I know all of you imms have spent a huge amount of time with the whole Empire thing, but here is an idea if you ever decide to revamp empire.

Don't divide empire into sects that are based on class.

Divide it into four seperate "imperial houses" that any class could join.

I think that this would expand the possibilities for RP in that it would create much more internal yet workable conflict.

For example all those blades are no longer groveling or whatever to a divine sect member for protection. I realize that this is not always the case but it seems that it is a lot of time. It would cause the houses to have an internal struggle of sorts trying to lure certain classes into their house.

Well anyways I think you get my idea. Keep the powers the same for each class of course. I just think that the rp possibilities would be greater and a lot more fun.