Ethics and Ideologies

Every government has their own code of ethics and ideologies that make them up. Some are practical. Some are immoral and some are enforced. The ethics and ideologies of empires are the foundations of all empires that define one's culture. Definitions of certain ethics are below the the tables in their respective areas.
== Collectivism & Individualism ==
Collectivism-Individualism
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Fanatic Collectivism 	The purpose of the individual is meant to strengthen the collective. The people are meant to bring forth the best of the community, not the freedom of self expression or collect capitalism. The expression of individuality is outlawed.	Any Form of Communism
 	Collectivism 	Citizens have tossed aside and evolved past the insignificance of rivalries and concern of individualism. They reach a point for self-betterment for the good of all. The needs of the many out way the needs of the few. 	United Federation of Planets (Star Trek)
 	Individualism 	People see community as an end but not the end itself. Empowering an individual is a way to reach their maximum potential and achieve true freedom. Freedom of thought, of speech, of movement, of trade, of creation, and of choice. 	Galt's Gulch (Atlas Shrugged)
 	Fanatic Individualism	Citizens see community as just a by-product of individuals working toward parallel, overlapping, contradictory goals and is nothing more than convenient fiction. 	Rapture (Bioshock)
Collectivism: The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.
Individualism: A social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control.
== Socialism & Capitalism ==
Socialism-Capitalism
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Fanatic Socialism 	Capitalism is the enemy to the common man as it empowers the rich and leaves the poor starving. All forms of production must be own by the government to overcome such failures and equal pay for all. 	North Korea
 	Socialism 	People under the socialism system works for wealth that is in turn distributed to everybody. Only the government owns the major industrial operations. Individuals own the smaller businesses. 	People's Republic of China
 	Capitalism 	People are allowed to own their own private business and sell good depending on demand. People can go from rags to riches or riches to rags depending on their business and how they handle their money.	
 	Fanatic Capitalism	Greed is always a good motivator at the cost of everyone else's expense. Who need to fight a war when you have mercenaries. Slaves and robot drones are the cheapest work force in the universe. 	Ferengi Alliance (Star Trek)
Socialism: A political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.
Capitalism: An economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.
== Enterprise & Humanitarian ==
Enterprise-Humanitarian
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Fanatic Enterprise 	People won't budge an inch until the terms of their contracts are fulfilled or great wealth. Enterprises only interested in increasing their wealth and care nothing for the greater good or the big picture. Unless it is their own	Ultor (Saints Row & Red Faction)
 	Enterprise 	Enterprises usually focuses on increasing economics and business. At times that they do see the big picture and sometimes use their wealth for charities. 	
 	Humanitarian 	Some people are willing to give some for the good of their fellow citizens. People are willing to give some from the bottom of their hearts and for self-betterment. 	
 	Fanatic Humanitarian	Everyone must give to ensure the survival of all citizens. It is the citizen's moral duty to help those that are in need and must sacrifice everything for the good of all. For it is the law. 	Failing United States Government (Atlas Shrugged)
Enterprise: A business or company that focuses on entrepreneurship. A promoter of industry.
Humanitarian: Concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare.
== Authoritarian & Egalitarian ==
Authoritarian-Egalitarian
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Fanatic Authoritarian	All citizens will obey a single voice, a single throne, a single state without question. It is the solemn duty for the common masses to obey the enlightened. Not doing so is a crime. 	Galactic Empire (Star Wars)
 	Authoritarian 	Someone with a strong will is essential to ensuring the success of civilization and doesn't let it fall to anarchy and chaos. It is the duty of the state to help steer people in the right direction towards the most productive path.	Almost every religion that is out there.
 	Egalitarian 	Differences are counterproductive. Everyone works together to create a better state with all individuals, no matter what they are; especially the number of limbs or looking like a zombie, are all treated as equals. 	Federation of United Planets (Star Trek)
 	Fanatic Egalitarian 	Every single person is treated as an equal, no matter there differences. Prejudice is against the law and those who break it are treated to a correctional facility. 	The World of A Centaur's Life
Authoritarian: Favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom.
Egalitarian: Relating to or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
== Industrialist & Ecologist ==
Industrialist-Ecologist
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Fanatic Industrialist	Nobody really cares about the environment as they pollute and take everything. They just take whatever resources they can get at the expense of destroying the planet in order to do so. This also includes forcefully removing the inhabitants or kill them. Supply must meet the demand.	Interstellar Manufacturing Corporation (Titanfall)
 	Industrialist 	People do care about progressive industry, but it is best that not to over mined or take everything from the environment. Doing so will ruin business and would violate any contracts with the locals. Best to control how much output there is from the factories to avoid destruction. 	
 	Ecologist 	People care about the environment, but only take what they need and not ruin it. Some people only take a few things that they need to make some capital or manufacturing some goods. 	
 	Fanatic Ecologist 	Nobody really cares about industry, progress, or the economy because they are the enemy to nature. Everyone must protect the environment from being torn down or tainted by the greed of industry as they can forage what they can without disrupting the ecosystem. 	Ecoterrorists
Industrial: A person involved in the ownership and management of industry.
Ecologist: A person who cares about the environment*
*Not a real definition.
== Dishonorable & Honorable ==
Dishonorable-Honorable
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Fanatic Dishonorable	There is no shame in getting what you want by any means necessary. Even if it means cutthroat policies on certain people and breaking contracts, deals, and treaties to gain the advantage. This also includes doing so to their own	
 	Dishonorable 	Nothing like a bit of betrayal against those that you trust. However, rewarding those who are loyal may not be so bad. After all, best to keep some in your war chest and on your side. 	Pirates (Pirates of the Caribbean)
 	Honorable 	Honor is highly valuable among society. Without it, people will just be wild savages and dark hearted monsters that devolved into relying on their primitive impulses and greed. 	Medieval Knights
 	Fanatic Honorable 	Honor isn't only a commodity in society, it is the way of life. Those that have brought dishonor must kill themselves or must be put to death. 	Japan's Shogunates
Dishonorable: Bringing shame or disgrace on someone or something. Mostly criminal or immoral.
Honorable:
# Bringing or worthy of honor.
# A title indicating eminence or distinction, given especially to judges and certain high officials.
== Xenophobe & Xenophile ==
Xenophobe-Xenophile
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Fanatic Xenophobe	People dislike any and all forms of xenos and their cultures. All influences of the alien must be squashed ruthlessly and without mercy. Everyone must stay pure and true to themselves without any alien influence.	Imperium of Man (Warhammer 40,000)
 	Xenophobe 	It is everyone's responsibility to avoid any and all aliens at all costs. Best for them to keep their distance from them and separate them from regular people. 	District 9
 	Xenophile 	People are fascinated by some of the strange cultures and shapes of alien life. People seek an adventure outside the ordinary and seek the unfamiliarity - whatever it is. 	
 	Fanatic Xenophile	It is an absolute moral imperative that everyone should embrace the unknown as everyone explores the cosmos. No matter if they are of a primitive society. 	Tau Empire (Warhammer 40,000)
Xenophobe: A person having a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.
Xenophile: An individual who is attracted to foreign peoples, manners, or cultures.
== Federate & Confederate ==
Federate-Confederate
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Fanatic Federate 	Despite some of the differences and autonomy, all systems must follow the word of the single governing body that controls all the systems in the federation. All autonomous systems must obey the laws set by the ruler of the nation. 	
 	Federate 	The universe is a big place. So why not divide things up with some areas being autonomous yet still part of the same government. 	United States of America
 	Confederate 	The universe is a big place. So we should divide up into autonomous states with no central authority in order to create our own unique nations that are still part of one nation. Like an alliance per say. Everyone gets to have their own currency, ideas, and culture.	Dowa [Kind of, but close] (ACCA-13 Territory Inspection Department)
 	Fanatic Confederate	Everyone should not only be independent and autonomous, but must join in on the alliance or be seen as the enemy. Once an enemy, they will feel the combine might of nations united. 	
Federate: A form or be formed into a single centralized unit, within which each state or organization keeps some internal autonomy.
Confederate: A form of government that bring (states or groups of people) into an alliance.
== Militarist & Pacifist ==
Militarist-Pacifist
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Fanatic Militarist	The government will show a great amount of force in order to protect its people. The best way to preserve the way of life is by having everyone ready to fight and share the burdens; willingly or not. For war is the way of life. 	Klingdon Empire (Star Trek)
 	Militarist 	The greatest virtues of life is courage and honor among the people and being a warrior exemplifies that. However, just because people love the warrior lifestyle, doesn't mean that they aren't open to diplomacy when they see it as a tactical advantage. 	
 	Pacifist 	To many, conflict as a means to an end is ridiculous. Everyone must shed their destructive nature in order to progress to the future and the security of life. But just because people have toss aside their violent nature, that doesn't mean they can't defend themselves. Wars that we are forced to declare, however, are restricted.	Canada
 	Fanatic Pacifist 	The end of all armed conflict must be a primary concern because it is an evolutionary dead end and wasteful. No body is allowed to declare war or commit any sort of war atrocities because it is immoral. But people are fully capable of defending the empire. 	Sanc Kingdom (Mobile Suit Gundam Wing)
Militarist: A person who believes that a country should maintain a strong military capability.
Pacifist: A person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable.
== Unitarian & Feudalist ==
Unitarian-Feudalist
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Fanatic Unitarian	It is the responsibility of all people that everyone must stand united as one. One government, one voice, one nation, one people. Because if one part of the nation falls, everyone falls with it. Splitting from the nation is a crime. 	Tau Empire (Warhammer 40,000)
 	Unitarian 	Rather than have everything divided into a bunch of divisions among the people. Everything will be controlled by a single, supreme government that has full authority that may create or abolish any administrative sub-divisions depending on the direction of civilization. 	Finland [Republic]
Jordan [Monarchy]
 	Feudalist 	Instead of having a united nation that is controlled by one governing body, how about splitting up into smaller states that has its own ruler that does answer to the main government? It is best if these regions are autonomous with their own set of rules and laws yet still have to answer to the main ruler that has granted the autonomy.	Galatic Padishah Empire (Dune)
 	Fanatic Feudalist	Better to have smaller states that will take the blunt on the frontlines while the main capital and actual government is safe. These smaller states are nothing more than shields to protect the crown. 	
Unitary State: A unitary state is a state governed as a single power in which the central government is ultimately supreme. The central government may create administrative divisions. Such units exercise only the powers that the central government chooses to delegate.
Feudalism: The dominant social system in medieval Europe, in which the nobility held lands Materialistfrom the Crown in exchange for military service, and vassals were in turn tenants of the nobles, while the peasants (villeins or serfs) were obliged to live on their lord's land and give him homage, labor, and a share of the produce, notionally in exchange for military protection.
== Materialist & Spiritualist ==
Materialist-Spiritualist
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Fanatic Materialist 	There is no god or "divine spark" in the universe. All that there is in the universe is matter. Science and technology are the way to help with evolution, not cosmic hippie bulls**t. Science is the only thing that matters and religion is a way to seduce and corrupt logical minds, thus outlawed.	
 	Materialist 	Everyone puts away such childish things such as gods and spirits because they have developed an unflinching pursuit in science and technology. It maybe a cruel reality, but citizens must do what it can to survive with their minds being smarter than the smarties and sharper than the sharpies. 	Citadel of Ricks (Rick & Morty)
 	Spiritualist 	Everyone is embracing the fact that there is a higher power out there in the universe that guides them. Science is nice, but it can never find anything that only exist on a spiritual level. 	
 	Fanatic Spiritualist	Science is nothing more than a tool that exist to help with some advancements. There is something still out there that is greater than the people. Or better yet, the ruler is a god incarnate. Those that defy the faith are heretics and should be hunted down. 	Every Religion During the Middle Ages
Materialist: Is a form of philosophical monism which holds that matter is the 
fundamental substance in nature, and that all things, including mental 
aspects and consciousness, are results of material interactions.
In Idealism, mind and consciousness are first-order realities to which 
matter is subject and secondary.
Spiritualist: Is a religious movement based on the belief that the 
spirits of the dead exist and have both the ability and the inclination 
to communicate with the living. The afterlife, or the "spirit world", is
 seen by spiritualists, not as a static place, but as one in which 
spirits continue to evolve.
== Isolationist & Expansionist ==
Isolationist-Expansionist
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Fanatic Isolationist 	Close the borders of the empire to any and all who would spread some influence that would destroy the way of life. The universe is a scary place after all and everyone must do what it takes for the security of all. Anyone who trespass will be killed on sight. 	Rapture (Bioshock)
 	Isolationist 	Best to isolate the empire from a wider universe because it is a scary place. Best to avoid any and all contact with others for everyone's safety. Yet that doesn't stop the government from making a few non-aggression pacts to keep their isolation along with some minor trade.	
 	Expansionist* 	The world and solar system is getting too populated. So, the government decides to expand and explore the great unknowns in the universe. Everyone must colonize other worlds to guarantee survival and try have diplomatic ties. 	
 	Fanatic Expansionist*	Everyone must spread among the stars in order to find fortune, spread the word of faith, and/or subjugate all under one nation. Those that stand in the way will either join or be either enslaved or eradicated. 	Every Empire in Existence
Isolationist: A person favoring a policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries.
Expansionist: A follower or advocate of a policy of territorial or economic expansion.
*Expansionist ethic pictures are accidentally spelled 'Expantionist'. Please be mindful when using the pictures for ethics.
== Elitist-Liberalist ==
Elitist-Liberalist
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Fanatic Elitist 	Only those in power and have strong connections have rights and only those who have great successes (i.e. wealth, nobility, or intellectual ability). Everyone else are nothing more than worker ants that help support those in power. Liberal rights are nothing more than childish fantasies and those who try to achieve this; are met with a bullet to the head. Anyone that tries to rise above their station will meet the same fate.	
 	Elitist 	Those with great achievements and successes can rise above their fellow man. Some include wealth or intellectual abilities or have certain talents. Anyone with such achievements are allowed to rise above their station and become a member of the elite. 	Corporations & Businesses
 	Liberalist 	Everyone are treated as equals and given rights no matter who or what they are. Nobody really cares about a person's achievements or successes because people are all equal. 	
 	Fanatic Liberalist	Liberty is for all forms of life. The time of those with genius and born into a station of power are a thing of the past. Those that say otherwise are the enemy of the people and must be either ostracized, being forced to work at a labor camp, or sentence to death. 	
Elitist:
# Relating to or supporting the view that a society or system should be led by an elite.
# A person who believes that a society or system should be led by an elite.
Liberalist: A person that supports liberalism. Which is a political and moral philosophy based on liberty and equal rights. Liberals espouse a wide array of views depending on their understanding of these principles.
== Absolutist-Parliament ==
Absolutist-Parliament
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Fanatic Absolutist	Nobody will ever oppose the absolute rule of the ruler. For they are treated second to that of gods and they have an iron fisted rule over all the people in their domain, even if they have lost their minds. Those that try to oppose are met with a slow and painful death and made to be an example of those that try. The only way to stop them is with an assassination...or given them poisonous substances and claim it gives them immortality.	Imperial China
 	Absolutist 	The ruler has absolute rule over the government. They do hold supreme authority yet sometimes follow the laws that their founders made and only change them when it is absolutely necessary when the time has arrive. 	Medieval Europe
 	Parliament 	It is not just the ruler that has control over the government, but the supporters and representatives of the common folk as well. They all work together in agreement to create a better future. For it is the way of the constitution. 	The United Kingdom
 	Fanatic Parliament	The ruler only has little to no power at all. Only just a figure head as the supporters and representatives work together without the final word of the ruler. The only role the ruler has is just being a representative of the nation. 	
Absolutist: A person who holds absolute principles in political, philosophical, or theological matters.
Parliament: (in the UK) The highest legislature, consisting of the sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons.
== Gestalt Consciousness ==
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Gestalt Consciousness	People have put aside their differences in order to become one mind, one people, one being. As one, everyone will experience everything at everywhere at once and able to see everything that there is in the universe.	Unity (Rick & Morty)
Gestalt Consciousness will work on Hive Minds and Machine Intelligence yet will work on dictatorships or imperials since they will have the technology needed to have people's mind linked up with the ruler's mind.
== Views on the Unknown ==
Views on the Unknown
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Harmony 	The best way for people to survive is by living in harmony with the alien worlds and any form of xeno life. Mingling the people's DNA with that of aliens is a way to create a new species that will inherent the future. With both or multiple species mix in, they can thrive in many different environments. 	Star Wars
 	Purity 	The best thing for people is by not living in harmony with xenos and to alter alien worlds that is best suitable for them. Mingling the people's DNA with aliens is considered immoral, unethical, and out right disgusting. Best to keep them separated before abominations are made. Best to leave no alterations to the people's DNA or physiology as well. 	
 	Supremacy 	Xenos are nothing more than a threat to society along with many outsiders. With technological superiority, people can acquire some cybernetics in order to combat the alien threat as the empire crushes them beneath their boots. Or subjugate them to be used as conscripts to fight against others. Through the use of AI and robotics, people can survive. 	Tau Empire (Warhammer 40,000)
 	Purity-Harmony Hybrid 	True that people should keep their genetics pure, but there are times when people must alter their DNA with some of the aliens to unlock new hidden potentials through genetic manipulations. These will unlock new super soldiers in the war against enemies. 	The Dominion (Star Trek)
 	Supremacy-Purity Hybrid 	Technology is good, but it is best to keep AI on an animal-level that can only be used by pilots of giant war machines. Cybernetics can help, but only at minimum levels in order to prevent man and machine from fusing together. 	Imperium of Man (Warhammer 40,000)
 	Harmony-Supremacy Hybrid	Nothing says I love technology and aliens by combining the best of both worlds. People are willing to give up their purity in order to have cybernetics and alien features in order to survive in such a dark and unforgiving universe. 	
 	All the Above 	The best way to survive in such a universe, everyone must put everything aside to live with all these things. If they want to keep their genetics pure, then do so. If they believe that living along side aliens is okay, then do so. If they believe in the sanctity of technology, then do so. Nothing like diversity among the stars to give the universe a unique society.	
Harmony: A situation in which people are peaceful and agree with each other, or when things seem right or suitable together.
Purity: Freedom from adulteration or contamination.
Supremacy: The state or condition of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status.
NOTE: These are actually Affinities from Civilization: Beyond Earth with Harmony focuses on biotechnology, purity focuses on creating worlds similar to Earth, and supremacy focuses on cybernetics and digital consciousness.
== Views on Warfare ==
Views on Warfare
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Selective Warfare 	The military prefer to select their targets carefully. Attacking certain targets will cripple the enemy and force them to surrender. This may also include covert operations or attack hard at key points. This will also help save lives and avoid civilian casualties. 	
 	Indiscriminate Warfare	The military will attack anyone that gets in their way in order to guarantee victory. This even includes the killing of civilians and spread chaos across the board. Leave no survivors in order to prevent rebellion 	Ultranationalists (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare)
 	Eradication Warfare* 	The military chooses to eradicate everything on the surface of planets through multiple orbital bombardments and destroying the very surface of the planet. Once the planet's surface is scorched, it will take time to recolonize and create new life on the planet that is suitable for the citizens.	
 	Play a Game 	In order to avoid the cost of life, how about everyone plays a game? If you want something that the other faction has, play a game. Want to oppose the rival faction and gain everything they have, play a game. Want to settle an argument over who gets to have what, play a game. 	No Game, No Life
 	Defensive Warfare 	The best offense is a strong defense. As a pacifist empire, it is better to prepare for any invading forces with a superior defense. 	Sanc Kingdom (Mobile Suit Gundam Wing)
*Note: The Eradication Warfare picture is accidentally spelled Eradication Warfate.
== Views on Economics ==
Views on Economics
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	No Economy 	The use of economics is what drive a divide between people. So, any form of economy is outlawed and will trade resources when it is absolutely necessary. Without it, people will focus on self-improvement, self-enrichment, and betterment for all. 	Communist Spain
 	Decentralized Economy 	The government has no control over or doesn't even attempt to manage every aspect of a nation's production. The government doesn't set quotas, doesn't determine exactly what the nation's farms, factories, theaters and schools will output. But it will lead to famine that if all the farmers focus on a single profit crop like cotton.	
 	Free Market Economy 	In a more "free market system", all the prices of goods and services are set by the forces of supply and demand. The government doesn't monopolize or control this system. 	United States of America
 	Mercantilism Economy 	The government steps up to set a policy that strictly manages the nation's production. The government determines which farmers produce which crops, what factory produces what, and what type of ship the shipyard can construct. They nullify the contracts of foreign companies but prevents the establishment of foreign trade. 	British Empire
 	Physiocratic Economy 	The very wealth of the nation is dependent on the value of agriculture or land development and that agricultural goods should be highly prized. Similar to Mercantilism but focuses on agricultural development rather than goods from other places. 	
 	State Property Economy	The government controls every farm, factory, and other businesses while seizing them and getting rid of corporations and companies. An individual may own clothes and furniture but everything else is given by the state depending on that individual's needs. 	Soviet Russia
 	Civilian Economy 	People are more interested in finding solutions to social problems in the market while maximizing human values and minimizing government intervention. 	Megacorporations
 	War Economy 	The empire has gone into mobilization of its economy for war production which many of its resources converted into weapons. 	The PMC's (Metal Gear 4)
== Views on Trade & Foreigners ==
Views on Trade & Foreigners
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Barbaric Raiding 	Society focuses on taking goods from others rather than establishing trade or make peace with others because people want it all. Everyone just take what they want and leave as fast as lighting, leaving nothing but destruction. This sort of thing is popular for bandits, pirates, and those that view others as prey.	
 	Fanatic Purification 	Everyone views foreign empires as hostile invaders and monsters by some religious belief. The citizens will eradicate these so-called "hostiles" in the name of their beliefs. Once done, destroy all trace of them and take every bit of resource that can be found. 	Imperium of Man (Warhammer 40,000)
 	Open Diplomatic Trade	People are willing to trade with others in a calm and rational diplomatic pact in order to get resources that one side have and trade for something that they want. People are open-minded to learn about their neighbors and are willing to trade their knowledge for more knowledge. 	
 	Tolerable 	People view the other empires with a great amount of tolerance and probably acceptance. Everyone view the foreigners as acceptable people and are willing to welcome them. 	
 	No Trade 	The government decided not to open its borders to trade because of the harmful effects it would have on its culture and influence. Best to steer clear. 	
 	Acceptance 	The people are ready to fully accept any species of any kind. No matter how many limbs or how slimy they are, people love them 	
== Views on Media & Religions ==
Views on Media & Religions
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Open Religion 	The citizens and their nations are tolerable to any and all forms of religions as long as they respect the laws of the nation and respect the beliefs of others. 	
 	Supreme Religion 	There can be only one religion that reigns over all others. Those that try to spread their religion and faith are considered heretics and must be purged. This also include philosophies. 	The Religions During the Medieval Times
 	Government Censorship	The government censors any and all media to ensure they have control over the masses to, "protect them for their own safety" or to ensure their own power and influence is secure. They spew lies and propaganda to their citizens as if they are truly ignorant of the larger picture. 	
 	Free Speech 	The citizens are allowed to say what they want, what they think, and what their opinions are with no interference or control of the government. But that may also lead to people arguing with people about what they think is great and not like kids fighting during a temper tantrum.*	Facebook & Twitter [There are a lot of jerks that think their opinions are superior than everyone else's]
*Like how people keep on arguing that the Ghostbusters 2016 reboot was bad or good like assholes. For me, there are some good moments and some bad so I'm in the middle ground.
== Views on Citizens From Other Factions ==
Views on Citizens From Other Factions
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Caste System	The government issue an order on creating a caste system. Those who have farmers for parents will be a farmer. Those who have scientists for parents will be a scientist. Everyone's job will be determined at birth but marriages between different castes is prohibited. 	Protoss (StarCraft)
 	Emancipation	The government has created a bill that has abolished all forms of caste systems, serfdom, and slavery. Every citizen and those from other empires, conquered or not, are given free reign over what they can do with their lives while being able to reach their max potential. 	United States of America
 	Serfdom 	Serfdom is a polite way of saying "enlightened slaves". That is because despite the fact the people are treated as slaves, they do have some civil rights to a specific degree. 	Medieval Europe
 	Slavery 	People who have been conquered, raided or don't fit in with what counts as "normal people" are sentence to slavery with absolutely no rights to take part in the empire's affairs or anything to be specific other than being used as cattle and work for long hours for the remainder of their lives.	Roman Empire
== Types of Monarchy ==
There are many forms of monarchy. Some believe that they should have all the power, like an autocracy. Others are willing to to share power with parliament.
Types of Monarchy
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Absolute 	Absolute monarchies means that the crown has absolute power in government. The one that holds the crown decides on all the affairs throughout the empire. It is similar to despotism, but the difference is that the monarchy rules within the state's laws. But it is possible that the crown can become despotist when it is necessary. Yet the crown will pass to a successor when the ruler dies.	Saudi Arabia
 	Elective 	It is possible to elect a new ruler, similarly to a president, and similar to a constitution. The title king or queen is actually just a title for more traditional cultures. Rather than being hereditary, the title and crown are given to those that the people find worthy depending on their actions, promises that they guarantee, their purity and their wisdom. 	Naboo (Star Wars)
 	Constitution 	The crown can be hereditary and given to a worthy successor, but their power is limited by a constitution. In other words, monarchs cannot set personal public policies or choose political leaders. Most of the power is given to parliament with the monarchy holds some power as long as the set of laws are followed. 	United Kingdoms
 	Crowned 	More like a crowned republic. The monarchs and their families role are just used for ceremonial. Similar to the constitutional monarchy, they have to follow a set of laws that were made and unable to change them without the majority of the public's votes. So the crown has little power. 	Norway
 	Divine Authority	The ruler is seen as a divine authority figure who speaks for the gods or some mystical forces that people believe in. Or better yet, seen as a god incarnated in flesh. or better still, an actual god (but not really). 	Emperor of Mankind (Warhammer 40,000)
== What to do with Primitives ==
What to do with Primitives
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Passively Observing 	Best to keep an eye on the natives of this primitive world from a safe distance. Best to avoid influencing them but they do have some potential. 	United Federation of Planets (Star Trek)
 	Direct Observation 	Better to get up close to these primitives in order to understand their biology and collected for study. While studying their physiology, might as well study their psychology as well. 	Furons (Destroy All Humans!)
 	Techno-Enlightenment	Making some effort to help advance the xeno's technology in order for them to advance to the next stage in their evolution. Doing so will grant them full rights as citizens of the empire. 	
 	Covert Influence 	Sending in agents to replace their leaders will cohort a the primitives into believing in some sort of god. And that god is the empire. If not, there is always the method of secretly getting the primitives to evolve into a space faring species.	Grigori (Star Ocean: The Last Hope)
 	Indoctrinate 	Another subtle way to influence is by placing a few fake artifacts and technological instructions in order to bring the primitives to the empire's way of thinking. 	
 	Eradicate Species 	The primitive race is nothing more than animals that are a stain on a very potential colony. Best to eradicate every last one of them so the new colony can be secured. 	
 	Forced Evolution 	So there are no primitive species on this planet, but there are some that do show potential. The best way to do that is by accelerating the evolutionary process so that new life may attempt to build their own culture and society.
Yet they also have the potential of being new citizens or slaves.	
== Views on Manpower ==
Views on Manpower
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Disarmed Nation 	The civilization has decided to band all weapons in order to promote peace and prosperity throughout the nation due to pacifism or a treaty to prevent war between nations. 	
 	Volunteer Only 	The empire will only accept those that are willing to join the military to protect the nation against threats and invade. Willing to protect home and family. Willing to invade for honor and glory for the nation. 	Any Free Country
 	Limited Conscription 	The nation will conscript a limited number of troops that are necessary for war depending on the numbers needed to fight against threats. 	
 	Extensive Conscription 	The nation will conscript any available manpower that there is in order to not only defend the country but also to invade other nations for their resources. 	Communist Nations
Fascist Nations
 	Service by Requirement 	
# The army of the empire will only accept those that fit certain requirements in order to become a member of the military. Some maybe racial, others maybe some sort of agreement that involves cybernetics. Either way, in order to serve, someone has to have certain requirements.
# It is by law that everyone has to serve in the military.	
 	Citizenship Through Service	The only way that anyone can participate in politics or to be a full fledged citizen is by years of service through the military. 	United Citizen Federation (Starship Troopers)
 	Scrapping the Barrel 	With the war going on and manpower is low or money is low, the empire has no choice but to recruit anyone that they can get. The physically challenged, criminals, and even children are being forced to fight in war.	
== Views on Trade ==
Views on Trade
Image	Name 	Deacription 	Example
 	Free Trade 	With free trade, there are absolutely no limitations on any interstellar trade. There are no tariffs, quotas, or restrictions to any form of trade. 	United States of America
 	Export Focus 	This civilization is more focus on doing exports of its goods rather than doing any imports in order to increase their wealth. 	
 	Limited Exports	The nation is only doing a limited number of exports of natural resources due to some lack of it or limited number of products. In which, they cost a lot more. 	Japan in the 1900's
 	Closed Economy 	The empire of the nation has no interest in any imports or exports while also being self-sufficient. The purpose of this kind of economy is to provide domestic consumers with everything they need from within the nation's borders.	Communist Nations
== Malevolent Ideology ==
Malevolent Ideology is from Galactic Civilization 3. True there are levels to them but I am unable to find any information about the flavor texts to each stage of the trees. And I mean the text that make the thing sound interesting, not what it does.
Malevolent Ideology
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Aggression	Best thing to do is by taking everything by force. Aggressively expanding the empire to seek new worlds to control and to dominate the universe. Only the ruthless will survive in such a harsh reality. 	
 	Motivation	There are ways to motivate people. Soldiers will fight with a motivational speech, people will join a religion with promises of an afterlife, and slaves will be motivated for something simple...like living another day without someone having a knife to their backs. 	
 	Greed 	The only thing in the universe that is valuable is money. The best way to earn that is by stepping up production, sell as many slaves as one can, and relentlessly colonizing worlds with extremely valuable resources that are in the market. Will not do charity and best to cut corners in order to save money.	Hutt Cartel (Star Wars)
 	Awe 	The best way to earn respect in this universe is by creating really, really, REALLY big guns aim at everyone. There is nothing more than showing off one's military might to earn the respect of everyone...or rather demand. 	Galactic Empire (Star Wars)
== Pragmatic Ideology ==
Pragmatic Ideology is from Galactic Civilizations 3. True there are levels to them but I am unable to find any information about the flavor texts to each stage of the trees. And I mean the text that make the thing sound interesting, not what it does.
Pragmatic Ideology
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Vigilant 	The universe is a fascinating place to see and explore, but it is best to keep an eye out on things that would bring harm. Better to be safe than sorry. 	
 	Builder 	The best way to defend against the harsh reality of the universe is by making the best defensive strategies to defend planets and systems under the flag. Yet this also can be useful for economic strategies when making trade posts and markets along trade routes.	Krynn Syndicate (Galactic Civilizations)
 	Trader* 	When being pragmatic, best to make an aggressive trade policy with other empires and races to not only make profit, but also setting up diplomatic ties. Yet when two different empires declare war, best to stay neutral on both fronts. 	Ferengi Alliance (Star Trek)
 	Negotiator	They always say that the pen is mightier than the sword. The best way to avoid any wars and garner support from others when needed is by having a silver tongue and finding something that everyone can agree on. 	Kojiro Shindo (Kado: The Right Answer)
*The Trader Picture is registered as Builder-0 by mistake.
== Benevolent Ideology ==
Benevolent Ideology is from Galactic Civilizations 3. True there are levels to them but I am unable to find any information about the flavor texts to each stage of the trees. And I mean the text that make the thing sound interesting, not what it does.
Benevolent Ideology
Image	Name 	Description 	Example
 	Outreach 	The best way to survive in the harsh universe is by making friends with all the races and empires that there is along with forming alliances and pacts. Doing so will open to not only the people to new cultures and ideals, but the people on the other side as well. 	United Federation of Planets (Star Trek)
 	Affinity 	The people have an affinity for the unfamiliar and exotic to new cultures and species that they have never seen before. From there, there is love between different species with newer ones being produce. Not only that, the people also have an affinity for some new ideas, art, industry, and other such things from another culture.	
 	Prominence 	The best way to spread one's influence and culture is through the power of persuasion that will help one's empire gain admiration and trust throughout the universe. 	
 	Enlightenment	With such science and technological wonders, it is important to stay one step ahead of less...tolerable species or empires by being enlightened and very knowledgeable of certain areas. With great education comes greatness for all. 	Galactic Republic (Star Wars)
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