Belem
24-04-2004, 02:03
OOC: I've been meaning to do this for a long time so here it is Belem's world factbook. this is a work in progress.
General Info:
Background: The Holy Imperial Empire of Belem became a nationstate after the Unification of the warlord states by the Belem territories(eastern border) on April 28th(holiday:unification day.) On that day Belem became unified under the rule of the Imperial family as it still is today.
Location: northeastern pacific
Terrain: Northern region and Western borders rugged mountains, central and south plains and forest, east plains and seaboard.
Population: Over 2 billion
Life expcantacy: 80
Ethnic groups: 90% Italian 10% German less then 1% for other groups. Citizens only.
Religion: 100% Roman Catholic(official state religion) citizens only
Literacy: 99%
Government
Conventional Longform: The Holy Imperial Empire of Belem
Conventional Shortform: Belem, Imperial Empire, Empire of Belem, Holy Belem
Government Type: Monarchy, law by decree
Admistrative districts: 9 districts controlled by governors appointed by the Emperor. Main districts: Belem city(Imperial center), Trinsic, Moonglow
Dependant areas: Kieales, Zaibock, Panama, South American territories, African colonial districts. European Adminstrative control districts
Judicial: Based on Inquisition Law. Non jury trials, judge has final say on all matters. Judges are appointed by both governors and mayors. ImperialTrials may be presided over by a High Inquisitor if the crime demands it.
Suffrage/citizenship: Voting does not exist in Belem. Citizenship is provided to all born in Belem under the following conditions: both parents have been born in Belem or that one is already a citizen and are members of the Roman Catholic Faith. note: citizenship can be rewarded to those who do not meet the criteria by either the Emperor or the office of the Inquisition it is not uncommon for children of civlians to enlist in the military to be considerd for citizenship. Citizenship can also be granted to those who have excelled in business and are considered productive members of the society.
Civilians: Anyone who does not meet the criteria to become citizens and has either been born in Belem or has immigrated to Belem and renounced foreign citizenship. Allowed full protection under Belem law.
Foreigners: Any foreign national currently residing in Belem. Allowed partial protection under Belem law.
Non Human: Demi Humans and non humans of any sort fall into this category convicted felons are also classifed in this category. They have no rights under Belem law.
Government officials and offices: Belem is ruled by the Imperial Office and the Emperor but maintains the Imperial Council which oversee the ruling of the Emperor
Chief of state/head of government: Emperor Vincent Lombardi the fourth
Crown Prince of Belem: Vincent the 5th age:20 (not approved by the Inquisition to being the rightful heir to throne until he completes military training)
Holy office of the Inquisition: Grand Inquisitor Tarkin: The Inquisition helps regulate and run Belem and is the only office beside that of the Emperor that is authorized to decree laws. The Inquisition can assert control over all other branches of the government. In the chance that a appropiate heir to the throne is not a available upon the Emperors death the Inquisition assumes control of the government until such an heir can be found.
Sub offices
Office of Internal Security: General Anesto: The office of Internal Security is responsible for the pursuit of Heretics, communists and other threats to the security of Belem within the country. They are also responsible for security at nuclear facilities and training of soldiers.
Office of Imperial security: Col Lotti: Responsible for the defense and well being of the Imperial Family and its complex. Not persona guards of the Emperor, they only guard the Imperial Complex as well as the Office of the Inquisition
Office of the Dragon Guard: Col Delfino: The personal guards to the Emperor of Belem.
Office of External Security/Foreign Affairs: General Demato: Responsible for covert ops and spying on foreign nations, they also handle all foreign affairs that are relevant to Belem
Office of the Armed Divisions: General Vitale: Responsible for the command of Belems 6 Inquisitor divisions.
Office of Unconventional Warfare(technically a branch of the Inquisition but possess a seat on the Imperial Council): General Davis: In charge of the development of deployment of Belem's NBC arsenal.
Office of the Army: General Nastro: Commander of all Belem's army's and responsible for the regulation of the BDM
Office of the Air Force: General Scarfato: Commander of all land based aircraft and the Air Wing of the BDM
Office of the Navy: Admiral Capossi: In charge of all of Belem's naval assets including shore patrol.
remaining offices coming soon.
Military: Three branches: Army, Navy, Airforce(also known as the Imperial Aviators) BDM not included
Military age: 17, 16 for BDM
Military manpower avaliable: 200 million
Belem Defense Militia(BDM) The BDM consists of all able bodied men between the age of 16 and 65. They are responsible for defending the home soil of Belem in case of invasion. They are not deployed but can be called up to report to defense stations. At the age of 16 every man must head to there local BDM office enlist then attend a 8 hour class about basic military tactics and training and gun safety. They are then given a rifle and must take a 4 hour refresher and profiency class every year.
General Info:
Background: The Holy Imperial Empire of Belem became a nationstate after the Unification of the warlord states by the Belem territories(eastern border) on April 28th(holiday:unification day.) On that day Belem became unified under the rule of the Imperial family as it still is today.
Location: northeastern pacific
Terrain: Northern region and Western borders rugged mountains, central and south plains and forest, east plains and seaboard.
Population: Over 2 billion
Life expcantacy: 80
Ethnic groups: 90% Italian 10% German less then 1% for other groups. Citizens only.
Religion: 100% Roman Catholic(official state religion) citizens only
Literacy: 99%
Government
Conventional Longform: The Holy Imperial Empire of Belem
Conventional Shortform: Belem, Imperial Empire, Empire of Belem, Holy Belem
Government Type: Monarchy, law by decree
Admistrative districts: 9 districts controlled by governors appointed by the Emperor. Main districts: Belem city(Imperial center), Trinsic, Moonglow
Dependant areas: Kieales, Zaibock, Panama, South American territories, African colonial districts. European Adminstrative control districts
Judicial: Based on Inquisition Law. Non jury trials, judge has final say on all matters. Judges are appointed by both governors and mayors. ImperialTrials may be presided over by a High Inquisitor if the crime demands it.
Suffrage/citizenship: Voting does not exist in Belem. Citizenship is provided to all born in Belem under the following conditions: both parents have been born in Belem or that one is already a citizen and are members of the Roman Catholic Faith. note: citizenship can be rewarded to those who do not meet the criteria by either the Emperor or the office of the Inquisition it is not uncommon for children of civlians to enlist in the military to be considerd for citizenship. Citizenship can also be granted to those who have excelled in business and are considered productive members of the society.
Civilians: Anyone who does not meet the criteria to become citizens and has either been born in Belem or has immigrated to Belem and renounced foreign citizenship. Allowed full protection under Belem law.
Foreigners: Any foreign national currently residing in Belem. Allowed partial protection under Belem law.
Non Human: Demi Humans and non humans of any sort fall into this category convicted felons are also classifed in this category. They have no rights under Belem law.
Government officials and offices: Belem is ruled by the Imperial Office and the Emperor but maintains the Imperial Council which oversee the ruling of the Emperor
Chief of state/head of government: Emperor Vincent Lombardi the fourth
Crown Prince of Belem: Vincent the 5th age:20 (not approved by the Inquisition to being the rightful heir to throne until he completes military training)
Holy office of the Inquisition: Grand Inquisitor Tarkin: The Inquisition helps regulate and run Belem and is the only office beside that of the Emperor that is authorized to decree laws. The Inquisition can assert control over all other branches of the government. In the chance that a appropiate heir to the throne is not a available upon the Emperors death the Inquisition assumes control of the government until such an heir can be found.
Sub offices
Office of Internal Security: General Anesto: The office of Internal Security is responsible for the pursuit of Heretics, communists and other threats to the security of Belem within the country. They are also responsible for security at nuclear facilities and training of soldiers.
Office of Imperial security: Col Lotti: Responsible for the defense and well being of the Imperial Family and its complex. Not persona guards of the Emperor, they only guard the Imperial Complex as well as the Office of the Inquisition
Office of the Dragon Guard: Col Delfino: The personal guards to the Emperor of Belem.
Office of External Security/Foreign Affairs: General Demato: Responsible for covert ops and spying on foreign nations, they also handle all foreign affairs that are relevant to Belem
Office of the Armed Divisions: General Vitale: Responsible for the command of Belems 6 Inquisitor divisions.
Office of Unconventional Warfare(technically a branch of the Inquisition but possess a seat on the Imperial Council): General Davis: In charge of the development of deployment of Belem's NBC arsenal.
Office of the Army: General Nastro: Commander of all Belem's army's and responsible for the regulation of the BDM
Office of the Air Force: General Scarfato: Commander of all land based aircraft and the Air Wing of the BDM
Office of the Navy: Admiral Capossi: In charge of all of Belem's naval assets including shore patrol.
remaining offices coming soon.
Military: Three branches: Army, Navy, Airforce(also known as the Imperial Aviators) BDM not included
Military age: 17, 16 for BDM
Military manpower avaliable: 200 million
Belem Defense Militia(BDM) The BDM consists of all able bodied men between the age of 16 and 65. They are responsible for defending the home soil of Belem in case of invasion. They are not deployed but can be called up to report to defense stations. At the age of 16 every man must head to there local BDM office enlist then attend a 8 hour class about basic military tactics and training and gun safety. They are then given a rifle and must take a 4 hour refresher and profiency class every year.