To all the commanders and Imperial citizens.
A rift between Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval's supporters and more traditionalist Imperial citizens began widening in late 3304 with the rise of Nova Imperium, an organization which advocated isolationism and a return to traditional Imperial values as a way to restore the Empire's glory and fend off the encroaching Thargoids. Nova Imperium's ideals steadily gained it support among citizens and senators alike, but the group was unexpectedly catapulted to the forefront of Imperial politics on December 7, 3304 after its leader, Imperator Kaeso Mordanticus, revealed the existence of Hadrian Augustus Duval. Mordanticus claimed that Hadrian had been genetically verified as a grandson of the late Emperor Hengist Duval, and he announced that Nova Imperium sought to remove Arissa Lavigny-Duval from the Imperial throne and install Hadrian in her place.
From there, tensions within the Empire continued to escalate, with some observers speculating a civil war could erupt if Hadrian Duval was not at least officially accepted as an heir to the Imperial throne. On January 5, 3305, Imperator Mordanticus brazenly provoked the Empire by assembling Nova Imperium's fleet in the organization's home system of Paresa. When the fleet refused to heed Fleet Admiral Denton Patreus's order to disperse, the Imperial Navy promptly engaged it and destroyed it in a week-long battle. Nova Imperium was left in tatters, and Mordanticus himself was captured during the fighting. On January 25, 3305, Patreus personally executed Mordanticus for treason on the floor of Senate House, before the members of the Imperial Senate and Emperor Arissa. The Imperial Guard then proceeded to gun down any senators who had previously expressed support for Nova Imperium, among them Pal Vespasian and Eloise Winterstone. Political journalistCassia Carvalho reported that mass arrests and public executions of Nova Imperium members and sympathizers took place across Capitol, and Nova Imperium strongholds throughout the Empire were eliminated from the inside by infiltrators who had been placed by Patreus.
On April 5, 3305, Princess Aisling Duval revealed to the Imperial Herald that she had reached out to Hadrian Duval and visited him in Paresa. She explained that she had been dismayed by Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval's brutal purge of Nova Imperium supporters, and wanted to open a dialogue in order to heal the divisions within the Empire. During Aisling's visit, Hadrian was re-confirmed via genetic testing to be the grandson of the late Emperor Hengist Duval and therefore Aisling's cousin. Aisling's visit spurred a fresh wave a controversy throughout the Empire, with observers noting that her progressive views did not align with Hadrian's traditionalism and isolation, and Senator Zemina Torval going so far as to brand Aisling "an ideological traitor" for merely associating with the Imperator. Cassia Carvalho speculated that Aisling intended to persuade the younger, inexperienced Hadrian into softening his hardliner stances.
Hadrian Augustus Duval issued a statement on April 19 confirming that he agreed to a non-aggression pact with Princess Aisling, in which both leaders and their respective supporters pledged not to interfere with or oppose each other. Hadrian expressed his gratitude to Aisling for making contact, and promised at her request to personally review Nova Imperium's policies. The Imperator was careful to note that the new pact was not an alliance, and that for the time being he remained a member of the Imperial family in exile.
These and more detail can be find in https://elite-dangerous.fandom.com/wiki/Nova_Imperium and https://elite-dangerous.fandom.com/wiki/Hadrian_Augustus_Duval
These thread is to help people understand about Nova Imperium and is goals. Also, this is my favourite galnet and the quote from The New Imperator:
“Nova Imperium survives in the Paresa system, a single light in the darkness. We stand for an Empire that respects everyone, from slaves to senators. I truly hope that any who value honour and tradition will help keep our spark alive.”
Your sincerelys,
Hadrian Augustus Duval
A rift between Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval's supporters and more traditionalist Imperial citizens began widening in late 3304 with the rise of Nova Imperium, an organization which advocated isolationism and a return to traditional Imperial values as a way to restore the Empire's glory and fend off the encroaching Thargoids. Nova Imperium's ideals steadily gained it support among citizens and senators alike, but the group was unexpectedly catapulted to the forefront of Imperial politics on December 7, 3304 after its leader, Imperator Kaeso Mordanticus, revealed the existence of Hadrian Augustus Duval. Mordanticus claimed that Hadrian had been genetically verified as a grandson of the late Emperor Hengist Duval, and he announced that Nova Imperium sought to remove Arissa Lavigny-Duval from the Imperial throne and install Hadrian in her place.
From there, tensions within the Empire continued to escalate, with some observers speculating a civil war could erupt if Hadrian Duval was not at least officially accepted as an heir to the Imperial throne. On January 5, 3305, Imperator Mordanticus brazenly provoked the Empire by assembling Nova Imperium's fleet in the organization's home system of Paresa. When the fleet refused to heed Fleet Admiral Denton Patreus's order to disperse, the Imperial Navy promptly engaged it and destroyed it in a week-long battle. Nova Imperium was left in tatters, and Mordanticus himself was captured during the fighting. On January 25, 3305, Patreus personally executed Mordanticus for treason on the floor of Senate House, before the members of the Imperial Senate and Emperor Arissa. The Imperial Guard then proceeded to gun down any senators who had previously expressed support for Nova Imperium, among them Pal Vespasian and Eloise Winterstone. Political journalistCassia Carvalho reported that mass arrests and public executions of Nova Imperium members and sympathizers took place across Capitol, and Nova Imperium strongholds throughout the Empire were eliminated from the inside by infiltrators who had been placed by Patreus.
On April 5, 3305, Princess Aisling Duval revealed to the Imperial Herald that she had reached out to Hadrian Duval and visited him in Paresa. She explained that she had been dismayed by Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval's brutal purge of Nova Imperium supporters, and wanted to open a dialogue in order to heal the divisions within the Empire. During Aisling's visit, Hadrian was re-confirmed via genetic testing to be the grandson of the late Emperor Hengist Duval and therefore Aisling's cousin. Aisling's visit spurred a fresh wave a controversy throughout the Empire, with observers noting that her progressive views did not align with Hadrian's traditionalism and isolation, and Senator Zemina Torval going so far as to brand Aisling "an ideological traitor" for merely associating with the Imperator. Cassia Carvalho speculated that Aisling intended to persuade the younger, inexperienced Hadrian into softening his hardliner stances.
Hadrian Augustus Duval issued a statement on April 19 confirming that he agreed to a non-aggression pact with Princess Aisling, in which both leaders and their respective supporters pledged not to interfere with or oppose each other. Hadrian expressed his gratitude to Aisling for making contact, and promised at her request to personally review Nova Imperium's policies. The Imperator was careful to note that the new pact was not an alliance, and that for the time being he remained a member of the Imperial family in exile.
These and more detail can be find in https://elite-dangerous.fandom.com/wiki/Nova_Imperium and https://elite-dangerous.fandom.com/wiki/Hadrian_Augustus_Duval
These thread is to help people understand about Nova Imperium and is goals. Also, this is my favourite galnet and the quote from The New Imperator:
“Nova Imperium survives in the Paresa system, a single light in the darkness. We stand for an Empire that respects everyone, from slaves to senators. I truly hope that any who value honour and tradition will help keep our spark alive.”
Your sincerelys,
Hadrian Augustus Duval
