Perator
this was the title used by the Adumari to describe the leader of an individual nation or city. Each perator had to prove himself in combat, both on the ground and in space, before he could be considered for election to the post. By his mere presence in a room or at a gathering, the perator demanded full attention. However, he could lower the visor on his crown to indicate a distancing of himself from the crowd, thereby freeing those assembled from the need for attention. In this way, the perator could enjoy the gathering without affecting the behavior of the others.