Imperial Combine Of Sol

The Imperial Combine of Sol is a large empire that has become a galactic superpower. The combine is ruled by an emperor or empress who has supreme power over all state issues. The government is based on Korhal in the city of Imperial Tarakan, which has remained the capital since the empire was founded.

## Government and Politics

The combine is an absolute monarchy. The emperor has total power over all aspects of the state, although the ministries handle day-to-day administration. There are various political factions supporting a wide range of ideologies. As a result, political infighting is very common and, in some cases, is even expected.

### Ministries

Each ministry has control over a different aspect of the state.

### Political Factions

There are three major political factions: the Loyalists (also called Imperialists), the Reformists, and the Hard-liners. There are many minor and sub factions.

## Society and Culture

The empire is a very class-based society. Class is primarily based on location, citizens in the colonies are usually of lower class then those in the core. Citizens will often remain in the social class they were born into throughout their lives. The upper and middle classes receive citizenship benefits such as free healthcare and education while the lower-class does not receive such benefits.

### Upper-Class and Nobility

The upper-class consists of government officials, military officers, and corporate executives. Most of the upper-class live in the core although many can be found in the colonies and in sector capitals.

#### Families

There are 12 major families or houses. These families control almost every aspect of the empire and nepotism is very common within these families.

### Middle-Class

The middle-class can live in relative comfort. The vast majority of the empire's citizens falls into this category.

### Lower-Class

The lower-class can most commonly be found on the outer edge of the empire's border and in the colonies. They are treated as an expendable resource but are essential to the empire's continued existence. The lower-class consists mostly of industrial workers.

## Economy

The empire has a solid economy led by mega-corporations such as the Monarch Corporation and the Horne Corporation.

### Agriculture

The agricultural sector in the empire is relatively large. Entire planets have been dedicated to farming in order to provide ample food for the empire's large population. Generally, each sector will have at least one agricultural world. City worlds often have hydroponics complexes. These complexes are not large enough to produce enough food for the entirety of the population, instead any produce is stockpiled for emergency usage. Colonies are generally responsible for producing their own food, but will receive food shipments if necessary.

Most animal products are synthetic. These synthetic products are manufactured/grown in large factories and distributed as needed. Real products, such as meat and cheese, are extremely expensive on developed worlds.

### Industry

Mining and manufacturing makes up the majority of the empire's economy.

## Military and Warfare

The empire is a very militant society. High value is placed on the armed forces. Consequently, the empire has an extensive and powerful standing military. There are two service branches: the army and the navy.

## Relations

### Two World Empire

The Two World Empire is a close ally of the combine, with their alliance going back hundreds of years ago. The combine played a major role in the formation of the Two World Empire and has since remained a major player in the empire's politics.