Vassal

A **vassal** is generally a smaller factions on Pxls.space that is either:

* Tied to a greater Imperial Subject of the Chromatic Empire, and represented in the Council of Representatives by the delegation of that faction
* Tied directly to the Chromatic Empire itself through the Law of Imperial Immediacy

There are multiple kinds of vassal factions associated with the Chromatic Empire, with the most common by far being principalities. However, lesser kingdoms, unorganized vassals, and unique circumstances also exist. Vassalship is generally described as a form of "limited membership" in the Chromatic Empire. Vassal factions swear oaths of allegiance to the Empire and/or their immediate Overlord faction.

## Characteristics

According to the First Imperial Reform, a vassal:

* Should abide by the same vows of allegiance, mutual support, and non-aggression that bind a full Imperial Subject
* Should have a Chromatic Imperial officer, preferably a member of the Council of Representatives, in a position of high access in the [v]assal’s Discord server, for the purposes of monitoring and facilitating cooperation with [the Chromatic Empire].
* Should select its mode of governmental representation:
	+ Tied to a greater Imperial Subject faction, and represented in the Council of Representatives by the delegation of that faction (e.g. NBGM or TPE)
	+ Tied directly to the Chromatic Empire itself in personal union with a sitting member of the Council of Representatives
* Should select its naming convention:
	+ Principality (e.g. Principality of Bahamaland) — Most common
	+ Lesser Kingdom (e.g. [Lesser Kingdom of Magenta]) — Reserved for color-specific factions
	+ Unique Vassal (e.g. Watermelon Syndicate) — Uses a larp-style name
	+ Unorganized Vassal (e.g. [Candies n' Curses n' Pixels]) — Retains previous name
* Should lend the forces and placing power of its Regional Army in support of the Chromatic Empire’s direct operations, but only when explicitly asked to do so
* Should join the Chromatic Empire tag on Pxls.space, currently owned by Temriel, and encourage other active members of the [vassal] to do the same
* Should not organize or participate in collab projects without the consent of the Council of Representatives or Chromatic Emperor
* Should not attack or raid artwork without the acknowledgement of the Council of Representatives or Chromatic Emperor

In return, a vassal receives:

* Full defense and protection of the interests of the [v]assal faction by the Chromatic Empire
* Presence on the Greater Chromatic Empire template
* Representation, through a “tied representative”, in the Council of Representatives
* The opportunity to become a fully-fledged Imperial Subject

Vassals often create variants of the Buddy emote to reflect their personal theme.

## List of vassals of the Chromatic Empire

### Principalities

* **Principality of Bahamaland** (Navy Blue Grand Monarchy)
* **Principality of Imperium** (Navy Blue Grand Monarchy)
* **Principality of Nonexistent Canvas** (Navy Blue Grand Monarchy)
* **Principality of Bulgaria Pxls** (Navy Blue Grand Monarchy)
* **Principality of Eggbox** (Navy Blue Grand Monarchy)
* **Principality of Character Pxls** (Immediate Vassal)
* **Principality of** **Big Trans Flags** (The Purple Empire)
* **Principality of Water** (Immediate Vassal)

### Lesser Kingdoms

* **Lesser Kingdom of Magenta** (Navy Blue Grand Monarchy)
* **Lesser Kingdom of Mauve** (The Purple Empire)

### Unique vassals

* **Watermelon Syndicate** (Immediate Vassal)
* **Metallic Monarchy** (Navy Blue Grand Monarchy)
* **Miku - A Monarchy** (Navy Blue Grand Monarchy)
* **Archduchy of Bells** (Immediate Vassal)
* **Eientei Province** (Immediate Vassal)
* **High Church of Luigi** (The Purple Empire)
* **The Mothia** (Immediate Vassal)
* **Knights of the Blue Corner** (Navy Blue Grand Monarchy)
* **Chromatic Fanatics** (Immediate Vassal)
* **IZUMI Creative Foundation** (Navy Blue Grand Monarchy)

### Unorganized vassals

* **Candies 'n Curses 'n Pxls** (The Purple Empire)
* **H2O Fan Club** (Navy Blue Grand Monarchy)
* **Video Game Artists** (Immediate Vassal)
* **PokePxls** (Navy Blue Grand Monarchy)
* **The Official Pxls Music Faction** (Immediate Vassal)
* **Serial Experiments Lain** (Navy Blue Grand Monarchy)
* **Dhilly Propaganda Pxls** (Navy Blue Grand Monarchy)

## References

1. ↑ Metallic Monarchy
2. ↑ Watermelon Syndicate
3. ↑ Miku Monarchy