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The '''Emperor''' is the head of state and head of government of the [[Empire]]. The reigning Emperor is [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]] of the [[Imperial Family]]. Emperors reign for life, and they alone hold the power to designate or disqualify heirs, and appoint [[Senator]]s and [[Chancellor]]s. | The '''Emperor''' is the head of state and head of government of the [[Empire]]. The reigning Emperor is [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]] of the [[Imperial Family]]. Emperors reign for life, and they alone hold the power to designate or disqualify heirs, and appoint [[Senator]]s and [[Chancellor]]s. | ||
Under Imperial law, only members of the royal Imperial Family by blood or marriage are eligible to ascend to the Imperial throne. While this has meant that the line of succession has been effectively hereditary, the Emperor's legitimacy is dependent on the [[Imperial Senate]]'s approval, and the Empire's history has been shaped by the oscillation of influence between the Imperial throne and the Senate. The Senate also has the authority to hold an election for the Imperial throne and consider alternative candidates, such as a Senator or a remote relation of the Duvals, if no heir was designated by the previous Emperor or none of the extant members of the Imperial Family are deemed acceptable.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/17-APR-3301 Synteini Slave Sale Honours Emperor]</ref><ref name=":0">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/ | Under Imperial law, only members of the royal Imperial Family by blood or marriage are eligible to ascend to the Imperial throne. While this has meant that the line of succession has been effectively hereditary, the Emperor's legitimacy is dependent on the [[Imperial Senate]]'s approval, and the Empire's history has been shaped by the oscillation of influence between the Imperial throne and the Senate. The Senate also has the authority to hold an election for the Imperial throne and consider alternative candidates, such as a Senator or a remote relation of the Duvals, if no heir was designated by the previous Emperor or none of the extant members of the Imperial Family are deemed acceptable.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/17-APR-3301 Synteini Slave Sale Honours Emperor]</ref><ref name=":0">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/governments-and-politics-in-elite-dangerous.225156/ Governments and politics in Elite Dangerous]</ref><ref name=":2" /> | ||
In the event that an Emperor becomes unwilling or unable to rule, their duties are assumed by their Chancellor. In practice, a number of Emperors throughout the Empire's history have relegated much of their responsibilities to their Chancellors.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/07ba16d2a4f6f8ebd10d5e7b07f87924bf8bca34 GalNet: Chancellor Blaine Opens Senate Debate]</ref> | In the event that an Emperor becomes unwilling or unable to rule, their duties are assumed by their Chancellor. In practice, a number of Emperors throughout the Empire's history have relegated much of their responsibilities to their Chancellors.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/07ba16d2a4f6f8ebd10d5e7b07f87924bf8bca34 GalNet: Chancellor Blaine Opens Senate Debate]</ref> | ||