Sigh...

[EarlofSuave]

The term empire derives from the Latin imperium. Politically, an empire is a geographically extensive group of states and peoples (ethnic groups) united and ruled either by a monarch (emperor, empress) or an oligarchy.

Etymologically, the political usage of "empire" denotes a strong, centrally-controlled nation-state.

An imperial political structure is established and maintained two ways: (i) as a territorial empire of direct conquest and control with force (direct, physical action to compel the emperor's goals), and (ii) as a coercive, hegemonic empire of indirect conquest and control with power (the perception that the emperor can physically enforce his desired goals). The former provides greater tribute and direct political control, yet limits further expansion, because it absorbs military forces to fixed garrisons. The latter provides less tribute and indirect control, but avails military forces for further expansion.

-Terrifying to say the least.

[Briar]

point?

[Daryn]

I think he means that Holby is the ceentral empire and SS and Fair Maiden are the little ethnicities?

[EarlofSuave]

Take what you want from it.