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A '''Refrector''' is an official within the [[Capellan Confederation]] who serves as the representative of a planet's population to its noble ruler. The position was officially created by [[Sundermann Liao]] in response to the reign of "[[Kalvin Liao|Kalvin the Mad]]" and the institution of forced relocation, as a way for the people to voice their anger to their government in a productive manner. Refrectors may appeal to a [[Diem]] or their superiors on behalf of an individual or group or - in rare cases - may appeal the [[House of Scions]] itself. The inviolability of the position is guaranteed by both the House of Scions and the [[Prefectorate]].<ref name=HLTCC>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'' , p. 61</ref><ref name=HHL22>''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 22</ref> | A '''Refrector''' is an official within the [[Capellan Confederation]] who serves as the representative of a planet's population to its noble ruler. The position was officially created by [[Sundermann Liao]] in response to the reign of "[[Kalvin Liao|Kalvin the Mad]]" and the institution of forced relocation, as a way for the people to voice their anger to their government in a productive manner. Refrectors may appeal to a [[Diem]] or their superiors on behalf of an individual or group or - in rare cases - may appeal the [[House of Scions]] itself. The inviolability of the position is guaranteed by both the House of Scions and the [[Prefectorate]].<ref name=HLTCC>''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'' , p. 61</ref><ref name=HHL22>''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 22</ref> | ||
| − | In theory a refrector is chosen from among the people | + | In theory a refrector is chosen from among the people whom they represent and charged with looking out for their well-being.<ref name=HLTCC/> In practice, refrectors are appointed from among the noble class, and even those who took their task seriously quickly found it almost impossible to stand against the will of the nobility. Within a generation of its creation, the vast majority of those appointed to the refrector position were abusing it for their own agenda.<ref name=HHL22/> |
| − | Typically a refrector also served as commander of their planet's militia forces.<ref name=HLTCC/> However, with the institution of the '' | + | Typically a refrector also served as commander of their planet's militia forces.<ref name=HLTCC/> However, with the institution of the [[Xin Sheng Campaign|''Xin Sheng'' Campaign]], militia forces throughout the Confederation increasingly came under the authority of the [[Home Guard]].<ref>''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 101</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 00:04, 29 March 2023
A Refrector is an official within the Capellan Confederation who serves as the representative of a planet's population to its noble ruler. The position was officially created by Sundermann Liao in response to the reign of "Kalvin the Mad" and the institution of forced relocation, as a way for the people to voice their anger to their government in a productive manner. Refrectors may appeal to a Diem or their superiors on behalf of an individual or group or - in rare cases - may appeal the House of Scions itself. The inviolability of the position is guaranteed by both the House of Scions and the Prefectorate.[1][2]
In theory a refrector is chosen from among the people whom they represent and charged with looking out for their well-being.[1] In practice, refrectors are appointed from among the noble class, and even those who took their task seriously quickly found it almost impossible to stand against the will of the nobility. Within a generation of its creation, the vast majority of those appointed to the refrector position were abusing it for their own agenda.[2]
Typically a refrector also served as commander of their planet's militia forces.[1] However, with the institution of the Xin Sheng Campaign, militia forces throughout the Confederation increasingly came under the authority of the Home Guard.[3]