Amarr

The Amarrians rule a vast Empire, the largest and oldest of the four empires. Ruled by a mighty Empress, this vast theocratic society is supported by a broad foundation of Minmatar slave labor. Amarrian citizens tend to be highly educated and fervent individuals, and as a culture adheres to the basic tenet that what others call slavery is in fact one step on a spiritual path towards fully embracing their faith. As a result, the Empire remains the most stable and militarily powerful nation-state in New Eden, despite several setbacks in recent history.

The Amarr

Overview

The largest of the empires in New Eden, Amarr spans 40% of the inhabited solar systems. The Amarr Emperor is the head of a ritualistic, authoritarian imperial state, and below him are the Five Heirs, the heads of the five royal families from which a new Emperor is chosen. The Emperor's authority is unquestioned and absolute, but the archaic and bureaucratic system of government makes it difficult for him to exert his rule unless directly in person. Otherwise, the Five Heirs rule in his name, dividing the huge empire between them.

The Emperor and the Five Heirs can expect to live for at least 500 years. Extensive cyber-implants keep their frail bodies alive, even when their organs begin to fail. These cyber-enhancements date back many millennia, and have become a symbol of royal divinity in the eyes of the Amarrians.

Always a deeply religious people, religion remains of great importance to every Amarrian, a fervour which at various times has been responsible both for great good and great evil. Shortly after recovering from the closure of the EVE Gate, they began to expand their realm at the expense of neighbouring states. The nations they conquered were enslaved, a practice justified by their religion. Ever since, the Amarrians have enslaved every nation and race they have encountered, and today slavery is an essential part of Amarr society. This has, of course, tainted their relations with other races, especially the individualistic Gallenteans.

The Amarrians were the first of the races in New Eden to re-discover Warp technology, notably Jump gate technology. After accomplishing this more than 2,000 years ago, they immediately began expanding to nearby solar systems, slowly building up their empire in the process. On the way, they encountered two human races, both of whom suffered the fate of being enslaved by the far more powerful Amarrians.

In recent years, however, the Amarrians have begun to run into serious opposition. First, they met the Gallente Federation. Although much smaller than the Amarr Empire, the Amarrians soon found the economic and military might of the Gallenteans a match for their own. Soon after, the Jovians arrived on the scene and the Amarrians made a futile attempt to subjugate them, resulting in a humiliating defeat. To make matters worse, the Minmatar, enslaved for centuries by the Amarrians, used the opportunity to rebel against their slave-masters.

Since these fateful events almost two centuries ago, the Amarrians have learned restraint. They have slowed down their expansion and are less forceful in their dealings with other races, but still view themselves as the most powerful race in New Eden, if only because of their sheer numbers.

The Empire

• Empress: Jamyl I
• The Amarr Empire
• State of the Empire, 110.6.11
• Corporations in the Amarr Empire

Royal Families

The ruling Royal Families of the Amarr Empire, each headed by a Royal Heir from which the new Emperor is chosen.

• Ardishapur Family
• Kador Family
• Kor-Azor Family
• Sarum Family
• Tash-Murkon Family

Bloodlines

• True Amarr - True Amarrians are direct descendants of the original Amarrian ethnic group. As such, they tend to be proud and supercilious.
• Ni-Kunni - Conquered by the Empire a millennium ago, the Ni-Kunni are now almost seamlessly integrated into Amarrian society, and typically fill the roles of tradesmen or artisans.
• Khanid - Among the oldest of the bloodlines to be assimilated by the Amarr, the Khanid people have endured the political turmoil of their leaders with great dignity and calm.
• Udorian - The first established civilization on the planet to fall to Amarr, which marked the beginning of the reclaiming. The Udorians have long since been fully integrated into the Empire.
• Ealurian - Little is known about the Ealurians other than they were a primitive culture that was quickly conquered and subsumed into the Empire.

Other Important Links

• Amarr Characters
• Articles about and relating to the Amarrians
• Amarr Heirs
• The Scriptures
• Amarr Succession