Administrative Divisions of the Empire

Overview
The Eternal Empire is organized into a system that superficially resembles a feudal monarchy, consisting of administrative divisions that contain their own, smaller subdivisions, all of them under the control of the Imperial Heartland, which is, in turn, controlled by Kalidan, the Imperial capital. In theory, this makes for a very well organized, clearly-defined, military-style efficient hierarchy, though in reality this results in the Heartland and Kalidan, especially, holding a disproportionately large amount of power over the other provinces, further accentuating the divisions between the staunchly Imperial, sparsely-populated worlds of the Imperial Heartland and the more populous and reluctant planets of the other provinces, nowhere being more visible than in the Imperial Assembly, where the ruler of a single city on Kalidan holds as much power as the rulers of entire planets.

Each province is ruled by a Despot, a regional ruler appointed directly by the Emperor, usually from amongst the aristocracy, though it is not unheard of for an active military official to be appointed to the position. Much like the viceroyalties of medieval kingdoms, the title of Despot is not hereditary, although the appointment is for life, or until revoked by the Eternal Emperor.

Provinces are further divided into baronies, each consisting of a single planet or star system, though it is not unheard of for even asteroid colonies such as Desolation Moon or sufficiently large space stations, to be counted as baronies as well. The title of Baron is either inherited, or granted by the local Despot, although it can also be awarded directly by the Emperor. Each planet also consists of its own administrative, local, subdivisions, which are populated by elected officials, such as mayors, etc, the exception being Kalidan, where each individual city is its own barony.

Finally, there also exists what the Empire describes as Special Administrative Territories, such as the Pacanth Reach, which, although geographically part of the Empire, are for all intents and purposes, fully independent nations, however maintaining close ties with the Imperial government through a convoluted web of mutual defense pacts, trade treaties and customs agreements.

Imperial Heartland
The Imperial Heartland, unofficially known as the Empire proper, is the most powerful and influential of the Imperial provinces, despite also being one of the most sparsely populated. The provincial capital is Kalidan, which is also the Imperial capital. Unlike the other provinces, the Heartland does not have a Despot, as that position is occupied by the Eternal Emperor. Kalidan is also unusual, in the sense that each of its cities is, by itself, a barony, something that is unique to the Imperial Capital.

Emperor

 * Darth Tacitus

Baronies
Kalidan: Other Planets:
 * Arcenon - Baron: Open
 * Vengard - Baroness: Ingrid L'lerim
 * Saurus - Baron: Viktor Goetz
 * Tygeria - Baron: Skorov
 * Timora - Baron: Open
 * Desolation Moon - Baron: Open

Moddell Province
Sometimes called the Gateway Province, or the Gateway to the Empire, the Moddell province is the Empire's main connection to the Sanctuary Pipeline hyperlane, thus economically one of the most important territories in the Eternal Empire. Its provincial capital is Bakura.

Despot

 * Open

Baronies

 * Bakura - Baron: Open
 * Ast Kikorie - Baron: Open
 * Abbaji - Baron: Open
 * Duatiel - Baron: Neferisa
 * Vran'ti - Baron: Nexus Krae

Rivain Province
Also known as Campania, after the Empire's rapid campaign to annex this territory, the Rivain province is one of the main industrial sectors of the Empire, outside of the Imperial Heartland, focusing primarily on the production of Bacta and medical equipment for the Empire's military. Its provincial capital is Verkuyl.

Despot

 * Open

Baronies

 * Verkuyl - Baroness: Karisa
 * Bursoll II - Baron: Open

Telvarin Province
Due to its proximity to the border with the Outer Planets Alliance, as well as the important nearby hyperlanes, the province of Telvarin is one of the most heavily militarized parts of the Empire, aside from the Heartland itself. With largely pro-Imperial views amongst the population, Telvarin is also one of the biggest contributors of new recruits for the Imperial Military outside of the Heartland planets. The provincial capital is Lanteeb.

Despot

 * Open

Baronies

 * Lanteeb - Baron: Open

The Pacanth Reach
A vassal state and protectorate of the Sith Empire, the Pacanth Reach is an independent Epicanthix nation governed from the world of Panatha. It maintains ties to the Eternal Empire through a non-aggression pact, along with multiple trade treaties and customs agreements, often serving as the link between the Eternal Empire and the Sith Empire.

Ruler

 * Servelus Zambrano

Planets

 * Panatha (Capital)
 * Fornow
 * Ravaath
 * Bunduki
 * Sorimow

Kingdom of Elenthaeus
The Kingdom of Elenthaeus is a small nation located within the Unknown Regions, comprising its capital, Elenthaeus along with the planet Cattamascar. Following a political marriage between its ruler, Queen Vyra Silara and Darth Tacitus, the Eternal Emperor of Kalidan, it has become a vassal state of the Eternal Empire, but is allowed to maintain its internal independence and self-rule due to treaties signed between the two nations.

Monarch

 * Vyra Silara

Despot

 * Triken Stalfoun

Planets

 * Elenthaeus
 * Cattamascar

Corporate Council of Annaj
Ostensibly a corporate democracy ruled by an elected council of corporate representatives, Annaj is a self-governing free trade zone within the Eternal Empire, with Imperial presence on the planet limited to Camp Zressh and a few orbital facilities used as a staging area by the Eternal Navy. Due to the involvement of the Black Suns organization in the highest levels of Annaji government, it is a haven for crime and corruption, where business that is not permitted in the rest of the Empire, is allowed to thrive.

Councilors

 * Malicar
 * Broka the Hutt

Planets

 * Annaj