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{{Redirect|Grand Imperium|the CivClassic nation|Grand Imperium (CivClassic 2.0)}}
The '''Grand Imperium''' was a nation located in the eastern regions of the -,- quadrant, between [[Bloom]] in the south, [[Corvus]] in the west, and [[Tel Aviv]] (formerly [[Lexington City|Lexington]]) in the north-east. The Grand Imperium occupies a desolate snowy plateau surrounded by steep sea-cliffs. The last founder and current leader of the nation is Emperor [[Attoprak]] and its capital was Capitum. Other notable settlements include Altton, [[Amsterdam]], Asturious and Frostrock.
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''For the other iterations of Grand Imperium see [[Grand Imperium (CivClassic 2.0)]].''


The '''Grand Imperium''' is a nation located in the the +,- quadrant; between [[Blockchainistan]] in the north-east, [[Yoahtl]] in the south, [[Titan Industries]] in the east, and [[Letos]] in the west. The Grand Imperium is a land of fertile plains and scattered forests, with steep cliffs to the east and valley systems in the north-west. To the north lies the Fareastern Ocean. The current and only leader of the nation is Emperor [[Attoprak]] and its capital is [[Capitum]]. The Grand Imperium can often be shortened to ''GI'' in non-formal conversations.
== Government ==
The Grand Imperium was an absolute monarchy, led by Emperor Attoprak since the nation’s inception in November 2019. The Emperor was the supreme authority of the Grand Imperium: the ultimate policy-maker, ultimate judge, ultimate military leader, and general figurehead of the nation.


== History ==
The government of the Grand Imperium was , serving as advisors and agents of the Emperor with little policy-making authority of their own. The Imperium was led by the Arch-Government (comprised of the Emperor and the Chamberlain, the Emperor’s personal assistant). The last Chamberlain of the Imperium was [[WorldSculptor]] and the last Leader of the Honour Council was [[Stuin]]. The Grand Imperium had not decided on the Leader of the Lords Committee.
''This title includes Grand Imperium history on the CivMC server. For Grand Imperium history before CivMC, see [[Grand Imperium (CivClassic 2.0)]].''


===Early Days===
Beneath the positions mentioned above were seven the Ministers of the Imperium: the Ministers for Production, Economy, Construction, Culture and Tourism, Recruitment, Diplomacy, and Defence. The Honor Council was the official council of the Ministers.
The Grand Imperium on CivMC was formally established on June 20th, 2022. Emperor Attoprak was the first representative of the Grand Imperium to arrive in the Capitum area, planting a small flag and constructing a house which later became the Emperor's residence. An initial settlement of a few scattered huts and houses was founded as a temporary base of operations, to be subsumed by the construction of the greater city of Capitum and preserved as a museum to the Imperium's very earliest days.


Settlements of the Early Days consisted of simple one-room houses with plain diorite walls and oak roofs. Small carrot and wheat farms were quickly constructed, and several mine-shafts dropped down as far as bedrock level to supply the nation's first ores. During this period, all of the Grand Imperium's many citizens worked hard to fill the Imperial coffers and raise new municipal buildings, including a Town Hall and Imperial Apartment.
The power of the Emperor was enshrined within the Constitution of the Grand Imperium, an all-encompassing document providing rules on citizenship, civil duties, laws, trials, construction and levies. The Constitution prized concision, simplicity and order, and left the Emperor with the power of final interpretation.


=== Regional Management ===
=== Silver Era ===
The 'Silver Era' refers to a period of rapid development, security and diplomatic success which followed the establishment of Capitum, beginning around late July 2022.
The Grand Imperium was divided into Provinces. Each Province was governed by a Lord, who oversaw the development of that region in the Emperor's name. There was Committee which included all the Lords, known as the Lords Committee of the Grand Imperium. The Grand Imperium had three Provinces:
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Provinces of the Grand Imperium
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!Date of Integration
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|Capitum
|Capitum
|23/12/2019
|None (Capital Territory)
|-
|Isi
|New Amsterdam
|01/02/2020
|Vacant
|-
|Tutela
|N/A
|20/03/2020
|None
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On July 23th 2022, the Grand Imperium joined its neighbours in the [[Lyrean Community]].
==== Capitum ====
Capitum was the main province of the Grand Imperium. Capitum territory was divided into two peninsulae: the southern peninsula, pierced with an inland sea, was center of capital in the early days of the Empire, whereas the northern peninsula was occupied by Altton and Asturious.


On August 26th 2022, the Grand Imperium accepted [[Bing Chilling]] as its first State after reacing an agreement with its leader m3ee, and incorporated the territory of [[Achiuwa]] after its leader Lanny announced the nation was leaving the server. The existing buildings are preserved as a museum of Achiuwan life, with additional buildings planned in order to breathe new life into the settlement.
Capital Capitum was the Capital of the Grand Imperium, located in Capitum Province. Capital Capitum planned to be built to southern peninsula of the Capitum Province in early days, however, Emperor Attoprak decided that both of peninsulae should be reserved for and named as Capitum. Capitum's name is mixture of the Chamberlain [[WorldSculptor]]'s city in Allimore, Sanctum, and Emperor [[Attoprak]]'s Empire's capital in Allimore, Capitis.


During this period, the Grand Imperium completed construction on an immense carrot farm, likely the largest and most productive of its kind on the server. Construction began on other large-scale industrial projects, including a huge tree farm and darkroom. The materials gathered during these projects was earmarked for future construction projects, including the planned temporary capital of Iter.
==== Isi ====
Isi was the main production province of the Grand Imperium with it's large farms and city, [[Nouvelle-Amsterdam|New Amsterdam]]. New Amsterdam was the second largest city of the Grand Imperium, it was restored by the Grand Imperium after heavy griefing made by different players in the server.


The Grand Imperium's Silver Era also coincided with the events of the '[[Estalia–Rhode Island War|Generic War]]' in the wider server - the conflict between blocs led by [[Estalia]] and [[Rhode Island|USA/Rhode Island]]. During the war, the Grand Imperium pursued a course of careful neutrality, with treaties of mutual defence, economic assistance and policing cooperation with friendly nations. The Grand Imperium has so far not been directly affected by the world-spanning conflict.
==== Tutela ====
Tutela was a gift given by [[Bloom]], [[Corvus]] and [[Coventhia]] to the Grand Imperium and Emperor Attoprak. Tutela has three different biomes with one island. Tutela Island was claimed by Coventhia and Corvus but then these two nations who aren't get on well together decided to gift their their claim in the island. Mainland of the Tutela was given by the Bloom. Tutela island was one of the biggest examples of the Grand Imperium's peerless international relations. This province shows that all of nations have the ability to get on well with each other, no matter what's their 'side', ideology and how's their international relations. Tutela didn't have a seat or lord to show that each nation can stay and improve itself with being unbaised.


== Government ==
==== Former Provinces ====
The Grand Imperium is an constitutional monarchy, led by Emperor [[Attoprak]] since the nation’s inception in November 2019. The Emperor is the supreme authority of the Grand Imperium: the ultimate policy-maker, ultimate judge, ultimate military leader, and general figurehead of the nation.


The government of the Grand Imperium serves as advisors and agents of the Emperor with little policy-making authority of their own. The Grand Imperium government is led by the Central Government (comprised of the Emperor and the Chamberlain, the Emperor’s personal assistant). The current Chamberlain of the Grand Imperium is [[WorldSculptor]].
===== Altton =====
Altton was one of the oldest settlements in the Grand Imperium, founded by the former Minister of Production Jerven. Jerven was war weary who escaped from the Hallow-SQPR war to live in the Grand Imperium with his old friends, Emperor [[Attoprak]] and Chamberlain [[WorldSculptor]]. With his skills and hardworking, he became first Minister and Mayor of the Grand Imperium. Jerven moved to Grand Imperium in CivRealms and Altton citizens became inactive after his move. Altton was turned into a historical site after it had been abandoned.


The power of the Emperor is enshrined within the [https://bit.ly/gi-constitution Constitution of the Grand Imperium], an all-encompassing document providing rules on citizenship, civil duties, laws, trials, construction and levies. The Constitution prizes concision, simplicity and order, and leaves the Emperor with the power of final interpretation.
===== Asturious =====
Asturious was founded by a newfriend who built within Grand Imperium territory without being aware of claims. The Grand Imperium government contacted him and Asturious became a city of the Grand Imperium. The Mayor of Asturious left the Grand Imperium and CivClassic due personal reasons and Asturious was turned into a historical site.


===== [[Coventhia]] =====
===Regional Management===
The Grand Imperium is divided into states. Each state is governed by a Lord, who oversees the development of that region in the Emperor's name. There is a council which includes the Lords, known as the States Council of the Grand Imperium. The Grand Imperium currently has three states: Capitum, Bing Chilling and Achiuwa.
Coventhia was a province of the Grand Imperium from June to December of 2020.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">https://www.reddit.com/r/civclassics/comments/hba5jp/map_claims_post_july_2020/fvazsni/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x</ref>
== Geography ==
====Capitum====
Capitum is the main state of the Grand Imperium. Unlike other states of the Grand Imperium, Capitum has no Lords or Consuls assigned and it is directly governed by the Central Government. Capitum is the home of the capital of the Empire and therefore home of the Grand Imperium government.
The Grand Imperium occupied a very large area of land on the map, a desolate island plateau of snowy highlands and forbidding sea-cliffs located in the eastern -,- quadrant. The Grand Imperium’s core territory was divided into two peninsulae: the southern peninsula, pierced with an inland sea, was home to Capitum, whereas the northern peninsula was occupied by Altton.
[[File:GIMap2.png|thumb|The Grand Imperium's claims as of March 2020. The mushroom island marked as Corvus/Coventhia (Exclave) was also transferred to the Imperium.]]
The Grand Imperium was located between the powers of [[Bloom]], [[Corvus]], and [[Tel Aviv]]. Although the Grand Imperium station has been under construction, the Grand Imperium had installed provisional rail links with Bloom and [[Frostrock]]. Relations between the Grand Imperium and other nations had been generally cordial, though the Grand Imperium had not held formal alliances with any nations.


== History ==
==== Bing Chilling ====
Bing Chilling is the first Lordly State of the Grand Imperium. Bing Chilling is renowned for its spectacular map art, unique Canadian culture, and the sophisticated architecture of its seat, Ottawa. Originally an independent state, Bing Chilling joined the Imperium as its first Lordly State under the Lordship of m3ee following concurrent decrees by m3ee and Attoprak on August 26th 2022.


=== Early Days ===
==== Achiuwa ====
Achiuwa is a formerly independent state. The Achiuwan leader, Lanny, announced that the nation would abandon its CivMC possessionss after their bunker was ransacked by unidentified attackers. Following this announcement, Emperor Attoprak incorporated Achiuwan territories into the Grand Imperium by imperial edict on August 26th 2022. Achiuwa's existing buildings have been preserved as a museum.
[[File:Grand Imperium Citizens 2.png|thumb|Citizens of the Grand Imperium: (left to right) SingersFrederick, WorldSculptor, Emperor Attoprak, Msjerven, and Jarv.]]
The Grand Imperium had a successful history. Established in November 2019, the Grand Imperium went through a long period of planning and recruitment before joining CivClassic in late November 2019. The first construction project, excavation of the station hall, took just a few days, and preparation began for building.


On September 7th 2022, planning began on a new city in the mountainous valleys and meadows of central Achiuwa. This city, Iter, will serve as a temporary capital during construction of Capitum, as a transport hub in the western reaches of the Imperium, and as a centre for sport and games. It is hoped that the city will at one point be capable of hosting server-wide [[Olympics|Olympic Games]].
Emperor Attoprak’s leadership was soon tested by the separatist [[NADA Organisation|NADA Terrorist Organisation]] led by Nadvach, who, when confronted about a griefing incident, attacked their Emperor and were pearled and exiled as a result. The griefer’s base has been preserved as a museum.


==Culture==
Shortly afterwards, the nations of the -,- region and beyond suffered a huge attack, with the cities of [[SPQR|Rome]] and Frostrock badly griefed and several innocent players pearled. The conflict became known as the [[War of The Coalition|War of The Coalition]]. The Grand Imperium, still in its infancy, kept a low profile during the attacks and did not formally join the OK Bomber Coalition to oppose the griefers. After the power of the griefers was broken during the [[Battle of Lusitania|Battle of Lusitania]], Emperor Attoprak offered assistance to several affected nations, accepting our first Bastions from Slusshi, President of Bloom as nations across the server stepped up security efforts in the aftermath.
The flag of the Grand Imperium is a white and cyan bicolor representing the two classes of our Empire: its citizens and Emperor.


Grand Imperium architecture is austere, elegant and distinctive. Its tall grey buildings make use of many columns, spires, domes and pointed pediments. Since moving to a more temperate biome in CivMC, the architecture of the Imperium has incorporated the oak and flowers of the new homeland.
January 2020 saw an explosion of aboveground construction and city planning. Emperor Attoprak also made a number of informal visits to other nations on the server, including Bloom, Coventhia, Tel Aviv, [[Mount Augusta|Mt. Augusta]], [[Yoahtl]], and [[The Commonwealth|the Commonwealth]]. Ambitious construction projects continue, with new buildings added daily.


The preservation of lore and history is extremely important to the Grand Imperium, with events carefully recorded ingame and on its national [https://www.reddit.com/r/GrandImperium/ Subreddit] and [https://discord.gg/R3578v39kE Discord server]. The Grand Imperium also collects books and relics from other nations. The Grand Imperium encourages its citizens to spread the Imperium's culture and politics through prolific writing and other artistic pursuits.
At the end of January, several new builds were completed, including the Factory, Post Office, Imperial Shrine, and Prestige Apartments in rapid succession. On February 1st, Emperor Attoprak announced the claiming of a small section of land to the west of the cities of [[Varkonia|Varkonia]] and [[Atlantis|Atlantis]] - due to the barren nature of the Grand Imperium homeland, farming land was urgently needed. On February 5th, construction started on the Ministry of Production, the first of the seven Ministry buildings.
[[File:AmsterdamThroneRoom2.png|thumb|With the establishment of the Imperium House, the settlement of Amsterdam truly became integrated into the Grand Imperium.]]
During February, the Grand Imperium's land claims expanded to include a small area of land east of the original mesa, around the Medi Sea, which came to be known as Isi Province, the Grand Imperium's third Province. These lands, currently unclaimed, were originally the property of the defunct nation of Highrock. The new claim included the abandoned and lightly griefed town of [[Amsterdam|Amsterdam]], which the Grand Imperium restored, adding an Imperial Shrine, inn, embassy, library, post office, station and housing for workers. Original builds were kept as a museum, with some information about daily life in Highrock.


Grand Imperium citizens are patriotic, with Imperial Cult buildings adorned with the national flag and the statue of the Emperor commonplace in Imperium territories. State capitals also have an embassy, which serves as official residence for the Emperor on His visits. [[Grand Imperium Stelae|Stelae]] bearing the Emperor's quotations can also be found in every corner of the nation.
In March, established nations bestowed the Imperium with more land: on the 9th, the Republic of Bloom granted more land to the Grand Imperium to aid infrastructure development, and on the 29th Coventhia transferred ownership of a mushroom island exclave. In keeping with the Grand Imperium's mission of preserving history, existing buildings were preserved as monuments to peace and friendship in the -,-. These were integrated into the Grand Imperium as Tutela Province.


Citizens also use the patriotic phrase ‘''Vivat Imperium!’'' when meeting or leaving another citizen.
In April, the Grand Imperium held its first formal trial, wherein FireStone222 accused jbbroylesma of theft. Emperor Attoprak delivered a verdict of 'not guilty' based on inadequate evidence, whereupon FireStone222 pearled jbbroylesma in the courtroom itself and then fled, only to return fully armed and pearl two more Grand Imperium citizens. The nation was saved when Slushhi, President of Bloom, killed the attacker, who was subsequently sentenced to imprisonment for the crimes of Treason, Murder, and Fraud.


=== Resurgence Era ===
== Economy ==
[[File:GI Carrot II.png|thumb|168x168px|Imperian artwork celebrating the carrot-farming community.]]The Grand Imperium has a highly-active and highly-organised population. Citizens of the Imperium are currently engaged in the construction of various farms for domestic production and regional trade, with areas of territory already earmarked for industry.
In June 2020, [[Coventhia]] established<ref name=":1" /> that their land should be listed as a Grand Imperium Protectorate and the Grand Imperium took over Coventhia's claims to protect and develop. In December 2020 Coventhia reclaimed their old territory.<ref name=":0">https://reddit.com/r/civclassics/comments/kdazbn/coventhia_reclaims_old_territory_sans_mushroom/</ref>


== Culture ==
== Foreign Relations ==
Relations between the Grand Imperium and other nations is generally cordial. Emperor Attoprak is solely responsible for the Imperium's international relations and has engaged in diplomacy with neighbouring states since the very earliest days of the server.
[[File:Factory Square, Capitum.png|alt=The first buildings in the new city of Capitum. |thumb|Capitum's Factory Square.]]

The flag of the Grand Imperium is a black, cyan and white tricolour representing the three domains of the world: the black of the deep earth, the blue-green of sea and meadow, and the white sky of their snowy homeland. It also represents the three classes of our Empire: its citizens, government and Emperor.
In July of 2022, the Grand Imperium joined the [[Lyrean Community]], becoming the first non-founding member to sign the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AFCAT0NjK5E7rh0FgK9pGPhvYJnGG5FxGbTk4XNp4Kg/edit Charter].

In August of 2022, the Grand Imperium moved to amicably settle a mild border disagreement with [[Titan Industries]].

== Justice ==
The Grand Imperium adheres to the Emperor's Law, a legal code which has been followed in the Grand Imperium for approximately four years. The Emperor's Law, which is an appendix to the Constitution, details what constitutes a crime, ameliorating or aggravating circumstances, and the process of trials, which are conducted through Discord with a judge, prosecutor and defender.

The Grand Imperium's first legal incident took place on August 11th 2022, when the Grand Imperium came under attack from a traitorous citizen who attacked the Emperor and pearled three loyal citizens of the Imperium before raiding and griefing the homes of his former comrades. The attacker was quickly hunted down and pearled by allies of the Grand Imperium as he tried to log off or flee, and by August 13th, after work by a team of allied nations and Imperians, the griefing damage was fully repaired. On August 17th, after a short trial ''in absentia'' under the Emperor's Law, he was convicted of a list of crimes including several counts of Treason, Murder, Griefing, and Theft and received a proportional punishment. This incident was the Grand Imperium's first trial on CivMC, and only the second in the nation's history.

== Geography ==
[[File:GI September 2022 Territories .png|thumb|234x234px|The Grand Imperium's most recent territorial claims.]]


=== Climate ===
The coat of arms of the Grand Imperium represents its history and culture: the lion is the heraldic animal of the Grand Imperium, the crown represents the authority of the Emperor, the flag represents the nation, and the yellow and white flag represents the [https://allimore.fandom.com/wiki/Great_Eksen_Empire Great Eksen Empire], the predecessor to the Grand Imperium on the Allimore server. The compass rose in the centre is also a symbol of the Great Eksen Empire, which predates, and is unrelated to, the extremely similar emblem of the [[NATO]] alliance.
Unlike the harsh cold climate of its CivClassic domains, the CivMC iteration of the Grand Imperium resides in a mild temperate region of meadows, plains and scattered forests.


=== Flora and Terrain ===
Grand Imperium architecture is austere, elegant and distinctive. Its tall grey buildings make use of many columns, spires, domes and pointed pediments.
The Imperium occupies two neighbouring blocs of territory, of roughly equal size. The core territory of Capitum borders Lake Lotus in the west and the high diorite mountains of [[Titan Industries]] to the east. This territory is largely temperate plains and forests rich in flowers, with scattered boulder fields. The farthest east regions are upland meadows. The highest point here is Mount Scott in the extreme south-east.
[[File:Last Claims of the Grand Imperium.png|thumb|Last claims of the Grand Imperium on CivClassic 2.0 - including Capitum, Isi, Tutela, [[Coventhia]] and [[Kaliningrad]].]]
The preservation of lore and history is extremely important to the Grand Imperium, with events carefully recorded ingame and on its national [https://www.reddit.com/r/GrandImperium/ Subreddit], [https://grandimperium.fandom.com/wiki/GrandImperium_Wiki Wiki], Minehut server, and Discord channel. Players can also stay up to date with current events by using the Official Gazette on Discord, a frequently-updated account of Grand Imperium affairs for new or less-active players. The Grand Imperium also collects books and relics from other nations, and Grand Imperium citizens often do some writing of their own.


The territory of Bing Chilling and Achiuwa is more varied, with lush forests and vibrant meadows in the northern and southern lowlands, separated by a rough terrain of broad, flower-covered valleys between rugged hills. The northern islands of Bing Chilling feature small beaches where the land meets the Fareastern Ocean.
Grand Imperium citizens were patriotic, with Imperial Cult buildings adorned with the national flag and the statue of the Emperor commonplace in Imperium territories. Provincial settlements generally also have an Imperium House, which serves as an embassy and official residence for the Emperor on His visits. [[Grand Imperium Stelae|Stelae]] bearing the Emperor's quotations can also be found in every corner of the nation.


=== Conservation ===
Citizens also used the patriotic phrase ‘''Vivat Imperium!’'' when meeting or leaving another citizen.
Agriculture, infrastructure, and accommodation construction has already taken a toll on the native wildlife of the Capitum region, with many unique old-growth oak and birch trees hewn down in land-clearance and resource-gathering operations and many flower fields torn up to make way for construction projects. To remedy this, on the 3rd September Emperor Attoprak designated the northernmost tip of Capitum as Grand Imperium's first National Park on CivMC. The Emperor's Law provides general protections for fauna, flora and specific protections for National Parks.


== References ==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 12:44, 20 July 2023

The Grand Imperium
Grand Imperium
Flag of the Grand Imperium
Coat of Arms of the Grand Imperium
General
LocationApprox. 6000, -2550
DemonymImperian
Activity levelHigh
AllianceLyrean Community
Capital cityCapitum
States
  • Capitum
  • Bing Chilling
  • Achiuwa
National Colors
  Imperial Cyan
  People's White
Government
GovernmentConstitutional Monarchy
Governing documentConstitution of the Grand Imperium
• Emperor
Attoprak
• Chamberlain
WorldSculptor
Formation
Foundation date23 December 2019
Foundation documentReddit Post
Culture
LanguageEnglish
ReligionImperiumism
Motto“Lex iubet, Imperator regnat, Imperium crescit.”
Slogan“Vivat Imperium!”
Links
Subreddit/r/GrandImperium
DiscordR3578v39kE
"Grand Imperium" redirects here. For the CivClassic nation, see Grand Imperium (CivClassic 2.0).

The Grand Imperium is a nation located in the the +,- quadrant; between Blockchainistan in the north-east, Yoahtl in the south, Titan Industries in the east, and Letos in the west. The Grand Imperium is a land of fertile plains and scattered forests, with steep cliffs to the east and valley systems in the north-west. To the north lies the Fareastern Ocean. The current and only leader of the nation is Emperor Attoprak and its capital is Capitum. The Grand Imperium can often be shortened to GI in non-formal conversations.

History

This title includes Grand Imperium history on the CivMC server. For Grand Imperium history before CivMC, see Grand Imperium (CivClassic 2.0).

Early Days

The Grand Imperium on CivMC was formally established on June 20th, 2022. Emperor Attoprak was the first representative of the Grand Imperium to arrive in the Capitum area, planting a small flag and constructing a house which later became the Emperor's residence. An initial settlement of a few scattered huts and houses was founded as a temporary base of operations, to be subsumed by the construction of the greater city of Capitum and preserved as a museum to the Imperium's very earliest days.

Settlements of the Early Days consisted of simple one-room houses with plain diorite walls and oak roofs. Small carrot and wheat farms were quickly constructed, and several mine-shafts dropped down as far as bedrock level to supply the nation's first ores. During this period, all of the Grand Imperium's many citizens worked hard to fill the Imperial coffers and raise new municipal buildings, including a Town Hall and Imperial Apartment.

Silver Era

The 'Silver Era' refers to a period of rapid development, security and diplomatic success which followed the establishment of Capitum, beginning around late July 2022.

On July 23th 2022, the Grand Imperium joined its neighbours in the Lyrean Community.

On August 26th 2022, the Grand Imperium accepted Bing Chilling as its first State after reacing an agreement with its leader m3ee, and incorporated the territory of Achiuwa after its leader Lanny announced the nation was leaving the server. The existing buildings are preserved as a museum of Achiuwan life, with additional buildings planned in order to breathe new life into the settlement.

During this period, the Grand Imperium completed construction on an immense carrot farm, likely the largest and most productive of its kind on the server. Construction began on other large-scale industrial projects, including a huge tree farm and darkroom. The materials gathered during these projects was earmarked for future construction projects, including the planned temporary capital of Iter.

The Grand Imperium's Silver Era also coincided with the events of the 'Generic War' in the wider server - the conflict between blocs led by Estalia and USA/Rhode Island. During the war, the Grand Imperium pursued a course of careful neutrality, with treaties of mutual defence, economic assistance and policing cooperation with friendly nations. The Grand Imperium has so far not been directly affected by the world-spanning conflict.

Government

The Grand Imperium is an constitutional monarchy, led by Emperor Attoprak since the nation’s inception in November 2019. The Emperor is the supreme authority of the Grand Imperium: the ultimate policy-maker, ultimate judge, ultimate military leader, and general figurehead of the nation.

The government of the Grand Imperium serves as advisors and agents of the Emperor with little policy-making authority of their own. The Grand Imperium government is led by the Central Government (comprised of the Emperor and the Chamberlain, the Emperor’s personal assistant). The current Chamberlain of the Grand Imperium is WorldSculptor.

The power of the Emperor is enshrined within the Constitution of the Grand Imperium, an all-encompassing document providing rules on citizenship, civil duties, laws, trials, construction and levies. The Constitution prizes concision, simplicity and order, and leaves the Emperor with the power of final interpretation.

Regional Management

The Grand Imperium is divided into states. Each state is governed by a Lord, who oversees the development of that region in the Emperor's name. There is a council which includes the Lords, known as the States Council of the Grand Imperium. The Grand Imperium currently has three states: Capitum, Bing Chilling and Achiuwa.

Capitum

Capitum is the main state of the Grand Imperium. Unlike other states of the Grand Imperium, Capitum has no Lords or Consuls assigned and it is directly governed by the Central Government. Capitum is the home of the capital of the Empire and therefore home of the Grand Imperium government.

Bing Chilling

Bing Chilling is the first Lordly State of the Grand Imperium. Bing Chilling is renowned for its spectacular map art, unique Canadian culture, and the sophisticated architecture of its seat, Ottawa. Originally an independent state, Bing Chilling joined the Imperium as its first Lordly State under the Lordship of m3ee following concurrent decrees by m3ee and Attoprak on August 26th 2022.

Achiuwa

Achiuwa is a formerly independent state. The Achiuwan leader, Lanny, announced that the nation would abandon its CivMC possessionss after their bunker was ransacked by unidentified attackers. Following this announcement, Emperor Attoprak incorporated Achiuwan territories into the Grand Imperium by imperial edict on August 26th 2022. Achiuwa's existing buildings have been preserved as a museum.

On September 7th 2022, planning began on a new city in the mountainous valleys and meadows of central Achiuwa. This city, Iter, will serve as a temporary capital during construction of Capitum, as a transport hub in the western reaches of the Imperium, and as a centre for sport and games. It is hoped that the city will at one point be capable of hosting server-wide Olympic Games.

Culture

The flag of the Grand Imperium is a white and cyan bicolor representing the two classes of our Empire: its citizens and Emperor.

Grand Imperium architecture is austere, elegant and distinctive. Its tall grey buildings make use of many columns, spires, domes and pointed pediments. Since moving to a more temperate biome in CivMC, the architecture of the Imperium has incorporated the oak and flowers of the new homeland.

The preservation of lore and history is extremely important to the Grand Imperium, with events carefully recorded ingame and on its national Subreddit and Discord server. The Grand Imperium also collects books and relics from other nations. The Grand Imperium encourages its citizens to spread the Imperium's culture and politics through prolific writing and other artistic pursuits.

Grand Imperium citizens are patriotic, with Imperial Cult buildings adorned with the national flag and the statue of the Emperor commonplace in Imperium territories. State capitals also have an embassy, which serves as official residence for the Emperor on His visits. Stelae bearing the Emperor's quotations can also be found in every corner of the nation.

Citizens also use the patriotic phrase ‘Vivat Imperium!’ when meeting or leaving another citizen.

Economy

Imperian artwork celebrating the carrot-farming community.

The Grand Imperium has a highly-active and highly-organised population. Citizens of the Imperium are currently engaged in the construction of various farms for domestic production and regional trade, with areas of territory already earmarked for industry.

Foreign Relations

Relations between the Grand Imperium and other nations is generally cordial. Emperor Attoprak is solely responsible for the Imperium's international relations and has engaged in diplomacy with neighbouring states since the very earliest days of the server.

In July of 2022, the Grand Imperium joined the Lyrean Community, becoming the first non-founding member to sign the Charter.

In August of 2022, the Grand Imperium moved to amicably settle a mild border disagreement with Titan Industries.

Justice

The Grand Imperium adheres to the Emperor's Law, a legal code which has been followed in the Grand Imperium for approximately four years. The Emperor's Law, which is an appendix to the Constitution, details what constitutes a crime, ameliorating or aggravating circumstances, and the process of trials, which are conducted through Discord with a judge, prosecutor and defender.

The Grand Imperium's first legal incident took place on August 11th 2022, when the Grand Imperium came under attack from a traitorous citizen who attacked the Emperor and pearled three loyal citizens of the Imperium before raiding and griefing the homes of his former comrades. The attacker was quickly hunted down and pearled by allies of the Grand Imperium as he tried to log off or flee, and by August 13th, after work by a team of allied nations and Imperians, the griefing damage was fully repaired. On August 17th, after a short trial in absentia under the Emperor's Law, he was convicted of a list of crimes including several counts of Treason, Murder, Griefing, and Theft and received a proportional punishment. This incident was the Grand Imperium's first trial on CivMC, and only the second in the nation's history.

Geography

The Grand Imperium's most recent territorial claims.

Climate

Unlike the harsh cold climate of its CivClassic domains, the CivMC iteration of the Grand Imperium resides in a mild temperate region of meadows, plains and scattered forests.

Flora and Terrain

The Imperium occupies two neighbouring blocs of territory, of roughly equal size. The core territory of Capitum borders Lake Lotus in the west and the high diorite mountains of Titan Industries to the east. This territory is largely temperate plains and forests rich in flowers, with scattered boulder fields. The farthest east regions are upland meadows. The highest point here is Mount Scott in the extreme south-east.

The territory of Bing Chilling and Achiuwa is more varied, with lush forests and vibrant meadows in the northern and southern lowlands, separated by a rough terrain of broad, flower-covered valleys between rugged hills. The northern islands of Bing Chilling feature small beaches where the land meets the Fareastern Ocean.

Conservation

Agriculture, infrastructure, and accommodation construction has already taken a toll on the native wildlife of the Capitum region, with many unique old-growth oak and birch trees hewn down in land-clearance and resource-gathering operations and many flower fields torn up to make way for construction projects. To remedy this, on the 3rd September Emperor Attoprak designated the northernmost tip of Capitum as Grand Imperium's first National Park on CivMC. The Emperor's Law provides general protections for fauna, flora and specific protections for National Parks.

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