Society
The society and culture of the Draconis Combine is inspired by traditional Japanese culture. This is evident in the Combine's concept of the Five Pillars and in its embracing of bushido.
Through many publications in the series, signs of trouble within the Combine are evident, such as the many minor cultures that have joined the combine. Throughout the Combines' history, fear of those that were also citizens of the combine caused many hard aches and prejudice towards those that did not follow the way of bushido. Through change of leadership throughout the Combine ruling body, starting with the coordinator and many other military and political leaders, many social changes were brought about for the greater good.
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