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Senators
Each habitable world in the Republic is represented by at least one Senator. Elected to a six year term of service, these men and women are responsible for speaking on behalf of their population's needs and preferences in the Republic's legislative body, the Senate. Amongst the most influential and important individuals in the Republic, the competition for these positions is cutthroat, and once elected, many will stop at nothing to maintain their power.
Senate Factions
While political parties are expressly forbidden under the Republic's constitution, factionalism within the Senate can and does occur, taking a number of different forms. The two most common are the grouping of senators in support of a specific policy or proposal and Triumvir-centric influence groups.
Shipbuilding
The state of Umbrian shipbuilding at the onset of the war was woefully unsuitable for the large scale production of warships. The Republic's shipbuilders utilized a decentralized network of small to medium sized yards to produce commercial vessels and the frigates and destroyers which made up the bulk of the URN at the start of the conflict. Only a few specialized facilities existed to produce larger ship classes, and these were quickly overwhelmed with new demand.
