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03:36 AM

Technology of the Empire:

The Empire is blessed, and heavily reliant, upon the use of steam power. Using coal, they create the steam needed to power every single one of their machines, from the clockwork masterpieces of the Bronze House to the relatively simple, and common, light poles dotted around the city to help keep it safe. Even the ships are powered by steam, easily surpassing vessels powered by the wind via a sail. Speaking of clockwork creations, the Bronze House boasts a mastery over them that no one can equal. They've created numerous types for the use of the Empire, including timepieces, storage units, and security devices, all of which are powered by steam.

Militarily speaking, the Empire is a prominent member of the world, with some of the most advanced firearms across the globe. Of course, these firearms are highly inaccurate, with long reloading times, all of which limits their usefulness. Most citizens, especially the wealthy, use sabers and other bladed weapons when it comes down to a duel or defense. Every member of the military typically wields a small pistol. Also in use, though by the... darker members of society are crossbows. They have similar reloading times to a pistol, but are much quieter.

In the city, there are rail systems in place to take people where they need to go at a faster pace than other methods of travel. The primary reason for this addition was economic. If workers could get to their jobs faster, productivity would increase. Occasionally, they have been known to break down, but there have been marked improvements in recent years, like the prevention of spontaneous combustion of the wooden body. Also, while it is being kept as confidential as possible, the Empire is currently funding plans for flying machines, though most consider that a silly rumour.