Imperial Fleet Master - Revision history

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial navy" to "[[navy"

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Imperial Fleet Master is an [[Imperial title]] first [[Create title of Admiral\|created]] by the [[Senate]] in Spring 378YE, then [[Amend powers of the Imperial Admiral\|amended]] in Spring 380YE, with the responsibility to coordinate with [[fleet\|fleet]] owners to support Imperial [[~~Imperial~~ navy\|navies]].		The Imperial Fleet Master is an [[Imperial title]] first [[Create title of Admiral\|created]] by the [[Senate]] in Spring 378YE, then [[Amend powers of the Imperial Admiral\|amended]] in Spring 380YE, with the responsibility to coordinate with [[fleet\|fleet]] owners to support Imperial [[navy\|navies]].

	The last time the Empire had significant naval strength was during the reign of [[Emperor Barabbas]]. The majority of the ''Barabbine fleet'' was destroyed when it encountered a supernaturally intense storm two days south of Joharra. This resulted in the first, biggest – and most expensive – naval disaster of Imperial history and goes some way toward explaining why modern Imperial fleets are mercantile, rather than military, concerns. With the first launching of [[The_Brass_Coast_military_concerns#The_Freeborn_Storm\|The Freeborn Storm]] just before the Winter Solstice 379YE, the Senate chose to redefine the title of 'Imperial Admiral' into the Imperial Fleet Master, opting for the title to focus on supporting navies rather than raiding barbarians.		The last time the Empire had significant naval strength was during the reign of [[Emperor Barabbas]]. The majority of the ''Barabbine fleet'' was destroyed when it encountered a supernaturally intense storm two days south of Joharra. This resulted in the first, biggest – and most expensive – naval disaster of Imperial history and goes some way toward explaining why modern Imperial fleets are mercantile, rather than military, concerns. With the first launching of [[The_Brass_Coast_military_concerns#The_Freeborn_Storm\|The Freeborn Storm]] just before the Winter Solstice 379YE, the Senate chose to redefine the title of 'Imperial Admiral' into the Imperial Fleet Master, opting for the title to focus on supporting navies rather than raiding barbarians.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

2026-01-15T12:56:38Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Imperial Fleet Master is an [[Imperial title]] first [[Create title of Admiral\|created]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] in Spring 378YE, then [[Amend powers of the Imperial Admiral\|amended]] in Spring 380YE, with the responsibility to coordinate with [[fleet\|fleet]] owners to support Imperial [[Imperial navy\|navies]].		The Imperial Fleet Master is an [[Imperial title]] first [[Create title of Admiral\|created]] by the [[Senate]] in Spring 378YE, then [[Amend powers of the Imperial Admiral\|amended]] in Spring 380YE, with the responsibility to coordinate with [[fleet\|fleet]] owners to support Imperial [[Imperial navy\|navies]].

	The last time the Empire had significant naval strength was during the reign of [[Emperor Barabbas]]. The majority of the ''Barabbine fleet'' was destroyed when it encountered a supernaturally intense storm two days south of Joharra. This resulted in the first, biggest – and most expensive – naval disaster of Imperial history and goes some way toward explaining why modern Imperial fleets are mercantile, rather than military, concerns. With the first launching of [[The_Brass_Coast_military_concerns#The_Freeborn_Storm\|The Freeborn Storm]] just before the Winter Solstice 379YE, the Senate chose to redefine the title of 'Imperial Admiral' into the Imperial Fleet Master, opting for the title to focus on supporting navies rather than raiding barbarians.		The last time the Empire had significant naval strength was during the reign of [[Emperor Barabbas]]. The majority of the ''Barabbine fleet'' was destroyed when it encountered a supernaturally intense storm two days south of Joharra. This resulted in the first, biggest – and most expensive – naval disaster of Imperial history and goes some way toward explaining why modern Imperial fleets are mercantile, rather than military, concerns. With the first launching of [[The_Brass_Coast_military_concerns#The_Freeborn_Storm\|The Freeborn Storm]] just before the Winter Solstice 379YE, the Senate chose to redefine the title of 'Imperial Admiral' into the Imperial Fleet Master, opting for the title to focus on supporting navies rather than raiding barbarians.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Military Council" to "[[Military Council"

2026-01-15T12:22:10Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Military Council" to "[[Military Council"

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	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===Address the Council===		===Address the Council===
	The Imperial Fleet Master has the right to make a [[Council address\|address]] to the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]] once per summit. This is intended to allow them to discuss matters related to their responsibilities. To use this power, the Imperial Fleet Master informs the [[Herald of the Council]] that they wish to make an address, which will then be added to the agenda for the next [[Council session]].		The Imperial Fleet Master has the right to make a [[Council address\|address]] to the [[Military Council]] once per summit. This is intended to allow them to discuss matters related to their responsibilities. To use this power, the Imperial Fleet Master informs the [[Herald of the Council]] that they wish to make an address, which will then be added to the agenda for the next [[Council session]].

	===Right of Address===		===Right of Address===

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	They can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		They can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
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	{{RecentElections\|Imperial_Fleet_Master}}		{{RecentElections\|Imperial_Fleet_Master}}
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]
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Hailmur at 23:58, 19 June 2025

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	They can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		They can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
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	{{RecentElections\|Imperial_Fleet_Master}}		{{RecentElections\|Imperial_Fleet_Master}}
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]
	[[Category:Military Council]]		[[Category:Military Council]]

Hailmur: /* Overview */

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Overview

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	The last time the Empire had significant naval strength was during the reign of [[Emperor Barabbas]]. The majority of the ''Barabbine fleet'' was destroyed when it encountered a supernaturally intense storm two days south of Joharra. This resulted in the first, biggest – and most expensive – naval disaster of Imperial history and goes some way toward explaining why modern Imperial fleets are mercantile, rather than military, concerns. With the first launching of [[The_Brass_Coast_military_concerns#The_Freeborn_Storm\|The Freeborn Storm]] just before the Winter Solstice 379YE, the Senate chose to redefine the title of 'Imperial Admiral' into the Imperial Fleet Master, opting for the title to focus on supporting navies rather than raiding barbarians.		The last time the Empire had significant naval strength was during the reign of [[Emperor Barabbas]]. The majority of the ''Barabbine fleet'' was destroyed when it encountered a supernaturally intense storm two days south of Joharra. This resulted in the first, biggest – and most expensive – naval disaster of Imperial history and goes some way toward explaining why modern Imperial fleets are mercantile, rather than military, concerns. With the first launching of [[The_Brass_Coast_military_concerns#The_Freeborn_Storm\|The Freeborn Storm]] just before the Winter Solstice 379YE, the Senate chose to redefine the title of 'Imperial Admiral' into the Imperial Fleet Master, opting for the title to focus on supporting navies rather than raiding barbarians.

	The title was further [[Amend_powers_of_Imperial_Fleet_Master\|amended]] during the Summer Solstice 383YE, in part as a response to a proposal from the [[Grendel]] [[orc\|orcs]] that the Fleet Master be [[Long_walk_home#Grendel\|appointed ambassador to the Broken Shore]] in recognition of the Audacity, Ambition, and Cunning of then-title holder Esteban i Del Rio Blanco i Guerra. During the Autumn Equinox 384YE the Senate passed a [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Create_Ambassador_to_the_Grendel\|motion]] creating the position of [[Ambassador to the Grendel]] which also removed the mercantile support and authority from the Fleet Master		The title was further [[Amend_powers_of_Imperial_Fleet_Master\|amended]] during the Summer Solstice 383YE, in part as a response to a proposal from the [[Grendel]] [[orc\|orcs]] that the Fleet Master be [[Long_walk_home#Grendel\|appointed ambassador to the Broken Shore]] in recognition of the Audacity, Ambition, and Cunning of then-title holder '''Esteban i Del Rio Blanco i Guerra'''. During the Autumn Equinox 384YE the Senate passed a [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Create_Ambassador_to_the_Grendel\|motion]] creating the position of [[Ambassador to the Grendel]] which also removed the mercantile support and authority from the Fleet Master
	<div style="float:right; width: 200; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Master of Fleets.jpg\|title=Esteban I Del Rio Blanco I Guerra, the Imperial Fleet Master whose Audacity, Ambition, and Cunning prompted [[Grendel]] interest in seeing the title's role expanded to the diplomatic arena.\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Master of Fleets.jpg\|title=Esteban I Del Rio Blanco I Guerra, the Imperial Fleet Master whose Audacity, Ambition, and Cunning prompted [[Grendel]] interest in seeing the title's role expanded to the diplomatic arena.\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The Imperial Fleet Master exists to coordinate Imperial citizens who own [[fleet\|fleets]] in order to best support the Imperial navies.		The Imperial Fleet Master exists to coordinate Imperial citizens who own [[fleet\|fleets]] in order to best support the Imperial navies.

Hailmur at 19:43, 4 July 2024

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	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The Imperial Fleet Master exists to coordinate Imperial citizens who own [[fleet\|fleets]] in order to best support the Imperial navies.		The Imperial Fleet Master exists to coordinate Imperial citizens who own [[fleet\|fleets]] in order to best support the Imperial navies.

	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===Address the Council===		===Address the Council===
	The Imperial Fleet Master has the right to make a [[Council address\|address]] to the [[Imperial Military Council]] once per summit. This is intended to allow them to discuss matters related to their responsibilities. To use this power, the Imperial Fleet Master informs the [[Herald of the Council]] that they wish to make an address, which will then be added to the agenda for the next [[Council session]].		The Imperial Fleet Master has the right to make a [[Council address\|address]] to the [[Imperial Military Council]] once per summit. This is intended to allow them to discuss matters related to their responsibilities. To use this power, the Imperial Fleet Master informs the [[Herald of the Council]] that they wish to make an address, which will then be added to the agenda for the next [[Council session]].

	===Right of Address===		===Right of Address===
	The Imperial Fleet Master has the right to make an address to the Senate once per summit. This is intended to allow them to present important information for the ~~Senators~~ consideration. To use this power, the Fleet Master informs the Civil Service that they wish to address the Senate. Their address will be added to the agenda for the next [[Senate session]].		The Imperial Fleet Master has the right to make an address to the Senate once per summit. This is intended to allow them to present important information for the senators' consideration. To use this power, the Fleet Master informs the Civil Service that they wish to address the Senate. Their address will be added to the agenda for the next [[Senate session]].

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==

Hailmur at 19:39, 4 July 2024

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Imperial Fleet Master is an [[Imperial title]] first [[Create title of Admiral\|created]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Spring 378YE, then [[Amend powers of the Imperial Admiral\|amended]] in Spring 380YE, with the responsibility to coordinate with [[fleet\|fleet]] owners to support Imperial [[Imperial navy\|navies]].		The Imperial Fleet Master is an [[Imperial title]] first [[Create title of Admiral\|created]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Spring 378YE, then [[Amend powers of the Imperial Admiral\|amended]] in Spring 380YE, with the responsibility to coordinate with [[fleet\|fleet]] owners to support Imperial [[Imperial navy\|navies]].
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ezro10303.jpg\|align=left\|width=250}}~~
	The last time the Empire had significant naval strength was during the reign of [[Emperor Barabbas]]. The majority of the ''Barabbine fleet'' was destroyed when it encountered a supernaturally intense storm two days south of Joharra. This resulted in the first, biggest – and most expensive – naval disaster of Imperial history and goes some way toward explaining why modern Imperial fleets are mercantile, rather than military, concerns. With the first launching of [[The_Brass_Coast_military_concerns#The_Freeborn_Storm\|The Freeborn Storm]] just before the Winter Solstice 379YE, the Senate chose to redefine the title of 'Imperial Admiral' into the Imperial Fleet Master, opting for the title to focus on supporting navies rather than raiding barbarians. The title was further [[Amend_powers_of_Imperial_Fleet_Master\|amended]] during the Summer Solstice 383YE, in part as a response to a proposal from the [[Grendel]] [[orc\|orcs]] that the Fleet Master be [[Long_walk_home#Grendel\|appointed ambassador to the Broken Shore]] in recognition of the Audacity, Ambition, and Cunning of then-title holder Esteban i Del Rio Blanco i Guerra. During the Autumn Equinox 384YE the Senate passed a [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Create_Ambassador_to_the_Grendel\|motion]] creating the position of [[Ambassador to the Grendel]] which also removed the mercantile support and authority from the Fleet Master		The last time the Empire had significant naval strength was during the reign of [[Emperor Barabbas]]. The majority of the ''Barabbine fleet'' was destroyed when it encountered a supernaturally intense storm two days south of Joharra. This resulted in the first, biggest – and most expensive – naval disaster of Imperial history and goes some way toward explaining why modern Imperial fleets are mercantile, rather than military, concerns. With the first launching of [[The_Brass_Coast_military_concerns#The_Freeborn_Storm\|The Freeborn Storm]] just before the Winter Solstice 379YE, the Senate chose to redefine the title of 'Imperial Admiral' into the Imperial Fleet Master, opting for the title to focus on supporting navies rather than raiding barbarians.

			The title was further [[Amend_powers_of_Imperial_Fleet_Master\|amended]] during the Summer Solstice 383YE, in part as a response to a proposal from the [[Grendel]] [[orc\|orcs]] that the Fleet Master be [[Long_walk_home#Grendel\|appointed ambassador to the Broken Shore]] in recognition of the Audacity, Ambition, and Cunning of then-title holder Esteban i Del Rio Blanco i Guerra. During the Autumn Equinox 384YE the Senate passed a [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Create_Ambassador_to_the_Grendel\|motion]] creating the position of [[Ambassador to the Grendel]] which also removed the mercantile support and authority from the Fleet Master
	<div style="float:right; width: 200; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Master of Fleets.jpg\|title=Esteban I Del Rio Blanco I Guerra, the Imperial Fleet Master whose Audacity, Ambition, and Cunning prompted [[Grendel]] interest in seeing the title's role expanded to the diplomatic arena.\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Master of Fleets.jpg\|title=Esteban I Del Rio Blanco I Guerra, the Imperial Fleet Master whose Audacity, Ambition, and Cunning prompted [[Grendel]] interest in seeing the title's role expanded to the diplomatic arena.\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>
	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==

Hailmur at 19:36, 4 July 2024

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	They can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		They can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Rahmah11119.jpg\|caption=Rahmah i Darwisj i Erigo, Imperial Fleet Master\|align=left\|width=250}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Rahmah11119.jpg\|caption='''Rahmah i Darwisj i Erigo''', Imperial Fleet Master\|align=left\|width=250}}
	{{RecentElections\|Imperial_Fleet_Master}}		{{RecentElections\|Imperial_Fleet_Master}}
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]
	[[Category:Military Council]]		[[Category:Military Council]]

Hailmur at 17:09, 10 August 2023

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	They can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].		They can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]] and the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]].
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Rahmah11119.jpg\|caption=Rahmah i Darwisj i Erigo, Imperial Fleet Master\|align=left\|width=250}}
	{{RecentElections\|Imperial_Fleet_Master}}		{{RecentElections\|Imperial_Fleet_Master}}
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]
	[[Category:Military Council]]		[[Category:Military Council]]

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	The last time the Empire had significant naval strength was during the reign of [[Emperor Barabbas]]. The majority of the ''Barabbine fleet'' was destroyed when it encountered a supernaturally intense storm two days south of Joharra. This resulted in the first, biggest – and most expensive – naval disaster of Imperial history and goes some way toward explaining why modern Imperial fleets are mercantile, rather than military, concerns. With the first launching of [[The_Brass_Coast_military_concerns#The_Freeborn_Storm\|The Freeborn Storm]] just before the Winter Solstice 379YE, the Senate chose to redefine the title of 'Imperial Admiral' into the Imperial Fleet Master, opting for the title to focus on supporting navies rather than raiding barbarians.		The last time the Empire had significant naval strength was during the reign of [[Emperor Barabbas]]. The majority of the ''Barabbine fleet'' was destroyed when it encountered a supernaturally intense storm two days south of Joharra. This resulted in the first, biggest – and most expensive – naval disaster of Imperial history and goes some way toward explaining why modern Imperial fleets are mercantile, rather than military, concerns. With the first launching of [[The_Brass_Coast_military_concerns#The_Freeborn_Storm\|The Freeborn Storm]] just before the Winter Solstice 379YE, the Senate chose to redefine the title of 'Imperial Admiral' into the Imperial Fleet Master, opting for the title to focus on supporting navies rather than raiding barbarians.

	The title was further [[Amend_powers_of_Imperial_Fleet_Master\|amended]] during the Summer Solstice 383YE, in part as a response to a proposal from the [[Grendel]] [[orc\|orcs]] that the Fleet Master be [[Long_walk_home#Grendel\|appointed ambassador to the Broken Shore]] in recognition of the Audacity, Ambition, and Cunning of then-title holder Esteban i Del Rio Blanco i Guerra. During the Autumn Equinox 384YE the Senate passed a [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Create_Ambassador_to_the_Grendel\|motion]] creating the position of [[Ambassador to the Grendel]] which also removed the mercantile support and authority from the Fleet Master		The title was further [[Amend_powers_of_Imperial_Fleet_Master\|amended]] during the Summer Solstice 383YE, in part as a response to a proposal from the [[Grendel]] [[orc\|orcs]] that the Fleet Master be [[Long_walk_home#Grendel\|appointed ambassador to the Broken Shore]] in recognition of the Audacity, Ambition, and Cunning of then-title holder '''Esteban i Del Rio Blanco i Guerra'''. During the Autumn Equinox 384YE the Senate passed a [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Create_Ambassador_to_the_Grendel\|motion]] creating the position of [[Ambassador to the Grendel]] which also removed the mercantile support and authority from the Fleet Master
	<div style="float:right; width: 200; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Master of Fleets.jpg\|title=Esteban I Del Rio Blanco I Guerra, the Imperial Fleet Master whose Audacity, Ambition, and Cunning prompted [[Grendel]] interest in seeing the title's role expanded to the diplomatic arena.\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Master of Fleets.jpg\|title=Esteban I Del Rio Blanco I Guerra, the Imperial Fleet Master whose Audacity, Ambition, and Cunning prompted [[Grendel]] interest in seeing the title's role expanded to the diplomatic arena.\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	The Imperial Fleet Master exists to coordinate Imperial citizens who own [[fleet\|fleets]] in order to best support the Imperial navies.		The Imperial Fleet Master exists to coordinate Imperial citizens who own [[fleet\|fleets]] in order to best support the Imperial navies.

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			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ezro10303.jpg\|align=left\|width=250}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Imperial Fleet Master is an [[Imperial title]] first [[Create title of Admiral\|created]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Spring 378YE, then [[Amend powers of the Imperial Admiral\|amended]] in Spring 380YE, with the responsibility to coordinate with [[fleet\|fleet]] owners to support Imperial [[Imperial navy\|navies]].		The Imperial Fleet Master is an [[Imperial title]] first [[Create title of Admiral\|created]] by the [[Imperial Senate]] in Spring 378YE, then [[Amend powers of the Imperial Admiral\|amended]] in Spring 380YE, with the responsibility to coordinate with [[fleet\|fleet]] owners to support Imperial [[Imperial navy\|navies]].
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=Ezro10303.jpg\|align=left\|width=250}}~~
	The last time the Empire had significant naval strength was during the reign of [[Emperor Barabbas]]. The majority of the ''Barabbine fleet'' was destroyed when it encountered a supernaturally intense storm two days south of Joharra. This resulted in the first, biggest – and most expensive – naval disaster of Imperial history and goes some way toward explaining why modern Imperial fleets are mercantile, rather than military, concerns. With the first launching of [[The_Brass_Coast_military_concerns#The_Freeborn_Storm\|The Freeborn Storm]] just before the Winter Solstice 379YE, the Senate chose to redefine the title of 'Imperial Admiral' into the Imperial Fleet Master, opting for the title to focus on supporting navies rather than raiding barbarians. The title was further [[Amend_powers_of_Imperial_Fleet_Master\|amended]] during the Summer Solstice 383YE, in part as a response to a proposal from the [[Grendel]] [[orc\|orcs]] that the Fleet Master be [[Long_walk_home#Grendel\|appointed ambassador to the Broken Shore]] in recognition of the Audacity, Ambition, and Cunning of then-title holder Esteban i Del Rio Blanco i Guerra. During the Autumn Equinox 384YE the Senate passed a [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Create_Ambassador_to_the_Grendel\|motion]] creating the position of [[Ambassador to the Grendel]] which also removed the mercantile support and authority from the Fleet Master		The last time the Empire had significant naval strength was during the reign of [[Emperor Barabbas]]. The majority of the ''Barabbine fleet'' was destroyed when it encountered a supernaturally intense storm two days south of Joharra. This resulted in the first, biggest – and most expensive – naval disaster of Imperial history and goes some way toward explaining why modern Imperial fleets are mercantile, rather than military, concerns. With the first launching of [[The_Brass_Coast_military_concerns#The_Freeborn_Storm\|The Freeborn Storm]] just before the Winter Solstice 379YE, the Senate chose to redefine the title of 'Imperial Admiral' into the Imperial Fleet Master, opting for the title to focus on supporting navies rather than raiding barbarians.

			The title was further [[Amend_powers_of_Imperial_Fleet_Master\|amended]] during the Summer Solstice 383YE, in part as a response to a proposal from the [[Grendel]] [[orc\|orcs]] that the Fleet Master be [[Long_walk_home#Grendel\|appointed ambassador to the Broken Shore]] in recognition of the Audacity, Ambition, and Cunning of then-title holder Esteban i Del Rio Blanco i Guerra. During the Autumn Equinox 384YE the Senate passed a [[384YE_Autumn_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Create_Ambassador_to_the_Grendel\|motion]] creating the position of [[Ambassador to the Grendel]] which also removed the mercantile support and authority from the Fleet Master
	<div style="float:right; width: 200; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Master of Fleets.jpg\|title=Esteban I Del Rio Blanco I Guerra, the Imperial Fleet Master whose Audacity, Ambition, and Cunning prompted [[Grendel]] interest in seeing the title's role expanded to the diplomatic arena.\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 200; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Master of Fleets.jpg\|title=Esteban I Del Rio Blanco I Guerra, the Imperial Fleet Master whose Audacity, Ambition, and Cunning prompted [[Grendel]] interest in seeing the title's role expanded to the diplomatic arena.\|align=right\|width=200}}</div>
	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==