Separation of Powers

The Separation of Powers is an edict issued by Ruben Roa which ceased Commander’s all affiliation with governance and administration related to the new Republic. Roa also stated that this was a new period in Vesperan history and called it Salutis which means ‘salvation.’ Roa saw this period as ‘salvation from the three centuries of militarist ideals and the godlike power of the position of Commander which was seen as an opportunity to kill thousands of innocent people looming over our heads just to usurp.’ Roa also went further to say that ‘the Second Hypocrisy was a warning sign of how twisted and egotistic Praetorium has become, hiding behind the ideals of Emperor Sarkeilles while living by none of them.’ This struck a chord with people and Praetorium officials who believed that the Second Hypocrisy was not only a product of a single man but how self-indulged Praetorium had become.

High General Bryant Seals ascended to the position of Commander and stated that he would gladly lead ‘the armed forces and only the armed forces of Vespera’ and supported Roa’s edict. Many Praetorium officials resented the edict and deemed it a sacrilege. Many of these officials ranging from Generals to Lieutenant were seen to resign and leave their posts. These resignations later led to the foundation of Ordo Vesperum.