The Magrath Barony

[Yoru Shakou]

The Magrath Barony​

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Political Information
Type of Government: Autocratic Magocracy
Head of State: Baroness
Head of Government: Vizier
Commander-in-Chief: Executor
Executive Branch: Triumvirate
Legislative Branch: Council of Thirteen
Judicial Branch:

• Supreme Court
• Procurator of Justice

De Factor Leader: Baroness Magrath

Societal Information
Capital: Avidon
Official Language:

• Imperial Basic
• Galactic Basic Standard

State Religious Body:

• The Sith Order [Unofficially]
• The Bogan [Unofficially]

Overview
Founded and reigned by the Magrath Family since time immemorial; An ancient fiefdom situated at the edge of the Sith Empire. It seeks to give shelter and aid to those of the Sith Empire whom are faced with the fanatical onslaught of the Jedi led hordes that are ravaging Sith Space. Reigned over by the matriarchal Baroness Raulyn Hawkshaw Magrath. It is her vision to create and provide a safe haven for Sith Personnel whom have been left for dead or caught behind enemy lines. At the same time she publicly maintains a demeanor and stance of neutrality as a means to ensure that her system and Barony remains independent; rather than allowing it to fall to the Corrupt Republic or Mandalorians.

History
Originally founded thousands of eons ago by a forgotten Coruscanti Magrath; the Barony has stood since time immemorial. Originally nothing more than a simple holding of a hovel, it grew in size with the acquisition of neighboring farms and ranches. In time the simple hovel turned into a large plantation and the family grew from one to many. The rapid expansion, acquisition and growth of the Magrath family brought riches and pleasures the likes of which many never have the chance of seeing. The Barony is thus an extension of that wealth and power; earned through bribes, political clout and the flexing of arms from highly trained mercenary forces.

Since its founding the Barony has stood alone as the only government power within the Avidon system. Quietly biding its time until such as it was right for it to rise on its own to ensure its future was not lost; twisted in another's. It has quietly reigned over its system for thousands of eons; watching the rise and fall of multiple Republics, Empires and every government in between. Surviving the ancient wars between the Sith and Republic in its own isolation; it reached out into the Galaxy to bring about lucrative trading with neighboring systems, furthering the wealth of both the Barony and Family.

It roughed the Clone Wars; its own internal system defense forces and station protecting it from the attempts by both the CIS and Republic to gain a foothold in their system. Under the Galactic Empire of Palpatine they flourished by showing loyalty; while also earning much wealth on the side by funneling weapons from secret and forgotten storehouses in their system to both the Rebellion and criminal elements. After the fall of the Empire and the Rise of the New Republic they maintained their isolation to prevent further incursions.

Surviving through the Vong Wars, they flourished in the post Vong Eras; even going so far as to hire shapers and scientist to artificially create a second sun in their system. Leading to other terraforming projects; which cost highly, their success meant great wealth, which began to pour into the family's and Barony's coffers. Attracting many more settlers and workers; additional slaves were also brought to work the vast fertile lands of many of the new terraformed worlds.

The Gulag Virus proved the most challenging of any thing that the Barony of family had faced. However rapid action and strict medical quarantines; coupled with the natural defenses of the system in its three asteroid fields; allow the Barony and Family to survive and weather the plague. By the end of the centuries long infection, when no clear sign of the plague remained, the Barony once more opened its borders. The Family's own wealth behind many developing projects in neighboring systems and regions strengthened their hold, political power and wealth. Even with the system falling into the territory of the Sith Empire, they remained vigilant.

Now with the possibility of the Sith Empire facing its death knell upon the horizon; the Barony opens its borders for those Sith whom are in need of a have from the fanatical onslaught of the Jedi led Republic.

Government and Politics
Triumvirate
Headed by the Vizier; they are charged with the daily, day to day operations of the Barony. Having the ear of the Baroness and ranking among her highest political advisers, the Triumvirate is granted nearly limitless power in their endeavors. While they have this power, they are still answerable to the Baroness herself.

Council of Thirteen
While in session the sitting is a council of twelve, the thirteenth member is the Baroness. Given the charge to meet the Legislative needs of the Barony, they are ensured with the power to create and forge laws that are to the benefit of the Barony. Should there ever been a time in which it is split completely upon a decision, the Baroness herself takes the thirteenth seat and makes the deciding vote on a measure.

Supreme Court and Procurator of Justice
Charged with the enforcement of the laws and carrying out of sentencing. The Supreme court is the law of the Barony; whilst the Procurator of Justice is their personal gavel to carry out the highest and most important sentencing.

Society and Culture
Slavery
Existing in the Barony for countless eons; the institution of slavery has been an important tool and played an important role in the history of the Barony. To this end the institution has remained; however it has become highly regulated with laws in place to ensure for the well being of all slaves. Likewise a slave is also granted the ability to earn their freedom after a set period of work; which at times has caused many to work harder and produce more. Clinics and other Health infrastructure has been set up to ensure for the slaves; thus keeping the population healthy and happy.

Arts and Media
Utilized for the betterment of and the advancement of the Barony; Arts and Media focus upon the humanocentric and aristocratic views held by the upper population. Much of the media is twisted to suit the needs of the Magrath family, and to strengthen the belief and faith in the Barony as a whole. News stations are edited and told what they can and can not broadcast; whilst also attempting to publicly show an air of neutrality even with the Barony itself favoring the Sith Empire.

Art is thus in very much the same way used to further the power, wealth and political clout of the Magrath family and the Barony. The best artists are sponsored by the family to produce great works of art that are known throughout the galaxy. Those showing promise whom are not within the Barony are sought out by agents of the family to be bribed, patroned or otherwise disposed of.

Religion
Unofficially supportive of the Sith Order and Darksiders in general; there is no set religious establishment within the Barony. Whilst at the same time they are highly anti-Jedi; much as the Galactic Empire of Palpatine was. To this end they offer shelter to members of the Sith Order and Dark Jedi whom are seeking a haven. Going so far as to even construct a hidden temple in the mountains on Danalia to ensure the survival of the current Sith Order and its members.

Military
Wolf Guard
A reconstruction of the former Red Guard; later knowing as the Royal Guard of the Galactic Empire whom were charged with protecting Emperor Palpatine. The Wolf Guard is very much the reconstruction of this ancient and prestigious order. Charged with ensuring the safety of the Baroness and the Magrath family; they serve in the capacity of Elite personal bodyguards.

 

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