Post by Carlos on Sept 14, 2012 2:54:15 GMT -6
House Sarcanus
Planet: Sahacarn
Political ideology: Militant Autocracy
Religious Ideology: None
Primary Exports: Refined Metals
Historical Biography
House Sarcanus forged itself in the heart of conflict. The rich materials of Sahacarn's moons and the forge centers on the planet were home to various guilds. While the Emperor was forging the Empire. The Sarcanus gained supremacy over the other guilds through sheer martial prowess. Though no one dared speak it, they had once been a forge guild, and had waged wars using civil equipment. It was their unflinching willingness to commit to bloody conflicts that earned them the right to rule their forge and subsequently the entire surface of the planet. Setting their eyes on Nitone, largest of the moons, they assaulted it using modified civilian shuttles. The moon was taken and the other moons capitulated shortly after to avoid the fighting.
In the wake of peace, came unrest, mass protests in the streets and riots in some severe cases. The then President of the Unions was assassinated. The Sarcanus family exacted brutally retribution upon the dissidents. Declaring martial law. The Charter of Sahacarn was drafted. It decreed, to be considered a citizen worthy of being defended by the military, one had to serve in the military.
When the Emperor put out a call for those who would join his cause in uniting the known human planets. The Sahacarn were among the first to answer. Initially they provided resources in exchange for technology. But soon provided troops and ships. During the war they became known for their boarding actions. Though they did this more out of necessity as they lacked large scale warships. Their fleet consisting of groupings of corvettes, frigates, and supply ships were only successful when acting in support of Imperial capital ships. But with the captured ships they soon began to stand on their own. At the end of the war, the Sarcanus were declared House Sarcanus, they received rewards in the form of new planets that had been conquered during the war.
Though they had relished being part of the Crusades to unite humanity. They disdained the political back stabbing and posturing before the Emperor that followed it. After the first Emperor stepped down. The new Emperor proved to enjoy all of the false praises and posturing the Houses were fond of. This distanced House Sarcanus from the Imperial Court as they wanted nothing to do with it. This caused resentment from other Houses and those of the Imperial Court. This disdain was only for the pride the Sarcanus displayed. Not willing to grovel before the Emperor or put on false shows of hospitality. When the war against the alien Empire of the Reileen broke out. A major amount of time had passed since the last full scale war. The Houses had become used to the political games and skirmish conflicts the Emperor allowed. However the Reileen proved to be no amateurs in proper warfare. Particularly many Houses failed to secure their supply lines and found them completely decimated forcing those houses to retreat from the front.
Facing losing half his War Host, the Emperor of that time, selected three Houses to solely take on the task of securing the supply lines of the other houses. House Sarcanus was chosen and proved effective in combating the Reileen. They soon found that in boarding actions the Reileen were not too keen for close combat. Initially they believed them weak fighters, but later would come to find that those aboard the ships were crew, not soldiers. The Houses finally securing their own supply lines freed up the Sarcanus to fight on the front. In the ground war they met their match in the Warrior Caste of the Reileen. Though most direct combat roles only have to serve an eight year stint. The Sarcanus have many who serve for much longer and considered true professional soldiers. These soldiers see the Rieleen Warrior Caste as worthy opponents and have a measure of respect for them.
After the war, the Emperor recognized the efforts of the Sarcanus, and put to rest any misgiving those in the Imperial Court had about them. The other Houses knew not to trifle with them and thought it not worth their time to double deal them. Though this benefited in obvious ways. It also had a downside. Those that would deal with the Sarcanus were fewer. And it also stifled their political gain.
Currently House Sarcanus has made overtures to lesser Houses and rich merchants to run security for their operations. Particularly mining of asteroids and harvesting of gas giants. Many of the lesser Houses lack the resources to protect investments outside of their home system and the reputation of the Sarcanus keeps the ambitions of other Houses in check.
Sarcanus Culture
As per the Charter of Sahacarn only those who serve in the military can become citizens. School before the military is fairly normal, but do have classes on light skills. Upon entering the military proper, they must choose engineering role, combat support, and direct combat role. Serving in the engineering role would require a commitment of twenty years and five more as a reservist. Combat support roles serve fourteen years and five as reservists. Direct combat roles serve eight years. Only citizens may vote. Having children requires a license for non-citizens. And none citizens are forced to pay an extra tax for doing business of a certain size within Sarcanus territory.
Sarcanus people are a hardy people. Very direct to the point of being blunt. This leads to the misconception that they are simply rude. They believe in earning respect and expect little from others. Though initially many resented the military service requirement, over the course of time, it became a source of great pride to serve.
Sarcanus Leadership
Duke Adronis is the leader of House Sarcanus. He is a hard man and has little time for frivolous conversation. Unlike many other Houses, the leadership in Sarcanus is not solely reliant on the Duke, he distributes responsibility and authority among those worthy to lead, in the event one falls the others can step in as needed.
Planet: Sahacarn
Political ideology: Militant Autocracy
Religious Ideology: None
Primary Exports: Refined Metals
Historical Biography
House Sarcanus forged itself in the heart of conflict. The rich materials of Sahacarn's moons and the forge centers on the planet were home to various guilds. While the Emperor was forging the Empire. The Sarcanus gained supremacy over the other guilds through sheer martial prowess. Though no one dared speak it, they had once been a forge guild, and had waged wars using civil equipment. It was their unflinching willingness to commit to bloody conflicts that earned them the right to rule their forge and subsequently the entire surface of the planet. Setting their eyes on Nitone, largest of the moons, they assaulted it using modified civilian shuttles. The moon was taken and the other moons capitulated shortly after to avoid the fighting.
In the wake of peace, came unrest, mass protests in the streets and riots in some severe cases. The then President of the Unions was assassinated. The Sarcanus family exacted brutally retribution upon the dissidents. Declaring martial law. The Charter of Sahacarn was drafted. It decreed, to be considered a citizen worthy of being defended by the military, one had to serve in the military.
When the Emperor put out a call for those who would join his cause in uniting the known human planets. The Sahacarn were among the first to answer. Initially they provided resources in exchange for technology. But soon provided troops and ships. During the war they became known for their boarding actions. Though they did this more out of necessity as they lacked large scale warships. Their fleet consisting of groupings of corvettes, frigates, and supply ships were only successful when acting in support of Imperial capital ships. But with the captured ships they soon began to stand on their own. At the end of the war, the Sarcanus were declared House Sarcanus, they received rewards in the form of new planets that had been conquered during the war.
Though they had relished being part of the Crusades to unite humanity. They disdained the political back stabbing and posturing before the Emperor that followed it. After the first Emperor stepped down. The new Emperor proved to enjoy all of the false praises and posturing the Houses were fond of. This distanced House Sarcanus from the Imperial Court as they wanted nothing to do with it. This caused resentment from other Houses and those of the Imperial Court. This disdain was only for the pride the Sarcanus displayed. Not willing to grovel before the Emperor or put on false shows of hospitality. When the war against the alien Empire of the Reileen broke out. A major amount of time had passed since the last full scale war. The Houses had become used to the political games and skirmish conflicts the Emperor allowed. However the Reileen proved to be no amateurs in proper warfare. Particularly many Houses failed to secure their supply lines and found them completely decimated forcing those houses to retreat from the front.
Facing losing half his War Host, the Emperor of that time, selected three Houses to solely take on the task of securing the supply lines of the other houses. House Sarcanus was chosen and proved effective in combating the Reileen. They soon found that in boarding actions the Reileen were not too keen for close combat. Initially they believed them weak fighters, but later would come to find that those aboard the ships were crew, not soldiers. The Houses finally securing their own supply lines freed up the Sarcanus to fight on the front. In the ground war they met their match in the Warrior Caste of the Reileen. Though most direct combat roles only have to serve an eight year stint. The Sarcanus have many who serve for much longer and considered true professional soldiers. These soldiers see the Rieleen Warrior Caste as worthy opponents and have a measure of respect for them.
After the war, the Emperor recognized the efforts of the Sarcanus, and put to rest any misgiving those in the Imperial Court had about them. The other Houses knew not to trifle with them and thought it not worth their time to double deal them. Though this benefited in obvious ways. It also had a downside. Those that would deal with the Sarcanus were fewer. And it also stifled their political gain.
Currently House Sarcanus has made overtures to lesser Houses and rich merchants to run security for their operations. Particularly mining of asteroids and harvesting of gas giants. Many of the lesser Houses lack the resources to protect investments outside of their home system and the reputation of the Sarcanus keeps the ambitions of other Houses in check.
Sarcanus Culture
As per the Charter of Sahacarn only those who serve in the military can become citizens. School before the military is fairly normal, but do have classes on light skills. Upon entering the military proper, they must choose engineering role, combat support, and direct combat role. Serving in the engineering role would require a commitment of twenty years and five more as a reservist. Combat support roles serve fourteen years and five as reservists. Direct combat roles serve eight years. Only citizens may vote. Having children requires a license for non-citizens. And none citizens are forced to pay an extra tax for doing business of a certain size within Sarcanus territory.
Sarcanus people are a hardy people. Very direct to the point of being blunt. This leads to the misconception that they are simply rude. They believe in earning respect and expect little from others. Though initially many resented the military service requirement, over the course of time, it became a source of great pride to serve.
Sarcanus Leadership
Duke Adronis is the leader of House Sarcanus. He is a hard man and has little time for frivolous conversation. Unlike many other Houses, the leadership in Sarcanus is not solely reliant on the Duke, he distributes responsibility and authority among those worthy to lead, in the event one falls the others can step in as needed.