Ruc

Ru [ru] (Baronh: ルー Ruc) is the name of one of the 29 founding families. The family head's court rank is Grand Duke. The family head's territory is the Grand Duchy Hateish (ハテューシュ Hateïush).

History
During the Wandering Period and during early empire history, this clan was responsible for the maintenance of electronic equipment and other precision machinery. They were responsible for initial negotiation communication with the trading partners. As such they wielded great power and were in close competition with the Spaurh and Ablïarsec clans. The Ruc clan produced many great diplomats, but declined when humans began to assume diplomatic roles.

Family Trait
Rounded nose, called the Nose of Ru （Baronh: カーニュ・ルール Kaniyu Rurl）.

Family Personality
They are very flexible. It is said that there are many slippery people. As there are only a few princes and lords they are not well known now. There are many cases where they change their family name.

Family Crest
Wild Pink (撫子)(Dianthus chinensis)

Etymology
It is derived from the 28 constellations from the star chart that originated from ancient China. Incidentally the brightest star in the western extremity of each constellation is called "kyosei" and is the mark of the constellation. The constellation is 角 (Su) and means "horn". The kyosei is Virgo alpha.