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Basic Information:
Formal Name: Royal Federation of Geisenfried
Short Name: Geisenfried
People: Geisenfriedians
Population: 2+ billion
Capital: Konigseifert City
Category: Democratic Socialists
Civil Rights: Very Good
Economy: Fair
Political Freedoms: Average
People:
Population Background (Ethnic Groups):
English- 56%
Germanic- 40%
Other- 4%
Official Languages:
English, German, both are taught compulsorily at schools.
Literacy:
Definition- People ages 12 and over can read and write both official languages.
Rate: less than .01% under 100%.
Geography:
General: Geisenfried is situated in a temperate climate, not too different than the American northeast. The geography can be basically split into three different regions: the Wilhelm Mountains, the Hoher Plateau, and the Weniger Plains, Tectonic activity uplifted the Hoher above the Weniger many millions of years ago, and further disturbances caused the Wilhelm Mountains to form.
The Wilhelm Mountains are widely considered the most beautiful natural area in Geisenfried, thanks to the numerous beautiful fjords and canyons that run through the region, created when water eroded through the rock when the area uplifted. Settlements in the region are scattered, tucked in various valleys and small plateaus, but the area consistently remains to be one of the fastest growing regions in all Geisenfried.
The Hoher Plateau, which is several thousand feet up from sea level, follows a hemiboreal climate, with many non industrialized areas covered in evergreen forests. The area is separated from the Weniger Plains mainly by the Adlig Escarpment. On either side of the escarpment, the Treppenhaus and Meereskuste Hills slowly proceed getting smaller, with the Treppenhaus Hills fading into the Weniger Plain, and the Meereskuste entering the ocean. This area has been the primary residence for the Germanic peoples of Geisenfried.
The Weniger Plains are relatively flat. Most of the region is flat plains, which are the primary makeup of the agricultural division of Geisenfried: nearly all food produced comes from the region. The exception to this are the areas near the Treppenhaus, which are covered by deciduous trees, and are noted for their distinct and colorful spring to autumn leaf changes. This area remains the primary residence for the English peoples of Geisenfried.
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History:
Geisenfried owes much of what it is to today to its first monarch, Wilhelm I, the Conqueror, founder of the Seifert Dynasty. Before his rule, it was simply one of many feudal states that existed throughout the region. However, in 1074, taking benefit of political circumstances, launched a quick series of military campaigns that successfully ended up tripling the land area of Geisenfried, which had until that time, only consisted of what is now the Konigseifert Federal State. As the Germanic princes began noticing, they desperately began trying to obtain land for themselves, in order to oppose Wilhelm’s growing might. However, this played right into his hands, and after defeating his major rivals in the Battle of Schmidtke Hills and the Battle of Dohmen in 1076, Wilhelm achieved domination over nearly all the Germanic peoples, and now had the Hoher Plateau under his complete control. Not too long after, under the pretense of an attack by English ‘barbarians,’(it should be noted that during these times, the Germanic peoples of Geisenfried considered themselves much higher in status than the English peoples, basing their location above the English on the Hoher Plateau as a basis that they had been chosen to be greater. However, most modern historians believe that the two groups were technologically similar, and neither could be considered ‘barbarians’.) Wilhelm drove his forces southward. Caught off-guard by the massive attack, the English did, at one point, manage to build up a large enough force to counter him, but due to internal bickering and backstabbing, Wilhelm broke the English alliance and brought nearly all of what is modern Geisenfried under his rule. When Wilhelm became king of the entire area, despite his prejudices, he wisely realized that major upheaval would occur if he put Germanic princes over the newly conquered English, and, in an unprecedented move, put English princes (loyal to him, of course) to become provincial governors over the English. Due to his enormous role in unifying the nation and of his far-sighted governmental policies, Wilhelm I has reached a nearly legendary status in Geisenfried.
Eventually, the successors of Wilhelm I began to slowly taking these rights away from the English peoples in Geisenfried, and, during the rule of Karl Josef III, the issue came to a forefront. But before Karl Josef could make any moves, he died of a stroke, leaving the rule in this dangerously unstable time to his young son, Nicolas V. The revolutionaries of the time period immediately began to attempt to dislodge the new king, but before they could carry out their revolt, Nicolas shocked the nation by sending a tide of much needed social and political reforms. He amended the indemnities the English were forced to face, and made major changes to the governing system that reflected the changing times in politics of the world in that era, introducing some of the earliest pieces of Geisenfried’s democratic elements now present today. The English, as well as many in the Germanic lower classes, praised at these reforms. On the other hand, the Germanic ruling class was appalled at this upstart young king, but his popular support was too immense to dislodge. For his great reforms, Nicolas V is known as Nicolas the Wise, and is commonly considered to be another one of the greatest kings of Geisenfried. In fact, a famous little piece of advice within the region goes as this: “In the ways of war, study Wilhelm. In the ways of peace, study Nicolas.” The successors of Nicolas have maintained his reforms and have expanded upon them, bringing about the current government of Geisenfried today. Thanks to their ability to progress and adapt in governing, the Seifert Dynasty has stayed in power for an astounding amount of time, over 900 years, without breaks in ruling power.
Recent history of Geisenfried has been tranquil, with the Royal Federation taking few parts in international dealings of today, with many of their international commitments having faded into the past. Though there are some signs of opening more dealings with the world, Geisenfried currently stands as a member of no alliance, though they have cordial relations with a number of nations. However, as of right now, Geisenfriedians seem to appreciate the stable world in which they live.
Government:
Type of Government: federal constitutional monarchy
Description: Though it is a constitutional monarchy, Geisenfried’s government is in many ways more similar to the three-part government shared by many democracies, with an executive, legislative, and judicial branch. The main difference is that instead of having an elected head-of-state, like a president, the nation is ruled by a hereditary monarch.
Executive Branch:
Head of State: King Alexander IV of the Seifert Dynasty, 32
Royal Family: Queen Annemarie, 31, Crown Prince Nicolas, 7, Prince Erich, 4, Princess Sophia, 4, Archduke Wilhelm (formerly Wilhelm X), 65, Archduchess Ellen, 64, Archduke Josef, 63, Archduchess Henrietta, 61, Archduke Karl, 60, Archduchess Catherine, 60, Archduke Bernard, 56, Archduchess Mathilda, 54, Archduke Andreas, 30, Archduchess Rachel, 27.
Line of Inheritance: If something should happen to King Alexander IV to make him unfit to rule, or should he abdicate, his son Nicolas would become King Nicolas VIII. However, Alexander IV’s brother, Archduke Andreas would act as Regent until Nicolas reached the age of 18, whereupon Nicolas would gain full control.
Cabinet: 12 advisors who are chosen by the king to help in administration. To confirm their position, they must be approved by the Senate, Parliament and Supreme Court. Positions include: Secretary of State, Secretary of Social Welfare, Secretary of Social Equality, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Secretary of Education, Attorney General, Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of the Interior, Grand Marshal of the Army, Grand Marshal of the Navy, and Grand Marshal of the Air Force.
Legislative Branch:
Congress: The term for the combined legislative branch, which consists of the two ‘Houses’: The Senate and Parliament. All representatives from this branch of the government are popularly elected at various times.
Senate: The Senate acts as the ‘higher’ house within the legislative branch. Led by the popularly elected Chancellor, the Senate consists of 100 senators, 4 from each of the 25 Federal States. These senators are elected for six–year terms, and may be reelected until they have had 30 years of service, upon which they may not run for reelection again. Unlike other heads of Senate in other nations, the Chancellor regularly votes instead of only to break ties.
Parliament: The Parliament acts as the ‘lower’ house within the legislative branch. Led by the popularly elected Prime Minister, the Parliament consists of representatives, with varying amounts of representatives from the Federal States, depending on those states’ population. Representatives are elected for two-years terms, and may be reelected until they have had 30 years of service, upon which they may not be reelected.
Judicial Branch:
Supreme Court: 15 justices that are nominated by the King and confirmed by Congress to make sure that the laws passed by Congress and the Throne are not illegal by the constitution. They serve their terms until they retire or the King sees fit to remove them, though this measure must also be confirmed by Congress.
Parties:
The vast majority of legislative power within Geisenfried is split between three main parties: the Liberal Party, the Social Democratic Party, and the Conservative Party. As of right now, the Liberal Party is the majority, with 44% of the Senate and 40% of the Parliament in control. The Conservative Party and the Social Democratic Party split the job of majority opposition depending on the situation. Currently the Conservative Party has 25% of the Senate and 22% of the Parliament, while the Social Democratic Party has 20% of the Senate and 27% of the Parliament. The Green Party holds the remaining seat in the Senate and most of the remaining seats in the Parliament. The Libertarian Party also holds one seat in the Parliament.
Military:
The Geisenfried Royal Military Forces are split into three branches: the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force. Each branch is headed by a respective Grand Marshal. Its total manpower is around 15 million troops, or about .6% of the population.
Royal Army:
Manpower: approximately 7 million
Philosophy:
Though the Royal Army contains a high percentage of the military forces within Geisenfried, they do not always receive the amount of funding that would reflect the amount of forces commanded. The main reason for this is that most battles occur away from Geisenfried and are better served by marines or paratroopers, which are under the Navy and Air Force, respectively. Only when the previous two units have captured ground are they brought in. Once that’s achieved, the preferred type of assault is a blitzkrieg.
Subdivisions:
Armored Corps, General Infantry, Army Air Corps
Royal Navy:
Manpower: approximately 4 million
Philosophy:
The Royal Navy has been growing in importance lately, as they can ferry troops and the like to numerous battlefields around the globe. In navy-on-navy battles, up until recently, the Royal Navy was decisively carrier-based, only bringing in big guns for coastal bombardment. However, with the GNMIC (Geisenfried National Military Industries Conglomerate), production has begun to bring in big-gun and heavy missile power with designs for heavy battleships and battlecruisers.
Subdivisions:
Naval Infantry, Naval Air Force, Coast Guard
Royal Air Force:
Manpower: approximately 4 million
Philosophy:
Probably the most attended-to branch of the military, the Air Force is noted because of its control of SMC, which is responsible for both the defense and launch of strategic missiles. It’s also well armed due to the philosophy that the Air Force, with proper support from tankers and the like, can deploy nearly anywhere, and strike hard.
Subdivisions:
Aerial Infantry, Strategic Missile Command (SMC), Satellite Command (SatCom)
Economy:
Currency: geisen
Notable Industries: Information technology, book publishing, arms manufacturing
Description:
The Geisenfried economy is capitalistic; however, many of the environmental restrictions placed on the corporations have prevented an explosion of the economy. Political favor towards the labor unions has also lessened the economic power of Geisenfried. However, despite this, the economy is rather strong. The largest company in Geisenfried happens to be the state-controlled Geisenfried National Military Industries Conglomerate, or GNMIC. Due to government restrictions on the production of arms, GNMIC is the only company that has been sanctioned to produce weaponry, and much federal funding has turned it into a colossal company. While the information technology and book publishing industries are stronger, they are split up into competing companies while GNMIC has a monopolistic control on the industry. GNMIC has so far been primarily only serving Geisenfried, but plans to begin major exports soon.
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