Marian Rome
16-04-2005, 10:49
*DETAILS OF PARTIES BELOW*
Following the tragic death of General Lucius Antonius, the long time ruler of Marian Rome, who led the military revolt which overthrew King Valerius, who had after dismantling the old republican government ruled as an absolute monarch for over 2 decades.
the political situation has become tenuous. A reform minded group with in the Military Authority, is led by Major Julius Sertorius, the De facto ruler of the nation for the past 2 years, after a series of Strokes rendered the General Antonius unable to fullfill his duties as leader, this group has just recently managed to push through laws to reintroduce freedom of speech (banned 22 years ago in an effort to clamp down on supporters of the ousted King) and has allowed the formation of political parties (although as elections were still banned when the law was passed, this second clause was largely irrelevant). This was met by widespread opposition by the more hard-line members of the Military Authority, who unsuccessfully attempted to storm the Government headquarters in a coup.
These reforms were insufficient to placate the populace, many of whom, with General Antonius dead, no longer see a reason for the Military authority to exist, and several Pro-Democracy riots have occurred across the country (though all were crushed, with 11 deaths and hundreds of arrests)
It is with this background that the Military Authority finally agreed to hold elections, with the senior executive body of the nation, the Military Tribune, voting 6 – 5 in favour.
The elections will decide the membership of a senate, which must then nominate and confirm a Consul, by a 2/3 majority, the consul may then nominate two praetors, who must be individually confirmed by a 50% majority.
The Administration wishes for these elections to be as internationally recognized as possible, as such we wish to see the approval of our various parties by other nations.
PARTIES:
The Marian National Party:
Led by Major Sertorius, the National Party pledges to modernize, and bring full democracy to the old system, while at the same time, maintaining much of the old ways. The promise to separate the military and police forces, and reduce the formers gigantic budget, but not by too much and they have also made clear they will not abolish compulsory Military service. They pledge to uphold the former administrations hard-line anti-crime policies, including the use of capital punishment. They will bring in an independent international board to review the national education system, which has been accused of indoctrinating the youth for the military authorities purposes. They also pledge to maintain the universal health care and large pensions introduced by General Antonius 18 years ago.
The Military Loyalists
Led by retired General Flavius Novanius, the Military loyalists vow to return the country to strict military rule. They blame the recent democratic revolution on outside influence, they pledge to increase military funding by 60%, cut off all international ties, leave the UN, and introduce a completely centrally planned economy.
The Social Democrats
Led by Professor Arminius Germanicus, The Social Democrats are the only party in the election espousing the idea of introducing welfare into Marian Rome; they want Unemployment and sickness benefits introduced quickly and efficiently. They want to increase taxes on the rich through a graduated tax scheme. They pledge to deal with Marian Rome’s horrendous environment record. They want the military to be cut by 60% and compulsory service brought to an end. They favour a more active UN role, and pledge to end Marian Rome’s current practice of voting against any movement which would reduce the sovereignty of the government (e.g.: the international court of justice)
The Boni
A Traditionalist party led by Galerius Magnus, the only surviving member of the last democratically elected government of Marian Rome, overthrown 50 years ago by King Valerius. He spent the entire of the reign of the King in the Monarchs infamous torture chambers. He was released by the Military soon after they burnt the royal palace to the ground. After first parading him about as a public hero, the military quietly had Magnus placed under house arrest, where he remained until being released 3 years ago by personal order of General Antonius. The party favour a 50% decrease in military spending, and the removal of compulsory service. They want to reintroduce the Church of Marian Rome as the national religion, the church was banned under the King (who set up a state religion based around worshipping him), and as it was seen as a potent political force it remained banned under the military authority. They strongly oppose gay marriage and want the conditions for divorce to be tightened, the also pledge to look into allegations that the custody courts are prejudiced against fathers.
The Movement for Heavenly Salvation
Led By a shadowy figure who calls himself “The One” this extremist, violent, neo-Buddhist cult has substantial support in the nation’s undeveloped and mountainous far south. They believe that peace can only be achieved by the forceful conversion of all people to the Movement’s ways. Beyond this the movement refuses to release any information on their beliefs or policies.
Following the tragic death of General Lucius Antonius, the long time ruler of Marian Rome, who led the military revolt which overthrew King Valerius, who had after dismantling the old republican government ruled as an absolute monarch for over 2 decades.
the political situation has become tenuous. A reform minded group with in the Military Authority, is led by Major Julius Sertorius, the De facto ruler of the nation for the past 2 years, after a series of Strokes rendered the General Antonius unable to fullfill his duties as leader, this group has just recently managed to push through laws to reintroduce freedom of speech (banned 22 years ago in an effort to clamp down on supporters of the ousted King) and has allowed the formation of political parties (although as elections were still banned when the law was passed, this second clause was largely irrelevant). This was met by widespread opposition by the more hard-line members of the Military Authority, who unsuccessfully attempted to storm the Government headquarters in a coup.
These reforms were insufficient to placate the populace, many of whom, with General Antonius dead, no longer see a reason for the Military authority to exist, and several Pro-Democracy riots have occurred across the country (though all were crushed, with 11 deaths and hundreds of arrests)
It is with this background that the Military Authority finally agreed to hold elections, with the senior executive body of the nation, the Military Tribune, voting 6 – 5 in favour.
The elections will decide the membership of a senate, which must then nominate and confirm a Consul, by a 2/3 majority, the consul may then nominate two praetors, who must be individually confirmed by a 50% majority.
The Administration wishes for these elections to be as internationally recognized as possible, as such we wish to see the approval of our various parties by other nations.
PARTIES:
The Marian National Party:
Led by Major Sertorius, the National Party pledges to modernize, and bring full democracy to the old system, while at the same time, maintaining much of the old ways. The promise to separate the military and police forces, and reduce the formers gigantic budget, but not by too much and they have also made clear they will not abolish compulsory Military service. They pledge to uphold the former administrations hard-line anti-crime policies, including the use of capital punishment. They will bring in an independent international board to review the national education system, which has been accused of indoctrinating the youth for the military authorities purposes. They also pledge to maintain the universal health care and large pensions introduced by General Antonius 18 years ago.
The Military Loyalists
Led by retired General Flavius Novanius, the Military loyalists vow to return the country to strict military rule. They blame the recent democratic revolution on outside influence, they pledge to increase military funding by 60%, cut off all international ties, leave the UN, and introduce a completely centrally planned economy.
The Social Democrats
Led by Professor Arminius Germanicus, The Social Democrats are the only party in the election espousing the idea of introducing welfare into Marian Rome; they want Unemployment and sickness benefits introduced quickly and efficiently. They want to increase taxes on the rich through a graduated tax scheme. They pledge to deal with Marian Rome’s horrendous environment record. They want the military to be cut by 60% and compulsory service brought to an end. They favour a more active UN role, and pledge to end Marian Rome’s current practice of voting against any movement which would reduce the sovereignty of the government (e.g.: the international court of justice)
The Boni
A Traditionalist party led by Galerius Magnus, the only surviving member of the last democratically elected government of Marian Rome, overthrown 50 years ago by King Valerius. He spent the entire of the reign of the King in the Monarchs infamous torture chambers. He was released by the Military soon after they burnt the royal palace to the ground. After first parading him about as a public hero, the military quietly had Magnus placed under house arrest, where he remained until being released 3 years ago by personal order of General Antonius. The party favour a 50% decrease in military spending, and the removal of compulsory service. They want to reintroduce the Church of Marian Rome as the national religion, the church was banned under the King (who set up a state religion based around worshipping him), and as it was seen as a potent political force it remained banned under the military authority. They strongly oppose gay marriage and want the conditions for divorce to be tightened, the also pledge to look into allegations that the custody courts are prejudiced against fathers.
The Movement for Heavenly Salvation
Led By a shadowy figure who calls himself “The One” this extremist, violent, neo-Buddhist cult has substantial support in the nation’s undeveloped and mountainous far south. They believe that peace can only be achieved by the forceful conversion of all people to the Movement’s ways. Beyond this the movement refuses to release any information on their beliefs or policies.