Sub-Government Types

These are actually autonomous states or smaller nations that are within the empire or nation that are still part of it. Some may even say "puppet states" that are in league with the nation/empire or vassals of a grand empire. Some of them include subjugated nations that have fallen and under control of a superior empire.
== Granted ==
Image	Name 	Description
 	Commonwealth	A collection of systems and planets that have gained some independence yet still owe their loyalties to the main nation by means of taxation in order to have some protection from the main nation for security reasons. Although this is voluntarily done.
 	Independent 	A collection of systems and planets that have been granted full independence by the main government and is completely autonomous and is free to do whatever. Even it if means declaring war on former allies or even the government that granted their independence. However, there are times when independence is gain through bloodshed.
== Subjugated ==
Image	Name 	Description
 	Subjugated 	The small nation just got recently subjugated and is force to put up with the demands of their new leaders. Whether those demands are slavery, removing the populace on a high resource planet, or completely erasing the original nations culture all together.
 	Tributary 	The absorbed nation is force to pay tribute to the main empire in order to continue their existence. These tributes may include resources, money, knowledge, and who knows what else.
 	Protectorate	The protectorate nation is being used as a shield for the front lines of more interstellar invaders as a divide between the main empire and the invading forces. It is sorta like having a hostage to use as a way to shield oneself or a clever plan to get rid of the subjugated nation by having both sides fight at the center of it.
 	Satrapy 	A satrapy nation is a nation that is controlled by a nomadic empire, like a horde, and force to pay tribute in money, supplies, and troops. The subjugated nation still functions as it has been as long as the demands are meant and still owns fealty to that nomadic empire.
 	Levy State 	The subjugated nation is being force to pay tribute to the empire in the form of troops. As long as the empire gets troops, the less chance of someone in the new province will get killed off immediately. Yet this is one way to commit genocide towards the people of that nation by forcing them to die on the battlefield.
== Puppet State ==
Image	Name 	Description
 	Dominion 	A dominion is a title for a semi-independent nation yet still part of that nation that is more for religion than government.
 	Puppet State 	A false nation that is a front for the main nation but it is also a puppet government that is de jure independent but is de facto completely dependent on outside forces such as the main government. Mostly involving financing, trade, and military.
 	Satellite 	This newer nation is maybe independent, but it is under heavy political, economic, and/or military influence or under control of another nation.
 	Komissariat 	It is a nation that has an abundance of rations while also under the thumb of a commissar, who is in charge of political education and military organization of the state. The commissar is also very strict while disciplining troops and executing traitors.
 	Subject State	These sort of nations are allies that do honor the empire but they do have the power to decline the call to war from the government. However, they can declare war on whoever they want.
De jure: 
# According to rightful entitlement or claim; by right.
# Denoting something or someone that is rightfully such.
== Vassalage ==
Image	Name 	Description
 	Barony 	The title of baron or baraoness is the lowest title upon the feudal ranking system that is given to those who have done a great service to the monarchy.
 	County 	A count or countess is a higher rank than a baron or baroness who have proven their loyalty to the monarchy.
 	Duchy 	A duke or duchess is the second highest rank than on the feudal ranking system that is not only given to those that have done a great service but may also have blood ties to the monarchy. Like a distant cousin.
 	Kingdom 	A king or queen is the highest rank among the feudal ranking system that is not only given to those that have done a great service, but also have direct blood ties to the monarchy. Like a brother or aunt to an emperor.
 	Vassal Theocracy 	People will always find faith in something. So why not give the church or religious group some planets/systems of their own. Doing so will create Spiritual Lords that govern these parts that will also relieve some pressure from incompetent vassals in important positions. The government won't get any troops but will get some tax money by doing this kind of vassalage.
 	Vassal Republic 	Giving a piece of the empire to a bunch of merchants may not be that bad. People get to elect their leader in a vassal republic and the merchants will provide an increase in income with all their trade, increase taxes, and some mercenary groups that will aid the empire. Creating these will increase the economy, but some of them may be bribed by enemies to sneak in. So is it worth the risk?
 	Holy Order 	Given a piece of the empire to holy orders maybe a good move. They provide the same services as a vassal theocracy but they are also a militant group that fights on behalf of their religion and their empire. Yet they can also vassalize their section of space to separate holy orders among their ranks.
 	Vassal Military 	Giving high-ranking military officials a small section of the empire may not be a bad move. They don't provide much in economics and taxes but they do provide a strong military force when the time of war has come.
 	Vassal Technocracy	Giving scientist, researchers and engineers a piece of the empire may not be a good idea. However, doing so will allow new technologies to develop and research on specific planets may reveal something interesting.
Please see Faufreluches for the Barony, County, and Duchy.
There are many forms of vassalage throughout history and here is a list for those that want different styles when creating their own stellar empire or galactic nation when using imperial or some form of monarchy.
Image	Name 	Description
 	Feudal 	This is the basic form of feudalism that was common in Europe during the middle ages where the emperor/empress or king/queen is at the top then followed by dukes/duchess, count/countess/ and baron/baroness. Succession is handed to the oldest child or the next if the oldest dies.
 	Itqa 	This is a Muslim version of the European form of the feudal system, but it is the child with the most land that gets to inherit the crown.
 	Monastic Feudal 	This is a more theocratic form of feudalism. Instead of some large capitol building where the government can be in, it is replaced with a something of religious significants. This sort of practice was common among Buddhist and Bon.
 	Imperium 	There are two types of old school Imperium:
# There is the old Byzantine and Roman empire style that focuses on urban areas and centralized court whose influence affects internal politics. But in space, there is more focus on creating starbases and hive planets.
# There is the Dune option that those who have swear fealty to the emperor and given planets, solar systems, or sections of the empire like a duchy, barony, or county.
 	Chinese Imperial	Similar to the European feudalism yet has many different lords that wish to claim the throne once the dynasty is extinguished. Once that is done, years of conflict follows and internal struggle. One reason why the in fighting is because the ruler is seen as a divine "Child of Heaven." That and the ruler gets to have a lot of concubines when invading other systems. Vassals will only get one wife so...that's why everyone wants the throne.
Category:Politics