The Castor System, Seat of House Altair

**Honors Bastion** · April 24, 2014, 06:17 PM

House Bio

Originally founded after a battle during one of the Great Holy Wars during the 3^rd Stellar Era, House Altair is an ancient and powerful House that rules from their fortress planet of Castor. House Altair, like many other great Old Lords Houses, can claim to have ushered many men to powerful positions, from that of the Lord Admiral to the Lord Justicar to even having dozens of its Lords being placed upon the Imperial Throne itself over the last 8,000 years. House Altair is known to produce lords with intelligence and cunning, traits absolutely necessary to surviving 8,000 years of Imperial Politics.

The sigil of House Altair is a golden eagle upon a blue field. The eagle, a long time symbol for power and strength, is a suitable emblem to represent House Altair and its legacy as an Old Lord House. The eagle’s pose of it about to pounce upon its prey fits well with the words of House Altair, “Our Talons Pierce Deeply”. These words are a fitting reminder to House Altair’s foes that when an Altair Fleet strikes, it strikes to kill.

House Altair rules from their capital planet of Castor, located one jump to the North of the capital of Terra. Castor and its planet system named after the planet itself is a populous and rich system that is home to tens of billions of people spread out across three habitable planets, seven habitable moons, and four habitable asteroids. The planet of Castor itself is a fortress planet, designed and structured to represent the Altair’s desire for order and perfection. Castor is divided into two giant continents one the Western and Eastern hemispheres respectively. The Eastern continent contains the heart of Castor’s industries and manufactories where the people of Castor produce its renowned electronic goods as well as other products. The Western continent contains the homes and business of Castor’s people. The streets are neatly aligned and the buildings follow an arrangement that has them slowly rise in height to form almost a gigantic step pyramid. At the center of the Pyramid and therefore the center of the Western continent itself is Altair Palace, home and seat of powerful for House Altair.

The palace itself is a large and lavishly decorated multi-level complex that sits atop the tallest skyscraper of Altair and serves as the status symbol of Altair wealth and power. The palace is home to Lord Altair, when he is not away at the capital, his family, and thousands of their guards, servants, and other retainers. In addition to the standard rooms that every palace contains, Altair Palace also has a small armory and barracks for Talonguard, the Household Guard for House Altair, and a small landing pad and hanger for House Altair’s small fleet of planes and other vehicles and vessels.

Besides the planet of Castor itself, the Castor system is also home to two other planets, Aquila and Alshain, which serve as farm and resource mills for Castor itself. These two planets ensure that the planet Castor will never go hungry or never go without supplies. Military bases for the Altair military are stationed on both planets due to their importance. Besides these two planets, the Castor system is also home to seven habitable moons, each of whom have fairly self-sustaining cities on them that produce their own food and goods. They rely on Castor primarily for military protection and upper level goods like electronics and heavy machinery in exchange for taxes and manpower. Though these habitable moons are fairly autonomous, in times of war, they will happily band their forces under Altair command in order to preserve the Castor system.

Altair Characters

Lord Aetius Altair

Age: 79 (Born 10,066 SE)
Titles/Rank: Lord of the Castor System, Lord Admiral of the Empire
Possessions: None
Traits: + 4 Administrator, +4 Admiral, +3 Counterspy, +3 Charisma
Marital Status: Yes
Children: 3 adult sons, several married daughters, unimportant for the RP

Bio: Lord Aetius Altair is the current Lord of the Castor System and patriarch of House Altair. An intelligent and cunning man, Lord Aetius is an experienced Admiral who mastered the artful of fleet to fleet warfare through decades of fighting against pirates, brigands, and rebels that have threatened his system and the Empire itself. A loyal servant of the Old way and a firm believer of the Promethean Code, Lord Aetius is seen by most as the stereotypical Lord of the Old Guard of the Empire. He is a somewhat arrogant and ruthless man but it is something that should be expected from a man who is sitting upon Imperial Council. A master politician and administrator, Lord Aetius has made his mark and that of his House upon history once again. With the rise of a new Emperor brings the rise of Lord Aetius as Lord Admiral of the Empire and one step closer in dominating the Imperial Throne.

Alexander XIII Altair

Age: 51 (Born 10,086 SE)
Titles/Rank: Regent Lord of the Castor System, Heir to the Castor System, Admiral of the Castorian Navy
Possessions: None
Traits: + 4 Administrator, +3 Admiral, +2 Veteran Jump Navigator, +1 Charisma
Marital Status: Yes
Children: Many children (will expanded at a later date)

Bio: Alexander Altair, third of his name, is the son of Lord Aetius Altair and the current Regent Lord of the Castor System. Like his father, Alexander has a knack for commanding ships into combat and thanks to his administrative abilities, coordinating the complex and confusing movements of the metal beasts that are the warships of the Castorian Fleet. Alexander loves to sail the endlessness that is space and there have been times in his youth where Alexander would disappear for months at a time, just traveling aimlessly on one of his father’s light cruisers. He has outgrown such childish actions now that he has become an adult and is becoming day by day, month by month, year by year, more like his father, transforming into a foolish boy into man worthy of upholding the glory of House Altair.

Aeneas Altair

Age: 49 (Born 10,088 SE)
Titles/Rank: Marshal of the Castorian Army
Possessions: None
Traits: +3 General, +3 Duelist, +2 Charisma
Marital Status: Yes
Children: Many children, not important for the RP.

Bio: Aeneas Altair is the second son of Lord Aetius and the current Marshal of the Castor System. Unlike his father and elder brother, Aeneas excels in land combat and trains constantly in staged war-games to further hone his skills. He is by definition, a true warrior for House Altair.

Maximilian Altair

Age: 41 (Born 10,096 SE)
Titles/Rank: None
Possessions: Spymaster of the Castor System
Traits: +3 Spymaster, +3 Counterspy, +2 Assassin
Marital Status: Yes
Children: Many children, not important for the RP

Bio: Maximillian Altair is the third son of Lord Aetius. Unlike his father and brothers, Maximillian has shied away from martial ways of life, preferring to master the arts of subterfuge and espionage. Maximillian, living in the electronic paradise is the planet of Castor, has always loved creating inventions to ensure that he knows everything that goes on around him. A master spy, Maximillian has been made his father’s personal informer, constantly keeping his father up to date on what is happening in the Castor System.

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**Xion** · April 28, 2014, 08:36 AM

A ship bearing the Yakumo creat approaches Castor, transmitting a request for permission to land, and for the Duchess of Osmo to meet with the Regent-Lord, presuming the Lord Admiral is away at Terra.

**Honors Bastion** · April 28, 2014, 09:36 AM

The request to land is granted and the ship is told to dock at the spaceport that is directly connected to Altair Palace. Once they are docked, the Duchess is escorted to the palace's great hall where Regent Lord Alexander awaits them. When he sees Duchess Yakumo enter the room, he says "My lady, welcome to Altair Palace and the planet of Castor. Would like some refreshments my lady for you or your men or shall we begin this meeting?"

**Xion** · April 28, 2014, 10:29 AM

The Duchess is followed by her younger brother Daisuke, and several lesser nobility of Osmo. "Thank you, Lord Regent. Perhaps some light refreshments can be brought into the meeting, as to not delay it?"

**Honors Bastion** · April 28, 2014, 10:45 AM

"Of course my Lady. While the refreshments are being brought, come please sit." said Alexander as he pointed towards a nearby mahogany table. After everyone as seated and the refreshments were brought, Alexander said "What can I do for you today, Duchess Akumo? It is not everyday that I get to treat with a Technocrat Lord."

**Xion** · April 28, 2014, 12:40 PM

"Thank you, my lord."

Akane drinks some water before speaking. "I would like to propose a marriage between my younger brother, Daisuke, and a lady of House Altair to further strengthen relations between our houses in tandem with the trade agreement your lord father and I arranged. I can understand any reluctance towards such a proposal, my lord...for my house's history with certain events and the view some of the Core World nobility have towards those of the Southern Passage's eastern section."

**Honors Bastion** · April 28, 2014, 03:22 PM

"There is nothing for us to be reluctant about Lady Akane. While some of the Core Worlds may view your House with displeasure for your involvement in the Titan Wars, we here in House Altair and the Castor System as a whole do not share their views. After all, out of all the core world Houses, House Altair is one more progressive of them, especially considering that we pride ourselves on producing some of the best electronics that the Empire can produce, a rather Technocrat leaning don't you think? We view your involvement in the creation of the Titans as a marvelous thing and it is not your that your weapon was misused by the greater nobility." replied Lord Alexander with a sincere voice.

He took a moment to take a drink of ice water before he said "If you cannot already tell, it would be an honor for my house to provide a bride for your brother and I happen to have two candidates in mind, my two daughters, Mary and Anastasia."

**Xion** · April 28, 2014, 05:15 PM

"Yes, your view is relatively technocratic in comparison to most of the Old Lords, which is rather refreshing compared to the usual conservatism of the Core Worlds." Akane pauses for a moment. "..Indeed. The events that led to the Titan Wars reminds me of the uproar over the collectively termed "Shock Legions" after the battles against the Insects. Others desired them disbanded or the technology shared, which if it had occurred could have led to a second arms race and 'Legion Wars'." She then smiles. "While I am certain either one would be a excellent match for my brother..perhaps Anastasia, provided she consents, would become my brother's wife."

**Honors Bastion** · April 28, 2014, 06:09 PM

"Don't get me wrong, House Altair is very conversative in any instances, especially our opinions on the heathen Zealots, but we are smart enough to realize that there are some things worth altering our philosophy and ideas." said Lord Alexander before he quickly gestured to a servant who immediately departed the room. "If you will wait a few moments, I shall have my daughter Anastasia brought to us. I'm am certain that she will accept to marrying your brother, Daisuke."

A few moments later, the servant returns with Lady Anastasia who arrives wearing a fencing suit. She bows before her father, Duchess Akane, and the other Osmo nobility before she bowed and said "Greetings my lady, father. I apologize for my attire as I had just come from a fencing lesson and I did not want to keep you waiting."

**Xion** · April 28, 2014, 06:39 PM

"I agree entirely about the Lords of the Hook, they are a danger to the Empire with their beliefs." Akane nods. "Very well, my lord."
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Akane nods, while Daisuke, wearing a ceremonial military uniform, gets up and bows. "My lady, an honor to meet you."Akane quietly observes the interaction, drinking some water while the lighting in the room causes her crystal bracelet to turn a vermillion color.

**Honors Bastion** · April 29, 2014, 03:59 PM

"The pleasure is mine my Lord?" said Anastasia with a slight blush appearing on her face.

"Anastasia dear, Duchess Akane of House Yakumo and I have discussed arranging a marriage between our two Houses involving her brother Daisuke and yourself, if you so agree to it." said Lord Alexander. "What do you think my dear?"

"I don't know what to say father. It is so sudden." replied Anastasia with a slight hint of hesitation. "But I will do it for our House, father."

"Excellent. Do not not worry my dear. You shall be given time to adjust to this new change to your life." said Lord Alexander. He then turned to Duchess Akane and said "So it seems that we will have this marriage. Let us raise a toast to the strengthening of the bonds between our Houses."

**Xion** · April 29, 2014, 06:08 PM

Akane smiles at the young lady's acceptance, then nods at the mention of the toast. "Of course." Akane and the rest of the Osmo nobility raise their glasses. "May this marriage be a long and happy one, and be blessed by Prometheus and the Saints." The glasses are lowered. "My Lord, perhaps the wedding could be held here on Castor if your daughter wishes it in several months or more if you deem it necessary as to allow us as much time as required to make the proper arrangements?"

**Honors Bastion** · April 29, 2014, 06:33 PM

"I would be happy to hold the wedding here at Castor." said Lord Alexander enthusiastically. "And please, feel free to take as long as you need to make your arrangements. I have a feeling that I will need that much time as well to prepare Castor fr such a grand occasion."

**Xion** · April 29, 2014, 08:02 PM

"Excellent." Akane pauses to think on the matter for a moment, but then nods. "Very well, I will be sure to keep in touch with you my lord so we may discuss any further details or resolve any issues that may arise as we prepare for this occasion." "Pe..perhaps some time before the date, I could come as a guest of House Altair to allow Anastasia and myself time to learn more about each other and to become familiar with your house's history, my lord." Daisuke states, slightly in a nervous tone. Akane takes a sip of her water. "If your lordship approves of such an idea, of course."

**Honors Bastion** · April 29, 2014, 08:18 PM

"I will await your communications my Lady." said Lord Alexander. He turned to Daisuke and said "Yes, of course you will have my permission tp spend time with my daughter before your marriage. It is only right that a couple get o know each other before they are to be married."

**Xion** · April 30, 2014, 12:28 PM

"Thank you, my lord." Daisuke bows. "I...believe that is everything we can possibly arrange for now, perhaps at the turn of the new year my brother can come to Castor and remain here until the wedding. Unless I am overlooking something..?"

**Honors Bastion** · April 30, 2014, 02:10 PM

"No I do not believe we are overlooking anything?" said Lord Altair "And of course Daisuke may come here at the turn of the year. It will be my pleasure to host him until the wedding."

Lord Alexander then rises and says "I believe that we are done here Duchess Yakumo. And while you remain here at Castor until you depart, the hospitality of House Altair is yours. If I can do anything to ensure that your visit here is enjoyable, please feel to ask."

**Xion** · May 01, 2014, 04:28 PM

"Thank you, my lord." "I believe that is it as well, I shall eagerly look forward to this auspicious event, then."

Lady Yakumo rises as well, bowing. "All I would ask for is quarters for the night so we may prepare for departure tomorrow."