Humanity has spread to the stars, forming an empire of a thousand worlds. Each world is ruled by a noble house, kept in check from feuding and expanding by the watchful eye of the empress. But now the empress is dead, with no heirs. As the leader of a noble house and ruler of a planet, it's your time to forge alliances, plot and fight, as you expand your power - perhaps even taking the throne for yourself. ------- I have one more idea besides this, but it's not concrete yet - I might save it for later.