Imperialist vs. Royalist

Imperialist

  • Supports the continuation of the Imperial Family’s rulership over the Empire.
  • Believes that the Imperial Family does what’s best for the Empire.
  • Sees the great improvements the Empire has created for the Kingdoms it rules over and believes that it will continue to support the royal families and improve the lives of their citizens.
  • Supports Prince Cassian’s accession to the Imperial throne.

Reasons to be an Imperialist

  • The Empire has not failed to provide military defense against external threats to ensure the Kingdom’s safety.
  • Kingdoms have access to the Empire’s trade networks, infrastructure & a larger market.
  • The Empire’s centralized imperial power has led to greater efficiency & organization.
  • The Empire consistently creates new opportunities in military or civil services, leading to increased social standing.

Royalist

  • Supports the movement of eliminating imperialism from their lands.
  • Believes that the Imperial Family isn’t pure of character.
  • Believes that the Imperial system is failing its kingdoms.
  • Agree on returning all the power of rulerships of their lands to the royal families.

Reasons to be a Royalist

  • Kingdoms surrendered, a significant degree of self-governance to the Empire, limiting their ability to make independent decisions.
  • The Empire has extracted wealth & resources from their territories, which has included heavy taxation, tribute, and the exploitation of labor or valuable lands.
  • The Imperial leadership has become distant, & their rule has leaned into authoritarianism, leading to some suffering & resentment among the subjugated population.

If You Die

You Can Still Play!

  • You will have to wear an obnoxious necklace so everyone remembers that you are dead.
  • But!! You will have restrictions.

Don’t

  • No verbal communication with the living.
  • No touching the living.
  • No gestures.
  • Don’t point out when you left a message.

Do

  • You can quietly talk with other dead people, but make sure the living can’t hear you.
  • You can leave a message with the available magnet words and board.
  • You can move small items.