'kree in general have expressed disinterest in the matter. Nonetheless, the Hegemony continues to encourage such relations, in the hopes that regular trade between the K'kree and the various affiliate states of the Julian Protectorate will increase both the importance and the influence of the Hegemony in interstellar affairs.

Internal Politics: 1116

There are an endless number of pro-Hegemony secret societies within the government, which tend to fight each other (in a restrained fashion) when they aren't attacking anti-Hegemonio subversives (with wild abandon, cold efficiency, or unleashed ferocity, depending on the nature of the group).

Political Factions: 1116

No information yet available.

Interstellar Relations: 1116

This polity conducts diplomacy and maintains active relations with the following other polities:

• No information yet available.

Allies: 1116

Positive relations exist with the following other polities:

• Commonwealth of Mendan
• Hhkar Sphere
• Third Empire of Gashikan (unlike most Julian Protectorate states)

Neutral States: 1116

Neutral relations exist with the following other polities:

• Rukadukaz Republic: Technically they are allies as both are Julian-affiliated, but they are known rivals.
• Third Imperium
• Two Thousand Worlds (K'kree Outpost)

Enemies: 1116

Negative relations exist with the following other polities:

• No information yet available.

Member States: 1116

The following states have acquiesced part of their sovereignty, thus forming sub-polities, to this supra-polity:

• Damlaer Union: Convinced to join as an equal partner with the Arzula.

• Tsosoe: Joined due to economic pressures and an Hegemony settler "population invasion".

• Abuish: Bribed to join; via Damlaer.

• The Taabe Imperium: Motivated to join by a desire for protection from its rival the PeaceSphere.

• Kulloerr Nation: Signed up after a planetary uprising.

• Regency of Orchard: Acquired through the power of trade links and bribery.

• PeaceSphere: This Vargr-led government capitulated when threatened with invasion.

• New Pallavas: An internal coup led to this world joining the Hegemony.

• Cotan Stellar Republic: One of the most aggressive acquisitions; a bombardment and invasion of Cotan was undertaken by the Hegemonio.

• StarCrown of Dharo: Money and assistance in terraforming won them over.

• Gangas: Joined for economic reasons

• Preca Republic: Lost a bet

Government Structure: 1116

No information yet available.

A. Executive Branch: 1116

No information yet available.

B. Legislative Branch: 1116

No information yet available.

C. Judicial Branch: 1116

In the 940s, the Hegemony instituted a granular set of legal codes within Arzul Sector (and, less rigorously, in Star's End as well). Low law worlds uphold a bare-bones version of the Word of the Hegemon. Each higher law level follows the same code, but more elaborately detailed.

D. Bureaucracy: 1116

No information yet available.

E. Military: 1116

The military of this polity is subordinate to the supreme executive of this polity.

Military & Intelligence (Force Projection)

No information yet available.

A. Ground Forces: 1116

No information yet available.

B. Naval Forces: 1116

• Star Legion

• Nysociav-class Base Ship: Designed for mobile infrastructure and support.
• Oricus-class Base Ship: As of the 990s, rather a relic. Dozens of similar motherships were used in the Blighted War against the Suedzuk Vargr packs of Arzul. The sheer effort of producing, manning, and maintaining these vessels came very close to crushing the nascent Hegemony.
  • In Empty Quarter Sector, Oricus-class starships are able to handle maintenance for all Hegemonio starships in the region, with their own maintenance performed at the Star Legion naval base at Kfarror.
• Draco Rutilus, a showcase prototype, the largest warship within the Julian Protectorate.
• Winsovi-class yacht. For a yacht, it is quite well-armed and well-armoured, mainly because of the strongly militaristic frame of the Arzula mind.

C. Special Forces: 1116

No information yet available.

D. Paramilitary Forces: 1116

• Hegemony Communications Service

E. Intelligence Agencies: 1116

No information yet available.

Technology & Trade (Economy)

No information yet available.

Interstellar Commerce: 1116

The following businesses operate out of or in this polity:

• No information yet available.

Corporation Listing: 1116

The following businesses operate out of or in this polity:

• No information yet available.

Interstellar Currency & Finance: 1116

No information yet available.

Research & Technology: 1116

No information yet available.

Calendar & Timekeeping (Chronology)

Non-canon: Below is a direct quote from the "Downed On Uzola" adventure, written for Stellar Reaches 6 by Alvin Plummer. Used with permission.

...294.012.4 Hegemony Time translates to “94th Hegemony Cycle, 12th day, point-four day.” A cycle of the Hegemony is determined by the current Hegemon, but usually ranges between 300 and 850 days. One Hegemonic day equals ~19 Terran hours. Tenths of a hegemonic day are subdivided into additional decimal places, as needed: ordinary speech uses ‘tenths’ and ‘hundredths’ in the same way Imperials use ‘hours’ and ‘minutes’. Seconds are precisely the same length in both societies.

Note that the dating system actually predates the Hegemony: before it’s founding at 53.091.0 HT (864 Imperial), Hegemony Time was called Starfarers’ Time (ST), and was commonly used by the interstellar community in Arzul Sector. For what it’s worth, 0.0.0 ST was only an arbitrary start date of Starfarers’ Time (now Hegemony Time), and has no additional significance.

Mathematics: 1116

No information yet available.

Sciences: 1116

No information yet available.

Trade Routes (Economic Astrography)

The following astrographic features and trade routes can be found within this polity:

Greater Mains (Blue & Cyan Lines: 51+ destinations)

• No information yet available.

Lesser Mains (Green & Yellow Lines: 11-50 destinations)

• No information yet available.

Micro Mains (Red & Pink Lines: 0-10 destinations)

• No information yet available.

Rifts, Voids & Jump Bridges

• No information yet available.

Traces & Clusters

• Abuish Cluster
• Fathall Cluster
• Fetap Cluster
• Kedepar Extension
• Kharo Cluster
• Kiimshamiir Cluster
• Kongrougzog Chain
• Kulloerr Cluster
• Kuune Cluster
• Legumenkig Cluster
• Mir Cluster
• Odzoez Cluster
• Orchard Cluster
• The Sandworlds
• Starwood Run
• Temkaka Cluster
• Uerzksasnoeth Cluster
• Ush Cluster

Other Astrographic Features

• No information yet available.

Worlds, Systems & Sectors (Political Astrography)

This polity is primarily located in the following areas:

• No information yet available.

Capital: 1116

The modern capital of this polity is located on this world:

• Damlaer

World Listing: 1116

The following systems and worlds can be found within this polity:

155 of 155 World articles in Hegemony of Lorean

Aa (Ar 0638)  •  Aache  •  Ab (Ar 0527)  •  Abuish  •  Ada (Ar 1235)  •  Adar (Ar 0435)  •  Aeradh  •  Aerafa  •  Aerren  •  Aerstou  •  Aerzondag  •  Aezill  •  Aghurtuekh  •  Akhaka  •  Akingip  •  Alaga  •  Amarga  •  Angour  •  Arimiresh  •  Asoekh  •  Athuerr  •  Bardarna  •  Bikali  •  Byddklob  •  Cotan   •   Daerrdha  •  Dakamii  •  Damlaer  •  Dede  •  Dharo  •  Dhungvadha  •  Diagemi  •  Dulikanmuu  •  Dzourrgae  •  Egasirke  •  Emarraan  •  Emug  •  Engaell  •  Ersuk  •  Eskurga  •  Fathall  •  Fetap  •  Flange  •  Gaar (Am 3026)  •  Gaeko  •  Gaeloe  •  Galiibegada  •  GhothuFlange  •  Giiluush  •  Gil (Ar 0434)  •  Gimashkhizara  •  Gueghaen  •  Guelan  •  Gugiim  •  Gumnima  •  Guukiinmile  •  Gzaek  •  Hyatt  •  Iigigsu  •  Ikakaddu  •  Ikamki  •  Iksoe  •  Ir (SE 0316)  •  Irkong  •  Irrkhun  •  Justince  •  Kagag  •  Kakunasgup  •  Kargumar  •  Kedepar  •  Keratapa  •  Kfarror  •  Kfueraer  •  Khaka  •  Kharo  •  Khollok  •  Khurlazer  •  Khuvoeru  •  Kiimshamiir  •  Kongrougzog  •  Kulloerr  •  Kuu (Ar 0522)  •  Kuune  •  Lakuusa  •  Le  •  Legumenkig  •  Lelinakuukha  •  Liadyhwed  •  Lirsam  •  Llongnarr  •  Llueng  •  Llusega  •  Luzumam  •  Maaguukud  •  Maarkhuda  •  Mame  •  Milinkhi  •  Naerrsuel  •  Nakhkol  •  Nasimakdi  •  Nenn (Ar 0121)  •  Nisaga  •  Numkii  •  Orae  •  Oruengzila  •  Osaerr  •  Pashirshilir  •  Pramas  •  Rakhael  •  Reng  •  Reshiigani  •  Reshkhuda  •  Rhoe  •  Riiakea  •  Rraeng  •  Runggvoeknue  •  Sakimdurgani  •  Seduumedergu  •  Shaliir  •  Sharleda  •  Shila  •  Si  •  Soksosoer  •  Staree  •  Stij  •  Suugirumir  •  Taegzoer  •  Talkemiejat  •  Temkaka  •  Thisuel  •  Thuellrue  •  Tindhakh  •  Tovo  •  Tsosoe  •  Turakne  •  U  •  Ueksang  •  Uenkakh  •  Uerzksasnoeth  •  Ughoko  •  Ugirum  •  Ugwontfeidd  •  Ukoen  •  Ungar  •  Untouchable  •  Urgesimmiku  •  Ush  •  Uzola  •  Vigil  •  Vozak  •  Wallich  •  Zaengsollo  •  Zare  •  Zuerouk  •  Zuethun  •  

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Sector Map: 1116

The location of this polity in Charted Space can be found on the following map:

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Territorial Overview: 1116

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Territorial Chart Key

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References & Background (Sources)

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