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The Ten Truths of Xanus

 * 1) There is but one True God.
 * 2) We are Xanians, the "Children of Xanus". We bear His name, and we must obey His laws.
 * 3) Man was not created for the Woman, but Woman for the Man.
 * 4) Death is not the end for all. There is a Second Life for the Children of Xanus.
 * 5) The Emperor is the Son of Xanus.
 * 6) The Priesthood is the Voice of Xanus.
 * 7) The Imperial Family is the divine House of Xanus.
 * 8) All the stars be yours to command.
 * 9) All the nations be yours to control.
 * 10) Beloved children, fear not, for Xanus is with you.

The Truths Deepened (The Deepenings)
To the First Truth (There is but one True God.) To the Second Truth (We are Xanians, the "Children of Xanus". We bear His name, and we must obey His laws.) To the Third Truth (Man was not created for the Woman, but Woman for the Man.) To the Fourth Truth (Death is not the end for all. There is a Second Life for the Children of Xanus.)
 * His name is Xanus, the Lord and the Father of All.
 * He created all, and to Him all belong.
 * Do not be misled by any, by they man or beast, for there is one God, one King.
 * Disbelief is sin, and sin is death. No man has ever conquered death.
 * Xanus does not intervene, but he watches. He does not test us, but he strengthens us.
 * Unforeseen pains befall us all. Never blame the Lord Father for our woes.
 * Worship belongs to no other. There is only one God. One Father.
 * Treat your fellow Xanian as you wish to be treated.
 * Murder of a fellow Xanian is a sin. To this death must be repaid.
 * Rape of a fellow Xanian is a sin. To this honor must be repaid.
 * Thief by a fellow Xanian is a sin. To this compensation must be repaid.
 * Slander of a fellow Xanian is a sin. To this reputation must be repaid.
 * Untruth by a fellow Xanian is a sin. To this pain is to be repaid.
 * Adultery by a fellow Xanian is a sin. To this death is to be repaid.
 * Fornication by a fellow Xanian is a sin. To this death is to be repaid.
 * The man is the head of the woman. The husband the owner and lord of the wife.
 * The woman is the follower of the man. The wife the humble helper of the husband.
 * Man must treat his counterpart with honor, and the Woman to treat her counterpart with respect.
 * A good husband is a strong and understanding husband. A good wife is an obediant and pleasing wife.
 * Let the bed of the wedded couple remain free of infedility and hatred.
 * Man must not lie with man, nor woman with woman. This is an unnatural desire and action. Purge them from your midst, for they bring sin upon you all.
 * Let the young come to a reasonable understand of their sexual needs and wants. If he or she cannot control their desires, then let them marry. If they have control, let them remain apart.
 * Fornication and adultery are grave sins. They destroy the trust and bond of the wedded couple. Purge the adulterers from your midst.
 * You will pass on into the Second Life one day. Do not fear it, for it is the end for all.
 * Mourn the dead if you must, but remember, they have not left you alone.
 * In the Second Life, know that you have be reunited with your Father. He shall guide you there.
 * Xanus has opened up the way for another life with mortals. Find it, and use it.

To the Fifth Truth (The Emperor is the Son of Xanus.)
 * The Emperor is the Son of Xanus. To no other let this be given.
 * The Emperor is not without sin, but he is beyond judgement. Let him be judged by Xanus in death.
 * Let him rule with power, for Xanus wills it.
 * Let him establish a line to last to time indefinte, that shall never be brought to an end.
 * Should the Son of Xanus have no son but a girl, she shall rule in his steed upon his passing.
 * Should the Son of Xanus abdicate, let his eldest brother or sister take his steed.
 * Should the Son of Xanus not be of age, let the Court reign in his steed upon such a time he may rule as a man.
 * Should the Son of Xanus perish in combat, let his soul (body) be burned, for this is a cleasning.

To the Sixth Truth (The Priesthood is the Voice of Xanus.)
 * Let a Priesthood be established, for the Voice of Xanus must be heard throughout the stars.
 * To the Pontifex Maximus let the Void of Xanus be given. May he remain without sin or reproach.
 * May the Church remain without corruption, for this is a sin. Purge the blasphemers from your midst.
 * Spread the Voice of Xanus wherever you may go. Purge the unbelievers from your midst.

To the Seventh Truth (The Imperial Family is the divine House of Xanus.) To the Eighth Truth (All the stars be yours to command.)
 * The Imperial Family is the Seed of Xanus. They are our annointed leaders, and our divine kings and queens.
 * Let them have full control of your lands, your people, and your sons and daughters.
 * Let them be true to Xanus, and true to His children.
 * To the firstborn, may the title of Emperor/Emperess by given.
 * To the second, may the title of Pontifex (High Priest/Priestess) be given.
 * To the third, may the title of High Lord of Vana be given.
 * To the others, may the other titles be divided amongst them.
 * All the stars and the worlds they harbor are your to command. Be fruitful, and inhabit them all.
 * This sea of stars must be yours to time indefinite.
 * Let a nobility be established to aid the Imperial Family reign, for the realm of Xanus shall be great and mighty.
 * May governorships and titles be distributed to them.
 * May the nobility obey the House of Xanus, for this is life for them and their households.

To the Ninth Truth (All the nations be yours to control.)
 * All the nations of the worlds you take and control must obey. Crush dissent, punish disobediance, but do so gently should be forced too.
 * Honey is sweeter than vinegar. Compassion in doses does more than fear and tyranny.
 * A weak and familar face is easier to obey than a strong, alien one.
 * Should you be faced with rebellion, know that cruelty will haunt you, while compassion will recommend you.

To the Ten Truth (Beloved children, fear not, for Xanus is with you.)
 * Xanus remembers all, and will not forget one of his own children.
 * Do not fear, for your Father shall always be with you.