Chapter Thirty Four: The real test of characterThe tests for the new Emperor were quite sophisticated. They began with the basic questions, but then worked up into virtual scenarios that were impossible for the candidates to recognise as being virtual. In other words they 'lived' out scenarios that might take place as Emperor.
The testing procedure had developed the most advanced 'virtual reality' technology in the galaxy. As soon as the candidate walked into the testing facility, the process began. They 'experienced' being tested and having been selected. They then experienced, as if real, several decades of their apprenticeship by the side of the reigning emperor. And then the Emperor retired and left them in control. They 'experienced' all this in a matter of days. The technology allow
