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Vorsia Companion
Vorsia Companion.png
Location
System Vorsia
Sector Neshig
Galactic Coordinates 96, 90
System Coordinates 4,5
Astrographic Entry Vorsia Companion
Statistics
Type moon
Primary Terrain: jungles, forests
Rotational Period 26 standard hours
Orbital Period 1,616 local days
Population 52,846,357
Control
Controlled By
Governor Lilith Delcroix
Magistrate
Sentient Races Humans

Vorsia Companion is a large moon that orbits the gas giant, Vorsia, in the Vorsia system, which is located in the Neshig sector. Despite being in the middle of the Imperial Union space the moon enjoys independence and is mostly closed off to outsiders. Most of the surface is covered in cities that were integrated into the endless forests and jungles. Since its first colonisation the moon’s control passed through many organisations and private owners, developing militaristic and traditionalist population that is currently ruled by Countess Lilith Kaine-Del`croix, de-facto owner of the moon.

History

Details about the first colonisation of the moon are all lost to the history of time. The first recorded government of the moon was established by the Bounty Hunters Guild (BHG), when they found an abandoned base and claimed it for their own. The BHG developed many large cities on the surface, the population quickly raised and eventually the Guild turned it into a large recruitment centre and military base. Every city hosted a number of barracks for all its military personnel. To no surprise the culture became highly militaristic and almost every citizen served in the army at least once during their lives.

After internal struggle within the Bounty Hunters Guild the government of the moon was crippled and the population succumbed into chaos and crime when the control was given to Black Sun syndicate in exchange for assets stolen from the Guild by its former 2nd-In-Command Karl Korne. It didn't take long for the crime syndicate to gain total control over the moon and establish a new system. It is believed the moon was overseen by former Vigo Tar Alaks, as the only palace on the surface was known as the Vigo’s summer retreat. After some time the Black Sun lost interest and the moon control was sold to a private hands, including Aries Rathakar and Anakin Aikinar. It is unknown what changes the moon underwent; however, the population remained high and the crime level still remained high along with it.

In the late Year 11 the control of the highly populated moon was sold to Lilith Delcroix. At that time she was still part of the Black Sun Family and so it was easier for her to root out crime cells and decrease the overall level of crime, although the moon remained independent from all political bodies and under her sole rule, which wasn’t fully welcomed by the populace. City administrators enjoyed relative freedom for many years but Lilith believed a single ruler would be far more effective and efficient and of course she desired to have control over something she de-facto owned. Despite its militaristic culture the moon lacked any form of united defence or a fleet to speak of because only the core population held the military tradition while most cities could barely sustain the number of people. The Hapan girl was able to quickly secure the orbit and airspace with her private fleet crewed by droids and hired mercenaries. Then she approached the prominent families of the moon and gave them an offer: join her or leave.

The majority chose to leave as they cared little for the overpopulated cities and its people and were deported, three accepted and joined and only one decided to rebel. The opposition was short lived, mainly because of Lilith’s wife at the time, who was a dark jedi. After peace was achieved and their rule went unchallenged House Delcroix was established and Lilith with her spouse took noble titles of Countess and Dark Countess, respectively. From then on, the moon enjoyed times of prosperity and stability. At the end of year 11 when Lilith’s wife died the young Hapan became mostly detached from her duties and the day-to-day business was mainly left to the Council of Three. It lasted until early year 13 when Lilith came back to oversee the Council and further development of the moon.

Government

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The Countess and Council of Three.

The moon was always relatively independent and isolated without belonging to any major galactic government and it is to this day. Absolute monarchy was established after Lilith Delcroix and her wife took control, to ensure their rule would be absolute and remain within their family in future generations. After her wife’s death Lilith remained as sole leader and is sometimes referred to as Sovereign Countess by her people.

Even though she is not bound by laws in her rule Lilith does not believe in tyranny and control through fear. She believes that a single ruler without limitations is more efficient and beneficial to the people as it roots out the bureaucracy, inefficiency and inevitable corruption that are likely in democratic governments or similar governing bodies with an election system where the leader is limited by political parties, constitutions and laws.

To help her tend to the day-to-day business of the moon or make decisions in her absence the Countess formed a Council of Three. One representative from each family that joined with House Delcroix has a seat on the Council, all of which were approved by the Countess. Since the Council’s establishment the families continue to work on improvement of the moon and for benefit of its people.

The Three Families

House von Vorsia – The biggest of the three families for they are descendants of the first colonists. Some think they should be the ruling house on Vorsia moon, but they have no ambition and prefer to concentrate on helping the moon prosper. They are aristocratic in nature and most of their members rise high in the military.

House Bathori – Members of the house were always very spiritual and after embracing the Church of Reansucru ideology they were granted titles of spiritual leaders and oversee the the Church on the moon. Rumours exist that the house is actually made out of ancient Anzati aliens, but this remains unconfirmed.

House Drakenlune – A mercenary clan at its origin, it is unknown when exactly they settled on the moon, but by Year 11 majority of the barracks were occupied by their members which gave them a strong foothold. It is assumed they enjoyed the militaristic code and honour of the population, and that this encouraged them to remain.

Broken-House Del`croix

House Del`croix was originally a noble house in the Hapes Cluster during the reign of Queen-Mothers and lost its nobility during the rise of King Andrew, or so Lilith has been told. She was married into the house but denounces any connection and only member of it she met was her spouse. For her the House died with her wife. Technically it is still the ruling House of Vorsia moon, but Lilith uses “Bloodthrone”, after the name of moon’s capitol, more often than “House Del`croix”.

Religion

People of Vorsia moon are free to choose their own religion, though the majority of the population follows believes of the now-defunct Church of Reansucru. It has closed its doors to the galaxyat large but the Countess still chooses to support it on her moon, most likely because the Church was founded by her family. At its peak the Church was once, with Lilith’s blessing, in control of the moon, but it didn’t last long as the Countess didn’t find it effective way to govern. For the short period the monarch’s title was Priest-Countess.

Over time smaller groups branched from the Church, such as Cult of Machine, which, to an extent, preaches glorification of cyborgs, and Cult of Madness which pursues study of the Dark Side. All groups and cults are welcomed as long as they do not impede anyone's ability to perform their duties.

There are no known Force sects or groups associated with the moon. Although not officially forbidden or illegal, the practice of the Jedi code or similar beliefs associated with the so-called Light side is not very welcome on Vorsia moon.

Culture

Bloodthrone Palace

The population of Vorsia moon is mostly isolated; the whole moon is enclosed by planetary shields and outsiders are not often granted passage, and when they are, it is rare for a visitor to be allowed to freely roam the cities. Necessary off-world trade and other business are mainly conducted in a space station orbiting the moon or a diplomatic ship. Citizens of the moon have a strong sense of public service and are highly disciplined. Tradition and honour are among the most important aspect ofs the society. It is every citizen’s duty to contribute towards the welfare of the population in some way by working hard and efficiently. Militaristic tradition dates back to the first colonisation of the moon and so the society is very regimented and organised. Bureaucracy is regarded as a waste of time; all changes, advances and decisions accepted by the leadership are quickly adopted by rest of the society with minimal resistance.

Individuality and personal desires are instinctively set aside for the good of all. There are no poor sections of cities where people are abandoned to rot in poverty like as is often witnessed on many civilized planets; all regions of the moon meet a certain standard of living so the population can prosper as a whole. Vorsians are taught to have a high sense of honour and personal accountability, and to accept every decision they make, whether good or bad, and face the consequences. One of the biggest acts of dishonour a Vorsian can commit is to lie about their actions. Crime is not an uncommon occurrence, but the justice system is more efficient than typically expected, as most captured criminals will simply confess their crime if questioned directly.

However, behind the idyllic image of peaceful culture there is notable lack of aliens in the moon’s population. Since Countess Delcroix’s reign that population has dropped by half. To the public it was justified as improving the standard of living but rumours exist about large scale deportations of aliens during the first months of development. No official statements were released; however, the overall standard of living has improved as the Countess devoted a great deal of resources into rebuilding old military cities with the comfort of her people in mind. This led the wider galaxy into believing that Vorsia moon’s population is highly xenophobic and doesn’t treat aliens as equals. It is unknown if it has always been so, but Countess Delcroix is known for her speciest nature.

The Ivory Tower temple on edge of the city.

The entire surface is covered with forests and jungles so the atmosphere is rich with oxygen and the air feels somewhat moist on most of the areas of the moon. All of its cities on the moon were built with comfort and practicality in mind without destroying the moon’s rich environment, and as a result, no space was wasted with buildings that weren’t needed and obsolete infrastructure that has served its purpose has been recycled and rebuild into something new. The architecture has no particular influence and only a small amount of structures were designed to be artistically pleasing, as practicality is favoured over visual appeal. Art in all of its forms is welcomed hobby for Vorsians, but not widely accepted as a duty, which contrasts with Countess Delcroix who is known for her design skills throughout the galaxy.

The capitol of Vorsia Companion is Bloodthrone city located at South of the moon. The most dominant structure in the city is the Bloodthrone palace, the Seat of Power of the Sovereign Countess and the Council of Three. It has been rebuilt a few times through history, but its appearance changed the most when Countess Delcroix took control. Large portions were taken down and built into tall golden towers with countless windows. The front of the palace sembles a cathedral, but to keep the Vorsian tradition the remainder of the palace still appears more like a fortress so it could protect the monarch. The rest of the city contains entertainment centres for its citizens, luxurious skyscrapers and streets filled with statues. It also houses the largest hospital on the moon.

Another important city is the oldest city Sharrad where the military control centre and training academy are located, but more importantly it is the location of the Ivory Tower, the oldest temple and centre of religion on the moon. As not the entire city serves the military and the Church, there is also a civilian district that offers almost the same luxury as the capitol.

Laws

The law on Vorsia moon is more flexible and less restrictive that in much of the galaxy. For example, there are no laws against carrying a weapon, usage of drugs or smuggling. All citizens are expected to fulfil their duty efficiently and respect the freedom of others. In a way they are free to do as they will as long they are able to do their duty and their actions do not restrict or prevent others from doing their duty. For example, if a Vorsian is unable to do her job because of alcohol abuse she will be sent to prison where she will work on hard manual tasks without luxuries. More severe punishments are reserved for more serious crimes, such as murder. Theft is the least common crime because of the Vorsians’ unselfish nature.

MCL Liner "Dance With The Devil" in orbit of Vorsia Companion.

Economy

Vorsia moon is not dependant on off-world trade, and the main import is construction materials. Some of the natural resources found on the moon are exported and sold or traded, but mostly only when required. The official currency is Galactic Credits, but Krath’s Nova Crystals are also accepted.

Military

The military plays a large part in Vorsia’s society. It is not just an armed force; it is an all-encompassing public works organization. The police and justice system are part of the Military Police. The Engineers Corps develops and maintains both military and civilian equipment and structures. Public and cargo transportation is provided by the Military Logistic department. There are almost no independent civilian organisations that are not part of the military one way or another, which ensures that all changes are adapted quickly and orders carried out swiftly, decreasing the bureaucracy to bare minimum.

Out of tradition the head of the government is also the military leader, so Countess Delcroix holds the title of Lord Commander but it is mostly honourary and she rarely uses it, only on special occasion when tradition requires.