Monarchy of the Egyptian Empire (Battle of Belusium)

The Egyptian Empire is a constitutional monarchy, ruled by a Pharaoh. The full title of the Pharaoh is "Pharaoh of Egypt, Sovereign of the Empire, King of Jerusalem". The current Pharaoh, Seti XIV, ascended to the throne after the assassination of his father, Horemheb XII.

The Pharaoh and his family have direct roles in the Empire. That said, the powers of the Imperial Family are curbed by the Council of Commoners, who have the power to limit and overrule the Pharaoh's decisions.

The title is ancient, dating back to Egypt's Old Kingdom, first established when Narmer united the kingdoms of Egypt. The title has been kept since, and after the Egyptian retaking of Jerusalem from the Caliphate, the Pharaoh was formally crowned "King of Jerusalem" in the Temple.

Administrative Powers
The Pharaoh has the power to appoint the governors of the Imperial provinces. The governors answer to the Pharaoh, not to the Council of Commoners.

Foreign Affairs
In additional to being the head of domestic affairs, the Pharaoh is also the head of foreign affairs. He has the power to dictate and establish diplomatic relations wihtin the Empire, though within the confines of the Council of Commoners parameters.

Military
The Pharaoh is the Commander in Chief of the Egyptian Imperial Army. He has the power to delegate military spending, and military strategies, though the power to declare war is reserved to the Council.

Ancient Times
The first Pharaoh in recorded Egyptian history is Narmer, who united the multiple kingdoms. The title had been associate with Egypt since then, having been held by all monarchs of Egypt, with the exception of the period of Assyrian rule over Egypt.

Move to Sais
Beginning with the reign of the Pharaoh Psamtik I, the Egyptian capital formally moved to Sais, which remains the capital of the Empire to this day. Despite the transfer, Thebes, the former capital, was maintained, and remained the religious capital of the Empire, where Karnak was.

Memphite Dynasty
With the ascnesion of Khufu II to the throne, after his usurptionn of the throne, he moved the capital to Memphis, which was the original capital of the Empire, when it was first founded. During this period, which is now regarded as an era of tyranny, incestuous reltionshipss were revived by the Imperial Family, leading to a steady increase in mental illness throughout the Pharaonic line.

The dynasty was ended with a coup e'tat during the reign of Khufu III, when the military ousted him, leading to the collapse. With that, the capital was returned to Sais, formally ending the Memphite dynasty.

Religious Role
Though the Pharaoh is no longer considered to be a living god as he once was, he is still the head of the Kemetic religion. He is the Grand Priest of Karnak, and is the legal owner of the Temple. The Pharaoh appoints the respective high priests. All Pharaohs since the 1200s have been coronated in Karnak by the high priest of which ever god the Pharaoh chiefly associates with.

Succession
The title is hereditary, falling automatically to the Pharaoh's eldest son. The fifth line in the Constitution of Karnak specifies that the Council of Commoners does not have the right to interfere with the line of succession. That said, should the Pharaoh die without

Gender Restrictions
Though there is specification to the gender of the Pharaoh in the Consitutionn, traditionally, the Pharaoh is always male. After the reign of Hatshepsut, there have only been three female Regents in the Empire, none of whom ruled as Pharaoh, instead retaining the title "Queen" or "Princess". ALl three situtaions were a result of the reigning Pharaoh being unable to properly perform their duties.