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The '''Draconian Empire''' was the interstellar empire of the [[Draconian]]s, centred on the planet of [[Draconia]].
{{first pic|Draconaian Emperor.jpg|The [[Draconian Emperor (Frontier in Space)|Draconian Emperor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Frontier in Space (TV story)|Frontier in Space]]'')}}
The '''Draconian Empire''' was the interstellar [[empire]] in the [[Mutter's Spiral]] [[galaxy]] controlled by the reptilian [[humanoid]]s [[Draconian]]s, ruling from the throneworld of [[Draconia]].


== History ==
== History ==
In the 68th year of the serpent, around the [[21st century]], near the beginning of the rule of the [[the Red Emperor]], the [[Second Doctor]] visited [[Draconia]]. While there, he helped the empire to survive a [[Space plague]], with the result being that the empire had to isolate itself from its galactic empire, becoming confined from their planet for a time. ([[TV]]: ''[[Frontier in Space (TV story)|Frontier in Space]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Dark Path (novel)|The Dark Path]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Paper Cuts (audio story)|Paper Cuts]]'')
In the 68th year of the serpent, around the [[21st century]], near the beginning of the rule of the [[Red Emperor]], the [[Second Doctor]] visited [[Draconia]]. While there, he helped the empire to survive a [[Space plague]], with the result being that the empire had to isolate itself from its galactic empire, becoming confined from their planet for a time. ([[TV]]: ''[[Frontier in Space (TV story)|Frontier in Space]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Dark Path (novel)|The Dark Path]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Paper Cuts (audio story)|Paper Cuts]]'')


In the 80th year of the blood, 60 years after the Second Doctor's visit, with the empire still without a galactic provinces, the Red Emperor was taken up to [[Imperial Heaven]]. He invited several individuals to his tomb, including the [[Sixth Doctor]], who arrived with [[Mila]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Paper Cuts (audio story)|Paper Cuts]]'')
In the 80th year of the blood, 60 years after the Second Doctor's visit, with the empire still without a galactic provinces, the Red Emperor was taken up to [[Imperial Heaven]]. He invited several individuals to his tomb, including the [[Sixth Doctor]], who arrived with [[Mila]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Paper Cuts (audio story)|Paper Cuts]]'')


By the [[26th century]], Draconia had become a galactic power once more, it occupied one part of the [[Mutter's Spiral|Milky Way]] [[galaxy]], and the [[Earth Empire]] occupied another. There was, at one time, a war between the two powers, ending with Articles of Peace that guaranteed a "frontier in space" between the two. Trade agreements and cultural exchanges were made to lessen tensions.  
By the [[26th century]], Draconia had become a galactic power once more, it occupied one part of the [[Mutter's Spiral|Milky Way]] [[galaxy]], and the [[Earth Empire]] occupied another. There was, at one time, a war between the two powers, ending with Articles of Peace that guaranteed a "frontier in space" between the two. Trade agreements and cultural exchanges were made to lessen tensions.


In [[2540]], {{Delgado}}, employing [[Ogron]]s, stirred up war between Earth and Draconia on behalf of the [[Dalek]]s, but his plan was exposed. ([[TV]]: ''[[Frontier in Space (TV story)|Frontier in Space]]'')
In [[2540]], {{Delgado}}, employing [[Ogron]]s, stirred up war between Earth and Draconia on behalf of the [[Dalek]]s, but his plan was exposed. ([[TV]]: ''[[Frontier in Space (TV story)|Frontier in Space]]'')


It was believed{{By whom}} that the Draconian Empire aided the Earth Empire in small numbers during the [[Second Dalek War]]: at least one Draconian — Prince [[Salander (Star Tigers)|Salander]] — aided the [[Dalek Killer]] [[Abslom Daak]]'s fight against the Daleks. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Star Tigers (comic story)|Star Tigers]]'')
It was believed{{By whom}} that the Draconian Empire aided the Earth Empire in small numbers during the [[Second Dalek War]]: at least one Draconian — Prince [[Salander (Star Tigers)|Salander]] — aided the [[Dalek Killer]] [[Abslom Daak]]'s fight against the Daleks. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Star Tigers (comic story)|Star Tigers]]'') Human historians believed that the Draconian Empire had quickly fallen to the [[Dalek Empire]] in the opening segments of the [[Dalek Wars]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Dalek: The Astounding Untold History of the Greatest Enemies of the Universe (short story)|Dalek: The Astounding Untold History of the Greatest Enemies of the Universe]]'')
 
In the aftermath of the [[Dalek-Movellan War]], the Draconians fought with their human allies to annihilate the [[Movellan]]s when they enroached on the [[humanoid]] [[sector of space|sectors of space]], leaving both empires in a secure position prior to the [[Time Destructor Incident]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The History of the Daleks (short story)|The History of the Daleks]]'')


By the tenth millennium, the Empire had been supplanted by a [[Draconian Republic]]. It was one of the great powers of its time. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Crystal Bucephalus (novel)|The Crystal Bucephalus]]'')
By the tenth millennium, the Empire had been supplanted by a [[Draconian Republic]]. It was one of the great powers of its time. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Crystal Bucephalus (novel)|The Crystal Bucephalus]]'')
After building an army, the [[New Dalek Paradigm]] constructed a series of space fortresses along their border with the Draconians. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Dalek: The Astounding Untold History of the Greatest Enemies of the Universe (short story)|Dalek: The Astounding Untold History of the Greatest Enemies of the Universe]]'')


== Government ==
== Government ==
[[File:Draconian ceremonial dress.jpg|thumb|Two Draconian nobles in ceremonial dress. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Dalek: The Astounding Untold History of the Greatest Enemies of the Universe (short story)|Dalek: The Astounding Untold History of the Greatest Enemies of the Universe]]'')]]
In theory the Draconian empire was an absolute [[monarchy]] with the emperor having the final say on all decisions. In reality the monarchy relied on the support of the nobles and it was rare but not unheard of for the nobles to overthrow an unpopular emperor. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Space War (novelisation)|Doctor Who and the Space War]]'')
In theory the Draconian empire was an absolute [[monarchy]] with the emperor having the final say on all decisions. In reality the monarchy relied on the support of the nobles and it was rare but not unheard of for the nobles to overthrow an unpopular emperor. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Space War (novelisation)|Doctor Who and the Space War]]'')
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Latest revision as of 16:03, 27 November 2023

The Draconian Empire was the interstellar empire in the Mutter's Spiral galaxy controlled by the reptilian humanoids Draconians, ruling from the throneworld of Draconia.

History[[edit] | [edit source]]

In the 68th year of the serpent, around the 21st century, near the beginning of the rule of the Red Emperor, the Second Doctor visited Draconia. While there, he helped the empire to survive a Space plague, with the result being that the empire had to isolate itself from its galactic empire, becoming confined from their planet for a time. (TV: Frontier in Space, PROSE: The Dark Path, AUDIO: Paper Cuts)

In the 80th year of the blood, 60 years after the Second Doctor's visit, with the empire still without a galactic provinces, the Red Emperor was taken up to Imperial Heaven. He invited several individuals to his tomb, including the Sixth Doctor, who arrived with Mila. (AUDIO: Paper Cuts)

By the 26th century, Draconia had become a galactic power once more, it occupied one part of the Milky Way galaxy, and the Earth Empire occupied another. There was, at one time, a war between the two powers, ending with Articles of Peace that guaranteed a "frontier in space" between the two. Trade agreements and cultural exchanges were made to lessen tensions.

In 2540, the Master, employing Ogrons, stirred up war between Earth and Draconia on behalf of the Daleks, but his plan was exposed. (TV: Frontier in Space)

It was believed[by whom?] that the Draconian Empire aided the Earth Empire in small numbers during the Second Dalek War: at least one Draconian — Prince Salander — aided the Dalek Killer Abslom Daak's fight against the Daleks. (COMIC: Star Tigers) Human historians believed that the Draconian Empire had quickly fallen to the Dalek Empire in the opening segments of the Dalek Wars. (PROSE: Dalek: The Astounding Untold History of the Greatest Enemies of the Universe)

In the aftermath of the Dalek-Movellan War, the Draconians fought with their human allies to annihilate the Movellans when they enroached on the humanoid sectors of space, leaving both empires in a secure position prior to the Time Destructor Incident. (PROSE: The History of the Daleks)

By the tenth millennium, the Empire had been supplanted by a Draconian Republic. It was one of the great powers of its time. (PROSE: The Crystal Bucephalus)

After building an army, the New Dalek Paradigm constructed a series of space fortresses along their border with the Draconians. (PROSE: Dalek: The Astounding Untold History of the Greatest Enemies of the Universe)

Government[[edit] | [edit source]]

In theory the Draconian empire was an absolute monarchy with the emperor having the final say on all decisions. In reality the monarchy relied on the support of the nobles and it was rare but not unheard of for the nobles to overthrow an unpopular emperor. (PROSE: Doctor Who and the Space War)