You seem to be new so welcome! Also you seem to not know the history behind the HCE. Feel free to read through the threads to catch up on the strat situation and have fun in this world we call Strategus!
The history of the Holy chadzian Empire (which is neither Holy, nor chadzian nor an empire) is fascinating indeed. It is the successor of the 'Kingdom of the North', which was a forced alliance by the mad man Bryggan, the so-called 'High King' (he also chose the name 'the winter king', because strat was supposed to end in the fall, and there was no bloody way he could have achieved what he did if 90% of the strat players hadn't already quit out of boredom).
But, I assure you, the Holy chadzian Empire was set up as a defensive measure against the truly evil Dutchy of the Legionairres. So, to put your poor beating heart at ease, the HCE has just three objects in mind: 1) the coordinated defense against aggressive invaders 2)to keep Strat fun and exciting 3)to take over the world.
So, do not worry. We only aggressively attack people who stoop to raids or choose non-primetime battles. But if you are a new faction who does not do the previous bullshit, we welcome you with open arms.
-Bryggan
ex-High King
Emperor of the HCE
Commander of the 13 Knights
All round Cool Guy