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	Many generals treat their adjutant as either an apprentice or as a political appointee, choosing a candidate whose support can buttress their own. But the role has been used in many ways through the Empire's history, [[Empress Varkula]] was particularly known for "encouraging" newly appointed generals to adopt their predecessor as an adjutant to advise them, at least where the general was favoured. Perhaps the most infamous use was by General Nadia, dread Boyar of the Black Hills, who appointed the brilliant but maimed wise one, Vuk Enakov. Vuk successfully appeared before the [[Synod]] in place of Nadia to defend more than a dozen high profile Inquisitions.</ic>		Many generals treat their adjutant as either an apprentice or as a political appointee, choosing a candidate whose support can buttress their own. But the role has been used in many ways through the Empire's history, [[Empress Varkula]] was particularly known for "encouraging" newly appointed generals to adopt their predecessor as an adjutant to advise them, at least where the general was favoured. Perhaps the most infamous use was by General Nadia, dread Boyar of the Black Hills, who appointed the brilliant but maimed wise one, Vuk Enakov. Vuk successfully appeared before the [[Synod]] in place of Nadia to defend more than a dozen high profile Inquisitions.</ic>

	~~==Appointment==~~
	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	Generals are normally elected on the anniversary of the creation of the army they lead. Each title is a [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|national position appointed by the Senate]]. Under normal circumstances it can be appointed by unanimous vote of all of the Senators of the appropriate nation.		Generals are normally elected on the anniversary of the creation of the army they lead. Each title is a [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|national position appointed by the Senate]]. Under normal circumstances it can be appointed by unanimous vote of all of the Senators of the appropriate nation.

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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	Generals are normally elected on the anniversary of the creation of the army they lead. Each title is a [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|national position appointed by the Senate]]. Under normal circumstances it ~~will~~ be appointed by unanimous vote of all of the Senators of the appropriate nation.		==Appointment==
			Generals are normally elected on the anniversary of the creation of the army they lead. Each title is a [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#National_Position\|national position appointed by the Senate]]. Under normal circumstances it can be appointed by unanimous vote of all of the Senators of the appropriate nation.

	Only a citizen of the appropriate nation may be appointed as a general of an army from that nation.		Only a citizen of the appropriate nation may be appointed as a general of an army from that nation.

	~~All~~ general ~~positions that are due to be elected during a summit immediately become vacant at 6pm time-in Friday~~. ~~Adjutants lose their position also at this time. The senators~~ can ~~inform~~ the [[~~Imperial_elections~~\|~~Overseer of Imperial Elections~~]] ~~(a member of~~ the ~~civil service) of their unanimous decision as to the new general at any point after this. There is no deadline for the elections~~, ~~but~~ the [[~~muster~~]] provides an impetus to declare who the general is in a timely fashion. If a senator position is vacant or a senator is not present (and nor is their proxy) then they will be unable to appoint their General until resolved.		A general serves until the next election for the title. A general can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the appropriate [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly of the Nine]]

	A ~~general serves until~~ the ~~next election for~~ the title. ~~A general can be [[Revocation\|revoked]] by~~ the ~~[[Assembly#General_Assembly\|General Assembly]], the appropriate [[Assembly#The_National_Assemblies\|National Assembly]], and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine\|Assembly~~ of the ~~Nine]]~~		A new appointment can take place at any time during the summit where the title is up for re-election. The incumbent remains in position until they are replaced or the end of the summit - whichever comes sooner.

	==Admiral==		==Admiral==

Twiggy at 01:28, 22 January 2026

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	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	Each general is responsible for the [[~~Imperial armies~~\|Imperial army]] they command. They have the absolute final say on the orders that army will receive. It is common for a general to cooperate with other members of the Military Council, particularly other generals of their nation, but they are under no requirement to do so.		Each general is responsible for the [[Army\|Imperial army]] they command. They have the absolute final say on the orders that army will receive. It is common for a general to cooperate with other members of the Military Council, particularly other generals of their nation, but they are under no requirement to do so.

	As a member of the Military Council, the generals shoulder a portion of the Council's responsibility for conducting military campaigns against the enemies of the Empire - claiming new [[territory]], protecting the borders and wielding the martial might of the Empire to the best of their ability. This places any general in a difficult position as they must balance national interests with the constant clamour to put the Empire first.		As a member of the Military Council, the generals shoulder a portion of the Council's responsibility for conducting military campaigns against the enemies of the Empire - claiming new [[territory]], protecting the borders and wielding the martial might of the Empire to the best of their ability. This places any general in a difficult position as they must balance national interests with the constant clamour to put the Empire first.
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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Military.jpeg\|width=450\|title=It is a general's responsibility to issue orders to their army, and none others\|caption=Considering the military situation\|align=left}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Military.jpeg\|width=450\|title=It is a general's responsibility to issue orders to their army, and none others\|caption=Considering the military situation\|align=left}}
	===Command of an army===		===Command of an army===
	A general commands a single [[~~Imperial armies~~\|Imperial army]], drawn from volunteers from their nation. Once a general is given their command, they have sole authority to [[army orders\|order]] the army to [[army orders#Movement\|move]] or [[army orders#Issuing Orders\|attack]] as they choose. Traditionally the generals of one nation will cooperate but it is not a requirement and a general is within their rights to give orders as they see fit.		A general commands a single [[Army\|Imperial army]], drawn from volunteers from their nation. Once a general is given their command, they have sole authority to [[army orders\|order]] the army to [[army orders#Movement\|move]] or [[army orders#Issuing Orders\|attack]] as they choose. Traditionally the generals of one nation will cooperate but it is not a requirement and a general is within their rights to give orders as they see fit.

	The military command structure allows an Imperial general to submit and carry out orders which breach [[Imperial law]]. If a general submits order to attack a foreign nation - or even an Imperial nation - then the order will be carried out in the coming season. Any legal consequences for these actions will occur at the next summit. Although historically such actions are rare, they are not unknown - the most famous being the orders issued by Imperial generals to attack and destroy key libraries and stores of knowledge during the reign of [[Emperor Nicovar]].		The military command structure allows an Imperial general to submit and carry out orders which breach [[Imperial law]]. If a general submits order to attack a foreign nation - or even an Imperial nation - then the order will be carried out in the coming season. Any legal consequences for these actions will occur at the next summit. Although historically such actions are rare, they are not unknown - the most famous being the orders issued by Imperial generals to attack and destroy key libraries and stores of knowledge during the reign of [[Emperor Nicovar]].

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	==Admiral==		==Admiral==
	Apart from the fact they command an [[~~Imperial~~ navy]] rather than an army, and thus issue different [[Navy orders\|orders]], an admiral functions in all ways as if they were a general. At this time there are no Imperial admirals following the [[381YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#To_Fool_The_Crowd\|destruction]] of the [[The_Brass_Coast_military_concerns#The_Freeborn_Storm_.28Destroyed.29\|Freeborn Storm]], the [[The Brass Coast\|Brass Coast]] navy.		Apart from the fact they command an [[navy]] rather than an army, and thus issue different [[Navy orders\|orders]], an admiral functions in all ways as if they were a general. At this time there are no Imperial admirals following the [[381YE_Winter_Solstice_winds_of_war#To_Fool_The_Crowd\|destruction]] of the [[The_Brass_Coast_military_concerns#The_Freeborn_Storm_.28Destroyed.29\|Freeborn Storm]], the [[The Brass Coast\|Brass Coast]] navy.

	{{Military Council Further Reading}}		{{Military Council Further Reading}}
	[[Category: Title]]		[[Category: Title]]

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=General Purpose.jpg\|width=450\|align=left}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=General Purpose.jpg\|width=450\|align=left}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Each [[~~Imperial army~~]] is commanded by a single general - a new title is automatically created when a new army is created. A general is usually selected by [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#Appointment_of_National_Titles\|the senators of their nation]] but once appointed they have sole authority for issuing commands to their army. They also have a voice and a vote in the [[Military Council]] allowing them to influence the use of the major conjunctions of the [[Sentinel Gate]].		Each [[Army]] is commanded by a single general - a new title is automatically created when a new army is created. A general is usually selected by [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#Appointment_of_National_Titles\|the senators of their nation]] but once appointed they have sole authority for issuing commands to their army. They also have a voice and a vote in the [[Military Council]] allowing them to influence the use of the major conjunctions of the [[Sentinel Gate]].

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==

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	Because of the dangers facing an Imperial general, they are granted the power to appoint an adjutant. An adjutant operates under the same legal restrictions as a proxy, with one notable exception. If the general who appointed an adjutant dies, then their adjutant automatically assumes the legal powers of their general. This situation helps to reduce the chance that the Empire might find itself with no-one to command its armies.		Because of the dangers facing an Imperial general, they are granted the power to appoint an adjutant. An adjutant operates under the same legal restrictions as a proxy, with one notable exception. If the general who appointed an adjutant dies, then their adjutant automatically assumes the legal powers of their general. This situation helps to reduce the chance that the Empire might find itself with no-one to command its armies.

	The adjutant serves in this fashion until a new general is appointed. It is important to note that a new general can be appointed (by unanimous decision of a nation's senators or by a motion in the Imperial Senate) at any time, and immediately replaces the adjutant. If the general leaves office for other reasons, such as [[revocation]], a [[Writ_of_Excommunication\|writ of excommunication]], or the end of the late general's term, the adjutant's service ends there and then. The [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] can still revoke or excommunicate the deceased general. If they do, the adjutant loses their position immediately.		The adjutant serves in this fashion until a new general is appointed. It is important to note that a new general can be appointed (by unanimous decision of a nation's senators or by a motion in the Imperial Senate) at any time, and immediately replaces the adjutant. If the general leaves office for other reasons, such as [[revocation]], a [[Writ_of_Excommunication\|writ of excommunication]], or the end of the late general's term, the adjutant's service ends there and then. The [[Synod]] can still revoke or excommunicate the deceased general. If they do, the adjutant loses their position immediately.

	While the adjutant can wield the legal powers of a general, they do not have the magical quality of [[Laws_of_magic#The_Law_of_Dominion\|Dominion]]. As such, an adjutant cannot be used to focus the power of ritual magic on an army regardless of whether the general is alive or not.		While the adjutant can wield the legal powers of a general, they do not have the magical quality of [[Laws_of_magic#The_Law_of_Dominion\|Dominion]]. As such, an adjutant cannot be used to focus the power of ritual magic on an army regardless of whether the general is alive or not.
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	'''Role of the Adjutant'''		'''Role of the Adjutant'''
	Many generals treat their adjutant as either an apprentice or as a political appointee, choosing a candidate whose support can buttress their own. But the role has been used in many ways through the Empire's history, [[Empress Varkula]] was particularly known for "encouraging" newly appointed generals to adopt their predecessor as an adjutant to advise them, at least where the general was favoured. Perhaps the most infamous use was by General Nadia, dread Boyar of the Black Hills, who appointed the brilliant but maimed wise one, Vuk Enakov. Vuk successfully appeared before the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] in place of Nadia to defend more than a dozen high profile Inquisitions.</ic>		Many generals treat their adjutant as either an apprentice or as a political appointee, choosing a candidate whose support can buttress their own. But the role has been used in many ways through the Empire's history, [[Empress Varkula]] was particularly known for "encouraging" newly appointed generals to adopt their predecessor as an adjutant to advise them, at least where the general was favoured. Perhaps the most infamous use was by General Nadia, dread Boyar of the Black Hills, who appointed the brilliant but maimed wise one, Vuk Enakov. Vuk successfully appeared before the [[Synod]] in place of Nadia to defend more than a dozen high profile Inquisitions.</ic>

	==Appointment==		==Appointment==

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Military Council" to "[[Military Council"

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=General Purpose.jpg\|width=450\|align=left}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=General Purpose.jpg\|width=450\|align=left}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Each [[Imperial army]] is commanded by a single general - a new title is automatically created when a new army is created. A general is usually selected by [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#Appointment_of_National_Titles\|the senators of their nation]] but once appointed they have sole authority for issuing commands to their army. They also have a voice and a vote in the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]] allowing them to influence the use of the major conjunctions of the [[Sentinel Gate]].		Each [[Imperial army]] is commanded by a single general - a new title is automatically created when a new army is created. A general is usually selected by [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#Appointment_of_National_Titles\|the senators of their nation]] but once appointed they have sole authority for issuing commands to their army. They also have a voice and a vote in the [[Military Council]] allowing them to influence the use of the major conjunctions of the [[Sentinel Gate]].

	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
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	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===Member of the Military Council===		===Member of the Military Council===
	Each general is a member of the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]]. They can participate in discussions, vote on matters of importance, and [[Council_session#Setting_the_Agenda\|add items to the agenda]] for a [[Council session]].		Each general is a member of the [[Military Council]]. They can participate in discussions, vote on matters of importance, and [[Council_session#Setting_the_Agenda\|add items to the agenda]] for a [[Council session]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Military.jpeg\|width=450\|title=It is a general's responsibility to issue orders to their army, and none others\|caption=Considering the military situation\|align=left}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Military.jpeg\|width=450\|title=It is a general's responsibility to issue orders to their army, and none others\|caption=Considering the military situation\|align=left}}
	===Command of an army===		===Command of an army===

Twiggy at 23:13, 1 August 2025

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	The adjutant serves in this fashion until a new general is appointed. It is important to note that a new general can be appointed (by unanimous decision of a nation's senators or by a motion in the Imperial Senate) at any time, and immediately replaces the adjutant. If the general leaves office for other reasons, such as [[revocation]], a [[Writ_of_Excommunication\|writ of excommunication]], or the end of the late general's term, the adjutant's service ends there and then. The [[Imperial Synod]] can still revoke or excommunicate the deceased general. If they do, the adjutant loses their position immediately.		The adjutant serves in this fashion until a new general is appointed. It is important to note that a new general can be appointed (by unanimous decision of a nation's senators or by a motion in the Imperial Senate) at any time, and immediately replaces the adjutant. If the general leaves office for other reasons, such as [[revocation]], a [[Writ_of_Excommunication\|writ of excommunication]], or the end of the late general's term, the adjutant's service ends there and then. The [[Imperial Synod]] can still revoke or excommunicate the deceased general. If they do, the adjutant loses their position immediately.

	While the adjutant can wield the legal powers of a general, they do not have the magical quality of [[~~Ritual_theory~~#The_Law_of_Dominion\|Dominion]]. As such, an adjutant cannot be used to focus the power of ritual magic on an army regardless of whether the general is alive or not.		While the adjutant can wield the legal powers of a general, they do not have the magical quality of [[Laws_of_magic#The_Law_of_Dominion\|Dominion]]. As such, an adjutant cannot be used to focus the power of ritual magic on an army regardless of whether the general is alive or not.

	Because of the more formal nature of an adjutant, it is common for generals to work closely with the adjutant and to introduce them to the Military Council, so that the Herald and other generals can identify them. In addition some generals have found it effective to share some of the responsibilities of their title with their adjutant, particularly those areas they do not enjoy handling. An experienced general might appoint an adjutant who can lead from the front; a general more concerned with leadership on the battlefield might appoint an adjutant to handle the political pressures and challenges of strategic planning.		Because of the more formal nature of an adjutant, it is common for generals to work closely with the adjutant and to introduce them to the Military Council, so that the Herald and other generals can identify them. In addition some generals have found it effective to share some of the responsibilities of their title with their adjutant, particularly those areas they do not enjoy handling. An experienced general might appoint an adjutant who can lead from the front; a general more concerned with leadership on the battlefield might appoint an adjutant to handle the political pressures and challenges of strategic planning.

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~SadErkenbrand~~.~~png~~\|width=350\|title=it is a common Wintermark story - a warrior who rises to command other warriors and then steps aside to allow younger warriors to take on the mantle of leadership - but stays close at hand to offer assistance when it is needed.\|caption=Erkenbrand; warrior, general, runesmith\|align=left}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=General Purpose.jpg\|width=450\|align=left}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	Each [[Imperial army]] is commanded by a single general - a new title is automatically created when a new army is created. A general is usually selected by [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#Appointment_of_National_Titles\|the senators of their nation]] but once appointed they have sole authority for issuing commands to their army. They also have a voice and a vote in the [[Imperial Military Council]] allowing them to influence the use of the major conjunctions of the [[Sentinel Gate]].		Each [[Imperial army]] is commanded by a single general - a new title is automatically created when a new army is created. A general is usually selected by [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#Appointment_of_National_Titles\|the senators of their nation]] but once appointed they have sole authority for issuing commands to their army. They also have a voice and a vote in the [[Imperial Military Council]] allowing them to influence the use of the major conjunctions of the [[Sentinel Gate]].
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	===Member of the Military Council===		===Member of the Military Council===
	Each general is a member of the [[Imperial Military Council]]. They can participate in discussions, vote on matters of importance, and [[Council_session#Setting_the_Agenda\|add items to the agenda]] for a [[Council session]].		Each general is a member of the [[Imperial Military Council]]. They can participate in discussions, vote on matters of importance, and [[Council_session#Setting_the_Agenda\|add items to the agenda]] for a [[Council session]].
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Military.jpeg\|width=~~460~~\|title=It is a general's responsibility to issue orders to their army, and none others\|caption=Considering the military situation\|align=left}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Military.jpeg\|width=450\|title=It is a general's responsibility to issue orders to their army, and none others\|caption=Considering the military situation\|align=left}}
	===Command of an army===		===Command of an army===
	A general commands a single [[Imperial armies\|Imperial army]], drawn from volunteers from their nation. Once a general is given their command, they have sole authority to [[army orders\|order]] the army to [[army orders#Movement\|move]] or [[army orders#Issuing Orders\|attack]] as they choose. Traditionally the generals of one nation will cooperate but it is not a requirement and a general is within their rights to give orders as they see fit.		A general commands a single [[Imperial armies\|Imperial army]], drawn from volunteers from their nation. Once a general is given their command, they have sole authority to [[army orders\|order]] the army to [[army orders#Movement\|move]] or [[army orders#Issuing Orders\|attack]] as they choose. Traditionally the generals of one nation will cooperate but it is not a requirement and a general is within their rights to give orders as they see fit.

Harry at 12:33, 16 June 2022

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	===Member of the Military Council===		===Member of the Military Council===
	Each general is a member of the [[Imperial Military Council]]. They can participate in discussions, vote on matters of importance, and [[Council_session#Setting_the_Agenda\|add items to the agenda]] for a [[Council session]].		Each general is a member of the [[Imperial Military Council]]. They can participate in discussions, vote on matters of importance, and [[Council_session#Setting_the_Agenda\|add items to the agenda]] for a [[Council session]].
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Military.jpeg\|width=460\|title=It is a general's responsibility to issue orders to their army, and none others\|caption=Considering the military situation\|align=left}}
	===Command of an army===		===Command of an army===
	A general commands a single [[Imperial armies\|Imperial army]], drawn from volunteers from their nation. Once a general is given their command, they have sole authority to [[army orders\|order]] the army to [[army orders#Movement\|move]] or [[army orders#Issuing Orders\|attack]] as they choose. Traditionally the generals of one nation will cooperate but it is not a requirement and a general is within their rights to give orders as they see fit.		A general commands a single [[Imperial armies\|Imperial army]], drawn from volunteers from their nation. Once a general is given their command, they have sole authority to [[army orders\|order]] the army to [[army orders#Movement\|move]] or [[army orders#Issuing Orders\|attack]] as they choose. Traditionally the generals of one nation will cooperate but it is not a requirement and a general is within their rights to give orders as they see fit.