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The Fact-book of United Earthlings (MT)


Demography/Geography:
Map: *Work in Progress*
Area: 8,511,896 sq mi (22,045,762 sq km)
Coast Line: 247,306 km
Maritime claims: (territorial sea- 24 nm); (contiguous zone- 24 nm) and (exclusive economic zone- 200 nm)
Natural Resources: aragonite, phosphates, uranium, mercury, potash, tungsten, gypsum, limestone, calcium carbonate, marble, bauxite, cobalt, chromium, salt, silica, iron and iron ore, nickel, zinc, copper, gold, lead, molybdenum, potash, diamonds, silver, mahogany forests, shrimp, fish, rare woods, chicle, timber, wildlife, coal, petroleum, natural gas, hydropower, geothermal power,
Land use: (arable land: 31.37%)/(permanent crops: 11.88%)/(other: 56.75%)
Irrigated land: 606,260 sq km
Land Boundaries: None

Vital Statistics:
Population: 9,139,000,000 (as of 11-05-2008)
Age Structure: 0-14 years: 20.2%; 15-64 years: 67.2%; 65 years and over: 12.6%
Sex distribution: male 49.06%; female 50.94%
Life expectancy at birth: Males (80.62 years), Females (86.62 years)
Nationality: noun: Earthling(s), adjective: Earthling
Ethnic groups: white 92.5%, black 12.9%
Religions: Roman Catholic-24%, Protestant-66%, None 10%
Languages: Latlish, Latin, English 100%
Literacy: total population- 100%
Average workweek: 37.5 hours
Access to services: Proportion of households having access to: electricity 100%, public water supply 99.9%; public sewage collection 99.8%.

Government:
Official Name: The Commonwealth Kingdom of United Earthlings
Unofficial Name: United Earthlings or UE
Form of government: Constitutional monarchy with one legislative house (Parliament [576 members]); Constitutional monarchy within a parliamentary democracy
Official languages: Latlish
Unofficial languages: Latin, English
Capital: Reading
Suffrage: 16 years of age; Universal
Official religion: None
Administrative Divisions: 14 states and 10 provinces*; Pennsylvania, Bayern (Bavaria), Brandenburg, Bremen, Prussia*, Nova Scotia*, Ontario*, Quebec*, California, Mexico, Virginia, Florida, Madrid*, Veracruz*, Antwerpen (Antwerp)*, Luxembourg*, Miranda, Salzburg, Carolinas, Tirol (Tyrol), Victoria, Holland*, New England, Panama*
National Holiday: United Earth Day (August 19th)
National Motto: Regno Agri Pax (For King, For Country, For Peace)
National Anthem: (http://perso.infonie.fr/tcs.cerberus/wcmtheme.mp3) "The Song of Earthlings"
Legislative branch: Unicameral Parliament (576 seats; 24 members are directly elected from each state or province by popular vote to serve two-year terms).
Executive branch: Chief of state/Head of Government: King Winston I; Head of government: Chancellor Wolfgang Muller {the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor are elected by popular vote for a single one year term (no term limits).
Executive Departments: Total of 10- They are the Department of Commerce and Energy (Secretary Henry Wallace), Department of Health and Social Services (Secretary Julie Hunt), Department of Labor and Social Affairs (Secretary Robert Cohen), Department of Education (Secretary Donna Freeman), Department of Justice (Secretary James Speed), Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs (Secretary Henry Stimson), Department of Foreign Affairs (Secretary John Hull), Department of Transportation (Secretary Donald Slater), Department of Agriculture and of the Environment (Secretary Carl Schurz) and Department of the Treasury (Secretary Henry Morgenthau).
Judicial branch: Supreme Court (its nine justices are appointed for life on condition of good behavior by the king); United Earthling Courts of Appeal; United Earthling District Courts; State and County Courts
Political parties: Liberal Party, Conservative Party, Green Party, Social Democratic Party[SPD], Labor Party, Democratic Party, Republican Party
International organization participation: None, at the moment
The Embassies of United Earthlings and its Ambassadors (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=455492)
Flag description: black over white over black (c. 1:5:1) with a black eagle in the white stripe touching the black stripes.

National Economy:
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): E$366,638,902,631,564.19
Budget1: Revenues= E$240,602,498,980,593.81
Budget2: Expenditures= E$228,572,374,031,564.12
GDP Per Capita: E$40,118.05
Unemployment rate: 3.48%
Consumption: E$138,066,528,600,000.05
National debt: 0% of GDP
Income Tax: 60%
Labor Force: 4,836,218,216 (includes unemployed)
Labor force - by occupation: farming, forestry, and fishing 3%, manufacturing, extraction, transportation, and crafts 24.7%, managerial, professional, and technical 32.9%, sales and office 22.9%, other services 16.5%
Agriculture products: cardamom, pineapples, plantains, sesame, soybeans, sorghum, sugarcane, coffee, cotton, cocoa, corn, rice, potatoes, beans, wheat, barley, oilseed, tobacco, fruits, vegetables (tomatoes), melons, mangoes, bananas, cacao, citrus, sugar; livestock(cattle, pigs, poultry, goats, sheep), beef, veal, pork; dairy products (eggs, milk ,cheese); forest products(lumber, wood products, ornamental plants); fish, cultured shrimp, crustaceans, mollusks, lobsters; garments
Electricity production: 17.4 trillion kWh
Electricity consumption: 16.33 trillion kWh
Oil production: 21,049,065.3 bbl/day
Oil consumption: 80.29 million bbl/day
Oil imports: 61,540,925 bbl/day
Oil proved reserves: 312,115,054,000 bbl
Strategic Oil Reserve: +2,299,990.3 bbl/day [Capacity up to 7,226,100,000 bbl]
Natural gas production: 884,379,170,000 cu m
Natural gas consumption: 2.819 trillion cu m
Natural gas imports: 1,934,620,830,000 cu m
Natural gas proved reserves: 14,526,587,600,000 cu m
Imports: $840 million for 25 million bbl/day of petroleum; $5,513,669,365.50 for 967,310,415,000 cubic meters of natural gas; $1,461,637,000 for 36,540,925 bbl/day of petroleum
Imports commodities: agricultural products, industrial supplies, petroleum (petroleum products)
Imports partners: Anza/Royal Oil Co.; The Scandinvan Oil Consortium

Communications:
Telephones main lines in use: 4,802,362,215
Telephones mobile cellular: 6,505,525,559
Radio broadcast stations: AM 20,862; FM 33,639; Short-wave 258
Television broadcast stations: 8,304
Internet Users: 5,807,507,795
Internet Hosts: 7,873,640,376
Airports: 54,372
Heliports: 474
Railways: 925,884 km
Roadways: Total= 23,488,833 km| paved= 14,112,639 km (including 294,459 km of expressways)| unpaved= 9,376,194 km
Waterways: 44,540 km
Merchant marine: total= 703 ships (1000 GRT or over)
By type: barge carrier 7, bulk carrier 125, cargo 112, chemical tanker 36, combination ore/oil 1, container 84, passenger 25, passenger/cargo 130, liquefied gas 4, petroleum tanker 116, roll on/roll off 39, refrigerated cargo 3, specialized tanker 1, vehicle carrier 20
Ports and terminals: *Work in Progress*

Military:
Military Braches: Army (includes Territorial), Royal Commonwealth Navy (includes Royal Marines and Coast Guard), Royal Commonwealth Air Force
Military service age and obligation: 16 years of age (voluntary), 21 years of age (compulsory) military service; both sexes are eligible for military service; conscript service obligation is from 9 to 12 months for both men and women
Manpower available and fit for service: Males and Females; Age 18-49: 3,567,486,570
Military expenditures dollar figure: E$3,568,782,410,600 out of a possible E$41,143,027,325,681.54
Military expenditures by branch: E$1,718,302,708,229.30 {Army}
; E$788,996,407,926.20 {Navy} and E$588,389,081,696.27 {Air Force}
Discretionary expenditures for Operation and Maintenance, Procurement, [Research, Development, Test and Evaluation], Military Construction, Family Housing and Revolving and Management Funds: E$473,094,212,748.23
Military expenditures percent of GDP: 18%

Military Forces Personal Amount
Department of Defense: 700,000 civilians and 2,300,000 military personnel
Army: 2,433,546 Ground + 916,556 Service personnel
Territorial Army (TA)[Active Reserve|Home Defense]: 974,396 Ground + 319,563 Service personnel
Royal Navy: 1,639,056 active{includes both combat&support} personnel + 493,367 reserve{includes both combat&support} personnel
Royal Air Force: 1,221,187 active{includes both combat&support} personnel + 369,054 reserve{includes both combat&support} personnel
Strategic Reserves (Not Included in total): 4,342,150,291
Total: 8,366,725 personnel
Army Divisions: (Active)- 110 Infantry, 40 Armored and 12 Airborne; (Territorial)- 52 Infantry and 12 Armored
Naval Divisions: 21 Royal Marine

Background:
A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, United Earthlings new home was claimed after the long and bloody civil war that almost caused the end of its people. The most traumatic experience in the nation's history was the Civil War, which lasted over a decade and is estimated to have killed around 1-2% of the population. The land that is now United Earthlings was discovered in the 17th century, while it wasn’t until the 19th century that the first permanent settlements were founded all along the Atlantic Coast. After the fleeing of their former homeland and finishing the Reconstruction of their new nation and livelihoods, United Earthlings experience rapid growth, urbanization and industrial development. Throughout its history United Earthlings has maintained for the most part the philosophy of isolationism. However, over the past century the influence of United Earthlings has been growing- from trade deals to alliances with other nations. The leaving of its isolationist ways has been a mixed blessing for the people of United Earthlings.

In 2006, General Matthew Winston, stage a coup and overthrew the elected government. Declaring himself king, the United Kingdom of United Earthlings was born. The name he chose for himself was King Winston I. For only the second time in its history, a leader had gained more power then the other branches of the government or of the people they represented. While there was no resistance to the change of government, the people were in shock that such a thing could happen. After a few days, the new government finally won some approval among the civilian population. It was through carefully winning the support of the citizens of United Earthlings that General, now King Winston was able to avoid another bloody Civil War, a thought most citizens did not wish to contemplate. The last leader who tried to wield complete power, almost caused the end of the nation itself, a thought not lost on the citizens of United Earthlings. King Winston did promise to improve the economy and to maintain the rights of his fellow citizens, in the end the creation of a Monarchy would prove to be a great benefit to the people of United Earthlings. After many years, it has become clear that through his ingenious governance, King Winston had managed to avert another civil war.

Years ago and not long after King Winston I had assumed the throne, the military forces of United Earthlings began a more active period in the international world then during any time previously. One such operation was the invasion of a small island. While no permeant force was established on the Island, its operation was a success. Sadly, shortly after the conclusion of the operation the Commonwealth Kingdom of United Earthlings, as the nation was now called, once again returned to it's deeply held roots of non-interference with other nations and isolationism from the rest of the world.

Recent Developments:
While, the nation's long standing isolationism has remained strong even after decades of contact with the rest of the world, the people of United Earthlings have been far from the hermits they were doing the first 1/3 of their history. Business has boomed allowing many citizens of United Earthlings to enjoy a standard of living unheard of in many parts of the world. The nation's armed forces were even involved in a few humanitarian missions with some of it's allies in the Global Alliance of Peace Through Strength, which has since been dissolved. After centuries of isolationism and non-interference, the Commonwealth has began to embark on a path of embracing it's unique qualities on what made it's people great and spreading it's ideals and influence upon the rest of the world. Whether it's intentions turn out to be good or evil remained to be seen. What is clear though is that, a new power was on the rise.

United Earthlings Constitution

Preamble
We the People of the states and provinces of United Earthlings, have united together in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice and Peace for all, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense of the Union, promote the general Welfare and Education of all citizens, and secure the right of every citizen of United Earthlings to have life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, do hereby establish this Constitution of the Commonwealth of United Earthlings.

1. The former territories that once made up United Earthlings are hereby known as states or provinces, and all that it entitles.

2. The Constitution of the Commonwealth of United Earthlings shall be as follows...


Article I: Parliament
Section 1. The legislative powers of United Earthlings shall be vested in a Federal Parliament, which shall consist of a House of Representatives, and which is hereinafter called “The Parliament,” or “The Parliament of United Earthlings.”

Section 2. The Parliament shall be composed of Members chosen every two years by the People of the several states and provinces. No Person shall be a representative who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty Years, and been nine Years a Citizen of United Earthlings. Representatives shall be composed of twenty-four members from each state or province and each member shall have one vote.

Section 3. When vacancies happen in the Representation from any State or Province, the People thereof shall issue Writs of Election to fill such Vacancies. Parliament shall choose their Speaker and other Officers.

Section 4. The Parliament shall, before proceeding to the dispatch of any other business, choose a member to be the Speaker of Parliament, and when the office of Speaker becomes vacant the Parliament again shall choose a member to be Speaker. The Speaker shall cease to hold office if they cease to be a member. He may be removed from office by a vote of Parliament or by a vote of the People, in which State or Province they are representing. They also may resign their office or their seat by writing addressed to the Chancellor. Before or during any absence of the Speaker, the Parliament may choose a member to perform their duties in their absence. The Place of a Member of Parliament shall become vacant if for two consecutive months of any session of Parliament they, without the permission of Parliament, fail to attend to Parliament. Until the People others wise decides, the presence of at least one-third of the whole number of the members of Parliament shall be necessary to constitute a meeting of the Parliament for the exercise of its powers.

Section 5. All persons born or naturalized in United Earthlings, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of United Earthlings and of the State or Province wherein they reside. No State, Province or Parliament shall make or enforce any law, which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of United Earthlings; nor shall any State, Province or Parliament deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

Section 6. Every Member of Parliament or any other Office shall take an oath or affirmation of allegiance to uphold the form set forth in this Constitution. No person shall be a Member of Parliament, or hold any office, civil or military, under United Earthlings, under any State, or under any Province, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Parliament, or as an officer of United Earthlings, or as a member of any State or Province legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any States, to support the Constitution of United Earthlings, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But the People shall by a vote of two-thirds remove such disability.

Section 7. The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Parliament shall be prescribed in each State or Province by the Legislature thereof; but Parliament at any time by law can make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Place of choosing Members of Parliament. The Parliament shall assemble at least once in every year, and such meeting shall begin at noon on the 3rd day of January, unless they shall by law appoint a different day. Parliament shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the Attendance of absent Members, in such manner, and under such penalties as Parliament may provide. Parliament may determine the Rules of its Proceedings; punish its members for disorderly Behavior, and, with the Concurrence of two thirds of Parliament and the People, expel a Member. Members of Parliament shall receive a Compensation for their services, to be ascertained by Law of the people, and paid out of the Treasury of the United Earthlings. They shall in all Cases, expect Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session of Parliament, and in going to and from returning from the same: and for any Speech or Debate in Parliament, they shall not be questioned in any other Place.

Section 8. The Parliament shall, subject to this Constitution, have the power to make laws with the consent of the People for the peace, order, and good government of United Earthlings with respect to: (1.) Trade and commerce with other countries, and among the States and Provinces: (2.) Taxation; but so as not to discriminate between States, parts of States, Provinces or parts of Provinces: (3.) Bounties on the production or export of goods, but so that such bounties shall be uniform throughout United Earthlings: (4.) Borrowing money on the public credit of United Earthlings: (5.) Postal, telegraphic, telephonic, and other like services: (6.) The naval and military defense of United Earthlings and of the several States and Provinces, and the control of the forces to execute and maintain the laws of United Earthlings: (7.) Lighthouses, lightships, beacons and buoys: (8.) Astronomical and meteorological observations: (9.) Quarantine: (10.) Fisheries in United Earthlings waters beyond territorial limits: (11.) Census and statistics: (12.) Currency, coinage, and legal tender: (13.) Banking, other than State/Province banking; also State/Province banking extending beyond the limits of the State/Province concerned, the incorporation of banks, and the issue of paper money: (14.) Insurance, other than State/Province insurance; also State/Province insurance extending beyond the limits of the State/Province concerned: (15.) Weights and measures: (16.) Bills of exchanging and promissory notes: (17.) Bankruptcy and insolvency: (18.) Copyrights, patents of inventions and designs, and trademarks: (19.) Naturalization and aliens: (20.) Foreign corporations, and trading or financial corporations formed within the limits of United Earthlings: (21.) Marriage: (22.) Divorce and matrimonial causes; and in relation thereto, parental rights, and the custody and guardianship of infants: (23.) Invalid and old age pensions: (23a.) The provision of maternity allowances, widows' pensions, child endowment, unemployment, pharmaceutical, sickness and hospital benefits, medical and dental services (but not so as to authorize any form of civil conscription), benefits to students and family allowances: (24.) The service and execution throughout United Earthlings of the civil and criminal process and the judgments of the courts of the States and Provinces: (25.) The recognition throughout United Earthlings of the laws, the public Acts and records, and the judicial proceedings of the States and Provinces: (26.) The people of any race or sex or religion, for whom it is deemed necessary to make special laws: (27.) Immigration and emigration: (28.) The influx of criminals: (29.) External Affairs: (30.) The relations of United Earthlings with the Nations of World and all this entitles: (31.) The acquisition of property on just terms from any State, Province or person for any purpose in respect of which the Parliament has power to make laws: (32.) The control of railways and roads with respect to transport for the naval and military purposes of United Earthlings: (33) The acquisition, with the consent of a State/Province, of any railways and/or roads of the State/Province on terms arranged between United Earthlings and the State/Province: (34) Railway and Road construction and extension in any State/Province with the consent of that State/Province: (35) Conciliation and arbitration for the prevention and settlement of industrial disputes extending beyond the limits of any one State/Province: (36.) Matters in respect of which this Constitution makes provision until the Parliament otherwise provides: (37.) Matters referred to the Parliament of United Earthlings by the Parliament or Parliaments of any State, States, Province or Provinces, but so that the law shall extend only to States/Provinces by whose Parliaments the matter is referred, or which afterwards adopt the law:
(38.) The exercise within United Earthlings at the request or with the concurrence of the Parliaments of all the States/Provinces directly concerned, of any power which can at the establishment of this Constitution be exercised only by the Parliament of the United Earthlings: (39.) Matters incidental to the execution of any power vested by this Constitution in the Parliament, or in the Government of United Earthlings, or in the Federal Judicature, or in any department or officer of United Earthlings.

Section 9. The Parliament shall, subject to this Constitution, have exclusive power to make laws for the peace, order, and good government of United Earthlings with respect to—(1.) The seat of the government of United Earthlings, and all places acquired by United Earthlings for public purposes: (2.) Matters relating to any department of the public service the control of which is by this Constitution transferred to the Executive Government or United Earthlings: (3.) Other matters declared by this Constitution to be within the exclusive power of the Parliament.

Section 10. All bills for raising Revenue shall originate in Parliament. Every Bill which have passed through Parliament, shall before it become a Law, be presented to the Chancellor and the King of United Earthlings; if the Chancellor and the King approves they shall sign it, but if not they shall return it, with their Objections to Parliament, who shall enter the Objections at large on their Journal, and proceed to reconsider it. If after such Reconsideration two thirds of Parliament approve, it shall become a Law. But in all such Cases Yeas and Nays shall determine the Votes of Parliament, and the Names of the Persons voting for and against the Bill shall be entered on the Journal of Parliament. If any Bill shall not be returned by the Chancellor within thirty days after it shall have been presented to him, the Same shall be a Law with the consent of the people, in like Manner as if they had signed it, unless the Parliament by their Adjournment prevent its Return, in which Case it shall not be a Law. Every order, Resolution, or Vote to which the Concurrence of Parliament may be necessary (except on a question of Adjournment) shall be presented to the Chancellor and the King of United Earthlings; and before the Same shall take Effect, shall be approved by them, or being disapproved by them, shall be re-passed by two thirds of Parliament, according to the Rules and Limitations prescribed in the Case of a Bill.


Article II: Executive Government
Section 11. A King and a Chancellor shall be the representative in United Earthlings, which all that entitles.

Section 12. The executive power of United Earthlings is vested in the King and the Chancellor, and extends to the execution and maintenance of this Constitution, and of the laws of United Earthlings. There shall be a Federal Executive Council to advise the Chancellor in the government of United Earthlings, and the members of the Council shall be chosen and summoned by the Chancellor and sworn as Executive Councilors, and shall hold office at the Chancellor’s convenience. The provisions of this Constitution referring to the Chancellor in Council shall be construed as referring to the Chancellor acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The Chancellor may appoint officers to administer such departments of State of United Earthlings as the Chancellor in Council may establish. Until the Parliament otherwise provides, the Departments of State shall not exceed ten in number, and shall hold such offices as the Parliament prescribes, or, in the absence of provision, as the Chancellor directs. The Chancellor along with his Ministers of State shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services, a Compensation, which shall neither be increased nor diminished during the Period for which they have been elected, and they shall not receive within that Period any other Emolument from United Earthlings, or anyone. Until the Parliament or People otherwise provides, the appointment and removal of all other officers of the Executive Government of United Earthlings shall be vested in the Chancellor and the King in Council, unless the appointment is delegated by the Chancellor or the King in Council or by a law of United Earthlings to some other authority.

Section 12a. The King shall hold their Office for as long as they are able to. Where upon their death the next king shall be determined by their appointed heir or chosen by majority of the people should no heir be forthcoming. The Chancellor shall hold their office for one year. Where upon on the first of every new year, a new Chancellor shall be choosen by the people.

Section 13. The People may determine the Time of choosing the Elections, and the Day on which they shall give their Votes; which Day shall be the same throughout United Earthlings. No Person expect a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of United Earthlings, shall be eligible to be Chancellor, neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained the Age of thirty Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within United Earthlings. In Case of Removal of the King or the Chancellor from Office, or of his Death, Resignation, or Inability to discharge the Powers and Duties of the said Office, the Same shall devolve on the King's or Chancellor's appointed heir, and Parliament may by Law provide for the Case of Removal, Death, Resignation, or Inability, both of the King, his heir or the Chancellor, declaring what Officer shall then act as King or Chancellor, and such Officer shall act accordingly, until the Disability be removed, or a King or Chancellor shall be elected.

Section 14. The Chancellor shall be Commander in Chief of the Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force of United Earthlings, and of the Territorial Army of the several States and Provinces, when called into the actual Service of United Earthlings; he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the federal executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their respective Offices, and the Chancellor shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against United Earthlings, expect in Cases of Impeachment. The Chancellor shall have the Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Parliament, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Parliament consent, and the King shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of both the Chancellor and the Parliament, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Count, and all other Offices of United Earthlings, whose Appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by Law: but the Parliament may by Law vest the Appointment of such inferior Officers, as they think proper, in the King along, in the Courts of Law, or in the Heads of Departments.

Section 15. The King , Chancellor and all civil Officers of United Earthlings, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other High Crimes and Misdemeanors.


Article III: The Judicature
Section 16. The judicial Power of United Earthlings, shall be vested in a Federal Supreme Court, to be called the High Court of United Earthlings, and in such other federal courts as the Parliament creates, and in such other courts as it invests with federal jurisdiction. The High Court shall consist of a Chief Justice, and so many other Justices, not less than two, as the Parliament prescribes. The Justices of the High Court and of the other courts created by the Parliament; (1.) Shall be appointed by the King in Council pending the approval of the People: (2.) Shall not be removed except by the King in Council with a approval by a majority of the People, on an address from Parliament in the same session, praying for such removal on the ground of proved misbehavior or incapacity: (3.) Shall receive such remuneration as the Parliament may fix; but the remuneration shall not be diminished during their continuance in office.

Section 17. The appointment of a Justice of the High Court shall be for a term expiring upon his attaining the age of seventy years, and a person shall not be appointed as a Justice of the High Court if they have attained that age. The appointment of a Justice of a court created by the Parliament shall be for a term expiring upon them attaining the age that is, at the time of their appointment, the maximum age for Justices of that court and a person shall not be appointed as a Justice of such a court if they have attained the age that is for the time being the maximum age for Justices of that court. Subject to this section, the maximum age for Justices of any court created by the Parliament is seventy years. The Parliament may make a law fixing an age that is less than seventy years as the maximum age for Justices of a court created by the Parliament and may at any time repeal or amend such a law, but any such repeal or amendment does not affect the term of office of a Justice under an appointment made before the repeal or amendment. A Justice of the High Court or of a court created by the Parliament may resign his office by writing under his hand delivered to the King.

Section 18. The High Court shall have jurisdiction, with such exceptions and subject to such regulations as the Parliament prescribes, to hear and determine appeals from all judgments, decrees, orders, and sentences: (1.) Of any Justice or Justices exercising the original jurisdiction of the High Court: (2.) Of any other federal court, or court exercising federal jurisdiction; or of the Supreme Court of any State or Province, or of any other court of any State or Province: (3.) Of the Inter-State/Province Commission, but as to questions of law only: and the judgment of the High Court in all such cases shall be final and conclusive. But no exception or regulation prescribed by the Parliament shall prevent the High Court from hearing and determining any appeal from the Supreme Court of a State or Province.

Section 19. In all matters—(1.) Arising under any treaty: (2.) Affecting consuls or other representatives of other countries: (3.) In which the United Earthlings, or a person suing or being sued on behalf of United Earthlings is a party: (4.) Between States/Provinces, or between residents of different States/Provinces, or between a State/Province and a resident of another State/Province: (5.) In which a writ of Mandamus or prohibition or an injunction is sought against an officer of United Earthlings: the High Court shall have original jurisdiction.
Section 20. The Parliament may make laws conferring original jurisdiction on the High Court in any matter—(1.) Arising under this Constitution, or involving its interpretation: (2.) Arising under any laws made by the Parliament: (3.) Of Admiralty and maritime jurisdiction: (4.) Relating to the same subject matter claimed under the laws of different States/Provinces.

Section 21. With respect to any of the matters mentioned in the last two sections the Parliament may make laws—(1.) Defining the jurisdiction of any federal court other than the High Court: (2.) Defining the extent to which the jurisdiction of any federal court shall be exclusive of that which belongs to or is invested in the courts of the States/Provinces: (3.) Investing any court of a State/Province with federal jurisdiction.

Section 22. The Parliament may make laws conferring rights to proceed against United Earthlings, State or a Province in respect of matters within the limits of the judicial power. The federal jurisdiction of any court may be exercised by such number of judges as the Parliament prescribes. The trial on indictment of any offence against any law of United Earthlings shall be by jury, and every such trial shall be held in the State or Province where the offence was committed, and if the offence was not committed within any State or Province the trial shall be held at such place or places as the Parliament prescribes.

Section 23. Treason against United Earthlings shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of four Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court. Parliament shall have Power to declare the Punishment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work Corruption of Blood, or Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted.


Article IV: States and Provinces
Section 24. Full faith and credit shall be given, throughout the Commonwealth to the laws, the public Acts and records, and the judicial proceedings of every State/Province. When a law of a State or Province is inconsistent with a law of United Earthlings, the former shall prevail, and the latter shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be invalid. The provisions of this Constitution relating to the Governor of a State or Province extend and apply to the Governor for the time being of the State/Province, or other chief executive officer or administrator of the government of the State/Province. The Parliament of a State/Province may surrender any part of the State/Province to the Government; and upon such surrender, and the acceptance thereof by the Government, such part of the State/Province shall become subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Government of United Earthlings. After uniform duties of customs have been imposed, a State or Province may levy on imports or exports, or on goods passing into or out of the State/Province such charges as may be necessary for executing the inspection laws of the State/Province; but the net produce of all charges so levied shall be for the use of the Government of United Earthlings; and any such inspection laws may be annulled by the Parliament of United Earthlings. All fermented, distilled, or other intoxicating liquids passing into any State/Province or remaining therein for use, consumption, sale, or storage, shall be subject to the laws of the State/Province as if such liquids had been produced in the State/Province.

Section 25. A State or Province shall not, without the consent of the Parliament of United Earthlings, raise or maintain any naval or military force, or impose any tax on property of any kind belonging to the Government of United Earthlings, nor shall the Government of United Earthlings impose any tax on property of any kind belonging to a State or Province. Nor shall any State/Province enter into any Treaty, Alliance, or Confederation, lay any duty of Tonnage, enter into any Agreement or Compact with a foreign Power, or engage in War, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay. A State or Province shall not coin money, nor make anything but the legal currency of United Earthlings to all the payment of debts.

Section 26. The Government shall not make any law for establishing any religion, or for imposing any religious observance, or for prohibiting the free exercise of any religion, and no religious test shall be required as a qualification for any office or public trust under United Earthlings. A subject of United Earthlings, resident in any State or Province, shall not be subject in any other State or Province to any disability or discrimination, which the law provides for them. The Government of United Earthlings shall protect every State or Province against invasion and, on the application of the Executive Government of the State/Province, against domestic violence. Every State and Province shall make provisions for the detention in its prisons of persons accused or convicted of offences against the laws of United Earthlings, and for the punishment of persons convicted of such offences, and the Parliament of United Earthlings may make laws to give effects to this provision. A Person charged in any State/Province with Treason, Felon, or any other Crime, who shall flee from Justice, and be found in another Sate/Province, shall on demand of the executive Authority of the State/Province from which they fled, be delivered up, to be removed to the State/Province having Jurisdiction of the Crime.

Section 27. The Parliament may admit to United Earthlings or establish new States or Provinces, and may upon such admission or establishment make or impose such terms and conditions, including the extent of representation in Parliament, as it thinks fit. The Parliament may make laws for the government of any territory surrendered by any State or Province to and accepted by the Government of United Earthlings. The Parliament of United Earthlings may, with the consent of the Parliament of a State or Province, and the approval of the majority of the electors of the State/Province voting upon the question, increase, diminish, or otherwise alter the limits of the State/Province, upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed on, and may, with the like consent, make provision respecting the effect and operation of any increase or diminution or alteration of territory in relation to any Stat/Province affected. A new State or Province may be formed by separation of territory from a State/Province, but only with the consent of the Parliament thereof, and a new State or Province may be formed by the union of two or more States/Provinces, or parts of States/Provinces, but only with the consent of the Parliaments of the States/Provinces affected.


Article VI: Bill of Rights
Section 29. Parliament shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people to peaceably assemble, or to petition the Government of United Earthlings for a redress of grievances and/or the removal of Officials from Public Office at any time.

Section 30. The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed upon this being necessary to the security of the people shall their rights ever be infringed upon either by the Government, the States, Provinces or a foreign power.

Section 31. If the people's rights are ever infringed upon either by the Government, the States, Provinces or a Foreign Power- Article V, Section 25 shall be voided. However, once the Peoples rights have been restored Article V, Section 25 shall be valid again.

Section 32. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches, and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but only upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Section 33. The right of citizens of United Earthlings, who are sixteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United Earthlings or by any State on account of age, sex, race, color, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.

Section 34. Only citizens of United Earthlings my take part in the government of their country, directly or through freely chosen representatives. However, everyone has the right of equal access to public services in United Earthlings. The will of all citizens of United Earthlings shall be the basis of the authority of the government; the will of the people shall be expressed in genuine elections, which shall be by universal and equal suffrage. The citizens of United Earthlings may at any time call for elections if a majority approves.

Section 35. Everyone has the right to life, liberty and the security of person. No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms. No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

Section 36. All People before the law are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. Everyone has the right an effective remedy by the competent local and national tribunals for acts violating the fundamental rights granted to them by the constitution or by law. No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile. Everyone is entitled in full equality to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal, in the determination of their rights and obligations and of any criminal charge against them. Everyone charged with a penal offence has the right to be presumed innocent until proving guilty according to law in a public trail at which he has had all the guarantees necessary for their defense.

Section 37. Everyone has the right to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each state or province, the right to own property alone as well in association with others, the right to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favorable conditions of work and to protection against unemployment, without any discrimination has the right to equal pay for equal work, has the right to just and favorable remuneration ensuring for their selves and their family an existence worthy of human dignity, and supplemented, if necessary, by other means of social protection, has the right to form and to join trade unions for the protection of their interests.

Section 38. In Relation to Article VI, Section 29: Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change their religion or belief, and freedom, either along or in community with other and in public or private to manifest their religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance, the freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers, the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association, no one may be compelled to belong to an association.

Section 39. Everyone as a citizen of United Earthlings, has the right to social security and is entitled to realization, through national effort and in accordance with the organization and resources of each State/Province, of the economic, social, and culture rights indispensable for their dignity and the free development of their personality. Everyone has the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic holidays with pay. Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well being for themselves and/or of their family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstance beyond their control. Motherhood and child are entitled to special care and assistance. All children, whether born in or out of wedlock, shall enjoy the same social protection. Everyone has the right to free education, which shall be compulsory to the age of 16. Technical and professional education shall be made available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all.

Section 40. Nothing in this Declaration may be interpreted as implying for any State, group, or person any right to engage in any activity or to perform any act aimed at the destruction of any rights and freedoms set forth herein.

The Fact-book of United Earthlings (FT)

Introduction: A history of the United Commonwealth of Planets
For thousands of years the citizens of United Earthlings fought among themselves on Terra Prime. After the violent civil war and the four World Wars, the various states and nations that made up Terra Prime put their differences behind them and united together to form the Commonwealth. Which would later become the United Commonwealth of Planets or UCP following the establishment of the various coreworlds. After discovering advance alien technology left over from the civil war and the four world wars, the modification of this technology allowed our race to achieve what it had always dreamed of, reach out and touch the stars. By Earth's calendar the first space vessel was launched some time in about the late 2060’s A.D. Around the 2120’s A.D. the Jump Gates came online. After achieving Faster then light travel, in the following centuries we established formal contact with many races. It wasn't till our race acquired an FTL drive unit for our ships that the Commonwealth was finally able to explore the universe without having to rely on the Jump Gates to travel through the stars. The development of the FTL drive made space travel safer and more reliable for all ships in the commonwealth. As of the current stardate a total of 69,135,468,000citizens live and work in the territories controlled by the Commonwealth with another 264,532,000 on the outskirts of the Commonwealth.
The current year in the Commonwealth is 2509 A.D.

Systems and Planets:

1. Terran System- The home system of the Commonwealth, the system is made up of three terrestrial class planets, with Terra Prime being the only planet in the system that has a hydrosphere. Two Jovian class (Gas Giants) are on the outer fringes of the system. The Homeworld is officially known as “Terra Prime”, an terrestrial class planet. There are also numerous moons in this system with the moons Titan and Europa orbiting Terra Prime. 11,857,786,000 citizens inhabit Terra Prime with another 332,296,145 living on the numerous worlds located throughout the Terran system.

2. Tollan System- The first system colonized by the Commonwealth and the second coreworld; over the centuries this system has grown to rival the original Homeworld. With a population of 19,649,731,000 inhabiting the three terrestrial class planets and its few moons. The two planets are known as Tollan and Tollana and both have a hydrosphere. The third terrestrial class planet is known as Tollan III and is mainly a resource planet. A single Jovian Class planet(Gas Giant) is located on the outer edges of the system. This system is located 23 light years away from Terra Prime.

3. Theta System- Scans of this system tell of a violent past. From the amount of debris floating in this system indicates their were three planets orbiting close by to each other and about 20 million years ago they all collided with each other. What survived from the collision were a few small moons and numerous large asteroids. Numerous mining and refinery stations have been setup along with massive defenses. This is the heart of the Commonwealth's resource base. As such it is heavily guarded from any type of attack. Numerous shipyards have also been built in the system to reduce the cost of transporting materials back to the core worlds. This system is located 11 light years away from both the Terran System and the Tollan System. 7,252,000 Terran citizens inhabit this system.

4. Vorash System- Inhabited by 37,515,000 citizens on a single terrestrial class planet, the planet in question is known as Vorash. Only the most harden souls come to this system to work in the mines on this extremely dry and hot planet. Even to venture outside with a space suit would mean certain death to all. The cities of Vorash are located deep underground- where a source of frozen water was discovered. Once on the outer fringes of the Commonwealth's territory at 25 light years away from the Terran System, today the system to most people is where the lost and bitter souls go to escape from whatever their running from. To escape this hellhole of a system many citizens join the military, some of the toughest soldiers of the Commonwealth were or are born on the single planet that makes up this system. So many have joined the army in fact- that whole army groups were and continue to be created composed entirely from citizens from this system. The motto of these army groups has become “death or hell”. Theirs only one way they’re going back to the planet and that’s if they’re dead. Even soldiers wounded still continue to fight. To get into a fight with anyone from this system is just asking for trouble and most certainly death.

5. Orillan System- This system is home to one terrestrial class planet that has a hydrosphere. The planet is known as Orilla and four moons are in orbit of Orilla. Besides, the moons there are no other planetary bodies in this system. The third core world settled, at about 28 light years from the Terran system it is home to 6,706,993,152 citizens.

6. Olesian System- The Olesian System is home to 4,855,264,000 Terran citizens. A single terrestrial class planet with a hydrosphere and a Jovian class planet, along with numerous moons are the sole planetary bodies in the Olesian System. The fourth core world settled, located 30 light years from the Terran System. The HomeWorld is known as Olesia and is renowned for its beauty.

7. Langaran System- A rich and diverse system home to 3,698,676,000 Terran citizens, who are spread out among the 3 habitable planets. A single terrestrial class world known as Langara is home to most in this system with the other two terrestrial class planets being home to the rest. The two other planets in the system are Jovian Class. Langara was the fifth coreworld settled. This system is located 33 light years from the Terran System.

8. Argos system- This system while rich in materials is a dying system. The sun having entered its final stages of life has destroyed what was once an eight planet system with multiple terrestrial worlds. The five remaining planets of this system are mostly Jovian Class on the outer edges with one remaining terrestrial planet where most of the citizens in this system live. The population of this system has maintained a population of 161,415,000. The Argos system is located 33 light years from the Terran System.

9. Heliopolis system- Three terrestrial Class planets and one Jovian Class planet orbit the sun of this system. Only one terrestrial class planet in this system has a hydrosphere and thereby capable of supporting life. The other two terrestrial planets being frozen worlds. With a system population of 2,317,324,000 and located 36 light years from the Terran System. The Homeworld is known as Helium Prime and was the sixth Coreworld founded.

10. Talthus system- A deadly system, the resulting collapse of this system's star into a black hole has caused massive gravity disturbances and radioactive nebulas. A single outpost has been built in this system to study the effects of the black hole and anything else in this system. Scientific study of this system has yielded much information including the development of new weapons and of the Jump Gate. Many ships have been lost trying to navigate through this system. The population of this system is never more then a few thousand souls at one time. The system is located 36 light years from the Terran System.

11. Othalla System- This system is home to a single terrestrial class world known as Othalla and is the seventh and second to last Coreworld. Like most planets capable of supporting large populations, Othalla has a hydrosphere. At 38 light years from the Terran System, the fastest any ship using the old warp drives could reach the Othalla System was over four months. Now, with the newer, faster warp drives coming online this time has been cut down to less then two weeks. Where as before this world was almost entirely dependent on its self for all its needs. The introduction of faster drives has seen an economic boom for this system. Most of the 8,450,822,000 citizens live on the planet with some living and working on the moons of the two Jovian Class planets.

12. Tau Ceti System- A single terrestrial class planet orbits this system's star. What is unique about this system is that it was not colonized by anyone from Terra Prime, but from Othalla instead. This system provides most of the resources needed to support the citizens living in the Othalla System. Through the extensive mining of the planet, numerous moons and asteroid fields; this system has become the lifeline for the Othalla System. As such, it is one of the most heavily guard systems in the entire commonwealth, even more then the Theta System. Around 11,198,000 citizens live and work in this system. It is located 6 light years from Othalla and 41 light years from Terra Prime.

13. Tagrea system- Located 45 light years from the Terran System, three terrestrial class planets are in orbit around the system's binary star. With a population of 117,513,000 souls this system has seen extensive mining operations going on now for well over a century.

14. Bajoran System- One of the largest system's within the Commonwealth, only one planet located in this system has a hydrosphere and that one being the homeworld. This system is located 48 light years away from the Terran System. Made up of four terrestrial class planets and four Jovian Class planets. The Homeworld is known as Bajor and is the last coreworld located within the Commonwealth. Home to 2,423,780,000 souls with another 1,147,995,904 living on the other planets and the various moons.

15. Devolin system- A single terrestrial class planet and three Jovian Class planets are located in this system. As the only planet with a hydrosphere and thereby capable of supporting life, Devolin Prime is home to all 5,294,879,000 souls who inhabit the Devolin System. At 56 light years from Terra Prime, colonists on their way to the Othalla System settled this system. Due to an unforseen error in the Jump Gate- the colonists ended up in this system. Realizing that it would take them over 500 years to reach home on full impulse, they decided instead to settle this world and only recently was it rediscovered and incorporated into the commonwealth. Devolin Prime has yet to become a coreworld due to it's recent joining of the Commonwealth.

16. Surata System- As the only system to have a planet with a hydrosphere and not be a coreworld or in the process of becoming a coreworld, the Surata System like the Devolin System has a unique place within the Commonwealth. However, unlike the Devolin System the Surata System has the full honors of being the second largest system located within the Commonwealth. With four terrestrial class planets and three Jovian Class, only the Bajoran System is larger. With the fourth planet known as Surata IV and the only planet in the system with a hydrosphere, the population of this system is small by comparison to other life supporting planets due to the fact of the system being settled only just a few decades ago. With the Surata System sitting directly along the trade routes between the Solais System and it's resources and the other major outlaying worlds of the Commonwealth, a great deal of wealth has been acquired by those living within this system. The future of those in the Surata System does indeed look bright. With a population of 1,356,478,000 souls. The Surata System is located 58 light years away from the Terran System.

17. Solais System- With the massive growth of people living within the Commonwealth, new resources would soon be needed to be acquired or risk compromising the stability of the Commonwealth. Hence, not long after the Surata System was settled was this system incorporated into the Commonwealth. The Solais System provides most of the resources needed to support the citizens living in the outlaying systems. Through the extensive mining of the planets, numerous moons and asteroid fields; this system has become the new lifeline for the Commonwealth. 708,544,799 citizens live and work throughout the four Terrestrial Class planets and one Jovian Class planet that are located in this system. The Solais System is located 4 light years from Surata IV and 60 light years away from Terra Prime.

18. Savoy system- Founded by a lost colonial fleet that set out from Terra Prime over two centuries ago, the existence of this system is not know to the Commonwealth. Composed of two terrestrial class planets and a gas giant. Savoy Prime is the furthest inhabited world that has a hydrosphere in the Commonwealth. Originally setting out with over 300 ships composed of a battle group, supply ships, and colony transports to the Tevron system. Due to a mishap with the Jump they ended up close to the Savoy system. After traveling for nearly 5 days they came upon this system and settled it. Today the system population numbers 264,532,000. Should this system ever be found by the Commonwealth it would be one of the greatest examples of determination that the citizens of the Commonwealth posses. The Savoy system is located some 120 light years from Terra Prime.

Culture and Economy:
Terran society is extreme complex; Terrans are a proud and noble race, descended from a warrior race of earthlings. A terrans life is dictated by honor and family traditions; to insult a Terran’s honor or family is considered a grievous insult to him and is not easily forgotten. An integral part of tradition is the various rituals that mark milestones in a Terran's life or the history of the Commonwealth. Almost from the very beginning parents begin to teach their children to fight and to familiarize them with the weapons of war. Around the age of 13, Terran children announce their intention of becoming warriors before reaching the age of Ascension, a rite that involves lighting a candle and being tested with traditional weapons. The second Age of Ascension, occurs at about 15 years of age, but can occur later in life. The second Age of Ascension involves walking between two lives of warriors who attack the initiate with batons. Once he or she has completed this ritual, a Terran is regarded as a true warrior.
Other rituals included the Day of Honor, where ever year Terrans set their day aside to examine their behavior and reflect on how they have distinguished themselves during the past year. Most noble of the rituals is the Rite of Succession- in which must be performed by a prospective candidate in order to be considered for leadership of the Commonwealth. Performed upon the death of the previous leader, the Rite is overseen by the Arbiter of Succession. The ritual is preceded by the elaborate Sonchi ceremony, which verifies the death of the previous leader.
The whole concept of honor is central to Terran society; to Terrans, honor is inextricably bound up with combat. The greatest single honor a Terran can hope for is to die in battle. In contrast, dying of old age or disease is considered dishonorable, and if a warrior reaches an age where he cannot fight, other Terrans will shun him. However, society recognizes that a warrior may reach old age or be injured through no fault of his own, and there are various ways that they may end their life. The Terran concept of honor is not simply concerned with how a warrior dies, but in how they also live. Honorable Terrans will not break their word or betray their allies, and certain kinds of attack are deemed unworthy; with a few rare exceptions, Terrans will not attack from behind or use poison. Even if they are hopelessly surrounded, honorable Terrans will not surrender. In fact anything seen as cowardly is seen as dishonorable.
In fact, almost ever aspect of Terran society involves violence. Warriors will often great one another by butting heads, and fights erupt in drinking halls over what seems like the most trivial disagreements. If a Terran warrior strikes another Terran with the back of his hand, it is interpreted as a challenge to the death. Terran warriors speak proudly to each other; they do not whisper or keep their distance. Standing far away or whispering is considered an insult in Terran society. Even lovemaking involves drawing blood and an alarming degree of violence.
Despite their devotion to combat, Terrans enjoy life to the fullest. They enjoy music, art, and drinking. Drinking is vital to Terran society and is often seen as a test of manhood. Terrans believe that to enjoy life to the fullest is the noblest of pursuits.
The economy of the Commonwealth is based on a mixed economic system. The pursuit of wealth and power has been replaced by the single drive to becoming a noble warrior and at the same time expanding the Commonwealth.

Government:
Each colony sends a leader to carry their voice. These leaders are then called houses and these houses make up the High Council, which has governed the Commonwealth since the 21st century. Though small in the beginning, today the High Council has grown to 17 members. With each member representing his or her home system. Although the council advises the Chancellor, the Chancellor is effectively an absolute ruler. They are the commander-in-chief and the highest judge in the empire, with the power to strip a warrior of their lands and titles or to grant special dispensations. Despite the chancellor’s enormous powers, it is impossible for him to govern without the support of the council. As a consequence of this, they are in effect one house. Only those who are the finest and noblest warriors may become the Chancellor or sit on the High Council. Terrans are an extremely territorial race; there is no such thing as an "insignificant corner of Terran space". The government type of the Commonwealth has switched between an Autocracy (the chancellor having complete control) and an Oligarchy (the Council having complete control) throughout its existence.

Military:
Military Braches: Commonwealth Army and Commonwealth Navy
Military service age and obligation: 16 years of age (voluntary)
Military expenditures- dollar figure: C$41,143,027,325,681.54
Military expenditures- percent of GDP: 18%

Military Forces Personal Amount:
Active---------------Reserve
Army- 1,543,447---------------2,713,550= 4,256,997
Navy- 7,706,919-------------------2,568,973= 10,275,892
Total= 9,250,366----------------5,282,523= 14,532,889

Army Divisions: Active: 16 Armoured Divisions and 66 Infantry Divisions for a total of 82 divisions.
Reserve: 8 Armoured Divisions and 132 Infantry Divisions with a total of 140 divisions.

Armoured Division: 11,667 personnel
Infantry Division: 14,755 personnel
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Naval Forces and Ship Classes:
1. Venture Class Scout Vessel (http://www.st-intelligence.com/ship_database/dom/images/Ven_slide1.jpg)
Dimensions: Length (24.4 meters), Beam (13.8 meters), Draft (5 meters)
Displacement: 85.7 metric tons
Complement: 1-2 Crew
Velocity: Cruising- Warp 5; Maximum- Warp 8
Propulsion: (Impulse)- 2 FIB-3 Compact Subatomic Unified Energy Impulse Units and (FTL)- 2 LF-9X4 Advanced Compact Linear Warp Dive Units
Armament: 4 Type V Collimator Phaser Arrays with a total output of 500 TeraWatts and 2 Mk25 Direct-Fire Photon Torpedo Tubes with 60 torpedos
Deflector Systems: Unimatrix Primary Force Field and Deflector Control System with a total capacity of 108,000 TeraJoules
Armor: Light Duranium/Tritanium Single hull
Production: 380 in service
General Information- A lightly armored and highly maneuverable scout vessel that was designed with one goal in mind- Reconnaissance. With its cloaking ability this vessel is able to slip in an area, conduct quick scans and if need be short-range exploration, and then move on to the next system without ever being detected. The Vessel is lightly armed should it need to defend it's self. This is most likely the first vessel many races will see when first encountering Commonwealth ships.

2. Type 9 Class Shuttlecraft (http://www.st-intelligence.com/ship_database/dom/images/S9_main.jpg)
Dimensions: Length (9.17 meters), Beam (3.8 meters), Draft (2.95 meters)
Displacement: 1.85 metric tons
Complement: 1-3 Crew
Velocity: Cruising- Warp 3; Maximum- Warp 4
Propulsion: (Impulse)- 2 FIB-3 Compact Subatomic Unified Energy Impulse Units and (FTL)- 2 LF-8X3 Advanced Compact Linear Warp Dive Units
Armament: 3 Type V Collimator Phaser Arrays with a total output of 200 TeraWatts and 2 Mk25 Direct-Fire Photon Torpedo Tubes with 30 torpedos
Deflector Systems: FSQ-1A Primary Force Field and Deflector Control System with a total capacity of 27,000 TeraJoules
Armor: Light Duranium/Tritanium Single hull
Production: 13,598 in service
General Information- Light long-range warp capable shuttles found on Commonwealth facilities and starships. The Type 9 shuttles are some of the Commonwealth's most advance shuttles. They’re capable of long range missions between starbases and starships.

3. Delta Class Fighter-Bomber (http://www.st-intelligence.com/ship_database/dom/images/Delta_main.jpg)
Dimensions: Length (21 meters), Beam (12.2 meters), Draft (5.3 meters)
Displacement: 180.6 metric tons
Complement: 1 Crew
Velocity: Cruising- Warp 3; Maximum- Warp 6
Propulsion: (Impulse)- 2 Compact Subatomic Unified Energy Impulse Units and (FTL)- 2 Tuned Circumferential Warp Dive Units
Armament: 8 Type V Collimated Phaser Arrays with a total output of 1,500 TeraWatts and 1 Mk25 Direct-Fire Photon Microtorpedo tube with 60 torpedos
Deflector Systems: Unimatrix Primary Force Field and Deflector Control System with a total capacity of 108,000 TeraJoules
Armor: Light Parametallic Single hull
Production: 10,897 in service
General Information- A small very nimble attack craft, placed abroad Starships, Space Stations, and other bases. The primary purpose of this craft is to protect the fleet from other small attack craft and attack larger Capital Ships. A highly maneuverable vessel that was designed to engage both Capital ships and other fighters. These nimble fighters are equipped with heavy shields to be able to withstand extreme amounts of fire why at the same time dishing out heavy damage to the enemy. Due to the nature of these craft, they are not equipped with cloaking devices.

4. Danube Class large Shuttlecraft (http://www.st-intelligence.com/ship_database/dom/images/Dan_main.jpg)
Dimensions: Length (23.1 meters), Beam (13.7 meters), Draft (5.4 meters)
Displacement: 158.7 metric tons
Complement: 1-3 Crew + up to 40 Passengers
Velocity: Cruising- Warp 4; Maximum- Warp 8.3
Propulsion: (Impulse)- 2 FIB-3 Compact Subatomic Unified Energy Impulse Units and (FTL)- 2 LF-7X2 Advanced Compact Linear Warp Dive Units
Armament: 6 Type VI Collimated Phaser Arrays with a total output of 750 TeraWatts and 2 Mk25 Direct-Fire Photon Microtorpedo tubes with 60 torpedos
Deflector Systems: Unimatrix Primary Force Field and Deflector Control System with a total capacity of 108,000 TeraJoules
Armor: Light Duranium/Tritanium Single hull
Production: 1,854 in service
General Information- The Danube Class is a warp capable personnel transport, larger and faster then the standard shuttle. More heavily armed then standard shuttles, the Danube Class was designed to accomplish four main missions; the ability to perform rapid response scientific expedition transportation, the ability to act as an orbital or landed temporary operations base for science missions, the ability to transport intact experiment and cargo modules, and the ability to perform tactical missions such as intelligence gathering, covert insertion/extraction of personnel, and disruption of threat activities where feasible. The Danube Class is also equipped with a cloaking device should the need arise.

5. Shadow Class Corvette (http://www.st-intelligence.com/ship_database/card/images/Brel_main.jpg)
Dimensions: Length (88 meters), Beam (130 meters), Draft (21.7 meters)
Displacement: 46,300 Metric tons
Complement: 12 Crew
Velocity: Cruising- Warp 7; Maximum- Warp 8
Propulsion: (Impulse)- 1 Hydrogen Energy Integrated Impulse Drive Unit and (FTL)- 1 KWC Dilithium Conversion Graf Unit
Armament: 2 Gravitic Disruptor Mounts with a total output of 100 PetaWatts and 1 Mk75 Direct-Fire Photon/Quantum Torpedo Tube with 60 torpedos
Deflector Systems: FSQ-2 Primary Force Field and Deflector Control System with a total capacity of 324,000 TeraJoules
Armor: Standard Duranium/Tritanium Single hull plus 5 cm High density armour
Production: 4,000 in service
General Information- A small, fast lightly armored vessel that was designed with a cloaking device to move with stealth through new systems and hostile territory and strike quickly and effectively against all that who would threaten the Commonwealth. The workhorse of the UCP, this is the most numerous class vessel in service within the Commonwealth. When the Commonwealth sends a ship out this is usually the ship that goes out and implements it's policy's. This vessel can also make planetary landings.

6. Defiant Class Destoryer (http://www.st-intelligence.com/ship_database/dom/images/Def_main.jpg)
Dimensions: Length (119.5 meters), Beam (90.3 meters), Draft (25.5 meters)
Displacement: 355,000 Metric tons
Complement: 40 Crew
Velocity: Cruising- Warp 6; Maximum- Warp 9.982
Propulsion: (Impulse)- 2 FIG-2 Subatomic Unified Energy Impulse Units and (FTL)- 2 LF-35 Advanced Linear Warp Drive Units
Armament: 4 Type XII Pulse Phaser Cannons with a total output of 700 PetaWatts and 2 Mk75 Direct-Fire Photon/Quantum Torpedo Tubes with 120 torpedos
Deflector Systems: FSQ-4 Primary Force Field and Deflector Control System with a total capacity of 2,376,000 TeraJoules
Armor: Heavy Duranium/Tritanium- Double hull plus 20 cm Ablative armour
Production: 2,600 in service
General Information- The Defiant Class was specifiacally designed to be a fast attack craft similar to the Shadow Class Corvette but, equipped with more powerful weapons and stronger shields. Like the Shadow Class, the Defiant is equipped with a cloaking device. While the Defiant Class will never trully replace the role of the Shadow Class, the Defiant Class vessels have provided a valuable service to the Commonwealth Navy.

7. Nova Class Science Vessel (http://www.st-intelligence.com/ship_database/dom/images/Nova_main.jpg)
Dimensions: Length (165 meters), Beam (81.2 meters), Draft (31.4 meters)
Displacement: 110,000 Metric tons
Complement: 80 Crew
Velocity: Cruising- Warp 6; Maximum- Warp 8
Propulsion: (Impulse)- 2 FIG-7 Subatomic Unified Energy Impulse Units and (FTL)- 2 LF-47 Advanced Linear Warp Drive Units
Armament: 11 Type X Collimated Phaser Arrays with a total output of 600 PetaWatts and 2 Mk95 Direct-Fire Photon Torpedo Tubes with 60 torpedos
Deflector Systems: FSQ-3 Primary Force Field and Deflector Control System with a total capacity of 688,500 TeraJoules
Armor: Standard Duranium/Tritanium Single hull
Production: 32 in service
General Information- The Nova Class was designed with a single purpose in mind, a science vessel capable of making relatively short duration missions. The Commonwealth Navy intended to use these ships in the large unexplored areas between Commonwealth controlled space, missions which would typically be staged out of Starbases and last for a few months up to a few years at most. The Nova Class is also equipped with a Cloaking Device.

8. Vor'cha Class Heavy Cruiser (http://www.st-intelligence.com/ship_database/card/images/Vor_main.jpg)
Dimensions: Length (481.3 meters), Beam (341.8 meters), Draft (106.9 meters)
Displacement: 2,238,000 Metric tons
Complement: 950 Crew
Velocity: Cruising- Warp 6; Maximum- Warp 9.6
Propulsion: (Impulse)- 2 Hydrogen Engery Impulse Units and (FTL)- 2 STN8A Dilithium Conversion Graf Units
Armament: 2 Type XII Pulse Phaser Cannons, 3 x Mark 12 pulse disrupter cannons and 12 x Mark 10 disrupter cannons with a total output of 6,000 PetaWatts; 4 Mark 95 Direct-Fire Quantum/Photon Torpedo Tubes with 290 torpedos
Deflector Systems: FSS Primary Force Field and Deflector Control System with a total capacity of 3,915,000 TeraJoules
Armor: Heavy Duranium/Tritanium Double hull plus 16 cm High density armour
Production: 916 in service
General Information- The Standard Crusier of the Commonwealth Fleet, equipped with both formidable weapons and a cloaking capability. The Vor'cha Class continues to be an essential part of the Commonwealth Fleet used for missions that require stealth or offensive strength.

9. Suq'Jahg Class BattleCruiser (http://www.st-intelligence.com/ship_database/fed/images/Domcru_main.jpg)
Dimensions: Length (639.75 meters), Beam (568.44 meters), Draft (204.97 meters)
Displacement: 4,215,000 Metric tons
Complement: 1900 Crew
Velocity: Cruising- Warp 8; Maximum- Warp 9.6
Propulsion: (Impulse)- 2 Ventral Impellers Impulse Units and (FTL)- 2 Ion Propulsion Units
Armament: 6 Heavy duty Pulse polaron cannons and 4 Type X Collimated Phaser Arrays with a total output of 7,500 PetaWatts; 3 Mark 95 Direct-Fire Quantum/Photon torpedo tubes with 400 torpedos
Deflector Systems: FSS-2 Primary Force Field and Deflector Control System with a total capacity of 4,590,000 TeraJoules
Armor: Heavy Variethiel Double hull plus 8.1 cm High density armour
Production: 458 in service
General Information- The Suq'Jahq battlecruiser is the Commonwealth's large capital ship, similar in size to a Galaxy class starship, used for fleet engagements and a command ship for high ranking officials. Able to inflict major damage on enemies, several starships would be required to take a battlecruiser down. Like most vessels of the Commonwealth Navy, the Battlecruisers are equipped with a cloaking device.

9. Dominion Class Battleship (http://www.st-intelligence.com/ship_database/fed/images/Dombatt_main.jpg)
Dimensions: Length (1282 meters), Beam (864 meters), Draft (372 meters)
Displacement: 8,430,000 Metric tons
Complement: 2500 Crew
Velocity: Cruising- Warp 8; Maximum- Warp 9.925
Propulsion: (Impulse)- 4 Ventral Impellers Impulse Units and (FTL)- 2 Ion Propulsion Units
Armament: 2 Heavy duty Pulse polaron cannon and 38 Phased polaron beam emitters with a total output of 23,500 PetaWatts and 9 Mark 95 Direct-Fire Quantum/Photon torpedo tubes with 600 torpedos
Deflector Systems: FSS-3 Primary Force Field and Deflector Control System with a total capacity of 5,737,500 TeraJoules
Armor: Heavy Variethiel Double hull plus 25 cm High density armour
Production: 60 in service
General Information- An variant of the Suq'Jahq Class Battlecruiser, The Dominion Class Battleship was built with a single purpose in mind. To project the power of the Commonwealth into far flung areas. The battleship is twice the size of a Galaxy class starship and is equipped with more powerful weapons then any other starship built to date. Unlike, most of the vessels in the Commonwealth Navy, the Dominion Class is not equipped with a cloaking device.

Platforms:
1. Cardassian Class Starbase (http://www.st-intelligence.com/ship_database/dom/images/Ds9_main.jpg)
Dimensions: Diameter (1452 meters) and Overall Height (969 meters)
Displacement: 45,000,000 Metric tons
Armament: 24 Mk18 pulse disrupter cannons and 6 Type XII Pulse Phaser Cannons with a total capacity of 125,000 PetaWatts; 6 Mk95 Direct-Fire Quantum/Photon Torpedo Tubes with 1,200 torpedos
Deflector Systems: High Capacity shield system with a total capacity of 8,640,000 TeraJoules
Armor: Standard Kelindide Single hull
Embarked Craft: 6 Danube Class Shuttles as standard; 6 Pylon docking ports, 12 Docking ring ports and 6 landing pads
Complement: 500 personnel (min) and 7,000 personnel (max)
General Information- These massive, heavily armed orbital space stations feature an operations center, a promenade containing stores and service facilities, an outer docking ring and three massive docking towers. These stations provide support for all manner of space vessels, as well as sector defense. Though not as numerous as the Type 375, twelve Cardassian Class Starbases have been placed into service.

2. Type 375 Class Starbase (http://www.ditl.org/gpaf/G375Defiant1.jpg)
Dimensions: Diameter (2482 meters) and Overall Height (2160 meters)
Displacement: 23,000,000 Metric tons
Armament: 24 Type XII Pulse Phaser Cannons with a total capacity of 60,000 PetaWatts and 8 Mk95 Direct-Fire Quantum/Photon Torpedo Tubes with 1,200 torpedos
Deflector Systems: High Capacity shield system with a total capacity of 4,320,000 TeraJoules
Armor: Light Duranium/Tritanium Double hull
Embarked Craft: Internal docking bay capable of holding up to fifteen starships, depending on type
Complement: 300 personnel (min) and 7,000 personnel (max)
General Information- Following the successful implementation of the Cardassian Class Starbases into service, it was soon discovered that an Starbase able to conduct starship maintenance and repair in drydock type conditions was greatly needed. After years of research into different design types, the Type 375 was chosen for service. While, it's main mission is starship support in the form of supply, maintenance and repair. The Type 375 also functions as centers for deep space scientific research as well as sector defense. Furthermore, the design of the Type 375 has proved so adaptable that even entire starbases have been devoted to long term scientific research projects in isolated regions. A total of twenty-six have been placed into service throughout the UCP.

3. S.D.S. Class Station [Strategic Defence Station] (http://www.ditl.org/gpns/GSDS2.jpg)
Dimensions: Diameter (1532 meters) and Overall Height (1584 meters)
Displacement: 18,000,000 Metric tons
Armament: 18 Mk18 pulse disrupter cannons and 6 Type XII Pulse Phaser Cannons with a total capacity of 60,000 PetaWatts and 5 Mk95 Direct-Fire Quantum/Photon Torpedo Tubes with 1,000 torpedos
Deflector Systems: High Capacity shield system with a total capacity of 4,320,000 TeraJoules
Armor: Light Duranium/Tritanium Single hull
Embarked Craft: 3 docking bays capable of holding small starships
Complement: 250 personnel (min) and 5,000 personnel (max)
General Information- An offshot of the Starbase, these stations are designed to provide support for space vessels as well as sector defense but at a cheaper cost. Being the cheapest station to build has allowed a greater number of the S.D.S Class to enter service with forty in all spread throughout the UCP.

4. Shipyard (http://www.ditl.org/gptz/GUtopia2.jpg)
Dimensions: Length (350 meters), Beam (190 meters), Height (150 meters)
Displacement: 200,000 Metric tons
Armament: None
Deflector Systems: Low level Structural Integrity Field
Complement: Variable
General Information- These large platforms by are generally situated in planetary orbit, and are used for the service, repair and construction of starships, commercial frighters or other space vessels by providing for the storage of materials and tools, providing a power supply whilst onboard generator systems are not active, and generally supporting the activities of those working on the vessel.
The Commonwealth operates several types of Shipyards (drydocks) of various sizes and levels of sophistication. The model showcased here is one of the older ones in service. Considering the large numbers of military and civilian vessels that are in service within the UCP, has resulted in the number of shipyards to be the 3rd most numerous type of platform built within the UCP. A total of eighty-two of all types have been constructed.

5. O.D.P Class weapons platform [Orbital Defense Platform] (http://www.ditl.org/gpaf/GChnBattle3.jpg)
Dimensions: Diameter (46 meters) and Overall Height (40 meters)
Displacement: 25,000 Metric tons
Armament: 3 Mk18 pulse disrupter cannons with a total output of 6,000 PetaWatts and 1 Mk95 Direct-Fire Quantum/Photon Torpedo Tube with 600 torpedos
Deflector Systems: High Capacity shield system with a total capacity of 2,511,000 TeraJoules
Armor: Light Kelindide Single hull
Complement: None
General Information- A small unmanned defensive platform placed in key systems to protect them from attack. Heavy armed and armored, these small platforms provide the Commonwealth Navy a key tacital advantage by allowing resources of the UCP to be devoted to other key areas without having to assign large fleets to guard all sectors in the Commonwealth. A total of fourteen thousand and three hundred seventy-two O.D.Ps have been deployed in the UCP resulting in the O.D.Ps to become the most numerous type of platform in service.

6. Communications and Sensor Array (http://www.ditl.org/gpgm/GMidas1.jpg)
Dimensions: Length (293.3 meters), Beam (250.6 meters), Height (20 meters)
Displacement: 133,720 Metric tons
Armament: None
Deflector Systems: Low level Structural Integrity Field
Complement: None
General Information- With the ability to detect ships and communicate messages to ships of the fleet out to vast distances from home, there are one thousand four hundred of these arrays throughout the known space of the UCP.

7. Jump Gate (http://www.startrek.com/imageuploads/200303/voy-229-mr--tash-s-catapult/320x240.jpg)
Dimensions: Diameter (2,842 meters) and Height (969 meters)
Displacement: 200,000 Metric tons
Armament: None
Deflector Systems: None
Complement: None
General Information- With the inability to design and build a FTL drive system, scientists of the United Republic [forerunner of the Commonwealth] switch their work to coming up with alternative ways to travel Faster then light. After decades of working on the problem, the final result of that research was the Jump Gate. To Propel Commonwealth vessels great distances, the Jump Gate generates a graviton surge propelling a vessel into null space. During this time, the vessel can travel many hundreds or even thousands of light years in a matter of hours or days. Though this is a proven technology, over the centuries of the United Republic and then the Commonwealth exploring the universe many ships have been lost during the jump. Forever stranded far from any known sector of space. With the acquisition of an FTL Drive in recent years, the jump gate while not becoming obsolete has lost its importance in the exploration of space. With the acquisition of an FTL drive for it's starships the number of Jump Gates has dwindled to just four in service. A sad state of affairs considering there once were hundreds of Jump Gates in service.

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The only word that comes to mind is overkill and on Nation States that is a good thing.

The only word that comes to mind is overkill and on Nation States that is a good thing.

If overkill is a good thing and even 'necessary' on NationStates, it ceases to be overkill.

Nice job.

Added the second part to my factbook.

Let me know what you think? Bad-good- I'll take anything.

The only word that comes to mind is overkill and on Nation States that is a good thing. Then if that is a good thing I'm glad its overkill. :D

If overkill is a good thing and even 'necessary' on NationStates, it ceases to be overkill.

Nice job. Thank you, I work long and hard to make it seem as real as possible.

This is a simply amazing peice of work, very detailed, very nice, but how can you maintain fully one-third of your population in your Modern Tech. military?

The only other thing I have a problem with the the GDP of 70 trillion, but that may accualy be possible. Its just that I cannot check, as Thirdgeek cannot check nations in such large regions, and so I am hesitant to belive it.

Again, the rest of the peice is excelent.

This is a simply amazing peice of work, very detailed, very nice, but how can you maintain fully one-third of your population in your Modern Tech. military?

The only other thing I have a problem with the the GDP of 70 trillion, but that may accualy be possible. Its just that I cannot check, as Thirdgeek cannot check nations in such large regions, and so I am hesitant to belive it.

Again, the rest of the peice is excelent.

Yeah I know, that Thirdgeek cannot check nations budgets in large regions, maybe one day when I move that problem will work its self out. But in the meantime the one I used to give a idea of my budgets and such is this one. Budget information on my nation. (http://nstracker.retrogade.com/index.php?)

As for my modern tech military, I don't maintain one-third of my population in my military. That would be impossibe. What I mean by fit for service is those that can serve. You know people who are in good health. Look under Military Personnel Amount- thats how many people are serving in my nations armed forces. Conscript Service is not forced, Each citizen that passes the fitness exam goes through basic training and serves with a unit for a month- after that they are done and put on stand by. While they can be called up as replacements for troops killed in battle, the event of that happening is rare. Theres more then enough through the Reserve Units. I hope that clears up your confusion.

And thank you for the praise it means alot.

Alright, sorry about the mistake, fit for service makes more sense.

All Farmer and Merchant caste workers in the Dominion are given basic training and issued a personal weapon to serve in their compound's defence in similar fashion, so I understand that.

It's really well done.

It's really well done.
Thank You

Drum Role please------- :headbang:

May I introduce the brand spanking new Factbook of United Earthlings.

Let me know what you think?

Added Ranks and pay and listed Executive Departments.

Wait... everyone who isn't Christian is non-religious? What of Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, etc?
Oh, and Articles 24 and 40 are inconsistent; further, why an electoral college over North America?

Wait... everyone who isn't Christian is non-religious? What of Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, etc?
Oh, and Articles 24 and 40 are inconsistent; further, why an electoral college over North America?

Yeah, thats about right- most of the people of North America are Christians, around 90% I think. Theirs not offical record of any jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, etc but they are more then likely to live in United Earthling and pratice a different religion. But, the government really doesn't care about religion- so no offical records are kept. So your either Christian or Non-religious- ie we really don't give a crap what relgion you pratice- as all our welcome.

Actually theirs only 6 Articles- I'm assuming you meant sections. As for them being inconsistent- in what way?

I don't understand what you mean by electoral college over North American- please explain.

Shoot, I meant sections 24 and 40. Section 24 has state law taking precedence over UE law in the event of inconsistency; section 40 has UE law taking precedence in terms of rights. The problem is that either section 24 or section 40 will get ignored, with lawyers claiming that such-and-such a UE law is or is not meant to protect UE rights, and thus does or does not fall within article 40. Just keep this in mind; maybe you could have something come up involving this conflicting interpretation...

I'm curious why you adopted the electoral college system, that's all.

Nice factbook...

Shoot, I meant sections 24 and 40. Section 24 has state law taking precedence over UE law in the event of inconsistency; section 40 has UE law taking precedence in terms of rights. The problem is that either section 24 or section 40 will get ignored, with lawyers claiming that such-and-such a UE law is or is not meant to protect UE rights, and thus does or does not fall within article 40. Just keep this in mind; maybe you could have something come up involving this conflicting interpretation...

I'm curious why you adopted the electoral college system, that's all.

Nice factbook...

If it helps, think of section 40 as a subsection of section 24. The state laws come first. Think of each state as its own little country (state law is UE law)-no state may cause the rights of other states and its people to be violated. As you may know states may raise armys during time of crises, as stated in Section 31 article 6 of the bill of rights.

Remember- the state comes first- then the government. A whole civil war was fought over state rights.

Actually, I didn't adopt the electoral college system- I did a search and find where it said that- it was a typo- no no the people have a direct say. That was my bad- its always going to be a work in progress. Any legal document will always never be perfect.

Remember its people- then their city or county- then their state-then the national government.

And thank you for the kind words.

Ok, I think I finally completed this Factbook. After many hours of pain in the butt work, I think I added everything that explains my nation from A to Z. I just finished the the military training section and I Updated the population figures and so on. All and All I think its done and will only need an update every now and then.

So, now thats its finished. Let me know what you think.

Updated, the Future Tech Section. Did a complete overall. Added new ships, stations and redid some of the specs.

Nicely done.

I'm guessing that ain't an EV factbook though ;)

Nicely done.

I'm guessing that ain't an EV factbook though ;)

Nope, for my regular nation. I did create an Earth V factbook though. Look in the Map Section, it has a link to it.

and thanks for the kind words.

As this thread has been quiet {dead} for quite away I thought I give it a bump to the front page incase anyway wants to learn more about my nation, not that you have to.

Anyway, I've updated it and it's mostly complete. I just need to add in the Ports and terminals section and find someone to make me a map. After, that I'll just need to update it every now and then.

Have a gander and tell me what you think, if you feel so inclined.