Imperator

See also: List of Imperators of the Empire of Sevicia
Imperator, officially the Imperator of Sevicia, is the title given to the ruler of the Empire of Sevicia. The line of Imperators begin in the year 0 A.S, with Anaeaus Prabitulia serving as the first Imperator, following the death of the Sun King and the separation of the realms. The role of Imperator entails total governance over the Empire of Sevicia for a period of life, though matters of less importance are routinely handled by the Sevician Senate. The Senate hold veto power over the Imperator on official matters and, although rarely used, hold the power to depose the reigning Imperator via a senatorial vote.
The office of Imperator is chosen by the Sevician Senate. All 360 members of the Senate must vote anonymously between no less than six candidates, chosen by a joint decision by the elders of the Senate as worthwhile candidates. From the year 0 until 452 A.S, the office was hereditary, passing from parent to eldest child (of either sex), or occasionally from parent to younger child or relative. The constitutional crisis of 451-452 and the resulting Year of Five led to a complete overhaul of the role of Imperator. 
Since then, all Imperators have been decided by senatorial vote, with one - Atham Reyne - legally forced to abdicate via senatorial decree. As of 453 A.S, Imperators can be either male or female, must be at least 23 years old, must be a member of the Senate at the time of appointment, and must be from Sevicia (including its three constituent kingdoms, Lish, Esta, and Maerowyn). There have been multiple ethnic Jastian and Itrusic emperors, and one from Maerowyn.
The longest reigning Imperator in Sevician history is Maria Mios, who ruled for 64 years (349-413), and the shortest reign belongs to Kaeso Magna, Ironeye, who ruled for just 39 days, during the Year of Five. The oldest Imperator at the time of appointment was Manus II (77 years old), and the youngest was Ismene Mios, who officially acceded to the throne at the age of just three months and eight days. Since the constitutional changes of 453, when hereditary rule was outlawed in favour of a democratic system, the oldest reigning Imperator was Ivanus II (64 years old), and the youngest was Cloe of Ida, who was elected at the age of 23 years, the lowest possible age limit for the office.
In total, there have been 62 Imperators of Sevicia. The current Imperator is Marek Kyos, in his sixth year of reign (713 A.S). For a full history of Sevicia's rulers, see: List of Imperators of Sevicia.
== See also ==
List of Imperators of the Empire of Sevicia
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