Lords of the Expanse
Player's Guide Quick Reference to House Characteristics

Last update 05/14/99


In an attempt to better explain the characteristics of each noble house of the Tapani Sector, a list of notes below show what each house values and what those values show. This does not mean all in the house act like this or adhere to these ideals 100%. However, they are characteristics that most in the house have in some degree or another. Like minds and hearts stick together.

House Mecetti

  • Ruthless, underhanded, and aggressive
  • Take power overtly
  • Nothing matters more than power
  • Power is theirs to be seized

House Melantha

  • Powerful, and they know it
  • Arrogant, and two-faced
  • Gain power the subtle means; covertly
  • Power through manipulation of others
  • Power through the "use" of the Empire
  • Information brokers, and manipulators

House Calipsa

  • Own the most real-estate while at the same time, the fewest habitable planets
  • Power through hard work and turning an "honest" profit.
  • Strong work ethic
  • Ally with the Powers that be, stay out of politics
  • Parasitic, occasionally accused of being cowards

House Barnaba

  • Wealthy House
  • Power through social acceptance and appearances
  • Style, extravagance, and politically savy
  • Instigators, rumor-mongers, public opinion manipulators
  • Caught in the middle of the alliance between Melantha and the Empire

 

House Cadriaan

  • Merchant house
  • Everything has a price, even noble titles
  • Conservative Deal-makers
  • Power through monetary deals, and trade
  • Shrewd, tough negotiators
  • Never gives 100% what the other party wants, because they will always some back for more

 

House Pelagia

  • A house that had lot’s of power once, before the Purge, then lost it when all the other ganged up on it.
  • Long history of Force-Sensitives and Jedis in the House
  • Gains power covertly; lies low as to not attract undue attention from the Empire.
  • Very vulnerable House
  • Strong diplomatic and intelligence network.
  • Owe a lot to House Cadriaan.

House Reena

  • Educated House
  • Knowledge & Lore Keepers
  • Avoids politics all together

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