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Galines

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Capital of the Old Expanses sector. Galines was formerly the capital of the Twenty-One Worlds Empire during the Long Night, and was one of the first planets in the sector to become a member of the Third Imperium. Its astrographical position and planetary characteristics also make it an ideal capital.

Just prior to the Rebellion, and the Solomani retaking their portions of the sector, the capital was moved to Vaward (1106 Old Expanses). Margaret's staff had influenced the Domain of Sol to move numerous Domain-level functions to Vaward for various reasons, which turned out fortunate for their faction later on. This explains the relative ease of the quick relocation from Galiano when it was needed. Note also that Duke Galiano retains all original heraldly and titles, without Vaward references.