Ishimkarun

The Ishimkarun (Anglic: Ishimkarun) ("Shadow Emperor") was the ruler of the Ziru Sirka ("Grand Empire of Stars").

Description

"Shadow Emperor" of the Ziru Sirka ("Empire of Stars"). He managed the Shangarim (Anglic: Shangarim) (castes), Gisadia Ziru Sirka (Imperial Army), and Aasha Ziru Sirka (Imperial Navy), and dealt with all incidents in the Imperium through the Igsiirdi ("Central Ruling Council"). In the Ziru Sirka, he was the sole source of law.

The Ishimkarun could only interact with the 15 chosen members of the Igsiirdi (Anglic: Igsiirdi): 1 representing the Imperial Army, 1 representing the Imperial Navy, 3 each were appointed by the three Shangarim (Anglic: Shangarim), and 4 members were chosen directly by Ishimkarun. The five factions (Army, Navy, and the 3 Shangarim) in turn must only interact through Ishimkarun and may not deal directly with each other. New or replacement members of the Igsiirdi (Anglic: Igsiirdi) were elected by their faction, but a replacement Ishimkarun was elected by the Igsirrdi from amongst their numbers after the old Ishimkarun dies.

History

Rule of Man

The Ishimkarun was one of the factors that impeded change in the reactionary Vilani Imperium, leading to their eventual defeat by the Solomani and the establishment of the Rule of Man.

Era: Rebellion

The upheaval of the Second Civil War encourages local Imperial governments to look out for themselves. In 1118, a faction of Vilani centered around Vland sector declare the formation of the "new" Vilani Empire. They resurrect use of the "Shadow Empire", believing that returning to traditional government will bring needed stability.

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• Paul Drye, Loren Wiseman, Jon F. Zeigler. Interstellar Wars (Steve Jackson Games, 2006), .