Heavenly Light

Tianchao Jingdao

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The Opening Ceremony in the National Diet. The Xianfa Emperor was the first Heavenly Light to officially speak to the elected and appointed members of the Imperial Yuan and Seanad.

The Heavenly Light is the title for the head of state of Jingdao. The Jingdaoese also refer to Her/Him as Emperor. Those who respectively want to refer to Him/Her, talk about She / He Who Is Jingdao.

Historical overview

Influenced by a renewed interest of the Shirerithians in their history and the introduction of a new, more precise and realistic calender, the Jingdaoese attempted to rediscover their own roots. Scholars, most of Kildarian and Melangian descend were hired to finish the work and research the ancient scrolls. A heavy emphasis was placed on the Jingdaoese culture and history, and less on the nations' Apollonian / Kildarian heritage.

A constant factor is the existence of a few dynasties who ruled over the Empire, with the support of the Gods, until they fell from grace. Special attention was given to the importance of the Heavenly Mandate.

Early dynasties

The mythical start of the Empire can be traced back to the Ying Emperor in 351 bAN, when the Jingdaoese started settling in the mountain region of central Cibola. The mountains and the few mountain passes which could be, with little effort, well protected, allowed the tribal chief Ying to unite the Lands of Jing (Lands of Purity). From the early start, the Jing People attempted to isolate themselves from the regions beyond the mountains. The belief that baishens and other evil forces were trying to destroy their homelands became stronger after a series of invasions in the First Century.

The Late Zuxiang Era saw a lot of unrest, weak emperors, the rise of local warlords and the demise of some important strategical mountain defences. A peasant revolt in the Third Century brought the Nongmin Emperor, a farmer who had successfully defended his home town against invaders and was appointed Prince of the Silver Rank, on the Throne. The Early Wangzi Era saw large scale attempts to re-unite the Jing peoples under one banner.

Nongmin and his descendants were largely successful and succeeded in establishing the first trade network with nations outside their own sphere of influence. The gold mines assured the empire of sufficient funds and the emperors carefully watched over those gold reserves, knowing that if they became depleted, the golden era of the country would soon end.

The Wangzi Era saw the rise and promotion of several 'Princes': local nobles and even merchants who received the title of Prince, in return for military or financial support. Military affairs were left in hands of those Princes, while the Court focused on religious and cultural development (the construction of temples and palaces put heavy pressure on the nations' treasury).

In the tenth century there was unrest among a large group of military officers. The trade routes were under immense pressure, as caravans were attacked once they left the safe borders of Jingdao. Calls for military expeditions were first denied (out of fear of angering surrounding tribes) by the Court. Eventually the Court allowed punitive expeditions, as the attacks became more frequent. A generation of soldiers and officers was raised and sent out. Some of those young officers were so successful that they received gifts (including land and the hand of the tribal chiefs' daughters to marry) for getting rid of the barbarians.

Shibing Guowang, a simple sergeant, married into a rich family from beyond the mountain range in 981 AN. At that time, an imperial rescript had forbidden "the marriage between a Pure Jing who seeks to defend the Empire's borders and riches and a Woman of Lower Heritage". The Court demanded Shibing fired from his position. The military first accepted the move, but when news reached Shibing, he killed the officer who had come to arrest him. In an inspirational speech he called for an end of the Empire's isolation and expressed the hope that his fellow soldiers would join him in his struggle to liberate the Empire of the tyrants that wanted to keep their people imprisoned between the mountains.

Many joined him as he marched towards the capital of Zijincheng. Resistance by the palace troops was futile, as by now Shibings' army encompassed battle hardened and healthy young soldiers, while the Emperor had hastily assembled an army of young recruits and old veteran guards who had barely seen any combat in their life. The palace was conquered and the Guowang Dynasty replaced the Wangzi Dynasty in 987 AN.

Colonial changes

In 1526, the first Batavian attempts to colonise Cibola were made. Contact with Jingdao was made, and the Guowang emperors suffered a series of military defeats against the colonial troops. The military defeats eventually led to the end of the Guowang Dynasty and the rise of the Erasmii, who had held the religious authority over the country for a while already.

The Jingdaoese were made into a puppet kingdom within Batavian Cibola. The power of Jingdao, diminished by a dynasty which was unable to combat the new challenges that had arisen, was faced with total destruction. The last Guowang formally abdicated in favour of the Grand Duke of Batavian Cibola, Herman Civilis. The appointment of Herman (posthumously called Haman Emperor) in 1583 brought some new hope: his interest with Jingdaoese culture and religion brought him into contact with the influential Erasmii.

During a religious ceremony, Herman received a vision in which the goddess Germania advised him to appoint Mordechai ben Erasmus as his successor. The Erasmii Dynasty would ultimately lead the colonies to independence and establish Jingdao as a military power.

The Dynasty survived several crises, including the Jingdaoese Diaspora in 1602. The Ci Emperor (well known as Sisera) was forced to fight evil spirits, which resulted in the destruction of most of Jingdaoese Cibola. She Herself became a Catologian Goddess.

The Jingdaoese spread accross the world and eventually settled on the six isles in the Antican Sea, which had been conquered by king Rollin. It was, however, Rollin's successor, Jezza Rasmus, who claimed the Heavenly Throne. The return of Sisera from the Celestial Realm, as the Tianhou Emperor, brought back an even more powerful Heavenly Light.

It became commonly accepted in the Erasmii period that the Emperors were reincarnations of the Goddess Sisera or the two Prophets Mordechai or Simon (the two first Erasmii Emperors). The people saw the rule of the Heavenly Light as a blessing, even if He didn't rule directly but had the Grand Secretariat to act on His behalf.

To quote the common thought about government official policy: "Of course, all these stipulations in constitution and lesser laws, are only valid as long as Her Divine Majesty does not object to them". Even documents and laws like the Xianfa Constitution are therefore only able to exist as long as they are endorsed by the Emperor.

After the Destruction by the Obedience Machine in 1631 AN, the Dashi Emperor died and no successor came forward. A provisional government, headed by the Myxosean noble Takano Myksos, announced the (temporary) end of the Heavenly Mandate. Instead, after some debate, a member of the Erasmus Dynasty was appointed as Emperor of the Jingdaoese Empire. It's common belief that Jingdao without a Heavenly Light who's ordained by the Gods of Heaven, is doomed to fail. Therefore, the Heavenly Mandate became an even more indispensable part of the Jingdaoese political scene.

Imperial style

The imperial style of the Heavenly Lights is:

The (insert name here) Emperor, True Holder of the Heavenly Mandate, Bringer of Harmony, Descendant of Cato and Germania, Living Reincarnation of Sisera, Heavenly Light of the Holy Grand Jingdaoese Empire, Mater / Pater Familias of the Great Jing Dynasty, Caudillo of the Armed Forces of the Empire, Preserver of Aracigrad, King / Queen of the Batavians, Dutch(ess) of Kildare, Prince(ss) of Aryasht, Lord Protector of the River Warriors.

Family

The Imperial Family was made up of the Emperor and His / Her spouse as the primary consort and Mother / Father of the Nation. In addition, the Emperor typically had several other consorts and concubines, ranked by importance into a harem, in which the spouse was supreme. Imperial convention dictated that at any given time there should be one Huang Hou (the Imperial Spouse), one Huang Guifei (the Imperial Noble Consort), two Guifei (Noble Consorts), four fei (Consorts) and six pin (Imperial Concubines), plus an unlimited number of other consorts and concubines.

Although the Emperor had the highest status by law, by tradition and precedent the mother of the Emperor, the Empress Dowager, usually received the greatest respect in the palace when it came to household affairs and was the decision maker in most family affairs. At times, especially when a young emperor was on the throne, she was the de facto ruler. The Emperor's children, the princes and princesses, were often referred to by their order of birth, e.g., Eldest Prince, Second Prince, Third Prince, etc. The princes were often given titles of peerage once they reached adulthood. The Emperor's brothers and uncles served in court by law, and held equal status with other court officials. The Emperor was always elevated above all others despite any chronological or generational superiority.

List of Head of States

Not all Head of States were Emperor. Those receive no number.

The Zuxiang Dynasty (351 bAN - 264)

No.	Portrait	Regal name	Personal name	Birth	Reign	Death	Succession	Bloodline	Note
1		Ying Emperor	Ying Zuxiang	Zijicheng, 378 bAN	351bAN - 302 bAN			Zuxiang	United the Eight Tribes of Jing under His command and became the first Jingdaoese to claim the title of 'Emperor', with support of Beneth ben Erasmus, the high priest of Zijicheng.
2		Liu Emperor			302 bAN - 256 bAN			Zuxiang
3		Zhang Emperor			256 bAN - 221 bAN			Zuxiang
4		Long Emperor			221 bAN - 208 bAN			Zuxiang
5		Yi Emperor			208 bAN - 184 bAN			Zuxiang
6		Yin Emperor			184 bAN - 163 bAN			Zuxiang
7		Han Emperor			302 bAN - 256 bAN			Zuxiang
8		Shang Emperor			256 bAN - 202 bAN			Zuxiang
9		Yon Emperor			202 bAN - 174 bAN			Zuxiang
10		Gengshi Emperor			174 bAN - 133 bAN			Zuxiang
11		Wang Emperor			133 bAN - 70 bAN			Zuxiang
12		Ai Emperor			70 bAN - 25 bAN			Zuxiang
13		Mang Emperor			25 bAN - 3			Zuxiang
14		Cheng Emperor			3 - 68			Zuxiang
15		Ming Emperor			68 - 111			Zuxiang
16		Ruzi Emperor			111 - 115			Zuxiang
17		Second Ying Emperor			115 - 169			Zuxiang
18		Third Ying Emperor			169 - 201			Zuxiang
19		Huan Emperor			201 - 215			Zuxiang
20		An Emperor			215 - 223			Zuxiang
21		Ling Emperor			223 - 228			Zuxiang
22		Dang Emperor			228 - 235			Zuxiang
23		Mitzu Emperor			235 - 237			Zuxiang
24		Sisa Emperor			237 - 241			Zuxiang
25		Fourth Ying Emperor			241 - 258			Zuxiang	On the day of his ascension on the Throne, the Fourth Ying Emperor fell ill and the rites had to be postponed. This was generally seen as a bad omen, which worsened the trust in the Imperial Court. While many expected him to die early in his reign, as many illnesses had even affected his skin color (which became grey during the first year of his reign). He surprised friends and enemies by pulling through.
26		Fifth Ying Emperor			258 - 265			Zuxiang	The Fifth Ying was confronted with a nation in disarray: barbarians had taken control over the mountain passes, local nobility had entrenched themselves behind their own city walls and peasant revolts made travelling across the country side into an adventure, even for an emperor. The lack of a proper education from his father led to him being nothing more than a puppet of his nephews and nieces, who each sought power for themselves. Nongmin Wangzi, a peasant who would take his Throne, was by him promoted to Prince of Silver Rank. After being deposed, he was allowed to stay in a summer residence, where he died of old age in 315.

The Wangzi Dynasty (265 - 987)

The Dynasty of Princes.

No.	Portrait	Regal name	Personal name	Birth	Reign	Death	Succession	Bloodline	Note
27		Nongmin Emperor	Nongmin Wangzi		265 - 301			Wangzi	Nongmin was born as the son of a rich farmer. Using the influence and money of his family, he successfully gathered a loyal group of guards around him to protect both his village and his property. For these efforts, in a time that the Emperor even failed to keep the streets of the capital safe, he was appointed to Prince of the Silver Rank and raised into nobility. During the Peasant Revolt of 265, Nongmin was convinced by his close allies to join the angry peasants and demand the end of the emperor's reign. He then was offered the Throne, which he accepted, and kept his predecessor under house arrest in a summer residence. His successful campaigns improved safety around the capital tremendously, leading to a more stable empire.
28		Hanmin Emperor			301 - 322			Wangzi
29		Liun Emperor			322 - 335			Wangzi
30		Yinzong Emperor			335 - 378			Wangzi
31		Renzong Emperor			378 - 401			Wangzi
32		Liuzong Emperor			401 - 425			Wangzi
33		Mangzong Emperor			425 - 437			Wangzi
34		Hiuzong Emperor			437 - 499			Wangzi
35		Second Hiuzong Emperor			499 - 532			Wangzi
36		Second Nongmin Emperor			532- 574			Wangzi
37		Second Ming Emperor			574 - 603			Wangzi
38		Third Nongmin Emperor			603 - 620			Wangzi
39		'Third Ming Emperor			620 - 688			Wangzi
40		Hoizong Emperor			688 - 713			Wangzi
41		Tang Emperor			713 - 787			Wangzi	Put upon the Throne as a young child. Dowager Empress Lin was his regent until he reached adulthood.
42		Second Tang Emperor			787 - 805			Wangzi
43		Zhezong Emperor			805 - 826			Wangzi
44		Songmin Emperor			826 - 874			Wangzi
45		Huiozong Emperor			874 - 902			Wangzi
46		Xuzhong Emperor			902 - 930			Wangzi
47		Xon Emperor			930 - 957			Wangzi
48		Qinzong Emperor			957 - 987			Wangzi	Qinzong was confronted by a new warrior class which had grown under the rule of his father, the Xon Emperor. While pursuing a peaceful agenda himself, the emperor knew that many of the young lads that joined the army were pursuing a career beyond the empire's borders. While this was endured by the Court, the increasing power of this new warrior class started to endanger the realm. Their aggressive policies led to a diplomatic meltdown and it became clear in 962 that the Court didn't have any control over the army anymore. Rules concerning behaviour during a military campaign and marriage (it was forbidden for officers to marry into families of foreign rulers of tribes and small kingdoms) were mostly ignored, and when attempts to enforce it were made, retaliation against the Emperor often followed. Shibing Guowang was one of those officers who ignored the emperor's rescript in 981 AN and eventually overthrew him.

The Guowang Dynasty (987 - 1582)

No.	Portrait	Regal name	Personal name	Birth	Reign	Death	Succession	Bloodline	Note
49		Shibing Emperor	Shibing Guowang		987 - 1002			Guowang	With support of the tribe of his father-in-law and his own troops he eventually overthrew Qinzong and established a more expansionist Jingdao. He expected absolute loyalty of his troops and demanded from the original Eight Jing Tribes that they each sent their finest nobles to train under his command. It strengthened the ties between the Eight Tribes and also resulted in a loyal group of new and influential companions.
50		Nuwa Emperor			1002 - 1041			Guowang
51		Second Nuwa Emperor			1041 - 1075			Guowang
52		Fuxa Emperor			1075 - 1087			Guowang
53		Zuxa Emperor			1087 - 1093			Guowang
54		Xian Emperor			1093 - 1120			Guowang
55		Shun Emperor			1120 - 1162			Guowang
56		Shunzon Emperor			1162 - 1199			Guowang
57		Shennong Emperor			1199 - 1204			Guowang
58		Qixia Emperor			1204 - 1238			Guowang
59		Taixi Emperor			1238 - 1274			Guowang
60		Shaoxai Emperor			1274 - 1302			Guowang
61		Liuxi Emperor			1302 - 1304			Guowang	Died while taking charge of the army in the siege of the Nederburgian town of Heemecht. His death led to an increasingly powerful group of bureaucrats taking charge over daily government affairs.
62		Xiexai Emperor			1304 - 1327			Guowang
63		Jinxai Emperor			1327 - 1381			Guowang
64		Kongxai Emperor			1381 - 1400			Guowang
65		Gaoxai Emperor			1400 - 1445			Guowang
66		Faxai Emperor			1445 - 1471			Guowang
67		Jiexai Emperor			1471 - 1498			Guowang
68		Bu Emperor			1498 - 1512			Guowang
69		Ta Emperor			1512 - 1539			Guowang
70		Ku Emperor			1539 - 1583			Guowang	Ku was confronted with a powerful enemy. Early attempts to stop the Batavian colonial troops from taking control over its outer domains proved to be futile and the emperor became a de facto puppet from 1542 and onwards. His own death at the hand of a jealous concubine and the lack of a proper heir were seen by the Batavians as a chance to fully integrate the lands into its colony of Batavian Cibola.

The Erasmii Dynasty (1583 - present)

No.	Portrait	Regal name	Personal name	Birth	Reign	Death	Succession	Bloodline	Note
–		Haman Emperor	Herman Civilis	South Batavia, 1502	1583 - 1587 4521 ASC - 4635 ASC	1587	During a mass the goddess Germania advised him to appoint Mordechai ben Erasmus as his successor.	Civilis	Herman was simply a Grand Duke and never claimed the position of Emperor, but he received the regal name and title "Haman Emperor" posthumously in 1648, which is a literal translation of His name. The country was still known as South Batavia and an integral, autonomous part of the Kingdom of Batavia.
71		Mengjiang Emperor	Mordechai Ben Erasmus	South Batavia, 1521	1587 - 1592 4635 ASC - 4779 ASC	1592	After careful considerations, and to allow for stable transition of power, it was decided to let the Mengjiang Emperor succeed by His oldest son.	Erasmii	Became the first Heavenly Light and Emperor while the country was not yet independent. He is the ancestor of all Emperors in a direct line.
72		Kaiming Emperor	Simon Ben Erasmus	South Batavia, 1564	1592 - 1593 4779 ASC - 4835 ASC	1597	After His disappearance during the Shanglu Campaign ( 52 EGA ), His Diwang Yuan Windsor took over the country.	Erasmii	Proclaimed Jingdaoese independence from Batavia and took the title of Heavenly Light. His disappearance in 1593 started a period of uncertainty: the popular Diwang placed the Emperor's daughter under house arrest.
–		Yuan Windsor (Yuan Diwang)		South Batavia, 1508	1593 - 1595 4835 ASC - 4877 ASC	Heemecht, 1595		Windsor	Succeeded in a plot to become the Head Regent of Grand Duchess Sisera, who would later succeed Her Imperizal Father. He received the title of Diwang and abused his power to gain control over the country. A plot to imprison the Grand Duchess was however foiled by loyal guards who would later form the core of the Tegong organisation. When the Kaiming Emperor in 1594 returned, the lands were divided. Eventually, the Imperial Court successfully took revenge and got Yuan killed in 1595. The lands still loyal to him soon changed sides.
72		Kaiming Emperor	Simon Ben Erasmus	South Batavia, 1564	1594 - 1597 4852 ASC - 4955 ASC	1597		Erasmii	Disappeared (kidnapped by - according to Imperial Sources - barbarians who had allied themselves with Yuan) in 4835 ASC and returned in 4852 ASC. Together with his daughter, Sisera, he could push Yuan back to the western parts of Jingdao. In 4877 ASC Yuan finally was murdered and the Empire reunited under one banner. Introduced the Imperial Charter of 4913 ASC in which the political system was drastically changed: an elected Imperial Council was introduced; the Diwang became a symbolic prime minister and the Secret Council became the official second chamber. At the end of his reign, the Kaiming Emperor had to fight off the Baishens, which drove him crazy. The ancient capital, Zijincheng, was burned to the ground and Sisera had to go in hiding.
–		Regency Council			1597 - 1598 4955 ASC - 4961 ASC				The Magister Miguel Windsor of the Church acted as Regent as long as no Emperor was placed on the Throne.
73		Zanding Emperor	Jacob Ben Erasmus	South Batavia, 1555	1598 - 1599 4961 ASC - 4987 ASC				The Zanding Emperor was appointed the new Heavenly Light by Decree of the Church at the beginning of 4961 ASC, but the coronation only followed at the end of the year in the new capital, Zhongjing. The Zanding Emperor disappeared (according to gossips murdered by Sisera bat Erasmus), possibly because he didn't have any real Erasmi blood but was married into the family.
74		Ci Emperor	Sisera Bat Erasmus	South Batavia, 1588	1599 - 1604 4987 ASC - 5081 / 5165 ASC	Unknown		Erasmii	The Ci Emperor was the first female monarch of the Empire. Because the title always was male, they decided to keep it that way. It's unlikely to ever hear anyone speak about the Empress. She was the first High Priestess of the Cult of Germania. This would, in contrast to her father, have given her the spiritual power to beat off the dangerous influences of the Baishens (the Kaiming Emperor was driven to madness at the end of his reign). In 1602 she was forced to destroy large parts of her Empire to fight evil spirits who threatened the world. This was followed by the Jingdaoese Diaspora (1602 - 1604). The powers She had received from Germania to combat the evil demons that had escaped from Balgurd made Sisera realise that Her destiny was not to rule over Jingdao, but to protect humanity from harm. She helped her people periodically, leading them from continent to continent, in search for a new home.
–		Rollin the Conqueror		Apollo City, 1577	1604 - 1605 5165 ASC - 5188 ASC			Mor'Ler	Landed on the coasts of Urndel and married into the House of Mor'Ler, establishing the base for future conquests of the islands. He never claimed the Heavenly Throne but paved the way. His son, Magister and Crown Prince Pius, was murdered. Rollins bastard son, Andreas Wijsneus, helped Jezza Rasmus on the Heavenly Throne.
75		Duchang Emperor	Jezza Rasmus (Jezza Erasmus)	South Batavia, 1557	1604 - 1606 5188 ASC - 5216 ASC			Erasmii	Took the Throne with support of Rollins bastard son, Andreas Wijsneus. He thanks his regal name to his dubious past as owner of casinos in Ishrua ('Duchang' means 'casino'). The Emperor stepped down voluntarily when Sisera Bat Erasmus returned from the Celestial Realm in 1606. It was revealed after his reign that Jezza actually belonged to the Erasmus Dynasty, but had kept this silent to avoid conflict for once Sisera would return.
76		Tianhou Emperor (Tianhou Empress)		South Batavia, 1588	1606 5216 ASC - 5223 ASC			Erasmii	During the Purity Ceremony in 1606, the Catologian Goddess Sisera came back to Micras and took back the Heavenly Throne as Hers. The Duchang Emperor showed himself loyal and became Her Field Marshal of the Tegong. In 5223 ASC the message was spread that the Empress-Goddess had disappeared and probably had returned to the Celestial Realm. The Heavenly Palace announced that her last wish was that the Duchang Emperor would retake the Throne and rule as Her Clearest Reflection.
75		Duchang Emperor	Jezza Rasmus (Jezza Erasmus)	South Batavia, 1557	1606 - 1608 5223 ASC - 5273 ASC			Erasmii	Reacquired the Throne after the Thianhou Emperor ascended to the Celestial World once more.
77		Jinken Emperor	Hirohito	Shanbao (Six Islands), 1596	1608 - 1610 5273 ASC - 5326 ASC			Erasmii	Limited the Ministry of Purity's discretionary powers to perform roadside executions to persons, as defined by the Law on the Protection of Human life, who do not have Xing- or Jingstatus. His name refers to this (Jinken means 'human rights'). Forbade the Jingdaoese people to pray or offer to any God but His Divine Majesty himself, it also introduced the Jingdaoese national morning prayer. The de facto start of Tianchaodao. Abolished decrees from the period of Jingdaoese occupation of Batavia and declared Jingdao to be neutral with regards to the Batavian issue.
78		Feixing Emperor	Sisera II	South Batavia, 1588	1610 5326 ASC - 5327 ASC			Erasmii	Died while giving birth to Mordechai II. Her reign, which lasted from 13.03.1610 to 06.04.1610, made Her the shortest reigning monarch in modern history. Famous for flying everywhere with the Sisera One, Her private jet. It earned Her the name Feixing (Flying) Emperor.
–		Regency Council			1610 5327 ASC - 5333 ASC
79		Yuandi Emperor	Mordechai II		1610 - 1615 5333 ASC - 5489 ASC			Erasmii	Called the Yuandi (Garden) Emperor because of His love for nature. His love for nature, even as a toddler, resulted in the transformation of large parts of the Empire in His own little backyard. The young Emperor died on the age of five as a result of drowning in one of his large lakes during a tea break. The two responsible bound servants were afterwards drowned in the same lake as punishment.
80		Goburin Emperor Erlkönig	Simon II		1615 - 1623 5489 ASC - 5719 ASC			Erasmii	Gave up all territories of the empire, retreated to a submarine base on Leng [1]. Due to the effects of the cold and radiation, he and his crew turned into goblins.
81		Haigui Emperor	Sisera III Haigui		1623 - 1627 5719 ASC - 5855 ASC			Erasmii	Led Jingdao during its largest annexation: integrating large pieces of Central Apollonia and the Apollonian Republic. Her rule saw the mass celebrations of 1,000 Years Independent Jingdao, which was an important and popular event that was celebrated in all corners (even the newly annexed) of the Empire and strengthened national unity.
82		Dashi Emperor	Mordechai III Dashi		1627 - 1631 5855 ASC - 5984 ASC			Erasmii	Killed by the nuclear blast which destroyed large parts of Epoli (other nuclear detonations happened in other large Jingdaoese cities).
–		Regency Council			1631 5984 ASC - 5989 ASC				Composed of several representatives of the more influential provinces from the Jingdaoese Empire [2]. Headed by Takano Myksos.
83		Zettai Emperor	Gradus		1631 - 1634 5989 ASC - 6080 ASC			Erasmii	Appointed by the Provisional Government as Emperor, and not as Heavenly Light. Soon after ascending on the Throne, he pushed through reactionary proposals - with support of the Nationalists - which limited the liberal freedoms which had been guaranteed by earlier constitutional proposals (effectively starting the Minshu Period). His actions concerning pushing for a more absolute monarchy, earned him the posthumous title 'Zettai' (meaning 'absolute').
84		Kattei Emperor	Heinrich		1634 - 1636 6080 ASC - 6137 ASC			Erasmii	Heir to the throne of Großwalstadt and to the houses of Erasmus, Blutwasser and Ayreon-Kalirion. Kattei is Jingdaoese for 'Reborn', referring to the Emperor's position as Heavenly Light after it had gotten in disuse.
85		Danya Emperor	Simon		1637 - 1640 5989 ASC - 6080 ASC			Erasmii	Danya is Jingdaoese for 'Simple and elegant' Disappeared during his campaign in the Northern Territories against the mutant slaves in late 1637 (6171 ASC).
86		Sheng Emperor			1640 - 1645 6243 ASC - 6407 ASC			Erasmii	Sheng is Jingdaoese for 'to win'. Started a campaign against the traitorous Jexit Kingdom which had occupied most of the country. Ended the liberalised Minshu Period. Start of the Sheng Restoration.
87		Mingshi Emperor			1645 - 1647 6407 ASC - 6457 ASC			Erasmii	Came to power with support of Jung Shun, who was promoted to Diwang, following the Jingdaoese Spring. Voluntarily took up a more ceremonial role and went to meditate overseas, where He was influenced by Shirerithian spies who were dressed as Ergonian beggars. Declared war upon Shireroth and its allies on 6448 ASC. Military failures led to His unfortunate "accident" by tripping on a banana and falling through an open window. This happened on the same day that His Diwang, who He had ordered to be purged (and who in turn had ordered the arrest of the Heavenly Light), died at the hand of poison.
88		Xianfa Emperor			1647 - 1649 6457 ASC - 6534 ASC			Erasmii	Proclaimed that the absolute power of the Heavenly Light had to be curved in favour of a more democratic legislature. He convinced more conservative members of the administration that the Emperor would remain an overseer, with veto privileges. Died during spiritual fasting.
89		Hai Emperor			1649 - 1657 6534 ASC - 6754 ASC			Erasmii	Served as commander of the Navy in the Western Armada and as commander of the expeditionary army into the Green before his ascension on the Throne. Sought to restore imperial power. A constitutional crisis erupted with several members of the Kuominliantang chosing the side of the Emperor and establishing the Badao (way of the hegemon) party. Died after being shot (by accident) in an armed struggle between the Imperial Whites and radical anti-Bassarid Forces.
90		Meiyo Emperor			1657 - 1659 6754 ASC - 6839 ASC			Jade (Erasmii)	Succeeded Her brother, the Hai Emperor, because of a lack of any direct heir. Only later it was discovered that a concubine of the Emperor had been impregnated. This was kept hidden from the public, as the Empress believed it to be too dangerous to place a child on the Throne, in the direct aftermath of the War.
91		Chidao Emperor		Daocheng, 1657	1659 - present 6839 ASC - ... ASC			Erasmii	With unrest remaining in the country, partly as a fault of attempts to keep the democratic institutions function after the disastrous and splintered results in the 1657 Yuan Elections, the Bureaucratic Faction in the Palace pushed for publicly recognising the young prince as true Emperor. The two year old, aided by a group of bureaucrats, called Guanchang, soon disbanded the chambers of the Diet and proclaimed the end of the leftovers from the Minshu period [3].