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Empire Structure
Imperial Palace
The centralized state demanded a centralized bureaucracy and for the Empire that was the Imperial Palace. All decisions, reports and government business was conducted in the halls of this single structure. Eventually the Judiciary was given a separate wing, but that took many years and it was still within the palace. This primacy of the throne over all else was often idealized as efficient, but even then matters had to be delegated, the Emperor could not be everywhere at once.
Eyes of the Emperor
The various functionaries that collected information on the behest of the Emperor would normally be considered instruments of government but the various Eyes had one critical issue: They could make no judgment or enact any policy. The various agents were only authorized to collect information which in turn was brought to the Emperor who would then make a decision before sending out his Hands. As a check multiple agents would be dispatched to verify matters and if there was a contradiction it would not occur again.
Hands of the Emperor
The Hands of the Emperor were his arbiters, tasked with a specific, trivial, assignment and dispatched to accomplish that singular goal. Critically they were not permitted to report on any matters they uncovered during their duties, separating the information and action. It also meant if the hands were at your door there was nothing you could do.
Imperial Axes
The Emperor had a collection of axes, be they for beheading, disemboweling or more beside. They were kept sharp and in constant use.