Lyran Star Empire (SFC)
The Lyran (pronounced Lear–uhn) government is based on a feudal structure. There were 21 counties, each ruled by a count. Four of the 21 counties are "duchies" each ruled by a duke, who governed four of the remaining counties in addition to his duchy. The 21st county was ruled by the King–Emperor.
The duchies included:
- Black Stripe County
- Pelt Hunter County
- Golden Fang County
- Predator County
- Doom Star County
- Blood Star County
- Night Star County
- Dark Storm County
- White Stripe County
- Hidden Dagger County
- Bloody Claw County
- Dark Star County
- Apex County
- Silver Moon County
- Black Claw County
- Night Roar County
Each county controlled and paid the cost of maintaining a portion of the fleet. Each station along the border was controlled by the local county, and the duchies controlled the starbases. There was a good deal of conflict within the Lyran Empire, which kept the race as a whole from dominating a much larger area of the galaxy.
The Lyrans were superficially similar to their Kzinti neighbors. Federation scientists theorized that Lyrans and Kzinti were descended from a common stock, but if this theory was mentioned in the presence of a member of either race, the discussion was likely to become heated (and bloody). Federation diplomats attending international conferences were advised not to stand physically between Lyran and Kzinti diplomats, even when the discussion was proceeding calmly.[1]
Notes and References
- ↑ Bethke, Erik (Producer). Starfleet Command. Lead Designer: Erik Bethke. Senior Designer: Chris Taylor. Mission Scripting by Lance Watanabe. Campaign Mission Design by Scott Bennie. Game Design by Marc Hertogh and Tom Hughes. SFB Consultant: Tom Hughes. Interplay Inc.. 15 September 1999.
