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Darpa Capital - Esseles

About

Located in the Core Worlds, the Darpa Sector has long been a hub for Imperial business since its foundation and is home to one of the most instrumental military installations in the known galaxy. The Sector's three well-known systems, Rhinnal, Carida and Esseles, have all become known during the past decade as Imperial operations staged within the systems became public.

Formerly the home of the Essellian Empire, the Sector has played a key role throughout galactic history. When the Old Republic was dissolved and the Galactic Empire formed, the Darpa Sector helped stabilise the transition into the Galactic Empire, providing fastidious loyalty and protection to the growing Imperial war machine. The Carida system was once considered the "Throne" of the Empire following several Army Commanding Officers ascending to the Imperial Throne following successful control of the Army Base.

The Army Headquarters at Carida is home to one of the Galaxy's most intense and elite training compounds, with Imperial Stormtroopers receiving their training on the planet. Additionally, due to its close proximity to Imperial Centre and its position on the Perlemian Trade Route, the Darpa Sector is considered a critical part of the Coruscant Oversector. Before the reorganisation of Imperial Regional Government to the current incarnation of Regions with their component Oversectors, the Darpa Sector was overseen by its own Moff - Ben Camden. Moff Camden was instrumental in the organisation of the Darpa Revitalisation Plan, spurring major expansion of the sector's infrastructure. The sector also saw the return of the rebel planet Basho to the Imperial fold, and Moff Camden's reign was hailed as an overall success.

Society and Culture

Demographics

In recent years, prior to Year 0, the Sector suffered a damaging blow as the Rebel Alliance swayed the planetary governors of the Rhinnal system to follow the traitorous "cause". The small system, used primarily by mining companies and research corporations under license from the Galactic Empire, adjusted the once-fully Imperial Sector. However, with the capture of Basho, Imperial support is rising throughout the Sector following the Rebel Alliance's abandonment of its "citizens" in the Rhinnal system.

Following the merger with the New Imperial Order, the updating of residence policies and the dissolving of the Alien Restriction Act, the Imperial Sector has experienced dramatic changes to its race demographics. Despite the current ratio of Humans:Aliens currently at 250:1, it is expected that the figure will dramatically drop as the Sector continues developing.

This created a 14.65% population change since the Year 9 Census, with over 10% of the growth being driven by immigration, with many sentients, seeking the peace and security provided by His Majesty, making their home in Darpa. The resulting figure has caused previously under-developed planets, such as Lenniera and Nopces Prime to be presented to the then Sector Government as planets for extended development in the upcoming year. Additionally, the Sector Government was required to divide the incoming population equally through it's Sub-Sectors to prevent an over-crowding.

In the past, the majority of the Sector lived within 0.4 Parsecs of each other. This population density, unsurprising in the Carida System, has since been adjusted and the majority of the population now live within 0.63 Parsecs of each other. Research from the Regional Analysis and Improvements Department expect the sector's population density to keep decreasing as more real estate is developed to provide for ampler housing and infrastructure throughout Darpa.

Coruscanti humans form the bulk of the sector's population, as do Alderaanian families. Neimodians form a notable non-human sentient minority, possibly due to Darpa's relative proximity to their homeworld.

Customs and Traditions

With the majority of its population originating from the Core Worlds, Darpa's traditions have came mainly from the Essellian Empire, which have since grown and adjusted to match the nature of its rulers. Due to the military significance of Darpa, many customs and traditions are military-oriented. One ancient custom, now only rarely seen on Raltiir, requires newly wed couples to consummate their marriage on the hills of Lamia, where an ancient mystical power will ensure happiness throughout the couple's lives. It is thought that this custom originated from a legend that a woman with the ability to alter emotions lived on the hills and would ensure a successful marriage if true love could be shown to her.

However, more modern traditions and customs can also be seen to endure to this day. On Day 24 (Coruscanti Calander), residents of towns and cities gather to celebrate "Solemnis Diei". Traditionally, this was a day when Essellian prisoners were presented to society and given a chance to plead for their freedom. If citizens believed in the innocence of those presented, then they would be granted living quarters and they would be absolved of all sin. This is now celebrated as a day when people can start the new year fresh and look towards the future. It is a public holiday, with most workers taking the day off, and it has become popular for pardons to be given to deserving incarcerated citizens on this day.

Day 69 is known as "Diligo Omnis". Developed from the Essellian belief that life begins upon procreation; the holiday has become a day for those in love to celebrate and acknowledge their gratitude to their loved ones. Presents are exchanged and, more often than not, marriages occur on this day.

Day 159 is known as "Imperator Remeo", and is a relatively recent tradition. Following the return of Emperor Vodo to the Imperial Throne, a former Army Commanding Officer and former Governor of Carida, citizens throughout the sector decided to celebrate the day as a tribute to all Imperial Sovereigns. Past Sovereigns are remembered and the current Emperor's achievements are displayed across the sector in a variety of mediums. The Imperial Army Garrison at Carida holds a full military parade in honour of the Emperor and in Year 10, the day was included in the Imperial Navy's Fleet Day organizations. It has become one of the many military and Imperial traditions to emerge in recent years.

Day 182 is known as "Dimidium Putesco" and is a rare custom, its origins unknown. Citizens throughout the Sector temporarily stop their jobs for a week, all working together to improve their cities. One historian found documents pre-Essellian Empire that mentioned "Gods of the Sun commanded its subjects to be equals" and it has been established that the day was meant to help the weak and the poor. Now however it has become a day when everyone works to improve their living standards. The custom is dying out, with recent Imperial development resulting in a diminished need for the day. Some have adopted the day as a celebration of life, whilst others just ignore it.

Day 225 marks the beginning of the "Carida Ball", an event hosted by the Army Command. It is a formal occasion in which the Galactic Empire's highest society, including Army Command, met for a week-long event featuring a showcasing of the Imperial Army. Its opening day and ceremony has commonly been broadcasted live across the Holonet as Imperial Legions display their skills and abilities in drill, precision, musical talents and many more. Each night features a banquet and the final night, after a day-long concert, features the Carida Ball, the largest formal Ball in the galaxy with over 22 million participating in Year 9.

Finally, Day 346 is known as "Memoria". It is a day of mourning and remembrance for those that have sacrificed their lives for the Sector, and the Galactic Empire. A military parade is held at every garrison, with various ceremonies and events occurring throughout the day to ensure the dead are acknowledged for their sacrifice.

It has also become common practice for marriages to occur in military parade squares, with the Sector once populated almost entirely by those in the military or with ties to the military. Whilst some marriages occur in different locations, some garrisons have exclusive parade squares for local citizens to get married at. An honorary salute for the couple, typically 11 rifles being fired, is given after the wedding ceremony.

Imperial Influences

Following the transition of the Republic into the Galactic Empire, it was quickly decided that Carida was ideally suited as the planet to hold the Army Headquarters. With the planet not located in the Coruscant Sector, where it was feared that the Army Commanding Officer could use their power over the Imperial Army to perform a coup, but located close enough to provide immediate assistance in the event of an attack; the Sector became heavily influenced by the changing Government and adapted rapidly to the changes that it was presented.

The immediate influence of Imperial rule can been seen on the planet of Carida. Its buildings were designed and constructed by the Military as it began to establish its control on the planet. Simple yet protective designs are seen throughout the cities of Carida, the dull-grey durasteel exteriors hiding the modern interiors. In recent years, citizens have taken to displaying their loyalty to the Empire by displaying various Imperial banners throughout their streets. Mighty skyscrapers drape the Imperial emblem, letting onlookers know where they stand.

Citizens also display an unwavering commitment to the Imperial Army, mainly due to the presence of the Army Headquarters. It is customary to see Imperial Stormtroopers patrolling the streets and military parades often have high civilian attendances as support is shown to the benefactors of the Darpa's development.

Sports

The most popular sports within the Darpa Sector are Bolo-Ball, Shockball and Podracing, which has only gained traction recently. Boga Minawk hasn't developed a strong following, with many citizens in the sector preferring the highly-publicized leagues.

The primary Bolo-Ball team is Carida Athetic. After several years of sitting in the lowest Bolo-Ball League, the team recently found promotion to Tier 2 of the Imperial Bolo-Ball League system and has a large following of supporters from the Nopces system. Many of its players are scouted from the Carida Training Academy, with failed students that have a high athletic ability being recruited directly onto the Bolo-Ball arenas.

Several Shockball teams are also based within the sector, although only two are known throughout the wider Galaxy: the Darpa Destroyers and the Basho Banshees. Both teams have yet to qualify for the Imperial League, instead performing in the inter-sector competitions. The Banshees were formed upon the recent success in capturing Basho; Imperial troops would play mini-Shockball games as reconstruction work continued and local citizens soon adopted the same habit. Eventually, small teams were formed across the sector with the Basho Banshees emerging as the primary team.

Finally, Team Carida represents the sector in the Podracing Leagues. Using the many different terrains on the planet of Carida, the Podracing team has an advantage in training over its competitors. With technicians based upon the planet eager to dabble in the complex and delicate systems in a Podracer, there is no shortage of talent to be used in the designing and maintaining of Team Carida.

Law

The Darpa Sector is part of the Coruscant Oversector, which is in turn part of the Emerald Region. In accordance with the Drayson Act, holds the full authority and power within the sector lies with the Regional Governor and his representatives. Whilst each Region and Oversector have their own sub-laws, the Darpa Sector follows all Imperial Law standards as listed and classified in the Imperial Code of Laws, as maintained by the Imperial High Command and the Imperial Security Bureau.

All crimes and trials of a Summary or Indictable nature are handled by the Regional Government's Judiciary Department, typically with an Imperial Security Bureau Liaison in attendance. The local civilian security organization works only with citizens of the sector, whilst the Imperial Military holds jurisdiction over Military personnel. Both the security force and Imperial Military share jurisdiction over incoming traffic from the nearby trade routes and will often work in unison to ensure the safety of the sector.

Economy

Trade Route

The Perlemian Trade Route runs through Darpa and has for centuries been vital to the sector's economy. During the times of the Republic, the trade route was littered with various trading stations and production centres as the Regional Government pushed to ensure maximum profits were obtained from the safe hyperlane that cut through the sector. This would continue as the Galactic Empire came to power, although the Carida system was deemed a restricted economic zone due to the presence of the Imperial Army.

Imperial patrols ensure that visitors passing through the trade route remain within their designated area and often use the trade route to catch any unsuspecting smugglers attempting to sneak through the Imperial Sector. With the trade route passing through several sectors which do not enjoy the direct protection of His Majesty, and with a high chance of attackers using the secured hyperlane as a means of striking within the sector, the trade route has been closed off from the Mid-Rim sectors.

Production Centers

With the Imperial Expansion Program being released and the reorganization of Imperial Nationalized Factions into the Ministry of Industry, Darpa has yet to experience the full effects of the Program. Several deals have been arranged with the Imperial Mining Corporation to expand upon their operations within the Sector in preparation for the upcoming construction efforts. Already there are planetary mining operations underway whilst government-driven prospecting operations are underway.

The Carida system holds several key production installations due to the proximity of the Imperial Army and the Perlemian Trade Route. Myorzo Weapons Systems and Magnaguard Manufacturing provide their goods directly to the Imperial Army, a direct supply line to their clients whilst having several options for raw materials to process within the sector.

Politics

Government

Currently, the Darpa Sector is part of the Coruscant Oversector. This makes it directly overseen by the Regional Governor of the Emerald Region and his Adjutant for the Oversector. Previously, the Darpa Sector was considered its own Imperial Sector and was directly ruled by its own Moff, appointed by His Majesty.

Darpa Sector

The Darpa Sector also contains three sub-sectors within its borders. These sub-sectors have no inherent jurisdiction and only have those powers delegated to them by the Government. Theoretically, sub-sectors have a great deal of power, with jurisdiction over many public services such as healthcare, education, welfare, and development within their territory. They receive "transfer payments" from the Government to pay for these, as well as exacting their own taxes. In practice, however, the Government can use these transfer payments to influence these sub-sector areas. For instance in order to receive healthcare funding, provinces must agree to meet certain mandates, such as universal access to required medical treatment for Class A citizens. The nature, size and territory of these sub-sectors fluctuates as requirements change.

Foreign Relations

Darpa has traditionally maintained an isolationist position in Galactic Politics, preferring to instead entrust His Majesty's judgment on foreign relations. Traders using the trade route are required to apply for a Docking Permit if they want to use Starports within Darpa and are heavily monitored whilst within the Sector. It isn't uncommon to see patrol squadrons moving through the Sector as they ensure that vulnerable systems are protected from surprise attacks.

The Rhinnal system, formerly controlled by the Rebel Alliance, has been closed off and blockaded for several years as Imperial Forces continue to eliminate pro-rebel terrorist organizations and rogue elements. The highly successful capture of Basho revealed the weakness of the Rebel Alliance and the strength of Imperial Government as resistance was minimal and casualty rates one of the lowest in an Imperial Military campaign. Tensions increased between the then Darpa Sector Government and Keer Mining following the capture of several mining installations before the the latter was evicted with force from the Sector and the Rhinnal system.

Military

Imperial Army

Carida is home to the center and Headquarters of the Imperial Army, with a permanent legion attached to the Sector to ensure the protection of Army High Command. All members of the Imperial Army pass through Carida in preparation for their assignment to a legion, with the Carida Training Academy and the RAD-Imperial Army depot. The Army Ball is frequently held within the luxurious and lavish Estate of the Army Commanding Officer on Carida.

Additionally, the variety of environments within Darpa provide the Imperial Army with the perfect training grounds and several planets have been reserved for army use by the Regional Government. With nearby factories supplying the Army with vehicles, weapons and equipment, it is understandable that the Imperial Army Commanding Officer is jokingly called "the next Emperor". The short supply lines made available to the Army within Darpa have made it a powerhouse, which used to be a cause of concern when previous Army Commanding Officers were not on the best of terms with the Throne.

Carida Training Academy

The Training Academy on Carida is a government-subsidised military institute that is one of the most prestigious Imperial Academies; it directly supports the Galactic Empire with battle-ready Stormtroopers that have become the most feared infantry unit in the Galaxy. Based on the Spinara Plateau and surrounded by dagger-like mountains, the Academy is composed of several impressive buildings that acted as living space, training areas, as well as administrative and government offices.

Formed around Year -5,000 for training local planetary defense forces, it quickly became recognized across the galaxy for its high standards and became the primary Academy of the Old Republic's Army. The Academy would be renamed Republic Defense Academy and for centuries trained soldiers in defensive duties. As the Clone Wars approached and the Military Creation Act was formed, the Academy received a surge of new recruits that signed on to the Republic Military.

Upon the formation of the Galactic Empire, the Academy was renamed to the Carida Training Academy and was nationalised and administrated by the government. The fearsome Stormtroopers emerged from its doors and its holding capacity was increased to 250,000 recruits at any one time. The reputation of Carida became so strong that it became synonymous with military education and was known by many as simply "the Imperial Academy", despite the existence of several major and hundreds of minor state-operated Imperial academies.

Imperial Navy

An Imperial Naval Fleet is also stationed within the sector, to ensure the continued well-being of Darpa and to maintain interstellar superiority over any who would threaten it at all times. Due to the former presence of the Rebel Alliance in the Rhinnal system, several squadrons from the Fleet are often within the system to ensure that no misguided traitors and terrorist sympathisers will be able to cause damage. This proved valuable when the Imperial Military conquered the planet of Basho, as reinforcements from the Rebel Alliance were halted outside of the system by Interdictors and were eventually forced to retreat.

Recent Conflicts

In Year 10, the rebel planet of Basho was successfully regained in a short campaign by the Imperial Military and Imperial Government. After several political mistakes and years of neglect from the Rebel Alliance, citizens of the planet rebelled and declared themselves an independent government. Instantly, blockading Naval ships from the Galactic Empire entered the planet's orbit and shortly after the planetary government was returned to Imperial control, with jubilant crowds rejoicing with the return of peace, prosperity and security.

Past Moffs of the Imperial Sector of Darpa (now defunct)

• Orphaea Imperium
• Jake Kiltar
• Ralic Feali
• Ben Camden