Golden Rebirth
01-04-2008, 17:28
People's Republic of Golden Rebirth
Official Nation Factbook
Correct as of time of writing.
Current date in PRGR: 8 March 2600
Current time-based tech level: Future Tech
Current tech-based tech level: Backwards Future Tech
Government Structure
Government Type: Absolute dictatorship
Head of State: President Ami Rosewater III
Head of Government: President Ami Rosewater III
Elections have not been run since the founding of Golden Rebirth in 2487. Prior to that, Golden Rebirth's landmass was ruled by conflicting tribes, and, prior to that, the NFT nation of Random Kingdom.
Officially, the President is the head of all organisations and businesses in PRGR. However, s/he often appoints (semi-unofficial) delegates and overseers to simplify ruling of the country. An example was the "authorised spokesperson" title President Astari granted then-Ami D'Arcy (Rosewater I) before dying in 2520.
Since Rosewater I's rule, official advisors have been hired; they however have no official power and are merely there as mouthpieces of, and advisors to (in times of need), the President.
Government Structure History
Michael Astari 2515-2520
Michael Astari had been President of Golden Rebirth since 2515; his predecessor was father Joseph Astari, founder of Golden Rebirth.
Ami Rosewater (née D'Arcy) 2520-2567
Since there was at the time no official method of choosing a successor other than the President naming one beforehand, and President Astari did not name a successor before his death in 2020, there was no de jure ruler of PRGR during this time. Ami D'Arcy, his "authorised spokesperson" during hospitalisation, took over as de facto ruler.
She quickly declared herself President, although very green to the responsibilities; for this reason, she became the first President to officially hire advisors. She also signed into law the first PRGR constitution, which created a system of choosing a successor should one not be named.
She was married to Neo-Ixanian ambassador Armin Rosewater, and died aged 50 on the 4th of August, 2567, leaving the role to her daughter Ami Rosewater II.
Ami Rosewater II 2567-2590
(Skipped over)
Ami Rosewater III 2590 -
Incumbent President. Her rule has been characterised by a movement to end GR's status as a developing nation and bring it in line with the rest of the world.
Government Rulings
General ideology: Communism.
Stance towards abortion: Only allowed in grave emergencies; social abortion is illegal.
Stance towards drugs: Legal unless considered highly dangerous to both the user and people around the user (Smoking and drinking are illegal in all but specially designated public places and private homes)
Stance towards religion: Religion is officially discouraged with no state religion, however public religion has been protected in law since Astari's failed attempt to criminalise it.
Justice system overview: The death penalty is forbidden in any case, and hard labour is preferred for serious offences.
Exile is the most common sentence for dissidents, in accordance with President Astari's belief that a nation with dissidents must remove them humanely and not attempt to change their minds by force.
Economy
The PRGR's economy has been weak for nearly a century, causing the nation to be derided by some as "third world".
The main economic function in PRGR is uranium mining. Most raw materials, except for wood and produce, are imported from other countries, and finished products such as furniture and cars are exported in return in small quantities; however, most finished goods are imported from the cheap sectors of the foreign market.
Agriculture is extremely important to the PRGR, especially dairy farming.
All sectors of the economy, excluding the media, are either wholly state-owned or joint ventures. All public sectors are state-owned.
The nation is beginning to see a major expansion in its asteroid mining sector, with many believing it to be the salvation of the lagging economy.
International Community
Geographical region: Golden Hills
Actual region: Galbadia
Official diplomatic ties and sanctions:
Talks with Romandeos were underway at one point.
Golden Rebirth is allies with Neo-Ixania.
Golden Rebirth is presently member of no international organisations.
Geography
Temperate climate.
Land borders to north, west and east; coast opening into international waters to the south.
Northern PRGR is characterised by high altitudes, mountains, and lakes. Southern PRGR is more hilly and warmer. (OOC: Compare to Scotland/England.)
Religion
78% of the population of PRGR is atheist or agnostic.
Of the remaining 22%, 18% is Christian. The remaining 4% is shared between many other religions.
The atheist/agnostic percentage of citizens has been sharply increasing since the law outlawing public worship was introduced. Some believe that the law was only introduced to cause this effect.
History
After the nation of Random Kingdom was seemingly destroyed in some catastrophic nationwide event (presumed to be a war), its landmass was inhabited by various tribes living off the remnants of its near-future technology. (Civerians, the second race present in RK at the time, are presumed to have been made extinct)
Eventually, these tribes, which had slowly re-learned technological advancements from study of the RK "artifacts", were united by one Joseph Astari, and a communist dictatorship was created.
Military
The military is currently suffering a severe drought of both interest and funding, and it is expected that the PRGR will attempt to avoid any form of war unless aided. For this reason the eventual outcome of the controversy surrounding the public worship ban is unclear.
All citizens over 16 years of age and of physical and mental fitness are expected to serve the President in times of war. Conscientious objectors are frowned upon but tolerated by law.
Currently, about 3% of the country's populace are actively engaged in military training or service.
Official Nation Factbook
Correct as of time of writing.
Current date in PRGR: 8 March 2600
Current time-based tech level: Future Tech
Current tech-based tech level: Backwards Future Tech
Government Structure
Government Type: Absolute dictatorship
Head of State: President Ami Rosewater III
Head of Government: President Ami Rosewater III
Elections have not been run since the founding of Golden Rebirth in 2487. Prior to that, Golden Rebirth's landmass was ruled by conflicting tribes, and, prior to that, the NFT nation of Random Kingdom.
Officially, the President is the head of all organisations and businesses in PRGR. However, s/he often appoints (semi-unofficial) delegates and overseers to simplify ruling of the country. An example was the "authorised spokesperson" title President Astari granted then-Ami D'Arcy (Rosewater I) before dying in 2520.
Since Rosewater I's rule, official advisors have been hired; they however have no official power and are merely there as mouthpieces of, and advisors to (in times of need), the President.
Government Structure History
Michael Astari 2515-2520
Michael Astari had been President of Golden Rebirth since 2515; his predecessor was father Joseph Astari, founder of Golden Rebirth.
Ami Rosewater (née D'Arcy) 2520-2567
Since there was at the time no official method of choosing a successor other than the President naming one beforehand, and President Astari did not name a successor before his death in 2020, there was no de jure ruler of PRGR during this time. Ami D'Arcy, his "authorised spokesperson" during hospitalisation, took over as de facto ruler.
She quickly declared herself President, although very green to the responsibilities; for this reason, she became the first President to officially hire advisors. She also signed into law the first PRGR constitution, which created a system of choosing a successor should one not be named.
She was married to Neo-Ixanian ambassador Armin Rosewater, and died aged 50 on the 4th of August, 2567, leaving the role to her daughter Ami Rosewater II.
Ami Rosewater II 2567-2590
(Skipped over)
Ami Rosewater III 2590 -
Incumbent President. Her rule has been characterised by a movement to end GR's status as a developing nation and bring it in line with the rest of the world.
Government Rulings
General ideology: Communism.
Stance towards abortion: Only allowed in grave emergencies; social abortion is illegal.
Stance towards drugs: Legal unless considered highly dangerous to both the user and people around the user (Smoking and drinking are illegal in all but specially designated public places and private homes)
Stance towards religion: Religion is officially discouraged with no state religion, however public religion has been protected in law since Astari's failed attempt to criminalise it.
Justice system overview: The death penalty is forbidden in any case, and hard labour is preferred for serious offences.
Exile is the most common sentence for dissidents, in accordance with President Astari's belief that a nation with dissidents must remove them humanely and not attempt to change their minds by force.
Economy
The PRGR's economy has been weak for nearly a century, causing the nation to be derided by some as "third world".
The main economic function in PRGR is uranium mining. Most raw materials, except for wood and produce, are imported from other countries, and finished products such as furniture and cars are exported in return in small quantities; however, most finished goods are imported from the cheap sectors of the foreign market.
Agriculture is extremely important to the PRGR, especially dairy farming.
All sectors of the economy, excluding the media, are either wholly state-owned or joint ventures. All public sectors are state-owned.
The nation is beginning to see a major expansion in its asteroid mining sector, with many believing it to be the salvation of the lagging economy.
International Community
Geographical region: Golden Hills
Actual region: Galbadia
Official diplomatic ties and sanctions:
Talks with Romandeos were underway at one point.
Golden Rebirth is allies with Neo-Ixania.
Golden Rebirth is presently member of no international organisations.
Geography
Temperate climate.
Land borders to north, west and east; coast opening into international waters to the south.
Northern PRGR is characterised by high altitudes, mountains, and lakes. Southern PRGR is more hilly and warmer. (OOC: Compare to Scotland/England.)
Religion
78% of the population of PRGR is atheist or agnostic.
Of the remaining 22%, 18% is Christian. The remaining 4% is shared between many other religions.
The atheist/agnostic percentage of citizens has been sharply increasing since the law outlawing public worship was introduced. Some believe that the law was only introduced to cause this effect.
History
After the nation of Random Kingdom was seemingly destroyed in some catastrophic nationwide event (presumed to be a war), its landmass was inhabited by various tribes living off the remnants of its near-future technology. (Civerians, the second race present in RK at the time, are presumed to have been made extinct)
Eventually, these tribes, which had slowly re-learned technological advancements from study of the RK "artifacts", were united by one Joseph Astari, and a communist dictatorship was created.
Military
The military is currently suffering a severe drought of both interest and funding, and it is expected that the PRGR will attempt to avoid any form of war unless aided. For this reason the eventual outcome of the controversy surrounding the public worship ban is unclear.
All citizens over 16 years of age and of physical and mental fitness are expected to serve the President in times of war. Conscientious objectors are frowned upon but tolerated by law.
Currently, about 3% of the country's populace are actively engaged in military training or service.