Government of Allech-Atreus
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| National motto: Ash Ha Majesi In Atirush, Seb Par In Allish (Gaddam: Praise be to Holy Atreus, Glory to Allech) | |||
| Official languages | Gaddam, Vepazanii | ||
| Capital | Imperia Prime, Vanda Khal | ||
| Most populated planet | Imperia Prime | ||
| Government - Emperor - Chamber of Regents |
Imperial monarchy Allech-Atreus XVI, Walanda XXVI | ||
| Population - Total (est.) |
4.736 billion | ||
| GDP (PPP) - Total - Per capita |
$57.482 billion $32,623 per capita | ||
| Currency | Imperial Klar | ||
| Region | Union of Independent Nations | ||
| National Animal | Visdach | ||
| UN Status | 
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| Map | [1] | ||
The Government of Allech-Atreus is the main administrative body of the Great Star Empire of Allech-Atreus. Semi-federal in nature, the actual apparatus can be divided into three sections: The Imperial Household and Directorate; the Agundan In Phar; and the Ao In Ten, the Chamber of Regents. Each section has different duties and resonsibilities, but for the most part the Emperor has absolute authority, though he rarely excercises it.
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The Imperial House
The Imperial Family is the head of the government, with near supreme power vested in the Emperor himself. Allech-Atreus XVI, the current Emperor, is the current Emperor of the Allech-Atreus family, and one of the most popular at that.
The Imperial Royal Household is composed of Emperor Allech-Atreus XVI, Empress Uria III (Lady Kerana Lakarik), Imperial Crown Prince Scion Mammaran, Imperial Princess Orpheia As, Imperial Prince Theran, and Imperial Prince Perin. The Imperial family itself is a farflung assortment of lesser princes and nobles, tied together in blood and marriage. For example, the Allech-Atrean ambassador to the UN, Landaman Pendankr, is a cousin to the Emperor through his father's side, and by marriage on his grandmother's side.
The Emperor has a massive number of advisors and councillors, and it is often decptive how much power he actually does wield. The Emperor is advised in matters of state by the Star Chamber Grand Privy Council, made up of 4 Privy Councillors. He is advised secondarily by the Imperial Grand Directorate, composed of 10 Imperial Directors.
Star Chamber Grand Privy Council
The Star Chamber are the Emperor's closest advisors. The post of Star Privy Councilor is one of the most important and prestigious offices in the Empire, and His Most Excellent Majesty appoints each of them. They provide the Emperor with advice and information, and in some cases attempt to dissuade the Emperor from decisions. The Star Privy Councilors are allowed ultimate freedom of speech to assist the Emperor, and only a few have ever been executed for gross disobedience or foolishness. Most take their jobs very seriously, and those that displease the Emperor immensely are not kept for long.
Current Star Privy Councilors
- Irginisch Ruthyoumhan Polyari
- Thay Uiyun Robertson
- Khayarsha al In Muqtadar
- Hashal Kumra Rehashan Allech-Atreus
Imperial Grand Directorate
The Imperial Grand Directorate has a more functional, political role than the Star Chamber, as the Directors have a function more akin to a Cabinet. Currently, there are 10 Directors, but in reigns past there have been as many as 23. Appointment is usually by the Emperor, with the exception of a few cases appointed by the Chamber of Regents. The Directors administer most facets of the vast Imperial bureaucracy, and are responsible for the Fleet and Army budgets.
Grand Directors
- Director of the Interior Umhiran Thurgan
- Director of Commerce Jacob Nashruf Ashur
- Director of Regional Government Samkavadi O Warshathayn
- Director of the Fleet Or Yun Thuy
- Director of Economic Affairs Bijunsin Purinthansin
- Director of Foreign Affairs Thuryaman Pendankr
- Director of State Ruhomash Gishgashani ur Thurima
- Director of the Imperial House Orph Kut Rimashal
- Director of the Army Rugh Yure Walandamar
- Director of the Directorate Regius Keltan
The Agundan
Agundan is an archaic Gaddam term meaning "The Eye." The Agundan are the eyes and ears of the Emperor, disseminating throughout the Empire and collecting information and applying Imperial Law. The Agundan system was originated by the Valten Emperor Jiygan II, and was reformed under Yanovus I. The agents of the Agundan, called Aushedars, were a sort of magistrate, assisting the Imperial Governors in their application of Imperia Law. They function as quasi-judges, hearing grievances and condemning criminals.
The Agundan is divided in terms of application: the lowest of the system are Ur Gan, or simple magistrates. Next come the An Yun, advisors to the Governor or the Planetary Judge. Above them are the Au Hat Pharnatay, who oversee the regions and hear important cases. Working in close conjunction with the regional governments, they are very important people.
The highest echelon of the Agundan is the Council of Five, five lord of the Agundan who serve as the highest wing of the system. although technically the Emperor has the highest Agundan office, the Council is the most important.
The term Aushedar was originally applied to a distinct group of functionaries within the Agundan system, a broad class of secret agents who tested loyalties and ensured Imperial loyalty. However, they began to alienate local governors and became troublesome and corrupt. In the reign of the Keltan Emperor Itanda XVII, the Regents eliminated the Aushedars, and the term was henceforth applied to all in the Agundan system. However, Allech-Atreus III re-instated the Aushedar rank, and turned them into a sort of quasi-inquisitional justic of the peace, investigating disturbances and acting as an interstellar marshal/detective.
The Chamber of Regents
The Chamber of Regents, or Ao In Ten, is the main legislative body in the Great Star Empire. Created by the Jeddawan Emperor by the Kam En In Law Code, the Chamber is made up of 400 or so Regents, two elected from each planet with a sufficient IPCS rating.
The Regents are elected in an unorthodox manner- candidates are seleced by planetary nobles or the regional authorities, and then put up for referendum. The citizens must then confirm the Regent, or vote to reject the candidate. If rejected, a new candidate is chosen, and another election is held. To prevent gridlock of the Chamber through lengthy elections, the Kam En In requires the Chamber to convene with as many Regents as are available. This puts the impetus on gridlocked planets to make a decision and put their vote in the Chamber.
The most powerful man in the Chamber is the Lord Provost, who directs the voting and floor debates. the Lord Provost is elected from within the Chamber, and can be voted out at any time. The position confers upon the holder a noble status, and is highly coveted. The second most powerful man in the Chamber is the Lord High Chancellor, the representative of the Emperor in the Chamber. He wields voting power, and is empowered to refuse legislation on the Emperor's will.
As well, within the Chamber there are numerous voting blocs which play against each other and try to gain supremacy. A regent in the reign of Allech-Atreus I described the Chamber as a "great game, with each of the pieces playing against each other for that great, impermanent prize: power."
The Chamber, though purporting to be the "voice of the people," has little acutal power. Most power is vested in the Emperor and his Directorate, and in the past many Emperors have been quite despotic. However, the current Emperor has shown great respect for the institutiton and has made a habit of following with the decisions of the Chamber. The Lord Chancellor's position has decreased in prestige and power as a result.
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