Tlatoani

The Tlatoani is the ruler of the Amec Trade Protectorate. In theory the Tlatoani is selected from a pool of talented and competent individuals. In reality, all Tlatoani have been directly related to the Sanchez family and the Marquis of Eddum. The offices of planetary Marquis and Tlatoani are considered totally separate.

On the death of the previous Tlatoani, the Council of Tlatocan, headed by the Cihuacoatl, representing the whole council of the sun-born, meet to select the new Emperor. Generally the position falls to the eldest son provided the Tlatocan believe the eldest son has the talent and competency to rule. Otherwise it will pass to the next male descendant. If the heir is too young to rule, an older male relative is selected to become regent – a lifetime position which prevents the heir from ruling until the relative's death.

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• Jae Campbell - Periodical: Signal-GK Issue #11 - HIWG