The Emperor and Empress

Emperor/Empress is the title given to the ruler of the N'kara species. And is a important part of N'kara culture.

Qualifications

Any N'kara can become emperor or empress. One doesn't need to come from a certain blood line or by of a specific social status. It is required that one has leadership skills, political knowledge, military knowledge and support of the the people.

Requirements

It is no required that one is from a certain blood line. But a one has to be at least 50 years old, to become a potential candidate for Imperial election. Being male or female has no influence about eligible for election.

Appointment

The coronation of a new emperor or empress take about a week of ceremonies and rituals. The new ruler has to take a oath of services to the people, be accepted by the Imperial council, sign a treaty of purity for the Shadow Scales, create their mandate and host a grand festival where representatives of the N'kara people are invited and ask questions about the mandate he or she has set up.

Responsibilities

The emperor or empress responsibilities are:

• Foreign diplomacy in conjunction with the Imperial Council, but the emperor/empress has the final say.

• Leading the military, while not deciding what type of ships to deploy or type camouflage to wear. But they are involved every major decision.

• Passing laws drafted by the Imperial Council. Although is is mostly ceremonial the emperor/empress has the power to dismiss a law proposal.

Grounds for Removal/Dismissal

When a emperor/empress becomes corrupt or is abusing power the Shadow Scales are authorized to remove the ruler form power. Be that by simple arresting or even assassinating. While the later is only used as a last resort.

Type

Nobility, Non-hereditary

Source of Authority

The power that is granded by the people.

Length of Term

Until Death