Editing Fourth Imperium

The [[Fourth Imperium]] is an interstellar state founded [[1221]] by the [[Usdiki Trade Federation]]. 
* Its timeline is, in effect, another Alternate Timeline, like GURPS:Traveller's [[Imperium Eternal]]. 
* It has as of the Imperial year of [[1248]], there are 556 member worlds with a total population of 462 billion sentients in the [[Gushemege Sector|Gushemege]], [[Dagudashaag Sector|Dagudashaag]] and [[Ilelish Sector|Ilelish]] [[Sector]]s.  
* In addition, there are sixteen [[Client State]] worlds with an additional combined population fourteen million [[sophont]]s.
* The predecessors to the Fourth Imperium were the [[Regency]] and the [[Reformation Coalition]].

=== [[Allegiance Code]]s ===
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| Pre-Imperial
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| 1st Survey ([[300]])
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| 2nd Survey ([[1065]])
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| 5th Survey ([[1248]])
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== Description (Specifications) ==
No information yet available. 

=== A. Goals: 1221 ===
The goals of the Fourth Imperium are:
* The restablishment of civil society and organized governance
* Survival from the Wave
* Safe travel amongst the stars 
* The exploration of the worlds circling those stars 
* The pursuit of knowledge, mutually-profitable trade, and commerce 
* The active exchange of information and technology 
* The individual pursuit of personal betterment 
* The collective pursuit of community good 
* The reestablishment of the '''Grand Empire of the Stars'''

=== B. Symbols: 1221 ===
No information yet available.

=== C. Polity Quick Facts: 1221 ===
No information yet available.

== History & Background (Dossier) ==
The history of the [[Fourth Imperium]] is a history of struggle under extreme conditions with the threat of complete annihilation or widespread species (sophont) extinction always looming.

=== Political Lineage: 1221 ===
No information yet available. 

=== Demographics: 1221 ===
Significant populations of the following [[sophont]] races reside within this polity:
* [[Humaniti]] (Human Races) 
** [[Solomani]]
** [[Vilani]]

* [[Non-Human Race]]s
** TBD

* Terragens (Non-Human Terran Races) 
** TBD

==== Demographic Data Table: 1221 ====
Significant populations of the following [[sophont]] races exist within this polity:
* No information yet available.

=== History-Era: Milieu 1200 ===
No information yet available.

==== 1105 - Origins ====
When humans from [[Terra (world)|Terra]]  began exploring interstellar space in 2096 AD, they were surprised to find that there were worlds teeming with life, and among them, other humans from other worlds far removed from their own. There were wars, conquests and colonization efforts, as Terrans spread out from their homeworld and integrated with the humans from forty-six other worlds. Interstellar empires, large and small, came and went, collapsing over the years from their own weight. The [[Third Imperium]], the most successful, was still no exception. 

Existing for over 1100 years, the Third Imperium ruled a region of space over 200 parsecs in diameter, governing more than 11,000 star systems and a thousand alien races. A number of their neighbors, most of them non-human, were united in various interstellar polities of their own, creating effective borders which greatly limited Imperial expansion. For a long time, the Imperium was stable, huge but stable. Occasionally a war or pacification campaign broke out, both foreign and domestic, but the Imperium dealt with such conflict in due course. 
Yet even such a strong government as the Third Imperium could not stand forever. 

==== 1116 - Second Civil War ====
Internal strife built up between the nobles of the sprawling empire, and the [[Rebellion|Second Civil War]] of the Imperium collapsed the largest empire in [[Known Space]]. The factions fought hard, first over succession to the [[Iridium Throne]], and when no one candidate was accepted, then as an effort to reestablish the Imperium through conquest. The fight lasted fifteen years, and broke the Imperium into a number of fragile states. Then the ultimate weapon was unleashed, and all was lost. 

==== 1130 - Vampiric Virus ====
The ultimate weapon took the form of a computer [[Virus]], geneered from a native silicon lifeform to take over computer systems and simply shut them down. When it was released accidentally, the Virus spread, and it mutated. Evolution kicked in much faster for the software lifeform, and several different species of Virus evolved. Many destroyed themselves and the computers they were loaded into, while others evolved, and became hunters, predators, seeking to perform genocide on all living races. They took over starships, vehicles, computers and machines. 
* The [[Virus]] spread, and left behind a wasteland that destroyed interstellar society. 

==== Usdiki Trade Federation & Reform ====
Here and there, some worlds managed, though barely, to keep themselves from collapsing too far technologically. Protected by astrogational obstacles or massive defenses and the lives of many brave souls, these worlds became a light in the darkness. In the aftermath of the primary and secondary waves of the Virus attacks, some of these worlds reached out once again to contact their neighbors. Though Virus was still a devastating presence throughout Known Space, these small pockets of civilization learned to defend themselves from Virus's infections and planetary assaults. Over time, Federations, Republics, and other small interstellar unions emerged. Interstellar trade within one union of star systems merged with new markets in other interstellar unions. 

One of these worlds was [[Usdiki (world)|Usdiki]], located in the Gushemege Sector of the old Imperial space. As these brave people reached out, they forged the '''[[Usdiki Trade Federation]]'''. Once united, the various coalitions and worlds of the Federation grew, and trade resumed. By [[1201]], the rimward half of [[Charted Space]] was on the upswing, and Recovery had begun.

==== New Ziru Sirka & Black Imperium ====
As the smaller polities began reaching out, not all of those encountered were friendly. 

The [[New Ziru Sirka]] were one such, with aggressive expansion policies that brought them into conflict with their interstellar neighbors. The [[Regency]] and the New Ziru Sirka fought fiercely, before the [[Vilani]] pulled back their forces and struck out to conquer the [[Black Imperium|Black Curtain]] that covered much of [[Core Sector]]. 

The so-called [[Black Imperium]] retaliated, and [[Vland (world)|Vland]] was nearly destroyed. The assault of the Black Imperium on Vland led to the declaration of war against the Virus-controlled empire, and a call was sent to all human-controlled empires that diplomatic missions had reached. The [[War of the Grand Alliance]] went into the [[Black Imperium]] hopeful of success... Sadly, they did not find what they sought, for once the [[Grand Fleet]] was done, another invading force from further away raided, and drove the [[Grand Fleet]] away. [[The Dominate]] of the [[Gods of Thunder]], an extreme militant faction of the [[K'kree]] had come to claim the prize that was the old [[Third Imperium]] capital, and found the battle waging instead.

==== 1221 - Fourth Imperium Founding ====
From the ashes of the Grand Fleet rose the [[Grand Alliance]], with the goal of taking out the threat of [[The Dominate]]. The growing sense of solidarity prompted the [[Usdiki Trade Federation]] to evolve. The [[Usdiki Trade Federation]] dissolved, replaced by the fledgling Fourth Imperium, in service to a [[Vacant Throne]] and led by an Advisory Council that later became known as the [[Imperial Moot (Fourth Imperium)|Imperial Moot]]. 

Several efforts to destroy [[The Dominate]] were launched over the course of more than a decade, but none were successful for long. The world of [[Capital (world)|Capital]], deep in Core sector and seat of power for the Dominate in this part of Charted Space, changed hands repeatedly as fleets clashed, and matters back home impacted the ability to continue to wage war. 

In time, it became apparent that [[The Dominate]] was preparing to move on the rest of Humaniti. The Fourth Imperium issued a Call To Arms for all of Humaniti to join Imperial forces in one final fight against [[The Dominate]], and Humaniti responded with ships. Fleets left from the Fourth Imperium on a mission that eventually saw the destruction of the primary Dominate forces within [[Humaniti]]'s space, driving the rest back toward K'kree space to recover and plot their revenge.

==== 1248 - Present ====
After the terrible battles to rout the K'kree, fleets of ships returned home after their long mission. In the aftermath an individual worthy of the title of [[Avery Aella Alkhalikoi|Emperor of the Fourth Imperium]] was found. The Vacant Throne was no more. Now this new Emperor reigns over the Fourth Imperium with the blessings of the [[Imperial Moot]].

==== 1300 - Struggles ====
The Fourth Imperium (and all Charted Space) experienced hardships which eroded gained territory and caused general reversals of technological progress.

Though records are lost, it is speculated that the same Insanity Wave that hit the OTU in 1201, may have reached the 1248 "Imperial space" some time in this century. This is pure speculation, based on the unfounded assumption that the Wave's trigger is the same in this timeline as that of the [[OTU]]. It is just as likely that a vast chunk of Charted Space was somehow completely, silently, protected from the Wave. {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Robert Eaglestone]] }}

==== 1400 - Donations ====
In this dark century, the Plinnenesh Dynasty was forced to 'donate' whole subsectors in Gushemege to the Taash Shginmos Warlords. Most chronologies note an inflection point at the end of the Fourth Imperium in [[1476]], when its goals were refocused on survival. {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Robert Eaglestone]] }}

==== 1500 ====
Last Stand on Kikharilekhis forced the Shginmos to halt their spinward march, ending decades of loss. Worlds in Reft sector join confederation. {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Robert Eaglestone]] }}

==== 1600 ====
Loss of remaining worlds in Dagudashaag sector. The Shginmos is finally defeated, but its worlds remain stubbornly independent. {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Robert Eaglestone]] }}

==== 1700 ====
The Ilelish Revolt of 1706 adds a coreward strip of worlds to the Fourth Imperium. {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Robert Eaglestone]] }}

==== 1800 ====
Current borders established with the Trade of Diishela. {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Robert Eaglestone]] }}

==== 1901 - The Fourth Imperium in the Galaxiad Era ====
The Fourth Imperium is the second oldest Human state in existence, younger only to the New Ziru Sirka. It is also among the largest Human states, and one of the most advanced at TL 16. It has at least partial control of ten subsectors, with worlds in Reft, Gushemege, Verge, and Ilelish sectors. Usdiki is within one jump of the border. {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Robert Eaglestone]] }}

=== Major Historical Events Timeline: 1221 ===
These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this polity:
* No information yet available.

== Government & Politics (Leadership) ==
The Fourth Imperium is a feudal [[confederation]] characterized by a low degree of governmental centralization that gives a high degree of sovereignty (freedom) to local (planetary) governments and sometimes suffers from a poor ability to create unified policy. The Fourth Imperium  government is usually classified as a [[Feudal Confederation]], a form of a [[Confederation]].
* Please see Emperor [[Avery Aella Alkhalikoi]].

=== Overview: 1221 ===
No information yet available.

==== Internal Politics: 1221 ====
No information yet available.

==== Political Factions: 1221 ====
No information yet available.

=== Interstellar Relations: 1221 ===
This polity conducts diplomacy and maintains active relations with the following other polities: 
* No information yet available.

==== Allies: 1221 ====
Positive relations exist with the following other polities:
* No information yet available.

==== Enemies: 1221 ====
Negative relations exist with the following other polities:
* No information yet available.

==== Member States: 1221 ====
The following states have acquiesced part of their sovereignty, thus forming sub-polities, to this supra-polity:
* No information yet available.

=== Government Structure: 1221 ===
No information yet available.

==== A. Executive Branch: 1221 ====
No information yet available.

==== B. Legislative Branch: 1221 ====
No information yet available.

==== C. Judicial Branch: 1221 ====
No information yet available.

==== D. Bureaucracy: 1221 ====
No information yet available.

==== E. Military: 1221 ====
The military of this polity is subordinate to the supreme executive of this polity.

== Military & Intelligence (Force Projection)  ==
The Fourth Imperium is served in military endeavors by the [[Regency Army]], [[Regency Marines]], [[Regency Navy]], and [[Regency Quarantine Service]]. The totality of the Fourth Imperium's military is known as the [[Regency Interstellar Armed Forces]]. The Intelligence needs of the Fourth Imperium are served by the [[Regency Intelligence Service]] and the [[Regency Interstellar Scout Service]].
* [[Regency Interstellar Armed Forces]]

=== A. Ground Forces: 1221 ===
* [[Regency Army]]

=== B. Naval Forces: 1221 ===
* [[Regency Navy]] 
** [[Regency Marines]] 

=== C. Special Forces: 1221 ===
No information yet available.

=== D. Paramilitary  Forces: 1221 ===
* [[Regency Quarantine Service]]

=== E. Intelligence Agencies: 1221 ===
* [[Regency Interstellar Scout Service]]
** [[Regency Intelligence Service]]

== Technology & Trade (Economy)  ==
No information yet available. 

=== Interstellar Commerce: 1221 ===
The following businesses operate out of or in this polity:
* No information yet available.

==== Corporation Listing: 1221 ==== 
The following businesses operate out of or in this polity:
* No information yet available.

==== Interstellar Currency & Finance: 1221 ====
No information yet available.

=== Research & Technology: 1221 ===
No information yet available.

==== Calendar & Timekeeping (Chronology) ====
No information yet available.

==== Mathematics: 1221 ====
No information yet available.

==== Sciences: 1221 ====
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 ====
* No information yet available.

==== Other Astrographic Features ====
* No information yet available.

== Worlds & Sectors (Political [[Astrography]]) ==
This polity is primarily located in the following areas:
* No information yet available.

=== Capitol: 1221 ===
The capitol of this polity is located on this world:
* No information yet available.

=== World Listing: 1221 ===
The following systems and worlds can be found within this polity: 
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=== Sector Map: 1221 ===
The location of this polity in [[Charted Space]] can be found on the following map: 
* No information yet available.

=== Territorial Overview: 1221 ===
No information yet available.

== References & Background (Sources) ==
{{Sources
|S1= [[New Era 1248 Sourcebook 2: Bearers of the Flame]]
|S2= [[New Era 1248 Sourcebook 1: Out Of The Darkness]]
|S3= External Link: [http://www.geocities.ws/flynnwd/trav/4I_intro.html Fourth Imperium Introduction] by [[Jason Kemp]]
|S4= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
|S5= 
|S6= 
}}


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