House Augustus

the Augustans

The ruling Gold house of Mars, led by ArchGovernor Nero, that claims Darrow as its sword.

Story so far

House Augustus is the ruling Gold house of Mars, headed by ArchGovernor Nero au Augustus, whose motto is "Hic sunt leones"—here be lions. Having taken the victorious Darrow as its prize and lancer, the house is locked in a bloodfeud with House Bellona. Its badge of protection is all that shields Darrow from Bellona vengeance, and Nero has staked the house's honor on Darrow winning a fleet at the Academy.

Role

The ruling house of Mars; Darrow's adoptive power base and the seat of his target, Augustus.

Relationships

Nero au Augustus — Its ArchGovernor and patriarch.

Darrow — Its lancer and champion, secretly bent on destroying it.

House Bellona — Its bloodfeud rival among the Golds of Mars.

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Chapter 2

The ruling Gold house of Mars, led by ArchGovernor Nero, that claims Darrow as its sword.