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The Royal House of Naboo
THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD OF THE JAFAN DYNASTY, AND ALLIED STATES
THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD OF THE JAFAN DYNASTY, AND ALLIED STATES
Introduction
The Royal Household
The Naboo Diplomatic Corp
The Naboo Royal Security Force
Roster & Assets
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Introduction
An idyllic world, upon which the native Gungan species share a harmonious life with their Human counterparts, their primitive ways viewed as unthreatening by the human population, the world of the Naboo has become a place of fine culture, art and peace. Constructed on the foundations of a Monarchistic Democracy, striving toward developing a peaceful coexistence with all, the Naboo stand as a bastion of virtue in an ever darker Galaxy.
However, with tensions rising in the past over the use of resources, land and political capital, the City-States of the surface are embroiled in a Civil war, that will only end when one nation rises above the others. This faction aims to explore the foundations of the Naboo, its people and to establish its place within the Galaxy, based around the Royal settlement of Theed as it unifies the Planet, and pushes outwards onto the galactic stage.
Formed by a collection of human colonists from the Core Worlds, the Human Population of the Naboo live on the surface of the agri world, constructing cities and great buildings in the unique style of their culture, one of self-determination, compassion and collaboration. Naboo follows a feudalistic society, with a ruling Noble Class, and a Commoner Caste; however it is noted for its absence of a serf class, making use of a sizable ‘droid economy’ to complete the more menial tasks normally reserved for such a social group.
To this end the Government serves to protect its people from criminals and invaders, and serves more as stewards for the way of life of Naboo, intent on keeping it outside the ravages of warfare; indeed the Government has been said to be humanitarian rather that politically motivated, with an eye for the less fortunate, and a heart to assist society rather than itself. To this end the planet only has a moderate security force, preferring to solve matters through diplomacy, as it is ill-equipped, and ill-desiring of a war with outside entities.
Despite this, they have been forced into a conflict with their fellow City States, and the true Monarchy of the Naboo, based in Theed, seeks to restore order and unity within the planet. The native Gungans, yet to develop the technology for which they will one day be famed, have so far stayed on the sidelines of this war; used by some states as mercenaries, and ignored entirely by others. However, in commemoration of their first ever contact with the Gungan Species, the Royal House of Theed constructed the ‘Arch of Union’ in the City Square.
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The Royal Household
Naboo has always been a Monarchy, yet it is unique in that it is not a Monarchy by bloodline, rather it secures a successor by election. Additionally, the Nation does not limit the eligibility of potential candidates by age, rather it simply checks them based on emotional responsiveness, intelligence and empathy; making it not unusually for the Monarch to be very young.
In a practical sense, the Monarch acts as a Head of State, Head of Government, and Commander in Chief for the Planet, and works to balance the power and demands of their subjects for the benefit of all; to varying degrees of success.
The Monarch is the De-Facto Leader of Theed, and the De-Jure Leader of the planet, although Civil War has ruined the effectiveness of such a claim, with the support of a Council of Advisors, who act as their Government, and much like their Monarch, they to are elected. Upon election, the Monarch and their advisors are required to take up a ’Name of State and commit themselves to the preservation of the Naboo, rather than to personal ambition and gain. Supporting the Monarch is a Council of Governors, consisting of the leaders (elected all) of each City-State across Naboo, who likewise must take up a name.
It is thanks to this structure that Naboo is exceptionally ‘Statist’ in nature, focusing on the collective good of the planet over the needs of the individual, in many ways they are a Monarchistic Technocracy, seeking to follow the best and most logical course of action. The Monarch holds power over the Government and Security Forces of the Planet, and resides in the Royal Estate in the nation's Capital, Theed, an elaborate Mansion and gardens, and it is not uncommon for the Monarch to rarely leave the confines of the walls.
All in all, the Monarchy has a claim to great power on Naboo, however this has been limited by ongoing war, and in effect the Monarch only has influence within the confines of the small settlement of Theed itself, a small settlement of farmers, that one day will develop in the most prestigious settlement on the planet.
Roster - @Sangga (King Jafan of the Naboo) @Herrith Hendarsin (Blade of the King) @AutoFox (Military Advisor to the Royal Household)
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The Naboo Diplomatic Corp
Seeing Diplomacy as the best alternative to open warfare, the Naboo Diplomatic Corp, or NDC is a direct agency of the Royal Household, with its leader serving on the Council of Advisors to the King or Queen. Diplomats from Naboo are famed across the Galaxy for their intelligence, emotional intellect and receptiveness, and ability to mediate disputes between multiple parties.
Sitting as an Agency under the Command of the Monarch, the RDC is a uniformed Government Agency that serves as the Diplomatic and Negotiation arm of the Nation of Naboo. Such are their abilities, and such is their renown that it is not uncommon for the RDC to mediate a dispute between other governments. Without fail, all RDC members are trained in multiple languages, and are expected to resolve issues through peaceful discourse, not violence. They congregate around the Office of the Diplomatic Corp found in the central district of the Theed Settlement, and on the Royal Estate.
To that end, their members, known as Diplomats are equipped with datapads and symbols of office, not weapons - although they normally have an armoury on their signature diplomatic barges (which are unarmed). Diplomats are normally assigned to a case, or a region, and are invested with the authority of their Monarch to react and enact judgements and treaties on behalf of the state, such is the measure of trust that they are awarded.
However, during the time of the Naboo Civil War, a great many of the NDC members are required to meet and mediate with other City-States, intent on bringing a unified peace across the world. Alongside this, they grow intelligence networks, for sometimes the dagger may be more useful that the hand of friendship.
Roster - @TAC @Padme
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The Royal Naboo Security Force
Despite their drive for peace, the Naboo understand that such things may not always be possible, and as such have created the RSF. Assigned as Police in the City States, around noted public buildings or gatherings of Criminals, the RSF have one special branch, who guard the Monarch and Government Officials. In the wider Galaxy, they are the most recognised members of the RSF as they are often seen attached to Diplomatic or Royal parties.
The RSF is a force split into several branches, the Security Arm, consisting of around 10,000 Security Officers (armed with basic uniforms and a basic blaster and baton), up to the Royal Palace Guard, numbering 1,000 Officers, who accompany the Queen/King and Members of the Diplomatic Corp. They tend to have Lifeline series combat vests, pistols and combat helmets, enabling them to see a HUD display. Often they carry rifles in more dangerous situations. It is into this branch that player characters can be recruited.
When it comes to aerial security, the RSF makes use of around one-hundred NX-1 Starfighters to protect Theeds Airspace. In ground operations, the RSF makes use of traditional Naboo Security Speeders (little more than a civilian speeder with a blaster cannon attached to the rear). To this day the Government of Naboo as avoided making use of anything more warlike, as part of its ongoing policy of peace and diplomacy. Aside from this, through the use of the Diplomatic Corp and the Handmaidens of the Monarch, the RSF maintains a significant intelligence gathering network.
As far as dealing with other City States goes, the RSF is considered one of the most effective forces on the world, with many other States dependant on a militia like force rather than a uniformed guard.
Roster - @Zaphod Norblebrox (Commander of the NRSF) @Kaylon Neroka (Fighter Pilot)
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INFORMATION
ROSTER & ASSETS
Roster
Sangga - King Jafan I - Link
Zaphod Norblebrox - Rand Xexil - Link
TAC - Michael Trenton - Link
Loco - Character - Link
Autofox - XR3 - Link
Hendrith Something - Avlin Bardock - Link
Kaylon Neroka - Character - Link
Padme - Vivian - Link
Assets
The City and People of Theed - Naboo
100x NX-3 Starfighters - Naboo
20x Consul Class Star Yachts (Adapted with Nabooian Aesthetics) - Naboo
1,000.00x Royal Guard - Theed
150.00x Diplomatic Corp - Theed
It is assumed that the people of Theed, its surrounding farmlands, and its local policing force would count for little in the event of an invasion, and are thus not counted here as a tangible asset. For all intents and purposes, only the agencies of the Monarchy itself are counted.
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