The Royal Council

The Royal Council are the Empires great ministers, they are made up to 5 members handpicked by the Emperor. They have tasks regarding numerous everyday activities, from day to day administration to making decisions regarding gameplay. Currently the Royal Council has 4 members. The 4 Members are known as the Arch-Lords tasked with advising the Emperor and are selected from the player base. They do not have to be members of the Nobility.

The Arch-Chancellor
The Arch-Chancellor is tasked advising the Emperor regarding diplomacy and foreign affairs. The Arch-Chancellor is the head of the Diplomatic Corps. Since the Imperial Decree "Reorganisation and reform of the Empire" by Emperor Ó Leannáin, the Arch-Chancellor is the head of the Royal Colonial Office, a combination of the survey and colonisation administrations of the Empire.

The Arch-Marshall
The Arch-Marshal is in charge of advising the Emperor regarding the Army, Navy and Spacefleet. They are also in charge of day to day task regarding fleet movements and the such.

The Prince Law-Lord
The Prince Law-Lord is in charge of reviewing and preparing Imperial Decrees and Laws written by the Emperor and in charge of enforcing the laws and maintaining internal security. In his position, the Prince Law-Lord coordinates with the IIA to oversee the security of the Empire.

The Imperial Inquisitor/High Praetorian
The position of High Praetorian was established in 2205 by the Imperial Decree "to address the state of emergency" by Emperor de Mérode. The position was previously known as the Imperial Inquisitor. In addition, the High Praetorian took responsibilities from the IRG, as they are in charge of the Emperor’s personal security. They will also be the first to receive reports from the IIA about plots against the Emperor.

Special members and advisors
In addition to the appointed members of the Council, the Director of the IIA and the Pontifex Maximus are also both members of the Council. They will advice the Emperor and his government on matters pertaining security and religion.

The Emperor can also ask anyone to attend meetings at the Emperor's pleasure, although the guest attendee will have no formal power or extra bonuses. Throughout the years there have been several such special advisors, such as Lady-Regent Buenoparte during the Prafist Crisis.