Epochian Empire

The Epochian Empire was a pre-FTL state originating on Jura that ruled a large portion of the Hadear continent.

The empire was governed through a peculiar form of oligarchy, where future leaders were groomed from childhood by societies of esteemed tutors which each specialized in a specific area of governance. Through this system, as well as the overall high level of meritocratic organisation for the time, led to the empire becoming a symbol of skilled and dutifull rule, at least to itself. The Empire's success does lend credibility to its claims of excellence, controlling nearly half of Hadear at its hight.

Whether the empire's fortunes would have lasted will never be known as the apocalyptic exchange hit the continent, shattering societal stability whilst the death of several tutoring societies crippled its ruling system. Several successor states sprung up in the empire's chaotic collapse, each claiming its legacy in an intense rivalry.

Following the Shamanic takeover of Hadear, the legacy of Hadear turned into a symbol of unity rather than rivalry for the now subjugated successor nations. Most importantly, the empire became a rallying point for the underground scientist organisations which helped spark the war of truth, forming a new ideology based on the Empire's legacy of meritocracy and specialized rule: Epochianism.

The Epohian movement and the Commonwealth it created adopted much of the symbolism of the empire and are still featured prominently in the UTC today. Most notable amongst these adopted symbols is the great beacon, formerly the symbol of the empire's enlightenment which now serves as the Emblem of the UTC.