Katerina Genevieve Sabirov-Aragon

It is the verdict of history that governments of a size similar to the Empire must be oligarchies. Witness the sham republic that is our neighbor if you need further confirmation, or the lack of government they call a League. However, the problem with an Aristocracy such as ours is that it rewards the best schemer and their family members, not the best leader. Few houses even consider that a commoner could match them, and do not heed the example of the first Emperor: as the Church teaches us, he chose the wisest and bravest as his vassals.

I was an officer on a destroyer during the Reaver Incursion. The Captain of my ship was unwise, but brave, and not so foolish as disregard our advice. We held off a corsair until the flotilla could regroup, and then successful captured it. My captain died in the boarding action, and he was justly recognized as a hero. The flotilla commander saw not only the heroism of a noble captain, but my skill as an officer, and recommended me to his family for adoption. I shall always remember the Commodore, who met his end in the Jardin invasion, and I hope to avenge him.

House Sabirov-Aragon

Rules the larger continent of a colder Earth-like world in a busy trading system. They have considerable prestige for their distinguished service in various branches of the military and intelligence service. Deborah, the current head of the family, is a former Black Beret, and the heir Nathaniel is the head of the system's Marshals. They have been on the rise since Republic Senator Amelie Morello-Aragon and her family sought asylum in the Empire. Sir Maxim Sabirov, a commoner who received a title for his valor in combat, fell for the crafty politician, and over the ensuring centuries they climbed the ranks.

Katerina is a long way away from the throne, but she has been raised to nobility. The Sabirov-Aragon house tends to adopt many commoners who share their values.

Nature

• Virtue - Courage, Honor, Compassion
• Vice - Not tolerant of fools, Phoenix uber alles

Opinions

• When we fight, good men die. Make certain it is worth their sacrifice
• If the Empire lived up to the teachings of the Church, we would control this galaxy.
• The nobility need to expand and clear out the idiots among them
• Corporations need to learn their place

Skills

• Naval Officer - Expert
• Inspiring Leader - Professional
• Ship Technology - Professional
• Boarding Actions - Layman
• Intelligence Work - Layman
• Court Politics - Terrible
• Dealing with Sociopaths - Terrible

Stat block

Smarts

IQ 6

Wits 6

Social

Charm 4

Cunning 3

Strength:

Durability 3

Physical Action 2

Court Skills

Black Mail

Horse Trading

Chummy 2

Bureaucracy 2

Legal 1

Speech Giving 2

Plotting 2

Military Skills

Ship Command

Helmsmen 5

Gunnery 5

Leadership 5

Squadron Command

Maneuver 3

Formation 2

Command 3

Fleet Command

Maneuver

Formation

Command