Sirlachan Principality

The Sirlachan Principality is a major interstellar state in the South-West quadrant of the galaxy. Known widely for its practice of slavery, It has single handedly contributed to half of the overall refugee situation of the Southern nations.

Government Structure
The Principality has been governed by a prince since its early days as a small insignificant city state. This Prince wields absolute power among the Principality's military, religion and overall Sirlachan life. The Somb family has ruled over the Principality long before the Zed'drath left their own galaxy and is still popular with noble circles. Since the Somb family are deeply religious, the oracles of the Tree of life have gain significant power in recent years, often seen as spiritual advisers to the prince. Noble families are allowed by the prince to govern different sectors and represent them when needed.

Society
Society under the Sirlachan Principality is one of polar opposites. Most Sirlachan citizens are relatively rich or enjoys a fulfilled life. Those born in Nobility have extreme wealth and can expect a life soak in politics and adventure. Most Sirlachan are seen relaxing without a care or while others seek to expand their horizons and titles through wars or school. These Sirlachan don't know or really care about who has to foot the bill for this life of leisure.

Slavery
The Principality like the Argrathan Star Coalition, Hegemony of Hazon and others are built on the back of slaves. Mostly all slaves are species conquered by the Principality. When a primitive or developed world (Logaz & Chonite) has been newly conquered, all of the world's inhabitants are now considered for sale. The Govenment gets the first picks, followed by the noble families. Regular citizens can then select what they want. The rest are sold to other neighboring slave empires. These slaves are separated by 3 categories: house, field, thrall. Those that are aesthetically pleasing to Sirlachans mostly end up at house slaves. Gaerath, Pyoroun and Arkadian females are commonly seen as such and bear the brunt of sexual harassment from male owners. Field slaves are seen as pack mules from outsiders as they are do any job that the Sirlachan believe is beneath. These jobs can range from farm harvesting to sewer cleaning, to construction. Bedenledius, Logazu, and Voth are usually found as Field slaves. Its no coincidence that species who fiercely fought against the Sirlachan are relegated as field slaves. They are often held in low regard compared to the other two. Thralls are mainly used in battle. They work as grunts and cannon fodder to the more experienced but mostly inexperienced Sirlachan officers. All thralls wear kill collars to prevent them from escaping or defecting during battle. Most thralls see becoming one as a chance to improve his/her families livelihood as all soldiers including slaves receive fame and money for successful battles and wars. The most commonly seen Thrall species on the battlefield are the Chonite but Czyrni, Jem'Hadar, and curiously captured Humans can be seen also.

Religion
Itace Rayuism or commonly known as the Tree of Life, is a major religion in the Principality. Adherents worship a special tree they believe brought life to their world. The teaching also describe the prince/princess as a offshoot or broken branch from the tree to watch over its "children". Oracles speak for the tree and deliver weekly sermons to those who choose to listen. Due to the religious nature of the Somb dynasty, Oracles have grown to have much sway in the government. Because of religious law and personal beliefs, most Oracles don't believe in slavery and actively try persuade the prince to end or severely reduce it. Yet this has fallen on deaf ears. This difference of opinions is causing a notable rift between the royal dynasty and religious leaders, some believing that this is the start of an open rebellion or worse, a civil war.

History
The Sirlachan Principality began like all other despotic nations, they outgrew their homeworld. Once the Principality began expanding into the stars there was no stopping them. As they explored more of their space, only primitives species were discovered, giving the Sirlachan an ample opportunity to expand both territorialy and militarily. Worlds such as Bhaden,Qawl, and Yax Che, held no prayer to the AFP's might. They steamrolled over world after world until they had actually met organized armed resistance that could go toe to toe with their military. The Dronite Union/Arkad alliance, slowed down the Sirlachan advance to a crawl. The war ended after five years but significantly destroyed the Dronite Sector for decades to come. Instead of this war waking them up from their self-importance, it only solidified it. They restarted their primitive invasion campaign and grew even larger. Even participating in the Hive Wars, they had still held on to their pompous nature. When they had met and declared war on the Logazu, the Principality expected them to accept the "inevitable". The Logazu refusal and subsequent invasion of their homeworld, shook their belief system of being superior to the core. The Petal War forced the Principality to build up and maintain its military and start acting like a major galactic power. Winning the war brought about its own problems, as civil unrest in the colonies began worrying the nobles and with the slaves starting to radicalize and disobey with the alleged backing from the Rayuist Oracles.