Tate-Shōsū
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 Flag of Dohyo no Deshi | |
| State type | Unitary Absolute Kraterocracy |
|---|---|
| Legislative branch | |
| Executive branch | |
| Head of State and Government | |
| Title | Yokozuna |
| Currently | Koda Yataro |
| Appointer | Dai Tōsō |
| Cabinet | |
| Name | Ozeki |
| Leader | Yamazaki Yuki (East) Kuba Seitaro (West) |
| Appointer | Dai Tōsō |
| Judicial branch | |
| Seigi Kaikan | |
| Chief judge | Shiraki Mitsuzuka |
The Tate-Shōsū (Deshi:縦小数 lit. Denominated Few) is the de-facto absolute government that rules over Dohyo no Deshi. Lead by the Yokozuna and comprised mostly of members in the upper echelons of the Sumo Class, they exhibit complete control over the territory despite the presence of the Imperial Court of Rho.
Yokozuna
For full article, see Yokozuna
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Yokozuna is the highest rank in the Sumo Class and the highest office of the Tate-Shōsū in Dohyo no Deshi as the de facto ruler of the country. The Yokozuna acts as the ceremonial leader of Dohyo society within the civil space. He is defined as "the symbol of the ring and of the strength of the people." Due to the kraterocractic nature of sumo society, like most of the upper ranks the only way one achieves the esteemed office of Yokozuna is to unseat the current Yokozuna. Due to this the average tenure of a Yokozuna rarely exceeds 15 years. However, unlike the rest of the ranks, the Yokozuna does not have compete regularly in order to maintain the rank and instead only when challenged which may be done from anyone at a San'yaku position or higher at any time.
The name "Yokozuna" translates literally to "horizontal rope" and comes from the symbol of the authority, the white rope worn around the waist. The rope resembles shimenawa which serves to purify and mark off its content in the Shinto religion. So not only does the rope resemble authority but purity of mind, body, and spirit within the Yokozuna.
San'yaku
Ozeki
The Ozeki are two offices that serves as the chief executive officer of the East and West realms of Dohyo no Deshi, functioning as both head of state and head of government therein. Ozeki carry out their management and leadership responsibilities and objectives with the support and assistance of lower classes of sumo society, and advance and pursue new and revised policies and programs using a variety of tools. They are subordinate only to the Yokozuna, who rules over the territory as whole and it is usually one of these individuals who eventually succeeds the Yokozuna. During state ceremonies, the Ozeki also often act as the attendants to the Yokozuna.
Sekiwake
Komusubi
Seigi Kaikan
Shimpan Kyōgi-kai
Ban'nin
For full article, see Ban'nin
The Ban'nin are a special police force organized by the Tate-Shōsū and overseen by the Seigi Kaikan. Unlike most of the Tate-Shōsū the Ban'nin may contain members who are not of the sumo class; however only former rikishi may reach its upper ranks within the organization. The Ban'nin are charged with enforcing the law, ensuring the safety, health and possessions of citizens, and prevening crime and civil disorder. The Ban'nin also serve as cheif protectors of the Tate-Shōsū and even the Yokozuna himself. Rarely the Yokozuna appears without the protection of the most elite ban'nin.