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PugJesus@piefed.social Joined: 2025-03-24

PugJesus@piefed.social Joined: 2025-03-24

Explanation: In Imperial China, Emperors were often overthrown by losing the "Mandate of Heaven" - broadly speaking, the stability of the state, resulting in civil war.

In Imperial Rome, Emperors were often overthrown by... their own bodyguard, the Praetorians, who even went so far as to auction the position off to the highest bidder at one point.

L'etat, c'est la garde!

mech@feddit.org Joined: 2025-10-06

The real power rests with the armed dudes who have access to the Emperor's private chambers.

Welcome to the nostalgia-filled piefed instance of yesteryear.

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If you have a question or comment you can post in !meta@retrofed.com or message @DosDude@retrofed.com or @Die4Ever@retrofed.com

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Some rules we try to uphold:

Be civil. Bigotry is not welcome. This includes (but is not limited to): transphobia, queerphobia, racism, ageism and ableism. We do not promote hate.
Communities need to be Retro or Retro-adjacent.
Please don't upload pornographic content. (use an external image host for that)