Remnant of the Duklja Empire
Big remnant of the once great empire of Duklja, which existed at least 15,000 years BC, is presented in the form of several separate states. These states include the Republic of Protego, the Serenissima Republica Belgiamonte, the Riothamus-Dominion (Warlordship) of Cavinto, the Kingdom of Tramontina, the Duchy of Ribalti and the Signoria of Legnano. All these powers own several star systems. The populations of countries are usually large.
The largest association is Cavinto. All states, except Ribalti, are members of the Galaxy Coalition. At the time of the Acheronian War of 2596, the Seniors of Ribalti went over to the side of the League. Later, this resulted in the capture of the duchy by the army of Belgiamonte. Legnano, however, completely obeyed the High Doge Guidobaldo Agustino Rossi of Belgiamonte, recognizing his dominion.
Many of the interstellar countries mentioned have their own armies. Protego, however, remains a peaceful power and does not contain professional troops. Only the special forces and the gendarmerie are fighting on the side of the republic. At one time, the Cavintian warlord-autocrat Asparo Conte even tried to occupy Protego, taking advantage of the absence of an army from the republic, but the case ended in failure. Almost all states, except Ribalti, cooperate with Elfurr. It is known that the Doge Belgiamonte Guidobaldo Rossi and the Cavinto warlord-autokrator Svyatopolk Fortunato declared the high elfurr ruler their main ally.
The most powerful rulers of the Duklja remnant are also recognized as Fortunato and Rossi. Their connection with Elfurr gives them almost unlimited power. For example, the Doge Guidobaldo was supposed to rule for only 10 years according to the laws of Beljamonte, but thanks to cooperation with Elfurr, he lasted 35 years, handing over the rule to his brother Enrico (although in the republican system this is basically impossible).
The Republic of Protego, which has long ago got rid of the superiority of the aristocrats, is recognized as more or less democratic. But still, it also has disadvantages - a strong unwillingness of the locals to fight and fight, even if their homeland is in danger. The cult of Pacifico is popular on Protego, which preaches non-resistance to evil by violence and the ideology of pacifism.
As for religions, in the states of the Duklja Remnant, the main religion is the Cult of the Goddess (according to some data, Lucretia), as well as the teachings of all kinds of saints (both women and men). On Cavinto, the activity of the Cult of the Sun was noted (he is also the god of the sun and starlight Khaton). Despite all the contradictions and some problems, these states (the Duklja remnant) are considered the best for living. There is absolutely no poverty there.