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1	''Imperial Dawn'' is a WebSerialNovel taking place TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture.
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3	Western civilization begins turning into something resembling Plato's Republic or the [[TabletopGame/{{Warhammer 40000}} Tau Empire]], coming under the sway of the philosopher-kings known as patricians. Some people support this development more than others, and [[WorldWarIII fighting ensues]]. This story follows the lives of four people during the course of the war: a spy, a loyalist, a rebel, and an arms manufacturer. Both sides of the war are presented in equal detail, leaving the reader to pick which is best.
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5	''Imperial Dawn'' offers a fairly realistic depiction of war, and explores the moral ambiguities inherent in any conflict, no matter how noble the cause.
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7	Originally available [[https://www.fictionpress.com/s/2845665/1/Imperial_Dawn here]], this story appears to have been deleted.
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10	!!''Imperial Dawn'' contains examples of:
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12	* TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture: The setting of the story.
13	* ActionGirl: Jennifer Ko, although given her violent nature, she could be considered a DarkActionGirl instead.
14	** Also, Jaina.
15	* AffablyEvil: Blackwood is introduced as somewhat relaxed and friendly, and later takes on a sinister air, while still maintaining his charm.
16	* BadassArmy: The ELITE regiments cultivate a reputation for being [[BloodKnight batshit insane beserkers]].
17	* CorruptCorporateExecutive: Edward Donovan seems to start as this, supporting the Allies only because it is profitable.
18	* GreyAndGrayMorality: Neither side is presented as morally superior. Both have legitimate reasons for fighting and both have their [[PetTheDog nicer]] and [[ShootTheDog meaner]] moments.
19	* PuttingOnTheReich: Played with. The Imperials wear black uniforms, but are no worse morally than the Allies.
20	* {{Reconstruction}}: Of Plato's Republic, apparently.
21	* ScreamingWarrior: The Engagement Light Infantry Tactical Enforcers, as a method of psychological warfare.
22	* ShoutOut: Seemingly quite a lot. The Imperials being based off of the [[TabletopGame/{{Warhammer 40000}} Tau Empire]] is foremost among them.
23	** Colonel Hayter is a reference to David Hayter, voice of [[VideoGame/MetalGear Solid Snake]].
24	** Donovan's epiphany while reaching into the fridge seems to be a [[FridgeBrilliance reference to this very wiki]].
25	* UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans: The Imperials can get this way, although they are presented as just another political system that works, not a utopia.
26	* VillainProtagonist: Any of the four main characters could be interpreted this way: you have an [[CorruptCorporateExecutive arms manufacturer]], a black ops assassin, a member of a unit known for being [[BloodKnight Blood Knights]], and a soldier who can be [[DarkActionGirl a bit too passionate]] about her work.

Context Literature / ImperialDawn