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Significant non-annual holidays include the day of the coronation of a new Emperor, and the [[Imperial Wedding|wedding day]] of an Emperor.<ref name=":5" /><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/55b1fb9c9657ba0e3ae7daa3 GalNet: Dignitaries Start Arriving on Capitol]</ref>
=== Corporations ===
Notable Imperial corporations include:
*[[Darkwater Inc]]
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*[[Torval Mining Ltd]]
=== Population ===
The Empire is the second most populous of the three superpowers, and has an estimated population of 1,652,046,151,015 as of April 3306.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/g641q3/demographic_changes_in_the_galaxy_2020/ r/EliteDangerous: Demographic changes in the Galaxy, 2020]</ref>
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== Imperial Law ==▼
Law is seen and enforced very differently in the Empire. The [[Emperor]] is the sovereign ruler of the Empire and above the law. [[Senators]] are responsible for enforcing the Emperor’s laws, but the Senators themselves are above the law. They can order executions, and can even kill people themselves, though sometimes (rarely) they may be held to account for their actions by the Emperor. Some Senators are warlike and may take over systems in the name of the Empire, to get the spoils, and they may get a good deal of support as a result. Some Senators do not tolerate [[Imperial Slavery]], and regularly speak out against it, but from the basis of honour - not suggesting it should not be legal. In the Empire, very little is illegal, but many things are frowned upon, like excessive use of narcotics. [[Cloning]] and [[genetic engineering]] are allowed in the Empire.<ref name=":1">[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=f72c0f91b2 Newsletter #22]</ref><ref name=":7">Tourist Beacon 0128</ref><ref name=":5" />▼
* The [[Imperial Diplomatic Corps]] operates embassies in most foreign systems, but the IDC has far-reaching powers too and unlike other police units has jurisdiction throughout the Empire.<ref>Tourist Beacon 0234</ref>▼
* The [[Imperial Guard]] is an elite Imperial security force responsible for the defense of the Achenar system and the protection of the Emperor, the Imperial Palace, and certain senators.<ref>https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/18-OCT-3301</ref>▼
==Government==
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[[Senators]] represent their Patrons as they see fit. Senators can also hold other roles, like [[Admiral of the Fleet]], [[Chancellor]], Leader of the House (runs the Senate hearings when the Emperor and Chancellor are not present). Senators can also have private interests, and generally represent one or more [[Corporations]] – often with large personal shareholdings in them. They are fully entitled to be biased towards their own interests, and generally do, as long as most of their Patrons hold much the same interests. Senators are above the law, subject only to a decree from the Emperor, and through history it has even been known for Senators to go to battle against each other.<ref name=":5">[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/governments-and-politics-in-elite-dangerous.225156/ Frontier Forums: Governments and politics in Elite Dangerous]</ref>
=== Government agencies ===
;Regulatory authorities
*[[Imperial Flight Operations Bureau]] - The Empire's air traffic control service.
;Foreign relations
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;Security services
*[[Imperial Intelligence]] - A highly secretive agency that monitors Imperial interests outside the Empire.
*[[Imperial Internal Security Service]] - An agency responsible for domestic security throughout the Empire.
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*[[Omega Company]] - An [[Advanced Tactical Response]] unit that operates in Imperial space.
▲== Imperial Law ==
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