Imperial Government of Shin

Overview
The Imperial Government of Shinnai is new. As a result, it has been experiencing growing pains and is adjusting as the Empire does and as the role-play progresses.

Emperor
''The Emperor of Shin is the head of state at this point in the role-play. The most powerful figure in Shin whose word is law. Those, the Daimyo may attempt to oppose. There has not been a Female Emperor (Empress) and it is unlikely that there will be in the foreseeable future. ''
 * Atagi Hikouji

Crown Prince
''The Crown Prince is the heir to the Empire and their power varies from Emperor to Emperor. ''

Court Sorcerer(s)
The Sorcerers granted to the Imperial Court by The Order.
 * Atagi Taki

Court Advisor(s)
Trusted members of the Court that serve as the Emperors advisers.

Seven Ministries
''Those appointed to rule certain portions of the Shin Empire. They serve as a council, as well and are overseen by the Chief Minister/Chancellor who serves as the Emperors right hand man, essentially.''

Chancellor/Chief Minister
''Officially; The Chancellor presided over the Great council of State (Eight Ministries). Unofficially, the Chancellor has nearly the same amount as power as the Emperor. He can speak for him, act for him, and give orders on behalf of him. Of course, this power is only granted and can be taken away. ''

Minister of the Center
In charge of the Ministry of the Center

Minister of Ceremonial Affairs
In charge of the Ministry of Ceremonial Affairs

Minister of Popular Affairs
In charge of the Ministry of Popular Affairs.

Minister of War
In charge of the Ministry of War

Minister of Justice
In charge of 'Ministry of Justice'.

Minister of the Treasury
In charge of the 'Ministry of the Treasury'.

Minister of the Imperial Household
In charge of the 'Ministry of the Imperial Household'.

Imperial Guard
''The Imperial Guard are the Elite Samurai of the Emperors retainer who are tasked with his overall protection. They are generally the best of the Samurai that The Emperor can summon from his own personal forces.''

The Imperial Harem
''Despite the fact that true concubines have not been kosher in Shin society for a long time. The Lords of Shin have instead incorporated what was once Concubines as their wives. Many of the Wives of the Emperor, however, may have been trained at Shikonai Academy to be Dorasei.''

First Wife
The head of the Imperial Harem