The Throne
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== Overview == | ==Overview== | ||
The Throne is the most powerful political position in the Empire. It is the formal title for the position of the head of the Imperial state, be they emperor or empress. The occupant heads the Imperial Senate, the Imperial Synod and the Imperial Military Council and serves as a rallying figure for the entire Empire. | The Throne is the most powerful political position in the Empire. It is the formal title for the position of the head of the Imperial state, be they emperor or empress. The occupant heads the Imperial Senate, the Imperial Synod and the Imperial Military Council and serves as a rallying figure for the entire Empire. | ||
== Role within the Empire == | ==Role within the Empire== | ||
The Throne holds a unique power; as a head of state, an Emperor or Empress is the only person who can have simultaneous influence in the Senate, the Synod and the Military Council. This gives them a signature ability to help provide unity of vision to the entire Empire and to guide it towards its manifest destiny. | The Throne holds a unique power; as a head of state, an Emperor or Empress is the only person who can have simultaneous influence in the Senate, the Synod and the Military Council. This gives them a signature ability to help provide unity of vision to the entire Empire and to guide it towards its manifest destiny. | ||
== Entry Requirements == | ==Entry Requirements== | ||
Any Imperial citizen | Any Imperial citizen may seek election to the Throne but appointment requires a constitutional vote by the Imperial Senate. | ||
may be nominated for the Throne by a Senator, which begins the election process. | |||
... appointment to the Throne is done by constitutional vote and the first act of a successfully elected candidate should be the ratification of their appointment. | ... appointment to the Throne is done by constitutional vote and the first act of a successfully elected candidate should be the ratification of their appointment. | ||
== History == | ==History== | ||
There have been nineteen Emperors and Empresses since the Empire was created. | There have been nineteen Emperors and Empresses since the Empire was created. | ||
== Structure and Dynamics == | ==Structure and Dynamics== | ||
There is little structure attached to the role of the Throne. The manner in which it acts is its own decision. Traditionally, though, the Throne has gone to the front lines, to wherever the Empire has been under threat. There the Emperor or Empress has worked with a dedicated team of individuals, none of whom carry official title. This has ensured that the Senate need feel no pressure to install a candidate from those around the throne should it fall, which minimises the chances of nepotism. | There is little structure attached to the role of the Throne. The manner in which it acts is its own decision. Traditionally, though, the Throne has gone to the front lines, to wherever the Empire has been under threat. There the Emperor or Empress has worked with a dedicated team of individuals, none of whom carry official title. This has ensured that the Senate need feel no pressure to install a candidate from those around the throne should it fall, which minimises the chances of nepotism. | ||
== Powers and Functions == | ==Powers and Functions== | ||
Titular head of State - <i> passes to the Senate if the throne is empty.</i> | Titular head of State - <i> passes to the Senate if the throne is empty.</i> | ||
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<i> Expect more details of powers and functions to be added in future.</i> | <i> Expect more details of powers and functions to be added in future.</i> | ||
== Resources == | ==Resources== | ||
The Throne has a set of Campaign Resources for the holder of the role, and a number to be granted at their behest. | The Throne has a set of Campaign Resources for the holder of the role, and a number to be granted at their behest. | ||
== Icons and Imagery == | ==Icons and Imagery== | ||
Horse, Throne, Eight or more crowns. | Horse, Throne, Eight or more crowns. | ||
== Children and the Throne == | ==Children and the Throne== | ||
To sit on the Throne is the childhood ambition of many boys and girls. For some this goal lasts far into their adulthood, for others it is left behind with other playground games. | To sit on the Throne is the childhood ambition of many boys and girls. For some this goal lasts far into their adulthood, for others it is left behind with other playground games. | ||
It is expected for the Throne to act as an inspiration for the children of the Empire and to act directly as a role model for them both day to day and across the arc of her career. It has been common in Imperial history for the Throne to in fact meet children in their schools or with their families and to be reminded of the future citizens whom they serve by serving the Empire. Where an individual Empress or an Emperor has shunned children or avoided them, they have been viewed with significant suspicion and such behaviour has often caused questions to be raised in the Synod about their attitude. | It is expected for the Throne to act as an inspiration for the children of the Empire and to act directly as a role model for them both day to day and across the arc of her career. It has been common in Imperial history for the Throne to in fact meet children in their schools or with their families and to be reminded of the future citizens whom they serve by serving the Empire. Where an individual Empress or an Emperor has shunned children or avoided them, they have been viewed with significant suspicion and such behaviour has often caused questions to be raised in the Synod about their attitude. | ||
[[Category:The Empress]] | [[Category:The Empress]] | ||
[[Category:The Empire]] | [[Category:The Empire]] | ||
Revision as of 17:04, 1 September 2012
Overview
The Throne is the most powerful political position in the Empire. It is the formal title for the position of the head of the Imperial state, be they emperor or empress. The occupant heads the Imperial Senate, the Imperial Synod and the Imperial Military Council and serves as a rallying figure for the entire Empire.
Role within the Empire
The Throne holds a unique power; as a head of state, an Emperor or Empress is the only person who can have simultaneous influence in the Senate, the Synod and the Military Council. This gives them a signature ability to help provide unity of vision to the entire Empire and to guide it towards its manifest destiny.
Entry Requirements
Any Imperial citizen may seek election to the Throne but appointment requires a constitutional vote by the Imperial Senate. may be nominated for the Throne by a Senator, which begins the election process.
... appointment to the Throne is done by constitutional vote and the first act of a successfully elected candidate should be the ratification of their appointment.
History
There have been nineteen Emperors and Empresses since the Empire was created.
Structure and Dynamics
There is little structure attached to the role of the Throne. The manner in which it acts is its own decision. Traditionally, though, the Throne has gone to the front lines, to wherever the Empire has been under threat. There the Emperor or Empress has worked with a dedicated team of individuals, none of whom carry official title. This has ensured that the Senate need feel no pressure to install a candidate from those around the throne should it fall, which minimises the chances of nepotism.
Powers and Functions
Titular head of State - passes to the Senate if the throne is empty.
Appointment of the First Generals - passes to the Senate if the throne is empty.
Leadership - does not pass to the Senate if the throne is empty.
Constitutional Ratification - does not pass to the Senate if the throne is empty.
Submission of Legislation to the Senate - does not pass to the Senate if the throne is empty.
The Mercy of the Empress - does not pass to the Senate if the throne is empty.
Expect more details of powers and functions to be added in future.
Resources
The Throne has a set of Campaign Resources for the holder of the role, and a number to be granted at their behest.
Icons and Imagery
Horse, Throne, Eight or more crowns.
Children and the Throne
To sit on the Throne is the childhood ambition of many boys and girls. For some this goal lasts far into their adulthood, for others it is left behind with other playground games.
It is expected for the Throne to act as an inspiration for the children of the Empire and to act directly as a role model for them both day to day and across the arc of her career. It has been common in Imperial history for the Throne to in fact meet children in their schools or with their families and to be reminded of the future citizens whom they serve by serving the Empire. Where an individual Empress or an Emperor has shunned children or avoided them, they have been viewed with significant suspicion and such behaviour has often caused questions to be raised in the Synod about their attitude.