[center][b][u]Irodien Empire[/u][/b][/center] [center][img]http://i.imgur.com/dVsqBzS.png[/img][/center] [hider=General Overview]The Irodien empire a Imperial monarchy that seeks to regain its power after a long civil war. [/hider] [hider=Territory]The most important system in the empire is the home system of Iro which serves as the poltical and religious center of the empire.. The empire has conquered a sizable swath of territory of 47 systems. The Havadar region is known for being the most heavily industrialize area of the empire. Dotted through out the empire are fortress world that have to watch over a sector. Many of the areas of the empire are going through reconstruction to recover from the war.[/hider] [hider=Governance]The sanfures are mostly under the rule of an imperial government lead by a powerful emperor advised by an imperial council. The most powerful of them is usually the military advertisers’ referred to as Governor-Militant. Territory is dived into provinces which are ruled by Governors. They are Expansionistic and have a Machiavellian mindset using their military to intimidate or outright conquer their weaker neighbors. They are willing to form alliances with other nation if it can be beneficial for them. The organizational break down of the government is the Emperor followed by other members of the imperial family, council of the high lords, regional lord, planetary Governor, then to local magistrates. [/hider] [hider=Species]Sanfures:Most sanfures are humanoid with a generality muscular build. they stand about 6'8 tall for males and 6'1 for females. Their bones are tougher have a more angular structure to them and their muscles system is stronger due to the harsh condition on their homeworld. They developed a bi-cardiovascular system (which means they have two hearts), as well as a higher metabolism, evolving larger lung compactly due to the mountainous terrain. Their blade like front teeth and rounder back teeth are believed to come from a past omnivorous habits. They have dark colored hair and only one color eyes, different shades of grey. They prefer colder climates but can tolerate warmer climates[/hider] [hider=Culture]Their culture is an honor centric, self-sacrifices, war glorifying, and hardworking spices. They have been known for the very harsh in warfare using harsh tactic to force there enemy to surrender. Going along with their self-sacrificial attitude they believe that casualty is secondary to the overall goal. The Irodeins are know for being repressive towards xeno races conquered by the empire. Generally keeping the xeno conquered as second class citizen living in horrible conditions. The stander for living of those in the lower classes is decent. The Irodien are a very pious people the have a strong belief in their god Verimar the god of the forge and war. Servies in the imperial military is consider the greatest honor in imperial culture.[/hider] [hider=Organizations] Imperial strategic intelligence (ISI): The most amoral organization with the empire. ISI handles all the intelligence gathering, spying activist, and also acts as the secrets police of the empire. The ISI uses advance torture techniques and other interrogation methods to get the information they want. The ISI only answers to the Emperor. [/hider] [hider=History]The Irodiens started out as a small city state in the turbulent Vosta region. They existed as a small force in-till the first Emperor arrived according to their legends he conquered the region and several of the outlining area. After the passing of the first emperor the emperors fallowing him keep expanding the imperials borders. Eventual after centuries of bloody wars there homeworld of Iro was brought under the rule of the empire. Over time the empire made it into space and began to colonize nearby planets. Over the next decades the empire expanded carving a good portion out of the galaxy. During the rule of the weak emperor Valcon III the father of the current emperor the imperial governor Barcus seeing an opportunity to size power from the old Imperial family gathered allies and revolted. But Barcus made a miscalculation and underestimated the emperors son Axium Uldra. After his father died on the battlefield Axium was soon coronation emperor. With a strong emperor on the throne he wage a 30 year long war to reclaimed the lost territories of the empire. The war went back and forth for ether sides intill the battle of mount Valsu were the Imperials won a major victory and slain Barcus. After the 35 years of heavy fighting the Imperial loyalties came out on top and won a major victory. The empire has rebuilding since them. The looking to expand its borders to try to restore the empires glory. But the scarce of the civil war linger in Imperial society to this day. [/hider] [hider=Outlook]The Irodiens see it as a divine intervention to rebuild there lost glory.[/hider] [b]Technology:[/b] Much of Irodien technology can be described as simple and rugged. Most of the empires technology progress has be shaped by the 35 year long civil war. There ships have FTL drives and powerful sub-sunlight engines. The empire has the ability to colonize most environments and planets. . [hider=Important/Noteworthy Tech] -Power armor: consider the pinnacle of imperial military technology. Suits of reinforced titanium alloy armor with servo powered joints that improved the strength of the user. The armor comes with life support systems, medical auto-injectors, and -Metallurgic foundry: one of the few areas that the irodiens lead in is in the field of metallurgy. The foundry allows for alloys to be better metals for both civilian and military use. [/hider] [b]Military Structure:[/b] [hider=Military Organization][hider=Imperial Army]The Imperial army is the largest of the armed force of the empire. Its troops are organized into legions consisting of 250,000 soldiers lead by a general. Imperial tactics are a mixture of static trench warfare and fast moving blitz. The organization of officers is the Governor-Militant, lord marshal, field marshal, Corps general, Major general, Colonel, Major, Captain, from there their is the stand NCO. The military structure the largest to smallest formation are legion, corps, cohort, brigade, battalion, company, platoon, section, squad. [url=http://imgur.com/Zpk5kob]Penal battalion [/url] Criminal, scum, traitors, dissident, and psychopaths are is the best way to describe the men of a penal battalion. The men assigned to the battalion are usually poorly armed and supplied. Common use of them is cannon fodder to cover more value Imperial units. [url=http://imgur.com/WuUjGt1]Imperial legionnaire [/url] The common imperial solider armed with variety of weapons such as laser weapons, sub-machine guns, and light machine guns. In addition their standard kit includes an e-tool, combat knife, bedroll, rations, and other necessary. For heavier or anti-tank weapons, two legionnaire are organized into a team to use the weapon. Imperial commissioned and not commissioned officer look very slimier to the men they lead as not to be signaled out and shot by a sharpshooter. An imperial legionnaire are well trained highly discipline soldiers. [url=http://imgur.com/tpx7eah]Imperial Commissars [/url] To keep order in the legions the commissariat office was formed, given the authority to do what is necessary to keep order in the ranks. They are effective of keeping imperial soldiers fighting on the frontlines. [url=http://imgur.com/Rk2tOAq]Strike legionnaire [/url] The elite troopers of the Imperial legions these men are recruited from the army they go through very difficult training. The end result are highly dangerous killing machines. They are also are given the latest in imperial weapons technology and armor. [url=http://imgur.com/4DI43Sd]Archain [/url] The elite super soldiers of the empire taken from the strike legionnaire and imperial army troopers. Going through grueling training to hone them into deadly killing machines. They receive advance cybernetic and genetic enhancement. Unfortunately the process gives them only 30 years to live. They get the Model A11 power armor and have access to a verity of imperial weapons. [url=http://imgur.com/3Cpl7Y7] M21 mech suit [/url] Imperial heavily armored mech suit armed with a single 20mm auto cannon on each arm, it can also be armed with a twin linked 50. Caliber machine guns, or a deployable riot shield. [url=http://imgur.com/TsoWhvx]Armored Personnel Carrier [/url] An all-terrain vehicle used for transportation and logistical support. It can be equipped for a large variety of equipment and weapons for many different roles. [url=http://imgur.com/OSeVADw]V-16 Main Battle Tank [/url] With a crew of 5 it's armed with a 155 mm smooth bore cannon and a mounted 20mm auto cannon. It's the main battle tank for imperial forces. [url=http://imgur.com/lrayxft] Ar-21 Artillery [/url] With a crew of 7 it has a sophisticated targeting system and armed with a 250mm howitzer. Main role is to act as a long range artillery. [url=http://imgur.com/lyUXCoA] V-22 "Saber" gunship [/url] A rugged Imperial VTOL it’s armed with a dual 45 mm auto cannons, a nose mounted 35mm auto cannon, and several different types of missiles under the wings. It has a crew of two a pilot and Weapon systems officer. [url=http://imgur.com/N7HYIry]IF-45 "Razor' multirole fighter [/url] A single seat fighter it’s armed with dual 35mm cannons and several different types of missiles, bombs, or torpedoes. It can also preform space operation. [url=http://imgur.com/TM1ioHj]VT-32 light transport [/url] Simple and rugged Infantry transport used the imperial military for the transportation of infantry to and from combat zones. Crewed by four a pilot, a co-pilot, and two door gunners its armed with one 25mm chain gun under the nose, two 30mm chain gun door gun, a 70 mm rocket pods under each wing, and optional extra 6 anti-tank missile. The Vt-32 has different configuration for different task. It’s capable of going into space. [url=http://imgur.com/65FjXAB]VH-56 heavy transport [/url] The imperial heavy lifter transport it cans transport large amounts of troops, vehicles, and cargo to were ever they need to go. It is limited in it uses in combat due to its size and armament. It’s mostly used as a bulk transporter for transporting supplies, troop, and vehicles from orbit to the surface of planets. [/hider] [hider=Imperial Navy] The area of the most rapped growth the in the Irodien military has been putting a good amount of resources into developing the navy. The empire's deigned philosophy for ship put focus weapons and armor on ships. It also focuses on simple ship designs allowing vessels to be built quick and cheaply. The navy's star fortresses are also built the same way. [url=http://imgur.com/RHLXV87]Imperial Marines[/url] They are armed, equipped, and organized in the same fashion as the imperial army. [url=http://imgur.com/GXLp5au]Avantor class transport [/url] The main transport of the empire able to carry entire legion to battle fields. [url=http://imgur.com/T7uDKxp]Valdor class Destroyer[/url] The Valdor is main escort ship of the empire navy it isn't that very heavily armed. They are meant to build quickly. [url=http://imgur.com/1rDRYIJ]Baldor class Cruiser[/url] The main ship of the line for the empire. [url=http://imgur.com/5s2W2qk]Galdar class Carrier [/url] It carry's 230 planes and it is armed with light cannons and point defense. [url=http://imgur.com/czzSLkL]Navar class Battleship [/url] The empires capitol ship it is heavily armed and armored. It has several hanger bay's for fighters, bombers, and drop ship. [url=http://imgur.com/n7mVI2e]Emperor class dreadnought [/url] The newest ship and largest ship in the empire the dreadnought. Has some of the largest guns and heaviest armor in the empire. [/hider] [/hider]