These factions represent the official power structures of the Hegemony and its approved organizations.
These factions represent the official power structures of the Hegemony and its approved organizations.
| Faction | Tier | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Guild of Engineers | V | Control of technology and resources |
| Church of Stellar Flame | IV | Root out heretics and dangerous artifacts |
| Counters Guild | IV | Control galactic currency and commerce |
| Starless Veil | IV | Undermine House Malklaith |
| 51st Legion | III | Cleanse Legion of anyone disloyal |
| House Malklaith | III | Maintain grip on the Procyon Sector |
| Isotropa Max Secure | III | (the prison runs itself) |
| Starsmiths Guild | III | Maintain jumpgates and certify all ships |
| Cult of the Seekers | II | Open the Hantu Gate |
| Hegemonic News Network | II | Control the narrative across the sector |
| Yaru (Makers Guild) | II | Expand clone labor force |
| Concordiat Knights | I | Pursue the Light of the World |
One of the Hegemonic High Guilds, responsible for resource acquisition, cybernetics, AI, tech advancement, and research. Often have the best toys. Control SB-176, the Iota Shipyards, and Vos crystal extraction. Allies: Starsmiths Guild. Enemies: Borniko Syndicate, Acolytes of Brashkadesh, Cobalt Syndicate, Church of Stellar Flame, Yaru.
A religious group with Hegemonic backing, believing that many Precursor artifacts and mystic practices are dangerous. Religious zealots with only a few powerful members, stretched thin. Led by High Priestess Alaana (Noble, driven, ex-heretic). HQ: the battle cruiser Way of Light, orbiting incredibly close to a star. Each member is branded with the "Kiss of Light." Allies: Dyrinek Gang, The Maelstrom. Enemies: Guild of Engineers, Starsmiths, Yaru.
A faction of the Hegemonic military, preparing a coup. HQ: the dreadnought Scorpio; naval yards throughout the sector. Commander Tallon "The Butcher" (disciplined, imposing, vicious) uses his secretly psychic lieutenant Liyara to vet officers and quietly place Legionnaires loyal to him in positions of power. Oddly few xenos among the Legion. Allies: House Malklaith, Starsmiths Guild. Enemies: Ashen Knives, Church of Stellar Flame, Lost Legion, The Maelstrom.
A powerful Noble House of the Hegemony that ostensibly owns the sector. Represented by Governor Ritam al'Malklaith, who lives on Warren. Currently dealing with the Starless Veil trying to undermine him.
Hegemonic counterintelligence and spies. Currently at odds with House Malklaith; they seek to undermine the Governor to make a case for change in House control.
Maintain the jumpgates and hyperspace lanes, and build ships. All ships in Hegemonic space must be certified and registered with the Starsmiths — forged papers are all too common. Allies: House Malklaith, 51st Legion.
Those who control the media control the mind. The HNN uses this as leverage over other factions. Spies.
Often accompanied by a motley crew of adventurers, these dozen or so colorful characters have the Hegemonic Churches' blessing to pursue a quest for something called the Light of the World.