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==Overview==
==Overview==
The Imperial Spymaster is an [[Imperial Title]] appointed by the [[Imperial Senate|Senate]]. The title was [[Create title of Imperial Spymaster|created]] during the Spring Equinox 383YE.
The Imperial Spymaster is an [[Imperial Title]] appointed by the [[Imperial Senate|Senate]]. The title was [[Create title of Imperial Spymaster|created]] during the Spring Equinox 383YE. The title was later [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Senate_sessions#Amend_Imperial_Spymaster|amended]] during the Summer Solstice 387YE to include responsibility for espionage and counter-espionage.


==Responsibilities==  
==Responsibilities==  
The Imperial Spymaster is responsible for the creation and decommission of Imperial [[spy network|spy networks]] and [[smugglers cove|smugglers coves]], including coordinating their use. They are expected to liaise and report to both the Senate and the Military Council on matters pertaining to Imperial spy networks and smugglers coves.
The Imperial Spymaster is responsible for the creation and decommission of Imperial [[spy network|spy networks]] and [[smugglers cove|smugglers coves]], including coordinating their use. The Spymaster is responsible for espionage and counter-espionage. They are expected to liaise and report to both the Senate and the Military Council on matters pertaining to Imperial spy networks and smugglers coves.


==Powers==
==Powers==
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==Appointment==
==Appointment==
The Imperial Spymaster is an Imperial position [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#Imperial_Position|appointed by the Senate]]. Any Imperial citizen can hold this title. The Imperial Spymaster serves for a year, and they can be [[Revocation|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly|General Assembly]] and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine|Assembly of the Nine]].
The Imperial Spymaster is an Imperial position [[Appointments_by_the_Senate#Imperial_Position|appointed by the Senate]]. Any Imperial citizen can hold this title. The Imperial Spymaster serves for a year, and they can be [[Revocation|revoked]] by the [[Assembly#General_Assembly|General Assembly]] and by the [[Assembly#Assembly_of_the_Nine|Assembly of the Nine]].
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{{RecentElections|Imperial_Spymaster}}
{{RecentElections|Imperial_Spymaster}}
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Latest revision as of 16:04, 27 August 2025

Overview

The Imperial Spymaster is an Imperial Title appointed by the Senate. The title was created during the Spring Equinox 383YE. The title was later amended during the Summer Solstice 387YE to include responsibility for espionage and counter-espionage.

Responsibilities

The Imperial Spymaster is responsible for the creation and decommission of Imperial spy networks and smugglers coves, including coordinating their use. The Spymaster is responsible for espionage and counter-espionage. They are expected to liaise and report to both the Senate and the Military Council on matters pertaining to Imperial spy networks and smugglers coves.

Powers

Networks and Coves

The Imperial Spymaster can commission a single spy network or smugglers cove each season. To use their power of commission, the Spymaster must make an announcement in the Imperial Senate. No voting is possible by the Senate at this point, as the power has been delegated to the Spymaster.

The Imperial Spymaster can decommission a single spy network or smugglers cove each season. To use their power, the Spymaster must make an announcement in the Imperial Senate. No voting is possible by the Senate at this point, as the power has been delegated to the Spymaster.

The Imperial Synod, or The Throne, may choose to exercise their veto over the Spymaster's announcement.

Right of Address

The Imperial Spymaster has the right to make a address to the Imperial Military Council once per summit. This is intended to allow them to advise the Military Council on matters pertaining to spy networks or smugglers coves. To use this power, the Imperial Spymaster informs the Herald of the Council that they wish to make an address, which will then be added to the agenda for the next Council session.

Appointment

The Imperial Spymaster is an Imperial position appointed by the Senate. Any Imperial citizen can hold this title. The Imperial Spymaster serves for a year, and they can be revoked by the General Assembly and by the Assembly of the Nine.

Rahmah i Darwisj i Erigo.jpg
Rahmah i Darwisj i Erigo, Imperial Spymaster
SummitNationElected
Spring Equinox 387YEThe Brass CoastRahmah i Darwisj i Erigo
Summer Solstice 386YEThe MarchesBernard Dugdale
Spring Equinox 385YEThe MarchesBernard Dugdale
Spring Equinox 384YEThe MarchesBernard Dugdale
Summer Solstice 383YEHighguardCayleb

Recent Elections

This title is currently held by Rahmah i Darwisj i Erigo; it will be reelected at Spring Equinox 388YE. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold this title in the years since Empress Britta died.