Procopia Procopia was a planet in Tapani sector , on the Procopian Shipping Lane . It was one of the wealthiest worlds in the Tapani sector . It was the sector capital since Shey Tapani united the Tapani sector , and remained the capital when the Sector joined the Galactic Republic . Procopia is a verdant world of warm oceans , and thousands of large islands of grassy plains and small woods . The weather is mild throughout most of the year along most of the island chains ( except for those close to either pole ) . Though there is a rainy season along the equator which runs through most of the winter . Davla is Procopia ' s one proper continent . Located on the southern pole , it is pummeled by gale - force sub - zero winds through most of the year - when it isn ' t being buried by molten lava from the hundreds of active volcanoes seething across its surface . Needless to say , few people live there all year around , though numerous lodges dot the coast in areas least likely to be buried in volcanic ash . In the brief summer months , nobles and politicians travel here to hunt the elk - like " baranda " and to fish ( or at least pretend to while hatching plots and alliances ) . Large urban centers are built upon many of the islands . Many are private preserves owned by houses ; residential zones for the house nobility when they stay on Procopia . Others are devoted to government or the service industries which surround government . Politics . Procopia is the capital of the Tapani sector , and has been since Shey Tapani chose it as the seat of his empire long ago . It is the center of official power in the Expanse , and the social trend - setter for the Expanse and the Freeworlds Territory . The Great Council , Senate , and lesser sector governmental bodies meet on Procopia , and most of the sector ' s senior rulers live here at least part of the year . The Imperial Moff Laird Gustavu maintains his official residence here as well , though he is as likely to be on Tallaan or Vycinyth as in his offices . Procopia has a small care - taker government which maintains police protection , and such services as power and water desalination ( natural fresh water is rare on Procopia ) . Larger issues , such as global defense , taxation , and tariffs are decided by whatever house or coalition dominates in sector affairs . Currently , Houses Mecetti , Calipsa , and Reena hold the ruling coalition . Culture . Procopia culture is dominated by politics . Everywhere one goes , one sees statues , marble halls , great shining spires , and noble museums that serve as a constant reminder of Tapani ' s great glories . By ancient tradition , Procopia is neutral territory - no house quarrel or feud can be pursued through violent means while on the capital world . This means no duels , no poisonings , and no assassinations ( even common fist fights among nobles are frowned upon here , and may mean social ostracism for weeks or months for the participants ) . This edict is strictly observed , and woe to the noble who violates it - his own house may disown him . In a sector where house relations are so delicate , no one can afford to have government disrupted by blood feuds and house wars . Of course , there are those who break the taboo , but they take extreme care to avoid detection . Procopia is the political center of the sector all year around , but for the four summer months of capital season , it becomes the social epicenter as well . During these months , the entire planet becomes little more than a playground for the Tapani nobility - who descend on its many palaces , resorts , fine restaurants , balls , and casinos . Of course , those with more have more to lose , and there are dangers which lie in wait behind the glittering façade for the unwary or careless noble . Non - nobles visiting Procopia during capital season will find it difficult to obtain rooms in good hotels , reservations in the better restaurants , and so on . Nobles get the first of everything in the Tapani sector , but especially during capital season when the planet ' s luxury resources are stretched to the limit . Economy . Again , Procopia ' s lifeblood is politics - and it has no other significant export . In addition to the expatriate community , the planet has a sizable native population , mostly made up of people who contribute to the many service industries which support the government - consultant companies , cleaning services , entertainment centers , and so on . Directly or indirectly , the whole world is funded almost exclusively through taxes . Points of interest . The Great Council is located on Estalle Island , one of the larger islands in the southern hemisphere . Nearly the entire island is dedicated to the Council , the Senate , and various committees . Estalle is a beautiful city built in the ancient Tapani style of domed towers and temples . The island is networked with canals , which serve as an inefficient but elegant method of getting around . The Alaphoe Gardens on Lalos Island are owned by House Cadriaan , and is very popular during capital season . There is good hunting and fishing to be had on Davla during the summer , if the festivities of capital season begin to become tiresome . Privacy is a much - valued commodity on Davla . Groups happening upon one another are expected to steer well clear unless there is some evidence of distress on the part of one party . Those ignoring this custom will likely be coldly invited to move on , though there is always the risk of being shot at by spooked bodyguards , especially if there is someone particularly important in the other party .