G. E. Virini

Empress Galatea Emmaria Virini (born 8288 A.I. / 9388 A.D.), Sovereign of the Imperium, is the reigning monarch of the Realm as of the year 9488. She has reigned since mid-year of 9411, and is serving her 77th year on the Imperial High Seat and will soon celebrate her 100th birthday. Known for her tough, no-nonsense style of practical and direct leadership, she has earned the respect - and fear - of many of the other star nations of the Galaxy and is beloved by the Imperial citizenry.

Her father was Prince Imperial Margano Timar Virini, and he was intended to be the successor to his father, Galatea's grandfather, Emperor Marcai III. His unexpected death in 9409 in a piloting accident, however, forced the Emperor Marcai to choose a different successor, which was his granddaughter.. She would later quip that she had felt grossly unprepared for the role thrust upon her - she was only 23 when she ascended the throne - but she reminded herself such was the nature of responsibilities of such a scale.

While she never herself served in a military capacity, Galatea has always nursed a healthy respect for the military and their role in Imperial society. She has no compunction against employing military strength when and if necessary, but her formidable diplomatic skills often eliminate the need for such actions, as she has proven herself quite gifted in the finer art of convincing her enemies to give her precisely what she wants.

Her youngest grandson, the Prince Imperial Emthoro, is currently serving his fourteenth year as an officer in the Sovereign Navy, and holds the rank of group captain. He is strongly suspected to be her favorite for the successor she intends to name when her centennial birthday comes around.

Privately, she is said to be possessed of an impish sense of humor. She likewise has a fondness for Classical music and does a great deal of writing. She has always dressed in tasteful robes and has never approved of overly lavish vestments or accessories.