Editing Coronation corps

The idea you're describing, where the coronation of a major king [[automatically]] triggers the assumption of reigns by new kings in their autonomous regions, isn't a universally applied or formally named historical "coronation corps." However, it touches upon several historical and political concepts related to succession, feudalism, and imperial structures.

Let's break down the components and how they might relate to real-world historical practices:

==1. The "Major King" and Central Authority:==

* In many historical empires and kingdoms, there was a clear hierarchy. A "major king" or emperor held ultimate authority over a vast territory. Their coronation or enthronement was a supremely significant event, symbolizing the continuity of the realm and the legitimacy of their rule.
* This central authority might be a monarch who directly rules a core territory and also holds suzerainty (overlordship) over various smaller, autonomous or semi-autonomous regions.

==2. "Subsequent New Kings" and Regional Autonomy:==

* This refers to the rulers of these subordinate regions. They might be dukes, counts, princes, regional kings, or other titles, who acknowledged the major king as their ultimate sovereign.
* Their "autonomy" could vary greatly:
* <b>Feudal Vassals:</b> In a feudal system, these regional rulers were often vassals who swore oaths of fealty (loyalty) and homage to the major king. Their right to rule their lands was often conditional on this relationship.
* <b>Tributary States:</b> Some regions might pay tribute to the major king but otherwise maintain a high degree of internal independence.
* <b>Personal Unions:</b> In some cases, a single monarch might hold multiple crowns, each representing a separate kingdom or duchy. While the individual is the same, the legal and traditional succession within each realm might be distinct.

==How the Major King's Coronation Could Trigger Regional Successions (or Reaffirmations):==

While a direct, automatic "coronation corps" where the central coronation literally [[creates]] new kings in other regions is rare as a direct mechanism, here's how a major king's coronation could influence or solidify regional successions:

* <b>Homage and Fealty:</b> The most common way this connection manifested was through the tradition of [[homage]]. After a new major king was crowned, his vassals (the "subsequent new kings" or regional rulers) would be expected to travel to the capital to swear new oaths of homage and fealty to him. This ritual formally re-established their relationship and acknowledged his suzerainty, thereby validating their own continued rule over their regions. Failing to do so could be seen as an act of rebellion.
* <b>Investiture:</b> In some systems, the major king might formally "invest" the regional rulers with their authority, symbolically handing them a staff, a banner, or another emblem of their office. This act, often performed after the major king's own coronation, would visually and ceremonially confirm the regional ruler's right to their autonomous territory.
* <b>Legitimacy and Divine Right:</b> The major king's coronation often had a strong religious component, imbuing him with divine sanction. This reinforced the idea that his authority flowed from God, and by extension, the authority of his legitimate vassals was also tied to this divine approval. When the central authority was established, it created a stable framework for regional rule.
* <b>Political Realignments:</b> A change in the central monarch could trigger a period of political realignment. Regional rulers might seize the opportunity to assert greater independence, or, conversely, seek closer ties and reaffirm their loyalty to the new monarch in exchange for favors or protection.
* <b>Succession Disputes:</b> In a more indirect way, a major king's coronation often signified the end of a succession crisis at the center. This stability at the top could then allow for the resolution of any lingering succession disputes in autonomous regions, as the new central authority could legitimize or enforce particular claims.

==Examples (Historical Parallels, not a formal "Coronation Corps"):==

* <b>Holy Roman Empire:</b> The Holy Roman Emperor, particularly in the High Middle Ages, was elected and then crowned (often by the Pope). Upon his coronation, various dukes, counts, and other princes within the empire would reaffirm their fealty. While these regional rulers often had hereditary rights to their lands, their relationship with the Emperor was crucial.
* <b>Feudal Kingdoms of Europe:</b> In many medieval European kingdoms, the coronation of the king was followed by oaths of homage from his great magnates (dukes, counts, etc.), who held lands as his vassals. Their own regional authority was derived from, or at least confirmed by, their relationship with the king.
* <b>Imperial China:</b> The ascension of a new emperor in China often involved elaborate ceremonies and pronouncements that, in theory, extended his authority over all "under Heaven," including tributary states and regional governors. While these regions might retain significant autonomy, their rulers would typically send envoys and acknowledge the new emperor's reign.

In summary, while there isn't a single, universally named "Coronation Corps" that perfectly matches your description, the concept aligns with the historical realities of hierarchical political systems where the formal investiture of a supreme monarch naturally led to a reaffirmation, or sometimes even a re-establishment, of the authority of subordinate regional rulers within their spheres of autonomy. The key was the re-establishment of the chain of legitimacy and loyalty.