Fiction:Sacred Melam Empire

"We are Vanara, a name that has meant many things and most of them not good. To others we have been known as monsters, savages in need of civilizing, lessers who need to learn their place, and upstarts. Regard as clawing beasts lurking in the dark, gnawing at the light. But no more. From here on out we change our fate and rise above all we have been seen as. From this day fourth the Vanara will step forward and stand proud as bastion of culture, strength, determination, and hope!"

- Empress Auvia upon the formation of the Sacred Vanara Empire

The Sacred Vanara Empire is a newly formed nation within the confederacy of the Stellar Outreach Sovereignty and is by far the largest and most powerful of them. The SVE is a feudal empire with a constitutional monarchy ruling over various vassals (called exarchies) via indirect means. The nature of these exarchies varies from different Vanara states to other species that were conquered or assimilated into the empire. The Empress is the central authority of the Empire and rules for life with their heir taking their place after their death. However, the Empress has limited power and below her is a consul of elected officials. Wile not as of yet a major power the Empire is rather ambitious and sees it as their destiny to claim hyperpower status and willing to take the steps necessary to do so. The capital of the Empire is the planet of in the Milky Way, but a good chunk of their power base is also in Mirus, and the primary species is of course the.

Formation
The Sacred Vanara Empire was formed in the wake of the fallout caused by the rise and eventual defeat of the monstrous Qliphoggr. For the longest time the Vanara had been disparate nomads for the longest time, slowly moving towards unity and truly settling down thanks to the efforts of the Alara faction. However, after the coming of Qliphoggr there was no doubt in the minds of the majority of the disparate Vanara that the Alara way was the correct one. Most Vanara joined up with the Alara without resistance, those who did were either convinced through diplomacy or forced to join if all else failed. Once the Vanara were finally united they began to settle down in the west of Mirus and in the former Drakodominatus Tyranny territories promised to them after the Second War the Mirusian Coalition. Getting the Tyranny factories and the Mors Black Hole Foundry up and running proved a great boon to Vanara industry and economy.

A new government was also created and while many thought that Zuki herself would take the throne, they were more then surprised when Zuki declined and instead handed the reins over to her most trusted adviser, the demigod Auvia (though Zuki herself remained as an adviser). Further control was established with the SVE uniting with a culturally similar nation in the east of Mirus, the, which swore allegiance to the Sacred Vanara Empire. Thus the SVE was able to exert influence and control in Eastern Mirus without having to go through the trouble of maintaining a direct presences there. With all that done the SVE rejoined up with the Enlightenment Alliance.

Revenge on the Affonire
While for awhile peace reigned for the Vanara and those under them it was sadly not to last. The long time enemies of the Vanara, the Affonire Republic, could not stand to see the Vanara growing as prosperous and powerful as they were. So the Affonire invaded Vanara territory and committed genocide on a few worlds. The Vanara fleet's response was quick and vicious. They cut of the invading Affonire force from their main territory before destroying them. Having enough of persecution by the Affonire the Vanara invaded. After a few months push and pull the Affonire army gave way and the Vanara began actively conquering Affonire worlds. Affonire had long since been the ruling minority of their Republic, oppressing all other species that lived there. As a result many of these other species were more then happy to join in on the Vanara cause. As war turned further in the favor of the Vanara the Affonire eventually surrender to Vanara rule.

Having achieved victory the Vanara reduced the Affonire to only a few planets that would only be nominally ruled over by Affonire leaders. While the Affonire were not oppressed or mistreated, their civilization was reduced and would never regain its former glory. The other species now feed from oppression were allowed to form their own democratic republic, rebuilt with the help of the Vanara into a small, but prosperous nation. This republic would be posses vassalage status under the SVE, but would be run itself, electing its own leaders and making its own decisions on how things would be done.

Organization
The Sacred Vanara Empire rules primarily via indirect means being divided up into administrative provinces called Exarchies that owe fealty to the central authority of the Empire. The exarchies are allowed to rule themselves however they please other then levying certain taxes, keep internal peace, and providing soldiers in times of war. Thus granting them strategic depth and additional man power without having to go through the trouble of actually running vast amounts of territory. Still the central authority of the Empire is quite large having colonies under their direct control in every galaxy the SVE has influence in.

The central authority is primarily represented by the Empress, who has limited administrative power. The Empress has a council of four advisers who the Empress must get at least half approval from to act. Below the Empress is the Deputy who acts as the head of a parliament of elected representatives, and various officials and elected civil servants. In order to become a nonparliament member of the government administration one must pass a civil service and mental health examination. Becoming a member of parliament requires one must advance to becoming an a administrative head, pass another civil service and mental health exam, and then be elected by the people. Becoming Deputy and/or part of the Council of Four is a similar process.

Culture
Due to the Empire being highly multicultural with a diversity of ethnic groups inhabiting just the Vanara homeworld it can be rather hard to pin down any universal form of Vanara culture at a glance. However, with a closer look one can find that there are three major ethnic groups most forms of Vanara culture can trace their roots back to in someway, the Skyborne, Worldstriders, and Celestian. Skyborne are descended from the planet looting Marauder Vanara, by far the fiercest and most warlike of all the Vanara cultures, frequently raiding and attacking their neighbors. In modern days they've calmed down but still take great pride in military strength and prowess in combat. They are also by far the most argent defender of Vanara democratic tradition. Due to a good deal of cultural blending, inter ethnic and racial mixing, and emigration lands due to often being on the forefront of Vanara conquest, very few pure Skyborne communities exist now a days.

Worldstriders are perhaps one of the most populous Vanara ethnic groups out there and the one with the most offshoots from the original. Worldstriders are descended from the Refuge Vanara, a group of Vanara would sought out new lands to explore and colonize. Many would often times become merchant explores, trading with other powers and looking for new places to explore. In the present day they have largely remained the same, still seeking out new places to colonize and new deals to make. Frequent inter mixing with Skyborne has led to the Vanara as nomadic warriors stereotype.

Celestians are considered to be a rather classy ethnic group who emphasis education, social status, and tend to pride themselves on their cultural achievements in philosophy, art, the sciences, and other "high class" pursuits. Historically Celestian culture is descendants from the Remnant Vanara culture which was known for being rather xenophobic, but in the modern age this has mellowed out and their emphasis on social status has been steadily decreasing thanks to mixing with the more meritocratic Skyborne and Worldstriders. Celestians have a major divide in their culture in the form of Solar and Lunar Celestians. Solar Celestians are typically seen as the more outgoing and grandiose of the Celestians, while Lunars are seen as more secretive and insular. A notable offshoot of Celestians is the People of Blades who mixed with Skyborne, creating a people who take great pride in and are considered some of best craftsmen and architects out there.

Regardless of vast differences between various ethnic groups their are a few things that all Vanara share in common. One being their love of art and storytelling. Artists and storytellers are held in great respect and even in old days before the Vanara were unified it was considered illegal to harm regardless if they came from another culture. Education is also a big deal with the Empire granting all citizens the write to an education regardless of societal standing. Finally there is their ambition, the Vanara are determined to rebuild themselves into a grand and glorious civilization of great prestige.

Religion
Religious freedom is guaranteed right within the Sacred Vanara Empire, with exceptions being made with certain religious such as Darkling Worship, Judicator Worship, and Cuthernism being band. Significantly populous religions from outside powers are Zaraturaism, Waptoria Pantheon, Volver Pantheon, One God, and Spodism. By far the most common form of worship is Avaruhiisim, and animistic religion lacking any form of dogma or centralized worship that venerates an odd collection of angels, demon, fairies, and other beings as gods. Avaruhiisim frequently blends into other religions making the most common form of worship various forms of mixed theology. There are many who regard them Empress and here descendants as of a divine bloodline and thus god-like in someway.
 * Link to Avaruhiisim

A more disturbing aspect of Avaruhiisim is the practice of the sacrifice of sentient life. While at one point in Vanara society this was very common and happened frequently, thanks to influence from outsiders the practice is farmore limited and less common in present times. While once any prisoner of war would have been sacrifice, now a days only prisoners of war taken from those that commit war crimes are sacrificed as are their leaders. Those taken from armies that act honorably are treated fairly well and usually allowed to go home once the war is finished or allowed become citizens of the Empire.

Technology
Like all members of the Stellar Outreach Sovereignty the Sacred Vanara Empire makes use of Accel Space for FTL transport and communication. Even among the SOS though the Vanara's mastery of Accel Space is unparalleled allowing them to manipulate the Labyrinth to achieve a vast variety of useful effects. Examples being able to observe multiple labyrinth passages at once, hiding ships and starbases in Accel Space pockets, and creating their own labyrinth passages. Power wise the SVE makes use of nuclear fusion cores and batteries to power their vehicles and devices. Genetic modification and cybernetics are everywhere and readily accessible and most citizens have at least augmented their immune system with nanobots. Weapon wise the SVE primarily uses laser and pulse based weapons along with freezing and melter type rays. Nanobots are also weaponize to cripple the enemy and strengthen the SVE's own forces in one way or another.

Military
The military forces are primarily made up of large numbers drones backed up by highly augmented soldiers. Vehicle wise the Vanara make use of mechs and WiGEs alongside large numbers aerospace craft. Vanara troop ranged weapons as whole exist mainly to provide covering fire while the soldiers get into melee combat. Mastery of the Accel Space has allowed the Vanara to invoke it powers on the battle field to devastating effect.
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Triad
United in the fight to restore harmony!
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Allies
Be welcome friends.
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 * Green face.png - Heh, tree huggers.
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 * Green face.png - We're more alike then at first glance.
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Trade
Let the wealth flow.

Neutral
Hmmmm.
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At War
Submit to our rule or be forced into compliance!
 * Red face.png - People are not tools.
 * Red face.png - We like a little nonsense, but your insanity goes too far.
 * Red face.png - Our Empress is far more divine then your emperor.
 * Red face.png - How about we rip your precious, logical brains from your skulls.
 * Red face.png' - WE KNOW WHAT YOU'VE DONE TRAITORS!'
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Quotes

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Trivia

 * Primarily based off the historical Aztec Empire with elements of the Achaemenid and Mongol empires thrown in, and the Vasari Rebels from Sins of a Solar Empire.
 * A certain well known element of the Aztec Empire was SIGNIFICANTLY toned down in order to keep the SVE sympathetic.
 * Themes
 * Main - Contractor
 * War - A Beautiful Song