D O M I N U S
Greetings Confederates! Or should I say Ascendants!
With the transition to minor, there have been many questions about what we would look like moving forward. Staff has been busy streamlining our structure and nailing down exactly what the future will look like for the faction. Now that our formation story, the Sun Rises, is underway, I wanted to introduce the Ascendancy in a TL;DR format. Please note that some things, namely titles, are subject to tweaking as we get the ball rolling. If you have any questions, sound off below or in the discord!
With the transition to minor, there have been many questions about what we would look like moving forward. Staff has been busy streamlining our structure and nailing down exactly what the future will look like for the faction. Now that our formation story, the Sun Rises, is underway, I wanted to introduce the Ascendancy in a TL;DR format. Please note that some things, namely titles, are subject to tweaking as we get the ball rolling. If you have any questions, sound off below or in the discord!
BACKGROUND
- After the events of Benediction, the worlds of the Confederacy chose to become Independent.
- A flotilla composed of refugees and the remnants of the Confederate government/military move south to resettle.
- They come across a region called the Shiraya Expanse that was previously thought to be uninhabited. (One hex west of Ios on the Chaos map.)
- As of the Sun Rises, the remnant is exploring their new homeworld and will encounter many dangers along the way.
ROADMAP
- The Sun Rises is the formation story of the Ascendancy.
- The remnant will encounter an entity called The Khanate on their new homeworld, Verun. This warring horde spans most of the Expanse and is the reigning power.
- The Khanate is exceedingly cruel in their dealings and conflict will erupt.
- The Sun Rises will tell the story of the remnant's victory over the Khanate on Verun and organizing as the Ascendancy.
- OOC: Once the Codex re-opens, we will be submitting the first wave of planets that make up the Shiraya Expanse. This region and its worlds will be 100% player-made!
ALIGNMENT
- Overall, the Ascendancy is neutral in alignment
- The nation believes in freedom of religion, so long as harm is not brought to the citizens
- Due to the harsh, uncivilized nature of the Expanse and the failures of democracy, the Ascendancy believes direct control is the best option for peace.
- The Ascendancy demands a basic standard of living and the outlawing of slavery by all member worlds.
- The Ascendancy believes that strength will maintain their independence.
GOALS (IC)
- To safeguard the refugees which make up their core citizenry.
- To bring order to the Shiraya Expanse and depose the Khanate.
- To establish prosperity for the Empire through commerce and collaboration with peers.
- To hunt the Unmaker and all its followers to the ends of the Galaxy.
STRUCTURE-IN-BRIEF
- Exhausted with the failings of democracy, the Ascendancy will organize as an Empire on the fringe of the Galaxy.
- The Ascendancy is governed by the Common Law decree.
- The Dominus leads a Council (Domina, Exarchs, and Masters) who oversee the Empire as a whole.
- Consuls each rule a planet and abide by the Common Law.
- Praetors are typically business partners of the Empire and are permitted to weigh in on national matters.
- By treaty, the Knights Obsidian (now Medjai Order) are permitted to operate as normal within Ascendant space.
- The KO act as a supplemental peacekeeping force, Force containment unit, and primary huntsmen of the Unmaker.
COMMON LAW
Within the Ascendancy:
- Slavery is outlawed
- Each citizen shall have a basic standard of living: food, work, housing, and basic amentities are guaranteed.
- Each world will have a Consul appointed.
- Each Consul swears fealty to the Dominus and agrees to contribute manpower and funds to the Empire.
- Each Consul agrees to rally to the call of the Dominus.
- So long as the Common Law is upheld, the Dominus agrees to allow the Consuls freedom of operation.
- So long as the Common Law is upheld, the Dominus agrees to consult the Consuls and Praetors on vital, national matters.
ASCENDANT COURT
- Dominus (Head of State)
- Domina & Exarchs (Vice-Head of State) - Direct extensions of the Dominus' authority.
- Masters (Advisor) - Advisors to the Dominus who each oversee the day-to-day operations of the Empire. (i.e Master of Coin, Master of War, etc.)
- Consuls (Noble) - Planetary rulers who swear fealty to the Empire.
- Praetors (Noble) - Typically given to allies/business partners of the Empire.
MILITARY
- The Confederate remnant needed to break down most of their droids for parts/supplies. Due to this, the military is mostly organic.
- Currently composed of two Legions, each with a specific role.
- The 1st Legion is a standing army of traditional soldiers, battle medics, etc.
- The 2nd Legion is a vanguard composed mostly of scout forces. Intelligence operations (i.e. spies, etc.) fall to this legion.
- Currently, the Ascendancy has enough manpower to field a single armada.
- The military will follow a simplified "High Officer, Officer, Enlisted" structure.
AESTHETIC
- Artistically, the Ascendancy borrows from the Endless Space franchise.
- Thematically, the Ascendancy borrows from Greek/Roman cultures.
