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Vilani (Language)

The group of languages derived from the official language of the Ziru Sirka. In modern times there are three versions common throughout the Imperium. Old High Vilani has a similar status to that of Latin on pre-stellar Terra; many Vilani-based languages of Imperial worlds are closely related to this language. Secondly, there is Classical Written Vilani. Used in the Ziru Sirka to help surmount the difficulties of language differences which emerged across the vast distances of that empire, its spelling, grammar, etc remained constant throughout the empire, even when pronunciation varied. Finally, there is Modern Vilani, still used as a first language on many Imperial worlds. It is this form that members of Imperial service are required to have a working knowledge of. The language has three sub-languages; one for speaking to ones' social superiors (Inferior), one for speaking to ones' social inferiors (Superior), and a third for use only with family members, pets, and close, life-long friends.