Government in MedHammer 40,000

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In the 41st Millennium, The Imperium is slowly recovering from the devastation of The Great Treachery in which the Emperor of Mankind was wounded and incapable of leading mankind. Without his leadership his sons and followers have attempted to govern the Imperium in his stead.

The Imperium is a loose collection of vassals, allies, and direct territories spread throughout the galaxy. For any one who is not the Emperor of Mankind himself, the Imperium is too vast for one man. The Thousands of thousands of worlds are instead split among a collection of pseudo autonomous states all of which answer to Magna Terra. Loosely The Imperium's government could be divided into 4 "spheres" of governance: The Regency government, Suzerain Government, Terran Government, Segmentum Government.

Suzerain Government

At the Suzerain Level The Imperium of man is "First Among Equals" with its "Allies." These allies are considered to be sovereign in their own internal affairs united in a personal union under the Emperor of Mankind, who they recognize as their sovereign lord. With The Emperor in dire health, these nations can be ordered to act on behest of the Triumvirate.

Each of these nations also have a representative at the high lords of Terra and as such can both influence and be influenced by them.

Adeptus Mechanicus

TBA. But its essentially just the Vanilla Mechanicus

Royum Ultramari

Proud, petty, and zealous warriors; the Realm of Ultramar was granted its independence following the devastation of the great treachery. While never reaching the heights of its past under the the Divine Aurelian, Roboute Gulliman, they have rebuilt themselves into a chaotic yet vibrant collection of nobility, free space marines, and religious orders. Their navy and shock troops have been invaluable to the Imperium's War effort.

Ultramar, following the Treaty of Chorgoris after the Great Treachery of Lorgar was recognized to be independent in its own affairs. The Realm of Ultramar still recognizes the Emperor as its Sovereign Lord, as well as the Father of their god The Aurelian. Half of Gulliman’s remaining legions were donated to the Codex Astartes, who serve the Imperium at large and answer only to the Emperor. Ultramar, according to the Treaty, answers only to the Emperor himself, but in practice usually works with Corvus Corax, Ultima Adeptus and Liaison to Ultramar, and Jaghatai Khan, the “Book-Keeper” and “The Master of Chapters.” Ultramar is governed as a collection of Feudal Kingdoms under the Suzerainty of Ultramarines Chapter Master.

The Five Hundred Worlds of Ultramar are De Jure "Independent" from the Imperium because of the events of the Lorgar Letdown (destruction of maccragge, warp-storms, suspicion of other primarchs), but in reality The Imperium exerts as much control over its "Ally" Ultramar as it does any distant realm of the Imperium. This is in no small part thanks to the Work of Jaghatai Khan, who took the Notes of His Buddy Rouboute for The Codex Astartes, and Christopher Tolkein'd them into The "Codex Astartes." Under the Codex Most of The White Scars, Orphaned Ultramarines, and Loyalists abandon their legions to act as independent chapters that would work in Ultramar and The Imperium, while still being personally loyal to the Emperor (not any Primarch or admin of Terra). In the 41st Millennium, Ultramar is Space Bretonia complete with A deified Tarasha Euten Serving as the Lady of The Lake (as well as Mary in Catholicism/Orthodoxy). Ultramar is covered with noble houses who religiously follow the Codex Astartes (as well as Gulliman's other Writings), and will go on quests for the "Great Mother's" Favor. This Universe's "The Black Templars" are called the "The Black Eutenites" who are essentially a Collection of Grail Knights and Knights Errant, who go Lorgar Hunting. The are "Black" because they Paint over their previous Chapter Insignia to denote their service exclusively to "The Queen Mother." The Capitol of Ultramar is now Espandor (Space Vatican), with Calth (Space Santiago) and a rebuilt Maccragge (Space Jerusalem) being Sites of Holy Pilgrimage. The Refugees of Maccragge have become a special nobility in Ultramar, with families taking the names of the Evacuation ships.

Curellian Socii (Wuni Enclaves)

A Rump State whose existence is owed to the permanence of government institutions and titles. Origionally it was the Tributary name of the T'au conquered and made subject by the Imperium in M36. However since then the Revolt of the "Ethereals" in M39 saw nearly all of the T'au break off from the Imperium's control, claiming full independence. What reamained were a few backwaters who cling to the Imperium's protection. These planets consist mainly of Former Water Caste dissidents and revolutionaries and Earth caste refugees. Mockingly called the Wuni (Mud caste) by the other T'au, the Curellian Socii have attempted to build their ideal casteless state in the shadow of the Imperium's benign neglect. They have been relatively successful as backwaters became vibrant worlds sharing a peculiar blend of Ultramarine, Imperium and archaeo-T'au culture.

Grand Macharia

A creation of the Regency government when conflicts between The Great Conqueror Solar Macharius and The High Lords of Terra came to a head. Macharius was granted a portion of territory he conquered to govern as a fully independent nation, provided he provide a significant force for Sanguinius' war effort. Grand Macharia represents the frontier of the Imperium and is a military state.

The Regency Government

Overseeing the governments of Terra and their Suzerains, the Regency government acts on behalf of the Emperor himself, and attempt to continue his mission despite the loss of their lord. The Regency steps in to override and "assist" the Terran government.

The Regency government oversees particular aspects of the Imperium's governance, and serve the Imperium at large.

The Regency Council

Magisterium Magna: Constantine Valdor

As Captain-General of the Adeptus Custodes, Constantine Valdor was granted the title Magister Maxima, or ultimate controller by the Emperor himself, well before The Great Treachery. Origionally tentative to use his power over the primarchs and all government, that attitude changed following the disaster that unfolded following the treachery.

While the primarchs blamed Lorgar, the council of Nikea and the Imperial Truth, Valdor blamed the disastrous egos of the primarchs, as well as his own negligence. In Valdor's eyes, the inability of the Primarchs to put aside their own vanity for the good of the Imperium nearly cost humanity its future.

Post heresy, Constantine Valdor pushed back against the primarch's efforts to place Sanguinius as head of the imperium, instead using his own well established title to subjugate them to his oversight the imperium. Valdor views his job as a negative role, keeping all of the different leaders of the Imperium in check, especially the 12 Primadonas. Technically he and every single Custodes outrank the Primarchs, though they almost always use their authority through Valdor. In private amongst his fellow Custodes, he often refers to their Role as Adeptus Nutrices (Bureau of Wetnurses) and himself as Magister Maxima (Head Schoolmaster).

Constantine Valdor, alongside Fulgrim, and Magnus form the Triumveratus Homines Posteri (Triumvirate of The Future of Mankind), who oversee the recovery of The Emperor.

Warmaster: Sanguinius

Beloved by all, there was no other person who could shoulder the burdens of Empire following Horus' resignation. Sanguinius serves as the "Face", despite only being one of the regency members.

Sanguinius' acts on behalf of the Council of Regents. He shoulders the responsibilities of The Imperium admirably, though he notes with some disdain how eager his brother's were to shrug off their responsibilities onto him out of despair. The Regent has very little interest in actually managing the day to day affairs of the Imperium, usually leaving said management to the Segmentarchi, Fulgrim, and The Highlords of Terra. His main emphasis is instead on leading the Imperium's armies against the forces of chaos.

Legiarch: Horus Lupercal

The Great Treachery had shaken Horus' faith in his capacity to lead. Like many of the Loyalist primarchs in the aftermath, Horus stepped down as his position of Warmaster. Despite this, he continues to coordinate the Imperium's forces as "The Commander of The Legions." Though he now takes orders from his brother Sanguinius and the rest of the council, Horus has retained his position somewhat. Under his new title, Horus ensures that the Legions are kept their best fighting strength, and are used to the best of their potential. His greatest weapon is his own legion “The Luna Wolves,” which serves as the spearhead in most offensives.

Magisterium Libri (Qitobuqa): Jaghatai Khan

Inheriting the Codex Astartes from Roboute Gulliman, Jaghatai Khan oversees the Chaptered Astartes as “Qitobuqa” (Chorgoran (ie Distorted Chagatai) for “Master of the Book”). Given the many varried and specialized roles that these Chapters have taken on. Jaghatai, (With The Lion) have taken on many of the duties that The Inquisition does in Vanilla Hammer. Jaghatai's role in the codex astartes is primarily supervisory and judicial, with the Khan having the final say on interpretation of The Codex.

Magisterium Artificis: Ferrus Manus

Originally offered to Vulkan, who declined in favor of governing the Segmentum Pacificus. Fulgrim and Ferrus Manus work together to create technology and equipment for the Imperium. Both Civilian and Military. Fulgrim’s focus being something of a “Surgeon General” for the Imperium while Ferrus Manus serves as the head engineer and liaison to the Adeptus Mechanicus.

Magisterium Vitalis: Fulgrim

A wide-reaching department, covering apothecaries, geneticists, and ecologists. Fulgrim was selected in the hopes that he could do for Terra what he had done for Chemos. When he is not undertaking grand terraforming and bio-engineering projects, Fulgrim traverses the Imperium trying to establish some modicum of health and safety standards. He often travels with his best friend and chief artificer Ferrus Manus, and between the two of them most engineering problems can be solved.

Magisterium Arcanae: Magnus

Magnus oversees the actions of all psykers. Both He, Constantine Valdor, and Fulgrim are responsible for the security and well being of The Emperor, with Valdor focusing on physical security, Magnus warding against supernatural threats, and Fulgrim ensuring the physical health and healing.

The Black Ships are headed by Magnus, which is partially used to maintain the golden throne, but is also in part to head an academy for psykers. Which young psyker goes where is ultimately his choice, and the descision often haunts him.

Magnus Aids The Khan in the organization of the Free Chapters, especially those whose focus is on anti-demonic forces.

Magnus, along with occasionally Konrad Curze, will take on the Golden Throne in order to aid their father in recovering.

Additionally, Magnus is supposedly working on improving and repairing the Webway gate, but already overwhelmed as it is, this task has been moving at a glacial pace.

Magisterium Juris: Konrad Curze

Following Leman Russ's Abdication: Konrad Curze and his Night Lords have assumed the role of eliminating The Enemies of The Emperor. While Sanguinius is referred to as "The Emperor's Fury" Curze is merely known as the more subdued term, "The Emperor's Disapproval." Such a banal name hides the true Silent rage and terror behind that name. It is as if to say "The Emperor disapproves of your existence, which is now forfit."

Konrad Curze also serves as the Council's liason to the Imperial inquisition, which he does with sadistic glee.

Magisterium Emeritus: Leman Russ

While Leman has abandoned nearly all positions of leadership to focus on his own penitential crusade, his brothers have insisted on maintaining a position for him, should he ever change his mind.

Terran Government

The Government of Magna Terra who govern the affairs of the entire Imperium, checked only by the Regency council. This is where the majority of the Human government is held. The Government is a mixed oligarchy with most representatives selected based on their own internal processes.

Positions:

Ducati Terrae

Permanent positions of the High Lords of Terra. They represent significant imperial interest.

Merchant Admiral

Speaker for the interest of the Rogue Traders and other merchants

Lord Gulliman

All non Legion members of the Adeptus Astartes answer to The Lord Gulliman. The Lord Gulliman in turn represents them to The High Lords of Terra. By design, the Lord Gulliman regularly butts heads with both the Legiarch Horus, and Lord Commander of The Astra Militarum.

The Tribunii

The Tribunii watch over particular interest groups. Often representing the members of the Imperium that would otherwise be cast aside. The Tribune do not have lawmaking power, but they do have the capability to veto any law or directive made by the High council.

Tribune of The Faithful

The Tribune of The Faithful represents the interests of the various religious organizations throughout the Imperium. They and the Tribune of The Antiquitae work to prevent the persecution of their Faiths. Given its overwhelming size, the Tribune of The Faithful mainly focuses on The Aurelian Cult, but it also attends to other faiths in the Imperium as well.

Extrodinary Tribune of The Antiquitae

Similar to The Tribune of The Faithful, This tribune prioritizes the "Cultis Antiquitae" who are considered to have special protected status in the Imperium of Man. Additionally, the Tribune of the Antiquitae also serves as the Protector as Terra's Ancient Culture, and conservationists. As an Extrodinary Tribune, the Tribune has additional privilege of introducing motions and amendments into the Council. Their vetos and amendments to protect historical artifacts have caused considerable headaches for Fulgrim and his terraforming efforts.

Tribune of The Abnormal

The Tribune of The Abnormal looks after all of the Mutant subspecies of the Human Race. The tribune implores the Council to look after humanity's wayward mutant children rather than appeal to more eugenics-minded urges. While not an extrondinary tribune himself, he often works with The Extrodinary Tribunes of The Forgotten and Antiquitae to gain protections for some abnormal species.

Tribune of The Primitives

The Tribune of The Primitives looks after the Primitive and Feudal worlds of The Imperium, ensuring they are protected and that their low technological status does not see them unduly harassed.

Extrodinary Tribune of The Forgotten

A curious position, the Extrodinary Tribune of The Forgotten was founded, to quote Constantine Valdor, "To serve as a voice for the voiceless, and protect those who would be ground by the War Machine of a thousand worlds." It has been the Extrodinary Tribune that has created certain protections for civilians, restrictions on drafts, organizations for the Care of Orphans.

The Legati

Represent the representatives of autonomous suzerains to the Council. They have limited voting and veto power (usually when pertaining to issues regarding their particular realm). What they do have is speaking authority, and as such they can somewhat influence proceedings.

Legatus Martii

Represents Mars' capacity as a forgeworld and is also Diplomatic Liason between Mars and Terra

Segmentum Government

These Lords ultimately answer to the High Lords of Terra, but provided that they pay tithes and troops, have autonomy in management of their segmentums.

Segmentum Solar: High Lords

Segmentum Solar does not technically have a Primarch governor. As the Seat of the Imperium, Segmentum Solar is under the governorship of the Emperor himself and his chosen representatives (The High Lords of Terra). In practice however, Fulgrim and Sanguinius are heavily involved in managing the Segmentum Solar, and often circumvent the High Lords.

Segmentum Tempestus: Rogal Dorn

Taking the Segmentum Closest to Terra, Dorn has transformed the entire segmentum into a fortress, in the event that terra falls. No statues and no art is to be found in the Segmentum Tempestus, and yet no one can fail to see the Mark of The Master-Builder throughout the realm. Dorn Governs from what was once Inwit, but the planet has been rebuilt from the bedrock up into a labyrinthine fortress world thrice its original size. The Banal Name “Fort Inwit” does not do justice the the masterwork of fortifications that is at the center of an entire interplanetary realm of fortifications. Those travelling to The Segmentum cannot shake their sense of awe at dorn’s handiwork, while also shaking a sense of dread. “What sort of Enemy would need these fortifications?”

Segmentum Obscura: Lion El'Johnson

The Closest to The Eye of Terror, only Magnus The Red was considered to be the most capable of protecting the Imperium’s most Warp-Susceptible region. However, Magnus was considered to be needed on Terra for both the Golden Throne, and For supervising the new order of Anti-Warp legions such as The Grey Knights (and later Corvidae founding Astartes).

The Next runner-up was Kurze, but while Fulgrim and Magnus loved their brother, and he was a stalwalt defender against the warp, no one trusted him with Leadership of civilians. The Next obvious choice only could be "The Lion." On the front line of any attack by Lorgar and The Ruinous Powers, El'Johnson has tailored his legions and his armies in defense against the Warp. His armies have both the highest number of blanks as well as the Highest number of Sanctioned Psykers. The Dark Angels scour the Segmentum for evidence of Corruption and The Fallen, and "The Knights of Calliban" (his Segmentum Army) aid in defending the planet from Demonic Attacks.

Segmentum Pacificus: Vulkan

The hardy and rebellious peoples of the Segmentum Pacificus need a Primarch both unwavering in his sense of justice, and caring in love of the people. No other person could fufil this role but Vulkan.

Given the location of Vulkan's Segmentum, he is the unofficial ambassador of The Imperium to his neighboring suzerains: Ultramar, Macharia, and Cerullian. Despite technically being of lower rank, the Suzerains would much rather settle their local disputes with the Friendly Primarch than have their petitions bogged down in the endless hand wringing and bureaucratic logjam of Terran Politics.