Line of Succession

== I - General Rules ==
----(a) The following are general rules of the succession:
* (i) - Men are barred entirely
* (ii) - The line of succession must be aligned with Empress' will
* (iii) - Said candidate must be of the Yutemond Imperial name
* (iv) - All candidates must ascend from an Imperial female (maternal line)
* (v) Must follow the same faith as the Empress
(b) Any other candidates to be considered must have direct approval from the Empress herself.
(c) To accomodate for this, the Empress reigning may change / amend succession rules at any time she sees fit or make exceptions for any individuals.
== II - Royal Heirdom ==
----(a) The royal heirdom requires the following circumstances:
* (i) - Titled as a princess of the Yutemond dyansty
* (ii) - Descended directly from an Empress / princess
* (iii) - All candidates must be female
* (iv) - All candidates must hold the Imperial surname
(b) The royal heirdom requirements may be amended or extended if the reigning Empress sees fit.
(c) Granddaughters descended from the daughters of the Empress are also added to the royal heirdom. However, they must be born from a princess under any circumstances.
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== III - Succession ==
----(a) The Empress will select a successor
(b) Said successor must meet all the requirements stated in the general rules
(c) If said successor is disposed of / passes away, another sucessor is selected.(i) If said Empress passes away without a selected heir, her eldest granddaughter or closest female relative may assume the throne.
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