Imperial War Cabinet (Kenegan War)

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For other Vionna-Frankenlischian wartime governments, see Imperial War Cabinet.

The Imperial War Cabinet of the Kenegan War was a temporary cabinet formed by Vionna-Frankenlischian Prime Minister Arthur Astron to oversee his government's prosecution of the Kenegan War against San Rosito. Formed on the first day of the war, the cabinet was made up of seven permanent members and a series of provisional members and guest speakers. The war cabinet met constantly throughout the duration of the war and was the main decision-making body of the Imperial government during that time.

Background

During times of war, it is common for government attention to be split between the day-to-day running of the country's affairs and the prosecution of the war. In Vionna-Frankenlisch, the usual procedure was to form two separate cabinets (with some overlapping members) - a regular civilian cabinet, and a provisional war cabinet made up of government ministers, military officers and other advisors. This official division of responsibilities had first been tested in the Second Imperial-Balionic War (1871-75) wherein Imperial prime minister Lord Heatheridge split his government into a Home Cabinet and a War Cabinet.

Formation

Members

Permanent

Member Position Party Duration Responsibilities Notes
HIM King James King and Imperator None Duration of War Permanent Member Did not attend initially, represented by Brigadier Howland Smith, Imperial Army.
Howland Smith Brigadier General, Imperial Army
GSO-1 to the King
None Duration of War Permanent Member
(Representing the King)
Represented the King during his absence. Military advisor to the King.
Arthur Astron Prime Minister Imperial Party Duration of War Permanent Member
Percival Mercer Defence Minister Imperial Party Duration of War Permanent Member
David Fairburn Chancellor of the Exchequer Imperial Party Duration of War Permanent Member
Edward, Duke of Glynmoran Chief of the Imperial General Staff
Field Marshal, Imperial Army
None Duration of War Permanent Member Duke of Glynmoran.
Edwin, Duke of Fairfax First Sea Lord
Admiral, Imperial Navy
None Duration of War Permanent Member Duke of Fairfax
Sir Andrew Haliwell Chief of the Air Service
Air Chief Marshal, Imperial Air Service
None Duration of War Permanent Member

Provisional

Member Position Party Duration Responsibilities Notes
Sir Syman Woodward Chairman of the Imperial National Bank None Duration of War Financial Advisor
Astra Harley Chief Whip of the Imperial Party Imperial Party Duration of War Political Advisor

Guest Speakers

Member Position Party Duration Responsibilities Notes
Emmett Nossron Professor of Colonial Studies,
University of Gestoria
None Duration of War Kenegan Advisor
George, Marquess of Lougand Major General, Imperial Army None Duration of War Military Advisor
Felix Morrison Major General, Imperial Army
Director of Special Operations
None Duration of War Military Advisor Architect of Operation Overcoat
Sir Alestair Faulkner Chief of the Imperial Intelligence Services None Duration of War Intelligence Advisor