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With the restoration of Scholae Palatinae to Clan status, House Imperium was formed to further the goals of the Emperor and the Empire within the Cocytus System. Imperial to the core, each member of the House serves the Empire in a secondary capacity such as in the military, intelligence agency, or the bureaucracy that keeps the Empire going on a daily basis.
History
Foundation
At the end of Darth Ashen's reign, Emperor Xen formed two Houses that would embody the spirit of the Empire itself. One of the Houses would be known as Excidium. The other House would be known as Imperium. Respectively, one to protect the Empire and strike from the shadows, the other to be the Empire itself and to run it in the light. The first Imperator of House Imperium was Kell Dante, while the first Aedile was Zagro Fenn. By the order of Emperor Xen, the headquarters of the Clan was placed on the March Isles in the northern hemisphere of Judecca.
As a testament to the strength of the House, it was given its first task. When the Entanglements uprising broke out on Ptolomea, the House Imperium was sent to put it down alongside House Excidium. After the uprising, interstellar pirates had attacked both Clans Scholae Palatinae and Naga Sadow. House Excidium excelled at the task. But this only showed what House Imperium was meant for. The Emperor cannot be bothered with every single need and duty of the civilian and military population. This is why Imperium exists. To deal with these as an extension of the Emperor. It was also around this time that Shadow Guard was formed, which was used for stealth attacks and protection of the House Leadership.
Consolidation
Under the Imperators Kell Dante and then Lexiconus Qor, House Imperium saw the itself grow in experience and in purpose. During the Forgotten Campaign, Kell Dante lead the House in a great battle against the Pacre Datship followers and their false Emperor. With the Judeccan Abyssal eventually attacking Ohmen, Lexiconus took it upon himself to head off the destruction of the monster. In the eyes of the Emperor and the stepping down of Kell Dante as Imperator, Lexiconus took on the face of leader of the House.
In the position of Imperator, Lexiconus Qor brought out a new age of reform for the House, solidifying offices and organizing the Imperial ideology under his command. With the aid of a few trusted advisors, the Imperial War Office and Imperial Resource Center became united organizations under his reign, while the Imperial Academy of Judecca expanded its reach into the House, Clan, and Cocytus System itself. By the will of the Emperor, House Imperium and other elements carried out the dismantling of the nobility systems in the Clan, placing the money back into the hands of the people and the government and boosting the general happiness of the citizens. These reforms were even tested by the Emperor in his own gauntlet, pitting members against each other (the above ground elements of the Clan versus the secretive elements of the Clan). In the end, Imperium conquered the other elements within the Clan and cemented itself as a legitimate and reformed House.
Obscurity
Following the Subterfuge operation, Clan Naga Sadow and Clan Scholae Palatinae continued to work jointly on transporting the Sith artifacts from the Red Fury pirates to their respective systems. However, on the hidden whims of the Emperor of the Cocytus System, Clan Scholae Palatinae launched an attack on Clan Naga Sadow, taking most of the artifacts for themselves. House Imperium loaned undercover soldiers during this crisis of opportunity under the orders of the Grand Vizier and aided in the taking of Clan Naga Sadow defensive positions. Imperium helped attain victory in the operation, gaining most artifacts in the process. The Consul and Proconsul of Clan Naga Sadow escaped with their lives, even though they suffered a loss. Unbeknownst to most of the victorious Clan, the Grand Master picked the artifacts clean from the holds of the NSD Dark Paladin, leaving them only with the thanks of the Iron Throne.
Military
Fleet
During non-War times, a specific fleet is controlled by the Imperator and House Imperium:
Imperial Ideology
Within the Empire, House Imperium is charged with maintaining the exact specifications of what it means to be an "Imperial" and how "Imperialism" is defined. It isn't enough to simply follow the orders of the Emperor, Grand Vizier, Grand Admiral, Imperator, and Executor. The philosophy and reality has to be defined and propagated further for the citizens and leaders to understand and follow. Over time, different leaders both historical and now have carved out the statue of Imperial ideology. The Eternal Cocytus Empire wishes to replicate what made the Galactic Empire so great, without the flaws and failings that brought out its destruction. The Imperator along with Dek Ironius II, a follower and intellect within the Empire, has helped create this document reporting on the potential changes to the ideology to keep in grounded in reality.
Culture: Imperial Imperative
The Imperial Imperative is an dictate which states the necessity to add and expand to the culture of the Empire. Xenophobia and cultural dissolution destroys Empires. Much like evolution, mixing and adding sophistication and culture to the Empire brings about improved ways of doing things. Make no mistake, this does not mean that ideas are let about to run loosely. But an objective and academic examination of outside culture is allowed, while religious practices and cultural differences are also allowed to be practice under the allowance of the Emperor. Within this, the Empire allows different races and species to join, seeing them as worthy followers of great ways, adding the best of all worlds to the authority of the Empire.
Governance: Broken Chain Theory
This is the reality of the Empire. Before, democracy was viewed as an evil because Empire's weren't free. Broken Chain Theory assaults that bogus mentality. Freedom can only be realized from the protection of a higher power (such as an Emperor). Where democracy has ruled, corruption and chaos bring about change, destroying lives, and allowing people to live in a corrupt state of fear. Within the Empire, democracy isn't stamped out. The people don't wish it to exist. They have more freedom under the Eternal Cocytus Empire than they have had under any system and thus support the rejection of such values as democracy. If one wishes to excel to a certain point, they have the ability to do so. Those who are physically limited are given implants and cybernetics to improve them to achieve their highest ability. People are limited only by their drives, and thus with the Emperor safe guarding their existence, they can thrive as freely as they desire.
Economics: Neo Expansionism
Expanding for expanding sake is no longer done. The Empire does not wish to spread itself too thin. It takes what it needs and desires equally while taking economics and military into account. Efforts are made to culturally and ideologically expand into territories before militaries are sent in. This is to ensure that the population supports the conquering of their society. Once the people realize the superiority of the Empire in all things, then they come to want it. Occasionally, people have attempted to overthrow their governments in order to gain the wish to join the Empire. Ultimately, the Empire chooses its battles more wisely when it wishes to conquer more planets and people.
Society: Cog Helix
This is a practice of two types: 1) a person is a cog in a society, working inside a massive machine of power, ideology, and destruction if need be, 2) in each person are many cogs that work to improve the self over all other versions of the self. Citizens of the Empire need to work on improving themselves at all times. They need to improve their cognition and workability, and in doing so they improve their own position and improve the work that they do. This mindset is taught from a very young age into the children of the Empire, and the indoctrination centers throughout the Empire for outside citizens.
Understanding Imperium
The brother house of Imperium, infamously known as Excidium, are allies in all but the term. While there are members in Imperium who enforce the law, battle on the front lines, negotiate through the deadliest of courts, and analyse limitless amounts of data and lore, they still abide by the Emperor’s will. Excidium’s careless nature to breaking and violating the Emperor’s regulations, give enough evidence to Shadow Guard and the Imperator himself, that Excidium should be kept at arm’s length. However, their aptitude for manipulation and their expert abilities in several shady skills, make them a keystone in the success of the Empire's vision. Loyalty is still a vital currency in their trade, but their detachment from the Empire casts some internal doubt on their loyalty. The relationship between the Imperator and Executor is fragile, at the best of times.
Diplomatic Relations
The brother house of Imperium, infamously known as Excidium, are allies in all but the term. While there are members in Imperium who enforce the law, battle on the front lines, negotiate through the deadliest of courts, and analyse limitless amounts of data and lore, they still abide by the Emperor’s will. Excidium’s careless nature to breaking and violating the Emperor’s regulations, give enough evidence to Shadow Guard and the Imperator himself, that Excidium should be kept at arm’s length. However, their aptitude for manipulation and their expert skills in infallible interrogation techniques, make them a keystone in the success of the Emperor’s vision. Loyalty is still a vital currency in their trade, but the price for being disloyal to Imperium isn’t expensive. The Imperator knows this. It is also the Imperator’s duty to keep the identities of the deadly Tacitus Athanasius a secret. As well as the Executor’s headquarters, the Imperator keeps their greatest weakness behind impenetrable vaults.
The stewards of Clan Naga Sadow were long time allies for years to Clan Scholae Palatinae, and when Imperium was created, Kell Dante continued this tradition in the house. However, when Shattered Ties happened the Proconsul Cyris Oscura broke that treaty, the members of Imperium were forced to reconsider their allies. They defended themselves on the battlefield against all Sadowan forces, even those without the Force as their weapon. When the dust settled and the two forces retreated to their homeworlds, there was worry and concern about a Sadowan retaliation. Through frail and careful methods, current Imperium politicians, including the Imperator, continue to heal the tension and neutrality through negotiations. It is the duty of the Imperator to keep this sacred method of negotiations a secret.
Imperator’s Vision
When House Imeprium was first formed under the guidance and support of Kell Dante and his first Aedile Talon Jade, the two had a goal of uniting a diverse and powerful government. They pursued the goal of providing a safe and secure society for all Force Sensitive users inside the House, while utilising the Emperor’s funding for expansion. Using their wealth, Kell and his Aediles in the future began to construct the largest training facility for military use, both in the army and the navy. They helped to expand the facility uses into space, by re-opening the space station called IMS Tipoca II. Kell and his Aedile Lexiconus, created a station to heal the injured soldiers and civilians, as well as the biggest medical training facility in the Clan’s history.
When Lexiconus ascended to the Imperator position, he continued this tradition of upgrading and providing the best military training for the Clan. He expanded the facility across the various sections of the March Isles, in order to create departments of navy, army and Force Sensitive training faculties. The Imperator also began a movement to reconnect with Excidium and Naga Sadow, to negotiate peace terms, trade regulations and other concealed affairs to strengthen the Clan’s resources
Leadership History