“Warriors of Rinus, ready for action. The Imperial blight dies today!”
- - Savra Mathen, during the Great Battle of Orbispira
Savra Mathen, formally known as Savra XII, is a male Corthrinus who serves as the Emperor of the Commonwealth of Rinus—a powerful member state of the New Cyrannian Republic. Mathen previously served as the last leader of the Great Corthrinus Empire prior to being absorbed into the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus, and subsequently was appointed Grand Mandator of the Corthrinus Space Oversector.
During the early years of the Empire, Savra battled with Queen Moch-Na of the Mortalitas for the position of Grand Mandator of the Unknown Regions, only to be superseded by the Saurornithanta known as Bri'sa'tana. However, while Savra lost much of his political influence in the subsequent years, the New Cyrandia Wars were a blessing in disguise, leaving both Bri'sa'tana and Moch-Na in disgrace and allowing the crafty Corthrinus to rise to leadership. Though Corthrinus space was subsequently subsumed into the Northern Outer Rim oversector under Grand Mandator Taev Vosaetiur, when the Imperial Senate was dissolved in 14 NE, Savra was appointed Grand Mandator of the newly forged Corthrinus Space Oversector.
Though grateful to the Galactic Emperor Tyrómairon for granting him such power, Savra secretly longed for the days of the United Republic of Cyrannus, for while the Republic were not on friendly terms with his kin, they did not encroach on his borders. As such, he was deeply sceptical of centralised power on Orbispira and remained resentful that he was forced to give up his royal name and title. During the Second Great Cyrannus War, Mathen undermined Imperial rule over his people for years, and finally declared his loyalty to the New Cyrannian Republic during the Battle of Orbispira. He subsequently regained his royal title within the Republic, as the constitutional monarch of the Commonwealth of Rinus.
History[]
Early History[]
Savra was born into House Mathen, the royal house of the Great Corthrinusi Empire in 38 BNE. As a child, he was raised by his father to be his replacement as Emperor. As such, from the moment of his first birthday, he was taught about Corthrinus history, culture and ethics.
On the eve of his sixteenth birthday, while his father was on a state visit to the Basileus Imperium, his return shuttle was attacked and destroyed by the Corthrinus' greatest enemies, the Cyrannian Neraida. Though horrified, Savra was immediately crowned Emperor, twelfth of his name, and ascended the Rinusi Throne.
Emperor of the Corthrinus[]
Filled with rage and fury, Savra's first act as Emperor was personally hunting down and destroying the Grox Cube that destroyed his father's shuttle. Taking his royal flagship, the Hand of Rinus, the young Emperor succeeded in his mission, filling him with confidence in his self-worth. Over the next few years, Savra consolidated his power, becoming a beloved figure for his people.
A few years later, Savra XII was approached by a mysterious figure known as Tyrómairon. Tyrómairon told Savra that he had a plan for the unification of the galaxy, and promised Savra great power. Savra, fearing the wrath of Tyrómairon, agreed, helping to form the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus. Back on Rinus, Savra XII became happy with this New Order and began to plot to become Grand Mandator of the Unknown Regions. However, faced competition from Moch-Na of the Mortalitas, who wantedthe role for herself.
While attending the first meeting between all the Mandators and Grand Mandators across the entire Empire, Savra was one of the candidates for the Grand Mandator of the Unknown Regions, as well as with Moch-Na. At the end of the meeting, both Savra and Moch Na engaged in a massive argument, which ended when Savra told Moch-Na that her days were numbered. Savra then returned to Rinus, preparing for battle. However, a battle never came. To his anger, he was not made Grand Mandator, with the position falling to Bri'sa'tana, a Saurornithanta.
Mandator of the Corthrinus[]
In 03 NE/06 AQF- the second month of that year Savra travelled to the Rambo Capital where he received an audience with Empress Ramashe- the monarch of Rambo Nation. During their meeting the two talked about signing a treaty of trade of commerce, as since the signing of the Concordat the Rambo only had trade in Cyrannus with either their own colonial sector and Capricaerón]. Ramashe agreed to sign the trade treaty, but also asked if there was something more. Savra chuckled, and told her that at Orbispira dirty politics were played and that they could help each other as politician allies. Ramashe frowned upon this news, but eventually accepted when Savra said some charming words.
Pleased that the first stage of his plan against the Mortalitas had succeeded, Savra returned to Rinus. With this trade treaty he was now the only one besides Capricaerón who had trade and commerce with the Rambo, opening new trade for his people in Cyrannus who could sell Rambo products for high prices to other species who weren't so fortunate with allies within the Senate, this way those species became independent of the Corhtrinus and would give him his support in decisions he could claim could lower his trade prices. This way Savra could show the Corthrinus' might and nobility, giving him more influence and respect amongst the Senate and Mandator Council. And with Ramashe as a possible politician ally, he gained an advance over Moch-Na who didn't have mighty allies.
Several months later, Savra attended the opening of the Lianna station in the Quadrant Galaxies as the official representative of the Galactic Empire. During the meeting, Savra spoke with Apollo of the New Cyrannian Republic and Senator Senator Chuinaylia, managing to impress the latter with his charisma and charm. Savra also met with Empress Ramashe once again, though was suspicious of her attempts to de-militarise the Nation.
- New Cyrandia Wars and aftermath
In the aftermath of the New Cyrandia Wars, Savra gained much political influence. Both of his chief rivals, Bri'sa'tana and Moch-Na were captured during the war with the Cyrannian Imperial State and were subsequently disgraced upon returning to Imperial care. Savra was subsequently appointed to the position of Grand Mandator of the newly established Corthrinus Space Oversector, giving him increased power over his people though his calls to reform the Corthrinusi royal family were dismissed by Orbispira—much to his annoyance.
Second Great War[]
In the aftermath of the New Cyrandia Wars and the subsequent beginning of the Cold War, Savra grew increasingly disillusioned with Imperial rule over his people, particularly when forced to abdicate his royal titles in 11 NE. His loyalty to the Empire ended on the day of the Mou'Cyran Cataclysm, horrified that he had bent the knee to an Emperor capable of unquantifiable depths of evil.
His displeasure was made clear immediately following the outbreak of the Second Great Cyrannus War, when he notably refused to aid the defence of an Imperial convoy in the Corthon system, adjacent to the borders of his oversector.
Throughout the opening stages of the Second Great War, Mathen remained nominally loyal to the Empire, but secretly entered secret communication with the Cyrandia Resistance. Even after the Fall of the Twelve Worlds and the collapse of the New Republic, he continued to prepare for rebellion against his Imperial masters. After years of planning, Mathen finally struck during the Great Battle of Orbispira, during which he rallied a massive fleet of Corthrinus vessels in support of Apollo and the New Republic. Savra commanded his flagship, the C.I.V. King of Thorns throughout the titanic battle, and ultimately witnessed the collapse of Imperial rule over the galactic capital.
In the aftermath, Savra returned to Corthrinus space, and with Republic support, launched a campaign to liberate his people from the yoke of the Imperial Remnant. With widespread support from his people, he ultimately proved victorious. Through an agreement with the Republic Senate, Savra was restored the title of Emperor of the Corthrinus, but agreed to join the Republic as a semiautonomous territory subject to Republic laws—styled the Commonwealth of Rinus.
Personality and Traits[]
Savra Mathen is a man of many distinctions, having many layers to his personality. Though he has a reputation as vindictive and remorseless, Savra is often considered to be fair and honourable, decrying imperialism and the gravest excesses of the Imperial military. Savra can also be very loyal, friendly and good-humored and treats all of his people equally and with respect.
Relationships[]
Allies[]
- Tereyn Aeresius - A capital fellow.
- Guolivian - You can get things done. I like that.
- Ramashe - A political ally and tool to gain influence!
- Apollo - A keen diplomat.
Neutral[]
- Bri'sa'tana - Hmph. At least you aren't a Mortalitas.
Enemies[]
- Moch-Na - Bah!
- Tyrómairon - Down with the Empire!
Quotes[]
“A fine leader. However, I hope your aspirations don't cause friction with the Mortalitas.”
- - Tyranus
“A mere step above a rebel...”
- - Zillum
“I've heard good things about him... And other things not so great.”
- - Apollo
“Watch out for a dagger in your back. Huh.”
“Proud to serve among loyal subjects of the Emperor like you.”
“I do not trust him. If he acts against the Mortalitas then the Tiranozark will be forced to intervent.”
- - Tyrant
“Ha. A whelp like you will never be Grand Mandator.”
- - Moch-Na
“We are the masters of this region, inferior lifeform. Your attempts to take it are futile.”
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Savra is the first Corthrinus character on the wiki.
Appearances[]
- Dark Times (First appearance)
- Lacrima a Vinyar
- Second Great Cyrannus War