Board Thread:Online Discussion/@comment-85.167.154.41-20130130180444/@comment-37.123.142.82-20130416190236

Think they stated that the top PVP player of each faction/campain is crowned Emperor/Empress. Think it is mentioned close to the end of the Gameplay Trailer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlEipFtHw7o