Editing The Okubo Empire (Polesia) (section)

===Societal structure===

As part of the founding of the Empire, the Great Kami instituted a noble warrior class, and a farming class. This classical feudal structure proved to be the most effective method of maintaining order within the empire. As with any feudal system, land-owners (along with lesser nobles) trained in battle and equipped with the most effective battle technology preside in outpost-fashion over medium-sized tracts of farming land, enabling nigh-immediate response to thieves, brigands, invaders, and of course, creatures who have escaped from the Plateau of Leng. 
These noble families were organized into great clans, each with a different specialized service to the empire. The organization of clans was instituted as a method of checks and balances, ensuring that no individual group of people became so powerful that corruption could go unnoticed for extended periods of time. It also formed a nuanced imperial court system that allowed a moderate amount of give and take between powerful forces while providing a table upon which to treaty before a Grand Emperor, to whom all allegiance is ultimately given. 
Lastly, an imperial family to bring together the powerful clans was instated. This imperial family would live in the utmost purity, far from any threat of taint. Rigorous traditions, rites, meditations, and contemplations would define the life of the Emperor in order to maintain a heart of purity at the center of the Empire. 
The great clans are as follows: 
The Kani, to be the first line of defense against the Plateau of Leng.
The Shiroihato, to maintain the culture and doctrine of the Empire. 
The Hebi, to shepherd the secrets and facilitate a mind of enlightenment.
The Tora, to lead by example the ways of the noble warrior, and to remember the past. 
The Shineinawashi, to hold the high priesthood and perpetuate the natural order of the land and the spirits.
The Sasori, to plumb the depths of corruption, and do what others cannot. 
The Kirin, to guard the land from outsiders. 
Other clans and powerful families have arisen since those days, enabling the empire to adapt and meet new needs in a changing world.