Editing White Tiger Empire (section)

=='''Xiang Province'''==

Xiang Province lies on the coreward border of the White Tiger Empire - this being the direction in which the Four Kingdoms converge on, it is an important strategic centre, and there are garrisons stationed frequently along the border. The Galactic Core itself is a region that the various nations struggle to get a firm hold on, and as a result are a splintering of dozens of small kingdoms. Naturally, such a location provides ample opportunity for various outlaws and pirates to roam the area.

To the north, on the border with the Black Tortoise Empire, Valorous Tiger is making a concerted effort to crack down on piracy and other such activities, so that merchants may travel free of harassment. But her activities have also caused border friction with the Black Tortoise empire. Further to the south, closer to the Red Phoenix Empire, Cunning Tiger does not harrass the pirates as much so long as they stay on the other side of the border.

In the centre, not far across the border, lies the Many-Hued Jewel Cluster, a star cluster famed for its wealth, as well as for the maze of nebulae and radiation belts that provide an excellent defensive position. Two major ports on the north and south sides provide the only entrances.

To a Tiger Princess just appointed to the province, the cluster would obviously be a major prize, and taking it would involve a display of strategy that would impress the Empress. Would the better strategy be to try and take it swiftly, or to bide one's time and carefully plan things?