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Iberian Dominion[22nd Century]

Philanchez
10-10-2006, 04:51
The Iberian Dominion
Strength, Unity, Prosperity

Government Type: Electoral Dictatorship
Head of State: Supreme Council Juan Jose Cadiz
Legislature: 100 Seats (92 Imperial Coalition, 8 Independant)
Foundation: November 1, 2086
Administrative Divisions: Spain, Portugal, Morrocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya
Population: --

History
2007- Spain and Portugal sign the Iberian Accords
2010- King Juan Carlos I of Spain dies. His heir announces that the monarchy has ended and announces his candidacy for President.
2011- Felipe de Borbon becomes President of Spain on an Independant ticket. Portugese President Joao Guerre announces that the next Spanish and Portugese elections will be combined.
2015- Spain and Portugal form the Federal Republic of Iberia with felipe de Borbon as President and Joao Guerre as Prime Minister.
2016- A rash of terrorist attacks allow to Felipe to take emergency powers.
2017- Felipe and the Senate ratify the creation of the position of Supreme Council and the abolition of the posiiton of Prime Minister. In the next elections the people will vote for a Supreme Council which will rule till death.
2020- Felipe de Borbon is elected Supreme Council. Felipe forms the Imperial Coalition which takes all 100 seats in the Senate.
2021- The Kingdom of morrocco attacks the FRI out of fear. After several months of fighting an uneasy peace is reached.
2022-2037- Relative peace and prosperity for the nation. Military and economic reforms pass which create a larger and better trained military force.
2038- Felipe de Borbon dies. Elections are held off due to recent terrorist bombings.
2039- Alphonzo Zamora is elected Supreme Council. A renewed campaign against Morrocco is begun and is met, initially, with great success. Once within the nation, however, the advance slows to a crawl.
2040- Massive losses in Morrocco. The Imperial Coalition wins 87 seats in the Senate with the 13 others being Independants.
2041- With a massive victory in the Rif, the campaign in morrocco becomes more intense and fast paced. by the end of the year Morrocco has unconditionally surrendered and been assimilated into the FRI.
2047- Rebellions begin to spring up in Morrocco. The Supreme Council pays little attention.
2048- Severe damage is done to an iberian Naval base in Morrocco when insurgents destroy several shipyards and ships under construction.
2049- Morrocco placed under martial law. Many civillians die.
2051- Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya form the Dominion of New Carthage after looking on while several African nations are gobbled up.
2052- The FRI and DNC sign a Treaty of Freindship.
2054- Morrocco placed under government rule again.
2060- The Imperial Coalition wins 89 seats with the rest remaining Independant.
2063- On a visit to Morrocco, Supreme Council Alphonzo Zamora dies of natural causes. Miguel de Loyola is elected Supreme Council.
2064- An economic pact is signed with the DNC and trade between the FRI and DNC greatly increases.
2065- FRI takes Gibraltar with no resistance.
2067- Several terrorist bombings occur in morrocco but are attributed to foreign groups. None do much damage.
2069- With mounting question as to the religious stability of the nation, a nationwide census is taken. 67% claim no religious affiliation.
2072- FRI and DNC sign a Mutual Defense Pact termed the Golden Accords due to the massive ammounts of precious gifts bestowed upon each nation.
2073- Miguel de Loyola is accused of raping an aide. He is later acquitted.
2075- The border between FRI and DNC is made permeable and citizens from both nations are allowed to travel freely accross it.
2078- Due to world war and the splitting up of Africa between two warlords, integration talks begin between FRI and DNC.
2080- The Imperial Coalition wins 90 seats in the Senate. the rest remain Independant.
2081- Talks are suspended when Miguel de Loyola dies unexpectedly. Francisco Jimeno is elected Supreme Council.
2082- Talks commence once again.
2083- A referendum is held throughout FRI and DNC on November 1. It is decided that the two nations will integrate in three years.
2086- On November 1 FRI and DNC integrate to form The Iberian Dominion.
2089- Francisco Jimeno dies. The first non-Latin Supreme Council is chosen, Ahmed al-Reqwuahi.
2091- The Dominion Space Agency is created.
2093- Vast wargames commence to train the military which hasn't seen action since Morrocco.
2094- Production of energy weapons begins.
2097- Ahmed al-Reqwuahi dies. Juan Juse Cadiz is elected Supreme Council.
2098- Wargames take place again.
2099- Preperations are made for the coming century and talks begin on foreign policy and expansion.