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Meteor - Dramatis Personae
These are but some of the people and organizations you may encounter during your mission.
The Emperor and his descendants. The pinnacle of the Empire, commanding absolute authority in all things. Their word is law, and none can defy them.
Emperor Zahari Va-Xolani: The face of the Empire, a dictator who rules with an iron fist and demands that the imperial army continue to conquer new lands. He will settle for nothing less than world domination.
Princess Aria Va-Xolani: First in line for the throne. Beautiful and talented, she is known primarily for her brilliance in personal combat. After running out of ways to distinguish herself in combat in the Capital, she left to pursue greater foes at the fringes of the Empire. She has never known defeat.
Prince Fabian Va-Xolani: Second in line for the throne. With the broad assumption that Princess Aria will be the next Emperor, he instead dedicates most of his time and energy to enjoying himself. An infamous playboy and portrait of opulence, he cares about nothing but his own hedonistic pleasure.
Nine High Nobles who act as representatives of the nine greater territories that make up the Empire. Some of them are the descendants of former rulers of those territories before they were assimilated by the Empire, but others are Acherysian nobility who were placed to govern those territories in the name of the Emperor. These nine spend much of their time abroad, only occasionally returning to the Capital to discuss important business. They answer only to the royal family, otherwise possessing absolute executive power over their territories.
King Ragna Vo-Hrodulf: A merciless tyrant who oversees one of the Empire's largest territories. His thirst for torment and brutality is spoken of in hushed whispers.
Queen Helena Vo-Siegert: The youngest and most recent addition to the Council. Her home nation was conquered by the Empire just last year, and her parents were killed during the invasion, leaving her as the next in line for the crown. In reality, she has very little power, and even fewer allies within the capital.
A group of ten of the strongest, most dedicated warriors of the Empire. Each one is assigned one of the Council of Kings to protect, with the tenth acting as a commander to the other nine. Each one possesses a unique Anima Driver, and each has proved their strength against countless foes.
Reza At-Cizmadia: Leader of the Crown Guard. They are one of the strongest, most deadly Anima Driver users in the world, seeking nothing less than absolute perfection in all martial disciplines. In addition to commanding the Crown Guard, they also act as the Emperor's personal bodyguard and leader of the Royal Guard who oversee the imperial palace.
An extremely wealthy and influential corporation stationed in the Acropolis. They alone know the closely-guarded secrets of how to create Anima and Anima Drivers. It is said that they have hands in nearly every business in the Capital.
Nethrus El-Solyom: President and CEO of Animus Industries. The richest man in the Empire, he plays his cards close to his chest; very little is known about his personal life.
The primary law enforcement organization in the Lower City. However, their massive and deep-running corruption is an open secret. Officers of the LCEG are swayed by bribes and politics, and the organization is well known to be cooperating with a long list of criminal organizations. Crimes committed against commoners are of so little significance that there is almost nothing in the way of actual protections afforded to them by the law.
Arcangelo En-Rhyderch: Guild Master. A careless and brutal leader, known less for maintaining order and more for lining his own pockets and killing commoners at the slightest provocation. A name that inspires terror in the common folk.
A crime syndicate that has a great deal of power in the Lower City. Their specialty is human trafficking; if someone disappears, they've probably been taken by the VLU, and you'd best not go looking for them. The LECG turns a blind eye to their crimes.
Cassiel Grieve: The boss of the VLU. Despite being a commoner, he has enough power among commoners to live like a noble. Anyone who displeases him meets a swift and brutal end.
A secret organization within the shadows of the Lower City. They use stolen technology to strike at the Empire before vanishing into the night. There is nothing these terrorists won't do to bring the Capital to its knees.
Elethia Ol-Matevos: The enigmatic leader of Meteor. Her past is unknown, but her hatred for the Empire is without equal. Every authority within the Capital is hunting her, and the one that brings her in - alive or dead - will be rewarded handsomely.
The Royal Family
The Emperor and his descendants. The pinnacle of the Empire, commanding absolute authority in all things. Their word is law, and none can defy them.
The Council of Kings
Nine High Nobles who act as representatives of the nine greater territories that make up the Empire. Some of them are the descendants of former rulers of those territories before they were assimilated by the Empire, but others are Acherysian nobility who were placed to govern those territories in the name of the Emperor. These nine spend much of their time abroad, only occasionally returning to the Capital to discuss important business. They answer only to the royal family, otherwise possessing absolute executive power over their territories.
The Crown Guard
A group of ten of the strongest, most dedicated warriors of the Empire. Each one is assigned one of the Council of Kings to protect, with the tenth acting as a commander to the other nine. Each one possesses a unique Anima Driver, and each has proved their strength against countless foes.
Animus Industries
An extremely wealthy and influential corporation stationed in the Acropolis. They alone know the closely-guarded secrets of how to create Anima and Anima Drivers. It is said that they have hands in nearly every business in the Capital.
Lower City Enforcement Guild
The primary law enforcement organization in the Lower City. However, their massive and deep-running corruption is an open secret. Officers of the LCEG are swayed by bribes and politics, and the organization is well known to be cooperating with a long list of criminal organizations. Crimes committed against commoners are of so little significance that there is almost nothing in the way of actual protections afforded to them by the law.
The Volunteer Labor Union
A crime syndicate that has a great deal of power in the Lower City. Their specialty is human trafficking; if someone disappears, they've probably been taken by the VLU, and you'd best not go looking for them. The LECG turns a blind eye to their crimes.
Meteor
A secret organization within the shadows of the Lower City. They use stolen technology to strike at the Empire before vanishing into the night. There is nothing these terrorists won't do to bring the Capital to its knees.