Text of the Imperial Constitution of Novus Imperia

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Article I.

Empereur and Succession

A) The government and supreme authority of the greater Novus Imperia is entrusted to the Guild Leader, who takes the title of Empereur of Novus Imperia. The guild government is exercised in the name of the Empereur, by the officers whom he appoints.

B) The position of Guild Leader and the title of Empereur are interchangeable and are considered to be one in the same.

C) Lord Gnaeus Ramanayan Caesar, founder and guild leader, is Empereur of Novus Imperia.

D) The title of Empereur is hereditary in the direct, natural or adopted, legitimate male descendants, in order of age of Lord Gnaeus Ramanayan Caesar.

E) In the absence of a legitimate male descendant of Lord Gnaeus Ramanayan Caesar the title of Empereur is reserved for and shall be given to Ambassadeur Ramana Caesar and his direct, natural or adopted, legitimate male descendants in order of age.

F) In the absence of Ambassadeur Ramana Caesar and of his male descendants the title of Empereur is reserved for and shall be given to Viceroy Radiun Aurilius Featherquill and his direct, natural or adopted, legitimate male descendants in order of age.

G) In the absence of a legitimate male descent of Lord Gnaeus Ramanayan Caesar, Ambassaduer Ramana Caesar, Viceroy Radiun Aurilius Featherquill, and their legitimate male descendents the responsibility of choosing a new Empereur shall be reserved for the guild council of Novus Imperia.

F) In the absence of all the above and a functioning guild council it is requested of the Rangers of Temuair to oversee the election of a new Empereur by the Novus Imperia membership.

Article II.

Imperial Family

A) The legitimate male descendants of the imperial family carry the titles of Novus Imperia Princes. The elder son of the Emperor carries that of Crown Prince.

B) Joachim Murat Caesar, eldest son of Lord Gnaeus Ramanayan Caesar, is Crown Prince of Novus Imperia.

C) Novus Imperia Princes cannot marry without the approval of the Emperor. If the Emperor cannot be reached for consent within a timely manner his approval is considered given.

D) The marriage of an Imperial Prince without the approval of the Emperor carries removal from the line of succession, as well as for any of his descendants.

E) The wife of the Empereur takes the title of Empress of Novus Imperia.

F) The legitimate female descendants of the imperial family carry the titles of Novus Imperia Princesses.

Article III.

Ministries

A) The Ministers of Novus Imperia are the central part of the guild government. Each individual minister has his own specific responsibilities, duties, and honors. All ministers are appointed by the Empereur, and additional Ministries may be added by him or an acting Prime Minister.

B) The Prime Minister of Novus Imperia is considered to be the senior member of the government and second in command to the Empereur. When the Empereur is absent for extended periods the Prime Minister shall be the leader of Novus Imperia. The Prime Minister holds the title of Seigneur.

C) The Minister of Intelligence of Novus Imperia is responsible for the collection of both foreign and domestic intelligence, as well as the dissemination of information to the members of Novus Imperia. The Minister of Intelligence holds the title of Director.

D) The Foreign Minister of Novus Imperia is responsible for conducting relations and negotiations with foreign powers. These include, but are not limited to, other guilds, towns, and religious fellowships. The Foreign Minister holds the title of Viceroy.

E) The Minister of Spirituality of Novus Imperia is responsible for the promotion religious and nationalist activities. Such examples could include guild masses, guild appreciation events, etc. The Minister of Spirituality holds the title of Pontifex Maximus.

Article IV.

Military

A) The military of Novus Imperia is responsible for the defense of the guild and its holdings.

B) The core of the Novus Imperia military is the Dragoon Guard. The Dragoon Guard is mobilized during both war and peace times. The leader of the Dragoon Guard is given the rank and title of Marechal d’Empire (Marshal of the Empire), and is appointed by the Empereur.

C) Members wishing to join the Dragoon Guard must be approved by the Marechal d’Empire.

D) The ranks of the Novus Imperia military are as shown bellow. The Empereur or the Marechal d’Empire is responsible for promotions and possibly demotions.

Officers - Marechal, General &, Capitaine

Enlisted – Sergent, Caporal, Soldat, & Conscript

D) During times of war or great need the Garde Imperiale (Imperial Guard) may be mobilized. In essence the Garde Imperiale is a reservist force. Novus Imperia members may join during peace times but they do not actually serve unless called upon. The Imperial Guard is lead by a Marechal whom is appointed by the Empereur.

Article V.

Guild Council

A) The guild council is the executive body of Novus Imperia. Each guild councilor is granted several powers and responsibilities as outlined bellow.

I) It is the duty of guild councilors to admit to new members into Novus Imperia, in compliance with the admissions procedures.

II) It is the duty of guild councilors to remove members from Novus Imperia whom seriously violate Novus Imperia law or pose a danger to the guild.

III) It is the duty all of all guild councilors to serve as role-model members for the rest of Novus Imperia.

B) All Ministers of Novus Imperia are members of the guild council.

C) The Marechal d’Empire and Marechal of the Garde Imperiale are members of the guild council.

D) Princes are members of the guild council once they have obtained their spark.

E) All other members of the guild council shall be appointed by the Empereur.

Article VI.

Novus Imperia Clients

A) Other guilds and fellowship may become part of the greater Novus Imperia by becoming what are known as clients.

I) A client guild or fellowship’s members are granted what is called client membership status within Novus Imperia.

II) Client membership grants an aisling access to all features and areas of Novus Imperia that would normally be reserved just for Novus Imperia members. They may attend meetings, join the military, etc

III) Members of Novus Imperia proper are given full access to all features and areas of the client guild or fellowship.

IV) Novus Imperia is obligated to provide defense to all client guilds and fellowships.

V) Novus Imperia exercises all control of foreign policy of client guilds and fellowships.

VI) Client fellowships and guilds are obligated to provide assistance to the greater Novus Imperia if so called upon.

B) A guild or fellowship may only become a Novus Imperia client by the consent of their legitimate governing authority.

C) Clients may withdraw from the greater Novus Imperia whenever they choose without fear of repercussions. However, withdrawing during a time of great need will be seen as dishonest and cowardly.

Article VII.

Amendments to this Constitution may be made with the approval of the Empereur.