Ambrella
08-11-2008, 17:34
Factbook of the Corporate Oligarchy of Ambrella
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Table of Contents
Introduction
History
Government and Political Structure
Introduction
Inside this Factbook, you will be educated on the great island nation of Ambrella, a paradise for executives but a hell-hole for workers.
History
Ambrella is a young nation. It was created in the year 1957 by Hamilton G. Williams, former-CEO of Williams & Company, a large manufacturing corporation that has since dissolved into several autonomous divisions. In March of '57, Williams moved to the island of Nashiti (today called Chezerie), which he purchased from the natives for a mere $500,000 dollars. By August, about 250 of Williams & Company's workers, managers, and executives made the move. By the end of '57, production had ceased in plants outside of Nashiti.
In January of '58, Williams purchased two more islands, completing his chain. They were called Bonne Isle (which was later corrupted into "Bonile") and Nouvelle (later changed to "Banking"). Around the same time, Williams commissioned the first city in the Ambrellan Islands, St. Pierre. He named it for his patron Saint, and also constructed a cathedral a few years later in honor of said Saint.
Slowly, life became worse for the everyday citizens of the Ambrellan Islands. The Board of Directors for Williams & Company ruled the islands with an iron fist, with Hamilton G. Williams sitting at the head of the table. Standard of living took a dive in '61, with 70% of the population below the poverty line.
In February of 1961, Williams took action. He relocated the Board of Directors, and the capital of the new nation, to the island of Nouvelle. The citizens questioned the move, because all the wealth of Nashiti left with the executives. They began to riot. Williams came down with an army of mercenaries, crushing the rebellion. The same year, he named himself Dictator with the approval of the Board of Directors. No citizens was allowed to leave the islands without strict government approval, and all citizens were to be employed by Williams & Company.
In the past 47 years, the Ambrellan Islands of Chezerie (Place of the Poor), Banking (Place of the Rich), and Bonile (Vacation Destination of the Rich) have thrived. Hamilton G. Williams died in 1999, leaving Marq de Blancher, his VP, in control of the islands. The gap in the wealth grew larger, with the Executives benefiting.
Government & Political Structure
Full Name: The Corporate Oligarchy of Ambrella
Short Form: Ambrella
Government Type: Oligarchy
Head of Government: Board of Directors
Head of State: Chairman of the Board
Capital City: Central Wealth (378,000 pop.)
Largest City: St. Pierre (3.7 million pop. - including metro area)
Independence: Officially Declared - February 25, 1961
Political Parties, Suffrage, Constitution: None
U.N. Category: Capitalist Paradise
National Holiday: National Capitalism Day (all workers approved for 2h overtime at half-pay, Executives and Managers recieve twice daily salary and an extra vacation day.)
Legislative
Board of Directors (6 members, headed by Chairman of the Board)
The Board of Directors consists of the CEOs of Ambrella's top ten companies. For the past 23 years, the same 10 companies have been in control. They are: Ambrella Textile Corporation, Ambrellan Agriculture, The Mineral Company of Ambrella, Ambrellan Metals, Infrastructure United, and Williams & Company General. The Chairman of the Board breaks ties. CEOs are typically in charge until they retire, but every once in a while there is a coup within a corporation to replace outdated leadership.
Board Members: Marq de Blancher (WCG), Alexis Autelle (ATC), Sheila Malcowitz (AM), Dyterie le Fleur (AA), Donovan Maguire (MCA), T.J. Reynolds (IU)
Executive
Chairman of the Board
While most executive decisions are voted on by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board is the Head of State, handling diplomacy and heading the military. The Board of Directors elects the Chairman of the Board every 5 years.
Judicial
Board of Directors
-more to come-
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Table of Contents
Introduction
History
Government and Political Structure
Introduction
Inside this Factbook, you will be educated on the great island nation of Ambrella, a paradise for executives but a hell-hole for workers.
History
Ambrella is a young nation. It was created in the year 1957 by Hamilton G. Williams, former-CEO of Williams & Company, a large manufacturing corporation that has since dissolved into several autonomous divisions. In March of '57, Williams moved to the island of Nashiti (today called Chezerie), which he purchased from the natives for a mere $500,000 dollars. By August, about 250 of Williams & Company's workers, managers, and executives made the move. By the end of '57, production had ceased in plants outside of Nashiti.
In January of '58, Williams purchased two more islands, completing his chain. They were called Bonne Isle (which was later corrupted into "Bonile") and Nouvelle (later changed to "Banking"). Around the same time, Williams commissioned the first city in the Ambrellan Islands, St. Pierre. He named it for his patron Saint, and also constructed a cathedral a few years later in honor of said Saint.
Slowly, life became worse for the everyday citizens of the Ambrellan Islands. The Board of Directors for Williams & Company ruled the islands with an iron fist, with Hamilton G. Williams sitting at the head of the table. Standard of living took a dive in '61, with 70% of the population below the poverty line.
In February of 1961, Williams took action. He relocated the Board of Directors, and the capital of the new nation, to the island of Nouvelle. The citizens questioned the move, because all the wealth of Nashiti left with the executives. They began to riot. Williams came down with an army of mercenaries, crushing the rebellion. The same year, he named himself Dictator with the approval of the Board of Directors. No citizens was allowed to leave the islands without strict government approval, and all citizens were to be employed by Williams & Company.
In the past 47 years, the Ambrellan Islands of Chezerie (Place of the Poor), Banking (Place of the Rich), and Bonile (Vacation Destination of the Rich) have thrived. Hamilton G. Williams died in 1999, leaving Marq de Blancher, his VP, in control of the islands. The gap in the wealth grew larger, with the Executives benefiting.
Government & Political Structure
Full Name: The Corporate Oligarchy of Ambrella
Short Form: Ambrella
Government Type: Oligarchy
Head of Government: Board of Directors
Head of State: Chairman of the Board
Capital City: Central Wealth (378,000 pop.)
Largest City: St. Pierre (3.7 million pop. - including metro area)
Independence: Officially Declared - February 25, 1961
Political Parties, Suffrage, Constitution: None
U.N. Category: Capitalist Paradise
National Holiday: National Capitalism Day (all workers approved for 2h overtime at half-pay, Executives and Managers recieve twice daily salary and an extra vacation day.)
Legislative
Board of Directors (6 members, headed by Chairman of the Board)
The Board of Directors consists of the CEOs of Ambrella's top ten companies. For the past 23 years, the same 10 companies have been in control. They are: Ambrella Textile Corporation, Ambrellan Agriculture, The Mineral Company of Ambrella, Ambrellan Metals, Infrastructure United, and Williams & Company General. The Chairman of the Board breaks ties. CEOs are typically in charge until they retire, but every once in a while there is a coup within a corporation to replace outdated leadership.
Board Members: Marq de Blancher (WCG), Alexis Autelle (ATC), Sheila Malcowitz (AM), Dyterie le Fleur (AA), Donovan Maguire (MCA), T.J. Reynolds (IU)
Executive
Chairman of the Board
While most executive decisions are voted on by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board is the Head of State, handling diplomacy and heading the military. The Board of Directors elects the Chairman of the Board every 5 years.
Judicial
Board of Directors
-more to come-