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Diplomacy and Events / Our corner of Albion
« on: April 14, 2024, 09:08:40 PM »

To - Emperor Lucius III of Eboracum, Empress Serena of Aosta, Emperor and Queen Natalya of Lodja

I would like to invite you all to a four nation conference in Tanith Magna. The four of us share very close border in South-East Albion and I believe that we could all benefit from a range of mutually beneficial agreements. I hope that each of you will attend the meeting with ideas for closer co-operation. Tanith for one would like to expand the Lodja-Aosta high speed rail network further South and if successful explore talks with Holmvik or Weissenwald to begin exploring links heading South to North. It is my hope that we can also discuss matters of significance to each of you.

I am hopeful of your acceptance.

Best Regards

Regent Prince Maximus Astralix

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In the 1024th year of the Emperor's Reign
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EXECUTION TAKES PLACE

The execution of one of the two recently convicted "heretics" has today taken place. Early in March Avitus Seneca and Ulysses Tatius were convicted of attempting to desecrate the Shrine of the Emperor. The two men had both been convicted of treason and sentenced to death by garrote. The sentence of death for Avitus Seneca has however been commuted to life imprisonment on the orders of the regent. The regent released a statement saying "While Avitus is guilty by a jury of his peers of a crime against the very Empire he has in the past served in the Armed Forces with a record of outstanding service and has been a member of our nations volunteer search and rescue lifeboat service. Having seen the evidence of the case I firmly believe that Avitus is a follower in this escapade and not a leader therefore he will have the oppurtunity to spend the rest of his life in prison."

The Regent, while not showing total clemency, did also intervene in the sentence of Ulysses Tatius. Originally Ulysses would have been executed by the garrotte however the Regent ordered a firing squad instead and the execution was carried out at 8am today. A spokesman for the Imperial Prison Service said, "At just before 8am members of the Inquisition Guard removed Tatius from his cell and after allowing him time for reflection and spiritual support was escorted to the execution room. There he was strapped into a specially designed chair and four members of the Guard, selected by lot, carried out the execution. Doctors pronounced him dead immediately following the gunfire and the body will be buried with the guidance of the criminals family."

The Regent said "Some may say this is a harsh way of dealing with someone but lets remember they did not accidently wander into the garden where the Emperors Shrine is, they did not accidently take filming equipment with them and they did not accidently try and avoid detection by members of our military who guard the Emperor. They knew full well what they were doing and they knew, as do all people in the Empire, the punishment for doing so. The grounds of the Shrine even include signs forbidding people getting onto the terrace the Shrine sits on. These men intended to try and damage the very foundations of the Empire and that is unacceptable."

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In the 1024th year of the Emperor's Reign
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DECREE TO TRIGGER ARMS DEAL

Today the Regent has confirmed a new Decree that will open the gates to a significant arms deal with East Moreland. The Regent has issued a Decree on behalf of the Emperor that will effectively commit the nation to follow the internationally supported Uppsala Convention, essentially a list of rules of warfare. The Decree states that on the 7th April 2024 all members of the armed forces will take an oath that they will uphold all parts of the Uppsala Convention and that any soldier breaking it will face the death penalty in a Tanith court. In addition that should any soldier be accused of a crime and be outside the reach of the military high command then an international tribunal may place them on trial. Some have said that the Decree goes against Tanith laws as it recognises an authority higher than the Emperor however the Regent refuted this saying, "The Decree does not state that someone has a power greater than the Emperor, it is like an officer on duty will delegate duties to people in a position designed to specifically deal with certain matters. In the military we have specialist radio operators for example. As a result all this decree does is have the Emperors power delegated to a specialist body should the need require it. As our military are giving an oath that they will follow it then the idea of a tribunal or court case is not something we will worry about as I am confident all our soldiers will follow this to the letter. We have a long standing and proud military code of morality here and there is nothing in the Uppsala Convention that goes against the current rules for engagement we have , in fact many of our rules go above and beyond Uppsala."

The passing of this Decree also satisfies a condition put in place by King David of East Moreland for a military trade deal between the two nations. When Regent Prince Maximus Astralix visited East Moreland he meet with their King in order to explore the option of replacing the Tanith militaries Rogue Detachment's equipment with more modern examples. Currently the unit is equipped with materials acquired from various former Warsaw nations and is utilised as a way of testing the nations military against a foreign power by using their tactics and equipment. The Regent selected East Moreland, not because they are viewed as a threat, but as a "sustainable supplier with a high standard of military skills and experience." The meeting was said to go very well and an agreement was reached seeing around $1billion spread over a number of years being spent to acquire the equipment. In addition members of the Tanith military will spend time shadowing Morelanders in order to learn how to use the equipment. It is also thought a number of East Moreland manufactured fighter aircraft will also be acquired to add to the detachment as well as being utilised in the Empire's Air Force. Speaking about the deal the Regent said, "We hope this helps our military maintain its extremely high capabilities. In addition we now have a basic foundation for a partnership with a nation I have a great deal of respect for."

The Regent hopes to take delivery of the first vehicles by the end of the month.

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In the 1024th year of the Emperor's Reign
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DUE FOUND GUILTY. EXECUTION APPROVED

The two individuals who had been caught breaking into the Shrine of the Emperor have been found guilty of treason and sentenced to death. Avitus Seneca and Ulysses Tatius were found guilty after just three hours of the jury deliberation. The Shrine of the Emperor is the most sacred site in the Empire and any non-Inquisition sanctioned individual entering, or attempting to, is committing the crime of "Disturbing the Emperors slumber" which is is considered treason. The two men stated in court that they had both served in the nations military as volunteers and now run a website dedicated to "non-mainstream news". As part of this website they have been accused of "Borderline heresey" by the Inquisition in the past for their attempts to show that the Divinatus faith is not real. The two men now have seven days to appeal their sentence with execution by garrote scheduled to take place on the 6th April should the appeal be unsuccessful. Legal experts believe that the men's best hopes now lie with the Regent who has the power to commute the sentence either to that of death by firing squad or life imprisonment.

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In the 1024th year of the Emperor's Reign
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TOMB DESECRATION VERDICT DUE

In late January of this year two individuals, Avitus Seneca and Ulysses Tatius, were caught by members of the The Inquisition Guard attempting to pick the lock to the Shrine of the Emperor. The structure which stands on the edge of Tanith Magna is home to Emperor Aurelius Drakonius and from where his spirit is able to communicate with the Regent. The two were discovered during routine patrols equipped with lock picks, cameras and computer equipment. The two have been linked to a website which aims to debunk the Divinatus faith and had hoped to gain access to the inner sanctum of the Shrine thus disturbing the Emperor and placing the nation at risk. The Inquisition Guard handed the duo over to the Courts who are expected to return a verdict on their crimes of tomb desecration, treason,  interfering with Imperial property and vandalism. If found guilty of treason the two could face the death penalty. Adeptus Ministorium, which is responsible for the maintainence of the nations only state sanctioned faith, is lead by  Ecclesiarch Livianus Turnus who appeared as a witness in the trial stating, "The residency of the Emperor is a sacred place in which only the pure may walk. To do otherwise would harm the Emperors meditation which has successfully guided us through our nations past. To harm a member of the Imperial Family is treason and while we are thankful that the Inquisition Guard managed to halt them from their aims the very fact that they had this intent is, in my mind at least, just as much treason as would be murdering the Emperor or Regent."

The 12 person jury have been asked to return with answers to two questions. For each charge do they find the two individuals innocent or guilty, while on the charge of treason they will also be asked whether they would sanction the use of the death penalty. Should they return guilty verdicts on treason and approve the death penalty then the two men will have 7 days to appeal and then a panel of three judges would determine their fate. If the verdict is then upheld they would then be executed 48 hours later by manner of the Garrot, this however can be commuted to firing squad with the Regents approval. Furthermore the Regent retains the power to commute death sentences to imprisonment for life with hard labour. The verdict is expected to be announced at around lunchtime tomorrow. 

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REGENT TO ENQUIRE ABOUT SOUTHERN OCEAN INITATIVE

Regent Maximus Astralix has today confirmed that he will, in the coming days, be making formal enquiries about the Empire becoming some part of the Southern Ocean Initiative. The move comes after a meeting of the Imperial Maritime Association, an industrial body established to support businesses making a profit from the oceans. Among the members include small fisherman's collectives all the way up to the nations largest construction dockyards. The membership stated that they believe that "the SOI is a body that has a wonderful vision for co-operation in the oceans that many of us work in everyday. By looking at working alongside neighbours there we ensure that we improve the safety of our own operations and furthermore we can boost our economic activity. We're hopeful that His Imperial Highness can make things work and look forward to how he handles this." The Regent has confirmed that he will be looking for talks with the membership in the coming days

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: Building the Rogues
« on: February 17, 2024, 03:53:03 PM »
Maximus laughed, "It would be my hope that no member of the Astra Militarum see combat but sadly they are a tool we need and must keep sharp but I hope we never actually need to utilise them. I therefore think we can safely ensure that those visiting our nation are not subject to such a problem. Where as on our side I have no issue our men or women seeing combat so long as we have not got a treaty of friendship with the person your fighting. I hear in the past you've had issues north of you with the Borlanders and Mersch, if our people on secondment are needed there then let them go. If possible could we perhaps go see some of the pieces of equipment we've discussed in action?"

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International News Networks / News from the Empire of Tanith (multi-source)
« on: February 07, 2024, 11:59:04 AM »
In the 1024th year of the Emperor's Reign
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DAMING DEMOGRAPHIC DATA

The Adeptus Administratum has today begun the work of preparing for the annual review of taxes and conscriptions that take place every late spring. The process involves the Adeptus Administratum painstakingly reviewing data from each of the nations within the Empire to allow a fair and just negotiation to take place between the Empire and its constitute parts. Some of the figures released by the Adeptus Administratum however have raised concerns which have already begun to be addressed by the Regent Prince Maximus Astralix.

The first, and perhaps most worrying, piece of data is that the birth rate is falling. In 2014 the birth rate across the Empire was 8.7 births per 1000 people. This however has now dropped to around 7.2 per 1000. This slowing down in birth rates means that in the long term the nation may face shortages in labour, conscription and have difficultly covering the old age pensions of those retiring. The Regent however has stated that this is to be addressed swiftly. "I believe that family is important and that it forms the very cornerstone of the Empire. The Emperor fought to create this Empire not for personal glory but to ensure his family and those of his supporters were safe. It is our primary duty therefore to create, support and care for families. With immediate effect I have asked the Adeptus Administratum to begin preparing documents that would make it easier for families wishing to have children but findiing it difficult to do so. Our current health care provision will be extended to make accessing things such as IVF easier. Currently IVF is only permitted via our health care system if the mother is under the age of 30 and has a strong chance of it working. We will increase that age to 40 and allow doctors to take more of a gamble in terms of the likely success. In addition anyone wishing the process done privately and who has served five years in the military will be given financial support to do so. We have also begun a plan to lessen incidents of abortion but women need not fear a ban. Currently around 43 abortions per 10000 women take place annually. That figure is far too high for each human life is sacred. I would like to see a scenario where the only time abortion is used is for cases where the mothers life is in danger. To try and effect this we will make it part of the abortion process that a health care professional must offer the chance to speak with a representative of adoption agencies to offer this is a viable alternative. Mothers choosing to accept this meeting and subsequently go ahead with their pregnancy we shall support financially through their pregnancy and offer counselling after. It is our hope that this support will see more women carry to term and then have their child adopted into loving homes."

The second piece of data was the average family size. This had decreased from 2.1 children per family in 2014 to 1.8 in 2024. The Regent restated the importance of family. "Families are not just vital for increasing our population steadily. Mothers and Fathers are the first teachers in a childs life, they are their first doctors and nurses. Without the family we do not learn the vital social skills that we have in life nor do we learn to value the qualities of friendship, love, loyalty and respect. These are vital if we are to have a strong community. It is my dream that all families can flourish. We will therefore do our best to find extra funding for support for new families. I would like to see the figure of average family size closer to 3 than it currently is." The Regent has three children and four grandchildren.

Another downward trend was in terms of life expectancy. In 2014 this stood at 80.4 while in 2024 this has fallen to 79.8. The Regent said, "While this number is not a catastrophe it is a worrying trend. I can only think of various virus outbreaks in the last decade which will have made this fall. We must though do more to support people in their campaign for health."

Finally the report stated that obesity levels in adults had increased from 17% in 20214 to 19% by 2024. "This is an unacceptable trend. Every subject of the Emperor needs to be fit and healthy for when the time comes to face evil. We see people now reporting for military duty unable to do even the most basic of cardiovascular exercises. This obviously will also impact or life expectancy, fertility rates and several other key pieces of data. We therefore will begin addressing this as a priority. One concern we have is that many people are now eating processed foods which contain high amounts of fats and sugars on a daily basis. This needs to be addressed. We will be looking at longer term methods in the near future however a twin pilot project will take place in Catachan. Here students in schools will be given lessons on cooking from fresh ingredients hopefully meaning we equip them with the skills to have a better diet. We must though also address the means to have a better diet. We will therefore be giving each pupil a pre-paid debit card which can only be used in certain stores for unprocessed fruit and vegetables. This will amount to $10 per pupil per week. It is our hope this will begin to encourage more healthy eating habits. If the scheme is successful we shall examine other ways this can be rolled out across the whole Empire."

The Adeptus Administratum and the Regent will open negotiations with Catachan next week to discuss their annual payments and conscriptions.



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Diplomacy and Events / Re: The Emperor and the Regent (Tanith & Daito)
« on: February 07, 2024, 11:22:03 AM »
OOC- With your nation changing name and me being asked to RP mediating between it and Rokkenjima I'd like to hold off on this as it could prejudice that and I don't know enough about the situation in IC terms that you and Beatrice are doing to really be able to pick sides.

Hopefully we can revisit this at some point

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: A Request To the Empire of Tanith
« on: February 07, 2024, 10:31:20 AM »
OOC- Not sure I'm the best person to help here.

I've got little to no knowledge about whats going on in RP between you and Daito's nation and can't find on the forum much detail about the nations. I think someone more knowledgeable needs to do this like DaveIronside, Achkaerin or Norgreas.

Otherwise totally open to RP.

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: Building the Rogues
« on: February 05, 2024, 09:32:25 PM »
The Regent was a man with a military background and so he had a decent idea what Sir Harry was saying.  General Arthuras Levitica busily jotted down names and numbers scribbling away as Sir Harry spoke. Administrator General Marcianus Ascanius though was busy trying to do maths in his head. Once everything had finished the three of them excused themselves and went for a little wander to discuss what their next steps would be. After about half an hour, and mindful about the carpet, the trio returned. They'd already a brief idea about the equipment of the Morelander military and knew a few must have items. As they retook their seats Maximus reached into his suit pocket and removed a piece of paper which he placed on the table.

"King David" He leaned forward in his seat, "This is our wish-list, this is the equipment that we would like

Quote from: Wish List
20 MBT-2
20 IFV
15 Recon Vehicles
20 Bison
5 SPH's
550 soldiers worth of individual kit E.g rifles, body armour etc.
4 Super Lifter
4 Raccoon

"Now while you didn't mention it we would like to acquire six Dragonskins. This little package will obviously see a significant outlay, we believe that it would be in the region of around $1billion with extra for the fighters. We would like to acquire the vehicles as soon as possible however pay for them over the next five years. We believe that for you this would be a good arrangement as beside the initial purchase we would then be tied into arrangements to get maintainence and support from businesses in your nation for the significant future. In addition we would like to put in place an officer exchange arrangement to better learn about how to use the equipment and we would be foolish not to take advantage of Sir Richard's business. I would suggest Sir Richard may like to provide us with a months free trial of his company and if we like what we see then we can look at a regular arrangement for lets say, three years?"

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: Building the Rogues
« on: January 27, 2024, 06:47:38 PM »
Maximus had to admit that he thought the words of King David could perhaps be utilised to get a signature on the document, "This is not going to be needed for us as we shall deal with matters ourselves but it shall hold our enemies to task" he said the words to himself confident that perhaps they would be sufficient to reassure the people back home. "I'm grateful you're willing to give us an opportunity to sort this out when I return home." He took out a list from his pocket, it had been made with the various military consultations. "The aim of this unit, that we call the Rogues, is to mimic the way another nation fights in reasonably small scale situations. What we would like is to put together an inventory for around 500 men and an air element to operate. What we will need will be around around 50 armoured vehicles of various types ranging from IFV's, APC's to Tanks. We'd need around 10 Self propelled howitzers and anti air capabilities. For the air arm we'd like four or five helicopters and maybe an assortment of 10 or 12 combat aircraft. Now we're not looking for shiny and new, so for example if you've anything on the slate to be retired we'd consider giving it a home. Of course we'd also need small arms. While it may also be a push we'd like to look at some members of our forces coming and doing some hand over training with your equipment too."

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Diplomacy and Events / Re: Building the Rogues
« on: January 26, 2024, 11:48:22 PM »
Maximus had half expected the very formal welcome. He had tried to relax on the flight over but had found it difficult as this was his first major attempt at achieving some diplomatic aim. He was just pleased that the majority of the talks would be military related as there at least he was on solid ground. The Regent exited the aircraft and recognised the King form the various media outlets and quickly strode towards him leaving General Arthuras Levitica in his wake. Administrator General Marcianus Ascanius, the head of the nations civil service had paused at the top of the steps to survey the scenary before hurrying to join his leader. "King David it is nice to meet you" The Regent accepted the Kings handshake before bowing briskly to Stasya. "Your Majesty" he said as he raised his head and turned back to the King. "We're pleased to have this oppurtunity"

As they reached the College building Maximum listened to the tradition about the carpet and seeing that even the monarch respected the tradition in place he too followed. He understood the military enjoyed such little nuances in their operation and could think of similar such ones back home. As he sat opposite the King and he began the Regent had a concern and before responding to the King whispered with the others. "I have a small issue. We as a nation are dedicated to the Divinatus faith. It recognises no higher authority than the God Emperor.   The Convention Court therefore holding higher power than the God Emperor may mean we are unable to sign the document. We did not see this as a potential issue. You can rest assured that we would not knowingly or willingly go against such a document. We believe war must be an honourable necessity. May I suggest that we follow one of two paths. The first is that I will sign a treaty between the two of us giving assurances that we will follow the rules laid out in Articles 1-9 of the Uppsala Convention. Alternatively we flesh out an arrangement for the acquisition we discussed however shipments not begin until such a time when I have approval from the God Emperor via discussions with the High Lords, the Adeptus Ministorium and the Inquisition to sign the Uppsala Convention. Is this a possibility?"

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Diplomacy and Events / Building the Rogues
« on: January 23, 2024, 08:14:09 PM »

To His Majesty King David III of East Moreland

Since the late 1970's the Empire of Tanith have maintained a military unit named the Rogue Detachment. This unit plays a vital role within the training of our forces. It operates not as a combat unit but purely as a training one with the significant role of preparing our fighting men and women for all kinds of operations. This forces does not conform to the usual tactical or military doctrines of the rest of our forces and aims to ensure our people are ready for anything. In addition to wearing non-Tanith uniform they also operate foreign equipment not available to the forces of our Empire. We have in the past maintained a stock of former Warsaw equipment fearing their Communism may take an anti-monarchy route. This equipment however is now outdated and we lack the ability to maintain it at a level we desire. As a result we are looking for a nation we believe we can work with to acquire a range of new equipment and work with to send members of the Detachment to acquire new tactical ideas. It is therefore my belief that your nations military have shown themselves to be very capable and therefore we would like to discuss the upgrades Rogue Detachment being based on equipment from East Moreland. I also wish to assure you that while in the past this decision was made to combat what was perhaps the biggest possible threat we have picked East Moreland as the nation we most desire to partner with because of some perceived cultural similiarities, quality of equipment and the fact that much of it is battle tested.

I would therefore like to meet with you, if possible in East Moreland, in order to work out whether this concept is of interest and if so to look at how we can acquire the much needed equipment.

With Deepest Respects
On Behalf of the Emperor
The Regent -  Prince Maximus Astralix

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Factbooks and Maps / Re: The Empire of Tanith
« on: January 22, 2024, 09:39:08 PM »
Vessels of the Navis Imperialis

Tiber Achilus Class Aircraft Carriers
Spoiler: Two Ships in Class • show

NIV Tiber Achilus
NIV Arye Babbist

Air Arm consisting of

10 x NF-21 Thunderbolt Fighters
40 x NF-8 Tsunami Multi-role fighter
3 x E-2 Blizzard AEWACS Aircraft
5 x H-22 Snowstorm Rotary Wing Aircraft
8 x H-60 Hurricane Helicopters
3 x A-3 Whirlwind Anti-Submarine / E-Warfare


Leto Barbaden Class Missile Cruiser

Spoiler: Two Ships in Class • show

NIV Leto Barbaden
NIV Sebiascor Ebongrave

Draker Flense Class Destroyer
Spoiler: 12 ships in class • show

NIV Deinos Agamemnus
NIV Sonnen Akhter
NIV Lukas Alexander
NIV Alibet Ayaneva
NIV Lux Allegra
NIV Golgenna Angevin
NIV Kalice Arkady
NIV Derian Arkelius
NIV Shai Arrian
NIV Larice Asch
NIV Mar Av Ashariel
NIV Brey Auerben

Throm Percevus Class Amphibious Warfare Vessel
Spoiler: Two ships in class • show

NIV Throm Percevus
NIV Mojarn Piett

Lukas Bastonne Frigate
Spoiler: 7 Ships in Class • show

NIV Lukas Bastonne
NIV Belagg Grakk
NIV Dilen Belfry
NIV Slayban Bellrath
NIV Isaia Bendikt
NIV Gerard Bergen
NIV Antonid Biota

Finneax Cam Class Frigate
Spoiler: Five Ships in Class • show

NIV Finneax Cam
NIV Lex Cardinale
NIV Andreas Carnhide
NIV Lunst Cataboldine
NIV Cenna Syckava


Leopold D'Vangion Class Corvette
Spoiler: 10 ships in class • show

NIV Leopold D'Vangion
NIV Syvar Daeus
NIV Ari Danks
NIV Kasmund Dar-Galot
NIV Stugen Deathwalker
NIV Joril Debos
NIV Nork Deddog
NIV Aldo Dercius
NIV Mohamar Antoninus deViers
NIV Parsimus Dewain

Galen Gartell Class Patrol Ships
Spoiler: 11 ships in class • show

NIV Galen Gartell
NIV Wendall Gauge
NIV Peluros Mimon
NIV Olga Gernson
NIV Jarodd Gerrick
NIV Maastren Gnoxx
NIV Kataryn von Gorbidius
NIV Gerundad J. Graegor
NIV Alexis Grail
NIV Cwen Gransaal
NIV Dravin Gratz

Graven Class Fast Patrol Ship

20 in service with hull numbers not names.

Prochorus Hadad Class Minesweeper
Spoiler: Five Ships in class • show

NIV Prochorus Hadad
NIV Stefan Haines
NIV Gael Harden
NIV Alberich Harster
NIV Harth Deyers

Verena Kain Missile Sub
Spoiler: Seven Ships in Class • show

NIV Verena Kain
NIV Rutgher Kaine
NIV Rastomar Kalligen
NIV Mogul Kamir
NIV Amim Kargori
NIV Goseph Kersherin
NIV Helgar Klos

Lehanna Platen Missile Sub
Spoiler: Two Ships in Class • show

NIV Lehanna Platen
NIV Voeder Lenck

Alem Mahat Attack Sub
Spoiler: 7 Ships in class • show

NIV Alem Mahat
NIV Maia Cagliestra
NIV Grigory Maksim
NIV Sly Marbo
NIV Bethavyn Mardour
NIV Iovin Mazho
NIV Justus Miale


Special Vessels

18 x Glofski Unmanned Submarine Vehicle




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Factbooks and Maps / Re: The Empire of Tanith
« on: January 21, 2024, 09:14:39 PM »
Equipment of the Aeronautica Imperialis

180 x F-20 Vulture Multi-Role Fighter (expecting to be 250 in service by end of 2025)
70 x F-19 Valkyrie Multi-Role Fighter (expected to be out of service by end of 2025)
80 x F-18 Avenger Multi-Role Fighter (expected to be transitioned to a training role by 2026)
55 x F-21 Thunderbolt Air Defence Fighter
20 x A-11 Marauder Tactical Bomber
25 x A-12 Lightning Strike Fighter
30 x E-11 MarauderRay Electronic Warfare Aircraft
30 x C-12 Arvus Transport Plane
40 x C-22 Zephryim Transport Plane
35 x C-14 Dawneagle Transport Plane
16 x K-78 Vertus Tanker
10 x B-16 Custodian Long Range Bomber
60 x T-31 Allarus Light Trainer / Light Attack
60 x T-13 Orion Advanced Trainer / Light Fighter
10 x E-50 Gyrfalcon AEWACS Aircraft
35 x H-4 Ares Attack Helicopter
40 x H-53 Skystalker Transport Helicopter
20 x H-38 Kataphron Utility Helicopter
15 x U-2 Vanguard UAV
30 x Terrax UAV
18 x C-40 Greyfax Maritime Patrol Aircraft

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Factbooks and Maps / Re: The Empire of Tanith
« on: January 21, 2024, 08:36:21 PM »

Equipment of the Imperial Guard

Tanks

10 x Hellhammer Tank (expected to eventually rise to 150 by the end of 2025)
280 x Shadowsword Tank (upgraded to a Mk.4 by the end of 2024)
130 x Baneblade Tank (decommissioned by the end of 2025)

Other Armoured Vehicles

150 x Rogal Dorn Infantry Fighting Vehicle
150 x Leman Russ Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle
100 x Crassus Wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicle
80 x Macharius Anti-Tank Vehicle
400 x Malcador Armoured Car
350 x Gorgon Armoured Personnel Carrier
100 x Valdor Armoured Personnel Carrier
280 x Stormlord Armoured Personnel Carrier (due to begin being phased out in late 2025)
300 x Taurox Mine Resistant Patrol Vehicle
180 x Taurox Prime Mine Resistant Patrol Vehicle

Mobility Vehicles

500 x Carus Brum All Terrain Mobility Vehicle (beginning to be phased out in late 2025)
150 x Elena Dorosa All Terrain Mobility Vehicle (expected to reach 500 by end of 2025)
600 x Sturnn All Terrain Mobility Vehicle
700 x Jonah Orion Urban Mobility Vehicle
1000 x Calgar Air Transportable Mobility Vehicle
300 x Mira Fast Attack Vehicle

Artillery

80 x Tarkus Self Propelled Mortar
600 x Thaddeus Towed Howizter
180 x Macabee Self Propelled Howitzer
140 x Basilisk Self Propelled Howitzer
100 x Chimera Multiple Rocket Launcher
200 x Maticore Multiple Rocket Launcher
80 x Deathstrike Tactical Missile Launcher
100 x Medusa Tactical Missile Launcher

Anti-Aircraft Weapons

10 x Titan Tactical Air Defence System
60 x Ratling Long Range SAM system
60 x Attilian Medium Range SAM System
70 x Votann Mobile AA Gun System

Unmanned Ground Vehicles


18 x Carnodon Unmanned Armoured Vehicle (expected to be 180 by the end of 2026)
40 x Tau Combat Robot
40 x Marbo Combat Roboto

Unmanned Air Vehicles

200 x Cyclops Recon Drone
100 x Sentinel Loitering Munition

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Factbooks and Maps / Re: The Empire of Tanith
« on: January 20, 2024, 12:34:35 AM »
LAWS OF THE EMPIRE

• Abortion: Must be done before 21 weeks after that point only on grounds of medical necessity.

• Adultery: Grounds for divorce. If guilty in divorce settlement judge may award up to 60% rather than 50% of property.

• Affirmative action: No laws

• Age of consent: 16

• Age of majority: 18

• Artificial insemination: Permitted

• Assisted suicide: Allowed in cases of terminal illness with approval of two doctors.

• Bestiality: Illegal.

• Birth control: Permitted

• Childcare: Means tested funding.

• Concealed carry: Permitted once you have completed basic military training and either are serving in the military or were honourably discharged.

• Death penalty: Used for murder and treason

• Divorce: Permitted once separation of six months proven.

• Double jeopardy: Not permitted

• Drinking age: 18

• Driving age: 16

• Education: Compulsory until the age of 16

• Eminent domain: Permitted with appropriate compensation

• Equal pay for equal work: Yes

• Felony disenfranchisement: Anyone sentenced to more than three years imprisonment lose the right to vote for good.

• Flag desecration: Considered criminal damage regardless of who owned the flag.

• Gambling age: 18

• Gun purchase age: Defined by military service

• Homosexuality in the military: Not permitted

• Human cloning: Not permitted.

• In vitro fertilization: Permitted

• Marriageable age: 18

• Military conscription: All men serve 18 months at some point before 28th birthday.

• Minimum wage: Adjusted every January for inflation.

• Parental leave: Mothers 12 months / Fathers - 21 days.

• Polygamy: Illegal

• Pornography: Proof of age required for 18

• Prostitution: Criminalised

• Same-sex marriage: Not permitted

• School leaving age: 16

• Sex reassignment surgery:Not offered nor recognised

• Sex toys: Permitted

• Sexually transmitted diseases: Knowingly infecting a person is classed as assault.

• Smoking age: 18

• Sodomy laws:- Illegal

• State ideology: None

• State religion: The God Emperor

• Stem cell research: Permitted

• Taxation: Sliding scale tax based on income and property ownership. A range of indirect taxation exists.

• Torture: Not permitted

• Trial by jury: Twelve person jury used. Jury drawn by lot from local community. In cases of capital crimes the jury are asked two questions 1) Guilty/Not Guilty 2) Will they authorise the use of the death penalty.

• Universal healthcare: Both public and private health care exists. Public health care is funded via taxation.

• Voting age: 18

• Women's rights: Protected in law

• Working age: Must be aged over 16 to work more than 25 hours a week.

• Working week: Negotiated per worker

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Map / Re: Claiming Your Spot on the Map
« on: January 17, 2024, 08:06:27 PM »
Nation Name: Tanith

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Proposed colour of your nation on the map: Dark Green


I, Gisele, have read the rules set down above, and agree to follow them.

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Factbooks and Maps / Re: The Empire of Tanith
« on: January 15, 2024, 10:03:22 PM »

HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS REGENT MAXIMUS ASTRALIX

Maximus Astralix was born in the Grand Citadel of Tanith Magna on the 16th July 1956. He was the second child of Octavia Astralix and his wife Mirabel. Maximus' older sister Galla was born in 1954 and unlike her birth Maximus saw three days of feasting as it was securing the bloodline of the Emperor. Maximus was therefore treated with great care by the family until in 1960 he got a little brother called Albinus. With the birth of what is affectionately known as "a spare" the Imperial Family became less cautious with Maximus. As a child he revelled in the freedom of being from such an influential family and was rather adventurous.

In 1966 he was enrolled at the Castellan, a specialist school connected to the Imperial Guard. This has been a family tradition going back centuries since the school was established in the early 1700's. There he was subject to strict discipline and alongside normal scholastic subjects learned basic military skills and leadership. He was a keen member of the schools Boxing club and considered a rather decent rugby player. His school records show that he was subject to "administrative discipline" on only two occasions, once for failing to follow his housemasters instructions regarding tidying a communal area and the second for being on parade without a whitened cross belt. In 1972 he sat the "Small Castellan" which is an exam designed to find the best and brightest students for progression to the real Officer Training College. Rather than there be a passing grade the score required is determined by the Officer Training College taking only the top 2% who take the exam. Maximus finished at roughly 5% and therefore, much to his fathers disappointment, failed to gain entry. He spent the remaining two years of his education with the pressure of not just the Castellan but also with his father insisting on extra tuition to ensure he didn't fall behind despite being relatively smart. In 1974 he graduated and as his father insisted joined the military




THE MILITARY YEARS 1974-1994


In 1974 Maximus reported for basic training and after passing the 16 week "Basic Soldering Course" was assigned to the 1st Tanith Regiment of Foot as an officer. He was quick to adapt to military life and as well as being a well respected officer he was also part of a close knit group of officers who used to regularly go partying when on leave. The group began getting a reputation for burning the candle at both ends and their commanding officer became concerned that this could lead to problems. In 1977 the commanding officer of the 1st Tanith made the decision that Maximus would be moved to a different regiment, on the surface so as to gain more experience and thus get fast track promotions however this was more to split the drinking club up. He was sent to join the Vostroyan Firstborn Regiment, which caused some controversey as the regiment usually did not accept those not born in Vostroyan. Due to being the Regents son and heir to the title he was though given a chance to prove himself. The strict discipline of the Vostroyan culture and their military ethos appealed to him and while still keeping in touch with his drinking buddies his military career went from strength to strength.

In 1985 having reached the rank of Captain he undertook an attempt to join the Tempestus Scions and lasted 20 weeks in the 22 week selection process before failing on one of the test required by those who wish to join. He returned to the Firstborn and became a Major in the units much respected Delta Battalion which acts as the units effective strom troopers. In the period between 1987 and 1990 there was periodic terrorist activities in Catachan and Maximus and his regiment were part of actions against guerrilla forces. Following the ending of this conflict he was for a brief time put in charge of the Firstborns inductions and then having reached the rank of Lt-Col in 1994 was ordered to leave the military by his father.



OFFICAL IMPERIAL DUTIES
1994-2002

Maximus' father had insisted that he leave the military following the death of the leader of the Adeptus Mechanicus. With this key position needing to be filled quickly Maximus was appointed as the Workmaster General. This role put him in charge of key nationalised industries such as railway and electricity production. During his time in this role he encouraged the Empire to focus on being independent for energy supply and instituted a system of nuclear power stations. In addition he attempted to establish a railway network that better integrated local, regional, national and intercontinental connectivity. Having done a reasonably good job in this field he was next moved to the Adeptus Administratum where he was made Administrator General. This meant he negotiated directly with the different regions of the Empire to ensure a fair amount of taxation and military conscription took place. He earned a reputation for being a difficult negotiator and on several occasions his father was concerned about the prospect of potential military action taking place however under his control the Empire remained stable and the Imperial coffers were kept full.

In 2002 however his father died and he became Regent




2002-now
THE REGENCY

Following the death of his father it was a mere formality that Maximus became Regent. In short order he remembered his old drinking buddies and began appointing them to key positions within the Imperial machine. During his time as Regent he has had the following focuses.

1. Move the Empire away from its traditional base of heavy industry where such things as heavy machinary, mining equipment, military hardware and other relatively low tech but significant equipment was made to an economy based on more high tech manufacture.

2. First he aimed to ensure the stability of the Empire internally. While the Empire was relatively peaceful there were various parts where guerilla wars were being fought. Maximus has now dealt with these rather effectively and has now stated that his focus will shift to be more continental in outlook.

3. Maintenance of what could be considered Conservative family values and traditions.

4. A strict regime within schools to promote Imperial values.

5. Being hard on criminals to ensure law and order.




Her Imperial Highness Valeriana Aquila

In 1977 Maximus meet Lady Valeriana Aquila. She is the daughter of the former Prince of Vostroya which has effectively become Maximus' adopted homeland after his military service. The two were introduced at the Firstborn Regiments annual banquet and became close in the months that followed. In 1978 the pair married. They have since had three children.

Avitus Vibius - The Regents eldest child was born in 1980. He is considered to be more of a follower than a leader. He currently serves as a staff officer in the Aeronautica Imperialis. He has two sons, one born in 2014 and the other in 2018.

Tatiana Porcius - She was born in 1984 and is currently a member of the Adeptus Mechanicus and widely expected to be the next Workmaster General. She has a son born in 2009.

Tacitus Liber - The Regents youngest child was born in 1988 and is widely considered the more likely of the two sons to become the next Regent. He is a graduate of the Officer Training College having scored in the top 1% of candidates on his year of entry. He has a degree in physics and is currently serving in the Imperial Guard as part of the Imperial Light Rangers. He has a son born in 2017.

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Factbooks and Maps / Re: The Empire of Tanith
« on: January 07, 2024, 01:15:29 AM »
REGIONS OF THE EMPIRE

Tanith

Known as the "Heart of the Empire" this is the Emperor's home region and home of the Empire's capital Tanith Magnus. The landscape is made up of ancient woodlands and rolling hills. The city of Tanith Magnus has done much to preserve its ancient heart and large sections of it still remain mingled with more modern parts. The city is full ofold cobbled streets with grand arches, intricate bridges, and cascading water features, paying homage to the ancient tales of Tanith's past as a key part of the Empire. Many of the Empires key government buildings call this region home. The region is also famed as having the oldest Regiment in the Imperial Army known as the 1st Tanith Regiment of Foot.

Cadia

Cadia sits at a strategic point within the Empire. Its major city of Valoria sits at a junction of two major rivers which at one point where major transport links within the Empire. The landscape is made up of wide open plains and a pair of mountain ranges that channel the rivers through its heartland. Its position has also allowed it to access hydro-electricity easily thus allowing Cadia to become home of state-of-the-art research facilities and manufacturing plants. Valoria is famous for its old ancient walls having the well known Cadian Arch which is a grand marble gatehouse on which the regimental emblems of every Regiment ever raised from Cadia is emblazened. The leader of Cadia is known as  Lord Castellan. The main home Regiment of the region is "The Lord Castellan's Own Guard Regiment"

Catachan

The region is famed for an abundance of natural resources. The region has large dense forests which have seen the rise of a well established sustainable timber industry and associated crafts such as carpentry. Settlements in Catachan tend to be carved into clearings in the forest meaning often it can appear that the towns and cities literally grow out of the forest canopy. The region has also become a hub for bio-medical sciences as the forest provides a vast amount of research material in its abundent flora and fauna. Verdean is the capital city and home to an old stone fort known as the Verdean Citadel which is today a large military museum. The leader of Catachan is known as Lord Protector. The main home Regiment of the region is the 18th Catachan Regiment affectionately known as "The Swamp Rats" for being formed in the town of Verak which was built on a drained swamp.

Mordian

Modrian is little more than a city state of nearly two million individuals. Mordian is famed for meticulous urban planning as it is sandwiched between the ocean and a series of highlands. The city has a reputation for being rather strict when it comes to enforcing the laws and as a result its people have been thought of as among the most disciplined within the Empire. The city has become a financial centre of the nation and home to many very important educational institutions. The city is ruled by someone with the title Primarch Executor. The region only contributes one unit to the military due to its small size, this is known as the Mordian Iron Guard.

Tallarn

The region is among the most barren in the Empire. Its soil is very thin and seems to lack nutrients meaning it is effectively a wasteland. This however has not stopped development taking place as the region is rich in mineral resources. The barren wasteland is dotted with a series of cities which sit next to mineral deposits which despite the harsh terrain have made Tallarn one of the wealthiest in the Empire. These cities tend to be quiet small in terms of physical footprint however have become rather vertical in nature leading to some complaints of overcrowding. The largest city is Terra Alta. The leader of the region is known as the Imperial Custodian. The most well known military unit from the region is 4th Tallarn Rifle Regiment.

Vostroya

Vostroya is made up of several narrow long valleys that are ideal for vineyards. The region has also historically been one that is famed for the textile industry as the valleys allowed the establishment of textile mills using water wheels to power the factories. The valleys then allowed the use of canal badges to transport goods. As a result the region became a key industrial part of the Empire. The region has also been home to several philosophers that have created a sense of civic duty and strict discipline within the region. Military duty is seen as very important within the region and up until 1999 it was law that the first born child of every family had to serve in the armed forces. The capital of the region is Vosti. The leader of the region is the Prince of Vostroya. The most well known military unit from the region is the Vostroyan Firstborn Regiment.

 

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Factbooks and Maps / Re: The Empire of Tanith
« on: January 06, 2024, 11:34:45 PM »
IMPERIAL ARMED FORCES


THE IMPERIAL GUARD

The Imperial Guard is the ground forces of the Empire. They began as the personal military of Emperor Auerlius Drakonius and as military doctrine and technology changed so did the size and make up of the Guard. The Imperial Guard may sound like the name of a Regiment but is in fact the name of the whole Army. The Guard is structured into various Regiments. The infantry Regiments tend to have its members drawn from the same region of the Empire for example the 32nd Harakoni Regiment are all drawn from the small Duchy of Harakon. Units such as Engineers, Armour or Artillery are drawn from across the Empire.

The military practice a system where each year every part of the Empire has to contribute a number of soldiers. This is done by first of all asking for voulenteers, if this fails to put a region above their quota then conscription takes place on a lottery basis on everyone aged between 18 and 21. If selected you must serve three years in the military, if however you are at University you can defer your service if selected until after graduation.

The nation has a number of elite regiments that other nations may consider Special Forces.

Tempestus Scions - These are voulenteers who undergo a strict 22 week selection process which is a combination of physical training and teaching military skills. Only around 15% of those who start the selection finish with those failing along the way being given the option of joining a regular unit or leaving the armed forces. Once they have passed selection the individuals start a 19 week training programme designed to teach more specialist skills. Tempestus Scions are often called upon to covertly insert into combat zones and strike targets behind enemy lines.

Kasrkin - These are considered to be the elite of the elite. These are members of the Tempestus Scions or Adeptus Pugnae who have served a minimum of five years. Those wishing to become a Kasrkin must complete a gruelling 26 week selection process. At the end of which those who complete the training earn a black beret and are assigned to a Patrol Squad of four members. While given a high level of training in all skills required by special forces each patrol squad member specilaises in one key skill of the four avaliable (medic, airborne, amphibious, demolitions).

Current Strength - Approx 125,000 men (Not including conscripts)



AERONAUTICA IMPERIALIS

The Aeronautica Imperialis is the Empire's Air Force. It was formed in 1944 after the merger of the air wings of the Army and Navy. Unlike the Army and Navy the Air Force does not accept conscripts and all units are mixed from across the Empire. They are tasked with providing air support for other parts of the military however the Navy does maintain a small air wing of its own. There is an elite group within the Aeronautica Imperialis known as Obscuri Nuntii which are responsible for providing support to covert operations in terms of inserting teams and utilising reconessance aircraft for gathering information.

Current Strength - Approx 61,000 men.


NAVIS IMPERIALIS

The Navis Imperialis is the Empires Navy. It is responsible for defending the Empire from seaborne invasions and projecting the Empires status across the world. It maintains a fleet of ships for use on the oceans as well as a small number for patrolling the waterways of the Empire. It is also is responsible for the nations coastguard duties in terms of things such as search and rescue and stopping smuggling.

While the Navies primary duties are done by a range of vessels the Navis Imperialis maintains a small aviation element to conduct operations from off vessels. While most of this is from helicopters there are a few fighter pilots for carrier type aircraft.

Current Strength - Approx 51,000 Sailors


ADEPTUS PUGNAE

The Adeptus Pugnae are also often called the Marines and are technically part of the Navy. Their role was originally to act as sharpshooters in ships rigging in the 18th Centuries however today there are two parts of the force. The first part is the Amphibious Task Force, these are the rank and file of the unit and provide a combination of security onboard ships as well as undertaking amphibious operations. The second part is the Pathfinders who are essentially amphibious commandos and often insert covertly and undertake operations such as scouting, directing strike operations and destroying logistics.

Current Strength - Approx 4,500 Marines.

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Factbooks and Maps / Re: The Empire of Tanith
« on: January 06, 2024, 11:08:46 PM »
GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE

THE EMPEROR- His Eternal Majesty Emperor Auerlius Drakonius

The Emperor is the official head of state of the Empire. In theory he has total authority and has eternal life. In reality however he is merely a figurehead and personification of the state. His bloodline is the current Imperial Family and the authority of the family passes down the male bloodline through a line of Regents.

THE REGENT- His Imperial Highness Maximus Astralix

The faithful believe that the Emperor is in a state of spiritual isolation and through is mind helps guide and advise a regent appointed to deal with the day to day management of the Empire leaving the Emperor to deal with matters of guiding humanity spiritually and warding off evil. The Regent is a descendant of the Emperor and the title must pass down the male bloodline. Should the Regent not have a direct male heir the priesthood, known as the Adeptus Ministorum, selects a suitable successor from the wider family.

The Regent may pass any law so long as he gets the approval of the majority of the High Lords of the Empire and a the Inquisition. The Regent is also the highest ranking officer in each branch of the armed forces. The Regent may enter into negotiations with foreign nations and any agreement is considered the will of the Emperor. The Regent may also commute or pardon any legal sentences.


HIGH LORDS OF THE IMPERIUM - Grand Duke Prince Terminus Evander

The Empire is made up of several smaller sections. These are a collection of Dukedoms, Kingdoms, Principalities and other such territories. Each of these territories has a leader who is responsible for ensuring the will of the Emperor is carried out, maintaining the loyalty of the region and collecting the taxes due each year. These leaders form a council that offers advice to the Regent and must give majority approval to any legal proposition. The High Lords choose a Grand Duke from among their number to be a direct link to the Regent and attend a weekly meeting with them. Should a piece of legislation fail to get the approval of the High Lords it is the Grand Duke is expected to write a report to the Regent on why the law was rejected.

THE INQUISITION - Grand Inquisitor Terentius Egnatius

The Inquisition is a body that many nations would describe as being more like a security service. The Inquisition has several duties ranging from intelligence gathering, counter intelligence and providing security for members of the government. The inquisition can by-pass much of the traditional legal system and operates with permission from the Regent, and thus the Emperor. The Inquisition has several sub-branches which all report to the Grand Inquisitor. The Inquisition historically also carried out investigations into religious heresy within the Empire and has a history of mass executions and torture however now these things are now part of its past. The Inquisition though does still maintain its own prison that houses people convicted of treason and terrorism. The Grand Inquisitor is appointed directly by the Regent.



ADEPTUS MECHANICUS- Workmaster General Naevius Gaius

The Adeptus Mechanicus is a body that reports directly to the regent. It is responsible for matters relating to work within the nation. With key industries such as transport, energy and certain manufacturing industries such as steel under national control the Workmaster General is responsible for ensuring that production is kept at or above the established quotas and ensuring the workforce, many of which are conscripted, are kept as happy as possible. The Workmaster General is appointed directly by the regent and can be replaced at any time. They have the ability to change working conditions and wages for anyone employed in industries controlled by the nation. In addition they are supposed to be the voice of the workers to the Emperor. Their position therefore carries quiet a lot of power as they can effectively shut down parts of the nation.

ADEPTUS ADMINISTRATUM- Administrator General Marcianus Ascanius

The Adeptus Administratum is what many nations would call the civil service. They are responsible for maintaining the huge amounts of beaurochracy that is needed to keep the Empire running. It maintains detailed records of the Empire and helps provide support to various other branches of government. The biggest role of the Administratum is in gathering data and then calculating each part of the Empires annual taxation levy. This requires each part of the Empire making a payment to the regent in the form of a combination of money and goods and then a seperate payment in a quota of members of the armed forces. Each spring each part of the Empire is told what is expected and then may begin negotiations with the Administrator General as to what will actually be paid. In the summer this is then paid. The Administrator General is a position that reports directly to the Regent and is appointed by them, serving at their pleasure.

ADEPTUS MINISTORIUM - Ecclesiarch Livianus Turnus

The Adeptus Ministorium is what many nations would refer to as the Priesthood. The Ecclesiarch is the leader of the faith and is responsible for ensuring that the rituals and rites required by the Empire are carried out. While the Empire allows other religions to exist they must do so with a licence and the Adeptus Ministorium is responsible for handling that. They are also responsible for ensuring that all priests are well trained and delivering sermons and education in the right manner. They operate a series of schools across the Empire and establish all religious rules.

ADEPTUS ARBITES - Supreme Justice Laelius Saturn

THe Adeptus Arbites is the body responsible for overseeing the justice system within the Empire. They run all the courts and the Supreme Justice is the highest appointed judge in the Empire. They are responsible for training all judges, lawyers and legal representatives as well as establishing the format and rules around court cases. The Supreme Justice is appointed by the regent.

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Factbooks and Maps / The Empire of Tanith
« on: January 06, 2024, 09:37:47 PM »

In the 1st Century B.C in the region of what is today known as Tanith a prophecy was established by the Divinatus religion that at some point in the future a great saviour or Messiah type figure would emerge and would be God in human form. The region was divided by several warring tribes who constantly bickered and argued leading to great devastation. This continued throughout the first few centuries of AD chronology until in the 11th Century when the region had become inhabited by several Kingdoms. At that time invaders from another continent invaded the region and began enslaving people and destroying settlements. The Divinatus faith began preaching that this was the end of days and there are even recorded examples of mass suicides in the face of the approaching invaders. At this point a warlord by the name of Aurelius Drakonius began recruiting soldiers from across the region who were committed to saving their faith, culture and homelands. He was successful and having driven the invaders out of the region formed the Empire of Tanith with Aurelius as the Emperor. On the day of his coronation on the 4th March 1004 AD the Ecclesiarch, who is the highest ranking religious figure in the Divinatus faith, declared that not only was Aurelius the Emperor he was the prophesised Messiah, and therefore God in human form. The Empire was established with the constant fear of a return invasion and as such each summer each of the Kingdoms was expected to pay a levy to the Emperor in two forms, the first in the form of money or goods, the second in the form of a military levy. Some regions began to offer soldiers with "pre-training" in order to be of more value and as such negotiated for a lesser payment of the first form of taxation. Other Kingdoms meanwhile had large supplies of raw materials such as tin or iron and would use this as negotiation. Every spring therefore a Grand Assembly took place where a body known as the "Adeptus Administratum", like a civil service, worked out each Kingdoms requirements. In 1044AD the invaders returned and found a well organised and disciplined resistance lead by an aging Aurelius and his son Octavian. The two drove the invaders out again and carried out a successful counter-attack adding more territory to the Empire. During this however Aurelius was wounded and nursed by the Adeptus Ministorum (Priesthood). While his physical form was dying the Ecclesiarch made a new prophecy that the Emperor was immortal in spiritual form and that his still living body would be placed in a special chamber where it would allow him to live on forever in isolation. As such today technically Aurelius Drakonius is still the Emperor of Tanith and is considered God. Today this descendants rule as Regent with the title passing down from son to son. If no male heir is avaliable then the heads of the various orders such as the Adeptus Administratum and Adeptus Ministorum select a new Regent from the wider family.



Current Population - 118,379,833 as of 2020 Census.
Capital City - Tanith Magna (Pop. 3,183,922 as of 2020 Census)
GDP per Capita - $42,000



Current Emperor - The Eternal Emperor Auerlius Drakonius
Current Regent - Maximus Astralix

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