Nautican Empire

The Nautican Empire is a nation in Abexilas. The Nautican Empire, governed by the Imperial Council comprised of leaders from its constituent states, and features an emperor, primarily serving a ceremonial function. Although symbolic, the emperor embodies the empire's diverse cultural blend, unity, and cohesion.
== Government ==
=== Emperor ===
The Emperor of the Nautican Empire holds a ceremonial role, with the title inherited by the reigning High King or Queen of the Kingdom of Aquitania, one of the empire's constituent states. Charged with symbolizing the empire's unity and diversity, the emperor possesses certain powers, including convening emergency meetings of the Imperial Council and Senate, imperializing the empire's militias, and calling the empire to war, subject to Senate advice and Imperial Council consent.
=== Imperial Council ===
The Imperial Council holds the true governing authority over the entire empire. It consists of leaders from each constituent state, with each state possessing one vote. Responsible for managing both internal and external affairs of the empire, the Council addresses crucial matters like warfare and legislation.
=== Imperial Supreme Court ===
The Imperial Supreme Court of the Empire comprises experienced judges known as imperial justices, chosen from various regions of the empire. Their primary role is to review laws passed by the senate to ensure their constitutionality. If a law is found to be unconstitutional, it is sent back to the senate for revision before it can be enacted. Each constituent state of the empire appoints one imperial justice to the Supreme Court.
=== Imperial Senate ===
The Imperial Senate consists of elected representatives from across the empire and its constituent states. Serving as the primary legislative body, it also advises the Imperial Council. The senate elects a President of The Senate to preside over sessions, though the role is largely ceremonial. Senators form committees to address various agendas. Each constituent state appoints three elected senators to the senate.
== Constituent states ==
Constituent States refer to the various political entities within the Empire, such as Kingdoms and Duchies.
=== Kingdom of Aquitania ===
The Kingdom of Aquitania, one of the two founding nations of the empire, holds significant influence within the Nautican Empire. Its royal family inherits the title of emperor, showcasing its prominent position. Despite its influence, Aquitania respects all fellow states as equals. The kingdom demonstrates its power through naval strength and trade routes, supported by formidable constituent military forces like the Imperial Guard. Not to mention they also hold the empires capital within their borders.
=== Grand Duchy of Ridgeguard ===
The Grand Duchy of Ridgeguard, a founding member alongside Aquitania, holds significant influence within the Empire. Known for their mercenary services, they have amassed wealth and prosperity. Additionally, their ties to the emperor's family through an uncle further solidify their position within the empire. Despite their relatively small size compared to other states, they boast formidable mercenaries who are not to be underestimated.
== Military ==
The armed forces of the empire are organized into two branches: the main unified military of the empire and the constituent militaries of the states that comprise the empire.
=== Imperial Army ===
The Imperial Army serves as the unified main fighting force of the empire, composed of civilians from various constituent states. Regardless of their origin, soldiers are under the command of a diverse military leadership. Oversight is provided by the Generals Council, acting as a joint chiefs of staff reporting to the Imperial Council. The army operates independently from the constituent states and is supplied and maintained by the national government.
=== Constituent militaries ===
The Constituent Militaries represent the armed forces of their respective kingdoms and duchies within the empire. Unlike the Imperial Army, they operate under the command of their constituent state leaders and function akin to a National Guard. These forces are supplied and maintained by their regional governments, which oversee their recruitment and operations.