Imperial Fleet Master

Overview

The Imperial Fleet Master is an Imperial title first created by the Imperial Senate in Spring 378YE, then amended in Spring 380YE, with the responsibility to coordinate with fleet owners to support Imperial navies.

Responsibilities

The Imperial Fleet Master exists to coordinate Imperial citizens who own fleets in order to best support the Imperial navies.

Powers

The Imperial Fleet Master has the power to address the Military Council

Selection

This title is an Imperial position appointed by the Military Council to serve for a year following their appointment.

Removal

The admiral serves for one year. They can be revoked by the General Assembly and the Assembly of the Nine.

History

The last time the Empire had significant naval strength was during the reign of Emperor Barabbas. The majority of the Barabbine fleet was destroyed when it encountered a supernaturally intense storm two days south of Joharra. This resulted in the first, biggest – and most expensive – naval disaster of Imperial history and goes some way toward explaining why modern Imperial fleets are mercantile, rather than military, concerns. With the first launching of The Freeborn Storm just before the Winter Solstice 379YE, the Senate chose to redefine the formerly ceremonial title of 'Imperial Admiral' into the Imperial Fleet Master, opting for the title to focus on supporting navies rather than raiding barbarians.