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The Nobility
The Imperial Atlantian Nobility differs significantly from the peerages and systems of titled nobility maintained by feudally-derived monarchist states.
Only Atlantian Citizens may be Invested as Nobles, and the privilege is reserved for the Empire's senior notables and eminent persons. Atlantian Titles of Nobility are awarded at the sole discretion of the Emperor, who is fons honorum. Titles are held for life (ad vitam), and they are neither hereditary nor associated with any territorial fief system. Individuals may hold only one Title of Nobility at a time and as awards are made on the basis of individual merit the spouses and offspring of Nobles are not entitled to the use of honorifics through association.
The primary role of the Atlantian Nobility is to provide the Empire with a meritocracy from amongst which the Imperial Succession can be determined. Should the Emperor die or cease to effectively reign the Empire's Nobles are ordained by the Constitution to meet in conclave as the Imperial Electoral Convocation to elect from amongst their ranks a new Emperor.
Whilst this election must also be ratified by a minimum three quarters majority of the Imperial Senate the Constitution anticipates a high representation of Nobles within the Imperial Senate, lending further stability to the Succession process.
It is important to note that Atlantian Noble Titles cannot be purchased.
Titles and Forms of Address for Atlantian Nobles:
Title: Prince (Princeps)
Anglicised Form of Address:
His Highness Prince John SmithStandard Latin Form of Address:
John Smith, Princeps Imperii
Title: Duke (Dux)
Anglicised Form of Address:
His Grace Duke John SmithStandard Latin Form of Address:
John Smith, Dux Imperii
Title: Count (Comes)
Anglicised Form of Address::
His Excellency Count John SmithStandard Latin Form of Address:
John Smith, Comes Imperii
Anglicised feminine forms of the above are utilised where appropriate.
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