Overview: |
The Darian Ascendancy is a minor empire relatively new to Sector H.
Originally a group of roaming merchants, the Darians shared a common language, strict honor and moral codes and were prolific explorers and traders. Ranging independently across half the galaxy in trade vessels acting as their homes, the Darians established contact with any societies they came across, for the sole purpose of conducting business before moving on. Over the years some Traders established trading posts that would pack up and move every five to ten years to another location, usually on the distant frontiers local empires. This pattern continues to this day except in all but Sector H which has become home to a seemingly permanent settlement. Called Outpost Nero, it has been occupied for more than a hundred fifty years and is the hub of a commercial and industrial power, acting as the central authority for the other Darian Outposts in the sector. |
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Q-dex: |
T 749 M 612The Q-dex in which Outpost Nero was established is a Matter/Energy zone Magic referent is classified as Life Bipolar |
Technology: |
Due to their total dependency on their trade ships when they wandered the stars, the modern Darian Ascendancy makes extensive use of technology and is always looking for new and better ways of doing things. Their primary areas of expertise lie in large star ships, information/TFP systems and particularly minerals/materials. To a lesser extent, they are skilled in medicine and closed environmental systems while they have minimal experience with small ships or large scale weapon systems. |
Magic: |
Magic is fairly new to the Ascendancy, although the Traders who founded Outpost Nero were well accustomed to it, having spent generations in the Sector H Q-dex where the Outpost was ultimately founded. Even so, magic is still not practiced extensively although those able to spend the time and effort can achieve impressive results. The focus of much of the magic in the Ascendancy involves an individual manipulating the natural mana flows by force of will. |
Size: |
The Darian Ascendancy in Sector H covers five systems with Nero the most heavily populated. The remaining four worlds have Outposts of varying age and size. |
Population: |
The population of the Ascendancy is difficult to determine due to the fluidity of their society. At present it is estimated that all five systems are populated by nearly 300 million Darians. In addition, the Ascendancy has a rather liberal policy regarding outsiders resulting in perhaps as many as 75 million non-Darian humans and non-humans who live on the various Outposts. To that is added a transient population of independent traders, representatives from other empires and tourists, and a population exceeding 400 million sentients results. |
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History: |
The history of the Darian Ascendancy divides into three clear phases. These consist of the Darian Explorers, Traders and the Modern Darian Ascendancy. The first phase of Ascendancy history consists of the Darian Explorers, described below in the document below.
OMNET, General Historical Background This report was compiled after extensive analysis by the Atis Libre of data compiled from dozens of civilizations in sectors G and H. From this analysis it was concluded that the Darian Ascendancy has been engaged in galactic travel since before the founding of the OMNET. In addition, the current Darian Traders common to these sectors are descendants of these original explorers. Early Explorers: There is little information available on the original people who founded the modern Darian Ascendancy. However, scattered reports, rare interviews with Darian Traders and examination of the limited archeological evidence, give a glimpse into their past. This shows a people with a much broader knowledge base than the modern Ascendancy displays. These people were clearly skilled in the use of many distinct technological and mystical theories and devices. In addition, the Darian Explorers, as they will be referred to in this document, were rugged interstellar travelers. They were out traversing multiple quantum zones well before travel to other Q-dexes became common with the founding of the OMNET. |
Government: |
The Darian Ascendancy is ruled by an elected council of Trader Captains headed by an Outpost Captain. This group is concerned with maintaining the reputation of the Ascendancy and also works to maintain a stable business environment on all of the Outposts while maintaining a consistent foreign policy through its network of Trader Captains/Ambassadors. In general the Council and Captain do not intrude into the private lives of their citizens, but dishonorable and inappropriate actions are punished with a well equipped police force maintaining the peace.
Foreign Policy:The Darian Ascendancy generally is neutral in galactic affairs. They welcome Trade delegations from anyone, but will not permit foreign military vessels to approach their Outposts without prior arrangements being made. In addition, the Ascendancy maintains a fleet of Trader Vessels who are constantly plying the space lanes looking to open new business opportunities and acting as full ambassadors for the Darian Ascendancy. Domestic Policy:[See above, for description of Darian Domestic Policy.] |
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Submission Information: |
Submitter's Name: David P. Hudyma Jr.
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