Thrones and Crowns of the First Terran Empire

In outward form, all Imperial Crowns are the same. The Imperial Crown is based around Charlemagne's Crown, with an added whirlpool motif to represent the Galaxy.

Crowns:

• The Spiral Crown contains the authentic Crown of Charlemagne, and is worn on state occasions.
• The Crown of Terra is "hideously ostentatious" and contains parts of the Crown Jewels of many Terran nations.
• The Memory Crown is used, in conjunction with the Memory Throne, to implant information directly onto the Emperor's brain, and also for memory implants to the Heir. Daily, the Emperor receives an implant of the State of the Empire Report, as well as other information that his advisors deem valuable. (This process greatly accelerates the aging process.)

Thrones:

• The Jewel Throne is very ornate, and is displayed to the public. The Emperor uses this throne on state occasions.
• The Whirlpool Throne, less ornate, is the Emperor's everyday seat. It contains all of the datascreens and computer links that the Emperor needs to carry out the Empire's business.
• The Memory Throne, kept in the Decision Room, is used, in conjunction with the Memory Crown, to implant information directly onto the Emperor's brain, and also for memory implants to the Heir.
• The Wisdom Throne, in the Council Chamber, is designed to be uncomfortable. It was erected by "a vindictive Council."