Founded by a committee of bored bureaucrats in 1951, the Departmental Empire has been a force to be reckoned with in the world of administrative red tape.
From its humble beginnings as a small group of overworked underpaid functionaries, the Departmental Empire has grown into a behemoth of paperwork and pointless meetings.
But don't just take our word for it! Click here for more Empire by the Numbers, or for a more In-Depth Look at the Empire's growth and development.
Want to know more about the people behind the Empire? Check out our Empire's Greatest Hits page for a rundown of the key players who have shaped this behemoth.
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