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==History & Background (Dossier)== | ==History & Background (Dossier)== | ||
Although the right of assassination has fallen into disuse, it is generally agreed that for the method to be a valid route to the [[Iridium Throne]], certain precedents must be followed: | Although the right of assassination has fallen into disuse, it is generally agreed that for the method to be a valid route to the [[Iridium Throne]], certain precedents must be followed: | ||
| − | * 1) The assassin must be a high [[noble]]; | + | * 1.) The assassin must be a high [[noble]]; |
| − | * 2) The assassin must kill the [[Emperors of the Third Imperium|Emperor]] by his own hand in the presence of witnesses; | + | * 2.) The assassin must kill the [[Emperors of the Third Imperium|Emperor]] by his own hand in the presence of witnesses; |
| − | * 3) The [[Moot]] must approve of the new [[Emperor]]; just as with any successor. | + | * 3.) The [[Moot]] must approve of the new [[Emperor]]; just as with any successor. |
Thus, the reason for the assassination must be well founded, or [[Moot]] confirmation will likely be denied. [[Moot]] confirmation can make all the difference - depending on what the Moot says, the assassin could be hailed as a courageous hero (...with legitimacy) or prosecuted as a seditious murderer (...without legitimacy). | Thus, the reason for the assassination must be well founded, or [[Moot]] confirmation will likely be denied. [[Moot]] confirmation can make all the difference - depending on what the Moot says, the assassin could be hailed as a courageous hero (...with legitimacy) or prosecuted as a seditious murderer (...without legitimacy). | ||
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==Description (Specifications)== | ==Description (Specifications)== | ||
The first [[Third Imperium]] emperor to be shot by his successor was [[Cleon III]], also known as [[Cleon the Mad]]. Selected by lot in a secret meeting of the [[High Moot]], [[Porfiria]] shot [[Cleon III]] in his council chambers in 245. [[Porfiria]] was subsequently proclaimed [[Empress]] by [[Moot]] confirmation. | The first [[Third Imperium]] emperor to be shot by his successor was [[Cleon III]], also known as [[Cleon the Mad]]. Selected by lot in a secret meeting of the [[High Moot]], [[Porfiria]] shot [[Cleon III]] in his council chambers in 245. [[Porfiria]] was subsequently proclaimed [[Empress]] by [[Moot]] confirmation. | ||
| + | * During the [[Civil War]] period, several usurpers attempted to claim the throne by the right of assassination - few succeeded... in receiving in-coerced Moot confirmation. | ||
| − | + | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | |
| − | + | {{Secret}} | |
| − | ==References & Contributors (Sources)== | + | {{Advanced}} |
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{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
|S1= {{MT}} [[Player's Manual]] | |S1= {{MT}} [[Player's Manual]] | ||
|S2= Novel: [[Far Future Enterprises]] {{T5}} Edition [[Agent of the Imperium]] | |S2= Novel: [[Far Future Enterprises]] {{T5}} Edition [[Agent of the Imperium]] | ||
|S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | |S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{LE|Imperial}} | {{LE|Imperial}} | ||
Revision as of 11:04, 21 April 2018
The Rite of Assassination is an archaic Imperial law providing for leadership succession according to the dictates of power politics. And by power politics, what is meant is might makes right, the law of the jungle.
- Also known as the Right of Assassination.
History & Background (Dossier)
Although the right of assassination has fallen into disuse, it is generally agreed that for the method to be a valid route to the Iridium Throne, certain precedents must be followed:
- 1.) The assassin must be a high noble;
- 2.) The assassin must kill the Emperor by his own hand in the presence of witnesses;
- 3.) The Moot must approve of the new Emperor; just as with any successor.
Thus, the reason for the assassination must be well founded, or Moot confirmation will likely be denied. Moot confirmation can make all the difference - depending on what the Moot says, the assassin could be hailed as a courageous hero (...with legitimacy) or prosecuted as a seditious murderer (...without legitimacy).
Description (Specifications)
The first Third Imperium emperor to be shot by his successor was Cleon III, also known as Cleon the Mad. Selected by lot in a secret meeting of the High Moot, Porfiria shot Cleon III in his council chambers in 245. Porfiria was subsequently proclaimed Empress by Moot confirmation.
- During the Civil War period, several usurpers attempted to claim the throne by the right of assassination - few succeeded... in receiving in-coerced Moot confirmation.
References & Contributors (Sources)
| This article has a secret. |
This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- MegaTraveller Player's Manual
- Novel: Far Future Enterprises Traveller 5th Edition Agent of the Imperium
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science