Audrian Empire
The Audro-Dresch Dual Monarchy
Overview
The Audro-Dresch Empire, known as Audria, was a constitutional union of the Audrian Empire and the Kingdom of Dresch, existing from 1346 to 2724. Governed by the House of Koulan, it was a dual monarchy and the third-largest empire in Estra. Established through the Audro-Dresch Treaty, this partnership brought autonomy to the Kingdom of Ganz under Audrian rule. Audria's influence reached the Sudarra and Henshanna star clusters until 2608, leading to the recognition of the Destaim faith as an official religion. Its industrial capabilities ranked among the top in machine-building and power apparatus production, fostering economic growth and technological innovation. Audria was integral to the Rimward Reach’s trade routes, maintaining a diverse population with a strong emphasis on modernization and unity amidst its intricate governance structure.
Civil Structure
The Audro-Dresch Empire maintained dual governance with separate parliaments and policies for Audria and Dresch, unified under a joint Ministerial Council led by the monarch. This council managed diplomacy, military, and financial matters, while each region preserved distinct fiscal policies. Audria focused on territorial self-rule with communes exercising autonomy, while Dresch was organized into municipalities governed by appointed officials and councils. The capital cities, Wassh and Kal-Raddab, served as economic hubs, bolstering trade and industry. A shared currency facilitated economic integration, while trade routes enriched the empire by leveraging its strategic position between the Rimward and coreward reaches. By maintaining regional autonomy within a unified framework, the empire balanced tradition with central oversight, contributing to its longevity and complexity in administration.
Military
The empire’s military relied on universal conscription, sustaining a joint army alongside separate imperial units for Audria and Dresch. Annual recruitment reached 103 trillion soldiers, allocated proportionally between the two regions.
A common minister of war oversaw military affairs under the supreme authority of the monarch. The empire fielded over 56 million warships at its peak, reflecting its industrial strength and commitment to defense. Nationalistic unrest and labor strikes weakened the military during the Naplian Wars, accelerating the empire's collapse. The Emperors’ War culminated in the monarchy’s defeat, with the last monarch captured in 2827. Despite its decline, the military’s legacy was marked by strategic innovations and a vast arsenal that defined its prominence among Rimward powers.
Dresch Patrol
Special Technologies
Audria was a leader in industrial and aerospace innovation. Its aeromotive sector boasted over 500 aero car manufacturers, with major producers like Audro-Daier and Dresch-Ganz revolutionizing transportation. Starship production began with the launch of Edar in 1509, growing into a fleet of 56 million warships by the empire’s height. The Comitra class cruisers exemplified Dresch's engineering prowess, while Audria’s industrial hubs advanced power generation and manufacturing technologies. The empire’s cutting-edge military equipment and starship designs ensured its dominance in the Rimward Reach, solidifying its status as a technological powerhouse. These advancements not only strengthened its defenses but also facilitated economic growth, making technology a cornerstone of Audrian prosperity.
Audrian Infantry
Capital systemCyriac Starsystem
Largest system
Xanil Starsystem
Official
languages
Audrian, Dresch, Dulte, Brid, Onwey Cresh, Common Tradespeak
Ethnic groups
Audrian, Dresch, Dulte, Denic, Qomiti, Kitanai, Ganzian, Rutak, Proq, Onwey
Religion
Destaim, Kulotic, Potesian, Shava, High Shava, Peritan
Government
Imperial
Legislature
Struffa
Upper house: Kola
Lower house: Proveria
Number of
Starsystems1,163,924,773
Audria 878,420,521 starsystems
Dresch 265,554,332 starsystems
Ganz Protectorate 19,467,328 starsystems
Great Desert Rift Colonies 482,592 starsystems
Currency
Librat, Alent, Dena, Laba, Radma, Oku
