The Ministry of Power

The Ministry of Power is a relativly new established faction that was led by Jules Sigrenos after the fall of the Glaciax Imperium by the hands of the Outlaws. It is controlled and ruled over from Sirens' Cove in southen Arabatica, and its influence extends far and wide. The faction seeks to restore i

ts former glory and emerge stronger than ever, crushing all those who defy their ways. The ruling city can be reached by taking the boat from The Fens, the hot-air balloon from the Nexus Village, or travelling across Arabatica by foot.

Founding
The new faction was established upon the return of the exiled Imperium followers, who unanimously elected Jules Sigrenos as the new High Chancellor to lead the faction. Set upon the ruins of the former Imperial Capital city, the new town of Sirens' Cove was to be formed. Constructed of pure white stones quarried from the Sandstone Heights of Arabatica, new foundations were laid for a new day, as described in Sigrenos' Acceptance speech on the completion of the Consularis

"...to with which I bind my honour to the servitude of the Imperium. Upon these ruins we have laid new foundations, and I pledge to avenge the atroticies against our people and our once proud nation. The imperium will return, reborn in divinity!"

A ruling court (The Consularis) was constructed, and two terraces of enchanted blooms, serving as humble memories of the teired gardens of the previous Imperial Capital. Two sentinel statues were carved in the sides of the newly formed cove, created by the decimation of the Imperial Capital and

finished in the same stone used to construct the city. A new Cathedral was constructed to house the Prismatic Looking Glass on the assumption the Ministry would be able to reclaim it, but has not been able to find its new location. The Cathedral currently serves as a relgious focal point for the worshipping of Imperialism, the cornerstone policy of the Ministers.

Construction lasted roughly three years, as the city was subject to harsh weather blowing in-land from the Anthozoan Ocean, hindering work for many months at a time. Even with the Minister's vast magic, they could not prevent the force of the seas. As the cathedral spire was erected, it drew attention of passing Outlaws who were unaware of the return of the Imperium, but they could not send word out to the Kingdom in time, as by then the Minister's were established enough to defend themselves.

Politics and Heirarchy
The Ministry of Power is controlled by the "Court of Chancellors" which consists of twelve elected members, who in turn elect the 'High Chancellor' who has the ultimate control and say over the faction, while the twelve Chancellors act as trusted adviors, each with their own speciality. The Court of Chancellors is situated inside of The Consularis, located to the rear of the Cathedral. The court receives no opposition from the cities population on account of most wanting the glory days of the Imperium to be restored. Since the reformation of the faction, the system of unanimous voting to elect the High Chancellor once every five years has been dissolved, making the position of High Chancellor more like a Monarchy. It is assumed that should High Chancellor Sigrenos have any children, the eldest will take his position upon abdication.

Subdivisions
The Court of Chancellors is influnced by several other groups of admirable power, namley the Royal Church of Imperialism, and the Royal Hastati. Together the three forces, The Court of Chancellors, the Church and Royal Hastati form a Triumviate between the General of the Hastati, the Diatagion of the Church and the High Chancellor. The Chancellor still has ultimate ruling power, but must respect the decisions of the other two bodies.

Role of the Church of Imperialism
Although the name suggests a religious order devoted to the worship of a higher power, deity or pantheon, the religion remains aethiest, instead devoting a holy worship to the extension of power through military means, regarding the sword and shield as the most divine symbol one can set eyes upon. The Church is under the juridstriction of the High Chancellor ultimatly, but has control over cultural affairs of the City and reserves the right to deny orders of Warfare, though no Decleration of War has ever been denied to date.

Role of the Royal Hastati
The Royal Hastati is the primary army and guard of the Minister's. It is controlled, orginised and led by the Revered General Tiras Burg, the former leader of the Imperium's Army. Upon the founding of Sirens' Cove, he and Sigrenos commissioned the new 'Royal Academy of the Hastati' to be constructed, to recruit a new powerful army and continue the fighting traditions of the Imperium.

Modern Warfare
The Ministry of power is steadfast in its devotion to restoring its former glory, and as such adopts the view that there cannot be a single other kingdom that can co-exist with the new found Imperium. Their past conflicts with the Kingdom of the Five Thanes means that they are their primary enemy, seeking vengeance for the part they played in securing the final blow against the Imperium.

The Archamedians
While also treated as hostile enemies, the Ministry does not engage in so much outright warfare with the Archamedians. They are viewed as a problem to be dealt with when the immediate threat of the Outlaws is disposed with.

Strengths of the Faction

 * Its excellent return to the wastelands of Arabatica have proved fruitful as The Ministers have complete control over the old Imperium mines and deep riches beneath the crust of the land. As such all members of the faction gain a double-speed bonus to their mining profession, if they choose to take this profession.
 * The Faction is also situated on the very south coast of Arabatica, and is not immediatly threatened by the two other factions, which rest periously close to each other, so it can enjoy times of relative peace as enemies must travel across the lengths of Arabatica, The Fens and Sol to get to Sirens' Cove.

Weaknesses of the Faction

 * Its location in the harsh lands of Arabatica means there is a severe lack of arable land and wood, meaning players who wish to gahter these resources must travel into enemy territories.

Trivia

 * The latin term "Vires Per Iunctum, Iunctum Per Fides" translates into the phrase "Strength Through Unity, Unity through Faith" taken from the 2005 Film 'V For Vendetta'