The Admiral-Defender is the head of state of Kyamita, elected for life and given a wide latitude in running the republic. Representatives of the each major faith in Kyamita regularly convene councils to provide advice to the Admiral-Defenders. The position is not elected from amongst the broader population of Kyamita, but rather by the nation's theocratic council.
As of Y9976* the current Admiral-Defender of Kyamita is Eneto Ithake.