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PROVINCIAL TITLES AND DUTIES
GOVERNOR
Governs a province and collects taxes from the populace of that province. Governors have a quota of gold to extract from their province, any excess gold can be kept by the governor. Thus, the more citizens that reside in one's province, the more income for the Empire and the governor. Militias can be raised by the governor but their numbers may not exceed 25% of the provincial population. They also are responsible for maintaining or finding someone else to maintain their province's official webpage. They are also responsible for keeping records of their citizens. Governors may create unofficial titles and hire other civilians to help with their jobs.

Pay: May Differ

TAX COLLECTOR
Tax Collectors are Civilians appointed by governors to help collect gold from their province. Any excess gold will be split between the tax collector(s) and governor.

Pay: May Differ

RETIRED VETERAN
A soldier that has retired from the army. They are immune to conscription and should be given special treatment when their tax is collected. They are given retirement benefits as well.

Pension has not yet been determined.

CIVILIAN
The hard-working member of the Empire. All persons not in the Armed Services are protected by the Imperial Army. Each civilian needs to pay tax in order to keep the Army in working order. Should the need arise, civilians can be conscripted into the Army for three weeks maximum. They may engage in occupations such as trading, adventuring, and other activities in order to create income so that they may contribute to the maintenance of their Empire. Civilians are free to do whatever is right, a small tax provides protection and oppurtunity, the best of everything.

Provincial | Government | Military

GOVERNMENT TITLES AND DUTIES
EMPEROR
Has 50% power over the Empire. The current Emperor is [IO]Clemency. He can veto laws made by the Senate and offer laws of his own. He may also veto actions passed by the Senate and again, make suggestions of his own. The secondary obligation is to maintain all files located within "~imperial_order" account in Tripod and to help maintain the stability of the Empire.

The Emperor cannot raise taxes without the consent of the Senate. 
The Emperor cannot raise more than 3 Legions without the consent of the Senate.
The Emperor cannot interfere with Senate elections.
The Emperor cannot disband the Senate.
The Emperor cannot declare Martial Law without the consent of the Senate.
The Emperor cannot use armed force, bribery, etc. to alter the decisions of the Senate.

Pay has not yet been determined.

CONSULS
Though their roles are not traditional compared to the Roman Empire, they are still helpful. The consuls also advise the Emperor and serve as his opposition during times of extreme indecision. More consuls can be called up by the emperor if assistance in governing is needed. There can be a maximum of five consuls, each consul will specialize in different aspects of politics.

Pay has not yet been determined.

SENATOR
Senators are Imperial Citizen from the public who represent the people. There is a maximum of two senators for each province. The entire Senate has 50% power over the Imperium. They help make laws for the Empire as well and help during war as the official declarer of war. They are elected every 4 months.

The Senate cannot overthrow the emperor without the approval of the popular vote.
The Senate cannot raise its own armies.
The Senate cannot declare martial law during peace time or time of peace.
The Senate cannot accept favors in return for alterations in Senate decisions.

Pay: 0.00 Gold (That's correct, no pay.)

AMBASSADOR
An Imperial Citizen who joins another guild in orderto establish an embassy. Ambassadors should have access to all information that any other guild member in the host guild should have access to. The Empire is willing to host Ambassadors from other guilds as well.

Pay has not yet been determined.

Provincial | Government | Military

MILITARY TITLES, RANKS, AND DUTIES
LEGATE
The Legate is responsible for the battle readiness of his or her legion. They are to prepare reports on their legion's progress when asked to do so by the emperor or by the Senate. Though their command is large, the real power lies within the centuries. They are to act as a military tribunal in times of war and advise the emperor and Senate during those times.

Pay has not yet been determined.

COHORT COMMANDER
As the senior officer of a cohort their duty is similar to the legate except that their actions of administration is much closer to the main body of troops. Their duty is to maintain the battle readiness of their centuries and to report their findings to their Legate. cohort commanders are responsible for the management of their cohort's human resources. They are also responsible for keeping records of all their soldiers and officers under their command.

Pay has not yet been determined.

CENTURION
Centurions are the only commissioned officers in their unit, the century. They are the key officers in the Imperial Armies. Their duties include accompanying their troops into battle, paying their soldiers with money provided from the War Department, training their soldiers, and acting as the administrator for all century operations and reports. They also are responsible for maintaining or finding someone else to maintain their unit's official webpage.

Pay has not yet been determined.

OPTIO
The rank of optio is as important as any rank in the Imperium's military hierarchy. They main duty is to lead their century if their centurion should fall in battle or if he simply is not present. They are non-commissioned officers and thus receive no more pay than a legionary. Should both centurion and optio fall in battle, then the reminder of the century must continue on with the rest of the mission based on the orders of the latest fallen officer.

Pay has not yet been determined.

LEGIONARY
Legionaries are the backbone of the Imperial Army. They are the most important persons in the entire military as they provide manpower for the Imperial war effort and provide protection from enemy guilds. They duty is mainly that of following orders and fighting hard. They are to be revered for their selfless altruism for they fight not for rank or prestige but for the protection of the Empire. LONG LIVE THE FIGHTERS!!!

Pay has not yet been determined.

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