Focus on an empire’s decline from within due to corruption, complacency, or rebellion.

The undoing of a once powerful institution often comes from within, be it from complacency, corruption, or a thirst for freedom. With this prompt, writers can delve into these themes, contemplating how such powerful entities might fall victim to their own success. How does the rot manifest? Who first notices the signs of decline, and are they in a position to halt the progress? What power struggles take place behind closed starship doors?

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