Mihnas Dynasty

The Mihnas Household is an Imperial Noble House of the Ixaniad Sector, who has managed to rise through the labyrinth of politics to reign ascendant over the lesser households.

In their position as rulers of Lordrium, they are the De Facto rulers of the sector, with their Matriarch, Lady Yanna, serving as Sector Governor. Befitting their position, they enjoy unparalleled power within the sector, and at their command do fleets of ships move and the populations of worlds bend to their will.

History
The Mihnas Household came to note in the middle of the thirty-fourth millenium, as rulers of the world by name of Nova Rico. A world rich in resource and wealth, as well as pristine beauty. It is said that their family was originally rogue traders who charted out into the untamed expanses of the Ixaniad Sector. Others claim them to be descendants of the original settlers of the sector. While the household does not rush to dispel these rumors, all that is known for certain is that they have played the game of politics far beyond the memory of nigh any mortal living today and their mastery has been undisputed for over one thousand years.

Notably, for an Imperial Household, the family is relatively devoid of military honors, with only a select few rising to the task of generalship. Instead, the household finds its strength in trade, commerce, and negotiation. Particularly in regard to Sub-Mechanicus grade products, broad control of food production, and control of shipping lanes in which mechanicus grade product move.

A lesser minority of the household is involved in the Ecclessiarchy, in which they serve as Deacons, High Abbots, or Bishops. This entwining with the Imperial Cult has come as a surprise to the lesser houses, as it represents a violation of previous taboos on mixing religion with politics that had gone unspoken for over two-thousand years. While this support from the Imperial Cult has not garnered any favors with the lesser noble houses, it has only served to strengthen the power base of Mihnas.