Koran Imperium

"One people, one empire, one leader"

The Koran Imperium is a stagnant, resource-hungry, massively bureaucratic society. It has risen to a position of dominance through political manipulation and imperialism. Many members of the galactic community are afraid to stand up to the imperium’s military might. They are often bullied into submission, being forced to pay tribute or give up their autonomy.

The imperium is situated around the galactic core, its borders are so vast that it takes over three months to travel from one end to the other. The economy is massive, fueled mainly by the military-industrial complex. Imperial society is very hierarchical, with the upper-class living in luxury while the lower-class is viewed as expendable. The imperium’s population is very xenophobic and blindly loyal to the state, often working against their own interests.

## Government and Politics

The imperium 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.

### Government Entities

* Imperial Throne
	+ Ministry of Information
		- Department of Intelligence
		- Department of Intellectual Property
		- Department of Information Preservation
		- Department of Science and Technology
		- Department of Propaganda
			* Imperial News Service
		- Department of Demography
		- Department of Cartography (Imperial Survey Service)
			* Office of Naval Cartography
			* Office of Planetary Cartography
		- Spacecraft Registrar Service
		- Department of Military Research
		- Imperial Courier Service
	+ Ministry of National Security
		- Imperial Army Corp
			* Infantry Division
			* Armored Division
			* Artillery Division
			* Ancillary Division
			* Special Operations Division
			* Intelligence Division
		- Imperial Navy Co
			* Office of Fleet Intelligence
		- Imperial Guard Corp
		- Imperial Marine Corp
			* Infantry Division
			* ODST Division
			* Ancillary Division
			* Special operations Division
			* Armored Division
		- Imperial Security Service
		- Department of Border Security
		- Imperial Patrol Service
	+ Ministry of the Economy
		- Department of Finance
			* Imperial Banking Corporation
			* Office of Internal Revenue
		- Department of Commerce
		- Department of Land Ownership
		- Imperial Trade Commission
	+ Ministry of Justice
		- Imperial Judiciary
		- Department of Corrections
	+ Ministry of Education
	+ Ministry of Industrial Strategy
		- Department of Agriculture
			* Office of Agricultural Regulation
		- Department of Industry
			* Imperial Ship Works
			* Office of Industrial Regulation
		- Department of Environment
	+ Ministry for Foreign Affairs
		- Department of Trade
		- Department of Relations
		- Department of Immigration
	+ Ministry of Health and Social Affairs
		- Department of Labor
		- Department of Health
		- Department of Culture
		- Department of Community
	+ Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development
		- Department of Development
			* Office of Redevelopment
		- Imperial Spaceport Authority
		- Department of Energy
		- Department of Transportation
		- Department of Communication
		- Department of Colonization

### 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

Many different cultures can be found throughout the imperium depending on race, environment, and other factors. The core “imperial culture”, or the culture of the upper-class, is one of extravagance and luxury with little regard for others. Members of the upper-class tend to be arrogant and condescending towards those they view as lower than themselves. Honor and loyalty to one’s family and superiors are considered very important. Women are considered to be equal to men, although same-sex relationships are considered taboo.

This core culture is often impressed onto the lower classes and even other polities through imperialist policies, including forced cultural assimilation using propaganda. This assimilation creates a mentality in which humanity is perceived to be superior to the other species.

### Social Hierarchy

At the very top of the hierarchy lies the emperor and his court. The emperor has ultimate power, controlling every aspect of the imperium. Below the emperor come the 12 major families. While these families are very powerful, they are still subservient to the emperor’s will. Members of the families can be found in the most powerful government and military positions. They control the economy, choosing which goods are available to who and how much they cost. These families have control over many sectors of imperial space, handling the day-to-day administration and upholding the emperor’s will.

Below this comes the middle-class. While small, the middle-class is essential to the imperium. They work as low-level government bureaucrats, corporate functionaries, and any other white-collar jobs.

At the very bottom lies the lower-class. The majority of the imperium’s population fits into this category. The lower-class is viewed as an expendable resource by the upper-class and is treated as such. They work in factories and mines, often in unsafe conditions. Living conditions vary greatly throughout the imperium. In the city worlds, space is very valuable, and entire families are crammed into tiny apartments. In the outer territories and colonies, living conditions are often better and more space can be afforded to each family.

### 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.

* Warren
* Fenette
* Amana
* Vella
* Horne
* Ashford
* Vaughn
* White
* Shaw
* Hale
* Wolfe
* Silverside

### Middle-Class

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

### Lower-Class

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

## Economy

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

### Agriculture

The agricultural sector in the imperium is relatively large. Entire planets have been dedicated to farming in order to provide ample food for the imperium'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 imperium's economy.

### Major Exports

* Ionium
* Military Equipment

## Military and Warfare

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

## Galactic Relations

### Two World Empire

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

### Coalition of Outer Territories

The imperium considers the coalition to be an illegitimate state and views itself as the rightful owner of the coalition's territory.