The Victorian Empire [list] [quote] "United in Hope for a brighter future" -The First Emperor [/quote] [*][u]Species's Appearance:[/u] [img]https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTncMUuT-w-2O9a8IiKFOIG2bvGSE72yany13y8xcW5BSnhruoOaQ[/img] [*][u]General Information[/u] The Victorians are an entirely human nation. The nation has extremely advanced technology (mostly used in the military), a keen interest in science and a thriving economy. They have only recently begun inter-system travel and exploration. They are based in the Valia System, 1 Light Year away from the Old Sol system. Religious toleration is practiced. The current Emperor is Emperor Azrian Victorinne the First who ascended 5340 PEY. The current Prime Minister is Peltas Movley. [list] [*][u]Population Information[/u] Population: 54 Billion Avg. Population Density (per Planet): 9 Billion/Planet [*][u]Territorial Information[/u] Completely Colonized Systems: 1 Completely Colonized Planets: 6 Colony Systems: 3 Colony Planets: 5 Asteroid Belts: 2 All Habitable Satellites in Home System: 300 Military Satellites outside of Home System: 25 Misc. Celestial Bodies: ~100 [*][u]Military Information[/u] Nuclear Capabilities: Present Nuclear Weapons: 1,000 Interplanetary Ballistic Missiles, 10,000 Space-deployable bombs, Nuclear Silos Info: At least 1 per planet Branches of Service: Victorian Imperial Army, Victorian Planetary Naval Force, Victorian Imperial Fleet, Imperial Expansion, Exploration and Exploitation Special Forces Planetary Personnel: 7 Billion Ships: 1 Imperial Flagship, 5 Super-Carriers, 50 Capital Ships (1 per fleet division), 5,000 Frigates, 100 Carriers, 10,000 Fighters, 10,000 Bombers [/list] [*][u]History:[/u] The following is the transcript of a speech by then-Prince Azrian Victorinne I on behalf of his mentally unstable father 2 years ago: [quote] "Today is 5378 P.E.Y (Post Exodus Year). 5,378 years ago, this Empire had only arrived on this new world by the HSSA and one of my ancestors made a speech reminding us to carry on though our home, whose name has been long forgotten, was destroyed. 5,000 years ago one of my ancestors stood before you here after the crushing of the Rafalian uprising. 4,921 years ago another stood before you all the day this planet was unified under Victorian rule, the day we made this place home. A mere hundred years after, Empress Thalia celebrated the completion of the SEVD Project and 30 years later the System Exhaustive Survey was completed. It was then we discovered the Ylvians, the Gloss and the Varss who we regrettably had to subjugate and exterminate due to their threat upon our species. But it was then our calling by the stars was answered, it was then a new age began. And today is another one of those times. Not I, but all of us will be remembered as those who left the shackles of the past! Today, we once more free ourselves of our restraints! For today, a new step into the future has been made. Today we set off in search for new star systems. The tomorrow we have searched for, the tomorrow where the galaxy is bound in the grip of our beloved fatherland, united in search of the light of the Future will soon be achieved!" Today; however, we must also remember the sacrifices we made. What we had given up for this glorious future. We can only hope that now and tomorrow, we may avoid unnecessary bloodshed. That no more will have to join the Ylvians, Gloss and Varss in the grave. Yet we must continue to move forward! Into the future! If we must sacrifice then we must! If for the sake of progress any sacrifice is necessary! We will overcome all obstacles and destroy all roadblocks. But today is no day of mourning nor a day to arm ourselves in preparation for a war. Tonight we celebrate! Let every house in the Empire be filled with joy! So fellow Victorians I oblige you, be merry!' [/quote] The Victorian Empire is a relatively young nation whose history stretches as far back as 6,000 years before the present era. The Empire was founded on Earth by an unknown individual only referred to as the First Emperor. He was a main sponsor for a massive Project known as Project Salvation. The product of which was the Human Species Salvation Ark or simply the 'Ark'. They fled in the ark from the dying Earth, arriving on Valia-IV (Salvation). Upon arriving, the early nation was unstable and nearly collapsed had it not been for the few who believed in the First Emperor's ideals. They reformed the government but were unable to keep the state from splintering. After 100 years, the nation had nearly reunified. Then, the Rafalian revolt broke out who led a revolt that lasted 278 years. In that time, the rest of the world was developed either under the Rafalians or the Victorians. When the revolt was finally put down, much knowledge of the past was gone, devolving technology to the equivalent of 1500 AD (~-4500 PEY). The Empire recovered quickly and launched its first space missions only 200 years later. Soon, they began interplanetary travel and now they are capable of interstellar travel. [*][u]Victorian Government:[/u] The Empire is a Constitutional Monarchy with the Emperor as Head of State and the Prime Minister as Head of Government. The Empire's Legislation is quite confusing for non-Victorians as it is made up of 2 levels: The National and Imperial Assemblies. The National Assembly itself is Bicameral having two chambers: the Chamber of Titles and the Chamber of the Commons. The CoT is made up of people who hold titles or have been deemed by the Emperor as influential enough to be in the council. It has 50 seats but can have as many as 65 seats. The CoC is composed of officials elected by the people. The number depends on the decision of the High Triarchy which decides before every election how many seats there will be and the distribution per territory. The Imperial Assembly is the term for the entire legislation: The aforementioned National Assembly and the High Triarchy. The triarchs are the Emperor, the Prime Minister and the Speaker for the CoT. This council is the only one with the authority to declare war, sign treaties and make other important decisions. The Empire's Executive follows the Parliamentary Model. Some notable ministries and agencies are: The Bureau of Imperial Affairs The Ministry of Science and Technology The Ministry of External Affairs and Relations The Ministry of Internal Affairs Bureau of Public Health and Safety Armed Enforcement Section The Ministry of the National Armed Forces The Ministry of Administration The Ministry of Information and Communications The Judiciary is composed of Local Courts, Planetary Courts, System Courts and the Imperial Tribunal composed of the Supreme Triarchy and 7 Justices. Elections are held either at the Emperor's behest or death or when the Parliament deems the PM or ruling party has been in power for too long or passes a motion of no-confidence. [*][u]Alignment:[/u] Morally Ambiguous [*][u]Primary Characters:[/u] Emperor Azrian Victorinne the First A person who strongly believes in his ancestor's words of "Let anything happen as it will if only for the sake of Progress". Believes in the power of the military. Prime Minister Peltas Movley Wishes for peace but hopes to see the Empire's borders extended. Childhood friends with Emperor Azrian. VIF Division Admiral Anthony Gallant Commander of a VIF Division (1 CS, 2 Carriers, 100 Frigates, 200 Fighters and Bombers) Relatively new to the position of Division Admiral Brilliant Strategist [*][u]Technology level:[/u] Tier 3 [/list]