ZarKhan of the Scorpion Empire

The zarKhan was introduced in 3151 by the Scorpion Empire once it became clear that a single person could no longer efficiently command both military and civilian components of a nation with such large territory and population. With the risk of unrest of all incorporated subjects of the Empire if they weren't appeased, this concern was exceptionally pressing as the population of the historical planetary capitals of the Imperio and Empire each dwarves the Clan's original population in Clan Homeworlds. The zarKhan commands the Empire in all matters other than military ones. A zarKhan candidate is either reelected for a term of 5 years (if an incumbent) or selected by the Khan from among the reKhans, with the Clan Council voting on the person the Khan puts forward. Older and senior warriors who have gained recognition, primarily Galaxy Commanders, are granted the position of reKhan and usually act as planetary governors. Meanwhile, honorable retirement of warriors to the civilian positions of their choice or to the garrison caste is not unheard of.

zarKhan of the Scorpion Empire

Name	Reign
zarKhan of the Scorpion Empire

Bibliography

• Moving Forward (short story)
• Operational Turning Points: Hanseatic Crusade
• Touring the Stars: Valencia
• Touring the Stars: Braunschweig
• Touring the Stars: Granada