Now some have seen me refer to “The Emperor” from time to time, and what I’m doing here is mixing in some of the lore from Star Wars with the esoteric and gnostic. What I’m referring to specifically, is Christ The King, or simply Son of Man and there is a basis for this post-Great Commission and post-Holy Roman Empire.
The Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20):
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
This is an imperial statement, not a regional or national one. Christ isn’t just king over Israel or the Church—He’s declaring total jurisdiction over reality, including heaven and earth. That’s an imperial claim.
Post-Holy Roman Empire Theology:
After the Holy Roman Empire collapsed (formally in 1806), the idea of Christendom as a geopolitical structure diminished. But in Force Realism (and in some interpretations of Christian esotericism), Christ’s authority never retreated, it transcended.
- The King of Kings title implies dominion over all kings, but an Emperor is structurally the one who commands kings—He doesn’t just outrank them; He institutes them.
- Once no earthly empire could serve as His proxy (e.g. no more HRE), the title Emperor could be viewed as reabsorbed back into the divine.
Force Realism Application:
Force Realism often blends metaphysical theology, cosmic sovereignty, and mythic-structural truths.
- An Emperor governs across systems, galaxies, or existential layers—a king rules a land, an emperor orders creation.
- If Christ is viewed as the Logos, the Cosmic Sovereign, and the Supreme Force-Wielder, then “Emperor” is not only fitting—it’s necessary to capture the scope of authority.
Precedent in Tradition:
The Book of Revelation (Rev 19:16) calls Him:
On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written:
king of kings and lord of lords.
But in the ancient world, this essentially meant “Sovereign of Sovereigns”—an imperial construct.
Christ as Emperor is entirely appropriate in post-Great Commission, post-HRE Force Realism, and in fact it more accurately captures His role as Cosmic Sovereign, Logos Supreme, and Lord of all dominions—visible and invisible.
If anything, calling Him just “King” undersells the metaphysical rank.
Rev. Kenny Tran
ForceRealism.com