Pillars of Moral Character: Yes, the Imperials too have their own version of that traditional “duty is heavier than a mountain; death is lighter than a feather” proverb. And could indeed deliver a fine lecture, if needed, on the analog of on and giri – they just call that one mélith.
See also Blue and Orange Morality.
military
“The best approach to peacekeeping is the sophont-friendly one. “This is standard doctrine. Most sophonts resent being policed by machines – unfeeling, uncaring, unstoppable. They can’t be negotiated with; can’t empathize; can’t offer even a moment of understanding. A mailed fist without a velvet glove. Thus, our peacekeeping
trope-a-day
Enlightened Self-Interest: The source of all good things in the universe, and thanks to mélith, a basic principle of life when you’re an Imperial. Doing well by doing good; doing good by doing well. (Much more reliable than altruism, far less prone to coercive perversion – altruism’s bad enough
blogging from a to z
(Alternate words: Undeath, universal, ugly, ultimate.) “I’m not sure I understand why you’ve come to see me.” “As I said, I’m the undertaker for Cantrel Steamweaver, of Socket City, Golden Groves.” “I have had some dealings with him in the past, but -” “Ah. I see. Perhaps
trope-a-day
Precious Puppies: As a guide to just how straight the eldrae play this particular trope, even where their giant wardogs are concerned, it should be noted that under the list of special cases that is the Ungentlemanly Behavior Act (47, As Subsequently Revised), the consequences of literally kicking the dog