the Charlemagne
The Charlemagne is the largest of all factions. It was formed in 1589 after the Charlemagne Alternative was proposed. It became the epitome of all factions with the most advanced technologies and the largest boom in population. Since their civilization was more advanced, they were much more able to defend themselves during the war, and they maintained their city.
The Charlemagne are considered the supreme rulers, and though the other factions may have petty wars, none dare to openly challenge the Charlemagne, at least not on their own. The Charlemagne usually dictate what a faction can or cannot do. They are only challenged by the Holy Fallen Empire. They are under orders only from the Stratorium Academy.
The Charlemagne is a female dominated faction, though noble men are treated better than citizens because of their social standing. The Faction is run by the Queen and her successor is titled as Heir. A Queen may not be challenged to duel for the throne, but once she is dead, her Heir may be openly challenged for the right to the throne. A man may never take the throne.
Women are encouraged to enter the military despite noble status. Even certain poverty stricken ones are allowed. Men are always sent to be soldiers. The work force is equally balanced enough just so that the foundations do not cripple the rest of the faction.
ROYALTY
Queen
Heir
Prince/Princesses
Royal Family
Nobles
SUPREME COURT
The rankings of the Supreme Court vary based on what positions the Queen deems necessary to consult with. The Supreme Court
The usual rankings may include but are not limited to these titles:
Supreme Military Commander
- The Supreme Military Commander is in charge of all Generals within the faction as well as has power and influence within the military of Maeter Purge. They relay the Queen's orders to her military and often advise her in battle.
Director of Finance
- The treasuries are never endless vaults of wealth. The Director of Finance keeps track of where all the funds are going. They also monitor the economy, create and allot budgets, and inform the Queen when taxes need to be raised.
Marshal
- The Marshal is in charge of the Recruiting Office for the military, both Charlemagne's own and the major military stationed at Maeter Purge. They spread propaganda to gain volunteers as well as go out in the night and 'draft' men into their ranks. Sometimes women of lower and poorer consequence as well.
Grand Judge
- This position is usually that of a people's watcher and advocate. They take general complaints as well as judge over major courts. They meet with the Queen to provide information on major faults in the running of the capital and any other Charlemagne controlled areas.
High Spider
- The High Spider is a master over the spies and informants scattered throughout the world. Some infiltrate the other factions and territories while there are those who watch within the walls of the Charlemagne themselves. The High Spider knows everything and anything there is to know about everybody, and will share this information with the Queen when she needs it.
AVAERLAN GUARD
The Avaerlan Guard is the Queen's royal bodyguard, compromising of roughly two hundred women and one hundred men. The Avaerlan Guard is split into three branches: Personal, Actual, and Total. Personal guards directly watch over the Queen and any others she assigns them to. There are usually five specially chosen guards appointed to herself at all times with one or two assigned to others as need be. The Actual guard is the main body that guards her place of residence during any time. This compromises of two hundred and is always on her estates at all times. The Total guard includes any and all of the Avaerland Guard. In times of crisis, the entire group comes together from any corner of the map they may have spread to in defense of their master the Queen.
Male guards are rarely if never in the Personals. They are usually kept as substitutes in case something happens to an Actual Guard, and they make up the remainder of the Total Guard. They are still highly trained and well qualified. Do not mess with them.
MILITARY
Generals
Commanders
Pilots
Pilots control the mecha, no matter its type. Their specialty training makes them of the highest caliber soldier the military can offer. More often than not, the pilots are called on to serve rotations in the military at Maeter Purge. Pilots are assigned to squadrons under a commander, and every commander is stationed under a General.
Soldiers
Regular infantry, fighter pilots, naval officers, etc.
CITIZENS
Citizens can have relatively any occupation, though men will find a harder time holding more affluent jobs such as business owners, etc.
The Charlemagne are considered the supreme rulers, and though the other factions may have petty wars, none dare to openly challenge the Charlemagne, at least not on their own. The Charlemagne usually dictate what a faction can or cannot do. They are only challenged by the Holy Fallen Empire. They are under orders only from the Stratorium Academy.
The Charlemagne is a female dominated faction, though noble men are treated better than citizens because of their social standing. The Faction is run by the Queen and her successor is titled as Heir. A Queen may not be challenged to duel for the throne, but once she is dead, her Heir may be openly challenged for the right to the throne. A man may never take the throne.
Women are encouraged to enter the military despite noble status. Even certain poverty stricken ones are allowed. Men are always sent to be soldiers. The work force is equally balanced enough just so that the foundations do not cripple the rest of the faction.
ROYALTY
Queen
Heir
Prince/Princesses
Royal Family
Nobles
SUPREME COURT
The rankings of the Supreme Court vary based on what positions the Queen deems necessary to consult with. The Supreme Court
The usual rankings may include but are not limited to these titles:
Supreme Military Commander
- The Supreme Military Commander is in charge of all Generals within the faction as well as has power and influence within the military of Maeter Purge. They relay the Queen's orders to her military and often advise her in battle.
Director of Finance
- The treasuries are never endless vaults of wealth. The Director of Finance keeps track of where all the funds are going. They also monitor the economy, create and allot budgets, and inform the Queen when taxes need to be raised.
Marshal
- The Marshal is in charge of the Recruiting Office for the military, both Charlemagne's own and the major military stationed at Maeter Purge. They spread propaganda to gain volunteers as well as go out in the night and 'draft' men into their ranks. Sometimes women of lower and poorer consequence as well.
Grand Judge
- This position is usually that of a people's watcher and advocate. They take general complaints as well as judge over major courts. They meet with the Queen to provide information on major faults in the running of the capital and any other Charlemagne controlled areas.
High Spider
- The High Spider is a master over the spies and informants scattered throughout the world. Some infiltrate the other factions and territories while there are those who watch within the walls of the Charlemagne themselves. The High Spider knows everything and anything there is to know about everybody, and will share this information with the Queen when she needs it.
AVAERLAN GUARD
The Avaerlan Guard is the Queen's royal bodyguard, compromising of roughly two hundred women and one hundred men. The Avaerlan Guard is split into three branches: Personal, Actual, and Total. Personal guards directly watch over the Queen and any others she assigns them to. There are usually five specially chosen guards appointed to herself at all times with one or two assigned to others as need be. The Actual guard is the main body that guards her place of residence during any time. This compromises of two hundred and is always on her estates at all times. The Total guard includes any and all of the Avaerland Guard. In times of crisis, the entire group comes together from any corner of the map they may have spread to in defense of their master the Queen.
Male guards are rarely if never in the Personals. They are usually kept as substitutes in case something happens to an Actual Guard, and they make up the remainder of the Total Guard. They are still highly trained and well qualified. Do not mess with them.
MILITARY
Generals
Commanders
Pilots
Pilots control the mecha, no matter its type. Their specialty training makes them of the highest caliber soldier the military can offer. More often than not, the pilots are called on to serve rotations in the military at Maeter Purge. Pilots are assigned to squadrons under a commander, and every commander is stationed under a General.
Soldiers
Regular infantry, fighter pilots, naval officers, etc.
CITIZENS
Citizens can have relatively any occupation, though men will find a harder time holding more affluent jobs such as business owners, etc.
NON FACTIONS
(these are not factions but bear explanation)
the Maophaoroh
Maopharaoh is not a faction. Maophaoroh is the official label given to a Nephilim pilot and their Machina. It is reserved only for them. A human may pilot a machina, but they will never be called Maopharaoh.
What sets them apart? A Maopharaoh pilot is given extensive, special training that is conducive to military tactics and missions for going into the Rift and combating powerful Angels and their equipment.
Nephilim have a higher synchronization rate with their Machina to the point where they can completely operate the Machina without actually being inside it. Some Nephilim have powerful enough synchronization rates to operate multiple Machina at a time.
Because of these natural abilities, Nephilim are always in high demand for the military at Maeter Purge and have begun to replace ordinary soldier units. Since the military at Maeter Purge is the most important aspect of the entire planet, Nephilim are obliged to go there once the military sends for them.
Maopharaoh are never excused from their duties and will fight unto death. Genetic alterations are made on them within the secret lab at Maeter Purge to increase their regenerative abilities and allow them to fight even after extensive injuries. Even if a Nephilim is paralyzed and unable to pilot, measures are taken to ensure the Maopharaoh is still useful in the fights, usually by increasing their synchronization rate through extensive training so they can pilot their Machina just by thought.
What sets them apart? A Maopharaoh pilot is given extensive, special training that is conducive to military tactics and missions for going into the Rift and combating powerful Angels and their equipment.
Nephilim have a higher synchronization rate with their Machina to the point where they can completely operate the Machina without actually being inside it. Some Nephilim have powerful enough synchronization rates to operate multiple Machina at a time.
Because of these natural abilities, Nephilim are always in high demand for the military at Maeter Purge and have begun to replace ordinary soldier units. Since the military at Maeter Purge is the most important aspect of the entire planet, Nephilim are obliged to go there once the military sends for them.
Maopharaoh are never excused from their duties and will fight unto death. Genetic alterations are made on them within the secret lab at Maeter Purge to increase their regenerative abilities and allow them to fight even after extensive injuries. Even if a Nephilim is paralyzed and unable to pilot, measures are taken to ensure the Maopharaoh is still useful in the fights, usually by increasing their synchronization rate through extensive training so they can pilot their Machina just by thought.
the Military
The Maeter Purge Military, or just simply, the Military, has no ties, no allies, no enemies, no goals. It's sole focus is the extermination of angels for the benefit of the human race. Petty arguments and wars and rumors of wars rise and fall as the seasons change, but the fact remains: there are things in the Rift that care not for mortal trifles. And the Mater Purge Military seeks only to annihilate that which crawls up from the Rift.
The base at Maeter Purge is extremely self sufficient. Should three-fourths of the planet blow up, the base could still function normally as if nothing happened. It is completely self sustaining and very tightly secured and controlled by the top soldiers from all around the country, men and women both.
While the world is affected by the Charlemagne Alternative, the level of sexism is decreased within the ranks. The Military runs as a machine, a thing recognized by all people who make up the gears and cogs of such a machine. Newcomers with too much philosophy may snap and growl at a man stepping out of his place, but such behaviors are soon corrected as even the newcomers realize that such things are petty. All that matters is supreme guardianship and the overall survival of the military and its facilities.
The Military has its own form of hierarchy demonstrated through ranks. Anyone of any age, race, or sex may attain any of the ranks if they possess the talents to do so.
The only exception to this are the Maophaoroh, for they are both ally and enemy at once and are treated more like possessions and machines rather than human as they have not the capability of being the latter.
The ranks for the Maeter Purge Military are as follows. [ranks to expand with site growth]
The Qing
The qing is a general, a king, and a queen all in one. A Supreme Commander whose every word is law. He is kept in check by the military around them. While he does have the power to make any command, should he sway from his prime objective in killing the angels, and either involves himself/herself with other factions or personal agendas, the rest of the military does have the power to stand against him and bring him down.
Generals
Lieutenants
Commanders
Major
Captains
Sergeants
Privates
If there are any who are pilots, then Pilot is attached to the end of their title, such as Lieutenant Pilot. They often have higher sway than regulars, but this is not true for every situation.
Maopharoah are always referred to as such as that is the only rank they will ever achieve. They are even under Private rank.
The base at Maeter Purge is extremely self sufficient. Should three-fourths of the planet blow up, the base could still function normally as if nothing happened. It is completely self sustaining and very tightly secured and controlled by the top soldiers from all around the country, men and women both.
While the world is affected by the Charlemagne Alternative, the level of sexism is decreased within the ranks. The Military runs as a machine, a thing recognized by all people who make up the gears and cogs of such a machine. Newcomers with too much philosophy may snap and growl at a man stepping out of his place, but such behaviors are soon corrected as even the newcomers realize that such things are petty. All that matters is supreme guardianship and the overall survival of the military and its facilities.
The Military has its own form of hierarchy demonstrated through ranks. Anyone of any age, race, or sex may attain any of the ranks if they possess the talents to do so.
The only exception to this are the Maophaoroh, for they are both ally and enemy at once and are treated more like possessions and machines rather than human as they have not the capability of being the latter.
The ranks for the Maeter Purge Military are as follows. [ranks to expand with site growth]
The Qing
The qing is a general, a king, and a queen all in one. A Supreme Commander whose every word is law. He is kept in check by the military around them. While he does have the power to make any command, should he sway from his prime objective in killing the angels, and either involves himself/herself with other factions or personal agendas, the rest of the military does have the power to stand against him and bring him down.
Generals
Lieutenants
Commanders
Major
Captains
Sergeants
Privates
If there are any who are pilots, then Pilot is attached to the end of their title, such as Lieutenant Pilot. They often have higher sway than regulars, but this is not true for every situation.
Maopharoah are always referred to as such as that is the only rank they will ever achieve. They are even under Private rank.
Stratorium Academy
Stratorium Academy: the most prestigious mecha piloting and military school in the world. Wether the students are destined for Maeter Purge, a country, a faction, they will receive all the training they could ever need and plenty more here. Such subjects as history, science, and math are taught side by side with martial arts, weapons training, survival skills, and mecha piloting. Students may also be placed into different career paths based on the skills assessed. Some may branch off into specifically the creation of mecha, the study of angel and Maopharaoh physiology, or any other fields.
The different ranks and roles of the school are as follows: [ranks may increase with the site]
Headmistress/master
Professors
Security
Students
- First Year {ages 12-13}
- Second Year {ages 13-14}
- Third Year {ages 14-15}
- Fourth Year {15-16}
- Fifth Year {16-17}
- Sixth Year {17-18}
- Each class has a Class President who is in charge of keeping the room in order
- The school has two Student Councils, one for First-Third Year, and one for Fourth-Sixth Year. Each Student Council has a Council President, a Vice President, a Treasurer, and a Secretary. They manage complaints, clubs, organize activities, and monitor the successes and failures of the students. All to provide the best they can for the students.
Clubs
- Clubs are where like-minded students interested in a specific activity or belief can come together and discuss and partake in that activity with other students. Each Club has a Club leader and a second in command along with their other members.
Staff
- The other staff includes such roles as cafeteria chefs, janitors, maintenance crews, etc.
The different ranks and roles of the school are as follows: [ranks may increase with the site]
Headmistress/master
Professors
Security
Students
- First Year {ages 12-13}
- Second Year {ages 13-14}
- Third Year {ages 14-15}
- Fourth Year {15-16}
- Fifth Year {16-17}
- Sixth Year {17-18}
- Each class has a Class President who is in charge of keeping the room in order
- The school has two Student Councils, one for First-Third Year, and one for Fourth-Sixth Year. Each Student Council has a Council President, a Vice President, a Treasurer, and a Secretary. They manage complaints, clubs, organize activities, and monitor the successes and failures of the students. All to provide the best they can for the students.
Clubs
- Clubs are where like-minded students interested in a specific activity or belief can come together and discuss and partake in that activity with other students. Each Club has a Club leader and a second in command along with their other members.
Staff
- The other staff includes such roles as cafeteria chefs, janitors, maintenance crews, etc.
NON-PLAYABLE FACTIONS
to be released with expansion
the Far-sworn
The Far-sworn
the Sisterhood
The Sisterhood is a strictly religious faction that tends to go to extremes. Women are placed very high on the scale of importance while men are placed far below. If the faction is facing famine and cannot get supplies, they'll deny men food and let them starve or simply kill them all off. To them, men are for procreation uses only and are treated as slaves. Their only place is in the work force or as guards. Those not used are sold to the military or to other factions.
The society is run by just women alone. Men are not even allowed to be soldiers unless in dire circumstances where they are then thrown on the battlefield as fresh meat or bait. All women are trained in the finer arts of combat and are personally instructed by their own trained teachers. Women are only sent to the Academy if they receive special invitations, sometimes not even then. Nephilim are valued only for the profit that can be made by selling them, which they do so on a secret black market. Most male Nephilim are killed after they are born as being a Nephilim is a high honor and men are undeserving of it.
High Priestess
The society is run by just women alone. Men are not even allowed to be soldiers unless in dire circumstances where they are then thrown on the battlefield as fresh meat or bait. All women are trained in the finer arts of combat and are personally instructed by their own trained teachers. Women are only sent to the Academy if they receive special invitations, sometimes not even then. Nephilim are valued only for the profit that can be made by selling them, which they do so on a secret black market. Most male Nephilim are killed after they are born as being a Nephilim is a high honor and men are undeserving of it.
High Priestess
the Holy Fallen Empire
The Holy Fallen Empire was founded in 1828 by Sacer Nox, a Nephilim who dared to defy the military and the Charlemagne. He lead a hundred men to the ruined city of Principle Dursten, rebuilt it, and claimed it for his own faction. The war that followed and continues today was named the Fallen Crusades.
The Holy Fallen Empire is the only surviving faction that has reverted to being a male dominated society. However, per Sacer King's orders, all women are to be treated equally. They are to one extent: no woman may become ruler of the Empire. Though a Queen may rule alongside the King, she does not have as much power as he. It is also the only society where men can become generals and commanders and own and operate mecha.
The Empire stands as a constant beacon to others that a male dominated society is not impossible and, despite most beliefs, can survive on its own. It is absolutely independent of all other factions. The only connection to others is that it supports the military and Maophaoroh. Because of its independence, the society is very close knit, and despite remaining tensions between the sexes, they stand loyal to each other.
King
Heir
Generals
Commanders
Pilots
Soldiers
Citizens
The Holy Fallen Empire is the only surviving faction that has reverted to being a male dominated society. However, per Sacer King's orders, all women are to be treated equally. They are to one extent: no woman may become ruler of the Empire. Though a Queen may rule alongside the King, she does not have as much power as he. It is also the only society where men can become generals and commanders and own and operate mecha.
The Empire stands as a constant beacon to others that a male dominated society is not impossible and, despite most beliefs, can survive on its own. It is absolutely independent of all other factions. The only connection to others is that it supports the military and Maophaoroh. Because of its independence, the society is very close knit, and despite remaining tensions between the sexes, they stand loyal to each other.
King
Heir
Generals
Commanders
Pilots
Soldiers
Citizens