This is why, for me, Harold still has the strongest claim on the throne.
The Imperial Succession
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This is why, for me, Harold still has the strongest claim on the throne.
You cared enough to post.
Maybe we need a group for the Crown Prince, after all, in such uncertain times he might be a stabilizing force.
He has been painted as a Playboy, but on his good will tour of the Federation, the greatest drama was what did he order to eat at which Restaurant, how much did he gamble and the whirl wind love affair with Eccy.
& Did he not have Dignitaries from every great power working together hunting Exiocan Polar Bears?
Give him the right Geeves and this Bertie Wooster could charm the galaxy into a more calm and peaceful state
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Correction, he cared enough to assign you his proxy
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Mrs Thatcher... er I mean Torval for the win!
Harold Duval is the legitimate heir to the throne, Aisling after him. If the senate confirms that Harold is "not sound of mind' then Aisling could take his place. Other option is to turn the Empire into a Republic.
There's also the possibility of a Regency period, where the emperor is declared temporarily unfit to wield the powers of state and thus a Regent is appointed to wield them on his behalf.
Wow your character is a sexist (pick a word), congratulations. I believe your character would know that a female heir is indeed a common occurence and empresses are not impossible if not highly probable.
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As a lot of people here have apprently not been keeping up with galnet all that well, here is a slightly outdated Dossier on the matter: https://www.dropbox.com/s/g8ohlash8fz92nm/Intelligence Dossier - Duval Succession.docx?dl=0
We currently have no de jure heir. Everything is technically open.
Harold Duval - Was actively disinherited by the curent emperor and presumably snorting coke off someone's or somethings behind somewhere, inept, effectively disqualified.
Aisling Duval - The illegitimate daughter of Harold and as such has no claim. She is an inept child without any talent to rule (most obvious as she is effectively attempting to destroy the backbone of imperial industry by outlawing imperial slavery) she would be little more than a puppet for patreus I'm afraid. Considering she is a public favourite it's quite a blessing there is no democratic vote for emperor.
Arissa Lavigny(-Duval) - Capable, strong willed, no claim however until the marriage of the current emperor; we can only hope. The only would-be de jure heir. Strong favourite heir of Hengist. My uncounted second vote.
Denton Patreus - A strong senator, too warlike to be a very good ruler, has no potential claim or right to rule. He is most useful in his current position.
Zemina Torval - Strong willed, capable, has practically announced she is not striving for position of empress, seems much more comfortable in her current position, I do sympathize.
Kahina Tijani Loren - Strong, capable, has the guts to parade through Sol like she owns the damn place with her private fleet. My (unofficial, you understand, long live the emperor and so forth) vote. Effectively the only other contender besides Arissa that has not had any obvious blunders or undesirable traits, yet. We have not seen all that much of her though. No right to rule.
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Forgot 3). Is hunting down those who tried to kill the emperor *may we bask in his greatness*
Of course. What's not to like?
She is warm and compassionate, loves puppies and has the best interests of everyone at heart... Deep down I mean.
I am not yet sure who should be on the throne and supported. However I am sure that Harold (and Aisling) were behind the assassination plot and not Senator Patreus. Harold was disinherited, despite being originally first in line. That is great motive to bump off Daddy..erm...His Imperial Majesty.
What makes you think there was an assassination plot, and the whole thing wasn't just made up by Arissa and Blaine as a means of discrediting and taking out their political enemies.
I fully admit to not knowing much about the politics of the game, but I do recall that the Imperium is supposed to be a dynasty of a single family line. That is why I voted for Aisling, although I could support Arissa just as easily.
the man with too many revolutionary thoughts.
Of course. What's not to like?
Shes rich too. Whats not to love?
That pretty much puts an end to it. Princess Arissa is the legal heir. All who support others' claims to the throne are traitors to the Empire (you guys from quivira are right, that is a fun accusation to throw around).