Empire
Introduction
Empire Legendary InsigniaWelcome to the glorious Empire! You now have the distinct honour of naming yourself in the same breath as the most dominant and sophisticated faction in the known universe.
A culture built on honor and glory, the Empire is steeped in tradition. At its head is the all powerful Emperor who governs completely, and is revered amongst the populace. The Empire’s ambition is to bring peace, glory and order to a chaotic world, through a unified vision of which all its people share.
As a highly esteemed citizen under our Emperor Solas Craine – may he outlive the stars – you are part of an historic legacy. The culture and creed of the Empire reaches back beyond the destruction of the Sol system, before mankind even sought out the stars. And how could it be otherwise? Our legacy and future are secured by the Oracle, an ancient artifact of great power, which sings only to our Emperor and his Agents, granting them peerless foresight into events yet to come.
From the resplendent halls of Craine to the sacred battlegrounds of Idrius – where the light of a thousand conquests shines on everlasting – every facet of Imperial space displays the assiduous efforts of our Factory World citizens to uphold and improve our rich cultural legacy. Unlike the other factions, we take great pride in our heritage.
After all, does not the past pave the way towards the future?
The Empire
Although the Federation might be the oldest of the factions, it is certainly no longer the largest. That role has been taken up by the Empire, which over the last few centuries has grown exponentially in wealth and size. The Empire’s military efforts have been rewarded with victory after victory, all under the guidance of the great Emperor, Solas Craine. It is then also of no surprise that the citizens of the Empire revere their Emperor. After all, it is he who made the Empire into the glorious state it is today. Honor, glory and tradition are the driving forces behind the Empire and its expansion. The Emperor holds absolute power, but under his rule, the citizens can live in peace, in an otherwise chaotic world.
The Empire finds its home in the largest system of planets. At its center lies the capital, the largest of all these planets and the home of the Imperial family and other elite and royalty. Surrounding it are other types of planets, where some are utilized for industry or commerce, while others are kept as Edens, personal paradises for those who have earned the Emperor’s favor. For within the Empire, loyalty is rewarded. Bring honor to the greatest of factions and power, wealth, and status shall be granted to you.
As with the Federation, the Empire also sees itself criticized by the other factions. Accusations of tyranny and oppression are amongst the first, along with a strict hierarchical doctrine that its people must endure. To the Federation, the Empire is considered rigid and puritanical. To the Union, the Empire is viewed as a society of opulent tyrants and oppressed peoples.
Empire Rank System
- Servitor
- Milites
- Optio Centuris
- Centurion
- Consul
- Primus Pilus
- Striped Tribune
- Praefect
- Archon
- Hand of the Emperor