Fiction:Mirusian Theocratic Congregation

 May Spode bless you, visitor.  "We stand against shadows, war-mongers, and violent heretics. We shall remain a bulwark of defense for our allies against any threat, no matter the cost!"

- Ajaar'Magnos

The Greater Mirusian Church of Spode is a massive organization of Spode worshipers, brought together from orignally 2 seperate empires, but united by the fact many of their races had biologic relations, and where creations of a mighty empire of the past. Seperated for years, some of the genetic descedenats gathered back to gather to form the mighty Church. Intending to protect Spode worshippers from savage heretics and blashpemers, the Church is as focused on militiary prowess as it is on diplomatic prowess.

The Church are eternal enemies of, and 2 religious factions often clash in massive wars throughout space.

Species

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Formation
The Church was is the fusion between the Brotherhood of Spode and the Unified Nations of Spode, created in the aftermath of the Enlightenment War. This new nation then became part of the Unified Alliance of Enlightenment.

Religion
The Church is aggressive toward heretics and enemies, and loyal to their allies, Spode worshipers or not.
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Their religion is very similar to the Divanatium's Ecunai sect, and they believe that all religions, except demon-worshipping ones, know Spode, but just worship him under different names. Besides Spode, they worship various other beings as messengers, demigodraces, or godraces. These are, in order of importance, the Enlightened Ones, the Anointed, the Isio'Nar, the Omnipotent Four.

Since the Enlightened Ones have created so many races, the Church believes they have been blessed by Spode. They are not actually worshipped, but it is considered a great honor to serve them. This causes the Enlightened One remnant to have many Church guards, though the remnant does not consider them servants, but equals.

The Church are the strongest believers in the The Anointed and see them as "Spode's Blessed Few", some thing other believers tend to scoff at. It is considered the greatest honor to serve them, or become chosen to become one.

The Isio'Nar are the fist in the religious chain to be actually worshipped. They are seen as the messengers of Spode, and are believed to be formed mortals who have been ascended by Spode.

The Omnipotent Four are considered minor gods. They are worshipped hugely, and worship to one or more godraces is increased under certain circumstances.

Finally, Spode is seen as the highest being in the multiverse: omnipotent, all-knowing and with motives beyond understanding. Spode is considered the combined consciousness of Kkia'Sihm, Vi'Naherza, Vyro'Narzdea and Kraitoss. While Spode as a whole is worshipped daily, the four Gods are also worshipped separately.

Culture
Culture is somewhat like it was before union, and members are still getting used to the fact they now have so many new neighbors. Gardeili, Cogneili, The Prophets of the Brotherhood, and the Tugian mostly lead the organization, with the Terniam and Targarous being not far behind in pecking order.

While "Holy War" is acceptable, the Prophet council and it's members often try to find a way to negotiate before charging into battle.

Other factors in their culture include dailey worship, enjoying of fine foods and music, and other things most other theocracies enjoy.

Government
Despite the name, the Abiding Government of the Church, the Prophet Council, is not directed by the Brotherhood Prophets. They have members from all races, though the Prophets, Tugian, Targarous, Gardeili, Cogneili, and Terniam are usually the hgihest ranking members and most common in the government of the empire.
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The Council meets to discuss matters of faith, and to set new laws, taxes, and deal with any heretic movements that may harm the society.

Order and Law
Law and order is enforced usually by Secruirty Forces on the planet, called "Arbituis of the Abiding Ascendancy". The Arbituis are under direct command of one individual gifted with a title "the Arbiter". The Arbiter is considered the Hammer of the Prophets, selected specially by the Prophet Council for his battle prowess, his fair sense and his ability to seperate the heretic from the pure one. He is notable one of the only ones, safe for the Prophet Council themselves, who can over-rule descisions of the Inquisition of Spode.

However, far more feared are their secret police, the "Inquisition of Spode". The Inquisition, while not allowed to have a standing army, and being under strict control of the Prophet Council, do have a near-unlimited power over other security forces, the army, and the fleet. They stamp out all signs of treachry and heresy within their territory, and while sometimes extreme, are respected by their member-states for their loyalty to faith and law.

Overall, while some colonies are better off then others, law and order is held in high regard by them, and police are an common sight. To say they are a police state would be wrong, however.

Economy
The Church has a stable economy, and while not focussing on economics all too much, their member states have a high standard of living, and with a strong middle class.

Military

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Land Forces
Land forces, or the Army of Zeal, are the armored forces of the Church. Ranging from basic combat soldiers, to the elite Ceremony Guard, the Army is mostly unopposed on the field. Commonly seen as the counter to the Fist of Zarbania, The Army is held in high regard by members of the Church and it's allies. The Army's members, from Utuno and Kig'tar, to Gardeili and Terniam, are trained to stand their ground, and to not use swarm tactics in battle. When confronted, members prefer to fight an enemy in groups of two to one, taking turns dealing with a foe.
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Fighting alsong side the Army of Zeal are those that wish to repent for their sins though a glorious battle. Often called Flaggelants due to the barbed lashes they carry into battle, they fight alongside Crusaders, militia that are entirely devoted to Spode, and are led into battle by one of his Warrior-Priests. However, while Crusaders serve as the militia of the Church, they still do recieve some basic training, and this, coupled with their fanatic devotion to Spode, have caused many foes to underestimate them.

Fleet
The Fleet, or Armada of Faith, is the massive organziation in charge of protecting colonies, enforcing their faith, attacking aggresors, or spreading their faith. Ranging from massive capital ships to colony vessels, the fleet has multiple purposes, though when in combat, is feared for their use of plasma weaponry and other, more dangerous weapons, being not feared to glass enire planets is nessecary.
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Arbituis
Unlike many other nations within the UAE, the Church of Spode retains a strong police force. Discipined highly focussed on their task, the Arbituis of the Abiding Ascendacy, as they are called, sometimes assist the Army in defending Cathedral and Shrine world belonging to the Church. The extremely high amount of Tugian in their ranks caused said race to gain the image of a security race, and also caused the Arbituis to become so well respected, due to the Tugian being extremely respected by the other member species of the Church as well.
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Holy inquisition
Commonly seen as the razor blade to the hammer of the army, the Inquisition are the secret police of the Church and used to stamp out heretics movements that the Arbitors cannot deal with, and commonly the 2 work together on Church worlds to promote unity among different branches of society. Elitely trained, and highly feared, the Inquisition likes to work covertly, but when forced to act openly in the most extreme of cases, the results are severe, and more than once an planet of heretics found itself glassed after the order of the Inquisition declared them "Exterminatus".
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Weapons, Devices and Equipment

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Captains

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[[File:Green face.png]] Allies
Our path is broad, and we can walk side by side!


 * Unified Alliance of Enlightenment - We will be eternal!
 * - The path of the warrior is strong in their kin.

[[File:Blue face.png]] Friends
May the Light of Spode smile upon us.

[[File:Yellow face.png]] Neutral
Hopefully Spode can show the path to friendship.


 * Troodontid Empire - While you do not realize, we are alike in many facts.
 * Masul Holy Union - Some welcome them, some are weary of them. We will watch and see if they can be truly trusted.

[[File:Orange face.png]] Disliked
We will keep out weapons ready.

[[File:Red face.png]] Enemies
We shall not stop until your bodies are ashes in the wind.


 * Cult of Attzerry - Heretical copies!
 * Zarbania Powers - Your false goddess lives on blood, not light and love!
 * Alpha Cyber Collective - You...you are not Spode's chosen...
 * Bachyeon Hive-mind - You will never lead us to slaughter ever again.

Quotes from Others

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"Let the Greater Church be a beacon of hope to any out there who suffer under tyrants and warmongers who doubt Spode's word!"

- Loda'Gadem

"What's with all this Spode hype? Holy rats, Warrior races, prophets, fish-people, Spode's awesome, but no where near as awesome as say...Freddie Mercury. Just putting that out there."

- Phase-Hunter

Trivia

 * Based on the Covenant from Halo, the Citadel Alliance from Mass Effect, and to a lesser extent on the Empire of Sigmar/Imperium of Man from Warhammer.