Description
The Vermillion Order
Official Name: The Vermillion Order
Other Names: The Order, The Nai'nari, The Vermillion
National Colors: Black, Red and Yellow
National Creed: "Servatae Etemadii."
Founding Document: Treatise of the Supreme Vermillion Order
Current Star Date: Late 30th century
Political Tendencies
[Democratic]----------|[Authoritarian]
[Political Left]---|-------[Political Right]
[Open Society]------|----[Closed Society]
[Isolationism]---|-------[Interventionism]
[Nationalist]---|-------[Pacified]
[Modern]---|-------[Obsolete]
Technology
Primary Tech - Quantum Energy Replication: Through the use of spacecraft-mounted kinetic tether systems and collection modules, Order scientists have devised a way to collect replicating quantum energy from the event horizon of black holes, able to utilize an envelope in space where time ceases moving forward, trapping the collector in a rift of perpetually replicating quantum energy, allowing the Order to contain and utilize the energy collected from these envelopes to fuel their systems and ships.
Secondary Tech - Particle Evisceration Weaponry: Utilizing hyper-energized particle acceleration, the Order has created a system of weapons that emit highly destructive energy beams that are capable of eviscerating their targets, effectively breaking down the victim's matter, tearing them apart and rendering them into a form that is little more than ash.
Tertiary Tech - Limb Augmentation and Cybernetic Implants: Mechanical augmentations and cybernetics are key to the Order's technological prowess. Able to equip people with augmented limbs and cybernetic enhancements -which stimulate such things as higher cognitive function-, the Order makes full use of this technology for the betterment of their military and police forces, as well as improving the livelihoods of its citizens to an extent. Military applications of this technology are hardened to resist damage from an electromagnetic pulse.
Weaponry
Particle Evisceration Rifle - A dependable rifle that utilizes particle evisceration technology, this weapon is standard issue among the Order's military and police forces, aiding them in several battlefield campaigns and quelling dissent. Equipped with a bayonet.
Particle Evisceration Pistol - A particle eviscerator pistol for short to mid-range combat. Given to military officers to signify their rank, as well as to equip them with a dependable sidearm.
Uniforms
Commando Armor - Standard-issue suit of armor made of Nai'nari selantite alloy, a tough material that can withstand high impact forces. These suits are also outfitted with shields that utilize the concept of particle evisceration, reverse-engineered to dissipate projectiles and energy beams fired into it by dispersing their particles, all the while protecting the wearer from the volatile energy the shield produces.
Officer Armor - Yellow-colored variety of the commando armor, designed to distinguish ranking officers from enlisted men.
Law Enforcement Armor - Blue-colored armor worn by the Order's police forces.
Naval Uniform - Semi-armored uniform worn by the Naval Brigade.
Ships & Vehicles
Juggernaut - Massive ships outfitted with evisceration-tech shielding systems. Armed with a series of anti-material rail cannons, which fire electrically-charged high-impact shells capable of cracking hard armor. The most notable weapon equipped to the Juggernauts is are the Orbital Strike Cannons (OSC), an extremely devastating weapon utilizing evisceration blasts, capable of leveling everything caught in the immediate blast radius.
Reaver - A fighter-class vessel armed with a series of high-intensity laser cannons. The Reavers are outfitted with high-powered thrusters which allow for great speeds, and its lightweight frame afford the craft nimble maneuvering.
Zephyr - A drop ship outfitted with high-caliber machine guns and missiles, as well as flak guns for anti-aircraft assault. Used for delivering ground vehicles.
Harvester - A compact space craft that is equipped with a kinetic tethering system. This ship is the model that makes the trek to collect the replicating quantum energies from the event horizons of black holes by deploying collection modules; black orb-shaped canisters which absorb and store the energy, the specifics of which being the Order's most well-kept secret. Can carry a maximum capacity of three collection modules.
Economics
Currency: Ambrosia, plural Ambrose
Gross Domestic Product: 70,000,000,000,000 Ambrose
Housed Under: The Treasury of the Vermillion Order
Economy Type: Mixed; Capitalist and Command.
Legal Issues
Legal Drinking Age: 21
Driving Age: 16
Age of Sexual Consent/Adult Classification: 16
Military Enlistment: As low as 14 in some areas.
Voting Age: 17
Reproduction: Maximum of five children per couple.
Drugs
Marijuana - Illegal; enforced; fine varies based upon amount seized.
Tobacco - Legal; age restrictions apply.
Cocaine - Illegal; enforced; fine varies based upon amount seized. Punishable by mandatory conscription, a prison sentence of up to 30 years, or death.
Alcohol - Legal; age restrictions apply.
LSD - Illegal; enforced; fine varies based upon amount seized.
Caffeine - Legal; taxed.
Heroin - Illegal; enforced; fine varies based upon amount seized. Punishable by mandatory conscription, a prison sentence of up to 25 years, or death.
Opium - Illegal; enforced; fine varies based upon amount seized. Punishable by mandatory conscription, a prison sentence of up to 22 years, or death.
Methamphetamine - Illegal; enforced; fine varies based upon amount seized. Punishable by death.
Spices - Illegal; enforced; fine varies based upon amount seized. Punishable by death.
Capsules - Illegal without a prescription; enforced; taxed; fine varies based upon amount seized. Punishable by mandatory conscription or a prison sentence of up to 20 years.
Firearms: Civilian possession of firearms of any kind is illegal. Punishable by mandatory conscription or death.
Death Penalty: Legal; utilized. Avg. death sentences carried out: 300,000 annually.
Speed Limit: Varies upon location.
Religion
Perfectionism - National ideology.
Atheism - Practiced nationally.
Other - Not tolerated. Punishable by indefinite asylum commitment or mandatory conscription.
Miscellaneous
Pornography: Legal; age restrictions apply. Taxed.
Prostitution: Legal; age restrictions apply. Taxed.
Polygamy: Legal. Taxed.
Homosexuality: Illegal. Punishable by mandatory conscription or death.
Stem Cell Research: Legal. Government-funded.
Cloning: Legal; used for organ harvesting. Government-funded.
Slavery: Illegal. Punishable by an indefinite prison sentence, mandatory conscription or death.
Hunting: Illegal; enforced. Punishable by a maximum of 5,000 Ambrose, mandatory conscription or death.
Consumption of Meat: Legal; encouraged.
Litter: Illegal; enforced. Fine varies based upon amount discarded.
Suicide: Illegal. Failed attempts punishable by indefinite asylum commitment or mandatory conscription. Successful attempts punishable by posthumous revoking of citizenship and evisceration, as well as fines paid by surviving family.
Gay Marriage: Illegal. N/A as a service.
Abortion: Illegal. Punishable by death.
Sexual Activity
Pedophilia - Illegal. Punishable by death.
Beastophilia - Illegal. Punishable by indefinite asylum commitment or death.
Xenophilia - Illegal. Punishable by death.
Rape - Illegal. Punishable by a maximum fine of 5,000 Ambrose if impregnation occurs, followed by death.
Public indecency - Illegal. Punishable by indefinite asylum commitment.
Taxation Systems
Income: 20%
Sales: 10%
Property: 5%
Prerequisites for Citizenship
Born in Vermillion Order territories; child is taken into government custody if parents are not citizens.
Parents are citizens of the Vermillion Order.
Home world is absorbed into the Vermillion Order.
Service in the armed forces for 20 years.
Prohibited Immigration/Visitation
Illegal immigration punishable by mandatory conscription or death.
Censorship of Media: Legal; utilized.