[Empire 5] IC Thread

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The Church of Iteus, Round Eleven
Pontiff Malicha

Actions

1. [Philosophy] As the Church grows, so too does the necessity for maintaining secrecy. The local governments of Itea are obviously concerned with this, as anything the Church would wish to hide would likely have a great effect on them. As tighter security is implemented into the Church's positions of power a formal complaint from the Prime Minister of Urbia is filed, requesting an end to the Church's privatization of information. A general election is called by his political rivals following this questioning of the Church, and his replacement is far more accommodating of the Church's desires. (Set 10 LC Bonus: +2 Die Size to Resist Secret Actions)
2. [Philosophy] The clearly unlawful declaration of war upon the Syndrome by the Church of Rust, though revoked following the withdrawal of Celenian hostilities, has been cause for a general revision of the Church of Iteus' views on their faith. While simple to uproot from wherever their adherents may reside, it has become apparent that their political presence within the 'Federated Churches' is an incredibly violence-craving polity. Allowing them to acquire territory directly adjacent to the Itean system was a grave error, and it is quietly resolved that Sanctum must be removed from their possession if the Church of Iteus is to maintain external security. Until then, the removal of their political influence in Good Odds is a very high priority in order to nullify their cited excuse for warmongering. (Convert Region U19 to Iteusism; Roll: 18; SUCCESS)
3. [Philosophy] The ascent of a new Urthuun specifically not following the ways of the Church of Iteus is initially viewed as jeopardizing the Church's position among the Rothuun, but the notion is warmed up to following Aneb's statement that he would not attempt to eradicate Itean influence from his homeworld. Still, his commitment to maintaining healthy relations is still under question by many Archdeacons, and to test this the Church begins expansion into some of the Rothuun's newer acquisitions. (Convert Region Q21 to Iteusism; Roll: 14; SUCCESS)
4. [Intrigue] The status of Sector S17 has long vexed the Church following the Revolution; some sources indicate that it has been explored, others hold no record of it at all, and the only solid data indicates that whatever population it possesses adheres to the Church of Rust. With them indicating their warmongering ways on a grander scale recently, it is decided that this region must finally be addressed and have its status settled once and for all. Any revealed data, however, is kept within the Church. For all we know, the Federated Churches could attempt a violent seizure of the region if discretion is not practiced. (Surveillance on S17; Roll: 17; SUCCESS)
5. [Intrigue] (Secret)

Nonactions

• ???

News and Rumors

• The reappearance of Caranus at the Kronin event sends shockwaves through the Church. Though Archdeacon Provis was unable to apprehend him, it is an equal blessing that the madman's corpse is not in anyone else's hands. Vigilance will be required to address this heretic in the future.
• The absurd diplomatic coalition befalling the Syndrome exposes the fragility of the Nephret Pact to the Church's leadership, as well as the dangers of having the rival Church of Rust directly controlling a sector bordering that of the Church. The Syndrome has been strongly advised by Church representatives to cede Region Q23 peacefully, in spite of its potential use as a location from which to study the mechanics of the Revolution.
• Efficiency Ground, with its probable location revealed far outside the range of the Church and at the hands of other stellar powers, is declared a lost cause for the Church of Iteus to gain any real benefit from. Priorities have been shifted appropriately.
• While before the core situation has been viewed as a peripheral concern for the Church, there has recently been a massive increase in talk of what is to be done about the Same in order to clear the core for good. It is unclear whether this is the result of closer association with the Rothuun, Caranus' lunacy, or some other more selfish concern hidden from the wider Galaxy.

Spoiler: Church Priorities (UPDATED)

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1. Caller AI "Finder"
2. Religious Unity within Allies
3. Library of Peace
4. Apprehend Caranus

Spoiler: Diplomacy

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Nephret Pact:
-Defensive pact between RMT, ITS, and SYN
-RMT and SYN support conversions by ITS
-RMT, ITS, and SYN support buyouts of unowned tps by fellow signatories
-RMT will change state philosophy to Church of Iteus (FULFILLED)
-Once possible, ITS will vassalize to RMT (FULFILLED)

Spoiler: Stats

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Malicha’s rolls

Stat	Value	Increase?
Diplomacy	2	-
Military	2	-
Economy	2	-
Philosophy	9	+1
Intrigue	6	+1

Military unit count: 5
Generals:

• None

Items:

• Caller Fragment Strict Obedience; Effect: Once/round +1 Tactical Maneuvering
• Caller Fragment Shared Objective; Effect: Once/round +1 Increase Reputation
• ??? (if you are seeing this, consider this a thanks for caring about my posts )

Spoiler: Regions

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Region Name	Region Number	Resource	Philosophy Center	Status
Itean System	T16	Knowledge Parasites	Church of Iteus	Capital

Spoiler: Technology/Specialties

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Specialties

Type	Name	Effect(s)	Permanent?
n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a

Technology

Type	Name	Requirement(s)	Effect(s)
Military	Enhanced Microplating	Hard Metal	Battle Rolls get +1
Military	War Beasts	Fauna	Battle Rolls get +1
Economy	Trade League	Electronics	If a player owns two or more TPs in a region that is adjacent to one of their own regions, they gain a Claim on that region
Economy	Long Range Advertising	Broadcasting Tech	Reduces ZoI by one step for defending against buyouts
Military	H.E.A.T. Engines	Fuel	Battle Rolls get +1
Economy	Galactic Currency Mint	Any precious mineral + Any other resource	Buyouts get +1

Spoiler: Characters (UPDATED)

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Named:
-Altea, Heir of Iteus: Former Pontiff of the Church of Iteus. Has mutated into something far greater, and resides in the catacombs of the Cathedral of Iteus
-Archdeacon Taltha (DECEASED): Supposedly drowned in the catacombs. Why, then, is he still on this list?
-Pontiff Malicha: Dedicated to the religious aspects of the Church, formerly doubtful of Altea's direction but loyal regardless, now devoted to the confirmed Heir of Iteus
-Archdeacon Provis: Appointed head of diplomatic relations for the Church
-Archdeacon Caranus: Sought out the Same, assumed to be dead; instead resurfaced as an insane cyborg
Unnamed:
-X other Archdeacons: subordinates of Altea that go about their business
-Monarch of Ruria: ruler of the Ruria monarchy, de facto a puppet of the Church in his own country
-Dictator of Subia: ruler of the Subia dictatorship, begrudgingly accepts Church hegemony
-Prime Minister of Urbia: elected representative of the Parliament of democratic Urbia, begrudgingly accepts Church hegemony