EMPEROR

The Emperor  was the head of state of the Galactic Stargate Empire also known as the (Human Empire). The Emperor's seat of power was the Imperial Palace, located on Earth 2 the capital world of the Empire.

With the near destruction of the human race and the loss of so much life  the Galactic Stargate Republic was replaced by the Empire in accordance with the proclamation of the New Order, as outlined by  President Tom Masa and with the votes of what remained of humanity. Tom was pronounced Emperor of Mankind and the Empire was born. The Emperor was the sovereign ruler of the First Human Empire. Replacing the office of President, which had been in power for hundreds of years. The Emperor is the ultimate authority in political and military affairs of state. As a result, the Emperor had the power to unilaterally implement policies that affected the Empire as a whole. From directing the Imperial Military to subjugate entire planets, to dissolving the Senate and transferring their administrative responsibilities to a cadre of regional governors. To that end the Emperor could delegate power to others, allowing him to rule the Empire through subordinates who served as an extension of his authority. The Emperor's power over the galaxy remained relatively unchallenged