The Empire

The Empire is a country that is the Setting of most of the events of "Akame Ga Kill!".

History
A superpower that has lasted for 1000 years boasting numerous resources and land. At it's founding, the Empire had nearly limitless recourse and some of the best minds in the world, with the first Emperor having absolute authority. Now on the decline due to a majorly corrupted government, a recession, eroding public order, rampant poverty and dissatisfaction among the people. It's capital is enormous - covering an estimated 200,000 sq.ft. that is further surrounded by a large wall which spans thousands of kilometers. Multiple districts are separated by large canals which tradeships run through. The outer regions of the country are mostly rural. Just how large the Empire itself is, and how many cities it has is still to be revealed. East Of the Empire is sea.

Culture
The Empire has a very diverse culture due to its large size. The Empire has both tribal culture, and strong village family life-style culture. Due to the corrupt government however, there have been multiple uprisings and civil unrest. The Villages and towns have been unable to supply their citizens with enough food, causing shortages in the remote areas of the empire. This has forced many country-living citizens to move to the capital to seek money to help their village, only to sometimes find death(or a fate worse than) by the high crime-rate. Public executions are not uncommon in the capital.

Slavery is common in the Empire but slaves are able to become free thought currently unknown means.Slaves have a mark branded on them to show that they are slaves. Due to the high Tax rates imposed on the villages of the empire many had sold their children into slavery for money or a better life.

The most dominate religion in the Eastern parts of the Empire is The Path of Peace.

Military
The Empire has a fearsome military. Currently, one navy unit and three ground armies are known of, each commanded by a General. A sub-faction of the Military is the Imperial Guard/Defense Forces, which is commanded by Grand General Budou, who is also the head of the entire army in the Empire. The soldiers in the army mostly use swords, spears and such, although there are some special squads well equipped with fine armor and firearms called "Gun Squadrons". They also have trained a number of beasts to fight for them. There is a also a special unit named the Jaegers, created for the purpose of hunting down Night Raid and to maintain security in the capital.

General Budou has a personal guard is stationed in the Castle. Esdese herself regards these men with the greatest respect due to their high skill and fearsomeness. However, the Empire's greatest military advantage is the 48 weapons relics know as Teigu. Historically they have granted the empire's military a major advantage over all other armies.

Relations
Little is known about diplomatic relations between the Empire and neighboring countries. However, due to the fact that the empire wages war on various countries that may pose a threat to them later may mean that other nations live in fear of the empire.

Mein reveals that the Empire's relations with the Western countries are very poor, to the extent that they formed an alliance with the Revolutionary Army.

Trivia

 * The current Imperial Calender states it's Year 1024 since it's founding.