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Under the [[Ziru Sirka|Old Vilani Imperium]], a ''Sarriiu'' was normally found as a governor in control of a number of lesser ''Shakkanakhu'' (literally "provincial governors"), and as a result ''Sarriiu'' is often translated “over-governor” or “supreme governor” by modern scholars. Historically on [[Vland (world)|Vland]] there were never more than fifty ''sarriiu'', and although the colonization of other worlds increased the number of ''sarriiu'' dramatically, they were still often referred to collectively as ''The Fifty''. Their historical role on ancient [[Vland (world)|Vland]] was significant, since they formed one of the two major assemblies of nobles, the ''Dagiia'' (the "Council of Fifty") which assisted the kings who ruled ancient [[Vland (world)|Vland]]. | Under the [[Ziru Sirka|Old Vilani Imperium]], a ''Sarriiu'' was normally found as a governor in control of a number of lesser ''Shakkanakhu'' (literally "provincial governors"), and as a result ''Sarriiu'' is often translated “over-governor” or “supreme governor” by modern scholars. Historically on [[Vland (world)|Vland]] there were never more than fifty ''sarriiu'', and although the colonization of other worlds increased the number of ''sarriiu'' dramatically, they were still often referred to collectively as ''The Fifty''. Their historical role on ancient [[Vland (world)|Vland]] was significant, since they formed one of the two major assemblies of nobles, the ''Dagiia'' (the "Council of Fifty") which assisted the kings who ruled ancient [[Vland (world)|Vland]]. | ||
− | By the end of the [[Ziru Sirka|Vilani Imperium]], | + | By the end of the [[Ziru Sirka|Vilani Imperium]], the ''Shakkanakhu'' or “provincial governor” was responsible for governing between one and twelve worlds. Modern authorities traditionally equate the [[Vilani]] ''shakkanakhu'' with a modern Imperial [[viscount]] or [[count]], although this is not entirely accurate. The only thing that can be said for certain is that several ''shakkanakhu'' were under the general authority of the next highest noble rank. |
− | The [[Vilani]] title ''sarriiu'' or “over-governor” is somewhat difficult to translate as there is no direct modern Imperial equivalent to the title. Various authorities have historically translated it as “[[marquis]]” or "[[viscount]]"/“[[count]]” depending on the magnitude of the fief or degree of authority involved, but both renderings are generally considered controversial. | + | The [[Vilani]] title ''sarriiu'' or “over-governor” is somewhat difficult to translate as there is no direct modern Imperial equivalent to the title. Various authorities have historically translated it as “[[marquis]]” or "[[viscount]]"/“[[count]]” depending on the magnitude of the fief or degree of authority involved, but both renderings are generally considered controversial. |
=== The Third Imperium === | === The Third Imperium === |