Rank 1 (Empire of Death)

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== Rank 1 ==
is the highest tier in the Empire's hierarchy and consists of the following: 
Leader: The dragon in charge of running the empire as a whole. They make the important decisions and are responsible for the well-being of their followers. This includes deciding if and when to go to war, when and where to expand their territory, making sure everyone is well fed, and settling disputes that can't be solved by commanders. So far, the empire has only had one leader.
Current Leader: Cerberus
Past Leader(s): None
Leader's Mate: The dragon currently serving as the leader's mate. This doesn't often change but can depending on the leader's choice on whether or not to keep them as a mate. They often serve to give advice to their leader as well as help settle basic disputes should the leader be busy. If the leader is away then they are placed in charge temporarily until the leader's return. The mate cannot declare war.
Current Mate: Anubis
Past Mate(s): Cobrascales, Warforge, and Divantae
Second in Command: The heir to the Empire. This does not necessarily have to be a dragon related to the current leader, they just have to be chosen by them. Their job is to run their sub-clan much like any of the other commanders. Unlike them however, the second in command is in place to become the next leader should the main leader die or choose to retire. It would then be up to them to either take the old leader's mate as their own or find their own (should they want a mate).
Current Second in Command: Lucifi
Past Second in Command(s): None
Commanders: They are in charge of ruling over and leading the sub-clan they reside in. For each clan in the empire, there is one commander living there to lead it- excluding the clan where the leader resides. Similar to the leader, they are to settle disputes within the sub-clan and protect the borders in their area from invasions. Should trouble arise, they must inform the leader of the threat(s) to discuss what should be done. They also act as consultants to decisions that impact the empire as a whole. 
Current Commanders: Danika, Lyric, and Shroud
Past Commanders: None