Fiction:Galactic Empire of Cyrannus

"Immortality lies not merely in the preservation of our physical shells, nor in the preservation of our genetic legacy, as many in the Council might think. No, my dear, the only way to ensure that our eminent Oikoumene would last eternally is to plant the idea of the Oikoumene in this very galaxy. Though our people might no longer be the lords of Cyrannus, there will come others who will carry on this burden, guided by the same paradigms of iron law and unflinching order that all of us have sworn to uphold. Our empire - an empire - is no more, but the Empire will stand - no longer Oikoumene by blood, but certainly Oikoumene by spirit. And though this new domain may not rise in a year - not even in a millenium, perhaps - it will one day come, and the light that united all the stars together will shine once more - and burn those who would dare to stand against it. 'I will see to that personally."

-, speaking with as the ends.

The Galactic Empire of Cyrannus (also known as the New Imperial Order, in Cyrannian Basic as the Imperatore Cyrannica or more commonly as simply the Empire) is a Gigaquadrantic hyperpower centered on the that rose in the aftermath of the  and the fall of the  and the. The brainchild of the enigmatic Emperor, the Empire has since spread throughout the  and into every other galactic cluster in the First Universal Square, giving it a level of influence and political dominance rivaled by few.

Central authority in the Empire is fixed on the Emperor on the Imperial Throne World of within the Core Worlds of the Cyrannus Galaxy, who in turn passes some of this power onto his chief deputy, the Potentate. This lofty position is currently held by, who in turn presides over the numerous Mandators and Grand Mandators that govern the Empire's wide tracts of space. A small remnant of the United Republic remains in Imperial governance, namely the mostly vestigial Imperial Senate, which brings some semblance of democracy into what is otherwise a rigid regime of order and control. Nevertheless, the citizens of the Empire enjoy more prosperity than under any other Cyrannian civilisation, even when compared to its foremost rival, the.

Characterised by an imperialist outlook toward the rest of the Gigaquadrant, an omnipotent and omnipresent military as well as a highly pervasive intelligence agency, the Empire is one of the most respected, albeit feared, civilisations in the modern Gigaquadrant prompting most other states to attempt to build positive relations in a bid not to provoke the Empire's unspeakable wrath. Nevertheless, rebellious pockets against Imperial rule are many, including the and the, both of which seek to overthrow Tyrómairon's reign in favour of their own system of governance. However, such a feat is rendered highly improbable by the ever expanding nature of the Empire's territory, military and lust for greater power.

Origins
"A mere parchment could bring the Republic to it's knees, people tired and sick of war were quick to accept changes, opening the way for the Imperial march! Years later, one can only wonder if they made the right decision. By the people the Republic was built, and by the people it was brought down."

- Rambo Historian

The origins of the Empire lie in the incomprehensible mind of himself, partly in line with his belief that only through  leadership would the universe finally experience a pacified and ordered existence. Upon his return to the during the, he began to set this nefarious plan in motion. A crucial aspect of this plan led him to influence the political atmosphere in both the and the, subtly building a power base for his eventual ascension. The genius of his plan succeeded magnificently, and soon the was engulfed in the.

During the course of the war, Tyrómairon constantly worked to ensure that neither side of the bloody conflict would gain a distinct advantage over the other, though he began to allow the Republic to gain more and more ground during the final months of 01 BNE. Though these efforts were important in ensuring the smooth transfer of power, Tyrómairon also used his growing influence over the admiralty and the senate of the Republic to begin an unprecedented military buildup unusual for a democratic civilisation, eventually making the Republic one of the most powerful civilisations in the Gigaquadrant, with projects such as the devastating Terminus weapon successfully protecting the galaxy from the horrors of the. During the final weeks of the war, Tyrómairon began to make his presence known, orchestrating the Battle of Orbispira and the final demise of the Confederacy all the while using his political minions to prepare the Republic for its unprecedented move to dictatorship. By the time Tyrómairon first appeared in the Republic Senate, his victory was all but complete. Aided by a parchment given to Senator from a mysterious benefactor which severely damaged the public's appreciation for the democratic institutions of the Republic, Tyrómairon declared that the Republic had ended and a New Order would arise from its ashes. The Cyrannian people, who had grown severely tired of the chaos wrought by war, were quick to accept these changes, bringing about the rise of the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus, one of the most powerful hyperpowers in Gigaquadrantic history.

Rise of the Empire (01 NE - 03 NE)
During the first months of its existence, the Empire accelerated the military buildup that began under the Republic, bringing into mass production devastating new vessels such as the and various other doomsday vehicles designed to ensure Imperial dominance in any region of space they found themselves with. As Imperial expansion increased throughout Cyrannus, it also increased in the various other galaxies in which they now had colonies, particularly the and the, conquering native species with ease if they were deemed to pose a threat to Imperial interests. After failed attempts by the Empire to invade the through the Cyrannian-Quadrantia Wormhole, the discovery of a wormhole under the soils of  led the Emperor to authorise an invasion through this new gateway. Over the next several weeks, the largest Imperial fleet ever assembled entered the wormhole and immediately materialised in orbit over the. Thus, the brief but bloody Imperial-Rambo War began, during which the Empire caught the Nation by surprise, securing orbit over the planet and forcing herself to surrender. Upon the Emperor's arrival a few days later, Ramashe was forced to sign the, which placed the Rambo in a protectorate in which the Empire would be free to use Rambo facilities and trade routes for their own purposes. In return, the Rambo would be able to call upon the Empire for help if faced with a potential threat.
 * Imperial Rambo War (01 NE)

By the time the Empire's first year ended, its power was already near absolute. However, it also faced many dangers that could damage the new regime. In Cyrannus, the Empire faced further resistance from civilisations such as the Republic Remnant and the resurgent Confederacy while in the Quadrants, the new protectorate faced threats such as the and the, neither of which would submit to Imperial rule. However, the Empire would also enjoy a rapidly expanding sphere of influence brought about by Concordats such as the military alliance signed between the Empire and the in the  while in the, Imperial agents manipulated events in the  that led to vast tracks of their empire joining the Empire. By the end of the second year of Imperial rule, the prospects of the Empire were particularly bright, with the Republic Remnant being defeated and vast tracks of the Gigaquadrant now loyal to the Emperor's decrees. However, the war with the remnant of the Confederacy led by showed no signs of ending and carried in to the next year, which would ultimately prove to be one of the most important in Imperial history.
 * The Outer Rim Wars and Expanding Infleunce (01 NE - 02 NE)

The greatest threat to the Empire would ultimately come from within, with of the  growing deeply unhappy with his lack of influence in the New Imperial Order at the expense of  Grand Mandators such as  and. Working from the shadows, the Imperator was close to sparking a fully fledged rebellion within the Empire when the Emperor himself learned of the treachery. Appearing in person at one of Tyranus' conspiratorial meetings, the Emperor singlehandedly killed the Imperator's supporters and banished his demonic bodyguard from the Cyrandia Cluster. The Imperator himself was killed soon after, though the lingering nationalism of the Basileus was not removed.
 * First Basileus Rebellion (03 NE)

After the defeat of the Republic Remnant, the Emperor himself granted a reprieve to and his supporters, even going so far as to allow the creation of a new republic to serve as a home for those who wished to remain independent from the Imperial way of life. The reasons behind this curious move are unknown, though it is likely a part of the Emperor's plans for the galaxy. Ultimately, the was formed later in the year, taking up residence in the Coru Secundus region of Cyrannus. However, it was not the Republic of old. Their hopes for a return of the were dashed by the close relationship which developed between the Rambo protectorate and the Imperials, who in turn maintained cold though neutral relations toward their new Republican rivals. After the death of, some of the outlying races of the Empire such as the began to grow uneasy with the perceived dominance of the  over their space. Led by, the self-proclaimed Imperator of the Basileus, many races split from the Empire to found the. The first act of this new galactic power was to invade and conquer the Basileus homeworld of, succeeding with little resistance. In response, the Empire prepared for war and was also forced to deal with the political ramifications that resulted from the destruction caused to which resulted in the.
 * Rebirth of the Republic (03 NE)
 * Beginnings of the Schism (03 NE)

New Cyrandia Wars (04 NE - )
In the aftermath of the Invasion of Vasuband, the Cyrannian Imperial State quickly seized many key hyperlanes leading to the Unknown Regions, foremost among these being the hyperlane linking Vasuband and. Though defended by the heavily armed Leyawiin Station, the planet's Imperial defenses were unable to hold the relentless separatist assault led by the recently deposed, who captured the planet and declared himself the King of the Mortalitas. Soon the conflict spread even to the Quadrant Galaxies, where Grand Mandator aided by his lieutenant  rose up and betrayed the Empire, sending  into conflict once more. Taking control of the feared, Garlboz and his forces aimed to control the various wormholes leading to the Quadrants, thus preventing the Empire to send reinforcements. However, to their surprise, the Rambo launched an attack against him with the aid of Imperial Captain of the Chimaera, ultimately resulting in Garlboz's arrest.
 * Escalation of Conflict

In the aftermath of the outbreak of the conflict, the Emperor formed the Imperial Inquisition in order to hunt down and destroy potential spies within the Empire's ranks. Led by Grand Inquisitor Charcar'maer and overseen by the Emperor's Phaedric Order, the Inquisition quickly became one of the most feared forces of the Cyrandia Cluster, with its Inquisitors earning a reputation as strict enforcers of the Emperor's will. Meanwhile, Imperial scientists also began to introduce the latest advancements in Imperial technology to combat the Empire's new threats.

Despite some talk in the Imperial Senate in joining the newly formed in opposition to the growing amount of conflict in the Gigaquadrant, the Empire decided to keep its "options open" but sent their political support. Despite being ostensibly neutral, the Empire is seen by many governments as being strongly sympathetic to the, with most Imperial citizens and authorities regarding their opposition in less than positive terms. To the surprise of many, both Imperial and Republic foreign policies began to appear remarkably similar, with both calling for a return to diplomacy and order over the era of conflict. Despite this prevailing opinion, both the Empire and the Republic would be quick to deny any such similarities with the Empire retaining an imperialistic foreign policy seeking to take advantage of the volatile situation in many outer galaxies. Meanwhile, the Empire continued to fight the rebels in the Outer Rim, separating the campaign into two theatres in the Northern and Southern Outer Rim. In the north, the Empire began to be pushed back under the full brunt of the rebellious who managed to conquer the  during the Battle of Tyranikus which also resulted in the defection of Grand Admiral, bolstering the Imperial State in the space surrounding Moreuse.
 * Outer Rim Conflict (04 NE)

In the Southern Outer Rim however, the Empire had the definitive upper hand. After the disastrous defeat at Abrion, the Emperor launched the new flagship of the Empire, the ICS Imperatore under the command of Grand Admiral. Accompanied by a large fleet, the Imperatore travelled to Abrion where it completely deciminated the State fleet under the command of Admiral. Meanwhile, whispers in the Senate began to talk of a possible truce with the still active for the duration of the conflict with the Imperial State, ultimately leading to the signing of peace on a New Republic ship.

Culture
"It is typical of authoritarian and totalitarian states to suppress art and debase culture, ushering in a period of rampant anti-intellectualism and creative stagnancy. But not in Cyrannus. This galaxy's people cling too much to their high civilisation for any ruler, no matter how powerful, to take it away."

- An excerpt from "Cyrannus, Andromeda and the Milky Way: Civilisation or Culture" by Moreau Kwame al-Hakim, Terran xenosociologist

The Empire is cosmopolitan and multi-faceted and as such has no single defined culture or religion, however, loyalty to the Empire and her Emperor is a universal tenet essential for an Imperial citizen. Despite the disdain many Cyrannians hold toward the denizens of the Gigaquadrant outside Cyrannus and the Quadrants, official government policy on the matter states that any being who wishes to succeed under the Empire is free to do so, however punishment for disloyalty is dealt with all the more worse. Despite the initial lack of a common identity, in the years following the rise of the Empire, the "High Cyrannian Culture" began to take hold in the Empire. This "movement" had existed for thousands of years in Cyrannus, originating among the of  and began to take hold under the Republic. Social etiquette, classical music and education are viewed as important facets of this refined culture, giving rise to the common stereotype of Cyrannians as posh intellects.

Arts and Media
Due to the prominence of the High Cyrannian culture since the rise of the Empire, the vast majority of the Empire's government are great supporters in the arts and as such, the Empire is not severe in its censorship. The Core Worlds of the Empire are cultural melting pots, with the Imperial establishment caring little for the population's freedom of expression, preferring to concentrate on political and military domination. However, many artists and musicians who openly create inflammatory anti-Imperial works have been executed as traitors.

The leading galactic provider for information under the Empire is the HoloDomain, a vast network containing a near omniscient connection of information, which functions as the primary provider of news of recent events and entertainment to Imperial citizens. The HoloDomain is not connected to this universe's space time and as such, it can be accessed from any location at any time. However, under the Empire, the HoloDemain has been the subject of invasive surveillance and censorship. Nevertheless, the HoloDomain remains an important aspect of modern Imperial culture, especially in it's capacity for instantaneous communication across the entire Gigaquadrant and as an entertainment medium.

Religion
The Empire is entirely secular and as such freedom of religion is guaranteed, assuming of course that loyalty to the Imperial Order is held. Religions that conflict with this are quickly routed out and faced with a vengeful Imperial justice. Demographically, the majority of Imperial citizens are either atheist or agnostic though there are also large populations of worshippers of the, Thirteen Lords and the Rambo Pantheon.

Species
The Empire is a multi-species civilisation consisting of hundreds of thousands of both Cyrannian and extragalactic species. Like the Republic that preceded it, the most common and politically dominant species in the Empire are the. This is primarily due to the Empire's heartland being the Core Worlds, where the Libertus are quite prolific. Other species such as the and the  are also important, but due to their past affiliations with the, they are not always trusted among the Empire's civilian population. In the aftermath of the outbreak of the, races such as the , and Aquillani also gained precedence in the Imperial order.

Executive Branch
"If it is willed by the Emperor, it shall be done."
 * Emperor

- Grand Inquisitor

Ultimately, the Imperial order is absolutely controlled by the Galactic Emperor Tyrómairon, a rule considered by many non-Imperials as a tyrannical one while most Imperials believe it to be just and fair. Though one would expect the Emperor of one of the Gigaquadrant's most visible hyperpowers, Tyrómairon is quite an elusive leader, allowing the Potentate to deal with most of the day-to-day politics of the Imperial court. Nevertheless, Tyrómairon's rule is hardly inactive. The Emperor has often travelled around his Empire and its protectorates to the glee of the Imperial public, such as the highly publicised visit to the. The position of Emperor is for life, unlike the vaguely relatable position of President of the Republic. As Emperor, Tyrómairon's decrees are unquestionable and those who object to his rule are quickly silenced.

The Potentate is the second highest position in the entire Empire, holding a position far below that of the Galactic Emperor but above that of a typical Grand Mandator. In simple terms, the Potentate handles most of day-to-day running of the Empire as well as often representing the Emperor on the gigaquadrantic stage, serving as the more public leader of the Empire that often serves as the face of the Imperial hierarchy. The Potentate is also responsible for opening and closing sessions of the now servile Imperial Senate, though the present Potentate finds little time for this task. Since the post was created in 02 NE, the title has been filled by, a strong supporter of the Emperor and a worthy face for Imperial diplomacy.
 * Potentate

Imperial Mandators are important officials that carry out the will of the Emperor in their assigned sectors, functioning as regional governors. The introduction of this rank ruffled many feathers in the traditionalist Senate, especially among the senators who at first believed the Empire would be a direct continuation of the Republic. When an alien civilisation willingly joins the Empire, their leader in most cases automatically becomes a Mandator. A notable exception to this rule was the leader of, Ramashe who wasn't deemed loyal enough. Important sectors of the Empire are often grouped together into oversectors under the governorship of a Grand Mandator. Notable Grand Mandators include of the Core Worlds and  of the Southern Outer Rim province. Grand Mandators wield great power, but are ultimately subservient to the Emperor and to a lesser extent the Potentate.
 * Grand Mandators and Mandators


 * Grand Mandators


 * Mandators

Legislative Branch


"A servile Senate is far more useful, wouldn't you say?"

Some vestiges of the Republic remain in the form of the Imperial Senate, which continues to debate issues important to Cyrannus, however what power it had under the Republic is now quite clearly gone. The two main reasons for this is the disdain many in the Imperial hierarchy have for what they see as a hive for old Republic sympathy and the establishment of three new positions of power; Mandators, the Potentate and of course, the Emperor.

Like the Republic Senate, the Imperial Senate was housed on 's moon of Corunnia, located deep underneath a heavily protected mountain, guarded at all times by a very large Imperial fleet commanded by Admiral Nagala. However, in the third year of Imperial rule, the Senate moved to the capital world Orbispira itself, inside the renovated Senate Tower. Unlike the executive power the Senate held under the Republic, now, the Senate is only able to debate laws and changes to the Imperial constitution, though the Emperor has the ability to completely override any Senatorial decision.

Astrography
The Empire's territory consists of millions upon millions of worlds, and its numbers of puppet states and protectorates vastly increasing it's size, arguably making it one of the most expansive civilizations in the Gigaquadrant. The Mandators and Senators of the Empire are constantly striving to bring Imperial rule to the Unknown Regions of Cyrannus and indeed beyond the galactic rim, into such galaxies as Elen'Naneth, where became a protectorate, vastly increasing the Empire's size. This is often to the annoyance of extragalactic powers, fearful of the Empire's vastly growing influence in Gigaquadrantic affairs. The capital of the Empire, like the before, is the city-world of, a massive planet wide metropolis with a population of hundreds of trillions, all living comfortably in the self sufficient skyscrapers. Orbispira, however is not the only heavily populated planet in the Empire, with most of the Core Worlds reaching populations of hundreds of billions.

The entire population of the Empire would be nigh impossible to count, but estimates range from ten quadrillion to the more likely thirty five to sixty quadrillion inhabitants. Most heavily populated Imperial held worlds are supplied by raw materials from the countless uninhabited planets within the Empire's reach, meaning that planets can support high populations, without falling into anarchy.

Galactic Capitals
Imperial authority is centred on Orbispira, though in every galaxy the Empire holds a presence there exists a capital planet, which serves as the seat of both the territory's senator and Mandator.

Military
"You don't fight Tyrómairon's limitless armies and win. Not unless you're smart and sneaky."

The Imperial military is responsible for carrying out military operations across Cyrannus and beyond as well as maintaining order and peace across the Empire's held worlds. A massive organisation, it contains trillions upon trillions of soldiers, fleet crew and weapons designers. The Empire's forces are by far, the most disciplined and effective military in Cyrannus' history, needed to preserve the rule of the Emperor across the Empire's vast influence. According to statistics, the Empire fields thirty four trillion active personnel with over sixty trillion in reserve, representing 0.1% of the Empire's citizens. The bulk of these figures are made up of the Empire's cloned troopers with the remainder being naval and army personnel. However, the bulk of the Empire's forces are not represented on these statistics due to their nature as automata of varying functions and sizes, such as the feared, elite Imperial Wardroids.

The Imperial Military is much more of a mental power over their enemies with much of the Imperial warmachine being designed to inspire dread in even the most advanced enemies. Most of the worlds previously fiercely loyal to the ideals of democracy are now fearful of the omnipotence and omnipresence of the Empire's grand armed forces. The Imperial military is broken into many branches such as the Legion, the Imperial Army, the Imperial Navy and Imperial Intelligence. The Legion operates alonsgside all three and is under the direct control of, they are specialist soldiers of the Imperial Army and are chosen for their intelligence, bravery and utmost loyality to Emperor Tyrómairon.

However, the two main arms of the Military are the Imperial Army and the Imperial Navy. Numbering in the hundreds of trillions, the Army has the primary responsibility of operation of ground battles and operation and to maintain planetary garrisons. The Army utilizes a wide range of vehicles, weapons and is often reinforced by the Imperial Legion. It also works in conjunction with the Imperial Navy.

The Empire also fields great technology among the greatest in the Gigaquadrant and the source of awe and wonder across the universe.

Imperial Navy
The Navy is under the direct control of the Emperor, its also generally under the command of a Supreme Commander, currently. Like the Republic Navy before it, the Empire generally employs fearsome and ultra-advanced wedge shaped warships known as Star Destroyers, however many other ship types of also in development.

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Relations


The Empire is very careful about which nations it wishes to open up diplomatic relations with, but these alliances are never truly strong, certainly not on the scale of the alliances made by the United Republic of Cyrannus. Still, the Empire enjoys a large sphere of influence across the Gigaquadrant and is allied with some of the universe's most powerful civilizations, such as and the.

In regard to neutral civilizations, the Empire will generally study a nation in great depth in order to ascertain whether or not the nation in question is a threat. Generally, this is not the case and the Empire may pursue a couse of ignoring the neutral Empire until it feels the need to manipulate it in some way to Imperial advantages. A step below neutral empires and those on bad terms with the Empire. Currently, these empires include the and the.

In a stark constrast to the before it, the Empire saw  as their arch rivals and enemies and the two hyperpowers were often at each other's throats in many different matters. Now, the Empire and the Rambo Nation have united under the wider Cyrannian Empire, with the Rambo serving as a protectorate. Now, the Empire and the species of the Rambo are getting used to their new relationship.

Protectorates
"The Empire has united us under peace and order."



Formal Relations
"You were wise in your decision to ally with us."
 * Allies



"A path is open to a more substantial friendship."
 * Friendly



"You will help us whether you realize it, or not."
 * Being manipulated



"Stay out of our way."
 * Non-aggression pact



Unofficial Relations
"May your civilisation prosper."
 * Good terms



"Stay on our good side and your civilisation's future is bright."
 * Improving Relations



"You're either with us, or you're an enemy."
 * Neutral



"Ugh. Intolerable."
 * Disliked



Hostile Relations
"You shall face the fire power of our fleets."


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Trivia

 * The Galactic Empire of Cyrannus was introduced to the wiki on Sunday, the 6th of November 2011.
 * The Empire has been in planning by Cyrannian since the ending of.
 * The administrator of the fiction is, though many other users contribute to it.
 * Shockingly, the theme of this fiction is the Imperial March.