Expansionist

or s, are a term for a faction in politics within the which shares the pro-an agenda with the s but seeks to focus on external matters. The Republic claims lands as far east as and many Expansionists wish to see Thârda exercise those claims. This faction also is home to hawkish members of the assembly who favor military conquest. The issue of is a bone of particular contention to many faction members.

Senator Jakyth Nordaka, the of one of the Republic’s most influential families, is the tacitly acknowledged head of the Expansionist faction. His pet project, the, has somewhat shaken this position, however, as even other Expansionists have trouble seeing it as anything other than a means to further enrich the Nordakas. Jakyth is nothing if not single-minded, however, and continues to push the project. To this end, he has thrown his support behind the in their bid for  recognition, a partnership he feels will be beneficial when it comes time to begin road construction.

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