Emperors of the Third Imperium

(0 to Present): Emperors of the Third Imperium

• The Emperor is the Supreme Ruler of the Third Imperium.
• The following are the Emperors of the Third Imperium. See individual entries for each Emperor.
• Please note that the appellation Emperor is a unisex (genderless) title within the Third Imperium. Although some female Emperors have still adopted the old Terran term Empress or its Vilani (language) equivalent.

Term Etymology

• Terran Anglic origin: From Old French empereor (Modern French empereur), from Latin imperator ‎(“emperor; commander”), from imperare ‎(“to command”).
• The Vilani term for Emperor is Karun.
• The Vilani term for an inheriting Prince or heir is Karand.
• See also: Karunargur

Description

The rulership of the Third Imperium has been troubled a number of times over its more than a millennium of existence. The office of the Emperor is not infallible and both good and bad rulers have assumed power. Thankfully, many of the Emperors and Empresses have been enormously talented and capable rulers. While the office is not officially hereditary, in practice, it has often functioned best under dynastic succession.

Entitlement Synopsis

Above the range of noble ranks is the Emperor and the Imperial Family. The noble family may include princes, princesses, dowagers, and other noble titles. The spouse of an Emperor or Empress is technically the "Empress Consort" or "Emperor Consort" or "Prince Consort", but in common everyday usage the females are simply refereed to as "Empress" but the males have an issue should their title be shortened as to claim to be "Emperor" is treason!

• The Emperor is the ultimate object of thousands of oaths of loyalty and fealty.
• The full proper form of address for the Emperor is: "His Imperial Majesty <NAME>, Prime Lord of the Armed Forces, Archduke of Sylea, President of the Moot, Appellate Extraordinary, Defender of the Marches, Emperor of the Core, the Gateway, the Marches, Vland, Ilelish, Antares, and the Rim." Note that the Emperor also personally holds the titles of Marquis of Usdiki and Baron of Sylea.

Emperors of the Third Imperium

The following individuals have ruled the Third Imperium:

Imperial Dynasties

Imperial historians most commonly group the rulers of the Third Imperium into five categories:

Imperial Dynasties
#	Name	Type	Reign	Remarks
1.	Zhunastu Dynasty	Dynastic	(0 to 54) (244 to 245)	House Zhunastu founded the Third Imperium and was a particular powerhouse until it met its end. The Zhunastus were conquerors and men of powerful will and ambition.
2.	Lentuli Dynasty	Dynastic	(54 to 244) (245 to 475)	House Lentuli were known as empire-builders, rulers with foresight and exquisite planning. The Lentulis instituted numerous measures to make the Imperial Bureaucracy strong.
3.	Non-dynastic Emperors	Non-dynastic	(475 to 606)	The Non-dynastic Emperors helped to build the Third Imperium by expanding its borders. But their weaknesses led to the Right of assassination and eventual Emperors of the Flag. Part of the Imperial Republic period.
4.	Emperors of the Flag	Pseudo-dynastic	(606 to 622)	The Emperors of the Flag were all strongmen, but they uniformly lacked any lasting power. Their lack of grace led to numerous instances of the Right of Assassination and Right of Fleet Control. The entire period of the Emperors of the Flag is looked upon with shame. Part of the Imperial Republic period.
5.	Alkhalikoi Dynasty	Dynastic	(629 to Present)	Empress Arbellatra founded a strong dynasty and House Alkhalikoi still holds the reigns of power in 1116. The Alkhalikois have led wisely and are well regarded.

Expanded Imperial Ruler Matrix

Imperial historians sometimes differ in how they count the rulers of the Third Imperium, but the following data holds general consensus:

Expanded Imperial Ruler Matrix
#	Emperor/Empress	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
1.	Cleon I	0-53	Zhunastu	Emperor Cleon I founded the Third Imperium under fire and sword. His strength is still seen and appreciated throughout the Empire though his line has largely ended.
2.	Cleon II	53-54	Zhunastu	Emperor Cleon II was not well regarded in his time. He abdicated the Empire in favor of his brilliant chancellor. Later Imperial historians are discovering that he may have been far more accomplished than previously thought.
3.	Artemsus	54-166	Lentuli	Emperor Artemsus was a brilliant chancellor and then an equally accomplished Emperor. His Pacification Campaigns helped to build the early empire although many of those astrographic regions still harbor dissent.
4.	Martin I	166-195	Lentuli	Emperor Martin I bit off more than he could chew. He lost the disastrous Julian War, which created the oppositional state of the Julian Protectorate.
5.	Martin II	195-244	Lentuli	Emperor Martin I built the Grand Palace of Martin II, a marvel of its times. He also fought the Vargr Campaigns, which were key to early Imperial expansion.
6.	Cleon III	244-245	Zhunastu	Emperor Cleon III was the last hope of House Zhunastu to reclaim rulership of the Imperium. He was popularly known as Cleon the Mad and barely lasted two years in office. His inept leadership helped spawn the Right of Assassination, a portent of future disaster.
7.	Porfiria	245-326	Lentuli	Empress Porfiria reestablished Lentuli Dynasty and held a long, relatively stable reign. Porfiria actively pursued the Vargr Campaigns, and it was during her reign that they were essentially completed. In 300, the Empress commanded the IISS to begin the First Grand Survey of the Imperium.
8.	Anguistus	326-365	Lentuli	Emperor Anguistus was particularly known for wise rule and empire-building. Many of his improvements to the Imperial Bureaucracy are still in place today.
9.	Martin III	365-456	Lentuli	Emperor Martin III helped cement the name of House Lentuli as empire-builders. His long rule was relatively peaceful and he built up much of the Imperial infrastructure. It fell to Martin III to crush the Ilelish Revolt (418 to 435) and its challenge to Imperial authority.
10.	Martin V	456-457	Lentuli	Emperor Martin V ruled for but two years. The details of his demise are still kept secret these many centuries later.
11.	Nicholle	457-475	Lentuli	Empress Nicholle ruled during hard times. Her sometimes brilliant rule was flawed by moments of indecision which led to her downfall and the rise of the Right of Assassination, a portent of future disaster.
12.	Cleon IV	475-555	non-Dynastic	Emperor Cleon IV broke the Lentuli dynasty and started a series of Non-dynastic Emperors. Most believe that he slew Nicholle by Right of Assassination. Cleon IV was a distant heir to the Zhunastu line and held long reign. The Empire spread its borders during his rule and dealt with multiple waves of ihatei.
13.	Jerome	555-582	non-Dynastic	Emperor Jerome lived and died by Right of Assassination. The Empire spread its borders during his rule and dealt with multiple waves of ihatei.
14.	Jaqueline I	582-606	non-Dynastic	Empress Jaqueline I achieved extensive expansion of the Rimward Fringe of the Imperium. Terra of Sol was reintegrated into the Imperium in 588 during her reign.
15.	Olav	606-609	Emperors of the Flag	Grand Admiral Olav hault-Plankwell, the Emperor Olav, was a mighty man of arms and vision. He broke the rule of the non-Dynastic Emperors, but couldn't prevent the ascension of the Emperors of the Flag. His victory in the First Frontier War set the pace for many more Imperial triumphs.
16.	Ramon I	609	Emperors of the Flag	Emperor-hopeful Ramon I treacherously usurped his leader, Emperor Olav, and slew him only to rule for but a fleeting time. Though later elected by the Moot, he started a shameful trend of succession by Right of Fleet Control.
17.	Constantus	609-610	Emperors of the Flag	Emperor Constantus, self-proclaimed emperor by supposed Right of Assassination of Ramon I, ascends to the Iridium Throne without support of Moot. Upon the assassination of Emperor Ramon I, the IISS headquarters issues a directive requiring the Scouts to remain neutral in the Civil War.
18.	Nicolai	610-612	Emperors of the Flag	Emperor Nicolai, self-proclaimed emperor by supposed Right of Assassination of Constantus, ascends to the Iridium Throne without support of Moot. Under the reign of Nicolai, District 267 and District 268 become Districts within the Third Imperium.
19a.	George	612-613	Emperors of the Flag	Emperor George, self-proclaimed emperor by supposed Right of Assassination of Nicolai, ascends to the Iridium Throne without support of Moot. The Emperor fails to notice that the M'nengi race invaded Dagudashaag Sector.
19b.	Barracks Emperors	613-615	Emperors of the Flag	The Barracks Emperors, self-proclaimed emperors by supposed Right of Assassination, ascend to the Iridium Throne several times without support of Moot. The Third Imperium fell into a shameful and pronounced state of disarray during the reign of the Barracks Emperors. One saving grace was that two of the most powerful Aslan Clans fall into a sort of Aslan internal civil war. The Second Frontier War begins in the midst of the chaos as the Outworld Coalition invades the Spinward Marches Sector.
20.	Cleon V	615-618	Emperors of the Flag	Emperor Cleon V, re-established the Right of Assassination by murdering the last of the Barracks Emperors, ascends to the Iridium Throne without support of Moot. Second Frontier War begins. The Scout Service recognizes Emperor Cleon V as legitimate and revokes its neutrality directive. Arbellatra appointed Grand Admiral of the Marches by Emperor Cleon V. Zhodani fleets withdraw from Darrian space after uncovering evidence of Darrian plans to deploy "star triggers."
21.	Joseph	618	Emperors of the Flag	Emperor Joseph, self-proclaimed emperor by supposed Right of Assassination of Cleon V, ascends to the Iridium Throne without support of Moot. The year 618 was mostly one of chaos for the Third Imperium.
22.	Donald	618	Emperors of the Flag	Emperor Donald, self-proclaimed emperor by supposed Right of Assassination of Joseph, ascends to the Iridium Throne without support of Moot. The year 618 was mostly one of chaos for the Third Imperium.
23.	Emdiri	618-619	Emperors of the Flag	Emperor Emdiri, self-proclaimed emperor by supposed Right of Assassination of Donald, ascends to the Iridium Throne without support of Moot. The years 618 and 619 were mostly ones of chaos for the Third Imperium.
24.	Catharine	619	Emperors of the Flag	Emperor Catharine, self-proclaimed emperor by supposed Right of Assassination of Emdiri, ascends to the Iridium Throne without support of Moot. The year 619 was mostly one of chaos for the Third Imperium.
25.	Ramon II	619	Emperors of the Flag	Emperor Ramon II, self-proclaimed emperor by supposed Right of Assassination of Catharine, ascends to the Iridium Throne without support of Moot. The year 619 was mostly one of chaos for the Third Imperium.
26.	Jaqueline II	619	Emperors of the Flag	Emperor Jaqueline II, self-proclaimed emperor by supposed Right of Assassination of Ramon II, ascends to the Iridium Throne without support of Moot. The year 619 was mostly one of chaos for the Third Imperium.
27.	Usuti	619-620	Emperors of the Flag	Emperor Usuti, self-proclaimed emperor by supposed Right of Assassination of Jaqueline II, ascends to the Iridium Throne without support of Moot. The year 619 and 620 were mostly known as ones of chaos for the Third Imperium.
28.	Marava	620	Emperors of the Flag	Emperor Marava, self-proclaimed emperor by supposed Right of Assassination of Usuti, ascends to the Iridium Throne without support of Moot. The year 620 was mostly one of chaos for the Third Imperium.
29.	Ivan	620-621	Emperors of the Flag	Emperor Ivan, self-proclaimed emperor by supposed Right of Assassination of Marava, ascends to the Iridium Throne without support of Moot. The year 620 and 621 were mostly known as ones of chaos for the Third Imperium.
30.	Martin VI	621	Emperors of the Flag	Emperor Martin VI, self-proclaimed emperor by supposed Right of Assassination of Ivan, ascends to the Iridium Throne without support of Moot. The year 621 was mostly one of chaos for the Third Imperium.
31.	Gustus	621-622	Emperors of the Flag	Emperor Gustus, self-proclaimed emperor by supposed Right of Assassination of Martin VI, ascends to the Iridium Throne without support of Moot. The year 621 and 622 were mostly known as ones of chaos for the Third Imperium.
32.	Arbellatra (Regent) Arbellatra	622-629 629-666	Alkhalikoi	Empress Arbellatra is probably the most beloved ruler of all Imperial history. Her defeat of the Emperors of the Flag through the deposal of Gustus and restoration of stability and Imperial dignity are still recalled with fondness hundreds of years after her passing. She built the Imperial Palace in 629. Her line still holds the Iridium Throne even today.
33.	Zhakirov	666-688	Alkhalikoi	Emperor Zhakirov's marriage to Antiama in 679 marked and cemented an alliance between the Alkhalikoi Dynasty and the business interests of the Imperial Core. The marriage broke the power of the Solomani interests at court and ultimately led to the Solomani Rim War: (990 to 1002).
34.	Margaret I	688-736	Alkhalikoi	Empress Margaret I built the Consortium Trinary, three companion spheres near the Imperial Palace, in 729 to celebrate the hundredth birthday of the structure. Margaret established the contentious Solomani Autonomous Region in 704. Her reign involved a large number of controversies.
35.	Paulo I	736-767	Alkhalikoii	Emperor Paulo I reigned over a period of peace and prosperity, particularly with the Zhodani Consulate. It was a Golden Age for Imperial Psionics and Psionics Institutes before the Psionics Suppressions. Built Paulo's Annex, a companion structure to the Imperial Palace, in 740.
36.	Tomutov I	767-768	Alkhalikoi	Emperor Tomutov I ruled for less than two years amongst strife and scandal. He voluntarily abdicated. He built Tomutov's Palace, a companion structure to the Imperial Palace, from his own funds after his abdication.
37.	Paula II	768-836	Alkhalikoi	Empress Paula II inherited a time of troubles and calmed the waters. Her steady hand kept peace with the Zhodani Consulate, but interstellar relations worsened in a portent of the future Third Frontier War. She is perhaps best known for her steady hand at the helm during the Psionics Suppressions of 800 to 826.
38.	Tomutova II	836-908	Alkhalikoi	Empress Tomutova II ruled over a time of revolt, but also growth. In 845, the Imperial Science Union was founded. In 871, the government of the Solomani Autonomous Region reorganized itself as the Solomani Confederation. In the 900s, the Imperial Navy began upgrading ships to Jump-4.
39.	Margaret II	908-945	Alkhalikoi	Empress Margaret II reigned over a period of rising tensions with the Solomani. In 940, she dissolved the Solomani Autonomous Region by proclamation, reintegrating it into the Imperium. In 941, she mandated special effort to open District 268.
40.	Styryx	945-989	Alkhalikoi	Emperor Styryx entangled himself with Solomani interests and his reign was known as a period of rising unrest. Styryx abdicated after the disastrously ill led Third Frontier War.
41.	Gavin	989-1031	Alkhalikoi	Emperor Gavin was a hard man who dealt with hard times. He dealt with the treacherous Solomani Rim War.
42.	Paulo III	1031-1071	Alkhalikoi	Emperor Paulo III wanted to leave his heirs with a stable peaceful Empire and pursued that goal with determination. He dealt with the Ishag Revolt, Meson Rebellion, and the occupation of Terra. The Authentic Movement gained steam during his reign. The IISS Second Survey was published.
43.	Strephon	1071-Present	Alkhalikoi	Emperor Strephon is the sitting ruler of the Third Imperium as of Holiday, 1116. Long may he reign!

History

The Emperors and Empresses of the Third Imperium have been a varied lot: industrialists, admirals, generals, rich men, poor men, and everything in between. To be brutally honest, the Third Imperium has had its share of geniuses and madmen alike. In function, the dynasties have performed better than their individual counterparts. The Noble Houses provide a culture of competition and a dedication to service that non-dynastic Emperors have had a hard time matching.

• House Alkhalikoi has now led for several hundred years with an increasing momentum of success. Only a great tragedy could end the Alkhalikoi chain of achievement.

Imperial Dynastic Family Trees

This sub-article details the family trees, lineage, and pedigree of the Imperial Dynasties and their pseudo-dynastic equivalent organizational categories.

Zhunastu Dynasty Family Tree

House Zhunastu was founded by a strong Grand Duke of immense vision, but the line has not withstood the test of time.

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Lentuli Dynasty Family Tree

House Lentuli is still regarded with great respect for the many farsighted measures it instituted to strengthen the Imperial Bureaucracy.

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Non-Dynastic Imperial Family Trees

The Non-dynastic Emperors and Empresses did much to expand the borders of a young Third Imperium.

• Many of the Non-dynastic Emperors were both Imperial Nobles and possessed significant kinship relations to previous supreme leaders.
• Their family trees are shared individually within the AAB articles dedicated to their dossier.

Emperors of the Flag Lineage

The Emperors of the Flag were a tragedy for the Third Imperium that few have ever chosen to dispute.

• Few of the Emperors of the Flag came from any sort of lineage or pedigree. Many were not even members of the Imperial Nobility.
• The few points of commonality that they all shared were opportunity, ambition, ruthlessness, and the Right of Assassination and/or the Right of Fleet Control.
• No family tree is provided for the Emperors of the Flag since their kinship was not interconnected to a significant degree.

Alkhalikoi Dynasty Family Tree

House Alkhalikoi was founded by a very capable matriarch and has withstood the test of time.

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Duke Anton Royden Alkhalikoi

Maryam Plankwell Khatami of Zivije

Olav hault-Plankwell

Cassandra Caranda

Emperor Arbellatra Khatami Alkhalikoi

Sergey Torgyan Ashram

Emperor Zhakirov

Antiama

Anton Ashram Alkhalikoi

Maryam Ashram Alkhalikoi

Emperor Margaret I

Emperor Paulo I

Kaira

Ludiirka

Emperor Tomutov I

Anton

Cline

Dayna

Prond

Aia

Orn of Dyrnwyn

Emelia Charndon of Efate

Lord Ykea

Emperor Paula II

Miles Alan Charndon

The Twins

Emperor Tomutova II

Evant Ganadiirsha

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Emperor Margaret II

Tomolin Alkhalikoi

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Emperor Styryx

Charmian Lykaois

Emperor Gavin

Antrin Jaellemo

Ashur Sirush Guuibataashullibaa

Celia Abartii

Elbet Osmanlia Aella

Emperor Paulo III

James Jaellemo Alkhalikoi

Asan Jaellemo Alkhalikoi

Marian Yetrina

Iolanthe Guuilbataashullibaa Alkhalikoi

Emperor Strephon Aella Alkhalikoi

Lydia Aella Alkhalikoi

Dresden Paulo Alkhalikoi

Cassir Yumash Yetrina

Anedon Iella Alkhalikoi

Ciencia Iphegenia Alkhalikoi

Avery Aella Alkhalikoi

Seldrian

Varian

Lucan

Margaret Yetrina Tukera

Blaine Trulla Tukera

Caranda Aledon Alkhalikoi

See also

Imperial Nobility:

The Imperial Household:

• 1a. Emperor / Empress / Karun
• 1b. Prince / Princess / Karand

The High Nobility (Peerage):

• 2a. Archduke / Archduchess / Apkallu Kibrat Arban
• 2b. Grand Duke / Grand Duchess
• 3a. Subsector Duke / Subsector Duchess / Saarpuhii
• 3b. Duke / Duchess / Saarpuhii

The Peerage:

• 4a. Count / Countess (Contessa) / Sarriiu or Shakkanakhu
• 4b. Viscount / Viscountess / Sarriiu or Shakkanakhu
• 5a. Marquis / Marchioness (Marquesa) / Sarriiu or Shakkanakhu

The Baronage:

• 6a. Baron / Baroness / Iishakku
• 6b. Baronet / Baronetess / Iishakku

The Gentry: Untitled Nobility & Genteel Commoners:

• 7 . Knight / Dame / Kiduunuuzii
• 8a. Imperial Gentry: Esquire
• 8b. Imperial Gentry: "Gentlesophont" (Gentleman/Gentlewoman)

Third Imperium

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Third Imperium

• Government
  • Feudal Confederation
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    • Civil Ministries
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      • Ministry of Colonization
      • Ministry of Conservation
      • Ministry of Justice
      • Ministry of Information and Communication
      • Ministry of State
      • Ministry of Science
      • Ministry of Technology
    • Defence Ministry of the Imperium
      • Imperial High Command
      • Imperial Army (IA)
      • Imperial Navy (IN)
      • Imperial Marines (IM)
    • Office of the Emperor
    • Imperial Interstellar Scout Service (IISS)
• Imperial Leadership
  • Emperors of the Third Imperium
  • Imperial Moot
  • Imperial Nobility
• Imperial Law
  • High Laws
  • Imperial Navigation Act
  • Imperial Warrant
  • Imperial Autonomous Region
  • Imperial Calendar
  • Imperial Cultural Region
  • Imperial Currency
  • Right of Assassination
• Imperial Symbols
  • Imperial Sunburst
  • Iridium Throne
• Demographics

Emperors of the Rule of Man

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