The Xi'An Empire is a hereditary absolute monarchy located along the border of the Eastern Systems. It is comprised of at least fourteen systems and is governed by Emperor Kray. The emperor has a High Council of Advisers, each representing a facet of the government. A similar government structure is found on each Xi'An controlled planet, with every planetary council member reporting to their respective counterparts on the Emperor's Council.
While not inherently aggressive or expansionist in their nature, the Xi'An history is rife with civil war and power struggles. However over the last 500 years the Xi'An have adopted alternate methods to warfare preferring subtlety and manipulation to overt conflict.
