The number of legates would presumably increase in proportion to the size of the force in the field; and there would need to be a mechanism to establish their relative seniority in order to avoid clashes of command; phases of the moon would be a good system of rank.
I wonder, though, whether there might be a more Gloranthan term than legate
(carries the baggage of legion with it)?
Simon
simon.miller_at_...
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Sent: 31 July 2004 12:01
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Subject: Something completely different
Aha! I lied. But seriously, 'tis in danger of getting lost in
discussion and non-Gloranthan relevance, so for simplicity, here is a
simple in-character Gloranthan write-up as a suggestion. I've tried
(silly me) to reconcile some differing viewpoints.
Lunar Proxies or Legates:
The position of Plenipotentiary Proxy (or, more simply, Imperial Legate) is a position of devolved power common to several organs of the Lunar administration..... (clipped)
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