Klingon Empire
From Hidden Frontier
The Klingon Empire is the official state of the Klingon people, founded approximately 1,500 years ago (1,000 years by the Klingon calendar) by Kahless the Unforgettable, who first united the Klingon homeworld of Qo'noS. Since then the Klingon Empire expanded its sphere of influence by conquering numerous systems and incorporating them in the Empire.
Officially, the Klingon Empire is a feudal monarchy, with power residing in the Emperor, who was traditionally a descendant of Kahless. In reality, however, power lay with the Klingon High Council. The position of Emperor was abandoned (but not officially abolished) in the mid-21st century, but was revived in 2369 when a group of clerics created a clone of Kahless, who was accepted as the new Emperor, albeit only as a religious figurehead.
The Chancellor, the true leader of the Empire, is head of the High Council, which consisted of 24 members representing various Great Houses. The Chancellor is protected at all times by the Yan-Isleth (Brotherhood of the Sword).
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