Imperial Warrant: Instrument of power issued by Imperial
dukes, archdukes, or the emperor. A warrant is a written or
electronic document on Imperial stationery provided to trusted
agents of the Imperium as a method of bypassing the
bureaucracy.
Typically, a warrant is provided to an individual who uses
the power it provides to accomplish some mission of interest
to the issuing official Missions may include establishment of
colonies in areas requiring development, the assumption of
military command in the midst of a crisis, and the unilateral
establishment of new noble lines to administer provinces which
have suffered from war or economic collapse.
For example, the emperor Strephon sometimes exercises
his power through agents rather than directly through
the bureaucracy of the Imperium. These instances are rare,
although there is reason to believe that such agents are more
numerous than it appears. The Imperial warrant would contain
a statement similar to the example below:
“Capital. The bearer of this warrant is acting for the good
of the Imperium and the Emperor. Extend him every assistance.
Strephon.”
