Powers of the Realm · Crown & government

Crown & government

War Office

The civilian machinery of mobilisation, fortification, magazines, military contracts and Crown-land defence, headed by the Secretary of State for War.

The Crown office controlling military policy, mobilisation machinery, magazines, contracts and the civilian terms under which force is raised.

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Ties

At the table

Opponents fear the concentration of House Mortaine's 'Black Gate' influence here. Mortaine and Captain-General Ashcroft respect one another and disagree constantly.