Greater Martial Consilium
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Template:!Nation Infobox The everlasting campaign to unite Martial Space has resulted in a series of international organizations, conglomerates, or empires that have control over the Crown, a nearly religious idea that amounts to "the right to rule." The crown was originally owned by the Kaiser, the head of a dynasty of Humans ruling from Aegyn. Afterwards, another group "stole" the crown and divided it amongst each of the members of the Neo-Terran Party. From there, the crown was rebuilt and officially owned by a single Imperator. As the Dominion of Astraeus came into power, the Crown became the state and vice versa. The most recent iteration sees the crown officially divided between every single citizen, in theory creating a republic in which the role of the Imperator is mediated by a constitution called the Edict of Decency.
The Greater Martial Consilium (usually referred to as the GM) is a large nation-state jointly ruled by the Imperator and a council of representatives from across Martial Space called the Consilium. The GM is often seen as the latest in a series of imperial projects designed to replace the Triumvirate Civilization, the only modern nation to have ever united Martial Space. Officially, the Greater Martial Consilium is the means by which the various states in the region can protect itself from outside forces, maintain friendly conditions for trade, and secure peace.
The nation has dominion over the 15 stars comprising Martial Space. Headed by a single monarch, the GM represents the largest military power in its territory and rarely goes contested. The Greater Martial Consilium directly controls Eos, giving the central government direct control over half of Martial Space's population as well as the lion's share of its production capability.
The modern Consilium is the latest in a series of united Martial states in history. It was established by the Treaty of Hiroseh as the War of the Ancients devastated Martial Space and wider Aylathiya. After Sedrua was decapitated following the death of Thonde Yutira, its remaining generals sued for peace despite protests from the its spiritual leaders, the Angels. The resulting nation controlled all of Aylathiya for thousands of years before the death of Mother Ohko and the split of the Consilium into the Commonwealth of Aggregate Aylathiya and its current territory.
Greater Martial Consilium | |||
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| 97,490 CE | |||
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| 15 Stars | |||
| Eos, Demiurge, Thalsiedeln, Petra, D'Naevium, Lowa | |||
| Constitutional Monarchy | Corporatism | ||
| 681/1000 | 7.18 Quadrillion Fex (10.7 Trillion Carosi) | ||
| Highly Unequal | Post-Scarcity | ||
| Superpower (contested) | Superpower | ||
History
Origin of the Crown
The history of the Greater Martial Consilium begins dozens of millennia before its official founding date. It began well before the common era around the small star of Tryvya. On this world the founders of the Triumvirate Civilization drafted the articles that would unify their territory into one large empire. While other civilizations existed at the time, none have been so influential as the Triumvirate. Thus begins history, with sovereignty over the region being split between three immortal entities. These three nearly deific forces, often referred to as "gods" by the most primitive civilizations, are the basis for the "Crown." The Three had rightful sovereignty simply because of what they were. The fact that they had sovereignty justified their sovereignty.
Even so, there were rebellions; however, these rebellions were more gambles to get attention than actual attempts at succession. The idea that the Triumvirate would fall, that the Three would lose their sovereignty, was absurd. They were immortal, had the strongest military in Cosmoria, and no rebel has ever so much as touched the capital. It was such a shock that rebellions began working during the War of the Final Transition that not only the central government but the rebels themselves had a difficult time planning beyond the opening moves.
The Administrator, the de facto leader of The Three, responded by exterminating much of the life in Martial Space. This, an attempt to destroy Ma'eau one of the Three who sided with the rebels, destroyed the Triumvirate. The Three went their separate ways and left their territory mostly ungoverned. They still officially had control over it, however, leading to every subsequent government declaring that they were the "rightful successor to the Triumvirate."
The Kaiser
Eris Mondragon was a Human who owned much of the industrial capacity of Aegyn. She was the local governor of the planet and declared that, since those on Aegyn remained loyal to the Triumvirate, they inherited the right to rule. The word "Kaiser," meaning ruler, would apply to this new leader. The Kaiser soon had sovereignty over Erstes Konsortium, a decentralized government formed out of nearly ever Human organization in Cosmoria. In the center of Erstes Konsortium was the Sixth Ministry, a vast government apparatus which claimed direct descent from the Triumvirate's "Five Ministries."
There existed challenges to the rule of the Kaiser, however. Not only were there dozens of organizations which directly opposed the Kaiser's rule, the Three still existed. They were an active political force and constantly proved challenging for the Kaiser to contend with. The Great Intendancy, what was left of the Triumvirate's military, was the largest force opposed to the Kaiser.
Erstes Konsortium was more a trade cartel that was devoted to the flow of goods from Aylathiya to Florathel between which its territory lied. It was woefully ill-equipped to handle the actual governance of such a chaotic territory. It would be constantly challenged for the rest of its rule.
Mars
The idea of Mars in would give a new meaning to what it meant to be "sovereign." The Neo-Terran Party, the worshipers of Mars, became the largest political force within Erstes Konsortium by 88,000. Powerful warriors devoted to the very idea of "glorious war to restore Human sovereignty," the Neo-Terrans obliterated both Ma'eau and Titania, the two most meddlesome members of the Three. The Neo-Terrans believed that sovereignty lied not with those who ruled but in the hearts of those devoted to Mars, the ultimate sovereign.
This group of radicals took power in 88,752 CE, forming the Neo-Terran Co-Prosperity Sphere. By this point they had come to accept all species within "Martial Space," the territory "graced by Mars," worthy of their god's rule. At this time, however, Mars was mostly a religious idea. While worshipers of Mars certainly gained increased fighting prowess, they were Paladins, a common phenomenon in history. The worship of Mars became the default religion, heavily syncretizing with Ibaradism. The idea of the "sovereign" as a divinely-appointed ruler created an absolute monarchy. The region was blessed with a strategic position, resources, and a rapidly growing population, but consistently incompetent emperors immune to any criticism drove their empire into the ground.
The State as Divine
Tenshi, an independent state then outside of Martial Space, was so much more competently run that the small territory managed to conquer much of Martial Space. The Ursa Syndicate was a competently-run trade syndicate that allied itself with Tenshi for their similar beliefs. Both believed that the state, not the monarch, was divinely appointed. This belief, practically a worship of the central bureaucratic system, prompted both organizations to unite in 89,537 CE. They vanquished the emperor of the Sphere and jointly ruled it as the heads of its new vast central government.
At this point, Mars was a very real entity, responsible for the destruction of several nations that opposed Martial Space. The first co-rulers of the new state, Meiko Drusus and Nicodemus Drusus, had the full approval of the being. This began a relatively short-lived tradition of the government using the approval of Mars to appoint new leaders in a very literal sense. With true divine backing, Tenshi and the Ursa Syndicate formed the Dominion of Astraeus.
War of the Ancients
During the War of the Ancients, two worlds collided that had not since well before the Common Era. A civilizational conflict broke out roughly between the descendants of the Triumvirate and the descendants of Sedrua. As the contradiction between the existence of Overlords and the existence of civilization boiled over, nations made the choice whether to become typical civilizations or playthings for deific entities.
As the war began, the side of civilization was lead by the Confederacy of Borealis while the side of the Overlords was jointly lead by the Quintet Payotari Association and Sedrua. As Aylathiya erupted into a war whose scale was unknown to it until then, both sides fought hard for their ideals. In the end, the side of civilization won as Thonde Yutira was killed, throwing Sedrua into disarray. While the territory of Sedrua was annexed, the QPA was entirely embargoed, completely cut off from outside trade.
Jezebel's War and Contemporary Sovereignty
It was the conflict between the Confederacy and the Aristocracy that would lead to Jezebel's War. This massive conflict saw the ideas of divine rule clash with rule by every individual. Despite the Confederacy losing the conflict, its ideas would win as Imperatrix Wren, who was sympathetic to its cause, took power by containing Mars. Wren was adamant that she had no right to rule save for by the consent of the governed, all of whom made up Mars and therefore had an equal claim to power. The war determined who would rule, and it was the people who would ultimately have the right to rule.
The merchant class, suppressed for years by the aristocracy, took advantage of their newly-found rights to greatly expand trade. The Dominion began opening up to external trade beyond merely taxing trade that passed through its territory. It was in this environment that the Consilium formed, a congress of powerful organizations, private and public, that governed Martial Space. When the central government, mostly the vast military and bureaus that ran it, joined the Consilium, it gained official sovereignty. The Consilium is composed of both the concept of sovereignty, the Imperator who possesses Mars, and dozens of organizations that directly represent their constituents.
Society
Central to the governance of the Greater Martial Consilium is the entity known as Mars. This new being, a disturbance in the Noosphere, or collective thought, was at first an idea, the representation of the people of Martial Space. With time, the idea would become increasingly literal as the worshipers of it gained preternatural abilities in conflict as though they gained the favor of some deity. Eventually, Mars would become an intelligent force capable of actively making decisions about what it wanted for Martial Space which rarely, if ever, agreed with the government ruling it. The first time the government captured Mars, in 88,595 CE, they contained the being within the emperor, a symbol of their ultimate sovereignty.
The concept of Mars being the embodiment of the people has greatly influenced the government and politics of Martial Space. While the idea of Mars was originally Human, it is believed that every intelligent being in Martial Space contributes to sustaining the entity. Not much is known about the exact mechanics of this, but this reality has created a single national identity across species. The idea that there is a significant difference between species with even very different biochemistries is at this point absurd. External species are regarded as simple "barbarians," untouched by the glory of Mars and therefore chasing after "pagan" religions.
The Greater Martial Consilium is mostly a post-scarcity society; the majority of citizens that live in developed areas have the access to everything they need to live an average lifespan. This lifespan of 200 years is quite average for Aylathiya, brought down by high competition for the Thaumic technology required to maintain consciousness for longer. For those who can afford it, the average life span is not much better, coming in at 250 years.
Government Overview
The Greater Martial Consilium is an ultra-decentralized corporatist nation. Imperator Sebas Blanc-Drusus is the current head of state and government. As for political divisions, they are not determined by territory but by collegia or corpora. Essentially, the economy, governance, and much of the military is divided amongst various groups whose rank is determined by the amount of energy they control. These groups are classified by a tier system and receive representatives proportional to their tier. Currently, there are 50 organizations represented within the Consilium ranging from tier I to VI. There are a handful of individuals which qualify as "corpora" and even a few machines that also claim the title.
Due to essentially being composed of thousands of civilizations, the central government cannot maintain its rule through force alone. Cooperation with local governments and power structures is essential for the government to maintain its dominance over the vast amount of territory it controls. Communities that demonstrate loyalty to the emperor are allowed to impose their own taxes, maintain their own laws, and are occasionally exempt from paying tribute to the central government. The most effective emperors have balanced the interests of the various factions within the GM including local governments, the collegia, the merchant classes, and the military.
The Nobility
The Nobility of Martial Space, a distinct class created during the days of the Dominion of Astraeus, maintain a large amount of power to this day. They enjoy certain privileges not afforded to the "commoners," which means that the nobility get representation in government while the commoners do not. Most noble titles are inherited, but many are elected, meaning that the title, and therefore the ability to vote in the Consilium, is used by a number of individuals. The nobility can trace its origin to the Oligarchs which ruled Erstes Konsortium; many court practices, titles, and families have managed to remain relevant from this ancient civilization. The Kingdom of Sarepha has also has a tremendous influence on the nobility, introducing the idea of marriage to the political landscape.
Every title, save for "Duke," has a "Free" variant in which they answer to no one except for the emperor. Few nobles will willingly divide their territory or influence by giving their subordinates the "free" title. The emperor has given most of them, but they can also be won as the terms of a war for independence.
The Peerage
There are various titles, some of which exist outside of a clear hierarchy, that are recognized by the emperor and therefore valid. Some titles, such as "King" and "Grand Duke" are banned due to the treasonous connotations of these titles.
| Title | Rank | Organization/Territory Title |
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| Duke/Duchess | Duchy | |
| Count Palatine/Countess Palatine | Palatinate | |
| Margrave/Margravine | Magraviate | |
| Altgrave/Altgravine | Altgraviate | |
| Count/Countess | County | |
| Baron/Baroness | Barony |
Minor Nobility
The Minor Nobles do not receive representation in government. Individuals with these titles are usually indistinguishable from normal civilians and conventional organizations are free to give out these titles without approval of the emperor. Unlike the Peerage, of which there are fewer than one hundred titles in circulation, there are millions who have these lesser titles. High-ranking officials employed by the members of the Peerage often have these titles.
| Title | Rank |
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| Castellan | |
| Grand Knight | |
| Knight | |
| Ministerialis |
Unranked Nobility
There are various heritable titles that exist outside of the conventional ranking system. These titles are recognized by the Central Government but most of them are historical remnants from older time periods. A handful still have representation in the government but some, such as Kaiser are permanently banned or simply extinct.
| Title | Organization/Territory Title | Origin | Rough Equivalent |
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| Khan | Khanate | Supreme Leader of the Un'oit | Duke |
| War Princess | Army | Leader of an Un'oit Division | Count |
| Grand Priest | Arch-Diocese | Manages the Church of Titania | Count Palatine |
| Priest | Diocese | Manages the Church of Titania | Margrave |
| Bishop | N/A | Manages the Occult Galaxy Project | Duke |
| First Lord Officer | N/A | Ruled the Ursa Syndicate | Duke |
| Lord Agent | Industry | Managed Divisions in the Ursa Syndicate | Count Palatine |
| Kaiser | N/A | Ruled Erstes Konsortium | King |
| Administrator | N/A | Highest Officer in the Triumvirate | N/A |
| Archon | N/A | Elected Ruler in Tenshi | King/Duke |
Organizations Represented in the Consilium
Organizations can only attain representation in the Consilium if they are operated by a member of the Peerage. The emperor usually gives these organizations titles where the official leader of the organization has the title, but has to follow internal preceding about how to vote in the Consilium.
 Confederacy of Borealis
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President: Donatus Shuker |
Humans | |
 Duchy of Err
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Duke: Hui Vu |
Vexlores | |
 Entente of Ventemir
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Archon: Sakaami Ruby |
Atlins, Orcubor, Humans | |
 Duchy of Vrch
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Duke: Kam Onyenmene |
Nachleben | |
 Collegium Aurem
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President: Weronika Coreopsis |
Un'oit | |
 Church of the Fae Queen
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Chief Priest: Hector Yu |
Atlins | |
 Sagittarium
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Chancellor of Sagittarium |
Humans | |
 Tenshi
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Archon: Tange Soo An |
Humans | |
 Dotskgard
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President: Arlec Luor-Luor |
Dotsk | |
 Claes Family
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Patriarch: Justus Claes |
Humans | |
 Alkan Order
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Grand Master: Vantz Halestor |
Ror Units, Molkor | |
| Vespanic Order
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Grand Master: Cret von Hathia |
Molkor | |
 Kristallaus
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Altgrave of Kristallaus |
Kristals | |
| Royer
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Altgrave of Royer |
Nachleben | |
 DELYATU
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Supreme Leader of Hyper-Onaud |
Vexlores | |
 Leviathan
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Sovereign: Leviathan |
Vlanoans | |
| Altgraviate of Orichalcum
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Altgrave of Orichalcum |
Humans | |
| Aztaya
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Administrator: Irina Kosmos VI |
Atlins | |
| Naidaro
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Grand General: Lenkuroki Vay |
Naidarans | |
| Occult Galaxy Project
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Bishop: Hosea Ima |
Vexlores | |
| Katam
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Count: Mouge Reed |
Nachleben | |
| Yue
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President: Zhou Van Duy |
Humans | |
| Vanaheimr
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Chairman: Heik Ephika |
Demi-Vexlores | |
 Omnite
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Head: Unknown |
None |
Economy
The economy of the region is measured solely in energy production. Capable of producing over a little over 1 L⊙ worth of energy, the vast productive value of the Greater Martial Consilium can hardly be understated. Despite rampant disorder claiming most of the GM's territory, its raw productive value is bested by only a handful of nations. Universally, the Consilium ranks among economic superpowers for the sheer volume of trade entering and leaving its borders.
The vast majority of the economy is controlled privately or by large para-state organizations. These organizations, operating more similarly to governments than companies, are often democratic and non-profit, thus giving their constituents vast amounts of wealth. The state controls most of the rest of the economy, whether in the form of leftover aristocrats which have become more akin to land-owners or in the central government. The remaining portion of the economy is controlled by large-scale private corporations, small businesses, and small worker cooperatives. They usually align themselves to some larger organization or another, leaving little room for large independent companies. Consequently, wealth is very widely distributed and somewhat democratically controlled.
Currency
The life blood of the Consilium is antimatter. In terms of raw amount, over 10^18 kilograms of the substance exist within the Consilium at any given time. This vast sum of energy, which is equivalent to wealth, represents about 300% of the Consilium's monthly energy production, such is the importance of the accumulation of this substance.
The Greater Martial Consilium will only accept antimatter from outside nations. Fiat currencies are despised and even antimatter-backed currencies, with two exceptions, are also scorned. The only two currencies accepted besides raw antimatter are Carosi and Fex, both backed by a gram of antimatter. Since transporting this volatile substance is incredibly costly, Carosi and Fex can be transported instead. Existing as pure data, they can even be transferred across encrypted channels for very little energy. Capable of being redeemed at what are known as "banks," or incredibly energy-dense objects, these currencies are the only two stable enough to be trusted. Carosi are redeemable at Mili and Petra while Fex are redeemable at Demiurge and Scipio.
Trade
Since resources come at a premium within the GM, most organizations specialize in one resource or another to synthesize. Vast fusion arrays capable synthesizing elements beyond iron, especially trans-uranic elements, occupy virtually every star system. Imports from neighboring nations for small quantities of much cheaper material is often necessary for less widely-produced materials. Every second, over a giga-ton of material is imported into the Greater Martial Consilium, mostly from Sagittarium, the Commonwealth of Aggregate Aylathiya, and, lately, much of Florathel. The Consilium only pays for goods in antimatter.
As far as exports are concerned, processed goods, war vessels, and Eitr are common. Vast amounts of trade flows through Martial Space from other nations, due in large part to the Hyperlanes that pass through Martial Space. While historically taxed, now the Consilium simply monitors merchant vessels and only taxes certain strategic materials to encourage local production.
Diplomatic Relations
A somewhat xenophobic nation, direct diplomatic action is often impossible. While close trading partners force the central government to pay mind to the outside universe, nations far from the Consilium have no such luxury. To access the vast amount of resources within the nation requires a certain level of creativity. Rather than going directly to the central government, external nations will often engage directly with organizations within the Consilium. The below table only details national relations with the central government.
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| Relationship Status | National Opinion | ||
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Member Nation | ▲ | Very Positive |
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Alliance/Associate State | ▲ | Positive |
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Guarantee | ▣ | Neutral |
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Close Trading | ▣ | Little Thought Given |
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No Relations | ▣ | Suspicious |
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Open Rivalry | ▼ | Alarmed |
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Ongoing War | ▼ | Hostile |
Table of Relations
| Nations | Relationship status | National opinion |
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 Sedrua
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Very Cordial Relations
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| Sagittarium
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Very Cordial Relations
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 Commonwealth of Aggregate Aylathiya
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Close Trading
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 Lyncisian Empire
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Cordial Relations
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 Shev'ra
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Somewhat Close Trading
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 Empire of Grand Gatlantia
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Limited Trade Agreement
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| Tenshi
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Associated Nation
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 Quintet Payotari Association
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Trade Embargo
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| Omnite
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Associated Nation
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