A new Emperor sits upon the Celestial Throne. Arnu of House Khor, elected by the Archdukes, has begun his rule. But it was not a peaceful transition. Even before he could act, his reign was beset by an attempted coup. The supreme commander of the Imperial Starfleet, in cohorts with heretical forces, attacked the capital in an attempt to claim the throne for himself. The Battle of Taer Atlos saw thousands dead, among them many leaders of the great houses. But in the end, the Imperium held firm and the battle was won, and Emperor Arnu I was crowned.
But the troubles have only begun. The church, disturbed by the rise of heretical sects and cults, now fear that the tolerance of the former emperor ultimately lead to the violence and bloodshed above Taer Atlos. An Inquisition has been called to root out those who stand against the faith. And the Great Houses must choose between their loyalty to the church and their duty to their subjects. But even now, a new threat may be starting to move in the darkness of space beyond the Imperium...
To make your claim:
1). The size of an initial claim will be limited to around fifty (50) hexes at first (with exceptions, see rule 6) with an option to expand into additional territories after a period of time and activity requirements are met.
2). The map is divided up into hexes which are, as far as claiming goes, considered to be a single territorial unit. Some claimable hexes are cut off from the main imperium, but these can be claimed regardless of any visible connection.
3). Claims do not have to be contiguous. You may claim an area of three hexes or larger that are disconnected from your main claim.
4). Claims will be considered on a first-come first-serve basis. Denied claims will be given a chance to resubmit a modified claim once before the area they are trying to claim once again becomes available to openly claim. Cartography reserves the right to make claims whatever color they need to in order to keep maximum clarity and visibility of claims.
5). All expansion claims must be approved by moderation first and then RPed. No exceptions. There is no upper limit to how many times you can expand so long as it’s approved and RPed.
6). You must also choose your noble title when making your claim. There are some advantages and disadvantages to each noble rank.
Archduke: They can vote on the Emperor and vote to designate a Regnier. There can only be nine and they will be given out on the basis of In-Character RP actions at the discretion of Cartography or the Emperor. An Archduke cannot be the Regnier. Currently 7 of the 9 Archduke positions are filled, leaving 2 available to claim.
Duke: If a duke may choose to claim 47 hexes instead of 50, and upgrade their home world from a major world to a capital world. Capital worlds host a Church Patriarch and those who control them can vote on the Regnier. (Please include in your claim if you chose to go the capital worlds route or else you may not get it)
Margrave: a margrave’s primary claim must be on the border (A minimum of 9 hexes must touch the border) of the Imperium. They can also claim two (2) additional hexes.
Count: Counts can only claim 40 hexes, but a Count can roleplay as a non-human (ie an alien) House.
7). Whenever a new Emperor must be elected, a Regnier must be decided. With the support of a simple majority any RPer may become the Regnier regardless of noble rank (except Archdukes). This person serves as Imperial Regent. As Regnier they can grant an expansion of up to five (5) hexes to one RPer or an expansion of one (1) hex to up to five RPers (to bribe people to support their preferred candidate for emperor). Archdukes and Dukes with capital worlds then vote on the candidates.
8). An RPer can become Emperor only with the support of a simple majority of electors. An Archduke can become Emperor with the support of all eight (9) other Archdukes or 5 Archdukes and at least 1/3 of the Duke ranked electors. Once Emperor, the RPer can grant out the Imperial Offices.
Regnier: (see rule 7)
Magistrate: Serves as Governor of Taer Atlos including its military garrison.
Patrician: The Master of Commerce. This position can impose taxes and tariffs on other Houses.
Strategos: Commander of the Imperial Navy and Imperial Legions, the Supreme Military Commander over the entire Imperium.
Treasurer: The Imperial Treasurer has direct oversight of the Imperial Mint and the Imperial Reserve.
Justicar: Responsible for the interpretation of the law, as well as overseeing all courts, and also weeding out corruption within the Imperium.
Candidates for Emperor may promise to give out these offices to electors to bribe/swing the vote to their favor.
9). As long as it does not contradict the rules or lore of the setting, RPers are free to worldbuild their territories as they see fit. This includes laws and customs, cultures, and planets.
10). House claims will not be removed for any reason, unless specifically requested. Instead a house that would normally be removed via inactivity, owner leaving TNP, or because they were banned, will have their house be reduced to 10 hexes and their rank reduced to Count. Should the owner return they may request to be restored to their former size and rank, but it is not guaranteed.
Included with your claim image should be:
Code:
[b]Name of House:
Capital World:[/b] (please include its location on your claim)
[b]Leader:
Noble Title:[/b]OOC: Thanks to @Prydania , @Yalkan , @Andrenne , @North Timistania , and @Nogori for their invaluable feedback.
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