Sugihito of the Genji Empire

Born 16th February, 993.M41, His Imperial Majesty Tenno Sugihito (杉仁天皇) is the current Tenno, or "Heavenly Sovereign" of the Genji Empire. He took leadership in 012.M42 at the age of 19. Like his siblings, he has a Drookian name: Donau Macallan V though he rarely uses that name during his Tenno duties. He is married to an Azerothian Blood Elf named Melanion. He is the father to Kotaishi Akehito, Nai-Shinno Gakuko, and Yumiko.

The Genji Empire under his rule took a turn with heavy civil and military reforms. Only permitting democratic rule as he sees fit, he has been considered one of the leaders with near-absolute powers.

Personality
Sugihito at the start of his reign was introverted, but with a thoughtful mind and idealism.The Tenno had poor social skills and is prone to causing some kind of trouble. All of these can be traced to how he was held in low expectations during his childhood. He also has difficulties handling stress. When stressed he often forgets and needs assistance to be reminded. His biggest weakness is the inability to control his emotions, making him take poor decisions to destabilise. His occasional statements in the bellicose category at times cause controversies.

He often wears his uniform during his time in the Astra Militarum and only wears the medals and honours he actually earned in service as a sign of modesty, an inversion to many leaders. His uniform wearing has extended to mundane functions, such as visiting aquariums.

The Tenno is not without virtue as his paranoia and survivalism are what helped him survive his time in the Imperial Guard. Time and time he showed great intellect and hidden intelligence from his eccentric personanily. His greatest virtue however, can be loyalty. When betrayed he is very unforgiving to the offender.

By the time his reign marked a 10-year milestone, Sugihito has substantially developed in statesmanship. He became not above in using force in eradicating unyielding obstacles, and watch the people around him close for any faults.

Early life
Sugihito was born to the Tenno's bloodline. His father was a Drookian who married into the Genjis time and his mother was a retired Imperial Navy officer. He was raised with his twin sister Jingu in the Genji Palace, attended to by palace servants.

When Sugihito's grandfather, the Tenno of the Genji Empire at the time died, his father wanted to become the successor. The choice was controversial as he was not of Genji blood, merely married into the family. His father wanted to have Alexander has his future successor but only the first-born son could be made an heir. Sugihito would be the next Tenno but he was deemed too young and as a comprimise his father was made his regent. Venting his frustrations, his father became abusive to him and he was forced to move into the care of an Army officer that was a friend of his grandfather.

Unfortunately, not much of his early life has been shed by the Household Agency. It is thought that Sugihito deliberately destroyed his own past records to avoid unwanted attention.

Military Life
Sugihito was placed in the 357th Regiment, beginning his career. His superiors noticed his penchant for staying from trouble and surviving many things thrown at him with the skin of his teeth and was selected for officer training and spent an extra year to train. He participated in conflicts across the galaxy and earned the title of by the end of his service Lietenant Major. The Tenno's bodyguards are drawn exclusively from this regiment.

One of the campaigns he was part of involved co-operation with an elite mixed Regiment known as the Ragged Edges and was responsible for the communication between them and his Regiment. During this, he met and developed a seemingly one-sided crush on a Tallarn guardswoman. After the objective of the campaign was completed, he was planning to confess his feelings but before he could, the 357th Yokohaman was recalled back to the Sub-sector.

Chaos Invasion of Genji Sub-sector
When the Forces of Chaos invaded the Genji Sub-sector, t he Tenno initially lost the capital but was able to retake the planet but the victory came at a cost. Sugihito's father and other high ranking officers were killed in the final attack along with Erebus. The population of the sub-sector significantly dwindled with an estimate of 13 billion survivors and the military was severely weakened.

Accession
With the planet liberated and the young Genji old enough to become the new leader, Sugihito agreed to take the mantle of leadership and was crowned Tenno.

Some some after becoming the Tenno, he was nearly assassinated by a Chaos cultist. When he was dining at a restaurant, a cultist attempt to attack him with a knife. The attacked was thwarted by a small stranger who threw and pierced the cultist's throat with a chopstick. Sugihito asked for the stranger's identity and he revealed himself to be Darth Kaiser, a former Pokemon Sith Lord who chose to leave the Sith order. The encounter began a friendship between the two with Darth Kaiser eventually becoming a close advisor.

The Evaluation
The Re-establishment of communications with the rest of Humanity came. The series of events began during the summit in Choson, where Darth Kaiser attended to represent the Sub-sector. He encountered former-Commissar Raege during the summit. Through this summit, contact was indirectly re-connected.

High Lord Admiral Grey travelled to the Sub-sector to evaluate it's state. Sugihito gave her a tour of the sub-sector to show that the Sub-sector is not Heretical and to prove his loyalty.

The tour continued to the Imperial Japanese Navy Headquarters in Kanagawa for the second day. He was joined by his sister, Jingu during the tour but his role was cut short when he received a message from Admiral Ozawa that Malak has been rescued, but need medical recovery.

Meeting an Old Face
With the news of a rescue operation in the Grand Alliance War a success, Sugihito rushed to the person of importance. He was able to see her after she was settled in a hospital to treat her injuries sustained.

The person in question was Ikram Malak, a guardswoman he developed a crush on. He visited her everyday but he was too afraid to show his face to her and to confess his true feelings to her. When Malak was deemed fit to return to active duty, Sugihito finally met her in person to confess. The confession did not go well as the Tallarn Guardswoman was devoted to her duty in the Imperial Guard, but agreed to spend some time with him until she is sent back to the frontlines. On the day she left, she gave him a shemagh from Tallarn as a token of appreciation along with a letter she has got a medic to write due to her illiteracy and the Tenno has kept it since.

Fortunately for him, Darth Kaiser has pulled some political strings in his favour. He has convinced Holy Terra to attach her in Tokyo to oversee it's return to the Imperium of Man, making her return still as a Guardswoman fulfilling her duty. Since then, Sugihito visited her regularly but her ever-emotionless face makes it impossible to understand if she appreciates the visit or if she does have feelings for him at all.

Diplomacy is Magic
The Tenno was invited to Equestria shortly after Lord High Admiral Grey's visit, which he accepted. At Equestria, diplomatic relations with the Azerothian Union and Equestria have been opened. He has also received diplomatic gifts from the Azerothian Union including a pet Worg, Type 97 Chi-Ha Medium Tank and an Azerothian blade and have given the Order of the Six Foundations to the Chairman and an officer's dirk in return. He met his wife Melanion, a Blood Elf serving in the Maroon Army in this diplomatic visit.

Shadow War
The Tenno was involved in another civil, but quiet war. It was discovered that Chaos Cultists have infiltrated the government to destroy it from the inside by attempting assassination on prominent leaders. When Jingu was nearly killed, it became a sign that the government has been infiltrated. Loyalists and cultists fought within silently for the war with the loyalists gaining victory again. The Shadow War had forged the Tenno into a more capable leader while shaping his views on the Galaxy.

The Great Leap
The multiverse of Facebook Nations began dying. The news of destruction reached the Imperium and by the time the news was given to the Tenno, the first Galactic Sector was gone. He gathered the other local Sub-sector leaders and consulted on how to preserve their realms. They conbined funds and resources to build a Warp device that can transport the whole Sector into a new Multiverse and used it to survive the shutdown of the Multiverse. Fortunately the Warp device was passed on to other Sectors and starfleets, allowing some of them to survive as well. The Imperium was crippled with the loss of Sectors and much of the leadership, similar to the Fall of Rome. Just like the Fall of Rome however, new civilisations and hope may emerge from the rubble of the turbulent times.

Brave New Earth
A new multiverse meant a new Earth. When the previous powers of Earth ceased to exist the CDC leaders look to expand their presence. The New Empire of Japan was no exception and moved to place their flags. They have gained the allegiance of much of the Eastern Pacific including his believed to be ancestral homeland of Japan. Success was also notably seen in Central Asia, the Middle East and the Caucasus. He formalised relations with the new nations and offered to assist them in anyway.

In This Fragile Galaxy
Sugihito made a decision in his life. Shaken by the recent death of a friend at school, he became afraid of losing the people he loved. He called Melanion to see him after her working hours and proposed to her. The wedding is planned to be held in 20th April as later announced and began planning for the time being. Using legal loopholes he has made her eligible to marry him.

Prelude
On February, anniversary month of NEJ's establishment, birthday of his ancestor Tenno Jimmu and his own birthday he announced his engagement to Melanion. To prepare for the day the specialists he hired started their work: commissioning his household chef and apprentice to prepare the wedding cake, contracted a Blood Elf fashion designer to design his future wife's dresses and sent invitations within his court and to foreign leaders.

The Vows
Main article: The wedding of Tenno Sugihito and Melanion

On 20th April 015.M42 Tenno Sugihito married Melanion without incident. The event was attended by some Imperial officials and allies from both the Second Terra Treaty and the CDC. This marriage is part of a chapter that will shape future policies of the New Empire of Japan.

They shortly went to Earth to meet foreign leaders with the honeymoon later. He visited Russia, United Kingdom, East Prussia, Byzantium, Georgia, Levant and Cuba, meeting their leaders to discuss future partnerships. Once the duties were fulfilled he enjoyed the beaches of Havana and later the Levantine Dead Sea in the Genji Hotel Resort built under a joint venture.

A Little Surprise
Sugihito received news one morning from Melanion that she is pregnant with their child. He was overjoyed with the news, but chose to keep the news from the public for a few months.

He was however conflicted with the worry of whether he will be a better father than his own father. After speaking to his sister and Susanoo, his new spymaster, he was given some hope.

The Illegitimate plot
Tenno Sugihito, a few months after his marriage was contacted by the Masaki Akao of the Genji Patriotic Party, the most prominent right-wing political party. Considering the marriage with Melanion, the party leader suggested that he also acquire a concubine. This proposal instead angered the Tenno, demanding that he never suggest how the Dynasty should be run. He however accepted the invitation to Akao's party banquet as a sign of good will.

At the night of the banquet he was asked once again on the option of concubinage, which was already enraging him. He was offered a drink of wine, not knowing it was spiked. Drinking the wine, Sugihito tried to retain a grip of his mind but he fell unconcious.

The Tenno woke up back in his palace, still in his uniform. He wondered what happened last night and couldn't recall any memories. He asked his wife and servants but they could only say that he returned home all of a sudden.

Frankly, it's an emergency
Main article: Frankly, it's an emergency

Tenno Sugihito has visited the Frankish Kingdom of Argentina in a drunken attempt to establish bilateral relations. Things have gone sour real quick when he unintentionally offended his hosts. Despite diplomatic immunity he was given an arrest warrant, forcing him to find a way to escape.

Through his escape however he brought intel that the CDC later found use in the form of escaped serfs and persecuted ethnic minorities.

When he returned home though, he was greeted with a hit in the head by Melanion. She warned him that if he tries to go to Argentina again, she'll break every bone of his make sure he can't go. She also added that she's worried for the sake of their soon to be born son. As she was talking she only realised that he was knocked out by the hit when the response was suspiciously silent.

Golden Lineage
Anticipating the birth of his child in about a month's time, Sugihito ordered preparations such as import of medical equipment to be made at his consulate in Silvermoon City. He and his wife briefly relocated to the Consulate on January.

On the morning of 13th January, 2062, Tenno Sugihito's son was born. As he was born in dawn, he was given the name, Akehito.

On the next day Susanoo revealed that he is actually Akehito from the future, time-travelled to prevent the rise of the Soul Eater. The two agreed on the need to prevent the future from happening.

Drookian Trials
The Tenno received a notification from Clan MaCallan from Drook VI to notify some inheritance left by his father.

Reading the Genjijiki
The Genjijiki was given to the Tenno by the Household Agency. The Tenno read through the chronicles of his family, but was left pondering on who the Kami were. He knew they were close to Human due to their description, but nothing else. This very nature of descent from the Kami has also brought the revelation on their distant alien heritage and would have to hide it from everyone else.

Legacy of the Kami
The Tenno was later plagued by visions the following nights. The repetitive dreams showed serpents and a woman with otherworldly beauty, but with a decaying body. At day he received news of a new cult emerging in the criminal underground with reports of missing people.

To investigate on the mystery of the Kami, he took to visit some of the sites sacred to the Genji Imperial Cult. As head of the Cult he was able to enter the holiest sites, and was able to say there were some alien involvement.

Embargo on the Levant Arab Republic
Tenno Sugihito travelled to Belgrade to appeal against the embargo placed on the Levant Arab Republic. At CDC Headquarters he gave a speech to urge the end of the embargo, and later spoke with others leaders for terms in ending it. With negotiations unfavourable he left empty-handed with thoughts on how to solve it.

He was further complicated when a stunt by a Navy pilot brought the Azerothian Union to the side of the embargo and compelled Melanion to leave him. Wracked with anger at his own force's insubordination he withdrew from public life. More than a month since the embargo, he has been seen with a grown beard.

Lament
In order to get Mel back home, Sugihito went to Silvermoon to demand her back. He was greeted back by her with criticism that he lives too dangerously, such as his time in Latin America. Before they could get at their throats Tydridalamor intervened, forcing them into taking marriage counselling.

Taking marriage counselling, they went to a psychiatrist. The psychiatirst then falsely deduced that their breakdown in relations stem from inferiority complex, claiming that Sugihito feels impotent over the size of his private parts. Slowly losing his temper but with further provocations, he killed the psychiatrist before leaving. Mel agreed to meet him for a summer vacation in Tanoa in another attempt to patch their marriage up.

Tanoa
Taking Ake with him, he met Mel again for their summer vacation in Tanoa.

During his trip, he was unknowingly subjected to assassination attempts by local terrorists and Lord Samedi.

From Light comes Darkness
Tenno Sugihito's recent actions did not come without consequences: his own political party began to plot against him. Party leader and next in line for Prime Minister Zeishiro Itagaki planned to remove the Tenno's power by forcing him to devolve his powers to the Diet. Party members also gathered around Kimitake Mishima, an author, playwright, and novelist who called for the transfer of political power from the Tenno to the Diet.

Itagaki remained on the lead for succession to Prime Minister against moderates and loyalist to the Tenno. Towards them he used Mishima to accuse them of cowardice, heresies and lack of loyalty.

Itagaki secretly had a child he claimed to be Tenno's Sugihito's illegitimate son. He uses this existence to blackmail him into the devolution. Mishima has openly questioned Sugihito's abilities as the Tenno, criticising him for weakness during the embargo, and committing heresies such as the marriage with Melanion and the birth of Akehito.

Election results were announced on January 2063. Itagaki won the election, and Sugihito is forced to devolve his powers to the new Prime Minister. Since then, he greatly reduced outside contact to the world and limited activities on the writing of books and treatises.

From Darkness, Light
For three years, Sugihito planned to retake his power from the Prime Minister and the Diet. After Ake's birthday in 13th January, he sent him over to the Consulate in Silvermoon City. He ordered Katagiri to inform the League of Freedom of his plans as he went into hiding. Katagiri was assassinated by Itagaki's men before the information could be passed.

Incognito
While under hiding Sugihito became a store assistang with a pseudonym. He was employed in a convenience store. He became close friends with Yuji Akaumi, one of his co-workers.

Father yet again
Twin daughters were born to him and Mel. They were named Gakuko and Yumiko. He immediately confirmed them as princesses in the household.

Personal views
Main article: Genjiism

As the Tenno, and especially after purging disloyal politicians Sugihito has taken a neutral role in domestic politics. Despite the neutrality, he has supported authoritarian and conservative laws.

Political views
Main article: Political positions of Sugihito of the Genji Empire

Social views
He is tolerant to few aspects in women's rights. While the Genji Empire's constitution only gives male suffrage, he has promised to review possibilities of female suffrage. He agrees that salaries should not be determined by gender, but merit. He is however less tolerant on women taking traditional male positions such as in the military, urging to take either traditional feminine roles or those just as productive, as acting with his wife.

Businesses
The Tenno owns several businesses in the Sub-sector as a method to earn money for the government along with taxes.

The Genji Hotel is the best-known business the Tenno owns. The luxury hotel housed many influential people from within and outside of the Empire. The Tenno's Family is also the largest share-holder of Kusagani Arsenal, a corporation that is dedicated in making the finest quality of products available in the Galaxy.

Family
The Tenno is the patriarch of House Genji, there he is very involved in the decision of the House.

Sugihito has been known to have had a rocky relation with his father while he was still alive. His father has always preferred for Alexander to take the mantle of leadership. With his death and Alexander's disappearance, Sugihito became the newest Tenno in seven years.

Sugihito has a brother named Alexander Macallan. Alexander is his younger brother who also served in the Imperial Guard. However, there are reports that he has defected and joined the Tau Empire. Sugihito has ordered him to be killed on sight as a possible traitor as standard protocol and excommunicated him from the family, disinheriting him. Though their relations are undocumented, it is implied that they have a strained relationship.

The Tenno greatly admires his predecessor and grandfather, Tenno Seihito. As the eldest child he was chosen to be his successor after he only sired a daughter. The older Tenno was inspired by his grandson to create family-oriented brands such as the Ten-O's and Burger Tenno. His grandfather's death affected him in his life.

Sugihito's mother, Kiyoe was a senior member of the Sub-sector's Battlefleet. They are both in good terms, visiting her in her house in Kanagawa occaisionally. As his mother, she is one of the people the Tenno fears the most. She frequently visits since the birth of her grandchildren, and takes care of them when the parents are busy. Relations with his sister Jingu is generally positive. He didn't seen her for years as she was shipped to other planets as well and not being able to respond in time during the Sub-sector's peril but returned since he took power. After she became a High Lord, they have been too busy to interact.

The Tenno loves his wife and children above all else. Despite interactions with Xenos being considered heresy, he has gone far to protect her throgh legal and religious loopholes. He is very loyal to her since meeting in the Canterlot summit, going far to try and attack someone that slanders her. He was greatly hurt after she left during the embargo crisis. Though it made grounds for a lawful divorce, he refused to go through as he still loved her. His children with her are half-Xeno as a result, but are unconditionally loved as a father can. Political tensions, disputes on how to raise their children, and general absence of a pair in the couple in their children's lives are are challenge to the family. He has kept his family life hidden from public with careful control of information.

Succession
Sugihito's son with Melanion, Akehito has been heir apparent since birth, making another controversy due to his choice for his half-xeno heritage. He has been preparing his son to be able to take power, starting with his education and monitoring everything up to his diet. Sugihito has not commented on official lines of succession, which otherwise would put the sons of his sister closer to taking the throne.

Religion
As the Tenno, Sugihito is not only the patriarch of the Genji clan but the Imperial Cult in his borders. Though a pious man his faith has been questioned by numerous officials and when accused he has attempted to attack the offender with his fists.

His interactions with religion on Earth brought varied sentiments. While he admires the tenets of Islam, he has found the prohibition on alcohol hard to accept. While he has great respect for Christianity, he cannot stand Evangelical Christians. Based on past interactions with Israel, he developed a general bigotry towards the Israelites.

Tenno Sugihito announced plans to build an Imperial Shrine within Jerusalem, inspired by the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople. He ordered architects to study Byzantine architecture and make a design that fuses their own architecture, Imperial and Byzantine.

Hobbies
His collection of Pre-Imperial militaria is well-known. He is said to own a full set of N7 armour as a museum piece. He buys and collects rare weaponry and his favourite is said to be the M-99 Saber that was built specifically for his configuration from an unknown source.

The Tenno is an avid collector of tanks. He is a World of Tanks player, mainly using tanks from the Japanese Tech Tree. After collecting tanks from Earth he has opened a museum to the public close to his palace.

He is an avid fan of football. His support goes to Kanagawa F. Mariners, a team he supported since taking interest in the sport.

Marriage
Tenno Sugihito married Melanion, a Blood Elf from the Azerothian Union. He married her in 2061 and in 2062, their son and heir Akehito was born to them. Their marriage life entered a strain during the CDC schism in the same year, but managed to barely mend by August. He respected her decision to become an actress, provided she continues to visit at times for the sake of their son. The birth of their twin daughters indicate their relationship remains functional.

The decision to marry a Xeno has been controversial through the court. The Tenno has prepared in advance by inducting her into the Imperial Cult through his power, permitting the marriage as she's spiritually "Human".

Imperial Honours

 * Bosphorus Star
 * Triple Skull

Quotes
Main page: Tenno Sugihito: Quotes

Trivia

 * He has a habit of drinking heavily when in distress. His alcohol tolerance is also considerable.
 * The tolerance in alcohol has a price that he is weak to caffeine, quickly wiring him.
 * His biggest fear is Lord High Admiral Grey. She may take this as a complement.
 * The Tenno keeps a diary, started writing since the age of 8 to take his mind away of problems in his household.
 * He has surprising popularity in Serbia, for his stance over Kosovo that favours Serbia.