22-001

From The Archives of the Aksum Imperium

I, Rasim Aeon, Supreme Commander of the Imperium and the Imperial Service hereby direct the following:

1.  Conduct a review of the IS Code of Military Justice, to ensure it is up to date

2.  Establish four Quadrant commands to oversee IS operations in their specific Quadrants and determine if Sector Commands are necessary.

3.  Begin conducting recon and patrol operations and establishing a headquarters in each segment.  Deadly force is authorized should any hostile force fires upon an IS element first.  Otherwise, diplomatic procedures should be in place.  The ultimate goal of peaceful annexation shall be maintained

4.  Establish a Reserve Forces Command to train and oversee any Royal Guards established.  The approval authority for the establishment of a Royal Guard shall be the Grand Marshal.

5.  Reorganize the IS as requested and proceed with manning and equipment.

6.  Provide one capital ship to each Archon, they shall be responsible for providing a crew.

7.  Continue with exploration and mapping efforts and make recommendations for boundaries.

8.  Review the rank system to ensure it fits the organizational structure, minor changes authorized.

The Grand Marshal is granted leeway in seeing to that this directive is achieved.