Rathari Ascendancy

The Rathari Ascendancy, alternatively known as The Ascendancy, the Neo-Tsoyo Empire, and the Infinite Empire, is a partially recognized Keskyian dominant state within the Rathari Reach. The Ascendancy's claimed territory overlaps with the current corporate territorial holdings of the Czema Conglomerate, the primary cause in the resulting Ascendancy-Conglomerate War. De facto control of the Ascendancy is concentrated in two major inhabitable systems, the Kylos system and the Beshan system. Both of these territories are known as the 'Outer Throne' region of the Rathari Reach.

Ascendancy governance is organized around a number of traditional, ancient institutions of law and organization which have existed since the fall of the first Rathari, with the exception of the Triumvirate. The concept of the institution of the Triumvirate is relatively new, being organized after the fall of the initial Rathari Empire. The members of the Triumvirate firm the highest institution of Rathari governance, their word is considered both law and part of the ever unfolding oral tradition of Rathari spirituality. The eldest member of the Triumvirate is known as the 'Primarch', currently Oshod the Grey, and has de-jure power over the other lesser members of the Triumvirate. The Voice of the Primarch serves as the chief represenative of the Primarch, and acts as an intermediary between the lower aristocracy (known as the 'Kanari') and the Triumvirate and War Trust. The War Trust is an adjacent institution which is formed by the most senior military officials in the Rathari Holy Army.

Government
The Ascendancy's governing structure is comprised of a number of somewhat autonomous, interlocking organizations which are representative of the different levels and castes of traditional Rathari society. Many of these organizations have existed for thousands of years, dating back to the Era of the Tsoyo. These different groups have existed ever during times of official as completely autonomous factions. Despite this autonomy, these groups all are beholden directly to the authority of the Ascendant and the Radiant Council. The word of the Ascendant is considered to be absolute, though in reality the Ascendant doesn't govern directly and instead moves through channels of the Radiant Council or the aristocracy, known as the Kanari.

The bulk of day-to-day governing is handled by the Kanari, a grouping of aristocrats and noble families who occupy most levels of the bureaucracy. The positions of the Kanari are generally dictated by lineage, however some degree of social mobility exists as some individuals (and as a result their lineage) may be elevated to the aristocracy for exemplary achievements. Within the Kanari distribution of power is defined around a somewhat system, taking into account the merit and credentials of individuals as well as their ancestors. Due to this an individuals position in the Kanari is fluid, leading to even the most established nobles falling out of favor.