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Participation

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	==Participation==		==Participation==
	Each general is by default a member of the Military Council, as is the [[Warmage]]. They can participate in discussions, vote on matters of importance, and [[Council_session#Setting_the_Agenda\|add items to the agenda]] for a [[Council session]].		Each general is by default a member of the Military Council, as is the [[Warmage]] and the [[Marshal of the Faith]]. They can participate in discussions, vote on matters of importance, and [[Council_session#Setting_the_Agenda\|add items to the agenda]] for a [[Council session]].

	The right of [[witness]] ensures that every member of the [[Synod]] is entitled to observe meetings of the Military Council. In practice it is customary to allow any citizen who is interested in Council business to attend. However neither priests nor other Imperial citizens may speak unless invited to do so by the Herald. The Herald has the legal power to remove anyone from the chamber if their speech or behaviour is impeding the ability of the Council to act. Any Imperial Citizen can ask the Herald to remove a non-citizen from the meeting.		The right of [[witness]] ensures that every member of the [[Synod]] is entitled to observe meetings of the Military Council. In practice, it is customary to allow any citizen who is interested in Council business to attend. However, neither priests nor other Imperial citizens may speak unless invited to do so by the Herald. The Herald has the legal power to remove anyone from the chamber if their speech or behaviour is impeding the ability of the Council to act. Any Imperial Citizen can ask the Herald to remove a non-citizen from the meeting.

	The constitution explicitly forbids senators from entering the Military Council under any circumstances. Some historical scholars claim this reflects the importance the First Empress and her advisers placed on ~~the~~ separating the business of war from the business of politics. Less flattering interpretations point out that since the Empress (or Emperor) is a member of both chambers, this ruling also enhances the prestige and power of ~~The~~ Throne.		The constitution explicitly forbids senators from entering the Military Council under any circumstances. Some historical scholars claim this reflects the importance the First Empress and her advisers placed on separating the business of war from the business of politics. Less flattering interpretations point out that since the Empress (or Emperor) is a member of both chambers, this ruling also enhances the prestige and power of the Throne.

	==Limitations==		==Limitations==

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

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

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Military_council.jpg\|align=left\|caption=The [[general\|generals]] of the Military Council command the [[Army\|Imperial armies]].\|width=850}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Military_council.jpg\|align=left\|caption=The [[general\|generals]] of the Military Council command the [[Army\|Imperial armies]].\|width=850}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Military Council is the gathering of Imperial [[general\|generals]] and [[General#Admiral\|admirals]]. Individually, the generals have responsibility for the [[army orders\|orders]] given to the [[Army]] under their command, while the admirals provide the [[navy orders\|orders]] for the [[~~Imperial~~ navy\|navies]]. Collectively, the Council has the power to determine what use will be made of the major conjunctions of the [[Sentinel Gate]]. The Council also meets regularly during events to allow generals an opportunity to share strategic information and receive [[Council address\|formal presentations]] from other citizens, and wield the [[Council session#Powers of the Council\|legal powers]] of the Council.		The Military Council is the gathering of Imperial [[general\|generals]] and [[General#Admiral\|admirals]]. Individually, the generals have responsibility for the [[army orders\|orders]] given to the [[Army]] under their command, while the admirals provide the [[navy orders\|orders]] for the [[navy\|navies]]. Collectively, the Council has the power to determine what use will be made of the major conjunctions of the [[Sentinel Gate]]. The Council also meets regularly during events to allow generals an opportunity to share strategic information and receive [[Council address\|formal presentations]] from other citizens, and wield the [[Council session#Powers of the Council\|legal powers]] of the Council.

	While each general is a member of the Military Council, there is an implicit tension between their responsibility to the nation they represent and the perceived needs of the Empire as a whole. Throughout the history of the Empire, the strength of the Military Council has waxed and waned. When the Council is dominant, the goals of the nations take second place to grand strategies. When the nations are dominant, their goals take precedence over the "good of the Empire".		While each general is a member of the Military Council, there is an implicit tension between their responsibility to the nation they represent and the perceived needs of the Empire as a whole. Throughout the history of the Empire, the strength of the Military Council has waxed and waned. When the Council is dominant, the goals of the nations take second place to grand strategies. When the nations are dominant, their goals take precedence over the "good of the Empire".

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

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Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Military_council.jpg\|align=left\|caption=The [[general\|generals]] of the Military Council command the [[~~Imperial army~~\|Imperial armies]].\|width=850}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Military_council.jpg\|align=left\|caption=The [[general\|generals]] of the Military Council command the [[Army\|Imperial armies]].\|width=850}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Military Council is the gathering of Imperial [[general\|generals]] and [[General#Admiral\|admirals]]. Individually, the generals have responsibility for the [[army orders\|orders]] given to the [[~~Imperial army~~]] under their command, while the admirals provide the [[navy orders\|orders]] for the [[Imperial navy\|navies]]. Collectively, the Council has the power to determine what use will be made of the major conjunctions of the [[Sentinel Gate]]. The Council also meets regularly during events to allow generals an opportunity to share strategic information and receive [[Council address\|formal presentations]] from other citizens, and wield the [[Council session#Powers of the Council\|legal powers]] of the Council.		The Military Council is the gathering of Imperial [[general\|generals]] and [[General#Admiral\|admirals]]. Individually, the generals have responsibility for the [[army orders\|orders]] given to the [[Army]] under their command, while the admirals provide the [[navy orders\|orders]] for the [[Imperial navy\|navies]]. Collectively, the Council has the power to determine what use will be made of the major conjunctions of the [[Sentinel Gate]]. The Council also meets regularly during events to allow generals an opportunity to share strategic information and receive [[Council address\|formal presentations]] from other citizens, and wield the [[Council session#Powers of the Council\|legal powers]] of the Council.

	While each general is a member of the Military Council, there is an implicit tension between their responsibility to the nation they represent and the perceived needs of the Empire as a whole. Throughout the history of the Empire, the strength of the Military Council has waxed and waned. When the Council is dominant, the goals of the nations take second place to grand strategies. When the nations are dominant, their goals take precedence over the "good of the Empire".		While each general is a member of the Military Council, there is an implicit tension between their responsibility to the nation they represent and the perceived needs of the Empire as a whole. Throughout the history of the Empire, the strength of the Military Council has waxed and waned. When the Council is dominant, the goals of the nations take second place to grand strategies. When the nations are dominant, their goals take precedence over the "good of the Empire".

Matt: Text replacement - "Synod" to "Synod"

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Text replacement - "Synod" to "Synod"

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	==Role within the Empire==		==Role within the Empire==
	The [[Imperial Constitution]] clearly divides the responsibilities for [[war]] between the [[Senate]] and the Military Council. Generals are appointed by members of the Senate, but once appointed serve their full term (unless they are [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[~~Synod\|~~Synod]]). Only the Senate can [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_War\|declare war]] on another nation - or [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_Peace\|end it]] - but the generals prosecute those wars and ultimately decide whether to invade a barbarian nation or not. Furthermore, the Senate is forbidden from intervening in the business of the Military Council - it is illegal for a [[senator]] to enter the Council chamber while they are in session.		The [[Imperial Constitution]] clearly divides the responsibilities for [[war]] between the [[Senate]] and the Military Council. Generals are appointed by members of the Senate, but once appointed serve their full term (unless they are [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Synod]]). Only the Senate can [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_War\|declare war]] on another nation - or [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_Peace\|end it]] - but the generals prosecute those wars and ultimately decide whether to invade a barbarian nation or not. Furthermore, the Senate is forbidden from intervening in the business of the Military Council - it is illegal for a [[senator]] to enter the Council chamber while they are in session.

	The main role of the Military Council is to determine how to best employ the [[Sentinel_Gate#Conjunctions\|major conjunctions]] of the [[Sentinel Gate]]. These conjunctions allow the Empire to send hundreds of their most skilled warriors to key strategic locations on the Empire's borders, but there are always difficult decisions to be made about which conjunctions to chose, which nations are best placed to take advantage of them, and who will lead them.		The main role of the Military Council is to determine how to best employ the [[Sentinel_Gate#Conjunctions\|major conjunctions]] of the [[Sentinel Gate]]. These conjunctions allow the Empire to send hundreds of their most skilled warriors to key strategic locations on the Empire's borders, but there are always difficult decisions to be made about which conjunctions to chose, which nations are best placed to take advantage of them, and who will lead them.

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

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Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

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	==Role within the Empire==		==Role within the Empire==
	The [[Imperial Constitution]] clearly divides the responsibilities for [[war]] between the [[Senate]] and the Military Council. Generals are appointed by members of the Senate, but once appointed serve their full term (unless they are [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod\|Synod]]). Only the Senate can [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_War\|declare war]] on another nation - or [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_Peace\|end it]] - but the generals prosecute those wars and ultimately decide whether to invade a barbarian nation or not. Furthermore, the Senate is forbidden from intervening in the business of the Military Council - it is illegal for a [[senator]] to enter the Council chamber while they are in session.		The [[Imperial Constitution]] clearly divides the responsibilities for [[war]] between the [[Senate]] and the Military Council. Generals are appointed by members of the Senate, but once appointed serve their full term (unless they are [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Synod\|Synod]]). Only the Senate can [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_War\|declare war]] on another nation - or [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_Peace\|end it]] - but the generals prosecute those wars and ultimately decide whether to invade a barbarian nation or not. Furthermore, the Senate is forbidden from intervening in the business of the Military Council - it is illegal for a [[senator]] to enter the Council chamber while they are in session.

	The main role of the Military Council is to determine how to best employ the [[Sentinel_Gate#Conjunctions\|major conjunctions]] of the [[Sentinel Gate]]. These conjunctions allow the Empire to send hundreds of their most skilled warriors to key strategic locations on the Empire's borders, but there are always difficult decisions to be made about which conjunctions to chose, which nations are best placed to take advantage of them, and who will lead them.		The main role of the Military Council is to determine how to best employ the [[Sentinel_Gate#Conjunctions\|major conjunctions]] of the [[Sentinel Gate]]. These conjunctions allow the Empire to send hundreds of their most skilled warriors to key strategic locations on the Empire's borders, but there are always difficult decisions to be made about which conjunctions to chose, which nations are best placed to take advantage of them, and who will lead them.
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	Each general is by default a member of the Military Council, as is the [[Warmage]]. They can participate in discussions, vote on matters of importance, and [[Council_session#Setting_the_Agenda\|add items to the agenda]] for a [[Council session]].		Each general is by default a member of the Military Council, as is the [[Warmage]]. They can participate in discussions, vote on matters of importance, and [[Council_session#Setting_the_Agenda\|add items to the agenda]] for a [[Council session]].

	The right of [[witness]] ensures that every member of the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] is entitled to observe meetings of the Military Council. In practice it is customary to allow any citizen who is interested in Council business to attend. However neither priests nor other Imperial citizens may speak unless invited to do so by the Herald. The Herald has the legal power to remove anyone from the chamber if their speech or behaviour is impeding the ability of the Council to act. Any Imperial Citizen can ask the Herald to remove a non-citizen from the meeting.		The right of [[witness]] ensures that every member of the [[Synod]] is entitled to observe meetings of the Military Council. In practice it is customary to allow any citizen who is interested in Council business to attend. However neither priests nor other Imperial citizens may speak unless invited to do so by the Herald. The Herald has the legal power to remove anyone from the chamber if their speech or behaviour is impeding the ability of the Council to act. Any Imperial Citizen can ask the Herald to remove a non-citizen from the meeting.

	The constitution explicitly forbids senators from entering the Military Council under any circumstances. Some historical scholars claim this reflects the importance the First Empress and her advisers placed on the separating the business of war from the business of politics. Less flattering interpretations point out that since the Empress (or Emperor) is a member of both chambers, this ruling also enhances the prestige and power of The Throne.		The constitution explicitly forbids senators from entering the Military Council under any circumstances. Some historical scholars claim this reflects the importance the First Empress and her advisers placed on the separating the business of war from the business of politics. Less flattering interpretations point out that since the Empress (or Emperor) is a member of both chambers, this ruling also enhances the prestige and power of The Throne.

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

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

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	==Role within the Empire==		==Role within the Empire==
	The [[Imperial Constitution]] clearly divides the responsibilities for [[war]] between the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] and the Military Council. Generals are appointed by members of the Senate, but once appointed serve their full term (unless they are [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]]). Only the Senate can [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_War\|declare war]] on another nation - or [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_Peace\|end it]] - but the generals prosecute those wars and ultimately decide whether to invade a barbarian nation or not. Furthermore, the Senate is forbidden from intervening in the business of the Military Council - it is illegal for a [[senator]] to enter the Council chamber while they are in session.		The [[Imperial Constitution]] clearly divides the responsibilities for [[war]] between the [[Senate]] and the Military Council. Generals are appointed by members of the Senate, but once appointed serve their full term (unless they are [[revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Imperial Synod\|Synod]]). Only the Senate can [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_War\|declare war]] on another nation - or [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Declaration_of_Peace\|end it]] - but the generals prosecute those wars and ultimately decide whether to invade a barbarian nation or not. Furthermore, the Senate is forbidden from intervening in the business of the Military Council - it is illegal for a [[senator]] to enter the Council chamber while they are in session.

	The main role of the Military Council is to determine how to best employ the [[Sentinel_Gate#Conjunctions\|major conjunctions]] of the [[Sentinel Gate]]. These conjunctions allow the Empire to send hundreds of their most skilled warriors to key strategic locations on the Empire's borders, but there are always difficult decisions to be made about which conjunctions to chose, which nations are best placed to take advantage of them, and who will lead them.		The main role of the Military Council is to determine how to best employ the [[Sentinel_Gate#Conjunctions\|major conjunctions]] of the [[Sentinel Gate]]. These conjunctions allow the Empire to send hundreds of their most skilled warriors to key strategic locations on the Empire's borders, but there are always difficult decisions to be made about which conjunctions to chose, which nations are best placed to take advantage of them, and who will lead them.

Matt: Matt moved page Imperial Military Council to Military Council

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Matt moved page Imperial Military Council to Military Council

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Rafferty at 11:19, 21 June 2025

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	==History==		==History==
	The structure of the Military Council and the Imperial armies was laid down at the creation of the Empire. The [[The Marches\|Marcher]] [[steward]], [[~~The_Marches_history~~#~~The Marches in the Empire~~\|Tom Drake]], argued passionately that the command of Marcher [[Yeoman_of_the_Marches\|yeomanry]] must be with a yeoman. He point blank refused to compromise; for Drake it was about the principle of representation and the right for Marchers to choose who they raised up. The military commanders of the other nations broadly agreed with him, and his vision of armies raised within nations and led by generals of those nations appointed by their senators quickly gained ground. It also eased concerns in many quarters of a future [[the Throne\|Throne]] who might seek to wield the might of the armies as a tyrant, or that the Military Council itself might overthrow the Senate in a coup.		The structure of the Military Council and the Imperial armies was laid down at the creation of the Empire. The [[The Marches\|Marcher]] [[steward]], [[Life of Tom Drake#Imperial_Military_Council\|Tom Drake]], argued passionately that the command of Marcher [[Yeoman_of_the_Marches\|yeomanry]] must be with a yeoman. He point blank refused to compromise; for Drake it was about the principle of representation and the right for Marchers to choose who they raised up. The military commanders of the other nations broadly agreed with him, and his vision of armies raised within nations and led by generals of those nations appointed by their senators quickly gained ground. It also eased concerns in many quarters of a future [[the Throne\|Throne]] who might seek to wield the might of the armies as a tyrant, or that the Military Council itself might overthrow the Senate in a coup.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Concerned Steinr.jpg\|caption=Generals often deal with the harsh realities that their decisions cost Imperial lives\|align=left\|width=450}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Concerned Steinr.jpg\|caption=Generals often deal with the harsh realities that their decisions cost Imperial lives\|align=left\|width=450}}
	==Sessions==		==Sessions==

Hailmur at 13:06, 6 January 2024

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	Beyond control of the opportunities provided by the Sentinel Gate, the Military Council has relatively few legal powers and holds sessions primarily to give generals an opportunity to share military goals and strategies. It has the power to arrange the disposal of all [[spoils of war]], valuable resources that have been captured by Imperial forces on campaign. The Council also plays a minor role in the judicial system; it has the power to release individuals who have been sentenced to fight to the death in battle, if service has been exemplary.		Beyond control of the opportunities provided by the Sentinel Gate, the Military Council has relatively few legal powers and holds sessions primarily to give generals an opportunity to share military goals and strategies. It has the power to arrange the disposal of all [[spoils of war]], valuable resources that have been captured by Imperial forces on campaign. The Council also plays a minor role in the judicial system; it has the power to release individuals who have been sentenced to fight to the death in battle, if service has been exemplary.
	~~{{CaptionedImage\|file=MilitaryCouncil.jpg\|title=Starac Sijed Orzel of House Orzel, a Dawnish General\|caption=The General of the Golden Sun speaks to the military council.\|align=left\|width=450}}~~
	==History==		==History==
	The structure of the Military Council and the Imperial armies was laid down at the creation of the Empire. The [[The Marches\|Marcher]] [[steward]], [[The_Marches_history#The Marches in the Empire\|Tom Drake]], argued passionately that the command of Marcher [[Yeoman_of_the_Marches\|yeomanry]] must be with a yeoman. He point blank refused to compromise; for Drake it was about the principle of representation and the right for Marchers to choose who they raised up. The military commanders of the other nations broadly agreed with him, and his vision of armies raised within nations and led by generals of those nations appointed by their senators quickly gained ground. It also eased concerns in many quarters of a future [[the Throne\|Throne]] who might seek to wield the might of the armies as a tyrant, or that the Military Council itself might overthrow the Senate in a coup.		The structure of the Military Council and the Imperial armies was laid down at the creation of the Empire. The [[The Marches\|Marcher]] [[steward]], [[The_Marches_history#The Marches in the Empire\|Tom Drake]], argued passionately that the command of Marcher [[Yeoman_of_the_Marches\|yeomanry]] must be with a yeoman. He point blank refused to compromise; for Drake it was about the principle of representation and the right for Marchers to choose who they raised up. The military commanders of the other nations broadly agreed with him, and his vision of armies raised within nations and led by generals of those nations appointed by their senators quickly gained ground. It also eased concerns in many quarters of a future [[the Throne\|Throne]] who might seek to wield the might of the armies as a tyrant, or that the Military Council itself might overthrow the Senate in a coup.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Concerned Steinr.jpg\|caption=Generals often deal with the harsh realities that their decisions cost Imperial lives\|align=left\|width=450}}
	==Sessions==		==Sessions==
	Like the Senate, meetings of the military council are chaired by a civil servant, the [[Herald of the Council]]. However the rules of the Council are not as strict as those of the Senate; members may speak freely and come and go as they please during the course of the meeting. The Herald will act to ensure everyone is given an opportunity to speak but ensure that the meetings run to time and does not become repetitive.		Like the Senate, meetings of the military council are chaired by a civil servant, the [[Herald of the Council]]. However the rules of the Council are not as strict as those of the Senate; members may speak freely and come and go as they please during the course of the meeting. The Herald will act to ensure everyone is given an opportunity to speak but ensure that the meetings run to time and does not become repetitive.
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	===Council sessions===		===Council sessions===
	The Military Council holds further [[Council session\|sessions]] on each day following the first battle of the summit. They are distinct from the muster - shorter and with a broader focus. Every session has an agenda [[Council_session#Setting_the_Agenda\|set]] by the members of the council and overseen by the Herald. The sessions give individual general an opportunity to wield the collective power of the Council; receive or deliver battle reports and other military briefings; and discuss and evaluate military strategies and concerns.		The Military Council holds further [[Council session\|sessions]] on each day following the first battle of the summit. They are distinct from the muster - shorter and with a broader focus. Every session has an agenda [[Council_session#Setting_the_Agenda\|set]] by the members of the council and overseen by the Herald. The sessions give individual general an opportunity to wield the collective power of the Council; receive or deliver battle reports and other military briefings; and discuss and evaluate military strategies and concerns.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=MilitaryCouncil.jpg\|caption=The General of the Golden Sun speaks to the military council.\|align=right\|width=450}}
	==Participation==		==Participation==
	Each general is by default a member of the Military Council, as is the [[Warmage]]. They can participate in discussions, vote on matters of importance, and [[Council_session#Setting_the_Agenda\|add items to the agenda]] for a [[Council session]].		Each general is by default a member of the Military Council, as is the [[Warmage]]. They can participate in discussions, vote on matters of importance, and [[Council_session#Setting_the_Agenda\|add items to the agenda]] for a [[Council session]].

Beeswax at 21:33, 2 June 2023

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Military Council Meeting~~.~~png~~\|align=left\|caption=The [[general\|generals]] of the Military Council command the [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]].\|width=850}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Military_council.jpg\|align=left\|caption=The [[general\|generals]] of the Military Council command the [[Imperial army\|Imperial armies]].\|width=850}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Military Council is the gathering of Imperial [[general\|generals]] and [[General#Admiral\|admirals]]. Individually, the generals have responsibility for the [[army orders\|orders]] given to the [[Imperial army]] under their command, while the admirals provide the [[navy orders\|orders]] for the [[Imperial navy\|navies]]. Collectively, the Council has the power to determine what use will be made of the major conjunctions of the [[Sentinel Gate]]. The Council also meets regularly during events to allow generals an opportunity to share strategic information and receive [[Council address\|formal presentations]] from other citizens, and wield the [[Council session#Powers of the Council\|legal powers]] of the Council.		The Military Council is the gathering of Imperial [[general\|generals]] and [[General#Admiral\|admirals]]. Individually, the generals have responsibility for the [[army orders\|orders]] given to the [[Imperial army]] under their command, while the admirals provide the [[navy orders\|orders]] for the [[Imperial navy\|navies]]. Collectively, the Council has the power to determine what use will be made of the major conjunctions of the [[Sentinel Gate]]. The Council also meets regularly during events to allow generals an opportunity to share strategic information and receive [[Council address\|formal presentations]] from other citizens, and wield the [[Council session#Powers of the Council\|legal powers]] of the Council.