Fiction:Imperial Commonwealth of Volkoltz

The Imperial Commonwealth of Volkoltz, also known as the Empire of Volkoltz, the Volkoltz Empire or (more commonly) the ICV is a galactic imperial hegemony ruled by Emperor Xavit Serrulum I.

Location
The ICV is located in the Teranox Galaxy. It's homeworld is Prima Fortis - the name an abbreviation of Prima Arce Nostri Fortis Imperii - which translates to "Prime Fortress of Our Mighty Empire".

Population
The ICV is populated almost entirely by the Aercani (pronounced 'are-kane-eye'), a race of bird-like beings. The policies of Novo Populo ('New Population') and Impurum Genus Pacificorum ('Impure Race Pacification') have led to most ICV worlds possessing a uniquely homogeneous population, but have also garnered the ICV a reputation as a dangerous, warmongering, militant force in the galaxy.

Culture and Lifestyle
The culture of the ICV stems from Aercani traditions and religion, particularly the race's worship of technology. Other cultures are extensively suppressed by the Ministry of Cultural Purity, and promoting multiculturalism is considered a serious offence on core ICV worlds (though those arrested for this offence on the various colonial fronts are given comparatively lighter sentences). Cultural awareness of Aercani traditional culture is not only encouraged, but heavily promoted by the governing War Party.

Due to strict law enforcement policies, citizens on ICV worlds enjoy a safe, comfortable lifestyle, free from the multitude of issues facing weaker powers in the galaxy. As the economies of ICV worlds continues to improve, citizens find themselves with more wealth and a better standard of living.

Politics
The ICV is a single-party imperial hegemony. The ruling War Party is led by Emperor Xavit Serrulum I. Contrary to popular opinion, the office of Emperor is not a hereditary post in the ICV - rather, a new Emperor is elected every ten years by the Imperial Senate. The Senate is comprised of a representative from each ICV planet, and although a certain amount of democracy does exist, the Emperor has the final verdict on all matters.

Military
The ICV's military body is the Grand Imperial Armed Forces (GIAF), which consists of two branches; - Grand Imperial Legion; the ground forces of the GIAF - Grand Imperial Aeronautical Division; the air force and space fleet of the GIAF

The Aurugine Laminis Praecipua Divisio (Searing Blades Special Division) is the elite special forces unit of the GIAF. All members of this unit are trained in the use of both ground and aeronautical technology, resulting in an elite, multi-purpose detachment often used to pacify particularly troublesome worlds and to eliminate high-ranking enemy personnel.

Notable Individuals
Emperor Xavit Serrulum I Captain Cervitus Torrodendum