Imperial Fleet Master

Overview

The Imperial Fleet Master is an Imperial title first created by the Imperial Senate in Spring 378YE, then amended in Spring 380YE, with the responsibility to coordinate with fleet owners to support Imperial 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 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.

Responsibilities

The Imperial Fleet Master exists to coordinate Imperial citizens who own fleets in order to best support the Imperial navies.

Powers

Address the Council

The Imperial Fleet Master has the right to make a address to the Imperial Military Council once per summit. This is intended to allow them to discuss matters of resupply with the Council. 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.

Appointment

The Imperial Fleet Master is appointed by the Military Council. It is elected by simple majority of any members of the Military Council who are eligible to vote who are present when the election takes place. Appointments by the Military Council are traditionally carried out with a show of hands at a Council session.

Any Imperial citizen may hold the post. The Imperial Fleet Master serves for one year.

They can be revoked by the General Assembly and the Assembly of the Nine.