Anean Star Empire
Guardian of the Anean Star Empire
This title is posthumously awarded to the first of a dynasty that, as determined by the Senate, to have done glorious deeds in his or her reign. When a new dynasty comes into the power, the prior Guardian doesn't lose their title.
The origin of the title stems from the Pantheonic belief that, after death, the spirit of the person watches over family and friends. In the case of emperors and empresses, they watch over the entire Empire and ensure that external forces don't
Current Guardians:
- Emperor Welhan
- Emperor Isaiah Xaimoungkhoun I
Emperor/Empress
At the absolute top of nobility is the Emperor or Empress. As the head of the nobility, and the rulers of the Anean Star Empire, this position is the most important in the nation. The monarch wields absolute power, even with the Senate, and is usually respected by all in the Empire, especially the nobility.
Anean Empire
Grand Duke/Duchess
This is a primarily ceremonial title and granted to either A) the former monarch, B) the crown prince/princess, C) a very important person that achieved much in their lifetime. Beyond the title the rank carries little power. It does, however, allow the person to get out of crimes other than murder and other crimes that would carry the death penalty for someone else.
Current Grand Dukes:
Duke/Duchess
Marquis
Jarl
Count
Viscount
Grand Lord
Baron
Lord
The Lord is a rank and title similar to that of Governor, an elected title. However, the Lord supersedes the Governor in terms of political power. The Lord has the ability to overturn any legislation passed by the planetary councils and Governor. As well, being the highest planetary individual in Anean nobility, the Grand Lord carries much weight in the Empire as a whole, not just their planet.
Knight
Remnoran Republic
King/Queen
The King or Queen of the Remnoran Republic is the most powerful noble in the Republic. Despite being a member state of the Anean Star Empire, the Remnorans maintain their noble hierarchy. The King/Queen has the most power in the Republic and, while not carrying absolute power, does hold much influence in the Republic and in all other states of the Empire.
Archduke/Archduchess
Duke/Duchess
Marquis
Jarl
Count
Viscount
Grand Lord
Baron
Lord
Agebbian Kingdom
Sultan
Caliph
Emir
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