Lesson Plan 4: Overview of the Ministries

*Please note - this is not a script, rather a guide in order to aid in teaching this class. Feel free to relay this information in a way that best suits your character or you feel is the most effective. You are also welcome to refer to the related wiki pages - 'Ministry of State', 'Ministry of Intelligence', 'Ministry of Galactic Influence', 'Ministry of War', and 'The Ashborn Covenant'.*

*As the ministries can be updated over time, please ensure that this information is still up-to-date.*

* Date and Time: Thursdays, 6 PM PST
* Run time: 1 hour, maximum
* In-game attendance mandatory: Yes
* Quiz available: No

Typically, this would be an opportunity for representatives from each ministry to outline and promote their ministry to the outgoing students. Please ensure you allow for a question and answer section for each representative, so long as time does not run over by too much.

In the event that representatives from each ministry are unable to attend this class to explain their ministries, please use this lesson plan to fill in the missing information:

## Ministry of State

The Ministry of State deals with almost all homeward manners. It's made up of three departments: Interior, Education, and Justice - with positions available in each. While many who join State want to work in the constabulary, there are a wide range of jobs available that can tailor to all kinds of skills:

For those interested in humanitarian efforts, the Ministry of State's Interior Department offers disaster relief, hospital services, and housing projects.

For those interested in teaching, the Department of Education has a number of open positions. Unlike the other departments, positions in the Department of Education may be filled by members of other Ministries, as contracted educators.

## Ministry of Intelligence

True to its name, the Ministry of Intelligence deals with the gathering and dissemination of intelligence regarding both Sovereignty Space and the galaxy at large. In addition, Intelligence oversees the identification and destruction of enemies and threats, however it primarily deals with threats outside the Sovereignty's territory. It acts as both a safety net and the first line of defense for the Sovereignty.

Agents of the Ministry undergo rigorous training to receive a number of specialized certifications and competencies before going into service.

## Ministry of Galactic Influence

The Ministry of Galactic Influence works on two fronts: as a liaison for bounty hunters, and as the machine for diplomatic relations with the rest of the galaxy. Advancement within both branches of the Ministry are possible, it is one of the few ministries with full jurisdiction within and without the Sovereignty.

Despite the Ministry's reach, it still keeps the safety of the realm at the forefront - no bounty from this Ministry will pertain to the capture, kill, or harm of any Sovereignty citizen, the disruption of the Realm's business, or the violation of any law.

## Ministry of War

As the seat of military power in the Sovereignty, the Ministry of War oversees the Fireborn Navy and the Fireborn Army, which both answer to the Fireborn Sovereignty Military Command Committee. Members of either military force serve as the front lines in all engagements, protect Amgarrak and Sovereignty Space, and tend to be at the forefront of exploration and the growth of the Realm's territory. Advancement from enlistment to the officer corps is offered to the fiercest and most loyal of soldiers.

## Ashborn Covenant

While not strictly a Ministry, the Ashborn Covenant fills the last seat on the Dark Council. They are the protectors of the Sovereignty's beliefs, and the keepers of the Tutai Qo - the 'Forged Way'. Those who wish to join the Covenant must have an interest in the acquisition and safeguarding of knowledge, as well as the interest to generate more knowledge in new and undiscovered ways.

Under the guidance of the Diocese, the three divisions of the Covenant dedicate themselves to the mysteries of history and the Force for the betterment of the Sovereignty.