Group: Criminal
Overview
| Type | Criminal |
|---|---|
| Alignment | Lawful Evil, Lawful Neutral, Chaotic Evil |
| Criminal Activities | Arms Trafficking, Smuggling, Political Corruption, Piracy, Violence |
| Organization | Syndicate |
| Size | 3 - Sector Cartel |
Iconography
Profile
The Imperial Remnant is a splintered network of ex-military leaders, rogue officials, and warlords who refuse to accept the fall of the Terran Empire. They operate covertly as a syndicate, engaging in criminal enterprises to fund their efforts to reestablish authoritarian rule. While their organization lacks central leadership, they remain dangerous through sheer fanaticism and their ability to manipulate fringe systems.
Activities
- Arms Trafficking: Smuggling high-grade weapons, including stolen or reverse-engineered Imperial technology.
- Piracy: Attacking trade convoys, especially those aligned with the Unified Planets of Sol or the Confederacy of Terran Gates.
- Political Corruption: Bribing local officials and influencing fringe colonies to support their cause.
- Smuggling: Transporting contraband, including technology, rare minerals, and stolen artifacts.
- Espionage and Subversion: Destabilizing rival governments through covert operations and misinformation campaigns.
Story
The Imperial Remnant emerged after the collapse of the Terran Empire during the Terran Civil War. Unable to accept their defeat, surviving loyalists scattered across the galaxy, consolidating their resources and forming small but effective cells. These factions maintain the ideology of Imperial supremacy, seeking to reclaim their lost territories and restore the Empire’s dominance.
Over the centuries, the Remnant evolved into a criminal syndicate, using illegal activities to sustain its operations. Despite their diminished influence, they continue to disrupt galactic stability, most notably through suspected involvement in the One Earth Government Insurrection and collaboration with arms dealers in the Kryx Nebula Fields.
Areas of Operation
| Area | Operations |
|---|---|
| Kryx Nebula Fields | Smuggling and covert skirmishes with Confederate and UP forces. |
| Fringe Territories | Recruitment of disillusioned colonies and staging of piracy operations. |
| Betelgeuse System | Alleged ties to illegal shipyard modifications and arms trafficking. |
Relationships
| Faction | Relationship Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| One Earth Government | Ally/Suspected Partner | Possible supplier of weapons and tactical expertise. |
Organization
Headquarters: None centralized; fragmented cells across Kryx Nebula and fringe territories.
Leader(s): Various warlords and ex-military officials; no unified command.
Prominent Members:
- Admiral Loran Vestra: Known for leading pirate fleets in the Kryx Fields.
- Warlord Tyven Kroll: Oversees recruitment and raids in fringe colonies.
- Shadow Broker Elan Duras: A key figure in smuggling and arms trafficking.
Resources and Methods
Resources
| Resource | Description | Origin | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modified Imperial Ships | Advanced destroyers and frigates | Surplus from Empire’s collapse | Piracy and warfare |
| Ancient Technology | Artifacts and reverse-engineered systems | Kryx Nebula and Sha’tazul ruins | High-tech arms and propaganda |
| Recruits from Fringe | Disillusioned citizens and former Imperial soldiers | Fringe colonies | Expanding influence and manpower |
Methods
- Black Market Deals: Funding operations by trading weapons and rare artifacts.
- Sabotage: Disrupting rival infrastructure and galactic trade routes.
- Covert Recruitment: Spreading Imperial propaganda in fringe territories to gain followers.
Philosophy
The Imperial Remnant believes in the ideals of strength, order, and unity under a central authoritarian government. They view the fall of the Terran Empire as a mistake that must be rectified, regardless of the cost. This philosophy drives their criminal activities and efforts to destabilize rival powers.
Additional Details
- Fleet Composition: A mix of retrofitted Imperial ships and stolen Confederate designs, including Wolfhound-class destroyers.
- Kryx Nebula Skirmishes: Frequent clashes with Confederate and UP forces in resource-rich regions.
- Subversive Campaigns: Use of propaganda and covert agents to undermine rival governments.