Shi'ar Empire (Earth-7642)

The Shi'ar **Empire**, also known as the Shi'ar **Imperium** was one of the oldest states in the galaxy, and is a vast collection of alien species, cultures, and worlds situated close to the Skrull and Kree Empires.

For millennia it was a central power in galactic affairs, as taken for granted as the Galactic Council. Some would say its rule was tyrannical and oppressive, others would say it was a beacon of civilization in a chaotic galaxy. In spite of such objections however the Empire would remain unchallenged for millennia.

## Government

Though the empire has grown to include hundreds of thousands of different sentient species and worlds, the Shi'ar race controls and governs the empire. Its central base of power is located on the "throneworld" Chandilar. The leader of the empire is given the title Majestor (male) or Majestrix (female) and is a hereditary position, occupied by members of the royal family of the Shi'ar. The Neramani family represented the royal bloodline.

### High Council

It is nominally ruled over by a high council, which has representatives from a large majority of the alien races that exist within the Imperium. However, in practice, the head of the council (the Majestor or Majestrix) exercises strong executive control and can institute policy virtually by decree.

### Local Government

The Shi'ar Empire is one of the most advanced and expansive civilizations in the universe, spanning entire galaxies. It is mainly an economic co-operative, where trade with other galactic powers is its driving force. Not all races have the same rights in the Imperium, as the Shi'ar appear to have a disproportionate influence on its governance.

### Foreign relations

Though having warlike and militaristic ancestry, the Shi'ar Empire has largely occupied the role of peacekeepers in many interstellar affairs. They are a part of the Galactic Council, and as one of the biggest superpowers in known space, have a seat in the Galactic Inner Council. There power and influence are only rivaled by the United Planets, the Kree Empire, the Skrull Empire, and the Dominion.

#### United Planets

The Relationship between the United Planets and Shi'ar Empire has been poor. Often signs of post-war mistrust and hostility began to appear between the two galactic powers. Often coming down to ideology, with the United Planets greatly opposing the autocratic government and expansionist policies of the Shi'ar. However this changed under Empress Lilandra with her and United Planets Chief of State Marte Allon pursuing an era of warm relations with each other.

#### Citadel Empire

The Shi'ar Empire has relations with the Citadel Empire. Its leaders were telepathically warned of the Dark Phoenix by the Shi'ar Empress Lilandra.

## Military

The leader of the Shi'ar empire is protected by his or her own personal guard called the **Imperial Guard** which is made up of the most powerful and elite soldiers from throughout the Empire with most of them being Shi'ar and others being from other alien races in the Shi'ar's jurisdiction. The Imperial Guard is led by a praetor. The military itself (outside of the Imperial Guard) has been depicted as consisting almost exclusively of Shi'ar personnel, at least in most of the command positions.