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agentmanateeNation Sheet for Abefroeman
I still have to finish my military and history portions, but at least this will serve as a place holder. Thanks.
I still have to finish my military and history portions, but at least this will serve as a place holder. Thanks.
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Government Type: Absolute Monarchy
Demographics: Human only, caucausian majority.
Leadership: King Reynaud D'Reciet IV
Population: 1,670,022,000, dispersed throughout two primary systems, and two colonial systems.
Kingdom of Orleans
Government Type: Absolute Monarchy
Demographics: Human only, caucausian majority.
Leadership: King Reynaud D'Reciet IV
Economy: A primarily agriculture based society, the economy of Orleans is based around its extensive tracts of fertile land among its colonized worlds. Producing wheat, poultry, dairy, beef, pork, and lamb are the primary exports of Orleans, totaling upwards of 50% of its total economy. Furthermore, owing to its colonial territories, numerous fine wines, champagnes, rums, and burbons all are produced/distilled for further exportation/internal consumption. Currently, nearly 38% of Orleans active population is employed in agriculture, with the agri-food industry making up 42% of Orleans GDP.
The secondary sector of Orleans economic power resides in the mining/mineral wealth of its worlds. Massive crude oil derricks, deepwater oil platforms, and expansive iron/coal mines make up the back bone of both the power industry and the military industrial complexes of Orleans. Energy is provide via two main sources, that being the Hydroelectric power plants dotting the numerous rivers of Orleans and its colonies, and more heavily, in heavy Thermal power plants, producing energy based off of heavy crimson oil, found in abundance all throughout the realms of Orleans. The energy and mining sectors of Orleans employ a further 20% of the active population, and equate to roughly 13% of total GDP.
The remaining sectors of Orleans econimic power/employment comprise of military industry, tourism, finance, fishing, recycling, and so on.
The people of the Kingdom of Orleans have yet to discover nuclear energy, and to their knowledge, have no known sources of radioactive materials, as well as a known lack of heavier metals, such as titanium and platnium.
The secondary sector of Orleans economic power resides in the mining/mineral wealth of its worlds. Massive crude oil derricks, deepwater oil platforms, and expansive iron/coal mines make up the back bone of both the power industry and the military industrial complexes of Orleans. Energy is provide via two main sources, that being the Hydroelectric power plants dotting the numerous rivers of Orleans and its colonies, and more heavily, in heavy Thermal power plants, producing energy based off of heavy crimson oil, found in abundance all throughout the realms of Orleans. The energy and mining sectors of Orleans employ a further 20% of the active population, and equate to roughly 13% of total GDP.
The remaining sectors of Orleans econimic power/employment comprise of military industry, tourism, finance, fishing, recycling, and so on.
The people of the Kingdom of Orleans have yet to discover nuclear energy, and to their knowledge, have no known sources of radioactive materials, as well as a known lack of heavier metals, such as titanium and platnium.
The backbone of the civilian merchant fleets, Dantes-Class Merchant Vessels are a common sight in the realms of Orleans, and abroad. Their design is a melding of both internal development, and external aid, owing to a somewhat different design from normal conventional shipbuilding within the kingdom. Weighing roughly 500 tons, these ships can carry in excess of 10,000 long tons, have a crew of 60, and are predominantly operated by civilian companies. *In times of war, civilian shipping vessels can be drafted into auxiliary military service if the need arises.*
Population: 1,670,022,000, dispersed throughout two primary systems, and two colonial systems.
Orleans System: Two inhabited planets, Quenelles - 556,674,000 citizens, and L'Anguille - 278,337,000 citizens. Seven total planets in system, three gas giants, Tancred, Viefin, and Beaumarchais, one ice giant, Massif Orcal, and one terrestial world, Cuilex. Primary system export, food and wine.
Mousillon System: One inhabited planet, Mousillon - 55,674,000 citizens. Five planets in system, two gas giants, Rachard and Mallobaude, two ice giants, Merovech and Landuin. Primary mining planet of the Kingdom of Orleans, largest mining operation run by "Three Sisters of Ancelioux" mining company. Primary export, crimson oil and steel.
Parravon System: One inhabited planet, Parravon - 334,004,400 citizens. Seven planets in system, four gas giants, Sanglac, Pegasi, Glorfinial, and Cassyon, one ice giant, Arden, and one terrestrial planet, Grismerie. Known for its tall picturesque peaks, some of the finest wines, rums, and bourbons on the market, and bustling tourist resorts. Primary export, Agilgar Spirits.
Bordeleaux System: One inhabited planet, Bordeleaux - 445,332,600 citizens. Five planets in system, one ice giant, Chalons, and three water/ice terrestrial worlds, Alberic, Aquitaine, and Turris. Covered in massive oceans, Bordeleaux boasts the largest fishing fleets in all of Orleans. Primary export, fish/seafood.
Mousillon System: One inhabited planet, Mousillon - 55,674,000 citizens. Five planets in system, two gas giants, Rachard and Mallobaude, two ice giants, Merovech and Landuin. Primary mining planet of the Kingdom of Orleans, largest mining operation run by "Three Sisters of Ancelioux" mining company. Primary export, crimson oil and steel.
Parravon System: One inhabited planet, Parravon - 334,004,400 citizens. Seven planets in system, four gas giants, Sanglac, Pegasi, Glorfinial, and Cassyon, one ice giant, Arden, and one terrestrial planet, Grismerie. Known for its tall picturesque peaks, some of the finest wines, rums, and bourbons on the market, and bustling tourist resorts. Primary export, Agilgar Spirits.
Bordeleaux System: One inhabited planet, Bordeleaux - 445,332,600 citizens. Five planets in system, one ice giant, Chalons, and three water/ice terrestrial worlds, Alberic, Aquitaine, and Turris. Covered in massive oceans, Bordeleaux boasts the largest fishing fleets in all of Orleans. Primary export, fish/seafood.
Military: The Military of the Kingdom of Orleans is broken into three distinct branches, each serving overall towards the defense of the Kingdom, its people, and above all else, its sovereign. In the endless void of space, the Royal Orleans Navy guards both near and afar. On the ground and internal airspace, the Royal Orleans Army and Army-Air Corp defends the kingdom's interests, and when the call arises, takes the fight to the enemy. Last, is the Orleans National Gendarmerie, who patrol the streets, cities, and colonies of the Kingdom. Officers are a mixture of promising candidates who've earned their positions through merit, and those of noble families, who purchased a commission for their son(s). The rest of the military is a mixture of career soldiers, and those who are serving their compulsory military service, requiring all men upon turning 18 to serve until they are 24 years old, upon which they are sent into reserve units until they are 48 years old.
*Enlistees can choose to extend their terms of active service, and in return can choose another branch of the armed forces should they so choose. Furthermore, all men can apply for reserve service extensions to the age of 60, dependent upon rank and position.*
Total Active Duty Personnel: 14,500,000
Total Reserve Personnel: 2,200,200
*Enlistees can choose to extend their terms of active service, and in return can choose another branch of the armed forces should they so choose. Furthermore, all men can apply for reserve service extensions to the age of 60, dependent upon rank and position.*
Total Active Duty Personnel: 14,500,000
Total Reserve Personnel: 2,200,200
The pride and might of the Kingdom of Orleans, the Royal Orleans Navy serves at the express purpose of the King and his appointed officers. The navy operates proudly and with force throughout the realm of Orleans, sailing in flotilla's that patrol from the heart of Orleans to its frontier. Built with pride in the Brest-Biloxi Naval shipyards on Quenelles, the capital world of Orleans. Two more naval ship yards are located on outlying worlds, one being in Mousillon, and the other on Bordeleaux. The Royal Orleans Navy, R.O.N., seeks to protect the frontiers of Orleans first and foremost, however, they have been known to operate in an expeditionary manner to support other causes throughout the galaxy.
The land-based portion of the armed forces of the Kingdom of Orleans, they are charged in the terrestrial defense of all territorial holdings of Orleans, and in times of war, offensive ground based operations. They feature a sub-department within itself, known as the Royal Orleans Army Air Corp, who conduct in-atmosphere aerial operations in support of the military.
The primary law enforcement arm of the Kingdom of Orleans, the National Gendarmerie is an extension of the Army of Orleans, though mainly focused on localized law enforcement and protection of the citizens. From the far flung borders of the Kingdom, to the bustling metropolitan centers, the National Gendarmerie is charged with the arduous task of maintaining control over both land and space. They maintain law and order day and night, all in the name of the King.
The Gendarmerie's missions belong to three categories:
1) Administrative Police - Upholding public order, safety checks and traffic controls, assistance to people in imminent danger, protection duties, etc.
2) Judicial police - Handling penal law enforcement and investigation of crimes and felonies
3) Military and defense missions - Including military police for the armed forces
These missions include:
- The policing of the countryside, rivers, coastal areas, shipping lanes, general space, and population centers.
- Criminal investigations under judiciary supervision.
- Maintaining law and order in public gatherings and demonstrations, including crowd control and other security activities;
-- Police at sea/space
-- Security of airports/spaceports, civil refinery sites and military installations
-- Provision of military police services to the Orleans military — on the Orleans territory as well as during foreign operations (OPEX)
-- For the Royal Guard participation in the state's protocol and ceremonies
The Gendarmerie's missions belong to three categories:
1) Administrative Police - Upholding public order, safety checks and traffic controls, assistance to people in imminent danger, protection duties, etc.
2) Judicial police - Handling penal law enforcement and investigation of crimes and felonies
3) Military and defense missions - Including military police for the armed forces
These missions include:
- The policing of the countryside, rivers, coastal areas, shipping lanes, general space, and population centers.
- Criminal investigations under judiciary supervision.
- Maintaining law and order in public gatherings and demonstrations, including crowd control and other security activities;
-- Police at sea/space
-- Security of airports/spaceports, civil refinery sites and military installations
-- Provision of military police services to the Orleans military — on the Orleans territory as well as during foreign operations (OPEX)
-- For the Royal Guard participation in the state's protocol and ceremonies
Standardized uniform and equipment of the Gendarmerie officers. Of note is the armor, molded from durable steel plates that provide protection from both kinetic and energy based weapons.
A light infantry fighting vehicle, used extensively by the Gendarmerie in patrolling the frontier of the Orleans ground based territories. Mounts a high velocity 20mm cannon.
A light infantry fighting vehicle suited for urban operations, featuring heavier armor than the Dubois IFV. A short barreled 30mm cannon provides heavier firepower as well, without the risk of over penetration.
A more civilian version of the Vautour-Class Patrol Craft used by the Orleans Army-Air Corp, this vessel can operate in both atmosphere and in space, and is favored during long range Gendarmerie patrols.
Serving as the backbone of Gendarmerie naval operations, the Cerf-Class Frigate provides standoff capabilities against hostile forces, from pirates to marauders, the Cerf allows for a more aggressive patrolling and defending of the frontier.
*Excerpt from the Royal Archives, Document AH-0001.*
"Concerning the time and history prior to the Great Journey, little to none is known. The Arc, La'Vie, experienced a rough landing upon coming into contact with Quenelles. The ship experienced a navigational error, along with unexplained systems failures, leading to the vessel to initiate an emergency re-entry landing upon the southern plains of the northern hemisphere's main continent, now known as Bastonne. The crash heavily damaged the archives, as well as nearly destroying the ship's main power-core, which lead to the reliance on secondary reactors, which have long since been drained within 50 years of touchdown. We are without knowledge of the past, save for those of learned dispositions, and for our own story's passed down through generations. For all intents and purposes, we are starting anew in Year One, E.E. Exodus Era." Captain Jean-Bart Garamonte.
**The Kingdom of Orleans uses it own designation for era designation, however, in accordance with greater Eden cluster time keeping standards, there is a roughly 200 year difference in actual eras, due in part to the arrival of the Arc La'Vie 200 years after initial Core systems colonization ship landing. Actual arrival to Eden Cluster is believed to have happened roughly 700 years ago.** Notes of Orleans Explorer Guy D'Lusignan.
001 E.E. - Arc La'Vie crash lands onto Quenelles. The survivors are believed to have originated from France, a country from Europe.
048 E.E. - Nuclear reactors aboard the La'Vie power down, all fuel spent.
053 E.E. - Provincial Government is accused of corruption, abuse of power, and other high crimes.
055 E.E. - Provincial Government cracks down on protestors, sparking a full scale rebellion, known as the War of the Divine.
062 E.E. - Rebel Forces, here on known as the Monarchists, defeat the Provincial Government, here on known as the Renegades, in a decisive battle, ending the civil war.
063 E.E. - Kingdom of Orleans is established, with the house of D'Reciet as its royal house.
074 E.E. - Kingdom of Orleans begins to recover from the war-time and crash landing losses.
137 E.E. - Secondary archives aboard the La'Vie are accessed, providing a wealth of information.
139 E.E. - Secondary archives power supply fails, shutting computer banks down for good.
155 E.E. - Lord Bohemond Sangasse completes first extra-solar orbit above Quenelles, sparking a renewed interest in returning to the stars above.
201 E.E. - First ship capable of long range interstellar travel completes shakedown trials, before departing on 50 year trip to neighboring cluster.
251 E.E. - Transmissions from the R.O.N. Jasperre reach Quenelles, relaying safe touchdown on new world.
256 E.E. - L'Anguille is colonized completely, other inhabitable planet in the Quenelles system.
257 E.E. - Archive Corruption due to damages from civil war Renegade attacks.
435 E.E. - Archive Corruption due to damages from civil war Renegade attacks.
436 E.E. - War of the Montfort Grail, war between the Crown and Renegades.
462 E.E. - War of the Montfort Grail is won, Renegades flee into deep space.
489 E.E. - Surprise attack of Duke Folcard, King Hagen D'Reciet assassinated.
490 E.E. - The throne of Orleans remains empty, War of Gisoreux rages on.
495 E.E. - Renegade lords are discovered to have used financial assets from the Theocratic State of Zion.
517 E.E. - War of Gisoreux drags on, King Hagen II issues commands to seize all assets of Renegade lords, and those that financed the Renegades. Royal Orleans forces confiscate any and all assets of the Renegades, and by proxy, those of the Theocratic State of Zion throughout all Monarchist held territories.
525 E.E. - War of Gisoreux has dragged on for 36 years, widespread famine begins to take hold in both Renegade and Monarchist held territories.
526 E.E. - Monarchists launch surprise attack against Renegade leaders. City of Desfleuve is purposely left undefended, Renegades strike, killing hundreds of thousands, but leave themselves completely open to counter-attack. Called the battle of Pale Sisters, Renegade fleet and leadership utterly decimated, their fleet's wreckage still visible in the ruins of Desfleuve.
529 E.E. - Contact is made with the Eden Accord representatives. After suffering from a prolonged civil war, King Hagen II, in no real position to negotiate, signs the Eden Accord, acknowledging its rules/stipulations.
535 E.E. - King Hagen II is assassinated, believed to have been killed by Renegade holdouts who sought the backing of the Interstellar Trade Commission, sparking a renewed civil war, referred to as War of Brionne.
600 E.E. - War of Brionne ends, Renegades commit taboo by destroying a Jump Gate, causing a massive explosion leading to the destruction of a local moon. Renegade Lords try to play the crime off on the Monarchists, but with half their fleet destroyed, they are soon routed and flee into the great unknown.
601 E.E. - King Reynaud II decrees the ITC an enemy of the state, and has all representatives within the realms of Orleans seized, tried, and executed for treason. All ITC assets in the realm are taken and forfeited to the crown.
602 E.E. - Kingdom of Orleans launches several raids against ITC frontier holdings, sacking them in response to their role in supporting the Renegades.
608 E.E. - Kingdom of Orleans begins period of reconstruction, focusing it attention inwards in order to recover from the devastation of two successive civil wars.
675 E.E. - Kingdom of Orleans completes its reconstruction endeavors, having rebuilt and recovered from the chaos of Gisoreaux and Brionne Civil Wars.
699 E.E. - King Reynaud III dies from old age, the kingdom mourns his death.
700 E.E. - A pretender to the throne, Lord Huebald D'Carcassonne, claims he is rightfully king of Orleans.
702 E.E. - After two years of unsuccessful negotiations and a Great Council, Lord Huebald D'Carcassonne enters open rebellion against the son of Reynaud III, Lambard II. Thus begins the War of Carcassonne.
709 E.E. - Lambard II dies aboard his flagship, shattering the moral of the Royalist forces.
711 E.E. - Mousillon falls to Lord Huebald, severely hampering the logistical abilities of the Royalists.
711 E.E. - Late in the year, remnants of the Renegades launch a surprise attack upon both the Royalists and the Carcassone'ists. This surprise attack gives the Royalists breathing room to reorganize their battered forces, and consolidate their power. King Bohemond III takes control of the fleet.
712 E.E. - Second Battle of Mousillon, Royalists retake key strategic resources upon the planet.
713 E.E. - Renegade and Carcassone'ists forces are pushed out of the Mousillon system, sparking a frenzied series of battles along the frontier.
715 E.E. - The Battle of Cuileux, Grave of the Crusader, is fought. This massive battle lasted over three months, in the end, leaving the Royalists as victorious. Lord Huebald is killed in combat, crashing his flagship into the bulk oil tanker of the Renegade fleet, causing a massive explosion that engulfed dozens of ships. Renegade and Carcassone'ist fleets surrender, with a few hold outs fleeing outside of the territorial boundaries of Orleans.
733 E.E. - Massive reorganization and reconstruction efforts are decreed, all efforts of the people of Orleans are to be spent in rebuilding the Kingdom of Orleans, with the military first and foremost.
765 E.E. - The Great Rebirth, as the people of Orleans have come to call the kingdom wide effort to rebuild, nears completion. The effort has been costly, and has nearly bankrupted the realm.
772 E.E. - King Charlen I dies of old age, his son, Prince Reynaud, now becomes known as Reynaud the IV, King of Orleans.
773 E.E. - Kingdom of Orleans completes its revival. The military rebuilt, the economy roaring, and above all, Orleans remains independent from outside influence. King Reynaud IV decrees the creation of an Expeditionary Legion, to hence forth be known as the Orleans Foreign Legion.
**Current Date is 973 EC - Eden Calendar. 200 year discrepancy due to Arc La'Vie arrival delay.**
"Concerning the time and history prior to the Great Journey, little to none is known. The Arc, La'Vie, experienced a rough landing upon coming into contact with Quenelles. The ship experienced a navigational error, along with unexplained systems failures, leading to the vessel to initiate an emergency re-entry landing upon the southern plains of the northern hemisphere's main continent, now known as Bastonne. The crash heavily damaged the archives, as well as nearly destroying the ship's main power-core, which lead to the reliance on secondary reactors, which have long since been drained within 50 years of touchdown. We are without knowledge of the past, save for those of learned dispositions, and for our own story's passed down through generations. For all intents and purposes, we are starting anew in Year One, E.E. Exodus Era." Captain Jean-Bart Garamonte.
**The Kingdom of Orleans uses it own designation for era designation, however, in accordance with greater Eden cluster time keeping standards, there is a roughly 200 year difference in actual eras, due in part to the arrival of the Arc La'Vie 200 years after initial Core systems colonization ship landing. Actual arrival to Eden Cluster is believed to have happened roughly 700 years ago.** Notes of Orleans Explorer Guy D'Lusignan.
001 E.E. - Arc La'Vie crash lands onto Quenelles. The survivors are believed to have originated from France, a country from Europe.
048 E.E. - Nuclear reactors aboard the La'Vie power down, all fuel spent.
053 E.E. - Provincial Government is accused of corruption, abuse of power, and other high crimes.
055 E.E. - Provincial Government cracks down on protestors, sparking a full scale rebellion, known as the War of the Divine.
062 E.E. - Rebel Forces, here on known as the Monarchists, defeat the Provincial Government, here on known as the Renegades, in a decisive battle, ending the civil war.
063 E.E. - Kingdom of Orleans is established, with the house of D'Reciet as its royal house.
074 E.E. - Kingdom of Orleans begins to recover from the war-time and crash landing losses.
137 E.E. - Secondary archives aboard the La'Vie are accessed, providing a wealth of information.
139 E.E. - Secondary archives power supply fails, shutting computer banks down for good.
155 E.E. - Lord Bohemond Sangasse completes first extra-solar orbit above Quenelles, sparking a renewed interest in returning to the stars above.
201 E.E. - First ship capable of long range interstellar travel completes shakedown trials, before departing on 50 year trip to neighboring cluster.
251 E.E. - Transmissions from the R.O.N. Jasperre reach Quenelles, relaying safe touchdown on new world.
256 E.E. - L'Anguille is colonized completely, other inhabitable planet in the Quenelles system.
257 E.E. - Archive Corruption due to damages from civil war Renegade attacks.
435 E.E. - Archive Corruption due to damages from civil war Renegade attacks.
436 E.E. - War of the Montfort Grail, war between the Crown and Renegades.
462 E.E. - War of the Montfort Grail is won, Renegades flee into deep space.
489 E.E. - Surprise attack of Duke Folcard, King Hagen D'Reciet assassinated.
490 E.E. - The throne of Orleans remains empty, War of Gisoreux rages on.
495 E.E. - Renegade lords are discovered to have used financial assets from the Theocratic State of Zion.
517 E.E. - War of Gisoreux drags on, King Hagen II issues commands to seize all assets of Renegade lords, and those that financed the Renegades. Royal Orleans forces confiscate any and all assets of the Renegades, and by proxy, those of the Theocratic State of Zion throughout all Monarchist held territories.
525 E.E. - War of Gisoreux has dragged on for 36 years, widespread famine begins to take hold in both Renegade and Monarchist held territories.
526 E.E. - Monarchists launch surprise attack against Renegade leaders. City of Desfleuve is purposely left undefended, Renegades strike, killing hundreds of thousands, but leave themselves completely open to counter-attack. Called the battle of Pale Sisters, Renegade fleet and leadership utterly decimated, their fleet's wreckage still visible in the ruins of Desfleuve.
529 E.E. - Contact is made with the Eden Accord representatives. After suffering from a prolonged civil war, King Hagen II, in no real position to negotiate, signs the Eden Accord, acknowledging its rules/stipulations.
535 E.E. - King Hagen II is assassinated, believed to have been killed by Renegade holdouts who sought the backing of the Interstellar Trade Commission, sparking a renewed civil war, referred to as War of Brionne.
600 E.E. - War of Brionne ends, Renegades commit taboo by destroying a Jump Gate, causing a massive explosion leading to the destruction of a local moon. Renegade Lords try to play the crime off on the Monarchists, but with half their fleet destroyed, they are soon routed and flee into the great unknown.
601 E.E. - King Reynaud II decrees the ITC an enemy of the state, and has all representatives within the realms of Orleans seized, tried, and executed for treason. All ITC assets in the realm are taken and forfeited to the crown.
602 E.E. - Kingdom of Orleans launches several raids against ITC frontier holdings, sacking them in response to their role in supporting the Renegades.
608 E.E. - Kingdom of Orleans begins period of reconstruction, focusing it attention inwards in order to recover from the devastation of two successive civil wars.
675 E.E. - Kingdom of Orleans completes its reconstruction endeavors, having rebuilt and recovered from the chaos of Gisoreaux and Brionne Civil Wars.
699 E.E. - King Reynaud III dies from old age, the kingdom mourns his death.
700 E.E. - A pretender to the throne, Lord Huebald D'Carcassonne, claims he is rightfully king of Orleans.
702 E.E. - After two years of unsuccessful negotiations and a Great Council, Lord Huebald D'Carcassonne enters open rebellion against the son of Reynaud III, Lambard II. Thus begins the War of Carcassonne.
709 E.E. - Lambard II dies aboard his flagship, shattering the moral of the Royalist forces.
711 E.E. - Mousillon falls to Lord Huebald, severely hampering the logistical abilities of the Royalists.
711 E.E. - Late in the year, remnants of the Renegades launch a surprise attack upon both the Royalists and the Carcassone'ists. This surprise attack gives the Royalists breathing room to reorganize their battered forces, and consolidate their power. King Bohemond III takes control of the fleet.
712 E.E. - Second Battle of Mousillon, Royalists retake key strategic resources upon the planet.
713 E.E. - Renegade and Carcassone'ists forces are pushed out of the Mousillon system, sparking a frenzied series of battles along the frontier.
715 E.E. - The Battle of Cuileux, Grave of the Crusader, is fought. This massive battle lasted over three months, in the end, leaving the Royalists as victorious. Lord Huebald is killed in combat, crashing his flagship into the bulk oil tanker of the Renegade fleet, causing a massive explosion that engulfed dozens of ships. Renegade and Carcassone'ist fleets surrender, with a few hold outs fleeing outside of the territorial boundaries of Orleans.
733 E.E. - Massive reorganization and reconstruction efforts are decreed, all efforts of the people of Orleans are to be spent in rebuilding the Kingdom of Orleans, with the military first and foremost.
765 E.E. - The Great Rebirth, as the people of Orleans have come to call the kingdom wide effort to rebuild, nears completion. The effort has been costly, and has nearly bankrupted the realm.
772 E.E. - King Charlen I dies of old age, his son, Prince Reynaud, now becomes known as Reynaud the IV, King of Orleans.
773 E.E. - Kingdom of Orleans completes its revival. The military rebuilt, the economy roaring, and above all, Orleans remains independent from outside influence. King Reynaud IV decrees the creation of an Expeditionary Legion, to hence forth be known as the Orleans Foreign Legion.
**Current Date is 973 EC - Eden Calendar. 200 year discrepancy due to Arc La'Vie arrival delay.**
Skilled Tactician - By no means the best there ever was, still, Edmyn has attained an adept understanding of war, the flow of armies, supplies, and how terrain and perceptions play into the logistics of war. Furthermore, he is a skilled fighter, having been trained by Ser Axel Tully himself on numerous occasions, and other skilled fighters.
Quick - Edmyn has shown to be a smart man, quickly understanding concepts and studies, and applying them to everyday life. More than most, he had to learn to rule with all due haste after the death of his elder brothers. Lord Edmyn displays a keen ability to be taught something, and then carry out that teaching without needing further help.
Groomed - Always clean shaven, bathed, and clean clothes, Lord Edmyn takes pride in his personal appearance, and the general improvement to his overall health that comes with taking care of ones self.
Attractive - More than money and power, than the titles, Edmyn is considered to be an attractive man, standing six feet and two inches tall. His strong chin, cheeks, face, and perhaps the warmth of his smile, has earned him on more than one occasion the fawning of women.
Stategist - War has been a part of the Riverlands for centuries. Even more so, is the lack of geographic boundaries to protect the Riverlands, something that Edmyn has studied greatly, to learn how best to use these weaknesses to his own strength and benefit. After becoming Lord Paramount, Edmyn spared no expense and time to be educated in the art of war and strategy.
Diligent - None can say Edmyn, once he puts his mind to something, gives up. He sets his goals, and steadily works towards attaining those goals. 
Ambitious - Edmyn desires to set himself above and beyond the previous Lord Paramounts of the Riverlands, he seeks to permanantly cement his name, and his family's name in the history books. Good enough is not in his vocabulary, to Edmyn, best to do it right, or not at all.
Just - The law is the law, however it is not blind nor without heart. Edmyn holds court often to hear of his subjects disputes, complaints, and crimes. The law treats all men equal, no matter their birth, and it is something he has placed great faith in.
Scarred - Some wounds never heal, and the cut Ser Axel recieved on the Stepstones is worn with honor and pride. The man who gave it to him has long since passed, but it serves as a reminder as to Ser Axel's line of work, and his duty to protect the Queen.
Formidable Fighter - The skill with a sword Ser Axel posses is rivaled perhaps by a few others who currently live, but for those who saw him upon the fields of battle during the Stepstones Rebellion, it took six men against him for him to even recieve a wound, and all six of those men lie dead. He chooses to fight from the ground, on his own two feet, rather than atop a horse. Some might think this a weakness, yet to him, it just means his foe has a longer fall to the ground.
Brawny - Ser Axel has spent years of his life devoted to protecting and serving the Iron Throne, his body a weapon in its own right. He is no small man, nor some pushover.
Duelist - A sword and shield is all he needs, and his foes will fall before him like freshly cut wheat. Ser Axel, perhaps, could be counted among those that are considered the greats who have served within the Kingsguard, and worn the white.
Brave - Let no man doubt Ser Axel Tully's bravery, for he would charge a thousand foes if it meant saving the Queen or the Princess.
Stubborn - The last of Ser Axel's notable traits, is his stubbornness. Ever the last to leave, and the first to enter, he rarely if ever gives in, save for a direct order from the Queen, and depending, the Princess as well. Ser Axel has been jokingly referred to as the trout ever jumping up an endless waterfall. 
Attractive - Being of the blood of Old Valyria, Rhaenyra is decidedly beautiful. Her fair features, silver hair, stunning eyes of pale blue-green, define the beauty that is Lady Rhaenyra, who with her regal bearing, cuts a memorable figure for those who lay eyes upon her. Her fair looks are owed to her father, mother, and the old bloodlines of yesteryear. 
Kind - If one thing can ever be said of Lady Rhaenyra, is that she is very kind. Her heart is large, and she cares for those around her with great compassion and love. Being mean or angry is hard for Rhaenyra, and holding onto negativity is something that she has never been able to do well, instead, she looks at the good and positive.
Diligent - Ever the one to always finish a task, Rhaenyra sees anything and everything through to the end. She enjoys the adventure and reward of completing meaningful endeavors that she sets her mind to.
Shy - Those that know her closely will note Lady Rhaenyra's lack of enthusiasm when it come to speaking with others. She much prefers to watch and listen, rather than offer her input. When asked, she will answer, but usually, one must press in order to break Rhaenyra out of her shell.
Trusting - Perhaps a flaw, perhaps a sign of a good and uncorrupted heart. Either way, Rhaenyra is very trusting, within reason, of others at first. More than anything, she trusts her father, Lord Aegon Velaryon implicitly, and sees no reason as to why he would ever lie to her.
Gardener - Lady Rhaenyra enjoys the fresh open air and the warm kiss of the sun. More than that, she is an avid gardener, who enjoys the process of growing flowers and fresh food for herself and her family. The work and effort involved give her a sense of pride and accomplishment, that her little garden is there because of her hard work and diligence.
Family Person - The last of Rhaenyra's defining traits is her importance that she has placed upon family. To her, there is nothing more important than the love and devotion to one's family. They are, at the end of the day, all you have to rely and trust upon. She hopes one do to have her own family, should the God's allow it.
Scarrred - When one chooses to ignore caution and live a more adventurous life, accidents happen, or rather, life happens. Across the left side of her face, from the middle of her nose to slightly below her eye, is a scar from one of her first real battles. Now, the old wound has healed, and seemingly added more beauty to Baela than before. 
Ambitious - For Baela, she is not content to idly wait by for the world to come to her, nor for opportunity to present itself. Rather, she seeks out her own future, charting a course to have her rise higher in the world, and place her name in the annuals of time and history.
Brave - Part of being ambitious and adventurous is being brave. Many a foe expects a woman to cower before them, to beg and plead, not Baela, she happily charges in, sword drawn, a vicious predatory look on her face, and the knowledge that those self-important men, well, their courage is quickly running down the side of their leg. The unknown shouldn't be feared, and for Baela, she respects it, while actively choosing to rush forward into the dark to see what lies within.
Ruthless - While few ever see or know of such actions, Baela is ruthless when it comes to defending her sister and family. Those that dare to insult her sister, well, they are lucky when they wake up from the floor. Baela wants to reach her goals, and will damn near do whatever it takes to achieve them.
Skilled Duelist - From a young age, she showed signs of martial prowess. Aegon, perhaps on a whim of amusement, allowed her to train with his sons, her brothers. The rest, as they say, is history. She fights with two hands, favoring her right with a long sword, while in her left, a short sword or an axe, depending on the situation. Thus far, her foes have all made the same mistake, underestimate her, and they payed with their lives for that foolishness.
Pirate Captain - Much to her father's everlasting annoyance, though he has yet to specifically command her not to be a pirate and smuggler, Baela Velaryon command a modest ocean going vessel called "Sea Snake", which she uses to prey upon the traveling ships of Westeros, stealing their cargo and selling it off to send a message that she remembers what the Queen did to her family.