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

2026-01-16T09:33:13Z

Text replacement - "Military Council" to "Military Council"

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	===Military Council Prohibition===		===Military Council Prohibition===
	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: left;"><quote by="Giuseppe Sanguineo von Temeschwar, Senator for Temeschwar">And furthermore, the Druj must be destroyed.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: left;"><quote by="Giuseppe Sanguineo von Temeschwar, Senator for Temeschwar">And furthermore, the Druj must be destroyed.</quote></div>
	Although senators choose the generals, the Senate is forbidden by the [[Imperial Constitution]] from interfering with the [[~~Military Council\|~~Military Council]] under any circumstances. The constitution states that "The Military Council will execute the strategy of war without interference from the Senate." Interpretation of what constitutes 'interference' is complex, but it is always a crime for a senator to enter the Military Council chamber when it is in session. Magistrates work hard to enforce this law and senators risk harsh penalties if they break it.		Although senators choose the generals, the Senate is forbidden by the [[Imperial Constitution]] from interfering with the [[Military Council]] under any circumstances. The constitution states that "The Military Council will execute the strategy of war without interference from the Senate." Interpretation of what constitutes 'interference' is complex, but it is always a crime for a senator to enter the Military Council chamber when it is in session. Magistrates work hard to enforce this law and senators risk harsh penalties if they break it.

	Some historical scholars claim this reflects the importance the First Empress and her advisors placed on the separating the business of war from the business of politics. Less flattering interpretations point out that since the Empress (or Emperor) is a member of both chambers, this ruling also enhances the prestige and power of The Throne. This restriction supersedes even the right of [[Witness]] possessed by a Senator who is a member of the Synod.		Some historical scholars claim this reflects the importance the First Empress and her advisors placed on the separating the business of war from the business of politics. Less flattering interpretations point out that since the Empress (or Emperor) is a member of both chambers, this ruling also enhances the prestige and power of The Throne. This restriction supersedes even the right of [[Witness]] possessed by a Senator who is a member of the Synod.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

2026-01-15T14:47:30Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

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	<quote by="Yelislaveta Vlanich of the Wychlova, Senator Miekarova"> If they need to be named, let it be on the fortifications we will build in Karsk. If there must be a monument let it be built from the skulls of our enemies! And you can stand upon it and cry out the names of your fallen as we crush those who took them from us.</quote>		<quote by="Yelislaveta Vlanich of the Wychlova, Senator Miekarova"> If they need to be named, let it be on the fortifications we will build in Karsk. If there must be a monument let it be built from the skulls of our enemies! And you can stand upon it and cry out the names of your fallen as we crush those who took them from us.</quote>
	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] is a representative chamber; each territory in the Empire selects a single senator according to the customs of that nation. To be eligible to return a senator, at least half of the territory must be under Imperial control. If more than half of a territory is controlled by barbarians or foreign powers, then it cannot be represented in the Senate. A territory must be part of one of the ten nations of the Empire. When new territories are captured, they are allocated to a nation by majority vote of the Senate. A territory may only return a senator who is recognized as a member of that nation by the nation's [[Egregores\|egregore]].		The [[Senate]] is a representative chamber; each territory in the Empire selects a single senator according to the customs of that nation. To be eligible to return a senator, at least half of the territory must be under Imperial control. If more than half of a territory is controlled by barbarians or foreign powers, then it cannot be represented in the Senate. A territory must be part of one of the ten nations of the Empire. When new territories are captured, they are allocated to a nation by majority vote of the Senate. A territory may only return a senator who is recognized as a member of that nation by the nation's [[Egregores\|egregore]].
	==Responsibilities==		==Responsibilities==
	Officially senators represent the people of their territory and their nation in the Imperial Senate. As part of the ruling body of the Empire, senators are ultimately responsible for the well-being of the entire Empire. Collectively their duties include passing laws, assigning the Imperial budget, and appointing other Imperial titles, notably [[The Throne]] and the generals of their nation.		Officially senators represent the people of their territory and their nation in the Imperial Senate. As part of the ruling body of the Empire, senators are ultimately responsible for the well-being of the entire Empire. Collectively their duties include passing laws, assigning the Imperial budget, and appointing other Imperial titles, notably [[The Throne]] and the generals of their nation.
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	During a sitting, a senator is expected to comport themselves with proper decorum and act respectfully toward their peers. A senator may be [[Speaker_for_the_Senate#Powers_of_Censure\|sanctioned]] by the [[Speaker for the Senate]] in response to boorish or disruptive behaviour.		During a sitting, a senator is expected to comport themselves with proper decorum and act respectfully toward their peers. A senator may be [[Speaker_for_the_Senate#Powers_of_Censure\|sanctioned]] by the [[Speaker for the Senate]] in response to boorish or disruptive behaviour.

	Following [[Responsibility for respectful silence\|a decision]] of the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]], the responsibilities of a senator include calling for a moment of silence to honour the dead after any [[Casualties#Emergency_Resupply\|motion for emergency resupply]] is voted on.		Following [[Responsibility for respectful silence\|a decision]] of the [[Senate]], the responsibilities of a senator include calling for a moment of silence to honour the dead after any [[Casualties#Emergency_Resupply\|motion for emergency resupply]] is voted on.

	==Limitations==		==Limitations==

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

2026-01-15T12:23:01Z

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

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	===Military Council Prohibition===		===Military Council Prohibition===
	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: left;"><quote by="Giuseppe Sanguineo von Temeschwar, Senator for Temeschwar">And furthermore, the Druj must be destroyed.</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: left;"><quote by="Giuseppe Sanguineo von Temeschwar, Senator for Temeschwar">And furthermore, the Druj must be destroyed.</quote></div>
	Although senators choose the generals, the Senate is forbidden by the [[Imperial Constitution]] from interfering with the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council\|Military Council]] under any circumstances. The constitution states that "The Military Council will execute the strategy of war without interference from the Senate." Interpretation of what constitutes 'interference' is complex, but it is always a crime for a senator to enter the Military Council chamber when it is in session. Magistrates work hard to enforce this law and senators risk harsh penalties if they break it.		Although senators choose the generals, the Senate is forbidden by the [[Imperial Constitution]] from interfering with the [[Military Council\|Military Council]] under any circumstances. The constitution states that "The Military Council will execute the strategy of war without interference from the Senate." Interpretation of what constitutes 'interference' is complex, but it is always a crime for a senator to enter the Military Council chamber when it is in session. Magistrates work hard to enforce this law and senators risk harsh penalties if they break it.

	Some historical scholars claim this reflects the importance the First Empress and her advisors placed on the separating the business of war from the business of politics. Less flattering interpretations point out that since the Empress (or Emperor) is a member of both chambers, this ruling also enhances the prestige and power of The Throne. This restriction supersedes even the right of [[Witness]] possessed by a Senator who is a member of the Synod.		Some historical scholars claim this reflects the importance the First Empress and her advisors placed on the separating the business of war from the business of politics. Less flattering interpretations point out that since the Empress (or Emperor) is a member of both chambers, this ruling also enhances the prestige and power of The Throne. This restriction supersedes even the right of [[Witness]] possessed by a Senator who is a member of the Synod.

Dre: /* Appointment */

2026-01-06T20:39:15Z

Appointment

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	The senatorial elections for each nation are based on:		The senatorial elections for each nation are based on:
	* [[The Brass Coast]] - being a [[The_Brass_Coast_leadership#Dhomiro\|dhomiro]] with a purse of coins		* [[The Brass Coast]] - being a [[The_Brass_Coast_leadership#Dhomiro\|dhomiro]] with a purse of [[Game_items#Coins\|coins]]
	* [[Dawn]] - being a [[noble_house\|noble]]		* [[Dawn]] - being a [[noble_house\|noble]]
	* [[Highguard]] - having a [[congregation]] (i.e. being in the Highborn [[Assembly]])		* [[Highguard]] - having a [[congregation]] (i.e. being in the Highborn [[Assembly]])
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	* [[Urizen]] - being a [[magician]]		* [[Urizen]] - being a [[magician]]
	* [[Varushka]] - being a [[Wise_One\|wise one]]		* [[Varushka]] - being a [[Wise_One\|wise one]]
	* [[Wintermark]] - being in the appropriate [[Wintermark_people\|tradition]] and having a ~~[[Game_items#Coins\|~~coin]]		* [[Wintermark]] - being in the appropriate [[Wintermark_people\|tradition]] and having a coin

	{{Senate Further Reading}}		{{Senate Further Reading}}
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]
	[[Category:Senate]]		[[Category:Senate]]

Dre at 20:37, 6 January 2026

2026-01-06T20:37:11Z

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	The senatorial elections for each nation are based on:		The senatorial elections for each nation are based on:
	* [[The Brass Coast]] - being a dhomiro with a purse of coins		* [[The Brass Coast]] - being a [[The_Brass_Coast_leadership#Dhomiro\|dhomiro]] with a purse of coins
	* [[Dawn]] - being a noble		* [[Dawn]] - being a [[noble_house\|noble]]
	* [[Highguard]] - having a ~~Congregation~~ (ie being in the Highborn Assembly)		* [[Highguard]] - having a [[congregation]] (i.e. being in the Highborn [[Assembly]])
	* [[Imperial Orcs]] - being leader of military unit		* [[Imperial Orcs]] - being leader of a [[military unit]]
	* [[Navarr]] - having a resource		* [[Navarr]] - having a [[resource]] in the appropriate [[territory]]
	* [[The League]] - having a ~~Business~~		* [[The League]] - having a [[business]]
	* [[The Marches]] - being a ~~Farmer~~ (who votes for a ~~Steward~~ who decides)		* [[The Marches]] - being a [[farm\|farmer]] (who votes for a steward who decides)
	* [[Urizen]] - being a magician		* [[Urizen]] - being a [[magician]]
	* [[Varushka]] - being a ~~Wise One~~		* [[Varushka]] - being a [[Wise_One\|wise one]]
	* [[Wintermark]] - being in the appropriate tradition and having a coin		* [[Wintermark]] - being in the appropriate [[Wintermark_people\|tradition]] and having a [[Game_items#Coins\|coin]]

	{{Senate Further Reading}}		{{Senate Further Reading}}
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]
	[[Category:Senate]]		[[Category:Senate]]

Paulwilder: /* Appointment */

2026-01-06T17:04:35Z

Appointment

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	==Appointment==		==Appointment==
	Each nation has a traditional mechanism to return a senator for a [[territory]]. Usually, but not always, the ability to directly influence the choice is limited to those who dwell in the territory. ~~The~~ Imperial Civil Service ~~are~~ responsible for overseeing the appointment processes for senators and ~~do their~~ utmost to ensure due process is followed. When a new territory is assigned to a nation, the Imperial Civil Service consults the egregore of that nation to determine how the senator for the territory will be selected.		Each nation has a traditional mechanism to return a senator for a [[territory]] as shown below. Usually, but not always, the ability to directly [[Imperial_elections#Eligibility to Vote\|influence the choice is limited]] to those who dwell in the territory. [[Imperial Elections\|Merlot]] from the Imperial Civil Service is responsible for overseeing the appointment processes for senators and does his utmost to ensure due process is followed. When a new territory is assigned to a nation, the Imperial Civil Service consults the egregore of that nation to determine how the senator for the territory will be selected.

	Senator elections take place on Saturday afternoon during a summit. If a senator dies, is revoked or abdicates their title, then the position will automatically come due for selection by extraordinary election at the next summit.		Senator elections take place on Saturday afternoon during a summit. If a senator dies, is revoked or abdicates their title, then the position will automatically come due for selection by [[Imperial_elections#Extraordinary_Elections\|extraordinary election]] at the next summit.

	A senator 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 senator 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]].
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	If a senator is revoked or served a writ of excommunication by the Synod, dies, or abdicates their title, then the position will automatically come due for selection by [[Imperial_elections#Extraordinary_Elections\|extraordinary election]] at the next summit for a limited term.		If a senator is revoked or served a writ of excommunication by the Synod, dies, or abdicates their title, then the position will automatically come due for selection by [[Imperial_elections#Extraordinary_Elections\|extraordinary election]] at the next summit for a limited term.

			The senatorial elections for each nation are based on:
			* [[The Brass Coast]] - being a dhomiro with a purse of coins
			* [[Dawn]] - being a noble
			* [[Highguard]] - having a Congregation (ie being in the Highborn Assembly)
			* [[Imperial Orcs]] - being leader of military unit
			* [[Navarr]] - having a resource
			* [[The League]] - having a Business
			* [[The Marches]] - being a Farmer (who votes for a Steward who decides)
			* [[Urizen]] - being a magician
			* [[Varushka]] - being a Wise One
			* [[Wintermark]] - being in the appropriate tradition and having a coin

	{{Senate Further Reading}}		{{Senate Further Reading}}
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]
	[[Category:Senate]]		[[Category:Senate]]

AmyMason: /* Limitations */ no expert witness

2025-06-01T16:04:46Z

Limitations: no expert witness

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	Senators are permitted to miss a session entirely. In such cases they must only explain themselves to the Synod. Omission is commonly accepted by those senators who take the battlefield regularly, but those whose absence is driven by a lack of courage or prosperity risk revocation.		Senators are permitted to miss a session entirely. In such cases they must only explain themselves to the Synod. Omission is commonly accepted by those senators who take the battlefield regularly, but those whose absence is driven by a lack of courage or prosperity risk revocation.
			===Expert Witness===
			Senators may not be called as expert witnesses during a Senate session, irrespective of their expertise or role in creating the motion. Senators are expected to already be present on the Senate floor and able to petition the Speaker to comment on the motion.

			This ensures a clear separation between those who can propose and decide motions, and those who provide specialist insight to inform decisions. If a senator believes their knowledge is vital to the discussion, they may wish to raise the motion themselves.

	==Powers==		==Powers==
	===Member of the Senate===		===Member of the Senate===

Matt: /* Appointment */

2024-07-01T17:53:23Z

Appointment

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	<quote by="Walter Brewer, senator for Upwold">Politics is like muck-spreading. No matter how much the stench turns your stomach, it still has to be done. So quit bloody whining; all that matters is what we achieve, not how we go about it. A tree is known by its fruit, not by its leaves.</quote>		<quote by="Walter Brewer, senator for Upwold">Politics is like muck-spreading. No matter how much the stench turns your stomach, it still has to be done. So quit bloody whining; all that matters is what we achieve, not how we go about it. A tree is known by its fruit, not by its leaves.</quote>

	~~===Extraordinary Elections===~~		If a senator is revoked or served a writ of excommunication by the Synod, dies, or abdicates their title, then the position will automatically come due for selection by [[Imperial_elections#Extraordinary_Elections\|extraordinary election]] at the next summit for a limited term.
	If a senator is revoked or served a writ of excommunication by the Synod, dies, or abdicates their title, then the position will automatically come due for selection by extraordinary election at the next summit for a limited term.

	{{Senate Further Reading}}		{{Senate Further Reading}}
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]
	[[Category:Senate]]		[[Category:Senate]]

Hailmur at 13:22, 28 March 2024

2024-03-28T13:22:55Z

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	==Limitations==		==Limitations==
	===Military Council Prohibition===		===Military Council Prohibition===
			<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: left;"><quote by="Giuseppe Sanguineo von Temeschwar, Senator for Temeschwar">And furthermore, the Druj must be destroyed.</quote></div>
	Although senators choose the generals, the Senate is forbidden by the [[Imperial Constitution]] from interfering with the [[Imperial Military Council\|Military Council]] under any circumstances. The constitution states that "The Military Council will execute the strategy of war without interference from the Senate." Interpretation of what constitutes 'interference' is complex, but it is always a crime for a senator to enter the Military Council chamber when it is in session. Magistrates work hard to enforce this law and senators risk harsh penalties if they break it.		Although senators choose the generals, the Senate is forbidden by the [[Imperial Constitution]] from interfering with the [[Imperial Military Council\|Military Council]] under any circumstances. The constitution states that "The Military Council will execute the strategy of war without interference from the Senate." Interpretation of what constitutes 'interference' is complex, but it is always a crime for a senator to enter the Military Council chamber when it is in session. Magistrates work hard to enforce this law and senators risk harsh penalties if they break it.

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	<quote by="Walter Brewer, senator for Upwold">Politics is like muck-spreading. No matter how much the stench turns your stomach, it still has to be done. So quit bloody whining; all that matters is what we achieve, not how we go about it. A tree is known by its fruit, not by its leaves.</quote>		<quote by="Walter Brewer, senator for Upwold">Politics is like muck-spreading. No matter how much the stench turns your stomach, it still has to be done. So quit bloody whining; all that matters is what we achieve, not how we go about it. A tree is known by its fruit, not by its leaves.</quote>

	~~<quote~~ by~~="Giuseppe Sanguineo von Temeschwar~~, ~~Senator~~ for ~~Temeschwar">And furthermore,~~ the ~~Druj must be destroyed~~.~~</quote>~~		===Extraordinary Elections===
			If a senator is revoked or served a writ of excommunication by the Synod, dies, or abdicates their title, then the position will automatically come due for selection by extraordinary election at the next summit for a limited term.

	{{Senate Further Reading}}		{{Senate Further Reading}}
	[[Category:Title]]		[[Category:Title]]
	[[Category:Senate]]		[[Category:Senate]]

Hailmur: /* Appointment */

2024-03-25T12:03:41Z

Appointment

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	Each nation has a traditional mechanism to return a senator for a [[territory]]. Usually, but not always, the ability to directly influence the choice is limited to those who dwell in the territory. The Imperial Civil Service are responsible for overseeing the appointment processes for senators and do their utmost to ensure due process is followed. When a new territory is assigned to a nation, the Imperial Civil Service consults the egregore of that nation to determine how the senator for the territory will be selected.		Each nation has a traditional mechanism to return a senator for a [[territory]]. Usually, but not always, the ability to directly influence the choice is limited to those who dwell in the territory. The Imperial Civil Service are responsible for overseeing the appointment processes for senators and do their utmost to ensure due process is followed. When a new territory is assigned to a nation, the Imperial Civil Service consults the egregore of that nation to determine how the senator for the territory will be selected.

	Senator elections take place on Saturday afternoon during a summit. ~~The Civil Service~~ will ~~not run emergency Senate elections~~.		Senator elections take place on Saturday afternoon during a summit. If a senator dies, is revoked or abdicates their title, then the position will automatically come due for selection by extraordinary election at the next summit.

	A senator 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 senator 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]].

	<quote by="Walter Brewer, senator for Upwold">Politics is like muck-spreading. No matter how much the stench turns your stomach, it still has to be done. So quit bloody whining; all that matters is what we achieve, not how we go about it. A tree is known by its fruit, not by its leaves.</quote>		<quote by="Walter Brewer, senator for Upwold">Politics is like muck-spreading. No matter how much the stench turns your stomach, it still has to be done. So quit bloody whining; all that matters is what we achieve, not how we go about it. A tree is known by its fruit, not by its leaves.</quote>