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Government
In the last several years, with the rise of power of the former
na-Count Agon, a major reformation in the administration began.
Whilst the former rulers of the House relied on their nobles to
conduct the business of state, Agon demanded that professional
intendants would take control over the provinces of the planet.
This centralized form of government was intended to dissolve the
feudal regime, which was prominent for so many years.
The reformation did not dissolve the status of the nobility, but
rather created a new caste of the upper class who are both educated
and loyal to the Siridar. Throughout history, when such a reformation
had been made, the end result was the creation of an absolute monarch,
which was indeed Agon's aim. Perhaps Lady Ophelia will continue to
push towards this goal, picking up where Agon's untimely death ceased
his activities. To date, she's certainly done nothing to reverse the
reformations made under the previous, brief regime.
Naturally, there were those who opposed such a reform, however, since
this reform was made gradually, the blow was not a sudden one. Any
discontents were dealt with swiftly. Perhaps Agon had more supporters
than he thought, for many of these dealings were not his doing.
As part of the meritocratic regime, a High Council of the house was
formed, which is called the Consistory, including advisors on matters
of the interior, state, war, and trade.
The Consistory includes the following positions, and their duties:
High Councillor of State
Under the jurisdiction of the High Councillor of the State are the
dealings with the rest of the Landsraad houses, as well as the
Emperor's court, Guild and the like. Usually, when meetings are of
an economic nature, a joint delegation of the High Councillors of
State and of the Mercature will be sent.
High Councillor of the Mercature
This could quite possibly be one of the most important roles within
the Consistory. At least, this is true from a business person's
standpoint. This advisor deals in the realms of CHOAM, taxation,
trade, and other items carrying influence over the House's economic
well-being. It is expected that this advisor will closely supervise
any trade delegation, financial negotiation, or diplomatic discourse
having an impact upon the House's finances, as well as enforce any
directives, edicts, declarations, or laws relating to the House's
finances or taxation.
High Councillor of the Interior
In order to maintain law and order, the Countess has appointed
the High Councillor of the interior. Under his jurisdiction are
justice and the public peace, as well as some internal security
issues. Among the other duties of the High Councillor, he is also
the head of the police force, therefore the overt security forces
are under his command.
High Councillor of War
Naturally, the military is under the High Councillor of War. However,
it must be noted that the House differentiates between internal security
and military. This important figure is in charge of crushing Moritani's
enemies and any other external threats to the House.
In addition to the Consistory, other high-level functionaries also
report directly to the Countess:
Chancellor
The Chancellor, essentially, is the right hand of the Countess. He
oversees her schedule and agenda, as well as her personal staff and
household. Though not a member of the Consistory, the Chancellor's
presence is expected at all gatherings of the Councillors, even in
meetings between the Countess and individuals.
In times of vacancies within the Consistory, the Chancellor, in
addition to his normal duties, will fulfill all responsibilities of
the empty office(s).
It is generally preferred that the encumbant be a Mentat.
Swordmaster
The Swordmaster maintains responsibility for the personal security
of the Countess and her immediate family. To this end, under his
command is the elite corps of guard known as 'Du Suveryard.'
Mentat
A secondary personal advisor of the Siridar (if not already filling
the office of Chancellor), the Mentat is treated in the same level
as those in the Consistory, with some prerogatives. Hence usually
he is present in the Consistory sessions. It is to be expected that
he also employs his own informants and operatives.
Nobles who are not part of the administration possess power only in
name and, at times, possess some rented land of economical value.
However, one must take great care to notice that the Imperium at
large did not have the same reformation, hence theoretically, the
prestige and power of the nobility yet supersede that of the
inner-administration of the House.
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