Vahni X

Vahni Raal Halshaa Sess Herra, otherwise known as Vahni X, is the current reigning emperor of the United Empire. According to the traditional list, he is the 277th Holy Emperor, and a direct descendent of Halshaa I. He ascended to the Throne of the Dual Suns after the death of his mother and eldest brother, Empress Shraa III and High Prince Heshul.

Biography
The second eldest child of Shraa III and her consort Keless, Vahni was second was second in line after his elder brother. However, a shuttle accident that killed both Empress Shraa III and High Prince Heshul left the title of Emperor to him, which he accepted after an official period of mourning.

Vahni X currently has two children: High Prince Halshaa and Grand Princess Saliis. If Halshaa ascends to the throne, he will become '''Halshaa XLVI. '''

Title
Though usually simply referred to as the Holy Emperor or just Emperor, his full title at his coronation is as follows:

His Holy Majesty Vahni X Raal Halshaa Sess Herra, with blessings from the Gods. 277th Holy Emperor, Protector of Earth, Supreme Commander of the Imperial Navy, High Priest of the Temple, Defender of the Great Forest and Patriarch of the Imperial Family.

Official Functions
As the monarch of the United Empire, Vahni X's actual power in government is severely restricted. While he can officially open and close sessions of the Hrrak, such actions are merely ceremonial and decided by the legislators themselves. Though he holds the title of Supreme Commander, the actual highest echelon of command belongs to the President of the United Empire as Commander-in-Chief, and can only direct military forces in an emergency where either the President or Vice-President are incapable of delivering military decisions.

As High Priest of the Temple, Vahni X is also the official head of the Temple religion, performing official rites at various festivals throughout the year.

His reign has mostly been defined by various state visits to other governments that the United Empire borders, such as the Supremacy of Light, the Commerce League, the Nation of Dren and even the troubled Republic of Shangri, which is currently locked in an ongoing civil war.