Empress

Overview
Standing at the very top of the noble hierarchy, few have ever wielded as much power as an Empress has, especially in Ikaria, where it is the highest of all nobility and acts as not only Head of State, but also Commander in Chief, Head of Foreign Affairs, among others. The Empress wields complete authority over the country in an executive, legislative, and judicial sense. Though in more patriarchal societies, the Empress is little more than a figurehead.

Ikarian History
In the beginning of Ikarian society, when the Kingdom of Inju still existed, the role of Queen existed in a sense. The title didn't properly exist, instead, like most nobility titles, the Queen shared the title of King with her husband, though this changed with the shifting of Ikaria from a patriarchal to a matriarchal society, and the shifting from a Kingdom into an Empire, in which the Empress finally became a proper title with the crowning of Empress Eden Inju I. Often at times, there are dual Empresses when the reigning Empress marries another woman. The woman that the Empress marries is often referred to as a Lady rather than an Empress though.

Responsibilities
As Empress, a lot of responsibilities come forth, while this includes maintaining order in Ikaria, making and enforcing laws, and keeping a stable and secure military, it also includes many personal responsibilities including maintaining her public image and maintaining diplomatic relationships. Empresses have also been known to make frequent trips to meet various military units, such occasions are regarded as highly ceremonial and special with each trip bringing with it military awards and special commendations to soldiers.