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(An expanded listing of Strephon's history, up to the start of the Rebellion. Additional sources, not used in the article, provide additional information of emperor Strephon's eventual destiny.)
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Oldest surviving issue of [[Paulo III]]. Born in [[1049]], proclaimed emperor by the [[Moot]] in [[1071]]. During Strephon's reign, the [[Fourth Frontier War]] ([[1082]] to [[1084]]) erupted; his delegation of war powers to [[Norris]], [[Duke of Regina]], is credited with bringing a speedy end to a conflict that otherwise would have been hampered by the long delays in communication between {{WorldS|Capital|Core|2118}} and the front. [[Norris]] later became the conquering hero of the [[Fifth Frontier War]], and in partial recognition of this, Strephon reinstituted the Archduchy as a level of Imperial government and appointed Norris as the first [[Imperial Nobility|Archduke]] of the [[Domain of Deneb]].
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Oldest surviving issue of [[Paulo III]]. Born in [[1049]], proclaimed emperor by the [[Moot]] in [[1071]].  
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In the early 1100s, Strephon launched a series of reforms, giving [[Imperial Nobility|Archdukes]] additional governing powers and taxation authority.  The restoration of governing and taxation powers were designed to reconnect the [[Iridium Throne]] to the lives of Imperial citizens, shifting from it's then-current position as a distant and abstract authority.  The Strephonian Reforms were also meant to shake the government from the grip of complacency and stagnation.  To lead the reforms, he appointed [[Dulinor]] [[Imperial Nobility|Archduke]] of the [[Domain of Ilelish]].  Both the reforms and the selection of [[Dulinor]] was accomplished over sigificant opposition within the [[Moot]].
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During Strephon's reign, the [[Fourth Frontier War]] ([[1082]] to [[1084]]) erupted; his delegation of war powers to [[Norris]], [[Duke of Regina]], is credited with bringing a speedy end to a conflict that otherwise would have been hampered by the long delays in communication between {{WorldS|Capital|Core|2118}} and the front. [[Norris]] later became the conquering hero of the [[Fifth Frontier War]].  In partial recognition of this, by at least [[1115]] Strephon was planning to elevate Norris to the position of [[Imperial Nobility|Archduke]] of the [[Domain of Deneb]].
  
 
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   |content=Strephons double was assissinated by [[Dulinor|Archduke Dulinor]], who then claimed the throne by the ancient custom of [[Right of Assassination]]. Strephon himself was on a science mission to supervise progress of project [[Longbow]] scanning the [[Empress Wave]]. When he came back it was to late. Vying factions caused the imperium to shatter into a [[Rebellion|civil war]].  
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   |content=Strephons double was assassinated by [[Dulinor|Archduke Dulinor]] in 132-[[1116]], who then claimed the throne by the ancient custom of [[Right of Assassination]]. Dulinor eventually fled to his stronghold in [[Ilelish]], to prepare for war.  Strephon himself was on a science mission to supervise progress of project [[Longbow]] scanning the [[Empress Wave]]. When Strephon was informed of [[Dulinor|Dulinor's]] treason - and the death of his wife and his daughter and heir [[Imperial Nobility|Grand Princess]][[Ciencia Iphegenia Alkhalikoi|Ciencia]], he choose to retreat to [[Usdiki (world)|Usdiki]], instead of returning to [[Capital (world)|Capital]].
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He publicly declared himself as the authentic [Imperial Nobility|Emperor]] in [1117]], but only subsectors close to [[Usdiki (world)|Usdiki]] rallied around him: other factions ignored his call or disputed his credentials: many claimed that he was in fact a pseudo-biological robot.
  
 
See [[Successors to Strephon]] and the [[Real Strephon]].
 
See [[Successors to Strephon]] and the [[Real Strephon]].
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[[Category:People|Alkhalikoi, Strephon]]
 
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Revision as of 07:12, 3 July 2007

Strephon Aella
 Emperor
of the
Imperium
Incumbent
Assumed office 
1071
Preceded by Paulo III
Succeeded by n/a
Born 1049
Died (1116)


Oldest surviving issue of Paulo III. Born in 1049, proclaimed emperor by the Moot in 1071.

In the early 1100s, Strephon launched a series of reforms, giving Archdukes additional governing powers and taxation authority. The restoration of governing and taxation powers were designed to reconnect the Iridium Throne to the lives of Imperial citizens, shifting from it's then-current position as a distant and abstract authority. The Strephonian Reforms were also meant to shake the government from the grip of complacency and stagnation. To lead the reforms, he appointed Dulinor Archduke of the Domain of Ilelish. Both the reforms and the selection of Dulinor was accomplished over sigificant opposition within the Moot.

During Strephon's reign, the Fourth Frontier War (1082 to 1084) erupted; his delegation of war powers to Norris, Duke of Regina, is credited with bringing a speedy end to a conflict that otherwise would have been hampered by the long delays in communication between Capital (Core 2118) and the front. Norris later became the conquering hero of the Fifth Frontier War. In partial recognition of this, by at least 1115 Strephon was planning to elevate Norris to the position of Archduke of the Domain of Deneb.

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Strephons double was assassinated by Archduke Dulinor in 132-1116, who then claimed the throne by the ancient custom of Right of Assassination. Dulinor eventually fled to his stronghold in Ilelish, to prepare for war. Strephon himself was on a science mission to supervise progress of project Longbow scanning the Empress Wave. When Strephon was informed of Dulinor's treason - and the death of his wife and his daughter and heir Grand PrincessCiencia, he choose to retreat to Usdiki, instead of returning to Capital.

He publicly declared himself as the authentic [Imperial Nobility




Emperors of the Third Imperium Imperial Crest
Cleon I • Cleon II • Artemsus • Martin I • Martin II • Cleon III • Porfiria • Anguistus • Martin III • Martin V • Nicholle • Cleon IV • Jerome • Jaqueline I • Olav • Ramon I • Constantus • Nicolai • George • Barracks Emperors • Cleon V • Joseph • Donald • Emdiri • Catharine • Ramon II • Jaqueline II • Usuti • Marava • Ivan • Martin VI • Gustus • Arbellatra • Zhakirov • Margaret I • Paulo I • Tomutov I • Paula II • Tomutova II • Margaret II • Styryx • Gavin • Paulo III • Strephon


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