King of Anakrion (ænˈækriˈo:n)
The ruler of the Kingdom Of Anakrion. A democratically elected dictator, in essence. Term lasts for 50 years at a time.
Qualifications
Needs to have served in the Advisory Council first, as well as be an experienced politician. Having been in the military or another leadership position is helpful.
Requirements
An age requirement of 70 years, as by then most people will have had experience in a variety of matters.
Note: due to most of the population being Sapient Synthetics, an age of 70 is not old at all. Biological humans also generally have access to life extension.
Note: due to most of the population being Sapient Synthetics, an age of 70 is not old at all. Biological humans also generally have access to life extension.
Appointment
A ceremony is held in the King's Palace on Torgallon. There, the former king hands over the Crown of the Sovereign, a relic of Cellean origin. The new king then dons the crown, and at that moment, becomes king, officially. If this is not possible, then the current chairman of the Advisory Council preforms the coronation.
Duties
The king manages the affairs of the nation, internal and external. While there exist many organizations and offices for bureaucratic matters, the final say in any major matter lies with the king. The king is also a figurehead to the people, and the face of the kingdom to other nations, thus they must maintain a good reception. The king is also responsible for ultimate military command, if the nation is ever at war.
Benefits
Being the ruler of the most powerful nation on Ochtotne Prime, the king has a massive amount of influence, even in other nations. They also have a large amount of wealth at their disposal, as well as the respect of the people (usually).
Accoutrements & Equipment
The King of Anakrion posesses a set of four items, all very old relics of the nation. The Crown of the Sovereing, Armour of a Lord, Sword of a King, and The Founder's Honour.
The Crown is a strange piece of very niche technology not known in the region, of Cellean origin. It can project various effects and frequencies from it, with diverse effects, especially on synthetics.
The Armour is a set of Form-plating, attached to a synthetic. The most notable features besides its exceptional quality and copius iconography is the wings, equipped with hardened plasma shielding and capable of movement.
The Sword and the Founder's Honour are pair of a sort. The Sword is a master-crafted Layered Chain Blade capable of cutting nearly anything, and the Honour is a large standard. The King holds either during speeches and public events; the Sword in wartime and the standard in peacetime.
Grounds for Removal/Dismissal
Death or end of term is the primary cause of removal, but if need be, the Advisory council can hold a vote amongst the populace on the king's fate.
History
The rank emerged when the kingdom emerged, in the 2690s. Before that, Torgallon was run by a council, and that council still exists today, in the form of the Advisory council. The first King was Scintil Karkena, who founded the kingdom and ruled it for 18 years. There have been six kings after him, including Rexilis Ileas, the current , 7th, King, formerly Faestos Termen.
Here's a list of Kings, from first to latest.
Rexaen Prim (Scintil Karkena)
Rexo Vilianore (Golna Vellen)
Rexsen Lior (Fai Volonti)
Rexinnia De'Vaun (Illion Andre)
Rexamana Iter (Asi Mele)
Rexolan Kil (Linto Poio)
Rexilis Ileas (Faestos Termen)
Type
Civic, Political
Status
Active
Form of Address
King, my King
Equates to
Essentially a dictator, albeit with no absolutely absolute power. Has to follow constitution, and has to often consult the Advisory Council in many things.
Source of Authority
Elected by people
Length of Term
50 years
Current Holders
Past Holders
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