24th Imperial Decree: Military Command

In recognition of the immense importance of the position, the Imperial Throne herby decrees that the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall be elevated to the new rank of Magister Militum, assuming command of both the Army and the Navy, and shall answer to none but the Emperor. Upon his elevation, a further officer from the military service from which he came shall be promoted onto the Joint Chiefs, to ensure the two services remain equally represented on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.