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| Emperor Regist rules with an iron hand. All decisions that affect more than a single star system remain the emperor's to make. For more than a decade, Regist has faced down attempted coups and assassinations following his decision to make peace in the Alkaid Conference of [[Timeline|2465]]. Much of the Thuldan military was reluctant to accept a war that ended without victory -and to accept the surrender of land the Empire had gained. One of Regist's most difficult tasks during the seven years between the Alkaid Conference and the signing of the [[Treaty of Concord]] was convincing his own people that a cessation in hostilities was necessary, at least in the short term. Today, Regist rules unquestioned. Already 170 years old and still healthy, he is likely to rule for another decade or more. Even so, he has yet to follow tradition and name a successor. Since he has no clear heir, the turmoil following his death could tear the Empire apart. | Emperor Regist rules with an iron hand. All decisions that affect more than a single star system remain the emperor's to make. For more than a decade, Regist has faced down attempted coups and assassinations following his decision to make peace in the Alkaid Conference of [[Timeline|2465]]. Much of the Thuldan military was reluctant to accept a war that ended without victory -and to accept the surrender of land the Empire had gained. One of Regist's most difficult tasks during the seven years between the Alkaid Conference and the signing of the [[Treaty of Concord]] was convincing his own people that a cessation in hostilities was necessary, at least in the short term. Today, Regist rules unquestioned. Already 170 years old and still healthy, he is likely to rule for another decade or more. Even so, he has yet to follow tradition and name a successor. Since he has no clear heir, the turmoil following his death could tear the Empire apart. | ||
| - | In strength of arms, the Empire remains the clear leader. Seventeen [[Fortress Ships|fortress ships]] and more than 200 [[Capital Ships|capital ships]] bear the Thuldan flag. In addition, all driveships built in Thuldan space -from the lowliest freighter to the richest passenger liner- must carry armaments of use to the Thuldan military. In terms of sheer manpower, the Empire has enormous reserves. Legally, every Thuldan citizen answers to the military, and all adult Thuldans hold military rank and are subject to military orders. | + | In strength of arms, the Empire remains the clear leader. Seventeen [[ship combat|fortress ships]] and more than 200 [[ship combat|capital ships]] bear the Thuldan flag. In addition, all driveships built in Thuldan space -from the lowliest freighter to the richest passenger liner- must carry armaments of use to the Thuldan military. In terms of sheer manpower, the Empire has enormous reserves. Legally, every Thuldan citizen answers to the military, and all adult Thuldans hold military rank and are subject to military orders. |
| The capital of the Empire, referred to as Thuldan prime, consists of five habitable planets orbiting a single star. The terraforming effort that altered the orbits of three planets is considered one of the wonders of the galaxy; it nearly bankrupted the Empire during the [[Interbellum]]. Home to more than 60 billion men and women, Thuldan Prime serves as the political and intellectual center of the Empire. Thuldan power emanates from the homeworld in a highly centralized pattern; systems farther out from the homeworld receive progressively less attention. Given Thuldan Prime's location in the heart of Old Space, notions of imperialism central to the Thuldan belief system -spreading Thuldan influence out evenly in all directions- meet stiff resistance from other stellar nations. While Thuldans remain interested in exploring new worlds, they are more interested in fulfilling Kent's Vision. Humanity must be unified. | The capital of the Empire, referred to as Thuldan prime, consists of five habitable planets orbiting a single star. The terraforming effort that altered the orbits of three planets is considered one of the wonders of the galaxy; it nearly bankrupted the Empire during the [[Interbellum]]. Home to more than 60 billion men and women, Thuldan Prime serves as the political and intellectual center of the Empire. Thuldan power emanates from the homeworld in a highly centralized pattern; systems farther out from the homeworld receive progressively less attention. Given Thuldan Prime's location in the heart of Old Space, notions of imperialism central to the Thuldan belief system -spreading Thuldan influence out evenly in all directions- meet stiff resistance from other stellar nations. While Thuldans remain interested in exploring new worlds, they are more interested in fulfilling Kent's Vision. Humanity must be unified. | ||
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