What is an Imperial Project?

[Gerrit Kendel]

Greetings All!!

I have been doing some light reading in the manuals, and I noticed that Imperial Projects are listed as their own type of ministry project. What separates it from another ministry projects? Are there special rulings and judging for them? Are they viewed differently then ministry projects?

Just curious.

[HRM Sanguinius]

An Imperial Project would be one that benefits the Empire as a whole. Unlike basic projects that are judged by three judges, it's judged by the Imperial Estates.

The last one I can remember was Sir Thomas' creation of numerous Imperial forms. Currently HRM Mina is working on one involving the creation of an Imperial Database.

Hope this answers your question.

Edit: Now that I think of it, last year many MPs were given to various BoD members and Imperial Estates members for their service to the organization.

[Valdis]

My understanding is that Imperial Projects include Imperial level offices (BoD & Imperial Minister positions - sovereigns are judged within their kingdoms), Imperial Manuals, and other projects that benefit the Empire as a whole (such as Sir Thomas' aforementioned project)

[Gerrit Kendel]

Is there a reason they are not held in a higher regard? Meaning, there is no set award level for Imperial MP's that I can see. Why would at least 1 not be required for attaining 3rd level or the like?

I am just trying to understand the different type of project without there being a different type of recognition.

[Valdis]

I believe the distinction for Imperial level projects was added to clarify the judging process, not as a reflection of level of effort.