The Corrus Consortium is fundamentally a religious organization following the god Corr.

They don't govern systems directly, but their power and influence are now so vast that they effectively rule and protect many systems within the direct grasp of the consortium.

The religion is found throughout the world, but their grip and influence are strongest in the south and west of the belt.

The central point of the Corrus Consortium is the religion itself. The religion is grounded in their one true god, Corr.

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THE CORRUS RELIGION

The central point of the Corrus Consortium is the religion itself. The religion is grounded in their one true god, Corr.

Corr is a god that upholds strength, survival of the fittest, and personal freedom as the ultimate way of life. The religion has no sense of heaven, hell, or soul. Instead, believers in Corr believe that Corr is a shared consciousness among all living beings, and when you are alive, you borrow the consciousness from Corr, and when you die, you give it back. Followers of Corr believe that there is an 'end game' for the universe, and to ensure your unification alongside Corr, you will have to be useful and powerful to the collective consciousness.

This belief means that followers strive for strength, and they accept that individuality and difference are, at times, the new superiority. Change and adaptation are common sights among the Consortium.

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THE CONSORTIUM

The Consortium itself exists alongside multiple systems. The consortium does not rule or govern, but in most systems where the Consortium has followers, you will commonly see advisors among the governing ranks.

However, in recent times, especially since the fall of the Galactic Alliance, the Consortium has amassed more and more power, which they wield from their homeworld, Corris. Corris is where the temples of Corr were first discovered, and the old halls have remained a stronghold ever since.

Today, the Consortium wields a powerful army, and their continued popularity has swept across systems in the belt, creating massive support among the common populations, especially as the Eulian Empire threatens from the east.

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HEADS OF THE CONSORTIUM

Freedom and individuality are respected in the Corrus Consortium. If you wish to go about life your own way, that is respected, but thereby you also choose to be an enemy of the consortium, who, in their eyes, are the ‘fittest’ to survive.

Among the fittest are the two branches of rule in the consortium, the Council and the Chosen Court.

The Council consists of several spiritual leaders and speakers who are generally in high alignment with the ways of Corr. They are great negotiators, influential figures, and spiritual guides. They are the main actors in spreading the religion to other systems, and they are the ones who appoint The Chosen.

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THE CHOSEN

The Chosen holds a unique position within the Corrus Consortium. They serve as both a spiritual figurehead for the entire religion and the commander-in-chief of the Consortium's warriors.

The Council selects The Chosen as a person they believe best represents the will of Corr. The Chosen often becomes a role model and a source of inspiration for followers to aspire to and learn from. The exact reasons for an individual being chosen can vary. It could be because the individual is particularly spiritual and attuned to the collective consciousness, or it might be because they possess exceptional power. The identity of The Chosen reflects the current state of the Consortium.

The Chosen maintains their own court with advisors, warriors, and agents who assist them.

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WARRIORS OF THE CONSORTIUM

A warrior of the Consortium is someone who has pledged to sacrifice their life for Corr. They belong to a special caste of people from across the galaxy who have proven their strength and superiority to the Consortium, earning them a place among the ranks of the warriors.

Warriors constitute the majority of the Consortium's fighting force. They are formidable and extremely dangerous, as they are willing to give everything for the Consortium.

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CITADELS

Citadels are massive starships, standing half a kilometer tall, and they function as local bases of operation for the Consortium. These citadels essentially serve as churches that help maintain the religion and followers of the Consortium.

The Consortium operates by dispatching messengers in the form of Cardinals throughout the vast galaxy, engaging in negotiations with local leaders and governments to establish a Corrus Citadel. This Citadel serves as a new holy site, a recruitment center, and a strategic relay point for the Consortium. As the Consortium's objective is not to rule systems but rather to gain influence, the Citadels can often be deployed rapidly without resorting to military conflict.

However, once the citadels are established, the Chosen and the warriors of the Consortium gain critical access to the local areas.