Permanent Mark

Caesar attended an aristocratic school solely before reaching adulthood; even as an imperial citizen, the purported universal equality remained elusive.

The empire ultimately coalesced into its current federated form a century ago through myriad wars and divisions. Despite the immense economic and technological advancements, society remains stratified by wealth beyond the original royal and noble classes. In principle, all are considered equal and accessible; however, this notion rings hollow...

Capitalists have ruthlessly amassed fortunes during wartime and through rapid technological innovation, perpetually consolidating wealth and influence within a select few.

From education to employment, they scarcely interact with commoners. The majority, oblivious to the privileged class's opulent existence, erroneously assume their circumstances represent the norm, believing they live in the freedom the empire purports. Simultaneously, they disdainfully avert their noses from the squalor of