Hantei XVII (TCG)

Hantei XVII was the youngest brother of Hantei XVI, the Steel Chrysanthemum.

Steel Chrysanthemum Reign
While the first few years of his rule were promising, Hantei XVI descended into paranoia-fueled violence. Seeing treachery everywhere, the Emperor executed thousands of samurai for nonexistent crimes. The entreaties of courtiers, shugenja, and monks to show mercy were met by even greater displays bloodshed. Finally, after Hantei XVI had ordered his mother to be strangled to death in front of the Imperial Court, his son led a rebellion of the Seppun guards against him.

Emperor
After raising his hands against his father, the son of Hantei XVI shaved his head and retired to the Brotherhood of Shinsei, while each Imperial Guard involved in the deed committed seppuku. The youngest brother of the Steel Chrysanthemum became Hantei XVII. He had a long, peaceful reign.