The Ardent Republic

Leader

Director-General Caius Fenn

Structure

Meritocratic technocracy. Elected councils govern each sector, but real power sits with the Director-General and his cabinet of 'Architects.' Elections happen -- they're just not terribly competitive.

Goals

Replace the empire with a republic built on scientific progress, individual rights, and economic self-sufficiency. Control of the Lacuna Gate transit network is their primary military objective.

Philosophy

The empire rotted because power was inherited, not earned. Progress over tradition. They genuinely believe this -- even as they consolidate power in ways that look suspiciously imperial.

Limits

Fenn has a strict prohibition on enslaving or conscripting civilian populations. He has, however, turned a blind eye to 'voluntary' labor contracts that amount to the same thing.

Rivals

• The Remnant Senate
• Iron Shore Holdingsthreatens economic independence
• The Pale Covenantideologically repugnant to them