Imperialism

Imperialism, is the maintenance of a country's power and influence through military force. It is often considered in a negative light, as merely the exploitation of native people in order to enrich a small handful.there are identifiably two major sub-types of imperialism; the first is the "regressive imperialism" identified with pure conquest, difinitive exploitation, extermination or reductions of undesired peoples, and settlement of desired peoples into those territories. The second type identified is "progressive imperialism" that is founded upon a cosmopolitan view of humanity, that promotes the spread of civilization to allegedly "backward" societies to elevate living standards and culture in conquered territories, and allowance of a conquered people to assimilate into the imperial society.

History
Imperialism first occurred on Rynrakem in the year 2: BE, with the formation of the Continental Empire. The consecutive year being C.1000, Was the first glorious year of the established empire. The Emperor at the time decided to revert the calendar to 1000, as it was a majestic number to start the new calendar. Over the years from 1000 to 1120, The Empire conquered 438 settlements, from towns to cities.