The Chiss Ascendancy

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Note: Information below is under construction.​

The following is information regarding the specifics of the Chiss Ascendancy, with each entry offering information about a specific topic. Use the table of contents below, to immediately jump to the information you want to read.

If you have questions, please contact the Chiss Ascendancy staff.

Contents

• Faction Overview
• The Chiss Ascendancy
• The Ruling Families
• Positions of Leadership
• Resource Manifest
• Faction Art
• Questions & Answers

FACTION OVERVIEW​

The Chiss Ascendancy is a minor faction focused on delving into the stories of the Chiss, post-destruction of Csilla. The goal is to develop a more unique story, that of a wandering species who have lost control of their sector of space in the galaxy, and to focus on the relationships, circumstances, alliances and disagreements that can come from it.

For now, the faction has no plans to become a major faction. This could change, with a strong foundation of core members, and enough interest. But, for now, this is not the focus - the story and developing some Chiss characters is.

The situation for the Chiss currently allows for some interesting takes on the species, and it's a hope that through story and plotting, eventually the Chiss Ascendancy can return to Chiss Space and engage with any number of factions in the area.

For those interested, here is our discord link.

THE CHISS ASCENDANCY​

After the destruction of Csilla, the Chiss were demoralized. Those who managed to escape the planets destruction survived and sought refuge wherever they could, among the allies the Ascendancy had fostered over a period of less isolationist governing. Still, millions died, despite heroic efforts from Governments throughout the galaxy seeking to assist.

The remainder of Chiss Space was encroached on, from multiple sides, as the New Imperial Order, Galactic Alliance and Brotherhood of the Maw expanded their reach. Colonies, worlds, Ruling Families, all continued to fall as the Ascendancy struggled to unify against two threats - albeit with different methods for taking territory. The presence of the Chiss waned in their region, as more and more Chiss saw the untimely end to their region, and sought to escape the takeover of planets and communities.

Meanwhile, the Chiss Defense Expedition Group did what they could to protect their people. But ultimately, without full reserves and leadership, their efforts were small obstacles in the wake of the larger forces against them. Many commanders died, full fleets were destroyed, and a stubborn inability accept defeat resulted in many resources being lost.

Still, there was hope.

Some of the Ruling Families were able to prepare for what was coming, and they mustered private resources, to create a collective fleet. Those that saw the outcome knew that adaptation was needed, that for the Chiss and the Ascendancy to survive, pride and relentless stubbornness was not going to work. Under a number of prominent members of the species, the newly named Chiss Ascendancy Expedition Flotilla gathered more and more individuals, resources, vessels, databases, artifacts and relics of the culture.

Even a complete backup of the Expeditionary Library was brought onboard the flagship of Admiral Mitth'orn'eruod, which was a collective information source of Chiss exploration in the Unknown Regions. It would be of vital importance, as the Ascendancy turned toward becoming a nomadic species, until such time as they could begin to recover what they had lost to interlopers.

The Chiss Ascendancy Expedition Flotilla now has a simple goal: preserve the Chiss, their culture, and regain Chiss Space...

[OOC: If you want to brainstorm plot ideas on how to join or get involved, don't hesitate to contact faction staff. We can - and will - work with you on an engaging introduction, whether using the above methods or something more personalized.]

THE RULING FAMILIES​

With the state of the Chiss Ascendancy in such a dire place, the Ruling Families have been thrown into disarray. Some still remain, others were lost with the destruction of Csilla, allowing for opportunities for other pragmatic families...

The Ruling Families, and their respective affairs to manage, are as follows:

• ??? - Industry, Science, and Communications.
• House Mitth - Military Policy
• ??? - Diplomacy and Foreign Policy
• ??? - Resource Management and Colonial affairs
• House Sabosen - Law and Order, Health, and Education
• ??? - Civilian and Military Arms Manufacturing and Distribution

The importance of the Ruling Houses is to maintain a balance when required to undertake governmental decision-making. As the number of Ruling Families increases, the allocation of specific areas they are responsible for within the Ascendancy is shared.

Houses that display great merit and dedication to their duties can be chosen to become Ruling Houses and join the Council of Families.

POSITIONS OF LEADERSHIP​

The following is a brief introduction to the Chiss Ascendancy, some of it's Government branches, and how they correlate. For individual ranks or positions of Chiss members, that information is provided - also - below:

Governing Body: Chiss Syndicure - the Syndicure has both executive and legislative authority over the Ascendancy, and is composed of leading members of the Ruling Families

Extensions of Government:

• Ruling Families - members of the Ruling Families are assigned specific areas within the Ascendancy to overlook and develop, for the benefit of the species
• Aristocra - a large organization that works on mid-level governing of the Chiss Ascendancy, and are a part of the ruling class of the Chiss species, who work directly with the Syndicure
• Great Families - a broad political group of Chiss families, some within the Aristocra, of the Chiss Ascendancy and handle low-level governing duties; the Great Families ranked below the Ruling Families in hierarchy, power, and influence, but remain above other Chiss families that are not part of either group

Military:

• Defense Hierarchy - the military leadership that decide all military-related matters for the Ascendancy, and lead the CDF and other subsequent branches; they supersede Syndicure command in war time
• Chiss Defense Force - the primary navy military of the Ascendancy, they also command the marine and commando units
• Chiss Commandos - the black ops unit serving directly under CDF high ranked officers
• Chiss Starfighter Corps -the primary starfighter group serving in the CDF
• The Ozyly-esehembo - the Force group of the Ascendancy, they are skilled Force navigators and have high precognition abilities
• Chiss Marine Corps - the primary armed ground forces of the Ascendancy, used for ground operations under CDF high command
• Chiss Intelligence Division - the primary intelligence division of the Ascendancy, acting as networkers, spies and threat assessment
• Colonial Phalanxes - the small privatized colony defense forces, used to defend individual planets the phalanxes are largely obsolete by this point

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RESOURCE MANIFEST​

The following is a complete list of the current resources available to the Chiss Ascendancy, including all aspects of technology, from starships to weapons to general living products. As more advancements are made, so will this list be updated:

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FACTION ART​

The following is art available for members of the faction to use in posts and templates:

More to come.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS​

Here is where you can find common questions, and answers, from members. If your question is not below, don't hesitate to contact faction staff or join our discord for a more conversational approach.