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Old 06-02-2019, 06:54 AM   #630
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Default Re: 'Imperial Culture' (non-canonista)

I do not know if we already have this, but nevertheless:

Emperors Birthday

A public holiday, celebrated on many worlds, esp. on colony planets in the outer sectors on, well, the Emperors birthday (under Strephon, on 202).

The people celebrate not the Imperium, but the Emperor himself as a symbol for "the common cause" and as a protector from outer threats.

Usually, it is a rather "family-friendly" affair. Mostly, there are fairs and open-air concerts. Many schools have sports competitions, museums organize special exhibitions about the emperor and the history of the Imperium. Highlight of the day is often a parade of the local colonial forces, supported by Imperial Units, if they are present on the world. If one is lucky, there is a fly-by of fighters or SDB.
In the evening - or what passes as evening on the world -, the days ends with banquets or a ball for the local dignitaries. The Imperial Noble and the Imperial Legate of the world are usually the guests of honour.

Needless to say, not everybody celebrates the day. On Solomani Worlds, celebrating this day is viewed as high treason. And the Ine Givar have more than once tried to spoil the party.
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