The Empire of Zipang - Originally a branch of the Domain before the collapse. Several hundreds of cycles ago, they successfully terraform a once barren planet, turning it into a thriving world that supports all kinds of life. They later named it "Zipang" to honor the original founder of the Empire, Yamamoto Zipang. They are well known to have lived in peace. The empire originally sought to create a peaceful and secured place for humanity for generations to come.
Using an ancient way of government which originated during the time of the Ancients, The faction is ruled by an Emperor and an Empress who, either one must be of "noble" birth. A commoner is allowed to be married into royalty, in order to keep the royal bloodline from extinction. The Emperor and the Empress governs the politics in Zipang. Meanwhile, They have a group of commanders run by people handpicked personally by the Emperor and Empress themselves who will be in-charge of Military actions. Known as
7 pillars. They will command the Zipang Space Navy in a time of conflict and are allowed to perform hostile actions under the name of the Emperor and Empress whom they have entrusted their loyalty into.
Zipang, Their named homeworld has 2 moons, Tsukuyomi and Mikoto. Both are named after the an ancient mythology originating from the Ancients. Zipang is also the largest Military base in the Eris Starsystem and serves as the main command center of Zipang's military.
Tsukuyomi is a lunar Military base that serves as the lunar dock of the Empire's fleet and where the Empire has a naval academy which conducts training for their cadets. Since it is a bit farther from Zipang it also serves as a defensive line against any threats towards the Empire.
Mikoto is a lunar base that serves as trading outpost for the Empire. Mikoto is also orbited by a small lunar station known as Igles which is known to held announcements regarding peace and order throughout Eris.
Returning to the Sector after
[Data Confidential, requires level 2 access] the Empire wanted to reconnect with the outside factions. Forming trading relations with Hegemony, Persian League and the Sindrian Diktat. However, they want nothing to do with the Tri-trachyon due to their possible connection with
[Data Confidential, requires lvl 5 access] and has imposed a "No trading" action towards the giant corporation. They also have no interest with the Luddic church as they are against technological advancement which the Empire is proud of.
The Empire of Zipang Space Navy is composed of:
- 3 auxiliary ship classes
- 3 Frigate classes
- 2 Destroyer classes
- 1 Light Carrier class
- 2 Light Cruiser classes
- 2 Heavy Cruiser classes
- 1 Standard Carrier class
- [Confidential data, requires level 2 access]
- [Confidential data, requires level 4 access]
The Empire will be a Midline faction** and will be focusing on using
special units***.