Subject: The Commonwealth of New Terra Tue Jan 14, 2014 3:02 am
"For several generations we as a nation have been exposed to the most grandiose of incompetence, for nearly two centuries we have been ruled by what can only be described as 'political insanity'." - Hyeon Taejo to a crowd of assembled delegates.
Formal Name: The Commonwealth of New Terra Informal Names: A common saying is the 'New Guard' but the government is too young to have attracted other nicknames yet. Abbreviation: ETE Population: Population figures are taken from old Imperial documents there is continued discrimination against non-humans and 'mixed' species which hasn't been addressed by the Commonwealth. 31,000,000,000 total, counting all races and populated territories, breakdown follows: 20,000,000,000 - recognized by the central state as being completely human. 8,000,000,000 - recognized by the central state as being 'alien', includes an increasingly large number of subjugated non-human populations. 3,000,000,000 - recognized by the central state as being 'altered' comprised of a variety of neo-humans and genetically mixed individuals whose remaining human DNA is still considered by the relatively narrow-view of state bureaucracy.
Above: Painting of the first major public assembly of the 'New Guard' including several major opposition leaders.
Technology Tags: Technological development remains the same as it was under the Empire for the timebeing which is negligible at best with a reliance on utilizing foreign technology combined with Terran ingenuity.
Obstetrics - The greatest strength of the Empire is often its own burden and that's population control, or complete lack thereof. All forms of birth control and contraception have been outlawed since the very beginning of the Empire and in the eyes of society it's the family, not the individual, which holds more worth and this is said to be especially true in the eyes of the Noble Estates, Corporate Enclaves, Guilds, and other power-players who generally view the lower-classes as nothing more than currency in a never-ending competition for power. Enormous population size comes with the benefit of being able to rapidly replenish military losses, the ability to mobilize large numbers of laborers to service a growing industrial core as well as making it a logistical nightmare for an enemy to occupy Imperial territory but comes with the consequences of bureaucratic quagmire, frequent regional political instability, easier support for rebellion and usurpation by vassals, and near constant upheaval as a result of rapidly fluctuating market prices.
Small Ship Focus - The size of the population is never far from an Imperial Commander's mind and the main industrial focus is on creating fast reacting and easily massed warships capable of long-range attack whilst also being able to maintain elaborate formations in the face of an enemy assault whilst also being easily crewed by substantial amounts of available manpower. Standard ships of the Empire are generally unable to offer any resistance on their own to a larger warship and will always be used in large groups in elaborate attack formations to overwhelm and attack an enemy from multiple angles.
Military Ingenuity - This massive population which feeds into one of the galaxies largest standing military forces which is frequently in a state of conflict with elements of itself and armies of usurpers allows a great deal of opportunity for a commander to test new doctrines and battle plans. The military is one of the few sectors of Imperial life which can allow rapid ascension based on merit rather than lineage; this fluidity has created some of the galaxies greatest tacticians throughout history. Many of which have even ended up sitting the Gilded Throne itself, provided they weren't assassinated, usurped, or killed in battle.
Intrigue - In the Empire knowing what potential enemies could have planned is often a life and death affair and as a result espionage is taken very seriously by those in politics. Entire wars can and have been fought behind the scenes by armies of spies, mercenaries, and commandos who's loyalty is to their employer rather than their Emperor. Such thinking has spawned one of the most effective intelligence services in the galaxy to date stemming from Emperor Alexios IV's legendary expansion of the Imperial Guard from a decorative ceremonial unit to a cloak and dagger death squad.
Trade - The massive pool of labor available and the Guilds and Corporations which finance it has made the Empire extremely productive and therefore a potentially valuable trade partner to those wishing to do business in the Empire.
"A girl who marries a soldier never makes a bad choice. A soldier knows how to cook, can sew, must be healthy, and most importantly, is absolutely accustomed to obey." - Saparmurat Hassan, Imperial Garrison Commander of Freiburg.
Species: There are many species which inhabit the frontier territories of the Empire but only two are the majority population and are primarily recognized as regional power holders by the state.
The Tahar - An ape-like race which inhabit the inner regions of 07N and also the ones responsible for the name 'Tranquil Expanse' before being annexed into the Empire the Tahar had always been a relatively peaceful peoples who excelled at trade and had a willingness to exchange resources for autonomy the learned Emperor Vukhym VI oversaw the peaceful annexation of their territories in the early High Period.
The 'Heraklians' - The actual name of this species is indecipherable so they are commonly referred to as the Heraklians after the General who conquered their first world, Heraklios. They are a lizard-like people who are rigidly tribal in nature and are extreme aggressive they killed the first diplomats which arrived from the Empire in the middle High Period resulting in a brutal war against their people which they lost. They are ruled over by a puppet government controlled by a Viceroy who oversees the resource extraction operations on their former territories there is frequent conflict as Heraklian warlords lead marauding armies of raiders throughout the sector targeting both Human and Tahari settlements.
Homeworld Name: New Terra Homeworld Location: 08N Homeworld Description: The planet is an Ecumenopolis heavily segregated by region with economic and politically linked areas usually being seen as the most cleanly and presentable and the residential and industrial sectors being heavily overpopulated and filled with squalor. Other Systems: 08M - Called the 'Northern March' includes a large number of populated areas and several powerful Estates hold lands here, constitutes a valuable industrial basis for several facets of the state. The Imperial Domain in this sector is focused heavily on military assets such as Shipyards and defense zones. 07N - Officially referred to as the 'Tranquil Expanse' it's the area primarily settled by the occupied non-human species and therefore goes by several different names depending on region, the headquarters of the Cult of Sol is located here. 09N - Nicknamed 'Merchants Folly' by successful traders this sector is heavily populated and is the primary economic sector and several Guilds and Corporations hold suzerainty throughout this sector alongside various Estates. This area is often set upon by marauding armies during wartime or alien raiders due to the large concentration of trading infrastructure as a result of ineffective policing it's entirely possible to steal from one end of the sector and sell the same goods at the other end for a good profit.
Political System: With the end of the Empire's autocratic model the state is essentially a Republican Dictatorship supported by the military. Military officers have unseated the nobility as regional governors and rule from the barracks rather than the assemblies.
Culture: The Commonwealth is slowly doing away with many of the old pretentious aspects of the Empire and is instead developing its own unique culture from its many worlds and highly diverse population.
Certain cultural norms such as family being more valuable than self still remain on the other hand.
Above: Dramatized painting depicting the assassination of Emperor Leopold III, the Emperor was assassinated by his own guards with support from his ministers his death would herald the beginning of the First Interregnum.
History: Imperial history is often categorized as an unending struggle for power from all aspects of political and military life in a structure that often personifies the worst traits of humanity.
Imperial History:
Early Period(Initial Colonization, Population Boom, Fall of the Republic)
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The very beginnings of the Empire are often its most cited and heralded aspect but it has become increasingly hard to put exact dates to corresponding events, causing aspiring historians much frustration and confusion.
The very beginnings of the New Terra colony is marred by secrecy logs were frequently deleted and replaced during the early ages of the Republic and very little remains for today's historians to analyze and draw conclusions from. What is known is that an idealistic association of Earth's corporate elite united and funded an ambitious expedition to the stars encouraged by what they believed was an increasingly anti-Capitalist agenda they sought to etch out a new home in space that they would be able to mold themselves.
The initial colony on New Terra and its adjourning moons and planets was an astronomical success many resources were readily available and trade with Earth and other Alien cultures brought immense prosperity to the leading companies who then invested these profits into their planet and as a result New Terra flourished. An elective local government was set up to help nurture a republican tradition on the planet but was heavily influenced and controlled by the founding CEO's.
Eventually, backed by powerful corporate executives, the Republic of New Terra was proclaimed by it's second Governor and ties were cut with Earth. The sudden nature of this proclamation is disputed by Historians and many estimate this was a direct result of Earth's war with the Alarei whilst others believe this could have been a result of the 'Black Wednesday' bombardments either way this event is commonly used to mark the beginning of New Terra's independence.
Not much is known of New Terra's actions afterwards but what is recorded is that the now independent state entered a golden age where the Republic flourished immensely and increases in technology as well as economic prosperity resulted in a massive population boom it's believed that this is when the cities of New Terra began to envelop the entire planet. But it wouldn't last forever, after an extensive period of economic prosperity the Republic eventually suffered a downfall it wouldn't recover from.
In it's later years the Republic became marred by decadence and economic stagnation with government corruption running rampant whilst the corporate elite began to hoard their wealth. Society began to reach it's breaking point when a man named Oliver Scarfield entered the picture, Oliver was a successful military commander who's victories over notorious pirate gangs and alien raiders rapidly escalated his popularity amongst the common people. Normally such events wouldn't concern the societal elite but during the later years of his career Oliver had begun adopting populist rhetoric and had begun positioning himself politically. After a series of radical speeches made to a gathered association of conservative political figures the Corporate leadership decided to smear his image and drum him out of the military.
When the order arrived for Oliver to stand down and report to the Capital for judgement he instead gathered his men and presented them with the order, Oliver gave a speech to his men in which he suggested that the Republic had been taken over by subversive and tyrannical elements which greatly incensed the men, when the civilian military overseer interrupted the display and demanded the soldiers present stand down it sent them into a frenzy, the overseer and his staff were killed on the spot and the course was set.
Scarfield lead his army to the capital where he dissolved the civilian government and declared himself President for life, soon afterwards he began to gather around like minded conservative politicians to form his new government with whom he would begin 'restructuring society'. Historians estimate that tens of millions were killed in Scarfields suppression of political freedoms and occupation of corporate properties. In place of civilian government Scarfield set the foundation for the Empire by promoting several select members of the political and military structure with which to form a new bureaucratic elite for the nation.
Oliver Scarfield died suddenly of illness shortly after a period of upheavel and left no children behind. His legacy was inherited by his protege Vukhym Kobrynska who, after a political struggle, proclaimed himself an Emperor and oversaw the birth of the Noble Estates, the monopolization of the Guilds, and the reintegration of the Corporations. His heirs would oversee the military expansion of the Empire and the conquering of the various neighboring territories which remain part of the Empire to this day.
High Period(Rise of the Empire, Ambitious Expansion, First Interregnum)
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To be finished.
Late Period(Fall of the Taejo, Second Interregnum and Current Day)
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The Peace of Berallia, signed by Daeso II, Eternal Emperor and head of House Taejo, brought an end to the First Interregnum after almost twenty years of continuous warfare. The treaty reaffirmed the rights and privileges of powerful noble realms such as the Duchy of Pyrrhus, the March of Valois, and the Duchy of Bromfeld, whilst also establishing several free trade zones in the 09N sector regions which would now exclusively restrict trade in those zones to Guild vessels only.
A tenuous peace existed between the Emperor and his former enemies who had revolted against him years ago, this had been the first time a civil war concluded itself and hadn't resulted in the deposition of either the Emperor or his enemies. This brief period of peace lasted until the death of Daeso II six years later bringing the matter of succession of the Throne to the Imperial Diet.
House Taejo and it's supporters voted for Daeso's brother Hyeon to be nominated successor to preserve the peace but they were opposed by an association of Noble Estates calling themselves the Kurgan League who preferred to nominate the Duke of Pyrrhus, Sigismund Opalinski, to succeed the late Emperor. The Taejo and Kurgan argued and deliberated their positions for weeks to the various Nobles assembled in the Diet and when the vote was finally called almost two months later the Kurgan had won by a firm majority.
The Taejo disputed the vote but Hyeon deemed his forces inadequate for war and accepted the Diet's decision which could have destroyed any possibility he may have had to become Emperor in the future. Sigismund IV ruled with an iron fist and was a supporter of the 'United Economic' movement to revoke the privileges enjoyed by the Guilds and Corporations and bring them more in line with the Imperial State, this naturally caused the Guilds to begin funding his enemies and investigating ways to undermine his power essentially turning the Empire into a powder keg just waiting to explode with the right spark.
Sigismund IV appointed William Talbot, Marquis of Valois, as Imperial Marshal who shook up the officer staff by purging any potential non-loyalist elements from the command structure greatly upsetting the balance of power and causing the Guild's to gear up for war. The first spark came during the 'Ambrosia Affair' in which an attempt by the Guild to forcibly oust an official elected by local nobility lead to open warfare in the streets of the planet Ambrosia, when information came forward that a significant amount of men killed were Imperial Gendarmes the Emperor himself declared the Peace of Berallia defunct and ordered the Imperial Military to begin policing several previous free trade zones in Merchant's Folly. Talbot got his fleet as far as Keiersburg, a remote trading outpost on the edge of Imperial space between Merchant's Folly and the interior, when he was engaged by forces loyal to the 'Commercium' as rebellious members of the Guild had begun calling themselves, Talbot lead his men to victory after a daring attack managed to split the rebel formation in half causing them to flee the battlefield.
The resulting occupation caused major unrest as undisciplined Imperial troops engaged in widespread looting and atrocities against what they deemed were 'Commercium' peoples. This lasted until the military seizure of power after the Kaiming crisis.
Current Events
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After the military seizure of power and the dissolution of the Diet the new Commonwealth is experiencing a period of disorganization as military officials govern territories instead of civilians and the Emperor remains crowned yet without power. People are unsure of William Talbot, Antoine d'Anjou or Hyeon Taejo as it's unclear who holds actual power within the new state although it's heavily implied to be William Talbot who has complete control over the former Imperial High Command.
Important People
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Powerless Emperor, Sigismund IV of House Opalinski: An extremely well fit man yet lacking the ability to govern his insistence on guiding the war effort directly may have been what lead to his downfall and subsequent house arrest.
Antoine d'Anjou, First Minister of State: A member of the 'Old Guard' Antoine has held the vital position of First Minister since before the Interregnum he was devoted to preserving the Imperial balance of power and ensuring his legions of bureaucrats were operating effectively to ensure the smooth running of the Empire. Now Antoine has been proclaimed the interim leader of government yet he finds himself more or less continuing his old duties as other officials dictate matters of state without his input.
William Talbot, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, former Imperial Marshal: An extremely talented fleet commander William Talbot swiftly distinguished himself and became a valued officer in Sigismund IV's reorganized military. He lead the effort to retake Ambrosia from the Guilds but was appalled at the actions of his troops under the command of other Nobles. After conspiring with Hyeon Taejo he lead his fleet to New Terra and seized control of the Imperial Palace where he now dictates policy from the Admiralty.
Heinrich Sachsen, Commander of the Imperial Guard: Although he may look refined in his officers uniform make no mistake his hands are covered in blood. Heinrich is a trained special forces operative specializing in black operations he has seen action a dozen times over on every world in Imperial space during every conflict in the past 30 years. His support for the New Guard is mostly guided out of a sense of self-preservation and pragmatism being a die-hard Royalist he still remains loyal to his Emperor however powerless he may be.
Hyeon Taejo, Archduke of Kaiming: Taking control of his families ancestral lands after the ascension of Daeso II, Hyeon showed himself to be a just leader albeit a very cautious one. His refusal to challenge the Imperial Diet's decision to instate Sigismund is the primary criticism levied against him. The Taejo are known for being a liberal family and in their lands the local nobles often operate alongside councils of popular representatives. He was one of the leading conspirators against the Imperial Throne and lead the 'National Revolution' to success after parlaying with William Talbot.
Hero Character: Name: Etienne Gerard Lasalle Race: Human Age: 31 Position: Imperial Guardsman Allegiance: The Imperial State Story: Gerard as he prefers to be called was born to a merchant family on Ambrosia, he enlisted against his parent's wishes at the age of 17. He got his first taste of combat in the Interregnum and made his way into an elite military unit calling itself the 'Hussars'. After distinguishing himself he was offered a position in the Imperial Guard where his effectiveness impressed his employers. At the age of 27 he was transferred to the elite top echelons of the Imperial Guard where he has performed since as one of their top agents.
Etienne himself is a flamboyant figure always dressing expensively and never lacking in charm, he partakes heavily in the 'Hussar' lifestyle that had always been with him since the corps including heavy drinking, smoking, swearing, and womanizing. He once stated during his time in the corps that 'a hussar who makes it past the age of 30 is a bad omen', although you certainly won't hear him say that now.
Military Information
Overview: The Commonwealth still retains much of it's Imperial military traditions and as such hasn't greatly interfered with its operations and procedures.
The Imperial Military hadn't been involved in an outside war since the first monarchs of the Kobrynska dynasty sat the Throne, since these initial conquests the Empire had been in a state of conflict over 25 times in its history and only two out of that number were conflicts fought outside of Imperial territory, it was often joked that the Imperial Army's greatest enemy throughout it's history has always been itself.
Although commanding the largest military in the known galaxy Imperial Doctrine focused on the 'skillful and virtuous' use of troops as opposed to overwhelming numbers and massed charges at enemy positions in an attempt to overrun them. Specialized contingents of disciplined Imperial soldiers perform mobile warfare tactics to outflank and destroy enemy positions as lesser trained units defend and maintained a frontline, doctrines such as defense-in-depth and mobile warfare played a big part in Imperial strategy.
General Headquarters of the Military includes four departments: The General Staff Department, the General Political Department, the General Logistics Department, and the General Armaments Department all working towards keeping the military running as efficiently as possible with such a large amount of manpower.
Military Organization:
Imperial Ground Force:
Having it's origin in the reformation of Republican military units during the fall the Imperial Ground Force is the largest standing army in the known galaxy with tens of millions of soldiers under its command. The Army is marked by qualified and competent officers overseen by the more privileged High Command made up almost exclusively by former Nobility although under the new administration a major change-up of this composition is being seen.
Interesting Branches:
Imperial Army - The largest grouping within the Ground Forces is the large mass of soldiers that constitute the Imperial Army. Often the lesser-trained and 'expendable' of the organizations it's made up of men from all walks of Imperial life and officer positions are hotly contested by able-minded recruits.
Imperial Hussar Corps - The Hussar's operate as rapid reaction units often working in tandem with Naval and Airborne assets and being heavily mechanized the Hussars are known for reckless and daring exploits and for undergoing extremely dangerous operations. Hussar's themselves abide by a sort of odd subculture where they carry themselves vulgarly and often express themselves through crude behavior, they are also known for excessive drinking and smoking.
Mechanized Corps - A major linchpin of Imperial operation is maintaining a major core of well-trained and well-equipped soldiers supported by various mechanized assets. These formations are used to outmaneuver and destroy valuable enemy positions such as command and logistics assets as well as important placements.
Imperial Gendarme - The police units of the military, often used to support local authorities in enforcing Imperial law. Being a major paramilitary unit it's often kept in close relations with the Imperial Army.
Imperial Army Special Operations Forces - Made up of various elite formations the Special Forces of the Empire are one of the best Specops units under Imperial Command. Second only to the Imperial Guard themselves, Imperial Special Forces often finds themselves in operations ranging from all possible theatres of combat from space to the skies to the ground to even underground if need be.
Imperial Skirmisher Corps:
The aerial warfare division of the Imperial Military is comprised of thousands of fighters and bombers often deployed from light carriers and other ships to support either ground or naval forces in combat situations. The force often uses massed groups of outdated fighters to cover and support more advanced models in the field.
Imperial Space Force:
The naval warfare branch of the Imperial Military, the Imperial Space Force can trace it's lineage all the way back to the earliest days of the Republic where it's primary role then was combating pirates and alien raiders it has since developed into one of the largest navies in the known galaxy. ISF assets include 14 light carriers, 5 transport landing docks, 71 destroyers, 147 frigates, 28 corvettes, 102 missile ships, 208 gunboats, 33 mine countermeasure vessels as well as a large pool of auxiliary vessels.
Rather than pursuing a focus on large and expensive carriers and dreadnoughts which would be technologically obsolete when compared to other nations the Empire has focused on extremely light mobile vessels capable of fending on their own against fighters and bombers whilst still being able to project force unto the enemy. Major focuses of Imperial Naval Doctrine is long-range combat and extensive mobility with support from light carriers and small docking bays to maintain a defensive skirmish line with enemy ships during combat.
Interesting Branches:
ISF Surface Defense Force - A somewhat land-based fighting force they serve to defend planets from invasion by foreign military forces, they are often positioned on militarized space stations equipped with long-range missile batteries and other measures to hinder enemy movements in Imperial Territory.
ISF Marine Corps - Armed elite brigades operating on ISF ships, often receiving cutting edge equipment and extensive training. Specializations in ship and space station boarding operations and bearing a very proud tradition of conducting themselves honorably in the field.
ISF Naval Skirmisher Force - Made up of fighter craft taken from the ISC and often used to defend ships against similar fighter attacks.
Imperial Guard:
One of the oldest institutions in the Empire, the Imperial Guard have transformed dramatically over the years from a small ceremonial bodyguard unit to a full fledged paramiitary organization under direct control of the Emperor. Receiving first priority for technological improvement coupled with harsh training has made the Imperial Guard exceptionally dangerous to Imperial enemies.
Interstellar Artillery Command:
One of the more secure divisions of the military, this organization handles all nuclear, biological and other heavy armaments employed by the state.
Auxiliary Forces:
Made up of alien troops yet commanded by humans the Auxiliary is a haven for non-humans seeking steady pay it's a unique group in that it accepts non-humans from every planet in the galaxy who seeks to fight for the Commonwealth.
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Blitz Admin
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Subject: Re: The Commonwealth of New Terra Tue Jan 14, 2014 3:26 am
its a very creative faction but the numbers are off the charts. 38 bil is a bit too much
Thimble
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Subject: Re: The Commonwealth of New Terra Tue Jan 14, 2014 3:35 am
Blitz wrote:
its a very creative faction but the numbers are off the charts. 38 bil is a bit too much
No problem the excessive population is a major factor of the civ but after looking at the other sheets I can completely agree with you, how about these figures?
Also is there a way I can get you on steam or something? It'll sure make it easier.
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Subject: Re: The Commonwealth of New Terra Tue Jan 14, 2014 3:44 am
numbers are much better considering your obstetrics tech. yes, you can add me on steam, cpf14. i'll have to get back to you later, i'm about to go to bed
Thimble
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Subject: Re: The Commonwealth of New Terra Tue Jan 14, 2014 3:48 am
Great, but I get an error when I try and add you maybe you can try me instead.
Thimble
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Subject: Re: The Commonwealth of New Terra Fri Apr 18, 2014 12:08 am
Updated also includes some military shit i had laying around somewhere i think it may have been in my ass the entire time
Subject: The Commonwealth of New Terra 
Tue Jan 14, 2014 3:02 am
