In the frozen heart of Csilla, beneath ancient ice and among cities both scarred and rising, the Chiss Ascendancy endures. Once driven into uncertainty by foreign occupation, political corruption, and the long shadow of outside interference, the Chiss people have reclaimed their destiny. The Ascendancy now stands as a restored nation that is sovereign and determined to protect Chiss civilization wherever it survives.

::: Alien Discovery :::

Before Year 8, the location of Chiss Space remained veiled from the wider galaxy, the nation was protected by distance, and secrecy. That veil was eventually pierced by Alien explorers from Lesser Space, exposing the Chiss homeworlds to foreign ambition, outside governments, and repeated Alien interference, including occupation.

::: Scars of Occupation :::

The greatest wounds came during the New Republic occupation of Csilla, when the ancestral heart of the Chiss was placed under full alien authority and the sovereignty of the Chiss people was denied. Year 21 marked a turning point, the demise of the New Republic lead to the liberation of Csilla and the beginning of national restoration. With Csilla returned to Chiss hands, the Ascendancy began the difficult work of rebuilding not only its territory, but its confidence, culture, and unity.

::: Birth of the Seventh Ascendancy :::

The fall of New Republic control also revealed deeper rot within the old order. Corruption among the ruling structures of the Sixth Ascendancy had weakened the Chiss from within, leaving the people vulnerable at the very moment they needed strength. From this crisis emerged a renewed Chiss movement committed to sovereignty, order, and national restoration. The corrupt leadership was cast aside, foreign rule was ended, and the Chiss once again assumed command over their own ancestral worlds. 

This restored era is known as the Seventh Ascendancy. It is a rebirth of a nation, an affirmation of solidarity, a modern Ascendancy shaped by hard lessons, disciplined governance, and an unshakable commitment to the survival and advancement of the Chiss people.

::: New Dawn of Partnership :::

The Galactic Empire played a decisive role in breaking the power of the New Republic and returning Csilla to its rightful people. Unlike those who sought to govern the Chiss from afar, the Empire recognised the strength, discipline, and potential of the Ascendancy. Now a sovereign government, the Chiss Ascendancy is a member of the Imperial Union, a powerful alliance which spans the known galaxy. This partnership does not erase Chiss independence but strengthens the defense of its sovereignty. 

There is no going back to the time when Csilla was hidden from the Aliens of Lesser Space. The Chiss Ascendancy stands as a government, aligned with powerful allies, devoted first and foremost to the defence, prosperity, and advancement of its own people.

Through this new order, the Chiss have reclaimed their homeworlds, restored their institutions, and begun the long work of rebuilding a civilization worthy of its history.

::: Guardians of Freedom :::

War engulfs the galaxy, and there is no where to hide. The survival of the nation demands combat, fight or perish. Pirate factions, rebel terrorists, hostile alien governments, and opportunists from Lesser Space continue to threaten Chiss interests. The Ascendancy must be defended by strength, vigilance, and unity.

Standing as the shield of the Chiss people is the Chiss Expansionary Defense Fleet. Guarding Chiss Space and protecting Chiss interests, the CEDF projects disciplined power whenever necessary. Its purpose is not warfare for vanity, but security, deterrence, and the protection of Ascendancy sovereignty. The Red Flame of liberty burns brightly and it is protected by those who understand that freedom, once lost, must never again be taken for granted. Every fight is one of survival. 

::: Call of Citizenship :::

The restoration of Chiss Space is not the work of soldiers alone but the duty of every Chiss who wishes to see their civilization rise.

Citizenship within the Ascendancy is open to Chiss across the galaxy, including those who serve in other factions, provided they do not act criminally against their own people. Citizenship offers a place within the restored national community, a way to reconnect with Chiss culture, participate in civic life, and contribute to the future.

Citizens may align with one of the recognised Chiss Houses, engage in cultural and historical work, support government initiatives, or take direct service within the Ascendancy itself. Every Chiss has a role. Every contribution strengthens the whole.

::: Ascendancy Ethos :::

To join the Ascendancy is to take part in the restoration of a people.

Community is the foundation of survival. Each Chiss contributes to something greater than themselves, they contribute to the renewal of a civilization that endured occupation, corruption, exile, and uncertainty, yet refused to disappear and continues to defy its would be oppressors.

The Chiss Ascendancy stands as a symbol of resilience, order, and national rebirth. In the face of adversity, the Chiss have reclaimed their home, and begun shaping their future.

The Seventh Ascendancy calls to all Chiss.

Return. Build. Serve. Defend.

Together, we rise.