The Imperial Dominion of Man

"'They could wipe us off of the galactic map at a moments notice, if they wanted.' - Korriev Plau"The Imperial Dominion of Man, also known as 'The Dominion' or 'IDOM' or Humanity, is the governing body of all of human-occupied space within the Milky Way.

The empire was formed during the Great Purge which saw the three systems of humanity (Earth, Halefore and Athena) come together to fight off the combined might of the Council of Species.

The Dominion is ruled from the Capitol on Earth by the current Emperor Justinian II. He has ultimate authority over all matters pertaining to diplomacy with exterior species and the systems within the empire. In practice, he does not often exercise these powers for a vast majority of situations, delegating to his Imperial Council and the Order of Governors. This is not a neglection of duty by the Emperor, rather a fact of life for a government which must consider the needs of almost 342 billion citizens every single day.

The Dominion has well broadcasted its distrust and hatred of any and all species outside of its own borders, with the exception of member species of the Predator Alliance, of which it is a founding member and leader.

The military branch is controlled by the Imperial Navy, who have divisions for ground forces and other niche combat roles that do not often see use in the present day.

The Imperial Inquisition and the Praetorian Guard answer directly to the Emperor in matters of royal safety as well as matters of unathorized intrusion into Dominion space.