Private Legitimate Rule

[Imperius Indomitus]

W A R M A S T E R
INDOMITUS LEGION
Through war, we bring order.
Through strength, we bring unity.

Prologue: The Iron Protocols
From Iron Comes Strength

Marlon Sularen
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Zakuul | The Spire | Palace of the Eternal Dragon

After the Forum and several adjacent meetings, but before Imperius left the world to continue his expeditionary cause into the Unknown Regions, he met with another individual. It was a meeting that was long overdue and more than necessary to be had. The Dark Empire remnant was aimless, headless and spineless, divided and lacking any cohesion and central agency or rule. While they had agreed on some terms, the fall of the Empire and the scattering of its powers led to chaos and Imperius offer and call to withdraw into the obscurity of the Unknown Regions was left unanswered by . . . . it was difficult to judge by what exactly.

He considered the goal to remain near Dark Empire space an idiotic approach, short-sighted and lacking any strategic benefits other than petty convenience. So it was time to arrange and organise what the Reborn were supposed to be and supposed to become. To have an impact in the Imperial Confederation with its moderates under Strauss and its half-blind hardliners under Lorcas would require them to be united in purpose.

Imperius had just enacted the Iron Protocols, starting to form Zakuul and Iokath into more than mere outposts of technology and imperialism, but forging them into a cohesive force that was at his disposal. It was a statement for both those in the remnants and outside that the Imperial Supremacy was a flame that could not be extinguished by petty infighting nor by external threats. Neither Alliance nor Sith would have any capacity to destroy the idea they had brought into existence millennia ago. Let there be war. Let it be millions who died trying to oppose true order and the legitimate rule.

Imperius was in his solar, his working office in the Palace, mid-way between the assembly areas on the lower levels and the Eternal Throne on top. It was a busy place, now more than ever. With Imperial staff officers manning stations and speaking into comms units, members of the now officially established Indomitus Legion stood guard in their black armors, red surcoats ornating their imperial-styled plates. The Warmaster himself stood in his ornate plate, one hand on the pommel of his sword as he went through the stream of information that flooded in and out.

"Lord Executor. We have not had the chance yet for a proper meeting since the last time you visited Zakuul and I expect to remedy this fact here and now."

 

[Marlon Sularen]

L E G I T I M A T E_R U L E

EMPIRE REBORN
ZAKUUL, UNKNOWN REGIONS

Sularen stood in Imperius's office as he was received by the Imperial Warmaster. Until now both Sularen and Imperius had never had the chance to have a true one-to-one talk since Imperius's introduction to the Dark Empire during the Summit at Nirauan. Both men were busy with their own projects, Imperius with his Sith Ascendant and now this Iron Protocol of his, and Sularen with the Dark Empire and now his current "Heir to the Empire" project. But if anything was clear it was that both Sularen and Imperius shared a similar vision for the future of Imperialism and as such a direct meeting between them was only inevitable.

"Likewise. This meeting between us has been long over due since Nirauan, and i look forward to engage in some constructive discourse concerning the future of the Empire." Sularen replied. "It seems you've been busy here on Zakuul with your Iron Protocols." the Lord-Executor remarked. "It's always nice to see more proof that the flames of Imperialism have not been fully extinguished despite the collapse of the Dark Empire and the Empire of the Lost. Although then again, the main issue of how we can add fuel to the fire in order to bring forth our rebirth, revenge and reclamation always persists."

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[Imperius Indomitus]

W A R M A S T E R
INDOMITUS LEGION
Through war, we bring order.
Through strength, we bring unity.

Prologue: The Iron Protocols
From Iron Comes Strength

Marlon Sularen

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Zakuul | The Spire | Palace of the Eternal Dragon

"Those flames will only be extinguished once the stupidity of both Sith and Jedi have been eradicated. But neither the Dark Empire nor the Empire of the Lost was destined to play a part in that. One led by false beliefs and a Sith, the other by erratic behaviour and disorganisation. None of these are traits that are demanded of leadership in an Imperial Hegemony."

"During the Imperial Forum parts of why we crumbled were laid bare. Petty arguments scaling to major disagreements. I honestly missed your voice in it, especially with the plans that have been set in motion."

His eyes fixated on the Warlord of the Empire.

"You are setting up camp on and around Dathomir. I would argue about the wisdom of that choice, it is not unlike Onrai's plan to remain embedded on Ord Mantell - it is foolishly close to the Alliance. It begs the question why. Even if we join the Confederation, the distance is more than substantial and you have assets in the Unknown Regions which lie now more than half a Galaxy and a superpower away."

As in the meeting, he was more than intent on speaking his mind. Too much is lost by those who act and perform to be liked and accepted, or those that consider their plans too secret and special to share all of it. Imperius knew when to apply secrecy and it was not here.

 

[Marlon Sularen]

L E G I T I M A T E_R U L E

EMPIRE REBORN
ZAKUUL, UNKNOWN REGIONS

"You are setting up camp on and around Dathomir. I would argue about the wisdom of that choice, it is not unlike Onrai's plan to remain embedded on Ord Mantell - it is foolishly close to the Alliance. It begs the question why. Even if we join the Confederation, the distance is more than substantial and you have assets in the Unknown Regions which lie now more than half a Galaxy and a superpower away."

It didn't surprise Sularen that Imperius would question the particular placement of his new base of operations in close proximity to Alliance Space, highlighting the logistical challenges that might come as a result, especially due to the large distance between Dathomir and New Alderaan. Furthermore, there was also the issue of the constant rapid expansion of the Galactic Alliance across the galaxy, as more and more worlds chose to join them which could really become a major problem if the Alliance chose to advance towards the Mandalorian Cluster.

"I plan on reconsolidating the Empire Reborn within the Trans-Hydian Borderline Region." Sularen explained. "Dathomir is merely the starting point from which i intend to exert our influence in the area, and there are already a vast amount of valuable worlds such as Serenno, Ord Radama, Kol Huro, Feriae Junction and Celenon that could further fuel our efforts to bring forth a successful Imperial resurgence." he added.

"Given the close proximity of New Alderaan to the Trans-Hydian Borderlines, it will not be difficult for the Confederation to rapidly move in the region and bring it under control. Furthermore, establishing ourselves on the borderlines might even allow us to resume the war against the Galactic Alliance and the Diarchy far sooner, finishing what the Dark Empire started at Carlac once and for all"

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[Imperius Indomitus]

W A R M A S T E R
INDOMITUS LEGION
Through war, we bring order.
Through strength, we bring unity.

Prologue: The Iron Protocols
From Iron Comes Strength

Marlon Sularen

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Zakuul | The Spire | Palace of the Eternal Dragon

"Your trust in our new partners is flattering. But I do not need to remind you of it being a pragmatic relationship, not one based on trust. It is not pragmatic to attempt to challenge two powers that at this time vastly outnumber us in any category. Further I have not yet seen the Confederation at war - the Risen are outlanders and the former Lost had their last successful campaign against a group of upstart smugglers and bandits. The path to Dathomir leads either through Sith space via the Shaltin Tunnels or through the Salin Corridor which is not that close to New Alderaan."

"Waging war is a necessity, but not half blind and with one arm bound on our back. You have always set your course yourself and I have no expectations to be able to undo your advances. Still I ask you to reconsider it. If we cannot stand united and cohesive as the Reborn, we will have no leverage or standing in the Confederation and will not be able to marshal our forces effectively."

His eyes looked at the man. They were empty, there was no spark of soul or warmth in them, yet the words spoken were not purely done from cold calculation. There was a passion and an urgency underlying the tone of his arguments, for Imperius was not ready to see a shattering of Empires, just to see a shattering of remnants for the sake of proximity to the enemy that was partly responsible.

"You do not have the forces to challenge the Alliance or Diarchy. Neither do I. Neither do the Risen or the Sector Authority. We have to unite and not follow individual set-pieces and headstrong moves."

 

[Marlon Sularen]

L E G I T I M A T E_R U L E

EMPIRE REBORN
ZAKUUL, UNKNOWN REGIONS

"You misunderstood me, Imperius. I have little intention to directly challenge the Alliance and the Diarchy in the near-future. I am well aware of the various limitations that inhibit our ability to wage a conventional war against our former rivals. I only intend to wage war with our rivals once we have properly consolidated our power and re-established ourselves on the galactic scale." Sularen responded. "My operations on Dathomir are temporary, designed to serve as the base of operations from which i can oversee the Empire Reborn's strategic relocation into designated areas within the Trans-Hydian Borderlands." the Lord-Executor further explained.

"My ultimate goal for these areas is to build a solid powerbase for the Empire Reborn that can further strengthen the Imperial Confederation once it gathers enough strength and influence to assert itself as a galactic power. I'm talking about vast war industries, military academies, fortress worlds and deep space shipyards. All located in a portion of space close enough to New Alderaan for the Imperial Confederation to rapidly secure it, while also being close enough to both the Galactic Alliance and the Diarchy to be in proximity of both factions once the Confederation has secured that portion of space."

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[Imperius Indomitus]

W A R M A S T E R
INDOMITUS LEGION
Through war, we bring order.
Through strength, we bring unity.

Prologue: The Iron Protocols
From Iron Comes Strength

Marlon Sularen

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Zakuul | The Spire | Palace of the Eternal Dragon

He listened to the elaboration of the Neo-Imperial Warlord intently. He would have given a deep sigh - and mentally he did indeed sigh - but would not offer this derogatory gesture overshadow this exchange. Imperius had not offered Zakuul to the Imperials as soil for grudges and insults, but a future that could take roots and spring to life.

It was not a strategically sound approach in the mind of the Pureblood. The Hydian Way was everything but secure or stable, the Alliance and Sith Order controlled it, respectively. It was an ego-driven, short-sighted decision based on some revanchism that probably dated further back than Byss. It was worth making a mental note, but not burning bridges.

"We must focus our strength, coordinate and use superior logistics and zeal to overcome our lack of resources and manpower. Spreading thin is dangerous and foolish. Our blood is Iron. Our will is strength. With the technology that Karl Von Strauss offers, we can connect our spheres through minimal effort while we are finding the center of our power. Its limited capacity will prove a challenge, but it is a dire necessity if our visions misalign so dramatically for the time being."

"The Reborn is a mere step, a corpse weighing down the barbed wire for us to step over. I expect the same from the Risen and Sector Authority. We are not confederates, we are Imperials. It is an Empire we must build, or we will fail, bogged down by our petty ambitions and narrow-minded visions that drive us further and further apart."

His eyes focused, a targeting laser the locked onto the dark skinned man. "What do you need to take steps towards this unification with your current powerbase and plans?"

 

[Marlon Sularen]

L E G I T I M A T E_R U L E

EMPIRE REBORN
ZAKUUL, UNKNOWN REGIONS

Sularen took some time to dwell on Imperius question. It was clear that he didn't support Sularen's current Dathomir oriented plan, viewing his focus on the Empire Reborn as a distraction, and instead insisting that their focus should be on working to build the reunified Empire instead of further building up their Imperial faction. Once more they were valid statements from his point, and Sularen understood the potential challenges that might come given the vast distance of Dathomir and the Borderlands from New Alderaan.

However the Lord-Executor's focus on Dathomir and the Borderlands did not mean he did not possess plans and ideas for the unification of Imperialism under the banner of the Imperial Confederation. "With our decision to join the Imperial Confederation, i intend to secure the position of Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, a nice transition from my previous position within the Reborn as the de facto head of it's Military. From there i intend begin the process of military forces of each individual factions into the military structure of the Confederation." Sularen began.

"I also plan on building-up the Confederation's War Industry as quickly as possible by implementing a concept that i've envisioned since that embargo from the Corporate Interests Guild during the days of the Dark Empire. There are various corporations that have supplied the Empire, such as SularenCo, Vandemarian Techwrights, Iron Sun Intelligence and more. By bringing all these corporations together under a single larger conglomerate like the Trade Federation we can rapidly modernize our military and bring it on par with our Alliance and Sith counterparts."

"My priority is not in unification as that is already inevitable. What matters the most is creating a solid foundation for the reunified Empire so that it doesn't collapse as easily as all of it's predecessors. That is the real challenge that we must focus on tackling first"

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[Imperius Indomitus]

W A R M A S T E R
INDOMITUS LEGION
Through war, we bring order.
Through strength, we bring unity.

Prologue: The Iron Protocols
From Iron Comes Strength

Marlon Sularen

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Zakuul | The Spire | Palace of the Eternal Dragon

"I think a general conscription for planetary defence forces with a selective integration of percentages into the Imperial Army and Stormtrooper Corps will offer a foundation to rebuild our military strength and introduce the concept of service in exchange for stability and order to the places we seek to claim and rule. In accordance infrastructure and security must be build up."

"The New Imperial Order was entirely dependent on the 'benevolence' and war profiteering of the Trade Federation and Techno Union. We should not succumb to the same weakness of monopolising our supply. Instead of pushing them into each other, we should enable benefits, tax and tariff reductions for those that are exclusively Imperial in alignment. By that we can maintain loyalty but also keep competition and innovation steady. A single entity will have the possibility to dictate prices to us - not respond to the market we create and control."

"As inevitable it may seem, the Grand Moff's ridiculous disposition towards Force users will undermine our progress and the suitability of chosen decision-makers in the long. I can only assume that the Empress shares these thoughts. Their opposition to Sith is entirely reasonable. Their opposition to everyone who is able to wield the Force is an obstacle. Unification is only inevitable if we make it so. There is no strength in working next to each other, we have to work as one. And right now, we have to achieve it through compromises and maneuvering, not raw strength."

 

[Marlon Sularen]

L E G I T I M A T E_R U L E

EMPIRE REBORN
ZAKUUL, UNKNOWN REGIONS

"I'm more in favor of a Volunteer-based Military rather then outright conscription. I want a military that focuses on quality rather then quantity, a smaller, well-trained and professional Stormtrooper Corps would be far more better then a larger conscript-based Stormtrooper Corps with minimal training. Furthermore in order to achieve this we'd have to implement a vast Imperial Academy program across multiple worlds that would offer vast benefits to those who enlist."

"The thing about the Trade Federation and Techno Union is that they supplied the New Imperials to make a profit rather then to support the cause itself. What i desire is an entity of similar size and influence to the Trade Federation that is dedicated to the cause of Imperialism instead of blindly pursuing greater profits. The Corporate Interests Guild's embargo on the Dark Empire was a warning that large Corporations will always reject our vision for the galaxy and thus we need to prop up our own powerful conglomerate that can keep them in check outside our borders. Ensure that the Corporate Interests Guild can not undermine us as they did with the Dark Empire."

"Grand Moff Lorcas's opposition to force-users is understandable. After all they have been the number one source of all of the major wars and conflicts in recent galactic history. Both the Jedi and Sith stand as obstacles to Imperialism and there are a great degree of independent force order and species that are highly attuned to the Force that may oppose us. Of-course having our own state-sponsored Force Order will enable us to counter-act these threats although I've always held the belief that a state-controlled Force Order would always be weaker then the more independent Sith and Jedi. Although whether the Confederation's Inquisitors and Imperial Knights will prove me wrong has yet to be seen."

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[Imperius Indomitus]

W A R M A S T E R
LORD INDOMITUS
Through war, we bring order.
Through strength, we bring unity.

Prologue: The Iron Protocols
From Iron Comes Strength

Marlon Sularen

Zakuul | The Spire | Palace of the Eternal Dragon

"The Stormtrooper Corps is not and has never meant to be the standing army of rank and file grunts in the Empire." He eyed the man with some disbelief. "That is what the Imperial Army should be for. The Corps is an elite formation and should remain as such, composed of volunteers both from inside and outside the Army and Navy. But to ensure planetary defence, security and expansion towards lesser opponents, a large, versatile force is required, not some elite shock troops."

"Uniting various companies would result in the same dependency, keeping them separate while employing them offers healthy competition and prevents from monopolies from forming. If we are just to install another super corporation, it is switching a raven for a crow, even if it is made up of companies that seemingly adhere to the Imperial vision. Do not underestimate the power of greed and the greed for influence."

His eyes were undecipherable and yet Marlon offered something akin to an insult - not to Imperius, he did not bear the burden of pride, but to the institution of the Imperial Knights, Knights of Zakuul, to rulers like Rurik and Roan Fel.

"The Sith and Jedi are responsible for all wars in all of history since their emergence - not just some. And if it was not their dogmatic doctrine that started it, it was with their participation that it prospered. It is not the goal of the Knights to serve themselves, but the Empire. I expect their contributions and sacrifices to be honored and not questioned by those that used the Unknown Regions as a hiding ground from the realities of the Galaxy. Without Knights, the Empire will face the darkness alone, its soldiers will march unprotected into the maws of horrors that you know too well from your time in the Brotherhood. Unity. Not mongrelised, narrow-minded prejudice based hostility."