https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Orphaea+Imperium&feedformat=atom
Imperial Archives - User contributions [en]
2024-03-28T08:36:02Z
User contributions
MediaWiki 1.28.0
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Orphaea_Imperium&diff=13202
Orphaea Imperium
2010-11-29T14:43:41Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: /* Business */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBoxGrey<br />
| name = Orphaea Imperium<br />
| image = http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/9140/orphaealx4.jpg<br />
| race = Corellian (adoptive)<br />
| homeworld = Corellia (adoptive)<br />
| mother = None<br />
| father = None<br />
| spouse = None<br />
| siblings = [[Inara Imperium]]<br /><br />
[[Melkhior Imperium]]<br /><br />
Actrial Imperium<br /><br />
Others<br />
| children = None<br />
| born = -21:213 BCGT (assumed)<br />
| branch = Imperial Throne<br />
| positions = Moff of [[Coruscant]]<br />
| prior service = Executor<br /><br />
Vizier of Progress <br /><br />
Chairman of [[COMPNOR]]<br /><br />
Director, [[Imperial News Bureau]]<br /><br />
Minister of Truth<br /><br />
Chief Executive Officer (Cloud City)<br /><br />
Imperial Navy Adjutant<br />
| awards = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I am the wellspring of all goodness.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Orphaea Imperium''' is known variously as an Imperial Moff, ''de facto'' head of the [[Imperium family]], journalist, businessman, analyst, pirate, spy, revolutionary, shameless self-promoter and deviant of many levels. <br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 182<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4923/phpw7krauambf7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his years as part of the project.<br />
}}<br />
===Early Years===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = The fun thing about being a clone - there's always more than one of us.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
It is unknown when, or if, Orphaea was 'born'. It is known that he was a subject of the project (not to be confused with [[The Project]] of the intelligence apparatus of the earlier Empire) commenced during the early years of Emperor Drayson's reign to develop superior leaders for the Empire by the manipulation and splicing of genetic material taken from promising young leaders of the time, from which all members of the [[Imperium family]] hail. Unsubstantiated reports exist that Orphaea's formal designation during this time was Subject O-Beta.<br />
<br />
When the project was shut down during Emperor Spytek's reign, Orphaea, like the rest of the subjects of the project, had their memories of their time erased and false memories of families and normal childhood experienced implanted in their place. Scattered throughout the galaxy with the others, Orphaea found himself on the streets of Corellia, an 'orphan' and young man appearing twenty years.<br />
<br />
With few other resources, Orphaea quickly acquired a job with a small security company in Corellia specialising in facility security and local shipping escorting. Here, Orphaea alternated between general administrative work, armed guard duty and escort piloting until he became a group leader in the company some years later. Orphaea was known as a demanding but casual leader, who was willing to work as equal to those under him until the situation demanded otherwise.<br />
<br />
Feeling he had advanced as far as he could within the company, Orphaea applied to the Imperial Academy, being accepted on Year 6 Day 213, his 'official' birthday.<br />
<br />
===Early Imperial Career===<br />
<br />
Orphaea entered the academy under tutor then-Flight Officer Dilnyrae Auvryndar, a class behind [[Janos Korin]] and [[Marcus Veers]] and in the same class as [[Ben Camden]]. Another valuable contact was made with [[Guinar Ndengin]], in charge of collecting and transporting Orphaea to the academy. Orphaea performed generally well at the academy, graduating with an overall score just below that required for honours. <br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 148<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8774/phprsomswamot7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea while at the Imperial Academy.<br />
}}<br />
Upon graduation, Orphaea was assigned to Carrier Group Two of the First Imperial Fleet. Here, he would meet then-Lieutenant [[Prijo Sacha]], a prominent figure in his later Navy career. Orphaea's early Naval career was not remarkable, being admired for his high level of activity and general competence, if not for any notable tactical skill at the time.<br />
<br />
For an unknown reason, Orphaea was (perhaps fortuitously) unable to be located when the revolt against the Emperor and Grand Moff Zerk occurred. By the time he was found some weeks later, working quietly at the same post he had been assigned to before the revolt started, the immediate aftermath was over. However, many of those he had become familiar with and admired had remained outside the Empire, joining the New Imperial Order on its formation. Orphaea, however, continued in the First Imperial Fleet, serving with distinction in Operation Warspite, as well as providing technical support for other participants in the campaign. <br />
<br />
It was during his time in the First Fleet that Orphaea, Ben Camden and [[Roth Jalis]], all lower ranking enlisted, came together to form the [[Imperial Collaborative Investment Group]], selling 'shares' and making money for investors through clever trading on the galactic market. The group was highly successful in its two months of operation, before an Imperial decree outlawed all but [[Combank Real Estate Investment Fund|Combank's investment program]]. <br />
<br />
Orphaea progressed reasonably through the enlisted ranks within the First Fleet until Commander Sacha was transferred to the Second Imperial Fleet. Needing a general right-hand man, Sacha offered the then-Sergeant the opportunity for advancement with him within the Second Fleet. Orphaea accepted, transferring to the Second Fleet and the Outer Rim.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 141<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8653/phpy9jpvvamnq2.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his service in the Outer Rim.<br />
}}<br />
It was around this time that Orphaea came to the attention of Director of Imperial Intelligence [[Zee Wolf]]. After a few staggered conversations, Orphaea agreed to some general technical work on behalf of the Director, without entering Imperial Intelligence proper. This was Orphaea's first step into the the darker aspects of the galaxy.<br />
<br />
Quickly establishing himself as a respected senior enlisted within the fleet, Orphaea progressed to officer rank and Executive Officer of Beta Group within the fleet under Lieutenant Wrathraven; the senior officer often unable to complete his duties and leaving the junior Orphaea to oversee the group.<br />
<br />
It was here, surrounded by unoccupied territories in the Elrood sector, that Orphaea saw the potential benefit of 'Fleet Cities', cities financed, built, and owned entirely by a fleet. Not only would this provide a source of income for fleet members, it would also help establish outposts on worlds, and give fleet members valuable construction experience that may be of use in the future. As a test, Orphaea was tasked with overseeing construction of 'Secundus Prime' on Khuiumin, the first city built entirely by military forces. This project was a complete success, with other fleets designing and breaking ground on their own fleet cities, and in part inspiring the wide-scale use of military forces on construction efforts as is common today.<br />
<br />
Having quietly worked for intelligence, Orphaea approached Zee's successor, [[Alexander Fel]], and offered his services as a more permanent intelligence asset. Fel accepted, incorporating Orphaea into his intelligence structure. It was here that Orphaea observed and contributed to Fel's personal project: a privately owned faction, to declare itself a government, free of the sometimes painful bureaucracy of the Empire. Orphaea eagerly worked on development plans for the future faction, despite secretly harbouring doubts about the viability of the faction.<br />
<br />
When the time came for the faction to be created, Orphaea resigned his commission in the Navy and departed for the [[Lyran Union]], to guide it's development, and secretly to observe and ensure the ex-Deputy Director didn't engage in conduct that could be considered anti-Imperial.<br />
<br />
===Lyran Union===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 172<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7233/phpiafsc8amrp0.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chairman of the Central Committee of the Lyran Union.<br />
}}<br />
With the Union established, Orphaea became Chairman of the Central Committee and second-in-command of the Lyran Union, with the duties of acquiring hardware for the Union, developing the Union's resources and consolidating the Union's control over the planets nearby the ones in Dolomar Sector the Empire had granted the Union. The latter required an even greater effort when a bizarre galactic anomaly cut power from all the newly established Lyran outposts in the sector, requiring a massive effort to build new power generators for all the colonies with the limited shipping and construction resources available at the time. At the same time, he worked for the Imperial Navy as Adjutant with authority of a Captain (while officially remaining a Lieutenant), a position created for his unique circumstances to keep him in Navy service, filtering the minor reports and proposals sent to Naval High Command. <br />
<br />
Despite a long and detailed plan for development, Orphaea soon realised that the leaders of the Union possessed little will to accomplish any goals. The bureaucracy of the Empire had been replaced by one of Secretary Fel's design, and the initial populace of the faction largely considered of veteran Imperials tired of working in bureaucracy, or low-ranked Imperials disgruntled at their lack of immediate success in the Empire. Recruitment efforts did little to improve the situation, and various reforms proposed by Orphaea and others were fruitless. The Union also struggled against the galaxy at large, who did not recognise the Union as a government, but considered it merely a bizzare cult.<br />
<br />
Even more concerning, however, was the gradual trend towards close association with criminal figures and organisations such as Eidola. In weaker moments, or after a heavy night of drinking, various leaders even considered acquiring badly needed resources through closer association with anti-Imperial forces.<br />
<br />
It was these progressions that saw Orphaea report to his high-level contacts in the Empire his concerns that the Union under Fel was no longer viable, and the only way of ensuring pro-Imperial interest in the Union would be to remove Fel from leadership. For the Empire, Orphaea developed several plans for an assassination of Fel which would leave Orphaea able to seize control of the Union. <br />
<br />
It was also at this time that Orphaea and Pirate Queen Teniel Djo came into private contact. At some point, discussion progressed to the point where both were entertaining the chance for Djo to assassinate Fel: Djo for the publicity of assassinating an ex-Director of Imperial Intelligence; and Orphaea for the chance to seize control of the Union and restore it to the Empire, ironically conspiring to assassinate Fel with the same people Fel was being removed for conspiring with. <br />
<br />
Before Orphaea and Djo set their plans in motion, he sent a final request for orders to the Empire. He recieved the 'all-clear', but a crucial part of the return message, 'Keep your own hands clean', was not recieved. This would not have mattered had all gone to plan and Djo been able to board Fel's ship. However, Fel appeared for an incidental reason where he was not meant to, and was able to change the access codes to the ship before Djo was able to board. Djo fled, but not before offering Orphaea an invitation to Eidola.<br />
<br />
The plan foiled, Orphaea transferred his remaining assets to various close associates of times past in case of the unforeseen, and fled to hyperspace in a Lyran fighter towards Coruscant before the Lyrans disabled his access to ship controls.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 178<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7475/phplp67swamwa3.jpg<br />
| description = The Pirate Regent of Thar.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Pirate Warlord===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Eidola thanks you for your donation... I always wanted to say that.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
While if it had no other concerns, the Empire would accept his return, with the Union still a question mark, the Empire could not afford to harbour a known Lyran fugitive, and should his presence in Imperial space be officially detected, Imperial forces would have no choice but his summary execution. Thus, Captain Darvock Tarion was secretly dispatched to pick up the wayward officer and transport him to the Denevar system, where he would remain under the protection of Dark Jedi Asaraya'katr.<br />
<br />
Orphaea spent the next week flying idly in a borrowed freighter. While he had briefly remained on Imperial channels maskerading as a relation in the Empire, he was soon discovered. It was unlikely he would be able to return to the Empire in the foreseeable future. Recalling Djo's parting invitation and the exclusivity of such an offer, and considering his chances at survival were marginally better with the pirates than with the Empire, Orphaea headed to the Eidolan stronghold of Sevarcos, where Djo accepted him and gifted him with a YT-1210 which Orphaea rechristened ''Kaibuki''.<br />
<br />
The next few months saw Orphaea settle into his new life as a pirate. He had already been exposed to a great part of the galaxy as Chairman, a part that had been hidden from him during his service in the Navy, but he now explored the depths of the underworld. While refusing to work as a scammer or crooked middle, Orphaea was not averse to other illicit activities, in one instance personally leading Eidolan construction teams building slave camps on Anzat itself, despite multiple arrest attempts by Anzati security forces. <br />
<br />
Around this time, Fel sent a message to Orphaea. Recognising now the difficulties the Union was facing, he invited Orphaea to return to his former post as Chairman and second in the Union. Orphaea considered this, but felt the risk was too high, declining but offering his services as an analyst and planner.<br />
<br />
Orphaea had finally settled into his life as a pirate and had been appointed Regent of Thar when he recieved a recall notice from the Empire: Uther von Kaldreon had looted [[Cloud City|Cloud City and BST]], the mining faction of the Empire, and required a new leader to restore it.<br />
<br />
===Legitimate Businessman===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 143<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7397/phpiats9jamfc8.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chief Executive Officer of Cloud City<br />
}}<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = CEO nowadays, or Eidolan warlord, whichever suits the current situation.<br />
| 2 = [[Andhers Jakhim]]<br />
}}<br />
Orphaea had a difficult decision. He had been accepted by the Eidolans, and had established himself with them. However, without the will to scam and steal, there was little challenge in his work. Here was a great challenge for him, to restore the Empire's mining faction to productivity, as well as the opening back into the Imperial fold he had once wished for. Ultimately, Orphaea apologetically left the pirates and headed for his new challenge.<br />
<br />
Cloud City and BST was a shambles when Orphaea arrived. Kaldreon had appropriate all the mines, most of the cities, and all but the primary freighter fleet and a handful of prospecting vehicles. At the same time, staff were departing from all sides, whether siding with Kaldreon against the Empire or taking advantage of the confusion to seek new horizons.<br />
<br />
Fortunately, Orphaea had the wealth of the Empire to back him in his reconstruction efforts. Surprising many observers (who had not been made party to the truth of earlier events), he did not immediately strip the faction even further as would be expected of a pirate, but started a massive recruitment drive and collecting materials from the open market. With all new recruits, reconstruction would be a difficult, though not insurmountable, task.<br />
<br />
A month or two in, with things starting to settle into some degree of normalcy, Orphaea approached Imperial High Command with a new idea: Cloud City and Centarra Mining develop a planet of their own. Centarra had stepped in to provide mining services while Cloud City was being rebuilt, and a large planet built by the two factions would not only help consolidate the Empire, but the income from the completed planet could provide a huge percentage of both factions' budget. Scouting for planets, both factions eventually started prospecting and preparing construction on Tarorasuil, in Bortras system in the Coruscant sector. It would, of course, not prove that easy, and the constant rotation of new staff through Cloud City and the assassination of Centarra leader Quard Ithan saw the project handed over, half-completed, to the Empire. <br />
<br />
While at Cloud City, Orphaea worked on the side to build his wealth. Eventually, he invested some of this wealth into the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, an information corporation which he hoped would eventually supplant all the mediocre broadcasters and tabloids dominating the holonet at the time.<br />
<br />
After a time at Cloud City, Orphaea was offered the position of [[Minister of Truth]] for the Empire proper, and a seat on [[Imperial High Command]]. However, the strain of taking Cloud City from the brink to a large and busy faction had broken Orphaea, and he retired from Cloud City, leaving former Centarra second [[Eric Zahm]] as the next CEO.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1523/phplfxhdtameo3.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea Imperium, Minister of Truth<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Back to the Empire===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Here's for anarchy, sleaze and beach parties.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
In a year, Orphaea had moved from the Empire, to the Union, to Eidola, to Cloud City, to end up back within the Empire, working quietly in the background on small developments, as well as diplomatic works and military struggles.<br />
<br />
Orphaea's first great victory since rejoining the Empire was the planning, and execution with Admiral [[Calor Assam]], of the operation to eliminate Renegade Inc as a threat through removing their ability to develop within their Meridian sector. Drawing in part on his experiences in the galactic underworld, a small fleet scattered in strategic positions around the sector established so many footholds within the sector that it became no longer economically viable for Renegade Inc to continue substantial development in the sector, as well as hijacking fully two thirds of the Renegade fleet.<br />
<br />
Otherwise, while remaining in the public view, Orphaea operated largely in the shadows, doing little of knowledge to the public except continual supervision of the Imperial News Bureau and associated duties within the Ministry of Truth.<br />
<br />
===Oversector Dolomar===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = We'll need to rename it... Oversector Friggin' Huge.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
Upon the declaration of [[Goth]] as [[Regent]] of the Empire, one of the many changes was the dissolution of the Ministry of Truth and incorporation of the [[Imperial News Bureau]] into the recreated [[COMPNOR]]. While remaining Director of the Bureau, Orphaea was promoted to Moff of the newly created [[Oversector Dolomar]], ironically returning to govern the same sector he had once fled and been outlawed from.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2160/orphcsa.png<br />
| description = Semi-legitimate ExO of the Corporate Sector Authority<br />
}}<br />
Less than a month after his appointment, Orphaea saw his next great achievement. He had discretely expressed to the leadership of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]] his support for their government and expressed his desire to support their growth from a relatively minor backwater government into a large and prosperous government, with the (unmentioned) potential for later membership in the [[Imperial Union]]. However, having been granted access to the Corporate Sector's networks and plans, it was revealed that despite the many advantages the Authority possessed, it was plagued internally with mismanagement and lack of adequate staffing on all levels, not to mention being in talks with various groups belligerent towards the Empire.<br />
<br />
Knowing this, and after consultation with several members of Imperial High Command, Orphaea made the decision to re-nationalize the Authority and its subsidiaries for the Empire. Using his newly granted privileges to slice access codes to ExO Max Solusar's ship and removing higher ranking Authority officers from government access lists, he dispatched a loyal officer to detain Solusar while he seized control of the government apparatus. Unfortunately, the officer perished; having failed to best the Wookie in combat, he had set the ship on a locked course towards the system sun, killing himself and Solusar. This resulted in the movement to seize government being delayed by several hours, although all properties and other assets were restored shorty after. <br />
<br />
As de facto leader of the Authority, the Corporate Sector promptly swore allegiance to the Empire and the Authority's corporations stripped and sold off or incorporated into the Empire. The territories of the Authority were incorporated into Oversector Dolomar while more permanent arrangements for their governance were decided.<br />
<br />
Shortly afterwards, Regent Goth appointed Orphaea Chairman of COMPNOR, replacing former Moff [[Dionysius Elwood]], who had long expressed a desire to return to retirement, in the position.<br />
<br />
===Chairman of COMPNOR===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = By decree of COMPNOR, the next person to call me 'Sir' will be spanked. That is all.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
The early days of Chairmanship were busy, having to rapidly become familiar with government structure while assisting the coordination of campaigns against uprisings in the Corporate Sector. At the same time, Alexander Fel had stolen various assets from [[Primus Medical]] during the confusion and fled the Empire, reforming the Lyrans in the form of the [[Lyran Seperatists]] and starting a resistance movement against the Empire in Dolomar.<br />
<br />
===Grand Moff===<br />
<br />
===Year 11 Day 291===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I do this, not so the Empire will fall, but so the Empire shall rise greater than ever.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
''See Main Article: [[Year 11 Day 291]]''<br />
<br />
===Aftermath===<br />
<br />
==Personality==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I could be replaced with a droid that spouted random quotes, randomly flirted and said 'Your mother' a lot, and nobody would notice.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Relationships==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Keep being naughty, that's a good girl.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Business==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I like money.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Aside from pursuits in the Empire, Orphaea has also engaged in a number of private business endeavors. By far the most reputable of these was the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, a news and information services provider led by a former Lyran Union associate, Jace Walters. This corporation was well received by the galactic public until its sale and eventual dissolution some months later. <br />
<br />
During his brief tenure as ExO of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]], he came into ''de facto'' ownership of the Authority's six subsidiary corporations. Two of these were sold off in the days following nationalisation, and three others became nationalised corporations of the Empire. The final corporation, Universal Network Bank, briefly restored operations under Orphaea's ownership with [[Mikel von Bianchi]] as Chief Executive Officer (a position he had held some years previously) until it merged with the [[Galactic Bank]]. With the loss of its territory and subsidiaries, the Authority itself reverted to a paramilitary force based in the Corporate Sector until it too was finally dissolved.<br />
<br />
The most notorious, though shortest lived, of Orphaea's enterprises is unquestionably Nilar MedTech, a medical business ostensibly created to provide direct access to medical technologies, but in reality served as a front for Orphaea's ''coup d'etat'' against [[Vodo Bonias]] in Year 11. Created days before, its purpose was served after [[Thomas Cherokee]]'s ascent to the throne and was merged with Primus Medical, becoming [[Imperial Resource Medical]].<br />
<br />
Factions Orphaea has owned at some stage include:<br />
<br />
* [[Galaxywide NewsNets]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Magnaguard Manufacturing|Magnaguard Manufacturing]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Myorzo Weapon Systems|Myorzo Weapon Systems]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Primus Medical|Primus Medical]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Paradox Resource Exploration|Paradox Resource Exploration]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Universal Network Bank|Universal Network Bank]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated|Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated]]<br />
* [[Year 11 Day 291|Nilar MedTech]]<br />
<br />
==Imperial Awards==<br />
<br />
* Letter of Commendation II<br />
* Mention in Dispatchers<br />
* Imperial High Command Bar<br />
* Imperial Duty Bars, 5 Years<br />
* Second Imperial Fleet Veteran<br />
* First Imperial Fleet Retired Veteran<br />
* Navy Medal of Progress<br />
* Navy Betterment Award<br />
* Group Command Proficiency Award<br />
* Imperial Academy Basic Graduate<br />
* Operation: Warspite<br />
* System Failure<br />
* Meridian Campaign Medal<br />
* Corporate Sector Authority Medal, First Class<br />
* Imperial Cross<br />
* Supporter of the Empire<br />
<br />
<center><br />
{| style="position: relative; padding: 0pxwidth: 50%; padding: 5px; margin: 5px; border-collapse:collapse; text-align: center;" border="1" bordercolor="#C0C0C0"<br />
| style="width: 100%; background-color: #003853;" colspan=3 | <font color=white>'''Positions'''</font><br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Himself<br /><br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Coruscant Sector|Coruscant]]'''<br />Year 11 Day 292 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Thomas Cherokee]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Executor]]'''<br />Year 11 Day 291 - Day 292<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Guinar Ndengin]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Goth]] (de facto)<br /><br />
[[Vero Thrawn]] (de jure)<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Coruscant Sector|Coruscant]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 291<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Himself<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chairman of the [[Council of Moffs]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 291<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />?<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Azrakh Raleep]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Vizier of the [[Coalition for Progress]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 95<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Tec Vaan]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Dionysius Elwood]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Chairman of COMPNOR]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 80 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Matrel Byden]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Max Solusar]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''ExO of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 72 - Day 102<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Government Dissolved<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />New Creation<br /><br />
([[Jake Kiltar]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Oversector Dolomar]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Oversector Dissolved<br /><br />
([[Charles Slayden]] as Moff of the [[Corporate Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Ralic Feali]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Frank Bach]] as Moff of [[Kanz Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Tanez Kalrade]] as Moff of [[Dolomar Sector]])<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Director of the [[Imperial News Bureau]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 151<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Josef DeLaurel]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Garen Karrade]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Minister of Truth]]'''<br />Year 9 Day 177 - Year 10 Day 53<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Position Abolished<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Uther von Kaldreon]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chief Executive Officer of [[Cloud City]]'''<br />Year 8 Day 341 - Year 9 Day 227<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Eric Zahm]]<br />
<br />
|}<br />
</center><br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Orphaea_Imperium&diff=13201
Orphaea Imperium
2010-11-29T14:42:31Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: /* Business */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBoxGrey<br />
| name = Orphaea Imperium<br />
| image = http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/9140/orphaealx4.jpg<br />
| race = Corellian (adoptive)<br />
| homeworld = Corellia (adoptive)<br />
| mother = None<br />
| father = None<br />
| spouse = None<br />
| siblings = [[Inara Imperium]]<br /><br />
[[Melkhior Imperium]]<br /><br />
Actrial Imperium<br /><br />
Others<br />
| children = None<br />
| born = -21:213 BCGT (assumed)<br />
| branch = Imperial Throne<br />
| positions = Moff of [[Coruscant]]<br />
| prior service = Executor<br /><br />
Vizier of Progress <br /><br />
Chairman of [[COMPNOR]]<br /><br />
Director, [[Imperial News Bureau]]<br /><br />
Minister of Truth<br /><br />
Chief Executive Officer (Cloud City)<br /><br />
Imperial Navy Adjutant<br />
| awards = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I am the wellspring of all goodness.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Orphaea Imperium''' is known variously as an Imperial Moff, ''de facto'' head of the [[Imperium family]], journalist, businessman, analyst, pirate, spy, revolutionary, shameless self-promoter and deviant of many levels. <br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 182<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4923/phpw7krauambf7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his years as part of the project.<br />
}}<br />
===Early Years===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = The fun thing about being a clone - there's always more than one of us.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
It is unknown when, or if, Orphaea was 'born'. It is known that he was a subject of the project (not to be confused with [[The Project]] of the intelligence apparatus of the earlier Empire) commenced during the early years of Emperor Drayson's reign to develop superior leaders for the Empire by the manipulation and splicing of genetic material taken from promising young leaders of the time, from which all members of the [[Imperium family]] hail. Unsubstantiated reports exist that Orphaea's formal designation during this time was Subject O-Beta.<br />
<br />
When the project was shut down during Emperor Spytek's reign, Orphaea, like the rest of the subjects of the project, had their memories of their time erased and false memories of families and normal childhood experienced implanted in their place. Scattered throughout the galaxy with the others, Orphaea found himself on the streets of Corellia, an 'orphan' and young man appearing twenty years.<br />
<br />
With few other resources, Orphaea quickly acquired a job with a small security company in Corellia specialising in facility security and local shipping escorting. Here, Orphaea alternated between general administrative work, armed guard duty and escort piloting until he became a group leader in the company some years later. Orphaea was known as a demanding but casual leader, who was willing to work as equal to those under him until the situation demanded otherwise.<br />
<br />
Feeling he had advanced as far as he could within the company, Orphaea applied to the Imperial Academy, being accepted on Year 6 Day 213, his 'official' birthday.<br />
<br />
===Early Imperial Career===<br />
<br />
Orphaea entered the academy under tutor then-Flight Officer Dilnyrae Auvryndar, a class behind [[Janos Korin]] and [[Marcus Veers]] and in the same class as [[Ben Camden]]. Another valuable contact was made with [[Guinar Ndengin]], in charge of collecting and transporting Orphaea to the academy. Orphaea performed generally well at the academy, graduating with an overall score just below that required for honours. <br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 148<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8774/phprsomswamot7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea while at the Imperial Academy.<br />
}}<br />
Upon graduation, Orphaea was assigned to Carrier Group Two of the First Imperial Fleet. Here, he would meet then-Lieutenant [[Prijo Sacha]], a prominent figure in his later Navy career. Orphaea's early Naval career was not remarkable, being admired for his high level of activity and general competence, if not for any notable tactical skill at the time.<br />
<br />
For an unknown reason, Orphaea was (perhaps fortuitously) unable to be located when the revolt against the Emperor and Grand Moff Zerk occurred. By the time he was found some weeks later, working quietly at the same post he had been assigned to before the revolt started, the immediate aftermath was over. However, many of those he had become familiar with and admired had remained outside the Empire, joining the New Imperial Order on its formation. Orphaea, however, continued in the First Imperial Fleet, serving with distinction in Operation Warspite, as well as providing technical support for other participants in the campaign. <br />
<br />
It was during his time in the First Fleet that Orphaea, Ben Camden and [[Roth Jalis]], all lower ranking enlisted, came together to form the [[Imperial Collaborative Investment Group]], selling 'shares' and making money for investors through clever trading on the galactic market. The group was highly successful in its two months of operation, before an Imperial decree outlawed all but [[Combank Real Estate Investment Fund|Combank's investment program]]. <br />
<br />
Orphaea progressed reasonably through the enlisted ranks within the First Fleet until Commander Sacha was transferred to the Second Imperial Fleet. Needing a general right-hand man, Sacha offered the then-Sergeant the opportunity for advancement with him within the Second Fleet. Orphaea accepted, transferring to the Second Fleet and the Outer Rim.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 141<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8653/phpy9jpvvamnq2.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his service in the Outer Rim.<br />
}}<br />
It was around this time that Orphaea came to the attention of Director of Imperial Intelligence [[Zee Wolf]]. After a few staggered conversations, Orphaea agreed to some general technical work on behalf of the Director, without entering Imperial Intelligence proper. This was Orphaea's first step into the the darker aspects of the galaxy.<br />
<br />
Quickly establishing himself as a respected senior enlisted within the fleet, Orphaea progressed to officer rank and Executive Officer of Beta Group within the fleet under Lieutenant Wrathraven; the senior officer often unable to complete his duties and leaving the junior Orphaea to oversee the group.<br />
<br />
It was here, surrounded by unoccupied territories in the Elrood sector, that Orphaea saw the potential benefit of 'Fleet Cities', cities financed, built, and owned entirely by a fleet. Not only would this provide a source of income for fleet members, it would also help establish outposts on worlds, and give fleet members valuable construction experience that may be of use in the future. As a test, Orphaea was tasked with overseeing construction of 'Secundus Prime' on Khuiumin, the first city built entirely by military forces. This project was a complete success, with other fleets designing and breaking ground on their own fleet cities, and in part inspiring the wide-scale use of military forces on construction efforts as is common today.<br />
<br />
Having quietly worked for intelligence, Orphaea approached Zee's successor, [[Alexander Fel]], and offered his services as a more permanent intelligence asset. Fel accepted, incorporating Orphaea into his intelligence structure. It was here that Orphaea observed and contributed to Fel's personal project: a privately owned faction, to declare itself a government, free of the sometimes painful bureaucracy of the Empire. Orphaea eagerly worked on development plans for the future faction, despite secretly harbouring doubts about the viability of the faction.<br />
<br />
When the time came for the faction to be created, Orphaea resigned his commission in the Navy and departed for the [[Lyran Union]], to guide it's development, and secretly to observe and ensure the ex-Deputy Director didn't engage in conduct that could be considered anti-Imperial.<br />
<br />
===Lyran Union===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 172<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7233/phpiafsc8amrp0.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chairman of the Central Committee of the Lyran Union.<br />
}}<br />
With the Union established, Orphaea became Chairman of the Central Committee and second-in-command of the Lyran Union, with the duties of acquiring hardware for the Union, developing the Union's resources and consolidating the Union's control over the planets nearby the ones in Dolomar Sector the Empire had granted the Union. The latter required an even greater effort when a bizarre galactic anomaly cut power from all the newly established Lyran outposts in the sector, requiring a massive effort to build new power generators for all the colonies with the limited shipping and construction resources available at the time. At the same time, he worked for the Imperial Navy as Adjutant with authority of a Captain (while officially remaining a Lieutenant), a position created for his unique circumstances to keep him in Navy service, filtering the minor reports and proposals sent to Naval High Command. <br />
<br />
Despite a long and detailed plan for development, Orphaea soon realised that the leaders of the Union possessed little will to accomplish any goals. The bureaucracy of the Empire had been replaced by one of Secretary Fel's design, and the initial populace of the faction largely considered of veteran Imperials tired of working in bureaucracy, or low-ranked Imperials disgruntled at their lack of immediate success in the Empire. Recruitment efforts did little to improve the situation, and various reforms proposed by Orphaea and others were fruitless. The Union also struggled against the galaxy at large, who did not recognise the Union as a government, but considered it merely a bizzare cult.<br />
<br />
Even more concerning, however, was the gradual trend towards close association with criminal figures and organisations such as Eidola. In weaker moments, or after a heavy night of drinking, various leaders even considered acquiring badly needed resources through closer association with anti-Imperial forces.<br />
<br />
It was these progressions that saw Orphaea report to his high-level contacts in the Empire his concerns that the Union under Fel was no longer viable, and the only way of ensuring pro-Imperial interest in the Union would be to remove Fel from leadership. For the Empire, Orphaea developed several plans for an assassination of Fel which would leave Orphaea able to seize control of the Union. <br />
<br />
It was also at this time that Orphaea and Pirate Queen Teniel Djo came into private contact. At some point, discussion progressed to the point where both were entertaining the chance for Djo to assassinate Fel: Djo for the publicity of assassinating an ex-Director of Imperial Intelligence; and Orphaea for the chance to seize control of the Union and restore it to the Empire, ironically conspiring to assassinate Fel with the same people Fel was being removed for conspiring with. <br />
<br />
Before Orphaea and Djo set their plans in motion, he sent a final request for orders to the Empire. He recieved the 'all-clear', but a crucial part of the return message, 'Keep your own hands clean', was not recieved. This would not have mattered had all gone to plan and Djo been able to board Fel's ship. However, Fel appeared for an incidental reason where he was not meant to, and was able to change the access codes to the ship before Djo was able to board. Djo fled, but not before offering Orphaea an invitation to Eidola.<br />
<br />
The plan foiled, Orphaea transferred his remaining assets to various close associates of times past in case of the unforeseen, and fled to hyperspace in a Lyran fighter towards Coruscant before the Lyrans disabled his access to ship controls.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 178<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7475/phplp67swamwa3.jpg<br />
| description = The Pirate Regent of Thar.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Pirate Warlord===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Eidola thanks you for your donation... I always wanted to say that.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
While if it had no other concerns, the Empire would accept his return, with the Union still a question mark, the Empire could not afford to harbour a known Lyran fugitive, and should his presence in Imperial space be officially detected, Imperial forces would have no choice but his summary execution. Thus, Captain Darvock Tarion was secretly dispatched to pick up the wayward officer and transport him to the Denevar system, where he would remain under the protection of Dark Jedi Asaraya'katr.<br />
<br />
Orphaea spent the next week flying idly in a borrowed freighter. While he had briefly remained on Imperial channels maskerading as a relation in the Empire, he was soon discovered. It was unlikely he would be able to return to the Empire in the foreseeable future. Recalling Djo's parting invitation and the exclusivity of such an offer, and considering his chances at survival were marginally better with the pirates than with the Empire, Orphaea headed to the Eidolan stronghold of Sevarcos, where Djo accepted him and gifted him with a YT-1210 which Orphaea rechristened ''Kaibuki''.<br />
<br />
The next few months saw Orphaea settle into his new life as a pirate. He had already been exposed to a great part of the galaxy as Chairman, a part that had been hidden from him during his service in the Navy, but he now explored the depths of the underworld. While refusing to work as a scammer or crooked middle, Orphaea was not averse to other illicit activities, in one instance personally leading Eidolan construction teams building slave camps on Anzat itself, despite multiple arrest attempts by Anzati security forces. <br />
<br />
Around this time, Fel sent a message to Orphaea. Recognising now the difficulties the Union was facing, he invited Orphaea to return to his former post as Chairman and second in the Union. Orphaea considered this, but felt the risk was too high, declining but offering his services as an analyst and planner.<br />
<br />
Orphaea had finally settled into his life as a pirate and had been appointed Regent of Thar when he recieved a recall notice from the Empire: Uther von Kaldreon had looted [[Cloud City|Cloud City and BST]], the mining faction of the Empire, and required a new leader to restore it.<br />
<br />
===Legitimate Businessman===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 143<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7397/phpiats9jamfc8.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chief Executive Officer of Cloud City<br />
}}<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = CEO nowadays, or Eidolan warlord, whichever suits the current situation.<br />
| 2 = [[Andhers Jakhim]]<br />
}}<br />
Orphaea had a difficult decision. He had been accepted by the Eidolans, and had established himself with them. However, without the will to scam and steal, there was little challenge in his work. Here was a great challenge for him, to restore the Empire's mining faction to productivity, as well as the opening back into the Imperial fold he had once wished for. Ultimately, Orphaea apologetically left the pirates and headed for his new challenge.<br />
<br />
Cloud City and BST was a shambles when Orphaea arrived. Kaldreon had appropriate all the mines, most of the cities, and all but the primary freighter fleet and a handful of prospecting vehicles. At the same time, staff were departing from all sides, whether siding with Kaldreon against the Empire or taking advantage of the confusion to seek new horizons.<br />
<br />
Fortunately, Orphaea had the wealth of the Empire to back him in his reconstruction efforts. Surprising many observers (who had not been made party to the truth of earlier events), he did not immediately strip the faction even further as would be expected of a pirate, but started a massive recruitment drive and collecting materials from the open market. With all new recruits, reconstruction would be a difficult, though not insurmountable, task.<br />
<br />
A month or two in, with things starting to settle into some degree of normalcy, Orphaea approached Imperial High Command with a new idea: Cloud City and Centarra Mining develop a planet of their own. Centarra had stepped in to provide mining services while Cloud City was being rebuilt, and a large planet built by the two factions would not only help consolidate the Empire, but the income from the completed planet could provide a huge percentage of both factions' budget. Scouting for planets, both factions eventually started prospecting and preparing construction on Tarorasuil, in Bortras system in the Coruscant sector. It would, of course, not prove that easy, and the constant rotation of new staff through Cloud City and the assassination of Centarra leader Quard Ithan saw the project handed over, half-completed, to the Empire. <br />
<br />
While at Cloud City, Orphaea worked on the side to build his wealth. Eventually, he invested some of this wealth into the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, an information corporation which he hoped would eventually supplant all the mediocre broadcasters and tabloids dominating the holonet at the time.<br />
<br />
After a time at Cloud City, Orphaea was offered the position of [[Minister of Truth]] for the Empire proper, and a seat on [[Imperial High Command]]. However, the strain of taking Cloud City from the brink to a large and busy faction had broken Orphaea, and he retired from Cloud City, leaving former Centarra second [[Eric Zahm]] as the next CEO.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1523/phplfxhdtameo3.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea Imperium, Minister of Truth<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Back to the Empire===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Here's for anarchy, sleaze and beach parties.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
In a year, Orphaea had moved from the Empire, to the Union, to Eidola, to Cloud City, to end up back within the Empire, working quietly in the background on small developments, as well as diplomatic works and military struggles.<br />
<br />
Orphaea's first great victory since rejoining the Empire was the planning, and execution with Admiral [[Calor Assam]], of the operation to eliminate Renegade Inc as a threat through removing their ability to develop within their Meridian sector. Drawing in part on his experiences in the galactic underworld, a small fleet scattered in strategic positions around the sector established so many footholds within the sector that it became no longer economically viable for Renegade Inc to continue substantial development in the sector, as well as hijacking fully two thirds of the Renegade fleet.<br />
<br />
Otherwise, while remaining in the public view, Orphaea operated largely in the shadows, doing little of knowledge to the public except continual supervision of the Imperial News Bureau and associated duties within the Ministry of Truth.<br />
<br />
===Oversector Dolomar===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = We'll need to rename it... Oversector Friggin' Huge.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
Upon the declaration of [[Goth]] as [[Regent]] of the Empire, one of the many changes was the dissolution of the Ministry of Truth and incorporation of the [[Imperial News Bureau]] into the recreated [[COMPNOR]]. While remaining Director of the Bureau, Orphaea was promoted to Moff of the newly created [[Oversector Dolomar]], ironically returning to govern the same sector he had once fled and been outlawed from.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2160/orphcsa.png<br />
| description = Semi-legitimate ExO of the Corporate Sector Authority<br />
}}<br />
Less than a month after his appointment, Orphaea saw his next great achievement. He had discretely expressed to the leadership of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]] his support for their government and expressed his desire to support their growth from a relatively minor backwater government into a large and prosperous government, with the (unmentioned) potential for later membership in the [[Imperial Union]]. However, having been granted access to the Corporate Sector's networks and plans, it was revealed that despite the many advantages the Authority possessed, it was plagued internally with mismanagement and lack of adequate staffing on all levels, not to mention being in talks with various groups belligerent towards the Empire.<br />
<br />
Knowing this, and after consultation with several members of Imperial High Command, Orphaea made the decision to re-nationalize the Authority and its subsidiaries for the Empire. Using his newly granted privileges to slice access codes to ExO Max Solusar's ship and removing higher ranking Authority officers from government access lists, he dispatched a loyal officer to detain Solusar while he seized control of the government apparatus. Unfortunately, the officer perished; having failed to best the Wookie in combat, he had set the ship on a locked course towards the system sun, killing himself and Solusar. This resulted in the movement to seize government being delayed by several hours, although all properties and other assets were restored shorty after. <br />
<br />
As de facto leader of the Authority, the Corporate Sector promptly swore allegiance to the Empire and the Authority's corporations stripped and sold off or incorporated into the Empire. The territories of the Authority were incorporated into Oversector Dolomar while more permanent arrangements for their governance were decided.<br />
<br />
Shortly afterwards, Regent Goth appointed Orphaea Chairman of COMPNOR, replacing former Moff [[Dionysius Elwood]], who had long expressed a desire to return to retirement, in the position.<br />
<br />
===Chairman of COMPNOR===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = By decree of COMPNOR, the next person to call me 'Sir' will be spanked. That is all.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
The early days of Chairmanship were busy, having to rapidly become familiar with government structure while assisting the coordination of campaigns against uprisings in the Corporate Sector. At the same time, Alexander Fel had stolen various assets from [[Primus Medical]] during the confusion and fled the Empire, reforming the Lyrans in the form of the [[Lyran Seperatists]] and starting a resistance movement against the Empire in Dolomar.<br />
<br />
===Grand Moff===<br />
<br />
===Year 11 Day 291===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I do this, not so the Empire will fall, but so the Empire shall rise greater than ever.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
''See Main Article: [[Year 11 Day 291]]''<br />
<br />
===Aftermath===<br />
<br />
==Personality==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I could be replaced with a droid that spouted random quotes, randomly flirted and said 'Your mother' a lot, and nobody would notice.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Relationships==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Keep being naughty, that's a good girl.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Business==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I like money.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Aside from pursuits in the Empire, Orphaea has also engaged in a number of private business endeavors. By far the most reputable of these was the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, a news and information services provider led by a former Lyran Union associate, Jace Walters. This corporation was well received by the galactic public until its sale and eventual dissolution some months later. <br />
<br />
During his brief tenure as ExO of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]], he came into ''de facto'' ownership of the Authority's six subsidiary corporations. Two of these were sold off in the days following nationalisation, and three others became nationalised corporations of the Empire. The final corporation, Universal Network Bank, briefly restored operations under Orphaea's ownership with [[Mikel von Bianchi]] as Chief Executive Officer (a position he had held some years previously) until it merged with the [[Galactic Bank]]. With the loss of its territory and subsidiaries, the Authority itself reverted to a paramilitary force based in the Corporate Sector until it too was finally dissolved.<br />
<br />
The most notorious, though shortest lived, of Orphaea's enterprises is unquestionably Nilar MedTech, a medical business ostensibly created to provide direct access to medical technologies, but in reality served as a front for Orphaea's ''coup d'etat'' against [[Vodo Bonias]] in Year 11.<br />
<br />
Factions Orphaea has owned at some stage include:<br />
<br />
* [[Galaxywide NewsNets]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Magnaguard Manufacturing|Magnaguard Manufacturing]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Myorzo Weapon Systems|Myorzo Weapon Systems]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Primus Medical|Primus Medical]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Paradox Resource Exploration|Paradox Resource Exploration]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Universal Network Bank|Universal Network Bank]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated|Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated]]<br />
* [[Year 11 Day 291|Nilar MedTech]]<br />
<br />
==Imperial Awards==<br />
<br />
* Letter of Commendation II<br />
* Mention in Dispatchers<br />
* Imperial High Command Bar<br />
* Imperial Duty Bars, 5 Years<br />
* Second Imperial Fleet Veteran<br />
* First Imperial Fleet Retired Veteran<br />
* Navy Medal of Progress<br />
* Navy Betterment Award<br />
* Group Command Proficiency Award<br />
* Imperial Academy Basic Graduate<br />
* Operation: Warspite<br />
* System Failure<br />
* Meridian Campaign Medal<br />
* Corporate Sector Authority Medal, First Class<br />
* Imperial Cross<br />
* Supporter of the Empire<br />
<br />
<center><br />
{| style="position: relative; padding: 0pxwidth: 50%; padding: 5px; margin: 5px; border-collapse:collapse; text-align: center;" border="1" bordercolor="#C0C0C0"<br />
| style="width: 100%; background-color: #003853;" colspan=3 | <font color=white>'''Positions'''</font><br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Himself<br /><br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Coruscant Sector|Coruscant]]'''<br />Year 11 Day 292 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Thomas Cherokee]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Executor]]'''<br />Year 11 Day 291 - Day 292<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Guinar Ndengin]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Goth]] (de facto)<br /><br />
[[Vero Thrawn]] (de jure)<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Coruscant Sector|Coruscant]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 291<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Himself<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chairman of the [[Council of Moffs]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 291<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />?<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Azrakh Raleep]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Vizier of the [[Coalition for Progress]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 95<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Tec Vaan]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Dionysius Elwood]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Chairman of COMPNOR]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 80 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Matrel Byden]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Max Solusar]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''ExO of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 72 - Day 102<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Government Dissolved<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />New Creation<br /><br />
([[Jake Kiltar]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Oversector Dolomar]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Oversector Dissolved<br /><br />
([[Charles Slayden]] as Moff of the [[Corporate Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Ralic Feali]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Frank Bach]] as Moff of [[Kanz Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Tanez Kalrade]] as Moff of [[Dolomar Sector]])<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Director of the [[Imperial News Bureau]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 151<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Josef DeLaurel]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Garen Karrade]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Minister of Truth]]'''<br />Year 9 Day 177 - Year 10 Day 53<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Position Abolished<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Uther von Kaldreon]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chief Executive Officer of [[Cloud City]]'''<br />Year 8 Day 341 - Year 9 Day 227<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Eric Zahm]]<br />
<br />
|}<br />
</center><br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Orphaea_Imperium&diff=13200
Orphaea Imperium
2010-11-29T14:34:16Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: /* Oversector Dolomar */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBoxGrey<br />
| name = Orphaea Imperium<br />
| image = http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/9140/orphaealx4.jpg<br />
| race = Corellian (adoptive)<br />
| homeworld = Corellia (adoptive)<br />
| mother = None<br />
| father = None<br />
| spouse = None<br />
| siblings = [[Inara Imperium]]<br /><br />
[[Melkhior Imperium]]<br /><br />
Actrial Imperium<br /><br />
Others<br />
| children = None<br />
| born = -21:213 BCGT (assumed)<br />
| branch = Imperial Throne<br />
| positions = Moff of [[Coruscant]]<br />
| prior service = Executor<br /><br />
Vizier of Progress <br /><br />
Chairman of [[COMPNOR]]<br /><br />
Director, [[Imperial News Bureau]]<br /><br />
Minister of Truth<br /><br />
Chief Executive Officer (Cloud City)<br /><br />
Imperial Navy Adjutant<br />
| awards = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I am the wellspring of all goodness.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Orphaea Imperium''' is known variously as an Imperial Moff, ''de facto'' head of the [[Imperium family]], journalist, businessman, analyst, pirate, spy, revolutionary, shameless self-promoter and deviant of many levels. <br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 182<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4923/phpw7krauambf7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his years as part of the project.<br />
}}<br />
===Early Years===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = The fun thing about being a clone - there's always more than one of us.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
It is unknown when, or if, Orphaea was 'born'. It is known that he was a subject of the project (not to be confused with [[The Project]] of the intelligence apparatus of the earlier Empire) commenced during the early years of Emperor Drayson's reign to develop superior leaders for the Empire by the manipulation and splicing of genetic material taken from promising young leaders of the time, from which all members of the [[Imperium family]] hail. Unsubstantiated reports exist that Orphaea's formal designation during this time was Subject O-Beta.<br />
<br />
When the project was shut down during Emperor Spytek's reign, Orphaea, like the rest of the subjects of the project, had their memories of their time erased and false memories of families and normal childhood experienced implanted in their place. Scattered throughout the galaxy with the others, Orphaea found himself on the streets of Corellia, an 'orphan' and young man appearing twenty years.<br />
<br />
With few other resources, Orphaea quickly acquired a job with a small security company in Corellia specialising in facility security and local shipping escorting. Here, Orphaea alternated between general administrative work, armed guard duty and escort piloting until he became a group leader in the company some years later. Orphaea was known as a demanding but casual leader, who was willing to work as equal to those under him until the situation demanded otherwise.<br />
<br />
Feeling he had advanced as far as he could within the company, Orphaea applied to the Imperial Academy, being accepted on Year 6 Day 213, his 'official' birthday.<br />
<br />
===Early Imperial Career===<br />
<br />
Orphaea entered the academy under tutor then-Flight Officer Dilnyrae Auvryndar, a class behind [[Janos Korin]] and [[Marcus Veers]] and in the same class as [[Ben Camden]]. Another valuable contact was made with [[Guinar Ndengin]], in charge of collecting and transporting Orphaea to the academy. Orphaea performed generally well at the academy, graduating with an overall score just below that required for honours. <br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 148<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8774/phprsomswamot7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea while at the Imperial Academy.<br />
}}<br />
Upon graduation, Orphaea was assigned to Carrier Group Two of the First Imperial Fleet. Here, he would meet then-Lieutenant [[Prijo Sacha]], a prominent figure in his later Navy career. Orphaea's early Naval career was not remarkable, being admired for his high level of activity and general competence, if not for any notable tactical skill at the time.<br />
<br />
For an unknown reason, Orphaea was (perhaps fortuitously) unable to be located when the revolt against the Emperor and Grand Moff Zerk occurred. By the time he was found some weeks later, working quietly at the same post he had been assigned to before the revolt started, the immediate aftermath was over. However, many of those he had become familiar with and admired had remained outside the Empire, joining the New Imperial Order on its formation. Orphaea, however, continued in the First Imperial Fleet, serving with distinction in Operation Warspite, as well as providing technical support for other participants in the campaign. <br />
<br />
It was during his time in the First Fleet that Orphaea, Ben Camden and [[Roth Jalis]], all lower ranking enlisted, came together to form the [[Imperial Collaborative Investment Group]], selling 'shares' and making money for investors through clever trading on the galactic market. The group was highly successful in its two months of operation, before an Imperial decree outlawed all but [[Combank Real Estate Investment Fund|Combank's investment program]]. <br />
<br />
Orphaea progressed reasonably through the enlisted ranks within the First Fleet until Commander Sacha was transferred to the Second Imperial Fleet. Needing a general right-hand man, Sacha offered the then-Sergeant the opportunity for advancement with him within the Second Fleet. Orphaea accepted, transferring to the Second Fleet and the Outer Rim.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 141<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8653/phpy9jpvvamnq2.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his service in the Outer Rim.<br />
}}<br />
It was around this time that Orphaea came to the attention of Director of Imperial Intelligence [[Zee Wolf]]. After a few staggered conversations, Orphaea agreed to some general technical work on behalf of the Director, without entering Imperial Intelligence proper. This was Orphaea's first step into the the darker aspects of the galaxy.<br />
<br />
Quickly establishing himself as a respected senior enlisted within the fleet, Orphaea progressed to officer rank and Executive Officer of Beta Group within the fleet under Lieutenant Wrathraven; the senior officer often unable to complete his duties and leaving the junior Orphaea to oversee the group.<br />
<br />
It was here, surrounded by unoccupied territories in the Elrood sector, that Orphaea saw the potential benefit of 'Fleet Cities', cities financed, built, and owned entirely by a fleet. Not only would this provide a source of income for fleet members, it would also help establish outposts on worlds, and give fleet members valuable construction experience that may be of use in the future. As a test, Orphaea was tasked with overseeing construction of 'Secundus Prime' on Khuiumin, the first city built entirely by military forces. This project was a complete success, with other fleets designing and breaking ground on their own fleet cities, and in part inspiring the wide-scale use of military forces on construction efforts as is common today.<br />
<br />
Having quietly worked for intelligence, Orphaea approached Zee's successor, [[Alexander Fel]], and offered his services as a more permanent intelligence asset. Fel accepted, incorporating Orphaea into his intelligence structure. It was here that Orphaea observed and contributed to Fel's personal project: a privately owned faction, to declare itself a government, free of the sometimes painful bureaucracy of the Empire. Orphaea eagerly worked on development plans for the future faction, despite secretly harbouring doubts about the viability of the faction.<br />
<br />
When the time came for the faction to be created, Orphaea resigned his commission in the Navy and departed for the [[Lyran Union]], to guide it's development, and secretly to observe and ensure the ex-Deputy Director didn't engage in conduct that could be considered anti-Imperial.<br />
<br />
===Lyran Union===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 172<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7233/phpiafsc8amrp0.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chairman of the Central Committee of the Lyran Union.<br />
}}<br />
With the Union established, Orphaea became Chairman of the Central Committee and second-in-command of the Lyran Union, with the duties of acquiring hardware for the Union, developing the Union's resources and consolidating the Union's control over the planets nearby the ones in Dolomar Sector the Empire had granted the Union. The latter required an even greater effort when a bizarre galactic anomaly cut power from all the newly established Lyran outposts in the sector, requiring a massive effort to build new power generators for all the colonies with the limited shipping and construction resources available at the time. At the same time, he worked for the Imperial Navy as Adjutant with authority of a Captain (while officially remaining a Lieutenant), a position created for his unique circumstances to keep him in Navy service, filtering the minor reports and proposals sent to Naval High Command. <br />
<br />
Despite a long and detailed plan for development, Orphaea soon realised that the leaders of the Union possessed little will to accomplish any goals. The bureaucracy of the Empire had been replaced by one of Secretary Fel's design, and the initial populace of the faction largely considered of veteran Imperials tired of working in bureaucracy, or low-ranked Imperials disgruntled at their lack of immediate success in the Empire. Recruitment efforts did little to improve the situation, and various reforms proposed by Orphaea and others were fruitless. The Union also struggled against the galaxy at large, who did not recognise the Union as a government, but considered it merely a bizzare cult.<br />
<br />
Even more concerning, however, was the gradual trend towards close association with criminal figures and organisations such as Eidola. In weaker moments, or after a heavy night of drinking, various leaders even considered acquiring badly needed resources through closer association with anti-Imperial forces.<br />
<br />
It was these progressions that saw Orphaea report to his high-level contacts in the Empire his concerns that the Union under Fel was no longer viable, and the only way of ensuring pro-Imperial interest in the Union would be to remove Fel from leadership. For the Empire, Orphaea developed several plans for an assassination of Fel which would leave Orphaea able to seize control of the Union. <br />
<br />
It was also at this time that Orphaea and Pirate Queen Teniel Djo came into private contact. At some point, discussion progressed to the point where both were entertaining the chance for Djo to assassinate Fel: Djo for the publicity of assassinating an ex-Director of Imperial Intelligence; and Orphaea for the chance to seize control of the Union and restore it to the Empire, ironically conspiring to assassinate Fel with the same people Fel was being removed for conspiring with. <br />
<br />
Before Orphaea and Djo set their plans in motion, he sent a final request for orders to the Empire. He recieved the 'all-clear', but a crucial part of the return message, 'Keep your own hands clean', was not recieved. This would not have mattered had all gone to plan and Djo been able to board Fel's ship. However, Fel appeared for an incidental reason where he was not meant to, and was able to change the access codes to the ship before Djo was able to board. Djo fled, but not before offering Orphaea an invitation to Eidola.<br />
<br />
The plan foiled, Orphaea transferred his remaining assets to various close associates of times past in case of the unforeseen, and fled to hyperspace in a Lyran fighter towards Coruscant before the Lyrans disabled his access to ship controls.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 178<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7475/phplp67swamwa3.jpg<br />
| description = The Pirate Regent of Thar.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Pirate Warlord===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Eidola thanks you for your donation... I always wanted to say that.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
While if it had no other concerns, the Empire would accept his return, with the Union still a question mark, the Empire could not afford to harbour a known Lyran fugitive, and should his presence in Imperial space be officially detected, Imperial forces would have no choice but his summary execution. Thus, Captain Darvock Tarion was secretly dispatched to pick up the wayward officer and transport him to the Denevar system, where he would remain under the protection of Dark Jedi Asaraya'katr.<br />
<br />
Orphaea spent the next week flying idly in a borrowed freighter. While he had briefly remained on Imperial channels maskerading as a relation in the Empire, he was soon discovered. It was unlikely he would be able to return to the Empire in the foreseeable future. Recalling Djo's parting invitation and the exclusivity of such an offer, and considering his chances at survival were marginally better with the pirates than with the Empire, Orphaea headed to the Eidolan stronghold of Sevarcos, where Djo accepted him and gifted him with a YT-1210 which Orphaea rechristened ''Kaibuki''.<br />
<br />
The next few months saw Orphaea settle into his new life as a pirate. He had already been exposed to a great part of the galaxy as Chairman, a part that had been hidden from him during his service in the Navy, but he now explored the depths of the underworld. While refusing to work as a scammer or crooked middle, Orphaea was not averse to other illicit activities, in one instance personally leading Eidolan construction teams building slave camps on Anzat itself, despite multiple arrest attempts by Anzati security forces. <br />
<br />
Around this time, Fel sent a message to Orphaea. Recognising now the difficulties the Union was facing, he invited Orphaea to return to his former post as Chairman and second in the Union. Orphaea considered this, but felt the risk was too high, declining but offering his services as an analyst and planner.<br />
<br />
Orphaea had finally settled into his life as a pirate and had been appointed Regent of Thar when he recieved a recall notice from the Empire: Uther von Kaldreon had looted [[Cloud City|Cloud City and BST]], the mining faction of the Empire, and required a new leader to restore it.<br />
<br />
===Legitimate Businessman===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 143<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7397/phpiats9jamfc8.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chief Executive Officer of Cloud City<br />
}}<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = CEO nowadays, or Eidolan warlord, whichever suits the current situation.<br />
| 2 = [[Andhers Jakhim]]<br />
}}<br />
Orphaea had a difficult decision. He had been accepted by the Eidolans, and had established himself with them. However, without the will to scam and steal, there was little challenge in his work. Here was a great challenge for him, to restore the Empire's mining faction to productivity, as well as the opening back into the Imperial fold he had once wished for. Ultimately, Orphaea apologetically left the pirates and headed for his new challenge.<br />
<br />
Cloud City and BST was a shambles when Orphaea arrived. Kaldreon had appropriate all the mines, most of the cities, and all but the primary freighter fleet and a handful of prospecting vehicles. At the same time, staff were departing from all sides, whether siding with Kaldreon against the Empire or taking advantage of the confusion to seek new horizons.<br />
<br />
Fortunately, Orphaea had the wealth of the Empire to back him in his reconstruction efforts. Surprising many observers (who had not been made party to the truth of earlier events), he did not immediately strip the faction even further as would be expected of a pirate, but started a massive recruitment drive and collecting materials from the open market. With all new recruits, reconstruction would be a difficult, though not insurmountable, task.<br />
<br />
A month or two in, with things starting to settle into some degree of normalcy, Orphaea approached Imperial High Command with a new idea: Cloud City and Centarra Mining develop a planet of their own. Centarra had stepped in to provide mining services while Cloud City was being rebuilt, and a large planet built by the two factions would not only help consolidate the Empire, but the income from the completed planet could provide a huge percentage of both factions' budget. Scouting for planets, both factions eventually started prospecting and preparing construction on Tarorasuil, in Bortras system in the Coruscant sector. It would, of course, not prove that easy, and the constant rotation of new staff through Cloud City and the assassination of Centarra leader Quard Ithan saw the project handed over, half-completed, to the Empire. <br />
<br />
While at Cloud City, Orphaea worked on the side to build his wealth. Eventually, he invested some of this wealth into the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, an information corporation which he hoped would eventually supplant all the mediocre broadcasters and tabloids dominating the holonet at the time.<br />
<br />
After a time at Cloud City, Orphaea was offered the position of [[Minister of Truth]] for the Empire proper, and a seat on [[Imperial High Command]]. However, the strain of taking Cloud City from the brink to a large and busy faction had broken Orphaea, and he retired from Cloud City, leaving former Centarra second [[Eric Zahm]] as the next CEO.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1523/phplfxhdtameo3.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea Imperium, Minister of Truth<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Back to the Empire===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Here's for anarchy, sleaze and beach parties.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
In a year, Orphaea had moved from the Empire, to the Union, to Eidola, to Cloud City, to end up back within the Empire, working quietly in the background on small developments, as well as diplomatic works and military struggles.<br />
<br />
Orphaea's first great victory since rejoining the Empire was the planning, and execution with Admiral [[Calor Assam]], of the operation to eliminate Renegade Inc as a threat through removing their ability to develop within their Meridian sector. Drawing in part on his experiences in the galactic underworld, a small fleet scattered in strategic positions around the sector established so many footholds within the sector that it became no longer economically viable for Renegade Inc to continue substantial development in the sector, as well as hijacking fully two thirds of the Renegade fleet.<br />
<br />
Otherwise, while remaining in the public view, Orphaea operated largely in the shadows, doing little of knowledge to the public except continual supervision of the Imperial News Bureau and associated duties within the Ministry of Truth.<br />
<br />
===Oversector Dolomar===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = We'll need to rename it... Oversector Friggin' Huge.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
Upon the declaration of [[Goth]] as [[Regent]] of the Empire, one of the many changes was the dissolution of the Ministry of Truth and incorporation of the [[Imperial News Bureau]] into the recreated [[COMPNOR]]. While remaining Director of the Bureau, Orphaea was promoted to Moff of the newly created [[Oversector Dolomar]], ironically returning to govern the same sector he had once fled and been outlawed from.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2160/orphcsa.png<br />
| description = Semi-legitimate ExO of the Corporate Sector Authority<br />
}}<br />
Less than a month after his appointment, Orphaea saw his next great achievement. He had discretely expressed to the leadership of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]] his support for their government and expressed his desire to support their growth from a relatively minor backwater government into a large and prosperous government, with the (unmentioned) potential for later membership in the [[Imperial Union]]. However, having been granted access to the Corporate Sector's networks and plans, it was revealed that despite the many advantages the Authority possessed, it was plagued internally with mismanagement and lack of adequate staffing on all levels, not to mention being in talks with various groups belligerent towards the Empire.<br />
<br />
Knowing this, and after consultation with several members of Imperial High Command, Orphaea made the decision to re-nationalize the Authority and its subsidiaries for the Empire. Using his newly granted privileges to slice access codes to ExO Max Solusar's ship and removing higher ranking Authority officers from government access lists, he dispatched a loyal officer to detain Solusar while he seized control of the government apparatus. Unfortunately, the officer perished; having failed to best the Wookie in combat, he had set the ship on a locked course towards the system sun, killing himself and Solusar. This resulted in the movement to seize government being delayed by several hours, although all properties and other assets were restored shorty after. <br />
<br />
As de facto leader of the Authority, the Corporate Sector promptly swore allegiance to the Empire and the Authority's corporations stripped and sold off or incorporated into the Empire. The territories of the Authority were incorporated into Oversector Dolomar while more permanent arrangements for their governance were decided.<br />
<br />
Shortly afterwards, Regent Goth appointed Orphaea Chairman of COMPNOR, replacing former Moff [[Dionysius Elwood]], who had long expressed a desire to return to retirement, in the position.<br />
<br />
===Chairman of COMPNOR===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = By decree of COMPNOR, the next person to call me 'Sir' will be spanked. That is all.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
The early days of Chairmanship were busy, having to rapidly become familiar with government structure while assisting the coordination of campaigns against uprisings in the Corporate Sector. At the same time, Alexander Fel had stolen various assets from [[Primus Medical]] during the confusion and fled the Empire, reforming the Lyrans in the form of the [[Lyran Seperatists]] and starting a resistance movement against the Empire in Dolomar.<br />
<br />
===Grand Moff===<br />
<br />
===Year 11 Day 291===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I do this, not so the Empire will fall, but so the Empire shall rise greater than ever.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
''See Main Article: [[Year 11 Day 291]]''<br />
<br />
===Aftermath===<br />
<br />
==Personality==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I could be replaced with a droid that spouted random quotes, randomly flirted and said 'Your mother' a lot, and nobody would notice.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Relationships==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Keep being naughty, that's a good girl.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Business==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I like money.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Aside from pursuits in the Empire, Orphaea has also engaged in a number of private business endeavors. By far the most notable of these was the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, a news and information services provider led by a former Lyran Union associate, Jace Walters. This corporation was well received by the galactic public until its sale and eventual dissolution some months later. More recently, he came into the ownership of Universal Network Bank, a former subsidiary of the Corporate Sector Authority. [[Mikel von Bianchi]] briefly occupied the position of Chief Executive Officer, a position he had held some years previously, until it merged with the [[Galactic Bank]].<br />
<br />
Factions Orphaea has owned at some stage include:<br />
<br />
* [[Galaxywide NewsNets]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Magnaguard Manufacturing|Magnaguard Manufacturing]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Myorzo Weapon Systems|Myorzo Weapon Systems]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Primus Medical|Primus Medical]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Paradox Resource Exploration|Paradox Resource Exploration]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Universal Network Bank|Universal Network Bank]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated|Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated]]<br />
* [[Revolt of Year 11|Nilar MedTech]]<br />
<br />
==Imperial Awards==<br />
<br />
* Letter of Commendation II<br />
* Mention in Dispatchers<br />
* Imperial High Command Bar<br />
* Imperial Duty Bars, 5 Years<br />
* Second Imperial Fleet Veteran<br />
* First Imperial Fleet Retired Veteran<br />
* Navy Medal of Progress<br />
* Navy Betterment Award<br />
* Group Command Proficiency Award<br />
* Imperial Academy Basic Graduate<br />
* Operation: Warspite<br />
* System Failure<br />
* Meridian Campaign Medal<br />
* Corporate Sector Authority Medal, First Class<br />
* Imperial Cross<br />
* Supporter of the Empire<br />
<br />
<center><br />
{| style="position: relative; padding: 0pxwidth: 50%; padding: 5px; margin: 5px; border-collapse:collapse; text-align: center;" border="1" bordercolor="#C0C0C0"<br />
| style="width: 100%; background-color: #003853;" colspan=3 | <font color=white>'''Positions'''</font><br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Himself<br /><br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Coruscant Sector|Coruscant]]'''<br />Year 11 Day 292 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Thomas Cherokee]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Executor]]'''<br />Year 11 Day 291 - Day 292<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Guinar Ndengin]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Goth]] (de facto)<br /><br />
[[Vero Thrawn]] (de jure)<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Coruscant Sector|Coruscant]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 291<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Himself<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chairman of the [[Council of Moffs]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 291<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />?<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Azrakh Raleep]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Vizier of the [[Coalition for Progress]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 95<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Tec Vaan]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Dionysius Elwood]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Chairman of COMPNOR]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 80 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Matrel Byden]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Max Solusar]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''ExO of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 72 - Day 102<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Government Dissolved<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />New Creation<br /><br />
([[Jake Kiltar]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Oversector Dolomar]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Oversector Dissolved<br /><br />
([[Charles Slayden]] as Moff of the [[Corporate Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Ralic Feali]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Frank Bach]] as Moff of [[Kanz Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Tanez Kalrade]] as Moff of [[Dolomar Sector]])<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Director of the [[Imperial News Bureau]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 151<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Josef DeLaurel]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Garen Karrade]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Minister of Truth]]'''<br />Year 9 Day 177 - Year 10 Day 53<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Position Abolished<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Uther von Kaldreon]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chief Executive Officer of [[Cloud City]]'''<br />Year 8 Day 341 - Year 9 Day 227<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Eric Zahm]]<br />
<br />
|}<br />
</center><br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Orphaea_Imperium&diff=12481
Orphaea Imperium
2010-09-23T23:25:17Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: /* Imperial Awards */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBoxGrey<br />
| name = Orphaea Imperium<br />
| image = http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/9140/orphaealx4.jpg<br />
| race = Corellian (adoptive)<br />
| homeworld = Corellia (adoptive)<br />
| mother = None<br />
| father = None<br />
| spouse = None<br />
| siblings = [[Inara Imperium]]<br /><br />
[[Melkhior Imperium]]<br /><br />
Actrial Imperium<br /><br />
Others<br />
| children = None<br />
| born = -21:213 BCGT (assumed)<br />
| branch = Imperial Throne<br />
| positions = Moff of [[Coruscant]]<br />
| prior service = Executor<br /><br />
Vizier of Progress <br /><br />
Chairman of [[COMPNOR]]<br /><br />
Director, [[Imperial News Bureau]]<br /><br />
Minister of Truth<br /><br />
Chief Executive Officer (Cloud City)<br /><br />
Imperial Navy Adjutant<br />
| awards = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I am the wellspring of all goodness.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Orphaea Imperium''' is known variously as an Imperial Moff, ''de facto'' head of the [[Imperium family]], journalist, businessman, analyst, pirate, spy, revolutionary, shameless self-promoter and deviant of many levels. <br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 182<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4923/phpw7krauambf7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his years as part of the project.<br />
}}<br />
===Early Years===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = The fun thing about being a clone - there's always more than one of us.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
It is unknown when, or if, Orphaea was 'born'. It is known that he was a subject of the project (not to be confused with [[The Project]] of the intelligence apparatus of the earlier Empire) commenced during the early years of Emperor Drayson's reign to develop superior leaders for the Empire by the manipulation and splicing of genetic material taken from promising young leaders of the time, from which all members of the [[Imperium family]] hail. Unsubstantiated reports exist that Orphaea's formal designation during this time was Subject O-Beta.<br />
<br />
When the project was shut down during Emperor Spytek's reign, Orphaea, like the rest of the subjects of the project, had their memories of their time erased and false memories of families and normal childhood experienced implanted in their place. Scattered throughout the galaxy with the others, Orphaea found himself on the streets of Corellia, an 'orphan' and young man appearing twenty years.<br />
<br />
With few other resources, Orphaea quickly acquired a job with a small security company in Corellia specialising in facility security and local shipping escorting. Here, Orphaea alternated between general administrative work, armed guard duty and escort piloting until he became a group leader in the company some years later. Orphaea was known as a demanding but casual leader, who was willing to work as equal to those under him until the situation demanded otherwise.<br />
<br />
Feeling he had advanced as far as he could within the company, Orphaea applied to the Imperial Academy, being accepted on Year 6 Day 213, his 'official' birthday.<br />
<br />
===Early Imperial Career===<br />
<br />
Orphaea entered the academy under tutor then-Flight Officer Dilnyrae Auvryndar, a class behind [[Janos Korin]] and [[Marcus Veers]] and in the same class as [[Ben Camden]]. Another valuable contact was made with [[Guinar Ndengin]], in charge of collecting and transporting Orphaea to the academy. Orphaea performed generally well at the academy, graduating with an overall score just below that required for honours. <br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 148<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8774/phprsomswamot7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea while at the Imperial Academy.<br />
}}<br />
Upon graduation, Orphaea was assigned to Carrier Group Two of the First Imperial Fleet. Here, he would meet then-Lieutenant [[Prijo Sacha]], a prominent figure in his later Navy career. Orphaea's early Naval career was not remarkable, being admired for his high level of activity and general competence, if not for any notable tactical skill at the time.<br />
<br />
For an unknown reason, Orphaea was (perhaps fortuitously) unable to be located when the revolt against the Emperor and Grand Moff Zerk occurred. By the time he was found some weeks later, working quietly at the same post he had been assigned to before the revolt started, the immediate aftermath was over. However, many of those he had become familiar with and admired had remained outside the Empire, joining the New Imperial Order on its formation. Orphaea, however, continued in the First Imperial Fleet, serving with distinction in Operation Warspite, as well as providing technical support for other participants in the campaign. <br />
<br />
It was during his time in the First Fleet that Orphaea, Ben Camden and [[Roth Jalis]], all lower ranking enlisted, came together to form the [[Imperial Collaborative Investment Group]], selling 'shares' and making money for investors through clever trading on the galactic market. The group was highly successful in its two months of operation, before an Imperial decree outlawed all but [[Combank Real Estate Investment Fund|Combank's investment program]]. <br />
<br />
Orphaea progressed reasonably through the enlisted ranks within the First Fleet until Commander Sacha was transferred to the Second Imperial Fleet. Needing a general right-hand man, Sacha offered the then-Sergeant the opportunity for advancement with him within the Second Fleet. Orphaea accepted, transferring to the Second Fleet and the Outer Rim.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 141<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8653/phpy9jpvvamnq2.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his service in the Outer Rim.<br />
}}<br />
It was around this time that Orphaea came to the attention of Director of Imperial Intelligence [[Zee Wolf]]. After a few staggered conversations, Orphaea agreed to some general technical work on behalf of the Director, without entering Imperial Intelligence proper. This was Orphaea's first step into the the darker aspects of the galaxy.<br />
<br />
Quickly establishing himself as a respected senior enlisted within the fleet, Orphaea progressed to officer rank and Executive Officer of Beta Group within the fleet under Lieutenant Wrathraven; the senior officer often unable to complete his duties and leaving the junior Orphaea to oversee the group.<br />
<br />
It was here, surrounded by unoccupied territories in the Elrood sector, that Orphaea saw the potential benefit of 'Fleet Cities', cities financed, built, and owned entirely by a fleet. Not only would this provide a source of income for fleet members, it would also help establish outposts on worlds, and give fleet members valuable construction experience that may be of use in the future. As a test, Orphaea was tasked with overseeing construction of 'Secundus Prime' on Khuiumin, the first city built entirely by military forces. This project was a complete success, with other fleets designing and breaking ground on their own fleet cities, and in part inspiring the wide-scale use of military forces on construction efforts as is common today.<br />
<br />
Having quietly worked for intelligence, Orphaea approached Zee's successor, [[Alexander Fel]], and offered his services as a more permanent intelligence asset. Fel accepted, incorporating Orphaea into his intelligence structure. It was here that Orphaea observed and contributed to Fel's personal project: a privately owned faction, to declare itself a government, free of the sometimes painful bureaucracy of the Empire. Orphaea eagerly worked on development plans for the future faction, despite secretly harbouring doubts about the viability of the faction.<br />
<br />
When the time came for the faction to be created, Orphaea resigned his commission in the Navy and departed for the [[Lyran Union]], to guide it's development, and secretly to observe and ensure the ex-Deputy Director didn't engage in conduct that could be considered anti-Imperial.<br />
<br />
===Lyran Union===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 172<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7233/phpiafsc8amrp0.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chairman of the Central Committee of the Lyran Union.<br />
}}<br />
With the Union established, Orphaea became Chairman of the Central Committee and second-in-command of the Lyran Union, with the duties of acquiring hardware for the Union, developing the Union's resources and consolidating the Union's control over the planets nearby the ones in Dolomar Sector the Empire had granted the Union. The latter required an even greater effort when a bizarre galactic anomaly cut power from all the newly established Lyran outposts in the sector, requiring a massive effort to build new power generators for all the colonies with the limited shipping and construction resources available at the time. At the same time, he worked for the Imperial Navy as Adjutant with authority of a Captain (while officially remaining a Lieutenant), a position created for his unique circumstances to keep him in Navy service, filtering the minor reports and proposals sent to Naval High Command. <br />
<br />
Despite a long and detailed plan for development, Orphaea soon realised that the leaders of the Union possessed little will to accomplish any goals. The bureaucracy of the Empire had been replaced by one of Secretary Fel's design, and the initial populace of the faction largely considered of veteran Imperials tired of working in bureaucracy, or low-ranked Imperials disgruntled at their lack of immediate success in the Empire. Recruitment efforts did little to improve the situation, and various reforms proposed by Orphaea and others were fruitless. The Union also struggled against the galaxy at large, who did not recognise the Union as a government, but considered it merely a bizzare cult.<br />
<br />
Even more concerning, however, was the gradual trend towards close association with criminal figures and organisations such as Eidola. In weaker moments, or after a heavy night of drinking, various leaders even considered acquiring badly needed resources through closer association with anti-Imperial forces.<br />
<br />
It was these progressions that saw Orphaea report to his high-level contacts in the Empire his concerns that the Union under Fel was no longer viable, and the only way of ensuring pro-Imperial interest in the Union would be to remove Fel from leadership. For the Empire, Orphaea developed several plans for an assassination of Fel which would leave Orphaea able to seize control of the Union. <br />
<br />
It was also at this time that Orphaea and Pirate Queen Teniel Djo came into private contact. At some point, discussion progressed to the point where both were entertaining the chance for Djo to assassinate Fel: Djo for the publicity of assassinating an ex-Director of Imperial Intelligence; and Orphaea for the chance to seize control of the Union and restore it to the Empire, ironically conspiring to assassinate Fel with the same people Fel was being removed for conspiring with. <br />
<br />
Before Orphaea and Djo set their plans in motion, he sent a final request for orders to the Empire. He recieved the 'all-clear', but a crucial part of the return message, 'Keep your own hands clean', was not recieved. This would not have mattered had all gone to plan and Djo been able to board Fel's ship. However, Fel appeared for an incidental reason where he was not meant to, and was able to change the access codes to the ship before Djo was able to board. Djo fled, but not before offering Orphaea an invitation to Eidola.<br />
<br />
The plan foiled, Orphaea transferred his remaining assets to various close associates of times past in case of the unforeseen, and fled to hyperspace in a Lyran fighter towards Coruscant before the Lyrans disabled his access to ship controls.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 178<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7475/phplp67swamwa3.jpg<br />
| description = The Pirate Regent of Thar.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Pirate Warlord===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Eidola thanks you for your donation... I always wanted to say that.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
While if it had no other concerns, the Empire would accept his return, with the Union still a question mark, the Empire could not afford to harbour a known Lyran fugitive, and should his presence in Imperial space be officially detected, Imperial forces would have no choice but his summary execution. Thus, Captain Darvock Tarion was secretly dispatched to pick up the wayward officer and transport him to the Denevar system, where he would remain under the protection of Dark Jedi Asaraya'katr.<br />
<br />
Orphaea spent the next week flying idly in a borrowed freighter. While he had briefly remained on Imperial channels maskerading as a relation in the Empire, he was soon discovered. It was unlikely he would be able to return to the Empire in the foreseeable future. Recalling Djo's parting invitation and the exclusivity of such an offer, and considering his chances at survival were marginally better with the pirates than with the Empire, Orphaea headed to the Eidolan stronghold of Sevarcos, where Djo accepted him and gifted him with a YT-1210 which Orphaea rechristened ''Kaibuki''.<br />
<br />
The next few months saw Orphaea settle into his new life as a pirate. He had already been exposed to a great part of the galaxy as Chairman, a part that had been hidden from him during his service in the Navy, but he now explored the depths of the underworld. While refusing to work as a scammer or crooked middle, Orphaea was not averse to other illicit activities, in one instance personally leading Eidolan construction teams building slave camps on Anzat itself, despite multiple arrest attempts by Anzati security forces. <br />
<br />
Around this time, Fel sent a message to Orphaea. Recognising now the difficulties the Union was facing, he invited Orphaea to return to his former post as Chairman and second in the Union. Orphaea considered this, but felt the risk was too high, declining but offering his services as an analyst and planner.<br />
<br />
Orphaea had finally settled into his life as a pirate and had been appointed Regent of Thar when he recieved a recall notice from the Empire: Uther von Kaldreon had looted [[Cloud City|Cloud City and BST]], the mining faction of the Empire, and required a new leader to restore it.<br />
<br />
===Legitimate Businessman===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 143<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7397/phpiats9jamfc8.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chief Executive Officer of Cloud City<br />
}}<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = CEO nowadays, or Eidolan warlord, whichever suits the current situation.<br />
| 2 = [[Andhers Jakhim]]<br />
}}<br />
Orphaea had a difficult decision. He had been accepted by the Eidolans, and had established himself with them. However, without the will to scam and steal, there was little challenge in his work. Here was a great challenge for him, to restore the Empire's mining faction to productivity, as well as the opening back into the Imperial fold he had once wished for. Ultimately, Orphaea apologetically left the pirates and headed for his new challenge.<br />
<br />
Cloud City and BST was a shambles when Orphaea arrived. Kaldreon had appropriate all the mines, most of the cities, and all but the primary freighter fleet and a handful of prospecting vehicles. At the same time, staff were departing from all sides, whether siding with Kaldreon against the Empire or taking advantage of the confusion to seek new horizons.<br />
<br />
Fortunately, Orphaea had the wealth of the Empire to back him in his reconstruction efforts. Surprising many observers (who had not been made party to the truth of earlier events), he did not immediately strip the faction even further as would be expected of a pirate, but started a massive recruitment drive and collecting materials from the open market. With all new recruits, reconstruction would be a difficult, though not insurmountable, task.<br />
<br />
A month or two in, with things starting to settle into some degree of normalcy, Orphaea approached Imperial High Command with a new idea: Cloud City and Centarra Mining develop a planet of their own. Centarra had stepped in to provide mining services while Cloud City was being rebuilt, and a large planet built by the two factions would not only help consolidate the Empire, but the income from the completed planet could provide a huge percentage of both factions' budget. Scouting for planets, both factions eventually started prospecting and preparing construction on Tarorasuil, in Bortras system in the Coruscant sector. It would, of course, not prove that easy, and the constant rotation of new staff through Cloud City and the assassination of Centarra leader Quard Ithan saw the project handed over, half-completed, to the Empire. <br />
<br />
While at Cloud City, Orphaea worked on the side to build his wealth. Eventually, he invested some of this wealth into the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, an information corporation which he hoped would eventually supplant all the mediocre broadcasters and tabloids dominating the holonet at the time.<br />
<br />
After a time at Cloud City, Orphaea was offered the position of [[Minister of Truth]] for the Empire proper, and a seat on [[Imperial High Command]]. However, the strain of taking Cloud City from the brink to a large and busy faction had broken Orphaea, and he retired from Cloud City, leaving former Centarra second [[Eric Zahm]] as the next CEO.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1523/phplfxhdtameo3.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea Imperium, Minister of Truth<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Back to the Empire===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Here's for anarchy, sleaze and beach parties.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
In a year, Orphaea had moved from the Empire, to the Union, to Eidola, to Cloud City, to end up back within the Empire, working quietly in the background on small developments, as well as diplomatic works and military struggles.<br />
<br />
Orphaea's first great victory since rejoining the Empire was the planning, and execution with Admiral [[Calor Assam]], of the operation to eliminate Renegade Inc as a threat through removing their ability to develop within their Meridian sector. Drawing in part on his experiences in the galactic underworld, a small fleet scattered in strategic positions around the sector established so many footholds within the sector that it became no longer economically viable for Renegade Inc to continue substantial development in the sector, as well as hijacking fully two thirds of the Renegade fleet.<br />
<br />
Otherwise, while remaining in the public view, Orphaea operated largely in the shadows, doing little of knowledge to the public except continual supervision of the Imperial News Bureau and associated duties within the Ministry of Truth.<br />
<br />
===Oversector Dolomar===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = We'll need to rename it... Oversector Friggin' Huge.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
Upon the declaration of [[Goth]] as [[Regent]] of the Empire, one of the many changes was the dissolution of the Ministry of Truth and incorporation of the [[Imperial News Bureau]] into the recreated [[COMPNOR]]. While remaining Director of the Bureau, Orphaea was promoted to Moff of the newly created [[Oversector Dolomar]], ironically returning to govern the same sector he had once fled and been outlawed from.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2160/orphcsa.png<br />
| description = Orphaea during nationalization of the Corporate Sector Authority<br />
}}<br />
Less than a month after his appointment, Orphaea saw his next great achievement. He had discretely expressed to the leadership of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]] his support for their government and expressed his desire to support their growth from a relatively minor backwater government into a large and prosperous government, with the (unmentioned) potential for later membership in the [[Imperial Union]]. However, having been granted access to the Corporate Sector's networks and plans, it was revealed that despite the many advantages the Authority possessed, it was plagued internally with mismanagement and lack of adequate staffing on all levels, not to mention being in talks with various groups belligerent towards the Empire.<br />
<br />
Knowing this, and after consultation with several members of Imperial High Command, Orphaea made the decision to re-nationalize the Authority and its subsidiaries for the Empire. Using his newly granted privileges to slice access codes to ExO Max Solusar's ship and removing higher ranking Authority officers from government access lists, he dispatched a loyal officer to detain Solusar while he seized control of the government apparatus. Unfortunately, the officer perished; having failed to best the Wookie in combat, he had set the ship on a locked course towards the system sun, killing himself and Solusar. This resulted in the movement to seize government being delayed by several hours, although all properties and other assets were restored shorty after. <br />
<br />
As de facto leader of the Authority, the Corporate Sector promptly swore allegiance to the Empire and the Authority's corporations stripped and sold off or incorporated into the Empire. The territories of the Authority were incorporated into Oversector Dolomar while more permanent arrangements for their governance were decided.<br />
<br />
Shortly afterwards, Regent Goth appointed Orphaea Chairman of COMPNOR, replacing former Moff [[Dionysius Elwood]], who had long expressed a desire to return to retirement, in the position.<br />
<br />
===Chairman of COMPNOR===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = By decree of COMPNOR, the next person to call me 'Sir' will be spanked. That is all.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
The early days of Chairmanship were busy, having to rapidly become familiar with government structure while assisting the coordination of campaigns against uprisings in the Corporate Sector. At the same time, Alexander Fel had stolen various assets from [[Primus Medical]] during the confusion and fled the Empire, reforming the Lyrans in the form of the [[Lyran Seperatists]] and starting a resistance movement against the Empire in Dolomar.<br />
<br />
===Grand Moff===<br />
<br />
===Year 11 Day 291===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I do this, not so the Empire will fall, but so the Empire shall rise greater than ever.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
''See Main Article: [[Year 11 Day 291]]''<br />
<br />
===Aftermath===<br />
<br />
==Personality==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I could be replaced with a droid that spouted random quotes, randomly flirted and said 'Your mother' a lot, and nobody would notice.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Relationships==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Keep being naughty, that's a good girl.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Business==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I like money.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Aside from pursuits in the Empire, Orphaea has also engaged in a number of private business endeavors. By far the most notable of these was the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, a news and information services provider led by a former Lyran Union associate, Jace Walters. This corporation was well received by the galactic public until its sale and eventual dissolution some months later. More recently, he came into the ownership of Universal Network Bank, a former subsidiary of the Corporate Sector Authority. [[Mikel von Bianchi]] briefly occupied the position of Chief Executive Officer, a position he had held some years previously, until it merged with the [[Galactic Bank]].<br />
<br />
Factions Orphaea has owned at some stage include:<br />
<br />
* [[Galaxywide NewsNets]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Magnaguard Manufacturing|Magnaguard Manufacturing]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Myorzo Weapon Systems|Myorzo Weapon Systems]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Primus Medical|Primus Medical]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Paradox Resource Exploration|Paradox Resource Exploration]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Universal Network Bank|Universal Network Bank]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated|Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated]]<br />
* [[Revolt of Year 11|Nilar MedTech]]<br />
<br />
==Imperial Awards==<br />
<br />
* Letter of Commendation II<br />
* Mention in Dispatchers<br />
* Imperial High Command Bar<br />
* Imperial Duty Bars, 5 Years<br />
* Second Imperial Fleet Veteran<br />
* First Imperial Fleet Retired Veteran<br />
* Navy Medal of Progress<br />
* Navy Betterment Award<br />
* Group Command Proficiency Award<br />
* Imperial Academy Basic Graduate<br />
* Operation: Warspite<br />
* System Failure<br />
* Meridian Campaign Medal<br />
* Corporate Sector Authority Medal, First Class<br />
* Imperial Cross<br />
* Supporter of the Empire<br />
<br />
<center><br />
{| style="position: relative; padding: 0pxwidth: 50%; padding: 5px; margin: 5px; border-collapse:collapse; text-align: center;" border="1" bordercolor="#C0C0C0"<br />
| style="width: 100%; background-color: #003853;" colspan=3 | <font color=white>'''Positions'''</font><br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Himself<br /><br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Coruscant Sector|Coruscant]]'''<br />Year 11 Day 292 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Thomas Cherokee]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Executor]]'''<br />Year 11 Day 291 - Day 292<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Guinar Ndengin]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Goth]] (de facto)<br /><br />
[[Vero Thrawn]] (de jure)<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Coruscant Sector|Coruscant]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 291<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Himself<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chairman of the [[Council of Moffs]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 291<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />?<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Azrakh Raleep]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Vizier of the [[Coalition for Progress]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 95<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Tec Vaan]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Dionysius Elwood]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Chairman of COMPNOR]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 80 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Matrel Byden]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Max Solusar]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''ExO of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 72 - Day 102<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Government Dissolved<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />New Creation<br /><br />
([[Jake Kiltar]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Oversector Dolomar]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Oversector Dissolved<br /><br />
([[Charles Slayden]] as Moff of the [[Corporate Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Ralic Feali]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Frank Bach]] as Moff of [[Kanz Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Tanez Kalrade]] as Moff of [[Dolomar Sector]])<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Director of the [[Imperial News Bureau]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 151<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Josef DeLaurel]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Garen Karrade]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Minister of Truth]]'''<br />Year 9 Day 177 - Year 10 Day 53<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Position Abolished<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Uther von Kaldreon]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chief Executive Officer of [[Cloud City]]'''<br />Year 8 Day 341 - Year 9 Day 227<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Eric Zahm]]<br />
<br />
|}<br />
</center><br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Orphaea_Imperium&diff=12439
Orphaea Imperium
2010-09-21T15:45:16Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: /* Coup */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBoxGrey<br />
| name = Orphaea Imperium<br />
| image = http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/9140/orphaealx4.jpg<br />
| race = Corellian (adoptive)<br />
| homeworld = Corellia (adoptive)<br />
| mother = None<br />
| father = None<br />
| spouse = None<br />
| siblings = [[Inara Imperium]]<br /><br />
[[Melkhior Imperium]]<br /><br />
Actrial Imperium<br /><br />
Others<br />
| children = None<br />
| born = -21:213 BCGT (assumed)<br />
| branch = Imperial Throne<br />
| positions = Moff of [[Coruscant]]<br />
| prior service = Executor<br /><br />
Vizier of Progress <br /><br />
Chairman of [[COMPNOR]]<br /><br />
Director, [[Imperial News Bureau]]<br /><br />
Minister of Truth<br /><br />
Chief Executive Officer (Cloud City)<br /><br />
Imperial Navy Adjutant<br />
| awards = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I am the wellspring of all goodness.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Orphaea Imperium''' is known variously as an Imperial Moff, ''de facto'' head of the [[Imperium family]], journalist, businessman, analyst, pirate, spy, revolutionary, shameless self-promoter and deviant of many levels. <br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 182<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4923/phpw7krauambf7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his years as part of the project.<br />
}}<br />
===Early Years===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = The fun thing about being a clone - there's always more than one of us.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
It is unknown when, or if, Orphaea was 'born'. It is known that he was a subject of the project (not to be confused with [[The Project]] of the intelligence apparatus of the earlier Empire) commenced during the early years of Emperor Drayson's reign to develop superior leaders for the Empire by the manipulation and splicing of genetic material taken from promising young leaders of the time, from which all members of the [[Imperium family]] hail. Unsubstantiated reports exist that Orphaea's formal designation during this time was Subject O-Beta.<br />
<br />
When the project was shut down during Emperor Spytek's reign, Orphaea, like the rest of the subjects of the project, had their memories of their time erased and false memories of families and normal childhood experienced implanted in their place. Scattered throughout the galaxy with the others, Orphaea found himself on the streets of Corellia, an 'orphan' and young man appearing twenty years.<br />
<br />
With few other resources, Orphaea quickly acquired a job with a small security company in Corellia specialising in facility security and local shipping escorting. Here, Orphaea alternated between general administrative work, armed guard duty and escort piloting until he became a group leader in the company some years later. Orphaea was known as a demanding but casual leader, who was willing to work as equal to those under him until the situation demanded otherwise.<br />
<br />
Feeling he had advanced as far as he could within the company, Orphaea applied to the Imperial Academy, being accepted on Year 6 Day 213, his 'official' birthday.<br />
<br />
===Early Imperial Career===<br />
<br />
Orphaea entered the academy under tutor then-Flight Officer Dilnyrae Auvryndar, a class behind [[Janos Korin]] and [[Marcus Veers]] and in the same class as [[Ben Camden]]. Another valuable contact was made with [[Guinar Ndengin]], in charge of collecting and transporting Orphaea to the academy. Orphaea performed generally well at the academy, graduating with an overall score just below that required for honours. <br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 148<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8774/phprsomswamot7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea while at the Imperial Academy.<br />
}}<br />
Upon graduation, Orphaea was assigned to Carrier Group Two of the First Imperial Fleet. Here, he would meet then-Lieutenant [[Prijo Sacha]], a prominent figure in his later Navy career. Orphaea's early Naval career was not remarkable, being admired for his high level of activity and general competence, if not for any notable tactical skill at the time.<br />
<br />
For an unknown reason, Orphaea was (perhaps fortuitously) unable to be located when the revolt against the Emperor and Grand Moff Zerk occurred. By the time he was found some weeks later, working quietly at the same post he had been assigned to before the revolt started, the immediate aftermath was over. However, many of those he had become familiar with and admired had remained outside the Empire, joining the New Imperial Order on its formation. Orphaea, however, continued in the First Imperial Fleet, serving with distinction in Operation Warspite, as well as providing technical support for other participants in the campaign. <br />
<br />
It was during his time in the First Fleet that Orphaea, Ben Camden and [[Roth Jalis]], all lower ranking enlisted, came together to form the [[Imperial Collaborative Investment Group]], selling 'shares' and making money for investors through clever trading on the galactic market. The group was highly successful in its two months of operation, before an Imperial decree outlawed all but [[Combank Real Estate Investment Fund|Combank's investment program]]. <br />
<br />
Orphaea progressed reasonably through the enlisted ranks within the First Fleet until Commander Sacha was transferred to the Second Imperial Fleet. Needing a general right-hand man, Sacha offered the then-Sergeant the opportunity for advancement with him within the Second Fleet. Orphaea accepted, transferring to the Second Fleet and the Outer Rim.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 141<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8653/phpy9jpvvamnq2.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his service in the Outer Rim.<br />
}}<br />
It was around this time that Orphaea came to the attention of Director of Imperial Intelligence [[Zee Wolf]]. After a few staggered conversations, Orphaea agreed to some general technical work on behalf of the Director, without entering Imperial Intelligence proper. This was Orphaea's first step into the the darker aspects of the galaxy.<br />
<br />
Quickly establishing himself as a respected senior enlisted within the fleet, Orphaea progressed to officer rank and Executive Officer of Beta Group within the fleet under Lieutenant Wrathraven; the senior officer often unable to complete his duties and leaving the junior Orphaea to oversee the group.<br />
<br />
It was here, surrounded by unoccupied territories in the Elrood sector, that Orphaea saw the potential benefit of 'Fleet Cities', cities financed, built, and owned entirely by a fleet. Not only would this provide a source of income for fleet members, it would also help establish outposts on worlds, and give fleet members valuable construction experience that may be of use in the future. As a test, Orphaea was tasked with overseeing construction of 'Secundus Prime' on Khuiumin, the first city built entirely by military forces. This project was a complete success, with other fleets designing and breaking ground on their own fleet cities, and in part inspiring the wide-scale use of military forces on construction efforts as is common today.<br />
<br />
Having quietly worked for intelligence, Orphaea approached Zee's successor, [[Alexander Fel]], and offered his services as a more permanent intelligence asset. Fel accepted, incorporating Orphaea into his intelligence structure. It was here that Orphaea observed and contributed to Fel's personal project: a privately owned faction, to declare itself a government, free of the sometimes painful bureaucracy of the Empire. Orphaea eagerly worked on development plans for the future faction, despite secretly harbouring doubts about the viability of the faction.<br />
<br />
When the time came for the faction to be created, Orphaea resigned his commission in the Navy and departed for the [[Lyran Union]], to guide it's development, and secretly to observe and ensure the ex-Deputy Director didn't engage in conduct that could be considered anti-Imperial.<br />
<br />
===Lyran Union===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 172<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7233/phpiafsc8amrp0.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chairman of the Central Committee of the Lyran Union.<br />
}}<br />
With the Union established, Orphaea became Chairman of the Central Committee and second-in-command of the Lyran Union, with the duties of acquiring hardware for the Union, developing the Union's resources and consolidating the Union's control over the planets nearby the ones in Dolomar Sector the Empire had granted the Union. The latter required an even greater effort when a bizarre galactic anomaly cut power from all the newly established Lyran outposts in the sector, requiring a massive effort to build new power generators for all the colonies with the limited shipping and construction resources available at the time. At the same time, he worked for the Imperial Navy as Adjutant with authority of a Captain (while officially remaining a Lieutenant), a position created for his unique circumstances to keep him in Navy service, filtering the minor reports and proposals sent to Naval High Command. <br />
<br />
Despite a long and detailed plan for development, Orphaea soon realised that the leaders of the Union possessed little will to accomplish any goals. The bureaucracy of the Empire had been replaced by one of Secretary Fel's design, and the initial populace of the faction largely considered of veteran Imperials tired of working in bureaucracy, or low-ranked Imperials disgruntled at their lack of immediate success in the Empire. Recruitment efforts did little to improve the situation, and various reforms proposed by Orphaea and others were fruitless. The Union also struggled against the galaxy at large, who did not recognise the Union as a government, but considered it merely a bizzare cult.<br />
<br />
Even more concerning, however, was the gradual trend towards close association with criminal figures and organisations such as Eidola. In weaker moments, or after a heavy night of drinking, various leaders even considered acquiring badly needed resources through closer association with anti-Imperial forces.<br />
<br />
It was these progressions that saw Orphaea report to his high-level contacts in the Empire his concerns that the Union under Fel was no longer viable, and the only way of ensuring pro-Imperial interest in the Union would be to remove Fel from leadership. For the Empire, Orphaea developed several plans for an assassination of Fel which would leave Orphaea able to seize control of the Union. <br />
<br />
It was also at this time that Orphaea and Pirate Queen Teniel Djo came into private contact. At some point, discussion progressed to the point where both were entertaining the chance for Djo to assassinate Fel: Djo for the publicity of assassinating an ex-Director of Imperial Intelligence; and Orphaea for the chance to seize control of the Union and restore it to the Empire, ironically conspiring to assassinate Fel with the same people Fel was being removed for conspiring with. <br />
<br />
Before Orphaea and Djo set their plans in motion, he sent a final request for orders to the Empire. He recieved the 'all-clear', but a crucial part of the return message, 'Keep your own hands clean', was not recieved. This would not have mattered had all gone to plan and Djo been able to board Fel's ship. However, Fel appeared for an incidental reason where he was not meant to, and was able to change the access codes to the ship before Djo was able to board. Djo fled, but not before offering Orphaea an invitation to Eidola.<br />
<br />
The plan foiled, Orphaea transferred his remaining assets to various close associates of times past in case of the unforeseen, and fled to hyperspace in a Lyran fighter towards Coruscant before the Lyrans disabled his access to ship controls.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 178<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7475/phplp67swamwa3.jpg<br />
| description = The Pirate Regent of Thar.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Pirate Warlord===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Eidola thanks you for your donation... I always wanted to say that.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
While if it had no other concerns, the Empire would accept his return, with the Union still a question mark, the Empire could not afford to harbour a known Lyran fugitive, and should his presence in Imperial space be officially detected, Imperial forces would have no choice but his summary execution. Thus, Captain Darvock Tarion was secretly dispatched to pick up the wayward officer and transport him to the Denevar system, where he would remain under the protection of Dark Jedi Asaraya'katr.<br />
<br />
Orphaea spent the next week flying idly in a borrowed freighter. While he had briefly remained on Imperial channels maskerading as a relation in the Empire, he was soon discovered. It was unlikely he would be able to return to the Empire in the foreseeable future. Recalling Djo's parting invitation and the exclusivity of such an offer, and considering his chances at survival were marginally better with the pirates than with the Empire, Orphaea headed to the Eidolan stronghold of Sevarcos, where Djo accepted him and gifted him with a YT-1210 which Orphaea rechristened ''Kaibuki''.<br />
<br />
The next few months saw Orphaea settle into his new life as a pirate. He had already been exposed to a great part of the galaxy as Chairman, a part that had been hidden from him during his service in the Navy, but he now explored the depths of the underworld. While refusing to work as a scammer or crooked middle, Orphaea was not averse to other illicit activities, in one instance personally leading Eidolan construction teams building slave camps on Anzat itself, despite multiple arrest attempts by Anzati security forces. <br />
<br />
Around this time, Fel sent a message to Orphaea. Recognising now the difficulties the Union was facing, he invited Orphaea to return to his former post as Chairman and second in the Union. Orphaea considered this, but felt the risk was too high, declining but offering his services as an analyst and planner.<br />
<br />
Orphaea had finally settled into his life as a pirate and had been appointed Regent of Thar when he recieved a recall notice from the Empire: Uther von Kaldreon had looted [[Cloud City|Cloud City and BST]], the mining faction of the Empire, and required a new leader to restore it.<br />
<br />
===Legitimate Businessman===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 143<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7397/phpiats9jamfc8.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chief Executive Officer of Cloud City<br />
}}<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = CEO nowadays, or Eidolan warlord, whichever suits the current situation.<br />
| 2 = [[Andhers Jakhim]]<br />
}}<br />
Orphaea had a difficult decision. He had been accepted by the Eidolans, and had established himself with them. However, without the will to scam and steal, there was little challenge in his work. Here was a great challenge for him, to restore the Empire's mining faction to productivity, as well as the opening back into the Imperial fold he had once wished for. Ultimately, Orphaea apologetically left the pirates and headed for his new challenge.<br />
<br />
Cloud City and BST was a shambles when Orphaea arrived. Kaldreon had appropriate all the mines, most of the cities, and all but the primary freighter fleet and a handful of prospecting vehicles. At the same time, staff were departing from all sides, whether siding with Kaldreon against the Empire or taking advantage of the confusion to seek new horizons.<br />
<br />
Fortunately, Orphaea had the wealth of the Empire to back him in his reconstruction efforts. Surprising many observers (who had not been made party to the truth of earlier events), he did not immediately strip the faction even further as would be expected of a pirate, but started a massive recruitment drive and collecting materials from the open market. With all new recruits, reconstruction would be a difficult, though not insurmountable, task.<br />
<br />
A month or two in, with things starting to settle into some degree of normalcy, Orphaea approached Imperial High Command with a new idea: Cloud City and Centarra Mining develop a planet of their own. Centarra had stepped in to provide mining services while Cloud City was being rebuilt, and a large planet built by the two factions would not only help consolidate the Empire, but the income from the completed planet could provide a huge percentage of both factions' budget. Scouting for planets, both factions eventually started prospecting and preparing construction on Tarorasuil, in Bortras system in the Coruscant sector. It would, of course, not prove that easy, and the constant rotation of new staff through Cloud City and the assassination of Centarra leader Quard Ithan saw the project handed over, half-completed, to the Empire. <br />
<br />
While at Cloud City, Orphaea worked on the side to build his wealth. Eventually, he invested some of this wealth into the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, an information corporation which he hoped would eventually supplant all the mediocre broadcasters and tabloids dominating the holonet at the time.<br />
<br />
After a time at Cloud City, Orphaea was offered the position of [[Minister of Truth]] for the Empire proper, and a seat on [[Imperial High Command]]. However, the strain of taking Cloud City from the brink to a large and busy faction had broken Orphaea, and he retired from Cloud City, leaving former Centarra second [[Eric Zahm]] as the next CEO.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1523/phplfxhdtameo3.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea Imperium, Minister of Truth<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Back to the Empire===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Here's for anarchy, sleaze and beach parties.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
In a year, Orphaea had moved from the Empire, to the Union, to Eidola, to Cloud City, to end up back within the Empire, working quietly in the background on small developments, as well as diplomatic works and military struggles.<br />
<br />
Orphaea's first great victory since rejoining the Empire was the planning, and execution with Admiral [[Calor Assam]], of the operation to eliminate Renegade Inc as a threat through removing their ability to develop within their Meridian sector. Drawing in part on his experiences in the galactic underworld, a small fleet scattered in strategic positions around the sector established so many footholds within the sector that it became no longer economically viable for Renegade Inc to continue substantial development in the sector, as well as hijacking fully two thirds of the Renegade fleet.<br />
<br />
Otherwise, while remaining in the public view, Orphaea operated largely in the shadows, doing little of knowledge to the public except continual supervision of the Imperial News Bureau and associated duties within the Ministry of Truth.<br />
<br />
===Oversector Dolomar===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = We'll need to rename it... Oversector Friggin' Huge.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
Upon the declaration of [[Goth]] as [[Regent]] of the Empire, one of the many changes was the dissolution of the Ministry of Truth and incorporation of the [[Imperial News Bureau]] into the recreated [[COMPNOR]]. While remaining Director of the Bureau, Orphaea was promoted to Moff of the newly created [[Oversector Dolomar]], ironically returning to govern the same sector he had once fled and been outlawed from.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2160/orphcsa.png<br />
| description = Orphaea during nationalization of the Corporate Sector Authority<br />
}}<br />
Less than a month after his appointment, Orphaea saw his next great achievement. He had discretely expressed to the leadership of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]] his support for their government and expressed his desire to support their growth from a relatively minor backwater government into a large and prosperous government, with the (unmentioned) potential for later membership in the [[Imperial Union]]. However, having been granted access to the Corporate Sector's networks and plans, it was revealed that despite the many advantages the Authority possessed, it was plagued internally with mismanagement and lack of adequate staffing on all levels, not to mention being in talks with various groups belligerent towards the Empire.<br />
<br />
Knowing this, and after consultation with several members of Imperial High Command, Orphaea made the decision to re-nationalize the Authority and its subsidiaries for the Empire. Using his newly granted privileges to slice access codes to ExO Max Solusar's ship and removing higher ranking Authority officers from government access lists, he dispatched a loyal officer to detain Solusar while he seized control of the government apparatus. Unfortunately, the officer perished; having failed to best the Wookie in combat, he had set the ship on a locked course towards the system sun, killing himself and Solusar. This resulted in the movement to seize government being delayed by several hours, although all properties and other assets were restored shorty after. <br />
<br />
As de facto leader of the Authority, the Corporate Sector promptly swore allegiance to the Empire and the Authority's corporations stripped and sold off or incorporated into the Empire. The territories of the Authority were incorporated into Oversector Dolomar while more permanent arrangements for their governance were decided.<br />
<br />
Shortly afterwards, Regent Goth appointed Orphaea Chairman of COMPNOR, replacing former Moff [[Dionysius Elwood]], who had long expressed a desire to return to retirement, in the position.<br />
<br />
===Chairman of COMPNOR===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = By decree of COMPNOR, the next person to call me 'Sir' will be spanked. That is all.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
The early days of Chairmanship were busy, having to rapidly become familiar with government structure while assisting the coordination of campaigns against uprisings in the Corporate Sector. At the same time, Alexander Fel had stolen various assets from [[Primus Medical]] during the confusion and fled the Empire, reforming the Lyrans in the form of the [[Lyran Seperatists]] and starting a resistance movement against the Empire in Dolomar.<br />
<br />
===Grand Moff===<br />
<br />
===Year 11 Day 291===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I do this, not so the Empire will fall, but so the Empire shall rise greater than ever.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
''See Main Article: [[Year 11 Day 291]]''<br />
<br />
===Aftermath===<br />
<br />
==Personality==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I could be replaced with a droid that spouted random quotes, randomly flirted and said 'Your mother' a lot, and nobody would notice.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Relationships==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Keep being naughty, that's a good girl.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Business==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I like money.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Aside from pursuits in the Empire, Orphaea has also engaged in a number of private business endeavors. By far the most notable of these was the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, a news and information services provider led by a former Lyran Union associate, Jace Walters. This corporation was well received by the galactic public until its sale and eventual dissolution some months later. More recently, he came into the ownership of Universal Network Bank, a former subsidiary of the Corporate Sector Authority. [[Mikel von Bianchi]] briefly occupied the position of Chief Executive Officer, a position he had held some years previously, until it merged with the [[Galactic Bank]].<br />
<br />
Factions Orphaea has owned at some stage include:<br />
<br />
* [[Galaxywide NewsNets]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Magnaguard Manufacturing|Magnaguard Manufacturing]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Myorzo Weapon Systems|Myorzo Weapon Systems]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Primus Medical|Primus Medical]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Paradox Resource Exploration|Paradox Resource Exploration]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Universal Network Bank|Universal Network Bank]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated|Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated]]<br />
* [[Revolt of Year 11|Nilar MedTech]]<br />
<br />
==Imperial Awards==<br />
<br />
* Letter of Commendation II<br />
* Mention in Dispatchers<br />
* Imperial High Command Bar<br />
* Imperial Duty Bars, 5 Years<br />
* Second Imperial Fleet Veteran<br />
* First Imperial Fleet Retired Veteran<br />
* Navy Medal of Progress<br />
* Navy Betterment Award<br />
* Group Command Proficiency Award<br />
* Imperial Academy Basic Graduate<br />
* Operation: Warspite<br />
* System Failure<br />
* Meridian Campaign Medal<br />
* Corporate Sector Authority Medal, First Class<br />
* Imperial Cross<br />
* Supporter of the Empire<br />
<br />
<center><br />
{| style="position: relative; padding: 0pxwidth: 50%; padding: 5px; margin: 5px; border-collapse:collapse; text-align: center;" border="1" bordercolor="#C0C0C0"<br />
| style="width: 100%; background-color: #003853;" colspan=3 | <font color=white>'''Positions'''</font><br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Himself<br /><br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Coruscant Sector|Coruscant]]'''<br />Year 11 Day 292 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Himself<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Thomas Cherokee]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Executor]]'''<br />Year 11 Day 291 - Day 292<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Guinar Ndengin]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Goth]] (de facto)<br /><br />
[[Vero Thrawn]] (de jure)<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Coruscant Sector|Coruscant]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 291<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Himself<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chairman of the [[Council of Moffs]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 291<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />?<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Azrakh Raleep]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Vizier of the [[Coalition for Progress]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 95<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Tec Vaan]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Dionysius Elwood]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Chairman of COMPNOR]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 80 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Matrel Byden]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Max Solusar]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''ExO of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 72 - Day 102<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Government Dissolved<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />New Creation<br /><br />
([[Jake Kiltar]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Oversector Dolomar]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Oversector Dissolved<br /><br />
([[Charles Slayden]] as Moff of the [[Corporate Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Ralic Feali]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Frank Bach]] as Moff of [[Kanz Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Tanez Kalrade]] as Moff of [[Dolomar Sector]])<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Director of the [[Imperial News Bureau]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 151<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Josef DeLaurel]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Garen Karrade]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Minister of Truth]]'''<br />Year 9 Day 177 - Year 10 Day 53<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Position Abolished<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Uther von Kaldreon]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chief Executive Officer of [[Cloud City]]'''<br />Year 8 Day 341 - Year 9 Day 227<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Eric Zahm]]<br />
<br />
|}<br />
</center><br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Thomas_Cherokee&diff=12365
Thomas Cherokee
2010-09-19T22:58:44Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: /* Previous Positions */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBoxGrey<br />
| name = Thomas Cherokee<br />
| image = http://swc-empire.com/art/avatar/thomas_cherokee.jpg<br />
| race = Human<br />
| homeworld = Barab I<br />
| mother = Classified<br />
| father = Classified<br />
| spouse = None<br />
| siblings = Unknown<br />
| family = Unknown<br />
| children = Dannar SherGarr<br />
| issue = Unknown<br />
| born = Unknown<br />
| branch = [[Imperial High Command]]<br />
<br />
| positions = [[Emperor]]<br />
| prior service = See Previous Positions<br />
| awards = See Awards<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Thomas Cherokee''' is the tenth and current [[Emperor]] of the [[Galactic Empire]].<br />
<br />
==In-Character Biography==<br />
<br />
Cherokee came up through the ranks of the Imperial Army where he achieved the honored rank of General. He moved from the military ranks into government service at the bequest of Emperor Connel because of his exceptional talent that would best serve the Empire as a whole rather than limited to a single branch. <br />
<br />
During the trial of Grand Admiral Veynom, Cherokee served as High Inquisitor.<br />
<br />
He served as Executor under Emperor Connel. <br />
<br />
When the New Imperial Order split from the Empire, Cherokee was the leader of the movement. Although he held the position of the Throne for the New Imperial Order he never claimed the title Emperor hoping for the day when the Empire would once again be whole.<br />
<br />
In Year 10, after long negotiation talks, the Empire was reunified and Cherokee became the Executor of the Galactic Empire under Emperor Bonias. The Emperor places his full trust in the Executor and his abilities to govern the Empire.<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
<br />
Awarded Imperial Silver Cross by Emperor Piett<br><br />
Awarded Distinguished Service Medal by Lord Steward Karrade<br><br />
Entitled to Display 11 year Duty Bars<br><br />
<br />
==Previous Positions==<br />
<br />
{{SuccessionBox<br />
| position = [[Emperor]] of the [[Galactic Empire]]<br />
| predecessor = [[Vodo Bonias]]<br />
| successor = Incumbent<br />
| name = Thomas Cherokee<br />
| time = Year 11 Day 291 - Present<br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{SuccessionBox<br />
| position = [[Executor]]<br />
| predecessor = [[Darth Vraith]]<br />
| successor = [[Orphaea Imperium]]<br />
| name = Thomas Cherokee<br />
| time = Year 10 Day 60 - Year 11 Day 291<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Brigadier General, Imperial Army -- Y-1<br><br />
Command General, 4th Quadrant -- Y0<br><br />
Minister of Protocol, High Inquisitor -- Y1<br><br />
Grand Admiral October, NCO -- Y1 D304 - Y1 D365<br><br />
Executor to Emperor McCarthur -- Y1 D304 - Y1 D365<br><br />
Executor of the New Imperial Order -- Y6 D303 - Y10 D160<br><br />
<br />
[[Category: Executors]]<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Galactic_Empire&diff=12346
Galactic Empire
2010-09-19T00:12:56Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: /* Government and politics */</p>
<hr />
<div>{|table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4px" margin: "0" style="border: 1px solid grey; background-color: #fcfcfc; padding: 1px; width: 25%; float: right; font-size: 10px;"<br />
| width="100%" colspan="2" style="background-color: #002232; color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;" | '''Galactic Empire'''<br />
|- <br />
| width="100%" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/1779/250pximperialemblemsvgkq6.png<br />
|-<br />
| class="infoboxsubheading" colspan="2" style="background: #989898" | '''Political information'''<br />
|-<br />
| width="31%" | Type of government<br />
| width="69%" | Authoritarian empire <br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Founding document<br />
| width="69%" | <br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Constitution<br />
| width="69%" | <br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Head of State<br />
| width="69%" | [[Emperor]] [[Thomas Cherokee]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Head of Government<br />
| width="69%" | [[Executor]] [[Guinar Ndengin]] <br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Commander-in-Chief<br />
| width="69%" | [[Emperor]] [[Thomas Cherokee]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Executive branch<br />
| width="69%" | [[Imperial Inner Circle]]<br />
<br />
[[Imperial High Command]]<br />
<br />
[[Regional Government]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Legislative branch<br />
| width="69%" | [[Imperial Security Bureau]]<br />
[[Regional Government]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Judicial branch<br />
| width="69%" | [[Imperial Security Bureau]]<br />
|- <br />
| class="infoboxsubheading" colspan="2" style="background: #989898" | '''Societal information'''<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Territory<br />
| width="69%" | [[Bormea Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Bothan Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Corellian Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Corporate Oversector]]<br />
*[[Corporate Sector]]<br />
*[[Kanz Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Coruscant Sector|Coruscant Oversector]]<br />
<br />
[[Darpa Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Deep Core|Deep Core Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Dolomar Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Fakir Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Kuat Sector]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Capital<br />
| width="69%" | [[Coruscant]]<br />
|-<br />
| width="31%" | Official language<br />
| width="69%" | [[Galactic Basic]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Currency<br />
| width="69%" | Imperial Credits<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | State religious body<br />
| width="69%" | [[Order of the Dark Hand]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | National holiday<br />
| width="69%" | <br />
|-<br />
| class="infoboxsubheading" colspan="2" style="background: #989898" | '''Historical information'''<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Formed from<br />
| width="69%" | [[Galactic Republic]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Date of establishment<br />
| width="69%" | Year 0 Day 5<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Date of dissolution<br />
| width="69%" | <br />
|}<br />
<br />
{{Quote|The Empire is built on Order. It is built on professionalism and precision. Fealty, Fidelity, and Service, as the Imperial Academy has taken for its maxim. It is beyond setting the standard, as no other group may compare to activity, organization, dedication, camaraderie, and opportunity. None can hope to call themselves our equals, and there are none who may usurp our dominance.|[[Charon]]}}<br />
<br />
The '''Galactic Empire''', also known as the '''New Order''', is the rightful government of the galaxy, currently ruling a number of sectors in the region of the galaxy known as the Core, as well as territories in other outlying sectors. It is the most militarily capable and economically dominant government of the galaxy.<br />
<br />
__TOC__<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
{{Quote|Our struggle, our struggle to bring peace and order to all, to bring enlightenment to those that remain unenlightened, is glorious. Should we not, we risk future generations forgetting why we exist; we risk the galaxy torn asunder again. Our struggle must endure, lest we forget.|[[Orphaea Imperium]]}}<br />
The early history of the Galactic Empire, while relatively recent on a galactic scale, is largely undocumented. As the fortunes of individuals and groups have changed in the Empire, and Emperors themselves risen and fallen, historical documents have been altered, misplaced or outright destroyed. Much of what remains is lacking, and has been pieced together with what remnants, poorly sourced and often blatantly propagandic, remain from those years.<br />
<br />
===Origins===<br />
<br />
After a thousand years of growing mismanagement and corruption, the Galactic Republic fell. More and more factions, both political and economic, grew weary of the stagnation and bureaucracy to the point where they gathered together to seceed and declare themselves independent from the Republic. Events rapidly deteriorated until armed conflict was inevitable. The 'Separatists', armed with vast droid armies, fought openly with the newly created Clone Army of the Republic. At the same time, other political bodies and trade groups broke away to form their own independent territories as their own.<br />
<br />
The Separatists, eventually, were worn down and broke apart due to their massive losses and internal factionalisation, its members collapsing into obscurity or being absorbed by others so only a few largely independent factions of varying influence remained. However, the damage was done, as the galaxy collapsed into innumerable wars between local warlords.<br />
<br />
[[Hiram Drayson]], an ambitious but not particularly skilled Admiral of the Republic Navy, forcibly took control of what was left of the Republic and declared the First Galactic Empire with himself as its [[Emperor]]. The formation of the Empire and his ascension to the new throne meant little, as rival claimants (including his own commanders) warred against him. At the end of the final battle of the war, Captain [[Vodo Bonias]] of the [[Imperial Navy]] turned his fleet against the Emperor's, destroying much of it and forcing Drayson to flee with what remained of his force.<br />
<br />
[[Suntzu]], Commanding Officer of the Imperial Navy, was next to sit on the throne. However, his reign was no better, as General [[Balsaraph]] of the [[Imperial Army]] formed his own rebellion with the intention of taking the throne himself. The resulting campaign was short and brutal, with newly appointed Moff Bonias' forces routing Balsaraph's and forcing the latter into hiding with Drayson. <br />
<br />
Around this time, the former Emperor Drayson reappeared along with those that followed him - including Balsaraph - in the form of the [[Order of Darkness]]. This group was short-lived and quickly dissolved following the death of Drayson. Operating with many of the Empire's ships and personnel, Drayson and Balsaraph directed operations against the Empire. They were greatly assisted by Lady Dyvel, an Admiral in the Imperial Navy. Dyvel defected to the Order of Darkness with many of the Empire’s ships and funds. Officer Evax also defected taking many of the land assets over to the Order as well. After serving as ruler of the Galactic Empire for only one month, Emperor Suntzu abdicated, a decision which the Order of Darkness heralded as a victory. <br />
<br />
The first reign of Vodo Bonias saw no relief for the Empire. Years of infighting had caused economic ruin on many worlds, and corruption was entrenched in the Imperial bureaucracy. The members of the Imperial government hoarded the wealth of worlds as billions of sentinents starved. The breaking point was when a young female Imperial Army officer was raped in front of, and by, the Imperial High Command, the news of which turned the population against the Imperial bureaucracy and the Emperor. With the wrath of the citizenry and the Imperial Army held back only by the increasingly deserting Imperial Navy, and to restore order to the Empire, Bonias abdicated in favour of Executor [[Spytek]].<br />
<br />
Spytek, through luck and a population tired of strife, brought to the Empire a measure of the peace and prosperity that had been so craved and sorely lacking for many years. Accounts of Piett's rise to the throne differ. <br />
<br />
One account depicts the Sith Lord Piett overthrowing Spytek with military force, under the guidance of his master Vodo Bonias. Another has the Emperor himself, lacking in personal influence over more capable and charismatic officers such as Admiral [[Gorn Veynom]] and Surface Marshal [[Trey Connel]], deciding to abdicate in favour of these two officers. The Empire immediately fell into yet another civil war as the forces of Veynom and Connel fought over Coruscant itself. However, the throne ultimately went to Grand Admiral [[Piett]], entering with his own fleet, obliterating the already tired forces of both and [[Ascension of Piett|declaring himself Emperor]].<br />
<br />
===Piett===<br />
<br />
For a time, the reign of Emperor Piett was good, if conservative. Few reforms were made, and institutional and structural problems of the Empire remained, which could have been accepted but for except for the machinations of a handful in the Empire. Neither Veynom nor Connel were willing to accept second place, and soon joined their forces in an attempt to overthrow Piett. Their attempt was unsuccessful, with themselves and their supporters either being arrested (such as Admiral [[Gunther von Esling]]) or fleeing Imperial space (such as former Emperor Bonias). Piett, however, pardoned and reinstated both ringleaders and those supporters that remained.<br />
<br />
Slowly but steadily suffering from bouts of paranoia after the attempted coup, and increasingly frequent and vivid visions through the force, [[Piett's retirement|Piett eventually retired]] in favour of Connel and departed for the Outer Rim. He had reigned for nearly one year.<br />
<br />
===The Great Break, the Imperial Core and the Dark Empire===<br />
<br />
Despite Piett's words, succession would again be decided in battle. Grand Admiral Veynom quickly rallied his forces against the new Emperor in a short but bloody campaign that saw Connel victorious but Veynom remain head of the Navy.<br />
<br />
As time passed, both Veynom and Minister [[Ranma]] saw visions through the force, believed to originate from the former Emperor Piett, and both decided to [[Veynom's departure|depart for the unknown regions]] in order to find Piett. <br />
<br />
It should not have been expected that Veynom would meekly accept Connel as Emperor, and as subsequent events proved, this was indeed the case. Some time prior to leaving for the Unknown Regions, Veynom had rallied his supporters to break with the Empire, a move taken a few days subsequent to his departure by his successor and friend, Fleet Admiral [[Simms]]. A large number of officers and enlisted hijacked Imperial ships and declared [[Formation of the Imperial Core|they would form a new Imperial government]]. Because of this, some believe Veynom went to explore the [[Unknown Regions]] to seek ancient secrets and allies as well as a new base for their government, the [[Imperial Core]].<br />
<br />
The Empire was now divided into two groups - the Galactic Empire, with Connel at its head and claiming direct lineage from Drayson, and the Imperial Core, proclaiming Veynom the true Emperor. However, Veynom never returned, leaving Simms to rule in his stead as [[Lord Protector]]. These divisions did not go without notice by the rest of the galaxy, with many regional governments expanding by taking systems now abandoned by the Empire and beyond the control of the Core.<br />
<br />
Over the course of the next half year, the Imperial Core drew support from many pro-Imperial Systems, becoming a sizable government in their own right. With support dwindling, Emperor Connel soon decided to step down in favour of [[Mccarthur]]. As Connel departed Coruscant, his shuttle exploded. Months later, it was discovered he had not been killed in the blast, and later accepted the post of Minister of Defence under Mccarthur before finally retiring.<br />
<br />
Little of significance was achieved during Mccarthur's reign, however a number of noteworthy events did occur. An alien artifact was [[TetraCorp discovery|discovered by members of TetraCorp]] that by an unknown means stimulated the transformation of an unknown number of [[Human|humans]] into [[:Category:Non-human species|non-humans]]. <br />
<br />
Also during Mccarthur's reign, the Rebel Alliance, a group dedicated to restoring the Republic, [[Imperial-Rebel peace treaty|proposed a peace treaty]] between the Alliance and the Empire. Days later, the Alliance withdrew their proposal, claiming that it was merely a test of the Imperial leadership, however public opinion towards the Alliance was clearly shaken. The next day, the Empire reaffirmed its demand of unconditional surrender.<br />
<br />
Eventually, Mccarthur abdicated [[Mccarthur's retirement|in favour of]] Executor [[Charon]]. When Mccarthur abdicated on Year 2 Day 212, Charon was chosen as his successor. After assuming control of the empire, Charon began extensive reforms of Imperial laws and government. He also heavily centralized the bureaucracy of the Empire, which had remained unchanged and outdated since the rule of Emperor Piett. During this time, Charon's [http://web.archive.org/web/20021028021049/swcombine.com/news/ic/ICtopic.php?msgid=476 conquest of the Tatoo system] extended the Empire all the way to the Orus Sector. He also established the first Imperial Port Authority in Year 3 Day 59. <br />
<br />
Not long after Mccarthur's abdication, the Imperial Core saw its first leadership change as [[Head of Government|Lord Protector]] Simms, having lead the Core since its foundation, stepped down in order to focus on training in the Force. [[Jennifer Dreighton]] took his place as [[Head of Government|Lady Protector]].<br />
<br />
Around this time, Veynom made an [[Veynom's announcement from the Unknown Regions|announcement from the Unknown Regions]] that had major ramifications across the galaxy. Ultimately it was his old followers in the Imperial Core who deciphered the meaning of the message which revealed the location of an old Death Star weapon that was hidden in an unexplored region of the Outer Rim. The group quickly tracked down the weapon, intending to take command of it for use against their enemies. Unfortunately, the weapon itself proved to be incomplete and irreparable, though the operation was still of great value to the Core in that they recovered a veritable treasure trove of lost information and data from much older times. Additionally, the speed with which they solved the Admiral's puzzle and the mounds of recovered information granted them a great deal of prestige in the galaxy as more systems and people flocked to the banner of the Imperial Core.<br />
<br />
===Return of the Sith===<br />
<br />
Some months later, the Sith - including Simms - returned to the limelight under the leadership of the Sith Master and former Galactic Emperor, Warlord Vodo Bonias. They merged with the Imperial Core to create the [[Dark Empire]] - now the third largest government in the galaxy. It was roughly a year later when negotiations commenced for the reunification of the Dark Empire and Galactic Empire. Charon, ever distrustful of Vodo and his followers, agreed to the merger reluctantly but retained his position as Emperor. It is reported that Charon was somehow coerced into accepting the merger.<br />
<br />
Count [[Greyson Uebles]], an Imperial aristocrat and member of the Dark Empire, was appointed Executor. Many Dark Empire officers were similarly integrated into the Galactic Empire in a variety of positions. These same officers would later use their positions to overthrow Charon. Warlord Vodo formed a secretive fleet outside the chain of command that incorporated many loyal and high ranking officers as well as several Dark Jedi. Later this sect would become known as the [[Order of the Dark Hand]]. Vodo also managed to preserve the secretive MJ-12 intelligence branch which had been essential in the Dark Empire's success. <br />
<br />
As the months passed, the merger between the Galactic Empire and Dark Empire proved disastrous. Suspicion and in-fighting were rampant. It was at this time, the terms "[[Charonist]]" and "[[Vodoist]]" arose to describe those who remained loyal to Charon and those who supported Vodo in his bid for the Imperial Throne respectively. <br />
<br />
Eventually, Charon ordered [[ISB-General]] [[Matrel Byden]] to arrest Vice Admiral Jennifer Dreighton for a protocol violation. At the time, Dreighton was commander of the Dark Hand Fleet and a personal confidant of Vodo Bonias. The arrest of Dreighton proved to be the final straw for Vodo's followers, who rose up against Emperor Charon. Executor Uebles seized the opportunity and ascended the throne, overthrowing Charon as the new Emperor on Day 133 of Year 4.<br />
<br />
The result was yet another civil war, which ultimately led to the vast exodus of many Imperial personnel loyal to Charon; thus turning the tide of galactic opinion against Charon's usurper, Emperor Uebles. The Empire was in a state of chaos as many officers and enlisted throughout the many branches left. <br />
<br />
In the wake of this catastrophic event, Emperor Uebles reorganized the government of the Empire, appointing new Moffs and other leaders. Other branches underwent similar reforms over the next year as the Empire attempted to pull itself back together and ultimately Uebles' reign was marked as a period of major reform though he was unable to achieve much success in reviving the Empire. Many military victories have, however, been recorded during Uebles' reign, including [[Operation Beta]] and [[Operation Tenax]]. Uebles abdicated within a year in favour of his mentor, Vodo Bonias. <br />
<br />
===The Second Reign of Vodo===<br />
<br />
Emperor Vodo immediately reformed the majority of branches within the Galactic Empire. He administratively organized [[Imperial Intelligence]] under [[COMPNOR]], then under the command of [[Grand Vizier]] [[Frank Bach]]. Vodo then restructured the [[Imperial Navy]] and appointed Zerk as the new naval commanding officer. Under Vodo, the [[Imperial Academy|academy system]] was revised, restructured, and reinstituted. Mere months into his reign, Emperor Vodo boasted victorious in two major campaigns, [[Allied Tion]] and the [[Bacta Wars]].<br />
<br />
Despite these successes, there were losses. Imperials continued to defect to other governments, and the Empire suffered the assassination of [[Grand Moff]] [[Qel Droma]] and the loss of the [[New Anzat Order]] as a vassal state. <br />
<br />
When many naval officers petitioned Emperor Vodo to remove Zerk from his position, Zerk was reassigned as the Grand Moff of the Imperial government whilst [[Vice Admiral]] [[Angelus Goth]] was appointed the new naval commanding officer. Joint leadership of the Imperial Navy was granted to [[Rear Admiral|Rear Admirals]] [[Crog]] and [[Slicer]] during more restructuring of the military. Once discussions were over and new policies established, the newly-promoted Vice Admirals Crog and Slicer became the naval commanding and executive officers respectively.<br />
<br />
Just as Zerk garnered enemies within the Navy, he alienated many of the people under his command as Grand Moff. Also, despite his new position, Zerk maintained a major influence over naval structure and policies, continuing to clash with many ranking naval officers. Many - Charonists, in particular - petitioned the Emperor to again take action. On Year 6 Day 303, a group of officers and enlisted held a secret meeting to discuss the course of the Empire and the future of the New Order.<br />
<br />
They came to the conclusion that the Empire could not prosper under Vodo. The reformers seized control of an Imperial holonet transceiver and broadcast the group’s mission: to remove Vodo from the throne and appoint an Emperor worthy of the vast Empire he would rule. Ten days after the initial broadcast, the reformers formed a group of their own, the [[New Imperial Order]], and selected [[Garen Karrade]] as its Steward.<br />
<br />
The Galactic Empire sought to eradicate those loyal to the New Imperial Order from their ranks, and many were arrested and executed for treason. Both Imperial governments continued to rapidly grow and garner support. The vanguard of progress within the Galactic Empire, achieving victories against [[Eidola]], the [[Katholic Republic]], [[SoroSuub Corporation]] and the [[Trade Federation]], resulted in the passing of the City-State Accords, which brought many territories under the direct control of the Empire, [[The 12 Colonies]], and [[Mandalore]].<br />
<br />
In a historic move to bring about order and peace to the galaxy, Emperor Vodo signed a mutual-defense accord with [[King]] [[Jessy James]] of the [[Hapes Consortium]]. Designed to counter the threat from the [[Rebel Alliance]], [[Falleen Federation]], and SoroSuub Corporation, the treaty brought the economies of the two largest governments in the game, as well as defense forces, in order to bring about joint growth. Later, the [[Trade Federation]] and [[Mandalore]] also joined the Imperial Union.<br />
<br />
On Year 10 Day 160, the New Imperial Order and Galactic Empire reunified. [[Thomas Cherokee]], the leader of the New Imperial Order, was appointed as Executor, a position that had been vacant since the resignation of [[Arturus Goth]].<br />
<br />
==Government and Politics==<br />
<br />
The Galactic Empire is an absolute non-hereditary monarchy, ruled by the [[Emperor]] with the support of his advisors. The [[Executor]] serves as second-in-command of the Empire and heir apparent of the Emperor, acting on behalf of the Emperor when the latter is absent or incapacitated. The Executor serves directly under the Emperor and is considered part of the Throne.<br />
<br />
The [[Imperial Inner Circle|Inner Circle]] is the highest executive body of the Empire, tasked with assisting and advising the Emperor in the highest affairs of state. The composition of the Inner Circle is at the discretion of the Emperor but includes no less than the leaders of the [[Order of the Dark Hand]], [[COMPNOR]], [[Imperial Military]], [[Ministry of Industry]], and [[Imperial Intelligence]], as well as a representative of the [[Council of Moffs]].<br />
<br />
Under the Inner Circle is the extended [[Imperial High Command]], consisting of the collective commanders and executive officers of all the branches, departments and sectors of the Empire. <br />
<br />
[[Moff|Moffs]], appointed by the Throne, are the governors of the sectors of the Empire on behalf of the Emperor. A Moff has command of all citizens and military units within their sector and has near absolute discretion regarding the political and economic development of their sector. The Moff is usually assisted by a Sector Adjutant, typically the second-in-command of the Sector and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the sector. Lesser Governors are responsible for the development of individual systems, and lower officers individual planets.<br />
<br />
The [[Imperial Security Bureau]], a sub-branch of [[COMPNOR]], is responsible for law enforcement within the Galactic Empire. ISB maintains the [[Imperial Code of Laws]] and ensures that protocols and procedures are followed by all Imperials. Most charges are brought up by the ISB; however, the Imperial Military may court-martial any within their ranks as needed.<br />
<br />
==Society and Culture==<br />
<br />
The role of art and media in the Galactic Empire was primarily didactic; cultural expression served as an instrument for inculcating New Order ideology. The [[Coalition for Progress]], a sub-branch of [[COMPNOR]], oversees many aspects of Imperial Government not directly related to politics, the military, or economics. Artistic and written propaganda was managed by the [[Art Team]] and [[Imperial News Bureau]] respectively as departments under the Coalition for Progress.<br />
<br />
Competitive sports (particularly Bolo-ball, Shockball, and Podracing) are also popular within the Galactic Empire. The [[Imperial Gaming Commission]] regulates all gambling, as well as organizes and oversees all sporting events, within the Empire. Their responsibility is to ensure all events run fairly and that winnings are correctly distributed. <br />
<br />
The Galactic Empire is a militaristic society; the [[Imperial Military]] is greatly revered and supported by the average Imperial citizen, with most - if not all - politicians and officials rising to prominence through their service in the military early in their careers. <br />
<br />
The Empire also advocates [[Humanocentrism]], the tendency to view the galaxy from the perspective of a [[Human]] majority. The Imperial policy of Human High Culture is not actively anti-nonhuman; it simply classifies nonhumans as cultural and ethnic minorities. The foundations of the Empire rest on the views of the Human majority, and as such the Empire heavily promotes such views through [[COMPNOR]]. The [[Order of the Dark Hand]] welcomes acceptable Force-sensitives of all species within their ranks, and could in no way be viewed as xenophobic.<br />
<br />
==Economy==<br />
<br />
The [[Ministry of Industry]] manages the various companies and corporations that contribute to the Imperial economy, including the [[Corellian Engineering Corporation]], [[Imperial Resource Extractions]], [[Magnaguard Manufacturing]], [[Myorzo Weapon Systems]],[[Primus Medical]] and [[Imperial Resource Conversions]]. These nationalized factions enter into a contract with the Galactic Empire with the agreement that they will only trade with the Empire, its allies, and any neutral factions. In fact, trading with enemies of the Empire, all named in the Blacklist, is forbidden for all Imperials and is a punishable crime according to the Imperial Code of Laws.<br />
<br />
Regional Governments have been focusing on building up cities on the planets and systems within their Sectors, which provides more jobs, better standards of living, and stronger economies for the Sectors and, in turn, the Empire overall.<br />
<br />
==Military==<br />
<br />
The [[Imperial Navy]] and [[Imperial Army]] make up the Imperial Military. <br />
<br />
[[Category: Galactic Empire]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Orphaea_Imperium&diff=12344
Orphaea Imperium
2010-09-18T23:46:21Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: /* Imperial Awards */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBoxGrey<br />
| name = Orphaea Imperium<br />
| image = http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/9140/orphaealx4.jpg<br />
| race = Corellian (adoptive)<br />
| homeworld = Corellia (adoptive)<br />
| mother = None<br />
| father = None<br />
| spouse = None<br />
| siblings = [[Inara Imperium]]<br /><br />
[[Melkhior Imperium]]<br /><br />
Actrial Imperium<br /><br />
Others<br />
| children = None<br />
| born = -21:213 BCGT (assumed)<br />
| branch = Imperial Throne<br />
| positions = Moff of [[Coruscant]]<br />
| prior service = Executor<br /><br />
Vizier of Progress <br /><br />
Chairman of [[COMPNOR]]<br /><br />
Director, [[Imperial News Bureau]]<br /><br />
Minister of Truth<br /><br />
Chief Executive Officer (Cloud City)<br /><br />
Imperial Navy Adjutant<br />
| awards = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I am the wellspring of all goodness.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Orphaea Imperium''' is known variously as an Imperial Moff, ''de facto'' head of the [[Imperium family]], journalist, businessman, analyst, pirate, spy, revolutionary, shameless self-promoter and deviant of many levels. <br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 182<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4923/phpw7krauambf7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his years as part of the project.<br />
}}<br />
===Early Years===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = The fun thing about being a clone - there's always more than one of us.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
It is unknown when, or if, Orphaea was 'born'. It is known that he was a subject of the project (not to be confused with [[The Project]] of the intelligence apparatus of the earlier Empire) commenced during the early years of Emperor Drayson's reign to develop superior leaders for the Empire by the manipulation and splicing of genetic material taken from promising young leaders of the time, from which all members of the [[Imperium family]] hail. Unsubstantiated reports exist that Orphaea's formal designation during this time was Subject O-Beta.<br />
<br />
When the project was shut down during Emperor Spytek's reign, Orphaea, like the rest of the subjects of the project, had their memories of their time erased and false memories of families and normal childhood experienced implanted in their place. Scattered throughout the galaxy with the others, Orphaea found himself on the streets of Corellia, an 'orphan' and young man appearing twenty years.<br />
<br />
With few other resources, Orphaea quickly acquired a job with a small security company in Corellia specialising in facility security and local shipping escorting. Here, Orphaea alternated between general administrative work, armed guard duty and escort piloting until he became a group leader in the company some years later. Orphaea was known as a demanding but casual leader, who was willing to work as equal to those under him until the situation demanded otherwise.<br />
<br />
Feeling he had advanced as far as he could within the company, Orphaea applied to the Imperial Academy, being accepted on Year 6 Day 213, his 'official' birthday.<br />
<br />
===Early Imperial Career===<br />
<br />
Orphaea entered the academy under tutor then-Flight Officer Dilnyrae Auvryndar, a class behind [[Janos Korin]] and [[Marcus Veers]] and in the same class as [[Ben Camden]]. Another valuable contact was made with [[Guinar Ndengin]], in charge of collecting and transporting Orphaea to the academy. Orphaea performed generally well at the academy, graduating with an overall score just below that required for honours. <br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 148<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8774/phprsomswamot7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea while at the Imperial Academy.<br />
}}<br />
Upon graduation, Orphaea was assigned to Carrier Group Two of the First Imperial Fleet. Here, he would meet then-Lieutenant [[Prijo Sacha]], a prominent figure in his later Navy career. Orphaea's early Naval career was not remarkable, being admired for his high level of activity and general competence, if not for any notable tactical skill at the time.<br />
<br />
For an unknown reason, Orphaea was (perhaps fortuitously) unable to be located when the revolt against the Emperor and Grand Moff Zerk occurred. By the time he was found some weeks later, working quietly at the same post he had been assigned to before the revolt started, the immediate aftermath was over. However, many of those he had become familiar with and admired had remained outside the Empire, joining the New Imperial Order on its formation. Orphaea, however, continued in the First Imperial Fleet, serving with distinction in Operation Warspite, as well as providing technical support for other participants in the campaign. <br />
<br />
It was during his time in the First Fleet that Orphaea, Ben Camden and [[Roth Jalis]], all lower ranking enlisted, came together to form the [[Imperial Collaborative Investment Group]], selling 'shares' and making money for investors through clever trading on the galactic market. The group was highly successful in its two months of operation, before an Imperial decree outlawed all but [[Combank Real Estate Investment Fund|Combank's investment program]]. <br />
<br />
Orphaea progressed reasonably through the enlisted ranks within the First Fleet until Commander Sacha was transferred to the Second Imperial Fleet. Needing a general right-hand man, Sacha offered the then-Sergeant the opportunity for advancement with him within the Second Fleet. Orphaea accepted, transferring to the Second Fleet and the Outer Rim.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 141<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8653/phpy9jpvvamnq2.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his service in the Outer Rim.<br />
}}<br />
It was around this time that Orphaea came to the attention of Director of Imperial Intelligence [[Zee Wolf]]. After a few staggered conversations, Orphaea agreed to some general technical work on behalf of the Director, without entering Imperial Intelligence proper. This was Orphaea's first step into the the darker aspects of the galaxy.<br />
<br />
Quickly establishing himself as a respected senior enlisted within the fleet, Orphaea progressed to officer rank and Executive Officer of Beta Group within the fleet under Lieutenant Wrathraven; the senior officer often unable to complete his duties and leaving the junior Orphaea to oversee the group.<br />
<br />
It was here, surrounded by unoccupied territories in the Elrood sector, that Orphaea saw the potential benefit of 'Fleet Cities', cities financed, built, and owned entirely by a fleet. Not only would this provide a source of income for fleet members, it would also help establish outposts on worlds, and give fleet members valuable construction experience that may be of use in the future. As a test, Orphaea was tasked with overseeing construction of 'Secundus Prime' on Khuiumin, the first city built entirely by military forces. This project was a complete success, with other fleets designing and breaking ground on their own fleet cities, and in part inspiring the wide-scale use of military forces on construction efforts as is common today.<br />
<br />
Having quietly worked for intelligence, Orphaea approached Zee's successor, [[Alexander Fel]], and offered his services as a more permanent intelligence asset. Fel accepted, incorporating Orphaea into his intelligence structure. It was here that Orphaea observed and contributed to Fel's personal project: a privately owned faction, to declare itself a government, free of the sometimes painful bureaucracy of the Empire. Orphaea eagerly worked on development plans for the future faction, despite secretly harbouring doubts about the viability of the faction.<br />
<br />
When the time came for the faction to be created, Orphaea resigned his commission in the Navy and departed for the [[Lyran Union]], to guide it's development, and secretly to observe and ensure the ex-Deputy Director didn't engage in conduct that could be considered anti-Imperial.<br />
<br />
===Lyran Union===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 172<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7233/phpiafsc8amrp0.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chairman of the Central Committee of the Lyran Union.<br />
}}<br />
With the Union established, Orphaea became Chairman of the Central Committee and second-in-command of the Lyran Union, with the duties of acquiring hardware for the Union, developing the Union's resources and consolidating the Union's control over the planets nearby the ones in Dolomar Sector the Empire had granted the Union. The latter required an even greater effort when a bizarre galactic anomaly cut power from all the newly established Lyran outposts in the sector, requiring a massive effort to build new power generators for all the colonies with the limited shipping and construction resources available at the time. At the same time, he worked for the Imperial Navy as Adjutant with authority of a Captain (while officially remaining a Lieutenant), a position created for his unique circumstances to keep him in Navy service, filtering the minor reports and proposals sent to Naval High Command. <br />
<br />
Despite a long and detailed plan for development, Orphaea soon realised that the leaders of the Union possessed little will to accomplish any goals. The bureaucracy of the Empire had been replaced by one of Secretary Fel's design, and the initial populace of the faction largely considered of veteran Imperials tired of working in bureaucracy, or low-ranked Imperials disgruntled at their lack of immediate success in the Empire. Recruitment efforts did little to improve the situation, and various reforms proposed by Orphaea and others were fruitless. The Union also struggled against the galaxy at large, who did not recognise the Union as a government, but considered it merely a bizzare cult.<br />
<br />
Even more concerning, however, was the gradual trend towards close association with criminal figures and organisations such as Eidola. In weaker moments, or after a heavy night of drinking, various leaders even considered acquiring badly needed resources through closer association with anti-Imperial forces.<br />
<br />
It was these progressions that saw Orphaea report to his high-level contacts in the Empire his concerns that the Union under Fel was no longer viable, and the only way of ensuring pro-Imperial interest in the Union would be to remove Fel from leadership. For the Empire, Orphaea developed several plans for an assassination of Fel which would leave Orphaea able to seize control of the Union. <br />
<br />
It was also at this time that Orphaea and Pirate Queen Teniel Djo came into private contact. At some point, discussion progressed to the point where both were entertaining the chance for Djo to assassinate Fel: Djo for the publicity of assassinating an ex-Director of Imperial Intelligence; and Orphaea for the chance to seize control of the Union and restore it to the Empire, ironically conspiring to assassinate Fel with the same people Fel was being removed for conspiring with. <br />
<br />
Before Orphaea and Djo set their plans in motion, he sent a final request for orders to the Empire. He recieved the 'all-clear', but a crucial part of the return message, 'Keep your own hands clean', was not recieved. This would not have mattered had all gone to plan and Djo been able to board Fel's ship. However, Fel appeared for an incidental reason where he was not meant to, and was able to change the access codes to the ship before Djo was able to board. Djo fled, but not before offering Orphaea an invitation to Eidola.<br />
<br />
The plan foiled, Orphaea transferred his remaining assets to various close associates of times past in case of the unforeseen, and fled to hyperspace in a Lyran fighter towards Coruscant before the Lyrans disabled his access to ship controls.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 178<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7475/phplp67swamwa3.jpg<br />
| description = The Pirate Regent of Thar.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Pirate Warlord===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Eidola thanks you for your donation... I always wanted to say that.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
While if it had no other concerns, the Empire would accept his return, with the Union still a question mark, the Empire could not afford to harbour a known Lyran fugitive, and should his presence in Imperial space be officially detected, Imperial forces would have no choice but his summary execution. Thus, Captain Darvock Tarion was secretly dispatched to pick up the wayward officer and transport him to the Denevar system, where he would remain under the protection of Dark Jedi Asaraya'katr.<br />
<br />
Orphaea spent the next week flying idly in a borrowed freighter. While he had briefly remained on Imperial channels maskerading as a relation in the Empire, he was soon discovered. It was unlikely he would be able to return to the Empire in the foreseeable future. Recalling Djo's parting invitation and the exclusivity of such an offer, and considering his chances at survival were marginally better with the pirates than with the Empire, Orphaea headed to the Eidolan stronghold of Sevarcos, where Djo accepted him and gifted him with a YT-1210 which Orphaea rechristened ''Kaibuki''.<br />
<br />
The next few months saw Orphaea settle into his new life as a pirate. He had already been exposed to a great part of the galaxy as Chairman, a part that had been hidden from him during his service in the Navy, but he now explored the depths of the underworld. While refusing to work as a scammer or crooked middle, Orphaea was not averse to other illicit activities, in one instance personally leading Eidolan construction teams building slave camps on Anzat itself, despite multiple arrest attempts by Anzati security forces. <br />
<br />
Around this time, Fel sent a message to Orphaea. Recognising now the difficulties the Union was facing, he invited Orphaea to return to his former post as Chairman and second in the Union. Orphaea considered this, but felt the risk was too high, declining but offering his services as an analyst and planner.<br />
<br />
Orphaea had finally settled into his life as a pirate and had been appointed Regent of Thar when he recieved a recall notice from the Empire: Uther von Kaldreon had looted [[Cloud City|Cloud City and BST]], the mining faction of the Empire, and required a new leader to restore it.<br />
<br />
===Legitimate Businessman===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 143<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7397/phpiats9jamfc8.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chief Executive Officer of Cloud City<br />
}}<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = CEO nowadays, or Eidolan warlord, whichever suits the current situation.<br />
| 2 = [[Andhers Jakhim]]<br />
}}<br />
Orphaea had a difficult decision. He had been accepted by the Eidolans, and had established himself with them. However, without the will to scam and steal, there was little challenge in his work. Here was a great challenge for him, to restore the Empire's mining faction to productivity, as well as the opening back into the Imperial fold he had once wished for. Ultimately, Orphaea apologetically left the pirates and headed for his new challenge.<br />
<br />
Cloud City and BST was a shambles when Orphaea arrived. Kaldreon had appropriate all the mines, most of the cities, and all but the primary freighter fleet and a handful of prospecting vehicles. At the same time, staff were departing from all sides, whether siding with Kaldreon against the Empire or taking advantage of the confusion to seek new horizons.<br />
<br />
Fortunately, Orphaea had the wealth of the Empire to back him in his reconstruction efforts. Surprising many observers (who had not been made party to the truth of earlier events), he did not immediately strip the faction even further as would be expected of a pirate, but started a massive recruitment drive and collecting materials from the open market. With all new recruits, reconstruction would be a difficult, though not insurmountable, task.<br />
<br />
A month or two in, with things starting to settle into some degree of normalcy, Orphaea approached Imperial High Command with a new idea: Cloud City and Centarra Mining develop a planet of their own. Centarra had stepped in to provide mining services while Cloud City was being rebuilt, and a large planet built by the two factions would not only help consolidate the Empire, but the income from the completed planet could provide a huge percentage of both factions' budget. Scouting for planets, both factions eventually started prospecting and preparing construction on Tarorasuil, in Bortras system in the Coruscant sector. It would, of course, not prove that easy, and the constant rotation of new staff through Cloud City and the assassination of Centarra leader Quard Ithan saw the project handed over, half-completed, to the Empire. <br />
<br />
While at Cloud City, Orphaea worked on the side to build his wealth. Eventually, he invested some of this wealth into the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, an information corporation which he hoped would eventually supplant all the mediocre broadcasters and tabloids dominating the holonet at the time.<br />
<br />
After a time at Cloud City, Orphaea was offered the position of [[Minister of Truth]] for the Empire proper, and a seat on [[Imperial High Command]]. However, the strain of taking Cloud City from the brink to a large and busy faction had broken Orphaea, and he retired from Cloud City, leaving former Centarra second [[Eric Zahm]] as the next CEO.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1523/phplfxhdtameo3.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea Imperium, Minister of Truth<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Back to the Empire===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Here's for anarchy, sleaze and beach parties.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
In a year, Orphaea had moved from the Empire, to the Union, to Eidola, to Cloud City, to end up back within the Empire, working quietly in the background on small developments, as well as diplomatic works and military struggles.<br />
<br />
Orphaea's first great victory since rejoining the Empire was the planning, and execution with Admiral [[Calor Assam]], of the operation to eliminate Renegade Inc as a threat through removing their ability to develop within their Meridian sector. Drawing in part on his experiences in the galactic underworld, a small fleet scattered in strategic positions around the sector established so many footholds within the sector that it became no longer economically viable for Renegade Inc to continue substantial development in the sector, as well as hijacking fully two thirds of the Renegade fleet.<br />
<br />
Otherwise, while remaining in the public view, Orphaea operated largely in the shadows, doing little of knowledge to the public except continual supervision of the Imperial News Bureau and associated duties within the Ministry of Truth.<br />
<br />
===Oversector Dolomar===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = We'll need to rename it... Oversector Friggin' Huge.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
Upon the declaration of [[Goth]] as [[Regent]] of the Empire, one of the many changes was the dissolution of the Ministry of Truth and incorporation of the [[Imperial News Bureau]] into the recreated [[COMPNOR]]. While remaining Director of the Bureau, Orphaea was promoted to Moff of the newly created [[Oversector Dolomar]], ironically returning to govern the same sector he had once fled and been outlawed from.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2160/orphcsa.png<br />
| description = Orphaea during nationalization of the Corporate Sector Authority<br />
}}<br />
Less than a month after his appointment, Orphaea saw his next great achievement. He had discretely expressed to the leadership of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]] his support for their government and expressed his desire to support their growth from a relatively minor backwater government into a large and prosperous government, with the (unmentioned) potential for later membership in the [[Imperial Union]]. However, having been granted access to the Corporate Sector's networks and plans, it was revealed that despite the many advantages the Authority possessed, it was plagued internally with mismanagement and lack of adequate staffing on all levels, not to mention being in talks with various groups belligerent towards the Empire.<br />
<br />
Knowing this, and after consultation with several members of Imperial High Command, Orphaea made the decision to re-nationalize the Authority and its subsidiaries for the Empire. Using his newly granted privileges to slice access codes to ExO Max Solusar's ship and removing higher ranking Authority officers from government access lists, he dispatched a loyal officer to detain Solusar while he seized control of the government apparatus. Unfortunately, the officer perished; having failed to best the Wookie in combat, he had set the ship on a locked course towards the system sun, killing himself and Solusar. This resulted in the movement to seize government being delayed by several hours, although all properties and other assets were restored shorty after. <br />
<br />
As de facto leader of the Authority, the Corporate Sector promptly swore allegiance to the Empire and the Authority's corporations stripped and sold off or incorporated into the Empire. The territories of the Authority were incorporated into Oversector Dolomar while more permanent arrangements for their governance were decided.<br />
<br />
Shortly afterwards, Regent Goth appointed Orphaea Chairman of COMPNOR, replacing former Moff [[Dionysius Elwood]], who had long expressed a desire to return to retirement, in the position.<br />
<br />
===Chairman of COMPNOR===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = By decree of COMPNOR, the next person to call me 'Sir' will be spanked. That is all.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
The early days of Chairmanship were busy, having to rapidly become familiar with government structure while assisting the coordination of campaigns against uprisings in the Corporate Sector. At the same time, Alexander Fel had stolen various assets from [[Primus Medical]] during the confusion and fled the Empire, reforming the Lyrans in the form of the [[Lyran Seperatists]] and starting a resistance movement against the Empire in Dolomar.<br />
<br />
===Grand Moff===<br />
<br />
===Coup===<br />
<br />
===Aftermath===<br />
<br />
==Personality==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I could be replaced with a droid that spouted random quotes, randomly flirted and said 'Your mother' a lot, and nobody would notice.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Relationships==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Keep being naughty, that's a good girl.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Business==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I like money.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Aside from pursuits in the Empire, Orphaea has also engaged in a number of private business endeavors. By far the most notable of these was the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, a news and information services provider led by a former Lyran Union associate, Jace Walters. This corporation was well received by the galactic public until its sale and eventual dissolution some months later. More recently, he came into the ownership of Universal Network Bank, a former subsidiary of the Corporate Sector Authority. [[Mikel von Bianchi]] briefly occupied the position of Chief Executive Officer, a position he had held some years previously, until it merged with the [[Galactic Bank]].<br />
<br />
Factions Orphaea has owned at some stage include:<br />
<br />
* [[Galaxywide NewsNets]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Magnaguard Manufacturing|Magnaguard Manufacturing]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Myorzo Weapon Systems|Myorzo Weapon Systems]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Primus Medical|Primus Medical]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Paradox Resource Exploration|Paradox Resource Exploration]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Universal Network Bank|Universal Network Bank]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated|Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated]]<br />
* [[Revolt of Year 11|Nilar MedTech]]<br />
<br />
==Imperial Awards==<br />
<br />
* Letter of Commendation II<br />
* Mention in Dispatchers<br />
* Imperial High Command Bar<br />
* Imperial Duty Bars, 5 Years<br />
* Second Imperial Fleet Veteran<br />
* First Imperial Fleet Retired Veteran<br />
* Navy Medal of Progress<br />
* Navy Betterment Award<br />
* Group Command Proficiency Award<br />
* Imperial Academy Basic Graduate<br />
* Operation: Warspite<br />
* System Failure<br />
* Meridian Campaign Medal<br />
* Corporate Sector Authority Medal, First Class<br />
* Imperial Cross<br />
* Supporter of the Empire<br />
<br />
<center><br />
{| style="position: relative; padding: 0pxwidth: 50%; padding: 5px; margin: 5px; border-collapse:collapse; text-align: center;" border="1" bordercolor="#C0C0C0"<br />
| style="width: 100%; background-color: #003853;" colspan=3 | <font color=white>'''Positions'''</font><br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Himself<br /><br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Coruscant Sector|Coruscant]]'''<br />Year 11 Day 292 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Himself<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Thomas Cherokee]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Executor]]'''<br />Year 11 Day 291 - Day 292<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Guinar Ndengin]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Goth]] (de facto)<br /><br />
[[Vero Thrawn]] (de jure)<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Coruscant Sector|Coruscant]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 291<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Himself<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chairman of the [[Council of Moffs]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 291<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />?<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Azrakh Raleep]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Vizier of the [[Coalition for Progress]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 95<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Tec Vaan]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Dionysius Elwood]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Chairman of COMPNOR]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 80 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Matrel Byden]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Max Solusar]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''ExO of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 72 - Day 102<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Government Dissolved<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />New Creation<br /><br />
([[Jake Kiltar]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Oversector Dolomar]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Oversector Dissolved<br /><br />
([[Charles Slayden]] as Moff of the [[Corporate Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Ralic Feali]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Frank Bach]] as Moff of [[Kanz Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Tanez Kalrade]] as Moff of [[Dolomar Sector]])<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Director of the [[Imperial News Bureau]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 151<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Josef DeLaurel]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Garen Karrade]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Minister of Truth]]'''<br />Year 9 Day 177 - Year 10 Day 53<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Position Abolished<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Uther von Kaldreon]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chief Executive Officer of [[Cloud City]]'''<br />Year 8 Day 341 - Year 9 Day 227<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Eric Zahm]]<br />
<br />
|}<br />
</center><br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Galactic_Empire&diff=12343
Galactic Empire
2010-09-18T23:44:29Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: </p>
<hr />
<div>{|table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4px" margin: "0" style="border: 1px solid grey; background-color: #fcfcfc; padding: 1px; width: 25%; float: right; font-size: 10px;"<br />
| width="100%" colspan="2" style="background-color: #002232; color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;" | '''Galactic Empire'''<br />
|- <br />
| width="100%" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/1779/250pximperialemblemsvgkq6.png<br />
|-<br />
| class="infoboxsubheading" colspan="2" style="background: #989898" | '''Political information'''<br />
|-<br />
| width="31%" | Type of government<br />
| width="69%" | Authoritarian empire <br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Founding document<br />
| width="69%" | <br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Constitution<br />
| width="69%" | <br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Head of State<br />
| width="69%" | [[Emperor]] [[Thomas Cherokee]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Head of Government<br />
| width="69%" | [[Executor]] [[Guinar Ndengin]] <br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Commander-in-Chief<br />
| width="69%" | [[Emperor]] [[Thomas Cherokee]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Executive branch<br />
| width="69%" | [[Imperial Inner Circle]]<br />
<br />
[[Imperial High Command]]<br />
<br />
[[Regional Government]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Legislative branch<br />
| width="69%" | [[Imperial Security Bureau]]<br />
[[Regional Government]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Judicial branch<br />
| width="69%" | [[Imperial Security Bureau]]<br />
|- <br />
| class="infoboxsubheading" colspan="2" style="background: #989898" | '''Societal information'''<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Territory<br />
| width="69%" | [[Bormea Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Bothan Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Corellian Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Corporate Oversector]]<br />
*[[Corporate Sector]]<br />
*[[Kanz Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Coruscant Sector|Coruscant Oversector]]<br />
<br />
[[Darpa Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Deep Core|Deep Core Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Dolomar Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Fakir Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Kuat Sector]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Capital<br />
| width="69%" | [[Coruscant]]<br />
|-<br />
| width="31%" | Official language<br />
| width="69%" | [[Galactic Basic]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Currency<br />
| width="69%" | Imperial Credits<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | State religious body<br />
| width="69%" | [[Order of the Dark Hand]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | National holiday<br />
| width="69%" | <br />
|-<br />
| class="infoboxsubheading" colspan="2" style="background: #989898" | '''Historical information'''<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Formed from<br />
| width="69%" | [[Galactic Republic]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Date of establishment<br />
| width="69%" | Year 0 Day 5<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Date of dissolution<br />
| width="69%" | <br />
|}<br />
<br />
{{Quote|The Empire is built on Order. It is built on professionalism and precision. Fealty, Fidelity, and Service, as the Imperial Academy has taken for its maxim. It is beyond setting the standard, as no other group may compare to activity, organization, dedication, camaraderie, and opportunity. None can hope to call themselves our equals, and there are none who may usurp our dominance.|[[Charon]]}}<br />
<br />
The '''Galactic Empire''', also known as the '''New Order''', is the rightful government of the galaxy, currently ruling a number of sectors in the region of the galaxy known as the Core, as well as territories in other outlying sectors. It is the most militarily capable and economically dominant government of the galaxy.<br />
<br />
__TOC__<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
{{Quote|Our struggle, our struggle to bring peace and order to all, to bring enlightenment to those that remain unenlightened, is glorious. Should we not, we risk future generations forgetting why we exist; we risk the galaxy torn asunder again. Our struggle must endure, lest we forget.|[[Orphaea Imperium]]}}<br />
The early history of the Galactic Empire, while relatively recent on a galactic scale, is largely undocumented. As the fortunes of individuals and groups have changed in the Empire, and Emperors themselves risen and fallen, historical documents have been altered, misplaced or outright destroyed. Much of what remains is lacking, and has been pieced together with what remnants, poorly sourced and often blatantly propagandic, remain from those years.<br />
<br />
===Origins===<br />
<br />
After a thousand years of growing mismanagement and corruption, the Galactic Republic fell. More and more factions, both political and economic, grew weary of the stagnation and bureaucracy to the point where they gathered together to seceed and declare themselves independent from the Republic. Events rapidly deteriorated until armed conflict was inevitable. The 'Separatists', armed with vast droid armies, fought openly with the newly created Clone Army of the Republic. At the same time, other political bodies and trade groups broke away to form their own independent territories as their own.<br />
<br />
The Separatists, eventually, were worn down and broke apart due to their massive losses and internal factionalisation, its members collapsing into obscurity or being absorbed by others so only a few largely independent factions of varying influence remained. However, the damage was done, as the galaxy collapsed into innumerable wars between local warlords.<br />
<br />
[[Hiram Drayson]], an ambitious but not particularly skilled Admiral of the Republic Navy, forcibly took control of what was left of the Republic and declared the First Galactic Empire with himself as its [[Emperor]]. The formation of the Empire and his ascension to the new throne meant little, as rival claimants (including his own commanders) warred against him. At the end of the final battle of the war, Captain [[Vodo Bonias]] of the [[Imperial Navy]] turned his fleet against the Emperor's, destroying much of it and forcing Drayson to flee with what remained of his force.<br />
<br />
[[Suntzu]], Commanding Officer of the Imperial Navy, was next to sit on the throne. However, his reign was no better, as General [[Balsaraph]] of the [[Imperial Army]] formed his own rebellion with the intention of taking the throne himself. The resulting campaign was short and brutal, with newly appointed Moff Bonias' forces routing Balsaraph's and forcing the latter into hiding with Drayson. <br />
<br />
Around this time, the former Emperor Drayson reappeared along with those that followed him - including Balsaraph - in the form of the [[Order of Darkness]]. This group was short-lived and quickly dissolved following the death of Drayson. Operating with many of the Empire's ships and personnel, Drayson and Balsaraph directed operations against the Empire. They were greatly assisted by Lady Dyvel, an Admiral in the Imperial Navy. Dyvel defected to the Order of Darkness with many of the Empire’s ships and funds. Officer Evax also defected taking many of the land assets over to the Order as well. After serving as ruler of the Galactic Empire for only one month, Emperor Suntzu abdicated, a decision which the Order of Darkness heralded as a victory. <br />
<br />
The first reign of Vodo Bonias saw no relief for the Empire. Years of infighting had caused economic ruin on many worlds, and corruption was entrenched in the Imperial bureaucracy. The members of the Imperial government hoarded the wealth of worlds as billions of sentinents starved. The breaking point was when a young female Imperial Army officer was raped in front of, and by, the Imperial High Command, the news of which turned the population against the Imperial bureaucracy and the Emperor. With the wrath of the citizenry and the Imperial Army held back only by the increasingly deserting Imperial Navy, and to restore order to the Empire, Bonias abdicated in favour of Executor [[Spytek]].<br />
<br />
Spytek, through luck and a population tired of strife, brought to the Empire a measure of the peace and prosperity that had been so craved and sorely lacking for many years. Accounts of Piett's rise to the throne differ. <br />
<br />
One account depicts the Sith Lord Piett overthrowing Spytek with military force, under the guidance of his master Vodo Bonias. Another has the Emperor himself, lacking in personal influence over more capable and charismatic officers such as Admiral [[Gorn Veynom]] and Surface Marshal [[Trey Connel]], deciding to abdicate in favour of these two officers. The Empire immediately fell into yet another civil war as the forces of Veynom and Connel fought over Coruscant itself. However, the throne ultimately went to Grand Admiral [[Piett]], entering with his own fleet, obliterating the already tired forces of both and [[Ascension of Piett|declaring himself Emperor]].<br />
<br />
===Piett===<br />
<br />
For a time, the reign of Emperor Piett was good, if conservative. Few reforms were made, and institutional and structural problems of the Empire remained, which could have been accepted but for except for the machinations of a handful in the Empire. Neither Veynom nor Connel were willing to accept second place, and soon joined their forces in an attempt to overthrow Piett. Their attempt was unsuccessful, with themselves and their supporters either being arrested (such as Admiral [[Gunther von Esling]]) or fleeing Imperial space (such as former Emperor Bonias). Piett, however, pardoned and reinstated both ringleaders and those supporters that remained.<br />
<br />
Slowly but steadily suffering from bouts of paranoia after the attempted coup, and increasingly frequent and vivid visions through the force, [[Piett's retirement|Piett eventually retired]] in favour of Connel and departed for the Outer Rim. He had reigned for nearly one year.<br />
<br />
===The Great Break, the Imperial Core and the Dark Empire===<br />
<br />
Despite Piett's words, succession would again be decided in battle. Grand Admiral Veynom quickly rallied his forces against the new Emperor in a short but bloody campaign that saw Connel victorious but Veynom remain head of the Navy.<br />
<br />
As time passed, both Veynom and Minister [[Ranma]] saw visions through the force, believed to originate from the former Emperor Piett, and both decided to [[Veynom's departure|depart for the unknown regions]] in order to find Piett. <br />
<br />
It should not have been expected that Veynom would meekly accept Connel as Emperor, and as subsequent events proved, this was indeed the case. Some time prior to leaving for the Unknown Regions, Veynom had rallied his supporters to break with the Empire, a move taken a few days subsequent to his departure by his successor and friend, Fleet Admiral [[Simms]]. A large number of officers and enlisted hijacked Imperial ships and declared [[Formation of the Imperial Core|they would form a new Imperial government]]. Because of this, some believe Veynom went to explore the [[Unknown Regions]] to seek ancient secrets and allies as well as a new base for their government, the [[Imperial Core]].<br />
<br />
The Empire was now divided into two groups - the Galactic Empire, with Connel at its head and claiming direct lineage from Drayson, and the Imperial Core, proclaiming Veynom the true Emperor. However, Veynom never returned, leaving Simms to rule in his stead as [[Lord Protector]]. These divisions did not go without notice by the rest of the galaxy, with many regional governments expanding by taking systems now abandoned by the Empire and beyond the control of the Core.<br />
<br />
Over the course of the next half year, the Imperial Core drew support from many pro-Imperial Systems, becoming a sizable government in their own right. With support dwindling, Emperor Connel soon decided to step down in favour of [[Mccarthur]]. As Connel departed Coruscant, his shuttle exploded. Months later, it was discovered he had not been killed in the blast, and later accepted the post of Minister of Defence under Mccarthur before finally retiring.<br />
<br />
Little of significance was achieved during Mccarthur's reign, however a number of noteworthy events did occur. An alien artifact was [[TetraCorp discovery|discovered by members of TetraCorp]] that by an unknown means stimulated the transformation of an unknown number of [[Human|humans]] into [[:Category:Non-human species|non-humans]]. <br />
<br />
Also during Mccarthur's reign, the Rebel Alliance, a group dedicated to restoring the Republic, [[Imperial-Rebel peace treaty|proposed a peace treaty]] between the Alliance and the Empire. Days later, the Alliance withdrew their proposal, claiming that it was merely a test of the Imperial leadership, however public opinion towards the Alliance was clearly shaken. The next day, the Empire reaffirmed its demand of unconditional surrender.<br />
<br />
Eventually, Mccarthur abdicated [[Mccarthur's retirement|in favour of]] Executor [[Charon]]. When Mccarthur abdicated on Year 2 Day 212, Charon was chosen as his successor. After assuming control of the empire, Charon began extensive reforms of Imperial laws and government. He also heavily centralized the bureaucracy of the Empire, which had remained unchanged and outdated since the rule of Emperor Piett. During this time, Charon's [http://web.archive.org/web/20021028021049/swcombine.com/news/ic/ICtopic.php?msgid=476 conquest of the Tatoo system] extended the Empire all the way to the Orus Sector. He also established the first Imperial Port Authority in Year 3 Day 59. <br />
<br />
Not long after Mccarthur's abdication, the Imperial Core saw its first leadership change as [[Head of Government|Lord Protector]] Simms, having lead the Core since its foundation, stepped down in order to focus on training in the Force. [[Jennifer Dreighton]] took his place as [[Head of Government|Lady Protector]].<br />
<br />
Around this time, Veynom made an [[Veynom's announcement from the Unknown Regions|announcement from the Unknown Regions]] that had major ramifications across the galaxy. Ultimately it was his old followers in the Imperial Core who deciphered the meaning of the message which revealed the location of an old Death Star weapon that was hidden in an unexplored region of the Outer Rim. The group quickly tracked down the weapon, intending to take command of it for use against their enemies. Unfortunately, the weapon itself proved to be incomplete and irreparable, though the operation was still of great value to the Core in that they recovered a veritable treasure trove of lost information and data from much older times. Additionally, the speed with which they solved the Admiral's puzzle and the mounds of recovered information granted them a great deal of prestige in the galaxy as more systems and people flocked to the banner of the Imperial Core.<br />
<br />
===Return of the Sith===<br />
<br />
Some months later, the Sith - including Simms - returned to the limelight under the leadership of the Sith Master and former Galactic Emperor, Warlord Vodo Bonias. They merged with the Imperial Core to create the [[Dark Empire]] - now the third largest government in the galaxy. It was roughly a year later when negotiations commenced for the reunification of the Dark Empire and Galactic Empire. Charon, ever distrustful of Vodo and his followers, agreed to the merger reluctantly but retained his position as Emperor. It is reported that Charon was somehow coerced into accepting the merger.<br />
<br />
Count [[Greyson Uebles]], an Imperial aristocrat and member of the Dark Empire, was appointed Executor. Many Dark Empire officers were similarly integrated into the Galactic Empire in a variety of positions. These same officers would later use their positions to overthrow Charon. Warlord Vodo formed a secretive fleet outside the chain of command that incorporated many loyal and high ranking officers as well as several Dark Jedi. Later this sect would become known as the [[Order of the Dark Hand]]. Vodo also managed to preserve the secretive MJ-12 intelligence branch which had been essential in the Dark Empire's success. <br />
<br />
As the months passed, the merger between the Galactic Empire and Dark Empire proved disastrous. Suspicion and in-fighting were rampant. It was at this time, the terms "[[Charonist]]" and "[[Vodoist]]" arose to describe those who remained loyal to Charon and those who supported Vodo in his bid for the Imperial Throne respectively. <br />
<br />
Eventually, Charon ordered [[ISB-General]] [[Matrel Byden]] to arrest Vice Admiral Jennifer Dreighton for a protocol violation. At the time, Dreighton was commander of the Dark Hand Fleet and a personal confidant of Vodo Bonias. The arrest of Dreighton proved to be the final straw for Vodo's followers, who rose up against Emperor Charon. Executor Uebles seized the opportunity and ascended the throne, overthrowing Charon as the new Emperor on Day 133 of Year 4.<br />
<br />
The result was yet another civil war, which ultimately led to the vast exodus of many Imperial personnel loyal to Charon; thus turning the tide of galactic opinion against Charon's usurper, Emperor Uebles. The Empire was in a state of chaos as many officers and enlisted throughout the many branches left. <br />
<br />
In the wake of this catastrophic event, Emperor Uebles reorganized the government of the Empire, appointing new Moffs and other leaders. Other branches underwent similar reforms over the next year as the Empire attempted to pull itself back together and ultimately Uebles' reign was marked as a period of major reform though he was unable to achieve much success in reviving the Empire. Many military victories have, however, been recorded during Uebles' reign, including [[Operation Beta]] and [[Operation Tenax]]. Uebles abdicated within a year in favour of his mentor, Vodo Bonias. <br />
<br />
===The Second Reign of Vodo===<br />
<br />
Emperor Vodo immediately reformed the majority of branches within the Galactic Empire. He administratively organized [[Imperial Intelligence]] under [[COMPNOR]], then under the command of [[Grand Vizier]] [[Frank Bach]]. Vodo then restructured the [[Imperial Navy]] and appointed Zerk as the new naval commanding officer. Under Vodo, the [[Imperial Academy|academy system]] was revised, restructured, and reinstituted. Mere months into his reign, Emperor Vodo boasted victorious in two major campaigns, [[Allied Tion]] and the [[Bacta Wars]].<br />
<br />
Despite these successes, there were losses. Imperials continued to defect to other governments, and the Empire suffered the assassination of [[Grand Moff]] [[Qel Droma]] and the loss of the [[New Anzat Order]] as a vassal state. <br />
<br />
When many naval officers petitioned Emperor Vodo to remove Zerk from his position, Zerk was reassigned as the Grand Moff of the Imperial government whilst [[Vice Admiral]] [[Angelus Goth]] was appointed the new naval commanding officer. Joint leadership of the Imperial Navy was granted to [[Rear Admiral|Rear Admirals]] [[Crog]] and [[Slicer]] during more restructuring of the military. Once discussions were over and new policies established, the newly-promoted Vice Admirals Crog and Slicer became the naval commanding and executive officers respectively.<br />
<br />
Just as Zerk garnered enemies within the Navy, he alienated many of the people under his command as Grand Moff. Also, despite his new position, Zerk maintained a major influence over naval structure and policies, continuing to clash with many ranking naval officers. Many - Charonists, in particular - petitioned the Emperor to again take action. On Year 6 Day 303, a group of officers and enlisted held a secret meeting to discuss the course of the Empire and the future of the New Order.<br />
<br />
They came to the conclusion that the Empire could not prosper under Vodo. The reformers seized control of an Imperial holonet transceiver and broadcast the group’s mission: to remove Vodo from the throne and appoint an Emperor worthy of the vast Empire he would rule. Ten days after the initial broadcast, the reformers formed a group of their own, the [[New Imperial Order]], and selected [[Garen Karrade]] as its Steward.<br />
<br />
The Galactic Empire sought to eradicate those loyal to the New Imperial Order from their ranks, and many were arrested and executed for treason. Both Imperial governments continued to rapidly grow and garner support. The vanguard of progress within the Galactic Empire, achieving victories against [[Eidola]], the [[Katholic Republic]], [[SoroSuub Corporation]] and the [[Trade Federation]], resulted in the passing of the City-State Accords, which brought many territories under the direct control of the Empire, [[The 12 Colonies]], and [[Mandalore]].<br />
<br />
In a historic move to bring about order and peace to the galaxy, Emperor Vodo signed a mutual-defense accord with [[King]] [[Jessy James]] of the [[Hapes Consortium]]. Designed to counter the threat from the [[Rebel Alliance]], [[Falleen Federation]], and SoroSuub Corporation, the treaty brought the economies of the two largest governments in the game, as well as defense forces, in order to bring about joint growth. Later, the [[Trade Federation]] and [[Mandalore]] also joined the Imperial Union.<br />
<br />
On Year 10 Day 160, the New Imperial Order and Galactic Empire reunified. [[Thomas Cherokee]], the leader of the New Imperial Order, was appointed as Executor, a position that had been vacant since the resignation of [[Arturus Goth]].<br />
<br />
==Government and politics==<br />
<br />
The Galactic Empire is an authoritarian empire: the Empire is ruled with absolute power by the [[Emperor]], with the support of [[Imperial High Command]].<br />
<br />
The [[Executor]], or [[Regent]], serves as the second-in-command of Empire, often alongside or in place of the Emperor, and most commonly when the Emperor is either absent or incapacitated. The Executor serves directly under the Emperor, and thus his authority and word is considered of the Emperor's. <br />
<br />
Aside from the Emperor, the [[Imperial Inner Circle]] is the highest executive body over the Galactic Empire. The Inner Circle is the Emperor's cabinet and is tasked with assisting and advising the Emperor in affairs of governance. The Inner Circle consists of the leaders of the [[Order of the Dark Hand]], [[COMPNOR]], [[Imperial Military]], [[Ministry of Industry]], [[Council of Moffs]], and [[Imperial Intelligence]]. <br />
<br />
In addition to the Imperial Inner Circle, [[Moff|Moffs]], appointed by the Imperial Throne, are given full governance over their Sectors. With a seat in [[Imperial High Command]] and the [[Council of Moffs]], a Moff has command of all citizens and military units within his Sector. The Sector Moff is assisted by a Sector Adjutant, typically the second-in-command of the Sector. Most Sector Adjutants control the daily activities that occur across the Sector that requires the Government to act. The last position in the Regional Government is that of Planetary Governor. Appointed by the Sector Moff, Governors are only responsible for their planet and are tasked with the running of the planet. Additionally, Governors are required to improve, maintain and develop their planets as much as possible without hampering any Imperial plans. <br />
<br />
The [[Imperial Security Bureau]], a sub-branch of [[COMPNOR]], is responsible for law enforcement within the Galactic Empire. ISB maintains the [[Imperial Code of Laws]] and ensures that protocols and procedures are followed by all Imperials. Most charges are brought up by the ISB; however, the Imperial Military may court-martial any within their ranks as needed.<br />
<br />
==Society and Culture==<br />
<br />
The role of art and media in the Galactic Empire was primarily didactic; cultural expression served as an instrument for inculcating New Order ideology. The [[Coalition for Progress]], a sub-branch of [[COMPNOR]], oversees many aspects of Imperial Government not directly related to politics, the military, or economics. Artistic and written propaganda was managed by the [[Art Team]] and [[Imperial News Bureau]] respectively as departments under the Coalition for Progress.<br />
<br />
Competitive sports (particularly Bolo-ball, Shockball, and Podracing) are also popular within the Galactic Empire. The [[Imperial Gaming Commission]] regulates all gambling, as well as organizes and oversees all sporting events, within the Empire. Their responsibility is to ensure all events run fairly and that winnings are correctly distributed. <br />
<br />
The Galactic Empire is a militaristic society; the [[Imperial Military]] is greatly revered and supported by the average Imperial citizen, with most - if not all - politicians and officials rising to prominence through their service in the military early in their careers. <br />
<br />
The Empire also advocates [[Humanocentrism]], the tendency to view the galaxy from the perspective of a [[Human]] majority. The Imperial policy of Human High Culture is not actively anti-nonhuman; it simply classifies nonhumans as cultural and ethnic minorities. The foundations of the Empire rest on the views of the Human majority, and as such the Empire heavily promotes such views through [[COMPNOR]]. The [[Order of the Dark Hand]] welcomes acceptable Force-sensitives of all species within their ranks, and could in no way be viewed as xenophobic.<br />
<br />
==Economy==<br />
<br />
The [[Ministry of Industry]] manages the various companies and corporations that contribute to the Imperial economy, including the [[Corellian Engineering Corporation]], [[Imperial Resource Extractions]], [[Magnaguard Manufacturing]], [[Myorzo Weapon Systems]],[[Primus Medical]] and [[Imperial Resource Conversions]]. These nationalized factions enter into a contract with the Galactic Empire with the agreement that they will only trade with the Empire, its allies, and any neutral factions. In fact, trading with enemies of the Empire, all named in the Blacklist, is forbidden for all Imperials and is a punishable crime according to the Imperial Code of Laws.<br />
<br />
Regional Governments have been focusing on building up cities on the planets and systems within their Sectors, which provides more jobs, better standards of living, and stronger economies for the Sectors and, in turn, the Empire overall.<br />
<br />
==Military==<br />
<br />
The [[Imperial Navy]] and [[Imperial Army]] make up the Imperial Military. <br />
<br />
[[Category: Galactic Empire]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Orphaea_Imperium&diff=12342
Orphaea Imperium
2010-09-18T23:41:12Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBoxGrey<br />
| name = Orphaea Imperium<br />
| image = http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/9140/orphaealx4.jpg<br />
| race = Corellian (adoptive)<br />
| homeworld = Corellia (adoptive)<br />
| mother = None<br />
| father = None<br />
| spouse = None<br />
| siblings = [[Inara Imperium]]<br /><br />
[[Melkhior Imperium]]<br /><br />
Actrial Imperium<br /><br />
Others<br />
| children = None<br />
| born = -21:213 BCGT (assumed)<br />
| branch = Imperial Throne<br />
| positions = Moff of [[Coruscant]]<br />
| prior service = Executor<br /><br />
Vizier of Progress <br /><br />
Chairman of [[COMPNOR]]<br /><br />
Director, [[Imperial News Bureau]]<br /><br />
Minister of Truth<br /><br />
Chief Executive Officer (Cloud City)<br /><br />
Imperial Navy Adjutant<br />
| awards = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I am the wellspring of all goodness.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Orphaea Imperium''' is known variously as an Imperial Moff, ''de facto'' head of the [[Imperium family]], journalist, businessman, analyst, pirate, spy, revolutionary, shameless self-promoter and deviant of many levels. <br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 182<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4923/phpw7krauambf7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his years as part of the project.<br />
}}<br />
===Early Years===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = The fun thing about being a clone - there's always more than one of us.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
It is unknown when, or if, Orphaea was 'born'. It is known that he was a subject of the project (not to be confused with [[The Project]] of the intelligence apparatus of the earlier Empire) commenced during the early years of Emperor Drayson's reign to develop superior leaders for the Empire by the manipulation and splicing of genetic material taken from promising young leaders of the time, from which all members of the [[Imperium family]] hail. Unsubstantiated reports exist that Orphaea's formal designation during this time was Subject O-Beta.<br />
<br />
When the project was shut down during Emperor Spytek's reign, Orphaea, like the rest of the subjects of the project, had their memories of their time erased and false memories of families and normal childhood experienced implanted in their place. Scattered throughout the galaxy with the others, Orphaea found himself on the streets of Corellia, an 'orphan' and young man appearing twenty years.<br />
<br />
With few other resources, Orphaea quickly acquired a job with a small security company in Corellia specialising in facility security and local shipping escorting. Here, Orphaea alternated between general administrative work, armed guard duty and escort piloting until he became a group leader in the company some years later. Orphaea was known as a demanding but casual leader, who was willing to work as equal to those under him until the situation demanded otherwise.<br />
<br />
Feeling he had advanced as far as he could within the company, Orphaea applied to the Imperial Academy, being accepted on Year 6 Day 213, his 'official' birthday.<br />
<br />
===Early Imperial Career===<br />
<br />
Orphaea entered the academy under tutor then-Flight Officer Dilnyrae Auvryndar, a class behind [[Janos Korin]] and [[Marcus Veers]] and in the same class as [[Ben Camden]]. Another valuable contact was made with [[Guinar Ndengin]], in charge of collecting and transporting Orphaea to the academy. Orphaea performed generally well at the academy, graduating with an overall score just below that required for honours. <br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 148<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8774/phprsomswamot7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea while at the Imperial Academy.<br />
}}<br />
Upon graduation, Orphaea was assigned to Carrier Group Two of the First Imperial Fleet. Here, he would meet then-Lieutenant [[Prijo Sacha]], a prominent figure in his later Navy career. Orphaea's early Naval career was not remarkable, being admired for his high level of activity and general competence, if not for any notable tactical skill at the time.<br />
<br />
For an unknown reason, Orphaea was (perhaps fortuitously) unable to be located when the revolt against the Emperor and Grand Moff Zerk occurred. By the time he was found some weeks later, working quietly at the same post he had been assigned to before the revolt started, the immediate aftermath was over. However, many of those he had become familiar with and admired had remained outside the Empire, joining the New Imperial Order on its formation. Orphaea, however, continued in the First Imperial Fleet, serving with distinction in Operation Warspite, as well as providing technical support for other participants in the campaign. <br />
<br />
It was during his time in the First Fleet that Orphaea, Ben Camden and [[Roth Jalis]], all lower ranking enlisted, came together to form the [[Imperial Collaborative Investment Group]], selling 'shares' and making money for investors through clever trading on the galactic market. The group was highly successful in its two months of operation, before an Imperial decree outlawed all but [[Combank Real Estate Investment Fund|Combank's investment program]]. <br />
<br />
Orphaea progressed reasonably through the enlisted ranks within the First Fleet until Commander Sacha was transferred to the Second Imperial Fleet. Needing a general right-hand man, Sacha offered the then-Sergeant the opportunity for advancement with him within the Second Fleet. Orphaea accepted, transferring to the Second Fleet and the Outer Rim.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 141<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8653/phpy9jpvvamnq2.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his service in the Outer Rim.<br />
}}<br />
It was around this time that Orphaea came to the attention of Director of Imperial Intelligence [[Zee Wolf]]. After a few staggered conversations, Orphaea agreed to some general technical work on behalf of the Director, without entering Imperial Intelligence proper. This was Orphaea's first step into the the darker aspects of the galaxy.<br />
<br />
Quickly establishing himself as a respected senior enlisted within the fleet, Orphaea progressed to officer rank and Executive Officer of Beta Group within the fleet under Lieutenant Wrathraven; the senior officer often unable to complete his duties and leaving the junior Orphaea to oversee the group.<br />
<br />
It was here, surrounded by unoccupied territories in the Elrood sector, that Orphaea saw the potential benefit of 'Fleet Cities', cities financed, built, and owned entirely by a fleet. Not only would this provide a source of income for fleet members, it would also help establish outposts on worlds, and give fleet members valuable construction experience that may be of use in the future. As a test, Orphaea was tasked with overseeing construction of 'Secundus Prime' on Khuiumin, the first city built entirely by military forces. This project was a complete success, with other fleets designing and breaking ground on their own fleet cities, and in part inspiring the wide-scale use of military forces on construction efforts as is common today.<br />
<br />
Having quietly worked for intelligence, Orphaea approached Zee's successor, [[Alexander Fel]], and offered his services as a more permanent intelligence asset. Fel accepted, incorporating Orphaea into his intelligence structure. It was here that Orphaea observed and contributed to Fel's personal project: a privately owned faction, to declare itself a government, free of the sometimes painful bureaucracy of the Empire. Orphaea eagerly worked on development plans for the future faction, despite secretly harbouring doubts about the viability of the faction.<br />
<br />
When the time came for the faction to be created, Orphaea resigned his commission in the Navy and departed for the [[Lyran Union]], to guide it's development, and secretly to observe and ensure the ex-Deputy Director didn't engage in conduct that could be considered anti-Imperial.<br />
<br />
===Lyran Union===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 172<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7233/phpiafsc8amrp0.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chairman of the Central Committee of the Lyran Union.<br />
}}<br />
With the Union established, Orphaea became Chairman of the Central Committee and second-in-command of the Lyran Union, with the duties of acquiring hardware for the Union, developing the Union's resources and consolidating the Union's control over the planets nearby the ones in Dolomar Sector the Empire had granted the Union. The latter required an even greater effort when a bizarre galactic anomaly cut power from all the newly established Lyran outposts in the sector, requiring a massive effort to build new power generators for all the colonies with the limited shipping and construction resources available at the time. At the same time, he worked for the Imperial Navy as Adjutant with authority of a Captain (while officially remaining a Lieutenant), a position created for his unique circumstances to keep him in Navy service, filtering the minor reports and proposals sent to Naval High Command. <br />
<br />
Despite a long and detailed plan for development, Orphaea soon realised that the leaders of the Union possessed little will to accomplish any goals. The bureaucracy of the Empire had been replaced by one of Secretary Fel's design, and the initial populace of the faction largely considered of veteran Imperials tired of working in bureaucracy, or low-ranked Imperials disgruntled at their lack of immediate success in the Empire. Recruitment efforts did little to improve the situation, and various reforms proposed by Orphaea and others were fruitless. The Union also struggled against the galaxy at large, who did not recognise the Union as a government, but considered it merely a bizzare cult.<br />
<br />
Even more concerning, however, was the gradual trend towards close association with criminal figures and organisations such as Eidola. In weaker moments, or after a heavy night of drinking, various leaders even considered acquiring badly needed resources through closer association with anti-Imperial forces.<br />
<br />
It was these progressions that saw Orphaea report to his high-level contacts in the Empire his concerns that the Union under Fel was no longer viable, and the only way of ensuring pro-Imperial interest in the Union would be to remove Fel from leadership. For the Empire, Orphaea developed several plans for an assassination of Fel which would leave Orphaea able to seize control of the Union. <br />
<br />
It was also at this time that Orphaea and Pirate Queen Teniel Djo came into private contact. At some point, discussion progressed to the point where both were entertaining the chance for Djo to assassinate Fel: Djo for the publicity of assassinating an ex-Director of Imperial Intelligence; and Orphaea for the chance to seize control of the Union and restore it to the Empire, ironically conspiring to assassinate Fel with the same people Fel was being removed for conspiring with. <br />
<br />
Before Orphaea and Djo set their plans in motion, he sent a final request for orders to the Empire. He recieved the 'all-clear', but a crucial part of the return message, 'Keep your own hands clean', was not recieved. This would not have mattered had all gone to plan and Djo been able to board Fel's ship. However, Fel appeared for an incidental reason where he was not meant to, and was able to change the access codes to the ship before Djo was able to board. Djo fled, but not before offering Orphaea an invitation to Eidola.<br />
<br />
The plan foiled, Orphaea transferred his remaining assets to various close associates of times past in case of the unforeseen, and fled to hyperspace in a Lyran fighter towards Coruscant before the Lyrans disabled his access to ship controls.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 178<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7475/phplp67swamwa3.jpg<br />
| description = The Pirate Regent of Thar.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Pirate Warlord===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Eidola thanks you for your donation... I always wanted to say that.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
While if it had no other concerns, the Empire would accept his return, with the Union still a question mark, the Empire could not afford to harbour a known Lyran fugitive, and should his presence in Imperial space be officially detected, Imperial forces would have no choice but his summary execution. Thus, Captain Darvock Tarion was secretly dispatched to pick up the wayward officer and transport him to the Denevar system, where he would remain under the protection of Dark Jedi Asaraya'katr.<br />
<br />
Orphaea spent the next week flying idly in a borrowed freighter. While he had briefly remained on Imperial channels maskerading as a relation in the Empire, he was soon discovered. It was unlikely he would be able to return to the Empire in the foreseeable future. Recalling Djo's parting invitation and the exclusivity of such an offer, and considering his chances at survival were marginally better with the pirates than with the Empire, Orphaea headed to the Eidolan stronghold of Sevarcos, where Djo accepted him and gifted him with a YT-1210 which Orphaea rechristened ''Kaibuki''.<br />
<br />
The next few months saw Orphaea settle into his new life as a pirate. He had already been exposed to a great part of the galaxy as Chairman, a part that had been hidden from him during his service in the Navy, but he now explored the depths of the underworld. While refusing to work as a scammer or crooked middle, Orphaea was not averse to other illicit activities, in one instance personally leading Eidolan construction teams building slave camps on Anzat itself, despite multiple arrest attempts by Anzati security forces. <br />
<br />
Around this time, Fel sent a message to Orphaea. Recognising now the difficulties the Union was facing, he invited Orphaea to return to his former post as Chairman and second in the Union. Orphaea considered this, but felt the risk was too high, declining but offering his services as an analyst and planner.<br />
<br />
Orphaea had finally settled into his life as a pirate and had been appointed Regent of Thar when he recieved a recall notice from the Empire: Uther von Kaldreon had looted [[Cloud City|Cloud City and BST]], the mining faction of the Empire, and required a new leader to restore it.<br />
<br />
===Legitimate Businessman===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 143<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7397/phpiats9jamfc8.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chief Executive Officer of Cloud City<br />
}}<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = CEO nowadays, or Eidolan warlord, whichever suits the current situation.<br />
| 2 = [[Andhers Jakhim]]<br />
}}<br />
Orphaea had a difficult decision. He had been accepted by the Eidolans, and had established himself with them. However, without the will to scam and steal, there was little challenge in his work. Here was a great challenge for him, to restore the Empire's mining faction to productivity, as well as the opening back into the Imperial fold he had once wished for. Ultimately, Orphaea apologetically left the pirates and headed for his new challenge.<br />
<br />
Cloud City and BST was a shambles when Orphaea arrived. Kaldreon had appropriate all the mines, most of the cities, and all but the primary freighter fleet and a handful of prospecting vehicles. At the same time, staff were departing from all sides, whether siding with Kaldreon against the Empire or taking advantage of the confusion to seek new horizons.<br />
<br />
Fortunately, Orphaea had the wealth of the Empire to back him in his reconstruction efforts. Surprising many observers (who had not been made party to the truth of earlier events), he did not immediately strip the faction even further as would be expected of a pirate, but started a massive recruitment drive and collecting materials from the open market. With all new recruits, reconstruction would be a difficult, though not insurmountable, task.<br />
<br />
A month or two in, with things starting to settle into some degree of normalcy, Orphaea approached Imperial High Command with a new idea: Cloud City and Centarra Mining develop a planet of their own. Centarra had stepped in to provide mining services while Cloud City was being rebuilt, and a large planet built by the two factions would not only help consolidate the Empire, but the income from the completed planet could provide a huge percentage of both factions' budget. Scouting for planets, both factions eventually started prospecting and preparing construction on Tarorasuil, in Bortras system in the Coruscant sector. It would, of course, not prove that easy, and the constant rotation of new staff through Cloud City and the assassination of Centarra leader Quard Ithan saw the project handed over, half-completed, to the Empire. <br />
<br />
While at Cloud City, Orphaea worked on the side to build his wealth. Eventually, he invested some of this wealth into the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, an information corporation which he hoped would eventually supplant all the mediocre broadcasters and tabloids dominating the holonet at the time.<br />
<br />
After a time at Cloud City, Orphaea was offered the position of [[Minister of Truth]] for the Empire proper, and a seat on [[Imperial High Command]]. However, the strain of taking Cloud City from the brink to a large and busy faction had broken Orphaea, and he retired from Cloud City, leaving former Centarra second [[Eric Zahm]] as the next CEO.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1523/phplfxhdtameo3.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea Imperium, Minister of Truth<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Back to the Empire===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Here's for anarchy, sleaze and beach parties.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
In a year, Orphaea had moved from the Empire, to the Union, to Eidola, to Cloud City, to end up back within the Empire, working quietly in the background on small developments, as well as diplomatic works and military struggles.<br />
<br />
Orphaea's first great victory since rejoining the Empire was the planning, and execution with Admiral [[Calor Assam]], of the operation to eliminate Renegade Inc as a threat through removing their ability to develop within their Meridian sector. Drawing in part on his experiences in the galactic underworld, a small fleet scattered in strategic positions around the sector established so many footholds within the sector that it became no longer economically viable for Renegade Inc to continue substantial development in the sector, as well as hijacking fully two thirds of the Renegade fleet.<br />
<br />
Otherwise, while remaining in the public view, Orphaea operated largely in the shadows, doing little of knowledge to the public except continual supervision of the Imperial News Bureau and associated duties within the Ministry of Truth.<br />
<br />
===Oversector Dolomar===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = We'll need to rename it... Oversector Friggin' Huge.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
Upon the declaration of [[Goth]] as [[Regent]] of the Empire, one of the many changes was the dissolution of the Ministry of Truth and incorporation of the [[Imperial News Bureau]] into the recreated [[COMPNOR]]. While remaining Director of the Bureau, Orphaea was promoted to Moff of the newly created [[Oversector Dolomar]], ironically returning to govern the same sector he had once fled and been outlawed from.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2160/orphcsa.png<br />
| description = Orphaea during nationalization of the Corporate Sector Authority<br />
}}<br />
Less than a month after his appointment, Orphaea saw his next great achievement. He had discretely expressed to the leadership of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]] his support for their government and expressed his desire to support their growth from a relatively minor backwater government into a large and prosperous government, with the (unmentioned) potential for later membership in the [[Imperial Union]]. However, having been granted access to the Corporate Sector's networks and plans, it was revealed that despite the many advantages the Authority possessed, it was plagued internally with mismanagement and lack of adequate staffing on all levels, not to mention being in talks with various groups belligerent towards the Empire.<br />
<br />
Knowing this, and after consultation with several members of Imperial High Command, Orphaea made the decision to re-nationalize the Authority and its subsidiaries for the Empire. Using his newly granted privileges to slice access codes to ExO Max Solusar's ship and removing higher ranking Authority officers from government access lists, he dispatched a loyal officer to detain Solusar while he seized control of the government apparatus. Unfortunately, the officer perished; having failed to best the Wookie in combat, he had set the ship on a locked course towards the system sun, killing himself and Solusar. This resulted in the movement to seize government being delayed by several hours, although all properties and other assets were restored shorty after. <br />
<br />
As de facto leader of the Authority, the Corporate Sector promptly swore allegiance to the Empire and the Authority's corporations stripped and sold off or incorporated into the Empire. The territories of the Authority were incorporated into Oversector Dolomar while more permanent arrangements for their governance were decided.<br />
<br />
Shortly afterwards, Regent Goth appointed Orphaea Chairman of COMPNOR, replacing former Moff [[Dionysius Elwood]], who had long expressed a desire to return to retirement, in the position.<br />
<br />
===Chairman of COMPNOR===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = By decree of COMPNOR, the next person to call me 'Sir' will be spanked. That is all.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
The early days of Chairmanship were busy, having to rapidly become familiar with government structure while assisting the coordination of campaigns against uprisings in the Corporate Sector. At the same time, Alexander Fel had stolen various assets from [[Primus Medical]] during the confusion and fled the Empire, reforming the Lyrans in the form of the [[Lyran Seperatists]] and starting a resistance movement against the Empire in Dolomar.<br />
<br />
===Grand Moff===<br />
<br />
===Coup===<br />
<br />
===Aftermath===<br />
<br />
==Personality==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I could be replaced with a droid that spouted random quotes, randomly flirted and said 'Your mother' a lot, and nobody would notice.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Relationships==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Keep being naughty, that's a good girl.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Business==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I like money.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Aside from pursuits in the Empire, Orphaea has also engaged in a number of private business endeavors. By far the most notable of these was the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, a news and information services provider led by a former Lyran Union associate, Jace Walters. This corporation was well received by the galactic public until its sale and eventual dissolution some months later. More recently, he came into the ownership of Universal Network Bank, a former subsidiary of the Corporate Sector Authority. [[Mikel von Bianchi]] briefly occupied the position of Chief Executive Officer, a position he had held some years previously, until it merged with the [[Galactic Bank]].<br />
<br />
Factions Orphaea has owned at some stage include:<br />
<br />
* [[Galaxywide NewsNets]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Magnaguard Manufacturing|Magnaguard Manufacturing]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Myorzo Weapon Systems|Myorzo Weapon Systems]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Primus Medical|Primus Medical]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Paradox Resource Exploration|Paradox Resource Exploration]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Universal Network Bank|Universal Network Bank]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated|Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated]]<br />
* [[Revolt of Year 11|Nilar MedTech]]<br />
<br />
==Imperial Awards==<br />
<br />
* Letter of Commendation II<br />
* Mention in Dispatchers<br />
* Imperial High Command Bar<br />
* Imperial Duty Bars, 5 Years<br />
* Second Imperial Fleet Veteran<br />
* First Imperial Fleet Retired Veteran<br />
* Navy Medal of Progress<br />
* Navy Betterment Award<br />
* Group Command Proficiency Award<br />
* Imperial Academy Basic Graduate<br />
* Operation: Warspite<br />
* System Failure<br />
* Meridian Campaign Medal<br />
* Corporate Sector Authority Medal, First Class<br />
* Imperial Cross<br />
* Supporter of the Empire<br />
<br />
<center><br />
{| style="position: relative; padding: 0pxwidth: 50%; padding: 5px; margin: 5px; border-collapse:collapse; text-align: center;" border="1" bordercolor="#C0C0C0"<br />
| style="width: 100%; background-color: #003853;" colspan=3 | <font color=white>'''Positions'''</font><br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Thomas Cherokee]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Executor]]'''<br />Year 11 Day 291 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chairman of the [[Council of Moffs]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 291<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />?<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Goth]] (de facto)<br /><br />
[[Vero Thrawn]] (de jure)<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Coruscant Sector|Coruscant]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 291<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />?<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Azrakh Raleep]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Vizier of the [[Coalition for Progress]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Tec Vaan]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Dionysius Elwood]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Chairman of COMPNOR]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 80 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Matrel Byden]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Max Solusar]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''ExO of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 72 - Day 102<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Government Dissolved<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />New Creation<br /><br />
([[Jake Kiltar]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Oversector Dolomar]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Oversector Dissolved<br /><br />
([[Charles Slayden]] as Moff of the [[Corporate Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Ralic Feali]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Frank Bach]] as Moff of [[Kanz Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Tanez Kalrade]] as Moff of [[Dolomar Sector]])<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Director of the [[Imperial News Bureau]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 151<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Josef DeLaurel]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Garen Karrade]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Minister of Truth]]'''<br />Year 9 Day 177 - Year 10 Day 53<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Position Abolished<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Uther von Kaldreon]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chief Executive Officer of [[Cloud City]]'''<br />Year 8 Day 341 - Year 9 Day 227<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Eric Zahm]]<br />
<br />
|}<br />
</center><br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Oversector_Dolomar&diff=12336
Oversector Dolomar
2010-09-18T11:14:34Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{SectorBox<br />
| name = Oversector Dolomar<br />
| map = http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/2484/oversectordolomartr9.jpg<br />
| region = Core, Outer Rim<br />
| systems = Numerous<br />
| population = billions<br />
| moff = [[Orphaea Imperium]]<br />
| events = None<br />
| infrastructure = [[Imperial Army]] Headquarters <br />
| controlled = [[Galactic Empire]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Oversector Dolomar''' was a large sector comprising the [[Dolomar Sector|Dolomar]], [[Darpa_Sector|Darpa]], [[Kanz_Sector|Kanz]] and [[Corporate_Sector|Corporate]] Sectors. <br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
The Oversector was created Year 10 Day 53 out of the Imperial territories in Darpa and Dolomar. [[Orphaea Imperium]] was appointed Moff of the Oversector, succeeding [[Jake Kiltar]] in the Darpa Sector.<br />
<br />
On nationalization of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]], the Corporate and Kanz sectors were incorporated into Oversector Dolomar until final dispensation of the territories was determined.<br />
<br />
On Day 164 of the same year, the [[Galactic Empire]] and [[New Imperial Order]] reunified. Subsequently, the Oversector was dissolved and individual Moffs appointed to the constituent sectors.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Sectors]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Oversector_Dolomar&diff=12335
Oversector Dolomar
2010-09-18T11:12:37Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{SectorBox<br />
| name = Oversector Dolomar<br />
| map = http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/2484/oversectordolomartr9.jpg<br />
| region = Core, Outer Rim<br />
| systems = Numerous<br />
| population = 2.2 billion<br />
| moff = [[Orphaea Imperium]]<br />
| events = None<br />
| infrastructure = [[Imperial Army]] Headquarters <br />
| controlled = [[Galactic Empire]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Oversector Dolomar''' was a large sector comprising the [[Dolomar Sector|Dolomar]], [[Darpa_Sector|Darpa]], [[Kanz_Sector|Kanz]] and [[Corporate_Sector|Corporate]] Sectors. <br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
The Oversector was created Year 10 Day 53 out of the Imperial territories in Darpa and Dolomar. [[Orphaea Imperium]] was appointed Moff of the Oversector, succeeding [[Jake Kiltar]] in the Darpa Sector.<br />
<br />
On nationalization of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]], the Corporate and Kanz sectors were incorporated into Oversector Dolomar until final dispensation of the territories was determined.<br />
<br />
On reunification with the [[New Imperial Order]], the Oversector was dissolved and individual Moffs appointed to the constituent sectors. <br />
<br />
[[Category:Sectors]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Orphaea_Imperium&diff=12334
Orphaea Imperium
2010-09-18T11:10:21Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: /* Imperial Awards */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBoxGrey<br />
| name = Orphaea Imperium<br />
| image = http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/9140/orphaealx4.jpg<br />
| race = Corellian (adoptive)<br />
| homeworld = Corellia (adoptive)<br />
| mother = None<br />
| father = None<br />
| spouse = None<br />
| siblings = [[Inara Imperium]]<br /><br />
[[Melkhior Imperium]]<br /><br />
Actrial Imperium<br /><br />
Others<br />
| children = None<br />
| born = -21:213 BCGT (assumed)<br />
| branch = Imperial Throne<br />
| positions = [[Executor]]<br />
| prior service = Grand Moff<br /><br />
Moff of [[Coruscant]]<br /><br />
Vizier of Progress <br /><br />
Chairman of [[COMPNOR]]<br /><br />
Director, [[Imperial News Bureau]]<br /><br />
Minister of Truth<br /><br />
Chief Executive Officer (Cloud City)<br /><br />
Imperial Navy Adjutant<br />
| awards = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I am the wellspring of all goodness.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Orphaea Imperium''' is known variously as [[Executor]] of the [[Galactic Empire]], ''de facto'' head of the [[Imperium family]], journalist, businessman, analyst, pirate, spy, revolutionary, shameless self-promoter and deviant of many levels. <br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 182<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4923/phpw7krauambf7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his years as part of the project.<br />
}}<br />
===Early Years===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = The fun thing about being a clone - there's always more than one of us.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
It is unknown when, or if, Orphaea was 'born'. It is known that he was a subject of the project (not to be confused with [[The Project]] of the intelligence apparatus of the earlier Empire) commenced during the early years of Emperor Drayson's reign to develop superior leaders for the Empire by the manipulation and splicing of genetic material taken from promising young leaders of the time, from which all members of the [[Imperium family]] hail. Unsubstantiated reports exist that Orphaea's formal designation during this time was Subject O-Beta.<br />
<br />
When the project was shut down during Emperor Spytek's reign, Orphaea, like the rest of the subjects of the project, had their memories of their time erased and false memories of families and normal childhood experienced implanted in their place. Scattered throughout the galaxy with the others, Orphaea found himself on the streets of Corellia, an 'orphan' and young man appearing twenty years.<br />
<br />
With few other resources, Orphaea quickly acquired a job with a small security company in Corellia specialising in facility security and local shipping escorting. Here, Orphaea alternated between general administrative work, armed guard duty and escort piloting until he became a group leader in the company some years later. Orphaea was known as a demanding but casual leader, who was willing to work as equal to those under him until the situation demanded otherwise.<br />
<br />
Feeling he had advanced as far as he could within the company, Orphaea applied to the Imperial Academy, being accepted on Year 6 Day 213, his 'official' birthday.<br />
<br />
===Early Imperial Career===<br />
<br />
Orphaea entered the academy under tutor then-Flight Officer Dilnyrae Auvryndar, a class behind [[Janos Korin]] and [[Marcus Veers]] and in the same class as [[Ben Camden]]. Another valuable contact was made with [[Guinar Ndengin]], in charge of collecting and transporting Orphaea to the academy. Orphaea performed generally well at the academy, graduating with an overall score just below that required for honours. <br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 148<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8774/phprsomswamot7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea while at the Imperial Academy.<br />
}}<br />
Upon graduation, Orphaea was assigned to Carrier Group Two of the First Imperial Fleet. Here, he would meet then-Lieutenant [[Prijo Sacha]], a prominent figure in his later Navy career. Orphaea's early Naval career was not remarkable, being admired for his high level of activity and general competence, if not for any notable tactical skill at the time.<br />
<br />
For an unknown reason, Orphaea was (perhaps fortuitously) unable to be located when the revolt against the Emperor and Grand Moff Zerk occurred. By the time he was found some weeks later, working quietly at the same post he had been assigned to before the revolt started, the immediate aftermath was over. However, many of those he had become familiar with and admired had remained outside the Empire, joining the New Imperial Order on its formation. Orphaea, however, continued in the First Imperial Fleet, serving with distinction in Operation Warspite, as well as providing technical support for other participants in the campaign. <br />
<br />
It was during his time in the First Fleet that Orphaea, Ben Camden and [[Roth Jalis]], all lower ranking enlisted, came together to form the [[Imperial Collaborative Investment Group]], selling 'shares' and making money for investors through clever trading on the galactic market. The group was highly successful in its two months of operation, before an Imperial decree outlawed all but [[Combank Real Estate Investment Fund|Combank's investment program]]. <br />
<br />
Orphaea progressed reasonably through the enlisted ranks within the First Fleet until Commander Sacha was transferred to the Second Imperial Fleet. Needing a general right-hand man, Sacha offered the then-Sergeant the opportunity for advancement with him within the Second Fleet. Orphaea accepted, transferring to the Second Fleet and the Outer Rim.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 141<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8653/phpy9jpvvamnq2.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his service in the Outer Rim.<br />
}}<br />
It was around this time that Orphaea came to the attention of Director of Imperial Intelligence [[Zee Wolf]]. After a few staggered conversations, Orphaea agreed to some general technical work on behalf of the Director, without entering Imperial Intelligence proper. This was Orphaea's first step into the the darker aspects of the galaxy.<br />
<br />
Quickly establishing himself as a respected senior enlisted within the fleet, Orphaea progressed to officer rank and Executive Officer of Beta Group within the fleet under Lieutenant Wrathraven; the senior officer often unable to complete his duties and leaving the junior Orphaea to oversee the group.<br />
<br />
It was here, surrounded by unoccupied territories in the Elrood sector, that Orphaea saw the potential benefit of 'Fleet Cities', cities financed, built, and owned entirely by a fleet. Not only would this provide a source of income for fleet members, it would also help establish outposts on worlds, and give fleet members valuable construction experience that may be of use in the future. As a test, Orphaea was tasked with overseeing construction of 'Secundus Prime' on Khuiumin, the first city built entirely by military forces. This project was a complete success, with other fleets designing and breaking ground on their own fleet cities, and in part inspiring the wide-scale use of military forces on construction efforts as is common today.<br />
<br />
Having quietly worked for intelligence, Orphaea approached Zee's successor, [[Alexander Fel]], and offered his services as a more permanent intelligence asset. Fel accepted, incorporating Orphaea into his intelligence structure. It was here that Orphaea observed and contributed to Fel's personal project: a privately owned faction, to declare itself a government, free of the sometimes painful bureaucracy of the Empire. Orphaea eagerly worked on development plans for the future faction, despite secretly harbouring doubts about the viability of the faction.<br />
<br />
When the time came for the faction to be created, Orphaea resigned his commission in the Navy and departed for the [[Lyran Union]], to guide it's development, and secretly to observe and ensure the ex-Deputy Director didn't engage in conduct that could be considered anti-Imperial.<br />
<br />
===Lyran Union===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 172<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7233/phpiafsc8amrp0.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chairman of the Central Committee of the Lyran Union.<br />
}}<br />
With the Union established, Orphaea became Chairman of the Central Committee and second-in-command of the Lyran Union, with the duties of acquiring hardware for the Union, developing the Union's resources and consolidating the Union's control over the planets nearby the ones in Dolomar Sector the Empire had granted the Union. The latter required an even greater effort when a bizarre galactic anomaly cut power from all the newly established Lyran outposts in the sector, requiring a massive effort to build new power generators for all the colonies with the limited shipping and construction resources available at the time. At the same time, he worked for the Imperial Navy as Adjutant with authority of a Captain (while officially remaining a Lieutenant), a position created for his unique circumstances to keep him in Navy service, filtering the minor reports and proposals sent to Naval High Command. <br />
<br />
Despite a long and detailed plan for development, Orphaea soon realised that the leaders of the Union possessed little will to accomplish any goals. The bureaucracy of the Empire had been replaced by one of Secretary Fel's design, and the initial populace of the faction largely considered of veteran Imperials tired of working in bureaucracy, or low-ranked Imperials disgruntled at their lack of immediate success in the Empire. Recruitment efforts did little to improve the situation, and various reforms proposed by Orphaea and others were fruitless. The Union also struggled against the galaxy at large, who did not recognise the Union as a government, but considered it merely a bizzare cult.<br />
<br />
Even more concerning, however, was the gradual trend towards close association with criminal figures and organisations such as Eidola. In weaker moments, or after a heavy night of drinking, various leaders even considered acquiring badly needed resources through closer association with anti-Imperial forces.<br />
<br />
It was these progressions that saw Orphaea report to his high-level contacts in the Empire his concerns that the Union under Fel was no longer viable, and the only way of ensuring pro-Imperial interest in the Union would be to remove Fel from leadership. For the Empire, Orphaea developed several plans for an assassination of Fel which would leave Orphaea able to seize control of the Union. <br />
<br />
It was also at this time that Orphaea and Pirate Queen Teniel Djo came into private contact. At some point, discussion progressed to the point where both were entertaining the chance for Djo to assassinate Fel: Djo for the publicity of assassinating an ex-Director of Imperial Intelligence; and Orphaea for the chance to seize control of the Union and restore it to the Empire, ironically conspiring to assassinate Fel with the same people Fel was being removed for conspiring with. <br />
<br />
Before Orphaea and Djo set their plans in motion, he sent a final request for orders to the Empire. He recieved the 'all-clear', but a crucial part of the return message, 'Keep your own hands clean', was not recieved. This would not have mattered had all gone to plan and Djo been able to board Fel's ship. However, Fel appeared for an incidental reason where he was not meant to, and was able to change the access codes to the ship before Djo was able to board. Djo fled, but not before offering Orphaea an invitation to Eidola.<br />
<br />
The plan foiled, Orphaea transferred his remaining assets to various close associates of times past in case of the unforeseen, and fled to hyperspace in a Lyran fighter towards Coruscant before the Lyrans disabled his access to ship controls.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 178<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7475/phplp67swamwa3.jpg<br />
| description = The Pirate Regent of Thar.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Pirate Warlord===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Eidola thanks you for your donation... I always wanted to say that.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
While if it had no other concerns, the Empire would accept his return, with the Union still a question mark, the Empire could not afford to harbour a known Lyran fugitive, and should his presence in Imperial space be officially detected, Imperial forces would have no choice but his summary execution. Thus, Captain Darvock Tarion was secretly dispatched to pick up the wayward officer and transport him to the Denevar system, where he would remain under the protection of Dark Jedi Asaraya'katr.<br />
<br />
Orphaea spent the next week flying idly in a borrowed freighter. While he had briefly remained on Imperial channels maskerading as a relation in the Empire, he was soon discovered. It was unlikely he would be able to return to the Empire in the foreseeable future. Recalling Djo's parting invitation and the exclusivity of such an offer, and considering his chances at survival were marginally better with the pirates than with the Empire, Orphaea headed to the Eidolan stronghold of Sevarcos, where Djo accepted him and gifted him with a YT-1210 which Orphaea rechristened ''Kaibuki''.<br />
<br />
The next few months saw Orphaea settle into his new life as a pirate. He had already been exposed to a great part of the galaxy as Chairman, a part that had been hidden from him during his service in the Navy, but he now explored the depths of the underworld. While refusing to work as a scammer or crooked middle, Orphaea was not averse to other illicit activities, in one instance personally leading Eidolan construction teams building slave camps on Anzat itself, despite multiple arrest attempts by Anzati security forces. <br />
<br />
Around this time, Fel sent a message to Orphaea. Recognising now the difficulties the Union was facing, he invited Orphaea to return to his former post as Chairman and second in the Union. Orphaea considered this, but felt the risk was too high, declining but offering his services as an analyst and planner.<br />
<br />
Orphaea had finally settled into his life as a pirate and had been appointed Regent of Thar when he recieved a recall notice from the Empire: Uther von Kaldreon had looted [[Cloud City|Cloud City and BST]], the mining faction of the Empire, and required a new leader to restore it.<br />
<br />
===Legitimate Businessman===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 143<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7397/phpiats9jamfc8.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chief Executive Officer of Cloud City<br />
}}<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = CEO nowadays, or Eidolan warlord, whichever suits the current situation.<br />
| 2 = [[Andhers Jakhim]]<br />
}}<br />
Orphaea had a difficult decision. He had been accepted by the Eidolans, and had established himself with them. However, without the will to scam and steal, there was little challenge in his work. Here was a great challenge for him, to restore the Empire's mining faction to productivity, as well as the opening back into the Imperial fold he had once wished for. Ultimately, Orphaea apologetically left the pirates and headed for his new challenge.<br />
<br />
Cloud City and BST was a shambles when Orphaea arrived. Kaldreon had appropriate all the mines, most of the cities, and all but the primary freighter fleet and a handful of prospecting vehicles. At the same time, staff were departing from all sides, whether siding with Kaldreon against the Empire or taking advantage of the confusion to seek new horizons.<br />
<br />
Fortunately, Orphaea had the wealth of the Empire to back him in his reconstruction efforts. Surprising many observers (who had not been made party to the truth of earlier events), he did not immediately strip the faction even further as would be expected of a pirate, but started a massive recruitment drive and collecting materials from the open market. With all new recruits, reconstruction would be a difficult, though not insurmountable, task.<br />
<br />
A month or two in, with things starting to settle into some degree of normalcy, Orphaea approached Imperial High Command with a new idea: Cloud City and Centarra Mining develop a planet of their own. Centarra had stepped in to provide mining services while Cloud City was being rebuilt, and a large planet built by the two factions would not only help consolidate the Empire, but the income from the completed planet could provide a huge percentage of both factions' budget. Scouting for planets, both factions eventually started prospecting and preparing construction on Tarorasuil, in Bortras system in the Coruscant sector. It would, of course, not prove that easy, and the constant rotation of new staff through Cloud City and the assassination of Centarra leader Quard Ithan saw the project handed over, half-completed, to the Empire. <br />
<br />
While at Cloud City, Orphaea worked on the side to build his wealth. Eventually, he invested some of this wealth into the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, an information corporation which he hoped would eventually supplant all the mediocre broadcasters and tabloids dominating the holonet at the time.<br />
<br />
After a time at Cloud City, Orphaea was offered the position of [[Minister of Truth]] for the Empire proper, and a seat on [[Imperial High Command]]. However, the strain of taking Cloud City from the brink to a large and busy faction had broken Orphaea, and he retired from Cloud City, leaving former Centarra second [[Eric Zahm]] as the next CEO.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1523/phplfxhdtameo3.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea Imperium, Minister of Truth<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Back to the Empire===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Here's for anarchy, sleaze and beach parties.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
In a year, Orphaea had moved from the Empire, to the Union, to Eidola, to Cloud City, to end up back within the Empire, working quietly in the background on small developments, as well as diplomatic works and military struggles.<br />
<br />
Orphaea's first great victory since rejoining the Empire was the planning, and execution with Admiral [[Calor Assam]], of the operation to eliminate Renegade Inc as a threat through removing their ability to develop within their Meridian sector. Drawing in part on his experiences in the galactic underworld, a small fleet scattered in strategic positions around the sector established so many footholds within the sector that it became no longer economically viable for Renegade Inc to continue substantial development in the sector, as well as hijacking fully two thirds of the Renegade fleet.<br />
<br />
Otherwise, while remaining in the public view, Orphaea operated largely in the shadows, doing little of knowledge to the public except continual supervision of the Imperial News Bureau and associated duties within the Ministry of Truth.<br />
<br />
===Oversector Dolomar===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = We'll need to rename it... Oversector Friggin' Huge.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
Upon the declaration of [[Goth]] as [[Regent]] of the Empire, one of the many changes was the dissolution of the Ministry of Truth and incorporation of the [[Imperial News Bureau]] into the recreated [[COMPNOR]]. While remaining Director of the Bureau, Orphaea was promoted to Moff of the newly created [[Oversector Dolomar]], ironically returning to govern the same sector he had once fled and been outlawed from.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2160/orphcsa.png<br />
| description = Orphaea during nationalization of the Corporate Sector Authority<br />
}}<br />
Less than a month after his appointment, Orphaea saw his next great achievement. He had discretely expressed to the leadership of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]] his support for their government and expressed his desire to support their growth from a relatively minor backwater government into a large and prosperous government, with the (unmentioned) potential for later membership in the [[Imperial Union]]. However, having been granted access to the Corporate Sector's networks and plans, it was revealed that despite the many advantages the Authority possessed, it was plagued internally with mismanagement and lack of adequate staffing on all levels, not to mention being in talks with various groups belligerent towards the Empire.<br />
<br />
Knowing this, and after consultation with several members of Imperial High Command, Orphaea made the decision to re-nationalize the Authority and its subsidiaries for the Empire. Using his newly granted privileges to slice access codes to ExO Max Solusar's ship and removing higher ranking Authority officers from government access lists, he dispatched a loyal officer to detain Solusar while he seized control of the government apparatus. Unfortunately, the officer perished; having failed to best the Wookie in combat, he had set the ship on a locked course towards the system sun, killing himself and Solusar. This resulted in the movement to seize government being delayed by several hours, although all properties and other assets were restored shorty after. <br />
<br />
As de facto leader of the Authority, the Corporate Sector promptly swore allegiance to the Empire and the Authority's corporations stripped and sold off or incorporated into the Empire. The territories of the Authority were incorporated into Oversector Dolomar while more permanent arrangements for their governance were decided.<br />
<br />
Shortly afterwards, Regent Goth appointed Orphaea Chairman of COMPNOR, replacing former Moff [[Dionysius Elwood]], who had long expressed a desire to return to retirement, in the position.<br />
<br />
===Chairman of COMPNOR===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = By decree of COMPNOR, the next person to call me 'Sir' will be spanked. That is all.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
The early days of Chairmanship were busy, having to rapidly become familiar with government structure while assisting the coordination of campaigns against uprisings in the Corporate Sector. At the same time, Alexander Fel had stolen various assets from [[Primus Medical]] during the confusion and fled the Empire, reforming the Lyrans in the form of the [[Lyran Seperatists]] and starting a resistance movement against the Empire in Dolomar.<br />
<br />
===Grand Moff===<br />
<br />
===Executor===<br />
<br />
==Personality==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I could be replaced with a droid that spouted random quotes, randomly flirted and said 'Your mother' a lot, and nobody would notice.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Relationships==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Keep being naughty, that's a good girl.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Business==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I like money.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Aside from pursuits in the Empire, Orphaea has also engaged in a number of private business endeavors. By far the most notable of these was the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, a news and information services provider led by a former Lyran Union associate, Jace Walters. This corporation was well received by the galactic public until its sale and eventual dissolution some months later. More recently, he came into the ownership of Universal Network Bank, a former subsidiary of the Corporate Sector Authority. [[Mikel von Bianchi]] briefly occupied the position of Chief Executive Officer, a position he had held some years previously, until it merged with the [[Galactic Bank]].<br />
<br />
Factions Orphaea has owned at some stage include:<br />
<br />
* [[Galaxywide NewsNets]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Magnaguard Manufacturing|Magnaguard Manufacturing]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Myorzo Weapon Systems|Myorzo Weapon Systems]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Primus Medical|Primus Medical]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Paradox Resource Exploration|Paradox Resource Exploration]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Universal Network Bank|Universal Network Bank]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated|Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated]]<br />
* [[Revolt of Year 11|Nilar MedTech]]<br />
<br />
==Imperial Awards==<br />
<br />
* Letter of Commendation II<br />
* Mention in Dispatchers<br />
* Imperial High Command Bar<br />
* Imperial Duty Bars, 5 Years<br />
* Second Imperial Fleet Veteran<br />
* First Imperial Fleet Retired Veteran<br />
* Navy Medal of Progress<br />
* Navy Betterment Award<br />
* Group Command Proficiency Award<br />
* Imperial Academy Basic Graduate<br />
* Operation: Warspite<br />
* System Failure<br />
* Meridian Campaign Medal<br />
* Corporate Sector Authority Medal, First Class<br />
* Imperial Cross<br />
* Supporter of the Empire<br />
<br />
<center><br />
{| style="position: relative; padding: 0pxwidth: 50%; padding: 5px; margin: 5px; border-collapse:collapse; text-align: center;" border="1" bordercolor="#C0C0C0"<br />
| style="width: 100%; background-color: #003853;" colspan=3 | <font color=white>'''Positions'''</font><br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Thomas Cherokee]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Executor]]'''<br />Year 11 Day 291 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chairman of the [[Council of Moffs]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 291<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />?<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Goth]] (de facto)<br /><br />
[[Vero Thrawn]] (de jure)<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Coruscant Sector|Coruscant]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 291<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />?<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Azrakh Raleep]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Vizier of the [[Coalition for Progress]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Tec Vaan]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Dionysius Elwood]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Chairman of COMPNOR]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 80 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Matrel Byden]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Max Solusar]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''ExO of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 72 - Day 102<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Government Dissolved<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />New Creation<br /><br />
([[Jake Kiltar]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Oversector Dolomar]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Oversector Dissolved<br /><br />
([[Charles Slayden]] as Moff of the [[Corporate Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Ralic Feali]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Frank Bach]] as Moff of [[Kanz Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Tanez Kalrade]] as Moff of [[Dolomar Sector]])<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Director of the [[Imperial News Bureau]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 151<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Josef DeLaurel]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Garen Karrade]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Minister of Truth]]'''<br />Year 9 Day 177 - Year 10 Day 53<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Position Abolished<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Uther von Kaldreon]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chief Executive Officer of [[Cloud City]]'''<br />Year 8 Day 341 - Year 9 Day 227<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Eric Zahm]]<br />
<br />
|}<br />
</center><br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Orphaea_Imperium&diff=12333
Orphaea Imperium
2010-09-18T11:01:33Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: /* Early Imperial Career */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBoxGrey<br />
| name = Orphaea Imperium<br />
| image = http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/9140/orphaealx4.jpg<br />
| race = Corellian (adoptive)<br />
| homeworld = Corellia (adoptive)<br />
| mother = None<br />
| father = None<br />
| spouse = None<br />
| siblings = [[Inara Imperium]]<br /><br />
[[Melkhior Imperium]]<br /><br />
Actrial Imperium<br /><br />
Others<br />
| children = None<br />
| born = -21:213 BCGT (assumed)<br />
| branch = Imperial Throne<br />
| positions = [[Executor]]<br />
| prior service = Grand Moff<br /><br />
Moff of [[Coruscant]]<br /><br />
Vizier of Progress <br /><br />
Chairman of [[COMPNOR]]<br /><br />
Director, [[Imperial News Bureau]]<br /><br />
Minister of Truth<br /><br />
Chief Executive Officer (Cloud City)<br /><br />
Imperial Navy Adjutant<br />
| awards = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I am the wellspring of all goodness.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Orphaea Imperium''' is known variously as [[Executor]] of the [[Galactic Empire]], ''de facto'' head of the [[Imperium family]], journalist, businessman, analyst, pirate, spy, revolutionary, shameless self-promoter and deviant of many levels. <br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 182<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4923/phpw7krauambf7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his years as part of the project.<br />
}}<br />
===Early Years===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = The fun thing about being a clone - there's always more than one of us.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
It is unknown when, or if, Orphaea was 'born'. It is known that he was a subject of the project (not to be confused with [[The Project]] of the intelligence apparatus of the earlier Empire) commenced during the early years of Emperor Drayson's reign to develop superior leaders for the Empire by the manipulation and splicing of genetic material taken from promising young leaders of the time, from which all members of the [[Imperium family]] hail. Unsubstantiated reports exist that Orphaea's formal designation during this time was Subject O-Beta.<br />
<br />
When the project was shut down during Emperor Spytek's reign, Orphaea, like the rest of the subjects of the project, had their memories of their time erased and false memories of families and normal childhood experienced implanted in their place. Scattered throughout the galaxy with the others, Orphaea found himself on the streets of Corellia, an 'orphan' and young man appearing twenty years.<br />
<br />
With few other resources, Orphaea quickly acquired a job with a small security company in Corellia specialising in facility security and local shipping escorting. Here, Orphaea alternated between general administrative work, armed guard duty and escort piloting until he became a group leader in the company some years later. Orphaea was known as a demanding but casual leader, who was willing to work as equal to those under him until the situation demanded otherwise.<br />
<br />
Feeling he had advanced as far as he could within the company, Orphaea applied to the Imperial Academy, being accepted on Year 6 Day 213, his 'official' birthday.<br />
<br />
===Early Imperial Career===<br />
<br />
Orphaea entered the academy under tutor then-Flight Officer Dilnyrae Auvryndar, a class behind [[Janos Korin]] and [[Marcus Veers]] and in the same class as [[Ben Camden]]. Another valuable contact was made with [[Guinar Ndengin]], in charge of collecting and transporting Orphaea to the academy. Orphaea performed generally well at the academy, graduating with an overall score just below that required for honours. <br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 148<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8774/phprsomswamot7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea while at the Imperial Academy.<br />
}}<br />
Upon graduation, Orphaea was assigned to Carrier Group Two of the First Imperial Fleet. Here, he would meet then-Lieutenant [[Prijo Sacha]], a prominent figure in his later Navy career. Orphaea's early Naval career was not remarkable, being admired for his high level of activity and general competence, if not for any notable tactical skill at the time.<br />
<br />
For an unknown reason, Orphaea was (perhaps fortuitously) unable to be located when the revolt against the Emperor and Grand Moff Zerk occurred. By the time he was found some weeks later, working quietly at the same post he had been assigned to before the revolt started, the immediate aftermath was over. However, many of those he had become familiar with and admired had remained outside the Empire, joining the New Imperial Order on its formation. Orphaea, however, continued in the First Imperial Fleet, serving with distinction in Operation Warspite, as well as providing technical support for other participants in the campaign. <br />
<br />
It was during his time in the First Fleet that Orphaea, Ben Camden and [[Roth Jalis]], all lower ranking enlisted, came together to form the [[Imperial Collaborative Investment Group]], selling 'shares' and making money for investors through clever trading on the galactic market. The group was highly successful in its two months of operation, before an Imperial decree outlawed all but [[Combank Real Estate Investment Fund|Combank's investment program]]. <br />
<br />
Orphaea progressed reasonably through the enlisted ranks within the First Fleet until Commander Sacha was transferred to the Second Imperial Fleet. Needing a general right-hand man, Sacha offered the then-Sergeant the opportunity for advancement with him within the Second Fleet. Orphaea accepted, transferring to the Second Fleet and the Outer Rim.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 141<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8653/phpy9jpvvamnq2.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his service in the Outer Rim.<br />
}}<br />
It was around this time that Orphaea came to the attention of Director of Imperial Intelligence [[Zee Wolf]]. After a few staggered conversations, Orphaea agreed to some general technical work on behalf of the Director, without entering Imperial Intelligence proper. This was Orphaea's first step into the the darker aspects of the galaxy.<br />
<br />
Quickly establishing himself as a respected senior enlisted within the fleet, Orphaea progressed to officer rank and Executive Officer of Beta Group within the fleet under Lieutenant Wrathraven; the senior officer often unable to complete his duties and leaving the junior Orphaea to oversee the group.<br />
<br />
It was here, surrounded by unoccupied territories in the Elrood sector, that Orphaea saw the potential benefit of 'Fleet Cities', cities financed, built, and owned entirely by a fleet. Not only would this provide a source of income for fleet members, it would also help establish outposts on worlds, and give fleet members valuable construction experience that may be of use in the future. As a test, Orphaea was tasked with overseeing construction of 'Secundus Prime' on Khuiumin, the first city built entirely by military forces. This project was a complete success, with other fleets designing and breaking ground on their own fleet cities, and in part inspiring the wide-scale use of military forces on construction efforts as is common today.<br />
<br />
Having quietly worked for intelligence, Orphaea approached Zee's successor, [[Alexander Fel]], and offered his services as a more permanent intelligence asset. Fel accepted, incorporating Orphaea into his intelligence structure. It was here that Orphaea observed and contributed to Fel's personal project: a privately owned faction, to declare itself a government, free of the sometimes painful bureaucracy of the Empire. Orphaea eagerly worked on development plans for the future faction, despite secretly harbouring doubts about the viability of the faction.<br />
<br />
When the time came for the faction to be created, Orphaea resigned his commission in the Navy and departed for the [[Lyran Union]], to guide it's development, and secretly to observe and ensure the ex-Deputy Director didn't engage in conduct that could be considered anti-Imperial.<br />
<br />
===Lyran Union===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 172<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7233/phpiafsc8amrp0.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chairman of the Central Committee of the Lyran Union.<br />
}}<br />
With the Union established, Orphaea became Chairman of the Central Committee and second-in-command of the Lyran Union, with the duties of acquiring hardware for the Union, developing the Union's resources and consolidating the Union's control over the planets nearby the ones in Dolomar Sector the Empire had granted the Union. The latter required an even greater effort when a bizarre galactic anomaly cut power from all the newly established Lyran outposts in the sector, requiring a massive effort to build new power generators for all the colonies with the limited shipping and construction resources available at the time. At the same time, he worked for the Imperial Navy as Adjutant with authority of a Captain (while officially remaining a Lieutenant), a position created for his unique circumstances to keep him in Navy service, filtering the minor reports and proposals sent to Naval High Command. <br />
<br />
Despite a long and detailed plan for development, Orphaea soon realised that the leaders of the Union possessed little will to accomplish any goals. The bureaucracy of the Empire had been replaced by one of Secretary Fel's design, and the initial populace of the faction largely considered of veteran Imperials tired of working in bureaucracy, or low-ranked Imperials disgruntled at their lack of immediate success in the Empire. Recruitment efforts did little to improve the situation, and various reforms proposed by Orphaea and others were fruitless. The Union also struggled against the galaxy at large, who did not recognise the Union as a government, but considered it merely a bizzare cult.<br />
<br />
Even more concerning, however, was the gradual trend towards close association with criminal figures and organisations such as Eidola. In weaker moments, or after a heavy night of drinking, various leaders even considered acquiring badly needed resources through closer association with anti-Imperial forces.<br />
<br />
It was these progressions that saw Orphaea report to his high-level contacts in the Empire his concerns that the Union under Fel was no longer viable, and the only way of ensuring pro-Imperial interest in the Union would be to remove Fel from leadership. For the Empire, Orphaea developed several plans for an assassination of Fel which would leave Orphaea able to seize control of the Union. <br />
<br />
It was also at this time that Orphaea and Pirate Queen Teniel Djo came into private contact. At some point, discussion progressed to the point where both were entertaining the chance for Djo to assassinate Fel: Djo for the publicity of assassinating an ex-Director of Imperial Intelligence; and Orphaea for the chance to seize control of the Union and restore it to the Empire, ironically conspiring to assassinate Fel with the same people Fel was being removed for conspiring with. <br />
<br />
Before Orphaea and Djo set their plans in motion, he sent a final request for orders to the Empire. He recieved the 'all-clear', but a crucial part of the return message, 'Keep your own hands clean', was not recieved. This would not have mattered had all gone to plan and Djo been able to board Fel's ship. However, Fel appeared for an incidental reason where he was not meant to, and was able to change the access codes to the ship before Djo was able to board. Djo fled, but not before offering Orphaea an invitation to Eidola.<br />
<br />
The plan foiled, Orphaea transferred his remaining assets to various close associates of times past in case of the unforeseen, and fled to hyperspace in a Lyran fighter towards Coruscant before the Lyrans disabled his access to ship controls.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 178<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7475/phplp67swamwa3.jpg<br />
| description = The Pirate Regent of Thar.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Pirate Warlord===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Eidola thanks you for your donation... I always wanted to say that.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
While if it had no other concerns, the Empire would accept his return, with the Union still a question mark, the Empire could not afford to harbour a known Lyran fugitive, and should his presence in Imperial space be officially detected, Imperial forces would have no choice but his summary execution. Thus, Captain Darvock Tarion was secretly dispatched to pick up the wayward officer and transport him to the Denevar system, where he would remain under the protection of Dark Jedi Asaraya'katr.<br />
<br />
Orphaea spent the next week flying idly in a borrowed freighter. While he had briefly remained on Imperial channels maskerading as a relation in the Empire, he was soon discovered. It was unlikely he would be able to return to the Empire in the foreseeable future. Recalling Djo's parting invitation and the exclusivity of such an offer, and considering his chances at survival were marginally better with the pirates than with the Empire, Orphaea headed to the Eidolan stronghold of Sevarcos, where Djo accepted him and gifted him with a YT-1210 which Orphaea rechristened ''Kaibuki''.<br />
<br />
The next few months saw Orphaea settle into his new life as a pirate. He had already been exposed to a great part of the galaxy as Chairman, a part that had been hidden from him during his service in the Navy, but he now explored the depths of the underworld. While refusing to work as a scammer or crooked middle, Orphaea was not averse to other illicit activities, in one instance personally leading Eidolan construction teams building slave camps on Anzat itself, despite multiple arrest attempts by Anzati security forces. <br />
<br />
Around this time, Fel sent a message to Orphaea. Recognising now the difficulties the Union was facing, he invited Orphaea to return to his former post as Chairman and second in the Union. Orphaea considered this, but felt the risk was too high, declining but offering his services as an analyst and planner.<br />
<br />
Orphaea had finally settled into his life as a pirate and had been appointed Regent of Thar when he recieved a recall notice from the Empire: Uther von Kaldreon had looted [[Cloud City|Cloud City and BST]], the mining faction of the Empire, and required a new leader to restore it.<br />
<br />
===Legitimate Businessman===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 143<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7397/phpiats9jamfc8.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chief Executive Officer of Cloud City<br />
}}<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = CEO nowadays, or Eidolan warlord, whichever suits the current situation.<br />
| 2 = [[Andhers Jakhim]]<br />
}}<br />
Orphaea had a difficult decision. He had been accepted by the Eidolans, and had established himself with them. However, without the will to scam and steal, there was little challenge in his work. Here was a great challenge for him, to restore the Empire's mining faction to productivity, as well as the opening back into the Imperial fold he had once wished for. Ultimately, Orphaea apologetically left the pirates and headed for his new challenge.<br />
<br />
Cloud City and BST was a shambles when Orphaea arrived. Kaldreon had appropriate all the mines, most of the cities, and all but the primary freighter fleet and a handful of prospecting vehicles. At the same time, staff were departing from all sides, whether siding with Kaldreon against the Empire or taking advantage of the confusion to seek new horizons.<br />
<br />
Fortunately, Orphaea had the wealth of the Empire to back him in his reconstruction efforts. Surprising many observers (who had not been made party to the truth of earlier events), he did not immediately strip the faction even further as would be expected of a pirate, but started a massive recruitment drive and collecting materials from the open market. With all new recruits, reconstruction would be a difficult, though not insurmountable, task.<br />
<br />
A month or two in, with things starting to settle into some degree of normalcy, Orphaea approached Imperial High Command with a new idea: Cloud City and Centarra Mining develop a planet of their own. Centarra had stepped in to provide mining services while Cloud City was being rebuilt, and a large planet built by the two factions would not only help consolidate the Empire, but the income from the completed planet could provide a huge percentage of both factions' budget. Scouting for planets, both factions eventually started prospecting and preparing construction on Tarorasuil, in Bortras system in the Coruscant sector. It would, of course, not prove that easy, and the constant rotation of new staff through Cloud City and the assassination of Centarra leader Quard Ithan saw the project handed over, half-completed, to the Empire. <br />
<br />
While at Cloud City, Orphaea worked on the side to build his wealth. Eventually, he invested some of this wealth into the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, an information corporation which he hoped would eventually supplant all the mediocre broadcasters and tabloids dominating the holonet at the time.<br />
<br />
After a time at Cloud City, Orphaea was offered the position of [[Minister of Truth]] for the Empire proper, and a seat on [[Imperial High Command]]. However, the strain of taking Cloud City from the brink to a large and busy faction had broken Orphaea, and he retired from Cloud City, leaving former Centarra second [[Eric Zahm]] as the next CEO.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1523/phplfxhdtameo3.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea Imperium, Minister of Truth<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Back to the Empire===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Here's for anarchy, sleaze and beach parties.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
In a year, Orphaea had moved from the Empire, to the Union, to Eidola, to Cloud City, to end up back within the Empire, working quietly in the background on small developments, as well as diplomatic works and military struggles.<br />
<br />
Orphaea's first great victory since rejoining the Empire was the planning, and execution with Admiral [[Calor Assam]], of the operation to eliminate Renegade Inc as a threat through removing their ability to develop within their Meridian sector. Drawing in part on his experiences in the galactic underworld, a small fleet scattered in strategic positions around the sector established so many footholds within the sector that it became no longer economically viable for Renegade Inc to continue substantial development in the sector, as well as hijacking fully two thirds of the Renegade fleet.<br />
<br />
Otherwise, while remaining in the public view, Orphaea operated largely in the shadows, doing little of knowledge to the public except continual supervision of the Imperial News Bureau and associated duties within the Ministry of Truth.<br />
<br />
===Oversector Dolomar===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = We'll need to rename it... Oversector Friggin' Huge.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
Upon the declaration of [[Goth]] as [[Regent]] of the Empire, one of the many changes was the dissolution of the Ministry of Truth and incorporation of the [[Imperial News Bureau]] into the recreated [[COMPNOR]]. While remaining Director of the Bureau, Orphaea was promoted to Moff of the newly created [[Oversector Dolomar]], ironically returning to govern the same sector he had once fled and been outlawed from.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2160/orphcsa.png<br />
| description = Orphaea during nationalization of the Corporate Sector Authority<br />
}}<br />
Less than a month after his appointment, Orphaea saw his next great achievement. He had discretely expressed to the leadership of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]] his support for their government and expressed his desire to support their growth from a relatively minor backwater government into a large and prosperous government, with the (unmentioned) potential for later membership in the [[Imperial Union]]. However, having been granted access to the Corporate Sector's networks and plans, it was revealed that despite the many advantages the Authority possessed, it was plagued internally with mismanagement and lack of adequate staffing on all levels, not to mention being in talks with various groups belligerent towards the Empire.<br />
<br />
Knowing this, and after consultation with several members of Imperial High Command, Orphaea made the decision to re-nationalize the Authority and its subsidiaries for the Empire. Using his newly granted privileges to slice access codes to ExO Max Solusar's ship and removing higher ranking Authority officers from government access lists, he dispatched a loyal officer to detain Solusar while he seized control of the government apparatus. Unfortunately, the officer perished; having failed to best the Wookie in combat, he had set the ship on a locked course towards the system sun, killing himself and Solusar. This resulted in the movement to seize government being delayed by several hours, although all properties and other assets were restored shorty after. <br />
<br />
As de facto leader of the Authority, the Corporate Sector promptly swore allegiance to the Empire and the Authority's corporations stripped and sold off or incorporated into the Empire. The territories of the Authority were incorporated into Oversector Dolomar while more permanent arrangements for their governance were decided.<br />
<br />
Shortly afterwards, Regent Goth appointed Orphaea Chairman of COMPNOR, replacing former Moff [[Dionysius Elwood]], who had long expressed a desire to return to retirement, in the position.<br />
<br />
===Chairman of COMPNOR===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = By decree of COMPNOR, the next person to call me 'Sir' will be spanked. That is all.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
The early days of Chairmanship were busy, having to rapidly become familiar with government structure while assisting the coordination of campaigns against uprisings in the Corporate Sector. At the same time, Alexander Fel had stolen various assets from [[Primus Medical]] during the confusion and fled the Empire, reforming the Lyrans in the form of the [[Lyran Seperatists]] and starting a resistance movement against the Empire in Dolomar.<br />
<br />
===Grand Moff===<br />
<br />
===Executor===<br />
<br />
==Personality==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I could be replaced with a droid that spouted random quotes, randomly flirted and said 'Your mother' a lot, and nobody would notice.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Relationships==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Keep being naughty, that's a good girl.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Business==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I like money.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Aside from pursuits in the Empire, Orphaea has also engaged in a number of private business endeavors. By far the most notable of these was the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, a news and information services provider led by a former Lyran Union associate, Jace Walters. This corporation was well received by the galactic public until its sale and eventual dissolution some months later. More recently, he came into the ownership of Universal Network Bank, a former subsidiary of the Corporate Sector Authority. [[Mikel von Bianchi]] briefly occupied the position of Chief Executive Officer, a position he had held some years previously, until it merged with the [[Galactic Bank]].<br />
<br />
Factions Orphaea has owned at some stage include:<br />
<br />
* [[Galaxywide NewsNets]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Magnaguard Manufacturing|Magnaguard Manufacturing]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Myorzo Weapon Systems|Myorzo Weapon Systems]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Primus Medical|Primus Medical]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Paradox Resource Exploration|Paradox Resource Exploration]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Universal Network Bank|Universal Network Bank]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated|Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated]]<br />
* [[Revolt of Year 11|Nilar MedTech]]<br />
<br />
==Imperial Awards==<br />
<br />
* Letter of Commendation II<br />
* Mention in Dispatchers<br />
* Imperial High Command Bar<br />
* Imperial Duty Bars, 5 Years<br />
* Second Imperial Fleet Veteran<br />
* First Imperial Fleet Retired Veteran<br />
* Navy Medal of Progress<br />
* Navy Betterment Award<br />
* Group Command Proficiency Award<br />
* Imperial Academy Basic Graduate<br />
* Operation: Warspite<br />
* System Failure<br />
* Meridian Campaign Medal<br />
* Corporate Sector Authority Medal, First Class<br />
* Imperial Cross<br />
* Supporter of the Empire<br />
<br />
<center><br />
{| style="position: relative; padding: 0pxwidth: 50%; padding: 5px; margin: 5px; border-collapse:collapse; text-align: center;" border="1" bordercolor="#C0C0C0"<br />
| style="width: 100%; background-color: #003853;" colspan=3 | <font color=white>'''Positions'''</font><br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Thomas Cherokee]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Executor]]'''<br />Year 11 Day 291 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chairman of the [[Council of Moffs]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 291<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Goth]] (de facto)<br /><br />
[[Vero Thrawn]] (de jure)<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Coruscant Sector|Coruscant]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 291<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Azrakh Raleep]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Vizier of the [[Coalition for Progress]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Tec Vaan]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Dionysius Elwood]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Chairman of COMPNOR]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 80 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Matrel Byden]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Max Solusar]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''ExO of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 72 - Day 102<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Government Dissolved<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />New Creation<br /><br />
([[Jake Kiltar]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Oversector Dolomar]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Oversector Dissolved<br /><br />
([[Charles Slayden]] as Moff of the [[Corporate Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Ralic Feali]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Frank Bach]] as Moff of [[Kanz Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Tanez Kalrade]] as Moff of [[Dolomar Sector]])<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Director of the [[Imperial News Bureau]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 151<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Josef DeLaurel]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Garen Karrade]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Minister of Truth]]'''<br />Year 9 Day 177 - Year 10 Day 53<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Position Abolished<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Uther von Kaldreon]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chief Executive Officer of [[Cloud City]]'''<br />Year 8 Day 341 - Year 9 Day 227<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Eric Zahm]]<br />
<br />
|}<br />
</center><br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Orphaea_Imperium&diff=12332
Orphaea Imperium
2010-09-18T10:59:29Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBoxGrey<br />
| name = Orphaea Imperium<br />
| image = http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/9140/orphaealx4.jpg<br />
| race = Corellian (adoptive)<br />
| homeworld = Corellia (adoptive)<br />
| mother = None<br />
| father = None<br />
| spouse = None<br />
| siblings = [[Inara Imperium]]<br /><br />
[[Melkhior Imperium]]<br /><br />
Actrial Imperium<br /><br />
Others<br />
| children = None<br />
| born = -21:213 BCGT (assumed)<br />
| branch = Imperial Throne<br />
| positions = [[Executor]]<br />
| prior service = Grand Moff<br /><br />
Moff of [[Coruscant]]<br /><br />
Vizier of Progress <br /><br />
Chairman of [[COMPNOR]]<br /><br />
Director, [[Imperial News Bureau]]<br /><br />
Minister of Truth<br /><br />
Chief Executive Officer (Cloud City)<br /><br />
Imperial Navy Adjutant<br />
| awards = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I am the wellspring of all goodness.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Orphaea Imperium''' is known variously as [[Executor]] of the [[Galactic Empire]], ''de facto'' head of the [[Imperium family]], journalist, businessman, analyst, pirate, spy, revolutionary, shameless self-promoter and deviant of many levels. <br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 182<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4923/phpw7krauambf7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his years as part of the project.<br />
}}<br />
===Early Years===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = The fun thing about being a clone - there's always more than one of us.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
It is unknown when, or if, Orphaea was 'born'. It is known that he was a subject of the project (not to be confused with [[The Project]] of the intelligence apparatus of the earlier Empire) commenced during the early years of Emperor Drayson's reign to develop superior leaders for the Empire by the manipulation and splicing of genetic material taken from promising young leaders of the time, from which all members of the [[Imperium family]] hail. Unsubstantiated reports exist that Orphaea's formal designation during this time was Subject O-Beta.<br />
<br />
When the project was shut down during Emperor Spytek's reign, Orphaea, like the rest of the subjects of the project, had their memories of their time erased and false memories of families and normal childhood experienced implanted in their place. Scattered throughout the galaxy with the others, Orphaea found himself on the streets of Corellia, an 'orphan' and young man appearing twenty years.<br />
<br />
With few other resources, Orphaea quickly acquired a job with a small security company in Corellia specialising in facility security and local shipping escorting. Here, Orphaea alternated between general administrative work, armed guard duty and escort piloting until he became a group leader in the company some years later. Orphaea was known as a demanding but casual leader, who was willing to work as equal to those under him until the situation demanded otherwise.<br />
<br />
Feeling he had advanced as far as he could within the company, Orphaea applied to the Imperial Academy, being accepted on Year 6 Day 213, his 'official' birthday.<br />
<br />
===Early Imperial Career===<br />
<br />
Orphaea entered the academy under tutor then-Flight Officer Dilnyrae Auvryndar, a class behind [[Janos Korin]] and [[Marcus Veers]] and in the same class as [[Ben Camden]]. Another valuable contact was made with Guinar Ndengin, in charge of collecting and transporting Orphaea to the academy. Orphaea performed generally well at the academy, graduating with an overall score just below that required for honours. <br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 148<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8774/phprsomswamot7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea while at the Imperial Academy.<br />
}}<br />
Upon graduation, Orphaea was assigned to Carrier Group Two of the First Imperial Fleet. Here, he would meet then-Lieutenant [[Prijo Sacha]], a prominent figure in his later Navy career. Orphaea's early Naval career was not remarkable, being admired for his high level of activity and general competence, if not for any notable tactical skill at the time.<br />
<br />
For an unknown reason, Orphaea was (perhaps fortuitously) unable to be located when the revolt against the Emperor and Grand Moff Zerk occurred. By the time he was found some weeks later, working quietly at the same post he had been assigned to before the revolt started, the immediate aftermath was over. However, many of those he had become familiar with and admired had remained outside the Empire, joining the New Imperial Order on its formation. Orphaea, however, continued in the First Imperial Fleet, serving with distinction in Operation Warspite, as well as providing technical support for other participants in the campaign. <br />
<br />
It was during his time in the First Fleet that Orphaea, Ben Camden and [[Roth Jalis]], all lower ranking enlisted, came together to form the [[Imperial Collaborative Investment Group]], selling 'shares' and making money for investors through clever trading on the galactic market. The group was highly successful in its two months of operation, before an Imperial decree outlawed all but [[Combank Real Estate Investment Fund|Combank's investment program]]. <br />
<br />
Orphaea progressed reasonably through the enlisted ranks within the First Fleet until Commander Sacha was transferred to the Second Imperial Fleet. Needing a general right-hand man, Sacha offered the then-Sergeant the opportunity for advancement with him within the Second Fleet. Orphaea accepted, transferring to the Second Fleet and the Outer Rim.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 141<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8653/phpy9jpvvamnq2.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his service in the Outer Rim.<br />
}}<br />
It was around this time that Orphaea came to the attention of Director of Imperial Intelligence [[Zee Wolf]]. After a few staggered conversations, Orphaea agreed to some general technical work on behalf of the Director, without entering Imperial Intelligence proper. This was Orphaea's first step into the the darker aspects of the galaxy.<br />
<br />
Quickly establishing himself as a respected senior enlisted within the fleet, Orphaea progressed to officer rank and Executive Officer of Beta Group within the fleet under Lieutenant Wrathraven; the senior officer often unable to complete his duties and leaving the junior Orphaea to oversee the group.<br />
<br />
It was here, surrounded by unoccupied territories in the Elrood sector, that Orphaea saw the potential benefit of 'Fleet Cities', cities financed, built, and owned entirely by a fleet. Not only would this provide a source of income for fleet members, it would also help establish outposts on worlds, and give fleet members valuable construction experience that may be of use in the future. As a test, Orphaea was tasked with overseeing construction of 'Secundus Prime' on Khuiumin, the first city built entirely by military forces. This project was a complete success, with other fleets designing and breaking ground on their own fleet cities, and in part inspiring the wide-scale use of military forces on construction efforts as is common today.<br />
<br />
Having quietly worked for intelligence, Orphaea approached Zee's successor, [[Alexander Fel]], and offered his services as a more permanent intelligence asset. Fel accepted, incorporating Orphaea into his intelligence structure. It was here that Orphaea observed and contributed to Fel's personal project: a privately owned faction, to declare itself a government, free of the sometimes painful bureaucracy of the Empire. Orphaea eagerly worked on development plans for the future faction, despite secretly harbouring doubts about the viability of the faction.<br />
<br />
When the time came for the faction to be created, Orphaea resigned his commission in the Navy and departed for the [[Lyran Union]], to guide it's development, and secretly to observe and ensure the ex-Deputy Director didn't engage in conduct that could be considered anti-Imperial.<br />
<br />
===Lyran Union===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 172<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7233/phpiafsc8amrp0.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chairman of the Central Committee of the Lyran Union.<br />
}}<br />
With the Union established, Orphaea became Chairman of the Central Committee and second-in-command of the Lyran Union, with the duties of acquiring hardware for the Union, developing the Union's resources and consolidating the Union's control over the planets nearby the ones in Dolomar Sector the Empire had granted the Union. The latter required an even greater effort when a bizarre galactic anomaly cut power from all the newly established Lyran outposts in the sector, requiring a massive effort to build new power generators for all the colonies with the limited shipping and construction resources available at the time. At the same time, he worked for the Imperial Navy as Adjutant with authority of a Captain (while officially remaining a Lieutenant), a position created for his unique circumstances to keep him in Navy service, filtering the minor reports and proposals sent to Naval High Command. <br />
<br />
Despite a long and detailed plan for development, Orphaea soon realised that the leaders of the Union possessed little will to accomplish any goals. The bureaucracy of the Empire had been replaced by one of Secretary Fel's design, and the initial populace of the faction largely considered of veteran Imperials tired of working in bureaucracy, or low-ranked Imperials disgruntled at their lack of immediate success in the Empire. Recruitment efforts did little to improve the situation, and various reforms proposed by Orphaea and others were fruitless. The Union also struggled against the galaxy at large, who did not recognise the Union as a government, but considered it merely a bizzare cult.<br />
<br />
Even more concerning, however, was the gradual trend towards close association with criminal figures and organisations such as Eidola. In weaker moments, or after a heavy night of drinking, various leaders even considered acquiring badly needed resources through closer association with anti-Imperial forces.<br />
<br />
It was these progressions that saw Orphaea report to his high-level contacts in the Empire his concerns that the Union under Fel was no longer viable, and the only way of ensuring pro-Imperial interest in the Union would be to remove Fel from leadership. For the Empire, Orphaea developed several plans for an assassination of Fel which would leave Orphaea able to seize control of the Union. <br />
<br />
It was also at this time that Orphaea and Pirate Queen Teniel Djo came into private contact. At some point, discussion progressed to the point where both were entertaining the chance for Djo to assassinate Fel: Djo for the publicity of assassinating an ex-Director of Imperial Intelligence; and Orphaea for the chance to seize control of the Union and restore it to the Empire, ironically conspiring to assassinate Fel with the same people Fel was being removed for conspiring with. <br />
<br />
Before Orphaea and Djo set their plans in motion, he sent a final request for orders to the Empire. He recieved the 'all-clear', but a crucial part of the return message, 'Keep your own hands clean', was not recieved. This would not have mattered had all gone to plan and Djo been able to board Fel's ship. However, Fel appeared for an incidental reason where he was not meant to, and was able to change the access codes to the ship before Djo was able to board. Djo fled, but not before offering Orphaea an invitation to Eidola.<br />
<br />
The plan foiled, Orphaea transferred his remaining assets to various close associates of times past in case of the unforeseen, and fled to hyperspace in a Lyran fighter towards Coruscant before the Lyrans disabled his access to ship controls.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 178<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7475/phplp67swamwa3.jpg<br />
| description = The Pirate Regent of Thar.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Pirate Warlord===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Eidola thanks you for your donation... I always wanted to say that.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
While if it had no other concerns, the Empire would accept his return, with the Union still a question mark, the Empire could not afford to harbour a known Lyran fugitive, and should his presence in Imperial space be officially detected, Imperial forces would have no choice but his summary execution. Thus, Captain Darvock Tarion was secretly dispatched to pick up the wayward officer and transport him to the Denevar system, where he would remain under the protection of Dark Jedi Asaraya'katr.<br />
<br />
Orphaea spent the next week flying idly in a borrowed freighter. While he had briefly remained on Imperial channels maskerading as a relation in the Empire, he was soon discovered. It was unlikely he would be able to return to the Empire in the foreseeable future. Recalling Djo's parting invitation and the exclusivity of such an offer, and considering his chances at survival were marginally better with the pirates than with the Empire, Orphaea headed to the Eidolan stronghold of Sevarcos, where Djo accepted him and gifted him with a YT-1210 which Orphaea rechristened ''Kaibuki''.<br />
<br />
The next few months saw Orphaea settle into his new life as a pirate. He had already been exposed to a great part of the galaxy as Chairman, a part that had been hidden from him during his service in the Navy, but he now explored the depths of the underworld. While refusing to work as a scammer or crooked middle, Orphaea was not averse to other illicit activities, in one instance personally leading Eidolan construction teams building slave camps on Anzat itself, despite multiple arrest attempts by Anzati security forces. <br />
<br />
Around this time, Fel sent a message to Orphaea. Recognising now the difficulties the Union was facing, he invited Orphaea to return to his former post as Chairman and second in the Union. Orphaea considered this, but felt the risk was too high, declining but offering his services as an analyst and planner.<br />
<br />
Orphaea had finally settled into his life as a pirate and had been appointed Regent of Thar when he recieved a recall notice from the Empire: Uther von Kaldreon had looted [[Cloud City|Cloud City and BST]], the mining faction of the Empire, and required a new leader to restore it.<br />
<br />
===Legitimate Businessman===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 143<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7397/phpiats9jamfc8.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chief Executive Officer of Cloud City<br />
}}<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = CEO nowadays, or Eidolan warlord, whichever suits the current situation.<br />
| 2 = [[Andhers Jakhim]]<br />
}}<br />
Orphaea had a difficult decision. He had been accepted by the Eidolans, and had established himself with them. However, without the will to scam and steal, there was little challenge in his work. Here was a great challenge for him, to restore the Empire's mining faction to productivity, as well as the opening back into the Imperial fold he had once wished for. Ultimately, Orphaea apologetically left the pirates and headed for his new challenge.<br />
<br />
Cloud City and BST was a shambles when Orphaea arrived. Kaldreon had appropriate all the mines, most of the cities, and all but the primary freighter fleet and a handful of prospecting vehicles. At the same time, staff were departing from all sides, whether siding with Kaldreon against the Empire or taking advantage of the confusion to seek new horizons.<br />
<br />
Fortunately, Orphaea had the wealth of the Empire to back him in his reconstruction efforts. Surprising many observers (who had not been made party to the truth of earlier events), he did not immediately strip the faction even further as would be expected of a pirate, but started a massive recruitment drive and collecting materials from the open market. With all new recruits, reconstruction would be a difficult, though not insurmountable, task.<br />
<br />
A month or two in, with things starting to settle into some degree of normalcy, Orphaea approached Imperial High Command with a new idea: Cloud City and Centarra Mining develop a planet of their own. Centarra had stepped in to provide mining services while Cloud City was being rebuilt, and a large planet built by the two factions would not only help consolidate the Empire, but the income from the completed planet could provide a huge percentage of both factions' budget. Scouting for planets, both factions eventually started prospecting and preparing construction on Tarorasuil, in Bortras system in the Coruscant sector. It would, of course, not prove that easy, and the constant rotation of new staff through Cloud City and the assassination of Centarra leader Quard Ithan saw the project handed over, half-completed, to the Empire. <br />
<br />
While at Cloud City, Orphaea worked on the side to build his wealth. Eventually, he invested some of this wealth into the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, an information corporation which he hoped would eventually supplant all the mediocre broadcasters and tabloids dominating the holonet at the time.<br />
<br />
After a time at Cloud City, Orphaea was offered the position of [[Minister of Truth]] for the Empire proper, and a seat on [[Imperial High Command]]. However, the strain of taking Cloud City from the brink to a large and busy faction had broken Orphaea, and he retired from Cloud City, leaving former Centarra second [[Eric Zahm]] as the next CEO.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1523/phplfxhdtameo3.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea Imperium, Minister of Truth<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Back to the Empire===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Here's for anarchy, sleaze and beach parties.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
In a year, Orphaea had moved from the Empire, to the Union, to Eidola, to Cloud City, to end up back within the Empire, working quietly in the background on small developments, as well as diplomatic works and military struggles.<br />
<br />
Orphaea's first great victory since rejoining the Empire was the planning, and execution with Admiral [[Calor Assam]], of the operation to eliminate Renegade Inc as a threat through removing their ability to develop within their Meridian sector. Drawing in part on his experiences in the galactic underworld, a small fleet scattered in strategic positions around the sector established so many footholds within the sector that it became no longer economically viable for Renegade Inc to continue substantial development in the sector, as well as hijacking fully two thirds of the Renegade fleet.<br />
<br />
Otherwise, while remaining in the public view, Orphaea operated largely in the shadows, doing little of knowledge to the public except continual supervision of the Imperial News Bureau and associated duties within the Ministry of Truth.<br />
<br />
===Oversector Dolomar===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = We'll need to rename it... Oversector Friggin' Huge.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
Upon the declaration of [[Goth]] as [[Regent]] of the Empire, one of the many changes was the dissolution of the Ministry of Truth and incorporation of the [[Imperial News Bureau]] into the recreated [[COMPNOR]]. While remaining Director of the Bureau, Orphaea was promoted to Moff of the newly created [[Oversector Dolomar]], ironically returning to govern the same sector he had once fled and been outlawed from.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2160/orphcsa.png<br />
| description = Orphaea during nationalization of the Corporate Sector Authority<br />
}}<br />
Less than a month after his appointment, Orphaea saw his next great achievement. He had discretely expressed to the leadership of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]] his support for their government and expressed his desire to support their growth from a relatively minor backwater government into a large and prosperous government, with the (unmentioned) potential for later membership in the [[Imperial Union]]. However, having been granted access to the Corporate Sector's networks and plans, it was revealed that despite the many advantages the Authority possessed, it was plagued internally with mismanagement and lack of adequate staffing on all levels, not to mention being in talks with various groups belligerent towards the Empire.<br />
<br />
Knowing this, and after consultation with several members of Imperial High Command, Orphaea made the decision to re-nationalize the Authority and its subsidiaries for the Empire. Using his newly granted privileges to slice access codes to ExO Max Solusar's ship and removing higher ranking Authority officers from government access lists, he dispatched a loyal officer to detain Solusar while he seized control of the government apparatus. Unfortunately, the officer perished; having failed to best the Wookie in combat, he had set the ship on a locked course towards the system sun, killing himself and Solusar. This resulted in the movement to seize government being delayed by several hours, although all properties and other assets were restored shorty after. <br />
<br />
As de facto leader of the Authority, the Corporate Sector promptly swore allegiance to the Empire and the Authority's corporations stripped and sold off or incorporated into the Empire. The territories of the Authority were incorporated into Oversector Dolomar while more permanent arrangements for their governance were decided.<br />
<br />
Shortly afterwards, Regent Goth appointed Orphaea Chairman of COMPNOR, replacing former Moff [[Dionysius Elwood]], who had long expressed a desire to return to retirement, in the position.<br />
<br />
===Chairman of COMPNOR===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = By decree of COMPNOR, the next person to call me 'Sir' will be spanked. That is all.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
The early days of Chairmanship were busy, having to rapidly become familiar with government structure while assisting the coordination of campaigns against uprisings in the Corporate Sector. At the same time, Alexander Fel had stolen various assets from [[Primus Medical]] during the confusion and fled the Empire, reforming the Lyrans in the form of the [[Lyran Seperatists]] and starting a resistance movement against the Empire in Dolomar.<br />
<br />
===Grand Moff===<br />
<br />
===Executor===<br />
<br />
==Personality==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I could be replaced with a droid that spouted random quotes, randomly flirted and said 'Your mother' a lot, and nobody would notice.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Relationships==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Keep being naughty, that's a good girl.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Business==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I like money.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Aside from pursuits in the Empire, Orphaea has also engaged in a number of private business endeavors. By far the most notable of these was the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, a news and information services provider led by a former Lyran Union associate, Jace Walters. This corporation was well received by the galactic public until its sale and eventual dissolution some months later. More recently, he came into the ownership of Universal Network Bank, a former subsidiary of the Corporate Sector Authority. [[Mikel von Bianchi]] briefly occupied the position of Chief Executive Officer, a position he had held some years previously, until it merged with the [[Galactic Bank]].<br />
<br />
Factions Orphaea has owned at some stage include:<br />
<br />
* [[Galaxywide NewsNets]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Magnaguard Manufacturing|Magnaguard Manufacturing]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Myorzo Weapon Systems|Myorzo Weapon Systems]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Primus Medical|Primus Medical]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Paradox Resource Exploration|Paradox Resource Exploration]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Universal Network Bank|Universal Network Bank]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated|Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated]]<br />
* [[Revolt of Year 11|Nilar MedTech]]<br />
<br />
==Imperial Awards==<br />
<br />
* Letter of Commendation II<br />
* Mention in Dispatchers<br />
* Imperial High Command Bar<br />
* Imperial Duty Bars, 5 Years<br />
* Second Imperial Fleet Veteran<br />
* First Imperial Fleet Retired Veteran<br />
* Navy Medal of Progress<br />
* Navy Betterment Award<br />
* Group Command Proficiency Award<br />
* Imperial Academy Basic Graduate<br />
* Operation: Warspite<br />
* System Failure<br />
* Meridian Campaign Medal<br />
* Corporate Sector Authority Medal, First Class<br />
* Imperial Cross<br />
* Supporter of the Empire<br />
<br />
<center><br />
{| style="position: relative; padding: 0pxwidth: 50%; padding: 5px; margin: 5px; border-collapse:collapse; text-align: center;" border="1" bordercolor="#C0C0C0"<br />
| style="width: 100%; background-color: #003853;" colspan=3 | <font color=white>'''Positions'''</font><br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Thomas Cherokee]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Executor]]'''<br />Year 11 Day 291 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chairman of the [[Council of Moffs]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 291<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Goth]] (de facto)<br /><br />
[[Vero Thrawn]] (de jure)<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Coruscant Sector|Coruscant]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 291<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Azrakh Raleep]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Vizier of the [[Coalition for Progress]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Tec Vaan]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Dionysius Elwood]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Chairman of COMPNOR]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 80 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Matrel Byden]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Max Solusar]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''ExO of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 72 - Day 102<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Government Dissolved<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />New Creation<br /><br />
([[Jake Kiltar]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Oversector Dolomar]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Oversector Dissolved<br /><br />
([[Charles Slayden]] as Moff of the [[Corporate Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Ralic Feali]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Frank Bach]] as Moff of [[Kanz Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Tanez Kalrade]] as Moff of [[Dolomar Sector]])<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Director of the [[Imperial News Bureau]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 151<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Josef DeLaurel]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Garen Karrade]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Minister of Truth]]'''<br />Year 9 Day 177 - Year 10 Day 53<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Position Abolished<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Uther von Kaldreon]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chief Executive Officer of [[Cloud City]]'''<br />Year 8 Day 341 - Year 9 Day 227<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Eric Zahm]]<br />
<br />
|}<br />
</center><br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Orphaea_Imperium&diff=12331
Orphaea Imperium
2010-09-18T10:57:55Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBoxGrey<br />
| name = Orphaea Imperium<br />
| image = http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/9140/orphaealx4.jpg<br />
| race = Corellian (adoptive)<br />
| homeworld = Corellia (adoptive)<br />
| mother = None<br />
| father = None<br />
| spouse = None<br />
| siblings = [[Inara Imperium]]<br /><br />
[[Melkhior Imperium]]<br /><br />
Actrial Imperium<br /><br />
Others<br />
| children = None<br />
| born = -21:213 BCGT (assumed)<br />
| branch = Imperial Throne<br />
| positions = [[Executor]]<br />
| prior service = Grand Moff<br /><br />
Moff of [[Coruscant]]<br /><br />
Vizier of Progress <br /><br />
Chairman of [[COMPNOR]]<br /><br />
Director, [[Imperial News Bureau]]<br /><br />
Minister of Truth<br /><br />
Chief Executive Officer (Cloud City)<br /><br />
Imperial Navy Adjutant<br />
| awards = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I am the wellspring of all goodness.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Orphaea Imperium''' is known variously as [[Executor]] of the [[Galactic Empire]], ''de facto'' head of the [[Imperium family]], journalist, businessman, analyst, pirate, spy, revolutionary, shameless self-promoter and deviant of many levels. <br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 182<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4923/phpw7krauambf7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his years as part of the project.<br />
}}<br />
===Early Years===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = The fun thing about being a clone - there's always more than one of us.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
It is unknown when, or if, Orphaea was 'born'. It is known that he was a subject of the project (not to be confused with [[The Project]] of the intelligence apparatus of the earlier Empire) commenced during the early years of Emperor Drayson's reign to develop superior leaders for the Empire by the manipulation and splicing of genetic material taken from promising young leaders of the time, from which all members of the [[Imperium family]] hail. Unsubstantiated reports exist that Orphaea's formal designation during this time was Subject O-Beta.<br />
<br />
When the project was shut down during Emperor Spytek's reign, Orphaea, like the rest of the subjects of the project, had their memories of their time erased and false memories of families and normal childhood experienced implanted in their place. Scattered throughout the galaxy with the others, Orphaea found himself on the streets of Corellia, an 'orphan' and young man appearing twenty years.<br />
<br />
With few other resources, Orphaea quickly acquired a job with a small security company in Corellia specialising in facility security and local shipping escorting. Here, Orphaea alternated between general administrative work, armed guard duty and escort piloting until he became a group leader in the company some years later. Orphaea was known as a demanding but casual leader, who was willing to work as equal to those under him until the situation demanded otherwise.<br />
<br />
Feeling he had advanced as far as he could within the company, Orphaea applied to the Imperial Academy, being accepted on Year 6 Day 213, his 'official' birthday.<br />
<br />
===Early Imperial Career===<br />
<br />
Orphaea entered the academy under tutor then-Flight Officer Dilnyrae Auvryndar, a class behind [[Janos Korin]] and [[Marcus Veers]] and in the same class as [[Ben Camden]]. Another valuable contact was made with Guinar Ndengin, in charge of collecting and transporting Orphaea to the academy. Orphaea performed generally well at the academy, graduating with an overall score just below that required for honours. <br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 148<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8774/phprsomswamot7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea while at the Imperial Academy.<br />
}}<br />
Upon graduation, Orphaea was assigned to Carrier Group Two of the First Imperial Fleet. Here, he would meet then-Lieutenant [[Prijo Sacha]], a prominent figure in his later Navy career. Orphaea's early Naval career was not remarkable, being admired for his high level of activity and general competence, if not for any notable tactical skill at the time.<br />
<br />
For an unknown reason, Orphaea was (perhaps fortuitously) unable to be located when the revolt against the Emperor and Grand Moff Zerk occurred. By the time he was found some weeks later, working quietly at the same post he had been assigned to before the revolt started, the immediate aftermath was over. However, many of those he had become familiar with and admired had remained outside the Empire, joining the New Imperial Order on its formation. Orphaea, however, continued in the First Imperial Fleet, serving with distinction in Operation Warspite, as well as providing technical support for other participants in the campaign. <br />
<br />
It was during his time in the First Fleet that Orphaea, Ben Camden and [[Roth Jalis]], all lower ranking enlisted, came together to form the [[Imperial Collaborative Investment Group]], selling 'shares' and making money for investors through clever trading on the galactic market. The group was highly successful in its two months of operation, before an Imperial decree outlawed all but [[Combank Real Estate Investment Fund|Combank's investment program]]. <br />
<br />
Orphaea progressed reasonably through the enlisted ranks within the First Fleet until Commander Sacha was transferred to the Second Imperial Fleet. Needing a general right-hand man, Sacha offered the then-Sergeant the opportunity for advancement with him within the Second Fleet. Orphaea accepted, transferring to the Second Fleet and the Outer Rim.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 141<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8653/phpy9jpvvamnq2.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his service in the Outer Rim.<br />
}}<br />
It was around this time that Orphaea came to the attention of Director of Imperial Intelligence [[Zee Wolf]]. After a few staggered conversations, Orphaea agreed to some general technical work on behalf of the Director, without entering Imperial Intelligence proper. This was Orphaea's first step into the the darker aspects of the galaxy.<br />
<br />
Quickly establishing himself as a respected senior enlisted within the fleet, Orphaea progressed to officer rank and Executive Officer of Beta Group within the fleet under Lieutenant Wrathraven; the senior officer often unable to complete his duties and leaving the junior Orphaea to oversee the group.<br />
<br />
It was here, surrounded by unoccupied territories in the Elrood sector, that Orphaea saw the potential benefit of 'Fleet Cities', cities financed, built, and owned entirely by a fleet. Not only would this provide a source of income for fleet members, it would also help establish outposts on worlds, and give fleet members valuable construction experience that may be of use in the future. As a test, Orphaea was tasked with overseeing construction of 'Secundus Prime' on Khuiumin, the first city built entirely by military forces. This project was a complete success, with other fleets designing and breaking ground on their own fleet cities, and in part inspiring the wide-scale use of military forces on construction efforts as is common today.<br />
<br />
Having quietly worked for intelligence, Orphaea approached Zee's successor, [[Alexander Fel]], and offered his services as a more permanent intelligence asset. Fel accepted, incorporating Orphaea into his intelligence structure. It was here that Orphaea observed and contributed to Fel's personal project: a privately owned faction, to declare itself a government, free of the sometimes painful bureaucracy of the Empire. Orphaea eagerly worked on development plans for the future faction, despite secretly harbouring doubts about the viability of the faction.<br />
<br />
When the time came for the faction to be created, Orphaea resigned his commission in the Navy and departed for the [[Lyran Union]], to guide it's development, and secretly to observe and ensure the ex-Deputy Director didn't engage in conduct that could be considered anti-Imperial.<br />
<br />
===Lyran Union===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 172<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7233/phpiafsc8amrp0.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chairman of the Central Committee of the Lyran Union.<br />
}}<br />
With the Union established, Orphaea became Chairman of the Central Committee and second-in-command of the Lyran Union, with the duties of acquiring hardware for the Union, developing the Union's resources and consolidating the Union's control over the planets nearby the ones in Dolomar Sector the Empire had granted the Union. The latter required an even greater effort when a bizarre galactic anomaly cut power from all the newly established Lyran outposts in the sector, requiring a massive effort to build new power generators for all the colonies with the limited shipping and construction resources available at the time. At the same time, he worked for the Imperial Navy as Adjutant with authority of a Captain (while officially remaining a Lieutenant), a position created for his unique circumstances to keep him in Navy service, filtering the minor reports and proposals sent to Naval High Command. <br />
<br />
Despite a long and detailed plan for development, Orphaea soon realised that the leaders of the Union possessed little will to accomplish any goals. The bureaucracy of the Empire had been replaced by one of Secretary Fel's design, and the initial populace of the faction largely considered of veteran Imperials tired of working in bureaucracy, or low-ranked Imperials disgruntled at their lack of immediate success in the Empire. Recruitment efforts did little to improve the situation, and various reforms proposed by Orphaea and others were fruitless. The Union also struggled against the galaxy at large, who did not recognise the Union as a government, but considered it merely a bizzare cult.<br />
<br />
Even more concerning, however, was the gradual trend towards close association with criminal figures and organisations such as Eidola. In weaker moments, or after a heavy night of drinking, various leaders even considered acquiring badly needed resources through closer association with anti-Imperial forces.<br />
<br />
It was these progressions that saw Orphaea report to his high-level contacts in the Empire his concerns that the Union under Fel was no longer viable, and the only way of ensuring pro-Imperial interest in the Union would be to remove Fel from leadership. For the Empire, Orphaea developed several plans for an assassination of Fel which would leave Orphaea able to seize control of the Union. <br />
<br />
It was also at this time that Orphaea and Pirate Queen Teniel Djo came into private contact. At some point, discussion progressed to the point where both were entertaining the chance for Djo to assassinate Fel: Djo for the publicity of assassinating an ex-Director of Imperial Intelligence; and Orphaea for the chance to seize control of the Union and restore it to the Empire, ironically conspiring to assassinate Fel with the same people Fel was being removed for conspiring with. <br />
<br />
Before Orphaea and Djo set their plans in motion, he sent a final request for orders to the Empire. He recieved the 'all-clear', but a crucial part of the return message, 'Keep your own hands clean', was not recieved. This would not have mattered had all gone to plan and Djo been able to board Fel's ship. However, Fel appeared for an incidental reason where he was not meant to, and was able to change the access codes to the ship before Djo was able to board. Djo fled, but not before offering Orphaea an invitation to Eidola.<br />
<br />
The plan foiled, Orphaea transferred his remaining assets to various close associates of times past in case of the unforeseen, and fled to hyperspace in a Lyran fighter towards Coruscant before the Lyrans disabled his access to ship controls.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 178<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7475/phplp67swamwa3.jpg<br />
| description = The Pirate Regent of Thar.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Pirate Warlord===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Eidola thanks you for your donation... I always wanted to say that.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
While if it had no other concerns, the Empire would accept his return, with the Union still a question mark, the Empire could not afford to harbour a known Lyran fugitive, and should his presence in Imperial space be officially detected, Imperial forces would have no choice but his summary execution. Thus, Captain Darvock Tarion was secretly dispatched to pick up the wayward officer and transport him to the Denevar system, where he would remain under the protection of Dark Jedi Asaraya'katr.<br />
<br />
Orphaea spent the next week flying idly in a borrowed freighter. While he had briefly remained on Imperial channels maskerading as a relation in the Empire, he was soon discovered. It was unlikely he would be able to return to the Empire in the foreseeable future. Recalling Djo's parting invitation and the exclusivity of such an offer, and considering his chances at survival were marginally better with the pirates than with the Empire, Orphaea headed to the Eidolan stronghold of Sevarcos, where Djo accepted him and gifted him with a YT-1210 which Orphaea rechristened ''Kaibuki''.<br />
<br />
The next few months saw Orphaea settle into his new life as a pirate. He had already been exposed to a great part of the galaxy as Chairman, a part that had been hidden from him during his service in the Navy, but he now explored the depths of the underworld. While refusing to work as a scammer or crooked middle, Orphaea was not averse to other illicit activities, in one instance personally leading Eidolan construction teams building slave camps on Anzat itself, despite multiple arrest attempts by Anzati security forces. <br />
<br />
Around this time, Fel sent a message to Orphaea. Recognising now the difficulties the Union was facing, he invited Orphaea to return to his former post as Chairman and second in the Union. Orphaea considered this, but felt the risk was too high, declining but offering his services as an analyst and planner.<br />
<br />
Orphaea had finally settled into his life as a pirate and had been appointed Regent of Thar when he recieved a recall notice from the Empire: Uther von Kaldreon had looted [[Cloud City|Cloud City and BST]], the mining faction of the Empire, and required a new leader to restore it.<br />
<br />
===Legitimate Businessman===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 143<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7397/phpiats9jamfc8.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chief Executive Officer of Cloud City<br />
}}<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = CEO nowadays, or Eidolan warlord, whichever suits the current situation.<br />
| 2 = [[Andhers Jakhim]]<br />
}}<br />
Orphaea had a difficult decision. He had been accepted by the Eidolans, and had established himself with them. However, without the will to scam and steal, there was little challenge in his work. Here was a great challenge for him, to restore the Empire's mining faction to productivity, as well as the opening back into the Imperial fold he had once wished for. Ultimately, Orphaea apologetically left the pirates and headed for his new challenge.<br />
<br />
Cloud City and BST was a shambles when Orphaea arrived. Kaldreon had appropriate all the mines, most of the cities, and all but the primary freighter fleet and a handful of prospecting vehicles. At the same time, staff were departing from all sides, whether siding with Kaldreon against the Empire or taking advantage of the confusion to seek new horizons.<br />
<br />
Fortunately, Orphaea had the wealth of the Empire to back him in his reconstruction efforts. Surprising many observers (who had not been made party to the truth of earlier events), he did not immediately strip the faction even further as would be expected of a pirate, but started a massive recruitment drive and collecting materials from the open market. With all new recruits, reconstruction would be a difficult, though not insurmountable, task.<br />
<br />
A month or two in, with things starting to settle into some degree of normalcy, Orphaea approached Imperial High Command with a new idea: Cloud City and Centarra Mining develop a planet of their own. Centarra had stepped in to provide mining services while Cloud City was being rebuilt, and a large planet built by the two factions would not only help consolidate the Empire, but the income from the completed planet could provide a huge percentage of both factions' budget. Scouting for planets, both factions eventually started prospecting and preparing construction on Tarorasuil, in Bortras system in the Coruscant sector. It would, of course, not prove that easy, and the constant rotation of new staff through Cloud City and the assassination of Centarra leader Quard Ithan saw the project handed over, half-completed, to the Empire. <br />
<br />
While at Cloud City, Orphaea worked on the side to build his wealth. Eventually, he invested some of this wealth into the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, an information corporation which he hoped would eventually supplant all the mediocre broadcasters and tabloids dominating the holonet at the time.<br />
<br />
After a time at Cloud City, Orphaea was offered the position of [[Minister of Truth]] for the Empire proper, and a seat on [[Imperial High Command]]. However, the strain of taking Cloud City from the brink to a large and busy faction had broken Orphaea, and he retired from Cloud City, leaving former Centarra second [[Eric Zahm]] as the next CEO.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1523/phplfxhdtameo3.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea Imperium, Minister of Truth<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Back to the Empire===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Here's for anarchy, sleaze and beach parties.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
In a year, Orphaea had moved from the Empire, to the Union, to Eidola, to Cloud City, to end up back within the Empire, working quietly in the background on small developments, as well as diplomatic works and military struggles.<br />
<br />
Orphaea's first great victory since rejoining the Empire was the planning, and execution with Admiral [[Calor Assam]], of the operation to eliminate Renegade Inc as a threat through removing their ability to develop within their Meridian sector. Drawing in part on his experiences in the galactic underworld, a small fleet scattered in strategic positions around the sector established so many footholds within the sector that it became no longer economically viable for Renegade Inc to continue substantial development in the sector, as well as hijacking fully two thirds of the Renegade fleet.<br />
<br />
Otherwise, while remaining in the public view, Orphaea operated largely in the shadows, doing little of knowledge to the public except continual supervision of the Imperial News Bureau and associated duties within the Ministry of Truth.<br />
<br />
===Oversector Dolomar===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = We'll need to rename it... Oversector Friggin' Huge.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
Upon the declaration of [[Goth]] as [[Regent]] of the Empire, one of the many changes was the dissolution of the Ministry of Truth and incorporation of the [[Imperial News Bureau]] into the recreated [[COMPNOR]]. While remaining Director of the Bureau, Orphaea was promoted to Moff of the newly created [[Oversector Dolomar]], ironically returning to govern the same sector he had once fled and been outlawed from.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2160/orphcsa.png<br />
| description = Orphaea during nationalization of the Corporate Sector Authority<br />
}}<br />
Less than a month after his appointment, Orphaea saw his next great achievement. He had discretely expressed to the leadership of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]] his support for their government and expressed his desire to support their growth from a relatively minor backwater government into a large and prosperous government, with the (unmentioned) potential for later membership in the [[Imperial Union]]. However, having been granted access to the Corporate Sector's networks and plans, it was revealed that despite the many advantages the Authority possessed, it was plagued internally with mismanagement and lack of adequate staffing on all levels, not to mention being in talks with various groups belligerent towards the Empire.<br />
<br />
Knowing this, and after consultation with several members of Imperial High Command, Orphaea made the decision to re-nationalize the Authority and its subsidiaries for the Empire. Using his newly granted privileges to slice access codes to ExO Max Solusar's ship and removing higher ranking Authority officers from government access lists, he dispatched a loyal officer to detain Solusar while he seized control of the government apparatus. Unfortunately, the officer perished; having failed to best the Wookie in combat, he had set the ship on a locked course towards the system sun, killing himself and Solusar. This resulted in the movement to seize government being delayed by several hours, although all properties and other assets were restored shorty after. <br />
<br />
As de facto leader of the Authority, the Corporate Sector promptly swore allegiance to the Empire and the Authority's corporations stripped and sold off or incorporated into the Empire. The territories of the Authority were incorporated into Oversector Dolomar while more permanent arrangements for their governance were decided.<br />
<br />
Shortly afterwards, Regent Goth appointed Orphaea Chairman of COMPNOR, replacing former Moff [[Dionysius Elwood]], who had long expressed a desire to return to retirement, in the position.<br />
<br />
===Chairman of COMPNOR===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = By decree of COMPNOR, the next person to call me 'Sir' will be spanked. That is all.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
The early days of Chairmanship were busy, having to rapidly become familiar with government structure while assisting the coordination of campaigns against uprisings in the Corporate Sector. At the same time, Alexander Fel had stolen various assets from [[Primus Medical]] during the confusion and fled the Empire, reforming the Lyrans in the form of the [[Lyran Seperatists]] and starting a resistance movement against the Empire in Dolomar.<br />
<br />
===Grand Moff===<br />
<br />
==Executor==<br />
<br />
==Personality==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I could be replaced with a droid that spouted random quotes, randomly flirted and said 'Your mother' a lot, and nobody would notice.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Relationships==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Keep being naughty, that's a good girl.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Business==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I like money.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Aside from pursuits in the Empire, Orphaea has also engaged in a number of private business endeavors. By far the most notable of these was the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, a news and information services provider led by a former Lyran Union associate, Jace Walters. This corporation was well received by the galactic public until its sale and eventual dissolution some months later. More recently, he came into the ownership of Universal Network Bank, a former subsidiary of the Corporate Sector Authority. [[Mikel von Bianchi]] briefly occupied the position of Chief Executive Officer, a position he had held some years previously, until it merged with the [[Galactic Bank]].<br />
<br />
Factions Orphaea has owned at some stage include:<br />
<br />
* [[Galaxywide NewsNets]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Magnaguard Manufacturing|Magnaguard Manufacturing]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Myorzo Weapon Systems|Myorzo Weapon Systems]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Primus Medical|Primus Medical]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Paradox Resource Exploration|Paradox Resource Exploration]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Universal Network Bank|Universal Network Bank]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated|Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated]]<br />
* [[Revolt of Year 11|Nilar MedTech]]<br />
<br />
==Imperial Awards==<br />
<br />
* Letter of Commendation II<br />
* Mention in Dispatchers<br />
* Imperial High Command Bar<br />
* Imperial Duty Bars, 5 Years<br />
* Second Imperial Fleet Veteran<br />
* First Imperial Fleet Retired Veteran<br />
* Navy Medal of Progress<br />
* Navy Betterment Award<br />
* Group Command Proficiency Award<br />
* Imperial Academy Basic Graduate<br />
* Operation: Warspite<br />
* System Failure<br />
* Meridian Campaign Medal<br />
* Corporate Sector Authority Medal, First Class<br />
* Imperial Cross<br />
* Supporter of the Empire<br />
<br />
<center><br />
{| style="position: relative; padding: 0pxwidth: 50%; padding: 5px; margin: 5px; border-collapse:collapse; text-align: center;" border="1" bordercolor="#C0C0C0"<br />
| style="width: 100%; background-color: #003853;" colspan=3 | <font color=white>'''Positions'''</font><br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Thomas Cherokee]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Executor]]'''<br />Year 11 Day 291 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chairman of the [[Council of Moffs]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 291<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Goth]] (de facto)<br /><br />
[[Vero Thrawn]] (de jure)<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Coruscant Sector|Coruscant]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Year 11 Day 291<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Azrakh Raleep]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Vizier of the [[Coalition for Progress]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Tec Vaan]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Dionysius Elwood]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Chairman of COMPNOR]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 80 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Matrel Byden]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Max Solusar]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''ExO of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 72 - Day 102<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Government Dissolved<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />New Creation<br /><br />
([[Jake Kiltar]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Oversector Dolomar]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Oversector Dissolved<br /><br />
([[Charles Slayden]] as Moff of the [[Corporate Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Ralic Feali]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Frank Bach]] as Moff of [[Kanz Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Tanez Kalrade]] as Moff of [[Dolomar Sector]])<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Director of the [[Imperial News Bureau]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 151<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Josef DeLaurel]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Garen Karrade]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Minister of Truth]]'''<br />Year 9 Day 177 - Year 10 Day 53<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Position Abolished<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Uther von Kaldreon]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chief Executive Officer of [[Cloud City]]'''<br />Year 8 Day 341 - Year 9 Day 227<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Eric Zahm]]<br />
<br />
|}<br />
</center><br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Galactic_Empire&diff=12330
Galactic Empire
2010-09-18T10:38:07Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: </p>
<hr />
<div>{|table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4px" margin: "0" style="border: 1px solid grey; background-color: #fcfcfc; padding: 1px; width: 25%; float: right; font-size: 10px;"<br />
| width="100%" colspan="2" style="background-color: #002232; color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;" | '''Galactic Empire'''<br />
|- <br />
| width="100%" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/1779/250pximperialemblemsvgkq6.png<br />
|-<br />
| class="infoboxsubheading" colspan="2" style="background: #989898" | '''Political information'''<br />
|-<br />
| width="31%" | Type of government<br />
| width="69%" | Authoritarian empire <br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Founding document<br />
| width="69%" | <br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Constitution<br />
| width="69%" | <br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Head of State<br />
| width="69%" | [[Emperor]] [[Thomas Cherokee]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Head of Government<br />
| width="69%" | [[Executor]] [[Orphaea Imperium]] <br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Commander-in-Chief<br />
| width="69%" | [[Emperor]] [[Thomas Cherokee]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Executive branch<br />
| width="69%" | [[Imperial Inner Circle]]<br />
<br />
[[Imperial High Command]]<br />
<br />
[[Regional Government]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Legislative branch<br />
| width="69%" | [[Imperial Security Bureau]]<br />
[[Regional Government]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Judicial branch<br />
| width="69%" | [[Imperial Security Bureau]]<br />
|- <br />
| class="infoboxsubheading" colspan="2" style="background: #989898" | '''Societal information'''<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Territory<br />
| width="69%" | [[Bormea Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Bothan Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Corellian Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Corporate Oversector]]<br />
*[[Corporate Sector]]<br />
*[[Kanz Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Coruscant Sector|Coruscant Oversector]]<br />
<br />
[[Darpa Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Deep Core|Deep Core Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Dolomar Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Fakir Sector]]<br />
<br />
[[Kuat Sector]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Capital<br />
| width="69%" | [[Coruscant]]<br />
|-<br />
| width="31%" | Official language<br />
| width="69%" | [[Galactic Basic]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Currency<br />
| width="69%" | Imperial Credits<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | State religious body<br />
| width="69%" | [[Order of the Dark Hand]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | National holiday<br />
| width="69%" | <br />
|-<br />
| class="infoboxsubheading" colspan="2" style="background: #989898" | '''Historical information'''<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Formed from<br />
| width="69%" | [[Galactic Republic]]<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Date of establishment<br />
| width="69%" | Year 0 Day 5<br />
|- <br />
| width="31%" | Date of dissolution<br />
| width="69%" | <br />
|}<br />
<br />
{{Quote|The Empire is built on Order. It is built on professionalism and precision. Fealty, Fidelity, and Service, as the Imperial Academy has taken for its maxim. It is beyond setting the standard, as no other group may compare to activity, organization, dedication, camaraderie, and opportunity. None can hope to call themselves our equals, and there are none who may usurp our dominance.|[[Charon]]}}<br />
<br />
The '''Galactic Empire''', also known as the '''New Order''', is the rightful government of the galaxy, currently ruling a number of sectors in the region of the galaxy known as the Core, as well as territories in other outlying sectors. It is the most militarily capable and economically dominant government of the galaxy.<br />
<br />
__TOC__<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
{{Quote|Our struggle, our struggle to bring peace and order to all, to bring enlightenment to those that remain unenlightened, is glorious. Should we not, we risk future generations forgetting why we exist; we risk the galaxy torn asunder again. Our struggle must endure, lest we forget.|[[Orphaea Imperium]]}}<br />
The early history of the Galactic Empire, while relatively recent on a galactic scale, is largely undocumented. As the fortunes of individuals and groups have changed in the Empire, and Emperors themselves risen and fallen, historical documents have been altered, misplaced or outright destroyed. Much of what remains is lacking, and has been pieced together with what remnants, poorly sourced and often blatantly propagandic, remain from those years.<br />
<br />
===Origins===<br />
<br />
After a thousand years of growing mismanagement and corruption, the Galactic Republic fell. More and more factions, both political and economic, grew weary of the stagnation and bureaucracy to the point where they gathered together to seceed and declare themselves independent from the Republic. Events rapidly deteriorated until armed conflict was inevitable. The 'Separatists', armed with vast droid armies, fought openly with the newly created Clone Army of the Republic. At the same time, other political bodies and trade groups broke away to form their own independent territories as their own.<br />
<br />
The Separatists, eventually, were worn down and broke apart due to their massive losses and internal factionalisation, its members collapsing into obscurity or being absorbed by others so only a few largely independent factions of varying influence remained. However, the damage was done, as the galaxy collapsed into innumerable wars between local warlords.<br />
<br />
[[Hiram Drayson]], an ambitious but not particularly skilled Admiral of the Republic Navy, forcibly took control of what was left of the Republic and declared the First Galactic Empire with himself as its [[Emperor]]. The formation of the Empire and his ascension to the new throne meant little, as rival claimants (including his own commanders) warred against him. At the end of the final battle of the war, Captain [[Vodo Bonias]] of the [[Imperial Navy]] turned his fleet against the Emperor's, destroying much of it and forcing Drayson to flee with what remained of his force.<br />
<br />
[[Suntzu]], Commanding Officer of the Imperial Navy, was next to sit on the throne. However, his reign was no better, as General [[Balsaraph]] of the [[Imperial Army]] formed his own rebellion with the intention of taking the throne himself. The resulting campaign was short and brutal, with newly appointed Moff Bonias' forces routing Balsaraph's and forcing the latter into hiding with Drayson. <br />
<br />
Around this time, the former Emperor Drayson reappeared along with those that followed him - including Balsaraph - in the form of the [[Order of Darkness]]. This group was short-lived and quickly dissolved following the death of Drayson. Operating with many of the Empire's ships and personnel, Drayson and Balsaraph directed operations against the Empire. They were greatly assisted by Lady Dyvel, an Admiral in the Imperial Navy. Dyvel defected to the Order of Darkness with many of the Empire’s ships and funds. Officer Evax also defected taking many of the land assets over to the Order as well. After serving as ruler of the Galactic Empire for only one month, Emperor Suntzu abdicated, a decision which the Order of Darkness heralded as a victory. <br />
<br />
The first reign of Vodo Bonias saw no relief for the Empire. Years of infighting had caused economic ruin on many worlds, and corruption was entrenched in the Imperial bureaucracy. The members of the Imperial government hoarded the wealth of worlds as billions of sentinents starved. The breaking point was when a young female Imperial Army officer was raped in front of, and by, the Imperial High Command, the news of which turned the population against the Imperial bureaucracy and the Emperor. With the wrath of the citizenry and the Imperial Army held back only by the increasingly deserting Imperial Navy, and to restore order to the Empire, Bonias abdicated in favour of Executor [[Spytek]].<br />
<br />
Spytek, through luck and a population tired of strife, brought to the Empire a measure of the peace and prosperity that had been so craved and sorely lacking for many years. Accounts of Piett's rise to the throne differ. <br />
<br />
One account depicts the Sith Lord Piett overthrowing Spytek with military force, under the guidance of his master Vodo Bonias. Another has the Emperor himself, lacking in personal influence over more capable and charismatic officers such as Admiral [[Gorn Veynom]] and Surface Marshal [[Trey Connel]], deciding to abdicate in favour of these two officers. The Empire immediately fell into yet another civil war as the forces of Veynom and Connel fought over Coruscant itself. However, the throne ultimately went to Grand Admiral [[Piett]], entering with his own fleet, obliterating the already tired forces of both and [[Ascension of Piett|declaring himself Emperor]].<br />
<br />
===Piett===<br />
<br />
For a time, the reign of Emperor Piett was good, if conservative. Few reforms were made, and institutional and structural problems of the Empire remained, which could have been accepted but for except for the machinations of a handful in the Empire. Neither Veynom nor Connel were willing to accept second place, and soon joined their forces in an attempt to overthrow Piett. Their attempt was unsuccessful, with themselves and their supporters either being arrested (such as Admiral [[Gunther von Esling]]) or fleeing Imperial space (such as former Emperor Bonias). Piett, however, pardoned and reinstated both ringleaders and those supporters that remained.<br />
<br />
Slowly but steadily suffering from bouts of paranoia after the attempted coup, and increasingly frequent and vivid visions through the force, [[Piett's retirement|Piett eventually retired]] in favour of Connel and departed for the Outer Rim. He had reigned for nearly one year.<br />
<br />
===The Great Break, the Imperial Core and the Dark Empire===<br />
<br />
Despite Piett's words, succession would again be decided in battle. Grand Admiral Veynom quickly rallied his forces against the new Emperor in a short but bloody campaign that saw Connel victorious but Veynom remain head of the Navy.<br />
<br />
As time passed, both Veynom and Minister [[Ranma]] saw visions through the force, believed to originate from the former Emperor Piett, and both decided to [[Veynom's departure|depart for the unknown regions]] in order to find Piett. <br />
<br />
It should not have been expected that Veynom would meekly accept Connel as Emperor, and as subsequent events proved, this was indeed the case. Some time prior to leaving for the Unknown Regions, Veynom had rallied his supporters to break with the Empire, a move taken a few days subsequent to his departure by his successor and friend, Fleet Admiral [[Simms]]. A large number of officers and enlisted hijacked Imperial ships and declared [[Formation of the Imperial Core|they would form a new Imperial government]]. Because of this, some believe Veynom went to explore the [[Unknown Regions]] to seek ancient secrets and allies as well as a new base for their government, the [[Imperial Core]].<br />
<br />
The Empire was now divided into two groups - the Galactic Empire, with Connel at its head and claiming direct lineage from Drayson, and the Imperial Core, proclaiming Veynom the true Emperor. However, Veynom never returned, leaving Simms to rule in his stead as [[Lord Protector]]. These divisions did not go without notice by the rest of the galaxy, with many regional governments expanding by taking systems now abandoned by the Empire and beyond the control of the Core.<br />
<br />
Over the course of the next half year, the Imperial Core drew support from many pro-Imperial Systems, becoming a sizable government in their own right. With support dwindling, Emperor Connel soon decided to step down in favour of [[Mccarthur]]. As Connel departed Coruscant, his shuttle exploded. Months later, it was discovered he had not been killed in the blast, and later accepted the post of Minister of Defence under Mccarthur before finally retiring.<br />
<br />
Little of significance was achieved during Mccarthur's reign, however a number of noteworthy events did occur. An alien artifact was [[TetraCorp discovery|discovered by members of TetraCorp]] that by an unknown means stimulated the transformation of an unknown number of [[Human|humans]] into [[:Category:Non-human species|non-humans]]. <br />
<br />
Also during Mccarthur's reign, the Rebel Alliance, a group dedicated to restoring the Republic, [[Imperial-Rebel peace treaty|proposed a peace treaty]] between the Alliance and the Empire. Days later, the Alliance withdrew their proposal, claiming that it was merely a test of the Imperial leadership, however public opinion towards the Alliance was clearly shaken. The next day, the Empire reaffirmed its demand of unconditional surrender.<br />
<br />
Eventually, Mccarthur abdicated [[Mccarthur's retirement|in favour of]] Executor [[Charon]]. When Mccarthur abdicated on Year 2 Day 212, Charon was chosen as his successor. After assuming control of the empire, Charon began extensive reforms of Imperial laws and government. He also heavily centralized the bureaucracy of the Empire, which had remained unchanged and outdated since the rule of Emperor Piett. During this time, Charon's [http://web.archive.org/web/20021028021049/swcombine.com/news/ic/ICtopic.php?msgid=476 conquest of the Tatoo system] extended the Empire all the way to the Orus Sector. He also established the first Imperial Port Authority in Year 3 Day 59. <br />
<br />
Not long after Mccarthur's abdication, the Imperial Core saw its first leadership change as [[Head of Government|Lord Protector]] Simms, having lead the Core since its foundation, stepped down in order to focus on training in the Force. [[Jennifer Dreighton]] took his place as [[Head of Government|Lady Protector]].<br />
<br />
Around this time, Veynom made an [[Veynom's announcement from the Unknown Regions|announcement from the Unknown Regions]] that had major ramifications across the galaxy. Ultimately it was his old followers in the Imperial Core who deciphered the meaning of the message which revealed the location of an old Death Star weapon that was hidden in an unexplored region of the Outer Rim. The group quickly tracked down the weapon, intending to take command of it for use against their enemies. Unfortunately, the weapon itself proved to be incomplete and irreparable, though the operation was still of great value to the Core in that they recovered a veritable treasure trove of lost information and data from much older times. Additionally, the speed with which they solved the Admiral's puzzle and the mounds of recovered information granted them a great deal of prestige in the galaxy as more systems and people flocked to the banner of the Imperial Core.<br />
<br />
===Return of the Sith===<br />
<br />
Some months later, the Sith - including Simms - returned to the limelight under the leadership of the Sith Master and former Galactic Emperor, Warlord Vodo Bonias. They merged with the Imperial Core to create the [[Dark Empire]] - now the third largest government in the galaxy. It was roughly a year later when negotiations commenced for the reunification of the Dark Empire and Galactic Empire. Charon, ever distrustful of Vodo and his followers, agreed to the merger reluctantly but retained his position as Emperor. It is reported that Charon was somehow coerced into accepting the merger.<br />
<br />
Count [[Greyson Uebles]], an Imperial aristocrat and member of the Dark Empire, was appointed Executor. Many Dark Empire officers were similarly integrated into the Galactic Empire in a variety of positions. These same officers would later use their positions to overthrow Charon. Warlord Vodo formed a secretive fleet outside the chain of command that incorporated many loyal and high ranking officers as well as several Dark Jedi. Later this sect would become known as the [[Order of the Dark Hand]]. Vodo also managed to preserve the secretive MJ-12 intelligence branch which had been essential in the Dark Empire's success. <br />
<br />
As the months passed, the merger between the Galactic Empire and Dark Empire proved disastrous. Suspicion and in-fighting were rampant. It was at this time, the terms "[[Charonist]]" and "[[Vodoist]]" arose to describe those who remained loyal to Charon and those who supported Vodo in his bid for the Imperial Throne respectively. <br />
<br />
Eventually, Charon ordered [[ISB-General]] [[Matrel Byden]] to arrest Vice Admiral Jennifer Dreighton for a protocol violation. At the time, Dreighton was commander of the Dark Hand Fleet and a personal confidant of Vodo Bonias. The arrest of Dreighton proved to be the final straw for Vodo's followers, who rose up against Emperor Charon. Executor Uebles seized the opportunity and ascended the throne, overthrowing Charon as the new Emperor on Day 133 of Year 4.<br />
<br />
The result was yet another civil war, which ultimately led to the vast exodus of many Imperial personnel loyal to Charon; thus turning the tide of galactic opinion against Charon's usurper, Emperor Uebles. The Empire was in a state of chaos as many officers and enlisted throughout the many branches left. <br />
<br />
In the wake of this catastrophic event, Emperor Uebles reorganized the government of the Empire, appointing new Moffs and other leaders. Other branches underwent similar reforms over the next year as the Empire attempted to pull itself back together and ultimately Uebles' reign was marked as a period of major reform though he was unable to achieve much success in reviving the Empire. Many military victories have, however, been recorded during Uebles' reign, including [[Operation Beta]] and [[Operation Tenax]]. Uebles abdicated within a year in favour of his mentor, Vodo Bonias. <br />
<br />
===The Second Reign of Vodo===<br />
<br />
Emperor Vodo immediately reformed the majority of branches within the Galactic Empire. He administratively organized [[Imperial Intelligence]] under [[COMPNOR]], then under the command of [[Grand Vizier]] [[Frank Bach]]. Vodo then restructured the [[Imperial Navy]] and appointed Zerk as the new naval commanding officer. Under Vodo, the [[Imperial Academy|academy system]] was revised, restructured, and reinstituted. Mere months into his reign, Emperor Vodo boasted victorious in two major campaigns, [[Allied Tion]] and the [[Bacta Wars]].<br />
<br />
Despite these successes, there were losses. Imperials continued to defect to other governments, and the Empire suffered the assassination of [[Grand Moff]] [[Qel Droma]] and the loss of the [[New Anzat Order]] as a vassal state. <br />
<br />
When many naval officers petitioned Emperor Vodo to remove Zerk from his position, Zerk was reassigned as the Grand Moff of the Imperial government whilst [[Vice Admiral]] [[Angelus Goth]] was appointed the new naval commanding officer. Joint leadership of the Imperial Navy was granted to [[Rear Admiral|Rear Admirals]] [[Crog]] and [[Slicer]] during more restructuring of the military. Once discussions were over and new policies established, the newly-promoted Vice Admirals Crog and Slicer became the naval commanding and executive officers respectively.<br />
<br />
Just as Zerk garnered enemies within the Navy, he alienated many of the people under his command as Grand Moff. Also, despite his new position, Zerk maintained a major influence over naval structure and policies, continuing to clash with many ranking naval officers. Many - Charonists, in particular - petitioned the Emperor to again take action. On Year 6 Day 303, a group of officers and enlisted held a secret meeting to discuss the course of the Empire and the future of the New Order.<br />
<br />
They came to the conclusion that the Empire could not prosper under Vodo. The reformers seized control of an Imperial holonet transceiver and broadcast the group’s mission: to remove Vodo from the throne and appoint an Emperor worthy of the vast Empire he would rule. Ten days after the initial broadcast, the reformers formed a group of their own, the [[New Imperial Order]], and selected [[Garen Karrade]] as its Steward.<br />
<br />
The Galactic Empire sought to eradicate those loyal to the New Imperial Order from their ranks, and many were arrested and executed for treason. Both Imperial governments continued to rapidly grow and garner support. The vanguard of progress within the Galactic Empire, achieving victories against [[Eidola]], the [[Katholic Republic]], [[SoroSuub Corporation]] and the [[Trade Federation]], resulted in the passing of the City-State Accords, which brought many territories under the direct control of the Empire, [[The 12 Colonies]], and [[Mandalore]].<br />
<br />
In a historic move to bring about order and peace to the galaxy, Emperor Vodo signed a mutual-defense accord with [[King]] [[Jessy James]] of the [[Hapes Consortium]]. Designed to counter the threat from the [[Rebel Alliance]], [[Falleen Federation]], and SoroSuub Corporation, the treaty brought the economies of the two largest governments in the game, as well as defense forces, in order to bring about joint growth. Later, the [[Trade Federation]] and [[Mandalore]] also joined the Imperial Union.<br />
<br />
On Year 10 Day 160, the New Imperial Order and Galactic Empire reunified. [[Thomas Cherokee]], the leader of the New Imperial Order, was appointed as Executor, a position that had been vacant since the resignation of [[Arturus Goth]].<br />
<br />
==Government and politics==<br />
<br />
The Galactic Empire is an authoritarian empire: the Empire is ruled with absolute power by the [[Emperor]], with the support of [[Imperial High Command]].<br />
<br />
The [[Executor]], or [[Regent]], serves as the second-in-command of Empire, often alongside or in place of the Emperor, and most commonly when the Emperor is either absent or incapacitated. The Executor serves directly under the Emperor, and thus his authority and word is considered of the Emperor's. <br />
<br />
Aside from the Emperor, the [[Imperial Inner Circle]] is the highest executive body over the Galactic Empire. The Inner Circle is the Emperor's cabinet and is tasked with assisting and advising the Emperor in affairs of governance. The Inner Circle consists of the leaders of the [[Order of the Dark Hand]], [[COMPNOR]], [[Imperial Military]], [[Ministry of Industry]], [[Council of Moffs]], and [[Imperial Intelligence]]. <br />
<br />
In addition to the Imperial Inner Circle, [[Moff|Moffs]], appointed by the Imperial Throne, are given full governance over their Sectors. With a seat in [[Imperial High Command]] and the [[Council of Moffs]], a Moff has command of all citizens and military units within his Sector. The Sector Moff is assisted by a Sector Adjutant, typically the second-in-command of the Sector. Most Sector Adjutants control the daily activities that occur across the Sector that requires the Government to act. The last position in the Regional Government is that of Planetary Governor. Appointed by the Sector Moff, Governors are only responsible for their planet and are tasked with the running of the planet. Additionally, Governors are required to improve, maintain and develop their planets as much as possible without hampering any Imperial plans. <br />
<br />
The [[Imperial Security Bureau]], a sub-branch of [[COMPNOR]], is responsible for law enforcement within the Galactic Empire. ISB maintains the [[Imperial Code of Laws]] and ensures that protocols and procedures are followed by all Imperials. Most charges are brought up by the ISB; however, the Imperial Military may court-martial any within their ranks as needed.<br />
<br />
==Society and Culture==<br />
<br />
The role of art and media in the Galactic Empire was primarily didactic; cultural expression served as an instrument for inculcating New Order ideology. The [[Coalition for Progress]], a sub-branch of [[COMPNOR]], oversees many aspects of Imperial Government not directly related to politics, the military, or economics. Artistic and written propaganda was managed by the [[Art Team]] and [[Imperial News Bureau]] respectively as departments under the Coalition for Progress.<br />
<br />
Competitive sports (particularly Bolo-ball, Shockball, and Podracing) are also popular within the Galactic Empire. The [[Imperial Gaming Commission]] regulates all gambling, as well as organizes and oversees all sporting events, within the Empire. Their responsibility is to ensure all events run fairly and that winnings are correctly distributed. <br />
<br />
The Galactic Empire is a militaristic society; the [[Imperial Military]] is greatly revered and supported by the average Imperial citizen, with most - if not all - politicians and officials rising to prominence through their service in the military early in their careers. <br />
<br />
The Empire also advocates [[Humanocentrism]], the tendency to view the galaxy from the perspective of a [[Human]] majority. The Imperial policy of Human High Culture is not actively anti-nonhuman; it simply classifies nonhumans as cultural and ethnic minorities. The foundations of the Empire rest on the views of the Human majority, and as such the Empire heavily promotes such views through [[COMPNOR]]. The [[Order of the Dark Hand]] welcomes acceptable Force-sensitives of all species within their ranks, and could in no way be viewed as xenophobic.<br />
<br />
==Economy==<br />
<br />
The [[Ministry of Industry]] manages the various companies and corporations that contribute to the Imperial economy, including the [[Corellian Engineering Corporation]], [[Imperial Resource Extractions]], [[Magnaguard Manufacturing]], [[Myorzo Weapon Systems]],[[Primus Medical]] and [[Imperial Resource Conversions]]. These nationalized factions enter into a contract with the Galactic Empire with the agreement that they will only trade with the Empire, its allies, and any neutral factions. In fact, trading with enemies of the Empire, all named in the Blacklist, is forbidden for all Imperials and is a punishable crime according to the Imperial Code of Laws.<br />
<br />
Regional Governments have been focusing on building up cities on the planets and systems within their Sectors, which provides more jobs, better standards of living, and stronger economies for the Sectors and, in turn, the Empire overall.<br />
<br />
==Military==<br />
<br />
The [[Imperial Navy]] and [[Imperial Army]] make up the Imperial Military. <br />
<br />
[[Category: Galactic Empire]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Thomas_Cherokee&diff=12329
Thomas Cherokee
2010-09-18T10:35:54Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBoxGrey<br />
| name = Thomas Cherokee<br />
| image = http://swc-empire.com/art/avatar/thomas_cherokee.jpg<br />
| race = Human<br />
| homeworld = Barab I<br />
| mother = Classified<br />
| father = Classified<br />
| spouse = None<br />
| siblings = Unknown<br />
| family = Unknown<br />
| children = Dannar SherGarr<br />
| issue = Unknown<br />
| born = Unknown<br />
| branch = [[Imperial High Command]]<br />
<br />
| positions = [[Emperor]]<br />
| prior service = See Previous Positions<br />
| awards = See Awards<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Thomas Cherokee''' is the tenth and current [[Emperor]] of the [[Galactic Empire]].<br />
<br />
==In-Character Biography==<br />
<br />
Cherokee came up through the ranks of the Imperial Army where he achieved the honored rank of General. He moved from the military ranks into government service at the bequest of Emperor Connel because of his exceptional talent that would best serve the Empire as a whole rather than limited to a single branch. <br />
<br />
During the trial of Grand Admiral Veynom, Cherokee served as High Inquisitor.<br />
<br />
He served as Executor under Emperor Connel. <br />
<br />
When the New Imperial Order split from the Empire, Cherokee was the leader of the movement. Although he held the position of the Throne for the New Imperial Order he never claimed the title Emperor hoping for the day when the Empire would once again be whole.<br />
<br />
In Year 10, after long negotiation talks, the Empire was reunified and Cherokee became the Executor of the Galactic Empire under Emperor Bonias. The Emperor places his full trust in the Executor and his abilities to govern the Empire.<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
<br />
Awarded Imperial Silver Cross by Emperor Piett<br><br />
Awarded Distinguished Service Medal by Lord Steward Karrade<br><br />
Entitled to Display 11 year Duty Bars<br><br />
<br />
==Previous Positions==<br />
<br />
{{SuccessionBox<br />
| position = [[Emperor]] of the [[Galactic Empire]]<br />
| predecessor = [[Vodo Bonias]]<br />
| successor = Incumbent<br />
| name = Thomas Cherokee<br />
| time = Year 11 Day 292 - Present<br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{SuccessionBox<br />
| position = [[Executor]]<br />
| predecessor = [[Darth Vraith]]<br />
| successor = [[Orphaea Imperium]]<br />
| name = Thomas Cherokee<br />
| time = Year 10 Day 60 - Year 11 Day 292<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Brigadier General, Imperial Army -- Y-1<br><br />
Command General, 4th Quadrant -- Y0<br><br />
Minister of Protocol, High Inquisitor -- Y1<br><br />
Grand Admiral October, NCO -- Y1 D304 - Y1 D365<br><br />
Executor to Emperor McCarthur -- Y1 D304 - Y1 D365<br><br />
Executor of the New Imperial Order -- Y6 D303 - Y10 D160<br><br />
<br />
[[Category: Executors]]<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Vodo_Bonias&diff=12328
Vodo Bonias
2010-09-18T10:33:09Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBoxGrey<br />
| name = Vodo Bonias<br />
| image = http://union.swc-empire.com/AR/emperorvodo.jpg<br />
| race = Unknown<br />
| homeworld = Unknown<br />
| mother = Unknown<br />
| father = Unknown<br />
| spouse = Unknown<br />
| siblings = Unknown<br />
| children = Unknown<br />
| issue = Unknown<br />
| born = Unknown<br />
| branch = [[Imperial High Command]]<br />
<br />
[[Order of the Sith]]<br />
| positions = [[Emperor]]<br />
| prior service = Unknown<br />
| awards = Unknown<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Vodo Bonias''' is the former [[Emperor|Emperor of the Galaxy]]. He also ruled as the third (possibly second) Emperor of the Galaxy, and as Emperor of the separatist [[Dark Empire]]. A [[Sith Lord]], he is one of the most powerful Force users in the galaxy, generally believed to be second only to [[Knyte Simms|Darth Knyte]] in power.<br />
<br />
==In-Character Biography==<br />
<br />
"I have never known my birth parents. I was adopted by a [[Corellian]] family. They were smugglers. When I was 10 years old, the Empire raided our home on Corellia. <br />
<br />
They took my father and mother and executed them both. My 5 year old sister was taken away not to heard from again until I was 30 years old. My grandmother raised me until I was 16 and old enough to take care of myself. <br />
<br />
I grew up knowing that I was sensitive to the force although my Corellian parents and grandmother did not want me to develop my force skills. They feared that Empire would send Sith to kill me. All force users represent a threat to the Emperor. <br />
<br />
I met a young Jedi named Barak Golan who decided he would teach me the ways of the force. I traveled with him to [[Tatooine]] to train. Six months after my training began, an Imperial commando unit and Sith raided his Meleenium shop and killed my master. They completely ignored me, knowing that I was not a threat. The anger burned inside me at the loss of both my parents and my master Jedi to the Empire and Sith. My anger grew to the point of no return. <br />
<br />
I recognized how powerful my hatred and anger had made me. I knew that this power would protect me from the Sith and the Empire for the rest of my life. I soon left for the Obsidian Temple where I studied under Master Gita Nareek. I became well versed in the teachings of both the Krath and the Sith. I joined an elite order known as the Order of the Dark Hand. My powers were so great that Master Gita could no longer control me. <br />
<br />
He expelled me from the order never to return. I was immediately contacted by a Dark Lord known as Natah Matrus. Natah Matrus had also been expelled from the Order of the Dark Hand. He encouraged me to enlist in the Empire while secretly training under me. Natah Matrus was the most egotistical and hateful man that I had ever met. <br />
<br />
He regularly drank the blood of the people that he savagely murdered. He kept company with a Dathomir witch that was both his lover and his enemy. The witches hated me because my powers soon grew stronger than my master. Natah Matrus taught me everything I know about hatred, anger and the ability to manipulate people to your will. Dark Acolyte Vodo Bonias became a notorious figure known to frequent that WBS cantina. That is where he met his wife, Kammy Bonias. Kammy Bonias was married to a General in the Empire. <br />
<br />
He treated her terribly. So I killed him. Soon I was promoted to a Dark Sentinel by Natah Matrus. Kammy Bonias was the most manipulative woman that I ever met. She weakened me. She showed me that I still had the ability to love. An ability that weakened by connection to the Dark Side of the Force. Soon she gave birth to a son. <br />
<br />
A son that I immediately took from her and killed. The child would have been a liability, a pawn used to manipulate and weaken me. She never forgave me. We parted ways and now I was stronger than ever. <br />
<br />
One dark night at the WBS cantina, Natah Matrus ordered me to his side. I accommodated his request as I had done every night previous. However, tonight was his last night to order around Vodo Bonias. I betrayed my master and I killed him. By this time I was a Captain in the [[Imperial Navy]]. Admiral [[Drayson]] was my commanding officer. He soon took control of the Empire and became the Emperor. <br />
<br />
I served him as an Admiral of one of his fleets. I quickly became bored working for the Emperor for he was inferior to me in every way. I organized a coup d'état and killed him. I was now the Emperor of the galaxy. I reigned as the Emperor for a year before I stepped down and allowed Executor [[Spytek]] to take control. <br />
<br />
During my time away from the throne it was alleged that I created a shadow organization within the Empire known as [[MJ12|Majestic 12]] that would ensure that I always maintained power. I was now a famous Warlord, working for Emperor Spytek.<br />
<br />
After Spytek, I worked for Emperor [[Suntzu]] and Emperor [[Piett]]. It was during Piett's reign that I attempted to overthrow the Emperor once again. The attempt failed and I was hunted down by Imperial troops led by [[Admiral]] [[Knyte Simms|Simms]] ([[Knyte Simms|Darth Knyte]]) and Admiral [[Gorn Veynom]]. Captain [[Adar Machkhit|Machkhit]] cornered me yet pretended that he did not see me, ultimately letting me escape aboard Darth Knyte's shuttle. <br />
<br />
I was banished from the Empire never to return. This is when I started the [[Dark Empire]]. Once the Dark Empire received galactic recognition, I stepped down and left the known galaxy for over one year. During that time, the Galactic Empire grew under the leadership of Darth Knyte and [[Jennifer Dreighton]]. Soon I was the Emperor of the Dark Empire. After a series of talks between the Dark Empire and the Galactic Empire, we merged..."<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[Emperor|Emperors of the Galaxy]]<br />
* [[Galactic Empire]]<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:Individuals]]<br />
[[Category:Humans]]<br />
[[Category:Galactic Empire]]<br />
[[Category:Emperors]]<br />
<br />
==Succession==<br />
<br />
Vodo Bonias is the third and tenth [[Emperor]] of the [[Galactic Empire]].<br />
<br />
{{SuccessionBox<br />
| position = [[Emperor]]<br />
| predecessor = [[Suntzu]]<br />
| successor = [[Spytek]]<br />
| name = Vodo Bonias<br />
| time = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{SuccessionBox<br />
| position = [[Emperor]]<br />
| predecessor = [[Greyson Uebles]]<br />
| successor = [[Thomas Cherokee]]<br />
| name = Vodo Bonias<br />
| time = Year 5 Day 159 - Year 11 Day 292<br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[Category: Emperors]]<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]<br />
[[Category: Sith]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Emperor&diff=12327
Emperor
2010-09-18T10:31:43Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: </p>
<hr />
<div>The '''Emperor''' (also '''Emperor of the Galaxy''', '''Galactic Emperor'''), is the Head of State of the [[Galactic Empire]]. The Emperor has absolute authority within the Empire and its subsidary companies. Of those to hold the throne, all but one began in the [[Imperial Navy]].<br />
<br />
==Emperors==<br />
<br />
A total of ten men have reigned the Empire eleven times:<br />
<br />
# [[Hiram Drayson]]<br />
# [[Suntzu]] <br />
# [[Vodo Bonias]] (first reign)<br />
# [[Spytek]]<br />
# [[Piett]]<br />
# [[Trey Connel]]<br />
# [[Mccarthur]]<br />
# [[Charon]]<br />
# [[Greyson Uebles]]<br />
# Vodo Bonias (second reign)<br />
# [[Thomas Cherokee]]<br />
<br />
==See Also==<br />
* [[Lord Protector]]<br />
* [[Executor (New Imperial Order)]]<br />
<br />
[[Category: Galactic Empire]]<br />
[[Category: Imperial Titles and Ranks]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Orphaea_Imperium&diff=8554
Orphaea Imperium
2009-11-02T15:51:24Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: /* Business */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBoxGrey<br />
| name = Orphaea Imperium<br />
| image = http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/9140/orphaealx4.jpg<br />
| race = Corellian (adoptive)<br />
| homeworld = Corellia (adoptive)<br />
| mother = None<br />
| father = None<br />
| spouse = None<br />
| siblings = [[Inara Imperium]]<br /><br />
[[Melkhior Imperium]]<br /><br />
Actrial Imperium<br /><br />
Others<br />
| children = None<br />
| born = -21:213 BCGT (assumed)<br />
| branch = Government ([[Coruscant Sector]])<br />
[[COMPNOR]]<br />
| positions = Grand Moff<br /><br />
Vizier<br />
| prior service = Director, [[Imperial News Bureau]]<br /><br />
Minister of Truth<br /><br />
Chief Executive Officer (Cloud City)<br /><br />
Imperial Navy Adjutant<br />
| awards = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I am the wellspring of all goodness.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Orphaea Imperium''' is known variously as an Imperial Moff, ''de facto'' head of the [[Imperium family]], journalist, businessman, analyst, spy, pirate, shameless self-promoter and deviant of many levels. <br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 182<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4923/phpw7krauambf7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his years as part of the project.<br />
}}<br />
===Early Years===<br />
<br />
It is unknown when, or if, Orphaea was 'born'. It is known that he was a subject of the project (not to be confused with [[The Project]] of the intelligence apparatus of the earlier Empire) commenced during the early years of Emperor Drayson's reign to develop superior leaders for the Empire by the manipulation and splicing of genetic material taken from promising young leaders of the time, from which all members of the [[Imperium family]] hail. Unsubstantiated reports exist that Orphaea's formal designation during this time was Subject O-Beta.<br />
<br />
When the project was shut down during Emperor Spytek's reign, Orphaea, like the rest of the subjects of the project, had their memories of their time erased and false memories of families and normal childhood experienced implanted in their place. Scattered throughout the galaxy with the others, Orphaea found himself on the streets of Corellia, an 'orphan' and young man appearing twenty years.<br />
<br />
With few other resources, Orphaea quickly acquired a job with a small security company in Corellia specialising in facility security and local shipping escorting. Here, Orphaea alternated between general administrative work, armed guard duty and escort piloting until he became a group leader in the company some years later. Orphaea was known as a demanding but casual leader, who was willing to work as equal to those under him until the situation demanded otherwise.<br />
<br />
Feeling he had advanced as far as he could within the company, Orphaea applied to the Imperial Academy, being accepted on Year 6 Day 213, his 'official' birthday.<br />
<br />
===Early Imperial Career===<br />
<br />
Orphaea entered the academy under tutor then-Flight Officer Dilnyrae Auvryndar, a class behind [[Janos Korin]] and [[Marcus Veers]] and in the same class as [[Ben Camden]]. Another valuable contact was made with Guinar Ndengin, in charge of collecting and transporting Orphaea to the academy. Orphaea performed generally well at the academy, graduating with an overall score just below that required for honours. <br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 148<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8774/phprsomswamot7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea while at the Imperial Academy.<br />
}}<br />
Upon graduation, Orphaea was assigned to Carrier Group Two of the First Imperial Fleet. Here, he would meet then-Lieutenant [[Prijo Sacha]], a prominent figure in his later Navy career. Orphaea's early Naval career was not remarkable, being admired for his high level of activity and general competence, if not for any notable tactical skill at the time.<br />
<br />
For an unknown reason, Orphaea was (perhaps fortuitously) unable to be located when the revolt against the Emperor and Grand Moff Zerk occurred. By the time he was found some weeks later, working quietly at the same post he had been assigned to before the revolt started, the immediate aftermath was over. However, many of those he had become familiar with and admired had remained outside the Empire, joining the New Imperial Order on its formation. Orphaea, however, continued in the First Imperial Fleet, serving with distinction in Operation Warspite, as well as providing technical support for other participants in the campaign. <br />
<br />
It was during his time in the First Fleet that Orphaea, Ben Camden and [[Roth Jalis]], all lower ranking enlisted, came together to form the [[Imperial Collaborative Investment Group]], selling 'shares' and making money for investors through clever trading on the galactic market. The group was highly successful in its two months of operation, before an Imperial decree outlawed all but [[Combank Real Estate Investment Fund|Combank's investment program]]. <br />
<br />
Orphaea progressed reasonably through the enlisted ranks within the First Fleet until Commander Sacha was transferred to the Second Imperial Fleet. Needing a general right-hand man, Sacha offered the then-Sergeant the opportunity for advancement with him within the Second Fleet. Orphaea accepted, transferring to the Second Fleet and the Outer Rim.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 141<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8653/phpy9jpvvamnq2.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his service in the Outer Rim.<br />
}}<br />
It was around this time that Orphaea came to the attention of Director of Imperial Intelligence [[Zee Wolf]]. After a few staggered conversations, Orphaea agreed to some general technical work on behalf of the Director, without entering Imperial Intelligence proper. This was Orphaea's first step into the the darker aspects of the galaxy.<br />
<br />
Quickly establishing himself as a respected senior enlisted within the fleet, Orphaea progressed to officer rank and Executive Officer of Beta Group within the fleet under Lieutenant Wrathraven; the senior officer often unable to complete his duties and leaving the junior Orphaea to oversee the group.<br />
<br />
It was here, surrounded by unoccupied territories in the Elrood sector, that Orphaea saw the potential benefit of 'Fleet Cities', cities financed, built, and owned entirely by a fleet. Not only would this provide a source of income for fleet members, it would also help establish outposts on worlds, and give fleet members valuable construction experience that may be of use in the future. As a test, Orphaea was tasked with overseeing construction of 'Secundus Prime' on Khuiumin, the first city built entirely by military forces. This project was a complete success, with other fleets designing and breaking ground on their own fleet cities, and in part inspiring the wide-scale use of military forces on construction efforts as is common today.<br />
<br />
Having quietly worked for intelligence, Orphaea approached Zee's successor, [[Alexander Fel]], and offered his services as a more permanent intelligence asset. Fel accepted, incorporating Orphaea into his intelligence structure. It was here that Orphaea observed and contributed to Fel's personal project: a privately owned faction, to declare itself a government, free of the sometimes painful bureaucracy of the Empire. Orphaea eagerly worked on development plans for the future faction, despite secretly harbouring doubts about the viability of the faction.<br />
<br />
When the time came for the faction to be created, Orphaea resigned his commission in the Navy and departed for the [[Lyran Union]], to guide it's development, and secretly to observe and ensure the ex-Deputy Director didn't engage in conduct that could be considered anti-Imperial.<br />
<br />
===Lyran Union===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 172<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7233/phpiafsc8amrp0.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chairman of the Central Committee of the Lyran Union.<br />
}}<br />
With the Union established, Orphaea became Chairman of the Central Committee and second-in-command of the Lyran Union, with the duties of acquiring hardware for the Union, developing the Union's resources and consolidating the Union's control over the planets nearby the ones in Dolomar Sector the Empire had granted the Union. The latter required an even greater effort when a bizarre galactic anomaly cut power from all the newly established Lyran outposts in the sector, requiring a massive effort to build new power generators for all the colonies with the limited shipping and construction resources available at the time. At the same time, he worked for the Imperial Navy as Adjutant with authority of a Captain (while officially remaining a Lieutenant), a position created for his unique circumstances to keep him in Navy service, filtering the minor reports and proposals sent to Naval High Command. <br />
<br />
Despite a long and detailed plan for development, Orphaea soon realised that the leaders of the Union possessed little will to accomplish any goals. The bureaucracy of the Empire had been replaced by one of Secretary Fel's design, and the initial populace of the faction largely considered of veteran Imperials tired of working in bureaucracy, or low-ranked Imperials disgruntled at their lack of immediate success in the Empire. Recruitment efforts did little to improve the situation, and various reforms proposed by Orphaea and others were fruitless. The Union also struggled against the galaxy at large, who did not recognise the Union as a government, but considered it merely a bizzare cult.<br />
<br />
Even more concerning, however, was the gradual trend towards close association with criminal figures and organisations such as Eidola. In weaker moments, or after a heavy night of drinking, various leaders even considered acquiring badly needed resources through closer association with anti-Imperial forces.<br />
<br />
It was these progressions that saw Orphaea report to his high-level contacts in the Empire his concerns that the Union under Fel was no longer viable, and the only way of ensuring pro-Imperial interest in the Union would be to remove Fel from leadership. For the Empire, Orphaea developed several plans for an assassination of Fel which would leave Orphaea able to seize control of the Union. <br />
<br />
It was also at this time that Orphaea and Pirate Queen Teniel Djo came into private contact. At some point, discussion progressed to the point where both were entertaining the chance for Djo to assassinate Fel: Djo for the publicity of assassinating an ex-Director of Imperial Intelligence; and Orphaea for the chance to seize control of the Union and restore it to the Empire, ironically conspiring to assassinate Fel with the same people Fel was being removed for conspiring with. <br />
<br />
Before Orphaea and Djo set their plans in motion, he sent a final request for orders to the Empire. He recieved the 'all-clear', but a crucial part of the return message, 'Keep your own hands clean', was not recieved. This would not have mattered had all gone to plan and Djo been able to board Fel's ship. However, Fel appeared for an incidental reason where he was not meant to, and was able to change the access codes to the ship before Djo was able to board. Djo fled, but not before offering Orphaea an invitation to Eidola.<br />
<br />
The plan foiled, Orphaea transferred his remaining assets to various close associates of times past in case of the unforeseen, and fled to hyperspace in a Lyran fighter towards Coruscant before the Lyrans disabled his access to ship controls.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 178<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7475/phplp67swamwa3.jpg<br />
| description = The Pirate Regent of Thar.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Pirate Warlord===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Eidola thanks you for your donation... I always wanted to say that.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
While if it had no other concerns, the Empire would accept his return, with the Union still a question mark, the Empire could not afford to harbour a known Lyran fugitive, and should his presence in Imperial space be officially detected, Imperial forces would have no choice but his summary execution. Thus, Captain Darvock Tarion was secretly dispatched to pick up the wayward officer and transport him to the Denevar system, where he would remain under the protection of Dark Jedi Asaraya'katr.<br />
<br />
Orphaea spent the next week flying idly in a borrowed freighter. While he had briefly remained on Imperial channels maskerading as a relation in the Empire, he was soon discovered. It was unlikely he would be able to return to the Empire in the foreseeable future. Recalling Djo's parting invitation and the exclusivity of such an offer, and considering his chances at survival were marginally better with the pirates than with the Empire, Orphaea headed to the Eidolan stronghold of Sevarcos, where Djo accepted him and gifted him with a YT-1210 which Orphaea rechristened ''Kaibuki''.<br />
<br />
The next few months saw Orphaea settle into his new life as a pirate. He had already been exposed to a great part of the galaxy as Chairman, a part that had been hidden from him during his service in the Navy, but he now explored the depths of the underworld. While refusing to work as a scammer or crooked middle, Orphaea was not averse to other illicit activities, in one instance personally leading Eidolan construction teams building slave camps on Anzat itself, despite multiple arrest attempts by Anzati security forces. <br />
<br />
Around this time, Fel sent a message to Orphaea. Recognising now the difficulties the Union was facing, he invited Orphaea to return to his former post as Chairman and second in the Union. Orphaea considered this, but felt the risk was too high, declining but offering his services as an analyst and planner.<br />
<br />
Orphaea had finally settled into his life as a pirate and had been appointed Regent of Thar when he recieved a recall notice from the Empire: Uther von Kaldreon had looted [[Cloud City|Cloud City and BST]], the mining faction of the Empire, and required a new leader to restore it.<br />
<br />
===Legitimate Businessman===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 143<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7397/phpiats9jamfc8.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chief Executive Officer of Cloud City<br />
}}<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = CEO nowadays, or Eidolan warlord, whichever suits the current situation.<br />
| 2 = [[Andhers Jakhim]]<br />
}}<br />
Orphaea had a difficult decision. He had been accepted by the Eidolans, and had established himself with them. However, without the will to scam and steal, there was little challenge in his work. Here was a great challenge for him, to restore the Empire's mining faction to productivity, as well as the opening back into the Imperial fold he had once wished for. Ultimately, Orphaea apologetically left the pirates and headed for his new challenge.<br />
<br />
Cloud City and BST was a shambles when Orphaea arrived. Kaldreon had appropriate all the mines, most of the cities, and all but the primary freighter fleet and a handful of prospecting vehicles. At the same time, staff were departing from all sides, whether siding with Kaldreon against the Empire or taking advantage of the confusion to seek new horizons.<br />
<br />
Fortunately, Orphaea had the wealth of the Empire to back him in his reconstruction efforts. Surprising many observers (who had not been made party to the truth of earlier events), he did not immediately strip the faction even further as would be expected of a pirate, but started a massive recruitment drive and collecting materials from the open market. With all new recruits, reconstruction would be a difficult, though not insurmountable, task.<br />
<br />
A month or two in, with things starting to settle into some degree of normalcy, Orphaea approached Imperial High Command with a new idea: Cloud City and Centarra Mining develop a planet of their own. Centarra had stepped in to provide mining services while Cloud City was being rebuilt, and a large planet built by the two factions would not only help consolidate the Empire, but the income from the completed planet could provide a huge percentage of both factions' budget. Scouting for planets, both factions eventually started prospecting and preparing construction on Tarorasuil, in Bortras system in the Coruscant sector. It would, of course, not prove that easy, and the constant rotation of new staff through Cloud City and the assassination of Centarra leader Quard Ithan saw the project handed over, half-completed, to the Empire. <br />
<br />
While at Cloud City, Orphaea worked on the side to build his wealth. Eventually, he invested some of this wealth into the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, an information corporation which he hoped would eventually supplant all the mediocre broadcasters and tabloids dominating the holonet at the time.<br />
<br />
After a time at Cloud City, Orphaea was offered the position of [[Minister of Truth]] for the Empire proper, and a seat on [[Imperial High Command]]. However, the strain of taking Cloud City from the brink to a large and busy faction had broken Orphaea, and he retired from Cloud City, leaving former Centarra second [[Eric Zahm]] as the next CEO.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1523/phplfxhdtameo3.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea Imperium, Minister of Truth<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Back to the Empire===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Here's for anarchy, sleaze and beach parties.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium on the main hall of the Empire<br />
}}<br />
In a year, Orphaea had moved from the Empire, to the Union, to Eidola, to Cloud City, to end up back within the Empire, working quietly in the background on small developments, as well as diplomatic works and military struggles.<br />
<br />
Orphaea's first great victory since rejoining the Empire was the planning, and execution with Admiral [[Calor Assam]], of the operation to eliminate Renegade Inc as a threat through removing their ability to develop within their Meridian sector. Drawing in part on his experiences in the galactic underworld, a small fleet scattered in strategic positions around the sector established so many footholds within the sector that it became no longer economically viable for Renegade Inc to continue substantial development in the sector, as well as hijacking fully two thirds of the Renegade fleet.<br />
<br />
Otherwise, while remaining in the public view, Orphaea operated largely in the shadows, doing little of knowledge to the public except continual supervision of the Imperial News Bureau and associated duties within the Ministry of Truth.<br />
<br />
===Oversector Dolomar===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I'm 'Orph' while I'm a Minister, but now I'm suddenly 'Moff Imperium'?<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
Upon the declaration of [[Goth]] as [[Regent]] of the Empire, one of the many changes was the dissolution of the Ministry of Truth and incorporation of the [[Imperial News Bureau]] into the recreated [[COMPNOR]]. While remaining Director of the Bureau, Orphaea was promoted to Moff of the newly created [[Oversector Dolomar]], ironically returning to govern the same sector he had once fled and been outlawed from.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2160/orphcsa.png<br />
| description = Orphaea during nationalization of the Corporate Sector Authority<br />
}}<br />
Less than a month after his appointment, Orphaea saw his next great achievement. He had discretely expressed to the leadership of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]] his support for their government and expressed his desire to support their growth from a relatively minor backwater government into a large and prosperous government, with the (unmentioned) potential for later membership in the [[Imperial Union]]. However, having been granted access to the Corporate Sector's networks and plans, it was revealed that despite the many advantages the Authority possessed, it was plagued internally with mismanagement and lack of adequate staffing on all levels, not to mention being in talks with various groups belligerent towards the Empire.<br />
<br />
Knowing this, and after consultation with several members of Imperial High Command, Orphaea made the decision to re-nationalize the Authority and its subsidiaries for the Empire. Using his newly granted privileges to slice access codes to ExO Max Solusar's ship and removing higher ranking Authority officers from government access lists, he dispatched a loyal officer to detain Solusar while he seized control of the government apparatus. Unfortunately, the officer perished; having failed to best the Wookie in combat, he had set the ship on a locked course towards the system sun, killing himself and Solusar. This resulted in the movement to seize government being delayed by several hours, although all properties and other assets were restored shorty after. <br />
<br />
As de facto leader of the Authority, the Corporate Sector promptly swore allegiance to the Empire and the Authority's corporations stripped and sold off or incorporated into the Empire. The territories of the Authority were incorporated into Oversector Dolomar while more permanent arrangements for their governance were decided.<br />
<br />
Shortly afterwards, Regent Goth appointed Orphaea Chairman of COMPNOR, replacing former Moff [[Dionysius Elwood]], who had long expressed a desire to return to retirement, in the position.<br />
<br />
===Chairman of COMPNOR===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = By decree of COMPNOR, the next person to call me 'Sir' will be spanked. That is all.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
The early days of Chairmanship were busy, having to rapidly become familiar with government structure while assisting the coordination of campaigns against uprisings in the Corporate Sector. At the same time, Alexander Fel had stolen various assets from [[Primus Medical]] during the confusion and fled the Empire, reforming the Lyrans in the form of the [[Lyran Seperatists]] and starting a resistance movement against the Empire in Dolomar.<br />
<br />
===Grand Moff===<br />
<br />
==Personality==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I could be replaced with a droid that spouted random quotes, randomly flirted and said 'Your mother' a lot, and nobody would notice.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Relationships==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Keep being naughty, that's a good girl.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Business==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I like money.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Aside from pursuits in the Empire, Orphaea has also engaged in a number of private business endeavors. By far the most notable of these was the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, a news and information services provider led by a former Lyran Union associate, Jace Walters. This corporation was well received by the galactic public until its sale and eventual dissolution some months later. More recently, he came into the ownership of Universal Network Bank, a former subsidiary of the Corporate Sector Authority. [[Mikel von Bianchi]] briefly occupied the position of Chief Executive Officer, a position he had held some years previously, until it merged with the [[Galactic Bank]].<br />
<br />
Factions Orphaea has owned at some stage include:<br />
<br />
* [[Galaxywide NewsNets]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Magnaguard Manufacturing|Magnaguard Manufacturing]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Myorzo Weapon Systems|Myorzo Weapon Systems]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Primus Medical|Primus Medical]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Paradox Resource Exploration|Paradox Resource Exploration]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Universal Network Bank|Universal Network Bank]]<br />
* [[Corporate Sector Authority#Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated|Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated]]<br />
<br />
==Imperial Awards==<br />
<br />
* Letter of Commendation II<br />
* Mention in Dispatchers<br />
* Imperial High Command Bar<br />
* Imperial Duty Bars, 3 Years<br />
* Second Imperial Fleet Veteran<br />
* First Imperial Fleet Retired Veteran<br />
* Navy Medal of Progress<br />
* Navy Betterment Award<br />
* Group Command Proficiency Award<br />
* Imperial Academy Basic Graduate<br />
* Operation: Warspite<br />
* System Failure<br />
* Meridian Campaign Medal<br />
* Corporate Sector Authority Medal, First Class<br />
* Supporter of the Empire<br />
<br />
<center><br />
{| style="position: relative; padding: 0pxwidth: 50%; padding: 5px; margin: 5px; border-collapse:collapse; text-align: center;" border="1" bordercolor="#C0C0C0"<br />
| style="width: 100%; background-color: #003853;" colspan=3 | <font color=white>'''Positions'''</font><br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chairman of the [[Council of Moffs]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Goth]] (de facto)<br /><br />
[[Vero Thrawn]] (de jure)<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Coruscant Sector|Oversector Coruscant]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Azrakh Raleep]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Vizier of the [[Coalition for Progress]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Dionysius Elwood]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Chairman of COMPNOR]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 80 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Matrel Byden]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Max Solusar]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''ExO of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 72 - Day 102<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Government Dissolved<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />New Creation<br /><br />
([[Jake Kiltar]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Oversector Dolomar]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Oversector Dissolved<br /><br />
([[Charles Slayden]] as Moff of the [[Corporate Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Ralic Feali]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Frank Bach]] as Moff of [[Kanz Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Tanez Kalrade]] as Moff of [[Dolomar Sector]])<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Director of the [[Imperial News Bureau]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 151<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Josef DeLaurel]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Garen Karrade]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Minister of Truth]]'''<br />Year 9 Day 177 - Year 10 Day 53<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Position Abolished<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Uther von Kaldreon]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chief Executive Officer of [[Cloud City]]'''<br />Year 8 Day 341 - Year 9 Day 227<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Eric Zahm]]<br />
<br />
|}<br />
</center><br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Balach&diff=6155
Balach
2009-06-05T11:03:23Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: New page: {{stub}} '''Balach''' was Moff of the Corellian Sector. Category: Individuals Category: Moffs</p>
<hr />
<div>{{stub}}<br />
<br />
'''Balach''' was Moff of the Corellian Sector.<br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]<br />
[[Category: Moffs]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Brat_Cost_Ru&diff=6154
Brat Cost Ru
2009-06-05T11:03:04Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: New page: {{stub}} '''Brat Cost Ru''' was a governor and later Moff of Oversector Outer and leader of the Imperial Outer Rim Authority until his break with the Empire and rebellion. [[...</p>
<hr />
<div>{{stub}}<br />
<br />
'''Brat Cost Ru''' was a governor and later [[Moff]] of [[Oversector Outer]] and leader of the [[Imperial Outer Rim Authority]] until his break with the Empire and rebellion.<br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]<br />
[[Category: Moffs]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Drakken&diff=6153
Drakken
2009-06-05T11:01:42Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: New page: {{stub}} '''Drakken''' was Moff of Fakir Sector. Category: Individuals Category: Moffs</p>
<hr />
<div>{{stub}}<br />
<br />
'''Drakken''' was [[Moff]] of [[Fakir Sector]].<br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]<br />
[[Category: Moffs]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Jake_Kiltar&diff=6152
Jake Kiltar
2009-06-05T11:01:19Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{stub}}<br />
<br />
'''Jake Kiltar''' was [[Moff]] of [[Oversector Outer]] and later [[Darpa Sector]].<br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]<br />
[[Category: Moffs]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Jake_Kiltar&diff=6151
Jake Kiltar
2009-06-05T11:01:06Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: New page: {{stub}} Jake Kiltar was Moff of Oversector Outer and later Darpa Sector. Category: Individuals Category: Moffs</p>
<hr />
<div>{{stub}}<br />
<br />
[[Jake Kiltar]] was [[Moff]] of [[Oversector Outer]] and later [[Darpa Sector]].<br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]<br />
[[Category: Moffs]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Mitth%27oro%27nuruodo&diff=6150
Mitth'oro'nuruodo
2009-06-05T11:00:32Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: New page: {{stub}} '''Mitth'oro'nuruodo''' was the Chiss Moff of Kuat Sector until his capture by rebel forces in Year 10. Category: Individuals Category: Moffs</p>
<hr />
<div>{{stub}}<br />
<br />
'''Mitth'oro'nuruodo''' was the Chiss [[Moff]] of [[Kuat Sector]] until his capture by rebel forces in Year 10.<br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]<br />
[[Category: Moffs]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Michael_Townsend&diff=6149
Michael Townsend
2009-06-05T10:59:33Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: New page: {{stub}} '''Michael Townsend''' was a former Moff of Mayagil Sector. Category: Individuals Category: Moffs</p>
<hr />
<div>{{stub}}<br />
<br />
'''Michael Townsend''' was a former Moff of [[Mayagil Sector]].<br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]<br />
[[Category: Moffs]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Mak_Davar&diff=6148
Mak Davar
2009-06-05T10:58:27Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: New page: {{stub}} '''Mak Davar''' was a former Moff of Kuat. Category: Individuals Category: Moffs</p>
<hr />
<div>{{stub}}<br />
<br />
'''Mak Davar''' was a former Moff of Kuat.<br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]<br />
[[Category: Moffs]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Vlademar_von_Ismay&diff=6147
Vlademar von Ismay
2009-06-05T10:57:33Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: New page: {{stub}} '''Vlademar von Ismay''' was Moff of Maldrood Sector and Governor of the New Anzat Order until his rebellion and break from the Empire. Category: Individuals [[Category: Mof...</p>
<hr />
<div>{{stub}}<br />
<br />
'''Vlademar von Ismay''' was Moff of Maldrood Sector and Governor of the New Anzat Order until his rebellion and break from the Empire.<br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]<br />
[[Category: Moffs]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Victor_von_Ismay&diff=6146
Victor von Ismay
2009-06-05T10:56:42Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBox<br />
| name = Victor von Ismay<br />
| image = <br />
| race = Unknown<br />
| homeworld = Unknown<br />
| mother = Xalil Tylger <br />
| father = Victor von Ismay<br />
| spouse = Unknown<br />
| siblings = [[Alex Tygler]] <br />
<br />
Kaninen Tygler<br />
<br />
Jenifer Tygler<br />
<br />
Cordelia Tygler<br />
<br />
Kattarina<br />
| issue = [[Wilhelm von Ismay]]<br />
<br />
[[Owen von Ismay]]<br />
<br />
[[Asaryakatr]]<br />
<br />
[[Vlademar von Ismay]]<br />
<br />
[[Varick von Ismay]]<br />
<br />
Tala von Ismay <br />
<br />
Aeris von Ismay<br />
<br />
Don von Ismay<br />
<br />
Illyana Firestreak<br />
<br />
Memnon Gato von Ismay<br />
<br />
Sorcha von Ismay<br />
| born = Unknown<br />
| branch = None<br />
| positions = None<br />
| prior service = <br />
Moff of Corellia<br />
| awards = Unknown<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Victor von Ismay was [[Moff]] of the [[Corellian Sector]] and a popular Imperial figure until his assassination by [[Teniel Djo]] on Year 5 Day 331.<br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
===Early Life===<br />
<br />
===Early Career===<br />
<br />
===Moffhood===<br />
<br />
On Year 3 Day 317, Sector Adjutant Ismay was promoted to Moff of the Corellian Sector by Emperor [[Charon]]. <br />
<br />
===Assassination===<br />
<br />
Ismay was vacationing at Thyferra when Pirate [[Teniel Djo]] infiltrated his Star Destroyer using credentials faked by a close friend of Ismay.<br />
<br />
{{SuccessionBox<br />
| position = [[Moff]] of the [[Corellian Sector]]<br />
| predecessor = Unknown<br />
| successor = [[Balach]]<br />
| name = [[Victor von Ismay]]<br />
| time = Year 3 Day 317 - Year 5 Day 331<br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{stub}}<br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]<br />
[[Category: Moffs]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Vir_Calder&diff=6145
Vir Calder
2009-06-05T10:56:24Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: </p>
<hr />
<div>'''Vir Calder''' was Director of [[Research and Development]] under Emperors [[Mccarthur and Charon]], later becoming Moff of [[Fakir Sector]].<br />
<br />
{{CharacterBox<br />
| name = Vir Calder<br />
| image = http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9853/calder.jpg<br />
| race = Unknown<br />
| homeworld = Unknown<br />
| mother = Unknown<br />
| father = Unknown<br />
| spouse = Unknown<br />
| siblings = Unknown<br />
| children = Unknown<br />
| born = Unknown<br />
| branch = None<br />
| positions = None<br />
| prior service = Moff<br /><br />
Director of R&D<br />
| awards = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{stub}}<br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]<br />
[[Category: Moffs]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Coruscant_Oversector&diff=6144
Coruscant Oversector
2009-06-05T10:55:41Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Description}}<br />
{{SectorBox<br />
| name = Coruscant<br />
| map = http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr10/GalaxyArchives/Sector%20Images/coruscantsector.png<br />
| region = Inner Rim<br />
| systems = [[Neimoidia_System|Neimoidia]]<br />
<br />
[[Nevoota_System|Nevoota]]<br />
<br />
[[Coruscant_System|Coruscant]]<br />
<br />
[[Corsin_System|Corsin]]<br />
<br />
[[Bortras_System|Bortras]]<br />
<br />
[[Yaga Minor_System|Yaga Minor]]<br />
<br />
| population = 134,176,234,797 inhabitants<br />
| moff = [[Goth]]<br />
| events = None<br />
| infrastructure = [[Ministry of Operations]] [[Ministry of Truth]] [[Ministry of Finance]] [[Ministry of Defense]] <br />
| controlled = [[Galactic Empire]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Society and Culture==<br />
<br />
==Economy==<br />
<br />
==Politics==<br />
<br />
==Military==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Historical Events==<br />
* Creation of the [[Galactic Empire]]<br />
* [[Imperial Civil War]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Moffs==<br />
<br />
* [[Kirov Quel-Droma]]<br />
* [[Daelin Zerk]]<br />
* [[Vero Thrawn]]<br />
* [[Goth]] (de facto)<br />
* [[Orphaea Imperium]]<br />
<br />
[[Category: Sectors]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Category:Moffs&diff=6142
Category:Moffs
2009-06-05T10:42:33Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: New page: Moffs of the Galactic Empire.</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Moffs]] of the [[Galactic Empire]].</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Dionysius_Elwood&diff=6141
Dionysius Elwood
2009-06-05T10:42:13Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBox<br />
| name = Dionysius Elwood<br />
| image = http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/4580/dionysius.jpg<br />
| race = [[Coruscanti]]<br />
| homeworld = [[Caamas]]<br />
| mother = Bethan Cyprian<br />
| father = Matthias Elwood<br />
| spouse = Unknown<br />
| siblings = Charlan<br />
| children = Unknown<br />
| born = Year -57, Day 3 <br />
| branch = None<br />
| positions = None<br />
| prior service = COMPNOR<br /><br />
Sector Government<br /><br />
Imperial Navy<br />
| awards = Numerous}}<br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
===Early Years and Pre-Imperial Service===<br />
<br />
'''Dionysius Isaeh Elwood''' was born on Caamas to Coruscanti immigrants Matthias and Bethan. Owners and proprietors of a small bakery and greengrocers', Elwood led a carefree childhood amongst the human expatriate community and native Caamasi. Graduating from the University of Aaly'ka with honours, Elwood initially entered the private sector until the outbreak of the Clone Wars sent he and the rest of his family away from Camaas. Seeking a new home less at risk than Camass (neighbour to the Republican military and industrial base of [[Kuat]]), he made his home on the planet [[Amara]] in the strongly loyalist [[Airon Sector]]. Not long afterwards, however, he was conscripted into the construction of military guns and orbital platforms for the war effort.<br />
<br />
===Early Imperial and Civilian Service===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 256<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/362/billy10el1.jpg<br />
| description = Ensign Elwood of the Navy Engineering Corps.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
In the earlier years of the Empire, Elwood enlisted in the Imperial Military to fulfil his mandatory service obligations. Serving in the [[Imperial Navy]] Engineering Corps, he supervised construction and deployment of several planetary guns and stations in [[Coruscant]], [[Corellia]] and [[Kuat]] that remain today. Elwood received his honourary discharge during the reign of Emperor [[Suntzu]] at the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade. <br />
<br />
On his return to Amara, he attempted to re-enter the private sector but found after many years of service to the Empire, the idea of working for a corporation again no longer appealed to him. He therefore accepted a position in the Amaran planetary government, supervising construction projects, restoring the damage done by insurrection and neglect during the Clone Wars.<br />
<br />
===Sector Government and COMPNOR===<br />
<br />
Elwood progressed through to the upper ranks of the Amaran government, where he began to get noticed by the Imperial civilian apparatus. His skill at managing the matters in Amara over which he had authority, and his familiarity with the Empire and prior service saw Emperor Connel appoint him Imperial Governor of [[Amara system]] in Year 1, and eventually Moff of [[Airon Sector]] by Emperor Mccarthur in Year 2. During Elwood's governance, Imperial influence extended to all planets in the sector.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 256<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/4870/williamhartnell.jpg<br />
| description = Moff Elwood of Airon Sector.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Elwood remained in his position after the return of the [[Imperial Core]], serving under Emperors [[Charon]], [[Greyson Uebles|Uebles]] and [[Vodo Bonias|Vodo]]. At the same time, he began working with [[Frank Bach]], eventually becoming a trusted advisor and ideological theorist during the latter's tenure as Chairman of [[COMPNOR]].<br />
<br />
However, Elwood was not a young man, and eventually submitted his resignation from Airon and from COMPNOR.<br />
<br />
===Later Service and Second Retirement===<br />
<br />
Elwood would return some years later on request to temporarily fill the position of Minister of Operations, which was later merged with and retitled to Chairman of COMPNOR. Having always expressed his desire to retire as soon as an adequate successor was found, [[Orphaea Imperium]] was appointed Chairman of COMPNOR in the first quarter of Year 10, allowing Elwood to return to his private pursuits.<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
<br />
(Incomplete)<br />
<br />
* http://art.swc-galactic-empire.com/awards/empire/ISS.jpg Imperial Silver Star<br />
* http://art.swc-galactic-empire.com/awards/compnor/CSCB.jpg COMPNOR Service Cross - Bronze<br />
* http://art.swc-galactic-empire.com/awards/empire/MOM.jpg Medal of Merit<br />
* http://art.swc-galactic-empire.com/awards/empire/IDSM.jpg Imperial Distinguished Service Medal<br />
* http://art.swc-galactic-empire.com/awards/empire/DB9.jpg Imperial Duty Bars - 9 Years<br />
<br />
<center><br />
{| style="position: relative; padding: 0pxwidth: 50%; padding: 5px; margin: 5px; border-collapse:collapse; text-align: center;" border="1" bordercolor="#C0C0C0"<br />
| style="width: 100%; background-color: #003853;" colspan=3 | <font color=white>'''Positions'''</font><br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Machkhit]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Chairman of COMPNOR]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Year 10 Day 80<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Orphaea Imperium]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Goth]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Minister of Operations]]'''<br />Year 9 - Year 10 Day 53<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Position Abolished<br /><br />
(Merged with COMPNOR)<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Unknown<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Airon sector]]'''<br />Year 2 Day 12 - Year 7 Day 142<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />None<br />
|}<br />
</center><br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]<br />
[[Category: Moffs]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Commission_for_the_Preservation_of_the_New_Order&diff=6140
Commission for the Preservation of the New Order
2009-06-05T06:50:36Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{GreyBranch<br />
| image = http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr10/GalaxyArchives/COMPNOR-1.png<br />
| branchname = Commission for the Preservation of the New Order<br />
| leadership = [[Select Committee|COMPNOR Select Committee]]<br /><br />
[[Matrel Byden]]<br />
| motto = N/A<br />
| formation = Unknown circa Year -4<br />
| headquarters = [[Coruscant]]<br />
| locations = Galaxy-wide<br />
| status = Active<br />
| battles = N/A<br />
| affiliation = [[Galactic Empire]]}}<br />
<br />
The '''Commission for the Preservation of the New Order''', commonly referenced by its acronym '''COMPNOR''', is an umbrella organization for various entities that are designed to maintain support for the New Order. COMPNOR (or the Commission for the preservation of the republic, as it was known at the time.) was created to support the [[Supreme Chancellor]] and the Republic war effort, organizing credits for clones drives and other patriotic programs. It was reorganized shortly after the end of the [[Clone Wars]] and establishment of the [[Galactic Empire]] into COMPNOR. Over the years, this branch of the [[Empire]] was made defunct, and separated into various Ministries. However, in Year 10, a reorganization saw COMPNOR merge with the [[Ministry of Operations]], effectively becoming the sole government authority of the Empire. On the return of the [[New Imperial Order]], most of the other facets of government (such as industry and sector governance) were remade into their own branches, returning COMPNOR to overseeing administration, diplomacy, ideology and internal security.<br />
<br />
Imperial citizens are encouraged to join COMPNOR. Members are given exclusive access to breaking news, a free subscription to Iron Will (official feed of COMPNOR) via [[INB]] news services and a chance to participate in special contests to bolster activity in the Empire. Preteen and teenage human children in the Empire are encouraged to join SAGroup (Sub-Adult Group), a paramilitary youth organization that instills loyalty to the Empire and prepares youth for enlistment in the Imperial military.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
==Select Committee==<br />
The highest-ranking division of COMPNOR is the [[Select Committee]], which serves as its Executive entity. Its members consist of the heads of each department within COMPNOR, as well as other selected high-ranking Imperials and, at times when the need arose, leading members of allied factions. The current Chairman of the Select Committee is [[Grand Vizier]] [[Matrel Byden]].<br />
<br />
==Departments==<br />
<br />
COMPNOR's mandate has historically ranged in scope from the administrative arm of the Empire to the sole civilian authority over the Empire. Subsequent to the reunification of the Empire and the [[New Imperial Order]], four main departments exist within COMPNOR.<br />
<br />
===Coalition for Progress===<br />
<br />
''Main Article: [[Coalition for Progress]]''<br />
<br />
The Coalition for Progress is the ideological wing of the Empire, responsible for education and the distribution of information to the populace. Currently led by [[Grand Moff]] [[Orphaea Imperium]], departments under Progress include: <br />
<br />
* [[Department of Culture]]<br />
* [[Imperial Academy]]<br />
* [[Imperial News Bureau]]<br />
* [[Imperial Geographic]]<br />
* [[Galaxy Archives]]<br />
<br />
===Coalition for Improvements===<br />
<br />
''Main Article: [[Coalition for Improvements]]''<br />
<br />
More a successor to the former [[Coalition for Planetary Development]] than the Improvements of old, the role of Improvements is to set a general guide as to the requirements of the Empire and how to fulfil them with regards to finances and staffing resources. Currently led by [[Vizier]] [[Jacen Varos]], departments under Improvements include:<br />
<br />
* [[Department of Planning]]<br />
* [[Department of Finance]]<br />
* [[RADE|Resources and Allocations Department]]<br />
<br />
===Coalition for Diplomacy===<br />
<br />
''Main Article: [[Coalition for Diplomacy]]''<br />
<br />
Diplomacy's role is to train officers in the art of diplomacy, and expand the Empire's influence through contact and dealings with planetary governments and large corporations. Currently led by [[Vizier]] [[Valusa Zagnol]].<br />
<br />
===Imperial Security Bureau===<br />
<br />
''Main Article: [[Imperial Security Bureau]]''<br />
<br />
The Imperial Security Bureau is the internal security office of the Empire.<br />
<br />
==Membership==<br />
<br />
To become a member of COMPNOR, several things must be achieved. First, the member must be of at least E-4 rank grade in another branch, and with good standing in the Galactic Empire. Following this, there will be a background check on the individual to check if they are qualified to join. Finally, the selection committee will ultimately decide of someone is fit to join one of the departments. As several branches work daily with sensitive information, this is a necessary precaution.<br />
<br />
==Chairs of COMPNOR==<br />
<br />
* [[Frank Bach]]<br />
* [[Joshua Chamberlain]]<br />
* [[Adar Machkhit]] (Year 9 - Year 10 Day 53)<br />
* [[Dionysius Elwood]] (Year 10 Day 53 - Day 80)<br />
* [[Orphaea Imperium]] (Year 10 Day 80 - 164)<br />
* Matrel Byden (Year 10 Day 164 - Present)<br />
<br />
[[Category:COMPNOR]]<br />
[[Category:Organisations and Corporations]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Commission_for_the_Preservation_of_the_New_Order&diff=6139
Commission for the Preservation of the New Order
2009-06-05T06:43:39Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{GreyBranch<br />
| image = http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr10/GalaxyArchives/COMPNOR-1.png<br />
| branchname = Commission for the Preservation of the New Order<br />
| leadership = [[Select Committee|COMPNOR Select Committee]]<br /><br />
[[Matrel Byden]]<br />
| motto = N/A<br />
| formation = Unknown circa Year -4<br />
| headquarters = [[Coruscant]]<br />
| locations = Galaxy-wide<br />
| status = Active<br />
| battles = N/A<br />
| affiliation = [[Galactic Empire]]}}<br />
<br />
The '''Commission for the Preservation of the New Order''', commonly referenced by its acronym '''COMPNOR''', is an umbrella organization for various entities that are designed to maintain support for the New Order. COMPNOR (or the Commission for the preservation of the republic, as it was known at the time.) was created to support the [[Supreme Chancellor]] and the Republic war effort, organizing credits for clones drives and other patriotic programs. It was reorganized shortly after the end of the [[Clone Wars]] and establishment of the [[Galactic Empire]] into COMPNOR. Over the years, this branch of the [[Empire]] was made defunct, and separated into various Ministries. However, in Year 10, a reorganization saw COMPNOR merge with the [[Ministry of Operations]], effectively becoming the sole government authority of the Empire. On the return of the [[New Imperial Order]], most of the other facets of government (such as industry and sector governance) were remade into their own branches, returning COMPNOR to overseeing administration, diplomacy, ideology and internal security.<br />
<br />
Imperial citizens are encouraged to join COMPNOR. Members are given exclusive access to breaking news, a free subscription to Iron Will (official feed of COMPNOR) via [[INB]] news services and a chance to participate in special contests to bolster activity in the Empire. Preteen and teenage human children in the Empire are encouraged to join SAGroup (Sub-Adult Group), a paramilitary youth organization that instills loyalty to the Empire and prepares youth for enlistment in the Imperial military.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
==Select Committee==<br />
The highest-ranking division of COMPNOR is the [[Select Committee]], which serves as its Executive entity. Its members consist of the heads of each department within COMPNOR, as well as other selected high-ranking Imperials and, at times when the need arose, leading members of allied factions. The current Chairman of the Select Committee is [[Grand Vizier]] [[Matrel Byden]].<br />
<br />
==Departments==<br />
<br />
COMPNOR's mandate has historically ranged in scope from the administrative arm of the Empire to the sole civilian authority over the Empire. Subsequent to the reunification of the Empire and the [[New Imperial Order]], four main departments exist within COMPNOR.<br />
<br />
===Coalition for Progress===<br />
<br />
''Main Article: [[Coalition for Progress]]''<br />
<br />
The Coalition for Progress is the ideological wing of the Empire, responsible for education and the distribution of information to the populace. Currently led by [[Grand Moff]] [[Orphaea Imperium]], departments under Progress include: <br />
<br />
* [[Department of Culture]]<br />
* [[Imperial Academy]]<br />
* [[Imperial News Bureau]]<br />
* [[Imperial Geographic]]<br />
* [[Galaxy Archives]]<br />
<br />
===Coalition for Improvements===<br />
<br />
''Main Article: [[Coalition for Improvements]]''<br />
<br />
More a successor to the former [[Coalition for Planetary Development]] than the Improvements of old, the role of Improvements is to set a general guide as to the requirements of the Empire and how to fulfil them with regards to finances and staffing resources. Currently led by [[Vizier]] [[Jacen Varos]], departments under Improvements include:<br />
<br />
* [[Department of Planning]]<br />
* [[Department of Finance]]<br />
* [[RADE|Resources and Allocations Department]]<br />
<br />
===Coalition for Diplomacy===<br />
<br />
''Main Article: [[Coalition for Diplomacy]]''<br />
<br />
Diplomacy's role is to train officers in the art of diplomacy, and expand the Empire's influence through contact and dealings with planetary governments and large corporations. Currently led by [[Vizier]] [[Valusa Zagnol]].<br />
<br />
===Imperial Security Bureau===<br />
<br />
''Main Article: [[Imperial Security Bureau]]''<br />
<br />
The Imperial Security Bureau is the internal security office of the Empire.<br />
<br />
==Membership==<br />
<br />
To become a member of COMPNOR, several things must be achieved. First, the member must be of at least E-4 rank grade in another branch, and with good standing in the Galactic Empire. Following this, there will be a background check on the individual to check if they are qualified to join. Finally, the selection committee will ultimately decide of someone is fit to join one of the departments. As several branches work daily with sensitive information, this is a necessary precaution.<br />
<br />
[[Category:COMPNOR]]<br />
[[Category:Organisations and Corporations]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Dionysius_Elwood&diff=6138
Dionysius Elwood
2009-06-05T04:48:42Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBox<br />
| name = Dionysius Elwood<br />
| image = http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/4580/dionysius.jpg<br />
| race = [[Coruscanti]]<br />
| homeworld = [[Caamas]]<br />
| mother = Bethan Cyprian<br />
| father = Matthias Elwood<br />
| spouse = Unknown<br />
| siblings = Charlan<br />
| children = Unknown<br />
| born = Year -57, Day 3 <br />
| branch = None<br />
| positions = None<br />
| prior service = COMPNOR<br /><br />
Sector Government<br /><br />
Imperial Navy<br />
| awards = Numerous}}<br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
===Early Years and Pre-Imperial Service===<br />
<br />
'''Dionysius Isaeh Elwood''' was born on Caamas to Coruscanti immigrants Matthias and Bethan. Owners and proprietors of a small bakery and greengrocers', Elwood led a carefree childhood amongst the human expatriate community and native Caamasi. Graduating from the University of Aaly'ka with honours, Elwood initially entered the private sector until the outbreak of the Clone Wars sent he and the rest of his family away from Camaas. Seeking a new home less at risk than Camass (neighbour to the Republican military and industrial base of [[Kuat]]), he made his home on the planet [[Amara]] in the strongly loyalist [[Airon Sector]]. Not long afterwards, however, he was conscripted into the construction of military guns and orbital platforms for the war effort.<br />
<br />
===Early Imperial and Civilian Service===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 256<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/362/billy10el1.jpg<br />
| description = Ensign Elwood of the Navy Engineering Corps.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
In the earlier years of the Empire, Elwood enlisted in the Imperial Military to fulfil his mandatory service obligations. Serving in the [[Imperial Navy]] Engineering Corps, he supervised construction and deployment of several planetary guns and stations in [[Coruscant]], [[Corellia]] and [[Kuat]] that remain today. Elwood received his honourary discharge during the reign of Emperor [[Suntzu]] at the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade. <br />
<br />
On his return to Amara, he attempted to re-enter the private sector but found after many years of service to the Empire, the idea of working for a corporation again no longer appealed to him. He therefore accepted a position in the Amaran planetary government, supervising construction projects, restoring the damage done by insurrection and neglect during the Clone Wars.<br />
<br />
===Sector Government and COMPNOR===<br />
<br />
Elwood progressed through to the upper ranks of the Amaran government, where he began to get noticed by the Imperial civilian apparatus. His skill at managing the matters in Amara over which he had authority, and his familiarity with the Empire and prior service saw Emperor Connel appoint him Imperial Governor of [[Amara system]] in Year 1, and eventually Moff of [[Airon Sector]] by Emperor Mccarthur in Year 2. During Elwood's governance, Imperial influence extended to all planets in the sector.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 256<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/4870/williamhartnell.jpg<br />
| description = Moff Elwood of Airon Sector.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Elwood remained in his position after the return of the [[Imperial Core]], serving under Emperors [[Charon]], [[Greyson Uebles|Uebles]] and [[Vodo Bonias|Vodo]]. At the same time, he began working with [[Frank Bach]], eventually becoming a trusted advisor and ideological theorist during the latter's tenure as Chairman of [[COMPNOR]].<br />
<br />
However, Elwood was not a young man, and eventually submitted his resignation from Airon and from COMPNOR.<br />
<br />
===Later Service and Second Retirement===<br />
<br />
Elwood would return some years later on request to temporarily fill the position of Minister of Operations, which was later merged with and retitled to Chairman of COMPNOR. Having always expressed his desire to retire as soon as an adequate successor was found, [[Orphaea Imperium]] was appointed Chairman of COMPNOR in the first quarter of Year 10, allowing Elwood to return to his private pursuits.<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
<br />
(Incomplete)<br />
<br />
* http://art.swc-galactic-empire.com/awards/empire/ISS.jpg Imperial Silver Star<br />
* http://art.swc-galactic-empire.com/awards/compnor/CSCB.jpg COMPNOR Service Cross - Bronze<br />
* http://art.swc-galactic-empire.com/awards/empire/MOM.jpg Medal of Merit<br />
* http://art.swc-galactic-empire.com/awards/empire/IDSM.jpg Imperial Distinguished Service Medal<br />
* http://art.swc-galactic-empire.com/awards/empire/DB9.jpg Imperial Duty Bars - 9 Years<br />
<br />
<center><br />
{| style="position: relative; padding: 0pxwidth: 50%; padding: 5px; margin: 5px; border-collapse:collapse; text-align: center;" border="1" bordercolor="#C0C0C0"<br />
| style="width: 100%; background-color: #003853;" colspan=3 | <font color=white>'''Positions'''</font><br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Machkhit]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Chairman of COMPNOR]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Year 10 Day 80<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Orphaea Imperium]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Goth]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Minister of Operations]]'''<br />Year 9 - Year 10 Day 53<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Position Abolished<br /><br />
(Merged with COMPNOR)<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Unknown<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Airon sector]]'''<br />Year 2 Day 12 - Year 7 Day 142<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />None<br />
|}<br />
</center><br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Commission_for_the_Preservation_of_the_New_Order&diff=6134
Commission for the Preservation of the New Order
2009-06-04T14:25:43Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: /* History */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{GreyBranch<br />
| image = http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr10/GalaxyArchives/COMPNOR-1.png<br />
| branchname = Commission for the Preservation of the New Order<br />
| leadership = [[Select Committee|COMPNOR Select Committee]], [[Orphaea Imperium]]<br />
| motto = N/A<br />
| formation = Unknown circa Year -4, Reorganized Year 10<br />
| headquarters = [[Coruscant]]<br />
| locations = Galaxy-wide<br />
| status = Active<br />
| battles = N/A<br />
| affiliation = [[Galactic Empire]]}}<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
The '''Commission for the Preservation of the New Order''', commonly referenced by its acronym '''COMPNOR''', is an umbrella organization for various entities that are designed to maintain support for the New Order. COMPNOR (or the Commission for the preservation of the republic, as it was known at the time.) was created to support the [[Supreme Chancellor]] and the Republic war effort, organizing credits for clones drives and other patriotic programs. It was reorganized shortly after the end of the [[Clone Wars]] and establishment of the [[Galactic Empire]] into COMPNOR. Over the years, this branch of the [[Empire]] was made defunct, and separated into various Ministries. However, in Year 10, a reorganization saw COMPNOR merge with the [[Ministry of Operations]], effectively becoming the sole government authority of the Empire. On the return of the [[New Imperial Order]], most of the other facets of government (such as industry and sector governance) were remade into their own branches, returning COMPNOR to overseeing administration, diplomacy, ideology and internal security.<br />
<br />
Imperial citizens are encouraged to join COMPNOR. Members are given exclusive access to breaking news, a free subscription to Iron Will (official feed of COMPNOR) via [[INB]] news services and a chance to participate in special contests to bolster activity in the Empire. Preteen and teenage human children in the Empire are encouraged to join SAGroup (Sub-Adult Group), a paramilitary youth organization that instills loyalty to the Empire and prepares youth for enlistment in the Imperial military.<br />
<br />
==Select Committee==<br />
The highest-ranking division of COMPNOR is the [[Select Committee]], which serves as its Executive entity. Its members consist of the heads of each department within COMPNOR, as well as other selected high-ranking Imperials and, at times when the need arose, leading members of allied factions. The current Chairman of the Select Committee is [[Vizier]] [[Orphaea Imperium]].<br />
<br />
==Departments==<br />
<br />
At its outset COMPNOR housed all the arms of the Empire that fell outside the traditional military arms of the Army and Navy. These departments could also be described as the wheels that made everyday life function in the Empire. A list of these departments:<br />
<br />
<br />
'''[[Coalition for Progress]]:''' This Coalition essentially replaced and expanded the scope of the old [[Ministry of Operations]], scrapped when the Government sector of the Empire was reorganized into COMPNOR once again. The Coalition for Progress is the division of COMPNOR that encompasses the various civilian organizations within the Empire dedicated to maintaining, improving, and expanding the scope of its culture and civilian activities. It includes the [[Imperial News Bureau]], [[Universitas Imperius]], [[Holonet]], [[Imperial Centre of Recruitment]], [[Imperial Geographic]], [[Imperial Scenario Modding Committee]], [[Galaxy Archives]], [[Art Team]], and [[Imperial Gaming Commission]]. Currently led by [[Lord]] [[Azrakh Raleep]].<br />
<br />
<br />
'''[[Coalition for Planetary Development]]:''' The Planetary Development section of COMPNOR oversees construction, development, and maintenance on planets under the [[Galactic Empire]]'s rule. This crucial backbone of the Empire's infrastructure is staffed with the best engineers in the galaxy, all trained by the [[School of Engineering]]. Currently led by [[Prefect]] [[Jacen Varos]]<br />
<br />
<br />
'''[[Coalition for Production]]:''' The Coalition for Production is responsible for managing all of the Empire's factories and shipyards, ensuring that the Empire continues to hold its military supply and economic dominance. Currently led by [[Ambassador]] [[Tanez Kalrade]]<br />
<br />
<br />
'''[[Imperial Research and Development|Coalition for Improvement]]:''' The Research & Development arm of the [[Galactic Empire]]. The Coalition for Improvement creates new technologies for the Empire to use in furthering its cause of order throughout the galaxy. These talented scientists enable the Empire to maintain its complete superiority in having the most advanced ships, weapons, droids, and everything in between. Currently led by [[Moff]] [[Krovikan Sengir]].<br />
<br />
<br />
'''[[Directorate of Imperial Intelligence]]:''' Formed in Year 6 from the remnants of the defunct [[Imperial Security Bureau]] and the [[Imperial Army|Army]] and [[Imperial Navy|Navy]] intelligence departments of the time, the Directorate is the Galactic Empire's agency for gathering and disseminating information about both external and internal threats. Currently led by [[Brigadier General]] [[Romolus Lupine]].<br />
<br />
==Membership==<br />
<br />
To become a member of COMPNOR, several things must be achieved. First, the member must be of at least E-4 rank grade in another branch, and with good standing in the Galactic Empire. Following this, there will be a background check on the individual to check if they are qualified to join. Finally, the selection committee will ultimately decide of someone is fit to join one of the departments. As several branches work daily with sensitive information, this is a necessary precaution.<br />
<br />
[[Category:COMPNOR]]<br />
[[Category:Organisations and Corporations]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Orphaea_Imperium&diff=6133
Orphaea Imperium
2009-06-04T14:23:11Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: /* Imperial Awards */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBox<br />
| name = Orphaea Imperium<br />
| image = http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/9140/orphaealx4.jpg<br />
| race = Corellian (adoptive)<br />
| homeworld = Corellia (adoptive)<br />
| mother = None<br />
| father = None<br />
| spouse = None<br />
| siblings = [[Inara Imperium]]<br /><br />
[[Melkhior Imperium]]<br /><br />
Actrial Imperium<br /><br />
Others<br />
| children = None<br />
| born = -21:213 BCGT (assumed)<br />
| branch = Government ([[Coruscant Sector]])<br />
[[COMPNOR]]<br />
| positions = Grand Moff<br /><br />
Vizier<br />
| prior service = Director, [[Imperial News Bureau]]<br /><br />
Minister of Truth<br /><br />
Chief Executive Officer (Cloud City)<br /><br />
Imperial Navy Adjutant<br />
| awards = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I am the wellspring of all goodness.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Orphaea Imperium''' is known variously as an Imperial Moff, ''de facto'' head of the [[Imperium family]], journalist, businessman, analyst, spy, pirate, shameless self-promoter and deviant of many levels. <br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 182<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4923/phpw7krauambf7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his years as part of the project.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Early Years===<br />
<br />
It is unknown when, or if, Orphaea was 'born'. It is known that he was a subject of the project (not to be confused with [[The Project]] of the intelligence apparatus of the earlier Empire) commenced during the early years of Emperor Drayson's reign to develop superior leaders for the Empire by the manipulation and splicing of genetic material taken from promising young leaders of the time, from which all members of the [[Imperium family]] hail. Unsubstantiated reports exist that Orphaea's formal designation during this time was Subject O-Beta.<br />
<br />
When the project was shut down during Emperor Spytek's reign, Orphaea, like the rest of the subjects of the project, had their memories of their time erased and false memories of families and normal childhood experienced implanted in their place. Scattered throughout the galaxy with the others, Orphaea found himself on the streets of Corellia, an 'orphan' and young man appearing twenty years.<br />
<br />
With few other resources, Orphaea quickly acquired a job with a small security company in Corellia specialising in facility security and local shipping escorting. Here, Orphaea alternated between general administrative work, armed guard duty and escort piloting until he became a group leader in the company some years later. Orphaea was known as a demanding but casual leader, who was willing to work as equal to those under him until the situation demanded otherwise.<br />
<br />
Feeling he had advanced as far as he could within the company, Orphaea applied to the Imperial Academy, being accepted on Year 6 Day 213, his 'official' birthday.<br />
<br />
===Early Imperial Career===<br />
<br />
Orphaea entered the academy under tutor then-Flight Officer Dilnyrae Auvryndar, a class behind [[Janos Korin]] and [[Marcus Veers]] and in the same class as [[Ben Camden]]. Another valuable contact was made with Guinar Ndengin, in charge of collecting and transporting Orphaea to the academy. Orphaea performed generally well at the academy, graduating with an overall score just below that required for honours. <br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 148<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8774/phprsomswamot7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea while at the Imperial Academy.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Upon graduation, Orphaea was assigned to Carrier Group Two of the First Imperial Fleet. Here, he would meet then-Lieutenant [[Prijo Sacha]], a prominent figure in his later Navy career. Orphaea's early Naval career was not remarkable, being admired for his high level of activity and general competence, if not for any notable tactical skill at the time.<br />
<br />
For an unknown reason, Orphaea was (perhaps fortuitously) unable to be located when the revolt against the Emperor and Grand Moff Zerk occurred. By the time he was found some weeks later, working quietly at the same post he had been assigned to before the revolt started, the immediate aftermath was over. However, many of those he had become familiar with and admired had remained outside the Empire, joining the New Imperial Order on its formation. Orphaea, however, continued in the First Imperial Fleet, serving with distinction in Operation Warspite, as well as providing technical support for other participants in the campaign. <br />
<br />
It was during his time in the First Fleet that Orphaea, Ben Camden and [[Roth Jalis]], all lower ranking enlisted, came together to form the [[Imperial Collaborative Investment Group]], selling 'shares' and making money for investors through clever trading on the galactic market. The group was highly successful in its two months of operation, before an Imperial decree outlawed all but [[Combank Real Estate Investment Fund|Combank's investment program]]. <br />
<br />
Orphaea progressed reasonably through the enlisted ranks within the First Fleet until Commander Sacha was transferred to the Second Imperial Fleet. Needing a general right-hand man, Sacha offered the then-Sergeant the opportunity for advancement with him within the Second Fleet. Orphaea accepted, transferring to the Second Fleet and the Outer Rim.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 141<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8653/phpy9jpvvamnq2.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his service in the Outer Rim.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
It was around this time that Orphaea came to the attention of Director of Imperial Intelligence [[Zee Wolf]]. After a few staggered conversations, Orphaea agreed to some general technical work on behalf of the Director, without entering Imperial Intelligence proper. This was Orphaea's first step into the the darker aspects of the galaxy.<br />
<br />
Quickly establishing himself as a respected senior enlisted within the fleet, Orphaea progressed to officer rank and Executive Officer of Beta Group within the fleet under Lieutenant Wrathraven; the senior officer often unable to complete his duties and leaving the junior Orphaea to oversee the group.<br />
<br />
It was here, surrounded by unoccupied territories in the Elrood sector, that Orphaea saw the potential benefit of 'Fleet Cities', cities financed, built, and owned entirely by a fleet. Not only would this provide a source of income for fleet members, it would also help establish outposts on worlds, and give fleet members valuable construction experience that may be of use in the future. As a test, Orphaea was tasked with overseeing construction of 'Secundus Prime' on Khuiumin, the first city built entirely by military forces. This project was a complete success, with other fleets designing and breaking ground on their own fleet cities, and in part inspiring the wide-scale use of military forces on construction efforts as is common today.<br />
<br />
Having quietly worked for intelligence, Orphaea approached Zee's successor, [[Alexander Fel]], and offered his services as a more permanent intelligence asset. Fel accepted, incorporating Orphaea into his intelligence structure. It was here that Orphaea observed and contributed to Fel's personal project: a privately owned faction, to declare itself a government, free of the sometimes painful bureaucracy of the Empire. Orphaea eagerly worked on development plans for the future faction, despite secretly harbouring doubts about the viability of the faction.<br />
<br />
When the time came for the faction to be created, Orphaea resigned his commission in the Navy and departed for the [[Lyran Union]], to guide it's development, and secretly to observe and ensure the ex-Deputy Director didn't engage in conduct that could be considered anti-Imperial.<br />
<br />
===Lyran Union===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 172<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7233/phpiafsc8amrp0.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chairman of the Central Committee of the Lyran Union.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
With the Union established, Orphaea became Chairman of the Central Committee and second-in-command of the Lyran Union, with the duties of acquiring hardware for the Union, developing the Union's resources and consolidating the Union's control over the planets nearby the ones in Dolomar Sector the Empire had granted the Union. The latter required an even greater effort when a bizarre galactic anomaly cut power from all the newly established Lyran outposts in the sector, requiring a massive effort to build new power generators for all the colonies with the limited shipping and construction resources available at the time. At the same time, he worked for the Imperial Navy as Adjutant with authority of a Captain (while officially remaining a Lieutenant), a position created for his unique circumstances to keep him in Navy service, filtering the minor reports and proposals sent to Naval High Command. <br />
<br />
Despite a long and detailed plan for development, Orphaea soon realised that the leaders of the Union possessed little will to accomplish any goals. The bureaucracy of the Empire had been replaced by one of Secretary Fel's design, and the initial populace of the faction largely considered of veteran Imperials tired of working in bureaucracy, or low-ranked Imperials disgruntled at their lack of immediate success in the Empire. Recruitment efforts did little to improve the situation, and various reforms proposed by Orphaea and others were fruitless. The Union also struggled against the galaxy at large, who did not recognise the Union as a government, but considered it merely a bizzare cult.<br />
<br />
Even more concerning, however, was the gradual trend towards close association with criminal figures and organisations such as Eidola. In weaker moments, or after a heavy night of drinking, various leaders even considered acquiring badly needed resources through closer association with anti-Imperial forces.<br />
<br />
It was these progressions that saw Orphaea report to his high-level contacts in the Empire his concerns that the Union under Fel was no longer viable, and the only way of ensuring pro-Imperial interest in the Union would be to remove Fel from leadership. For the Empire, Orphaea developed several plans for an assassination of Fel which would leave Orphaea able to seize control of the Union. <br />
<br />
It was also at this time that Orphaea and Pirate Queen Teniel Djo came into private contact. At some point, discussion progressed to the point where both were entertaining the chance for Djo to assassinate Fel: Djo for the publicity of assassinating an ex-Director of Imperial Intelligence; and Orphaea for the chance to seize control of the Union and restore it to the Empire, ironically conspiring to assassinate Fel with the same people Fel was being removed for conspiring with. <br />
<br />
Before Orphaea and Djo set their plans in motion, he sent a final request for orders to the Empire. He recieved the 'all-clear', but a crucial part of the return message, 'Keep your own hands clean', was not recieved. This would not have mattered had all gone to plan and Djo been able to board Fel's ship. However, Fel appeared for an incidental reason where he was not meant to, and was able to change the access codes to the ship before Djo was able to board. Djo fled, but not before offering Orphaea an invitation to Eidola.<br />
<br />
The plan foiled, Orphaea transferred his remaining assets to various close associates of times past in case of the unforeseen, and fled to hyperspace in a Lyran fighter towards Coruscant before the Lyrans disabled his access to ship controls.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 178<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7475/phplp67swamwa3.jpg<br />
| description = The Pirate Regent of Thar.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Pirate Warlord===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Eidola thanks you for your donation... I always wanted to say that.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
While if it had no other concerns, the Empire would accept his return, with the Union still a question mark, the Empire could not afford to harbour a known Lyran fugitive, and should his presence in Imperial space be officially detected, Imperial forces would have no choice but his summary execution. Thus, Captain Darvock Tarion was secretly dispatched to pick up the wayward officer and transport him to the Denevar system, where he would remain under the protection of Dark Jedi Asaraya'katr.<br />
<br />
Orphaea spent the next week flying idly in a borrowed freighter. While he had briefly remained on Imperial channels maskerading as a relation in the Empire, he was soon discovered. It was unlikely he would be able to return to the Empire in the foreseeable future. Recalling Djo's parting invitation and the exclusivity of such an offer, and considering his chances at survival were marginally better with the pirates than with the Empire, Orphaea headed to the Eidolan stronghold of Sevarcos, where Djo accepted him and gifted him with a YT-1210 which Orphaea rechristened ''Kaibuki''.<br />
<br />
The next few months saw Orphaea settle into his new life as a pirate. He had already been exposed to a great part of the galaxy as Chairman, a part that had been hidden from him during his service in the Navy, but he now explored the depths of the underworld. While refusing to work as a scammer or crooked middle, Orphaea was not averse to other illicit activities, in one instance personally leading Eidolan construction teams building slave camps on Anzat itself, despite multiple arrest attempts by Anzati security forces. <br />
<br />
Around this time, Fel sent a message to Orphaea. Recognising now the difficulties the Union was facing, he invited Orphaea to return to his former post as Chairman and second in the Union. Orphaea considered this, but felt the risk was too high, declining but offering his services as an analyst and planner.<br />
<br />
Orphaea had finally settled into his life as a pirate and had been appointed Regent of Thar when he recieved a recall notice from the Empire: Uther von Kaldreon had looted [[Cloud City|Cloud City and BST]], the mining faction of the Empire, and required a new leader to restore it.<br />
<br />
===Legitimate Businessman===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 143<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7397/phpiats9jamfc8.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chief Executive Officer of Cloud City<br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = CEO nowadays, or Eidolan warlord, whichever suits the current situation.<br />
| 2 = [[Andhers Jakhim]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Orphaea had a difficult decision. He had been accepted by the Eidolans, and had established himself with them. However, without the will to scam and steal, there was little challenge in his work. Here was a great challenge for him, to restore the Empire's mining faction to productivity, as well as the opening back into the Imperial fold he had once wished for. Ultimately, Orphaea apologetically left the pirates and headed for his new challenge.<br />
<br />
Cloud City and BST was a shambles when Orphaea arrived. Kaldreon had appropriate all the mines, most of the cities, and all but the primary freighter fleet and a handful of prospecting vehicles. At the same time, staff were departing from all sides, whether siding with Kaldreon against the Empire or taking advantage of the confusion to seek new horizons.<br />
<br />
Fortunately, Orphaea had the wealth of the Empire to back him in his reconstruction efforts. Surprising many observers (who had not been made party to the truth of earlier events), he did not immediately strip the faction even further as would be expected of a pirate, but started a massive recruitment drive and collecting materials from the open market. With all new recruits, reconstruction would be a difficult, though not insurmountable, task.<br />
<br />
A month or two in, with things starting to settle into some degree of normalcy, Orphaea approached Imperial High Command with a new idea: Cloud City and Centarra Mining develop a planet of their own. Centarra had stepped in to provide mining services while Cloud City was being rebuilt, and a large planet built by the two factions would not only help consolidate the Empire, but the income from the completed planet could provide a huge percentage of both factions' budget. Scouting for planets, both factions eventually started prospecting and preparing construction on Tarorasuil, in Bortras system in the Coruscant sector. It would, of course, not prove that easy, and the constant rotation of new staff through Cloud City and the assassination of Centarra leader Quard Ithan saw the project handed over, half-completed, to the Empire. <br />
<br />
While at Cloud City, Orphaea worked on the side to build his wealth. Eventually, he invested some of this wealth into the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, an information corporation which he hoped would eventually supplant all the mediocre broadcasters and tabloids dominating the holonet at the time.<br />
<br />
After a time at Cloud City, Orphaea was offered the position of [[Minister of Truth]] for the Empire proper, and a seat on [[Imperial High Command]]. However, the strain of taking Cloud City from the brink to a large and busy faction had broken Orphaea, and he retired from Cloud City, leaving former Centarra second [[Eric Zahm]] as the next CEO.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1523/phplfxhdtameo3.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea Imperium, Minister of Truth<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Back to the Empire===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Here's for anarchy, sleaze and beach parties.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium on the main hall of the Empire<br />
}}<br />
<br />
In a year, Orphaea had moved from the Empire, to the Union, to Eidola, to Cloud City, to end up back within the Empire. Since then, Orphaea has generally worked quietly in the background on small developments, as well as diplomatic works and military struggles.<br />
<br />
Orphaea's greatest victory since rejoining the Empire is by far the planning, and execution with Admiral [[Calor Assam]], of the operation to eliminate Renegade Inc as a threat through removing their ability to develop within their Meridian sector. Drawing in part on his experiences in the galactic underworld, a small fleet scattered in strategic positions around the sector established so many footholds within the sector that it became no longer economically viable for Renegade Inc to continue substantial development in the sector, as well as hijacking fully two thirds of the Renegade fleet.<br />
<br />
Otherwise, while remaining in the public view, Orphaea operated largely in the shadows, doing little of knowledge to the public except continual supervision of the Imperial News Bureau and associated duties within the Ministry of Truth.<br />
<br />
===Oversector Dolomar===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I'm 'Orph' while I'm a Minister, but now I'm suddenly 'Moff Imperium'?<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Upon the declaration of [[Goth]] as [[Regent]] of the Empire, one of the many changes was the dissolution of the Ministry of Truth and incorporation of the [[Imperial News Bureau]] into the recreated [[COMPNOR]]. While remaining Director of the Bureau, Orphaea was promoted to Moff of the newly created [[Oversector Dolomar]], ironically returning to govern the same sector he had once fled and been outlawed from.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2160/orphcsa.png<br />
| description = Orphaea during nationalization of the Corporate Sector Authority<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Less than a month after his appointment, Orphaea saw his next great achievement. He had discretely expressed to the leadership of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]] his support for their government and expressed his desire to support their growth from a relatively minor backwater government into a large and prosperous government, with the (unmentioned) potential for later membership in the [[Imperial Union]]. However, having been granted access to the Corporate Sector's networks and plans, it was revealed that despite the many advantages the Authority possessed, it was plagued internally with mismanagement and lack of adequate staffing on all levels, not to mention being in talks with various groups belligerent towards the Empire.<br />
<br />
Knowing this, and after consultation with several members of Imperial High Command, Orphaea made the decision to re-nationalize the Authority and its subsidiaries for the Empire. Using his newly granted privileges to slice access codes to ExO Max Solusar's ship and removing higher ranking Authority officers from government access lists, he dispatched a loyal officer to detain Solusar while he seized control of the government apparatus. Unfortunately, the officer perished; having failed to best the Wookie in combat, he had set the ship on a locked course towards the system sun, killing himself and Solusar. This resulted in the movement to seize government being delayed by several hours, although all properties and other assets were restored shorty after. <br />
<br />
As de facto leader of the Authority, the Corporate Sector promptly swore allegiance to the Empire and the Authority's corporations stripped and sold off or incorporated into the Empire. The territories of the Authority were incorporated into Oversector Dolomar while more permanent arrangements for their governance were decided.<br />
<br />
Shortly afterwards, Regent Goth appointed Orphaea Chairman of COMPNOR, replacing former Moff [[Dionysius Elwood]], who had long expressed a desire to return to retirement, in the position.<br />
<br />
===Chairman of COMPNOR===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = By decree of COMPNOR, the next person to call me 'Sir' will be spanked. That is all.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
The early days of Chairmanship were busy, having to rapidly become familiar with government structure while assisting the coordination of campaigns against uprisings in the Corporate Sector. At the same time, Alexander Fel had stolen various assets from [[Primus Medical]] during the confusion and fled the Empire, reforming the Lyrans in the form of the [[Lyran Seperatists]] and starting a resistance movement against the Empire in Dolomar.<br />
<br />
===Grand Moff===<br />
<br />
==Personality==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I could be replaced with a droid that spouted random quotes, randomly flirted and said 'Your mother' a lot, and nobody would notice.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Relationships==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Keep being naughty, that's a good girl.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Business==<br />
<br />
Aside from pursuits in the Empire, Orphaea has also engaged in a number of private business endeavors. By far the most notable of these was the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, a news and information services provider led by a former Lyran Union associate, Jace Walters. This corporation was well received by the galactic public until its sale and eventual dissolution some months later. More recently, he came into the ownership of Universal Network Bank, a former subsidiary of the Corporate Sector Authority. [[Mikel von Bianchi]] briefly occupied the position of Chief Executive Officer, a position he had held some years previously, until it merged with the [[Galactic Bank]].<br />
<br />
Factions Orphaea has owned at some stage include:<br />
<br />
* Galaxywide NewsNets<br />
* Corporate Sector Authority<br />
* Magnaguard Manufacturing<br />
* Myorzo Weapon Systems<br />
* Primus Medical<br />
* Paradox Resource Exploration<br />
* Universal Network Bank<br />
* Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated<br />
<br />
==Imperial Awards==<br />
<br />
* Letter of Commendation II<br />
* Mention in Dispatchers<br />
* Imperial High Command Bar<br />
* Imperial Duty Bars, 3 Years<br />
* Second Imperial Fleet Veteran<br />
* First Imperial Fleet Retired Veteran<br />
* Navy Medal of Progress<br />
* Navy Betterment Award<br />
* Group Command Proficiency Award<br />
* Imperial Academy Basic Graduate<br />
* Operation: Warspite<br />
* System Failure<br />
* Meridian Campaign Medal<br />
* Corporate Sector Authority Medal, First Class<br />
* Supporter of the Empire<br />
<br />
<center><br />
{| style="position: relative; padding: 0pxwidth: 50%; padding: 5px; margin: 5px; border-collapse:collapse; text-align: center;" border="1" bordercolor="#C0C0C0"<br />
| style="width: 100%; background-color: #003853;" colspan=3 | <font color=white>'''Positions'''</font><br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chairman of the [[Council of Moffs]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Goth]] (de facto)<br /><br />
[[Vero Thrawn]] (de jure)<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Coruscant Sector|Oversector Coruscant]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Azrakh Raleep]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Vizier of the [[Coalition for Progress]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Dionysius Elwood]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Chairman of COMPNOR]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 80 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Matrel Byden]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Max Solusar]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''ExO of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 72 - Day 102<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Government Dissolved<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />New Creation<br /><br />
([[Jake Kiltar]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Oversector Dolomar]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Oversector Dissolved<br /><br />
([[Charles Slayden]] as Moff of the [[Corporate Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Ralic Feali]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Frank Bach]] as Moff of [[Kanz Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Tanez Kalrade]] as Moff of [[Dolomar Sector]])<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Director of the [[Imperial News Bureau]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 151<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Josef DeLaurel]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Garen Karrade]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Minister of Truth]]'''<br />Year 9 Day 177 - Year 10 Day 53<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Position Abolished<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Uther von Kaldreon]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chief Executive Officer of [[Cloud City]]'''<br />Year 8 Day 341 - Year 9 Day 227<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Eric Zahm]]<br />
<br />
|}<br />
</center><br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Union_of_Lyran_Socialist_Republics&diff=6128
Union of Lyran Socialist Republics
2009-06-04T14:19:13Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{GalacticEmpire<br />
|name=Lyran Union<br />
|image=<br />
|type=Socialist<br />
|capital=[[Balfron]]<br />
|formed= Year 8 Day 161<br />
|headofstate= Formerly [[Alexander Fel]]<br />
|headofgov= Formerly [[Orphaea Imperium]]<br />
|exebranch= Central Committee<br />
|website= No longer operational<br />
}}<br />
<br />
The '''Lyran Union''' was a socialist government operating under the blessings of the [[Galactic Empire]]. After a comparatively brief existence, it's territory and population returned to direct Imperial rule.<br />
<br />
The ideals of Lysoc, or Lyran Socialism, are what govern the Union and provide the name of the Party. The various constituents of the Union share a common defence, organisation and apparatus. Wherever you are in the Union, you may be sure that Lysoc rules without question, with its benevolent hand for the good of all.<br />
<br />
The two most frequently quoted facets of Lysoc are ‘One vision, one purpose’ and ‘Peace through Power’. Through the common vision represented in the Central Committee, the workers of the Union tirelessly work for the sole purpose of the glory of Lysoc, that through economic and military might our small area of the galaxy enjoys peace.<br />
<br />
The devotion in which the general population of the Union hold Lysoc has seen some claim that the Union is not a government but a religion. This is misleading: the fanatic loyalty of the Union’s subjects stems not from religious conviction, but from fanatic loyalty to the ideals and rule of the party.<br />
<br />
[[Category: Factions]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Dionysius_Elwood&diff=6126
Dionysius Elwood
2009-06-04T14:16:59Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBox<br />
| name = Dionysius Elwood<br />
| image = http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/4580/dionysius.jpg<br />
| race = [[Coruscanti]]<br />
| homeworld = [[Caamas]]<br />
| mother = Bethan Cyprian<br />
| father = Matthias Elwood<br />
| spouse = Unknown<br />
| siblings = Charlan<br />
| children = Unknown<br />
| born = Year -57, Day 3 <br />
| branch = None<br />
| positions = None<br />
| prior service = COMPNOR<br /><br />
Sector Government<br /><br />
Imperial Navy<br />
| awards = Numerous}}<br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
===Early Years and Pre-Imperial Service===<br />
<br />
'''Dionysius Isaeh Elwood''' was born on Caamas to Coruscanti immigrants Matthias and Bethan. Owners and proprietors of a small bakery and greengrocers', Elwood led a carefree childhood amongst the human expatriate community and native Caamasi. Graduating from the University of Aaly'ka with honours, Elwood initially entered the private sector until the outbreak of the Clone Wars sent he and the rest of his family away from Camaas. Seeking a new home less at risk than Camass (neighbour to the Republican military and industrial base of [[Kuat]]), he made his home on the planet [[Amara]] in the strongly loyalist [[Airon Sector]]. Not long afterwards, however, he was conscripted into the construction of military guns and orbital platforms for the war effort.<br />
<br />
===Early Imperial and Civilian Service===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 256<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/362/billy10el1.jpg<br />
| description = Ensign Elwood of the Navy Engineering Corps.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
In the earlier years of the Empire, Elwood enlisted in the Imperial Military to fulfil his mandatory service obligations. Serving in the [[Imperial Navy]] Engineering Corps, he supervised construction and deployment of several planetary guns and stations in [[Coruscant]], [[Corellia]] and [[Kuat]] that remain today. Elwood received his honourary discharge during the reign of Emperor [[Suntzu]] at the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade. <br />
<br />
On his return to Amara, he attempted to re-enter the private sector but found after many years of service to the Empire, the idea of working for a corporation again no longer appealed to him. He therefore accepted a position in the Amaran planetary government, supervising construction projects, restoring the damage done by insurrection and neglect during the Clone Wars.<br />
<br />
===Sector Government and COMPNOR===<br />
<br />
Elwood progressed through to the upper ranks of the Amaran government, where he began to get noticed by the Imperial civilian apparatus. His skill at managing the matters in Amara over which he had authority, and his familiarity with the Empire and prior service saw Emperor Connel appoint him Imperial Governor of [[Amara system]] in Year 1, and eventually Moff of [[Airon Sector]] by Emperor Mccarthur in Year 2. During Elwood's governance, Imperial influence extended to all planets in the sector.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 256<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/4870/williamhartnell.jpg<br />
| description = Moff Elwood of Airon Sector.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Elwood remained in his position after the return of the [[Imperial Core]], serving under Emperors [[Charon]], [[Greyson Uebles|Uebles]] and [[Vodo Bonias|Vodo]]. At the same time, he began working with [[Frank Bach]], eventually becoming a trusted advisor and ideological theorist during the latter's tenure as Chairman of [[COMPNOR]].<br />
<br />
However, Elwood was not a young man, and eventually submitted his resignation from Airon and from COMPNOR.<br />
<br />
===Later Service and Second Retirement===<br />
<br />
Elwood would return some years later on request to temporarily fill the position of Minister of Operations, which was later merged with and retitled to Chairman of COMPNOR. Having always expressed his desire to retire as soon as an adequate successor was found, [[Orphaea Imperium]] was appointed Chairman of COMPNOR in the first quarter of Year 10, allowing Elwood to return to his private pursuits.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<center><br />
{| style="position: relative; padding: 0pxwidth: 50%; padding: 5px; margin: 5px; border-collapse:collapse; text-align: center;" border="1" bordercolor="#C0C0C0"<br />
| style="width: 100%; background-color: #003853;" colspan=3 | <font color=white>'''Positions'''</font><br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Machkhit]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Chairman of COMPNOR]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Year 10 Day 80<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Orphaea Imperium]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Goth]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Minister of Operations]]'''<br />Year 9 - Year 10 Day 53<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Position Abolished<br /><br />
(Merged with COMPNOR)<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Unknown<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Airon sector]]'''<br />Year 2 Day 12 - Year 7 Day 142<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />None<br />
|}<br />
</center><br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Adar_Machkhit&diff=6125
Adar Machkhit
2009-06-04T14:16:38Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBox<br />
| name = Adar Machkhit<br />
| image = http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr10/GalaxyArchives/machkhit.jpg<br />
| homeworld = Kuat<br />
| race = Human<br />
| mother = Dead<br />
| father = Dead<br />
| spouse = No<br />
| siblings = No<br />
| children = No<br />
| born = Kuat (Corellian origins)<br />
| branch = [[Imperial High Command]]<br />
<br />
[[COMPNOR]] [[Justice]]<br />
| positions = [[Justice]] <br />
| prior service= COMPNOR, II, Imperial Navy, COMPForce, Task Force Delta, Order of the Dark Hand, Sith Fleet, Dark Empire Navy, Imperial Core Judicator, Imperial Core Navy, Imperial Navy<br />
| awards= Battle Efficiency Award<br />
Combat Action Ribbon<br />
Letter of Commendation 3<br />
Imperial Duty Bars - 7 Years<br />
Imperial High Command Bar<br />
Black Cross of the Sith<br />
Navy Service Cross<br />
Capital Pilot Wings 3rd Class<br />
Tactical Essay Contest 1<br />
Fleet Command Proficiency Award<br />
2nd Imperial Fleet - Retired Veteran<br />
1st Imperial Fleet - Retired Veteran<br />
4th Imperial Fleet - Retired Veteran<br />
COMPNOR Service Ribbon - 2 Years<br />
Beta Campaign<br />
From the Ashes<br />
From the Ashes 2<br />
Tatooine Campaign<br />
Operation: Warspite<br />
<br />
}}<br />
Born on Kuat, the homeworld of the Kuat Drive Yards corporation, his parents were good supporters of the Empire being both engineers in the KDY space-yards around Kuat. After a rebel sabotage operation killed them both, Machkhit was educated by COMPNOR, becoming full of hatred for the growing rebellion. After brilliant studies, including in the infamous "SAGroup," he was accepted into the Imperial Academy. He was the first enlisted pilot to earn a perfect score at the Imperial Naval Academy tests at the end of the training. He was promoted directly to Flight Corporal and choose capital ship command as his first assignement.<br />
<br />
Machkhit was given his first command: a Corellian Corvette in the Corellian sector. His first ship was called the Black Ice. Later Machkhit took command of the IMS Vigilance for two months. Also, using the Holonet, he managed the Imperial Naval Academy as Assistant Director.<br />
<br />
After several months, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant (Junior Grade) and given command of the IMS Dark Star a lancer frigate. He later got promoted as Director of the INA and rose to the rank of full lieutenant. Acting as the defense attorney for Grand Admiral Veynom during the trial for high treason, Lieutenant Machkhit was then quickly promoted first to captain and then to Lieutenant Commander after his client was declared innocent. Following a successful capital ship maneuvers operation, he was promoted to Commander. During this period, Vodo Bonias attempted to overthrow the Emperor and was tracked by Imperial Troops. Captain Machkhit's ship was one of the first to arrive near the vessel were Vodo Bonias was hiding and he personally lead a squad of stormtroopers to arrest the plotter. According to some sources, Machkhit then deliberatly allowed Vodo Bonias to escape, missing an easy blaster shot as Bonias was moving to an escape shuttle, a fact later confirmed by the Emperor Bonias. Most observers thinks that Machkhit's loyalty to Gorn Veynom might explain this incident.<br />
<br />
During the worst crisis in Imperial history, he resigned from his position of Commander and joined the Imperial Core. He later left the head of the Core Department of Justice after serious political conflicts about a year after becoming Judicator. He vanished soon after. After a strange and unknown career among the Siths, where it is only rumored that he lead the Sith Fleet, commanding the ISD "Crimson Guard", he received the Sith Cross, the highest reward among the elite brotherhood. Other rumors told that he was deeply involved with the Sith force during the research of Gorn Veynom after his mysterious message to the Galaxy and that he managed to delay the Rebel Alliance forces, destroying one of their recon ships.<br />
<br />
After emerging some months later from hyperspace at Kuat in command of the prototype 'Escort Carrier' ship, Machkhit joined the Galactic Empire with Vodo Bonias with the rank of Admiral. He commanded for several years the 2IF, then later the 1IF and the 4IF. At last, he was promoted as Imperial Vizier, the second-in-command of COMPNOR.[1] where he specialized in internal security, leading the [[Imperial Army|Task Force Delta]] and later the COMPForce.<br />
<br />
Machkhit apparently planned and commanded the Kashyyyk Massacre as his flag ship was seen orbiting the planet during the operation and several witness indicated that he personally commanded an AT-AT walker division on the ground.<br />
<br />
Feared and respected in the Imperial Navy, Grand Vizier Machkhit later took command of the COMPNOR after serving as director of the feared Imperial Intelligence. He also has a permanent rank of Lord Admiral in the Imperial Navy.<br />
<br />
A constant and strong supporter of the Emperor Vodo Bonias, Machkhit was often in political conflict with the Regent of the Throne Arturus Goth. This might explain his recent resignation from COMPNOR and his transfer as head of the Imperial Justice Departement he currently leads.<br />
<br />
<br />
{{SuccessionBox<br />
| position = Justice<br />
| predecessor = None<br />
(Position Created)<br />
| successor = Incumbent<br />
| name = Machkhit<br />
| time = Year 10 Day 53 - Present<br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{SuccessionBox<br />
| position = Chairman of [[COMPNOR]]<br />
| predecessor = [[Joshua Chamberlain]]<br />
| successor = [[Dionysius Elwood]]<br />
| name = Machkhit<br />
| time = ? - Year 10 Day 53<br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{SuccessionBox<br />
| position = Director of Imperial Intelligence<br />
| predecessor = [[Zee Wolf]] (de jure)<br>[[Alexander Fel]] (de facto)<br />
| successor = [[Romolus Lupine]]<br />
| name = Machkhit<br />
| time = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Individuals]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Orphaea_Imperium&diff=6122
Orphaea Imperium
2009-06-04T14:05:23Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: /* Imperial Awards */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBox<br />
| name = Orphaea Imperium<br />
| image = http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/9140/orphaealx4.jpg<br />
| race = Corellian (adoptive)<br />
| homeworld = Corellia (adoptive)<br />
| mother = None<br />
| father = None<br />
| spouse = None<br />
| siblings = [[Inara Imperium]]<br /><br />
[[Melkhior Imperium]]<br /><br />
Actrial Imperium<br /><br />
Others<br />
| children = None<br />
| born = -21:213 BCGT (assumed)<br />
| branch = Government ([[Coruscant Sector]])<br />
[[COMPNOR]]<br />
| positions = Grand Moff<br /><br />
Vizier<br />
| prior service = Director, [[Imperial News Bureau]]<br /><br />
Minister of Truth<br /><br />
Chief Executive Officer (Cloud City)<br /><br />
Imperial Navy Adjutant<br />
| awards = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I am the wellspring of all goodness.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Orphaea Imperium''' is known variously as an Imperial Moff, ''de facto'' head of the [[Imperium family]], journalist, businessman, analyst, spy, pirate, shameless self-promoter and deviant of many levels. <br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 182<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4923/phpw7krauambf7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his years as part of the project.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Early Years===<br />
<br />
It is unknown when, or if, Orphaea was 'born'. It is known that he was a subject of the project (not to be confused with [[The Project]] of the intelligence apparatus of the earlier Empire) commenced during the early years of Emperor Drayson's reign to develop superior leaders for the Empire by the manipulation and splicing of genetic material taken from promising young leaders of the time, from which all members of the [[Imperium family]] hail. Unsubstantiated reports exist that Orphaea's formal designation during this time was Subject O-Beta.<br />
<br />
When the project was shut down during Emperor Spytek's reign, Orphaea, like the rest of the subjects of the project, had their memories of their time erased and false memories of families and normal childhood experienced implanted in their place. Scattered throughout the galaxy with the others, Orphaea found himself on the streets of Corellia, an 'orphan' and young man appearing twenty years.<br />
<br />
With few other resources, Orphaea quickly acquired a job with a small security company in Corellia specialising in facility security and local shipping escorting. Here, Orphaea alternated between general administrative work, armed guard duty and escort piloting until he became a group leader in the company some years later. Orphaea was known as a demanding but casual leader, who was willing to work as equal to those under him until the situation demanded otherwise.<br />
<br />
Feeling he had advanced as far as he could within the company, Orphaea applied to the Imperial Academy, being accepted on Year 6 Day 213, his 'official' birthday.<br />
<br />
===Early Imperial Career===<br />
<br />
Orphaea entered the academy under tutor then-Flight Officer Dilnyrae Auvryndar, a class behind [[Janos Korin]] and [[Marcus Veers]] and in the same class as [[Ben Camden]]. Another valuable contact was made with Guinar Ndengin, in charge of collecting and transporting Orphaea to the academy. Orphaea performed generally well at the academy, graduating with an overall score just below that required for honours. <br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 148<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8774/phprsomswamot7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea while at the Imperial Academy.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Upon graduation, Orphaea was assigned to Carrier Group Two of the First Imperial Fleet. Here, he would meet then-Lieutenant [[Prijo Sacha]], a prominent figure in his later Navy career. Orphaea's early Naval career was not remarkable, being admired for his high level of activity and general competence, if not for any notable tactical skill at the time.<br />
<br />
For an unknown reason, Orphaea was (perhaps fortuitously) unable to be located when the revolt against the Emperor and Grand Moff Zerk occurred. By the time he was found some weeks later, working quietly at the same post he had been assigned to before the revolt started, the immediate aftermath was over. However, many of those he had become familiar with and admired had remained outside the Empire, joining the New Imperial Order on its formation. Orphaea, however, continued in the First Imperial Fleet, serving with distinction in Operation Warspite, as well as providing technical support for other participants in the campaign. <br />
<br />
It was during his time in the First Fleet that Orphaea, Ben Camden and [[Roth Jalis]], all lower ranking enlisted, came together to form the [[Imperial Collaborative Investment Group]], selling 'shares' and making money for investors through clever trading on the galactic market. The group was highly successful in its two months of operation, before an Imperial decree outlawed all but [[Combank Real Estate Investment Fund|Combank's investment program]]. <br />
<br />
Orphaea progressed reasonably through the enlisted ranks within the First Fleet until Commander Sacha was transferred to the Second Imperial Fleet. Needing a general right-hand man, Sacha offered the then-Sergeant the opportunity for advancement with him within the Second Fleet. Orphaea accepted, transferring to the Second Fleet and the Outer Rim.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 141<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8653/phpy9jpvvamnq2.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his service in the Outer Rim.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
It was around this time that Orphaea came to the attention of Director of Imperial Intelligence [[Zee Wolf]]. After a few staggered conversations, Orphaea agreed to some general technical work on behalf of the Director, without entering Imperial Intelligence proper. This was Orphaea's first step into the the darker aspects of the galaxy.<br />
<br />
Quickly establishing himself as a respected senior enlisted within the fleet, Orphaea progressed to officer rank and Executive Officer of Beta Group within the fleet under Lieutenant Wrathraven; the senior officer often unable to complete his duties and leaving the junior Orphaea to oversee the group.<br />
<br />
It was here, surrounded by unoccupied territories in the Elrood sector, that Orphaea saw the potential benefit of 'Fleet Cities', cities financed, built, and owned entirely by a fleet. Not only would this provide a source of income for fleet members, it would also help establish outposts on worlds, and give fleet members valuable construction experience that may be of use in the future. As a test, Orphaea was tasked with overseeing construction of 'Secundus Prime' on Khuiumin, the first city built entirely by military forces. This project was a complete success, with other fleets designing and breaking ground on their own fleet cities, and in part inspiring the wide-scale use of military forces on construction efforts as is common today.<br />
<br />
Having quietly worked for intelligence, Orphaea approached Zee's successor, [[Alexander Fel]], and offered his services as a more permanent intelligence asset. Fel accepted, incorporating Orphaea into his intelligence structure. It was here that Orphaea observed and contributed to Fel's personal project: a privately owned faction, to declare itself a government, free of the sometimes painful bureaucracy of the Empire. Orphaea eagerly worked on development plans for the future faction, despite secretly harbouring doubts about the viability of the faction.<br />
<br />
When the time came for the faction to be created, Orphaea resigned his commission in the Navy and departed for the [[Lyran Union]], to guide it's development, and secretly to observe and ensure the ex-Deputy Director didn't engage in conduct that could be considered anti-Imperial.<br />
<br />
===Lyran Union===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 172<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7233/phpiafsc8amrp0.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chairman of the Central Committee of the Lyran Union.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
With the Union established, Orphaea became Chairman of the Central Committee and second-in-command of the Lyran Union, with the duties of acquiring hardware for the Union, developing the Union's resources and consolidating the Union's control over the planets nearby the ones in Dolomar Sector the Empire had granted the Union. The latter required an even greater effort when a bizarre galactic anomaly cut power from all the newly established Lyran outposts in the sector, requiring a massive effort to build new power generators for all the colonies with the limited shipping and construction resources available at the time. At the same time, he worked for the Imperial Navy as Adjutant with authority of a Captain (while officially remaining a Lieutenant), a position created for his unique circumstances to keep him in Navy service, filtering the minor reports and proposals sent to Naval High Command. <br />
<br />
Despite a long and detailed plan for development, Orphaea soon realised that the leaders of the Union possessed little will to accomplish any goals. The bureaucracy of the Empire had been replaced by one of Secretary Fel's design, and the initial populace of the faction largely considered of veteran Imperials tired of working in bureaucracy, or low-ranked Imperials disgruntled at their lack of immediate success in the Empire. Recruitment efforts did little to improve the situation, and various reforms proposed by Orphaea and others were fruitless. The Union also struggled against the galaxy at large, who did not recognise the Union as a government, but considered it merely a bizzare cult.<br />
<br />
Even more concerning, however, was the gradual trend towards close association with criminal figures and organisations such as Eidola. In weaker moments, or after a heavy night of drinking, various leaders even considered acquiring badly needed resources through closer association with anti-Imperial forces.<br />
<br />
It was these progressions that saw Orphaea report to his high-level contacts in the Empire his concerns that the Union under Fel was no longer viable, and the only way of ensuring pro-Imperial interest in the Union would be to remove Fel from leadership. For the Empire, Orphaea developed several plans for an assassination of Fel which would leave Orphaea able to seize control of the Union. <br />
<br />
It was also at this time that Orphaea and Pirate Queen Teniel Djo came into private contact. At some point, discussion progressed to the point where both were entertaining the chance for Djo to assassinate Fel: Djo for the publicity of assassinating an ex-Director of Imperial Intelligence; and Orphaea for the chance to seize control of the Union and restore it to the Empire, ironically conspiring to assassinate Fel with the same people Fel was being removed for conspiring with. <br />
<br />
Before Orphaea and Djo set their plans in motion, he sent a final request for orders to the Empire. He recieved the 'all-clear', but a crucial part of the return message, 'Keep your own hands clean', was not recieved. This would not have mattered had all gone to plan and Djo been able to board Fel's ship. However, Fel appeared for an incidental reason where he was not meant to, and was able to change the access codes to the ship before Djo was able to board. Djo fled, but not before offering Orphaea an invitation to Eidola.<br />
<br />
The plan foiled, Orphaea transferred his remaining assets to various close associates of times past in case of the unforeseen, and fled to hyperspace in a Lyran fighter towards Coruscant before the Lyrans disabled his access to ship controls.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 178<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7475/phplp67swamwa3.jpg<br />
| description = The Pirate Regent of Thar.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Pirate Warlord===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Eidola thanks you for your donation... I always wanted to say that.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
While if it had no other concerns, the Empire would accept his return, with the Union still a question mark, the Empire could not afford to harbour a known Lyran fugitive, and should his presence in Imperial space be officially detected, Imperial forces would have no choice but his summary execution. Thus, Captain Darvock Tarion was secretly dispatched to pick up the wayward officer and transport him to the Denevar system, where he would remain under the protection of Dark Jedi Asaraya'katr.<br />
<br />
Orphaea spent the next week flying idly in a borrowed freighter. While he had briefly remained on Imperial channels maskerading as a relation in the Empire, he was soon discovered. It was unlikely he would be able to return to the Empire in the foreseeable future. Recalling Djo's parting invitation and the exclusivity of such an offer, and considering his chances at survival were marginally better with the pirates than with the Empire, Orphaea headed to the Eidolan stronghold of Sevarcos, where Djo accepted him and gifted him with a YT-1210 which Orphaea rechristened ''Kaibuki''.<br />
<br />
The next few months saw Orphaea settle into his new life as a pirate. He had already been exposed to a great part of the galaxy as Chairman, a part that had been hidden from him during his service in the Navy, but he now explored the depths of the underworld. While refusing to work as a scammer or crooked middle, Orphaea was not averse to other illicit activities, in one instance personally leading Eidolan construction teams building slave camps on Anzat itself, despite multiple arrest attempts by Anzati security forces. <br />
<br />
Around this time, Fel sent a message to Orphaea. Recognising now the difficulties the Union was facing, he invited Orphaea to return to his former post as Chairman and second in the Union. Orphaea considered this, but felt the risk was too high, declining but offering his services as an analyst and planner.<br />
<br />
Orphaea had finally settled into his life as a pirate and had been appointed Regent of Thar when he recieved a recall notice from the Empire: Uther von Kaldreon had looted [[Cloud City|Cloud City and BST]], the mining faction of the Empire, and required a new leader to restore it.<br />
<br />
===Legitimate Businessman===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 143<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7397/phpiats9jamfc8.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chief Executive Officer of Cloud City<br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = CEO nowadays, or Eidolan warlord, whichever suits the current situation.<br />
| 2 = [[Andhers Jakhim]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Orphaea had a difficult decision. He had been accepted by the Eidolans, and had established himself with them. However, without the will to scam and steal, there was little challenge in his work. Here was a great challenge for him, to restore the Empire's mining faction to productivity, as well as the opening back into the Imperial fold he had once wished for. Ultimately, Orphaea apologetically left the pirates and headed for his new challenge.<br />
<br />
Cloud City and BST was a shambles when Orphaea arrived. Kaldreon had appropriate all the mines, most of the cities, and all but the primary freighter fleet and a handful of prospecting vehicles. At the same time, staff were departing from all sides, whether siding with Kaldreon against the Empire or taking advantage of the confusion to seek new horizons.<br />
<br />
Fortunately, Orphaea had the wealth of the Empire to back him in his reconstruction efforts. Surprising many observers (who had not been made party to the truth of earlier events), he did not immediately strip the faction even further as would be expected of a pirate, but started a massive recruitment drive and collecting materials from the open market. With all new recruits, reconstruction would be a difficult, though not insurmountable, task.<br />
<br />
A month or two in, with things starting to settle into some degree of normalcy, Orphaea approached Imperial High Command with a new idea: Cloud City and Centarra Mining develop a planet of their own. Centarra had stepped in to provide mining services while Cloud City was being rebuilt, and a large planet built by the two factions would not only help consolidate the Empire, but the income from the completed planet could provide a huge percentage of both factions' budget. Scouting for planets, both factions eventually started prospecting and preparing construction on Tarorasuil, in Bortras system in the Coruscant sector. It would, of course, not prove that easy, and the constant rotation of new staff through Cloud City and the assassination of Centarra leader Quard Ithan saw the project handed over, half-completed, to the Empire. <br />
<br />
While at Cloud City, Orphaea worked on the side to build his wealth. Eventually, he invested some of this wealth into the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, an information corporation which he hoped would eventually supplant all the mediocre broadcasters and tabloids dominating the holonet at the time.<br />
<br />
After a time at Cloud City, Orphaea was offered the position of [[Minister of Truth]] for the Empire proper, and a seat on [[Imperial High Command]]. However, the strain of taking Cloud City from the brink to a large and busy faction had broken Orphaea, and he retired from Cloud City, leaving former Centarra second [[Eric Zahm]] as the next CEO.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1523/phplfxhdtameo3.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea Imperium, Minister of Truth<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Back to the Empire===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Here's for anarchy, sleaze and beach parties.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium on the main hall of the Empire<br />
}}<br />
<br />
In a year, Orphaea had moved from the Empire, to the Union, to Eidola, to Cloud City, to end up back within the Empire. Since then, Orphaea has generally worked quietly in the background on small developments, as well as diplomatic works and military struggles.<br />
<br />
Orphaea's greatest victory since rejoining the Empire is by far the planning, and execution with Admiral [[Calor Assam]], of the operation to eliminate Renegade Inc as a threat through removing their ability to develop within their Meridian sector. Drawing in part on his experiences in the galactic underworld, a small fleet scattered in strategic positions around the sector established so many footholds within the sector that it became no longer economically viable for Renegade Inc to continue substantial development in the sector, as well as hijacking fully two thirds of the Renegade fleet.<br />
<br />
Otherwise, while remaining in the public view, Orphaea operated largely in the shadows, doing little of knowledge to the public except continual supervision of the Imperial News Bureau and associated duties within the Ministry of Truth.<br />
<br />
===Oversector Dolomar===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I'm 'Orph' while I'm a Minister, but now I'm suddenly 'Moff Imperium'?<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Upon the declaration of [[Goth]] as [[Regent]] of the Empire, one of the many changes was the dissolution of the Ministry of Truth and incorporation of the [[Imperial News Bureau]] into the recreated [[COMPNOR]]. While remaining Director of the Bureau, Orphaea was promoted to Moff of the newly created [[Oversector Dolomar]], ironically returning to govern the same sector he had once fled and been outlawed from.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2160/orphcsa.png<br />
| description = Orphaea during nationalization of the Corporate Sector Authority<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Less than a month after his appointment, Orphaea saw his next great achievement. He had discretely expressed to the leadership of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]] his support for their government and expressed his desire to support their growth from a relatively minor backwater government into a large and prosperous government, with the (unmentioned) potential for later membership in the [[Imperial Union]]. However, having been granted access to the Corporate Sector's networks and plans, it was revealed that despite the many advantages the Authority possessed, it was plagued internally with mismanagement and lack of adequate staffing on all levels, not to mention being in talks with various groups belligerent towards the Empire.<br />
<br />
Knowing this, and after consultation with several members of Imperial High Command, Orphaea made the decision to re-nationalize the Authority and its subsidiaries for the Empire. Using his newly granted privileges to slice access codes to ExO Max Solusar's ship and removing higher ranking Authority officers from government access lists, he dispatched a loyal officer to detain Solusar while he seized control of the government apparatus. Unfortunately, the officer perished; having failed to best the Wookie in combat, he had set the ship on a locked course towards the system sun, killing himself and Solusar. This resulted in the movement to seize government being delayed by several hours, although all properties and other assets were restored shorty after. <br />
<br />
As de facto leader of the Authority, the Corporate Sector promptly swore allegiance to the Empire and the Authority's corporations stripped and sold off or incorporated into the Empire. The territories of the Authority were incorporated into Oversector Dolomar while more permanent arrangements for their governance were decided.<br />
<br />
Shortly afterwards, Regent Goth appointed Orphaea Chairman of COMPNOR, replacing former Moff [[Dionysius Elwood]], who had long expressed a desire to return to retirement, in the position.<br />
<br />
===Chairman of COMPNOR===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = By decree of COMPNOR, the next person to call me 'Sir' will be spanked. That is all.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
The early days of Chairmanship were busy, having to rapidly become familiar with government structure while assisting the coordination of campaigns against uprisings in the Corporate Sector. At the same time, Alexander Fel had stolen various assets from [[Primus Medical]] during the confusion and fled the Empire, reforming the Lyrans in the form of the [[Lyran Seperatists]] and starting a resistance movement against the Empire in Dolomar.<br />
<br />
===Grand Moff===<br />
<br />
==Personality==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I could be replaced with a droid that spouted random quotes, randomly flirted and said 'Your mother' a lot, and nobody would notice.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Relationships==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Keep being naughty, that's a good girl.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Business==<br />
<br />
Aside from pursuits in the Empire, Orphaea has also engaged in a number of private business endeavors. By far the most notable of these was the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, a news and information services provider led by a former Lyran Union associate, Jace Walters. This corporation was well received by the galactic public until its sale and eventual dissolution some months later. More recently, he came into the ownership of Universal Network Bank, a former subsidiary of the Corporate Sector Authority. [[Mikel von Bianchi]] briefly occupied the position of Chief Executive Officer, a position he had held some years previously, until it merged with the [[Galactic Bank]].<br />
<br />
Factions Orphaea has owned at some stage include:<br />
<br />
* Galaxywide NewsNets<br />
* Corporate Sector Authority<br />
* Magnaguard Manufacturing<br />
* Myorzo Weapon Systems<br />
* Primus Medical<br />
* Paradox Resource Exploration<br />
* Universal Network Bank<br />
* Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated<br />
<br />
==Imperial Awards==<br />
<br />
* Letter of Commendation II<br />
* Mention in Dispatchers<br />
* Imperial High Command Bar<br />
* Imperial Duty Bars, 3 Years<br />
* Second Imperial Fleet Veteran<br />
* First Imperial Fleet Retired Veteran<br />
* Navy Medal of Progress<br />
* Navy Betterment Award<br />
* Group Command Proficiency Award<br />
* Imperial Academy Basic Graduate<br />
* Operation: Warspite<br />
* System Failure<br />
* Meridian Campaign Medal<br />
* Corporate Sector Authority Medal, First Class<br />
* Supporter of the Empire<br />
<br />
<center><br />
{| style="position: relative; padding: 0pxwidth: 50%; padding: 5px; margin: 5px; border-collapse:collapse; text-align: center;" border="1" bordercolor="#C0C0C0"<br />
| style="width: 100%; background-color: #003853;" colspan=3 | <font color=white>'''Positions'''</font><br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chairman of the [[Council of Moffs]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Goth]] (de facto)<br /><br />
[[Vero Thrawn]] (de jure)<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Coruscant Sector|Oversector Coruscant]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Azrakh Raleep]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Vizier of the [[Coalition for Progress]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Dionysius Elwood]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Chairman of COMPNOR]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 80 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Matrel Byden]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Max Solusar]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''ExO of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 72 - Day 102<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Government Dissolved<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />New Creation<br /><br />
([[Jake Kiltar]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Oversector Dolomar]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Oversector Dissolved<br /><br />
([[Charles Slayden]] as Moff of the [[Corporate Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Kiger Wulf|Darth Malius]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Frank Bach]] as Moff of [[Kanz Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Tanez Kalrade]] as Moff of [[Dolomar Sector]])<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Director of the [[Imperial News Bureau]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 151<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Josef DeLaurel]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Garen Karrade]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Minister of Truth]]'''<br />Year 9 Day 177 - Year 10 Day 53<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Position Abolished<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Uther von Kaldreon]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chief Executive Officer of [[Cloud City]]'''<br />Year 8 Day 341 - Year 9 Day 227<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Eric Zahm]]<br />
<br />
|}<br />
</center><br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Orphaea_Imperium&diff=6121
Orphaea Imperium
2009-06-04T14:03:16Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: /* Oversector Dolomar */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBox<br />
| name = Orphaea Imperium<br />
| image = http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/9140/orphaealx4.jpg<br />
| race = Corellian (adoptive)<br />
| homeworld = Corellia (adoptive)<br />
| mother = None<br />
| father = None<br />
| spouse = None<br />
| siblings = [[Inara Imperium]]<br /><br />
[[Melkhior Imperium]]<br /><br />
Actrial Imperium<br /><br />
Others<br />
| children = None<br />
| born = -21:213 BCGT (assumed)<br />
| branch = Government ([[Coruscant Sector]])<br />
[[COMPNOR]]<br />
| positions = Grand Moff<br /><br />
Vizier<br />
| prior service = Director, [[Imperial News Bureau]]<br /><br />
Minister of Truth<br /><br />
Chief Executive Officer (Cloud City)<br /><br />
Imperial Navy Adjutant<br />
| awards = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I am the wellspring of all goodness.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Orphaea Imperium''' is known variously as an Imperial Moff, ''de facto'' head of the [[Imperium family]], journalist, businessman, analyst, spy, pirate, shameless self-promoter and deviant of many levels. <br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 182<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4923/phpw7krauambf7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his years as part of the project.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Early Years===<br />
<br />
It is unknown when, or if, Orphaea was 'born'. It is known that he was a subject of the project (not to be confused with [[The Project]] of the intelligence apparatus of the earlier Empire) commenced during the early years of Emperor Drayson's reign to develop superior leaders for the Empire by the manipulation and splicing of genetic material taken from promising young leaders of the time, from which all members of the [[Imperium family]] hail. Unsubstantiated reports exist that Orphaea's formal designation during this time was Subject O-Beta.<br />
<br />
When the project was shut down during Emperor Spytek's reign, Orphaea, like the rest of the subjects of the project, had their memories of their time erased and false memories of families and normal childhood experienced implanted in their place. Scattered throughout the galaxy with the others, Orphaea found himself on the streets of Corellia, an 'orphan' and young man appearing twenty years.<br />
<br />
With few other resources, Orphaea quickly acquired a job with a small security company in Corellia specialising in facility security and local shipping escorting. Here, Orphaea alternated between general administrative work, armed guard duty and escort piloting until he became a group leader in the company some years later. Orphaea was known as a demanding but casual leader, who was willing to work as equal to those under him until the situation demanded otherwise.<br />
<br />
Feeling he had advanced as far as he could within the company, Orphaea applied to the Imperial Academy, being accepted on Year 6 Day 213, his 'official' birthday.<br />
<br />
===Early Imperial Career===<br />
<br />
Orphaea entered the academy under tutor then-Flight Officer Dilnyrae Auvryndar, a class behind [[Janos Korin]] and [[Marcus Veers]] and in the same class as [[Ben Camden]]. Another valuable contact was made with Guinar Ndengin, in charge of collecting and transporting Orphaea to the academy. Orphaea performed generally well at the academy, graduating with an overall score just below that required for honours. <br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 148<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8774/phprsomswamot7.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea while at the Imperial Academy.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Upon graduation, Orphaea was assigned to Carrier Group Two of the First Imperial Fleet. Here, he would meet then-Lieutenant [[Prijo Sacha]], a prominent figure in his later Navy career. Orphaea's early Naval career was not remarkable, being admired for his high level of activity and general competence, if not for any notable tactical skill at the time.<br />
<br />
For an unknown reason, Orphaea was (perhaps fortuitously) unable to be located when the revolt against the Emperor and Grand Moff Zerk occurred. By the time he was found some weeks later, working quietly at the same post he had been assigned to before the revolt started, the immediate aftermath was over. However, many of those he had become familiar with and admired had remained outside the Empire, joining the New Imperial Order on its formation. Orphaea, however, continued in the First Imperial Fleet, serving with distinction in Operation Warspite, as well as providing technical support for other participants in the campaign. <br />
<br />
It was during his time in the First Fleet that Orphaea, Ben Camden and [[Roth Jalis]], all lower ranking enlisted, came together to form the [[Imperial Collaborative Investment Group]], selling 'shares' and making money for investors through clever trading on the galactic market. The group was highly successful in its two months of operation, before an Imperial decree outlawed all but [[Combank Real Estate Investment Fund|Combank's investment program]]. <br />
<br />
Orphaea progressed reasonably through the enlisted ranks within the First Fleet until Commander Sacha was transferred to the Second Imperial Fleet. Needing a general right-hand man, Sacha offered the then-Sergeant the opportunity for advancement with him within the Second Fleet. Orphaea accepted, transferring to the Second Fleet and the Outer Rim.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 141<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8653/phpy9jpvvamnq2.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea during his service in the Outer Rim.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
It was around this time that Orphaea came to the attention of Director of Imperial Intelligence [[Zee Wolf]]. After a few staggered conversations, Orphaea agreed to some general technical work on behalf of the Director, without entering Imperial Intelligence proper. This was Orphaea's first step into the the darker aspects of the galaxy.<br />
<br />
Quickly establishing himself as a respected senior enlisted within the fleet, Orphaea progressed to officer rank and Executive Officer of Beta Group within the fleet under Lieutenant Wrathraven; the senior officer often unable to complete his duties and leaving the junior Orphaea to oversee the group.<br />
<br />
It was here, surrounded by unoccupied territories in the Elrood sector, that Orphaea saw the potential benefit of 'Fleet Cities', cities financed, built, and owned entirely by a fleet. Not only would this provide a source of income for fleet members, it would also help establish outposts on worlds, and give fleet members valuable construction experience that may be of use in the future. As a test, Orphaea was tasked with overseeing construction of 'Secundus Prime' on Khuiumin, the first city built entirely by military forces. This project was a complete success, with other fleets designing and breaking ground on their own fleet cities, and in part inspiring the wide-scale use of military forces on construction efforts as is common today.<br />
<br />
Having quietly worked for intelligence, Orphaea approached Zee's successor, [[Alexander Fel]], and offered his services as a more permanent intelligence asset. Fel accepted, incorporating Orphaea into his intelligence structure. It was here that Orphaea observed and contributed to Fel's personal project: a privately owned faction, to declare itself a government, free of the sometimes painful bureaucracy of the Empire. Orphaea eagerly worked on development plans for the future faction, despite secretly harbouring doubts about the viability of the faction.<br />
<br />
When the time came for the faction to be created, Orphaea resigned his commission in the Navy and departed for the [[Lyran Union]], to guide it's development, and secretly to observe and ensure the ex-Deputy Director didn't engage in conduct that could be considered anti-Imperial.<br />
<br />
===Lyran Union===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 172<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/7233/phpiafsc8amrp0.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chairman of the Central Committee of the Lyran Union.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
With the Union established, Orphaea became Chairman of the Central Committee and second-in-command of the Lyran Union, with the duties of acquiring hardware for the Union, developing the Union's resources and consolidating the Union's control over the planets nearby the ones in Dolomar Sector the Empire had granted the Union. The latter required an even greater effort when a bizarre galactic anomaly cut power from all the newly established Lyran outposts in the sector, requiring a massive effort to build new power generators for all the colonies with the limited shipping and construction resources available at the time. At the same time, he worked for the Imperial Navy as Adjutant with authority of a Captain (while officially remaining a Lieutenant), a position created for his unique circumstances to keep him in Navy service, filtering the minor reports and proposals sent to Naval High Command. <br />
<br />
Despite a long and detailed plan for development, Orphaea soon realised that the leaders of the Union possessed little will to accomplish any goals. The bureaucracy of the Empire had been replaced by one of Secretary Fel's design, and the initial populace of the faction largely considered of veteran Imperials tired of working in bureaucracy, or low-ranked Imperials disgruntled at their lack of immediate success in the Empire. Recruitment efforts did little to improve the situation, and various reforms proposed by Orphaea and others were fruitless. The Union also struggled against the galaxy at large, who did not recognise the Union as a government, but considered it merely a bizzare cult.<br />
<br />
Even more concerning, however, was the gradual trend towards close association with criminal figures and organisations such as Eidola. In weaker moments, or after a heavy night of drinking, various leaders even considered acquiring badly needed resources through closer association with anti-Imperial forces.<br />
<br />
It was these progressions that saw Orphaea report to his high-level contacts in the Empire his concerns that the Union under Fel was no longer viable, and the only way of ensuring pro-Imperial interest in the Union would be to remove Fel from leadership. For the Empire, Orphaea developed several plans for an assassination of Fel which would leave Orphaea able to seize control of the Union. <br />
<br />
It was also at this time that Orphaea and Pirate Queen Teniel Djo came into private contact. At some point, discussion progressed to the point where both were entertaining the chance for Djo to assassinate Fel: Djo for the publicity of assassinating an ex-Director of Imperial Intelligence; and Orphaea for the chance to seize control of the Union and restore it to the Empire, ironically conspiring to assassinate Fel with the same people Fel was being removed for conspiring with. <br />
<br />
Before Orphaea and Djo set their plans in motion, he sent a final request for orders to the Empire. He recieved the 'all-clear', but a crucial part of the return message, 'Keep your own hands clean', was not recieved. This would not have mattered had all gone to plan and Djo been able to board Fel's ship. However, Fel appeared for an incidental reason where he was not meant to, and was able to change the access codes to the ship before Djo was able to board. Djo fled, but not before offering Orphaea an invitation to Eidola.<br />
<br />
The plan foiled, Orphaea transferred his remaining assets to various close associates of times past in case of the unforeseen, and fled to hyperspace in a Lyran fighter towards Coruscant before the Lyrans disabled his access to ship controls.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 178<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7475/phplp67swamwa3.jpg<br />
| description = The Pirate Regent of Thar.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Pirate Warlord===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Eidola thanks you for your donation... I always wanted to say that.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
While if it had no other concerns, the Empire would accept his return, with the Union still a question mark, the Empire could not afford to harbour a known Lyran fugitive, and should his presence in Imperial space be officially detected, Imperial forces would have no choice but his summary execution. Thus, Captain Darvock Tarion was secretly dispatched to pick up the wayward officer and transport him to the Denevar system, where he would remain under the protection of Dark Jedi Asaraya'katr.<br />
<br />
Orphaea spent the next week flying idly in a borrowed freighter. While he had briefly remained on Imperial channels maskerading as a relation in the Empire, he was soon discovered. It was unlikely he would be able to return to the Empire in the foreseeable future. Recalling Djo's parting invitation and the exclusivity of such an offer, and considering his chances at survival were marginally better with the pirates than with the Empire, Orphaea headed to the Eidolan stronghold of Sevarcos, where Djo accepted him and gifted him with a YT-1210 which Orphaea rechristened ''Kaibuki''.<br />
<br />
The next few months saw Orphaea settle into his new life as a pirate. He had already been exposed to a great part of the galaxy as Chairman, a part that had been hidden from him during his service in the Navy, but he now explored the depths of the underworld. While refusing to work as a scammer or crooked middle, Orphaea was not averse to other illicit activities, in one instance personally leading Eidolan construction teams building slave camps on Anzat itself, despite multiple arrest attempts by Anzati security forces. <br />
<br />
Around this time, Fel sent a message to Orphaea. Recognising now the difficulties the Union was facing, he invited Orphaea to return to his former post as Chairman and second in the Union. Orphaea considered this, but felt the risk was too high, declining but offering his services as an analyst and planner.<br />
<br />
Orphaea had finally settled into his life as a pirate and had been appointed Regent of Thar when he recieved a recall notice from the Empire: Uther von Kaldreon had looted [[Cloud City|Cloud City and BST]], the mining faction of the Empire, and required a new leader to restore it.<br />
<br />
===Legitimate Businessman===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 143<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7397/phpiats9jamfc8.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea as Chief Executive Officer of Cloud City<br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = CEO nowadays, or Eidolan warlord, whichever suits the current situation.<br />
| 2 = [[Andhers Jakhim]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Orphaea had a difficult decision. He had been accepted by the Eidolans, and had established himself with them. However, without the will to scam and steal, there was little challenge in his work. Here was a great challenge for him, to restore the Empire's mining faction to productivity, as well as the opening back into the Imperial fold he had once wished for. Ultimately, Orphaea apologetically left the pirates and headed for his new challenge.<br />
<br />
Cloud City and BST was a shambles when Orphaea arrived. Kaldreon had appropriate all the mines, most of the cities, and all but the primary freighter fleet and a handful of prospecting vehicles. At the same time, staff were departing from all sides, whether siding with Kaldreon against the Empire or taking advantage of the confusion to seek new horizons.<br />
<br />
Fortunately, Orphaea had the wealth of the Empire to back him in his reconstruction efforts. Surprising many observers (who had not been made party to the truth of earlier events), he did not immediately strip the faction even further as would be expected of a pirate, but started a massive recruitment drive and collecting materials from the open market. With all new recruits, reconstruction would be a difficult, though not insurmountable, task.<br />
<br />
A month or two in, with things starting to settle into some degree of normalcy, Orphaea approached Imperial High Command with a new idea: Cloud City and Centarra Mining develop a planet of their own. Centarra had stepped in to provide mining services while Cloud City was being rebuilt, and a large planet built by the two factions would not only help consolidate the Empire, but the income from the completed planet could provide a huge percentage of both factions' budget. Scouting for planets, both factions eventually started prospecting and preparing construction on Tarorasuil, in Bortras system in the Coruscant sector. It would, of course, not prove that easy, and the constant rotation of new staff through Cloud City and the assassination of Centarra leader Quard Ithan saw the project handed over, half-completed, to the Empire. <br />
<br />
While at Cloud City, Orphaea worked on the side to build his wealth. Eventually, he invested some of this wealth into the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, an information corporation which he hoped would eventually supplant all the mediocre broadcasters and tabloids dominating the holonet at the time.<br />
<br />
After a time at Cloud City, Orphaea was offered the position of [[Minister of Truth]] for the Empire proper, and a seat on [[Imperial High Command]]. However, the strain of taking Cloud City from the brink to a large and busy faction had broken Orphaea, and he retired from Cloud City, leaving former Centarra second [[Eric Zahm]] as the next CEO.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1523/phplfxhdtameo3.jpg<br />
| description = Orphaea Imperium, Minister of Truth<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Back to the Empire===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Here's for anarchy, sleaze and beach parties.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium on the main hall of the Empire<br />
}}<br />
<br />
In a year, Orphaea had moved from the Empire, to the Union, to Eidola, to Cloud City, to end up back within the Empire. Since then, Orphaea has generally worked quietly in the background on small developments, as well as diplomatic works and military struggles.<br />
<br />
Orphaea's greatest victory since rejoining the Empire is by far the planning, and execution with Admiral [[Calor Assam]], of the operation to eliminate Renegade Inc as a threat through removing their ability to develop within their Meridian sector. Drawing in part on his experiences in the galactic underworld, a small fleet scattered in strategic positions around the sector established so many footholds within the sector that it became no longer economically viable for Renegade Inc to continue substantial development in the sector, as well as hijacking fully two thirds of the Renegade fleet.<br />
<br />
Otherwise, while remaining in the public view, Orphaea operated largely in the shadows, doing little of knowledge to the public except continual supervision of the Imperial News Bureau and associated duties within the Ministry of Truth.<br />
<br />
===Oversector Dolomar===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I'm 'Orph' while I'm a Minister, but now I'm suddenly 'Moff Imperium'?<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Upon the declaration of [[Goth]] as [[Regent]] of the Empire, one of the many changes was the dissolution of the Ministry of Truth and incorporation of the [[Imperial News Bureau]] into the recreated [[COMPNOR]]. While remaining Director of the Bureau, Orphaea was promoted to Moff of the newly created [[Oversector Dolomar]], ironically returning to govern the same sector he had once fled and been outlawed from.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 153<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2160/orphcsa.png<br />
| description = Orphaea during nationalization of the Corporate Sector Authority<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Less than a month after his appointment, Orphaea saw his next great achievement. He had discretely expressed to the leadership of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]] his support for their government and expressed his desire to support their growth from a relatively minor backwater government into a large and prosperous government, with the (unmentioned) potential for later membership in the [[Imperial Union]]. However, having been granted access to the Corporate Sector's networks and plans, it was revealed that despite the many advantages the Authority possessed, it was plagued internally with mismanagement and lack of adequate staffing on all levels, not to mention being in talks with various groups belligerent towards the Empire.<br />
<br />
Knowing this, and after consultation with several members of Imperial High Command, Orphaea made the decision to re-nationalize the Authority and its subsidiaries for the Empire. Using his newly granted privileges to slice access codes to ExO Max Solusar's ship and removing higher ranking Authority officers from government access lists, he dispatched a loyal officer to detain Solusar while he seized control of the government apparatus. Unfortunately, the officer perished; having failed to best the Wookie in combat, he had set the ship on a locked course towards the system sun, killing himself and Solusar. This resulted in the movement to seize government being delayed by several hours, although all properties and other assets were restored shorty after. <br />
<br />
As de facto leader of the Authority, the Corporate Sector promptly swore allegiance to the Empire and the Authority's corporations stripped and sold off or incorporated into the Empire. The territories of the Authority were incorporated into Oversector Dolomar while more permanent arrangements for their governance were decided.<br />
<br />
Shortly afterwards, Regent Goth appointed Orphaea Chairman of COMPNOR, replacing former Moff [[Dionysius Elwood]], who had long expressed a desire to return to retirement, in the position.<br />
<br />
===Chairman of COMPNOR===<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = By decree of COMPNOR, the next person to call me 'Sir' will be spanked. That is all.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
The early days of Chairmanship were busy, having to rapidly become familiar with government structure while assisting the coordination of campaigns against uprisings in the Corporate Sector. At the same time, Alexander Fel had stolen various assets from [[Primus Medical]] during the confusion and fled the Empire, reforming the Lyrans in the form of the [[Lyran Seperatists]] and starting a resistance movement against the Empire in Dolomar.<br />
<br />
===Grand Moff===<br />
<br />
==Personality==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = I could be replaced with a droid that spouted random quotes, randomly flirted and said 'Your mother' a lot, and nobody would notice.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Relationships==<br />
<br />
{{Quote<br />
| 1 = Keep being naughty, that's a good girl.<br />
| 2 = Orphaea Imperium<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Business==<br />
<br />
Aside from pursuits in the Empire, Orphaea has also engaged in a number of private business endeavors. By far the most notable of these was the creation of Galaxywide NewsNets, a news and information services provider led by a former Lyran Union associate, Jace Walters. This corporation was well received by the galactic public until its sale and eventual dissolution some months later. More recently, he came into the ownership of Universal Network Bank, a former subsidiary of the Corporate Sector Authority. [[Mikel von Bianchi]] briefly occupied the position of Chief Executive Officer, a position he had held some years previously, until it merged with the [[Galactic Bank]].<br />
<br />
Factions Orphaea has owned at some stage include:<br />
<br />
* Galaxywide NewsNets<br />
* Corporate Sector Authority<br />
* Magnaguard Manufacturing<br />
* Myorzo Weapon Systems<br />
* Primus Medical<br />
* Paradox Resource Exploration<br />
* Universal Network Bank<br />
* Silverhelm Entertainment Media Incorporated<br />
<br />
==Imperial Awards==<br />
<br />
* Letter of Commendation II<br />
* Mention in Dispatchers<br />
* Imperial High Command Bar<br />
* Imperial Duty Bars, 3 Years<br />
* Second Imperial Fleet Veteran<br />
* First Imperial Fleet Retired Veteran<br />
* Navy Medal of Progress<br />
* Navy Betterment Award<br />
* Group Command Proficiency Award<br />
* Imperial Academy Basic Graduate<br />
* Operation: Warspite<br />
* System Failure<br />
* Meridian Campaign Medal<br />
* Corporate Sector Authority Medal, First Class<br />
* Supporter of the Empire<br />
<br />
<center><br />
{| style="position: relative; padding: 0pxwidth: 50%; padding: 5px; margin: 5px; border-collapse:collapse; text-align: center;" border="1" bordercolor="#C0C0C0"<br />
| style="width: 100%; background-color: #003853;" colspan=3 | <font color=white>'''Positions'''</font><br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chairman of the [[Council of Moffs]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Kiger Wulf]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Coruscant Sector|Oversector Coruscant]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Goth]] (de facto)<br /><br />
[[Vero Thrawn]] (de jure)<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Azrakh Raleep]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Vizier of the [[Coalition for Progress]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 164 - Present<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Incumbent<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Kiger Wulf|Darth Malius]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Chairman of COMPNOR]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 80 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Matrel Byden]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Max Solusar]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''ExO of the [[Corporate Sector Authority]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 72 - Day 102<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Government Dissolved<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />New Creation<br /><br />
([[Jake Kiltar]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Oversector Dolomar]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 164<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Oversector Dissolved<br /><br />
([[Charles Slayden]] as Moff of the [[Corporate Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Kiger Wulf|Darth Malius]] as Moff of [[Darpa Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Frank Bach]] as Moff of [[Kanz Sector]])<br /><br />
([[Tanez Kalrade]] as Moff of [[Dolomar Sector]])<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Position Created<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Director of the [[Imperial News Bureau]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Day 151<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Josef DeLaurel]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Garen Karrade]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Minister of Truth]]'''<br />Year 9 Day 177 - Year 10 Day 53<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Position Abolished<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Uther von Kaldreon]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Chief Executive Officer of [[Cloud City]]'''<br />Year 8 Day 341 - Year 9 Day 227<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Eric Zahm]]<br />
<br />
|}<br />
</center><br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Dionysius_Elwood&diff=6120
Dionysius Elwood
2009-06-04T13:58:51Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBox<br />
| name = Dionysius Elwood<br />
| image = http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/4580/dionysius.jpg<br />
| race = [[Coruscanti]]<br />
| homeworld = [[Caamas]]<br />
| mother = Bethan Cyprian<br />
| father = Matthias Elwood<br />
| spouse = Unknown<br />
| siblings = Charlan<br />
| children = Unknown<br />
| born = Year -57, Day 3 <br />
| branch = None<br />
| positions = None<br />
| prior service = COMPNOR<br /><br />
Sector Government<br /><br />
Imperial Navy<br />
| awards = Numerous}}<br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
===Early Years and Pre-Imperial Service===<br />
<br />
'''Dionysius Isaeh Elwood''' was born on Caamas to Coruscanti immigrants Matthias and Bethan. Owners and proprietors of a small bakery and greengrocers', Elwood led a carefree childhood amongst the human expatriate community and native Caamasi. Graduating from the University of Aaly'ka with honours, Elwood initially entered the private sector until the outbreak of the Clone Wars sent he and the rest of his family away from Camaas. Seeking a new home less at risk than Camass (neighbour to the Republican military and industrial base of [[Kuat]]), he made his home on the planet [[Amara]] in the strongly loyalist [[Airon Sector]]. Not long afterwards, however, he was conscripted into the construction of military guns and orbital platforms for the war effort.<br />
<br />
===Early Imperial and Civilian Service===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 256<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/362/billy10el1.jpg<br />
| description = Ensign Elwood of the Navy Engineering Corps.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
In the earlier years of the Empire, Elwood enlisted in the Imperial Military to fulfil his mandatory service obligations. Serving in the [[Imperial Navy]] Engineering Corps, he supervised construction and deployment of several planetary guns and stations in [[Coruscant]], [[Corellia]] and [[Kuat]] that remain today. Elwood received his honourary discharge during the reign of Emperor [[Suntzu]] at the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade. <br />
<br />
On his return to Amara, he attempted to re-enter the private sector but found after many years of service to the Empire, the idea of working for a corporation again no longer appealed to him. He therefore accepted a position in the Amaran planetary government, supervising construction projects, restoring the damage done by insurrection and neglect during the Clone Wars.<br />
<br />
===Sector Government and COMPNOR===<br />
<br />
Elwood progressed through to the upper ranks of the Amaran government, where he began to get noticed by the Imperial civilian apparatus. His skill at managing the matters in Amara over which he had authority, and his familiarity with the Empire and prior service saw Emperor Connel appoint him Imperial Governor of [[Amara system]] in Year 1, and eventually Moff of [[Airon Sector]] by Emperor Mccarthur in Year 2. During Elwood's governance, Imperial influence extended to all planets in the sector.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 256<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/4870/williamhartnell.jpg<br />
| description = Moff Elwood of Airon Sector.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Elwood remained in his position after the return of the [[Imperial Core]], serving under Emperors [[Charon]], [[Greyson Uebles|Uebles]] and [[Vodo Bonias|Vodo]]. At the same time, he began working with [[Frank Bach]], eventually becoming a trusted advisor and ideological theorist during the latter's tenure as Chairman of [[COMPNOR]].<br />
<br />
However, Elwood was not a young man, and eventually submitted his resignation from Airon and from COMPNOR.<br />
<br />
===Later Service and Second Retirement===<br />
<br />
Elwood would return some years later on request to temporarily fill the position of Minister of Operations, which was later merged with and retitled to Chairman of COMPNOR. Having always expressed his desire to retire as soon as an adequate successor was found, [[Orphaea Imperium]] was appointed Chairman of COMPNOR in the first quarter of Year 10, allowing Elwood to return to his private pursuits.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<center><br />
{| style="position: relative; padding: 0pxwidth: 50%; padding: 5px; margin: 5px; border-collapse:collapse; text-align: center;" border="1" bordercolor="#C0C0C0"<br />
| style="width: 100%; background-color: #003853;" colspan=3 | <font color=white>'''Positions'''</font><br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Eventually [[Frank Bach]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Chairman of COMPNOR]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Year 10 Day 80<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Orphaea Imperium]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Goth]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Minister of Operations]]'''<br />Year 9 - Year 10 Day 53<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Position Abolished<br /><br />
(Merged with COMPNOR)<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Unknown<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Airon sector]]'''<br />Year 2 Day 12 - Year 7 Day 142<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />None<br />
|}<br />
</center><br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category: Individuals]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Dionysius_Elwood&diff=6119
Dionysius Elwood
2009-06-04T13:57:46Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: New page: {{CharacterBox | name = Dionysius Elwood | image = http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/4580/dionysius.jpg | race = Coruscanti | homeworld = Caamas | mother = Bethan Cyprian | father...</p>
<hr />
<div>{{CharacterBox<br />
| name = Dionysius Elwood<br />
| image = http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/4580/dionysius.jpg<br />
| race = [[Coruscanti]]<br />
| homeworld = [[Caamas]]<br />
| mother = Bethan Cyprian<br />
| father = Matthias Elwood<br />
| spouse = Unknown<br />
| siblings = Charlan<br />
| children = Unknown<br />
| born = Year -57, Day 3 <br />
| branch = None<br />
| positions = None<br />
| prior service = COMPNOR<br /><br />
Sector Government<br /><br />
Imperial Navy<br />
| awards = Numerous}}<br />
<br />
==Biography==<br />
<br />
===Early Years and Pre-Imperial Service===<br />
<br />
'''Dionysius Isaeh Elwood''' was born on Caamas to Coruscanti immigrants Matthias and Bethan. Owners and proprietors of a small bakery and greengrocers', Elwood led a carefree childhood amongst the human expatriate community and native Caamasi. Graduating from the University of Aaly'ka with honours, Elwood initially entered the private sector until the outbreak of the Clone Wars sent he and the rest of his family away from Camaas. Seeking a new home less at risk than Camass (neighbour to the Republican military and industrial base of [[Kuat]]), he made his home on the planet [[Amara]] in the strongly loyalist [[Airon Sector]]. Not long afterwards, however, he was conscripted into the construction of military guns and orbital platforms for the war effort.<br />
<br />
===Early Imperial and Civilian Service===<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 256<br />
| float = left<br />
| image = http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/362/billy10el1.jpg<br />
| description = Ensign Elwood of the Navy Engineering Corps.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
In the earlier years of the Empire, Elwood enlisted in the Imperial Military to fulfil his mandatory service obligations. Serving in the [[Imperial Navy]] Engineering Corps, he supervised construction and deployment of several planetary guns and stations in [[Coruscant]], [[Corellia]] and [[Kuat]] that remain today. Elwood received his honourary discharge during the reign of Emperor [[Suntzu]] at the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade. <br />
<br />
On his return to Amara, he attempted to re-enter the private sector but found after many years of service to the Empire, the idea of working for a corporation again no longer appealed to him. He therefore accepted a position in the Amaran planetary government, supervising construction projects, restoring the damage done by insurrection and neglect during the Clone Wars.<br />
<br />
===Sector Government and COMPNOR===<br />
<br />
Elwood progressed through to the upper ranks of the Amaran government, where he began to get noticed by the Imperial civilian apparatus. His skill at managing the matters in Amara over which he had authority, and his familiarity with the Empire and prior service saw Emperor Connel appoint him Imperial Governor of [[Amara system]] in Year 1, and eventually Moff of [[Airon Sector]] by Emperor Mccarthur in Year 2. During Elwood's governance, Imperial influence extended to all planets in the sector.<br />
<br />
{{ImageBox<br />
| width = 256<br />
| float = right<br />
| image = http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/4870/williamhartnell.jpg<br />
| description = Moff Elwood of Airon Sector.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
Elwood remained in his position after the return of the [[Imperial Core]], serving under Emperors [[Charon]], [[Greyson Uebles|Uebles]] and [[Vodo Bonias|Vodo]]. At the same time, he began working with [[Frank Bach]], eventually becoming a trusted advisor and ideological theorist during the latter's tenure as Chairman of [[COMPNOR]].<br />
<br />
However, Elwood was not a young man, and eventually submitted his resignation from Airon and from COMPNOR.<br />
<br />
===Later Service and Second Retirement===<br />
<br />
Elwood would return some years later on request to temporarily fill the position of Minister of Operations, which was later merged with and retitled to Chairman of COMPNOR. Having always expressed his desire to retire as soon as an adequate successor was found, [[Orphaea Imperium]] was appointed Chairman of COMPNOR in the first quarter of Year 10, allowing Elwood to return to his private pursuits.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<center><br />
{| style="position: relative; padding: 0pxwidth: 50%; padding: 5px; margin: 5px; border-collapse:collapse; text-align: center;" border="1" bordercolor="#C0C0C0"<br />
| style="width: 100%; background-color: #003853;" colspan=3 | <font color=white>'''Positions'''</font><br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Eventually [[Frank Bach]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Chairman of COMPNOR]]'''<br />Year 10 Day 53 - Year 10 Day 80<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />[[Orphaea Imperium]]<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />[[Goth]]<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''[[Minister of Operations]]'''<br />Year 9 - Year 10 Day 53<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />Position Abolished<br /><br />
(Merged with COMPNOR)<br />
|- <br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Preceeded By:'''<br />Unknown<br />
| style="width: 40%; text-align: center;" | '''Moff of [[Airon sector]]'''<br />Year 2 Day 12 - Year 7 Day 142<br />
| style="width: 30%; text-align: center;" | '''Succeeded By:'''<br />None<br />
|}<br />
</center></div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Imperial_News_Bureau&diff=6118
Imperial News Bureau
2009-06-04T13:14:50Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: /* Current Members */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Construction}}<br />
<br />
{{Organisation<br />
| organisationname = Imperial News Bureau<br />
| image = <br />
| leader = [[Orphaea Imperium]]<br />
| founddate = 2007<br />
| type = [[Part Time Job]]<br />
| profession = Journalism<br />
| members = see below<br />
| emblem = The Quill Pen<br />
| motto = ''"Winning Hearts and Minds through the Power of the Pen!"''<br />
| applicationprocess = [http://holonet.swc-galactic-empire.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=106&start=0 How to join the Imperial News Bureau]<br />
| forum = [http://holonet.swc-galactic-empire.com/viewforum.php?f=28 Imperial News Bureau (Holonet)]<br />
| Affiliation = [[COMPNOR]]<br />
(Formerly [[Ministry of Truth]])<br />
}}<br />
<br />
<br />
Formerly known as the [[Imperial News Service]], the Imperial News Bureau is the central news organization of the Empire. It is led by the Editor-in-Chief and is a department of [[COMPNOR]]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== History ==<br />
===Creation===<br />
The Imperial News Service became the central news organization in the Empire after High Command decided it needed a dedicated staff of journalists. Its early successes were an Imperial Newsletter([[Soldier's Journal]]) and News broadcasts on Imperial Holovision.<br />
<br />
===Expansion and Challenges===<br />
The INS experienced dynamic growth in the first few months of its existence. Its purpose of countering enemy propaganda and reporting on Imperial victory was being met with every article. An ambitious project designed to connect Imperial journalist with allied journalists was launched. The so-called allied edition project never came to fruition as it was hindered by multiple setbacks. <br />
<br />
The first great challenge came when Lord Isolodor Storm was murdered and the Chiss Ascendancy fell. While the anti-Imperial media was celebrating, the INS reported the facts. The Bounty Hunter who killed him was hired by a group that had a grievance with Lord Storm. <br />
<br />
The INS was then shocked, but not surprised, to learn that Adam Flynn had taken control of the New Rebellion. With the aid of top notch sources, the INS was able to report events as they happened, and had access to rebel transmissions.<br />
<br />
Shortly afterward, the INS expanded into GNS operations. Using a collaborative operation similiar to what had been done with the newsletter, the INS was able to inform the galaxy of Imperial victory. Although the deaths of several interns eventually forced the INS to cut back to Bi-Weekly broadcasts.<br />
<br />
===Reforms and Reactions===<br />
In an effort to make the INS more efficient, Editor-in-Chief Rogo instituted a series of reforms. The measure included the creation of a specific structure; positions to assign responsibilities; and standards for recruitment. <br />
<br />
As the INS improved its efficiency, the quality reporting had improved its image. It was a more effective Journalistic force than its predecessor. Its first major attempt to influence the Galactic Journalistic landscape was the Galactic Correspondents Conference. While it received moderate attention ,the high profile of one of the winners of the awards that were given out that night contributed to attention that it did receive.<br />
<br />
Competing News Organizations were stunned by its success and convinced several former members of the Lyran Union government that a news organization was viable as a profit venture. This venture was later known as [[GalaxyWide NewsNets]].<br />
<br />
This created an upsurge in frequency of news reported by various organizations and a sudden decline in reporting by [[Galactic Tabloid Publications]], an organization known for its inferior reporting.<br />
<br />
Then the erroneous reporting of population figures by the [[Falleen Federation]] resulted in them being declared the Galactic Government. As a result, the INS suspended all GNS operations until further notice. The INS used this time to improve its performance.<br />
<br />
===The Light of Truth===<br />
When [[Imperial High Command]] announced that the [[Ministry of Truth]] and Dissemination had been resurrected, the INS was now under the jurisdiction of the revived Ministry. In another shocking twist, the new [[Minister of Truth]] announced that the Imperial News Service would become the Imperial News Bureau and that the Imperial Gazette would have the traditional name Iron Will. The INB eagerly awaits the day that they will be able to resume GNS Operations.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==Departments==<br />
The INB is divided into several sub-departments. each sub-department has its own leader, but they all report to the Editor-in-Chief.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Imperial Holovision ===<br />
(Editor: [[Hiyo Rogo]])<br />
<br />
The INB has a dedicated team of reporters ready to broadcast the news when it happens. This division is dedicated to broadcasting over Imperial Holonet and is accessible on the Imperial Holosite via the News Grid.<br />
<br />
===Imperial Bi-Weekly News ===<br />
(Editor: TBA)<br />
<br />
The INB broadcasts to all Galactic citizens through the Galactic News Service. Bi-weekly broadcasts update galactic citizens on the latest news.<br />
<br />
<As per a directive issued by Editor-in-Chief Rogo, GNS Operations have been suspended until further notice.><br />
<br />
===[[Imperial FM]] ===<br />
(Program Director: Stefan Skyreaper)<br />
<br />
Imperial FM began when Imperial Edward Carter and Timothy McVale created a radio station that would broadcast music to all Imperials stationed everywhere throughout the galaxy. Jathrin Thoyan had wanted to do some sort of live News broadcast, and Imperial FM gave him the venue he needed.He was granted permission to host a daily news broadcast on the station. While it was the second of this type, it had two advatages over Silverheim Incorpoarted's SEMCast: it was daily and live; as opposed to the pre-recorded three minute pro-rebel SEMCast. These early days were filled with excitement as Imperials flocked to listen.There were lively discussions and IFM grew in popularity. On his daily news show he talked about the issues of the week, and played music.<br />
<br />
Then the dark times began. Edward was killed by pirates, and ownership was transferred to Dan Black-Granger.<br />
<br />
When the new owner joined the Chiss Ascendancy, he took the station with him. IFM became Chiss FM, and the Ascendancy leadership imposed censorship as they instructed all broadcasters to tone down their pro-Imperial Sentiment. During this time, audience numbers were at record lows.<br />
<br />
The nightmare continued when Lord Isoldor Storm was slain. The Ministry of Operations ordered all Imperials on the Chisss FM staff to return to Imperial territory, and declared that Chiss FM was off the air. Several Chiss FM staff memebrs defected. A few days later, the Chiss Ascendancy fell.<br />
<br />
Although the station had been purchased by the Black-Granger family, Jathrin wanted to resurrect Imperial FM. After a few weeks of planning, and with the approval of the Ministry of Operations. IFM was back with a small but dedicated staff. Jathrin decided to step back from talk radio and focus on a more administrative role for IFM. <br />
<br />
Recently Jathrin has stepped down as Program Director to focus on other [[INB]] duties.<br />
<br />
IFM Site: http://swc-empire-ifm.zxq.net/<br />
<br />
===Iron Will===<br />
(Editor: [[Jathrin Thoyan]])<br />
<br />
Formerly known as the Imperial Gazette, this monthly publication produced in cooperation with the [[Ministry of Operations]] [[Art Team]]. It provides articles that contain the latest news, commentary, and more. This publication also serves as a proving ground for new reporters and allows veteran writers a space to explore certain topics in depth.<br />
<br />
===INB Academy=== <br />
<br />
(Director: TBA)<br />
<br />
A program designed to teach new INB members about journalism. This program is currently under development, but will have a "buddy system" in which new members are paired with a senior member.<br />
The final name has not yet been chosen.<br />
<br />
== Members ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Past Members ===<br />
<br />
*Editor [[Bryan Valoran]]<br />
*Senior Writer Rann Van<br />
<br />
*(Under Construction)<br />
<br />
==Ranks:==<br />
<br />
===Editor-in-Chief===<br />
Oversees all Bureau Operations, and handles administrative tasks for the Bureau.<br />
<br />
===Editors===<br />
Responsible for overseeing each division of the Bureau.They edit all submissions for content in their respective division.The only exception is that the head of Imperial FM is known as the Program Director.<br />
<br />
===Senior Writer===<br />
Usually having been in the INB for a long time, or having demonstrated exceptional skill and talent, senior writers will usually be given the significant requested articles, as well as provided with potential leads that are deemed too tasking/time consuming for a correspondent. They will, however, be required to do much of their own investigation and reporting. Consequently, the leads page is to be used as a last resort for stories by those recognized as senior writers. In most cases, senior writers will be asked to work on the GNS release pending it's renewal. Senior writers are handpicked by the EiC, with recommendations made by individual editors.<br />
<br />
===Correspondent===<br />
INB members who have been through the basics and understand how the INB works, but have yet to either demonstrate the skills required of a senior writer or are just too new to the scene to be sent out on their own. Correspondents will most often be tasked with working on various aspects of the Iron Will or on INB articles. In most cases, they will be provided with a basic topic to work with, and given the chance to develop individual information gathering/reporting styles. More often than not, correspondents will be directly working with an editor to provide the material that is being worked on. Correspondents are INB members who have passed the stage that requires direct supervision, but are still directed by editors.<br />
INB is experimenting with a policy of specialization with Correspondents to test whether they deserve promotion to Senior Writers.<br />
<br />
===Junior Writer===<br />
New to the INB, junior writers are those who require direct supervision and regular checking-on. Common jobs for junior writers include: basic articles with straightforward information, gathering information for another writer, and working with straightforward information, gathering information for another writer, and working with writers on lengthy articles.<br />
<br />
== Imperial News Bureau Quotes ==<br />
<br />
*"Winning Hearts and Minds through the Power of the Pen" (motto)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Imperial News Bureau Projects ==<br />
<br />
*[[Imperial FM]]<br />
<br />
*[[Iron Will]]<br />
<br />
== Banner ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
[[Ministry of Truth]]<br />
<br />
[[The IG Project]]<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
<br />
#[Imperial News Bureau http://holonet.swc-galactic-empire.com/viewforum.php?f=28(Holonet)]<br />
#[ Imperial News Bureau Front Office http://holonet.swc-galactic-empire.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=2192(Holonet)]<br />
<br />
[[Category: Part Time Jobs]]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category: Part Time Jobs]]<br />
[[Category: Departments of the Ministry of Truth]]<br />
[[Category: Imperial News Bureau]]<br />
[[Category: COMPNOR]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Fourth_Imperial_Fleet_(Pre-Y12)&diff=6117
Fourth Imperial Fleet (Pre-Y12)
2009-06-04T13:14:10Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: /* Miscellaneous */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Construction}}<br />
<br />
{{Fleetbox<br />
| name = 4th Imperial Fleet<br />
| image = http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/6161/4ifbannereg4.png<br />
| abbreviations = 4IF, "the Fourth"<br />
| motto = ''Terror Noster Socius Est!'' (Fear Is Our Ally!)<br />
| active = Y7 D198 - Present<br />
| branch = http://art.swc-galactic-empire.com/Art-Szardra/tinynavy.png [[Imperial Navy]]<br />
| Garrison/HQ = [[Corellian Sector]]<br />
| CO = [[CMDR]] [[Arya Downing]]<br />
| XO = [[LTCMDR]] [[Der Wummer]]<br />
| CoS = [[LTJG]] [[Galdarzz Aalon]]<br />
| ops/missions = (in progress)<br />
| awards = (in progress)<br />
|}}<br />
<center></center><br />
<br />
The '''4th Imperial Fleet''', commonly referred by its abbreviation '''4IF''' or in naval environments just as '''"the Fourth"''', is one of eight [[Fleet|fleets]] in the [[Imperial Navy]]. It is the successor of the [[Corellia Defense Group]] and the [[Corellia Defense Fleet]], therefore the Fourth Fleet's HQ is located on the [[Corellia System]] and its area of patrol includes the entire [[Corellian Sector]] where it works closely with [[CorSec]] to maintain peace. However, as the other fleets, its mission isn't only defensive, as it acts everywhere in the galaxy in assault, support, transport and escorting missions when needed.<br />
<br />
==Before its creation==<br />
''Main Articles: [[Corellia Defense Group]] and [[Corellia Defense Fleet]]''<br />
<br />
The offical Formation of the '''Corellia Defense Group''' was announced on Year 6 Day 326. The first CO of this new unit was [[Lieutenant]] [[Fess Laenda]] and the XO [[Lieutenant JG]] [[Veneslas Jerankav]]. The Galactic Empire formed this unit to strengthen its hold on the entire Corellian Sector. The unit was of course headquartered in the capital system of Corellia.<br />
<br />
A month after its creation, the unit was sent on an operation to the [[Commenor]] system. For its work in Commenor the unit was awarded the Fleet of the Month award. During this time LT Laenda resigned and was replaced by LT Jerankav as CO of the Fleet, with [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Dale Chambers]] as XO.<br />
<br />
After 6 months in service, the Corellian Defense Group was reorganized into the '''Corellia Defense Fleet''' with Captain [[Endorph Morbelis]] as CO and LT Jerankav as XO. Shortly after the fleet was dispatched for an operation in the Hapan Sector that lasted for 3 weeks.<br />
<br />
Again after an active 3 months of service the Imperial Navy announced some major reforms and the Corellian Defense Fleet was renamed the 4th Imperial Fleet.<br />
<br />
==Before the last Navy Reform==<br />
Command of the '''4IF''' was given to [[Commodore]] [[Ramos Rob]] with [[Captain]] [[Endorph Morbelis]] as his XO. These men would rise through the ranks and would with in a year both be welcomed into [[Navy High Command]]. <br />
<br />
A few weeks after the found of the 4IF, the Fleet was dispatched for the Sacor/Corri II operation. Their excellent leadership and training was able to finish this operation in just over 2 weeks.<br />
<br />
As the Fleet returned to its patrol zone, several new members were assigned: [[Crewman|Crewmen]] [[Igneus Esh]] and [[Kato Forn]], former CO and XO, respectively.<br />
<br />
Two Months after the formation of the 4IF, their first official Fleet meeting was held.<br />
<br />
Before the end of the year, current Fleet COS, Crewman [[Mo'Rak Stice]] is assigned to the Fleet and creates the Fleets first Contact list, and days later Crewman [[Execurus Edun]] is assigned to the Fleet. Both would go on to great things in their service to the Empire. A mission in the Corellia system was begun and the Fleet's Adjutant positions were created for the first time. Also the Fleet wide scenario Shadows and Mystery begins, moderated by Igneus Esh.<br />
<br />
In the first few weeks of the new year, now [[Commodore]] Morbelis is reassigned to the [[3IF]] as its Commanding Officer and [[Chief Master Sergeant]] Igneus Esh is appointed as Fleet's XO. [[Rear Admiral]] Ramos Rob begins drafting the Fleet's Manual.<br />
<br />
Members of the Fleet begin forming the IRC help team and the Fleet City project is started.<br />
<br />
The Fleet Scenario, Shadows and Mystery is finished a few days later. The Emperor, himself, orders that Mo'Rak Stice is to be know as "Smith" Stice. The scenario: Dead in the Water, begins.<br />
<br />
2 months after returning as Fleet CO, RADM Rob steps down as CO and is reassigned as XO of the Imperial Navy. Captain [[Sarod Jaeger]] becomes Fleet CO with LTJG Esh as his XO.<br />
<br />
Scenario: Dead in the Water is finished a month after it was started.<br />
<br />
The Rebel Alliance assaults the Imperial controlled planet of [[Tyferra]] and after exploiting a '''BUG''', gains control of the planet. Members of the 4TH are dispatched to try and stop them.<br />
<br />
Construction of the Fleet city begins in May, 2007<br />
<br />
In June, Members of the Fleet begin deploying TIE craft in the cities on the planets of [[Talus]] and [[Tralus]] in order to block the New Rebelion from building Power Generators in the cities. Due to a rules change that was over looked, the mission fails and the NR builds the Power Generators anyway. And the TIE's are collected up and docked aboard VSDs.<br />
<br />
==After the last Navy Reform==<br />
<br />
Tword the middle of the combine's 8th year, NHC, [[Naval High Command]], announced a complete reformation of the [[Imperial Navy]]. The current fleet structure of 4 Fleets with 2 groups each was abandoned, and in its place 2 more fleets (the [[5th Imperial Fleet]] and the [[6th Imperial Fleet]]) were created. This leads to having smaller and more functional fleets, with fleet command being directly in command of the fleet pilots, without Group COs and XOs as intermediates.<br />
LTCMDR [[Igneus Esh]] was named officially the CO (although he was acting CO weeks prior to this, because of Captain [[Sarod Jaeger]] having gone into reserves) and Ensign [[Kato Forn]] was appointed as the Chief of Staff. Several veterans of the fourth were transferred to the newly created [[5th Imperial Fleet]], while new faces began pouring into the 4th from the [[3rd Imperial Fleet]]. Among these brite new faces was none other than Lieutenant [[Rann Van]], who would go on to assume the position of XO. Although after only months of dedicated service to the fourth, Lieutenant Van would also find himself being transferred to the 5IF. <br />
<br />
Months later, VADM [[Ramos Rob]] issued orders for the retrieval of all ships assigned to the fleet. Pilots were promptly dispatched across the galaxy to gather fighters and capital ships alike.<br />
<br />
Soon after the vice admiral ordered the retrieval of all the fleet's ships, fleet command issued orders for its pilots to begin patrolling all systems in the [[Corellian Sector]]. Special attention was given to the systems with a known Rebel presence.<br />
<br />
<br />
The fleet opens up the new year with the completion of the final building of the first Fleet city. After a long process of planning, gathering materials, and a few construction delays, the 4th Imperial Fleet's first ever Fleet City was finally finished. Investors rejoiced as they started to see the credits rolling in.<br />
<br />
Not one day later was the fleet alert level changed to RED, marking the beginning of Operation Zulu.<br />
<br />
84 days in to the year, as Operation Zulu can to a close, the remaining elements of the Fleet began reporting an invasion by joint forces from the [[Falleen Federation]], the [[Rebellion]] and the [[Anzatan Commonwealth]]. Those returning from Operation Zulu quickly change course and head back to Corellia. With additional help from the [[1IF]], the system was secured, and the invaders were pushed out of the system without a single Imperial life being lost.<br />
<br />
Operation: Tea and Biscuits began after the invasion, dividing the fleet into 4 groups. Each group was given a system to patrol within the sector. Training exercises soon began with the purpose to train new personnel how to operate effectively in actual combat conditions.<br />
<br />
Back at base, however, the 4th installment of the Fleet Quiz came to an end, and the Grand Prize was awarded.<br />
<br />
Major elements of the Fleet were later dispatched to participate in a joint training exercise with a naval unit from the [[Trade Federation]].<br />
<br />
Naval units from the [[Falleen Federation]] began arriving into the [[Corellian system]]. Local defense forces were put on RED alert and began to actively scan and harass the invaders.<br />
<br />
Sadly, Days latter, '''LTCMDR Forn''' steps down as XO of the '''4IF''' and is reassigned as XO of the [[1IF]]. But his position is quickly filled in by a LTJG [[Arya Downing]] who was transferred in to the fourth shortly after LTCMDR Forn's departure.<br />
<br />
===The Return Of An Old Face===<br />
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />
<br />
After serving over a year as Commanding Officer of the Fleet, CMDR Esh decides to step down and persue other duties. [[CMDR]] [[Karl-Heinz Tybo]] is assigned as the Fleets new CO. Tybo immediately takes over where Esh left off in leading the Fleet during its mission to help the Imperial Government in construction of its newest Tax Planet. This is CMDR Tybo's second tour of duty in the 4th Fleet. With in weeks of taking command, he sets up the Fleets Battle Simulator Team.<br />
<br />
[[LTJG]] [[Mo'Rak Stice]] is asked to transfer from the 4th to serve as the new [[XO]] of the [[8th Fleet]], which he accepts. To Fill his shoes, [[CFOF]] [[Galdarzz Aalon]] assumes the position of [[Chief of Staff]]. Aalon had just begun running the Fleets first Scenerio, [[Federation Blues]] a few weeks prior to this.<br />
<br />
<br />
===The Ladder of Command===<br />
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />
<br />
Admiral Ramos Rob, after several years in retirement, was reinstated and assigned as the fleets Admiral. Lieutenant Downing is promoted from Fleet Executive Officer to Commanding Officer, with Ensign Galdarzz Aalon as his Executive Officer, and Ensign [[Califf D`Troit]] as the Chief of Staff. These events took place shortly after the sudden retirement of CMDR Tybo. The Tax Planet Mission is well under way at this time.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Merger of the Empire===<br />
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />
Over the corse of a few months, [[Emperor]] [[Bonias]] and [[Executor]] [[Cherokee]] of the [[New Imperial Order]] concluded a peace treaty and arranged for the 2 Imperial factions to merge back into a single faction. With this merger a great number of new faces were added to the Imperial Navy. Officers and Enlisted alike were transfered to new positions to make room for our brothers returning from the [[NIO]]. As such LTCMDR Downing was promoted to [[CMDR]] and remained on as the Fleets CO. [[LTCMDR]] [[Der Wummer]] was brought in as the Fleets new XO. While LTJG Aalon remained with the Fleet as CoS. With in 2 weeks, all of the new members of the Fleet had been gathered and Work on the current mission was quickly coming to an end.<br />
<br />
==Miscellaneous==<br />
<br />
===Recorded Fleet Scenarios===<br />
* [[Shadows and Mystery]], modded by [[Igneus Esh]]<br />
* [[Dead in the Water]]<br />
* [[Federation Blues]], modded by [[Galdarzz Aalon]]<br />
<br />
===Banner and pictures===<br />
====Banner====<br />
<br />
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/4808/4ifbanner2kn7yh1.jpg<br />
<br />
====4IF DIS1 Award====<br />
Before it became a Naval award, and then an Imperial award.<br />
<br />
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/5646/dis4ifno9.jpg<br />
<br />
==Famous Past Members==<br />
-Execurus Edun, current Sith Lord and member of the Imperial Navy <br /><br />
-Kato Forn, Former XO, Now serves as the CO of the First Imperial Fleet <br /><br />
-Igneus Esh, Former XO and CO, Now serves as CEO of Myorzo Weapons Systems <br /><br />
-Ramos Rob, Former Navy Executive Officer and is now the Current Admiral of the Fleet <br /><br />
-Endorph Morbelis, Former Navy Chief of Staff, Fleet XO and CO <br /><br />
-Rann Van, Former XO and CoS, Now transfered to the Army. Chancellor of the Universitas Imperius <br /><br />
<br />
==Infamous Past Members==<br />
-Jathrin Thoyan, Member of the Brotherhood Incident. Deceased. <br /><br />
<br />
==Careers==<br />
<center>http://www.art.swc-galactic-empire.com/banners/propaganda/navy.gif</center><br />
<br />
<br />
<center>'''Are you motivated, adventurous and outgoing?'''<br />
<br />
Then there will certainly be a job in the [[Imperial Navy]] to suit you.<br />
<br />
For more information on a career in the Imperial Navy please visit http://www.swc-galactic-empire.com/join.php or drop in and see an Imperial Navy Careers Advisor at your local [[Imperial Centre for Recruitment]] office. (#CMG-Empire-ICR)</center><br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category: Imperial Navy]]<br />
[[Category: Fleets]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium
https://archives.swc-empire.com/a/index.php?title=Fourth_Imperial_Fleet_(Pre-Y12)&diff=6116
Fourth Imperial Fleet (Pre-Y12)
2009-06-04T13:13:58Z
<p>Orphaea Imperium: /* Before the last Navy Reform */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Construction}}<br />
<br />
{{Fleetbox<br />
| name = 4th Imperial Fleet<br />
| image = http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/6161/4ifbannereg4.png<br />
| abbreviations = 4IF, "the Fourth"<br />
| motto = ''Terror Noster Socius Est!'' (Fear Is Our Ally!)<br />
| active = Y7 D198 - Present<br />
| branch = http://art.swc-galactic-empire.com/Art-Szardra/tinynavy.png [[Imperial Navy]]<br />
| Garrison/HQ = [[Corellian Sector]]<br />
| CO = [[CMDR]] [[Arya Downing]]<br />
| XO = [[LTCMDR]] [[Der Wummer]]<br />
| CoS = [[LTJG]] [[Galdarzz Aalon]]<br />
| ops/missions = (in progress)<br />
| awards = (in progress)<br />
|}}<br />
<center></center><br />
<br />
The '''4th Imperial Fleet''', commonly referred by its abbreviation '''4IF''' or in naval environments just as '''"the Fourth"''', is one of eight [[Fleet|fleets]] in the [[Imperial Navy]]. It is the successor of the [[Corellia Defense Group]] and the [[Corellia Defense Fleet]], therefore the Fourth Fleet's HQ is located on the [[Corellia System]] and its area of patrol includes the entire [[Corellian Sector]] where it works closely with [[CorSec]] to maintain peace. However, as the other fleets, its mission isn't only defensive, as it acts everywhere in the galaxy in assault, support, transport and escorting missions when needed.<br />
<br />
==Before its creation==<br />
''Main Articles: [[Corellia Defense Group]] and [[Corellia Defense Fleet]]''<br />
<br />
The offical Formation of the '''Corellia Defense Group''' was announced on Year 6 Day 326. The first CO of this new unit was [[Lieutenant]] [[Fess Laenda]] and the XO [[Lieutenant JG]] [[Veneslas Jerankav]]. The Galactic Empire formed this unit to strengthen its hold on the entire Corellian Sector. The unit was of course headquartered in the capital system of Corellia.<br />
<br />
A month after its creation, the unit was sent on an operation to the [[Commenor]] system. For its work in Commenor the unit was awarded the Fleet of the Month award. During this time LT Laenda resigned and was replaced by LT Jerankav as CO of the Fleet, with [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Dale Chambers]] as XO.<br />
<br />
After 6 months in service, the Corellian Defense Group was reorganized into the '''Corellia Defense Fleet''' with Captain [[Endorph Morbelis]] as CO and LT Jerankav as XO. Shortly after the fleet was dispatched for an operation in the Hapan Sector that lasted for 3 weeks.<br />
<br />
Again after an active 3 months of service the Imperial Navy announced some major reforms and the Corellian Defense Fleet was renamed the 4th Imperial Fleet.<br />
<br />
==Before the last Navy Reform==<br />
Command of the '''4IF''' was given to [[Commodore]] [[Ramos Rob]] with [[Captain]] [[Endorph Morbelis]] as his XO. These men would rise through the ranks and would with in a year both be welcomed into [[Navy High Command]]. <br />
<br />
A few weeks after the found of the 4IF, the Fleet was dispatched for the Sacor/Corri II operation. Their excellent leadership and training was able to finish this operation in just over 2 weeks.<br />
<br />
As the Fleet returned to its patrol zone, several new members were assigned: [[Crewman|Crewmen]] [[Igneus Esh]] and [[Kato Forn]], former CO and XO, respectively.<br />
<br />
Two Months after the formation of the 4IF, their first official Fleet meeting was held.<br />
<br />
Before the end of the year, current Fleet COS, Crewman [[Mo'Rak Stice]] is assigned to the Fleet and creates the Fleets first Contact list, and days later Crewman [[Execurus Edun]] is assigned to the Fleet. Both would go on to great things in their service to the Empire. A mission in the Corellia system was begun and the Fleet's Adjutant positions were created for the first time. Also the Fleet wide scenario Shadows and Mystery begins, moderated by Igneus Esh.<br />
<br />
In the first few weeks of the new year, now [[Commodore]] Morbelis is reassigned to the [[3IF]] as its Commanding Officer and [[Chief Master Sergeant]] Igneus Esh is appointed as Fleet's XO. [[Rear Admiral]] Ramos Rob begins drafting the Fleet's Manual.<br />
<br />
Members of the Fleet begin forming the IRC help team and the Fleet City project is started.<br />
<br />
The Fleet Scenario, Shadows and Mystery is finished a few days later. The Emperor, himself, orders that Mo'Rak Stice is to be know as "Smith" Stice. The scenario: Dead in the Water, begins.<br />
<br />
2 months after returning as Fleet CO, RADM Rob steps down as CO and is reassigned as XO of the Imperial Navy. Captain [[Sarod Jaeger]] becomes Fleet CO with LTJG Esh as his XO.<br />
<br />
Scenario: Dead in the Water is finished a month after it was started.<br />
<br />
The Rebel Alliance assaults the Imperial controlled planet of [[Tyferra]] and after exploiting a '''BUG''', gains control of the planet. Members of the 4TH are dispatched to try and stop them.<br />
<br />
Construction of the Fleet city begins in May, 2007<br />
<br />
In June, Members of the Fleet begin deploying TIE craft in the cities on the planets of [[Talus]] and [[Tralus]] in order to block the New Rebelion from building Power Generators in the cities. Due to a rules change that was over looked, the mission fails and the NR builds the Power Generators anyway. And the TIE's are collected up and docked aboard VSDs.<br />
<br />
==After the last Navy Reform==<br />
<br />
Tword the middle of the combine's 8th year, NHC, [[Naval High Command]], announced a complete reformation of the [[Imperial Navy]]. The current fleet structure of 4 Fleets with 2 groups each was abandoned, and in its place 2 more fleets (the [[5th Imperial Fleet]] and the [[6th Imperial Fleet]]) were created. This leads to having smaller and more functional fleets, with fleet command being directly in command of the fleet pilots, without Group COs and XOs as intermediates.<br />
LTCMDR [[Igneus Esh]] was named officially the CO (although he was acting CO weeks prior to this, because of Captain [[Sarod Jaeger]] having gone into reserves) and Ensign [[Kato Forn]] was appointed as the Chief of Staff. Several veterans of the fourth were transferred to the newly created [[5th Imperial Fleet]], while new faces began pouring into the 4th from the [[3rd Imperial Fleet]]. Among these brite new faces was none other than Lieutenant [[Rann Van]], who would go on to assume the position of XO. Although after only months of dedicated service to the fourth, Lieutenant Van would also find himself being transferred to the 5IF. <br />
<br />
Months later, VADM [[Ramos Rob]] issued orders for the retrieval of all ships assigned to the fleet. Pilots were promptly dispatched across the galaxy to gather fighters and capital ships alike.<br />
<br />
Soon after the vice admiral ordered the retrieval of all the fleet's ships, fleet command issued orders for its pilots to begin patrolling all systems in the [[Corellian Sector]]. Special attention was given to the systems with a known Rebel presence.<br />
<br />
<br />
The fleet opens up the new year with the completion of the final building of the first Fleet city. After a long process of planning, gathering materials, and a few construction delays, the 4th Imperial Fleet's first ever Fleet City was finally finished. Investors rejoiced as they started to see the credits rolling in.<br />
<br />
Not one day later was the fleet alert level changed to RED, marking the beginning of Operation Zulu.<br />
<br />
84 days in to the year, as Operation Zulu can to a close, the remaining elements of the Fleet began reporting an invasion by joint forces from the [[Falleen Federation]], the [[Rebellion]] and the [[Anzatan Commonwealth]]. Those returning from Operation Zulu quickly change course and head back to Corellia. With additional help from the [[1IF]], the system was secured, and the invaders were pushed out of the system without a single Imperial life being lost.<br />
<br />
Operation: Tea and Biscuits began after the invasion, dividing the fleet into 4 groups. Each group was given a system to patrol within the sector. Training exercises soon began with the purpose to train new personnel how to operate effectively in actual combat conditions.<br />
<br />
Back at base, however, the 4th installment of the Fleet Quiz came to an end, and the Grand Prize was awarded.<br />
<br />
Major elements of the Fleet were later dispatched to participate in a joint training exercise with a naval unit from the [[Trade Federation]].<br />
<br />
Naval units from the [[Falleen Federation]] began arriving into the [[Corellian system]]. Local defense forces were put on RED alert and began to actively scan and harass the invaders.<br />
<br />
Sadly, Days latter, '''LTCMDR Forn''' steps down as XO of the '''4IF''' and is reassigned as XO of the [[1IF]]. But his position is quickly filled in by a LTJG [[Arya Downing]] who was transferred in to the fourth shortly after LTCMDR Forn's departure.<br />
<br />
===The Return Of An Old Face===<br />
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />
<br />
After serving over a year as Commanding Officer of the Fleet, CMDR Esh decides to step down and persue other duties. [[CMDR]] [[Karl-Heinz Tybo]] is assigned as the Fleets new CO. Tybo immediately takes over where Esh left off in leading the Fleet during its mission to help the Imperial Government in construction of its newest Tax Planet. This is CMDR Tybo's second tour of duty in the 4th Fleet. With in weeks of taking command, he sets up the Fleets Battle Simulator Team.<br />
<br />
[[LTJG]] [[Mo'Rak Stice]] is asked to transfer from the 4th to serve as the new [[XO]] of the [[8th Fleet]], which he accepts. To Fill his shoes, [[CFOF]] [[Galdarzz Aalon]] assumes the position of [[Chief of Staff]]. Aalon had just begun running the Fleets first Scenerio, [[Federation Blues]] a few weeks prior to this.<br />
<br />
<br />
===The Ladder of Command===<br />
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />
<br />
Admiral Ramos Rob, after several years in retirement, was reinstated and assigned as the fleets Admiral. Lieutenant Downing is promoted from Fleet Executive Officer to Commanding Officer, with Ensign Galdarzz Aalon as his Executive Officer, and Ensign [[Califf D`Troit]] as the Chief of Staff. These events took place shortly after the sudden retirement of CMDR Tybo. The Tax Planet Mission is well under way at this time.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Merger of the Empire===<br />
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />
Over the corse of a few months, [[Emperor]] [[Bonias]] and [[Executor]] [[Cherokee]] of the [[New Imperial Order]] concluded a peace treaty and arranged for the 2 Imperial factions to merge back into a single faction. With this merger a great number of new faces were added to the Imperial Navy. Officers and Enlisted alike were transfered to new positions to make room for our brothers returning from the [[NIO]]. As such LTCMDR Downing was promoted to [[CMDR]] and remained on as the Fleets CO. [[LTCMDR]] [[Der Wummer]] was brought in as the Fleets new XO. While LTJG Aalon remained with the Fleet as CoS. With in 2 weeks, all of the new members of the Fleet had been gathered and Work on the current mission was quickly coming to an end.<br />
<br />
==Miscellaneous==<br />
<br />
===Recorded Fleet Scenarios===<br />
* [[Shadows and Mystery]], modded by [[Igneus Esh]]<br />
* [[Dead in the Water]], modded by [[Kiger Wulf]]<br />
* [[Federation Blues]], modded by [[Galdarzz Aalon]]<br />
<br />
===Banner and pictures===<br />
====Banner====<br />
<br />
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/4808/4ifbanner2kn7yh1.jpg<br />
<br />
====4IF DIS1 Award====<br />
Before it became a Naval award, and then an Imperial award.<br />
<br />
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/5646/dis4ifno9.jpg<br />
<br />
==Famous Past Members==<br />
-Execurus Edun, current Sith Lord and member of the Imperial Navy <br /><br />
-Kato Forn, Former XO, Now serves as the CO of the First Imperial Fleet <br /><br />
-Igneus Esh, Former XO and CO, Now serves as CEO of Myorzo Weapons Systems <br /><br />
-Ramos Rob, Former Navy Executive Officer and is now the Current Admiral of the Fleet <br /><br />
-Endorph Morbelis, Former Navy Chief of Staff, Fleet XO and CO <br /><br />
-Rann Van, Former XO and CoS, Now transfered to the Army. Chancellor of the Universitas Imperius <br /><br />
<br />
==Infamous Past Members==<br />
-Jathrin Thoyan, Member of the Brotherhood Incident. Deceased. <br /><br />
<br />
==Careers==<br />
<center>http://www.art.swc-galactic-empire.com/banners/propaganda/navy.gif</center><br />
<br />
<br />
<center>'''Are you motivated, adventurous and outgoing?'''<br />
<br />
Then there will certainly be a job in the [[Imperial Navy]] to suit you.<br />
<br />
For more information on a career in the Imperial Navy please visit http://www.swc-galactic-empire.com/join.php or drop in and see an Imperial Navy Careers Advisor at your local [[Imperial Centre for Recruitment]] office. (#CMG-Empire-ICR)</center><br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category: Imperial Navy]]<br />
[[Category: Fleets]]</div>
Orphaea Imperium