Duke Judoc Jaco

**Duke Judoc Jaco** (original name: *Waffle*) (born prior UY 0) is a wealthy and influential nobleman of Varenese descent and head of the Vareling dynasty. Duke Judoc has been operating in the Santhringian Empire since at least UY 5 in the Kingdom of Cadestia. Duke Judoc is known for funding of colonial territories and also participating in the active administration of colonies, leading to the development of a reputation for colonial ambitions.

## Early Life

### Citizenship in the Holy Legionnaire Empire

Prior to being known as Judoc Jaco, Waffle, joined New Byk, a dominion under the Kingdom of Varenmark. As a petty nobleman and a citizen of the empire, Waffle brought in Kristo, Joe, and other citizens, who would soon follow Waffle's rise to power as his subordinates.

In 5, New Byk was admitted to the Kingdom of Varenmark through a prominent statesman, Bruno Avancarius. Several imperial works such as outposts and armouries were made and New Byk entered an age of rapid growth and development.

## Rise to Power

### Isantine Statesman

As a reward for military service and in commemoration of the completion of great works projects, the petty nobleman Waffle was granted the name of Judoc Jaco. Later that same year on the imperial calendar, Judoc Jaco was granted the now defunct ancient Isantine title of Primarshal.

The following year, New Byk was renamed to the Imperium Jacopolis (Lit.: *(the) Authority of the Polity (or City) of Jaco*). However, the Imperium Jacopolis would fall later that year due to economic and political pressures.

### Fiefs under Jaco

This would lead the now prominent noble, Judoc Jaco, to found the town Axiom, which would also fall as a result of the First Varenese Crisis. With this dark age of Varenheim, progress was stagnant due to poor previous leadership with the town management. However, eventually territories were recovered and reconstruction began, all of which would be thwarted by the Second Varenese Crisis which was a result of economic collapse

Following the Second Varenese Crisis, actual recovery began with the founding of the city of New Varenheim under the Kingdom of New Varenheim. Beta is declared an enemy of the state. Under Jaco Judoc's leadership, there was a period of expansion which was followed by New Varenheim's political and economic stabilisation.

Later that year, in order to focus on colonial ambitions, Lord Judoc Jaco granted the city of New Varenheim to Barkia, a long-time and loyal citizen of the empire. Under Barkia, New Varenheim stagnated and eventually, due to economic pressures, collapsed.

### 1st Duke of Jaco

On 20 April, 8, by imperial decree, Lord Judoc Jaco was granted the title of Duke of Jaco in recognition for service to the emperor.

## The Lost Colony of New Jaco

Towards of the end of first city established under the name New Varenheim, Lord Judoc Jaco established the colony of New Jaco. A New Jaco Constitution was finalised, ratified, and signed into legal effect during 7. However, a lack of manpower and financial backing led to the collapse of New Jaco.

## Participation in the White Army during the Restoration

During what Duke Judoc Jaco has dubbed "the Imperial Revitalization", him and the emperor introduced the Burgham-Jaco System to streamline military organisation and hierarchy. Another aspect of the imperial revitalisation was the rapid colonisation and growth of the Duchy which grew to include Jacopolis, The\_Create\_Tide, Spring\_Fox\_, SoulsBury, and Vamp\_Empire.

Duke Judoc Jaco promoted a citizen of his realm, Endo, to the office, title, and dignity of Palatine of Jaco.