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| − | '''Nova Imperium''' is a radical [[Empire|Imperial]] organization that espouses traditionalist and isolationist ideals. It formed in 3304 amidst the [[Second Thargoid War]] in reaction to the Empire's cooperation with the [[Federation]] and the [[Alliance]] against the [[Thargoid]]s. |
+ | '''Nova Imperium''' is a radical [[Empire|Imperial]] organization that espouses traditionalist and isolationist ideals. It formed in 3304 amidst the [[Second Thargoid War]] in reaction to the Empire's cooperation with the [[Federation]] and the [[Alliance]] against the [[Thargoid]]s, and supports replacing [[Emperor]] [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]] with its own figurehead, [[Hadrian Augustus Duval]]. |
==History== |
==History== |
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[[Imperial Herald]] journalist [[Cassia Carvalho]] first brought Nova Imperium's activities to the public's attention on November 1, 3304, noting that the radical group had been gaining influence throughout the [[Empire]] in recent months. Nova Imperium asserted that the Empire can only survive the conflict with the [[Thargoid]]s by severing contact with all non-Imperial systems and devoting its resources to its own protection. The organization was led by a charismatic figure known only as the Imperator, and had been embraced by traditionalist Imperial citizens on multiple worlds who were discontent about the Empire's continued cooperation with the [[Federation]] and [[Alliance]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5bd9d59f31f88f479c65865c GalNet: The Rise of Nova Imperium]</ref> |
[[Imperial Herald]] journalist [[Cassia Carvalho]] first brought Nova Imperium's activities to the public's attention on November 1, 3304, noting that the radical group had been gaining influence throughout the [[Empire]] in recent months. Nova Imperium asserted that the Empire can only survive the conflict with the [[Thargoid]]s by severing contact with all non-Imperial systems and devoting its resources to its own protection. The organization was led by a charismatic figure known only as the Imperator, and had been embraced by traditionalist Imperial citizens on multiple worlds who were discontent about the Empire's continued cooperation with the [[Federation]] and [[Alliance]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5bd9d59f31f88f479c65865c GalNet: The Rise of Nova Imperium]</ref> |
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On November 14, a report compiled on Nova Imperium by the [[Imperial Internal Security Service]] was leaked and broadcast in full on the [[Rewired]] news feed. Among other details, the report revealed that the Imperator's true identity was Duke [[Kaeso Mordanticus]], a former [[Imperial Navy]] admiral from a prestigious military family. Mordanticus apparently still had contacts in the Imperial Navy, and most of Nova Imperium's ships were run by ex-naval crews who remained loyal to him.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5bec1149af72282ec17e82eb GalNet: Report on Nova Imperium Leaked]</ref> |
On November 14, a report compiled on Nova Imperium by the [[Imperial Internal Security Service]] was leaked and broadcast in full on the [[Rewired]] news feed. Among other details, the report revealed that the Imperator's true identity was Duke [[Kaeso Mordanticus]], a former [[Imperial Navy]] admiral from a prestigious military family. Mordanticus apparently still had contacts in the Imperial Navy, and most of Nova Imperium's ships were run by ex-naval crews who remained loyal to him.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5bec1149af72282ec17e82eb GalNet: Report on Nova Imperium Leaked]</ref> |
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| − | Mordanticus escalated his rhetoric on November 24 by proclaiming that Nova Imperium would achieve its goal of restoring glory to the Empire by installing a new Emperor. Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval ignored this development, but Cassia Carvalho noted that Nova Imperium was rapidly increasing its support as uneasy Imperial citizens coalesced around its cause.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5bf7d7f138756f17055080fc GalNet: Nova Imperium Demands New Emperor]</ref> A number of Imperial [[Senator]]s also began voicing their support for Nova Imperium, and on December 1, Senator [[Pal Vespasian]] stated his intention to invite Imperator Mordanticus to address the [[Imperial Senate]] and detail his policies. Vespasian also firmly endorsed Mordanticus's proposal to install a new Emperor.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c015b584e67775a910767dc GalNet: Senators Support Nova Imperium]</ref> |
+ | Mordanticus escalated his rhetoric on November 24, 3304 by proclaiming that Nova Imperium would achieve its goal of restoring glory to the Empire by installing a new [[Emperor]]. Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval ignored this development, but [[Cassia Carvalho]] noted that Nova Imperium was rapidly increasing its support as uneasy Imperial citizens coalesced around its cause.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5bf7d7f138756f17055080fc GalNet: Nova Imperium Demands New Emperor]</ref> A number of Imperial [[Senator]]s also began voicing their support for Nova Imperium, and on December 1, Senator [[Pal Vespasian]] stated his intention to invite Imperator Mordanticus to address the [[Imperial Senate]] and detail his policies. Vespasian also firmly endorsed Mordanticus's proposal to install a new Emperor.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c015b584e67775a910767dc GalNet: Senators Support Nova Imperium]</ref> |
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| + | Nova Imperium shocked the Empire on December 7 by revealing the existence of [[Hadrian Augustus Duval]], a grandson of the late Emperor [[Hengist Duval]]. Imperator Mordanticus claimed that Hadrian had been genetically verified as the son of an illegitimate son sired by Hengist and an Imperial slave during the reign of [[Hesketh Duval]], and announced that Nova Imperium would seek to remove Arissa Lavigny-Duval from the Imperial throne and replace her with Hadrian. Cassia Carvalho observed that this surprising development had done much to enhance Nova Imperium's credibility and rally more traditionalists who preferred a male Emperor to the organisation's cause.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c05411e35b45a4988461f85 GalNet: Nova Imperium Unveils Figurehead]</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:33, 7 December 2018
Nova Imperium is a radical Imperial organization that espouses traditionalist and isolationist ideals. It formed in 3304 amidst the Second Thargoid War in reaction to the Empire's cooperation with the Federation and the Alliance against the Thargoids, and supports replacing Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval with its own figurehead, Hadrian Augustus Duval.
History
Militant beginnings
Imperial Herald journalist Cassia Carvalho first brought Nova Imperium's activities to the public's attention on November 1, 3304, noting that the radical group had been gaining influence throughout the Empire in recent months. Nova Imperium asserted that the Empire can only survive the conflict with the Thargoids by severing contact with all non-Imperial systems and devoting its resources to its own protection. The organization was led by a charismatic figure known only as the Imperator, and had been embraced by traditionalist Imperial citizens on multiple worlds who were discontent about the Empire's continued cooperation with the Federation and Alliance.[1]
The Imperator broadcast a speech to the Imperial people on November 9, 3304, reiterating Nova Imperium's core message and calling Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval a weak ruler who has endangered the Empire. Senator Denton Patreus responded, calling Nova Imperium an extremist, seditious group and warning the Imperator against crossing any more lines.[2]
On November 14, a report compiled on Nova Imperium by the Imperial Internal Security Service was leaked and broadcast in full on the Rewired news feed. Among other details, the report revealed that the Imperator's true identity was Duke Kaeso Mordanticus, a former Imperial Navy admiral from a prestigious military family. Mordanticus apparently still had contacts in the Imperial Navy, and most of Nova Imperium's ships were run by ex-naval crews who remained loyal to him.[3]
A new Emperor?
Mordanticus escalated his rhetoric on November 24, 3304 by proclaiming that Nova Imperium would achieve its goal of restoring glory to the Empire by installing a new Emperor. Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval ignored this development, but Cassia Carvalho noted that Nova Imperium was rapidly increasing its support as uneasy Imperial citizens coalesced around its cause.[4] A number of Imperial Senators also began voicing their support for Nova Imperium, and on December 1, Senator Pal Vespasian stated his intention to invite Imperator Mordanticus to address the Imperial Senate and detail his policies. Vespasian also firmly endorsed Mordanticus's proposal to install a new Emperor.[5]
Nova Imperium shocked the Empire on December 7 by revealing the existence of Hadrian Augustus Duval, a grandson of the late Emperor Hengist Duval. Imperator Mordanticus claimed that Hadrian had been genetically verified as the son of an illegitimate son sired by Hengist and an Imperial slave during the reign of Hesketh Duval, and announced that Nova Imperium would seek to remove Arissa Lavigny-Duval from the Imperial throne and replace her with Hadrian. Cassia Carvalho observed that this surprising development had done much to enhance Nova Imperium's credibility and rally more traditionalists who preferred a male Emperor to the organisation's cause.[6]