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[[File:Empire_map_marker.png |400px|thumb|right|Faction icon of the Empire]] | [[File:Empire_map_marker.png |400px|thumb|right|Faction icon of the Empire]] | ||
The '''Empire''' is an [[Lore#Tech_levels|ultra tech level]] [[faction]] added by the [[Royalty DLC]], with a variety of unique mechanics. | The '''Empire''' is an [[Lore#Tech_levels|ultra tech level]] [[faction]] added by the [[Royalty DLC]], with a variety of unique mechanics. | ||
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You can choose to join the Empire promoting your pawns with Nobility ranks and being rewarded with things such as the powerful [[Psycasts]], [[Monosword]]s, or [[Cataphract armor]]; Alternatively you can fight them and loot the same things. | You can choose to join the Empire promoting your pawns with Nobility ranks and being rewarded with things such as the powerful [[Psycasts]], [[Monosword]]s, or [[Cataphract armor]]; Alternatively you can fight them and loot the same things. | ||
− | Empire caravans, trade ships and settlements can only be traded with by a pawn that holds the [[title]] of knight/dame or higher. This pawn must be the one to initiate the trade and must be present in any caravan parties. | + | Empire caravans, trade ships and settlements can only be traded with by a pawn that holds the [[title]] of knight/dame or higher. This pawn must be in any be the one to initiate the trade and must be present in any caravan parties. |
== Lore == | == Lore == | ||
− | + | <blockquote><small>"An ultratech refugee society from another planet, organized along feudal lines. They lived for thousands of years in a stable multi-planet empire with a strict caste system, an intricate code of warrior ethics, and enforced cultural stasis. Invaded by powerful outsiders, they fled. Despite losing almost all of their people, their fleet and technology still make them powerful. They will refuse to trade with anyone who lacks the appropriate royal title." - '''In-game description'''</small></blockquote> | |
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− | The Empire are the remnants of a technologically advanced interstellar empire, or of one section of it, | + | The Empire are the remnants of a technologically advanced interstellar empire, or of one section of it, that have fled from invaders. They are organized in a feudal hierarchy nominally headed by a far-off Emperor, however, due to the lack of Faster-than-light travel, much of true day to day power is held by the Stellarchs who have dominion over their entire star system. |
Various facts about the Empire can be gleaned from Imperial [[Backstories]], namely: | Various facts about the Empire can be gleaned from Imperial [[Backstories]], namely: | ||
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* Noble titles are primarily hereditary, and at least some families practiced primogeniture. Those that did apparently practiced absolute, rather than male-preference, primogeniture. | * Noble titles are primarily hereditary, and at least some families practiced primogeniture. Those that did apparently practiced absolute, rather than male-preference, primogeniture. | ||
− | + | <blockquote><small>"What arrives at the rimworld is a fragment of a destroyed Empire which was mostly annihilated by some unknown enemy. It's a small refugee fleet with tiny numbers of people but very strong technology and an honor-and-tradition based culture. They're led by a stellarch, the highest-ranking person in their faction. The Emperor never shows up in the game." - '''Tynan Sylvester<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/RimWorld/comments/f8odd8/rimworld_royalty_launch_trailer/fin0q8h?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3</ref>'''</small></blockquote> | |
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===Inspiration=== | ===Inspiration=== | ||
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''Look at how the Imperial characters are named '' - [https://ludeon.com/forums/index.php?topic=50462.msg471177#msg471177 Tynan Sylvester - RimWorld Developer]. | ''Look at how the Imperial characters are named '' - [https://ludeon.com/forums/index.php?topic=50462.msg471177#msg471177 Tynan Sylvester - RimWorld Developer]. | ||
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− | The Empire appears to be roughly based on the Byzantine Empire - a fracturing, once-mighty empire driven from their previous homeland. This inspiration carries over to the use of Greek-inspired names for imperial pawns, similar Greek and Latin | + | The Empire appears to be roughly based on the Byzantine Empire - a fracturing, once-mighty empire driven from their previous homeland. This inspiration carries over to the use of Greek-inspired names for imperial pawns, similar Greek and Latin inpsiration for their settlements and their use of term Cataphracts for their [[Cataphract armor|heavily armored]] elite forces. Janissaries, conversely, are Ottoman in origin. The Ottomans were, in part, a successor to the Eastern Roman Empire. This is partially confirmed by the above quote from Tynan. |
=== Names=== | === Names=== | ||
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Empire pawns always have [[backstories]] from the "Imperial Common", "Imperial Fighter", or "Imperial Royal" categories. While "Imperial Common" is nominally the default, Imperial Citizens can spawn with backstories from either the "Imperial Common" or "Imperial Fighter" categories, Troopers, Janissaries, Champions, Cataphracts, Stellic Wardens and Stellic Defenders spawn with the "Imperial Fighter" category exclusively, while Bestowers and Nobles, including the Noble "Wimp", always have backstories from the "Imperial Royal" category. | Empire pawns always have [[backstories]] from the "Imperial Common", "Imperial Fighter", or "Imperial Royal" categories. While "Imperial Common" is nominally the default, Imperial Citizens can spawn with backstories from either the "Imperial Common" or "Imperial Fighter" categories, Troopers, Janissaries, Champions, Cataphracts, Stellic Wardens and Stellic Defenders spawn with the "Imperial Fighter" category exclusively, while Bestowers and Nobles, including the Noble "Wimp", always have backstories from the "Imperial Royal" category. | ||
{{:Empire/Pawns}} | {{:Empire/Pawns}} | ||
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== Faction bases == | == Faction bases == | ||
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* A throne room with [[Fine stone tile|fine]] [[Fine carpet|flooring]], a [[meditation throne]] and potentially other accoutrements such as [[drape]]s and [[brazier]]s. | * A throne room with [[Fine stone tile|fine]] [[Fine carpet|flooring]], a [[meditation throne]] and potentially other accoutrements such as [[drape]]s and [[brazier]]s. | ||
− | The base is usually defended by a force approximating the following: | + | The base is usually defended by the a force approximating the following: |
* 5x Troopers | * 5x Troopers | ||
* 3x-4x Janissaries | * 3x-4x Janissaries | ||
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== Royal Tribute Collector == | == Royal Tribute Collector == | ||
− | {{Main| | + | {{Main|Royal tribute collector}} |
If you are not hostile to the Empire, Royal Tribute Collectors will visit the colony approximately twice a year. Tribute collectors are essentially Empire-only trade caravans that exclusively accept [[gold]] and [[prisoner]]s in exchange for [[Titles#Honor|Honor]]. | If you are not hostile to the Empire, Royal Tribute Collectors will visit the colony approximately twice a year. Tribute collectors are essentially Empire-only trade caravans that exclusively accept [[gold]] and [[prisoner]]s in exchange for [[Titles#Honor|Honor]]. | ||
− | + | == Version History == | |
− | + | * Royalty Release - Added | |
− | == Version | ||
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* [[Version/1.1.2647|1.1.2647]] - Stellic Wardens and Defenders now spawn with prestige cataphract armor and helmets, instead of regular cataphract armor and helmets. | * [[Version/1.1.2647|1.1.2647]] - Stellic Wardens and Defenders now spawn with prestige cataphract armor and helmets, instead of regular cataphract armor and helmets. | ||
− | * [[Version/1.2.2719|1.2.2719]] - Empire soldiers now have more distinctive haircuts. Empire is no longer enemy with civil NPC factions | + | * [[Version/1.2.2719|1.2.2719]] - Empire soldiers now have more distinctive haircuts. Empire is no longer enemy with civil NPC factions. Warning added if players call Empire military aid when there are enemies on the map that the aid won't fight. All Empire pawns have at least the title of Freeholder. Bestowers and Bestowal Ceremony added to [[Titles]] mechanics. Empire faction bases will have a throne room and shuttle pad, often with a shuttle on it about to take off. |
* [[Version/1.2.2753|1.2.2753]] - Bestower is no longer required to have archotech eyes. | * [[Version/1.2.2753|1.2.2753]] - Bestower is no longer required to have archotech eyes. | ||
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* [[Version/1.3.3080|1.3.3080]] - No longer [[Ideoligion|proselytizers]]{{IdeologyIcon}}, making it less annoying to host them. | * [[Version/1.3.3080|1.3.3080]] - No longer [[Ideoligion|proselytizers]]{{IdeologyIcon}}, making it less annoying to host them. | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
*[[Titles]] | *[[Titles]] | ||
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+ | == References == | ||
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{{nav|factions|wide}} | {{nav|factions|wide}} |