I. Initial Claim

When first joining the map:

• Residents of the Region may claim 1 hex.

• Citizens of Aeternas may claim between 1 and 2 hexes.
  

To submit a claim, telegram the Chancellor of the Galactic Development Administration Eternal Ascendancy or the Deputy Chancellor The Vampyric Imperium with your:

• Nation Name

• Desired coordinates (use the grid on the map’s edges)

• Number of hexes requested
  

The map is usually updated on Friday or Saturday. Early processing may occur.

Note: Even a single hex contains, depending on its location, hundreds or even thousands of stars, along with many other astronomical objects such as nebulae, black holes, and so forth.

II. Expansions

Territorial expansion is permitted, but limited to a maximum of 1 hex per real-life calendar month.

Each hex must be claimed individually through detailed roleplay. A quick one-off post is not sufficient. Each hex requires a brief but coherent RP story told over several posts.

To submit an expansion, please telegram the Chancellor Eternal Ascendancy. Use the coordinate system when specifying your claim and include links to the relevant RMB posts.

III. Confrontations

Claiming an already occupied hex, referred to as a “confrontation,” is only allowed if both involved parties agree.

No one may lose a hex against their will.

Confrontations are entirely voluntary and intended solely for collaborative RP scenarios.

IV. Territorial Population Register

Territorial holdings determine the maximum population a nation may maintain within the Aeternas territorial roleplay system.

Each territorial hex provides a population ceiling of 1 quadrillion inhabitants for a main nation. A nation may maintain any official population at or below the ceiling created by its recognised territorial holdings.

The current territorial holdings and corresponding population ceilings are recorded in the Territorial Population Registry.

V. Limitations

No member present on the map may claim more than 12 hexes total.

This cap applies regardless of initial claims and expansions.

VI. Roleplay Activity

Only active regional roleplayers may claim or retain territory on the map.

An active roleplayer is a nation that participates in regional roleplay on a reasonably consistent basis. Participation may include creating roleplay threads, responding to other players, or otherwise contributing to the ongoing shared narrative.

As a general guideline, nations are expected to make at least one meaningful roleplay contribution every thirty (30) days. A nation that has not made a meaningful roleplay contribution within that period may be considered inactive for the purposes of the Territories Map.

Nations anticipating an extended absence should notify the Galactic Development Administration or Emperor where reasonably possible. Upon notification, an activity extension of up to ninety (90) days may be granted, during which the nation's territorial claims will remain protected.

VII. Deletions

A nation’s entry on the map may be removed if:

• The nation leaves the region.

• The nation ceases to exist.

• The nation no longer meets the roleplay activity requirements established above.