By Joran Kael – The Kael Report
"The Empire we once feared wore a mask of strength. What rises now claims wisdom behind that mask—but keeps the armor close."
A REBORN ORDER — THE VISION OF THE CONFEDERATION
Formed through the unification of the Imperial Sector Authority, the Risen Empire, and the Empire Reborn, the Imperial Confederation wears its legacy openly but insists it is no second coming of Palpatine or Fel. The regime claims to offer not tyranny, but a recalibrated system of governance: stable, structured, and principled.
At the heart of this model lies COMECI—the Commission for the Establishment of Civilian Interests—headed by Exarch Karl Von Strauss .
"The Confederation does not promise utopia. It promises order. Civilians have the guarantee of structure. Of representation that isn't manipulated by cults, warlords, or broken institutions."
To Von Strauss, order isn't just a means. It is the end. Without it, he argues, the galaxy risks endless collapse into chaos.
STEEL IN THE STRUCTURE — GOVERNANCE WITHOUT ANARCHY
The Confederation is ruled by Empress Liraeth Deschart and the Imperial Ruling Council, with authority balanced across monarchic, advisory, and military branches. It is not a democracy but Von Strauss denies that this equates to despotism.
"We have clear internal checks. The Empress can veto Council decisions. The Council can override the Empress. And if both fail, the military can act unilaterally in times of severe crisis."
This built-in tension, he claims, ensures that no single organ dominates, preserving continuity without succumbing to disorder.
CIVILIAN VOICES — FROM WORLD TO COUNCIL
Though autocratic at the top, the Confederation claims a degree of local accountability through its tiered civil chain: Governors, Sector Moffs, and COMECI Prefects. Von Strauss describes this structure not as suppression, but as disciplined stewardship.
"They're the mouthpieces of the worlds they serve, not the other way around. Every citizen has a chain of escalation, a chain of responsibility, and a defined role within that structure."
Culture is not erased, he insists. Instead, competence not blind loyalty is the metric of advancement.
SOLDIERS OF THE STATE — THE ARM OF THE CONFEDERATION
The Confederation military is forged from the remnants of countless past regimes restructured into the Imperator Corps and Imperial Navy. These forces serve not only as defenders, but as emblems of unity.
"Many of our troops were born in different banners. But we broke down those doctrines and rebuilt from the shared fundamentals. Most of it centered on the old Stormtrooper Corps. Familiarity turned chaos into cohesion."
This philosophy extends to the intelligence community and sanctioned Force orders like the Imperial Knights and Inquisitorius. Their common creed: loyalty to the state, not personal power.
MORALITY, LOYALTY, AND THE LINE BETWEEN
Critics accuse the Confederation of equating obedience with virtue. Von Strauss dismisses such views as naïve.
"Discipline is the cornerstone of the Confederation. Without it, we're just armed mobs in matching uniforms. Morality is enforced through structure, not feeling. The greatest atrocities in history came from people who thought they knew better than the chain of command."
Von Strauss suggests that deviation from structure invites instability rather than inspiring reform
THE SHADOW OF LEGACY — BASTION AND BEYOND
Bastion a former Imperial capital is now governed by the Diarchy. In earlier eras, this alone might have provoked war. But the Confederation, it seems, has a different view.
"History is history. Starting a war over the status of an ancient Imperial world is asinine at best. We could say the same about Imperial Center, could we not? Coruscant is the birthplace of the Galactic Empire and resides in Galactic Alliance hands. Should we also seek to reclaim it? What about Eriadu amongst the Sith? No, we won't be starting wars purely because another government has jurisdiction on historically Imperial worlds. That is not the path of the Confederation."
Rather than reclaim past glories by force, the Confederation appears focused on building a sustainable future rooted in structure, not nostalgia.
STABILITY OVER IDEALISM — THE CONFEDERATION'S PROMISE
Where the Alliance prizes liberty and the Sith demand obedience, the Confederation offers structure above all.
"We believe in structure," Von Strauss concludes. "Not just militarily, but culturally. Our people do not want chaos disguised as freedom. They want peace that lasts, order that functions, and leadership that delivers."
To some, this is merely authoritarianism in cleaner garb. To others, it is the first true alternative to constant war.
This is Joran Kael, and you're watching The Kael Report—bringing you the truth, no matter where it leads.
"The Empire we once feared wore a mask of strength. What rises now claims wisdom behind that mask—but keeps the armor close."
A REBORN ORDER — THE VISION OF THE CONFEDERATION
Formed through the unification of the Imperial Sector Authority, the Risen Empire, and the Empire Reborn, the Imperial Confederation wears its legacy openly but insists it is no second coming of Palpatine or Fel. The regime claims to offer not tyranny, but a recalibrated system of governance: stable, structured, and principled.
At the heart of this model lies COMECI—the Commission for the Establishment of Civilian Interests—headed by Exarch Karl Von Strauss .
"The Confederation does not promise utopia. It promises order. Civilians have the guarantee of structure. Of representation that isn't manipulated by cults, warlords, or broken institutions."
To Von Strauss, order isn't just a means. It is the end. Without it, he argues, the galaxy risks endless collapse into chaos.
STEEL IN THE STRUCTURE — GOVERNANCE WITHOUT ANARCHY
The Confederation is ruled by Empress Liraeth Deschart and the Imperial Ruling Council, with authority balanced across monarchic, advisory, and military branches. It is not a democracy but Von Strauss denies that this equates to despotism.
"We have clear internal checks. The Empress can veto Council decisions. The Council can override the Empress. And if both fail, the military can act unilaterally in times of severe crisis."
This built-in tension, he claims, ensures that no single organ dominates, preserving continuity without succumbing to disorder.
CIVILIAN VOICES — FROM WORLD TO COUNCIL
Though autocratic at the top, the Confederation claims a degree of local accountability through its tiered civil chain: Governors, Sector Moffs, and COMECI Prefects. Von Strauss describes this structure not as suppression, but as disciplined stewardship.
"They're the mouthpieces of the worlds they serve, not the other way around. Every citizen has a chain of escalation, a chain of responsibility, and a defined role within that structure."
Culture is not erased, he insists. Instead, competence not blind loyalty is the metric of advancement.
SOLDIERS OF THE STATE — THE ARM OF THE CONFEDERATION
The Confederation military is forged from the remnants of countless past regimes restructured into the Imperator Corps and Imperial Navy. These forces serve not only as defenders, but as emblems of unity.
"Many of our troops were born in different banners. But we broke down those doctrines and rebuilt from the shared fundamentals. Most of it centered on the old Stormtrooper Corps. Familiarity turned chaos into cohesion."
This philosophy extends to the intelligence community and sanctioned Force orders like the Imperial Knights and Inquisitorius. Their common creed: loyalty to the state, not personal power.
MORALITY, LOYALTY, AND THE LINE BETWEEN
Critics accuse the Confederation of equating obedience with virtue. Von Strauss dismisses such views as naïve.
"Discipline is the cornerstone of the Confederation. Without it, we're just armed mobs in matching uniforms. Morality is enforced through structure, not feeling. The greatest atrocities in history came from people who thought they knew better than the chain of command."
Von Strauss suggests that deviation from structure invites instability rather than inspiring reform
THE SHADOW OF LEGACY — BASTION AND BEYOND
Bastion a former Imperial capital is now governed by the Diarchy. In earlier eras, this alone might have provoked war. But the Confederation, it seems, has a different view.
"History is history. Starting a war over the status of an ancient Imperial world is asinine at best. We could say the same about Imperial Center, could we not? Coruscant is the birthplace of the Galactic Empire and resides in Galactic Alliance hands. Should we also seek to reclaim it? What about Eriadu amongst the Sith? No, we won't be starting wars purely because another government has jurisdiction on historically Imperial worlds. That is not the path of the Confederation."
Rather than reclaim past glories by force, the Confederation appears focused on building a sustainable future rooted in structure, not nostalgia.
STABILITY OVER IDEALISM — THE CONFEDERATION'S PROMISE
Where the Alliance prizes liberty and the Sith demand obedience, the Confederation offers structure above all.
"We believe in structure," Von Strauss concludes. "Not just militarily, but culturally. Our people do not want chaos disguised as freedom. They want peace that lasts, order that functions, and leadership that delivers."
To some, this is merely authoritarianism in cleaner garb. To others, it is the first true alternative to constant war.
This is Joran Kael, and you're watching The Kael Report—bringing you the truth, no matter where it leads.
