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It all truly started based on a political theory- the theory of the <span class="mu-i">Golden Age</span>. The original idea came from the Phenology of Capital- but has since been picked up by the mainstream. It seemed that during great periods of economic and scientific advancement; culture, happiness, and military strength all bound together in a great surge. Underneath <span class="mu-i">Talacent</span> who created both the first fusion reactors, newfound life extension technology, and so- the first great Golden Age of the Hegemony as a space empire came and went.
Eoba II has since united many stellar systems, and we now have great swathes of territory. Science advances in greater fusion reactors and computers continue; not to mention the huge military victory of the reconquistia and the Hazaar vassal states; who will further increase your empire's wealth and power. And yet despite this... no Golden Age. There is no sense of unending confidence among the common people, just things going along as normal. There is no great expansion of culture. We're missing something; that much is true.
However, the proponents of this idea have been under attack by Kerjak's followers- who are more of the opinion that the Golden Age <span class="mu-i">ended</span> because of our civilizations expansion and absorption of alien races- even as inferior vassals. These State Philosophers had physically assaulted several of the proponents of the Golden Age theory- until you had to start marking yourself with black spots, to show solidarity with them. The <span class="mu-i">black spots</span> are a symbol of wealth and prestige and a worthy symbol; one to match with Kerjak's <span class="mu-i">black knives</span>.
The truth is that the black knives have gone too far- and by allowing Kerjak to unmask a spy who just so happen to be wearing black spots, like you, your entire rule and the group you protect is now under attack- many accusations of spies even in the highest levels of the Hegemony!
You need to do something about these black knives. This cannot continue- the <span class="mu-i">relatively</span> free and open exchange of political ideals in the realm of State Philosophers is extremely important for the Hegemony's political and cultural landscape. Strong arming and militarizing to silence your opposition cannot be tolerated. What are you going to do?
>Have Kerjak's goons silenced and arrested
>Create a new political charter of accepted topics; with racial Supremacy stricken from the list!
>Try to come to a peaceful accord with Kerjak himself
