Editing Emperors of the Third Imperium

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([[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: ''[[Dictionary:Karunargur|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 [[Emperor]]s 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 '''[[Emperors_of_the_Third_Imperium#History & Background (Dossier)|Imperial Family]]'''. The noble family may include [[prince]]s, [[prince|princesses]], [[Emperor's Consort|dowagers]], and other noble titles.  The spouse of an [[Emperor]] or [[Emperor|Empress]] is technically the "''[[Empress Consort]]''" or "''[[Emperor Consort]]''" or "''[[Prince Consort]]''", but in common everyday usage the [[Female|females]] are simply refereed to as "[[Emperor's Consort|Empress]]" but the [[Male|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.''" <ref>T5 Noble Patent 8.5" x 11" forms (front side)</ref> Note that the Emperor also holds the title of [[Marquis]] of [[Usdiki (world)|Usdiki]].

=== Emperors of the Third Imperium ===
The following individuals have ruled the [[Third Imperium]]:
{{ThirdImperiumEmperors}}

=== Imperial Dynasties ===
Imperial historians most commonly group the rulers of the [[Third Imperium]] into five categories: 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- 
!colspan="5"| 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 Emperor]]s
| Non-dynastic
| ([[475]] to [[606]])
| The [[Non-dynastic Emperor]]s 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:

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- 
!colspan="5"|Expanded Imperial Ruler Matrix
|- 
! #	
! Emperor/Empress  	
! Reign  	
! Dynasty
! Remarks
|-
| 1. 
| [[Cleon I]]   
| align="right"| [[0]]-[[53]] 
| align="right"| [[Zhunastu family|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]]   
| align="right"| [[53]]-[[54]]    
| align="right"| [[Zhunastu family|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]]   
| align="right"| [[54]]-[[166]]   
| align="right"| [[Lentuli Dynasty|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]]   
| align="right"| [[166]]-[[195]]   
| align="right"| [[Lentuli Dynasty|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]]  
| align="right"| [[195]]-[[244]]   
| align="right"| [[Lentuli Dynasty|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]]  
| align="right"| [[244]]-[[245]]   
| align="right"| [[Zhunastu family|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]]   
| align="right"| [[245]]-[[326]]   
| align="right"| [[Lentuli Dynasty|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 Survey|First Grand Survey]] of the [[Third Imperium|Imperium]]. 
|-
| 8. 
| [[Anguistus]]  
| align="right"| [[326]]-[[365]]   
| align="right"| [[Lentuli Dynasty|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]] 
| align="right"| [[365]]-[[456]]   
| align="right"| [[Lentuli Dynasty|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]]   || align="right"| [[456]]-[[457]]   ||align="right"| [[Lentuli Dynasty|Lentuli]]
| Emperor [[Martin V]] ruled for but two years.
* The details of his demise are still kept secret these many centuries later. 
|-
| 11.
| [[Nicholle]]   
| align="right"| [[457]]-[[475]]   
| align="right"| [[Lentuli Dynasty|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]]   
| align="right"| [[475]]-[[555]]   
| align="right"| non-Dynastic
| Emperor [[Cleon IV]] broke the [[Lentuli]] dynasty and started a series of [[Non-dynastic Emperor]]s.
* 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]]     
| align="right"| [[555]]-[[582]]   
| align="right"| 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]]
| align="right"| [[582]]-[[606]]   
| align="right"| non-Dynastic
| Empress [[Jaqueline I]] achieved extensive expansion of the [[Rimward]] Fringe of the {{Imperium}}. 
* [[Terra (world)|Terra]] of [[Sol Subsector|Sol]] was reintegrated into the Imperium in [[588]] during her reign.
|-
| 15.
| [[Olav]]       
| align="right"| [[606]]-[[609]]   
| align="right"| [[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]]    
| align="right"| [[609]] 	   
| align="right"| [[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]] 
| align="right"| [[609]]-[[610]]   
| align="right"| [[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]]    
| align="right"| [[610]]-[[612]]   
| align="right"| [[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 [[District]]s within the [[Third Imperium]]. 
|-
| 19a.
| [[George]]     
| align="right"| [[612]]-[[613]] 
| align="right"| [[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]]
| align="right"| [[613]]-[[615]] 
| align="right"| [[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 Clan]]s 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]]    
| align="right"| [[615]]-[[618]]   
| align="right"| [[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 [[IISS|Scout Service]] recognizes Emperor [[Cleon V]] as legitimate and revokes its neutrality directive. 
* [[Alkhalikoi, Arbellatra Khatami |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]]     
| align="right"| [[618]] 	   
| align="right"| [[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]]     
| align="right"| [[618]] 	   
| align="right"| [[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]]     
| align="right"| [[618]]-[[619]]   
| align="right"| [[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]]  
| align="right"| [[619]] 	   
| align="right"| [[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]]   
| align="right"| [[619]] 	   
| align="right"| [[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]]
| align="right"| [[619]] 	   
| align="right"| [[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]]      
| align="right"| [[619]]-[[620]]   
| align="right"| [[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]]     
| align="right"| [[620]] 	   
| align="right"| [[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]]       
| align="right"| [[620]]-[[621]]   
| align="right"| [[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]]  
| align="right"| [[621]] 	   
| align="right"| [[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]]     
| align="right"| [[621]]-[[622]]   
| align="right"| [[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)<br />[[Arbellatra]] 
| align="right"| [[622]]-[[629]]<br/>[[629]]-[[666]] 
| align="right"| [[Alkhalikoi family|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]]   
| align="right"| [[666]]-[[688]]   
| align="right"| [[Alkhalikoi family|Alkhalikoi]]
| Emperor [[Zhakirov]]'s marriage to [[Antiama]] in [[679]] marked and cemented an alliance between the [[Alkhalikoi family|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]] 
| align="right"| [[688]]-[[736]]   
| align="right"| [[Alkhalikoi family|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]]    
| align="right"| [[736]]-[[767]]   
| align="right"| [[Alkhalikoi family|Alkhalikoi]]i
| 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 Institute]]s before the [[Psionics Suppressions]].
* Built [[Paulo's Annex]], a companion structure to the [[Imperial Palace]], in [[740]].
|-
| 36.
| [[Tomutov I]]  
| align="right"| [[767]]-[[768]]   
| align="right"| [[Alkhalikoi family|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]]   
| align="right"| [[768]]-[[836]]   
| align="right"| [[Alkhalikoi family|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]] 
| align="right"| [[836]]-[[908]]   
| align="right"| [[Alkhalikoi family|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]] 
| align="right"| [[908]]-[[945]]   
| align="right"| [[Alkhalikoi family|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 Subsector|District 268]].
|-
| 40.
| [[Styryx]]     
| align="right"| [[945]]-[[989]]   
| align="right"| [[Alkhalikoi family|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]]      
| align="right"| [[989]]-[[1031]]  
| align="right"| [[Alkhalikoi family|Alkhalikoi]]
| Emperor [[Gavin]] was a hard man who dealt with hard times.
* He dealt with the treacherous [[Solomani Rim War]].
|-
| 42.
| [[Paulo III]]  
| align="right"| [[1031]]-[[1071]] 
| align="right"| [[Alkhalikoi family|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]] 
| align="right"| [[1071]]-Present 	
| align="right"| [[Alkhalikoi family|Alkhalikoi]]
| Emperor [[Strephon]] is the sitting ruler of the [[Third Imperium]] as of [[Holiday]], [[1116]].
* Long may he reign!
|}

== History ==
The [[Emperor]]s 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 House]]s 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. 
* Family Tree article being retrieved.

==== Lentuli Dynasty Family Tree ====
[[House Lentuli]] is still regarded with great respect for the many farsighted measures it instituted to strengthen the [[Imperial Bureaucracy]]. 
* Family Tree article being retrieved.

==== Non-Dynastic Imperial Family Trees ====
The [[Non-dynastic Emperor]]s and Empresses did much to expand the borders of a young [[Third Imperium]].  
* Many of the [[Non-dynastic Emperor]]s 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 [[Rite of Assassination]] and/or the [[Rite 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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{{Alkhalikoi Dynasty Family Tree}}
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== See also ==
{{:Referral-Tree-Imperial-Nobility}}
{{Referral-Tree-Third-Imperium}}
[[Emperors of the Rule of Man]]

== Sources ==
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