Editing Galactic empire (section)

===Warhammer 40,000===
Another notable example of a galactic empire is the [[Imperium of Man]] from the [[Warhammer 40,000]] universe, which is a [[feudal]] [[Theocracy|theocratic]] industrial and [[militaristic]] [[totalitarian]] regime (nominally an [[absolute monarchy]]) that does in fact span almost the entirety of the [[Milky Way Galaxy]]. Despite massive strength, the institution's territories are constantly at risk due to unending conflicts with various [[Warhammer 40,000 species|alien races and rebel factions]]. The Imperium of Man is managed by a vast bureaucracy, ranging from the High Lords of Terra to various mostly-autonomous planetary governors (they can do whatever they like so long as they pay taxes), all of whom govern the Imperium's territories on behalf of the comatose God-Emperor. It is supported by several organisations, such as the Ecclesiarchy, its state church; and the Adeptus Mechanicus, which produces most of its military equipment, which also operate independently from each other and the central Terran government.