It all made sense.
The Vulcan Empire called itself an empire, yet strangely enough not a single dwarf had the guts to crown themselves as emperor.
Instead, the effective head of government settled for taking up the office of grand regent. This was a position that implied that the official was merely a stand-in for a true dwarven ruler.
In public, the Vulcanites explained that the reason for adopting such an unusual hierarchy was because the throne of the emperor was reserved for Rion Aaden, the legendary dwarven mech pilot and hero who not only served as a vessel for Vulcan, but also handed the dwarves their first and crucial victory!
Without Rion Aaden, the dwarven rebellion at Desala X could have never overwhelmed the guard force of House Kantis!
Without Rion Aaden, the dwarven people would have never been introduced to an inspiring and unifying god known as Vulcan!
