Template:UnderConstruction Template:CivilWar-Faction The Draconian Union was an alliance of conservative noble houses within the Hapes Consortium that attempted to place Princess Da'tan on the Hapan throne in 3946. As the Consortium splintered and civil war broke out, the Draconian Union became a conservative and militaristic governmental faction which ruled over the Rifle Worlds and Rim Worlds regions.
Style of governance within the Draconian Union remained fairly similar to that which its subjects had experienced during the Age of Queen-Mothers, though as time went by and all factions of the conflict endured losses, the situation worsened on many planets. The Union enforced the will of its leaders by sometimes using excessive force and totalitarian control on some of its member-worlds.
Following the signing of the Gallinore Accords in 3999 and re-unification of the Hapes Consortium following the coronation of King Andrew in 4000, the Union was dissolved.
History
Overview
Government
The Draconian Union maintained a strict and traditional government which honoured the feudal structure of Hapan society established by Queen-Mother Tini'duran III. All Tarii noble houses were represented at the Draconian court either by the Lady (or later Lord) of the house itself, or a representative such as a Vilicus. The Archons were also present if the topics of discussion called for it, but they were usually excluded and met with the nobles of their region if required in separate meetings.
Historians of the Hapes Consortium have concluded that Princess Da'tan was heavily influenced by the more powerful noble houses such as House Olanji and House Par'wandi. House Ci'hani functioned as a buffer, giving the Princess a more neutral second opinion when required.
When Lady Ci'hani functioned as Regent following Princess Da'tan's death, she groomed Princess Da'tanah to be a more independent and strong ruler capable of dealing with House Olanji without risking the collapse of the Union.
Princess Da'tanah proved very independent and strong, establishing a firmer and more totalitarian system of control within the Draconian-controlled areas of the Hapes Cluster. She did not bow to House Olanji's wishes and rather ensured the rise and strengthening of other noble houses which were loyal to her and her cause rather than just their own interest. House Shaa profited from the Princess' trust and became a bulwark power for the Draconian Union.
Following the second battle of Gallinore in 3998, the Draconian Union was limping, having lost its leader and also House Olanji. The Draconian Union's leadership was reformed in to a type of triumvirate government with House Ci'hani, House Tylger and House Shaa in charge. At the same time the three leading houses relied on the rest of the Draconian leadership for support and could therefore be defined as a oligarchy.
