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# Damarii Tyranny
The Damarii Tyranny is one of the major [[Lobes]] of the [[Haruspic Sphere]]. It is one of three members of The Sphere's Heart.


## Overview
== Overview ==
The **Damarii Tyranny** is one of the most bureaucratically sophisticated and politically intricate regimes in the Galactic Arm. Unlike traditional autocratic empires, the Tyranny functions as a **stochocracy**, a system in which leaders are selected through a lottery-like process from a pool of eligible candidates, rather than through hereditary succession or democratic election​:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.   
The '''Damarii Tyranny''' is one of the most bureaucratically sophisticated and politically intricate regimes in the Galactic Arm. Unlike traditional autocratic empires, the Tyranny functions as a '''stochocracy''', a system in which leaders are selected through a lottery-like process from a pool of eligible candidates, rather than through hereditary succession or democratic election​.   


The Tyranny has long been a powerful force, with vast territorial holdings spanning over **1,283 planets and habitats**​:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. It is renowned for its **administrative complexity**, requiring citizens to obtain permits for even personal matters such as procreation​:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}. Despite its rigid bureaucratic structure, it has historically maintained stability—until recent internal conflicts shattered its seemingly unshakable order.   
The Tyranny has long been a powerful force, with vast territorial holdings spanning over '''1,283 planets and habitats'''​ (at the time of [[THE REDEMPTRESS]]). It is renowned for its '''administrative complexity''', requiring citizens to obtain permits for even personal matters such as procreation​.   


## Government and Structure
== Government and Structure ==
At the heart of the Damarii political system is the **Tyran**, a revered figure often seen as a near-divine ruler. However, true governance is shared among multiple bodies, including:
At the heart of the Damarii political system is the '''Tyran''', a revered figure often seen as a near-divine ruler. However, true governance is shared among multiple bodies, including:  
- The **CodexCouncil**, a judicial and advisory body overseeing constitutional matters​:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}. 
- The **Vizarch’s Assembly**, a legislative body that influences major political decisions​:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}. 
- The **Phalanxes**, elite military units loyal to the state rather than any individual ruler​:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}. 


Although the system was designed to prevent tyranny in the traditional sense, internal power struggles and corruption have gradually eroded its integrity.
* The '''CodexCouncil''', a judicial and advisory body overseeing constitutional matters.
* The '''Vizarch’s Assembly''', a legislative body that influences major political decisions​:contentReference.
* The '''Tyran's delegates''', and advisory body constituted by the persons that had been selected through the stochocratic process but weren't chosen to become Tyran.
* The '''Phalanxes''', elite military units loyal to the state rather than any individual ruler​.


## Recent Political Upheaval 
== Center of power ==
The death of **Tyran Aki-6** triggered a **constitutional crisis** that left the Tyranny vulnerable to both internal and external threats​:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}. Following Aki’s death, his **Chamberlain, Stator**, attempted to consolidate power but was accused of orchestrating a coup. He was later assassinated, throwing the government into turmoil​:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.   
The '''Damarii Tyranny's''' center of power is Damar Station, a gigantic space station that wanders around the Galactic Arm to orbit all Damarii worlds in turn. Every central power is represented aboard the station, which also holds the Tyranny's most prestigious academies, such as the Academy for Advanced Administration (called 3A) or the Baliemy II Medical School.   


Amid the chaos, **Admiral Ji** took control of Damar Station and declared herself **Regent**, claiming emergency powers​:contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}. However, opposition to Ji’s rule arose in the form of **Melopy**, another high-ranking official who refused to accept Ji’s claim to power. This split led to an outright **civil war** within the Tyranny, with military factions choosing sides​:contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.
== The Tyran selection process ==
There are (at the time of [[THE REDEMPTRESS]]) thirty-three administrative sectors in the Tyranny, each governed by a Vizarch. In each of those, one adult person is selected randomly. The thirty-three ''representatives'' then are flown to Damar Station and kept in complete isolation until they unanimously elect one of them to become Tyran.


## Military and Influence 
The other thirty-two then stay on Damar Station to become the '''Tyran's delegates.''' Only the Tyran is allowed to seek their council.  
The **Damarii military** is one of the most advanced in the Galactic Arm, boasting fleets of warships, including the **Aplaniss-class juggernauts**, some of the most formidable vessels in existence​:contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}. However, due to the ongoing civil conflict, the military has become fractured, with different factions supporting Ji or Melopy.


Despite its **bureaucratic rigidity**, the Tyranny has played a major role in galactic politics. It was once an integral part of the **Haruspic Sphere**, but recent instability has weakened its standing​:contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}. 
It is customary that when a Tyran's life ends, the remaining delegates take their own lives to offer a clean slate to the next Tyran.
 
## Current Status 
The Damarii Tyranny now stands on the brink of collapse. With its ruling structure compromised, its military divided, and external threats such as the **Formicals** and **Ÿgemonÿ** looming, its fate remains uncertain​:contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}. Whether it will emerge from the crisis intact or splinter into warring states is a question that may soon be answered. 
 
## See Also 
- [[Haruspic Sphere]] – The former overarching political system that included the Tyranny. 
- [[Admiral Ji]] – The military leader who seized power after Aki-6’s death. 
- [[Melopy]] – The opposition leader fighting to restore order. 
- [[Aplaniss-class Warships]] – The most powerful vessels in the Damarii fleet.

Latest revision as of 13:15, 18 February 2025

The Damarii Tyranny is one of the major Lobes of the Haruspic Sphere. It is one of three members of The Sphere's Heart.

Overview

The Damarii Tyranny is one of the most bureaucratically sophisticated and politically intricate regimes in the Galactic Arm. Unlike traditional autocratic empires, the Tyranny functions as a stochocracy, a system in which leaders are selected through a lottery-like process from a pool of eligible candidates, rather than through hereditary succession or democratic election​.

The Tyranny has long been a powerful force, with vast territorial holdings spanning over 1,283 planets and habitats​ (at the time of THE REDEMPTRESS). It is renowned for its administrative complexity, requiring citizens to obtain permits for even personal matters such as procreation​.

Government and Structure

At the heart of the Damarii political system is the Tyran, a revered figure often seen as a near-divine ruler. However, true governance is shared among multiple bodies, including:

  • The CodexCouncil, a judicial and advisory body overseeing constitutional matters.
  • The Vizarch’s Assembly, a legislative body that influences major political decisions​:contentReference.
  • The Tyran's delegates, and advisory body constituted by the persons that had been selected through the stochocratic process but weren't chosen to become Tyran.
  • The Phalanxes, elite military units loyal to the state rather than any individual ruler​.

Center of power

The Damarii Tyranny's center of power is Damar Station, a gigantic space station that wanders around the Galactic Arm to orbit all Damarii worlds in turn. Every central power is represented aboard the station, which also holds the Tyranny's most prestigious academies, such as the Academy for Advanced Administration (called 3A) or the Baliemy II Medical School.

The Tyran selection process

There are (at the time of THE REDEMPTRESS) thirty-three administrative sectors in the Tyranny, each governed by a Vizarch. In each of those, one adult person is selected randomly. The thirty-three representatives then are flown to Damar Station and kept in complete isolation until they unanimously elect one of them to become Tyran.

The other thirty-two then stay on Damar Station to become the Tyran's delegates. Only the Tyran is allowed to seek their council.

It is customary that when a Tyran's life ends, the remaining delegates take their own lives to offer a clean slate to the next Tyran.

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