https://micronations.wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Cinnamon+Creek&feedformat=atomMicroWiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T18:58:14ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.40.0https://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Template:Media/Other&diff=560241Template:Media/Other2020-03-14T06:16:24Z<p>Cinnamon Creek: Undo revision 560152 by Yaroslav (talk) Considering the massive proportions of the infected, dead, and recovered of COVID-19, I'd say this opinion piece offers nothing but lies. This can go.</p>
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*'''Jayden Lycon & Zarel Smith''' 4 Mar - [https://issuu.com/curio_rblx/docs/microorgpollmarch2020 GUM trails at last place with 4.94 in recent Micro Organization Survey]<br />
*'''Austenasian Prime Minister's Office''' 27 Feb - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1ec-REW4xQ&feature=youtu.be 27/2/2020 Prime Minister's Broadcast]<br />
*'''''The Glastieven'' Analysis''' 16 Jan - [https://theglastieven.wordpress.com/2020/01/16/analysis-does-bad-weather-affect-how-well-the-country-is-doing/ Does bad weather affect how well the country is doing?]<br />
*'''Austenasian Fatherland Party''' 15 Jan - [https://austenasiafatherlandparty.wordpress.com/2020/01/15/hah-prince-dionisiy-i-believe-austenasia-needs-a-do-er/ HSH Prince Dionisiy I: "I believe Austenasia needs a «do-er»"]<br />
*'''Kerry Stapleton in ''The Glastieven''''' 12 Jan - [https://sites.google.com/site/theglastieven/opinion/adifficultchristmashasleftuswithachoicefighttorestoreourenergyorbeginaslowdecline A difficult Christmas has left us with a choice: fight to restore our energy, or begin a slow decline]<br />
*'''19th Microwiki Influence Survey Committee''' 4 Jan - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hy1p_pWF8qVrToBgfTu9GBfxVlMK3PEEMtUCpqvfh30/edit?usp=sharing Influence survey midway results released]<br />
*'''Occitanian Sun''' 31 Dec - [https://occitaniansun.wordpress.com/2019/12/31/president-chkaya-new-year-statement/ President Chkaya new year Statement]<br />
*'''Adammic Online Broadcasting''' 25 Dec - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbfO6eRMjiY Emperor's Christmas Broadcast 2019]</div>Cinnamon Creekhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Micronational_endorsements_for_2020_US_presidential_candidates&diff=556102Micronational endorsements for 2020 US presidential candidates2020-03-02T22:48:39Z<p>Cinnamon Creek: /* Democratic Candidates */</p>
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<div>{{Micro opinions of macro events}}<br />
This is a list of micronationalists who publicly indicated support for a candidate in the [[w:2020 United States presidential election|2020 United States presidential election]].<br />
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==Republican Candidates==<br />
===Donald Trump===<br />
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*Dominic Bear, unrecognized co-regent of [[Paravia]]<br />
*[[Mikael Bokmann]], Sebastokrator of the [[Grémmia]]ns<br />
*[[Cameron I]], King of [[Ikonia]] (''de facto'')<br />
*[[Andrew Creed]], former prince of [[Principality of Sabovia|Sabovia]] (''de facto'' endorsement when asked, not ''de jure'')<br />
*[[Ned Gunderson]], Town representative of [[Dragovina]] ([[Empire of Austenasia|Austenasia]]), former leader of [[Nedland]]<br />
*Jenna MacRonn, [[Higher Lord of Posaf|Higher Lord]] of [[Posaf]]<br />
*[[Nicholas Randouler]], [[Higher Lord of Posaf|former Higher Lord]] of [[Posaf]]<br />
*[[Henry Rydina|Prince Henry II]] of [[Posaf]]<br />
*Ludvig Svensson, [[Blepia]]n citizen<br />
*[[Prince Zed I]], Prince of [[New Eiffel]]<br />
*[[Guy van Volen]], President of Dolmenia<br />
*Timo Vink, President of Viadalvia<br />
*[[Andy Irons|Andrew I]], [[Monarchy of Austrovia|Emperor of Austrovia and King of Rutania]].<br />
*Maria Lynnae, former [[Highe Lord of Posaf|Higher Lord]] of [[Posaf]]<br />
*[[Jackson I of Kapreburg]], Tsar of [[Kapreburg]]<br />
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===Bill Weld===<br />
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*Shady Morsi, Former [[Grand Constable of Campinia]]<br />
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==Democratic Candidates==<br />
===Joe Biden===<br />
*Delana Jeari, Duchess of [[Squamily]]<br />
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===Pete Buttigieg (Dropped Out)===<br />
*[[Tyler Irons]], Count of New South Glasgow.<br />
*[[Monarchy of Cycoldia|Summi Imperatoria]] of the [[Grand Republic of Cycoldia]], [[Christina I of Cycoldia|HIM Christina I “the Liberator” of the Royal House of Nowell]]<br />
*[[William Efton]], President of [[Fifth Aenderian Republic | Aenderia]]<br />
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===Amy Klobuchar (Dropped Out)===<br />
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*Christopher Courfeyrac, Governor Regent of Egan<br />
*[[Andrew West]], Prime Minister of [[Caudonia]]<br />
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===Bernie Sanders===<br />
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*[[User:Esty|Esty]], Stratega of Pinang<br />
*[[Leon Montan]], General Secretary of the [[Socialist Worker's Party]] of [[Ponderosa Hills]]<br />
*[[Jacob Irons]], Duke of New Glasgow.<br />
*[[Earl Finn of Hawarden]], Lord in the [[Parliament of Essexia|Essexian Parliament]], First Minister of [[Essexia]]<br />
*[[Aidan McGrath]] (''de facto'' endorsement when asked, government does not fully support.)<br />
*[[Artemis Langford]], Facilitator of the Council of the [[State of Sandus]]<br />
*[[Charles Michael|Lord Charles Michael]], [[Prime Minister of Adammia]]<br />
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===Elizabeth Warren===<br />
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*[[Babou Chkaya]], [[President of Occitania]]<br />
*[[William I of Caudonia|William I]], Prince of [[Caudonia]]<br />
*[[Henry Edwelo]], former [[Monarchy of Posaf|Monarch of Posaf]]<br />
*[[Adam I, Emperor of Adammia]]<br />
*[[Hermione Peace|Lady Hermione Peace]], [[Deputy Prime Minister of Adammia]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/hermione_rose98/status/1230566231012331526 Hermione Rose Peace], ''[[w:Twitter|Twitter]]''</ref><br />
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===Andrew Yang (Dropped Out)===<br />
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*[[Lord Adam of Essexia]], Lord of [[Parliament of Essexia|Essexian Parliament]]<br />
*[[King Terry of Essexia]]<br />
*[[Lord Matthew of Essexia]], Lord of Essexian Parliament<br />
*[[Lord Jack of Essexia]], Lord of Essexian Parliament<br />
*[[Monarchy of Cycoldia|Summi Imperatoria]] of the [[Grand Republic of Cycoldia]], [[Christina I of Cycoldia|HIM Christina I “the Liberator” of the Royal House of Nowell]]<br />
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==Libertarian Candidates==<br />
===Adam Kokesh===<br />
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*Caden A. Mesanko of the Grandduchy of Pennsylvania<br />
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===Jacob Hornberger===<br />
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*[[Edward Daniels]], Lord Protector of [[Verraland-Sylvana]]<br />
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===John McAfee===<br />
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*[[Emiel Sebastiaan Hardy]], President of Mahuset<br />
*[[Tsar Charles I]], Monarch of [[Phokland]]<br />
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===Vermin Supreme===<br />
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*[[Hasan Çakar]], founder of [[Hasanistan]]<br />
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===Justin Amash===<br />
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*Shady Morsi, Former [[Grand Constable of Campinia]]<br />
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==References==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
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<div>{{Micro opinions of macro events}}<br />
This is a list of micronationalists who publicly indicated support for a candidate in the [[w:2020 United States presidential election|2020 United States presidential election]].<br />
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==Republican Candidates==<br />
===Donald Trump===<br />
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*Dominic Bear, unrecognized co-regent of [[Paravia]]<br />
*[[Mikael Bokmann]], Sebastokrator of the [[Grémmia]]ns<br />
*[[Cameron I]], King of [[Ikonia]] (''de facto'')<br />
*[[Andrew Creed]], former prince of [[Principality of Sabovia|Sabovia]] (''de facto'' endorsement when asked, not ''de jure'')<br />
*[[Ned Gunderson]], Town representative of [[Dragovina]] ([[Empire of Austenasia|Austenasia]]), former leader of [[Nedland]]<br />
*Jenna MacRonn, [[Higher Lord of Posaf|Higher Lord]] of [[Posaf]]<br />
*[[Nicholas Randouler]], [[Higher Lord of Posaf|former Higher Lord]] of [[Posaf]]<br />
*[[Henry Rydina|Prince Henry II]] of [[Posaf]]<br />
*Ludvig Svensson, [[Blepia]]n citizen<br />
*[[Prince Zed I]], Prince of [[New Eiffel]]<br />
*[[Guy van Volen]], President of Dolmenia<br />
*Timo Vink, President of Viadalvia<br />
*[[Andy Irons|Andrew I]], [[Monarchy of Austrovia|Emperor of Austrovia and King of Rutania]].<br />
*Maria Lynnae, former [[Highe Lord of Posaf|Higher Lord]] of [[Posaf]]<br />
*[[Jackson I of Kapreburg]], Tsar of [[Kapreburg]]<br />
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===Bill Weld===<br />
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*Shady Morsi, Former [[Grand Constable of Campinia]]<br />
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==Democratic Candidates==<br />
===Joe Biden===<br />
*Delana Jeari, Duchess of [[Squamily]]<br />
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===Pete Buttigieg===<br />
*[[Tyler Irons]], Count of New South Glasgow.<br />
*[[Monarchy of Cycoldia|Summi Imperatoria]] of the [[Grand Republic of Cycoldia]], [[Christina I of Cycoldia|HIM Christina I “the Liberator” of the Royal House of Nowell]]<br />
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===Amy Klobuchar===<br />
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*Christopher Courfeyrac, Governor Regent of Egan<br />
*[[Andrew West]], Prime Minister of [[Caudonia]]<br />
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===Bernie Sanders===<br />
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*[[User:Esty|Esty]], Stratega of Pinang<br />
*[[Leon Montan]], General Secretary of the [[Socialist Worker's Party]] of [[Ponderosa Hills]]<br />
*[[Jacob Irons]], Duke of New Glasgow.<br />
*[[Earl Finn of Hawarden]], Lord in the [[Parliament of Essexia|Essexian Parliament]], First Minister of [[Essexia]]<br />
*[[Aidan McGrath]] (''de facto'' endorsement when asked, government does not fully support.)<br />
*[[Artemis Langford]], Facilitator of the Council of the [[State of Sandus]]<br />
*[[Charles Michael|Lord Charles Michael]], [[Prime Minister of Adammia]]<br />
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===Elizabeth Warren===<br />
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*[[Babou Chkaya]], [[President of Occitania]]<br />
*[[William I of Caudonia|William I]], Prince of [[Caudonia]]<br />
*[[Henry Edwelo]], former [[Monarchy of Posaf|Monarch of Posaf]]<br />
*[[Adam I, Emperor of Adammia]]<br />
*[[Hermione Peace|Lady Hermione Peace]], [[Deputy Prime Minister of Adammia]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/hermione_rose98/status/1230566231012331526 Hermione Rose Peace], ''[[w:Twitter|Twitter]]''</ref><br />
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===Andrew Yang (Dropped Out)===<br />
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*[[Lord Adam of Essexia]], Lord of [[Parliament of Essexia|Essexian Parliament]]<br />
*[[King Terry of Essexia]]<br />
*[[Lord Matthew of Essexia]], Lord of Essexian Parliament<br />
*[[Lord Jack of Essexia]], Lord of Essexian Parliament<br />
*[[Monarchy of Cycoldia|Summi Imperatoria]] of the [[Grand Republic of Cycoldia]], [[Christina I of Cycoldia|HIM Christina I “the Liberator” of the Royal House of Nowell]]<br />
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==Libertarian Candidates==<br />
===Adam Kokesh===<br />
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*Caden A. Mesanko of the Grandduchy of Pennsylvania<br />
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===Jacob Hornberger===<br />
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*[[Edward Daniels]], Lord Protector of [[Verraland-Sylvana]]<br />
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===John McAfee===<br />
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*[[Emiel Sebastiaan Hardy]], President of Mahuset<br />
*[[Tsar Charles I]], Monarch of [[Phokland]]<br />
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===Vermin Supreme===<br />
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*[[Hasan Çakar]], founder of [[Hasanistan]]<br />
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===Justin Amash===<br />
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*Shady Morsi, Former [[Grand Constable of Campinia]]<br />
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==References==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
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[[Category:Lists]]</div>Cinnamon Creekhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Micronational_endorsements_for_2020_US_presidential_candidates&diff=546381Micronational endorsements for 2020 US presidential candidates2020-02-06T04:44:37Z<p>Cinnamon Creek: </p>
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<div>{{Micro opinions of macro events}}<br />
This is a list of micronationalists who publicly indicated support for a candidate in the [[w:2020 United States presidential election|2020 United States presidential election]].<br />
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==Republican Candidates==<br />
===Donald Trump===<br />
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*Dominic Bear, unrecognized co-regent of [[Paravia]]<br />
*[[Mikael Bokmann]], Sebastokrator of the [[Grémmia]]ns<br />
*[[Cameron I]], King of [[Ikonia]] (''de facto'')<br />
*[[Andrew Creed]], former prince of [[Principality of Sabovia|Sabovia]] (''de facto'' endorsement when asked, not ''de jure'')<br />
*[[Ned Gunderson]], Town representative of [[Dragovina]] ([[Empire of Austenasia|Austenasia]]), former leader of [[Nedland]]<br />
*Jenna MacRonn, [[Higher Lord of Posaf|Higher Lord]] of [[Posaf]]<br />
*[[Nicholas Randouler]], [[Higher Lord of Posaf|former Higher Lord]] of [[Posaf]]<br />
*[[Henry Rydina|Prince Henry II]] of [[Posaf]]<br />
*Ludvig Svensson, [[Blepia]]n citizen<br />
*[[Prince Zed I]], Prince of [[New Eiffel]]<br />
*[[Guy van Volen]], President of Dolmenia<br />
*Timo Vink, President of Viadalvia<br />
*[[Andy Irons|Andrew I]], [[Monarchy of Austrovia|Emperor of Austrovia and King of Rutania]].<br />
*Maria Lynnae, former [[Highe Lord of Posaf|Higher Lord]] of [[Posaf]]<br />
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===Bill Weld===<br />
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*Shady Morsi, Former [[Grand Constable of Campinia]]<br />
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==Democratic Candidates==<br />
===Joe Biden===<br />
*Delana Jeari, Duchess of [[Squamily]]<br />
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===Pete Buttigieg===<br />
*[[Tyler Irons]], Count of New South Glasgow.<br />
*[[Monarchy of Cycoldia|Summi Imperatoria]] of the [[Grand Republic of Cycoldia]], [[Christina I of Cycoldia|HIM Christina I “the Liberator” of the Royal House of Nowell]]<br />
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===Amy Klobuchar===<br />
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*Christopher Courfeyrac, Governor Regent of Egan<br />
*[[Andrew West]], Prime Minister of [[Caudonia]]<br />
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===Bernie Sanders===<br />
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*[[User:Esty|Esty]], President of Pinang<br />
*[[Leon Montan]], General Secretary of the [[Socialist Worker's Party]] of [[Ponderosa Hills]]<br />
*[[Jacob Irons]], Duke of New Glasgow.<br />
*[[Aidan McGrath]] (''de facto'' endorsement when asked, government does not fully support.)<br />
*[[Artemis Langford]], Facilitator of the Council of the [[State of Sandus]]<br />
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===Elizabeth Warren===<br />
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*[[Babou Chkaya]], [[President of Occitania]]<br />
*[[William I of Caudonia|William I]], Prince of [[Caudonia]]<br />
*[[Henry Edwelo]], former [[Monarchy of Posaf|Monarch of Posaf]]<br />
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===Andrew Yang===<br />
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*[[Lord Adam of Essexia]], Lord of [[Parliament of Essexia|Essexian Parliament]]<br />
*[[King Terry of Essexia]]<br />
*[[Lord Matthew of Essexia]], Lord of Essexian Parliament<br />
*[[Lord Jack of Essexia]], Lord of Essexian Parliament<br />
*[[Earl Finn of Hawarden]], Lord in the [[Parliament of Essexia|Essexian Parliament]]<br />
*[[Monarchy of Cycoldia|Summi Imperatoria]] of the [[Grand Republic of Cycoldia]], [[Christina I of Cycoldia|HIM Christina I “the Liberator” of the Royal House of Nowell]]<br />
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==Libertarian Candidates==<br />
===Adam Kokesh===<br />
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*Caden A. Mesanko of the Grandduchy of Pennsylvania<br />
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===John McAfee===<br />
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*[[Emiel Sebastiaan Hardy]], President of Mahuset<br />
*[[Tsar Charles I]], Monarch of [[Phokland]]<br />
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===Vermin Supreme===<br />
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*[[Hasan Çakar]], founder of [[Hasanistan]]<br />
<br />
===Justin Amash===<br />
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*Shady Morsi, Former [[Grand Constable of Campinia]]<br />
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==References==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
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[[Category:Lists]]</div>Cinnamon Creekhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Republic_of_Quailia&diff=543027Republic of Quailia2020-01-29T19:19:33Z<p>Cinnamon Creek: </p>
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{{Infobox nation<br />
|name = Empire of Quailia<br />
|image1 = [[File:Quailiaflag.jpg|150px]]<br>Flag<br />
|image2 = [[File:Coa of Quailia.jpg|150px]]<br>Coat of Arms<br />
|motto = ''Veritas nos Ducet Aeternum''<br>Truth Leads Us Forever<br />
|anthem = ''Quailia, Here's to thee''<br />
|location = North America<br />
|capital = Capital District<br />
|languages = English<br />
|demonym = Quailian<br />
|government = Constitutional monarchy<br />
|head of state = Empress<br />
|head of government = Chancellor<br />
|hos_name = HIM Eleanore I<br />
|hog_name = His Excellency the Honorable Field Marshal Admiral Sir Benedict Baughman, KCIOQ, GCOP<br />
|legislature = Assembly<br />
|established = 11 September 2012<br />
|area = ~60,000 sq mi<br />
|population = 17<br />
|population_notes = <br><small>(not including subjects living abroad)</small><br />
|currency = Imperial Crown<br />
|time_zone = <br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = [[w:John Paul II|John Paul II]]<br />
|web = [http://quailia.org/ Official website]<br />
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'''Quailia''', officially the '''Empire of Quailia''', is a micronation located in North America and Antarctica.<br />
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==Etymology==<br />
The name 'Quailia' originates from Quail Creek, a small creek located in what is now Qualia's capital district. <br />
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==History==<br />
Quailia was originally formed due to efforts of siblings Benedict and Brigid Baughman, who had both taken an interest in micronationalism. Both siblings undertook substantial research on micronations before making the decision to form one of their own. Quailia was officially founded on September 11, 2012, a day which is now commemorated as a national holiday in contemporary Quailia. Benedict Baughman becomes Quailia's first Chancellor, whilst Brigid Baughman became Empress. The Empire's first citizens were the immediate family of the two siblings, though the later acquisition of the provinces of Lionsgate, Wunderbar, Ort and Market Snodsbury exponentially increased the number of Quailian citizens.<br />
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Prior to the acquisition of these provinces, though, there was a small war, as of yet the only one in which Quailian forces have been deployed. A neighbouring micronation, of which the name is forgotten, declared war on Quailia, and at the same time attacked a Quailian border patrol. Over the course of six minutes, the Quailian military gained the upper hand against their adversaries, and the war was brought to a swift conclusion. The ruler of the enemy micronation abdicated, and Benedict Baughman, who was next in line of secession, due to the enemy ruler being his own brother, assumed the throne. Peace has prevailed since then, though the other micronation has reached such a state of inactivity that can it can reasonably be assumed to be defunct.<br />
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Soon thereafter, there was a profound scandal involving the kidnapping of the Empress' favourite stuffed-animal, Swirly. After long and drawn out judicial proceedings, the only instance of such in all of Quailian history, the kidnapper was convicted and the kidnapped was returned to its lawful owner. Around this time, the Empress Brigid changed her name to Empress Eleanore I, on the sole pretext of wanting to be a "cool empress." <br />
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Quailia saw further territorial expansion soon after this crisis, with the annexation of Solacia as a province. What's more, a revision to the Constitution was approved by the Assembly in February 2014.<br />
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The next event worthy of note occurred on October 22, 2014, when Fingland officially became a province of Quailia. This greatly increased Quailia's population, with Fingland having a population of seven. But it also posed a problem to the usual system of governance for the Quailian provinces. The landowner would be the one making all the decisions, with the title of Baron(ess). In the case of Fingland, the landowner didn't want to be troubled with it and actually revoked his title of Baron. Instead, Fingland elected a governor. The first governor wasn't much interested in Quailia either, so after only about a month of holding the position, she lost it in the next election to Colonel Christopher Woods, who assumed the responsibilities of the Governorship immediately. Among Colonel Woods' other responsibilities were Secretary of Defence, Official Finglandic correspondent for the Quailian Post, Finglandic Judge, Commander of the Fingland Terratorial Defence Unit, and Representative for Fingland in the Assembly. <br />
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In February 2015, Chancellor Baughman and Colonel Woods founded the [[Equestrian Order of Saint Thomas]], a chivalric order for Catholic micronationalists. The first to join was King Connor of [[Mallanor]], followed by King Paolo Emilio of [[Trebia]], King George of [[Columba Pictorum]], and King Oscar of [[Ruthenia]].<br />
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== History of Fingland ==<br />
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The idea for Fingland first occurred to the Woods family on late August 10, 2014, due to a Skype chat with Benedict Baughman. Because it was already late, plans for Fingland were put off for the next day. On August 11, things began swimmingly. The original plans were to have Fingland (though it wasn't called anything, then) declare independence when all was ready, and shortly afterward ally with Quailia. So the first job was to find a name for the new micronation. Among the dozens proposed, the only one remembered is Empire of Oak Mansion (this is probably a good thing, sense most of the names proposed were totally abhorrent). After the population voted on which was their favourite, Fingland was finally settled on, despite Christopher Woods being put off about the rejection of Oak Mansion. It was just then that the War of Finglandic Independence took place. This war did not involve Quailia's military, because Fingland was at the moment an independent nation. It was longer then the Six Minute War, the battle lasting nearly twenty minutes and the tension lasting for days after. But as the Fingland supporters outnumbered the USA supporters 2-1, there was never any question as to who would win. The citizens then tried to design a flag for Fingland, but it was never finished. Unfortunately, it is impossible to rediscover the exact colouring of Fingland's original flag. Fingland's present flag was designed months later. Before the day was over, it was decided that Fingland would, instead of being independent, become a province of Quailia. This choice has proved to be profitable for both parties.<br />
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==Geography==<br />
[[File:Quailian-American border.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Quailia's border with the [[w:United States|United States of America]].]]<br />
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Quailia's North American portion, which includes Capital District, is enclaved by the United States.<br />
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Capital District contains many Quailian places of interest, including the Capitol Building, which serves as seat for the Assembly, Quailia Square, which serves as the country's main city square, gardens, the 6-Minute War Memorial, the Imperial Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima, the Imperial Library, and the Imperial Currency Museum.<br />
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Lionsgate Territory is enclaved by the US state of Colorado. It is mainly agricultural land and is the largest producer of hay in the country.<br />
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Quailia has four provinces: the Province of Market Snodsbury, the Province of Wunderbar Ort, the Province of Solacia, and the Province of Fingland. Within Market Snodsbury is Port Hornblower, which contains an Imperial Navy base.<br />
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Quailia also has one colony, Penguinia, which is located in coastal East Antarctica, near [[w:Wilhelm II Land|Wilhelm II Land]].<br />
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==Government==<br />
Quailia is a presidential constitutional monarchy. The Empress is the hereditary head of state, and the legislature is the Assembly. The Chancellor is head of the executive underneath the Empress, and oversees the execution of laws. Despite not being a member of the Assembly, the Chancellor can be removed by the Assembly by a [[w:motion of no confidence|motion of no confidence]]. The assembly doubles as a legislature and and an advisory council for the Chancellor. The judicial system of Quailia has local courts for each of the territories, which are superseded by the High Judge, who rules on cases concerning constitutional law and appeals from territorial courts.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
Quailia's chief exports are hay from Lionsgate and educational services. Quailia is committed to free trade and imposes no duties or tariffs. Quailia describes itself as a "tax haven", and the national treasury accepts donations to offset the lack of taxes. Some donors receive the Order of Prosperity from the Chancellor for their donations.<br />
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== Military ==<br />
[[File:Quailian Army.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Emblem of the Quailian Imperial Army.]]<br />
Quailia's military has fought only once, during the Six Minute War. It is quite small consisting only of a total of five people altogether. A fourth branch, the Imperial Engineers, was once included, but was merged with the Army. The present Secretary of Defence has not made any improvements to the Military since the beginning of his time in office. <br />
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The official Military anthem is "The Minstrel Boy," an English folk song.<br />
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== Culture ==<br />
[[File:Quailian national bird.jpeg|thumb|250px|right|The quail, Quailia's national bird.]]<br />
Quailia's culture is highly influenced by the Catholic faith of the vast majority of the citizens. Nearly each branch of the government has a patron saint, as well as St John Paul II, patron of the whole Empire. Major Christian feasts such as Easter and Christmas are treated as holidays, with the height of the celebration for most Quailians being going to church. <br />
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Other Quailian holidays are purely civil. Among these are the Empress' birthday, Founders' Day (September 11), Flag Day (when Quailia's present flag was accepted), and Quailian Thanksgiving. The last is the Friday after American Thanksgiving. There were two reasons for shifting it: 1) there are always so many leftovers that the next day is nearly the same, food-wise, at least, and 2) all Quailians give thanks that they stay home and are not caught up in the rush of Black Friday shoppers.<br />
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The national food of Quailia is pork tenderloin with pomegranate sauce.<br />
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The national bird, is, of course, the quail, though they are not native to any part of Quailia's claims. <br />
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Fingland's culture is worth mentioning to point out these dissimilarities with the rest of Quailia. The Finglandic people are all Byzantine Catholic, and while in communion with the Roman Catholic Church, have different traditions. Fingland's culture is also heavily influenced by the Celts, in particular the Gaels of Scotland. Two of Fingland's inhabitants speak Scottish Gaelic with some certainty.<br />
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<div>{{Infobox newspaper<br />
| name = TODAY'S NEWS!<br />
| image = <br />
| caption = <br />
| type = Newspaper<br />
| format = [[w:Tabloid (newspaper format)|Tabloid]]<br />
| owners = <br />
| founder = [[Zed I]]<br />
| publisher = ''Independent'' (2015-2016), [[ZNEWS]] (2016–2018)<br />
| editor = [[Prince Zed I]] and [[Louis Smith]] <br />
| foundation = 2015<br />
| political = Neutral<br />
| language = English<br />
| headquarters = <br />
| circulation = 5 views <br />
| website = <br />
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'''TODAY'S NEWS!''' is a daily (formerly weekly) newspaper in [[New Eiffel]].<br />
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==History==<br />
It was originally a weekly newspaper first published in 2015, in the [[w:United Kingdom|United Kingdom]] before New Eiffel was established. <br />
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Sometime in late 2016, ZNEWS took over the newspaper and made it daily instead of weekly.<br />
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<div>This is a list of micronationalists who publicly indicated support for a candidate in the [[w:2020 United States presidential election|2020 United States presidential election]].<br />
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==Republican Candidates==<br />
===Donald Trump===<br />
*Dominic Bear, unrecognized co-regent of [[Paravia]]<br />
*[[Mikael Bokmann]], Sebastokrator of the [[Grémmia]]ns<br />
*[[Cameron I]], King of [[Ikonia]] (''de facto'')<br />
*[[Andrew Creed]], former prince of [[Principality of Sabovia|Sabovia]] (''de facto'' endorsement when asked, not ''de jure'')<br />
*[[Edward Daniels]], [[President of Transterra|President of the Federated States of Transterra]]<br />
*[[Ned Gunderson]], Town representative of [[Dragovina]] ([[Empire of Austenasia|Austenasia]]), former leader of [[Nedland]]<br />
*Jenna MacRonn, [[Higher Lord of Posaf|Higher Lord]] of [[Posaf]]<br />
*[[Nicholas Randouler]], [[Higher Lord of Posaf|former Higher Lord]] of [[Posaf]]<br />
*[[Henry Rydina|Prince Henry II]] of [[Posaf]]<br />
*Ludvig Svensson, [[Blepia]]n citizen<br />
*[[Prince Zed I]], Prince of [[New Eiffel]]<br />
*[[Guy van Volen]], President of Dolmenia<br />
*Timo Vink, President of Viadalvia<br />
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===Bill Weld===<br />
*Shady Morsi, Former [[Grand Constable of Campinia]]<br />
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==Democratic Candidates==<br />
===Joe Biden===<br />
===Cory Booker===<br />
===Pete Buttigieg===<br />
===Julian Castro===<br />
===John Delaney===<br />
===Mike Gravel===<br />
*Shady Morsi, Former [[Grand Constable of Campinia]]<br />
===Tulsi Gabbard===<br />
===Kirsten Gillibrand===<br />
===Kamala Harris===<br />
===John Hickenlooper===<br />
*Summi Imperator of the Grand [[Republic of Cycoldia]], Christopher I “the Liberator” of the Royal House of Nowell<br />
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===Jay Inslee===<br />
===Amy Klobuchar===<br />
*Christopher Courfeyrac, Governor Regent of Egan<br />
===Beto O'Rourke===<br />
===Bernie Sanders===<br />
===Elizabeth Warren===<br />
*[[Artemis Langford]], Facilitator of the Council of the [[State of Sandus]]<br />
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===Marianne Williamson===<br />
===Andrew Yang===<br />
*[[Hasan Çakar]], founder of [[Hasanistan]]<br />
*Leon, Emperor of [[Ponderosa Hills]]<br />
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==Libertarian Candidates==<br />
===Adam Kokesh===<br />
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Caden A. Mesanko of the Grandduchy of Pennsylvania<br />
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===John McAfee===<br />
*[[Emiel Sebastiaan Hardy]], President of Mahuset<br />
*[[Tsar Charles I]], Monarch of [[Phokland]]<br />
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===Vermin Supreme===<br />
*[[Hasan Çakar]], founder of [[Hasanistan]]<br />
===Justin Amash===<br />
*Shady Morsi, Former [[Grand Constable of Campinia]]<br />
===Arvin Vohra===<br />
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==Green Candidates==<br />
===Howie Hawkins===<br />
===Dario Hunter===</div>Cinnamon Creekhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Micronational_endorsements_for_2020_US_presidential_candidates&diff=448875Micronational endorsements for 2020 US presidential candidates2019-06-04T20:10:08Z<p>Cinnamon Creek: /* Elizabeth Warren */</p>
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<div>This is a list of micronationalists who publicly indicated support for a candidate in the [[w:2020 United States presidential election|2020 United States presidential election]].<br />
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==Republican Candidates==<br />
===Donald Trump===<br />
*Dominic Bear, unrecognized co-regent of [[Paravia]]<br />
*[[Mikael Bokmann]], Sebastokrator of the [[Grémmia]]ns<br />
*[[Cameron I]], King of [[Ikonia]] (''de facto'')<br />
*[[Andrew Creed]], former prince of [[Principality of Sabovia|Sabovia]] (''de facto'' endorsement when asked, not ''de jure'')<br />
*[[Edward Daniels]], [[President of Transterra|President of the Federated States of Transterra]]<br />
*[[Ned Gunderson]], Town representative of [[Dragovina]] ([[Empire of Austenasia|Austenasia]]), former leader of [[Nedland]]<br />
*Jenna MacRonn, [[Higher Lord of Posaf|Higher Lord]] of [[Posaf]]<br />
*[[Nicholas Randouler]], [[Higher Lord of Posaf|former Higher Lord]] of [[Posaf]]<br />
*[[Henry Rydina|Prince Henry II]] of [[Posaf]]<br />
*Ludvig Svensson, [[Blepia]]n citizen<br />
*[[Prince Zed I]], Prince of [[New Eiffel]]<br />
*[[Guy van Volen]], President of Dolmenia<br />
*Timo Vink, President of Viadalvia<br />
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===Bill Weld===<br />
*Shady Morsi, Former [[Grand Constable of Campinia]]<br />
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==Democratic Candidates==<br />
===Joe Biden===<br />
===Cory Booker===<br />
===Pete Buttigieg===<br />
===Julian Castro===<br />
===John Delaney===<br />
===Mike Gravel===<br />
*Shady Morsi, Former [[Grand Constable of Campinia]]<br />
===Tulsi Gabbard===<br />
===Kirsten Gillibrand===<br />
===Kamala Harris===<br />
===John Hickenlooper===<br />
*Summi Imperator of the Grand [[Republic of Cycoldia]], Christopher I “the Liberator” of the Royal House of Nowell<br />
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===Jay Inslee===<br />
===Amy Klobuchar===<br />
*Christopher Courfeyrac, Governor Regent of Egan<br />
===Beto O'Rourke===<br />
===Bernie Sanders===<br />
===Elizabeth Warren===<br />
*[[Artemis Langford]], [[State of Sandus]]<br />
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===Marianne Williamson===<br />
===Andrew Yang===<br />
*[[Hasan Çakar]], founder of [[Hasanistan]]<br />
*Leon, Emperor of [[Ponderosa Hills]]<br />
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==Libertarian Candidates==<br />
===Adam Kokesh===<br />
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Caden A. Mesanko of the Grandduchy of Pennsylvania<br />
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===John McAfee===<br />
*[[Emiel Sebastiaan Hardy]], President of Mahuset<br />
*[[Tsar Charles I]], Monarch of [[Phokland]]<br />
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===Vermin Supreme===<br />
*[[Hasan Çakar]], founder of [[Hasanistan]]<br />
===Justin Amash===<br />
*Shady Morsi, Former [[Grand Constable of Campinia]]<br />
===Arvin Vohra===<br />
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==Green Candidates==<br />
===Howie Hawkins===<br />
===Dario Hunter===</div>Cinnamon Creekhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Micronational_endorsements_for_2020_US_presidential_candidates&diff=440775Micronational endorsements for 2020 US presidential candidates2019-05-19T22:59:38Z<p>Cinnamon Creek: </p>
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<div>This is a list of micronationalists who publicly indicated support for a candidate in the [[w:2020 United States presidential election|2020 United States presidential election]].<br />
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==Republican Candidates==<br />
===Donald Trump===<br />
*[[Nicholas Randouler]], [[Higher Lord of Posaf|Higher Lord]] of [[Posaf]]<br />
*[[Prince Zed I]], Prince of [[New Eiffel]]<br />
*[[Edward Daniels]], [[President of Transterra|President of the Federated States of Transterra]]<br />
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===Bill Weld===<br />
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==Democratic Candidates==<br />
===Joe Biden===<br />
===Cory Booker===<br />
===Pete Buttigieg===<br />
===Julian Castro===<br />
===John Delaney===<br />
===Tulsi Gabbard===<br />
===Kirsten Gillibrand===<br />
===Kamala Harris===<br />
===John Hickenlooper===<br />
===Jay Inslee===<br />
===Amy Klobuchar===<br />
*Christopher Courfeyrac, Governor Regent of Egan<br />
===Beto O'Rourke===<br />
===Bernie Sanders===<br />
===Elizabeth Warren===<br />
===Marianne Williamson===<br />
===Andrew Yang===<br />
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==Libertarian Candidates==<br />
===Adam Kokesh===<br />
===John McAfee===<br />
*[[Emiel Sebastiaan Hardy]], President of Mahuset<br />
*[[Tsar Charles I]], Monarch of [[Phokland]]<br />
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===Vermin Supreme===<br />
*[[Hasan Çakar]], founder of [[Hasanistan]]<br />
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===Arvin Vohra===<br />
==Green Candidates==<br />
===Howie Hawkins===<br />
===Dario Hunter===</div>Cinnamon Creekhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=User:Suzuki/Third_Annual_Drunkiz_Gadur%C5%8D_Micronational_Flag_Contest&diff=424252User:Suzuki/Third Annual Drunkiz Gadurō Micronational Flag Contest2019-04-11T02:32:52Z<p>Cinnamon Creek: /* Contestants */</p>
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<div>== Headline text ==<br />
Third Annual Drunkiz Gadurō Micronational Flag Contest<br />
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== Rules ==<br />
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* Must be submitted before 1 May 2019.<br />
* Dependencies of micronations may participate, provided they have more autonomy then other political divisions of the parent micronation (we will be doing our research). <br />
* Only one flag may be submitted per micronation or dependency.<br />
* Defunct micronations or dependencies may not participate.<br />
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== Proceedings ==<br />
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* Each new submission will be given a number between 1 and 100, which will be organized as such: the smallest number will face off against the largest number in the preliminaries, and so on.<br />
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* The first round will begin on 1 May 2019, and each succeeding round will have polling up for exactly one week until only one flag remains!<br />
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* The contest will be a double elimination, meaning that a flag design has to lose twice to be eliminated completely from the competition. <br />
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* Polling will be found in a link provided.<br />
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* In case of a tie, our three judges will decide the outcome. They are: Jonathan Austin, Violette Clingersmith, and TBD.<br />
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== Contestants ==<br />
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<gallery><br />
Sunþrawegaz_Flag.png|[[Sunþrawegaz Kuningadōmas]] (42)<br />
pacemflag.png|[[High Empire of Pacem]] (12)<br />
Flag of New Eiffel.svg|[[Principality of New Eiffel]] (97)<br />
Gymnasium flag standartized.png|[[Gymnasium State]] (54) <br />
Arkonia New.svg|[[Empire of Arkonia]] (80)<br />
MyFlag2.svg|[[Empire of Hosamia]] (28)<br />
Flag.Pinang 1.png|[[Archduchy of Pinang]] (68)<br />
File:Flag of Paco.jpeg|United Federation of Pacoism (9)<br />
Aariania_Flag.png|[[Aarianian Union of North America]]<br />
Union of Appalachia flag (Cool Flag 35).jpg|Aarianian Union of Appalachia<br />
Aarianian_Territory_Flag;_Aarianian_Republic_of_Vivannia2.jpg|Aarianian Union of Vivannia<br />
Corning_Colony.jpg|Corning Colony<br />
Flag_of_Mississippi.png|Diversity Colony<br />
Folly_Colony.jpg|Folly Colony<br />
Islamic_Republic_of_Aarianian_Arabia.jpg|Islamic Republic of New Arabia<br />
FlagofSandus.png|[[State of Sandus]]<br />
</gallery></div>Cinnamon Creekhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=User:Suzuki/Third_Annual_Drunkiz_Gadur%C5%8D_Micronational_Flag_Contest&diff=424251User:Suzuki/Third Annual Drunkiz Gadurō Micronational Flag Contest2019-04-11T02:32:20Z<p>Cinnamon Creek: /* Contestants */</p>
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<div>== Headline text ==<br />
Third Annual Drunkiz Gadurō Micronational Flag Contest<br />
<br />
== Rules ==<br />
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* Must be submitted before 1 May 2019.<br />
* Dependencies of micronations may participate, provided they have more autonomy then other political divisions of the parent micronation (we will be doing our research). <br />
* Only one flag may be submitted per micronation or dependency.<br />
* Defunct micronations or dependencies may not participate.<br />
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== Proceedings ==<br />
<br />
* Each new submission will be given a number between 1 and 100, which will be organized as such: the smallest number will face off against the largest number in the preliminaries, and so on.<br />
<br />
* The first round will begin on 1 May 2019, and each succeeding round will have polling up for exactly one week until only one flag remains!<br />
<br />
* The contest will be a double elimination, meaning that a flag design has to lose twice to be eliminated completely from the competition. <br />
<br />
* Polling will be found in a link provided.<br />
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* In case of a tie, our three judges will decide the outcome. They are: Jonathan Austin, Violette Clingersmith, and TBD.<br />
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== Contestants ==<br />
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<gallery><br />
Sunþrawegaz_Flag.png|[[Sunþrawegaz Kuningadōmas]] (42)<br />
pacemflag.png|[[High Empire of Pacem]] (12)<br />
Flag of New Eiffel.svg|[[Principality of New Eiffel]] (97)<br />
Gymnasium flag standartized.png|[[Gymnasium State]] (54) <br />
Arkonia New.svg|[[Empire of Arkonia]] (80)<br />
MyFlag2.svg|[[Empire of Hosamia]] (28)<br />
Flag.Pinang 1.png|[[Archduchy of Pinang]] (68)<br />
File:Flag of Paco.jpeg|United Federation of Pacoism (9)<br />
Aariania_Flag.png|[[Aarianian Union of North America]]<br />
Union of Appalachia flag (Cool Flag 35).jpg|Aarianian Union of Appalachia<br />
Aarianian_Territory_Flag;_Aarianian_Republic_of_Vivannia2.jpg|Aarianian Union of Vivannia<br />
Corning_Colony.jpg|Corning Colony<br />
Flag_of_Mississippi.png|Diversity Colony<br />
Folly_Colony.jpg|Folly Colony<br />
Islamic_Republic_of_Aarianian_Arabia.jpg|Islamic Republic of New Arabia<br />
FlagofSandus.jpg|State of Sandus<br />
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<div>{{Governments}}<br />
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'''Anarcho-capitalism''' is an a form of [[anarchism]], distinct from other forms such as [[anarcho-communism]]. Like all anarchist theories, it advocates the destruction of the State. However, it does not advocate the destruction of the capitalist system. Instead, the system revolves entirely around the existence of capitalism. <br />
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== Definition ==<br />
In an anarcho-capitalist society, the natural law of the market would replace political and social order, with all law enforcement and public services being provided by voluntarily-funded competitors. Unlike classical [[w:Capitalism|capitalism]] anarcho-capitalism still relies heavily upon the principles of community organisation, asserting that it is necessary for the community to order itself voluntarily. These same principles apply to business in an anarcho-capitalist system. The concept of the corporation would not apply to an anarcho-capitalist system due to its emphasis on individuality and absolute market freedom.<br />
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== In Micronationalism ==<br />
Currently, only one known micronation/micrononstate exists which is entirely centered around Anarcho-Capitalism, [[The Mack Republic]]. Many economic systems unintentionally incorporate aspects of anarcho-capitalism. Close examples may be the [[Empire of Vista Nova]] and [[Sabah autonomous community of Taman ria]]. Another micronation that encorporates many anarcho-capitalist economic ideas is the [[Free Empire of Highland]]. <br />
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[[Category:Political terminology]]</div>Cinnamon Creekhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=State_of_Sandus/Sandbox&diff=421371State of Sandus/Sandbox2019-04-05T00:44:41Z<p>Cinnamon Creek: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox nation<br />
|name = State of Sandus<br />
|shortname = Sandus<br />
|image1 = [[File:FlagofSandus.png|200px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:CoA_of_Kremlum_Sandus.png|100px]]<br />
|motto = ''Populus Sandus''<br />
|anthem = [[File:The Song of Seikilos.ogg]] <br>[[Song of Seikilos]]<br />
|location = <br />
|capital = Quercus Candida<br />
|largest_city = Kremlum Sandus<br />
|languages = English, French, Latin<br />
|religions = No official religion<br />
|demonym = Sandum<br />
|government = [[w:Socialism|Socialist]] [[w:Classical republicanism|Classical Republic]] with an [[w:Elective monarchy|elective monarchy]]<br />
|head of state = Sôgmô<br />
|head of government = Party Secretary<br />
|3rd_h = Facilitator<br />
|hos_name = [[Gaius Soergel Publicola]]<br />
|hog_name = [[Adam I of Überstadt|Adam von Friedeck]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = [[Artemis Berry Langford|Artemis Baca]]<br />
|legislature = Council<br />
|type_a = Unicameral<br />
|type = Unicameral, Direct Democratic<br />
|seats_a = <br />
|seats_b = <br />
|election_a = <br />
|election_b = <br />
|established = 26 May 2009 ''(founded)''<br>April 13th, 2011 ''(State established)''<br />
|area = <br />
|population = 12<br />
|currency = Persuma<br />
|time_zone = UTC-5<br />
|nat_drink = <br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = Athena ''(goddess)'', Kateri Tekakwitha ''(saint)''<br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = <br />
|web = [http://www.sandus.org/ State of Sandus Web Portal]<br />
}}<br />
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'''Sandus''', officially the '''State of Sandus''', (pronounced [{{IPA|[[w:Wikipedia:IPA for English|sɑːndɔːs]]}}]) is a micronation that was first created on 26 May [[2009]], by [[Will Sörgel]]. Currently, the government of Sandus is under the Sôgmô, who acts as the absolute monarch of the state. The Founding Law of the current government was ratified on 13 April 2011 and, thus, created the monarchy that exists today. Sandus is a socialist and ancient country, which is completed by two constructed languages: Sandum Latin and Sancta. Sandus is known for its work in the foreign affairs sphere and is also known for being rather critical of conservatism.<br />
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==History==<br />
''Main Article: [[History of the State of Sandus]]''<br />
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The History of Sandus is one that has shaped the nation as it is today. In the beginning French culture began the state, however Roman culture began to permeate the nation before superseding the French culture as it was in the beginning of the state's independence. Today, a combination of many cultures and several past events have created a micro-culture for the state and its people. <br />
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===Sandefreistikhan===<br />
'''The Grand Lamate of Sandefreistikhan''' seceded from la République de Trénois on 26 May 2009. The nation, during this time, was naïve of the functions of a state and its government and, though having three years prior experience in Trénois, a French, Native American and Tibetan-based micronation, the government's youth was depicted in its handling of various micronational and macronational incidents, one of them being the [[Neda War]]. Sandefreistikhan fought several wars during this time, including the [[War over Micronational Communism|Micronational War on Communism]] and the [[New Euro-Erusian War]], thus narrowing its political ideology for what would become Sandus today. However, during this time, nearly all power was in the Grand Lama, though more power was delegated to the Politburo—the legislature—towards the end of its government's life. Sandefreistikhan, eventually, become a more Roman-based micronation, prompting a direct democracy to form in July 2009.<br />
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===People's State of Sandus===<br />
'''The People's State of Sandus''' was that direct democratic state, founded in July 2009. It was a rather stable nation that was more based of Roman beliefs and ethics, and the first Sandum nation to adopt direct democracy. Its legislature was known as the National People's Congress and elected a Speaker of the House, who served as Executive and, during times of war, became the Dictator of Sandus. The position was only ever filled by [[Will Sörgel]]. However, after a day-long war with Pristinia, known as the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], it became clear that various propaganda that Sandefreistikhan published during the [[New Euro-Erusian War]] would culminate in Sandus' wide-spread displeasure with certain members of the community, including Sandus' long time ally, [[Nemkhavia]]. This would later lead to pretences of a Civil War in November 2009, before the nation made a large, controversial change of government to a Barony.<br />
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====Time of Troubles (2009)====<br />
In November 2009, the State began to self-destruct as the National People's Congress began to fall apart in its positions. A civil war broke out on 15 November 2009. The war lasted only 9 days and only one battle was fought, though it prompted Sandus consider major citizenship-control policies in the future. By 24 November, the nation had collapsed as the Dictator [[Will Sörgel]] assumed power in the absence of the rest of the National People's Congress members. The nation entered a short period of self-induced inactivity as it planned its next government.<br />
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===Barony of Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Sandus'''' creation was some time after the civil war, and sometime before it was implemented. Sandus' momentous shift in policy under the creation of the Barony resulted in a short break down of relations with Sandus' premier ally, [[Erusia]]. On 21 December 2009, the Barony of Sandus was created, to the dismay and controversy of the community. However, by the end of the year, Sandus had grown to include its first citizen in the post-Civil War era. That citizen, Cameron Falby, decided to form the autonomous territory of [[New Scireland]] in January 2011. However, later that month, that same territory declared independence from Sandus, resulting in a controversial break-down of relations between Sandus and New Scireland and Sandus' difficult relations with several other nations, including [[Francisville]] and [[Landashir]]. By the end of the month, Sandus experienced a large growth of 3 citizens as the Baroness Consort and her family joined the nation and a détente between Sandus and Erusia was under-way. The problems with New Scireland would lead to months of reduced activity within Sandus, which would be even further emphasised by the departure of the Baroness Consort and her family from Sandus. These events would give rise to the April Political Revolution, where Sandus returned to its former political position and even returned farther Left than any past governments of Sandus.<br />
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====New Scireland====<br />
The issues with New Scireland resulted in several harsh words to be exchanged, including the closest Sandus has ever been to a serious break down of relations to affect direct and indirect relations with the state. Sandus, at first, was not sure how to respond to the declaration of independence. Should Sandus try to restore New Scireland to the state, Sandus' relations with other nations may have been harmed and even more serious civil war may have been faught; however, if Sandus let New Scireland become independent, Sandus may be viewed as powerless to its own internal affairs. Baron Will Sörgel decided the latter, though he decided to bring Cameron Falby, the leader of New Scireland, to trial for treason. Falby accepted and the trial was under-way until the trial bogged down, before Sandus dropped the charges brought against Falby. <br />
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====April Political Revolution====<br />
In April, the Baron abdicated in preference for a socialist republic. During this time, Sandus' first socialist constitution was drafted and the state became close allies with other socialist states, such as Erusia and [[Nemkhavia]]. This period of drafting the constitution would create the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus later in the month.<br />
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===Democratic People's Republic of Sandus===<br />
'''The Democratic People's Republic of Sandus''' was Sandus' first hardline socialist state. It maintain very socialist policies, both domestic and foreign. The nation itself was subject to some controversy as it was a close ally of Erusia and both Will Sörgel and [[Robert Lethler]] where both allies and very close micronational friends. Sandus' government, however, consisted as a provisional measure until Sandus became larger and had a definite territory. It was consisted of a single chamber, the Revolutionary Council, and a higher tier of that chamber that served as the executives, the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Council. A Chairman of the Central Committee was elected, as well, who served as the nation's president. Sandus' political structure at the time caused a few laws to be passed and large amounts of public policy were carried out by the Central People's Government. However, it became difficult for the state to carry out its foreign policy, due to the Great Ideological Conflict. <br />
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====Great Ideological Conflict====<br />
The Great Ideological Conflict was begun by the Intermicronational Conservative Alliance in April 2010. Sandus' socialist policy and culture prompted the state to respond to the ICA's "conflict against Communism". At first, Sandus was embattled in an ideological conflict with the ICA, and later [[Bradley of Dullahan]]. Despite most hostilities ending in June 2010, Sandus and the ICA member states were still at odds with each other, which prompted Sandus and several other socialist-bloc states to leave the [[OAM]] and, despite two of those socialist-bloc states rejoining the OAM, Sandus has refused to return to the OAM on any grounds. However, this time ended when Will Sörgel resigned as Chairman of the GUM, Erusia, Sandus' closest ally was disgraced, and Sörgel decided to order the destruction of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus.<br />
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===Kremlum Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Kremlum Sandus''' was created as a response to the destruction of Sandus. Its constitution was based of the Principality of Liechtenstein's and, although it created a government that was too large, it was one of Sandus' premier constitutions. And, because of Sandus' government becoming too large, this prompted the government to become inactive for a few months in the later parts of the [[2010]] year. However, it was during this time that Sandus' current national symbol, the Sovereign Eagle, became entrenched once more in the nation's symbolism and even became its own [[Order of the Sovereign Eagle|order]]. Along with this new order, Sandus began to expand and recreate its medal system to where it is today.<br />
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====Post-Lethler Era====<br />
The Post Lethler Era is the time after Erusia was disgraced by an OAM report against him. It was a time of much uncertainty as the community was not sure of where to go or what to become. The community's very own state was on shaky terms as it ventured to three new sites and the administration expanded their power, all of which effected the foreign policy of Sandus.<br />
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===Territory of Sandus, St.Charlie===<br />
'''The [[Sandus (St.Charlie)|Territory of Sandus]]''' was created on 19 October 2010 after several months of inactivity from the Barony of Kremlum Sandus. The country at the time was proud and devoted to becoming more St.Charlian, however, after the first and only election of the governor of the territory, the country began to desire sovereignty once more and on 21 February 2011, Sandus declared independence from St.Charlie.<br />
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====Time without a Government====<br />
Sandus began to create its new constitution by the means of the State Caucus that was set up in the Territorial Law, should Sandus have wished to return to being a sovereign state. The State Caucus was headed by Will Sörgel and was a provisional government. At first, a socialist republican constitution was created, however it was not ratified at the national referendum. Over the next few weeks, the Caucus decided if the state should become either a monarchy or a direct democratic state. This question was pushed to referendum, and the people unanimously chose monarchy. The new constitution was ratified on 13 April 2011.<br />
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===State of Sandus===<br />
'''The State of Sandus''' was created on 13 April 2011, when the State Caucus ratified the new constitution. The first public policy enacted by the Sôgmô, [[w:Sachem#Cognate words|Abenaki for ''chief'']], was to nationalise the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus, so that it became the national register of the nation as well. In April and May, Sandus was involved in diplomatic issues between itself and [[Zealandia]] where, eventually, the Sôgmô would create a policy of non-involvement. On 9 May, Sandus celebrated Remembrance Day and, on 26 May, Sandus celebrated its second anniversary. On 27 May 2011, the Sôgmô created the Collegio Sacerdae, Sandus' first cooperative, which is tasked with the education of philosophy, religion and politics in Sandus. By the intent of the law, the Collegio Sacerdae serves as Sandus' first and only centre of education. Currently, the Collegio Sacerdae is working on documenting a total collection of the [http://www.theoi.com/Text/OrphicHymns1.html Orphic Hymns] and other [http://www.sacred-texts.com/ sacred texts], as well as creating a code of the Sandum philosophy as it is commonly called. In the latter months of 2011, the Sôgmô created policies in foreign affairs so as to limit the State into an [[State of Sandus#Foreign Affairs|isolationist policy]] with its recognition and foreign communications. On 7 until 12 November, the Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus celebrated its first formal congress, which included hopes for a future constitution and more activity for the CCPS. The Sôgmô, as well, created the State's first major goal with the establishment of an agrarian economy in Sandus by 2015. The Sancta Calendar, which is based off both Gregorian and Romulan Calendars, was incorporated more into government as it superseded the Gregorian calendar in official capacities; the introduction of an 8-day administrative week also means that weekly goals are made by the Office of the Sôgmô. <br />
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However, with the departure of Blesbí from the State, the Sôgmô has declared hopes of a broad act to reconsolidate the Sandum state after Blesbí and its leader, [[André Sammut]], leave the State formally on 20 March 2012. In his [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVvAhagYYM New Year's address], as well, the Sôgmô expressed hopes to begin work on a proto-agrarian economy for Sandus in the 2012 year as well as creating a broad law on citizenship, amending the ''Libera'' policy, drafting and enforcing new treaties in Foreign Affairs, reforming the Collegio Sacerdae to pursue academic research and discussion, and creating more cooperatives for the State such as the cooperativisation of the CCPS.<br />
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On the 3rd of January 2019, the Sôgmô released a long-awaited edition to the Constitutional Project, this first [https://veritumsandus.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/SCP1-S%C3%B4gm%C3%B4s-Constitution-Project.pdf edition] includes how the three branches of Sandum government work and the divisions of power, information on Sandus's command economy and its relationship with the Central People's Government (CPG), heir election process, and it also includes tables of Sandum Noble ranks, healdry, and decorations. <br />
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==Administrative divisions==<br />
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==Government and politics==<br />
Sandus is an absolute monarchy with socialist rights and liberties embedded within its Founding Law. Ever since the foundation of Sandus, Sandum "philosophy", as it is called, has accepted the role of socialism and Buddhism within the state. The current government is created in recognition to the age-old leadership of the current Sôgmô. The current Founding Law was [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/state-caucus-ratifies-founding-law/ ratified] on 14 April 2011.<br />
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===Sôgmô===<br />
The Sôgmô is the absolute monarch of the State. The Sôgmô is tasked with upholding the Sandum Philosophy, socialism, "Rights of Life" which have been embedded within the State since its founding, and the idea of a compassionate working for the betterment of society and all. In course of those goals, the Sôgmô maintains a constitutional obligation to uphold petitions directed at the government. The Sôgmô must hear all petitions brought to the state, as the right to petition the government is an unalienable right within Sandus per the Founding Law. The Sôgmô, however, is not obligated to issue a response or redress the issue in concern of the petition, thereby making a rather large loophole that has never been used. Despite this, the Sôgmô maintains complete loyalty from the Sandum populace. The word Sôgmô ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IPA_for_English /s'oʊg.ɛm'oʊ/]) originates from Abenaki, meaning "Chief" or "King"; an alternative spelling is S8gm8.<br />
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===Organisation and rights===<br />
Sandus has embraced a simple governmental organisation. It recognises that the absolute monarchy is not necessarily the best expression of socialist values and ethics; however, due to the size of the state and a referendum held by the provisional ''State Caucus'', the State of Sandus has embraced the simplistic government of absolute monarchy. The small size of the government continues to maintain the democratic support and advice of the public at large in Sandus, whose population now numbers some five active citizens and seven residents. In this way, the simple and small size of the monarchy, whose position maintains the democratic will due to its "close" nature to the people, helps to defend and act as a vanguard for socialism in the State. Furthermore, democracy, in a sense that the people may express to the Sôgmô what they think and wish, is defended due to this small, "close" relationship between the people and Sôgmô. One right, as well, has been entrenched in the monarchy in the founding law of the State and that is the right to petition the government. In this sense, Sandus maintains an absolute monarchy with socialist values and law, whilst maintaining democracy and the people's democratic will. <br />
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In addition to this small and simple organisation, Sandus defends several rights and liberties of its citizens. As explained above, one of the most important rights is the right to petition the government. This right is used often and the interpretation of a "petition" is rather liberal and relaxed, meaning that even a single statement can be viewed as a petition. However, as Sandus is a socialist country, it also defends rights that are classically and historically known in Sandus as the "rights to life":<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 4.''' The classic rights of the Sandum people and the right to petition the government for a redress of its function or in redress of its policies shall not be abridged.|Article 4 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 5.''' The People of Sandus enjoy the right to life, including the right to work, the right to rest, the right to care in old age and illness, the right to housing, the right to education, the right to culture, the right to expression, the right to conscience, the right to protection from the state and the right to the inviolability of the home. Each citizen is equal before the law.|Article 5 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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The rights to life are socialist economic rights, such as the right to a job, rest and leisure and an education, which are meant to be maintained and expressed by the State. However, due to the nature of the State, the rights and their usage are kept within the State's powers. Therefore, the rights can not be used in one's macronational venture as, simply put, the State has no legitimacy or authority there. However, the rights may be used in one's micronational life, as the State maintains supremacy in that "world".<br />
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===Foreign affairs===<br />
With the foundation of the Sandum state, Sandus quickly learned that it required its own foreign affairs policies. With the lack of recognition from both Sealand and Molossia, the former due to their status and the latter due to a term-limit policy for waiting one month and signing a physical treaty, Sandus adopted a basic policy for recognition in July 2009, two months after the independence of Sandefreistikhan. This policy stipulated that Sandus would recognise all states it came into contact with and recognition was not to be handed out according to declarations or treaties of recognition, but rather by the mere communication between Sandus and another state. Therefore, on the auspices of this policy, Sandus initially recognised all nations it came into contact with, such as [[Landashir]], Erusia, St.Charlie, Nemkhavia, [[Pristinia]] and the [[Polaris Federation]]. It was, as well, at this time that Sandus was beginning to join the [[GUM|Grand Unified Micronational]] which thereby granted Sandus the capability to recognise all GUM member-states at that time, such as [[Flandrensis]], [[New Europe]] and [[Finismund]], and was a participant in the talks concerning the [[Rhodesian War]] conducted by the GUM. Sandus quickly became close political partners and allies with Erusia, entrenching itself in the socialist wing of the community and was further emphasised with the declaration of war by [[Pristinia]] in the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], acting at the behest of New Europe.<br />
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Tensions with Erusia began to arise after the then-Speaker of the House of the People's State of Sandus Will Sörgel assumed control of Sandus and founded the first Barony of Sandus. With the first momentous era of major growth for Sandus under the Barony, including a further entrenchment of social ideas under the monarchy, relations did eventually become amiable again with Erusia but full relations did not resume until late that spring when the Barony gave birth to the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus. With the creation of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus became more and more involved in ideological disputes and arguments which culminated in a time known as the [[Great Ideological Conflict]], which Sandus was a major participant of. <br />
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Later that summer, under the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus created the 2010 amendment to the July 2009 foreign policy concerning recognition which stipulated that Sandus has the right to withdraw recognition of any state at any time. This amendment would become very disputed in the Summer of 2011, as Sandus began to utilise the amendment more and more in its foreign affairs. With the recreation of a sovereign Sandum state in March 2011, Sandus began to enforce its "realistic" policies at home and its recognition standards abroad. In January and February 2011, the Territory of Sandus began to show its foreign affairs side once more with the condemning of supporting the Linden administration in Zealandia. Over the chaotic period of January to March, Sandus worked to utilise laws from the Territory of Sandus into the secession of Sandus and began to utilise the State Caucus and democratic referenda into the creation of a constitution of Sandus. With the creation of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus, Sandus once more resumed its full foreign affairs responsibilities and sought to promote policies of socialism, realism and professionalism in the intermicronational community. This, however, conflicted with Zealandia and, later, Tiana and often caused disputes between both states. At the end of Summer 2011, Sandus was prepared to revoke recognition of [[Kozuc]] when both the 2009 policy and the 2010 amendment were put on hold, pending a later policy. In a momentous decision on 27 September 2011, the Sôgmô of Sandus resumed both the policy and the amendment and added another addendum to the policy which has become known as the [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/sogmo-passes-major-fa-reform/ ''27/9 Foreign Affairs Policy Directive'']. Perhaps the most-cited contemporary policy in Sandum foreign affairs history, the directive seeks to isolate the State of Sandus from nations which will divert Sandum government attention to the state and redirect it back onto the State. This policy is often cited as the most important single policy for Sandus' ''Libera'' policy, meant for isolation and freedom in politics, defence and economy. This policy further stipulates that recognition of micronations will become more difficult to grant and serves to grant recognition only to St.Charlie, [[Renasia]], Landashir, [[Egtavia]], [[Austenasia]], Nemkhavia, Flandrensis and GUM member-states.<br />
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With the coming of 2012, the policy will have to be further enforced with the GUM becoming a popular intermicronational organisation and it has most recently been used to enforce Sandus' professional standards with the office of the Sôgmô threatening to revoke recognition of several GUM member-states for violating Sandus' professionalism standards. It was also reformed so as to allow the Sôgmô temporary capabilities to show support for [[Crown Prince Jonathan of Austenasia]]'s [[Theodorism]] under the prerogative of defending the state and its allies. It is on the office of the Sôgmô's goals for the year of 2012 to reform the policy once more, with the departure of Blesbí from the state. A list of current recognised macro- and micro-nations is currently being compiled by the Office of the Sôgmô.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
Unlike many other micronations, the State of Sandus does not claim to have an economy. Rather, as a result of ''Realist'' policies originating from early 2011, the State has recognised that it must create an economy, in the future of the State. In the latter half of 2012, the Sôgmô declared goals for the State to organise and economy by 2015. He stated, as well, that this policy would be for an agrarian economy so as to follow the route of history beginning at the Neolithic Revolution with the founding of civilisations. Crafts may be used as well, including both tools and objects of artistic and religious value, to create a further expansion of the economy by 2015. Diplomatic discussions, with a common ''Commission for Mutual Economic Prosperity'', began with [[Technocratic Renasia]] in early January and with discussions dating from late November. Renasia, which plans on creating a technocratic service economy, and Sandus, which plans on its agrarian economy, will continue discussion economic growth for Renasia's own economic goal of 2012 and Sandus' 2015 goal.<br />
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==Culture==<br />
Sandus has a unique culture derived from a variety of multicultural sources yet all made uniquely “Sandum” thanks to [https://sandus.org/2012/04/06/cybele-the-magna-mater/ Realism‘s Active Micronational Cultural Development Theory and the Sandum Philosophy’s Sancta category. ] Cultural development has often been a key priority of the State of Sandus and its efforts date back to times when cultural development in Sandus was a trend-like behaviour: the many pre-State of Sandus governments were often different cultural trends in Sandus, such as French culture under the first Barony of Sandus (December 2009 to April 2010).<br />
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In Sandus today, Sandum culture is becoming increasingly independent and unique, though Sandus still relies on multicultural backgrounds. The Armilustrium on XIX Octobro (19 October) is an example of this where an ancient Roman festival, originally intended to expiate the negativity of post-war troops, has been turned into a festival welcoming Autumn and Winter for a seasonal expiation of negativity in general — especially during the dark months. Multiple other festivals can be found here on the Sandus website and the Office of the Sôgmô publishes semi-monthly fliers for Sandum holidays — including State (governmental) holidays, Sancta (Sandum cultural) holidays, and “days of recognition” (holidays for specific causes). To include an entire list of Sandus’s cultural institutions would be difficult to accomplish, as there are still trends in the modern State of Sandus; however, a general cultural background can be given. <br />
[[File:Sandumphilosophy.png|thumb|300px|right|Document summarizing and explaining the core of Sandum philosophy.]]<br />
Sandus is, at its root, a Buddhist culture influenced in large part by ancient Western civilisations and by the struggles for social progress and national liberation from the 20th and 21st centuries. Sandum culture and Sandum arts are largely influenced by the Sandum Philosophy, though with cultural motifs found in classical and modern liberal societies. Certain political theories are also important in Sandus, such as Realism, Libera, and Philia. These political concepts are often combined with Sandum Philosophy to tell a unique story of Sandum culture…<br />
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''"This is my nation, Sandus — a nation built on the idea that we all suffer in our lives and that, through common bonds and common love, we can all overcome that which causes our suffering. By building a strong collective of individuals, built upon common respect and love for our fellow citizens and for Sandus, we hope to build a better life for ourselves, our loved ones, and for those who come after us. In Sandus, we are all family, suffering together in this world; though we may suffer together, this does not mean that we can overcome it together — that we must do alone, but with the help of our Sandum family. Sandus is as much about the victory over suffering as it is about working to overcome it: the fact we exist is a testament to Sandus’s never-ending victory. With Realism, we know that a collective and united Socialist Sandus must seek our pragmatic solutions to its situation as a self-created nation-state and nation-project; with Libera, we vow to keep Sandus free and along the strong and powerful path of overcoming our suffering — both in our minds and in our societies — by Socialism; with Philia, we vow to seek pragmatic activities to keep developing Sandum culture as interdependent of other cultures. This is my nation, Sandus — a nation built on ending suffering by Socialism."'' -Sôgmô of Sandus<br />
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In terms of the arts, Sandum artwork is a cultural phenomenon being expanded and defined. While abstract visual artwork, often of landscapes or seascapes, and artwork without a point of focus has been the latest trend in Sandus, Sandum culture is still tremendously fluid as a self-created culture. Media is often important to Sandum culture, as well, as it includes the common parlance and phrases used here (“Ave, Sandum Citizens!“, “Sovereign People of Sandus“, or “Comrade Citizen“). In addition to parlance, media expresses Sandum culture in theory in defiance of the principle that micronational culture in practice is more difficult for micronations — though, Sandus has practised Sandum culture in the past, and plans on doing so in the future despite all odds. Under projects for leitourgía and for liaisons, Sandus working to continuously develop the Sandum culture, our nation-project, and the micropatriological background of our State. In the past, many cultural projects have produced a unique Sandum culture and have made Sandus into a culturally fulfilling micronation as it is today.<br />
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===Holidays===<br />
Sandum has national holidays focusing on societal, cultural, religious, and political purposes. The holidays fall into three categories: State holidays, Sancta holidays, and “days of recognition.” State holidays are those important holidays which are uniquely Sandum and are holidays that celebrate historical events in Sandus; Sancta holidays are those holidays which are derived from various multicultural holidays; “days of recognition” are often political and societal holidays that do not rank as important State holidays.<br />
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===Religion===<br />
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===Media===<br />
Sandum media includes audio, visual, and printed media published in the State of Sandus.<br />
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To date, Sandum media includes Veritum Sandus, Channum Unum, the Voice of Sandus, Sacerdotium, and the Tellus Sibyl. The history of media in Sandus dates to mid to late 2009, when Sandus created its first newspaper in the form of a periodical image file and a Livestream channel was created.<br />
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! Type of Media<br />
! Frequency <br />
! Publication Founded <br />
! Description <br />
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| Veritum Sandus<br />
| Journal <br> & <br> Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| May 2010<br />
| The first periodical newspaper in Sandus eventually became Veritum Sandus (Sandum Latin: “Truth of Sandus”) in November 2009 and was moved to WordPress in that month; however, the first Veritum Sandus article dates from May 2010. Veritum Sandus has been used as the official register and journal of Sandum governments since its foundation, and continues to exist as the premier newspaper after a long period of having only one newspaper. Today, Sandus has four newspapers yet Veritum Sandus still remains the most important and most widely-read in Sandus for its national and international journalism. Veritum Sandus has been recognised as being one of the premier intermicronational newspapers in the micronational world, whose opinion editorials and articles on Sandum national news are both widely read and widely respected. As the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus is often at the vanguard of Sandus’s political, social, and cultural developments and is featured greatly in all Sandum national efforts.<br />
''Access Veritum Sandus by clicking [https://sandus.org/veritum-sandus/ here]''<br />
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| Channum Unum<br />
| Video/Audio <br />
| As needed<br />
| Early 2009<br />
|The first and only video channel in Sandus, Channum Unum (Sandum Latin: “Channel One”) was established in late 2009 as a Livestream channel. Channum Unum has had other, smaller channels on Livestream too: Partio, Festai, Alnôbak, Kanaka, and Norskemann. Partio was dedicated to broadcasting CPS Party news and Socialist music; Festai was dedicated to broadcasting marches for 9 May – Remembrance Day in Sandus; Alnôbak was dedicated to Native American music and information; Kanaka was dedicated to Hawai’ian, Polynesian, and other Pacific Islander culture, music, and information; and Norskemann was a temporary channel established to commemorate the 2011 Oslo and Utøya attacks. Though it no longer broadcasts on Livestream, Channum Unum still regularly releases videos on its YouTube channel. Due to a recent update to YouTube in late 2013, however, a new channel has been created specifically for Channum Unum.<br />
''Access Channum Unum by clicking [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUbodtKd_cmEJ7L7v2gP6w here]''<br />
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| Voice of Sandus<br />
| Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| May 2012<br />
|The first secondary newspaper in Sandus serving the CPS Party specifically, the Voice of Sandus is a newspaper interested on Party news, Socialist opinions, and the publication of revolutionary Socialist cultural and social work. It was established in May 2012. As the official journal of the Party, it publishes articles focused on Sandum politics of Libera, Realism, and Philia; regular and special articles; and revolutionary music for the State and Party.<br />
''Access Voice of Sandus by clicking [https://voiceofsandus.wordpress.com/ here]''<br />
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| Sacerdotium<br />
| Academic journal <br> & <br> Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| September 2012<br />
|The official newspaper and journal of the Collegium Sacerdotum, Sacerdotium (Latin: “Office of Priests”) was created in September 2012 following the establishment of Voice of Sandus. Publishing works of micropatriological, academic, religious, philosophical, and cultural importance is the function of Sacerdotium. Despite being the second smallest and second youngest newspaper in Sandus, Sacerdotium attracts the most irregular visitors thanks to the broader Pagan, neo-Pagan, and Polytheist community that the Collegio is focused on.<br />
''Access Sacerdotium by clicking [https://sacerdotium.wordpress.com/ here]''<br />
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| Tellus Sibyl<br />
| Newspaper<br />
| Seasonal <br />
| October 2013<br />
|The youngest and smallest newspaper in Sandus, Tellus Sibyl is a periodical newspaper which reports on seasonal and harvest news from Tellus Agrarian Cooperative. Its publication is irregular and is often announced on Veritum Sandus.<br />
''Access Tellus Sibyl by clicking [https://sandus.org/2013/10/03/first-tellus-sibyl-published/ here]''<br />
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| Radio Patria<br />
| Audio<br />
| Bimonthly <br />
| 2014<br />
|The newest addition to Sandum media, Radio Patria is Sandus’s first and only radio station. Broadcasting only on the internet through such sites as SoundCloud and through Channum Unum on YouTube, Radio Patria broadcasts at irregular times at least once every month. Broadcasts come in five segments: News, Music, Lesson or Interview, Events Coming Up, and sélection Française — a selection of the news and upcoming events made in Sandus’s second official language, French.<br />
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|name = State of Sandus<br />
|shortname = Sandus<br />
|image1 = [[File:FlagofSandus.png|200px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:CoA_of_Kremlum_Sandus.png|100px]]<br />
|motto = ''Populus Sandus''<br />
|anthem = [[File:The Song of Seikilos.ogg]] <br>[[Song of Seikilos]]<br />
|location = <br />
|capital = Quercus Candida<br />
|largest_city = Kremlum Sandus<br />
|languages = English, French, Latin<br />
|religions = No official religion<br />
|demonym = Sandum<br />
|government = [[w:Socialism|Socialist]] [[w:Classical republicanism|Classical Republic]] with an [[w:Elective monarchy|elective monarchy]]<br />
|head of state = Sôgmô<br />
|head of government = Party Secretary<br />
|3rd_h = Facilitator<br />
|hos_name = [[Gaius Soergel Publicola]]<br />
|hog_name = [[Adam I of Überstadt|Adam von Friedeck]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = [[Artemis Berry Langford|Artemis Baca]]<br />
|legislature = Council<br />
|type_a = Unicameral<br />
|type = Unicameral, Direct Democratic<br />
|seats_a = <br />
|seats_b = <br />
|election_a = <br />
|election_b = <br />
|established = 26 May 2009 ''(founded)''<br>April 13th, 2011 ''(State established)''<br />
|area = <br />
|population = 12<br />
|currency = Persuma<br />
|time_zone = UTC-5<br />
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|pat_saint = Athena ''(goddess)'', Kateri Tekakwitha ''(saint)''<br />
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|notes = <br />
|web = [http://www.sandus.org/ State of Sandus Web Portal]<br />
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'''Sandus''', officially the '''State of Sandus''', (pronounced [{{IPA|[[w:Wikipedia:IPA for English|sɑːndɔːs]]}}]) is a micronation that was first created on 26 May [[2009]], by [[Will Sörgel]]. Currently, the government of Sandus is under the Sôgmô, who acts as the absolute monarch of the state. The Founding Law of the current government was ratified on 13 April 2011 and, thus, created the monarchy that exists today. Sandus is a socialist and ancient country, which is completed by two constructed languages: Sandum Latin and Sancta. Sandus is known for its work in the foreign affairs sphere and is also known for being rather critical of conservatism.<br />
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==History==<br />
''Main Article: [[History of the State of Sandus]]''<br />
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The History of Sandus is one that has shaped the nation as it is today. In the beginning French culture began the state, however Roman culture began to permeate the nation before superseding the French culture as it was in the beginning of the state's independence. Today, a combination of many cultures and several past events have created a micro-culture for the state and its people. <br />
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===Sandefreistikhan===<br />
'''The Grand Lamate of Sandefreistikhan''' seceded from la République de Trénois on 26 May 2009. The nation, during this time, was naïve of the functions of a state and its government and, though having three years prior experience in Trénois, a French, Native American and Tibetan-based micronation, the government's youth was depicted in its handling of various micronational and macronational incidents, one of them being the [[Neda War]]. Sandefreistikhan fought several wars during this time, including the [[War over Micronational Communism|Micronational War on Communism]] and the [[New Euro-Erusian War]], thus narrowing its political ideology for what would become Sandus today. However, during this time, nearly all power was in the Grand Lama, though more power was delegated to the Politburo—the legislature—towards the end of its government's life. Sandefreistikhan, eventually, become a more Roman-based micronation, prompting a direct democracy to form in July 2009.<br />
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===People's State of Sandus===<br />
'''The People's State of Sandus''' was that direct democratic state, founded in July 2009. It was a rather stable nation that was more based of Roman beliefs and ethics, and the first Sandum nation to adopt direct democracy. Its legislature was known as the National People's Congress and elected a Speaker of the House, who served as Executive and, during times of war, became the Dictator of Sandus. The position was only ever filled by [[Will Sörgel]]. However, after a day-long war with Pristinia, known as the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], it became clear that various propaganda that Sandefreistikhan published during the [[New Euro-Erusian War]] would culminate in Sandus' wide-spread displeasure with certain members of the community, including Sandus' long time ally, [[Nemkhavia]]. This would later lead to pretences of a Civil War in November 2009, before the nation made a large, controversial change of government to a Barony.<br />
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====Time of Troubles (2009)====<br />
In November 2009, the State began to self-destruct as the National People's Congress began to fall apart in its positions. A civil war broke out on 15 November 2009. The war lasted only 9 days and only one battle was fought, though it prompted Sandus consider major citizenship-control policies in the future. By 24 November, the nation had collapsed as the Dictator [[Will Sörgel]] assumed power in the absence of the rest of the National People's Congress members. The nation entered a short period of self-induced inactivity as it planned its next government.<br />
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===Barony of Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Sandus'''' creation was some time after the civil war, and sometime before it was implemented. Sandus' momentous shift in policy under the creation of the Barony resulted in a short break down of relations with Sandus' premier ally, [[Erusia]]. On 21 December 2009, the Barony of Sandus was created, to the dismay and controversy of the community. However, by the end of the year, Sandus had grown to include its first citizen in the post-Civil War era. That citizen, Cameron Falby, decided to form the autonomous territory of [[New Scireland]] in January 2011. However, later that month, that same territory declared independence from Sandus, resulting in a controversial break-down of relations between Sandus and New Scireland and Sandus' difficult relations with several other nations, including [[Francisville]] and [[Landashir]]. By the end of the month, Sandus experienced a large growth of 3 citizens as the Baroness Consort and her family joined the nation and a détente between Sandus and Erusia was under-way. The problems with New Scireland would lead to months of reduced activity within Sandus, which would be even further emphasised by the departure of the Baroness Consort and her family from Sandus. These events would give rise to the April Political Revolution, where Sandus returned to its former political position and even returned farther Left than any past governments of Sandus.<br />
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====New Scireland====<br />
The issues with New Scireland resulted in several harsh words to be exchanged, including the closest Sandus has ever been to a serious break down of relations to affect direct and indirect relations with the state. Sandus, at first, was not sure how to respond to the declaration of independence. Should Sandus try to restore New Scireland to the state, Sandus' relations with other nations may have been harmed and even more serious civil war may have been faught; however, if Sandus let New Scireland become independent, Sandus may be viewed as powerless to its own internal affairs. Baron Will Sörgel decided the latter, though he decided to bring Cameron Falby, the leader of New Scireland, to trial for treason. Falby accepted and the trial was under-way until the trial bogged down, before Sandus dropped the charges brought against Falby. <br />
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====April Political Revolution====<br />
In April, the Baron abdicated in preference for a socialist republic. During this time, Sandus' first socialist constitution was drafted and the state became close allies with other socialist states, such as Erusia and [[Nemkhavia]]. This period of drafting the constitution would create the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus later in the month.<br />
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===Democratic People's Republic of Sandus===<br />
'''The Democratic People's Republic of Sandus''' was Sandus' first hardline socialist state. It maintain very socialist policies, both domestic and foreign. The nation itself was subject to some controversy as it was a close ally of Erusia and both Will Sörgel and [[Robert Lethler]] where both allies and very close micronational friends. Sandus' government, however, consisted as a provisional measure until Sandus became larger and had a definite territory. It was consisted of a single chamber, the Revolutionary Council, and a higher tier of that chamber that served as the executives, the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Council. A Chairman of the Central Committee was elected, as well, who served as the nation's president. Sandus' political structure at the time caused a few laws to be passed and large amounts of public policy were carried out by the Central People's Government. However, it became difficult for the state to carry out its foreign policy, due to the Great Ideological Conflict. <br />
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====Great Ideological Conflict====<br />
The Great Ideological Conflict was begun by the Intermicronational Conservative Alliance in April 2010. Sandus' socialist policy and culture prompted the state to respond to the ICA's "conflict against Communism". At first, Sandus was embattled in an ideological conflict with the ICA, and later [[Bradley of Dullahan]]. Despite most hostilities ending in June 2010, Sandus and the ICA member states were still at odds with each other, which prompted Sandus and several other socialist-bloc states to leave the [[OAM]] and, despite two of those socialist-bloc states rejoining the OAM, Sandus has refused to return to the OAM on any grounds. However, this time ended when Will Sörgel resigned as Chairman of the GUM, Erusia, Sandus' closest ally was disgraced, and Sörgel decided to order the destruction of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus.<br />
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===Kremlum Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Kremlum Sandus''' was created as a response to the destruction of Sandus. Its constitution was based of the Principality of Liechtenstein's and, although it created a government that was too large, it was one of Sandus' premier constitutions. And, because of Sandus' government becoming too large, this prompted the government to become inactive for a few months in the later parts of the [[2010]] year. However, it was during this time that Sandus' current national symbol, the Sovereign Eagle, became entrenched once more in the nation's symbolism and even became its own [[Order of the Sovereign Eagle|order]]. Along with this new order, Sandus began to expand and recreate its medal system to where it is today.<br />
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====Post-Lethler Era====<br />
The Post Lethler Era is the time after Erusia was disgraced by an OAM report against him. It was a time of much uncertainty as the community was not sure of where to go or what to become. The community's very own state was on shaky terms as it ventured to three new sites and the administration expanded their power, all of which effected the foreign policy of Sandus.<br />
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===Territory of Sandus, St.Charlie===<br />
'''The [[Sandus (St.Charlie)|Territory of Sandus]]''' was created on 19 October 2010 after several months of inactivity from the Barony of Kremlum Sandus. The country at the time was proud and devoted to becoming more St.Charlian, however, after the first and only election of the governor of the territory, the country began to desire sovereignty once more and on 21 February 2011, Sandus declared independence from St.Charlie.<br />
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====Time without a Government====<br />
Sandus began to create its new constitution by the means of the State Caucus that was set up in the Territorial Law, should Sandus have wished to return to being a sovereign state. The State Caucus was headed by Will Sörgel and was a provisional government. At first, a socialist republican constitution was created, however it was not ratified at the national referendum. Over the next few weeks, the Caucus decided if the state should become either a monarchy or a direct democratic state. This question was pushed to referendum, and the people unanimously chose monarchy. The new constitution was ratified on 13 April 2011.<br />
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===State of Sandus===<br />
'''The State of Sandus''' was created on 13 April 2011, when the State Caucus ratified the new constitution. The first public policy enacted by the Sôgmô, [[w:Sachem#Cognate words|Abenaki for ''chief'']], was to nationalise the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus, so that it became the national register of the nation as well. In April and May, Sandus was involved in diplomatic issues between itself and [[Zealandia]] where, eventually, the Sôgmô would create a policy of non-involvement. On 9 May, Sandus celebrated Remembrance Day and, on 26 May, Sandus celebrated its second anniversary. On 27 May 2011, the Sôgmô created the Collegio Sacerdae, Sandus' first cooperative, which is tasked with the education of philosophy, religion and politics in Sandus. By the intent of the law, the Collegio Sacerdae serves as Sandus' first and only centre of education. Currently, the Collegio Sacerdae is working on documenting a total collection of the [http://www.theoi.com/Text/OrphicHymns1.html Orphic Hymns] and other [http://www.sacred-texts.com/ sacred texts], as well as creating a code of the Sandum philosophy as it is commonly called. In the latter months of 2011, the Sôgmô created policies in foreign affairs so as to limit the State into an [[State of Sandus#Foreign Affairs|isolationist policy]] with its recognition and foreign communications. On 7 until 12 November, the Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus celebrated its first formal congress, which included hopes for a future constitution and more activity for the CCPS. The Sôgmô, as well, created the State's first major goal with the establishment of an agrarian economy in Sandus by 2015. The Sancta Calendar, which is based off both Gregorian and Romulan Calendars, was incorporated more into government as it superseded the Gregorian calendar in official capacities; the introduction of an 8-day administrative week also means that weekly goals are made by the Office of the Sôgmô. <br />
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However, with the departure of Blesbí from the State, the Sôgmô has declared hopes of a broad act to reconsolidate the Sandum state after Blesbí and its leader, [[André Sammut]], leave the State formally on 20 March 2012. In his [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVvAhagYYM New Year's address], as well, the Sôgmô expressed hopes to begin work on a proto-agrarian economy for Sandus in the 2012 year as well as creating a broad law on citizenship, amending the ''Libera'' policy, drafting and enforcing new treaties in Foreign Affairs, reforming the Collegio Sacerdae to pursue academic research and discussion, and creating more cooperatives for the State such as the cooperativisation of the CCPS.<br />
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On the 3rd of January 2019, the Sôgmô released a long-awaited edition to the Constitutional Project, this first [https://veritumsandus.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/SCP1-S%C3%B4gm%C3%B4s-Constitution-Project.pdf edition] includes how the three branches of Sandum government work and the divisions of power, information on Sandus's command economy and its relationship with the Central People's Government (CPG), heir election process, and it also includes tables of Sandum Noble ranks, healdry, and decorations. <br />
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==Government and politics==<br />
Sandus is an absolute monarchy with socialist rights and liberties embedded within its Founding Law. Ever since the foundation of Sandus, Sandum "philosophy", as it is called, has accepted the role of socialism and Buddhism within the state. The current government is created in recognition to the age-old leadership of the current Sôgmô. The current Founding Law was [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/state-caucus-ratifies-founding-law/ ratified] on 14 April 2011.<br />
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===Sôgmô===<br />
The Sôgmô is the absolute monarch of the State. The Sôgmô is tasked with upholding the Sandum Philosophy, socialism, "Rights of Life" which have been embedded within the State since its founding, and the idea of a compassionate working for the betterment of society and all. In course of those goals, the Sôgmô maintains a constitutional obligation to uphold petitions directed at the government. The Sôgmô must hear all petitions brought to the state, as the right to petition the government is an unalienable right within Sandus per the Founding Law. The Sôgmô, however, is not obligated to issue a response or redress the issue in concern of the petition, thereby making a rather large loophole that has never been used. Despite this, the Sôgmô maintains complete loyalty from the Sandum populace. The word Sôgmô ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IPA_for_English /s'oʊg.ɛm'oʊ/]) originates from Abenaki, meaning "Chief" or "King"; an alternative spelling is S8gm8.<br />
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===Organisation and rights===<br />
Sandus has embraced a simple governmental organisation. It recognises that the absolute monarchy is not necessarily the best expression of socialist values and ethics; however, due to the size of the state and a referendum held by the provisional ''State Caucus'', the State of Sandus has embraced the simplistic government of absolute monarchy. The small size of the government continues to maintain the democratic support and advice of the public at large in Sandus, whose population now numbers some five active citizens and seven residents. In this way, the simple and small size of the monarchy, whose position maintains the democratic will due to its "close" nature to the people, helps to defend and act as a vanguard for socialism in the State. Furthermore, democracy, in a sense that the people may express to the Sôgmô what they think and wish, is defended due to this small, "close" relationship between the people and Sôgmô. One right, as well, has been entrenched in the monarchy in the founding law of the State and that is the right to petition the government. In this sense, Sandus maintains an absolute monarchy with socialist values and law, whilst maintaining democracy and the people's democratic will. <br />
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In addition to this small and simple organisation, Sandus defends several rights and liberties of its citizens. As explained above, one of the most important rights is the right to petition the government. This right is used often and the interpretation of a "petition" is rather liberal and relaxed, meaning that even a single statement can be viewed as a petition. However, as Sandus is a socialist country, it also defends rights that are classically and historically known in Sandus as the "rights to life":<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 4.''' The classic rights of the Sandum people and the right to petition the government for a redress of its function or in redress of its policies shall not be abridged.|Article 4 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 5.''' The People of Sandus enjoy the right to life, including the right to work, the right to rest, the right to care in old age and illness, the right to housing, the right to education, the right to culture, the right to expression, the right to conscience, the right to protection from the state and the right to the inviolability of the home. Each citizen is equal before the law.|Article 5 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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The rights to life are socialist economic rights, such as the right to a job, rest and leisure and an education, which are meant to be maintained and expressed by the State. However, due to the nature of the State, the rights and their usage are kept within the State's powers. Therefore, the rights can not be used in one's macronational venture as, simply put, the State has no legitimacy or authority there. However, the rights may be used in one's micronational life, as the State maintains supremacy in that "world".<br />
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===Foreign affairs===<br />
With the foundation of the Sandum state, Sandus quickly learned that it required its own foreign affairs policies. With the lack of recognition from both Sealand and Molossia, the former due to their status and the latter due to a term-limit policy for waiting one month and signing a physical treaty, Sandus adopted a basic policy for recognition in July 2009, two months after the independence of Sandefreistikhan. This policy stipulated that Sandus would recognise all states it came into contact with and recognition was not to be handed out according to declarations or treaties of recognition, but rather by the mere communication between Sandus and another state. Therefore, on the auspices of this policy, Sandus initially recognised all nations it came into contact with, such as [[Landashir]], Erusia, St.Charlie, Nemkhavia, [[Pristinia]] and the [[Polaris Federation]]. It was, as well, at this time that Sandus was beginning to join the [[GUM|Grand Unified Micronational]] which thereby granted Sandus the capability to recognise all GUM member-states at that time, such as [[Flandrensis]], [[New Europe]] and [[Finismund]], and was a participant in the talks concerning the [[Rhodesian War]] conducted by the GUM. Sandus quickly became close political partners and allies with Erusia, entrenching itself in the socialist wing of the community and was further emphasised with the declaration of war by [[Pristinia]] in the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], acting at the behest of New Europe.<br />
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Tensions with Erusia began to arise after the then-Speaker of the House of the People's State of Sandus Will Sörgel assumed control of Sandus and founded the first Barony of Sandus. With the first momentous era of major growth for Sandus under the Barony, including a further entrenchment of social ideas under the monarchy, relations did eventually become amiable again with Erusia but full relations did not resume until late that spring when the Barony gave birth to the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus. With the creation of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus became more and more involved in ideological disputes and arguments which culminated in a time known as the [[Great Ideological Conflict]], which Sandus was a major participant of. <br />
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Later that summer, under the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus created the 2010 amendment to the July 2009 foreign policy concerning recognition which stipulated that Sandus has the right to withdraw recognition of any state at any time. This amendment would become very disputed in the Summer of 2011, as Sandus began to utilise the amendment more and more in its foreign affairs. With the recreation of a sovereign Sandum state in March 2011, Sandus began to enforce its "realistic" policies at home and its recognition standards abroad. In January and February 2011, the Territory of Sandus began to show its foreign affairs side once more with the condemning of supporting the Linden administration in Zealandia. Over the chaotic period of January to March, Sandus worked to utilise laws from the Territory of Sandus into the secession of Sandus and began to utilise the State Caucus and democratic referenda into the creation of a constitution of Sandus. With the creation of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus, Sandus once more resumed its full foreign affairs responsibilities and sought to promote policies of socialism, realism and professionalism in the intermicronational community. This, however, conflicted with Zealandia and, later, Tiana and often caused disputes between both states. At the end of Summer 2011, Sandus was prepared to revoke recognition of [[Kozuc]] when both the 2009 policy and the 2010 amendment were put on hold, pending a later policy. In a momentous decision on 27 September 2011, the Sôgmô of Sandus resumed both the policy and the amendment and added another addendum to the policy which has become known as the [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/sogmo-passes-major-fa-reform/ ''27/9 Foreign Affairs Policy Directive'']. Perhaps the most-cited contemporary policy in Sandum foreign affairs history, the directive seeks to isolate the State of Sandus from nations which will divert Sandum government attention to the state and redirect it back onto the State. This policy is often cited as the most important single policy for Sandus' ''Libera'' policy, meant for isolation and freedom in politics, defence and economy. This policy further stipulates that recognition of micronations will become more difficult to grant and serves to grant recognition only to St.Charlie, [[Renasia]], Landashir, [[Egtavia]], [[Austenasia]], Nemkhavia, Flandrensis and GUM member-states.<br />
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With the coming of 2012, the policy will have to be further enforced with the GUM becoming a popular intermicronational organisation and it has most recently been used to enforce Sandus' professional standards with the office of the Sôgmô threatening to revoke recognition of several GUM member-states for violating Sandus' professionalism standards. It was also reformed so as to allow the Sôgmô temporary capabilities to show support for [[Crown Prince Jonathan of Austenasia]]'s [[Theodorism]] under the prerogative of defending the state and its allies. It is on the office of the Sôgmô's goals for the year of 2012 to reform the policy once more, with the departure of Blesbí from the state. A list of current recognised macro- and micro-nations is currently being compiled by the Office of the Sôgmô.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
Unlike many other micronations, the State of Sandus does not claim to have an economy. Rather, as a result of ''Realist'' policies originating from early 2011, the State has recognised that it must create an economy, in the future of the State. In the latter half of 2012, the Sôgmô declared goals for the State to organise and economy by 2015. He stated, as well, that this policy would be for an agrarian economy so as to follow the route of history beginning at the Neolithic Revolution with the founding of civilisations. Crafts may be used as well, including both tools and objects of artistic and religious value, to create a further expansion of the economy by 2015. Diplomatic discussions, with a common ''Commission for Mutual Economic Prosperity'', began with [[Technocratic Renasia]] in early January and with discussions dating from late November. Renasia, which plans on creating a technocratic service economy, and Sandus, which plans on its agrarian economy, will continue discussion economic growth for Renasia's own economic goal of 2012 and Sandus' 2015 goal.<br />
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==Culture==<br />
Sandus has a unique culture derived from a variety of multicultural sources yet all made uniquely “Sandum” thanks to [https://sandus.org/2012/04/06/cybele-the-magna-mater/ Realism‘s Active Micronational Cultural Development Theory and the Sandum Philosophy’s Sancta category. ] Cultural development has often been a key priority of the State of Sandus and its efforts date back to times when cultural development in Sandus was a trend-like behaviour: the many pre-State of Sandus governments were often different cultural trends in Sandus, such as French culture under the first Barony of Sandus (December 2009 to April 2010).<br />
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In Sandus today, Sandum culture is becoming increasingly independent and unique, though Sandus still relies on multicultural backgrounds. The Armilustrium on XIX Octobro (19 October) is an example of this where an ancient Roman festival, originally intended to expiate the negativity of post-war troops, has been turned into a festival welcoming Autumn and Winter for a seasonal expiation of negativity in general — especially during the dark months. Multiple other festivals can be found here on the Sandus website and the Office of the Sôgmô publishes semi-monthly fliers for Sandum holidays — including State (governmental) holidays, Sancta (Sandum cultural) holidays, and “days of recognition” (holidays for specific causes). To include an entire list of Sandus’s cultural institutions would be difficult to accomplish, as there are still trends in the modern State of Sandus; however, a general cultural background can be given. <br />
[[File:Sandumphilosophy.png|thumb|300px|right|Document summarizing and explaining the core of Sandum philosophy.]]<br />
Sandus is, at its root, a Buddhist culture influenced in large part by ancient Western civilisations and by the struggles for social progress and national liberation from the 20th and 21st centuries. Sandum culture and Sandum arts are largely influenced by the Sandum Philosophy, though with cultural motifs found in classical and modern liberal societies. Certain political theories are also important in Sandus, such as Realism, Libera, and Philia. These political concepts are often combined with Sandum Philosophy to tell a unique story of Sandum culture…<br />
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''"This is my nation, Sandus — a nation built on the idea that we all suffer in our lives and that, through common bonds and common love, we can all overcome that which causes our suffering. By building a strong collective of individuals, built upon common respect and love for our fellow citizens and for Sandus, we hope to build a better life for ourselves, our loved ones, and for those who come after us. In Sandus, we are all family, suffering together in this world; though we may suffer together, this does not mean that we can overcome it together — that we must do alone, but with the help of our Sandum family. Sandus is as much about the victory over suffering as it is about working to overcome it: the fact we exist is a testament to Sandus’s never-ending victory. With Realism, we know that a collective and united Socialist Sandus must seek our pragmatic solutions to its situation as a self-created nation-state and nation-project; with Libera, we vow to keep Sandus free and along the strong and powerful path of overcoming our suffering — both in our minds and in our societies — by Socialism; with Philia, we vow to seek pragmatic activities to keep developing Sandum culture as interdependent of other cultures. This is my nation, Sandus — a nation built on ending suffering by Socialism."'' -Sôgmô of Sandus<br />
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In terms of the arts, Sandum artwork is a cultural phenomenon being expanded and defined. While abstract visual artwork, often of landscapes or seascapes, and artwork without a point of focus has been the latest trend in Sandus, Sandum culture is still tremendously fluid as a self-created culture. Media is often important to Sandum culture, as well, as it includes the common parlance and phrases used here (“Ave, Sandum Citizens!“, “Sovereign People of Sandus“, or “Comrade Citizen“). In addition to parlance, media expresses Sandum culture in theory in defiance of the principle that micronational culture in practice is more difficult for micronations — though, Sandus has practised Sandum culture in the past, and plans on doing so in the future despite all odds. Under projects for leitourgía and for liaisons, Sandus working to continuously develop the Sandum culture, our nation-project, and the micropatriological background of our State. In the past, many cultural projects have produced a unique Sandum culture and have made Sandus into a culturally fulfilling micronation as it is today.<br />
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===Holidays===<br />
Sandum has national holidays focusing on societal, cultural, religious, and political purposes. The holidays fall into three categories: State holidays, Sancta holidays, and “days of recognition.” State holidays are those important holidays which are uniquely Sandum and are holidays that celebrate historical events in Sandus; Sancta holidays are those holidays which are derived from various multicultural holidays; “days of recognition” are often political and societal holidays that do not rank as important State holidays.<br />
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===Religion===<br />
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===Media===<br />
Sandum media includes audio, visual, and printed media published in the State of Sandus.<br />
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To date, Sandum media includes Veritum Sandus, Channum Unum, the Voice of Sandus, Sacerdotium, and the Tellus Sibyl. The history of media in Sandus dates to mid to late 2009, when Sandus created its first newspaper in the form of a periodical image file and a Livestream channel was created.<br />
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! Type of Media<br />
! Frequency <br />
! Publication Founded <br />
! Description <br />
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| Veritum Sandus<br />
| Journal <br> & <br> Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| May 2010<br />
| The first periodical newspaper in Sandus eventually became Veritum Sandus (Sandum Latin: “Truth of Sandus”) in November 2009 and was moved to WordPress in that month; however, the first Veritum Sandus article dates from May 2010. Veritum Sandus has been used as the official register and journal of Sandum governments since its foundation, and continues to exist as the premier newspaper after a long period of having only one newspaper. Today, Sandus has four newspapers yet Veritum Sandus still remains the most important and most widely-read in Sandus for its national and international journalism. Veritum Sandus has been recognised as being one of the premier intermicronational newspapers in the micronational world, whose opinion editorials and articles on Sandum national news are both widely read and widely respected. As the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus is often at the vanguard of Sandus’s political, social, and cultural developments and is featured greatly in all Sandum national efforts.<br />
''Access Veritum Sandus by clicking [https://sandus.org/veritum-sandus/ here]''<br />
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| Channum Unum<br />
| Video/Audio <br />
| As needed<br />
| Early 2009<br />
|The first and only video channel in Sandus, Channum Unum (Sandum Latin: “Channel One”) was established in late 2009 as a Livestream channel. Channum Unum has had other, smaller channels on Livestream too: Partio, Festai, Alnôbak, Kanaka, and Norskemann. Partio was dedicated to broadcasting CPS Party news and Socialist music; Festai was dedicated to broadcasting marches for 9 May – Remembrance Day in Sandus; Alnôbak was dedicated to Native American music and information; Kanaka was dedicated to Hawai’ian, Polynesian, and other Pacific Islander culture, music, and information; and Norskemann was a temporary channel established to commemorate the 2011 Oslo and Utøya attacks. Though it no longer broadcasts on Livestream, Channum Unum still regularly releases videos on its YouTube channel. Due to a recent update to YouTube in late 2013, however, a new channel has been created specifically for Channum Unum.<br />
''Access Channum Unum by clicking [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUbodtKd_cmEJ7L7v2gP6w here]''<br />
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| Voice of Sandus<br />
| Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| May 2012<br />
|The first secondary newspaper in Sandus serving the CPS Party specifically, the Voice of Sandus is a newspaper interested on Party news, Socialist opinions, and the publication of revolutionary Socialist cultural and social work. It was established in May 2012. As the official journal of the Party, it publishes articles focused on Sandum politics of Libera, Realism, and Philia; regular and special articles; and revolutionary music for the State and Party.<br />
''Access Voice of Sandus by clicking [https://voiceofsandus.wordpress.com/ here]''<br />
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| Sacerdotium<br />
| Academic journal <br> & <br> Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| September 2012<br />
|The official newspaper and journal of the Collegium Sacerdotum, Sacerdotium (Latin: “Office of Priests”) was created in September 2012 following the establishment of Voice of Sandus. Publishing works of micropatriological, academic, religious, philosophical, and cultural importance is the function of Sacerdotium. Despite being the second smallest and second youngest newspaper in Sandus, Sacerdotium attracts the most irregular visitors thanks to the broader Pagan, neo-Pagan, and Polytheist community that the Collegio is focused on.<br />
''Access Sacerdotium by clicking [https://sacerdotium.wordpress.com/ here]''<br />
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| Tellus Sibyl<br />
| Newspaper<br />
| Seasonal <br />
| October 2013<br />
|The youngest and smallest newspaper in Sandus, Tellus Sibyl is a periodical newspaper which reports on seasonal and harvest news from Tellus Agrarian Cooperative. Its publication is irregular and is often announced on Veritum Sandus.<br />
''Access Tellus Sibyl by clicking [https://sandus.org/2013/10/03/first-tellus-sibyl-published/ here]''<br />
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| Radio Patria<br />
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|The newest addition to Sandum media, Radio Patria is Sandus’s first and only radio station. Broadcasting only on the internet through such sites as SoundCloud and through Channum Unum on YouTube, Radio Patria broadcasts at irregular times at least once every month. Broadcasts come in five segments: News, Music, Lesson or Interview, Events Coming Up, and sélection Française — a selection of the news and upcoming events made in Sandus’s second official language, French.<br />
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|name = State of Sandus<br />
|shortname = Sandus<br />
|image1 = [[File:FlagofSandus.png|200px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:CoA_of_Kremlum_Sandus.png|100px]]<br />
|motto = ''Populus Sandus''<br />
|anthem = [[File:The Song of Seikilos.ogg]] <br>[[Song of Seikilos]]<br />
|location = <br />
|capital = Quercus Candida<br />
|largest_city = Kremlum Sandus<br />
|languages = English, French, Latin<br />
|religions = No official religion<br />
|demonym = Sandum<br />
|government = [[w:Socialism|Socialist]] [[w:Classical republicanism|Classical Republic]] with an [[w:Elective monarchy|elective monarchy]]<br />
|head of state = Sôgmô<br />
|head of government = Party Secretary<br />
|3rd_h = Facilitator<br />
|hos_name = [[Gaius Soergel Publicola]]<br />
|hog_name = [[Adam I of Überstadt|Adam von Friedeck]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = [[Artemis Berry Langford|Artemis Baca]]<br />
|legislature = Council<br />
|type_a = Unicameral<br />
|type = Unicameral, Direct Democratic<br />
|seats_a = <br />
|seats_b = <br />
|election_a = <br />
|election_b = <br />
|established = 26 May 2009 ''(founded)''<br>April 13th, 2011 ''(State established)''<br />
|area = <br />
|population = 12<br />
|currency = Persuma<br />
|time_zone = UTC-5<br />
|nat_drink = <br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = Athena ''(goddess)'', Kateri Tekakwitha ''(saint)''<br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = <br />
|web = [http://www.sandus.org/ State of Sandus Web Portal]<br />
}}<br />
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'''Sandus''', officially the '''State of Sandus''', (pronounced [{{IPA|[[w:Wikipedia:IPA for English|sɑːndɔːs]]}}]) is a micronation that was first created on 26 May [[2009]], by [[Will Sörgel]]. Currently, the government of Sandus is under the Sôgmô, who acts as the absolute monarch of the state. The Founding Law of the current government was ratified on 13 April 2011 and, thus, created the monarchy that exists today. Sandus is a socialist and ancient country, which is completed by two constructed languages: Sandum Latin and Sancta. Sandus is known for its work in the foreign affairs sphere and is also known for being rather critical of conservatism. Sandus has always been under the ''de facto'' control of the current Sôgmô, and the current government is the first time where all power is ''de jure'' delegated to him.<br />
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==History==<br />
''Main Article: [[History of the State of Sandus]]''<br />
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The History of Sandus is one that has shaped the nation as it is today. In the beginning French culture began the state, however Roman culture began to permeate the nation before superseding the French culture as it was in the beginning of the state's independence. Today, a combination of many cultures and several past events have created a micro-culture for the state and its people. <br />
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===Sandefreistikhan===<br />
'''The Grand Lamate of Sandefreistikhan''' seceded from la République de Trénois on 26 May 2009. The nation, during this time, was naïve of the functions of a state and its government and, though having three years prior experience in Trénois, a French, Native American and Tibetan-based micronation, the government's youth was depicted in its handling of various micronational and macronational incidents, one of them being the [[Neda War]]. Sandefreistikhan fought several wars during this time, including the [[War over Micronational Communism|Micronational War on Communism]] and the [[New Euro-Erusian War]], thus narrowing its political ideology for what would become Sandus today. However, during this time, nearly all power was in the Grand Lama, though more power was delegated to the Politburo—the legislature—towards the end of its government's life. Sandefreistikhan, eventually, become a more Roman-based micronation, prompting a direct democracy to form in July 2009.<br />
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===People's State of Sandus===<br />
'''The People's State of Sandus''' was that direct democratic state, founded in July 2009. It was a rather stable nation that was more based of Roman beliefs and ethics, and the first Sandum nation to adopt direct democracy. Its legislature was known as the National People's Congress and elected a Speaker of the House, who served as Executive and, during times of war, became the Dictator of Sandus. The position was only ever filled by [[Will Sörgel]]. However, after a day-long war with Pristinia, known as the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], it became clear that various propaganda that Sandefreistikhan published during the [[New Euro-Erusian War]] would culminate in Sandus' wide-spread displeasure with certain members of the community, including Sandus' long time ally, [[Nemkhavia]]. This would later lead to pretences of a Civil War in November 2009, before the nation made a large, controversial change of government to a Barony.<br />
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====Time of Troubles (2009)====<br />
In November 2009, the State began to self-destruct as the National People's Congress began to fall apart in its positions. A civil war broke out on 15 November 2009. The war lasted only 9 days and only one battle was fought, though it prompted Sandus consider major citizenship-control policies in the future. By 24 November, the nation had collapsed as the Dictator [[Will Sörgel]] assumed power in the absence of the rest of the National People's Congress members. The nation entered a short period of self-induced inactivity as it planned its next government.<br />
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===Barony of Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Sandus'''' creation was some time after the civil war, and sometime before it was implemented. Sandus' momentous shift in policy under the creation of the Barony resulted in a short break down of relations with Sandus' premier ally, [[Erusia]]. On 21 December 2009, the Barony of Sandus was created, to the dismay and controversy of the community. However, by the end of the year, Sandus had grown to include its first citizen in the post-Civil War era. That citizen, Cameron Falby, decided to form the autonomous territory of [[New Scireland]] in January 2011. However, later that month, that same territory declared independence from Sandus, resulting in a controversial break-down of relations between Sandus and New Scireland and Sandus' difficult relations with several other nations, including [[Francisville]] and [[Landashir]]. By the end of the month, Sandus experienced a large growth of 3 citizens as the Baroness Consort and her family joined the nation and a détente between Sandus and Erusia was under-way. The problems with New Scireland would lead to months of reduced activity within Sandus, which would be even further emphasised by the departure of the Baroness Consort and her family from Sandus. These events would give rise to the April Political Revolution, where Sandus returned to its former political position and even returned farther Left than any past governments of Sandus.<br />
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====New Scireland====<br />
The issues with New Scireland resulted in several harsh words to be exchanged, including the closest Sandus has ever been to a serious break down of relations to affect direct and indirect relations with the state. Sandus, at first, was not sure how to respond to the declaration of independence. Should Sandus try to restore New Scireland to the state, Sandus' relations with other nations may have been harmed and even more serious civil war may have been faught; however, if Sandus let New Scireland become independent, Sandus may be viewed as powerless to its own internal affairs. Baron Will Sörgel decided the latter, though he decided to bring Cameron Falby, the leader of New Scireland, to trial for treason. Falby accepted and the trial was under-way until the trial bogged down, before Sandus dropped the charges brought against Falby. <br />
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====April Political Revolution====<br />
In April, the Baron abdicated in preference for a socialist republic. During this time, Sandus' first socialist constitution was drafted and the state became close allies with other socialist states, such as Erusia and [[Nemkhavia]]. This period of drafting the constitution would create the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus later in the month.<br />
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===Democratic People's Republic of Sandus===<br />
'''The Democratic People's Republic of Sandus''' was Sandus' first hardline socialist state. It maintain very socialist policies, both domestic and foreign. The nation itself was subject to some controversy as it was a close ally of Erusia and both Will Sörgel and [[Robert Lethler]] where both allies and very close micronational friends. Sandus' government, however, consisted as a provisional measure until Sandus became larger and had a definite territory. It was consisted of a single chamber, the Revolutionary Council, and a higher tier of that chamber that served as the executives, the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Council. A Chairman of the Central Committee was elected, as well, who served as the nation's president. Sandus' political structure at the time caused a few laws to be passed and large amounts of public policy were carried out by the Central People's Government. However, it became difficult for the state to carry out its foreign policy, due to the Great Ideological Conflict. <br />
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====Great Ideological Conflict====<br />
The Great Ideological Conflict was begun by the Intermicronational Conservative Alliance in April 2010. Sandus' socialist policy and culture prompted the state to respond to the ICA's "conflict against Communism". At first, Sandus was embattled in an ideological conflict with the ICA, and later [[Bradley of Dullahan]]. Despite most hostilities ending in June 2010, Sandus and the ICA member states were still at odds with each other, which prompted Sandus and several other socialist-bloc states to leave the [[OAM]] and, despite two of those socialist-bloc states rejoining the OAM, Sandus has refused to return to the OAM on any grounds. However, this time ended when Will Sörgel resigned as Chairman of the GUM, Erusia, Sandus' closest ally was disgraced, and Sörgel decided to order the destruction of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus.<br />
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===Kremlum Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Kremlum Sandus''' was created as a response to the destruction of Sandus. Its constitution was based of the Principality of Liechtenstein's and, although it created a government that was too large, it was one of Sandus' premier constitutions. And, because of Sandus' government becoming too large, this prompted the government to become inactive for a few months in the later parts of the [[2010]] year. However, it was during this time that Sandus' current national symbol, the Sovereign Eagle, became entrenched once more in the nation's symbolism and even became its own [[Order of the Sovereign Eagle|order]]. Along with this new order, Sandus began to expand and recreate its medal system to where it is today.<br />
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====Post-Lethler Era====<br />
The Post Lethler Era is the time after Erusia was disgraced by an OAM report against him. It was a time of much uncertainty as the community was not sure of where to go or what to become. The community's very own state was on shaky terms as it ventured to three new sites and the administration expanded their power, all of which effected the foreign policy of Sandus.<br />
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===Territory of Sandus, St.Charlie===<br />
'''The [[Sandus (St.Charlie)|Territory of Sandus]]''' was created on 19 October 2010 after several months of inactivity from the Barony of Kremlum Sandus. The country at the time was proud and devoted to becoming more St.Charlian, however, after the first and only election of the governor of the territory, the country began to desire sovereignty once more and on 21 February 2011, Sandus declared independence from St.Charlie.<br />
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====Time without a Government====<br />
Sandus began to create its new constitution by the means of the State Caucus that was set up in the Territorial Law, should Sandus have wished to return to being a sovereign state. The State Caucus was headed by Will Sörgel and was a provisional government. At first, a socialist republican constitution was created, however it was not ratified at the national referendum. Over the next few weeks, the Caucus decided if the state should become either a monarchy or a direct democratic state. This question was pushed to referendum, and the people unanimously chose monarchy. The new constitution was ratified on 13 April 2011.<br />
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===State of Sandus===<br />
'''The State of Sandus''' was created on 13 April 2011, when the State Caucus ratified the new constitution. The first public policy enacted by the Sôgmô, [[w:Sachem#Cognate words|Abenaki for ''chief'']], was to nationalise the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus, so that it became the national register of the nation as well. In April and May, Sandus was involved in diplomatic issues between itself and [[Zealandia]] where, eventually, the Sôgmô would create a policy of non-involvement. On 9 May, Sandus celebrated Remembrance Day and, on 26 May, Sandus celebrated its second anniversary. On 27 May 2011, the Sôgmô created the Collegio Sacerdae, Sandus' first cooperative, which is tasked with the education of philosophy, religion and politics in Sandus. By the intent of the law, the Collegio Sacerdae serves as Sandus' first and only centre of education. Currently, the Collegio Sacerdae is working on documenting a total collection of the [http://www.theoi.com/Text/OrphicHymns1.html Orphic Hymns] and other [http://www.sacred-texts.com/ sacred texts], as well as creating a code of the Sandum philosophy as it is commonly called. In the latter months of 2011, the Sôgmô created policies in foreign affairs so as to limit the State into an [[State of Sandus#Foreign Affairs|isolationist policy]] with its recognition and foreign communications. On 7 until 12 November, the Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus celebrated its first formal congress, which included hopes for a future constitution and more activity for the CCPS. The Sôgmô, as well, created the State's first major goal with the establishment of an agrarian economy in Sandus by 2015. The Sancta Calendar, which is based off both Gregorian and Romulan Calendars, was incorporated more into government as it superseded the Gregorian calendar in official capacities; the introduction of an 8-day administrative week also means that weekly goals are made by the Office of the Sôgmô. <br />
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However, with the departure of Blesbí from the State, the Sôgmô has declared hopes of a broad act to reconsolidate the Sandum state after Blesbí and its leader, [[André Sammut]], leave the State formally on 20 March 2012. In his [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVvAhagYYM New Year's address], as well, the Sôgmô expressed hopes to begin work on a proto-agrarian economy for Sandus in the 2012 year as well as creating a broad law on citizenship, amending the ''Libera'' policy, drafting and enforcing new treaties in Foreign Affairs, reforming the Collegio Sacerdae to pursue academic research and discussion, and creating more cooperatives for the State such as the cooperativisation of the CCPS.<br />
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On the 3rd of January 2019, the Sôgmô released a long-awaited edition to the Constitutional Project, this first [https://veritumsandus.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/SCP1-S%C3%B4gm%C3%B4s-Constitution-Project.pdf edition] includes how the three branches of Sandum government work and the divisions of power, information on Sandus's command economy and its relationship with the Central People's Government (CPG), heir election process, and it also includes tables of Sandum Noble ranks, healdry, and decorations. <br />
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==Government and politics==<br />
Sandus is an absolute monarchy with socialist rights and liberties embedded within its Founding Law. Ever since the foundation of Sandus, Sandum "philosophy", as it is called, has accepted the role of socialism and Buddhism within the state. The current government is created in recognition to the age-old leadership of the current Sôgmô. The current Founding Law was [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/state-caucus-ratifies-founding-law/ ratified] on 14 April 2011.<br />
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===Sôgmô===<br />
The Sôgmô is the absolute monarch of the State. The Sôgmô is tasked with upholding the Sandum Philosophy, socialism, "Rights of Life" which have been embedded within the State since its founding, and the idea of a compassionate working for the betterment of society and all. In course of those goals, the Sôgmô maintains a constitutional obligation to uphold petitions directed at the government. The Sôgmô must hear all petitions brought to the state, as the right to petition the government is an unalienable right within Sandus per the Founding Law. The Sôgmô, however, is not obligated to issue a response or redress the issue in concern of the petition, thereby making a rather large loophole that has never been used. Despite this, the Sôgmô maintains complete loyalty from the Sandum populace. The word Sôgmô ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IPA_for_English /s'oʊg.ɛm'oʊ/]) originates from Abenaki, meaning "Chief" or "King"; an alternative spelling is S8gm8.<br />
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===Organisation and rights===<br />
Sandus has embraced a simple governmental organisation. It recognises that the absolute monarchy is not necessarily the best expression of socialist values and ethics; however, due to the size of the state and a referendum held by the provisional ''State Caucus'', the State of Sandus has embraced the simplistic government of absolute monarchy. The small size of the government continues to maintain the democratic support and advice of the public at large in Sandus, whose population now numbers some five active citizens and seven residents. In this way, the simple and small size of the monarchy, whose position maintains the democratic will due to its "close" nature to the people, helps to defend and act as a vanguard for socialism in the State. Furthermore, democracy, in a sense that the people may express to the Sôgmô what they think and wish, is defended due to this small, "close" relationship between the people and Sôgmô. One right, as well, has been entrenched in the monarchy in the founding law of the State and that is the right to petition the government. In this sense, Sandus maintains an absolute monarchy with socialist values and law, whilst maintaining democracy and the people's democratic will. <br />
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In addition to this small and simple organisation, Sandus defends several rights and liberties of its citizens. As explained above, one of the most important rights is the right to petition the government. This right is used often and the interpretation of a "petition" is rather liberal and relaxed, meaning that even a single statement can be viewed as a petition. However, as Sandus is a socialist country, it also defends rights that are classically and historically known in Sandus as the "rights to life":<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 4.''' The classic rights of the Sandum people and the right to petition the government for a redress of its function or in redress of its policies shall not be abridged.|Article 4 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 5.''' The People of Sandus enjoy the right to life, including the right to work, the right to rest, the right to care in old age and illness, the right to housing, the right to education, the right to culture, the right to expression, the right to conscience, the right to protection from the state and the right to the inviolability of the home. Each citizen is equal before the law.|Article 5 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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The rights to life are socialist economic rights, such as the right to a job, rest and leisure and an education, which are meant to be maintained and expressed by the State. However, due to the nature of the State, the rights and their usage are kept within the State's powers. Therefore, the rights can not be used in one's macronational venture as, simply put, the State has no legitimacy or authority there. However, the rights may be used in one's micronational life, as the State maintains supremacy in that "world".<br />
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===Foreign affairs===<br />
With the foundation of the Sandum state, Sandus quickly learned that it required its own foreign affairs policies. With the lack of recognition from both Sealand and Molossia, the former due to their status and the latter due to a term-limit policy for waiting one month and signing a physical treaty, Sandus adopted a basic policy for recognition in July 2009, two months after the independence of Sandefreistikhan. This policy stipulated that Sandus would recognise all states it came into contact with and recognition was not to be handed out according to declarations or treaties of recognition, but rather by the mere communication between Sandus and another state. Therefore, on the auspices of this policy, Sandus initially recognised all nations it came into contact with, such as [[Landashir]], Erusia, St.Charlie, Nemkhavia, [[Pristinia]] and the [[Polaris Federation]]. It was, as well, at this time that Sandus was beginning to join the [[GUM|Grand Unified Micronational]] which thereby granted Sandus the capability to recognise all GUM member-states at that time, such as [[Flandrensis]], [[New Europe]] and [[Finismund]], and was a participant in the talks concerning the [[Rhodesian War]] conducted by the GUM. Sandus quickly became close political partners and allies with Erusia, entrenching itself in the socialist wing of the community and was further emphasised with the declaration of war by [[Pristinia]] in the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], acting at the behest of New Europe.<br />
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Tensions with Erusia began to arise after the then-Speaker of the House of the People's State of Sandus Will Sörgel assumed control of Sandus and founded the first Barony of Sandus. With the first momentous era of major growth for Sandus under the Barony, including a further entrenchment of social ideas under the monarchy, relations did eventually become amiable again with Erusia but full relations did not resume until late that spring when the Barony gave birth to the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus. With the creation of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus became more and more involved in ideological disputes and arguments which culminated in a time known as the [[Great Ideological Conflict]], which Sandus was a major participant of. <br />
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Later that summer, under the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus created the 2010 amendment to the July 2009 foreign policy concerning recognition which stipulated that Sandus has the right to withdraw recognition of any state at any time. This amendment would become very disputed in the Summer of 2011, as Sandus began to utilise the amendment more and more in its foreign affairs. With the recreation of a sovereign Sandum state in March 2011, Sandus began to enforce its "realistic" policies at home and its recognition standards abroad. In January and February 2011, the Territory of Sandus began to show its foreign affairs side once more with the condemning of supporting the Linden administration in Zealandia. Over the chaotic period of January to March, Sandus worked to utilise laws from the Territory of Sandus into the secession of Sandus and began to utilise the State Caucus and democratic referenda into the creation of a constitution of Sandus. With the creation of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus, Sandus once more resumed its full foreign affairs responsibilities and sought to promote policies of socialism, realism and professionalism in the intermicronational community. This, however, conflicted with Zealandia and, later, Tiana and often caused disputes between both states. At the end of Summer 2011, Sandus was prepared to revoke recognition of [[Kozuc]] when both the 2009 policy and the 2010 amendment were put on hold, pending a later policy. In a momentous decision on 27 September 2011, the Sôgmô of Sandus resumed both the policy and the amendment and added another addendum to the policy which has become known as the [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/sogmo-passes-major-fa-reform/ ''27/9 Foreign Affairs Policy Directive'']. Perhaps the most-cited contemporary policy in Sandum foreign affairs history, the directive seeks to isolate the State of Sandus from nations which will divert Sandum government attention to the state and redirect it back onto the State. This policy is often cited as the most important single policy for Sandus' ''Libera'' policy, meant for isolation and freedom in politics, defence and economy. This policy further stipulates that recognition of micronations will become more difficult to grant and serves to grant recognition only to St.Charlie, [[Renasia]], Landashir, [[Egtavia]], [[Austenasia]], Nemkhavia, Flandrensis and GUM member-states.<br />
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With the coming of 2012, the policy will have to be further enforced with the GUM becoming a popular intermicronational organisation and it has most recently been used to enforce Sandus' professional standards with the office of the Sôgmô threatening to revoke recognition of several GUM member-states for violating Sandus' professionalism standards. It was also reformed so as to allow the Sôgmô temporary capabilities to show support for [[Crown Prince Jonathan of Austenasia]]'s [[Theodorism]] under the prerogative of defending the state and its allies. It is on the office of the Sôgmô's goals for the year of 2012 to reform the policy once more, with the departure of Blesbí from the state. A list of current recognised macro- and micro-nations is currently being compiled by the Office of the Sôgmô.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
Unlike many other micronations, the State of Sandus does not claim to have an economy. Rather, as a result of ''Realist'' policies originating from early 2011, the State has recognised that it must create an economy, in the future of the State. In the latter half of 2012, the Sôgmô declared goals for the State to organise and economy by 2015. He stated, as well, that this policy would be for an agrarian economy so as to follow the route of history beginning at the Neolithic Revolution with the founding of civilisations. Crafts may be used as well, including both tools and objects of artistic and religious value, to create a further expansion of the economy by 2015. Diplomatic discussions, with a common ''Commission for Mutual Economic Prosperity'', began with [[Technocratic Renasia]] in early January and with discussions dating from late November. Renasia, which plans on creating a technocratic service economy, and Sandus, which plans on its agrarian economy, will continue discussion economic growth for Renasia's own economic goal of 2012 and Sandus' 2015 goal.<br />
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==Culture==<br />
Sandus has a unique culture derived from a variety of multicultural sources yet all made uniquely “Sandum” thanks to [https://sandus.org/2012/04/06/cybele-the-magna-mater/ Realism‘s Active Micronational Cultural Development Theory and the Sandum Philosophy’s Sancta category. ] Cultural development has often been a key priority of the State of Sandus and its efforts date back to times when cultural development in Sandus was a trend-like behaviour: the many pre-State of Sandus governments were often different cultural trends in Sandus, such as French culture under the first Barony of Sandus (December 2009 to April 2010).<br />
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In Sandus today, Sandum culture is becoming increasingly independent and unique, though Sandus still relies on multicultural backgrounds. The Armilustrium on XIX Octobro (19 October) is an example of this where an ancient Roman festival, originally intended to expiate the negativity of post-war troops, has been turned into a festival welcoming Autumn and Winter for a seasonal expiation of negativity in general — especially during the dark months. Multiple other festivals can be found here on the Sandus website and the Office of the Sôgmô publishes semi-monthly fliers for Sandum holidays — including State (governmental) holidays, Sancta (Sandum cultural) holidays, and “days of recognition” (holidays for specific causes). To include an entire list of Sandus’s cultural institutions would be difficult to accomplish, as there are still trends in the modern State of Sandus; however, a general cultural background can be given. <br />
[[File:Sandumphilosophy.png|thumb|300px|right|Document summarizing and explaining the core of Sandum philosophy.]]<br />
Sandus is, at its root, a Buddhist culture influenced in large part by ancient Western civilisations and by the struggles for social progress and national liberation from the 20th and 21st centuries. Sandum culture and Sandum arts are largely influenced by the Sandum Philosophy, though with cultural motifs found in classical and modern liberal societies. Certain political theories are also important in Sandus, such as Realism, Libera, and Philia. These political concepts are often combined with Sandum Philosophy to tell a unique story of Sandum culture…<br />
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''"This is my nation, Sandus — a nation built on the idea that we all suffer in our lives and that, through common bonds and common love, we can all overcome that which causes our suffering. By building a strong collective of individuals, built upon common respect and love for our fellow citizens and for Sandus, we hope to build a better life for ourselves, our loved ones, and for those who come after us. In Sandus, we are all family, suffering together in this world; though we may suffer together, this does not mean that we can overcome it together — that we must do alone, but with the help of our Sandum family. Sandus is as much about the victory over suffering as it is about working to overcome it: the fact we exist is a testament to Sandus’s never-ending victory. With Realism, we know that a collective and united Socialist Sandus must seek our pragmatic solutions to its situation as a self-created nation-state and nation-project; with Libera, we vow to keep Sandus free and along the strong and powerful path of overcoming our suffering — both in our minds and in our societies — by Socialism; with Philia, we vow to seek pragmatic activities to keep developing Sandum culture as interdependent of other cultures. This is my nation, Sandus — a nation built on ending suffering by Socialism."'' -Sôgmô of Sandus<br />
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In terms of the arts, Sandum artwork is a cultural phenomenon being expanded and defined. While abstract visual artwork, often of landscapes or seascapes, and artwork without a point of focus has been the latest trend in Sandus, Sandum culture is still tremendously fluid as a self-created culture. Media is often important to Sandum culture, as well, as it includes the common parlance and phrases used here (“Ave, Sandum Citizens!“, “Sovereign People of Sandus“, or “Comrade Citizen“). In addition to parlance, media expresses Sandum culture in theory in defiance of the principle that micronational culture in practice is more difficult for micronations — though, Sandus has practised Sandum culture in the past, and plans on doing so in the future despite all odds. Under projects for leitourgía and for liaisons, Sandus working to continuously develop the Sandum culture, our nation-project, and the micropatriological background of our State. In the past, many cultural projects have produced a unique Sandum culture and have made Sandus into a culturally fulfilling micronation as it is today.<br />
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===Holidays===<br />
Sandum has national holidays focusing on societal, cultural, religious, and political purposes. The holidays fall into three categories: State holidays, Sancta holidays, and “days of recognition.” State holidays are those important holidays which are uniquely Sandum and are holidays that celebrate historical events in Sandus; Sancta holidays are those holidays which are derived from various multicultural holidays; “days of recognition” are often political and societal holidays that do not rank as important State holidays.<br />
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===Religion===<br />
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===Media===<br />
Sandum media includes audio, visual, and printed media published in the State of Sandus.<br />
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To date, Sandum media includes Veritum Sandus, Channum Unum, the Voice of Sandus, Sacerdotium, and the Tellus Sibyl. The history of media in Sandus dates to mid to late 2009, when Sandus created its first newspaper in the form of a periodical image file and a Livestream channel was created.<br />
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|-<br />
! Media Name<br />
! Type of Media<br />
! Frequency <br />
! Publication Founded <br />
! Description <br />
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| Veritum Sandus<br />
| Journal <br> & <br> Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| May 2010<br />
| The first periodical newspaper in Sandus eventually became Veritum Sandus (Sandum Latin: “Truth of Sandus”) in November 2009 and was moved to WordPress in that month; however, the first Veritum Sandus article dates from May 2010. Veritum Sandus has been used as the official register and journal of Sandum governments since its foundation, and continues to exist as the premier newspaper after a long period of having only one newspaper. Today, Sandus has four newspapers yet Veritum Sandus still remains the most important and most widely-read in Sandus for its national and international journalism. Veritum Sandus has been recognised as being one of the premier intermicronational newspapers in the micronational world, whose opinion editorials and articles on Sandum national news are both widely read and widely respected. As the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus is often at the vanguard of Sandus’s political, social, and cultural developments and is featured greatly in all Sandum national efforts.<br />
''Access Veritum Sandus by clicking [https://sandus.org/veritum-sandus/ here]''<br />
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| Channum Unum<br />
| Video/Audio <br />
| As needed<br />
| Early 2009<br />
|The first and only video channel in Sandus, Channum Unum (Sandum Latin: “Channel One”) was established in late 2009 as a Livestream channel. Channum Unum has had other, smaller channels on Livestream too: Partio, Festai, Alnôbak, Kanaka, and Norskemann. Partio was dedicated to broadcasting CPS Party news and Socialist music; Festai was dedicated to broadcasting marches for 9 May – Remembrance Day in Sandus; Alnôbak was dedicated to Native American music and information; Kanaka was dedicated to Hawai’ian, Polynesian, and other Pacific Islander culture, music, and information; and Norskemann was a temporary channel established to commemorate the 2011 Oslo and Utøya attacks. Though it no longer broadcasts on Livestream, Channum Unum still regularly releases videos on its YouTube channel. Due to a recent update to YouTube in late 2013, however, a new channel has been created specifically for Channum Unum.<br />
''Access Channum Unum by clicking [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUbodtKd_cmEJ7L7v2gP6w here]''<br />
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| Voice of Sandus<br />
| Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| May 2012<br />
|The first secondary newspaper in Sandus serving the CPS Party specifically, the Voice of Sandus is a newspaper interested on Party news, Socialist opinions, and the publication of revolutionary Socialist cultural and social work. It was established in May 2012. As the official journal of the Party, it publishes articles focused on Sandum politics of Libera, Realism, and Philia; regular and special articles; and revolutionary music for the State and Party.<br />
''Access Voice of Sandus by clicking [https://voiceofsandus.wordpress.com/ here]''<br />
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| Sacerdotium<br />
| Academic journal <br> & <br> Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| September 2012<br />
|The official newspaper and journal of the Collegium Sacerdotum, Sacerdotium (Latin: “Office of Priests”) was created in September 2012 following the establishment of Voice of Sandus. Publishing works of micropatriological, academic, religious, philosophical, and cultural importance is the function of Sacerdotium. Despite being the second smallest and second youngest newspaper in Sandus, Sacerdotium attracts the most irregular visitors thanks to the broader Pagan, neo-Pagan, and Polytheist community that the Collegio is focused on.<br />
''Access Sacerdotium by clicking [https://sacerdotium.wordpress.com/ here]''<br />
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| Tellus Sibyl<br />
| Newspaper<br />
| Seasonal <br />
| October 2013<br />
|The youngest and smallest newspaper in Sandus, Tellus Sibyl is a periodical newspaper which reports on seasonal and harvest news from Tellus Agrarian Cooperative. Its publication is irregular and is often announced on Veritum Sandus.<br />
''Access Tellus Sibyl by clicking [https://sandus.org/2013/10/03/first-tellus-sibyl-published/ here]''<br />
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| Radio Patria<br />
| Audio<br />
| Bimonthly <br />
| 2014<br />
|The newest addition to Sandum media, Radio Patria is Sandus’s first and only radio station. Broadcasting only on the internet through such sites as SoundCloud and through Channum Unum on YouTube, Radio Patria broadcasts at irregular times at least once every month. Broadcasts come in five segments: News, Music, Lesson or Interview, Events Coming Up, and sélection Française — a selection of the news and upcoming events made in Sandus’s second official language, French.<br />
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<div>{{Infobox nation<br />
|name = State of Sandus<br />
|shortname = Sandus<br />
|image1 = [[File:FlagofSandus.png|200px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:CoA_of_Kremlum_Sandus.png|100px]]<br />
|motto = ''Populus Sandus''<br />
|anthem = [[File:The Song of Seikilos.ogg]] <br>[[Song of Seikilos]]<br />
|location = <br />
|capital = Quercus Candida<br />
|largest_city = Kremlum Sandus<br />
|languages = English, French, Latin<br />
|religions = No official religion<br />
|demonym = Sandum<br />
|government = [[w:Socialism|Socialist]] [[w:Classical republicanism|Classical Republic]] with an [[w:Elective monarchy|elective monarchy]]<br />
|head of state = Sôgmô<br />
|head of government = Party Secretary<br />
|3rd_h = Facilitator<br />
|hos_name = [[Gaius Soergel Publicola]]<br />
|hog_name = [[Adam I of Überstadt|Adam von Friedeck]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = [[Artemis Berry Langford|Artemis Baca]]<br />
|legislature = Council<br />
|type_a = Unicameral<br />
|type = Unicameral, Direct Democratic<br />
|seats_a = <br />
|seats_b = <br />
|election_a = <br />
|election_b = <br />
|established = 26 May 2009 ''(founded)''<br>April 13th, 2011 ''(State established)''<br />
|area = <br />
|population = 12<br />
|currency = Persuma<br />
|time_zone = UTC-5<br />
|nat_drink = <br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = Athena ''(goddess)'', Kateri Tekakwitha ''(saint)''<br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = <br />
|web = [http://www.sandus.org/ State of Sandus Web Portal]<br />
}}<br />
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'''Sandus''', officially the '''State of Sandus''', (pronounced [{{IPA|[[w:Wikipedia:IPA for English|sɑːndɔːs]]}}]) is a micronation that was first created on 26 May [[2009]], by [[Will Sörgel]]. Currently, the government of Sandus is under the Sôgmô, who acts as the absolute monarch of the state. The Founding Law of the current government was ratified on 13 April 2011 and, thus, created the monarchy that exists today. Sandus is a socialist and ancient country, which is completed by two constructed languages: Sandum Latin and Sancta. Sandus is known for its work in the foreign affairs sphere and is also known for being rather critical of conservatism. Sandus has always been under the ''de facto'' control of the current Sôgmô, and the current government is the first time where all power is ''de jure'' delegated to him.<br />
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==History==<br />
''Main Article: [[History of the State of Sandus]]''<br />
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The History of Sandus is one that has shaped the nation as it is today. In the beginning French culture began the state, however Roman culture began to permeate the nation before superseding the French culture as it was in the beginning of the state's independence. Today, a combination of many cultures and several past events have created a micro-culture for the state and its people. <br />
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===Sandefreistikhan===<br />
'''The Grand Lamate of Sandefreistikhan''' seceded from la République de Trénois on 26 May 2009. The nation, during this time, was naïve of the functions of a state and its government and, though having three years prior experience in Trénois, a French, Native American and Tibetan-based micronation, the government's youth was depicted in its handling of various micronational and macronational incidents, one of them being the [[Neda War]]. Sandefreistikhan fought several wars during this time, including the [[War over Micronational Communism|Micronational War on Communism]] and the [[New Euro-Erusian War]], thus narrowing its political ideology for what would become Sandus today. However, during this time, nearly all power was in the Grand Lama, though more power was delegated to the Politburo—the legislature—towards the end of its government's life. Sandefreistikhan, eventually, become a more Roman-based micronation, prompting a direct democracy to form in July 2009.<br />
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===People's State of Sandus===<br />
'''The People's State of Sandus''' was that direct democratic state, founded in July 2009. It was a rather stable nation that was more based of Roman beliefs and ethics, and the first Sandum nation to adopt direct democracy. Its legislature was known as the National People's Congress and elected a Speaker of the House, who served as Executive and, during times of war, became the Dictator of Sandus. The position was only ever filled by [[Will Sörgel]]. However, after a day-long war with Pristinia, known as the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], it became clear that various propaganda that Sandefreistikhan published during the [[New Euro-Erusian War]] would culminate in Sandus' wide-spread displeasure with certain members of the community, including Sandus' long time ally, [[Nemkhavia]]. This would later lead to pretences of a Civil War in November 2009, before the nation made a large, controversial change of government to a Barony.<br />
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====Time of Troubles (2009)====<br />
In November 2009, the State began to self-destruct as the National People's Congress began to fall apart in its positions. A civil war broke out on 15 November 2009. The war lasted only 9 days and only one battle was fought, though it prompted Sandus consider major citizenship-control policies in the future. By 24 November, the nation had collapsed as the Dictator [[Will Sörgel]] assumed power in the absence of the rest of the National People's Congress members. The nation entered a short period of self-induced inactivity as it planned its next government.<br />
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===Barony of Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Sandus'''' creation was some time after the civil war, and sometime before it was implemented. Sandus' momentous shift in policy under the creation of the Barony resulted in a short break down of relations with Sandus' premier ally, [[Erusia]]. On 21 December 2009, the Barony of Sandus was created, to the dismay and controversy of the community. However, by the end of the year, Sandus had grown to include its first citizen in the post-Civil War era. That citizen, Cameron Falby, decided to form the autonomous territory of [[New Scireland]] in January 2011. However, later that month, that same territory declared independence from Sandus, resulting in a controversial break-down of relations between Sandus and New Scireland and Sandus' difficult relations with several other nations, including [[Francisville]] and [[Landashir]]. By the end of the month, Sandus experienced a large growth of 3 citizens as the Baroness Consort and her family joined the nation and a détente between Sandus and Erusia was under-way. The problems with New Scireland would lead to months of reduced activity within Sandus, which would be even further emphasised by the departure of the Baroness Consort and her family from Sandus. These events would give rise to the April Political Revolution, where Sandus returned to its former political position and even returned farther Left than any past governments of Sandus.<br />
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====New Scireland====<br />
The issues with New Scireland resulted in several harsh words to be exchanged, including the closest Sandus has ever been to a serious break down of relations to affect direct and indirect relations with the state. Sandus, at first, was not sure how to respond to the declaration of independence. Should Sandus try to restore New Scireland to the state, Sandus' relations with other nations may have been harmed and even more serious civil war may have been faught; however, if Sandus let New Scireland become independent, Sandus may be viewed as powerless to its own internal affairs. Baron Will Sörgel decided the latter, though he decided to bring Cameron Falby, the leader of New Scireland, to trial for treason. Falby accepted and the trial was under-way until the trial bogged down, before Sandus dropped the charges brought against Falby. <br />
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====April Political Revolution====<br />
In April, the Baron abdicated in preference for a socialist republic. During this time, Sandus' first socialist constitution was drafted and the state became close allies with other socialist states, such as Erusia and [[Nemkhavia]]. This period of drafting the constitution would create the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus later in the month.<br />
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===Democratic People's Republic of Sandus===<br />
'''The Democratic People's Republic of Sandus''' was Sandus' first hardline socialist state. It maintain very socialist policies, both domestic and foreign. The nation itself was subject to some controversy as it was a close ally of Erusia and both Will Sörgel and [[Robert Lethler]] where both allies and very close micronational friends. Sandus' government, however, consisted as a provisional measure until Sandus became larger and had a definite territory. It was consisted of a single chamber, the Revolutionary Council, and a higher tier of that chamber that served as the executives, the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Council. A Chairman of the Central Committee was elected, as well, who served as the nation's president. Sandus' political structure at the time caused a few laws to be passed and large amounts of public policy were carried out by the Central People's Government. However, it became difficult for the state to carry out its foreign policy, due to the Great Ideological Conflict. <br />
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====Great Ideological Conflict====<br />
The Great Ideological Conflict was begun by the Intermicronational Conservative Alliance in April 2010. Sandus' socialist policy and culture prompted the state to respond to the ICA's "conflict against Communism". At first, Sandus was embattled in an ideological conflict with the ICA, and later [[Bradley of Dullahan]]. Despite most hostilities ending in June 2010, Sandus and the ICA member states were still at odds with each other, which prompted Sandus and several other socialist-bloc states to leave the [[OAM]] and, despite two of those socialist-bloc states rejoining the OAM, Sandus has refused to return to the OAM on any grounds. However, this time ended when Will Sörgel resigned as Chairman of the GUM, Erusia, Sandus' closest ally was disgraced, and Sörgel decided to order the destruction of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus.<br />
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===Kremlum Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Kremlum Sandus''' was created as a response to the destruction of Sandus. Its constitution was based of the Principality of Liechtenstein's and, although it created a government that was too large, it was one of Sandus' premier constitutions. And, because of Sandus' government becoming too large, this prompted the government to become inactive for a few months in the later parts of the [[2010]] year. However, it was during this time that Sandus' current national symbol, the Sovereign Eagle, became entrenched once more in the nation's symbolism and even became its own [[Order of the Sovereign Eagle|order]]. Along with this new order, Sandus began to expand and recreate its medal system to where it is today.<br />
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====Post-Lethler Era====<br />
The Post Lethler Era is the time after Erusia was disgraced by an OAM report against him. It was a time of much uncertainty as the community was not sure of where to go or what to become. The community's very own state was on shaky terms as it ventured to three new sites and the administration expanded their power, all of which effected the foreign policy of Sandus.<br />
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===Territory of Sandus, St.Charlie===<br />
'''The [[Sandus (St.Charlie)|Territory of Sandus]]''' was created on 19 October 2010 after several months of inactivity from the Barony of Kremlum Sandus. The country at the time was proud and devoted to becoming more St.Charlian, however, after the first and only election of the governor of the territory, the country began to desire sovereignty once more and on 21 February 2011, Sandus declared independence from St.Charlie.<br />
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====Time without a Government====<br />
Sandus began to create its new constitution by the means of the State Caucus that was set up in the Territorial Law, should Sandus have wished to return to being a sovereign state. The State Caucus was headed by Will Sörgel and was a provisional government. At first, a socialist republican constitution was created, however it was not ratified at the national referendum. Over the next few weeks, the Caucus decided if the state should become either a monarchy or a direct democratic state. This question was pushed to referendum, and the people unanimously chose monarchy. The new constitution was ratified on 13 April 2011.<br />
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===State of Sandus===<br />
'''The State of Sandus''' was created on 13 April 2011, when the State Caucus ratified the new constitution. The first public policy enacted by the Sôgmô, [[w:Sachem#Cognate words|Abenaki for ''chief'']], was to nationalise the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus, so that it became the national register of the nation as well. In April and May, Sandus was involved in diplomatic issues between itself and [[Zealandia]] where, eventually, the Sôgmô would create a policy of non-involvement. On 9 May, Sandus celebrated Remembrance Day and, on 26 May, Sandus celebrated its second anniversary. On 27 May 2011, the Sôgmô created the Collegio Sacerdae, Sandus' first cooperative, which is tasked with the education of philosophy, religion and politics in Sandus. By the intent of the law, the Collegio Sacerdae serves as Sandus' first and only centre of education. Currently, the Collegio Sacerdae is working on documenting a total collection of the [http://www.theoi.com/Text/OrphicHymns1.html Orphic Hymns] and other [http://www.sacred-texts.com/ sacred texts], as well as creating a code of the Sandum philosophy as it is commonly called. In the latter months of 2011, the Sôgmô created policies in foreign affairs so as to limit the State into an [[State of Sandus#Foreign Affairs|isolationist policy]] with its recognition and foreign communications. On 7 until 12 November, the Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus celebrated its first formal congress, which included hopes for a future constitution and more activity for the CCPS. The Sôgmô, as well, created the State's first major goal with the establishment of an agrarian economy in Sandus by 2015. The Sancta Calendar, which is based off both Gregorian and Romulan Calendars, was incorporated more into government as it superseded the Gregorian calendar in official capacities; the introduction of an 8-day administrative week also means that weekly goals are made by the Office of the Sôgmô. <br />
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However, with the departure of Blesbí from the State, the Sôgmô has declared hopes of a broad act to reconsolidate the Sandum state after Blesbí and its leader, [[André Sammut]], leave the State formally on 20 March 2012. In his [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVvAhagYYM New Year's address], as well, the Sôgmô expressed hopes to begin work on a proto-agrarian economy for Sandus in the 2012 year as well as creating a broad law on citizenship, amending the ''Libera'' policy, drafting and enforcing new treaties in Foreign Affairs, reforming the Collegio Sacerdae to pursue academic research and discussion, and creating more cooperatives for the State such as the cooperativisation of the CCPS.<br />
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On the 3rd of January 2019, the Sôgmô released a long-awaited edition to the Constitutional Project, this first [https://veritumsandus.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/SCP1-S%C3%B4gm%C3%B4s-Constitution-Project.pdf edition] includes how the three branches of Sandum government work and the divisions of power, information on Sandus's command economy and its relationship with the Central People's Government (CPG), heir election process, and it also includes tables of Sandum Noble ranks, healdry, and decorations. <br />
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==Government and politics==<br />
Sandus is an absolute monarchy with socialist rights and liberties embedded within its Founding Law. Ever since the foundation of Sandus, Sandum "philosophy", as it is called, has accepted the role of socialism and Buddhism within the state. The current government is created in recognition to the age-old leadership of the current Sôgmô. The current Founding Law was [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/state-caucus-ratifies-founding-law/ ratified] on 14 April 2011.<br />
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===Sôgmô===<br />
The Sôgmô is the absolute monarch of the State. The Sôgmô is tasked with upholding the Sandum Philosophy, socialism, "Rights of Life" which have been embedded within the State since its founding, and the idea of a compassionate working for the betterment of society and all. In course of those goals, the Sôgmô maintains a constitutional obligation to uphold petitions directed at the government. The Sôgmô must hear all petitions brought to the state, as the right to petition the government is an unalienable right within Sandus per the Founding Law. The Sôgmô, however, is not obligated to issue a response or redress the issue in concern of the petition, thereby making a rather large loophole that has never been used. Despite this, the Sôgmô maintains complete loyalty from the Sandum populace. The word Sôgmô ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IPA_for_English /s'oʊg.ɛm'oʊ/]) originates from Abenaki, meaning "Chief" or "King"; an alternative spelling is S8gm8.<br />
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===Organisation and rights===<br />
Sandus has embraced a simple governmental organisation. It recognises that the absolute monarchy is not necessarily the best expression of socialist values and ethics; however, due to the size of the state and a referendum held by the provisional ''State Caucus'', the State of Sandus has embraced the simplistic government of absolute monarchy. The small size of the government continues to maintain the democratic support and advice of the public at large in Sandus, whose population now numbers some five active citizens and seven residents. In this way, the simple and small size of the monarchy, whose position maintains the democratic will due to its "close" nature to the people, helps to defend and act as a vanguard for socialism in the State. Furthermore, democracy, in a sense that the people may express to the Sôgmô what they think and wish, is defended due to this small, "close" relationship between the people and Sôgmô. One right, as well, has been entrenched in the monarchy in the founding law of the State and that is the right to petition the government. In this sense, Sandus maintains an absolute monarchy with socialist values and law, whilst maintaining democracy and the people's democratic will. <br />
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In addition to this small and simple organisation, Sandus defends several rights and liberties of its citizens. As explained above, one of the most important rights is the right to petition the government. This right is used often and the interpretation of a "petition" is rather liberal and relaxed, meaning that even a single statement can be viewed as a petition. However, as Sandus is a socialist country, it also defends rights that are classically and historically known in Sandus as the "rights to life":<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 4.''' The classic rights of the Sandum people and the right to petition the government for a redress of its function or in redress of its policies shall not be abridged.|Article 4 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 5.''' The People of Sandus enjoy the right to life, including the right to work, the right to rest, the right to care in old age and illness, the right to housing, the right to education, the right to culture, the right to expression, the right to conscience, the right to protection from the state and the right to the inviolability of the home. Each citizen is equal before the law.|Article 5 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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The rights to life are socialist economic rights, such as the right to a job, rest and leisure and an education, which are meant to be maintained and expressed by the State. However, due to the nature of the State, the rights and their usage are kept within the State's powers. Therefore, the rights can not be used in one's macronational venture as, simply put, the State has no legitimacy or authority there. However, the rights may be used in one's micronational life, as the State maintains supremacy in that "world".<br />
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===Foreign affairs===<br />
With the foundation of the Sandum state, Sandus quickly learned that it required its own foreign affairs policies. With the lack of recognition from both Sealand and Molossia, the former due to their status and the latter due to a term-limit policy for waiting one month and signing a physical treaty, Sandus adopted a basic policy for recognition in July 2009, two months after the independence of Sandefreistikhan. This policy stipulated that Sandus would recognise all states it came into contact with and recognition was not to be handed out according to declarations or treaties of recognition, but rather by the mere communication between Sandus and another state. Therefore, on the auspices of this policy, Sandus initially recognised all nations it came into contact with, such as [[Landashir]], Erusia, St.Charlie, Nemkhavia, [[Pristinia]] and the [[Polaris Federation]]. It was, as well, at this time that Sandus was beginning to join the [[GUM|Grand Unified Micronational]] which thereby granted Sandus the capability to recognise all GUM member-states at that time, such as [[Flandrensis]], [[New Europe]] and [[Finismund]], and was a participant in the talks concerning the [[Rhodesian War]] conducted by the GUM. Sandus quickly became close political partners and allies with Erusia, entrenching itself in the socialist wing of the community and was further emphasised with the declaration of war by [[Pristinia]] in the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], acting at the behest of New Europe.<br />
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Tensions with Erusia began to arise after the then-Speaker of the House of the People's State of Sandus Will Sörgel assumed control of Sandus and founded the first Barony of Sandus. With the first momentous era of major growth for Sandus under the Barony, including a further entrenchment of social ideas under the monarchy, relations did eventually become amiable again with Erusia but full relations did not resume until late that spring when the Barony gave birth to the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus. With the creation of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus became more and more involved in ideological disputes and arguments which culminated in a time known as the [[Great Ideological Conflict]], which Sandus was a major participant of. <br />
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Later that summer, under the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus created the 2010 amendment to the July 2009 foreign policy concerning recognition which stipulated that Sandus has the right to withdraw recognition of any state at any time. This amendment would become very disputed in the Summer of 2011, as Sandus began to utilise the amendment more and more in its foreign affairs. With the recreation of a sovereign Sandum state in March 2011, Sandus began to enforce its "realistic" policies at home and its recognition standards abroad. In January and February 2011, the Territory of Sandus began to show its foreign affairs side once more with the condemning of supporting the Linden administration in Zealandia. Over the chaotic period of January to March, Sandus worked to utilise laws from the Territory of Sandus into the secession of Sandus and began to utilise the State Caucus and democratic referenda into the creation of a constitution of Sandus. With the creation of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus, Sandus once more resumed its full foreign affairs responsibilities and sought to promote policies of socialism, realism and professionalism in the intermicronational community. This, however, conflicted with Zealandia and, later, Tiana and often caused disputes between both states. At the end of Summer 2011, Sandus was prepared to revoke recognition of [[Kozuc]] when both the 2009 policy and the 2010 amendment were put on hold, pending a later policy. In a momentous decision on 27 September 2011, the Sôgmô of Sandus resumed both the policy and the amendment and added another addendum to the policy which has become known as the [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/sogmo-passes-major-fa-reform/ ''27/9 Foreign Affairs Policy Directive'']. Perhaps the most-cited contemporary policy in Sandum foreign affairs history, the directive seeks to isolate the State of Sandus from nations which will divert Sandum government attention to the state and redirect it back onto the State. This policy is often cited as the most important single policy for Sandus' ''Libera'' policy, meant for isolation and freedom in politics, defence and economy. This policy further stipulates that recognition of micronations will become more difficult to grant and serves to grant recognition only to St.Charlie, [[Renasia]], Landashir, [[Egtavia]], [[Austenasia]], Nemkhavia, Flandrensis and GUM member-states.<br />
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With the coming of 2012, the policy will have to be further enforced with the GUM becoming a popular intermicronational organisation and it has most recently been used to enforce Sandus' professional standards with the office of the Sôgmô threatening to revoke recognition of several GUM member-states for violating Sandus' professionalism standards. It was also reformed so as to allow the Sôgmô temporary capabilities to show support for [[Crown Prince Jonathan of Austenasia]]'s [[Theodorism]] under the prerogative of defending the state and its allies. It is on the office of the Sôgmô's goals for the year of 2012 to reform the policy once more, with the departure of Blesbí from the state. A list of current recognised macro- and micro-nations is currently being compiled by the Office of the Sôgmô.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
Unlike many other micronations, the State of Sandus does not claim to have an economy. Rather, as a result of ''Realist'' policies originating from early 2011, the State has recognised that it must create an economy, in the future of the State. In the latter half of 2012, the Sôgmô declared goals for the State to organise and economy by 2015. He stated, as well, that this policy would be for an agrarian economy so as to follow the route of history beginning at the Neolithic Revolution with the founding of civilisations. Crafts may be used as well, including both tools and objects of artistic and religious value, to create a further expansion of the economy by 2015. Diplomatic discussions, with a common ''Commission for Mutual Economic Prosperity'', began with [[Technocratic Renasia]] in early January and with discussions dating from late November. Renasia, which plans on creating a technocratic service economy, and Sandus, which plans on its agrarian economy, will continue discussion economic growth for Renasia's own economic goal of 2012 and Sandus' 2015 goal.<br />
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==Culture==<br />
Sandus has a unique culture derived from a variety of multicultural sources yet all made uniquely “Sandum” thanks to [https://sandus.org/2012/04/06/cybele-the-magna-mater/ Realism‘s Active Micronational Cultural Development Theory and the Sandum Philosophy’s Sancta category. ] Cultural development has often been a key priority of the State of Sandus and its efforts date back to times when cultural development in Sandus was a trend-like behaviour: the many pre-State of Sandus governments were often different cultural trends in Sandus, such as French culture under the first Barony of Sandus (December 2009 to April 2010).<br />
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In Sandus today, Sandum culture is becoming increasingly independent and unique, though Sandus still relies on multicultural backgrounds. The Armilustrium on XIX Octobro (19 October) is an example of this where an ancient Roman festival, originally intended to expiate the negativity of post-war troops, has been turned into a festival welcoming Autumn and Winter for a seasonal expiation of negativity in general — especially during the dark months. Multiple other festivals can be found here on the Sandus website and the Office of the Sôgmô publishes semi-monthly fliers for Sandum holidays — including State (governmental) holidays, Sancta (Sandum cultural) holidays, and “days of recognition” (holidays for specific causes). To include an entire list of Sandus’s cultural institutions would be difficult to accomplish, as there are still trends in the modern State of Sandus; however, a general cultural background can be given. <br />
[[File:Sandumphilosophy.png|thumb|300px|right|Document summarizing and explaining the core of Sandum philosophy.]]<br />
Sandus is, at its root, a Buddhist culture influenced in large part by ancient Western civilisations and by the struggles for social progress and national liberation from the 20th and 21st centuries. Sandum culture and Sandum arts are largely influenced by the Sandum Philosophy, though with cultural motifs found in classical and modern liberal societies. Certain political theories are also important in Sandus, such as Realism, Libera, and Philia. These political concepts are often combined with Sandum Philosophy to tell a unique story of Sandum culture…<br />
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''"This is my nation, Sandus — a nation built on the idea that we all suffer in our lives and that, through common bonds and common love, we can all overcome that which causes our suffering. By building a strong collective of individuals, built upon common respect and love for our fellow citizens and for Sandus, we hope to build a better life for ourselves, our loved ones, and for those who come after us. In Sandus, we are all family, suffering together in this world; though we may suffer together, this does not mean that we can overcome it together — that we must do alone, but with the help of our Sandum family. Sandus is as much about the victory over suffering as it is about working to overcome it: the fact we exist is a testament to Sandus’s never-ending victory. With Realism, we know that a collective and united Socialist Sandus must seek our pragmatic solutions to its situation as a self-created nation-state and nation-project; with Libera, we vow to keep Sandus free and along the strong and powerful path of overcoming our suffering — both in our minds and in our societies — by Socialism; with Philia, we vow to seek pragmatic activities to keep developing Sandum culture as interdependent of other cultures. This is my nation, Sandus — a nation built on ending suffering by Socialism."'' -Sôgmô of Sandus<br />
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In terms of the arts, Sandum artwork is a cultural phenomenon being expanded and defined. While abstract visual artwork, often of landscapes or seascapes, and artwork without a point of focus has been the latest trend in Sandus, Sandum culture is still tremendously fluid as a self-created culture. Media is often important to Sandum culture, as well, as it includes the common parlance and phrases used here (“Ave, Sandum Citizens!“, “Sovereign People of Sandus“, or “Comrade Citizen“). In addition to parlance, media expresses Sandum culture in theory in defiance of the principle that micronational culture in practice is more difficult for micronations — though, Sandus has practised Sandum culture in the past, and plans on doing so in the future despite all odds. Under projects for leitourgía and for liaisons, Sandus working to continuously develop the Sandum culture, our nation-project, and the micropatriological background of our State. In the past, many cultural projects have produced a unique Sandum culture and have made Sandus into a culturally fulfilling micronation as it is today.<br />
===Music & Art===<br />
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===Holidays===<br />
Sandum has national holidays focusing on societal, cultural, religious, and political purposes. The holidays fall into three categories: State holidays, Sancta holidays, and “days of recognition.” State holidays are those important holidays which are uniquely Sandum and are holidays that celebrate historical events in Sandus; Sancta holidays are those holidays which are derived from various multicultural holidays; “days of recognition” are often political and societal holidays that do not rank as important State holidays.<br />
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===Religion===<br />
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===Media===<br />
Sandum media includes audio, visual, and printed media published in the State of Sandus.<br />
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To date, Sandum media includes Veritum Sandus, Channum Unum, the Voice of Sandus, Sacerdotium, and the Tellus Sibyl. The history of media in Sandus dates to mid to late 2009, when Sandus created its first newspaper in the form of a periodical image file and a Livestream channel was created.<br />
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! Media Name<br />
! Type of Media<br />
! Frequency <br />
! Publication Founded <br />
! Description <br />
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| Veritum Sandus<br />
| Journal <br> & <br> Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| May 2010<br />
| The first periodical newspaper in Sandus eventually became Veritum Sandus (Sandum Latin: “Truth of Sandus”) in November 2009 and was moved to WordPress in that month; however, the first Veritum Sandus article dates from May 2010. Veritum Sandus has been used as the official register and journal of Sandum governments since its foundation, and continues to exist as the premier newspaper after a long period of having only one newspaper. Today, Sandus has four newspapers yet Veritum Sandus still remains the most important and most widely-read in Sandus for its national and international journalism. Veritum Sandus has been recognised as being one of the premier intermicronational newspapers in the micronational world, whose opinion editorials and articles on Sandum national news are both widely read and widely respected. As the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus is often at the vanguard of Sandus’s political, social, and cultural developments and is featured greatly in all Sandum national efforts.<br />
''Access Veritum Sandus by clicking [https://sandus.org/veritum-sandus/ here]''<br />
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| Channum Unum<br />
| Video/Audio <br />
| As needed<br />
| Early 2009<br />
|The first and only video channel in Sandus, Channum Unum (Sandum Latin: “Channel One”) was established in late 2009 as a Livestream channel. Channum Unum has had other, smaller channels on Livestream too: Partio, Festai, Alnôbak, Kanaka, and Norskemann. Partio was dedicated to broadcasting CPS Party news and Socialist music; Festai was dedicated to broadcasting marches for 9 May – Remembrance Day in Sandus; Alnôbak was dedicated to Native American music and information; Kanaka was dedicated to Hawai’ian, Polynesian, and other Pacific Islander culture, music, and information; and Norskemann was a temporary channel established to commemorate the 2011 Oslo and Utøya attacks. Though it no longer broadcasts on Livestream, Channum Unum still regularly releases videos on its YouTube channel. Due to a recent update to YouTube in late 2013, however, a new channel has been created specifically for Channum Unum.<br />
''Access Channum Unum by clicking [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUbodtKd_cmEJ7L7v2gP6w here]''<br />
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| Voice of Sandus<br />
| Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| May 2012<br />
|The first secondary newspaper in Sandus serving the CPS Party specifically, the Voice of Sandus is a newspaper interested on Party news, Socialist opinions, and the publication of revolutionary Socialist cultural and social work. It was established in May 2012. As the official journal of the Party, it publishes articles focused on Sandum politics of Libera, Realism, and Philia; regular and special articles; and revolutionary music for the State and Party.<br />
''Access Voice of Sandus by clicking [https://voiceofsandus.wordpress.com/ here]''<br />
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| Sacerdotium<br />
| Academic journal <br> & <br> Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| September 2012<br />
|The official newspaper and journal of the Collegium Sacerdotum, Sacerdotium (Latin: “Office of Priests”) was created in September 2012 following the establishment of Voice of Sandus. Publishing works of micropatriological, academic, religious, philosophical, and cultural importance is the function of Sacerdotium. Despite being the second smallest and second youngest newspaper in Sandus, Sacerdotium attracts the most irregular visitors thanks to the broader Pagan, neo-Pagan, and Polytheist community that the Collegio is focused on.<br />
''Access Sacerdotium by clicking [https://sacerdotium.wordpress.com/ here]''<br />
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| Tellus Sibyl<br />
| Newspaper<br />
| Seasonal <br />
| October 2013<br />
|The youngest and smallest newspaper in Sandus, Tellus Sibyl is a periodical newspaper which reports on seasonal and harvest news from Tellus Agrarian Cooperative. Its publication is irregular and is often announced on Veritum Sandus.<br />
''Access Tellus Sibyl by clicking [https://sandus.org/2013/10/03/first-tellus-sibyl-published/ here]''<br />
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| Radio Patria<br />
| Audio<br />
| Bimonthly <br />
| 2014<br />
|The newest addition to Sandum media, Radio Patria is Sandus’s first and only radio station. Broadcasting only on the internet through such sites as SoundCloud and through Channum Unum on YouTube, Radio Patria broadcasts at irregular times at least once every month. Broadcasts come in five segments: News, Music, Lesson or Interview, Events Coming Up, and sélection Française — a selection of the news and upcoming events made in Sandus’s second official language, French.<br />
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|name = State of Sandus<br />
|shortname = Sandus<br />
|image1 = [[File:FlagofSandus.png|200px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:CoA_of_Kremlum_Sandus.png|100px]]<br />
|motto = ''Populus Sandus''<br />
|anthem = [[File:The Song of Seikilos.ogg]] <br>[[Song of Seikilos]]<br />
|location = <br />
|capital = Quercus Candida<br />
|largest_city = Kremlum Sandus<br />
|languages = English, French, Latin<br />
|religions = No official religion<br />
|demonym = Sandum<br />
|government = [[w:Socialism|Socialist]] [[w:Classical republicanism|Classical Republic]] with an [[w:Elective monarchy|elective monarchy]]<br />
|head of state = Sôgmô<br />
|head of government = Party Secretary<br />
|3rd_h = Facilitator<br />
|hos_name = [[Gaius Soergel Publicola]]<br />
|hog_name = [[Adam I of Überstadt|Adam von Friedeck]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = [[Artemis Berry Langford|Artemis Baca]]<br />
|legislature = Council<br />
|type_a = Unicameral<br />
|type = Unicameral, Direct Democratic<br />
|seats_a = <br />
|seats_b = <br />
|election_a = <br />
|election_b = <br />
|established = 26 May 2009 ''(founded)''<br>April 13th, 2011 ''(State established)''<br />
|area = <br />
|population = 12<br />
|currency = Persuma<br />
|time_zone = UTC-5<br />
|nat_drink = <br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = Athena ''(goddess)'', Kateri Tekakwitha ''(saint)''<br />
|domain = <br />
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|notes = <br />
|web = [http://www.sandus.org/ State of Sandus Web Portal]<br />
}}<br />
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'''Sandus''', officially the '''State of Sandus''', (pronounced [{{IPA|[[w:Wikipedia:IPA for English|sɑːndɔːs]]}}]) is a micronation that was first created on 26 May [[2009]], by [[Will Sörgel]]. Currently, the government of Sandus is under the Sôgmô, who acts as the absolute monarch of the state. The Founding Law of the current government was ratified on 13 April 2011 and, thus, created the monarchy that exists today. Sandus is a socialist and ancient country, which is completed by two constructed languages: Sandum Latin and Sancta. Sandus is known for its work in the foreign affairs sphere and is also known for being rather critical of conservatism. Sandus has always been under the ''de facto'' control of the current Sôgmô, and the current government is the first time where all power is ''de jure'' delegated to him.<br />
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==History==<br />
''Main Article: [[History of the State of Sandus]]''<br />
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The History of Sandus is one that has shaped the nation as it is today. In the beginning French culture began the state, however Roman culture began to permeate the nation before superseding the French culture as it was in the beginning of the state's independence. Today, a combination of many cultures and several past events have created a micro-culture for the state and its people. <br />
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===Sandefreistikhan===<br />
'''The Grand Lamate of Sandefreistikhan''' seceded from la République de Trénois on 26 May 2009. The nation, during this time, was naïve of the functions of a state and its government and, though having three years prior experience in Trénois, a French, Native American and Tibetan-based micronation, the government's youth was depicted in its handling of various micronational and macronational incidents, one of them being the [[Neda War]]. Sandefreistikhan fought several wars during this time, including the [[War over Micronational Communism|Micronational War on Communism]] and the [[New Euro-Erusian War]], thus narrowing its political ideology for what would become Sandus today. However, during this time, nearly all power was in the Grand Lama, though more power was delegated to the Politburo—the legislature—towards the end of its government's life. Sandefreistikhan, eventually, become a more Roman-based micronation, prompting a direct democracy to form in July 2009.<br />
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===People's State of Sandus===<br />
'''The People's State of Sandus''' was that direct democratic state, founded in July 2009. It was a rather stable nation that was more based of Roman beliefs and ethics, and the first Sandum nation to adopt direct democracy. Its legislature was known as the National People's Congress and elected a Speaker of the House, who served as Executive and, during times of war, became the Dictator of Sandus. The position was only ever filled by [[Will Sörgel]]. However, after a day-long war with Pristinia, known as the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], it became clear that various propaganda that Sandefreistikhan published during the [[New Euro-Erusian War]] would culminate in Sandus' wide-spread displeasure with certain members of the community, including Sandus' long time ally, [[Nemkhavia]]. This would later lead to pretences of a Civil War in November 2009, before the nation made a large, controversial change of government to a Barony.<br />
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====Time of Troubles (2009)====<br />
In November 2009, the State began to self-destruct as the National People's Congress began to fall apart in its positions. A civil war broke out on 15 November 2009. The war lasted only 9 days and only one battle was fought, though it prompted Sandus consider major citizenship-control policies in the future. By 24 November, the nation had collapsed as the Dictator [[Will Sörgel]] assumed power in the absence of the rest of the National People's Congress members. The nation entered a short period of self-induced inactivity as it planned its next government.<br />
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===Barony of Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Sandus'''' creation was some time after the civil war, and sometime before it was implemented. Sandus' momentous shift in policy under the creation of the Barony resulted in a short break down of relations with Sandus' premier ally, [[Erusia]]. On 21 December 2009, the Barony of Sandus was created, to the dismay and controversy of the community. However, by the end of the year, Sandus had grown to include its first citizen in the post-Civil War era. That citizen, Cameron Falby, decided to form the autonomous territory of [[New Scireland]] in January 2011. However, later that month, that same territory declared independence from Sandus, resulting in a controversial break-down of relations between Sandus and New Scireland and Sandus' difficult relations with several other nations, including [[Francisville]] and [[Landashir]]. By the end of the month, Sandus experienced a large growth of 3 citizens as the Baroness Consort and her family joined the nation and a détente between Sandus and Erusia was under-way. The problems with New Scireland would lead to months of reduced activity within Sandus, which would be even further emphasised by the departure of the Baroness Consort and her family from Sandus. These events would give rise to the April Political Revolution, where Sandus returned to its former political position and even returned farther Left than any past governments of Sandus.<br />
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====New Scireland====<br />
The issues with New Scireland resulted in several harsh words to be exchanged, including the closest Sandus has ever been to a serious break down of relations to affect direct and indirect relations with the state. Sandus, at first, was not sure how to respond to the declaration of independence. Should Sandus try to restore New Scireland to the state, Sandus' relations with other nations may have been harmed and even more serious civil war may have been faught; however, if Sandus let New Scireland become independent, Sandus may be viewed as powerless to its own internal affairs. Baron Will Sörgel decided the latter, though he decided to bring Cameron Falby, the leader of New Scireland, to trial for treason. Falby accepted and the trial was under-way until the trial bogged down, before Sandus dropped the charges brought against Falby. <br />
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====April Political Revolution====<br />
In April, the Baron abdicated in preference for a socialist republic. During this time, Sandus' first socialist constitution was drafted and the state became close allies with other socialist states, such as Erusia and [[Nemkhavia]]. This period of drafting the constitution would create the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus later in the month.<br />
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===Democratic People's Republic of Sandus===<br />
'''The Democratic People's Republic of Sandus''' was Sandus' first hardline socialist state. It maintain very socialist policies, both domestic and foreign. The nation itself was subject to some controversy as it was a close ally of Erusia and both Will Sörgel and [[Robert Lethler]] where both allies and very close micronational friends. Sandus' government, however, consisted as a provisional measure until Sandus became larger and had a definite territory. It was consisted of a single chamber, the Revolutionary Council, and a higher tier of that chamber that served as the executives, the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Council. A Chairman of the Central Committee was elected, as well, who served as the nation's president. Sandus' political structure at the time caused a few laws to be passed and large amounts of public policy were carried out by the Central People's Government. However, it became difficult for the state to carry out its foreign policy, due to the Great Ideological Conflict. <br />
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====Great Ideological Conflict====<br />
The Great Ideological Conflict was begun by the Intermicronational Conservative Alliance in April 2010. Sandus' socialist policy and culture prompted the state to respond to the ICA's "conflict against Communism". At first, Sandus was embattled in an ideological conflict with the ICA, and later [[Bradley of Dullahan]]. Despite most hostilities ending in June 2010, Sandus and the ICA member states were still at odds with each other, which prompted Sandus and several other socialist-bloc states to leave the [[OAM]] and, despite two of those socialist-bloc states rejoining the OAM, Sandus has refused to return to the OAM on any grounds. However, this time ended when Will Sörgel resigned as Chairman of the GUM, Erusia, Sandus' closest ally was disgraced, and Sörgel decided to order the destruction of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus.<br />
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===Kremlum Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Kremlum Sandus''' was created as a response to the destruction of Sandus. Its constitution was based of the Principality of Liechtenstein's and, although it created a government that was too large, it was one of Sandus' premier constitutions. And, because of Sandus' government becoming too large, this prompted the government to become inactive for a few months in the later parts of the [[2010]] year. However, it was during this time that Sandus' current national symbol, the Sovereign Eagle, became entrenched once more in the nation's symbolism and even became its own [[Order of the Sovereign Eagle|order]]. Along with this new order, Sandus began to expand and recreate its medal system to where it is today.<br />
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====Post-Lethler Era====<br />
The Post Lethler Era is the time after Erusia was disgraced by an OAM report against him. It was a time of much uncertainty as the community was not sure of where to go or what to become. The community's very own state was on shaky terms as it ventured to three new sites and the administration expanded their power, all of which effected the foreign policy of Sandus.<br />
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===Territory of Sandus, St.Charlie===<br />
'''The [[Sandus (St.Charlie)|Territory of Sandus]]''' was created on 19 October 2010 after several months of inactivity from the Barony of Kremlum Sandus. The country at the time was proud and devoted to becoming more St.Charlian, however, after the first and only election of the governor of the territory, the country began to desire sovereignty once more and on 21 February 2011, Sandus declared independence from St.Charlie.<br />
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====Time without a Government====<br />
Sandus began to create its new constitution by the means of the State Caucus that was set up in the Territorial Law, should Sandus have wished to return to being a sovereign state. The State Caucus was headed by Will Sörgel and was a provisional government. At first, a socialist republican constitution was created, however it was not ratified at the national referendum. Over the next few weeks, the Caucus decided if the state should become either a monarchy or a direct democratic state. This question was pushed to referendum, and the people unanimously chose monarchy. The new constitution was ratified on 13 April 2011.<br />
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===State of Sandus===<br />
'''The State of Sandus''' was created on 13 April 2011, when the State Caucus ratified the new constitution. The first public policy enacted by the Sôgmô, [[w:Sachem#Cognate words|Abenaki for ''chief'']], was to nationalise the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus, so that it became the national register of the nation as well. In April and May, Sandus was involved in diplomatic issues between itself and [[Zealandia]] where, eventually, the Sôgmô would create a policy of non-involvement. On 9 May, Sandus celebrated Remembrance Day and, on 26 May, Sandus celebrated its second anniversary. On 27 May 2011, the Sôgmô created the Collegio Sacerdae, Sandus' first cooperative, which is tasked with the education of philosophy, religion and politics in Sandus. By the intent of the law, the Collegio Sacerdae serves as Sandus' first and only centre of education. Currently, the Collegio Sacerdae is working on documenting a total collection of the [http://www.theoi.com/Text/OrphicHymns1.html Orphic Hymns] and other [http://www.sacred-texts.com/ sacred texts], as well as creating a code of the Sandum philosophy as it is commonly called. In the latter months of 2011, the Sôgmô created policies in foreign affairs so as to limit the State into an [[State of Sandus#Foreign Affairs|isolationist policy]] with its recognition and foreign communications. On 7 until 12 November, the Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus celebrated its first formal congress, which included hopes for a future constitution and more activity for the CCPS. The Sôgmô, as well, created the State's first major goal with the establishment of an agrarian economy in Sandus by 2015. The Sancta Calendar, which is based off both Gregorian and Romulan Calendars, was incorporated more into government as it superseded the Gregorian calendar in official capacities; the introduction of an 8-day administrative week also means that weekly goals are made by the Office of the Sôgmô. <br />
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However, with the departure of Blesbí from the State, the Sôgmô has declared hopes of a broad act to reconsolidate the Sandum state after Blesbí and its leader, [[André Sammut]], leave the State formally on 20 March 2012. In his [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVvAhagYYM New Year's address], as well, the Sôgmô expressed hopes to begin work on a proto-agrarian economy for Sandus in the 2012 year as well as creating a broad law on citizenship, amending the ''Libera'' policy, drafting and enforcing new treaties in Foreign Affairs, reforming the Collegio Sacerdae to pursue academic research and discussion, and creating more cooperatives for the State such as the cooperativisation of the CCPS.<br />
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On the 3rd of January 2019, the Sôgmô released a long-awaited edition to the Constitutional Project, this first [https://veritumsandus.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/SCP1-S%C3%B4gm%C3%B4s-Constitution-Project.pdf edition] includes how the three branches of Sandum government work and the divisions of power, information on Sandus's command economy and its relationship with the Central People's Government (CPG), heir election process, and it also includes tables of Sandum Noble ranks, healdry, and decorations. <br />
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==Government and politics==<br />
Sandus is an absolute monarchy with socialist rights and liberties embedded within its Founding Law. Ever since the foundation of Sandus, Sandum "philosophy", as it is called, has accepted the role of socialism and Buddhism within the state. The current government is created in recognition to the age-old leadership of the current Sôgmô. The current Founding Law was [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/state-caucus-ratifies-founding-law/ ratified] on 14 April 2011.<br />
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===Sôgmô===<br />
The Sôgmô is the absolute monarch of the State. The Sôgmô is tasked with upholding the Sandum Philosophy, socialism, "Rights of Life" which have been embedded within the State since its founding, and the idea of a compassionate working for the betterment of society and all. In course of those goals, the Sôgmô maintains a constitutional obligation to uphold petitions directed at the government. The Sôgmô must hear all petitions brought to the state, as the right to petition the government is an unalienable right within Sandus per the Founding Law. The Sôgmô, however, is not obligated to issue a response or redress the issue in concern of the petition, thereby making a rather large loophole that has never been used. Despite this, the Sôgmô maintains complete loyalty from the Sandum populace. The word Sôgmô ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IPA_for_English /s'oʊg.ɛm'oʊ/]) originates from Abenaki, meaning "Chief" or "King"; an alternative spelling is S8gm8.<br />
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===Organisation and rights===<br />
Sandus has embraced a simple governmental organisation. It recognises that the absolute monarchy is not necessarily the best expression of socialist values and ethics; however, due to the size of the state and a referendum held by the provisional ''State Caucus'', the State of Sandus has embraced the simplistic government of absolute monarchy. The small size of the government continues to maintain the democratic support and advice of the public at large in Sandus, whose population now numbers some five active citizens and seven residents. In this way, the simple and small size of the monarchy, whose position maintains the democratic will due to its "close" nature to the people, helps to defend and act as a vanguard for socialism in the State. Furthermore, democracy, in a sense that the people may express to the Sôgmô what they think and wish, is defended due to this small, "close" relationship between the people and Sôgmô. One right, as well, has been entrenched in the monarchy in the founding law of the State and that is the right to petition the government. In this sense, Sandus maintains an absolute monarchy with socialist values and law, whilst maintaining democracy and the people's democratic will. <br />
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In addition to this small and simple organisation, Sandus defends several rights and liberties of its citizens. As explained above, one of the most important rights is the right to petition the government. This right is used often and the interpretation of a "petition" is rather liberal and relaxed, meaning that even a single statement can be viewed as a petition. However, as Sandus is a socialist country, it also defends rights that are classically and historically known in Sandus as the "rights to life":<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 4.''' The classic rights of the Sandum people and the right to petition the government for a redress of its function or in redress of its policies shall not be abridged.|Article 4 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 5.''' The People of Sandus enjoy the right to life, including the right to work, the right to rest, the right to care in old age and illness, the right to housing, the right to education, the right to culture, the right to expression, the right to conscience, the right to protection from the state and the right to the inviolability of the home. Each citizen is equal before the law.|Article 5 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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The rights to life are socialist economic rights, such as the right to a job, rest and leisure and an education, which are meant to be maintained and expressed by the State. However, due to the nature of the State, the rights and their usage are kept within the State's powers. Therefore, the rights can not be used in one's macronational venture as, simply put, the State has no legitimacy or authority there. However, the rights may be used in one's micronational life, as the State maintains supremacy in that "world".<br />
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===Foreign affairs===<br />
With the foundation of the Sandum state, Sandus quickly learned that it required its own foreign affairs policies. With the lack of recognition from both Sealand and Molossia, the former due to their status and the latter due to a term-limit policy for waiting one month and signing a physical treaty, Sandus adopted a basic policy for recognition in July 2009, two months after the independence of Sandefreistikhan. This policy stipulated that Sandus would recognise all states it came into contact with and recognition was not to be handed out according to declarations or treaties of recognition, but rather by the mere communication between Sandus and another state. Therefore, on the auspices of this policy, Sandus initially recognised all nations it came into contact with, such as [[Landashir]], Erusia, St.Charlie, Nemkhavia, [[Pristinia]] and the [[Polaris Federation]]. It was, as well, at this time that Sandus was beginning to join the [[GUM|Grand Unified Micronational]] which thereby granted Sandus the capability to recognise all GUM member-states at that time, such as [[Flandrensis]], [[New Europe]] and [[Finismund]], and was a participant in the talks concerning the [[Rhodesian War]] conducted by the GUM. Sandus quickly became close political partners and allies with Erusia, entrenching itself in the socialist wing of the community and was further emphasised with the declaration of war by [[Pristinia]] in the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], acting at the behest of New Europe.<br />
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Tensions with Erusia began to arise after the then-Speaker of the House of the People's State of Sandus Will Sörgel assumed control of Sandus and founded the first Barony of Sandus. With the first momentous era of major growth for Sandus under the Barony, including a further entrenchment of social ideas under the monarchy, relations did eventually become amiable again with Erusia but full relations did not resume until late that spring when the Barony gave birth to the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus. With the creation of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus became more and more involved in ideological disputes and arguments which culminated in a time known as the [[Great Ideological Conflict]], which Sandus was a major participant of. <br />
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Later that summer, under the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus created the 2010 amendment to the July 2009 foreign policy concerning recognition which stipulated that Sandus has the right to withdraw recognition of any state at any time. This amendment would become very disputed in the Summer of 2011, as Sandus began to utilise the amendment more and more in its foreign affairs. With the recreation of a sovereign Sandum state in March 2011, Sandus began to enforce its "realistic" policies at home and its recognition standards abroad. In January and February 2011, the Territory of Sandus began to show its foreign affairs side once more with the condemning of supporting the Linden administration in Zealandia. Over the chaotic period of January to March, Sandus worked to utilise laws from the Territory of Sandus into the secession of Sandus and began to utilise the State Caucus and democratic referenda into the creation of a constitution of Sandus. With the creation of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus, Sandus once more resumed its full foreign affairs responsibilities and sought to promote policies of socialism, realism and professionalism in the intermicronational community. This, however, conflicted with Zealandia and, later, Tiana and often caused disputes between both states. At the end of Summer 2011, Sandus was prepared to revoke recognition of [[Kozuc]] when both the 2009 policy and the 2010 amendment were put on hold, pending a later policy. In a momentous decision on 27 September 2011, the Sôgmô of Sandus resumed both the policy and the amendment and added another addendum to the policy which has become known as the [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/sogmo-passes-major-fa-reform/ ''27/9 Foreign Affairs Policy Directive'']. Perhaps the most-cited contemporary policy in Sandum foreign affairs history, the directive seeks to isolate the State of Sandus from nations which will divert Sandum government attention to the state and redirect it back onto the State. This policy is often cited as the most important single policy for Sandus' ''Libera'' policy, meant for isolation and freedom in politics, defence and economy. This policy further stipulates that recognition of micronations will become more difficult to grant and serves to grant recognition only to St.Charlie, [[Renasia]], Landashir, [[Egtavia]], [[Austenasia]], Nemkhavia, Flandrensis and GUM member-states.<br />
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With the coming of 2012, the policy will have to be further enforced with the GUM becoming a popular intermicronational organisation and it has most recently been used to enforce Sandus' professional standards with the office of the Sôgmô threatening to revoke recognition of several GUM member-states for violating Sandus' professionalism standards. It was also reformed so as to allow the Sôgmô temporary capabilities to show support for [[Crown Prince Jonathan of Austenasia]]'s [[Theodorism]] under the prerogative of defending the state and its allies. It is on the office of the Sôgmô's goals for the year of 2012 to reform the policy once more, with the departure of Blesbí from the state. A list of current recognised macro- and micro-nations is currently being compiled by the Office of the Sôgmô.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
Unlike many other micronations, the State of Sandus does not claim to have an economy. Rather, as a result of ''Realist'' policies originating from early 2011, the State has recognised that it must create an economy, in the future of the State. In the latter half of 2012, the Sôgmô declared goals for the State to organise and economy by 2015. He stated, as well, that this policy would be for an agrarian economy so as to follow the route of history beginning at the Neolithic Revolution with the founding of civilisations. Crafts may be used as well, including both tools and objects of artistic and religious value, to create a further expansion of the economy by 2015. Diplomatic discussions, with a common ''Commission for Mutual Economic Prosperity'', began with [[Technocratic Renasia]] in early January and with discussions dating from late November. Renasia, which plans on creating a technocratic service economy, and Sandus, which plans on its agrarian economy, will continue discussion economic growth for Renasia's own economic goal of 2012 and Sandus' 2015 goal.<br />
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==Culture==<br />
Sandus has a unique culture derived from a variety of multicultural sources yet all made uniquely “Sandum” thanks to [https://sandus.org/2012/04/06/cybele-the-magna-mater/ Realism‘s Active Micronational Cultural Development Theory and the Sandum Philosophy’s Sancta category. ] Cultural development has often been a key priority of the State of Sandus and its efforts date back to times when cultural development in Sandus was a trend-like behaviour: the many pre-State of Sandus governments were often different cultural trends in Sandus, such as French culture under the first Barony of Sandus (December 2009 to April 2010).<br />
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In Sandus today, Sandum culture is becoming increasingly independent and unique, though Sandus still relies on multicultural backgrounds. The Armilustrium on XIX Octobro (19 October) is an example of this where an ancient Roman festival, originally intended to expiate the negativity of post-war troops, has been turned into a festival welcoming Autumn and Winter for a seasonal expiation of negativity in general — especially during the dark months. Multiple other festivals can be found here on the Sandus website and the Office of the Sôgmô publishes semi-monthly fliers for Sandum holidays — including State (governmental) holidays, Sancta (Sandum cultural) holidays, and “days of recognition” (holidays for specific causes). To include an entire list of Sandus’s cultural institutions would be difficult to accomplish, as there are still trends in the modern State of Sandus; however, a general cultural background can be given.<br />
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Sandus is, at its root, a Buddhist culture influenced in large part by ancient Western civilisations and by the struggles for social progress and national liberation from the 20th and 21st centuries. Sandum culture and Sandum arts are largely influenced by the Sandum Philosophy, though with cultural motifs found in classical and modern liberal societies. Certain political theories are also important in Sandus, such as Realism, Libera, and Philia. These political concepts are often combined with Sandum Philosophy to tell a unique story of Sandum culture…<br />
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''"This is my nation, Sandus — a nation built on the idea that we all suffer in our lives and that, through common bonds and common love, we can all overcome that which causes our suffering. By building a strong collective of individuals, built upon common respect and love for our fellow citizens and for Sandus, we hope to build a better life for ourselves, our loved ones, and for those who come after us. In Sandus, we are all family, suffering together in this world; though we may suffer together, this does not mean that we can overcome it together — that we must do alone, but with the help of our Sandum family. Sandus is as much about the victory over suffering as it is about working to overcome it: the fact we exist is a testament to Sandus’s never-ending victory. With Realism, we know that a collective and united Socialist Sandus must seek our pragmatic solutions to its situation as a self-created nation-state and nation-project; with Libera, we vow to keep Sandus free and along the strong and powerful path of overcoming our suffering — both in our minds and in our societies — by Socialism; with Philia, we vow to seek pragmatic activities to keep developing Sandum culture as interdependent of other cultures. This is my nation, Sandus — a nation built on ending suffering by Socialism."'' -Sôgmô of Sandus<br />
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In terms of the arts, Sandum artwork is a cultural phenomenon being expanded and defined. While abstract visual artwork, often of landscapes or seascapes, and artwork without a point of focus has been the latest trend in Sandus, Sandum culture is still tremendously fluid as a self-created culture. Media is often important to Sandum culture, as well, as it includes the common parlance and phrases used here (“Ave, Sandum Citizens!“, “Sovereign People of Sandus“, or “Comrade Citizen“). In addition to parlance, media expresses Sandum culture in theory in defiance of the principle that micronational culture in practice is more difficult for micronations — though, Sandus has practised Sandum culture in the past, and plans on doing so in the future despite all odds. Under projects for leitourgía and for liaisons, Sandus working to continuously develop the Sandum culture, our nation-project, and the micropatriological background of our State. In the past, many cultural projects have produced a unique Sandum culture and have made Sandus into a culturally fulfilling micronation as it is today.<br />
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===Holidays===<br />
Sandum has national holidays focusing on societal, cultural, religious, and political purposes. The holidays fall into three categories: State holidays, Sancta holidays, and “days of recognition.” State holidays are those important holidays which are uniquely Sandum and are holidays that celebrate historical events in Sandus; Sancta holidays are those holidays which are derived from various multicultural holidays; “days of recognition” are often political and societal holidays that do not rank as important State holidays.<br />
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===Religion===<br />
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===Media===<br />
Sandum media includes audio, visual, and printed media published in the State of Sandus.<br />
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To date, Sandum media includes Veritum Sandus, Channum Unum, the Voice of Sandus, Sacerdotium, and the Tellus Sibyl. The history of media in Sandus dates to mid to late 2009, when Sandus created its first newspaper in the form of a periodical image file and a Livestream channel was created.<br />
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! Media Name<br />
! Type of Media<br />
! Frequency <br />
! Publication Founded <br />
! Description <br />
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| Veritum Sandus<br />
| Journal <br> & <br> Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| May 2010<br />
| The first periodical newspaper in Sandus eventually became Veritum Sandus (Sandum Latin: “Truth of Sandus”) in November 2009 and was moved to WordPress in that month; however, the first Veritum Sandus article dates from May 2010. Veritum Sandus has been used as the official register and journal of Sandum governments since its foundation, and continues to exist as the premier newspaper after a long period of having only one newspaper. Today, Sandus has four newspapers yet Veritum Sandus still remains the most important and most widely-read in Sandus for its national and international journalism. Veritum Sandus has been recognised as being one of the premier intermicronational newspapers in the micronational world, whose opinion editorials and articles on Sandum national news are both widely read and widely respected. As the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus is often at the vanguard of Sandus’s political, social, and cultural developments and is featured greatly in all Sandum national efforts.<br />
''Access Veritum Sandus by clicking [https://sandus.org/veritum-sandus/ here]''<br />
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| Channum Unum<br />
| Video/Audio <br />
| As needed<br />
| Early 2009<br />
|The first and only video channel in Sandus, Channum Unum (Sandum Latin: “Channel One”) was established in late 2009 as a Livestream channel. Channum Unum has had other, smaller channels on Livestream too: Partio, Festai, Alnôbak, Kanaka, and Norskemann. Partio was dedicated to broadcasting CPS Party news and Socialist music; Festai was dedicated to broadcasting marches for 9 May – Remembrance Day in Sandus; Alnôbak was dedicated to Native American music and information; Kanaka was dedicated to Hawai’ian, Polynesian, and other Pacific Islander culture, music, and information; and Norskemann was a temporary channel established to commemorate the 2011 Oslo and Utøya attacks. Though it no longer broadcasts on Livestream, Channum Unum still regularly releases videos on its YouTube channel. Due to a recent update to YouTube in late 2013, however, a new channel has been created specifically for Channum Unum.<br />
''Access Channum Unum by clicking [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUbodtKd_cmEJ7L7v2gP6w here]''<br />
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| Voice of Sandus<br />
| Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| May 2012<br />
|The first secondary newspaper in Sandus serving the CPS Party specifically, the Voice of Sandus is a newspaper interested on Party news, Socialist opinions, and the publication of revolutionary Socialist cultural and social work. It was established in May 2012. As the official journal of the Party, it publishes articles focused on Sandum politics of Libera, Realism, and Philia; regular and special articles; and revolutionary music for the State and Party.<br />
''Access Voice of Sandus by clicking [https://voiceofsandus.wordpress.com/ here]''<br />
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| Sacerdotium<br />
| Academic journal <br> & <br> Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| September 2012<br />
|The official newspaper and journal of the Collegium Sacerdotum, Sacerdotium (Latin: “Office of Priests”) was created in September 2012 following the establishment of Voice of Sandus. Publishing works of micropatriological, academic, religious, philosophical, and cultural importance is the function of Sacerdotium. Despite being the second smallest and second youngest newspaper in Sandus, Sacerdotium attracts the most irregular visitors thanks to the broader Pagan, neo-Pagan, and Polytheist community that the Collegio is focused on.<br />
''Access Sacerdotium by clicking [https://sacerdotium.wordpress.com/ here]''<br />
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| Tellus Sibyl<br />
| Newspaper<br />
| Seasonal <br />
| October 2013<br />
|The youngest and smallest newspaper in Sandus, Tellus Sibyl is a periodical newspaper which reports on seasonal and harvest news from Tellus Agrarian Cooperative. Its publication is irregular and is often announced on Veritum Sandus.<br />
''Access Tellus Sibyl by clicking [https://sandus.org/2013/10/03/first-tellus-sibyl-published/ here]''<br />
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| Radio Patria<br />
| Audio<br />
| Bimonthly <br />
| 2014<br />
|The newest addition to Sandum media, Radio Patria is Sandus’s first and only radio station. Broadcasting only on the internet through such sites as SoundCloud and through Channum Unum on YouTube, Radio Patria broadcasts at irregular times at least once every month. Broadcasts come in five segments: News, Music, Lesson or Interview, Events Coming Up, and sélection Française — a selection of the news and upcoming events made in Sandus’s second official language, French.<br />
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[[Category:Secessionist micronations]]</div>Cinnamon Creekhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=History_of_the_State_of_Sandus&diff=420902History of the State of Sandus2019-04-04T04:14:26Z<p>Cinnamon Creek: Created page with "The History of Sandus is one that has shaped the nation as it is today. In the beginning French culture began the state, however Roman culture began to permeate the nation bef..."</p>
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<div>The History of Sandus is one that has shaped the nation as it is today. In the beginning French culture began the state, however Roman culture began to permeate the nation before superseding the French culture as it was in the beginning of the state's independence. Today, a combination of many cultures and several past events have created a micro-culture for the state and its people. <br />
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===Sandefreistikhan===<br />
'''The Grand Lamate of Sandefreistikhan''' seceded from la République de Trénois on 26 May 2009. The nation, during this time, was naïve of the functions of a state and its government and, though having three years prior experience in Trénois, a French, Native American and Tibetan-based micronation, the government's youth was depicted in its handling of various micronational and macronational incidents, one of them being the [[Neda War]]. Sandefreistikhan fought several wars during this time, including the [[War over Micronational Communism|Micronational War on Communism]] and the [[New Euro-Erusian War]], thus narrowing its political ideology for what would become Sandus today. However, during this time, nearly all power was in the Grand Lama, though more power was delegated to the Politburo—the legislature—towards the end of its government's life. Sandefreistikhan, eventually, become a more Roman-based micronation, prompting a direct democracy to form in July 2009.<br />
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===People's State of Sandus===<br />
'''The People's State of Sandus''' was that direct democratic state, founded in July 2009. It was a rather stable nation that was more based of Roman beliefs and ethics, and the first Sandum nation to adopt direct democracy. Its legislature was known as the National People's Congress and elected a Speaker of the House, who served as Executive and, during times of war, became the Dictator of Sandus. The position was only ever filled by [[Will Sörgel]]. However, after a day-long war with Pristinia, known as the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], it became clear that various propaganda that Sandefreistikhan published during the [[New Euro-Erusian War]] would culminate in Sandus' wide-spread displeasure with certain members of the community, including Sandus' long time ally, [[Nemkhavia]]. This would later lead to pretences of a Civil War in November 2009, before the nation made a large, controversial change of government to a Barony.<br />
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====Time of Troubles (2009)====<br />
In November 2009, the State began to self-destruct as the National People's Congress began to fall apart in its positions. A civil war broke out on 15 November 2009. The war lasted only 9 days and only one battle was fought, though it prompted Sandus consider major citizenship-control policies in the future. By 24 November, the nation had collapsed as the Dictator [[Will Sörgel]] assumed power in the absence of the rest of the National People's Congress members. The nation entered a short period of self-induced inactivity as it planned its next government.<br />
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===Barony of Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Sandus'''' creation was some time after the civil war, and sometime before it was implemented. Sandus' momentous shift in policy under the creation of the Barony resulted in a short break down of relations with Sandus' premier ally, [[Erusia]]. On 21 December 2009, the Barony of Sandus was created, to the dismay and controversy of the community. However, by the end of the year, Sandus had grown to include its first citizen in the post-Civil War era. That citizen, Cameron Falby, decided to form the autonomous territory of [[New Scireland]] in January 2011. However, later that month, that same territory declared independence from Sandus, resulting in a controversial break-down of relations between Sandus and New Scireland and Sandus' difficult relations with several other nations, including [[Francisville]] and [[Landashir]]. By the end of the month, Sandus experienced a large growth of 3 citizens as the Baroness Consort and her family joined the nation and a détente between Sandus and Erusia was under-way. The problems with New Scireland would lead to months of reduced activity within Sandus, which would be even further emphasised by the departure of the Baroness Consort and her family from Sandus. These events would give rise to the April Political Revolution, where Sandus returned to its former political position and even returned farther Left than any past governments of Sandus.<br />
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====New Scireland====<br />
The issues with New Scireland resulted in several harsh words to be exchanged, including the closest Sandus has ever been to a serious break down of relations to affect direct and indirect relations with the state. Sandus, at first, was not sure how to respond to the declaration of independence. Should Sandus try to restore New Scireland to the state, Sandus' relations with other nations may have been harmed and even more serious civil war may have been faught; however, if Sandus let New Scireland become independent, Sandus may be viewed as powerless to its own internal affairs. Baron Will Sörgel decided the latter, though he decided to bring Cameron Falby, the leader of New Scireland, to trial for treason. Falby accepted and the trial was under-way until the trial bogged down, before Sandus dropped the charges brought against Falby. <br />
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====April Political Revolution====<br />
In April, the Baron abdicated in preference for a socialist republic. During this time, Sandus' first socialist constitution was drafted and the state became close allies with other socialist states, such as Erusia and [[Nemkhavia]]. This period of drafting the constitution would create the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus later in the month.<br />
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===Democratic People's Republic of Sandus===<br />
'''The Democratic People's Republic of Sandus''' was Sandus' first hardline socialist state. It maintain very socialist policies, both domestic and foreign. The nation itself was subject to some controversy as it was a close ally of Erusia and both Will Sörgel and [[Robert Lethler]] where both allies and very close micronational friends. Sandus' government, however, consisted as a provisional measure until Sandus became larger and had a definite territory. It was consisted of a single chamber, the Revolutionary Council, and a higher tier of that chamber that served as the executives, the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Council. A Chairman of the Central Committee was elected, as well, who served as the nation's president. Sandus' political structure at the time caused a few laws to be passed and large amounts of public policy were carried out by the Central People's Government. However, it became difficult for the state to carry out its foreign policy, due to the Great Ideological Conflict. <br />
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====Great Ideological Conflict====<br />
The Great Ideological Conflict was begun by the Intermicronational Conservative Alliance in April 2010. Sandus' socialist policy and culture prompted the state to respond to the ICA's "conflict against Communism". At first, Sandus was embattled in an ideological conflict with the ICA, and later [[Bradley of Dullahan]]. Despite most hostilities ending in June 2010, Sandus and the ICA member states were still at odds with each other, which prompted Sandus and several other socialist-bloc states to leave the [[OAM]] and, despite two of those socialist-bloc states rejoining the OAM, Sandus has refused to return to the OAM on any grounds. However, this time ended when Will Sörgel resigned as Chairman of the GUM, Erusia, Sandus' closest ally was disgraced, and Sörgel decided to order the destruction of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus.<br />
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===Kremlum Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Kremlum Sandus''' was created as a response to the destruction of Sandus. Its constitution was based of the Principality of Liechtenstein's and, although it created a government that was too large, it was one of Sandus' premier constitutions. And, because of Sandus' government becoming too large, this prompted the government to become inactive for a few months in the later parts of the [[2010]] year. However, it was during this time that Sandus' current national symbol, the Sovereign Eagle, became entrenched once more in the nation's symbolism and even became its own [[Order of the Sovereign Eagle|order]]. Along with this new order, Sandus began to expand and recreate its medal system to where it is today.<br />
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====Post-Lethler Era====<br />
The Post Lethler Era is the time after Erusia was disgraced by an OAM report against him. It was a time of much uncertainty as the community was not sure of where to go or what to become. The community's very own state was on shaky terms as it ventured to three new sites and the administration expanded their power, all of which effected the foreign policy of Sandus.<br />
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===Territory of Sandus, St.Charlie===<br />
'''The [[Sandus (St.Charlie)|Territory of Sandus]]''' was created on 19 October 2010 after several months of inactivity from the Barony of Kremlum Sandus. The country at the time was proud and devoted to becoming more St.Charlian, however, after the first and only election of the governor of the territory, the country began to desire sovereignty once more and on 21 February 2011, Sandus declared independence from St.Charlie.<br />
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====Time without a Government====<br />
Sandus began to create its new constitution by the means of the State Caucus that was set up in the Territorial Law, should Sandus have wished to return to being a sovereign state. The State Caucus was headed by Will Sörgel and was a provisional government. At first, a socialist republican constitution was created, however it was not ratified at the national referendum. Over the next few weeks, the Caucus decided if the state should become either a monarchy or a direct democratic state. This question was pushed to referendum, and the people unanimously chose monarchy. The new constitution was ratified on 13 April 2011.<br />
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===State of Sandus===<br />
'''The State of Sandus''' was created on 13 April 2011, when the State Caucus ratified the new constitution. The first public policy enacted by the Sôgmô, [[w:Sachem#Cognate words|Abenaki for ''chief'']], was to nationalise the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus, so that it became the national register of the nation as well. In April and May, Sandus was involved in diplomatic issues between itself and [[Zealandia]] where, eventually, the Sôgmô would create a policy of non-involvement. On 9 May, Sandus celebrated Remembrance Day and, on 26 May, Sandus celebrated its second anniversary. On 27 May 2011, the Sôgmô created the Collegio Sacerdae, Sandus' first cooperative, which is tasked with the education of philosophy, religion and politics in Sandus. By the intent of the law, the Collegio Sacerdae serves as Sandus' first and only centre of education. Currently, the Collegio Sacerdae is working on documenting a total collection of the [http://www.theoi.com/Text/OrphicHymns1.html Orphic Hymns] and other [http://www.sacred-texts.com/ sacred texts], as well as creating a code of the Sandum philosophy as it is commonly called. In the latter months of 2011, the Sôgmô created policies in foreign affairs so as to limit the State into an [[State of Sandus#Foreign Affairs|isolationist policy]] with its recognition and foreign communications. On 7 until 12 November, the Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus celebrated its first formal congress, which included hopes for a future constitution and more activity for the CCPS. The Sôgmô, as well, created the State's first major goal with the establishment of an agrarian economy in Sandus by 2015. The Sancta Calendar, which is based off both Gregorian and Romulan Calendars, was incorporated more into government as it superseded the Gregorian calendar in official capacities; the introduction of an 8-day administrative week also means that weekly goals are made by the Office of the Sôgmô. <br />
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However, with the departure of Blesbí from the State, the Sôgmô has declared hopes of a broad act to reconsolidate the Sandum state after Blesbí and its leader, [[André Sammut]], leave the State formally on 20 March 2012. In his [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVvAhagYYM New Year's address], as well, the Sôgmô expressed hopes to begin work on a proto-agrarian economy for Sandus in the 2012 year as well as creating a broad law on citizenship, amending the ''Libera'' policy, drafting and enforcing new treaties in Foreign Affairs, reforming the Collegio Sacerdae to pursue academic research and discussion, and creating more cooperatives for the State such as the cooperativisation of the CCPS.<br />
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On the 3rd of January 2019, the Sôgmô released a long-awaited edition to the Constitutional Project, this first [https://veritumsandus.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/SCP1-S%C3%B4gm%C3%B4s-Constitution-Project.pdf edition] includes how the three branches of Sandum government work and the divisions of power, information on Sandus's command economy and its relationship with the Central People's Government (CPG), heir election process, and it also includes tables of Sandum Noble ranks, healdry, and decorations.</div>Cinnamon Creekhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=State_of_Sandus/Sandbox&diff=420901State of Sandus/Sandbox2019-04-04T04:13:36Z<p>Cinnamon Creek: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox nation<br />
|name = State of Sandus<br />
|shortname = Sandus<br />
|image1 = [[File:FlagofSandus.png|200px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:CoA_of_Kremlum_Sandus.png|100px]]<br />
|motto = ''Populus Sandus''<br />
|anthem = [[File:The Song of Seikilos.ogg]] <br>[[Song of Seikilos]]<br />
|location = <br />
|capital = Quercus Candida<br />
|largest_city = Kremlum Sandus<br />
|languages = English, French, Latin<br />
|religions = No official religion<br />
|demonym = Sandum<br />
|government = [[w:Socialism|Socialist]] [[w:Classical republicanism|Classical Republic]] with an [[w:Elective monarchy|elective monarchy]]<br />
|head of state = Sôgmô<br />
|head of government = Party Secretary<br />
|3rd_h = Facilitator<br />
|hos_name = [[Gaius Soergel Publicola]]<br />
|hog_name = [[Adam I of Überstadt|Adam von Friedeck]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = [[Artemis Berry Langford|Artemis Baca]]<br />
|legislature = Council<br />
|type_a = Unicameral<br />
|type = Unicameral, Direct Democratic<br />
|seats_a = <br />
|seats_b = <br />
|election_a = <br />
|election_b = <br />
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'''Sandus''', officially the '''State of Sandus''', (pronounced [{{IPA|[[w:Wikipedia:IPA for English|sɑːndɔːs]]}}]) is a micronation that was first created on 26 May [[2009]], by [[Will Sörgel]]. Currently, the government of Sandus is under the Sôgmô, who acts as the absolute monarch of the state. The Founding Law of the current government was ratified on 13 April 2011 and, thus, created the monarchy that exists today. Sandus is a socialist and ancient country, which is completed by two constructed languages: Sandum Latin and Sancta. Sandus is known for its work in the foreign affairs sphere and is also known for being rather critical of conservatism. Sandus has always been under the ''de facto'' control of the current Sôgmô, and the current government is the first time where all power is ''de jure'' delegated to him.<br />
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==History==<br />
''Main Article: [[History of the State of Sandus]]''<br />
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The History of Sandus is one that has shaped the nation as it is today. In the beginning French culture began the state, however Roman culture began to permeate the nation before superseding the French culture as it was in the beginning of the state's independence. Today, a combination of many cultures and several past events have created a micro-culture for the state and its people. <br />
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===Sandefreistikhan===<br />
'''The Grand Lamate of Sandefreistikhan''' seceded from la République de Trénois on 26 May 2009. The nation, during this time, was naïve of the functions of a state and its government and, though having three years prior experience in Trénois, a French, Native American and Tibetan-based micronation, the government's youth was depicted in its handling of various micronational and macronational incidents, one of them being the [[Neda War]]. Sandefreistikhan fought several wars during this time, including the [[War over Micronational Communism|Micronational War on Communism]] and the [[New Euro-Erusian War]], thus narrowing its political ideology for what would become Sandus today. However, during this time, nearly all power was in the Grand Lama, though more power was delegated to the Politburo—the legislature—towards the end of its government's life. Sandefreistikhan, eventually, become a more Roman-based micronation, prompting a direct democracy to form in July 2009.<br />
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===People's State of Sandus===<br />
'''The People's State of Sandus''' was that direct democratic state, founded in July 2009. It was a rather stable nation that was more based of Roman beliefs and ethics, and the first Sandum nation to adopt direct democracy. Its legislature was known as the National People's Congress and elected a Speaker of the House, who served as Executive and, during times of war, became the Dictator of Sandus. The position was only ever filled by [[Will Sörgel]]. However, after a day-long war with Pristinia, known as the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], it became clear that various propaganda that Sandefreistikhan published during the [[New Euro-Erusian War]] would culminate in Sandus' wide-spread displeasure with certain members of the community, including Sandus' long time ally, [[Nemkhavia]]. This would later lead to pretences of a Civil War in November 2009, before the nation made a large, controversial change of government to a Barony.<br />
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====Time of Troubles (2009)====<br />
In November 2009, the State began to self-destruct as the National People's Congress began to fall apart in its positions. A civil war broke out on 15 November 2009. The war lasted only 9 days and only one battle was fought, though it prompted Sandus consider major citizenship-control policies in the future. By 24 November, the nation had collapsed as the Dictator [[Will Sörgel]] assumed power in the absence of the rest of the National People's Congress members. The nation entered a short period of self-induced inactivity as it planned its next government.<br />
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===Barony of Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Sandus'''' creation was some time after the civil war, and sometime before it was implemented. Sandus' momentous shift in policy under the creation of the Barony resulted in a short break down of relations with Sandus' premier ally, [[Erusia]]. On 21 December 2009, the Barony of Sandus was created, to the dismay and controversy of the community. However, by the end of the year, Sandus had grown to include its first citizen in the post-Civil War era. That citizen, Cameron Falby, decided to form the autonomous territory of [[New Scireland]] in January 2011. However, later that month, that same territory declared independence from Sandus, resulting in a controversial break-down of relations between Sandus and New Scireland and Sandus' difficult relations with several other nations, including [[Francisville]] and [[Landashir]]. By the end of the month, Sandus experienced a large growth of 3 citizens as the Baroness Consort and her family joined the nation and a détente between Sandus and Erusia was under-way. The problems with New Scireland would lead to months of reduced activity within Sandus, which would be even further emphasised by the departure of the Baroness Consort and her family from Sandus. These events would give rise to the April Political Revolution, where Sandus returned to its former political position and even returned farther Left than any past governments of Sandus.<br />
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====New Scireland====<br />
The issues with New Scireland resulted in several harsh words to be exchanged, including the closest Sandus has ever been to a serious break down of relations to affect direct and indirect relations with the state. Sandus, at first, was not sure how to respond to the declaration of independence. Should Sandus try to restore New Scireland to the state, Sandus' relations with other nations may have been harmed and even more serious civil war may have been faught; however, if Sandus let New Scireland become independent, Sandus may be viewed as powerless to its own internal affairs. Baron Will Sörgel decided the latter, though he decided to bring Cameron Falby, the leader of New Scireland, to trial for treason. Falby accepted and the trial was under-way until the trial bogged down, before Sandus dropped the charges brought against Falby. <br />
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====April Political Revolution====<br />
In April, the Baron abdicated in preference for a socialist republic. During this time, Sandus' first socialist constitution was drafted and the state became close allies with other socialist states, such as Erusia and [[Nemkhavia]]. This period of drafting the constitution would create the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus later in the month.<br />
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===Democratic People's Republic of Sandus===<br />
'''The Democratic People's Republic of Sandus''' was Sandus' first hardline socialist state. It maintain very socialist policies, both domestic and foreign. The nation itself was subject to some controversy as it was a close ally of Erusia and both Will Sörgel and [[Robert Lethler]] where both allies and very close micronational friends. Sandus' government, however, consisted as a provisional measure until Sandus became larger and had a definite territory. It was consisted of a single chamber, the Revolutionary Council, and a higher tier of that chamber that served as the executives, the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Council. A Chairman of the Central Committee was elected, as well, who served as the nation's president. Sandus' political structure at the time caused a few laws to be passed and large amounts of public policy were carried out by the Central People's Government. However, it became difficult for the state to carry out its foreign policy, due to the Great Ideological Conflict. <br />
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====Great Ideological Conflict====<br />
The Great Ideological Conflict was begun by the Intermicronational Conservative Alliance in April 2010. Sandus' socialist policy and culture prompted the state to respond to the ICA's "conflict against Communism". At first, Sandus was embattled in an ideological conflict with the ICA, and later [[Bradley of Dullahan]]. Despite most hostilities ending in June 2010, Sandus and the ICA member states were still at odds with each other, which prompted Sandus and several other socialist-bloc states to leave the [[OAM]] and, despite two of those socialist-bloc states rejoining the OAM, Sandus has refused to return to the OAM on any grounds. However, this time ended when Will Sörgel resigned as Chairman of the GUM, Erusia, Sandus' closest ally was disgraced, and Sörgel decided to order the destruction of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus.<br />
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===Kremlum Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Kremlum Sandus''' was created as a response to the destruction of Sandus. Its constitution was based of the Principality of Liechtenstein's and, although it created a government that was too large, it was one of Sandus' premier constitutions. And, because of Sandus' government becoming too large, this prompted the government to become inactive for a few months in the later parts of the [[2010]] year. However, it was during this time that Sandus' current national symbol, the Sovereign Eagle, became entrenched once more in the nation's symbolism and even became its own [[Order of the Sovereign Eagle|order]]. Along with this new order, Sandus began to expand and recreate its medal system to where it is today.<br />
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====Post-Lethler Era====<br />
The Post Lethler Era is the time after Erusia was disgraced by an OAM report against him. It was a time of much uncertainty as the community was not sure of where to go or what to become. The community's very own state was on shaky terms as it ventured to three new sites and the administration expanded their power, all of which effected the foreign policy of Sandus.<br />
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===Territory of Sandus, St.Charlie===<br />
'''The [[Sandus (St.Charlie)|Territory of Sandus]]''' was created on 19 October 2010 after several months of inactivity from the Barony of Kremlum Sandus. The country at the time was proud and devoted to becoming more St.Charlian, however, after the first and only election of the governor of the territory, the country began to desire sovereignty once more and on 21 February 2011, Sandus declared independence from St.Charlie.<br />
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====Time without a Government====<br />
Sandus began to create its new constitution by the means of the State Caucus that was set up in the Territorial Law, should Sandus have wished to return to being a sovereign state. The State Caucus was headed by Will Sörgel and was a provisional government. At first, a socialist republican constitution was created, however it was not ratified at the national referendum. Over the next few weeks, the Caucus decided if the state should become either a monarchy or a direct democratic state. This question was pushed to referendum, and the people unanimously chose monarchy. The new constitution was ratified on 13 April 2011.<br />
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===State of Sandus===<br />
'''The State of Sandus''' was created on 13 April 2011, when the State Caucus ratified the new constitution. The first public policy enacted by the Sôgmô, [[w:Sachem#Cognate words|Abenaki for ''chief'']], was to nationalise the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus, so that it became the national register of the nation as well. In April and May, Sandus was involved in diplomatic issues between itself and [[Zealandia]] where, eventually, the Sôgmô would create a policy of non-involvement. On 9 May, Sandus celebrated Remembrance Day and, on 26 May, Sandus celebrated its second anniversary. On 27 May 2011, the Sôgmô created the Collegio Sacerdae, Sandus' first cooperative, which is tasked with the education of philosophy, religion and politics in Sandus. By the intent of the law, the Collegio Sacerdae serves as Sandus' first and only centre of education. Currently, the Collegio Sacerdae is working on documenting a total collection of the [http://www.theoi.com/Text/OrphicHymns1.html Orphic Hymns] and other [http://www.sacred-texts.com/ sacred texts], as well as creating a code of the Sandum philosophy as it is commonly called. In the latter months of 2011, the Sôgmô created policies in foreign affairs so as to limit the State into an [[State of Sandus#Foreign Affairs|isolationist policy]] with its recognition and foreign communications. On 7 until 12 November, the Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus celebrated its first formal congress, which included hopes for a future constitution and more activity for the CCPS. The Sôgmô, as well, created the State's first major goal with the establishment of an agrarian economy in Sandus by 2015. The Sancta Calendar, which is based off both Gregorian and Romulan Calendars, was incorporated more into government as it superseded the Gregorian calendar in official capacities; the introduction of an 8-day administrative week also means that weekly goals are made by the Office of the Sôgmô. <br />
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However, with the departure of Blesbí from the State, the Sôgmô has declared hopes of a broad act to reconsolidate the Sandum state after Blesbí and its leader, [[André Sammut]], leave the State formally on 20 March 2012. In his [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVvAhagYYM New Year's address], as well, the Sôgmô expressed hopes to begin work on a proto-agrarian economy for Sandus in the 2012 year as well as creating a broad law on citizenship, amending the ''Libera'' policy, drafting and enforcing new treaties in Foreign Affairs, reforming the Collegio Sacerdae to pursue academic research and discussion, and creating more cooperatives for the State such as the cooperativisation of the CCPS.<br />
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On the 3rd of January 2019, the Sôgmô released a long-awaited edition to the Constitutional Project, this first [https://veritumsandus.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/SCP1-S%C3%B4gm%C3%B4s-Constitution-Project.pdf edition] includes how the three branches of Sandum government work and the divisions of power, information on Sandus's command economy and its relationship with the Central People's Government (CPG), heir election process, and it also includes tables of Sandum Noble ranks, healdry, and decorations. <br />
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==Government and politics==<br />
Sandus is an absolute monarchy with socialist rights and liberties embedded within its Founding Law. Ever since the foundation of Sandus, Sandum "philosophy", as it is called, has accepted the role of socialism and Buddhism within the state. The current government is created in recognition to the age-old leadership of the current Sôgmô. The current Founding Law was [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/state-caucus-ratifies-founding-law/ ratified] on 14 April 2011.<br />
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===Sôgmô===<br />
The Sôgmô is the absolute monarch of the State. The Sôgmô is tasked with upholding the Sandum Philosophy, socialism, "Rights of Life" which have been embedded within the State since its founding, and the idea of a compassionate working for the betterment of society and all. In course of those goals, the Sôgmô maintains a constitutional obligation to uphold petitions directed at the government. The Sôgmô must hear all petitions brought to the state, as the right to petition the government is an unalienable right within Sandus per the Founding Law. The Sôgmô, however, is not obligated to issue a response or redress the issue in concern of the petition, thereby making a rather large loophole that has never been used. Despite this, the Sôgmô maintains complete loyalty from the Sandum populace. The word Sôgmô ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IPA_for_English /s'oʊg.ɛm'oʊ/]) originates from Abenaki, meaning "Chief" or "King"; an alternative spelling is S8gm8.<br />
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===Organisation and rights===<br />
Sandus has embraced a simple governmental organisation. It recognises that the absolute monarchy is not necessarily the best expression of socialist values and ethics; however, due to the size of the state and a referendum held by the provisional ''State Caucus'', the State of Sandus has embraced the simplistic government of absolute monarchy. The small size of the government continues to maintain the democratic support and advice of the public at large in Sandus, whose population now numbers some five active citizens and seven residents. In this way, the simple and small size of the monarchy, whose position maintains the democratic will due to its "close" nature to the people, helps to defend and act as a vanguard for socialism in the State. Furthermore, democracy, in a sense that the people may express to the Sôgmô what they think and wish, is defended due to this small, "close" relationship between the people and Sôgmô. One right, as well, has been entrenched in the monarchy in the founding law of the State and that is the right to petition the government. In this sense, Sandus maintains an absolute monarchy with socialist values and law, whilst maintaining democracy and the people's democratic will. <br />
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In addition to this small and simple organisation, Sandus defends several rights and liberties of its citizens. As explained above, one of the most important rights is the right to petition the government. This right is used often and the interpretation of a "petition" is rather liberal and relaxed, meaning that even a single statement can be viewed as a petition. However, as Sandus is a socialist country, it also defends rights that are classically and historically known in Sandus as the "rights to life":<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 4.''' The classic rights of the Sandum people and the right to petition the government for a redress of its function or in redress of its policies shall not be abridged.|Article 4 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 5.''' The People of Sandus enjoy the right to life, including the right to work, the right to rest, the right to care in old age and illness, the right to housing, the right to education, the right to culture, the right to expression, the right to conscience, the right to protection from the state and the right to the inviolability of the home. Each citizen is equal before the law.|Article 5 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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The rights to life are socialist economic rights, such as the right to a job, rest and leisure and an education, which are meant to be maintained and expressed by the State. However, due to the nature of the State, the rights and their usage are kept within the State's powers. Therefore, the rights can not be used in one's macronational venture as, simply put, the State has no legitimacy or authority there. However, the rights may be used in one's micronational life, as the State maintains supremacy in that "world".<br />
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===Foreign affairs===<br />
With the foundation of the Sandum state, Sandus quickly learned that it required its own foreign affairs policies. With the lack of recognition from both Sealand and Molossia, the former due to their status and the latter due to a term-limit policy for waiting one month and signing a physical treaty, Sandus adopted a basic policy for recognition in July 2009, two months after the independence of Sandefreistikhan. This policy stipulated that Sandus would recognise all states it came into contact with and recognition was not to be handed out according to declarations or treaties of recognition, but rather by the mere communication between Sandus and another state. Therefore, on the auspices of this policy, Sandus initially recognised all nations it came into contact with, such as [[Landashir]], Erusia, St.Charlie, Nemkhavia, [[Pristinia]] and the [[Polaris Federation]]. It was, as well, at this time that Sandus was beginning to join the [[GUM|Grand Unified Micronational]] which thereby granted Sandus the capability to recognise all GUM member-states at that time, such as [[Flandrensis]], [[New Europe]] and [[Finismund]], and was a participant in the talks concerning the [[Rhodesian War]] conducted by the GUM. Sandus quickly became close political partners and allies with Erusia, entrenching itself in the socialist wing of the community and was further emphasised with the declaration of war by [[Pristinia]] in the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], acting at the behest of New Europe.<br />
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Tensions with Erusia began to arise after the then-Speaker of the House of the People's State of Sandus Will Sörgel assumed control of Sandus and founded the first Barony of Sandus. With the first momentous era of major growth for Sandus under the Barony, including a further entrenchment of social ideas under the monarchy, relations did eventually become amiable again with Erusia but full relations did not resume until late that spring when the Barony gave birth to the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus. With the creation of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus became more and more involved in ideological disputes and arguments which culminated in a time known as the [[Great Ideological Conflict]], which Sandus was a major participant of. <br />
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Later that summer, under the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus created the 2010 amendment to the July 2009 foreign policy concerning recognition which stipulated that Sandus has the right to withdraw recognition of any state at any time. This amendment would become very disputed in the Summer of 2011, as Sandus began to utilise the amendment more and more in its foreign affairs. With the recreation of a sovereign Sandum state in March 2011, Sandus began to enforce its "realistic" policies at home and its recognition standards abroad. In January and February 2011, the Territory of Sandus began to show its foreign affairs side once more with the condemning of supporting the Linden administration in Zealandia. Over the chaotic period of January to March, Sandus worked to utilise laws from the Territory of Sandus into the secession of Sandus and began to utilise the State Caucus and democratic referenda into the creation of a constitution of Sandus. With the creation of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus, Sandus once more resumed its full foreign affairs responsibilities and sought to promote policies of socialism, realism and professionalism in the intermicronational community. This, however, conflicted with Zealandia and, later, Tiana and often caused disputes between both states. At the end of Summer 2011, Sandus was prepared to revoke recognition of [[Kozuc]] when both the 2009 policy and the 2010 amendment were put on hold, pending a later policy. In a momentous decision on 27 September 2011, the Sôgmô of Sandus resumed both the policy and the amendment and added another addendum to the policy which has become known as the [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/sogmo-passes-major-fa-reform/ ''27/9 Foreign Affairs Policy Directive'']. Perhaps the most-cited contemporary policy in Sandum foreign affairs history, the directive seeks to isolate the State of Sandus from nations which will divert Sandum government attention to the state and redirect it back onto the State. This policy is often cited as the most important single policy for Sandus' ''Libera'' policy, meant for isolation and freedom in politics, defence and economy. This policy further stipulates that recognition of micronations will become more difficult to grant and serves to grant recognition only to St.Charlie, [[Renasia]], Landashir, [[Egtavia]], [[Austenasia]], Nemkhavia, Flandrensis and GUM member-states.<br />
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With the coming of 2012, the policy will have to be further enforced with the GUM becoming a popular intermicronational organisation and it has most recently been used to enforce Sandus' professional standards with the office of the Sôgmô threatening to revoke recognition of several GUM member-states for violating Sandus' professionalism standards. It was also reformed so as to allow the Sôgmô temporary capabilities to show support for [[Crown Prince Jonathan of Austenasia]]'s [[Theodorism]] under the prerogative of defending the state and its allies. It is on the office of the Sôgmô's goals for the year of 2012 to reform the policy once more, with the departure of Blesbí from the state. A list of current recognised macro- and micro-nations is currently being compiled by the Office of the Sôgmô.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
Unlike many other micronations, the State of Sandus does not claim to have an economy. Rather, as a result of ''Realist'' policies originating from early 2011, the State has recognised that it must create an economy, in the future of the State. In the latter half of 2012, the Sôgmô declared goals for the State to organise and economy by 2015. He stated, as well, that this policy would be for an agrarian economy so as to follow the route of history beginning at the Neolithic Revolution with the founding of civilisations. Crafts may be used as well, including both tools and objects of artistic and religious value, to create a further expansion of the economy by 2015. Diplomatic discussions, with a common ''Commission for Mutual Economic Prosperity'', began with [[Technocratic Renasia]] in early January and with discussions dating from late November. Renasia, which plans on creating a technocratic service economy, and Sandus, which plans on its agrarian economy, will continue discussion economic growth for Renasia's own economic goal of 2012 and Sandus' 2015 goal.<br />
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==Culture==<br />
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===Music & Art===<br />
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===Holidays===<br />
Sandum has national holidays focusing on societal, cultural, religious, and political purposes. The holidays fall into three categories: State holidays, Sancta holidays, and “days of recognition.” State holidays are those important holidays which are uniquely Sandum and are holidays that celebrate historical events in Sandus; Sancta holidays are those holidays which are derived from various multicultural holidays; “days of recognition” are often political and societal holidays that do not rank as important State holidays.<br />
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===Religion===<br />
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===Media===<br />
Sandum media includes audio, visual, and printed media published in the State of Sandus.<br />
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To date, Sandum media includes Veritum Sandus, Channum Unum, the Voice of Sandus, Sacerdotium, and the Tellus Sibyl. The history of media in Sandus dates to mid to late 2009, when Sandus created its first newspaper in the form of a periodical image file and a Livestream channel was created.<br />
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! Media Name<br />
! Type of Media<br />
! Frequency <br />
! Publication Founded <br />
! Description <br />
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| Veritum Sandus<br />
| Journal <br> & <br> Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| May 2010<br />
| The first periodical newspaper in Sandus eventually became Veritum Sandus (Sandum Latin: “Truth of Sandus”) in November 2009 and was moved to WordPress in that month; however, the first Veritum Sandus article dates from May 2010. Veritum Sandus has been used as the official register and journal of Sandum governments since its foundation, and continues to exist as the premier newspaper after a long period of having only one newspaper. Today, Sandus has four newspapers yet Veritum Sandus still remains the most important and most widely-read in Sandus for its national and international journalism. Veritum Sandus has been recognised as being one of the premier intermicronational newspapers in the micronational world, whose opinion editorials and articles on Sandum national news are both widely read and widely respected. As the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus is often at the vanguard of Sandus’s political, social, and cultural developments and is featured greatly in all Sandum national efforts.<br />
''Access Veritum Sandus by clicking [https://sandus.org/veritum-sandus/ here]''<br />
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| Channum Unum<br />
| Video/Audio <br />
| As needed<br />
| Early 2009<br />
|The first and only video channel in Sandus, Channum Unum (Sandum Latin: “Channel One”) was established in late 2009 as a Livestream channel. Channum Unum has had other, smaller channels on Livestream too: Partio, Festai, Alnôbak, Kanaka, and Norskemann. Partio was dedicated to broadcasting CPS Party news and Socialist music; Festai was dedicated to broadcasting marches for 9 May – Remembrance Day in Sandus; Alnôbak was dedicated to Native American music and information; Kanaka was dedicated to Hawai’ian, Polynesian, and other Pacific Islander culture, music, and information; and Norskemann was a temporary channel established to commemorate the 2011 Oslo and Utøya attacks. Though it no longer broadcasts on Livestream, Channum Unum still regularly releases videos on its YouTube channel. Due to a recent update to YouTube in late 2013, however, a new channel has been created specifically for Channum Unum.<br />
''Access Channum Unum by clicking [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUbodtKd_cmEJ7L7v2gP6w here]''<br />
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| Voice of Sandus<br />
| Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| May 2012<br />
|The first secondary newspaper in Sandus serving the CPS Party specifically, the Voice of Sandus is a newspaper interested on Party news, Socialist opinions, and the publication of revolutionary Socialist cultural and social work. It was established in May 2012. As the official journal of the Party, it publishes articles focused on Sandum politics of Libera, Realism, and Philia; regular and special articles; and revolutionary music for the State and Party.<br />
''Access Voice of Sandus by clicking [https://voiceofsandus.wordpress.com/ here]''<br />
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| Sacerdotium<br />
| Academic journal <br> & <br> Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| September 2012<br />
|The official newspaper and journal of the Collegium Sacerdotum, Sacerdotium (Latin: “Office of Priests”) was created in September 2012 following the establishment of Voice of Sandus. Publishing works of micropatriological, academic, religious, philosophical, and cultural importance is the function of Sacerdotium. Despite being the second smallest and second youngest newspaper in Sandus, Sacerdotium attracts the most irregular visitors thanks to the broader Pagan, neo-Pagan, and Polytheist community that the Collegio is focused on.<br />
''Access Sacerdotium by clicking [https://sacerdotium.wordpress.com/ here]''<br />
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| Tellus Sibyl<br />
| Newspaper<br />
| Seasonal <br />
| October 2013<br />
|The youngest and smallest newspaper in Sandus, Tellus Sibyl is a periodical newspaper which reports on seasonal and harvest news from Tellus Agrarian Cooperative. Its publication is irregular and is often announced on Veritum Sandus.<br />
''Access Tellus Sibyl by clicking [https://sandus.org/2013/10/03/first-tellus-sibyl-published/ here]''<br />
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| Radio Patria<br />
| Audio<br />
| Bimonthly <br />
| 2014<br />
|The newest addition to Sandum media, Radio Patria is Sandus’s first and only radio station. Broadcasting only on the internet through such sites as SoundCloud and through Channum Unum on YouTube, Radio Patria broadcasts at irregular times at least once every month. Broadcasts come in five segments: News, Music, Lesson or Interview, Events Coming Up, and sélection Française — a selection of the news and upcoming events made in Sandus’s second official language, French.<br />
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|name = State of Sandus<br />
|shortname = Sandus<br />
|image1 = [[File:FlagofSandus.png|200px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:CoA_of_Kremlum_Sandus.png|100px]]<br />
|motto = ''Populus Sandus''<br />
|anthem = [[File:The Song of Seikilos.ogg]] <br>[[Song of Seikilos]]<br />
|location = <br />
|capital = Quercus Candida<br />
|largest_city = Kremlum Sandus<br />
|languages = English, French, Latin<br />
|religions = No official religion<br />
|demonym = Sandum<br />
|government = [[w:Socialism|Socialist]] [[w:Classical republicanism|Classical Republic]] with an [[w:Elective monarchy|elective monarchy]]<br />
|head of state = Sôgmô<br />
|head of government = Party Secretary<br />
|3rd_h = Facilitator<br />
|hos_name = [[Gaius Soergel Publicola]]<br />
|hog_name = [[Adam I of Überstadt|Adam von Friedeck]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = [[Artemis Berry Langford|Artemis Baca]]<br />
|legislature = Council<br />
|type_a = Unicameral<br />
|type = Unicameral, Direct Democratic<br />
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|established = 26 May 2009 ''(founded)''<br>April 13th, 2011 ''(State established)''<br />
|area = <br />
|population = 12<br />
|currency = Persuma<br />
|time_zone = UTC-5<br />
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|pat_saint = Athena ''(goddess)'', Kateri Tekakwitha ''(saint)''<br />
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|web = [http://www.sandus.org/ State of Sandus Web Portal]<br />
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'''Sandus''', officially the '''State of Sandus''', (pronounced [{{IPA|[[w:Wikipedia:IPA for English|sɑːndɔːs]]}}]) is a micronation that was first created on 26 May [[2009]], by [[Will Sörgel]]. Currently, the government of Sandus is under the Sôgmô, who acts as the absolute monarch of the state. The Founding Law of the current government was ratified on 13 April 2011 and, thus, created the monarchy that exists today. Sandus is a socialist and ancient country, which is completed by two constructed languages: Sandum Latin and Sancta. Sandus is known for its work in the foreign affairs sphere and is also known for being rather critical of conservatism. Sandus has always been under the ''de facto'' control of the current Sôgmô, and the current government is the first time where all power is ''de jure'' delegated to him.<br />
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==History==<br />
The History of Sandus is one that has shaped the nation as it is today. In the beginning French culture began the state, however Roman culture began to permeate the nation before superseding the French culture as it was in the beginning of the state's independence. Today, a combination of many cultures and several past events have created a micro-culture for the state and its people. <br />
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===Sandefreistikhan===<br />
'''The Grand Lamate of Sandefreistikhan''' seceded from la République de Trénois on 26 May 2009. The nation, during this time, was naïve of the functions of a state and its government and, though having three years prior experience in Trénois, a French, Native American and Tibetan-based micronation, the government's youth was depicted in its handling of various micronational and macronational incidents, one of them being the [[Neda War]]. Sandefreistikhan fought several wars during this time, including the [[War over Micronational Communism|Micronational War on Communism]] and the [[New Euro-Erusian War]], thus narrowing its political ideology for what would become Sandus today. However, during this time, nearly all power was in the Grand Lama, though more power was delegated to the Politburo—the legislature—towards the end of its government's life. Sandefreistikhan, eventually, become a more Roman-based micronation, prompting a direct democracy to form in July 2009.<br />
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===People's State of Sandus===<br />
'''The People's State of Sandus''' was that direct democratic state, founded in July 2009. It was a rather stable nation that was more based of Roman beliefs and ethics, and the first Sandum nation to adopt direct democracy. Its legislature was known as the National People's Congress and elected a Speaker of the House, who served as Executive and, during times of war, became the Dictator of Sandus. The position was only ever filled by [[Will Sörgel]]. However, after a day-long war with Pristinia, known as the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], it became clear that various propaganda that Sandefreistikhan published during the [[New Euro-Erusian War]] would culminate in Sandus' wide-spread displeasure with certain members of the community, including Sandus' long time ally, [[Nemkhavia]]. This would later lead to pretences of a Civil War in November 2009, before the nation made a large, controversial change of government to a Barony.<br />
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====Time of Troubles (2009)====<br />
In November 2009, the State began to self-destruct as the National People's Congress began to fall apart in its positions. A civil war broke out on 15 November 2009. The war lasted only 9 days and only one battle was fought, though it prompted Sandus consider major citizenship-control policies in the future. By 24 November, the nation had collapsed as the Dictator [[Will Sörgel]] assumed power in the absence of the rest of the National People's Congress members. The nation entered a short period of self-induced inactivity as it planned its next government.<br />
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===Barony of Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Sandus'''' creation was some time after the civil war, and sometime before it was implemented. Sandus' momentous shift in policy under the creation of the Barony resulted in a short break down of relations with Sandus' premier ally, [[Erusia]]. On 21 December 2009, the Barony of Sandus was created, to the dismay and controversy of the community. However, by the end of the year, Sandus had grown to include its first citizen in the post-Civil War era. That citizen, Cameron Falby, decided to form the autonomous territory of [[New Scireland]] in January 2011. However, later that month, that same territory declared independence from Sandus, resulting in a controversial break-down of relations between Sandus and New Scireland and Sandus' difficult relations with several other nations, including [[Francisville]] and [[Landashir]]. By the end of the month, Sandus experienced a large growth of 3 citizens as the Baroness Consort and her family joined the nation and a détente between Sandus and Erusia was under-way. The problems with New Scireland would lead to months of reduced activity within Sandus, which would be even further emphasised by the departure of the Baroness Consort and her family from Sandus. These events would give rise to the April Political Revolution, where Sandus returned to its former political position and even returned farther Left than any past governments of Sandus.<br />
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====New Scireland====<br />
The issues with New Scireland resulted in several harsh words to be exchanged, including the closest Sandus has ever been to a serious break down of relations to affect direct and indirect relations with the state. Sandus, at first, was not sure how to respond to the declaration of independence. Should Sandus try to restore New Scireland to the state, Sandus' relations with other nations may have been harmed and even more serious civil war may have been faught; however, if Sandus let New Scireland become independent, Sandus may be viewed as powerless to its own internal affairs. Baron Will Sörgel decided the latter, though he decided to bring Cameron Falby, the leader of New Scireland, to trial for treason. Falby accepted and the trial was under-way until the trial bogged down, before Sandus dropped the charges brought against Falby. <br />
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====April Political Revolution====<br />
In April, the Baron abdicated in preference for a socialist republic. During this time, Sandus' first socialist constitution was drafted and the state became close allies with other socialist states, such as Erusia and [[Nemkhavia]]. This period of drafting the constitution would create the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus later in the month.<br />
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===Democratic People's Republic of Sandus===<br />
'''The Democratic People's Republic of Sandus''' was Sandus' first hardline socialist state. It maintain very socialist policies, both domestic and foreign. The nation itself was subject to some controversy as it was a close ally of Erusia and both Will Sörgel and [[Robert Lethler]] where both allies and very close micronational friends. Sandus' government, however, consisted as a provisional measure until Sandus became larger and had a definite territory. It was consisted of a single chamber, the Revolutionary Council, and a higher tier of that chamber that served as the executives, the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Council. A Chairman of the Central Committee was elected, as well, who served as the nation's president. Sandus' political structure at the time caused a few laws to be passed and large amounts of public policy were carried out by the Central People's Government. However, it became difficult for the state to carry out its foreign policy, due to the Great Ideological Conflict. <br />
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====Great Ideological Conflict====<br />
The Great Ideological Conflict was begun by the Intermicronational Conservative Alliance in April 2010. Sandus' socialist policy and culture prompted the state to respond to the ICA's "conflict against Communism". At first, Sandus was embattled in an ideological conflict with the ICA, and later [[Bradley of Dullahan]]. Despite most hostilities ending in June 2010, Sandus and the ICA member states were still at odds with each other, which prompted Sandus and several other socialist-bloc states to leave the [[OAM]] and, despite two of those socialist-bloc states rejoining the OAM, Sandus has refused to return to the OAM on any grounds. However, this time ended when Will Sörgel resigned as Chairman of the GUM, Erusia, Sandus' closest ally was disgraced, and Sörgel decided to order the destruction of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus.<br />
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===Kremlum Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Kremlum Sandus''' was created as a response to the destruction of Sandus. Its constitution was based of the Principality of Liechtenstein's and, although it created a government that was too large, it was one of Sandus' premier constitutions. And, because of Sandus' government becoming too large, this prompted the government to become inactive for a few months in the later parts of the [[2010]] year. However, it was during this time that Sandus' current national symbol, the Sovereign Eagle, became entrenched once more in the nation's symbolism and even became its own [[Order of the Sovereign Eagle|order]]. Along with this new order, Sandus began to expand and recreate its medal system to where it is today.<br />
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====Post-Lethler Era====<br />
The Post Lethler Era is the time after Erusia was disgraced by an OAM report against him. It was a time of much uncertainty as the community was not sure of where to go or what to become. The community's very own state was on shaky terms as it ventured to three new sites and the administration expanded their power, all of which effected the foreign policy of Sandus.<br />
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===Territory of Sandus, St.Charlie===<br />
'''The [[Sandus (St.Charlie)|Territory of Sandus]]''' was created on 19 October 2010 after several months of inactivity from the Barony of Kremlum Sandus. The country at the time was proud and devoted to becoming more St.Charlian, however, after the first and only election of the governor of the territory, the country began to desire sovereignty once more and on 21 February 2011, Sandus declared independence from St.Charlie.<br />
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====Time without a Government====<br />
Sandus began to create its new constitution by the means of the State Caucus that was set up in the Territorial Law, should Sandus have wished to return to being a sovereign state. The State Caucus was headed by Will Sörgel and was a provisional government. At first, a socialist republican constitution was created, however it was not ratified at the national referendum. Over the next few weeks, the Caucus decided if the state should become either a monarchy or a direct democratic state. This question was pushed to referendum, and the people unanimously chose monarchy. The new constitution was ratified on 13 April 2011.<br />
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===State of Sandus===<br />
'''The State of Sandus''' was created on 13 April 2011, when the State Caucus ratified the new constitution. The first public policy enacted by the Sôgmô, [[w:Sachem#Cognate words|Abenaki for ''chief'']], was to nationalise the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus, so that it became the national register of the nation as well. In April and May, Sandus was involved in diplomatic issues between itself and [[Zealandia]] where, eventually, the Sôgmô would create a policy of non-involvement. On 9 May, Sandus celebrated Remembrance Day and, on 26 May, Sandus celebrated its second anniversary. On 27 May 2011, the Sôgmô created the Collegio Sacerdae, Sandus' first cooperative, which is tasked with the education of philosophy, religion and politics in Sandus. By the intent of the law, the Collegio Sacerdae serves as Sandus' first and only centre of education. Currently, the Collegio Sacerdae is working on documenting a total collection of the [http://www.theoi.com/Text/OrphicHymns1.html Orphic Hymns] and other [http://www.sacred-texts.com/ sacred texts], as well as creating a code of the Sandum philosophy as it is commonly called. In the latter months of 2011, the Sôgmô created policies in foreign affairs so as to limit the State into an [[State of Sandus#Foreign Affairs|isolationist policy]] with its recognition and foreign communications. On 7 until 12 November, the Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus celebrated its first formal congress, which included hopes for a future constitution and more activity for the CCPS. The Sôgmô, as well, created the State's first major goal with the establishment of an agrarian economy in Sandus by 2015. The Sancta Calendar, which is based off both Gregorian and Romulan Calendars, was incorporated more into government as it superseded the Gregorian calendar in official capacities; the introduction of an 8-day administrative week also means that weekly goals are made by the Office of the Sôgmô. <br />
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However, with the departure of Blesbí from the State, the Sôgmô has declared hopes of a broad act to reconsolidate the Sandum state after Blesbí and its leader, [[André Sammut]], leave the State formally on 20 March 2012. In his [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVvAhagYYM New Year's address], as well, the Sôgmô expressed hopes to begin work on a proto-agrarian economy for Sandus in the 2012 year as well as creating a broad law on citizenship, amending the ''Libera'' policy, drafting and enforcing new treaties in Foreign Affairs, reforming the Collegio Sacerdae to pursue academic research and discussion, and creating more cooperatives for the State such as the cooperativisation of the CCPS.<br />
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On the 3rd of January 2019, the Sôgmô released a long-awaited edition to the Constitutional Project, this first [https://veritumsandus.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/SCP1-S%C3%B4gm%C3%B4s-Constitution-Project.pdf edition] includes how the three branches of Sandum government work and the divisions of power, information on Sandus's command economy and its relationship with the Central People's Government (CPG), heir election process, and it also includes tables of Sandum Noble ranks, healdry, and decorations. <br />
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==Government and politics==<br />
Sandus is an absolute monarchy with socialist rights and liberties embedded within its Founding Law. Ever since the foundation of Sandus, Sandum "philosophy", as it is called, has accepted the role of socialism and Buddhism within the state. The current government is created in recognition to the age-old leadership of the current Sôgmô. The current Founding Law was [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/state-caucus-ratifies-founding-law/ ratified] on 14 April 2011.<br />
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===Sôgmô===<br />
The Sôgmô is the absolute monarch of the State. The Sôgmô is tasked with upholding the Sandum Philosophy, socialism, "Rights of Life" which have been embedded within the State since its founding, and the idea of a compassionate working for the betterment of society and all. In course of those goals, the Sôgmô maintains a constitutional obligation to uphold petitions directed at the government. The Sôgmô must hear all petitions brought to the state, as the right to petition the government is an unalienable right within Sandus per the Founding Law. The Sôgmô, however, is not obligated to issue a response or redress the issue in concern of the petition, thereby making a rather large loophole that has never been used. Despite this, the Sôgmô maintains complete loyalty from the Sandum populace. The word Sôgmô ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IPA_for_English /s'oʊg.ɛm'oʊ/]) originates from Abenaki, meaning "Chief" or "King"; an alternative spelling is S8gm8.<br />
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===Organisation and rights===<br />
Sandus has embraced a simple governmental organisation. It recognises that the absolute monarchy is not necessarily the best expression of socialist values and ethics; however, due to the size of the state and a referendum held by the provisional ''State Caucus'', the State of Sandus has embraced the simplistic government of absolute monarchy. The small size of the government continues to maintain the democratic support and advice of the public at large in Sandus, whose population now numbers some five active citizens and seven residents. In this way, the simple and small size of the monarchy, whose position maintains the democratic will due to its "close" nature to the people, helps to defend and act as a vanguard for socialism in the State. Furthermore, democracy, in a sense that the people may express to the Sôgmô what they think and wish, is defended due to this small, "close" relationship between the people and Sôgmô. One right, as well, has been entrenched in the monarchy in the founding law of the State and that is the right to petition the government. In this sense, Sandus maintains an absolute monarchy with socialist values and law, whilst maintaining democracy and the people's democratic will. <br />
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In addition to this small and simple organisation, Sandus defends several rights and liberties of its citizens. As explained above, one of the most important rights is the right to petition the government. This right is used often and the interpretation of a "petition" is rather liberal and relaxed, meaning that even a single statement can be viewed as a petition. However, as Sandus is a socialist country, it also defends rights that are classically and historically known in Sandus as the "rights to life":<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 4.''' The classic rights of the Sandum people and the right to petition the government for a redress of its function or in redress of its policies shall not be abridged.|Article 4 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 5.''' The People of Sandus enjoy the right to life, including the right to work, the right to rest, the right to care in old age and illness, the right to housing, the right to education, the right to culture, the right to expression, the right to conscience, the right to protection from the state and the right to the inviolability of the home. Each citizen is equal before the law.|Article 5 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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The rights to life are socialist economic rights, such as the right to a job, rest and leisure and an education, which are meant to be maintained and expressed by the State. However, due to the nature of the State, the rights and their usage are kept within the State's powers. Therefore, the rights can not be used in one's macronational venture as, simply put, the State has no legitimacy or authority there. However, the rights may be used in one's micronational life, as the State maintains supremacy in that "world".<br />
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===Foreign affairs===<br />
With the foundation of the Sandum state, Sandus quickly learned that it required its own foreign affairs policies. With the lack of recognition from both Sealand and Molossia, the former due to their status and the latter due to a term-limit policy for waiting one month and signing a physical treaty, Sandus adopted a basic policy for recognition in July 2009, two months after the independence of Sandefreistikhan. This policy stipulated that Sandus would recognise all states it came into contact with and recognition was not to be handed out according to declarations or treaties of recognition, but rather by the mere communication between Sandus and another state. Therefore, on the auspices of this policy, Sandus initially recognised all nations it came into contact with, such as [[Landashir]], Erusia, St.Charlie, Nemkhavia, [[Pristinia]] and the [[Polaris Federation]]. It was, as well, at this time that Sandus was beginning to join the [[GUM|Grand Unified Micronational]] which thereby granted Sandus the capability to recognise all GUM member-states at that time, such as [[Flandrensis]], [[New Europe]] and [[Finismund]], and was a participant in the talks concerning the [[Rhodesian War]] conducted by the GUM. Sandus quickly became close political partners and allies with Erusia, entrenching itself in the socialist wing of the community and was further emphasised with the declaration of war by [[Pristinia]] in the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], acting at the behest of New Europe.<br />
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Tensions with Erusia began to arise after the then-Speaker of the House of the People's State of Sandus Will Sörgel assumed control of Sandus and founded the first Barony of Sandus. With the first momentous era of major growth for Sandus under the Barony, including a further entrenchment of social ideas under the monarchy, relations did eventually become amiable again with Erusia but full relations did not resume until late that spring when the Barony gave birth to the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus. With the creation of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus became more and more involved in ideological disputes and arguments which culminated in a time known as the [[Great Ideological Conflict]], which Sandus was a major participant of. <br />
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Later that summer, under the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus created the 2010 amendment to the July 2009 foreign policy concerning recognition which stipulated that Sandus has the right to withdraw recognition of any state at any time. This amendment would become very disputed in the Summer of 2011, as Sandus began to utilise the amendment more and more in its foreign affairs. With the recreation of a sovereign Sandum state in March 2011, Sandus began to enforce its "realistic" policies at home and its recognition standards abroad. In January and February 2011, the Territory of Sandus began to show its foreign affairs side once more with the condemning of supporting the Linden administration in Zealandia. Over the chaotic period of January to March, Sandus worked to utilise laws from the Territory of Sandus into the secession of Sandus and began to utilise the State Caucus and democratic referenda into the creation of a constitution of Sandus. With the creation of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus, Sandus once more resumed its full foreign affairs responsibilities and sought to promote policies of socialism, realism and professionalism in the intermicronational community. This, however, conflicted with Zealandia and, later, Tiana and often caused disputes between both states. At the end of Summer 2011, Sandus was prepared to revoke recognition of [[Kozuc]] when both the 2009 policy and the 2010 amendment were put on hold, pending a later policy. In a momentous decision on 27 September 2011, the Sôgmô of Sandus resumed both the policy and the amendment and added another addendum to the policy which has become known as the [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/sogmo-passes-major-fa-reform/ ''27/9 Foreign Affairs Policy Directive'']. Perhaps the most-cited contemporary policy in Sandum foreign affairs history, the directive seeks to isolate the State of Sandus from nations which will divert Sandum government attention to the state and redirect it back onto the State. This policy is often cited as the most important single policy for Sandus' ''Libera'' policy, meant for isolation and freedom in politics, defence and economy. This policy further stipulates that recognition of micronations will become more difficult to grant and serves to grant recognition only to St.Charlie, [[Renasia]], Landashir, [[Egtavia]], [[Austenasia]], Nemkhavia, Flandrensis and GUM member-states.<br />
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With the coming of 2012, the policy will have to be further enforced with the GUM becoming a popular intermicronational organisation and it has most recently been used to enforce Sandus' professional standards with the office of the Sôgmô threatening to revoke recognition of several GUM member-states for violating Sandus' professionalism standards. It was also reformed so as to allow the Sôgmô temporary capabilities to show support for [[Crown Prince Jonathan of Austenasia]]'s [[Theodorism]] under the prerogative of defending the state and its allies. It is on the office of the Sôgmô's goals for the year of 2012 to reform the policy once more, with the departure of Blesbí from the state. A list of current recognised macro- and micro-nations is currently being compiled by the Office of the Sôgmô.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
Unlike many other micronations, the State of Sandus does not claim to have an economy. Rather, as a result of ''Realist'' policies originating from early 2011, the State has recognised that it must create an economy, in the future of the State. In the latter half of 2012, the Sôgmô declared goals for the State to organise and economy by 2015. He stated, as well, that this policy would be for an agrarian economy so as to follow the route of history beginning at the Neolithic Revolution with the founding of civilisations. Crafts may be used as well, including both tools and objects of artistic and religious value, to create a further expansion of the economy by 2015. Diplomatic discussions, with a common ''Commission for Mutual Economic Prosperity'', began with [[Technocratic Renasia]] in early January and with discussions dating from late November. Renasia, which plans on creating a technocratic service economy, and Sandus, which plans on its agrarian economy, will continue discussion economic growth for Renasia's own economic goal of 2012 and Sandus' 2015 goal.<br />
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==Culture==<br />
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===Music & Art===<br />
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===Holidays===<br />
Sandum has national holidays focusing on societal, cultural, religious, and political purposes. The holidays fall into three categories: State holidays, Sancta holidays, and “days of recognition.” State holidays are those important holidays which are uniquely Sandum and are holidays that celebrate historical events in Sandus; Sancta holidays are those holidays which are derived from various multicultural holidays; “days of recognition” are often political and societal holidays that do not rank as important State holidays.<br />
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===Religion===<br />
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===Media===<br />
Sandum media includes audio, visual, and printed media published in the State of Sandus.<br />
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To date, Sandum media includes Veritum Sandus, Channum Unum, the Voice of Sandus, Sacerdotium, and the Tellus Sibyl. The history of media in Sandus dates to mid to late 2009, when Sandus created its first newspaper in the form of a periodical image file and a Livestream channel was created.<br />
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! Media Name<br />
! Type of Media<br />
! Frequency <br />
! Publication Founded <br />
! Description <br />
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| Veritum Sandus<br />
| Journal <br> & <br> Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| May 2010<br />
| The first periodical newspaper in Sandus eventually became Veritum Sandus (Sandum Latin: “Truth of Sandus”) in November 2009 and was moved to WordPress in that month; however, the first Veritum Sandus article dates from May 2010. Veritum Sandus has been used as the official register and journal of Sandum governments since its foundation, and continues to exist as the premier newspaper after a long period of having only one newspaper. Today, Sandus has four newspapers yet Veritum Sandus still remains the most important and most widely-read in Sandus for its national and international journalism. Veritum Sandus has been recognised as being one of the premier intermicronational newspapers in the micronational world, whose opinion editorials and articles on Sandum national news are both widely read and widely respected. As the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus is often at the vanguard of Sandus’s political, social, and cultural developments and is featured greatly in all Sandum national efforts.<br />
''Access Veritum Sandus by clicking [https://sandus.org/veritum-sandus/ here]''<br />
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| Channum Unum<br />
| Video/Audio <br />
| As needed<br />
| Early 2009<br />
|The first and only video channel in Sandus, Channum Unum (Sandum Latin: “Channel One”) was established in late 2009 as a Livestream channel. Channum Unum has had other, smaller channels on Livestream too: Partio, Festai, Alnôbak, Kanaka, and Norskemann. Partio was dedicated to broadcasting CPS Party news and Socialist music; Festai was dedicated to broadcasting marches for 9 May – Remembrance Day in Sandus; Alnôbak was dedicated to Native American music and information; Kanaka was dedicated to Hawai’ian, Polynesian, and other Pacific Islander culture, music, and information; and Norskemann was a temporary channel established to commemorate the 2011 Oslo and Utøya attacks. Though it no longer broadcasts on Livestream, Channum Unum still regularly releases videos on its YouTube channel. Due to a recent update to YouTube in late 2013, however, a new channel has been created specifically for Channum Unum.<br />
''Access Channum Unum by clicking [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUbodtKd_cmEJ7L7v2gP6w here]''<br />
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| Voice of Sandus<br />
| Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| May 2012<br />
|The first secondary newspaper in Sandus serving the CPS Party specifically, the Voice of Sandus is a newspaper interested on Party news, Socialist opinions, and the publication of revolutionary Socialist cultural and social work. It was established in May 2012. As the official journal of the Party, it publishes articles focused on Sandum politics of Libera, Realism, and Philia; regular and special articles; and revolutionary music for the State and Party.<br />
''Access Voice of Sandus by clicking [https://voiceofsandus.wordpress.com/ here]''<br />
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| Sacerdotium<br />
| Academic journal <br> & <br> Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| September 2012<br />
|The official newspaper and journal of the Collegium Sacerdotum, Sacerdotium (Latin: “Office of Priests”) was created in September 2012 following the establishment of Voice of Sandus. Publishing works of micropatriological, academic, religious, philosophical, and cultural importance is the function of Sacerdotium. Despite being the second smallest and second youngest newspaper in Sandus, Sacerdotium attracts the most irregular visitors thanks to the broader Pagan, neo-Pagan, and Polytheist community that the Collegio is focused on.<br />
''Access Sacerdotium by clicking [https://sacerdotium.wordpress.com/ here]''<br />
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| Tellus Sibyl<br />
| Newspaper<br />
| Seasonal <br />
| October 2013<br />
|The youngest and smallest newspaper in Sandus, Tellus Sibyl is a periodical newspaper which reports on seasonal and harvest news from Tellus Agrarian Cooperative. Its publication is irregular and is often announced on Veritum Sandus.<br />
''Access Tellus Sibyl by clicking [https://sandus.org/2013/10/03/first-tellus-sibyl-published/ here]''<br />
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| Radio Patria<br />
| Audio<br />
| Bimonthly <br />
| 2014<br />
|The newest addition to Sandum media, Radio Patria is Sandus’s first and only radio station. Broadcasting only on the internet through such sites as SoundCloud and through Channum Unum on YouTube, Radio Patria broadcasts at irregular times at least once every month. Broadcasts come in five segments: News, Music, Lesson or Interview, Events Coming Up, and sélection Française — a selection of the news and upcoming events made in Sandus’s second official language, French.<br />
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|capital = Quercus Candida<br />
|largest_city = Kremlum Sandus<br />
|languages = English, French, Latin<br />
|religions = No official religion<br />
|demonym = Sandum<br />
|government = [[w:Socialism|Socialist]] [[w:Classical republicanism|Classical Republic]] with an [[w:Elective monarchy|elective monarchy]]<br />
|head of state = Sôgmô<br />
|head of government = Party Secretary<br />
|3rd_h = Facilitator<br />
|hos_name = [[Gaius Soergel Publicola]]<br />
|hog_name = [[Adam I of Überstadt|Adam von Friedeck]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = [[Artemis Berry Langford|Artemis Baca]]<br />
|legislature = Council<br />
|type_a = Unicameral<br />
|type = Unicameral, Direct Democratic<br />
|seats_a = <br />
|seats_b = <br />
|election_a = <br />
|election_b = <br />
|established = 26 May 2009 ''(founded)''<br>April 13th, 2011 ''(State established)''<br />
|area = <br />
|population = 12<br />
|currency = Persuma<br />
|time_zone = UTC-5<br />
|nat_drink = <br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = Athena ''(goddess)'', Kateri Tekakwitha ''(saint)''<br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = <br />
|web = [http://www.sandus.org/ State of Sandus Web Portal]<br />
}}<br />
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'''Sandus''', officially the '''State of Sandus''', (pronounced [{{IPA|[[w:Wikipedia:IPA for English|sɑːndɔːs]]}}]) is a micronation that was first created on 26 May [[2009]], by [[Will Sörgel]]. Currently, the government of Sandus is under the Sôgmô, who acts as the absolute monarch of the state. The Founding Law of the current government was ratified on 13 April 2011 and, thus, created the monarchy that exists today. Sandus is a socialist and ancient country, which is completed by two constructed languages: Sandum Latin and Sancta. Sandus is known for its work in the foreign affairs sphere and is also known for being rather critical of conservatism. Sandus has always been under the ''de facto'' control of the current Sôgmô, and the current government is the first time where all power is ''de jure'' delegated to him.<br />
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==History==<br />
The History of Sandus is one that has shaped the nation as it is today. In the beginning French culture began the state, however Roman culture began to permeate the nation before superseding the French culture as it was in the beginning of the state's independence. Today, a combination of many cultures and several past events have created a micro-culture for the state and its people. <br />
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===Sandefreistikhan===<br />
'''The Grand Lamate of Sandefreistikhan''' seceded from la République de Trénois on 26 May 2009. The nation, during this time, was naïve of the functions of a state and its government and, though having three years prior experience in Trénois, a French, Native American and Tibetan-based micronation, the government's youth was depicted in its handling of various micronational and macronational incidents, one of them being the [[Neda War]]. Sandefreistikhan fought several wars during this time, including the [[War over Micronational Communism|Micronational War on Communism]] and the [[New Euro-Erusian War]], thus narrowing its political ideology for what would become Sandus today. However, during this time, nearly all power was in the Grand Lama, though more power was delegated to the Politburo—the legislature—towards the end of its government's life. Sandefreistikhan, eventually, become a more Roman-based micronation, prompting a direct democracy to form in July 2009.<br />
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===People's State of Sandus===<br />
'''The People's State of Sandus''' was that direct democratic state, founded in July 2009. It was a rather stable nation that was more based of Roman beliefs and ethics, and the first Sandum nation to adopt direct democracy. Its legislature was known as the National People's Congress and elected a Speaker of the House, who served as Executive and, during times of war, became the Dictator of Sandus. The position was only ever filled by [[Will Sörgel]]. However, after a day-long war with Pristinia, known as the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], it became clear that various propaganda that Sandefreistikhan published during the [[New Euro-Erusian War]] would culminate in Sandus' wide-spread displeasure with certain members of the community, including Sandus' long time ally, [[Nemkhavia]]. This would later lead to pretences of a Civil War in November 2009, before the nation made a large, controversial change of government to a Barony.<br />
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====Time of Troubles (2009)====<br />
In November 2009, the State began to self-destruct as the National People's Congress began to fall apart in its positions. A civil war broke out on 15 November 2009. The war lasted only 9 days and only one battle was fought, though it prompted Sandus consider major citizenship-control policies in the future. By 24 November, the nation had collapsed as the Dictator [[Will Sörgel]] assumed power in the absence of the rest of the National People's Congress members. The nation entered a short period of self-induced inactivity as it planned its next government.<br />
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===Barony of Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Sandus'''' creation was some time after the civil war, and sometime before it was implemented. Sandus' momentous shift in policy under the creation of the Barony resulted in a short break down of relations with Sandus' premier ally, [[Erusia]]. On 21 December 2009, the Barony of Sandus was created, to the dismay and controversy of the community. However, by the end of the year, Sandus had grown to include its first citizen in the post-Civil War era. That citizen, Cameron Falby, decided to form the autonomous territory of [[New Scireland]] in January 2011. However, later that month, that same territory declared independence from Sandus, resulting in a controversial break-down of relations between Sandus and New Scireland and Sandus' difficult relations with several other nations, including [[Francisville]] and [[Landashir]]. By the end of the month, Sandus experienced a large growth of 3 citizens as the Baroness Consort and her family joined the nation and a détente between Sandus and Erusia was under-way. The problems with New Scireland would lead to months of reduced activity within Sandus, which would be even further emphasised by the departure of the Baroness Consort and her family from Sandus. These events would give rise to the April Political Revolution, where Sandus returned to its former political position and even returned farther Left than any past governments of Sandus.<br />
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====New Scireland====<br />
The issues with New Scireland resulted in several harsh words to be exchanged, including the closest Sandus has ever been to a serious break down of relations to affect direct and indirect relations with the state. Sandus, at first, was not sure how to respond to the declaration of independence. Should Sandus try to restore New Scireland to the state, Sandus' relations with other nations may have been harmed and even more serious civil war may have been faught; however, if Sandus let New Scireland become independent, Sandus may be viewed as powerless to its own internal affairs. Baron Will Sörgel decided the latter, though he decided to bring Cameron Falby, the leader of New Scireland, to trial for treason. Falby accepted and the trial was under-way until the trial bogged down, before Sandus dropped the charges brought against Falby. <br />
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====April Political Revolution====<br />
In April, the Baron abdicated in preference for a socialist republic. During this time, Sandus' first socialist constitution was drafted and the state became close allies with other socialist states, such as Erusia and [[Nemkhavia]]. This period of drafting the constitution would create the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus later in the month.<br />
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===Democratic People's Republic of Sandus===<br />
'''The Democratic People's Republic of Sandus''' was Sandus' first hardline socialist state. It maintain very socialist policies, both domestic and foreign. The nation itself was subject to some controversy as it was a close ally of Erusia and both Will Sörgel and [[Robert Lethler]] where both allies and very close micronational friends. Sandus' government, however, consisted as a provisional measure until Sandus became larger and had a definite territory. It was consisted of a single chamber, the Revolutionary Council, and a higher tier of that chamber that served as the executives, the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Council. A Chairman of the Central Committee was elected, as well, who served as the nation's president. Sandus' political structure at the time caused a few laws to be passed and large amounts of public policy were carried out by the Central People's Government. However, it became difficult for the state to carry out its foreign policy, due to the Great Ideological Conflict. <br />
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====Great Ideological Conflict====<br />
The Great Ideological Conflict was begun by the Intermicronational Conservative Alliance in April 2010. Sandus' socialist policy and culture prompted the state to respond to the ICA's "conflict against Communism". At first, Sandus was embattled in an ideological conflict with the ICA, and later [[Bradley of Dullahan]]. Despite most hostilities ending in June 2010, Sandus and the ICA member states were still at odds with each other, which prompted Sandus and several other socialist-bloc states to leave the [[OAM]] and, despite two of those socialist-bloc states rejoining the OAM, Sandus has refused to return to the OAM on any grounds. However, this time ended when Will Sörgel resigned as Chairman of the GUM, Erusia, Sandus' closest ally was disgraced, and Sörgel decided to order the destruction of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus.<br />
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===Kremlum Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Kremlum Sandus''' was created as a response to the destruction of Sandus. Its constitution was based of the Principality of Liechtenstein's and, although it created a government that was too large, it was one of Sandus' premier constitutions. And, because of Sandus' government becoming too large, this prompted the government to become inactive for a few months in the later parts of the [[2010]] year. However, it was during this time that Sandus' current national symbol, the Sovereign Eagle, became entrenched once more in the nation's symbolism and even became its own [[Order of the Sovereign Eagle|order]]. Along with this new order, Sandus began to expand and recreate its medal system to where it is today.<br />
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====Post-Lethler Era====<br />
The Post Lethler Era is the time after Erusia was disgraced by an OAM report against him. It was a time of much uncertainty as the community was not sure of where to go or what to become. The community's very own state was on shaky terms as it ventured to three new sites and the administration expanded their power, all of which effected the foreign policy of Sandus.<br />
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===Territory of Sandus, St.Charlie===<br />
'''The [[Sandus (St.Charlie)|Territory of Sandus]]''' was created on 19 October 2010 after several months of inactivity from the Barony of Kremlum Sandus. The country at the time was proud and devoted to becoming more St.Charlian, however, after the first and only election of the governor of the territory, the country began to desire sovereignty once more and on 21 February 2011, Sandus declared independence from St.Charlie.<br />
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====Time without a Government====<br />
Sandus began to create its new constitution by the means of the State Caucus that was set up in the Territorial Law, should Sandus have wished to return to being a sovereign state. The State Caucus was headed by Will Sörgel and was a provisional government. At first, a socialist republican constitution was created, however it was not ratified at the national referendum. Over the next few weeks, the Caucus decided if the state should become either a monarchy or a direct democratic state. This question was pushed to referendum, and the people unanimously chose monarchy. The new constitution was ratified on 13 April 2011.<br />
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===State of Sandus===<br />
'''The State of Sandus''' was created on 13 April 2011, when the State Caucus ratified the new constitution. The first public policy enacted by the Sôgmô, [[w:Sachem#Cognate words|Abenaki for ''chief'']], was to nationalise the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus, so that it became the national register of the nation as well. In April and May, Sandus was involved in diplomatic issues between itself and [[Zealandia]] where, eventually, the Sôgmô would create a policy of non-involvement. On 9 May, Sandus celebrated Remembrance Day and, on 26 May, Sandus celebrated its second anniversary. On 27 May 2011, the Sôgmô created the Collegio Sacerdae, Sandus' first cooperative, which is tasked with the education of philosophy, religion and politics in Sandus. By the intent of the law, the Collegio Sacerdae serves as Sandus' first and only centre of education. Currently, the Collegio Sacerdae is working on documenting a total collection of the [http://www.theoi.com/Text/OrphicHymns1.html Orphic Hymns] and other [http://www.sacred-texts.com/ sacred texts], as well as creating a code of the Sandum philosophy as it is commonly called. In the latter months of 2011, the Sôgmô created policies in foreign affairs so as to limit the State into an [[State of Sandus#Foreign Affairs|isolationist policy]] with its recognition and foreign communications. On 7 until 12 November, the Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus celebrated its first formal congress, which included hopes for a future constitution and more activity for the CCPS. The Sôgmô, as well, created the State's first major goal with the establishment of an agrarian economy in Sandus by 2015. The Sancta Calendar, which is based off both Gregorian and Romulan Calendars, was incorporated more into government as it superseded the Gregorian calendar in official capacities; the introduction of an 8-day administrative week also means that weekly goals are made by the Office of the Sôgmô. <br />
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However, with the departure of Blesbí from the State, the Sôgmô has declared hopes of a broad act to reconsolidate the Sandum state after Blesbí and its leader, [[André Sammut]], leave the State formally on 20 March 2012. In his [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVvAhagYYM New Year's address], as well, the Sôgmô expressed hopes to begin work on a proto-agrarian economy for Sandus in the 2012 year as well as creating a broad law on citizenship, amending the ''Libera'' policy, drafting and enforcing new treaties in Foreign Affairs, reforming the Collegio Sacerdae to pursue academic research and discussion, and creating more cooperatives for the State such as the cooperativisation of the CCPS.<br />
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On the 3rd of January 2019, the Sôgmô released a long-awaited edition to the Constitutional Project, this first [https://veritumsandus.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/SCP1-S%C3%B4gm%C3%B4s-Constitution-Project.pdf edition] includes how the three branches of Sandum government work and the divisions of power, information on Sandus's command economy and its relationship with the Central People's Government (CPG), heir election process, and it also includes tables of Sandum Noble ranks, healdry, and decorations. <br />
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==Government and politics==<br />
Sandus is an absolute monarchy with socialist rights and liberties embedded within its Founding Law. Ever since the foundation of Sandus, Sandum "philosophy", as it is called, has accepted the role of socialism and Buddhism within the state. The current government is created in recognition to the age-old leadership of the current Sôgmô. The current Founding Law was [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/state-caucus-ratifies-founding-law/ ratified] on 14 April 2011.<br />
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===Sôgmô===<br />
The Sôgmô is the absolute monarch of the State. The Sôgmô is tasked with upholding the Sandum Philosophy, socialism, "Rights of Life" which have been embedded within the State since its founding, and the idea of a compassionate working for the betterment of society and all. In course of those goals, the Sôgmô maintains a constitutional obligation to uphold petitions directed at the government. The Sôgmô must hear all petitions brought to the state, as the right to petition the government is an unalienable right within Sandus per the Founding Law. The Sôgmô, however, is not obligated to issue a response or redress the issue in concern of the petition, thereby making a rather large loophole that has never been used. Despite this, the Sôgmô maintains complete loyalty from the Sandum populace. The word Sôgmô ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IPA_for_English /s'oʊg.ɛm'oʊ/]) originates from Abenaki, meaning "Chief" or "King"; an alternative spelling is S8gm8.<br />
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===Organisation and rights===<br />
Sandus has embraced a simple governmental organisation. It recognises that the absolute monarchy is not necessarily the best expression of socialist values and ethics; however, due to the size of the state and a referendum held by the provisional ''State Caucus'', the State of Sandus has embraced the simplistic government of absolute monarchy. The small size of the government continues to maintain the democratic support and advice of the public at large in Sandus, whose population now numbers some five active citizens and seven residents. In this way, the simple and small size of the monarchy, whose position maintains the democratic will due to its "close" nature to the people, helps to defend and act as a vanguard for socialism in the State. Furthermore, democracy, in a sense that the people may express to the Sôgmô what they think and wish, is defended due to this small, "close" relationship between the people and Sôgmô. One right, as well, has been entrenched in the monarchy in the founding law of the State and that is the right to petition the government. In this sense, Sandus maintains an absolute monarchy with socialist values and law, whilst maintaining democracy and the people's democratic will. <br />
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In addition to this small and simple organisation, Sandus defends several rights and liberties of its citizens. As explained above, one of the most important rights is the right to petition the government. This right is used often and the interpretation of a "petition" is rather liberal and relaxed, meaning that even a single statement can be viewed as a petition. However, as Sandus is a socialist country, it also defends rights that are classically and historically known in Sandus as the "rights to life":<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 4.''' The classic rights of the Sandum people and the right to petition the government for a redress of its function or in redress of its policies shall not be abridged.|Article 4 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 5.''' The People of Sandus enjoy the right to life, including the right to work, the right to rest, the right to care in old age and illness, the right to housing, the right to education, the right to culture, the right to expression, the right to conscience, the right to protection from the state and the right to the inviolability of the home. Each citizen is equal before the law.|Article 5 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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The rights to life are socialist economic rights, such as the right to a job, rest and leisure and an education, which are meant to be maintained and expressed by the State. However, due to the nature of the State, the rights and their usage are kept within the State's powers. Therefore, the rights can not be used in one's macronational venture as, simply put, the State has no legitimacy or authority there. However, the rights may be used in one's micronational life, as the State maintains supremacy in that "world".<br />
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===Foreign affairs===<br />
With the foundation of the Sandum state, Sandus quickly learned that it required its own foreign affairs policies. With the lack of recognition from both Sealand and Molossia, the former due to their status and the latter due to a term-limit policy for waiting one month and signing a physical treaty, Sandus adopted a basic policy for recognition in July 2009, two months after the independence of Sandefreistikhan. This policy stipulated that Sandus would recognise all states it came into contact with and recognition was not to be handed out according to declarations or treaties of recognition, but rather by the mere communication between Sandus and another state. Therefore, on the auspices of this policy, Sandus initially recognised all nations it came into contact with, such as [[Landashir]], Erusia, St.Charlie, Nemkhavia, [[Pristinia]] and the [[Polaris Federation]]. It was, as well, at this time that Sandus was beginning to join the [[GUM|Grand Unified Micronational]] which thereby granted Sandus the capability to recognise all GUM member-states at that time, such as [[Flandrensis]], [[New Europe]] and [[Finismund]], and was a participant in the talks concerning the [[Rhodesian War]] conducted by the GUM. Sandus quickly became close political partners and allies with Erusia, entrenching itself in the socialist wing of the community and was further emphasised with the declaration of war by [[Pristinia]] in the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], acting at the behest of New Europe.<br />
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Tensions with Erusia began to arise after the then-Speaker of the House of the People's State of Sandus Will Sörgel assumed control of Sandus and founded the first Barony of Sandus. With the first momentous era of major growth for Sandus under the Barony, including a further entrenchment of social ideas under the monarchy, relations did eventually become amiable again with Erusia but full relations did not resume until late that spring when the Barony gave birth to the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus. With the creation of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus became more and more involved in ideological disputes and arguments which culminated in a time known as the [[Great Ideological Conflict]], which Sandus was a major participant of. <br />
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Later that summer, under the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus created the 2010 amendment to the July 2009 foreign policy concerning recognition which stipulated that Sandus has the right to withdraw recognition of any state at any time. This amendment would become very disputed in the Summer of 2011, as Sandus began to utilise the amendment more and more in its foreign affairs. With the recreation of a sovereign Sandum state in March 2011, Sandus began to enforce its "realistic" policies at home and its recognition standards abroad. In January and February 2011, the Territory of Sandus began to show its foreign affairs side once more with the condemning of supporting the Linden administration in Zealandia. Over the chaotic period of January to March, Sandus worked to utilise laws from the Territory of Sandus into the secession of Sandus and began to utilise the State Caucus and democratic referenda into the creation of a constitution of Sandus. With the creation of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus, Sandus once more resumed its full foreign affairs responsibilities and sought to promote policies of socialism, realism and professionalism in the intermicronational community. This, however, conflicted with Zealandia and, later, Tiana and often caused disputes between both states. At the end of Summer 2011, Sandus was prepared to revoke recognition of [[Kozuc]] when both the 2009 policy and the 2010 amendment were put on hold, pending a later policy. In a momentous decision on 27 September 2011, the S8gm8 of Sandus resumed both the policy and the amendment and added another addendum to the policy which has become known as the [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/sogmo-passes-major-fa-reform/ ''27/9 Foreign Affairs Policy Directive'']. Perhaps the most-cited contemporary policy in Sandum foreign affairs history, the directive seeks to isolate the State of Sandus from nations which will divert Sandum government attention to the state and redirect it back onto the State. This policy is often cited as the most important single policy for Sandus' ''Libera'' policy, meant for isolation and freedom in politics, defence and economy. This policy further stipulates that recognition of micronations will become more difficult to grant and serves to grant recognition only to St.Charlie, [[Renasia]], Landashir, [[Egtavia]], [[Austenasia]], Nemkhavia, Flandrensis and GUM member-states.<br />
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With the coming of 2012, the policy will have to be further enforced with the GUM becoming a popular intermicronational organisation and it has most recently been used to enforce Sandus' professional standards with the office of the Sôgmô threatening to revoke recognition of several GUM member-states for violating Sandus' professionalism standards. It was also reformed so as to allow the Sôgmô temporary capabilities to show support for [[Crown Prince Jonathan of Austenasia]]'s [[Theodorism]] under the prerogative of defending the state and its allies. It is on the office of the S8gm8's goals for the year of 2012 to reform the policy once more, with the departure of Blesbí from the state. A list of current recognised macro- and micro-nations is currently being compiled by the Office of the Sôgmô.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
Unlike many other micronations, the State of Sandus does not claim to have an economy. Rather, as a result of ''Realist'' policies originating from early 2011, the State has recognised that it must create an economy, in the future of the State. In the latter half of 2012, the Sôgmô declared goals for the State to organise and economy by 2015. He stated, as well, that this policy would be for an agrarian economy so as to follow the route of history beginning at the Neolithic Revolution with the founding of civilisations. Crafts may be used as well, including both tools and objects of artistic and religious value, to create a further expansion of the economy by 2015. Diplomatic discussions, with a common ''Commission for Mutual Economic Prosperity'', began with [[Technocratic Renasia]] in early January and with discussions dating from late November. Renasia, which plans on creating a technocratic service economy, and Sandus, which plans on its agrarian economy, will continue discussion economic growth for Renasia's own economic goal of 2012 and Sandus' 2015 goal.<br />
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==Culture==<br />
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===Music & Art===<br />
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===Holidays===<br />
Sandum has national holidays focusing on societal, cultural, religious, and political purposes. The holidays fall into three categories: State holidays, Sancta holidays, and “days of recognition.” State holidays are those important holidays which are uniquely Sandum and are holidays that celebrate historical events in Sandus; Sancta holidays are those holidays which are derived from various multicultural holidays; “days of recognition” are often political and societal holidays that do not rank as important State holidays.<br />
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===Religion===<br />
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===Media===<br />
Sandum media includes audio, visual, and printed media published in the State of Sandus.<br />
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To date, Sandum media includes Veritum Sandus, Channum Unum, the Voice of Sandus, Sacerdotium, and the Tellus Sibyl. The history of media in Sandus dates to mid to late 2009, when Sandus created its first newspaper in the form of a periodical image file and a Livestream channel was created.<br />
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! Media Name<br />
! Type of Media<br />
! Frequency <br />
! Publication Founded <br />
! Description <br />
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| Veritum Sandus<br />
| Journal <br> & <br> Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| May 2010<br />
| The first periodical newspaper in Sandus eventually became Veritum Sandus (Sandum Latin: “Truth of Sandus”) in November 2009 and was moved to WordPress in that month; however, the first Veritum Sandus article dates from May 2010. Veritum Sandus has been used as the official register and journal of Sandum governments since its foundation, and continues to exist as the premier newspaper after a long period of having only one newspaper. Today, Sandus has four newspapers yet Veritum Sandus still remains the most important and most widely-read in Sandus for its national and international journalism. Veritum Sandus has been recognised as being one of the premier intermicronational newspapers in the micronational world, whose opinion editorials and articles on Sandum national news are both widely read and widely respected. As the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus is often at the vanguard of Sandus’s political, social, and cultural developments and is featured greatly in all Sandum national efforts.<br />
''Access Veritum Sandus by clicking [https://sandus.org/veritum-sandus/ here]''<br />
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| Channum Unum<br />
| Video/Audio <br />
| As needed<br />
| Early 2009<br />
|The first and only video channel in Sandus, Channum Unum (Sandum Latin: “Channel One”) was established in late 2009 as a Livestream channel. Channum Unum has had other, smaller channels on Livestream too: Partio, Festai, Alnôbak, Kanaka, and Norskemann. Partio was dedicated to broadcasting CPS Party news and Socialist music; Festai was dedicated to broadcasting marches for 9 May – Remembrance Day in Sandus; Alnôbak was dedicated to Native American music and information; Kanaka was dedicated to Hawai’ian, Polynesian, and other Pacific Islander culture, music, and information; and Norskemann was a temporary channel established to commemorate the 2011 Oslo and Utøya attacks. Though it no longer broadcasts on Livestream, Channum Unum still regularly releases videos on its YouTube channel. Due to a recent update to YouTube in late 2013, however, a new channel has been created specifically for Channum Unum.<br />
''Access Channum Unum by clicking [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUbodtKd_cmEJ7L7v2gP6w here]''<br />
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| Voice of Sandus<br />
| Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| May 2012<br />
|The first secondary newspaper in Sandus serving the CPS Party specifically, the Voice of Sandus is a newspaper interested on Party news, Socialist opinions, and the publication of revolutionary Socialist cultural and social work. It was established in May 2012. As the official journal of the Party, it publishes articles focused on Sandum politics of Libera, Realism, and Philia; regular and special articles; and revolutionary music for the State and Party.<br />
''Access Voice of Sandus by clicking [https://voiceofsandus.wordpress.com/ here]''<br />
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| Sacerdotium<br />
| Academic journal <br> & <br> Newspaper<br />
| As needed<br />
| September 2012<br />
|The official newspaper and journal of the Collegium Sacerdotum, Sacerdotium (Latin: “Office of Priests”) was created in September 2012 following the establishment of Voice of Sandus. Publishing works of micropatriological, academic, religious, philosophical, and cultural importance is the function of Sacerdotium. Despite being the second smallest and second youngest newspaper in Sandus, Sacerdotium attracts the most irregular visitors thanks to the broader Pagan, neo-Pagan, and Polytheist community that the Collegio is focused on.<br />
''Access Sacerdotium by clicking [https://sacerdotium.wordpress.com/ here]''<br />
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| Tellus Sibyl<br />
| Newspaper<br />
| Seasonal <br />
| October 2013<br />
|The youngest and smallest newspaper in Sandus, Tellus Sibyl is a periodical newspaper which reports on seasonal and harvest news from Tellus Agrarian Cooperative. Its publication is irregular and is often announced on Veritum Sandus.<br />
''Access Tellus Sibyl by clicking [https://sandus.org/2013/10/03/first-tellus-sibyl-published/ here]''<br />
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| Radio Patria<br />
| Audio<br />
| Bimonthly <br />
| 2014<br />
|The newest addition to Sandum media, Radio Patria is Sandus’s first and only radio station. Broadcasting only on the internet through such sites as SoundCloud and through Channum Unum on YouTube, Radio Patria broadcasts at irregular times at least once every month. Broadcasts come in five segments: News, Music, Lesson or Interview, Events Coming Up, and sélection Française — a selection of the news and upcoming events made in Sandus’s second official language, French.<br />
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|name = State of Sandus<br />
|shortname = Sandus<br />
|image1 = [[File:FlagofSandus.png|200px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:CoA_of_Kremlum_Sandus.png|100px]]<br />
|motto = ''Populus Sandus''<br />
|anthem = [[File:The Song of Seikilos.ogg]] <br>[[Song of Seikilos]]<br />
|location = <br />
|capital = Quercus Candida<br />
|largest_city = Kremlum Sandus<br />
|languages = English, French, Latin<br />
|religions = No official religion<br />
|demonym = Sandum<br />
|government = [[w:Socialism|Socialist]] [[w:Classical republicanism|Classical Republic]] with an [[w:Elective monarchy|elective monarchy]]<br />
|head of state = Sôgmô<br />
|head of government = Party Secretary<br />
|3rd_h = Facilitator<br />
|hos_name = [[Gaius Soergel Publicola]]<br />
|hog_name = [[Adam I of Überstadt|Adam von Friedeck]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = [[Artemis Berry Langford|Artemis Baca]]<br />
|legislature = Council<br />
|type_a = Unicameral<br />
|type = Unicameral, Direct Democratic<br />
|seats_a = <br />
|seats_b = <br />
|election_a = <br />
|election_b = <br />
|established = 26 May 2009 ''(founded)''<br>April 13th, 2011 ''(State established)''<br />
|area = <br />
|population = 12<br />
|currency = Persuma<br />
|time_zone = UTC-5<br />
|nat_drink = <br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = Athena ''(goddess)'', Kateri Tekakwitha ''(saint)''<br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = <br />
|web = [http://www.sandus.org/ State of Sandus Web Portal]<br />
}}<br />
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'''Sandus''', officially the '''State of Sandus''', (pronounced [{{IPA|[[w:Wikipedia:IPA for English|sɑːndɔːs]]}}]) is a micronation that was first created on 26 May [[2009]], by [[Will Sörgel]]. Currently, the government of Sandus is under the Sôgmô, who acts as the absolute monarch of the state. The Founding Law of the current government was ratified on 13 April 2011 and, thus, created the monarchy that exists today. Sandus is a socialist and ancient country, which is completed by two constructed languages: Sandum Latin and Sancta. Sandus is known for its work in the foreign affairs sphere and is also known for being rather critical of conservatism. Sandus has always been under the ''de facto'' control of the current Sôgmô, and the current government is the first time where all power is ''de jure'' delegated to him.<br />
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==History==<br />
The History of Sandus is one that has shaped the nation as it is today. In the beginning French culture began the state, however Roman culture began to permeate the nation before superseding the French culture as it was in the beginning of the state's independence. Today, a combination of many cultures and several past events have created a micro-culture for the state and its people. <br />
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===Sandefreistikhan===<br />
'''The Grand Lamate of Sandefreistikhan''' seceded from la République de Trénois on 26 May 2009. The nation, during this time, was naïve of the functions of a state and its government and, though having three years prior experience in Trénois, a French, Native American and Tibetan-based micronation, the government's youth was depicted in its handling of various micronational and macronational incidents, one of them being the [[Neda War]]. Sandefreistikhan fought several wars during this time, including the [[War over Micronational Communism|Micronational War on Communism]] and the [[New Euro-Erusian War]], thus narrowing its political ideology for what would become Sandus today. However, during this time, nearly all power was in the Grand Lama, though more power was delegated to the Politburo—the legislature—towards the end of its government's life. Sandefreistikhan, eventually, become a more Roman-based micronation, prompting a direct democracy to form in July 2009.<br />
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===People's State of Sandus===<br />
'''The People's State of Sandus''' was that direct democratic state, founded in July 2009. It was a rather stable nation that was more based of Roman beliefs and ethics, and the first Sandum nation to adopt direct democracy. Its legislature was known as the National People's Congress and elected a Speaker of the House, who served as Executive and, during times of war, became the Dictator of Sandus. The position was only ever filled by [[Will Sörgel]]. However, after a day-long war with Pristinia, known as the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], it became clear that various propaganda that Sandefreistikhan published during the [[New Euro-Erusian War]] would culminate in Sandus' wide-spread displeasure with certain members of the community, including Sandus' long time ally, [[Nemkhavia]]. This would later lead to pretences of a Civil War in November 2009, before the nation made a large, controversial change of government to a Barony.<br />
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====Time of Troubles (2009)====<br />
In November 2009, the State began to self-destruct as the National People's Congress began to fall apart in its positions. A civil war broke out on 15 November 2009. The war lasted only 9 days and only one battle was fought, though it prompted Sandus consider major citizenship-control policies in the future. By 24 November, the nation had collapsed as the Dictator [[Will Sörgel]] assumed power in the absence of the rest of the National People's Congress members. The nation entered a short period of self-induced inactivity as it planned its next government.<br />
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===Barony of Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Sandus'''' creation was some time after the civil war, and sometime before it was implemented. Sandus' momentous shift in policy under the creation of the Barony resulted in a short break down of relations with Sandus' premier ally, [[Erusia]]. On 21 December 2009, the Barony of Sandus was created, to the dismay and controversy of the community. However, by the end of the year, Sandus had grown to include its first citizen in the post-Civil War era. That citizen, Cameron Falby, decided to form the autonomous territory of [[New Scireland]] in January 2011. However, later that month, that same territory declared independence from Sandus, resulting in a controversial break-down of relations between Sandus and New Scireland and Sandus' difficult relations with several other nations, including [[Francisville]] and [[Landashir]]. By the end of the month, Sandus experienced a large growth of 3 citizens as the Baroness Consort and her family joined the nation and a détente between Sandus and Erusia was under-way. The problems with New Scireland would lead to months of reduced activity within Sandus, which would be even further emphasised by the departure of the Baroness Consort and her family from Sandus. These events would give rise to the April Political Revolution, where Sandus returned to its former political position and even returned farther Left than any past governments of Sandus.<br />
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====New Scireland====<br />
The issues with New Scireland resulted in several harsh words to be exchanged, including the closest Sandus has ever been to a serious break down of relations to affect direct and indirect relations with the state. Sandus, at first, was not sure how to respond to the declaration of independence. Should Sandus try to restore New Scireland to the state, Sandus' relations with other nations may have been harmed and even more serious civil war may have been faught; however, if Sandus let New Scireland become independent, Sandus may be viewed as powerless to its own internal affairs. Baron Will Sörgel decided the latter, though he decided to bring Cameron Falby, the leader of New Scireland, to trial for treason. Falby accepted and the trial was under-way until the trial bogged down, before Sandus dropped the charges brought against Falby. <br />
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====April Political Revolution====<br />
In April, the Baron abdicated in preference for a socialist republic. During this time, Sandus' first socialist constitution was drafted and the state became close allies with other socialist states, such as Erusia and [[Nemkhavia]]. This period of drafting the constitution would create the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus later in the month.<br />
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===Democratic People's Republic of Sandus===<br />
'''The Democratic People's Republic of Sandus''' was Sandus' first hardline socialist state. It maintain very socialist policies, both domestic and foreign. The nation itself was subject to some controversy as it was a close ally of Erusia and both Will Sörgel and [[Robert Lethler]] where both allies and very close micronational friends. Sandus' government, however, consisted as a provisional measure until Sandus became larger and had a definite territory. It was consisted of a single chamber, the Revolutionary Council, and a higher tier of that chamber that served as the executives, the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Council. A Chairman of the Central Committee was elected, as well, who served as the nation's president. Sandus' political structure at the time caused a few laws to be passed and large amounts of public policy were carried out by the Central People's Government. However, it became difficult for the state to carry out its foreign policy, due to the Great Ideological Conflict. <br />
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====Great Ideological Conflict====<br />
The Great Ideological Conflict was begun by the Intermicronational Conservative Alliance in April 2010. Sandus' socialist policy and culture prompted the state to respond to the ICA's "conflict against Communism". At first, Sandus was embattled in an ideological conflict with the ICA, and later [[Bradley of Dullahan]]. Despite most hostilities ending in June 2010, Sandus and the ICA member states were still at odds with each other, which prompted Sandus and several other socialist-bloc states to leave the [[OAM]] and, despite two of those socialist-bloc states rejoining the OAM, Sandus has refused to return to the OAM on any grounds. However, this time ended when Will Sörgel resigned as Chairman of the GUM, Erusia, Sandus' closest ally was disgraced, and Sörgel decided to order the destruction of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus.<br />
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===Kremlum Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Kremlum Sandus''' was created as a response to the destruction of Sandus. Its constitution was based of the Principality of Liechtenstein's and, although it created a government that was too large, it was one of Sandus' premier constitutions. And, because of Sandus' government becoming too large, this prompted the government to become inactive for a few months in the later parts of the [[2010]] year. However, it was during this time that Sandus' current national symbol, the Sovereign Eagle, became entrenched once more in the nation's symbolism and even became its own [[Order of the Sovereign Eagle|order]]. Along with this new order, Sandus began to expand and recreate its medal system to where it is today.<br />
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====Post-Lethler Era====<br />
The Post Lethler Era is the time after Erusia was disgraced by an OAM report against him. It was a time of much uncertainty as the community was not sure of where to go or what to become. The community's very own state was on shaky terms as it ventured to three new sites and the administration expanded their power, all of which effected the foreign policy of Sandus.<br />
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===Territory of Sandus, St.Charlie===<br />
'''The [[Sandus (St.Charlie)|Territory of Sandus]]''' was created on 19 October 2010 after several months of inactivity from the Barony of Kremlum Sandus. The country at the time was proud and devoted to becoming more St.Charlian, however, after the first and only election of the governor of the territory, the country began to desire sovereignty once more and on 21 February 2011, Sandus declared independence from St.Charlie.<br />
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====Time without a Government====<br />
Sandus began to create its new constitution by the means of the State Caucus that was set up in the Territorial Law, should Sandus have wished to return to being a sovereign state. The State Caucus was headed by Will Sörgel and was a provisional government. At first, a socialist republican constitution was created, however it was not ratified at the national referendum. Over the next few weeks, the Caucus decided if the state should become either a monarchy or a direct democratic state. This question was pushed to referendum, and the people unanimously chose monarchy. The new constitution was ratified on 13 April 2011.<br />
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===State of Sandus===<br />
'''The State of Sandus''' was created on 13 April 2011, when the State Caucus ratified the new constitution. The first public policy enacted by the Sôgmô, [[w:Sachem#Cognate words|Abenaki for ''chief'']], was to nationalise the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus, so that it became the national register of the nation as well. In April and May, Sandus was involved in diplomatic issues between itself and [[Zealandia]] where, eventually, the Sôgmô would create a policy of non-involvement. On 9 May, Sandus celebrated Remembrance Day and, on 26 May, Sandus celebrated its second anniversary. On 27 May 2011, the Sôgmô created the Collegio Sacerdae, Sandus' first cooperative, which is tasked with the education of philosophy, religion and politics in Sandus. By the intent of the law, the Collegio Sacerdae serves as Sandus' first and only centre of education. Currently, the Collegio Sacerdae is working on documenting a total collection of the [http://www.theoi.com/Text/OrphicHymns1.html Orphic Hymns] and other [http://www.sacred-texts.com/ sacred texts], as well as creating a code of the Sandum philosophy as it is commonly called. In the latter months of 2011, the Sôgmô created policies in foreign affairs so as to limit the State into an [[State of Sandus#Foreign Affairs|isolationist policy]] with its recognition and foreign communications. On 7 until 12 November, the Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus celebrated its first formal congress, which included hopes for a future constitution and more activity for the CCPS. The Sôgmô, as well, created the State's first major goal with the establishment of an agrarian economy in Sandus by 2015. The Sancta Calendar, which is based off both Gregorian and Romulan Calendars, was incorporated more into government as it superseded the Gregorian calendar in official capacities; the introduction of an 8-day administrative week also means that weekly goals are made by the Office of the Sôgmô. <br />
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However, with the departure of Blesbí from the State, the Sôgmô has declared hopes of a broad act to reconsolidate the Sandum state after Blesbí and its leader, [[André Sammut]], leave the State formally on 20 March 2012. In his [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVvAhagYYM New Year's address], as well, the Sôgmô expressed hopes to begin work on a proto-agrarian economy for Sandus in the 2012 year as well as creating a broad law on citizenship, amending the ''Libera'' policy, drafting and enforcing new treaties in Foreign Affairs, reforming the Collegio Sacerdae to pursue academic research and discussion, and creating more cooperatives for the State such as the cooperativisation of the CCPS.<br />
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On the 3rd of January 2019, the Sôgmô released a long-awaited edition to the Constitutional Project, this first [https://veritumsandus.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/SCP1-S%C3%B4gm%C3%B4s-Constitution-Project.pdf edition] includes how the three branches of Sandum government work and the divisions of power, information on Sandus's command economy and its relationship with the Central People's Government (CPG), heir election process, and it also includes tables of Sandum Noble ranks, healdry, and decorations. <br />
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==Government and politics==<br />
Sandus is an absolute monarchy with socialist rights and liberties embedded within its Founding Law. Ever since the foundation of Sandus, Sandum "philosophy", as it is called, has accepted the role of socialism and Buddhism within the state. The current government is created in recognition to the age-old leadership of the current Sôgmô. The current Founding Law was [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/state-caucus-ratifies-founding-law/ ratified] on 14 April 2011.<br />
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===Sôgmô===<br />
The Sôgmô is the absolute monarch of the State. The Sôgmô is tasked with upholding the Sandum Philosophy, socialism, "Rights of Life" which have been embedded within the State since its founding, and the idea of a compassionate working for the betterment of society and all. In course of those goals, the Sôgmô maintains a constitutional obligation to uphold petitions directed at the government. The Sôgmô must hear all petitions brought to the state, as the right to petition the government is an unalienable right within Sandus per the Founding Law. The Sôgmô, however, is not obligated to issue a response or redress the issue in concern of the petition, thereby making a rather large loophole that has never been used. Despite this, the Sôgmô maintains complete loyalty from the Sandum populace. The word Sôgmô ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IPA_for_English /s'oʊg.ɛm'oʊ/]) originates from Abenaki, meaning "Chief" or "King"; an alternative spelling is S8gm8.<br />
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===Organisation and rights===<br />
Sandus has embraced a simple governmental organisation. It recognises that the absolute monarchy is not necessarily the best expression of socialist values and ethics; however, due to the size of the state and a referendum held by the provisional ''State Caucus'', the State of Sandus has embraced the simplistic government of absolute monarchy. The small size of the government continues to maintain the democratic support and advice of the public at large in Sandus, whose population now numbers some five active citizens and seven residents. In this way, the simple and small size of the monarchy, whose position maintains the democratic will due to its "close" nature to the people, helps to defend and act as a vanguard for socialism in the State. Furthermore, democracy, in a sense that the people may express to the Sôgmô what they think and wish, is defended due to this small, "close" relationship between the people and Sôgmô. One right, as well, has been entrenched in the monarchy in the founding law of the State and that is the right to petition the government. In this sense, Sandus maintains an absolute monarchy with socialist values and law, whilst maintaining democracy and the people's democratic will. <br />
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In addition to this small and simple organisation, Sandus defends several rights and liberties of its citizens. As explained above, one of the most important rights is the right to petition the government. This right is used often and the interpretation of a "petition" is rather liberal and relaxed, meaning that even a single statement can be viewed as a petition. However, as Sandus is a socialist country, it also defends rights that are classically and historically known in Sandus as the "rights to life":<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 4.''' The classic rights of the Sandum people and the right to petition the government for a redress of its function or in redress of its policies shall not be abridged.|Article 4 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 5.''' The People of Sandus enjoy the right to life, including the right to work, the right to rest, the right to care in old age and illness, the right to housing, the right to education, the right to culture, the right to expression, the right to conscience, the right to protection from the state and the right to the inviolability of the home. Each citizen is equal before the law.|Article 5 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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The rights to life are socialist economic rights, such as the right to a job, rest and leisure and an education, which are meant to be maintained and expressed by the State. However, due to the nature of the State, the rights and their usage are kept within the State's powers. Therefore, the rights can not be used in one's macronational venture as, simply put, the State has no legitimacy or authority there. However, the rights may be used in one's micronational life, as the State maintains supremacy in that "world".<br />
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===Foreign affairs===<br />
With the foundation of the Sandum state, Sandus quickly learned that it required its own foreign affairs policies. With the lack of recognition from both Sealand and Molossia, the former due to their status and the latter due to a term-limit policy for waiting one month and signing a physical treaty, Sandus adopted a basic policy for recognition in July 2009, two months after the independence of Sandefreistikhan. This policy stipulated that Sandus would recognise all states it came into contact with and recognition was not to be handed out according to declarations or treaties of recognition, but rather by the mere communication between Sandus and another state. Therefore, on the auspices of this policy, Sandus initially recognised all nations it came into contact with, such as [[Landashir]], Erusia, St.Charlie, Nemkhavia, [[Pristinia]] and the [[Polaris Federation]]. It was, as well, at this time that Sandus was beginning to join the [[GUM|Grand Unified Micronational]] which thereby granted Sandus the capability to recognise all GUM member-states at that time, such as [[Flandrensis]], [[New Europe]] and [[Finismund]], and was a participant in the talks concerning the [[Rhodesian War]] conducted by the GUM. Sandus quickly became close political partners and allies with Erusia, entrenching itself in the socialist wing of the community and was further emphasised with the declaration of war by [[Pristinia]] in the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], acting at the behest of New Europe.<br />
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Tensions with Erusia began to arise after the then-Speaker of the House of the People's State of Sandus Will Sörgel assumed control of Sandus and founded the first Barony of Sandus. With the first momentous era of major growth for Sandus under the Barony, including a further entrenchment of social ideas under the monarchy, relations did eventually become amiable again with Erusia but full relations did not resume until late that spring when the Barony gave birth to the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus. With the creation of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus became more and more involved in ideological disputes and arguments which culminated in a time known as the [[Great Ideological Conflict]], which Sandus was a major participant of. <br />
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Later that summer, under the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus created the 2010 amendment to the July 2009 foreign policy concerning recognition which stipulated that Sandus has the right to withdraw recognition of any state at any time. This amendment would become very disputed in the Summer of 2011, as Sandus began to utilise the amendment more and more in its foreign affairs. With the recreation of a sovereign Sandum state in March 2011, Sandus began to enforce its "realistic" policies at home and its recognition standards abroad. In January and February 2011, the Territory of Sandus began to show its foreign affairs side once more with the condemning of supporting the Linden administration in Zealandia. Over the chaotic period of January to March, Sandus worked to utilise laws from the Territory of Sandus into the secession of Sandus and began to utilise the State Caucus and democratic referenda into the creation of a constitution of Sandus. With the creation of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus, Sandus once more resumed its full foreign affairs responsibilities and sought to promote policies of socialism, realism and professionalism in the intermicronational community. This, however, conflicted with Zealandia and, later, Tiana and often caused disputes between both states. At the end of Summer 2011, Sandus was prepared to revoke recognition of [[Kozuc]] when both the 2009 policy and the 2010 amendment were put on hold, pending a later policy. In a momentous decision on 27 September 2011, the S8gm8 of Sandus resumed both the policy and the amendment and added another addendum to the policy which has become known as the [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/sogmo-passes-major-fa-reform/ ''27/9 Foreign Affairs Policy Directive'']. Perhaps the most-cited contemporary policy in Sandum foreign affairs history, the directive seeks to isolate the State of Sandus from nations which will divert Sandum government attention to the state and redirect it back onto the State. This policy is often cited as the most important single policy for Sandus' ''Libera'' policy, meant for isolation and freedom in politics, defence and economy. This policy further stipulates that recognition of micronations will become more difficult to grant and serves to grant recognition only to St.Charlie, [[Renasia]], Landashir, [[Egtavia]], [[Austenasia]], Nemkhavia, Flandrensis and GUM member-states.<br />
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With the coming of 2012, the policy will have to be further enforced with the GUM becoming a popular intermicronational organisation and it has most recently been used to enforce Sandus' professional standards with the office of the Sôgmô threatening to revoke recognition of several GUM member-states for violating Sandus' professionalism standards. It was also reformed so as to allow the Sôgmô temporary capabilities to show support for [[Crown Prince Jonathan of Austenasia]]'s [[Theodorism]] under the prerogative of defending the state and its allies. It is on the office of the S8gm8's goals for the year of 2012 to reform the policy once more, with the departure of Blesbí from the state. A list of current recognised macro- and micro-nations is currently being compiled by the Office of the Sôgmô.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
Unlike many other micronations, the State of Sandus does not claim to have an economy. Rather, as a result of ''Realist'' policies originating from early 2011, the State has recognised that it must create an economy, in the future of the State. In the latter half of 2012, the Sôgmô declared goals for the State to organise and economy by 2015. He stated, as well, that this policy would be for an agrarian economy so as to follow the route of history beginning at the Neolithic Revolution with the founding of civilisations. Crafts may be used as well, including both tools and objects of artistic and religious value, to create a further expansion of the economy by 2015. Diplomatic discussions, with a common ''Commission for Mutual Economic Prosperity'', began with [[Technocratic Renasia]] in early January and with discussions dating from late November. Renasia, which plans on creating a technocratic service economy, and Sandus, which plans on its agrarian economy, will continue discussion economic growth for Renasia's own economic goal of 2012 and Sandus' 2015 goal.<br />
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==Culture==<br />
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===Holidays===<br />
Sandum has national holidays focusing on societal, cultural, religious, and political purposes. The holidays fall into three categories: State holidays, Sancta holidays, and “days of recognition.” State holidays are those important holidays which are uniquely Sandum and are holidays that celebrate historical events in Sandus; Sancta holidays are those holidays which are derived from various multicultural holidays; “days of recognition” are often political and societal holidays that do not rank as important State holidays.<br />
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|name = State of Sandus<br />
|shortname = Sandus<br />
|image1 = [[File:FlagofSandus.png|200px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:CoA_of_Kremlum_Sandus.png|100px]]<br />
|motto = ''Populus Sandus''<br />
|anthem = [[File:The Song of Seikilos.ogg]] <br>[[Song of Seikilos]]<br />
|location = <br />
|capital = Quercus Candida<br />
|largest_city = Kremlum Sandus<br />
|languages = English, French, Latin<br />
|religions = No official religion<br />
|demonym = Sandum<br />
|government = [[w:Socialism|Socialist]] [[w:Classical republicanism|Classical Republic]] with an [[w:Elective monarchy|elective monarchy]]<br />
|head of state = Sôgmô<br />
|head of government = Party Secretary<br />
|3rd_h = Facilitator<br />
|hos_name = [[Gaius Soergel Publicola]]<br />
|hog_name = [[Adam I of Überstadt|Adam von Friedeck]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = [[Artemis Berry Langford|Artemis Baca]]<br />
|legislature = Council<br />
|type_a = Unicameral<br />
|type = Unicameral, Direct Democratic<br />
|seats_a = <br />
|seats_b = <br />
|election_a = <br />
|election_b = <br />
|established = 26 May 2009 ''(founded)''<br>April 13th, 2011 ''(State established)''<br />
|area = <br />
|population = 12<br />
|currency = Persuma<br />
|time_zone = UTC-5<br />
|nat_drink = <br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = Athena ''(goddess)'', Kateri Tekakwitha ''(saint)''<br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = <br />
|web = [http://www.sandus.org/ State of Sandus Web Portal]<br />
}}<br />
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'''Sandus''', officially the '''State of Sandus''', (pronounced [{{IPA|[[w:Wikipedia:IPA for English|sɑːndɔːs]]}}]) is a micronation that was first created on 26 May [[2009]], by [[Will Sörgel]]. Currently, the government of Sandus is under the Sôgmô, who acts as the absolute monarch of the state. The Founding Law of the current government was ratified on 13 April 2011 and, thus, created the monarchy that exists today. Sandus is a socialist and ancient country, which is completed by two constructed languages: Sandum Latin and Sancta. Sandus is known for its work in the foreign affairs sphere and is also known for being rather critical of conservatism. Sandus has always been under the ''de facto'' control of the current Sôgmô, and the current government is the first time where all power is ''de jure'' delegated to him.<br />
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==History==<br />
The History of Sandus is one that has shaped the nation as it is today. In the beginning French culture began the state, however Roman culture began to permeate the nation before superseding the French culture as it was in the beginning of the state's independence. Today, a combination of many cultures and several past events have created a micro-culture for the state and its people. <br />
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===Sandefreistikhan===<br />
'''The Grand Lamate of Sandefreistikhan''' seceded from la République de Trénois on 26 May 2009. The nation, during this time, was naïve of the functions of a state and its government and, though having three years prior experience in Trénois, a French, Native American and Tibetan-based micronation, the government's youth was depicted in its handling of various micronational and macronational incidents, one of them being the [[Neda War]]. Sandefreistikhan fought several wars during this time, including the [[War over Micronational Communism|Micronational War on Communism]] and the [[New Euro-Erusian War]], thus narrowing its political ideology for what would become Sandus today. However, during this time, nearly all power was in the Grand Lama, though more power was delegated to the Politburo—the legislature—towards the end of its government's life. Sandefreistikhan, eventually, become a more Roman-based micronation, prompting a direct democracy to form in July 2009.<br />
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===People's State of Sandus===<br />
'''The People's State of Sandus''' was that direct democratic state, founded in July 2009. It was a rather stable nation that was more based of Roman beliefs and ethics, and the first Sandum nation to adopt direct democracy. Its legislature was known as the National People's Congress and elected a Speaker of the House, who served as Executive and, during times of war, became the Dictator of Sandus. The position was only ever filled by [[Will Sörgel]]. However, after a day-long war with Pristinia, known as the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], it became clear that various propaganda that Sandefreistikhan published during the [[New Euro-Erusian War]] would culminate in Sandus' wide-spread displeasure with certain members of the community, including Sandus' long time ally, [[Nemkhavia]]. This would later lead to pretences of a Civil War in November 2009, before the nation made a large, controversial change of government to a Barony.<br />
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====Time of Troubles (2009)====<br />
In November 2009, the State began to self-destruct as the National People's Congress began to fall apart in its positions. A civil war broke out on 15 November 2009. The war lasted only 9 days and only one battle was fought, though it prompted Sandus consider major citizenship-control policies in the future. By 24 November, the nation had collapsed as the Dictator [[Will Sörgel]] assumed power in the absence of the rest of the National People's Congress members. The nation entered a short period of self-induced inactivity as it planned its next government.<br />
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===Barony of Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Sandus'''' creation was some time after the civil war, and sometime before it was implemented. Sandus' momentous shift in policy under the creation of the Barony resulted in a short break down of relations with Sandus' premier ally, [[Erusia]]. On 21 December 2009, the Barony of Sandus was created, to the dismay and controversy of the community. However, by the end of the year, Sandus had grown to include its first citizen in the post-Civil War era. That citizen, Cameron Falby, decided to form the autonomous territory of [[New Scireland]] in January 2011. However, later that month, that same territory declared independence from Sandus, resulting in a controversial break-down of relations between Sandus and New Scireland and Sandus' difficult relations with several other nations, including [[Francisville]] and [[Landashir]]. By the end of the month, Sandus experienced a large growth of 3 citizens as the Baroness Consort and her family joined the nation and a détente between Sandus and Erusia was under-way. The problems with New Scireland would lead to months of reduced activity within Sandus, which would be even further emphasised by the departure of the Baroness Consort and her family from Sandus. These events would give rise to the April Political Revolution, where Sandus returned to its former political position and even returned farther Left than any past governments of Sandus.<br />
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====New Scireland====<br />
The issues with New Scireland resulted in several harsh words to be exchanged, including the closest Sandus has ever been to a serious break down of relations to affect direct and indirect relations with the state. Sandus, at first, was not sure how to respond to the declaration of independence. Should Sandus try to restore New Scireland to the state, Sandus' relations with other nations may have been harmed and even more serious civil war may have been faught; however, if Sandus let New Scireland become independent, Sandus may be viewed as powerless to its own internal affairs. Baron Will Sörgel decided the latter, though he decided to bring Cameron Falby, the leader of New Scireland, to trial for treason. Falby accepted and the trial was under-way until the trial bogged down, before Sandus dropped the charges brought against Falby. <br />
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====April Political Revolution====<br />
In April, the Baron abdicated in preference for a socialist republic. During this time, Sandus' first socialist constitution was drafted and the state became close allies with other socialist states, such as Erusia and [[Nemkhavia]]. This period of drafting the constitution would create the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus later in the month.<br />
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===Democratic People's Republic of Sandus===<br />
'''The Democratic People's Republic of Sandus''' was Sandus' first hardline socialist state. It maintain very socialist policies, both domestic and foreign. The nation itself was subject to some controversy as it was a close ally of Erusia and both Will Sörgel and [[Robert Lethler]] where both allies and very close micronational friends. Sandus' government, however, consisted as a provisional measure until Sandus became larger and had a definite territory. It was consisted of a single chamber, the Revolutionary Council, and a higher tier of that chamber that served as the executives, the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Council. A Chairman of the Central Committee was elected, as well, who served as the nation's president. Sandus' political structure at the time caused a few laws to be passed and large amounts of public policy were carried out by the Central People's Government. However, it became difficult for the state to carry out its foreign policy, due to the Great Ideological Conflict. <br />
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====Great Ideological Conflict====<br />
The Great Ideological Conflict was begun by the Intermicronational Conservative Alliance in April 2010. Sandus' socialist policy and culture prompted the state to respond to the ICA's "conflict against Communism". At first, Sandus was embattled in an ideological conflict with the ICA, and later [[Bradley of Dullahan]]. Despite most hostilities ending in June 2010, Sandus and the ICA member states were still at odds with each other, which prompted Sandus and several other socialist-bloc states to leave the [[OAM]] and, despite two of those socialist-bloc states rejoining the OAM, Sandus has refused to return to the OAM on any grounds. However, this time ended when Will Sörgel resigned as Chairman of the GUM, Erusia, Sandus' closest ally was disgraced, and Sörgel decided to order the destruction of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus.<br />
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===Kremlum Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Kremlum Sandus''' was created as a response to the destruction of Sandus. Its constitution was based of the Principality of Liechtenstein's and, although it created a government that was too large, it was one of Sandus' premier constitutions. And, because of Sandus' government becoming too large, this prompted the government to become inactive for a few months in the later parts of the [[2010]] year. However, it was during this time that Sandus' current national symbol, the Sovereign Eagle, became entrenched once more in the nation's symbolism and even became its own [[Order of the Sovereign Eagle|order]]. Along with this new order, Sandus began to expand and recreate its medal system to where it is today.<br />
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====Post-Lethler Era====<br />
The Post Lethler Era is the time after Erusia was disgraced by an OAM report against him. It was a time of much uncertainty as the community was not sure of where to go or what to become. The community's very own state was on shaky terms as it ventured to three new sites and the administration expanded their power, all of which effected the foreign policy of Sandus.<br />
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===Territory of Sandus, St.Charlie===<br />
'''The [[Sandus (St.Charlie)|Territory of Sandus]]''' was created on 19 October 2010 after several months of inactivity from the Barony of Kremlum Sandus. The country at the time was proud and devoted to becoming more St.Charlian, however, after the first and only election of the governor of the territory, the country began to desire sovereignty once more and on 21 February 2011, Sandus declared independence from St.Charlie.<br />
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====Time without a Government====<br />
Sandus began to create its new constitution by the means of the State Caucus that was set up in the Territorial Law, should Sandus have wished to return to being a sovereign state. The State Caucus was headed by Will Sörgel and was a provisional government. At first, a socialist republican constitution was created, however it was not ratified at the national referendum. Over the next few weeks, the Caucus decided if the state should become either a monarchy or a direct democratic state. This question was pushed to referendum, and the people unanimously chose monarchy. The new constitution was ratified on 13 April 2011.<br />
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===State of Sandus===<br />
'''The State of Sandus''' was created on 13 April 2011, when the State Caucus ratified the new constitution. The first public policy enacted by the Sôgmô, [[w:Sachem#Cognate words|Abenaki for ''chief'']], was to nationalise the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus, so that it became the national register of the nation as well. In April and May, Sandus was involved in diplomatic issues between itself and [[Zealandia]] where, eventually, the Sôgmô would create a policy of non-involvement. On 9 May, Sandus celebrated Remembrance Day and, on 26 May, Sandus celebrated its second anniversary. On 27 May 2011, the Sôgmô created the Collegio Sacerdae, Sandus' first cooperative, which is tasked with the education of philosophy, religion and politics in Sandus. By the intent of the law, the Collegio Sacerdae serves as Sandus' first and only centre of education. Currently, the Collegio Sacerdae is working on documenting a total collection of the [http://www.theoi.com/Text/OrphicHymns1.html Orphic Hymns] and other [http://www.sacred-texts.com/ sacred texts], as well as creating a code of the Sandum philosophy as it is commonly called. In the latter months of 2011, the Sôgmô created policies in foreign affairs so as to limit the State into an [[State of Sandus#Foreign Affairs|isolationist policy]] with its recognition and foreign communications. On 7 until 12 November, the Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus celebrated its first formal congress, which included hopes for a future constitution and more activity for the CCPS. The Sôgmô, as well, created the State's first major goal with the establishment of an agrarian economy in Sandus by 2015. The Sancta Calendar, which is based off both Gregorian and Romulan Calendars, was incorporated more into government as it superseded the Gregorian calendar in official capacities; the introduction of an 8-day administrative week also means that weekly goals are made by the Office of the Sôgmô. <br />
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However, with the departure of Blesbí from the State, the Sôgmô has declared hopes of a broad act to reconsolidate the Sandum state after Blesbí and its leader, [[André Sammut]], leave the State formally on 20 March 2012. In his [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVvAhagYYM New Year's address], as well, the Sôgmô expressed hopes to begin work on a proto-agrarian economy for Sandus in the 2012 year as well as creating a broad law on citizenship, amending the ''Libera'' policy, drafting and enforcing new treaties in Foreign Affairs, reforming the Collegio Sacerdae to pursue academic research and discussion, and creating more cooperatives for the State such as the cooperativisation of the CCPS.<br />
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On the 3rd of January 2019, the Sôgmô released a long-awaited edition to the Constitutional Project, this first [https://veritumsandus.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/SCP1-S%C3%B4gm%C3%B4s-Constitution-Project.pdf edition] includes how the three branches of Sandum government work and the divisions of power, information on Sandus's command economy and its relationship with the Central People's Government (CPG), heir election process, and it also includes tables of Sandum Noble ranks, healdry, and decorations. <br />
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==Government and politics==<br />
Sandus is an absolute monarchy with socialist rights and liberties embedded within its Founding Law. Ever since the foundation of Sandus, Sandum "philosophy", as it is called, has accepted the role of socialism and Buddhism within the state. The current government is created in recognition to the age-old leadership of the current Sôgmô. The current Founding Law was [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/state-caucus-ratifies-founding-law/ ratified] on 14 April 2011.<br />
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===Sôgmô===<br />
The Sôgmô is the absolute monarch of the State. The Sôgmô is tasked with upholding the Sandum Philosophy, socialism, "Rights of Life" which have been embedded within the State since its founding, and the idea of a compassionate working for the betterment of society and all. In course of those goals, the Sôgmô maintains a constitutional obligation to uphold petitions directed at the government. The Sôgmô must hear all petitions brought to the state, as the right to petition the government is an unalienable right within Sandus per the Founding Law. The Sôgmô, however, is not obligated to issue a response or redress the issue in concern of the petition, thereby making a rather large loophole that has never been used. Despite this, the Sôgmô maintains complete loyalty from the Sandum populace. The word Sôgmô ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IPA_for_English /s'oʊg.ɛm'oʊ/]) originates from Abenaki, meaning "Chief" or "King"; an alternative spelling is S8gm8.<br />
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===Organisation and rights===<br />
Sandus has embraced a simple governmental organisation. It recognises that the absolute monarchy is not necessarily the best expression of socialist values and ethics; however, due to the size of the state and a referendum held by the provisional ''State Caucus'', the State of Sandus has embraced the simplistic government of absolute monarchy. The small size of the government continues to maintain the democratic support and advice of the public at large in Sandus, whose population now numbers some five active citizens and seven residents. In this way, the simple and small size of the monarchy, whose position maintains the democratic will due to its "close" nature to the people, helps to defend and act as a vanguard for socialism in the State. Furthermore, democracy, in a sense that the people may express to the Sôgmô what they think and wish, is defended due to this small, "close" relationship between the people and Sôgmô. One right, as well, has been entrenched in the monarchy in the founding law of the State and that is the right to petition the government. In this sense, Sandus maintains an absolute monarchy with socialist values and law, whilst maintaining democracy and the people's democratic will. <br />
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In addition to this small and simple organisation, Sandus defends several rights and liberties of its citizens. As explained above, one of the most important rights is the right to petition the government. This right is used often and the interpretation of a "petition" is rather liberal and relaxed, meaning that even a single statement can be viewed as a petition. However, as Sandus is a socialist country, it also defends rights that are classically and historically known in Sandus as the "rights to life":<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 4.''' The classic rights of the Sandum people and the right to petition the government for a redress of its function or in redress of its policies shall not be abridged.|Article 4 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 5.''' The People of Sandus enjoy the right to life, including the right to work, the right to rest, the right to care in old age and illness, the right to housing, the right to education, the right to culture, the right to expression, the right to conscience, the right to protection from the state and the right to the inviolability of the home. Each citizen is equal before the law.|Article 5 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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The rights to life are socialist economic rights, such as the right to a job, rest and leisure and an education, which are meant to be maintained and expressed by the State. However, due to the nature of the State, the rights and their usage are kept within the State's powers. Therefore, the rights can not be used in one's macronational venture as, simply put, the State has no legitimacy or authority there. However, the rights may be used in one's micronational life, as the State maintains supremacy in that "world".<br />
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===Foreign affairs===<br />
With the foundation of the Sandum state, Sandus quickly learned that it required its own foreign affairs policies. With the lack of recognition from both Sealand and Molossia, the former due to their status and the latter due to a term-limit policy for waiting one month and signing a physical treaty, Sandus adopted a basic policy for recognition in July 2009, two months after the independence of Sandefreistikhan. This policy stipulated that Sandus would recognise all states it came into contact with and recognition was not to be handed out according to declarations or treaties of recognition, but rather by the mere communication between Sandus and another state. Therefore, on the auspices of this policy, Sandus initially recognised all nations it came into contact with, such as [[Landashir]], Erusia, St.Charlie, Nemkhavia, [[Pristinia]] and the [[Polaris Federation]]. It was, as well, at this time that Sandus was beginning to join the [[GUM|Grand Unified Micronational]] which thereby granted Sandus the capability to recognise all GUM member-states at that time, such as [[Flandrensis]], [[New Europe]] and [[Finismund]], and was a participant in the talks concerning the [[Rhodesian War]] conducted by the GUM. Sandus quickly became close political partners and allies with Erusia, entrenching itself in the socialist wing of the community and was further emphasised with the declaration of war by [[Pristinia]] in the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], acting at the behest of New Europe.<br />
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Tensions with Erusia began to arise after the then-Speaker of the House of the People's State of Sandus Will Sörgel assumed control of Sandus and founded the first Barony of Sandus. With the first momentous era of major growth for Sandus under the Barony, including a further entrenchment of social ideas under the monarchy, relations did eventually become amiable again with Erusia but full relations did not resume until late that spring when the Barony gave birth to the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus. With the creation of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus became more and more involved in ideological disputes and arguments which culminated in a time known as the [[Great Ideological Conflict]], which Sandus was a major participant of. <br />
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Later that summer, under the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus created the 2010 amendment to the July 2009 foreign policy concerning recognition which stipulated that Sandus has the right to withdraw recognition of any state at any time. This amendment would become very disputed in the Summer of 2011, as Sandus began to utilise the amendment more and more in its foreign affairs. With the recreation of a sovereign Sandum state in March 2011, Sandus began to enforce its "realistic" policies at home and its recognition standards abroad. In January and February 2011, the Territory of Sandus began to show its foreign affairs side once more with the condemning of supporting the Linden administration in Zealandia. Over the chaotic period of January to March, Sandus worked to utilise laws from the Territory of Sandus into the secession of Sandus and began to utilise the State Caucus and democratic referenda into the creation of a constitution of Sandus. With the creation of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus, Sandus once more resumed its full foreign affairs responsibilities and sought to promote policies of socialism, realism and professionalism in the intermicronational community. This, however, conflicted with Zealandia and, later, Tiana and often caused disputes between both states. At the end of Summer 2011, Sandus was prepared to revoke recognition of [[Kozuc]] when both the 2009 policy and the 2010 amendment were put on hold, pending a later policy. In a momentous decision on 27 September 2011, the S8gm8 of Sandus resumed both the policy and the amendment and added another addendum to the policy which has become known as the [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/sogmo-passes-major-fa-reform/ ''27/9 Foreign Affairs Policy Directive'']. Perhaps the most-cited contemporary policy in Sandum foreign affairs history, the directive seeks to isolate the State of Sandus from nations which will divert Sandum government attention to the state and redirect it back onto the State. This policy is often cited as the most important single policy for Sandus' ''Libera'' policy, meant for isolation and freedom in politics, defence and economy. This policy further stipulates that recognition of micronations will become more difficult to grant and serves to grant recognition only to St.Charlie, [[Renasia]], Landashir, [[Egtavia]], [[Austenasia]], Nemkhavia, Flandrensis and GUM member-states.<br />
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With the coming of 2012, the policy will have to be further enforced with the GUM becoming a popular intermicronational organisation and it has most recently been used to enforce Sandus' professional standards with the office of the Sôgmô threatening to revoke recognition of several GUM member-states for violating Sandus' professionalism standards. It was also reformed so as to allow the Sôgmô temporary capabilities to show support for [[Crown Prince Jonathan of Austenasia]]'s [[Theodorism]] under the prerogative of defending the state and its allies. It is on the office of the S8gm8's goals for the year of 2012 to reform the policy once more, with the departure of Blesbí from the state. A list of current recognised macro- and micro-nations is currently being compiled by the Office of the Sôgmô.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
Unlike many other micronations, the State of Sandus does not claim to have an economy. Rather, as a result of ''Realist'' policies originating from early 2011, the State has recognised that it must create an economy, in the future of the State. In the latter half of 2012, the Sôgmô declared goals for the State to organise and economy by 2015. He stated, as well, that this policy would be for an agrarian economy so as to follow the route of history beginning at the Neolithic Revolution with the founding of civilisations. Crafts may be used as well, including both tools and objects of artistic and religious value, to create a further expansion of the economy by 2015. Diplomatic discussions, with a common ''Commission for Mutual Economic Prosperity'', began with [[Technocratic Renasia]] in early January and with discussions dating from late November. Renasia, which plans on creating a technocratic service economy, and Sandus, which plans on its agrarian economy, will continue discussion economic growth for Renasia's own economic goal of 2012 and Sandus' 2015 goal.<br />
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|motto = ''Populus Sandus''<br />
|anthem = [[File:The Song of Seikilos.ogg]] <br>[[Song of Seikilos]]<br />
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|capital = Quercus Candida<br />
|largest_city = Kremlum Sandus<br />
|languages = English, French, Latin<br />
|religions = No official religion<br />
|demonym = Sandum<br />
|government = [[w:Socialism|Socialist]] [[w:Classical republicanism|Classical Republic]] with an [[w:Elective monarchy|elective monarchy]]<br />
|head of state = Sôgmô<br />
|head of government = Party Secretary<br />
|3rd_h = Facilitator<br />
|hos_name = [[Gaius Soergel Publicola]]<br />
|hog_name = [[Adam I of Überstadt|Adam von Friedeck]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = [[Artemis Berry Langford|Artemis Baca]]<br />
|legislature = Council<br />
|type_a = Unicameral<br />
|type = Unicameral, Direct Democratic<br />
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|established = 26 May 2009 ''(founded)''<br>April 13th, 2011 ''(State established)''<br />
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|population = 12<br />
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|pat_saint = Athena ''(goddess)'', Kateri Tekakwitha ''(saint)''<br />
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|web = [http://www.sandus.org/ State of Sandus Web Portal]<br />
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'''Sandus''', officially the '''State of Sandus''', (pronounced [{{IPA|[[w:Wikipedia:IPA for English|sɑːndɔːs]]}}]) is a micronation that was first created on 26 May [[2009]], by [[Will Sörgel]]. Currently, the government of Sandus is under the Sôgmô, who acts as the absolute monarch of the state. The Founding Law of the current government was ratified on 13 April 2011 and, thus, created the monarchy that exists today. Sandus is a socialist and ancient country, which is completed by two constructed languages: Sandum Latin and Sancta. Sandus is known for its work in the foreign affairs sphere and is also known for being rather critical of conservatism. Sandus has always been under the ''de facto'' control of the current Sôgmô, and the current government is the first time where all power is ''de jure'' delegated to him.<br />
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==History==<br />
The History of Sandus is one that has shaped the nation as it is today. In the beginning French culture began the state, however Roman culture began to permeate the nation before superseding the French culture as it was in the beginning of the state's independence. Today, a combination of many cultures and several past events have created a micro-culture for the state and its people. <br />
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===Sandefreistikhan===<br />
'''The Grand Lamate of Sandefreistikhan''' seceded from la République de Trénois on 26 May 2009. The nation, during this time, was naïve of the functions of a state and its government and, though having three years prior experience in Trénois, a French, Native American and Tibetan-based micronation, the government's youth was depicted in its handling of various micronational and macronational incidents, one of them being the [[Neda War]]. Sandefreistikhan fought several wars during this time, including the [[War over Micronational Communism|Micronational War on Communism]] and the [[New Euro-Erusian War]], thus narrowing its political ideology for what would become Sandus today. However, during this time, nearly all power was in the Grand Lama, though more power was delegated to the Politburo—the legislature—towards the end of its government's life. Sandefreistikhan, eventually, become a more Roman-based micronation, prompting a direct democracy to form in July 2009.<br />
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===People's State of Sandus===<br />
'''The People's State of Sandus''' was that direct democratic state, founded in July 2009. It was a rather stable nation that was more based of Roman beliefs and ethics, and the first Sandum nation to adopt direct democracy. Its legislature was known as the National People's Congress and elected a Speaker of the House, who served as Executive and, during times of war, became the Dictator of Sandus. The position was only ever filled by [[Will Sörgel]]. However, after a day-long war with Pristinia, known as the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], it became clear that various propaganda that Sandefreistikhan published during the [[New Euro-Erusian War]] would culminate in Sandus' wide-spread displeasure with certain members of the community, including Sandus' long time ally, [[Nemkhavia]]. This would later lead to pretences of a Civil War in November 2009, before the nation made a large, controversial change of government to a Barony.<br />
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====Time of Troubles (2009)====<br />
In November 2009, the State began to self-destruct as the National People's Congress began to fall apart in its positions. A civil war broke out on 15 November 2009. The war lasted only 9 days and only one battle was fought, though it prompted Sandus consider major citizenship-control policies in the future. By 24 November, the nation had collapsed as the Dictator [[Will Sörgel]] assumed power in the absence of the rest of the National People's Congress members. The nation entered a short period of self-induced inactivity as it planned its next government.<br />
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===Barony of Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Sandus'''' creation was some time after the civil war, and sometime before it was implemented. Sandus' momentous shift in policy under the creation of the Barony resulted in a short break down of relations with Sandus' premier ally, [[Erusia]]. On 21 December 2009, the Barony of Sandus was created, to the dismay and controversy of the community. However, by the end of the year, Sandus had grown to include its first citizen in the post-Civil War era. That citizen, Cameron Falby, decided to form the autonomous territory of [[New Scireland]] in January 2011. However, later that month, that same territory declared independence from Sandus, resulting in a controversial break-down of relations between Sandus and New Scireland and Sandus' difficult relations with several other nations, including [[Francisville]] and [[Landashir]]. By the end of the month, Sandus experienced a large growth of 3 citizens as the Baroness Consort and her family joined the nation and a détente between Sandus and Erusia was under-way. The problems with New Scireland would lead to months of reduced activity within Sandus, which would be even further emphasised by the departure of the Baroness Consort and her family from Sandus. These events would give rise to the April Political Revolution, where Sandus returned to its former political position and even returned farther Left than any past governments of Sandus.<br />
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====New Scireland====<br />
The issues with New Scireland resulted in several harsh words to be exchanged, including the closest Sandus has ever been to a serious break down of relations to affect direct and indirect relations with the state. Sandus, at first, was not sure how to respond to the declaration of independence. Should Sandus try to restore New Scireland to the state, Sandus' relations with other nations may have been harmed and even more serious civil war may have been faught; however, if Sandus let New Scireland become independent, Sandus may be viewed as powerless to its own internal affairs. Baron Will Sörgel decided the latter, though he decided to bring Cameron Falby, the leader of New Scireland, to trial for treason. Falby accepted and the trial was under-way until the trial bogged down, before Sandus dropped the charges brought against Falby. <br />
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====April Political Revolution====<br />
In April, the Baron abdicated in preference for a socialist republic. During this time, Sandus' first socialist constitution was drafted and the state became close allies with other socialist states, such as Erusia and [[Nemkhavia]]. This period of drafting the constitution would create the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus later in the month.<br />
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===Democratic People's Republic of Sandus===<br />
'''The Democratic People's Republic of Sandus''' was Sandus' first hardline socialist state. It maintain very socialist policies, both domestic and foreign. The nation itself was subject to some controversy as it was a close ally of Erusia and both Will Sörgel and [[Robert Lethler]] where both allies and very close micronational friends. Sandus' government, however, consisted as a provisional measure until Sandus became larger and had a definite territory. It was consisted of a single chamber, the Revolutionary Council, and a higher tier of that chamber that served as the executives, the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Council. A Chairman of the Central Committee was elected, as well, who served as the nation's president. Sandus' political structure at the time caused a few laws to be passed and large amounts of public policy were carried out by the Central People's Government. However, it became difficult for the state to carry out its foreign policy, due to the Great Ideological Conflict. <br />
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====Great Ideological Conflict====<br />
The Great Ideological Conflict was begun by the Intermicronational Conservative Alliance in April 2010. Sandus' socialist policy and culture prompted the state to respond to the ICA's "conflict against Communism". At first, Sandus was embattled in an ideological conflict with the ICA, and later [[Bradley of Dullahan]]. Despite most hostilities ending in June 2010, Sandus and the ICA member states were still at odds with each other, which prompted Sandus and several other socialist-bloc states to leave the [[OAM]] and, despite two of those socialist-bloc states rejoining the OAM, Sandus has refused to return to the OAM on any grounds. However, this time ended when Will Sörgel resigned as Chairman of the GUM, Erusia, Sandus' closest ally was disgraced, and Sörgel decided to order the destruction of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus.<br />
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===Kremlum Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Kremlum Sandus''' was created as a response to the destruction of Sandus. Its constitution was based of the Principality of Liechtenstein's and, although it created a government that was too large, it was one of Sandus' premier constitutions. And, because of Sandus' government becoming too large, this prompted the government to become inactive for a few months in the later parts of the [[2010]] year. However, it was during this time that Sandus' current national symbol, the Sovereign Eagle, became entrenched once more in the nation's symbolism and even became its own [[Order of the Sovereign Eagle|order]]. Along with this new order, Sandus began to expand and recreate its medal system to where it is today.<br />
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====Post-Lethler Era====<br />
The Post Lethler Era is the time after Erusia was disgraced by an OAM report against him. It was a time of much uncertainty as the community was not sure of where to go or what to become. The community's very own state was on shaky terms as it ventured to three new sites and the administration expanded their power, all of which effected the foreign policy of Sandus.<br />
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===Territory of Sandus, St.Charlie===<br />
'''The [[Sandus (St.Charlie)|Territory of Sandus]]''' was created on 19 October 2010 after several months of inactivity from the Barony of Kremlum Sandus. The country at the time was proud and devoted to becoming more St.Charlian, however, after the first and only election of the governor of the territory, the country began to desire sovereignty once more and on 21 February 2011, Sandus declared independence from St.Charlie.<br />
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====Time without a Government====<br />
Sandus began to create its new constitution by the means of the State Caucus that was set up in the Territorial Law, should Sandus have wished to return to being a sovereign state. The State Caucus was headed by Will Sörgel and was a provisional government. At first, a socialist republican constitution was created, however it was not ratified at the national referendum. Over the next few weeks, the Caucus decided if the state should become either a monarchy or a direct democratic state. This question was pushed to referendum, and the people unanimously chose monarchy. The new constitution was ratified on 13 April 2011.<br />
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===State of Sandus===<br />
'''The State of Sandus''' was created on 13 April 2011, when the State Caucus ratified the new constitution. The first public policy enacted by the Sôgmô, [[w:Sachem#Cognate words|Abenaki for ''chief'']], was to nationalise the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus, so that it became the national register of the nation as well. In April and May, Sandus was involved in diplomatic issues between itself and [[Zealandia]] where, eventually, the Sôgmô would create a policy of non-involvement. On 9 May, Sandus celebrated Remembrance Day and, on 26 May, Sandus celebrated its second anniversary. On 27 May 2011, the Sôgmô created the Collegio Sacerdae, Sandus' first cooperative, which is tasked with the education of philosophy, religion and politics in Sandus. By the intent of the law, the Collegio Sacerdae serves as Sandus' first and only centre of education. Currently, the Collegio Sacerdae is working on documenting a total collection of the [http://www.theoi.com/Text/OrphicHymns1.html Orphic Hymns] and other [http://www.sacred-texts.com/ sacred texts], as well as creating a code of the Sandum philosophy as it is commonly called. In the latter months of 2011, the Sôgmô created policies in foreign affairs so as to limit the State into an [[State of Sandus#Foreign Affairs|isolationist policy]] with its recognition and foreign communications. On 7 until 12 November, the Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus celebrated its first formal congress, which included hopes for a future constitution and more activity for the CCPS. The Sôgmô, as well, created the State's first major goal with the establishment of an agrarian economy in Sandus by 2015. The Sancta Calendar, which is based off both Gregorian and Romulan Calendars, was incorporated more into government as it superseded the Gregorian calendar in official capacities; the introduction of an 8-day administrative week also means that weekly goals are made by the Office of the Sôgmô. <br />
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However, with the departure of Blesbí from the State, the Sôgmô has declared hopes of a broad act to reconsolidate the Sandum state after Blesbí and its leader, [[André Sammut]], leave the State formally on 20 March 2012. In his [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVvAhagYYM New Year's address], as well, the Sôgmô expressed hopes to begin work on a proto-agrarian economy for Sandus in the 2012 year as well as creating a broad law on citizenship, amending the ''Libera'' policy, drafting and enforcing new treaties in Foreign Affairs, reforming the Collegio Sacerdae to pursue academic research and discussion, and creating more cooperatives for the State such as the cooperativisation of the CCPS.<br />
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On the 3rd of January 2019, the Sôgmô released a long-awaited edition to the Constitutional Project, this first [https://veritumsandus.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/SCP1-S%C3%B4gm%C3%B4s-Constitution-Project.pdf edition] includes how the three branches of Sandum government work and the divisions of power, information on Sandus's command economy and its relationship with the Central People's Government (CPG), heir election process, and it also includes tables of Sandum Noble ranks, healdry, and decorations. <br />
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==Government and politics==<br />
Sandus is an absolute monarchy with socialist rights and liberties embedded within its Founding Law. Ever since the foundation of Sandus, Sandum "philosophy", as it is called, has accepted the role of socialism and Buddhism within the state. The current government is created in recognition to the age-old leadership of the current Sôgmô. The current Founding Law was [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/state-caucus-ratifies-founding-law/ ratified] on 14 April 2011.<br />
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===Sôgmô===<br />
The Sôgmô is the absolute monarch of the State. The Sôgmô is tasked with upholding the Sandum Philosophy, socialism, "Rights of Life" which have been embedded within the State since its founding, and the idea of a compassionate working for the betterment of society and all. In course of those goals, the Sôgmô maintains a constitutional obligation to uphold petitions directed at the government. The Sôgmô must hear all petitions brought to the state, as the right to petition the government is an unalienable right within Sandus per the Founding Law. The Sôgmô, however, is not obligated to issue a response or redress the issue in concern of the petition, thereby making a rather large loophole that has never been used. Despite this, the Sôgmô maintains complete loyalty from the Sandum populace. The word Sôgmô ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IPA_for_English /s'oʊg.ɛm'oʊ/]) originates from Abenaki, meaning "Chief" or "King"; an alternative spelling is S8gm8.<br />
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===Organisation and rights===<br />
Sandus has embraced a simple governmental organisation. It recognises that the absolute monarchy is not necessarily the best expression of socialist values and ethics; however, due to the size of the state and a referendum held by the provisional ''State Caucus'', the State of Sandus has embraced the simplistic government of absolute monarchy. The small size of the government continues to maintain the democratic support and advice of the public at large in Sandus, whose population now numbers some five active citizens and seven residents. In this way, the simple and small size of the monarchy, whose position maintains the democratic will due to its "close" nature to the people, helps to defend and act as a vanguard for socialism in the State. Furthermore, democracy, in a sense that the people may express to the Sôgmô what they think and wish, is defended due to this small, "close" relationship between the people and Sôgmô. One right, as well, has been entrenched in the monarchy in the founding law of the State and that is the right to petition the government. In this sense, Sandus maintains an absolute monarchy with socialist values and law, whilst maintaining democracy and the people's democratic will. <br />
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In addition to this small and simple organisation, Sandus defends several rights and liberties of its citizens. As explained above, one of the most important rights is the right to petition the government. This right is used often and the interpretation of a "petition" is rather liberal and relaxed, meaning that even a single statement can be viewed as a petition. However, as Sandus is a socialist country, it also defends rights that are classically and historically known in Sandus as the "rights to life":<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 4.''' The classic rights of the Sandum people and the right to petition the government for a redress of its function or in redress of its policies shall not be abridged.|Article 4 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 5.''' The People of Sandus enjoy the right to life, including the right to work, the right to rest, the right to care in old age and illness, the right to housing, the right to education, the right to culture, the right to expression, the right to conscience, the right to protection from the state and the right to the inviolability of the home. Each citizen is equal before the law.|Article 5 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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The rights to life are socialist economic rights, such as the right to a job, rest and leisure and an education, which are meant to be maintained and expressed by the State. However, due to the nature of the State, the rights and their usage are kept within the State's powers. Therefore, the rights can not be used in one's macronational venture as, simply put, the State has no legitimacy or authority there. However, the rights may be used in one's micronational life, as the State maintains supremacy in that "world".<br />
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===Foreign affairs===<br />
With the foundation of the Sandum state, Sandus quickly learned that it required its own foreign affairs policies. With the lack of recognition from both Sealand and Molossia, the former due to their status and the latter due to a term-limit policy for waiting one month and signing a physical treaty, Sandus adopted a basic policy for recognition in July 2009, two months after the independence of Sandefreistikhan. This policy stipulated that Sandus would recognise all states it came into contact with and recognition was not to be handed out according to declarations or treaties of recognition, but rather by the mere communication between Sandus and another state. Therefore, on the auspices of this policy, Sandus initially recognised all nations it came into contact with, such as [[Landashir]], Erusia, St.Charlie, Nemkhavia, [[Pristinia]] and the [[Polaris Federation]]. It was, as well, at this time that Sandus was beginning to join the [[GUM|Grand Unified Micronational]] which thereby granted Sandus the capability to recognise all GUM member-states at that time, such as [[Flandrensis]], [[New Europe]] and [[Finismund]], and was a participant in the talks concerning the [[Rhodesian War]] conducted by the GUM. Sandus quickly became close political partners and allies with Erusia, entrenching itself in the socialist wing of the community and was further emphasised with the declaration of war by [[Pristinia]] in the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], acting at the behest of New Europe.<br />
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Tensions with Erusia began to arise after the then-Speaker of the House of the People's State of Sandus Will Sörgel assumed control of Sandus and founded the first Barony of Sandus. With the first momentous era of major growth for Sandus under the Barony, including a further entrenchment of social ideas under the monarchy, relations did eventually become amiable again with Erusia but full relations did not resume until late that spring when the Barony gave birth to the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus. With the creation of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus became more and more involved in ideological disputes and arguments which culminated in a time known as the [[Great Ideological Conflict]], which Sandus was a major participant of. <br />
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Later that summer, under the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus created the 2010 amendment to the July 2009 foreign policy concerning recognition which stipulated that Sandus has the right to withdraw recognition of any state at any time. This amendment would become very disputed in the Summer of 2011, as Sandus began to utilise the amendment more and more in its foreign affairs. With the recreation of a sovereign Sandum state in March 2011, Sandus began to enforce its "realistic" policies at home and its recognition standards abroad. In January and February 2011, the Territory of Sandus began to show its foreign affairs side once more with the condemning of supporting the Linden administration in Zealandia. Over the chaotic period of January to March, Sandus worked to utilise laws from the Territory of Sandus into the secession of Sandus and began to utilise the State Caucus and democratic referenda into the creation of a constitution of Sandus. With the creation of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus, Sandus once more resumed its full foreign affairs responsibilities and sought to promote policies of socialism, realism and professionalism in the intermicronational community. This, however, conflicted with Zealandia and, later, Tiana and often caused disputes between both states. At the end of Summer 2011, Sandus was prepared to revoke recognition of [[Kozuc]] when both the 2009 policy and the 2010 amendment were put on hold, pending a later policy. In a momentous decision on 27 September 2011, the S8gm8 of Sandus resumed both the policy and the amendment and added another addendum to the policy which has become known as the [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/sogmo-passes-major-fa-reform/ ''27/9 Foreign Affairs Policy Directive'']. Perhaps the most-cited contemporary policy in Sandum foreign affairs history, the directive seeks to isolate the State of Sandus from nations which will divert Sandum government attention to the state and redirect it back onto the State. This policy is often cited as the most important single policy for Sandus' ''Libera'' policy, meant for isolation and freedom in politics, defence and economy. This policy further stipulates that recognition of micronations will become more difficult to grant and serves to grant recognition only to St.Charlie, [[Renasia]], Landashir, [[Egtavia]], [[Austenasia]], Nemkhavia, Flandrensis and GUM member-states.<br />
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With the coming of 2012, the policy will have to be further enforced with the GUM becoming a popular intermicronational organisation and it has most recently been used to enforce Sandus' professional standards with the office of the Sôgmô threatening to revoke recognition of several GUM member-states for violating Sandus' professionalism standards. It was also reformed so as to allow the Sôgmô temporary capabilities to show support for [[Crown Prince Jonathan of Austenasia]]'s [[Theodorism]] under the prerogative of defending the state and its allies. It is on the office of the S8gm8's goals for the year of 2012 to reform the policy once more, with the departure of Blesbí from the state. A list of current recognised macro- and micro-nations is currently being compiled by the Office of the Sôgmô.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
Unlike many other micronations, the State of Sandus does not claim to have an economy. Rather, as a result of ''Realist'' policies originating from early 2011, the State has recognised that it must create an economy, in the future of the State. In the latter half of 2012, the Sôgmô declared goals for the State to organise and economy by 2015. He stated, as well, that this policy would be for an agrarian economy so as to follow the route of history beginning at the Neolithic Revolution with the founding of civilisations. Crafts may be used as well, including both tools and objects of artistic and religious value, to create a further expansion of the economy by 2015. Diplomatic discussions, with a common ''Commission for Mutual Economic Prosperity'', began with [[Technocratic Renasia]] in early January and with discussions dating from late November. Renasia, which plans on creating a technocratic service economy, and Sandus, which plans on its agrarian economy, will continue discussion economic growth for Renasia's own economic goal of 2012 and Sandus' 2015 goal.<br />
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|name = State of Sandus<br />
|shortname = Sandus<br />
|image1 = [[File:FlagofSandus.png|200px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:CoA_of_Kremlum_Sandus.png|100px]]<br />
|motto = ''Populus Sandus''<br />
|anthem = [[File:The Song of Seikilos.ogg]] <br>[[Song of Seikilos]]<br />
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|capital = Quercus Candida<br />
|largest_city = Kremlum Sandus<br />
|languages = English, French, Latin<br />
|religions = No official religion<br />
|demonym = Sandum<br />
|government = [[w:Socialism|Socialist]] [[w:Classical republicanism|Classical Republic]] with an [[w:Elective monarchy|elective monarchy]]<br />
|head of state = Sôgmô<br />
|head of government = Party Secretary<br />
|3rd_h = Facilitator<br />
|hos_name = [[Gaius Soergel Publicola]]<br />
|hog_name = [[Adam I of Überstadt|Adam von Friedeck]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = [[Artemis Berry Langford|Artemis Baca]]<br />
|legislature = Council<br />
|type_a = Unicameral<br />
|type = Unicameral, Direct Democratic<br />
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|established = 26 May 2009 ''(founded)''<br>April 13th, 2011 ''(State established)''<br />
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|population = 12<br />
|currency = Persuma<br />
|time_zone = UTC-5<br />
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|pat_saint = Athena ''(goddess)'', Kateri Tekakwitha ''(saint)''<br />
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|web = [http://www.sandus.org/ State of Sandus Web Portal]<br />
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'''Sandus''', officially the '''State of Sandus''', (pronounced [{{IPA|[[w:Wikipedia:IPA for English|sɑːndɔːs]]}}]) is a micronation that was first created on 26 May [[2009]], by [[Will Sörgel]]. Currently, the government of Sandus is under the Sôgmô, who acts as the absolute monarch of the state. The Founding Law of the current government was ratified on 13 April 2011 and, thus, created the monarchy that exists today. Sandus is a socialist and ancient country, which is completed by two constructed languages: Sandum Latin and Sancta. Sandus is known for its work in the foreign affairs sphere and is also known for being rather critical of conservatism. Sandus has always been under the ''de facto'' control of the current Sôgmô, and the current government is the first time where all power is ''de jure'' delegated to him.<br />
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==History==<br />
The History of Sandus is one that has shaped the nation as it is today. In the beginning French culture began the state, however Roman culture began to permeate the nation before superseding the French culture as it was in the beginning of the state's independence. Today, a combination of many cultures and several past events have created a micro-culture for the state and its people. <br />
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===Sandefreistikhan===<br />
'''The Grand Lamate of Sandefreistikhan''' seceded from la République de Trénois on 26 May 2009. The nation, during this time, was naïve of the functions of a state and its government and, though having three years prior experience in Trénois, a French, Native American and Tibetan-based micronation, the government's youth was depicted in its handling of various micronational and macronational incidents, one of them being the [[Neda War]]. Sandefreistikhan fought several wars during this time, including the [[War over Micronational Communism|Micronational War on Communism]] and the [[New Euro-Erusian War]], thus narrowing its political ideology for what would become Sandus today. However, during this time, nearly all power was in the Grand Lama, though more power was delegated to the Politburo—the legislature—towards the end of its government's life. Sandefreistikhan, eventually, become a more Roman-based micronation, prompting a direct democracy to form in July 2009.<br />
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===People's State of Sandus===<br />
'''The People's State of Sandus''' was that direct democratic state, founded in July 2009. It was a rather stable nation that was more based of Roman beliefs and ethics, and the first Sandum nation to adopt direct democracy. Its legislature was known as the National People's Congress and elected a Speaker of the House, who served as Executive and, during times of war, became the Dictator of Sandus. The position was only ever filled by [[Will Sörgel]]. However, after a day-long war with Pristinia, known as the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], it became clear that various propaganda that Sandefreistikhan published during the [[New Euro-Erusian War]] would culminate in Sandus' wide-spread displeasure with certain members of the community, including Sandus' long time ally, [[Nemkhavia]]. This would later lead to pretences of a Civil War in November 2009, before the nation made a large, controversial change of government to a Barony.<br />
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====Time of Troubles (2009)====<br />
In November 2009, the State began to self-destruct as the National People's Congress began to fall apart in its positions. A civil war broke out on 15 November 2009. The war lasted only 9 days and only one battle was fought, though it prompted Sandus consider major citizenship-control policies in the future. By 24 November, the nation had collapsed as the Dictator [[Will Sörgel]] assumed power in the absence of the rest of the National People's Congress members. The nation entered a short period of self-induced inactivity as it planned its next government.<br />
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===Barony of Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Sandus'''' creation was some time after the civil war, and sometime before it was implemented. Sandus' momentous shift in policy under the creation of the Barony resulted in a short break down of relations with Sandus' premier ally, [[Erusia]]. On 21 December 2009, the Barony of Sandus was created, to the dismay and controversy of the community. However, by the end of the year, Sandus had grown to include its first citizen in the post-Civil War era. That citizen, Cameron Falby, decided to form the autonomous territory of [[New Scireland]] in January 2011. However, later that month, that same territory declared independence from Sandus, resulting in a controversial break-down of relations between Sandus and New Scireland and Sandus' difficult relations with several other nations, including [[Francisville]] and [[Landashir]]. By the end of the month, Sandus experienced a large growth of 3 citizens as the Baroness Consort and her family joined the nation and a détente between Sandus and Erusia was under-way. The problems with New Scireland would lead to months of reduced activity within Sandus, which would be even further emphasised by the departure of the Baroness Consort and her family from Sandus. These events would give rise to the April Political Revolution, where Sandus returned to its former political position and even returned farther Left than any past governments of Sandus.<br />
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====New Scireland====<br />
The issues with New Scireland resulted in several harsh words to be exchanged, including the closest Sandus has ever been to a serious break down of relations to affect direct and indirect relations with the state. Sandus, at first, was not sure how to respond to the declaration of independence. Should Sandus try to restore New Scireland to the state, Sandus' relations with other nations may have been harmed and even more serious civil war may have been faught; however, if Sandus let New Scireland become independent, Sandus may be viewed as powerless to its own internal affairs. Baron Will Sörgel decided the latter, though he decided to bring Cameron Falby, the leader of New Scireland, to trial for treason. Falby accepted and the trial was under-way until the trial bogged down, before Sandus dropped the charges brought against Falby. <br />
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====April Political Revolution====<br />
In April, the Baron abdicated in preference for a socialist republic. During this time, Sandus' first socialist constitution was drafted and the state became close allies with other socialist states, such as Erusia and [[Nemkhavia]]. This period of drafting the constitution would create the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus later in the month.<br />
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===Democratic People's Republic of Sandus===<br />
'''The Democratic People's Republic of Sandus''' was Sandus' first hardline socialist state. It maintain very socialist policies, both domestic and foreign. The nation itself was subject to some controversy as it was a close ally of Erusia and both Will Sörgel and [[Robert Lethler]] where both allies and very close micronational friends. Sandus' government, however, consisted as a provisional measure until Sandus became larger and had a definite territory. It was consisted of a single chamber, the Revolutionary Council, and a higher tier of that chamber that served as the executives, the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Council. A Chairman of the Central Committee was elected, as well, who served as the nation's president. Sandus' political structure at the time caused a few laws to be passed and large amounts of public policy were carried out by the Central People's Government. However, it became difficult for the state to carry out its foreign policy, due to the Great Ideological Conflict. <br />
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====Great Ideological Conflict====<br />
The Great Ideological Conflict was begun by the Intermicronational Conservative Alliance in April 2010. Sandus' socialist policy and culture prompted the state to respond to the ICA's "conflict against Communism". At first, Sandus was embattled in an ideological conflict with the ICA, and later [[Bradley of Dullahan]]. Despite most hostilities ending in June 2010, Sandus and the ICA member states were still at odds with each other, which prompted Sandus and several other socialist-bloc states to leave the [[OAM]] and, despite two of those socialist-bloc states rejoining the OAM, Sandus has refused to return to the OAM on any grounds. However, this time ended when Will Sörgel resigned as Chairman of the GUM, Erusia, Sandus' closest ally was disgraced, and Sörgel decided to order the destruction of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus.<br />
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===Kremlum Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Kremlum Sandus''' was created as a response to the destruction of Sandus. Its constitution was based of the Principality of Liechtenstein's and, although it created a government that was too large, it was one of Sandus' premier constitutions. And, because of Sandus' government becoming too large, this prompted the government to become inactive for a few months in the later parts of the [[2010]] year. However, it was during this time that Sandus' current national symbol, the Sovereign Eagle, became entrenched once more in the nation's symbolism and even became its own [[Order of the Sovereign Eagle|order]]. Along with this new order, Sandus began to expand and recreate its medal system to where it is today.<br />
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====Post-Lethler Era====<br />
The Post Lethler Era is the time after Erusia was disgraced by an OAM report against him. It was a time of much uncertainty as the community was not sure of where to go or what to become. The community's very own state was on shaky terms as it ventured to three new sites and the administration expanded their power, all of which effected the foreign policy of Sandus.<br />
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===Territory of Sandus, St.Charlie===<br />
'''The [[Sandus (St.Charlie)|Territory of Sandus]]''' was created on 19 October 2010 after several months of inactivity from the Barony of Kremlum Sandus. The country at the time was proud and devoted to becoming more St.Charlian, however, after the first and only election of the governor of the territory, the country began to desire sovereignty once more and on 21 February 2011, Sandus declared independence from St.Charlie.<br />
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====Time without a Government====<br />
Sandus began to create its new constitution by the means of the State Caucus that was set up in the Territorial Law, should Sandus have wished to return to being a sovereign state. The State Caucus was headed by Will Sörgel and was a provisional government. At first, a socialist republican constitution was created, however it was not ratified at the national referendum. Over the next few weeks, the Caucus decided if the state should become either a monarchy or a direct democratic state. This question was pushed to referendum, and the people unanimously chose monarchy. The new constitution was ratified on 13 April 2011.<br />
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===State of Sandus===<br />
'''The State of Sandus''' was created on 13 April 2011, when the State Caucus ratified the new constitution. The first public policy enacted by the Sôgmô, [[w:Sachem#Cognate words|Abenaki for ''chief'']], was to nationalise the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus, so that it became the national register of the nation as well. In April and May, Sandus was involved in diplomatic issues between itself and [[Zealandia]] where, eventually, the Sôgmô would create a policy of non-involvement. On 9 May, Sandus celebrated Remembrance Day and, on 26 May, Sandus celebrated its second anniversary. On 27 May 2011, the Sôgmô created the Collegio Sacerdae, Sandus' first cooperative, which is tasked with the education of philosophy, religion and politics in Sandus. By the intent of the law, the Collegio Sacerdae serves as Sandus' first and only centre of education. Currently, the Collegio Sacerdae is working on documenting a total collection of the [http://www.theoi.com/Text/OrphicHymns1.html Orphic Hymns] and other [http://www.sacred-texts.com/ sacred texts], as well as creating a code of the Sandum philosophy as it is commonly called. In the latter months of 2011, the Sôgmô created policies in foreign affairs so as to limit the State into an [[State of Sandus#Foreign Affairs|isolationist policy]] with its recognition and foreign communications. On 7 until 12 November, the Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus celebrated its first formal congress, which included hopes for a future constitution and more activity for the CCPS. The Sôgmô, as well, created the State's first major goal with the establishment of an agrarian economy in Sandus by 2015. The Sancta Calendar, which is based off both Gregorian and Romulan Calendars, was incorporated more into government as it superseded the Gregorian calendar in official capacities; the introduction of an 8-day administrative week also means that weekly goals are made by the Office of the Sôgmô. <br />
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However, with the departure of Blesbí from the State, the Sôgmô has declared hopes of a broad act to reconsolidate the Sandum state after Blesbí and its leader, [[André Sammut]], leave the State formally on 20 March 2012. In his [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVvAhagYYM New Year's address], as well, the Sôgmô expressed hopes to begin work on a proto-agrarian economy for Sandus in the 2012 year as well as creating a broad law on citizenship, amending the ''Libera'' policy, drafting and enforcing new treaties in Foreign Affairs, reforming the Collegio Sacerdae to pursue academic research and discussion, and creating more cooperatives for the State such as the cooperativisation of the CCPS.<br />
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On the 3rd of January 2019, the Sôgmô released a long-awaited edition to the Constitutional Project, this first [https://veritumsandus.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/SCP1-S%C3%B4gm%C3%B4s-Constitution-Project.pdf edition] includes how the three branches of Sandum government work and the divisions of power, information on Sandus's command economy and its relationship with the Central People's Government (CPG), heir election process, and it also includes tables of Sandum Noble ranks, healdry, and decorations. <br />
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==Government and politics==<br />
Sandus is an absolute monarchy with socialist rights and liberties embedded within its Founding Law. Ever since the foundation of Sandus, Sandum "philosophy", as it is called, has accepted the role of socialism and Buddhism within the state. The current government is created in recognition to the age-old leadership of the current Sôgmô. The current Founding Law was [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/state-caucus-ratifies-founding-law/ ratified] on 14 April 2011.<br />
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===Sôgmô===<br />
The Sôgmô is the absolute monarch of the State. The Sôgmô is tasked with upholding the Sandum Philosophy, socialism, "Rights of Life" which have been embedded within the State since its founding, and the idea of a compassionate working for the betterment of society and all. In course of those goals, the Sôgmô maintains a constitutional obligation to uphold petitions directed at the government. The Sôgmô must hear all petitions brought to the state, as the right to petition the government is an unalienable right within Sandus per the Founding Law. The Sôgmô, however, is not obligated to issue a response or redress the issue in concern of the petition, thereby making a rather large loophole that has never been used. Despite this, the Sôgmô maintains complete loyalty from the Sandum populace. The word Sôgmô ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IPA_for_English /s'oʊg.ɛm'oʊ/]) originates from Abenaki, meaning "Chief" or "King"; an alternative spelling is S8gm8.<br />
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===Organisation and rights===<br />
Sandus has embraced a simple governmental organisation. It recognises that the absolute monarchy is not necessarily the best expression of socialist values and ethics; however, due to the size of the state and a referendum held by the provisional ''State Caucus'', the State of Sandus has embraced the simplistic government of absolute monarchy. The small size of the government continues to maintain the democratic support and advice of the public at large in Sandus, whose population now numbers some five active citizens and seven residents. In this way, the simple and small size of the monarchy, whose position maintains the democratic will due to its "close" nature to the people, helps to defend and act as a vanguard for socialism in the State. Furthermore, democracy, in a sense that the people may express to the Sôgmô what they think and wish, is defended due to this small, "close" relationship between the people and Sôgmô. One right, as well, has been entrenched in the monarchy in the founding law of the State and that is the right to petition the government. In this sense, Sandus maintains an absolute monarchy with socialist values and law, whilst maintaining democracy and the people's democratic will. <br />
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In addition to this small and simple organisation, Sandus defends several rights and liberties of its citizens. As explained above, one of the most important rights is the right to petition the government. This right is used often and the interpretation of a "petition" is rather liberal and relaxed, meaning that even a single statement can be viewed as a petition. However, as Sandus is a socialist country, it also defends rights that are classically and historically known in Sandus as the "rights to life":<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 4.''' The classic rights of the Sandum people and the right to petition the government for a redress of its function or in redress of its policies shall not be abridged.|Article 4 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 5.''' The People of Sandus enjoy the right to life, including the right to work, the right to rest, the right to care in old age and illness, the right to housing, the right to education, the right to culture, the right to expression, the right to conscience, the right to protection from the state and the right to the inviolability of the home. Each citizen is equal before the law.|Article 5 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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The rights to life are socialist economic rights, such as the right to a job, rest and leisure and an education, which are meant to be maintained and expressed by the State. However, due to the nature of the State, the rights and their usage are kept within the State's powers. Therefore, the rights can not be used in one's macronational venture as, simply put, the State has no legitimacy or authority there. However, the rights may be used in one's micronational life, as the State maintains supremacy in that "world".<br />
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===Foreign affairs===<br />
With the foundation of the Sandum state, Sandus quickly learned that it required its own foreign affairs policies. With the lack of recognition from both Sealand and Molossia, the former due to their status and the latter due to a term-limit policy for waiting one month and signing a physical treaty, Sandus adopted a basic policy for recognition in July 2009, two months after the independence of Sandefreistikhan. This policy stipulated that Sandus would recognise all states it came into contact with and recognition was not to be handed out according to declarations or treaties of recognition, but rather by the mere communication between Sandus and another state. Therefore, on the auspices of this policy, Sandus initially recognised all nations it came into contact with, such as [[Landashir]], Erusia, St.Charlie, Nemkhavia, [[Pristinia]] and the [[Polaris Federation]]. It was, as well, at this time that Sandus was beginning to join the [[GUM|Grand Unified Micronational]] which thereby granted Sandus the capability to recognise all GUM member-states at that time, such as [[Flandrensis]], [[New Europe]] and [[Finismund]], and was a participant in the talks concerning the [[Rhodesian War]] conducted by the GUM. Sandus quickly became close political partners and allies with Erusia, entrenching itself in the socialist wing of the community and was further emphasised with the declaration of war by [[Pristinia]] in the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], acting at the behest of New Europe.<br />
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Tensions with Erusia began to arise after the then-Speaker of the House of the People's State of Sandus Will Sörgel assumed control of Sandus and founded the first Barony of Sandus. With the first momentous era of major growth for Sandus under the Barony, including a further entrenchment of social ideas under the monarchy, relations did eventually become amiable again with Erusia but full relations did not resume until late that spring when the Barony gave birth to the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus. With the creation of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus became more and more involved in ideological disputes and arguments which culminated in a time known as the [[Great Ideological Conflict]], which Sandus was a major participant of. <br />
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Later that summer, under the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus created the 2010 amendment to the July 2009 foreign policy concerning recognition which stipulated that Sandus has the right to withdraw recognition of any state at any time. This amendment would become very disputed in the Summer of 2011, as Sandus began to utilise the amendment more and more in its foreign affairs. With the recreation of a sovereign Sandum state in March 2011, Sandus began to enforce its "realistic" policies at home and its recognition standards abroad. In January and February 2011, the Territory of Sandus began to show its foreign affairs side once more with the condemning of supporting the Linden administration in Zealandia. Over the chaotic period of January to March, Sandus worked to utilise laws from the Territory of Sandus into the secession of Sandus and began to utilise the State Caucus and democratic referenda into the creation of a constitution of Sandus. With the creation of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus, Sandus once more resumed its full foreign affairs responsibilities and sought to promote policies of socialism, realism and professionalism in the intermicronational community. This, however, conflicted with Zealandia and, later, Tiana and often caused disputes between both states. At the end of Summer 2011, Sandus was prepared to revoke recognition of [[Kozuc]] when both the 2009 policy and the 2010 amendment were put on hold, pending a later policy. In a momentous decision on 27 September 2011, the S8gm8 of Sandus resumed both the policy and the amendment and added another addendum to the policy which has become known as the [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/sogmo-passes-major-fa-reform/ ''27/9 Foreign Affairs Policy Directive'']. Perhaps the most-cited contemporary policy in Sandum foreign affairs history, the directive seeks to isolate the State of Sandus from nations which will divert Sandum government attention to the state and redirect it back onto the State. This policy is often cited as the most important single policy for Sandus' ''Libera'' policy, meant for isolation and freedom in politics, defence and economy. This policy further stipulates that recognition of micronations will become more difficult to grant and serves to grant recognition only to St.Charlie, [[Renasia]], Landashir, [[Egtavia]], [[Austenasia]], Nemkhavia, Flandrensis and GUM member-states.<br />
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With the coming of 2012, the policy will have to be further enforced with the GUM becoming a popular intermicronational organisation and it has most recently been used to enforce Sandus' professional standards with the office of the Sôgmô threatening to revoke recognition of several GUM member-states for violating Sandus' professionalism standards. It was also reformed so as to allow the Sôgmô temporary capabilities to show support for [[Crown Prince Jonathan of Austenasia]]'s [[Theodorism]] under the prerogative of defending the state and its allies. It is on the office of the S8gm8's goals for the year of 2012 to reform the policy once more, with the departure of Blesbí from the state. A list of current recognised macro- and micro-nations is currently being compiled by the Office of the Sôgmô.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
Unlike many other micronations, the State of Sandus does not claim to have an economy. Rather, as a result of ''Realist'' policies originating from early 2011, the State has recognised that it must create an economy, in the future of the State. In the latter half of 2012, the Sôgmô declared goals for the State to organise and economy by 2015. He stated, as well, that this policy would be for an agrarian economy so as to follow the route of history beginning at the Neolithic Revolution with the founding of civilisations. Crafts may be used as well, including both tools and objects of artistic and religious value, to create a further expansion of the economy by 2015. Diplomatic discussions, with a common ''Commission for Mutual Economic Prosperity'', began with [[Technocratic Renasia]] in early January and with discussions dating from late November. Renasia, which plans on creating a technocratic service economy, and Sandus, which plans on its agrarian economy, will continue discussion economic growth for Renasia's own economic goal of 2012 and Sandus' 2015 goal.<br />
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|name = State of Sandus<br />
|shortname = Sandus<br />
|image1 = [[File:FlagofSandus.png|200px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:CoA_of_Kremlum_Sandus.png|100px]]<br />
|motto = ''Populus Sandus''<br />
|anthem = [[File:The Song of Seikilos.ogg]] <br>Song of Seikilos<br />
|location = <br />
|capital = Quercus Candida<br />
|largest_city = Kremlum Sandus<br />
|languages = English, French, Latin<br />
|religions = No official religion<br />
|demonym = Sandum<br />
|government = [[w:Socialism|Socialist]] [[w:Classical republicanism|Classical Republic]] with an [[w:Elective monarchy|elective monarchy]]<br />
|head of state = Sôgmô<br />
|head of government = Party Secretary<br />
|3rd_h = Facilitator<br />
|hos_name = [[Gaius Soergel Publicola]]<br />
|hog_name = [[Adam I of Überstadt|Adam von Friedeck]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = [[Artemis Berry Langford|Artemis Baca]]<br />
|legislature = Council<br />
|type_a = Unicameral<br />
|type = Unicameral, Direct Democratic<br />
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|election_a = <br />
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|established = 26 May 2009 ''(founded)''<br>April 13th, 2011 ''(State established)''<br />
|area = <br />
|population = 12<br />
|currency = Persuma<br />
|time_zone = UTC-5<br />
|nat_drink = <br />
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|pat_saint = Athena ''(goddess)'', Kateri Tekakwitha ''(saint)''<br />
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|web = [http://www.sandus.org/ State of Sandus Web Portal]<br />
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'''Sandus''', officially the '''State of Sandus''', (pronounced [{{IPA|[[w:Wikipedia:IPA for English|sɑːndɔːs]]}}]) is a micronation that was first created on 26 May [[2009]], by [[Will Sörgel]]. Currently, the government of Sandus is under the Sôgmô, who acts as the absolute monarch of the state. The Founding Law of the current government was ratified on 13 April 2011 and, thus, created the monarchy that exists today. Sandus is a socialist and ancient country, which is completed by two constructed languages: Sandum Latin and Sancta. Sandus is known for its work in the foreign affairs sphere and is also known for being rather critical of conservatism. Sandus has always been under the ''de facto'' control of the current Sôgmô, and the current government is the first time where all power is ''de jure'' delegated to him.<br />
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==History==<br />
The History of Sandus is one that has shaped the nation as it is today. In the beginning French culture began the state, however Roman culture began to permeate the nation before superseding the French culture as it was in the beginning of the state's independence. Today, a combination of many cultures and several past events have created a micro-culture for the state and its people. <br />
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===Sandefreistikhan===<br />
'''The Grand Lamate of Sandefreistikhan''' seceded from la République de Trénois on 26 May 2009. The nation, during this time, was naïve of the functions of a state and its government and, though having three years prior experience in Trénois, a French, Native American and Tibetan-based micronation, the government's youth was depicted in its handling of various micronational and macronational incidents, one of them being the [[Neda War]]. Sandefreistikhan fought several wars during this time, including the [[War over Micronational Communism|Micronational War on Communism]] and the [[New Euro-Erusian War]], thus narrowing its political ideology for what would become Sandus today. However, during this time, nearly all power was in the Grand Lama, though more power was delegated to the Politburo—the legislature—towards the end of its government's life. Sandefreistikhan, eventually, become a more Roman-based micronation, prompting a direct democracy to form in July 2009.<br />
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===People's State of Sandus===<br />
'''The People's State of Sandus''' was that direct democratic state, founded in July 2009. It was a rather stable nation that was more based of Roman beliefs and ethics, and the first Sandum nation to adopt direct democracy. Its legislature was known as the National People's Congress and elected a Speaker of the House, who served as Executive and, during times of war, became the Dictator of Sandus. The position was only ever filled by [[Will Sörgel]]. However, after a day-long war with Pristinia, known as the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], it became clear that various propaganda that Sandefreistikhan published during the [[New Euro-Erusian War]] would culminate in Sandus' wide-spread displeasure with certain members of the community, including Sandus' long time ally, [[Nemkhavia]]. This would later lead to pretences of a Civil War in November 2009, before the nation made a large, controversial change of government to a Barony.<br />
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====Time of Troubles (2009)====<br />
In November 2009, the State began to self-destruct as the National People's Congress began to fall apart in its positions. A civil war broke out on 15 November 2009. The war lasted only 9 days and only one battle was fought, though it prompted Sandus consider major citizenship-control policies in the future. By 24 November, the nation had collapsed as the Dictator [[Will Sörgel]] assumed power in the absence of the rest of the National People's Congress members. The nation entered a short period of self-induced inactivity as it planned its next government.<br />
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===Barony of Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Sandus'''' creation was some time after the civil war, and sometime before it was implemented. Sandus' momentous shift in policy under the creation of the Barony resulted in a short break down of relations with Sandus' premier ally, [[Erusia]]. On 21 December 2009, the Barony of Sandus was created, to the dismay and controversy of the community. However, by the end of the year, Sandus had grown to include its first citizen in the post-Civil War era. That citizen, Cameron Falby, decided to form the autonomous territory of [[New Scireland]] in January 2011. However, later that month, that same territory declared independence from Sandus, resulting in a controversial break-down of relations between Sandus and New Scireland and Sandus' difficult relations with several other nations, including [[Francisville]] and [[Landashir]]. By the end of the month, Sandus experienced a large growth of 3 citizens as the Baroness Consort and her family joined the nation and a détente between Sandus and Erusia was under-way. The problems with New Scireland would lead to months of reduced activity within Sandus, which would be even further emphasised by the departure of the Baroness Consort and her family from Sandus. These events would give rise to the April Political Revolution, where Sandus returned to its former political position and even returned farther Left than any past governments of Sandus.<br />
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====New Scireland====<br />
The issues with New Scireland resulted in several harsh words to be exchanged, including the closest Sandus has ever been to a serious break down of relations to affect direct and indirect relations with the state. Sandus, at first, was not sure how to respond to the declaration of independence. Should Sandus try to restore New Scireland to the state, Sandus' relations with other nations may have been harmed and even more serious civil war may have been faught; however, if Sandus let New Scireland become independent, Sandus may be viewed as powerless to its own internal affairs. Baron Will Sörgel decided the latter, though he decided to bring Cameron Falby, the leader of New Scireland, to trial for treason. Falby accepted and the trial was under-way until the trial bogged down, before Sandus dropped the charges brought against Falby. <br />
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====April Political Revolution====<br />
In April, the Baron abdicated in preference for a socialist republic. During this time, Sandus' first socialist constitution was drafted and the state became close allies with other socialist states, such as Erusia and [[Nemkhavia]]. This period of drafting the constitution would create the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus later in the month.<br />
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===Democratic People's Republic of Sandus===<br />
'''The Democratic People's Republic of Sandus''' was Sandus' first hardline socialist state. It maintain very socialist policies, both domestic and foreign. The nation itself was subject to some controversy as it was a close ally of Erusia and both Will Sörgel and [[Robert Lethler]] where both allies and very close micronational friends. Sandus' government, however, consisted as a provisional measure until Sandus became larger and had a definite territory. It was consisted of a single chamber, the Revolutionary Council, and a higher tier of that chamber that served as the executives, the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Council. A Chairman of the Central Committee was elected, as well, who served as the nation's president. Sandus' political structure at the time caused a few laws to be passed and large amounts of public policy were carried out by the Central People's Government. However, it became difficult for the state to carry out its foreign policy, due to the Great Ideological Conflict. <br />
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====Great Ideological Conflict====<br />
The Great Ideological Conflict was begun by the Intermicronational Conservative Alliance in April 2010. Sandus' socialist policy and culture prompted the state to respond to the ICA's "conflict against Communism". At first, Sandus was embattled in an ideological conflict with the ICA, and later [[Bradley of Dullahan]]. Despite most hostilities ending in June 2010, Sandus and the ICA member states were still at odds with each other, which prompted Sandus and several other socialist-bloc states to leave the [[OAM]] and, despite two of those socialist-bloc states rejoining the OAM, Sandus has refused to return to the OAM on any grounds. However, this time ended when Will Sörgel resigned as Chairman of the GUM, Erusia, Sandus' closest ally was disgraced, and Sörgel decided to order the destruction of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus.<br />
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===Kremlum Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Kremlum Sandus''' was created as a response to the destruction of Sandus. Its constitution was based of the Principality of Liechtenstein's and, although it created a government that was too large, it was one of Sandus' premier constitutions. And, because of Sandus' government becoming too large, this prompted the government to become inactive for a few months in the later parts of the [[2010]] year. However, it was during this time that Sandus' current national symbol, the Sovereign Eagle, became entrenched once more in the nation's symbolism and even became its own [[Order of the Sovereign Eagle|order]]. Along with this new order, Sandus began to expand and recreate its medal system to where it is today.<br />
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====Post-Lethler Era====<br />
The Post Lethler Era is the time after Erusia was disgraced by an OAM report against him. It was a time of much uncertainty as the community was not sure of where to go or what to become. The community's very own state was on shaky terms as it ventured to three new sites and the administration expanded their power, all of which effected the foreign policy of Sandus.<br />
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===Territory of Sandus, St.Charlie===<br />
'''The [[Sandus (St.Charlie)|Territory of Sandus]]''' was created on 19 October 2010 after several months of inactivity from the Barony of Kremlum Sandus. The country at the time was proud and devoted to becoming more St.Charlian, however, after the first and only election of the governor of the territory, the country began to desire sovereignty once more and on 21 February 2011, Sandus declared independence from St.Charlie.<br />
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====Time without a Government====<br />
Sandus began to create its new constitution by the means of the State Caucus that was set up in the Territorial Law, should Sandus have wished to return to being a sovereign state. The State Caucus was headed by Will Sörgel and was a provisional government. At first, a socialist republican constitution was created, however it was not ratified at the national referendum. Over the next few weeks, the Caucus decided if the state should become either a monarchy or a direct democratic state. This question was pushed to referendum, and the people unanimously chose monarchy. The new constitution was ratified on 13 April 2011.<br />
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===State of Sandus===<br />
'''The State of Sandus''' was created on 13 April 2011, when the State Caucus ratified the new constitution. The first public policy enacted by the Sôgmô, [[w:Sachem#Cognate words|Abenaki for ''chief'']], was to nationalise the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus, so that it became the national register of the nation as well. In April and May, Sandus was involved in diplomatic issues between itself and [[Zealandia]] where, eventually, the Sôgmô would create a policy of non-involvement. On 9 May, Sandus celebrated Remembrance Day and, on 26 May, Sandus celebrated its second anniversary. On 27 May 2011, the Sôgmô created the Collegio Sacerdae, Sandus' first cooperative, which is tasked with the education of philosophy, religion and politics in Sandus. By the intent of the law, the Collegio Sacerdae serves as Sandus' first and only centre of education. Currently, the Collegio Sacerdae is working on documenting a total collection of the [http://www.theoi.com/Text/OrphicHymns1.html Orphic Hymns] and other [http://www.sacred-texts.com/ sacred texts], as well as creating a code of the Sandum philosophy as it is commonly called. In the latter months of 2011, the Sôgmô created policies in foreign affairs so as to limit the State into an [[State of Sandus#Foreign Affairs|isolationist policy]] with its recognition and foreign communications. On 7 until 12 November, the Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus celebrated its first formal congress, which included hopes for a future constitution and more activity for the CCPS. The Sôgmô, as well, created the State's first major goal with the establishment of an agrarian economy in Sandus by 2015. The Sancta Calendar, which is based off both Gregorian and Romulan Calendars, was incorporated more into government as it superseded the Gregorian calendar in official capacities; the introduction of an 8-day administrative week also means that weekly goals are made by the Office of the Sôgmô. <br />
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However, with the departure of Blesbí from the State, the Sôgmô has declared hopes of a broad act to reconsolidate the Sandum state after Blesbí and its leader, [[André Sammut]], leave the State formally on 20 March 2012. In his [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVvAhagYYM New Year's address], as well, the Sôgmô expressed hopes to begin work on a proto-agrarian economy for Sandus in the 2012 year as well as creating a broad law on citizenship, amending the ''Libera'' policy, drafting and enforcing new treaties in Foreign Affairs, reforming the Collegio Sacerdae to pursue academic research and discussion, and creating more cooperatives for the State such as the cooperativisation of the CCPS.<br />
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On the 3rd of January 2019, the Sôgmô released a long-awaited edition to the Constitutional Project, this first [https://veritumsandus.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/SCP1-S%C3%B4gm%C3%B4s-Constitution-Project.pdf edition] includes how the three branches of Sandum government work and the divisions of power, information on Sandus's command economy and its relationship with the Central People's Government (CPG), heir election process, and it also includes tables of Sandum Noble ranks, healdry, and decorations. <br />
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==Government and politics==<br />
Sandus is an absolute monarchy with socialist rights and liberties embedded within its Founding Law. Ever since the foundation of Sandus, Sandum "philosophy", as it is called, has accepted the role of socialism and Buddhism within the state. The current government is created in recognition to the age-old leadership of the current Sôgmô. The current Founding Law was [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/state-caucus-ratifies-founding-law/ ratified] on 14 April 2011.<br />
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===Sôgmô===<br />
The Sôgmô is the absolute monarch of the State. The Sôgmô is tasked with upholding the Sandum Philosophy, socialism, "Rights of Life" which have been embedded within the State since its founding, and the idea of a compassionate working for the betterment of society and all. In course of those goals, the Sôgmô maintains a constitutional obligation to uphold petitions directed at the government. The Sôgmô must hear all petitions brought to the state, as the right to petition the government is an unalienable right within Sandus per the Founding Law. The Sôgmô, however, is not obligated to issue a response or redress the issue in concern of the petition, thereby making a rather large loophole that has never been used. Despite this, the Sôgmô maintains complete loyalty from the Sandum populace. The word Sôgmô ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IPA_for_English /s'oʊg.ɛm'oʊ/]) originates from Abenaki, meaning "Chief" or "King"; an alternative spelling is S8gm8.<br />
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===Organisation and rights===<br />
Sandus has embraced a simple governmental organisation. It recognises that the absolute monarchy is not necessarily the best expression of socialist values and ethics; however, due to the size of the state and a referendum held by the provisional ''State Caucus'', the State of Sandus has embraced the simplistic government of absolute monarchy. The small size of the government continues to maintain the democratic support and advice of the public at large in Sandus, whose population now numbers some five active citizens and seven residents. In this way, the simple and small size of the monarchy, whose position maintains the democratic will due to its "close" nature to the people, helps to defend and act as a vanguard for socialism in the State. Furthermore, democracy, in a sense that the people may express to the Sôgmô what they think and wish, is defended due to this small, "close" relationship between the people and Sôgmô. One right, as well, has been entrenched in the monarchy in the founding law of the State and that is the right to petition the government. In this sense, Sandus maintains an absolute monarchy with socialist values and law, whilst maintaining democracy and the people's democratic will. <br />
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In addition to this small and simple organisation, Sandus defends several rights and liberties of its citizens. As explained above, one of the most important rights is the right to petition the government. This right is used often and the interpretation of a "petition" is rather liberal and relaxed, meaning that even a single statement can be viewed as a petition. However, as Sandus is a socialist country, it also defends rights that are classically and historically known in Sandus as the "rights to life":<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 4.''' The classic rights of the Sandum people and the right to petition the government for a redress of its function or in redress of its policies shall not be abridged.|Article 4 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 5.''' The People of Sandus enjoy the right to life, including the right to work, the right to rest, the right to care in old age and illness, the right to housing, the right to education, the right to culture, the right to expression, the right to conscience, the right to protection from the state and the right to the inviolability of the home. Each citizen is equal before the law.|Article 5 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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The rights to life are socialist economic rights, such as the right to a job, rest and leisure and an education, which are meant to be maintained and expressed by the State. However, due to the nature of the State, the rights and their usage are kept within the State's powers. Therefore, the rights can not be used in one's macronational venture as, simply put, the State has no legitimacy or authority there. However, the rights may be used in one's micronational life, as the State maintains supremacy in that "world".<br />
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===Foreign affairs===<br />
With the foundation of the Sandum state, Sandus quickly learned that it required its own foreign affairs policies. With the lack of recognition from both Sealand and Molossia, the former due to their status and the latter due to a term-limit policy for waiting one month and signing a physical treaty, Sandus adopted a basic policy for recognition in July 2009, two months after the independence of Sandefreistikhan. This policy stipulated that Sandus would recognise all states it came into contact with and recognition was not to be handed out according to declarations or treaties of recognition, but rather by the mere communication between Sandus and another state. Therefore, on the auspices of this policy, Sandus initially recognised all nations it came into contact with, such as [[Landashir]], Erusia, St.Charlie, Nemkhavia, [[Pristinia]] and the [[Polaris Federation]]. It was, as well, at this time that Sandus was beginning to join the [[GUM|Grand Unified Micronational]] which thereby granted Sandus the capability to recognise all GUM member-states at that time, such as [[Flandrensis]], [[New Europe]] and [[Finismund]], and was a participant in the talks concerning the [[Rhodesian War]] conducted by the GUM. Sandus quickly became close political partners and allies with Erusia, entrenching itself in the socialist wing of the community and was further emphasised with the declaration of war by [[Pristinia]] in the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], acting at the behest of New Europe.<br />
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Tensions with Erusia began to arise after the then-Speaker of the House of the People's State of Sandus Will Sörgel assumed control of Sandus and founded the first Barony of Sandus. With the first momentous era of major growth for Sandus under the Barony, including a further entrenchment of social ideas under the monarchy, relations did eventually become amiable again with Erusia but full relations did not resume until late that spring when the Barony gave birth to the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus. With the creation of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus became more and more involved in ideological disputes and arguments which culminated in a time known as the [[Great Ideological Conflict]], which Sandus was a major participant of. <br />
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Later that summer, under the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus created the 2010 amendment to the July 2009 foreign policy concerning recognition which stipulated that Sandus has the right to withdraw recognition of any state at any time. This amendment would become very disputed in the Summer of 2011, as Sandus began to utilise the amendment more and more in its foreign affairs. With the recreation of a sovereign Sandum state in March 2011, Sandus began to enforce its "realistic" policies at home and its recognition standards abroad. In January and February 2011, the Territory of Sandus began to show its foreign affairs side once more with the condemning of supporting the Linden administration in Zealandia. Over the chaotic period of January to March, Sandus worked to utilise laws from the Territory of Sandus into the secession of Sandus and began to utilise the State Caucus and democratic referenda into the creation of a constitution of Sandus. With the creation of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus, Sandus once more resumed its full foreign affairs responsibilities and sought to promote policies of socialism, realism and professionalism in the intermicronational community. This, however, conflicted with Zealandia and, later, Tiana and often caused disputes between both states. At the end of Summer 2011, Sandus was prepared to revoke recognition of [[Kozuc]] when both the 2009 policy and the 2010 amendment were put on hold, pending a later policy. In a momentous decision on 27 September 2011, the S8gm8 of Sandus resumed both the policy and the amendment and added another addendum to the policy which has become known as the [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/sogmo-passes-major-fa-reform/ ''27/9 Foreign Affairs Policy Directive'']. Perhaps the most-cited contemporary policy in Sandum foreign affairs history, the directive seeks to isolate the State of Sandus from nations which will divert Sandum government attention to the state and redirect it back onto the State. This policy is often cited as the most important single policy for Sandus' ''Libera'' policy, meant for isolation and freedom in politics, defence and economy. This policy further stipulates that recognition of micronations will become more difficult to grant and serves to grant recognition only to St.Charlie, [[Renasia]], Landashir, [[Egtavia]], [[Austenasia]], Nemkhavia, Flandrensis and GUM member-states.<br />
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With the coming of 2012, the policy will have to be further enforced with the GUM becoming a popular intermicronational organisation and it has most recently been used to enforce Sandus' professional standards with the office of the Sôgmô threatening to revoke recognition of several GUM member-states for violating Sandus' professionalism standards. It was also reformed so as to allow the Sôgmô temporary capabilities to show support for [[Crown Prince Jonathan of Austenasia]]'s [[Theodorism]] under the prerogative of defending the state and its allies. It is on the office of the S8gm8's goals for the year of 2012 to reform the policy once more, with the departure of Blesbí from the state. A list of current recognised macro- and micro-nations is currently being compiled by the Office of the Sôgmô.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
Unlike many other micronations, the State of Sandus does not claim to have an economy. Rather, as a result of ''Realist'' policies originating from early 2011, the State has recognised that it must create an economy, in the future of the State. In the latter half of 2012, the Sôgmô declared goals for the State to organise and economy by 2015. He stated, as well, that this policy would be for an agrarian economy so as to follow the route of history beginning at the Neolithic Revolution with the founding of civilisations. Crafts may be used as well, including both tools and objects of artistic and religious value, to create a further expansion of the economy by 2015. Diplomatic discussions, with a common ''Commission for Mutual Economic Prosperity'', began with [[Technocratic Renasia]] in early January and with discussions dating from late November. Renasia, which plans on creating a technocratic service economy, and Sandus, which plans on its agrarian economy, will continue discussion economic growth for Renasia's own economic goal of 2012 and Sandus' 2015 goal.<br />
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==Culture==</div>Cinnamon Creekhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=File:The_Song_of_Seikilos.ogg&diff=420346File:The Song of Seikilos.ogg2019-04-03T04:07:00Z<p>Cinnamon Creek: National Anthem of the State of Sandus. Sung in Ancient Greek, English, and French!</p>
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National Anthem of the [[State of Sandus]]. Sung in Ancient Greek, English, and French!<br />
== Licensing ==<br />
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[[Category:Micronations]]</div>Cinnamon Creekhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Communist_party&diff=420344Communist party2019-04-03T03:59:55Z<p>Cinnamon Creek: The Citizens' Party of Sandus since 2014, has not been a communist party.</p>
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A '''communist party''' is a [[wikipedia:Political party|political party]] that advocates the application of the social and economic principles of [[wikipedia:Communism|communism]] through state policy. The name originates from the 1848 tract ''[[wikipedia:Manifesto of the Communist Party|Manifesto of the Communist Party]]'' by [[wikipedia:Karl Marx|Karl Marx]] and [[wikipedia:Friedrich Engels|Friedrich Engels]]. According to [[wikipedia:Leninism|Leninist theory]], a communist party is the [[wikipedia:Vanguardism|vanguard party]] of the working class (proletariat), whether ruling or non-ruling, but when such a party is in power in a specific country, the party is said to be the highest authority of the [[wikipedia:Dictatorship of the proletariat|dictatorship of the proletariat]].<br />
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==Characteristics==<br />
Often, a Communist Party can be distinguished from other political party models not only by it's ideology but by it's internal organisation and bureacracy. Most Communist Parties, especially those founded on the principles of Marxism-Leninism, will organise themselves according to the principle of ''Democratic Centralism'' - the idea that the collective membership of the Party has the full right to propose, develop and draft Party policy but that once an idea has been adopted by the movement through a majority vote, all Party members must put their own personal views aside and adhere to that idea to preserve Party unity. As an extension of this principle most major Communist Parties have a complex hierarchy of national and local organs, the membership of which is traditionally elected by the organ immediately subordinate to it. Typically, the senior leadership of the movement is embodied by a Central Committee, Political Bureau, Executive Committee or similar organisation with a limited membership - this organisation is almost always elected by a Party Conference that meets regularly to revise the Party's programme.<br />
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It is common for membership in a Communist political party to be limited to those with Proletarian, working class and/or agricultural backgrounds in order to prevent individuals the Party considers to be it's class enemies from joining. In parties where there are no such provisions, it is still relatively common for new members to undergo field work to familiarise themselves with the lifestyle of the poorest people in the nation - both of these systems were notably advocated by the Chinese Communist Party from approximately 1960-1980. Promotion through the ranks of the Party is usually periodic, with candidates being promoted en masse in time with the Party's conference to ensure smooth transitions of power and influence. Despite such common characteristics, it is possible for two Communist Parties to have two completely different organisational systems and political platforms.<br />
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==Communist Parties Macronationally==<br />
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==Communist Parties Micronationally==<br />
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At different points in micronational history, Communist movements have been both exceptionally common and exceptionally rare, reflecting a change in the political makeup of the micronational community as new individuals join and older micronationalists "retire". It seems somewhat uncommon for democratic Communist Parties to form within multi-party democracies, most Communist leaders electing to found their own Socialist Republic instead of trying to work within the democratic system to pursue a Socialist political platform. Sometimes, Communists come to power through a popular revolution lead by such a Communist Party, although this also is uncommon. Currently, the [[MicroWiki nations|MicroWiki Community]] has an usually high number of Communist States and Communist Parties active in its ranks, with the oldest of these movements having continously existed for well over a year.<br />
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===List of micronational communist parties===<br />
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|-bgcolor="#cccccc"<br />
! Country<br />
! Name<br />
! Variant<br />
! Status<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan=2|[[File:A1flag2.png|25px|border]] [[Federated Republics of A1|A1]]<br />
| [[A1 Communist Party]] (A1CP)<br />
| [[A1ism]]<br />
| style="background: #ececec; text-align: {{{align|center}}}; color: #2C2C2C;"| dissolved<br />
|-<br />
| [[A1 People's Party]] (A1PP)<br />
| [[A1ism]]<br />
| style="background: #ececec; text-align: {{{align|center}}}; color: #2C2C2C;"| dissolved<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag of the Federated States of Antarctica.png|25px|border]] [[Federated States of Antarctica|Federated States]]<br />
| [[Communist Party of Alyeska]] (CPA)<br />
| [[wikipedia:Classical Marxism|Classical Marxism]]<br />
| style="background: #ececec; text-align: {{{align|center}}}; color: #2C2C2C;"| dissolved<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag of Guldag.png|25px|border]] [[Federal Republic of Güldağ|Güldağ]]<br />
| [[Communist party of Güldağ]] (CPG)<br />
| [[wikipedia:Maoism|Maoism]]<br />
| style="background: #ececec; text-align: {{{align|center}}}; color: #2C2C2C;"| dissolved<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Hasanistan.png|25px|border]] [[Federal Republic of Hasanistan|Hasanistan]]<br />
| Progressive Party of Hasanistan (PPH)<br />
| [[wikipedia:Trotskyism|Trotskyism]]<br />
| style="background: #ececec; text-align: {{{align|center}}}; color: #2C2C2C;"| dissolved<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Utopiaflag.jpg|25px|border]] [[Republic of Libertas|Libertas]]<br />
| [[Communist Party of Libertas]] (CPL)<br />
| [[wikipedia:Leninism|Leninism]]<br />
| style="background: #ececec; text-align: {{{align|center}}}; color: #2C2C2C;"| dissolved<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Lostislandflag.jpg|25px|border]] [[Federal Republic of Lostisland|Lostisland]]<br />
| [[Communist Party of Lostisland]] (CPL)<br />
| [[wikipedia:Marxism–Leninism|Marxism–Leninism]]<br />
| style="background: #ececec; text-align: {{{align|center}}}; color: #2C2C2C;"| dissolved<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:North American Union flag.png|25px|border]] [[North American Confederation|North America]]<br />
| [[Commu-Socialist Party of North America]] (CSPNA)<br />
| [[wikipedia:Marxism–Leninism|Marxism–Leninism]]<br />
| style="background: #ececec; text-align: {{{align|center}}}; color: #2C2C2C;"| dissolved<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Flag of Salaria (21-24 July 2013).png|25px|border]] [[Salaria]]<br />
| Communist Party of Salaria (CPS)<br />
| [[wikipedia:Maoism|Maoism]]<br />
| style="background: #ececec; text-align: {{{align|center}}}; color: #2C2C2C;"| dissolved<br />
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| [[File:Sorrenian Flag.jpg|25px|border]] [[Sorrenian Federation|Sorrenia]]<br />
| [[Sorrenian Workers Party|Unified Sorrenian Workers Party]] (USWP)<br />
| [[wikipedia:Marxism|Marxism]]<br />
| style="background: #ececec; text-align: {{{align|center}}}; color: #2C2C2C;"| dissolved<br />
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|[[File:Uniland Flag.png|25px|border]] [[The Republic of Uniland]]<br />
| [[Unilandian Communist Party]] (UCP)<br />
| [[wikipedia:Marxism–Leninism|Marxism–Leninism]]<br />
| style="background: Red; text-align: {{{align|centre}}}"| Party in Parliament not in government<br />
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| [[File:Zealandian Flag (2016).png|25px|border]] [[Socialist Commonwealth of Uskor|Uskor]]<br />
| [[Uskorian League of Communists]] (ULC)<br />
| [[wikipedia:Marxism–Leninism|Marxism–Leninism]]<br />
| style="background: #9F9; text-align: {{{align|center}}}"| in government<br />
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| [[file:https---micronations.wiki-images-6-66-Comm.png|25px|border]] [[Republic of Lanzantonia]]<br />
| [[File:CWLP.png|25px]] [[Communist Worker's Labour Party of Lanzantonia]] (CWLP)<br />
| [[wikipedia:Trotskyism|Trotskyism]]<br />
| style="background: Red; text-align: {{{align|centre}}}"| Party in Senate not in government<br />
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| [[File:Flag_Principauté_du_Trégoelo.png|25px|border]] [[Principauté du Trégoelo|Principality of Trégoelo]]<br />
| [[Communist party of the principality of Trégoelo]] (PCPT)<br />
| [[wikipedia:Marxism–Leninism|Marxism–Leninism]]<br />
| style="background: #9F9; text-align: {{{align|center}}}"| in government<br />
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[[Category:Communist parties|*]]</div>Cinnamon Creekhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=State_of_Sandus/Sandbox&diff=420335State of Sandus/Sandbox2019-04-03T03:44:57Z<p>Cinnamon Creek: </p>
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|name = State of Sandus<br />
|shortname = Sandus<br />
|image1 = [[File:FlagofSandus.png|200px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:CoA_of_Kremlum_Sandus.png|100px]]<br />
|motto = ''Populus Sandus''<br />
|anthem = Song of Seikilos<br />
|location = <br />
|capital = Quercus Candida<br />
|largest_city = Kremlum Sandus<br />
|languages = English, French, Latin<br />
|religions = No official religion<br />
|demonym = Sandum<br />
|government = [[w:Socialism|Socialist]] [[w:Classical republicanism|Classical Republic]] with an [[w:Elective monarchy|elective monarchy]]<br />
|head of state = Sôgmô<br />
|head of government = Party Secretary<br />
|3rd_h = Facilitator<br />
|hos_name = [[Gaius Soergel Publicola]]<br />
|hog_name = [[Adam I of Überstadt|Adam von Friedeck]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = [[Artemis Berry Langford|Artemis Baca]]<br />
|legislature = Council<br />
|type_a = Unicameral<br />
|type = Unicameral, Direct Democratic<br />
|seats_a = <br />
|seats_b = <br />
|election_a = <br />
|election_b = <br />
|established = 26 May 2009 ''(founded)''<br>April 13th, 2011 ''(State established)''<br />
|area = <br />
|population = 12<br />
|currency = Persuma<br />
|time_zone = UTC-5<br />
|nat_drink = <br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = Athena ''(goddess)'', Kateri Tekakwitha ''(saint)''<br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = <br />
|web = [http://www.sandus.org/ State of Sandus Web Portal]<br />
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'''Sandus''', officially the '''State of Sandus''', (pronounced [{{IPA|[[w:Wikipedia:IPA for English|sɑːndɔːs]]}}]) is a micronation that was first created on 26 May [[2009]], by [[Will Sörgel]]. Currently, the government of Sandus is under the Sôgmô, who acts as the absolute monarch of the state. The Founding Law of the current government was ratified on 13 April 2011 and, thus, created the monarchy that exists today. Sandus is a socialist and ancient country, which is completed by two constructed languages: Sandum Latin and Sancta. Sandus is known for its work in the foreign affairs sphere and is also known for being rather critical of conservatism. Sandus has always been under the ''de facto'' control of the current Sôgmô, and the current government is the first time where all power is ''de jure'' delegated to him.<br />
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==History==<br />
The History of Sandus is one that has shaped the nation as it is today. In the beginning French culture began the state, however Roman culture began to permeate the nation before superseding the French culture as it was in the beginning of the state's independence. Today, a combination of many cultures and several past events have created a micro-culture for the state and its people. <br />
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===Sandefreistikhan===<br />
'''The Grand Lamate of Sandefreistikhan''' seceded from la République de Trénois on 26 May 2009. The nation, during this time, was naïve of the functions of a state and its government and, though having three years prior experience in Trénois, a French, Native American and Tibetan-based micronation, the government's youth was depicted in its handling of various micronational and macronational incidents, one of them being the [[Neda War]]. Sandefreistikhan fought several wars during this time, including the [[War over Micronational Communism|Micronational War on Communism]] and the [[New Euro-Erusian War]], thus narrowing its political ideology for what would become Sandus today. However, during this time, nearly all power was in the Grand Lama, though more power was delegated to the Politburo—the legislature—towards the end of its government's life. Sandefreistikhan, eventually, become a more Roman-based micronation, prompting a direct democracy to form in July 2009.<br />
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===People's State of Sandus===<br />
'''The People's State of Sandus''' was that direct democratic state, founded in July 2009. It was a rather stable nation that was more based of Roman beliefs and ethics, and the first Sandum nation to adopt direct democracy. Its legislature was known as the National People's Congress and elected a Speaker of the House, who served as Executive and, during times of war, became the Dictator of Sandus. The position was only ever filled by [[Will Sörgel]]. However, after a day-long war with Pristinia, known as the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], it became clear that various propaganda that Sandefreistikhan published during the [[New Euro-Erusian War]] would culminate in Sandus' wide-spread displeasure with certain members of the community, including Sandus' long time ally, [[Nemkhavia]]. This would later lead to pretences of a Civil War in November 2009, before the nation made a large, controversial change of government to a Barony.<br />
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====Time of Troubles (2009)====<br />
In November 2009, the State began to self-destruct as the National People's Congress began to fall apart in its positions. A civil war broke out on 15 November 2009. The war lasted only 9 days and only one battle was fought, though it prompted Sandus consider major citizenship-control policies in the future. By 24 November, the nation had collapsed as the Dictator [[Will Sörgel]] assumed power in the absence of the rest of the National People's Congress members. The nation entered a short period of self-induced inactivity as it planned its next government.<br />
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===Barony of Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Sandus'''' creation was some time after the civil war, and sometime before it was implemented. Sandus' momentous shift in policy under the creation of the Barony resulted in a short break down of relations with Sandus' premier ally, [[Erusia]]. On 21 December 2009, the Barony of Sandus was created, to the dismay and controversy of the community. However, by the end of the year, Sandus had grown to include its first citizen in the post-Civil War era. That citizen, Cameron Falby, decided to form the autonomous territory of [[New Scireland]] in January 2011. However, later that month, that same territory declared independence from Sandus, resulting in a controversial break-down of relations between Sandus and New Scireland and Sandus' difficult relations with several other nations, including [[Francisville]] and [[Landashir]]. By the end of the month, Sandus experienced a large growth of 3 citizens as the Baroness Consort and her family joined the nation and a détente between Sandus and Erusia was under-way. The problems with New Scireland would lead to months of reduced activity within Sandus, which would be even further emphasised by the departure of the Baroness Consort and her family from Sandus. These events would give rise to the April Political Revolution, where Sandus returned to its former political position and even returned farther Left than any past governments of Sandus.<br />
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====New Scireland====<br />
The issues with New Scireland resulted in several harsh words to be exchanged, including the closest Sandus has ever been to a serious break down of relations to affect direct and indirect relations with the state. Sandus, at first, was not sure how to respond to the declaration of independence. Should Sandus try to restore New Scireland to the state, Sandus' relations with other nations may have been harmed and even more serious civil war may have been faught; however, if Sandus let New Scireland become independent, Sandus may be viewed as powerless to its own internal affairs. Baron Will Sörgel decided the latter, though he decided to bring Cameron Falby, the leader of New Scireland, to trial for treason. Falby accepted and the trial was under-way until the trial bogged down, before Sandus dropped the charges brought against Falby. <br />
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====April Political Revolution====<br />
In April, the Baron abdicated in preference for a socialist republic. During this time, Sandus' first socialist constitution was drafted and the state became close allies with other socialist states, such as Erusia and [[Nemkhavia]]. This period of drafting the constitution would create the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus later in the month.<br />
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===Democratic People's Republic of Sandus===<br />
'''The Democratic People's Republic of Sandus''' was Sandus' first hardline socialist state. It maintain very socialist policies, both domestic and foreign. The nation itself was subject to some controversy as it was a close ally of Erusia and both Will Sörgel and [[Robert Lethler]] where both allies and very close micronational friends. Sandus' government, however, consisted as a provisional measure until Sandus became larger and had a definite territory. It was consisted of a single chamber, the Revolutionary Council, and a higher tier of that chamber that served as the executives, the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Council. A Chairman of the Central Committee was elected, as well, who served as the nation's president. Sandus' political structure at the time caused a few laws to be passed and large amounts of public policy were carried out by the Central People's Government. However, it became difficult for the state to carry out its foreign policy, due to the Great Ideological Conflict. <br />
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====Great Ideological Conflict====<br />
The Great Ideological Conflict was begun by the Intermicronational Conservative Alliance in April 2010. Sandus' socialist policy and culture prompted the state to respond to the ICA's "conflict against Communism". At first, Sandus was embattled in an ideological conflict with the ICA, and later [[Bradley of Dullahan]]. Despite most hostilities ending in June 2010, Sandus and the ICA member states were still at odds with each other, which prompted Sandus and several other socialist-bloc states to leave the [[OAM]] and, despite two of those socialist-bloc states rejoining the OAM, Sandus has refused to return to the OAM on any grounds. However, this time ended when Will Sörgel resigned as Chairman of the GUM, Erusia, Sandus' closest ally was disgraced, and Sörgel decided to order the destruction of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus.<br />
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===Kremlum Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Kremlum Sandus''' was created as a response to the destruction of Sandus. Its constitution was based of the Principality of Liechtenstein's and, although it created a government that was too large, it was one of Sandus' premier constitutions. And, because of Sandus' government becoming too large, this prompted the government to become inactive for a few months in the later parts of the [[2010]] year. However, it was during this time that Sandus' current national symbol, the Sovereign Eagle, became entrenched once more in the nation's symbolism and even became its own [[Order of the Sovereign Eagle|order]]. Along with this new order, Sandus began to expand and recreate its medal system to where it is today.<br />
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====Post-Lethler Era====<br />
The Post Lethler Era is the time after Erusia was disgraced by an OAM report against him. It was a time of much uncertainty as the community was not sure of where to go or what to become. The community's very own state was on shaky terms as it ventured to three new sites and the administration expanded their power, all of which effected the foreign policy of Sandus.<br />
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===Territory of Sandus, St.Charlie===<br />
'''The [[Sandus (St.Charlie)|Territory of Sandus]]''' was created on 19 October 2010 after several months of inactivity from the Barony of Kremlum Sandus. The country at the time was proud and devoted to becoming more St.Charlian, however, after the first and only election of the governor of the territory, the country began to desire sovereignty once more and on 21 February 2011, Sandus declared independence from St.Charlie.<br />
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====Time without a Government====<br />
Sandus began to create its new constitution by the means of the State Caucus that was set up in the Territorial Law, should Sandus have wished to return to being a sovereign state. The State Caucus was headed by Will Sörgel and was a provisional government. At first, a socialist republican constitution was created, however it was not ratified at the national referendum. Over the next few weeks, the Caucus decided if the state should become either a monarchy or a direct democratic state. This question was pushed to referendum, and the people unanimously chose monarchy. The new constitution was ratified on 13 April 2011.<br />
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===State of Sandus===<br />
'''The State of Sandus''' was created on 13 April 2011, when the State Caucus ratified the new constitution. The first public policy enacted by the Sôgmô, [[w:Sachem#Cognate words|Abenaki for ''chief'']], was to nationalise the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus, so that it became the national register of the nation as well. In April and May, Sandus was involved in diplomatic issues between itself and [[Zealandia]] where, eventually, the Sôgmô would create a policy of non-involvement. On 9 May, Sandus celebrated Remembrance Day and, on 26 May, Sandus celebrated its second anniversary. On 27 May 2011, the Sôgmô created the Collegio Sacerdae, Sandus' first cooperative, which is tasked with the education of philosophy, religion and politics in Sandus. By the intent of the law, the Collegio Sacerdae serves as Sandus' first and only centre of education. Currently, the Collegio Sacerdae is working on documenting a total collection of the [http://www.theoi.com/Text/OrphicHymns1.html Orphic Hymns] and other [http://www.sacred-texts.com/ sacred texts], as well as creating a code of the Sandum philosophy as it is commonly called. In the latter months of 2011, the Sôgmô created policies in foreign affairs so as to limit the State into an [[State of Sandus#Foreign Affairs|isolationist policy]] with its recognition and foreign communications. On 7 until 12 November, the Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus celebrated its first formal congress, which included hopes for a future constitution and more activity for the CCPS. The Sôgmô, as well, created the State's first major goal with the establishment of an agrarian economy in Sandus by 2015. The Sancta Calendar, which is based off both Gregorian and Romulan Calendars, was incorporated more into government as it superseded the Gregorian calendar in official capacities; the introduction of an 8-day administrative week also means that weekly goals are made by the Office of the Sôgmô. <br />
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However, with the departure of Blesbí from the State, the Sôgmô has declared hopes of a broad act to reconsolidate the Sandum state after Blesbí and its leader, [[André Sammut]], leave the State formally on 20 March 2012. In his [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVvAhagYYM New Year's address], as well, the Sôgmô expressed hopes to begin work on a proto-agrarian economy for Sandus in the 2012 year as well as creating a broad law on citizenship, amending the ''Libera'' policy, drafting and enforcing new treaties in Foreign Affairs, reforming the Collegio Sacerdae to pursue academic research and discussion, and creating more cooperatives for the State such as the cooperativisation of the CCPS.<br />
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On the 3rd of January 2019, the Sôgmô released a long-awaited edition to the Constitutional Project, this first [https://veritumsandus.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/SCP1-S%C3%B4gm%C3%B4s-Constitution-Project.pdf edition] includes how the three branches of Sandum government work and the divisions of power, information on Sandus's command economy and its relationship with the Central People's Government (CPG), heir election process, and it also includes tables of Sandum Noble ranks, healdry, and decorations. <br />
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==Government and politics==<br />
Sandus is an absolute monarchy with socialist rights and liberties embedded within its Founding Law. Ever since the foundation of Sandus, Sandum "philosophy", as it is called, has accepted the role of socialism and Buddhism within the state. The current government is created in recognition to the age-old leadership of the current Sôgmô. The current Founding Law was [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/state-caucus-ratifies-founding-law/ ratified] on 14 April 2011.<br />
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===Sôgmô===<br />
The Sôgmô is the absolute monarch of the State. The Sôgmô is tasked with upholding the Sandum Philosophy, socialism, "Rights of Life" which have been embedded within the State since its founding, and the idea of a compassionate working for the betterment of society and all. In course of those goals, the Sôgmô maintains a constitutional obligation to uphold petitions directed at the government. The Sôgmô must hear all petitions brought to the state, as the right to petition the government is an unalienable right within Sandus per the Founding Law. The Sôgmô, however, is not obligated to issue a response or redress the issue in concern of the petition, thereby making a rather large loophole that has never been used. Despite this, the Sôgmô maintains complete loyalty from the Sandum populace. The word Sôgmô ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IPA_for_English /s'oʊg.ɛm'oʊ/]) originates from Abenaki, meaning "Chief" or "King"; an alternative spelling is S8gm8.<br />
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===Organisation and rights===<br />
Sandus has embraced a simple governmental organisation. It recognises that the absolute monarchy is not necessarily the best expression of socialist values and ethics; however, due to the size of the state and a referendum held by the provisional ''State Caucus'', the State of Sandus has embraced the simplistic government of absolute monarchy. The small size of the government continues to maintain the democratic support and advice of the public at large in Sandus, whose population now numbers some five active citizens and seven residents. In this way, the simple and small size of the monarchy, whose position maintains the democratic will due to its "close" nature to the people, helps to defend and act as a vanguard for socialism in the State. Furthermore, democracy, in a sense that the people may express to the Sôgmô what they think and wish, is defended due to this small, "close" relationship between the people and Sôgmô. One right, as well, has been entrenched in the monarchy in the founding law of the State and that is the right to petition the government. In this sense, Sandus maintains an absolute monarchy with socialist values and law, whilst maintaining democracy and the people's democratic will. <br />
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In addition to this small and simple organisation, Sandus defends several rights and liberties of its citizens. As explained above, one of the most important rights is the right to petition the government. This right is used often and the interpretation of a "petition" is rather liberal and relaxed, meaning that even a single statement can be viewed as a petition. However, as Sandus is a socialist country, it also defends rights that are classically and historically known in Sandus as the "rights to life":<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 4.''' The classic rights of the Sandum people and the right to petition the government for a redress of its function or in redress of its policies shall not be abridged.|Article 4 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 5.''' The People of Sandus enjoy the right to life, including the right to work, the right to rest, the right to care in old age and illness, the right to housing, the right to education, the right to culture, the right to expression, the right to conscience, the right to protection from the state and the right to the inviolability of the home. Each citizen is equal before the law.|Article 5 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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The rights to life are socialist economic rights, such as the right to a job, rest and leisure and an education, which are meant to be maintained and expressed by the State. However, due to the nature of the State, the rights and their usage are kept within the State's powers. Therefore, the rights can not be used in one's macronational venture as, simply put, the State has no legitimacy or authority there. However, the rights may be used in one's micronational life, as the State maintains supremacy in that "world".<br />
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===Foreign affairs===<br />
With the foundation of the Sandum state, Sandus quickly learned that it required its own foreign affairs policies. With the lack of recognition from both Sealand and Molossia, the former due to their status and the latter due to a term-limit policy for waiting one month and signing a physical treaty, Sandus adopted a basic policy for recognition in July 2009, two months after the independence of Sandefreistikhan. This policy stipulated that Sandus would recognise all states it came into contact with and recognition was not to be handed out according to declarations or treaties of recognition, but rather by the mere communication between Sandus and another state. Therefore, on the auspices of this policy, Sandus initially recognised all nations it came into contact with, such as [[Landashir]], Erusia, St.Charlie, Nemkhavia, [[Pristinia]] and the [[Polaris Federation]]. It was, as well, at this time that Sandus was beginning to join the [[GUM|Grand Unified Micronational]] which thereby granted Sandus the capability to recognise all GUM member-states at that time, such as [[Flandrensis]], [[New Europe]] and [[Finismund]], and was a participant in the talks concerning the [[Rhodesian War]] conducted by the GUM. Sandus quickly became close political partners and allies with Erusia, entrenching itself in the socialist wing of the community and was further emphasised with the declaration of war by [[Pristinia]] in the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], acting at the behest of New Europe.<br />
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Tensions with Erusia began to arise after the then-Speaker of the House of the People's State of Sandus Will Sörgel assumed control of Sandus and founded the first Barony of Sandus. With the first momentous era of major growth for Sandus under the Barony, including a further entrenchment of social ideas under the monarchy, relations did eventually become amiable again with Erusia but full relations did not resume until late that spring when the Barony gave birth to the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus. With the creation of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus became more and more involved in ideological disputes and arguments which culminated in a time known as the [[Great Ideological Conflict]], which Sandus was a major participant of. <br />
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Later that summer, under the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus created the 2010 amendment to the July 2009 foreign policy concerning recognition which stipulated that Sandus has the right to withdraw recognition of any state at any time. This amendment would become very disputed in the Summer of 2011, as Sandus began to utilise the amendment more and more in its foreign affairs. With the recreation of a sovereign Sandum state in March 2011, Sandus began to enforce its "realistic" policies at home and its recognition standards abroad. In January and February 2011, the Territory of Sandus began to show its foreign affairs side once more with the condemning of supporting the Linden administration in Zealandia. Over the chaotic period of January to March, Sandus worked to utilise laws from the Territory of Sandus into the secession of Sandus and began to utilise the State Caucus and democratic referenda into the creation of a constitution of Sandus. With the creation of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus, Sandus once more resumed its full foreign affairs responsibilities and sought to promote policies of socialism, realism and professionalism in the intermicronational community. This, however, conflicted with Zealandia and, later, Tiana and often caused disputes between both states. At the end of Summer 2011, Sandus was prepared to revoke recognition of [[Kozuc]] when both the 2009 policy and the 2010 amendment were put on hold, pending a later policy. In a momentous decision on 27 September 2011, the S8gm8 of Sandus resumed both the policy and the amendment and added another addendum to the policy which has become known as the [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/sogmo-passes-major-fa-reform/ ''27/9 Foreign Affairs Policy Directive'']. Perhaps the most-cited contemporary policy in Sandum foreign affairs history, the directive seeks to isolate the State of Sandus from nations which will divert Sandum government attention to the state and redirect it back onto the State. This policy is often cited as the most important single policy for Sandus' ''Libera'' policy, meant for isolation and freedom in politics, defence and economy. This policy further stipulates that recognition of micronations will become more difficult to grant and serves to grant recognition only to St.Charlie, [[Renasia]], Landashir, [[Egtavia]], [[Austenasia]], Nemkhavia, Flandrensis and GUM member-states.<br />
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With the coming of 2012, the policy will have to be further enforced with the GUM becoming a popular intermicronational organisation and it has most recently been used to enforce Sandus' professional standards with the office of the Sôgmô threatening to revoke recognition of several GUM member-states for violating Sandus' professionalism standards. It was also reformed so as to allow the Sôgmô temporary capabilities to show support for [[Crown Prince Jonathan of Austenasia]]'s [[Theodorism]] under the prerogative of defending the state and its allies. It is on the office of the S8gm8's goals for the year of 2012 to reform the policy once more, with the departure of Blesbí from the state. A list of current recognised macro- and micro-nations is currently being compiled by the Office of the Sôgmô.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
Unlike many other micronations, the State of Sandus does not claim to have an economy. Rather, as a result of ''Realist'' policies originating from early 2011, the State has recognised that it must create an economy, in the future of the State. In the latter half of 2012, the Sôgmô declared goals for the State to organise and economy by 2015. He stated, as well, that this policy would be for an agrarian economy so as to follow the route of history beginning at the Neolithic Revolution with the founding of civilisations. Crafts may be used as well, including both tools and objects of artistic and religious value, to create a further expansion of the economy by 2015. Diplomatic discussions, with a common ''Commission for Mutual Economic Prosperity'', began with [[Technocratic Renasia]] in early January and with discussions dating from late November. Renasia, which plans on creating a technocratic service economy, and Sandus, which plans on its agrarian economy, will continue discussion economic growth for Renasia's own economic goal of 2012 and Sandus' 2015 goal.<br />
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|name = State of Sandus<br />
|shortname = Sandus<br />
|image1 = [[File:FlagofSandus.png|200px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:CoA_of_Kremlum_Sandus.png|100px]]<br />
|motto = ''Populus Sandus''<br />
|anthem = Song of Seikilos<br />
|location = <br />
|capital = Quercus Candida<br />
|largest_city = Kremlum Sandus<br />
|languages = English, French, Latin<br />
|religions = No official religion<br />
|demonym = Sandum<br />
|government = [[w:Socialism|Socialist]] [[w:Classical republicanism|Classical Republic]] with an [[w:Elective monarchy|elective monarchy]]<br />
|head of state = Sôgmô<br />
|head of government = Party Secretary<br />
|3rd_h = Facilitator<br />
|hos_name = [[Gaius Soergel Publicola]]<br />
|hog_name = [[Adam I of Überstadt|Adam von Friedeck]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = [[Artemis Berry Langford|Artemis Baca]]<br />
|legislature = Council<br />
|type_a = Unicameral<br />
|type = Unicameral, Direct Democratic<br />
|seats_a = <br />
|seats_b = <br />
|election_a = <br />
|election_b = <br />
|established = 26 May 2009 ''(founded)''<br>April 13th, 2011 ''(State established)''<br />
|area = <br />
|population = 12<br />
|currency = Persuma<br />
|time_zone = UTC-5<br />
|nat_drink = <br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = Athena ''(goddess)'', Kateri Tekakwitha ''(saint)''<br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = <br />
|web = [http://www.sandus.org/ State of Sandus Web Portal]<br />
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'''Sandus''', officially the '''State of Sandus''', (pronounced [{{IPA|[[w:Wikipedia:IPA for English|sɑːndɔːs]]}}]) is a micronation that was first created on 26 May [[2009]], by [[Will Sörgel]]. Currently, the government of Sandus is under the Sôgmô, who acts as the absolute monarch of the state. The Founding Law of the current government was ratified on 13 April 2011 and, thus, created the monarchy that exists today. Sandus is a socialist and ancient country, which is completed by two constructed languages: Sandum Latin and Sancta. Sandus is known for its work in the foreign affairs sphere and is also known for being rather critical of conservatism. Sandus has always been under the ''de facto'' control of the current Sôgmô, and the current government is the first time where all power is ''de jure'' delegated to him.<br />
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==History==<br />
The History of Sandus is one that has shaped the nation as it is today. In the beginning French culture began the state, however Roman culture began to permeate the nation before superseding the French culture as it was in the beginning of the state's independence. Today, a combination of many cultures and several past events have created a micro-culture for the state and its people. <br />
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===Sandefreistikhan===<br />
'''The Grand Lamate of Sandefreistikhan''' seceded from la République de Trénois on 26 May 2009. The nation, during this time, was naïve of the functions of a state and its government and, though having three years prior experience in Trénois, a French, Native American and Tibetan-based micronation, the government's youth was depicted in its handling of various micronational and macronational incidents, one of them being the [[Neda War]]. Sandefreistikhan fought several wars during this time, including the [[War over Micronational Communism|Micronational War on Communism]] and the [[New Euro-Erusian War]], thus narrowing its political ideology for what would become Sandus today. However, during this time, nearly all power was in the Grand Lama, though more power was delegated to the Politburo—the legislature—towards the end of its government's life. Sandefreistikhan, eventually, become a more Roman-based micronation, prompting a direct democracy to form in July 2009.<br />
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===People's State of Sandus===<br />
'''The People's State of Sandus''' was that direct democratic state, founded in July 2009. It was a rather stable nation that was more based of Roman beliefs and ethics, and the first Sandum nation to adopt direct democracy. Its legislature was known as the National People's Congress and elected a Speaker of the House, who served as Executive and, during times of war, became the Dictator of Sandus. The position was only ever filled by [[Will Sörgel]]. However, after a day-long war with Pristinia, known as the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], it became clear that various propaganda that Sandefreistikhan published during the [[New Euro-Erusian War]] would culminate in Sandus' wide-spread displeasure with certain members of the community, including Sandus' long time ally, [[Nemkhavia]]. This would later lead to pretences of a Civil War in November 2009, before the nation made a large, controversial change of government to a Barony.<br />
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====Time of Troubles (2009)====<br />
In November 2009, the State began to self-destruct as the National People's Congress began to fall apart in its positions. A civil war broke out on 15 November 2009. The war lasted only 9 days and only one battle was fought, though it prompted Sandus consider major citizenship-control policies in the future. By 24 November, the nation had collapsed as the Dictator [[Will Sörgel]] assumed power in the absence of the rest of the National People's Congress members. The nation entered a short period of self-induced inactivity as it planned its next government.<br />
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===Barony of Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Sandus'''' creation was some time after the civil war, and sometime before it was implemented. Sandus' momentous shift in policy under the creation of the Barony resulted in a short break down of relations with Sandus' premier ally, [[Erusia]]. On 21 December 2009, the Barony of Sandus was created, to the dismay and controversy of the community. However, by the end of the year, Sandus had grown to include its first citizen in the post-Civil War era. That citizen, Cameron Falby, decided to form the autonomous territory of [[New Scireland]] in January 2011. However, later that month, that same territory declared independence from Sandus, resulting in a controversial break-down of relations between Sandus and New Scireland and Sandus' difficult relations with several other nations, including [[Francisville]] and [[Landashir]]. By the end of the month, Sandus experienced a large growth of 3 citizens as the Baroness Consort and her family joined the nation and a détente between Sandus and Erusia was under-way. The problems with New Scireland would lead to months of reduced activity within Sandus, which would be even further emphasised by the departure of the Baroness Consort and her family from Sandus. These events would give rise to the April Political Revolution, where Sandus returned to its former political position and even returned farther Left than any past governments of Sandus.<br />
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====New Scireland====<br />
The issues with New Scireland resulted in several harsh words to be exchanged, including the closest Sandus has ever been to a serious break down of relations to affect direct and indirect relations with the state. Sandus, at first, was not sure how to respond to the declaration of independence. Should Sandus try to restore New Scireland to the state, Sandus' relations with other nations may have been harmed and even more serious civil war may have been faught; however, if Sandus let New Scireland become independent, Sandus may be viewed as powerless to its own internal affairs. Baron Will Sörgel decided the latter, though he decided to bring Cameron Falby, the leader of New Scireland, to trial for treason. Falby accepted and the trial was under-way until the trial bogged down, before Sandus dropped the charges brought against Falby. <br />
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====April Political Revolution====<br />
In April, the Baron abdicated in preference for a socialist republic. During this time, Sandus' first socialist constitution was drafted and the state became close allies with other socialist states, such as Erusia and [[Nemkhavia]]. This period of drafting the constitution would create the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus later in the month.<br />
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===Democratic People's Republic of Sandus===<br />
'''The Democratic People's Republic of Sandus''' was Sandus' first hardline socialist state. It maintain very socialist policies, both domestic and foreign. The nation itself was subject to some controversy as it was a close ally of Erusia and both Will Sörgel and [[Robert Lethler]] where both allies and very close micronational friends. Sandus' government, however, consisted as a provisional measure until Sandus became larger and had a definite territory. It was consisted of a single chamber, the Revolutionary Council, and a higher tier of that chamber that served as the executives, the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Council. A Chairman of the Central Committee was elected, as well, who served as the nation's president. Sandus' political structure at the time caused a few laws to be passed and large amounts of public policy were carried out by the Central People's Government. However, it became difficult for the state to carry out its foreign policy, due to the Great Ideological Conflict. <br />
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====Great Ideological Conflict====<br />
The Great Ideological Conflict was begun by the Intermicronational Conservative Alliance in April 2010. Sandus' socialist policy and culture prompted the state to respond to the ICA's "conflict against Communism". At first, Sandus was embattled in an ideological conflict with the ICA, and later [[Bradley of Dullahan]]. Despite most hostilities ending in June 2010, Sandus and the ICA member states were still at odds with each other, which prompted Sandus and several other socialist-bloc states to leave the [[OAM]] and, despite two of those socialist-bloc states rejoining the OAM, Sandus has refused to return to the OAM on any grounds. However, this time ended when Will Sörgel resigned as Chairman of the GUM, Erusia, Sandus' closest ally was disgraced, and Sörgel decided to order the destruction of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus.<br />
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===Kremlum Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Kremlum Sandus''' was created as a response to the destruction of Sandus. Its constitution was based of the Principality of Liechtenstein's and, although it created a government that was too large, it was one of Sandus' premier constitutions. And, because of Sandus' government becoming too large, this prompted the government to become inactive for a few months in the later parts of the [[2010]] year. However, it was during this time that Sandus' current national symbol, the Sovereign Eagle, became entrenched once more in the nation's symbolism and even became its own [[Order of the Sovereign Eagle|order]]. Along with this new order, Sandus began to expand and recreate its medal system to where it is today.<br />
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====Post-Lethler Era====<br />
The Post Lethler Era is the time after Erusia was disgraced by an OAM report against him. It was a time of much uncertainty as the community was not sure of where to go or what to become. The community's very own state was on shaky terms as it ventured to three new sites and the administration expanded their power, all of which effected the foreign policy of Sandus.<br />
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===Territory of Sandus, St.Charlie===<br />
'''The [[Sandus (St.Charlie)|Territory of Sandus]]''' was created on 19 October 2010 after several months of inactivity from the Barony of Kremlum Sandus. The country at the time was proud and devoted to becoming more St.Charlian, however, after the first and only election of the governor of the territory, the country began to desire sovereignty once more and on 21 February 2011, Sandus declared independence from St.Charlie.<br />
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====Time without a Government====<br />
Sandus began to create its new constitution by the means of the State Caucus that was set up in the Territorial Law, should Sandus have wished to return to being a sovereign state. The State Caucus was headed by Will Sörgel and was a provisional government. At first, a socialist republican constitution was created, however it was not ratified at the national referendum. Over the next few weeks, the Caucus decided if the state should become either a monarchy or a direct democratic state. This question was pushed to referendum, and the people unanimously chose monarchy. The new constitution was ratified on 13 April 2011.<br />
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===State of Sandus===<br />
'''The State of Sandus''' was created on 13 April 2011, when the State Caucus ratified the new constitution. The first public policy enacted by the Sôgmô, [[w:Sachem#Cognate words|Abenaki for ''chief'']], was to nationalise the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus, so that it became the national register of the nation as well. In April and May, Sandus was involved in diplomatic issues between itself and [[Zealandia]] where, eventually, the Sôgmô would create a policy of non-involvement. On 9 May, Sandus celebrated Remembrance Day and, on 26 May, Sandus celebrated its second anniversary. On 27 May 2011, the Sôgmô created the Collegio Sacerdae, Sandus' first cooperative, which is tasked with the education of philosophy, religion and politics in Sandus. By the intent of the law, the Collegio Sacerdae serves as Sandus' first and only centre of education. Currently, the Collegio Sacerdae is working on documenting a total collection of the [http://www.theoi.com/Text/OrphicHymns1.html Orphic Hymns] and other [http://www.sacred-texts.com/ sacred texts], as well as creating a code of the Sandum philosophy as it is commonly called. In the latter months of 2011, the Sôgmô created policies in foreign affairs so as to limit the State into an [[State of Sandus#Foreign Affairs|isolationist policy]] with its recognition and foreign communications. On 7 until 12 November, the Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus celebrated its first formal congress, which included hopes for a future constitution and more activity for the CCPS. The Sôgmô, as well, created the State's first major goal with the establishment of an agrarian economy in Sandus by 2015. The Sancta Calendar, which is based off both Gregorian and Romulan Calendars, was incorporated more into government as it superseded the Gregorian calendar in official capacities; the introduction of an 8-day administrative week also means that weekly goals are made by the Office of the Sôgmô. <br />
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However, with the departure of Blesbí from the State, the Sôgmô has declared hopes of a broad act to reconsolidate the Sandum state after Blesbí and its leader, [[André Sammut]], leave the State formally on 20 March 2012. In his [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVvAhagYYM New Year's address], as well, the Sôgmô expressed hopes to begin work on a proto-agrarian economy for Sandus in the 2012 year as well as creating a broad law on citizenship, amending the ''Libera'' policy, drafting and enforcing new treaties in Foreign Affairs, reforming the Collegio Sacerdae to pursue academic research and discussion, and creating more cooperatives for the State such as the cooperativisation of the CCPS.<br />
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On the 3rd of January 2019, the Sôgmô released a long-awaited edition to the Constitutional Project, this first [https://veritumsandus.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/SCP1-S%C3%B4gm%C3%B4s-Constitution-Project.pdf edition] includes how the three branches of Sandum government work and the divisions of power, information on Sandus's command economy and its relationship with the Central People's Government (CPG), heir election process, and it also includes tables of Sandum Noble ranks, healdry, and decorations. <br />
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==Government and politics==<br />
Sandus is an absolute monarchy with socialist rights and liberties embedded within its Founding Law. Ever since the foundation of Sandus, Sandum "philosophy", as it is called, has accepted the role of socialism and Buddhism within the state. The current government is created in recognition to the age-old leadership of the current Sôgmô. The current Founding Law was [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/state-caucus-ratifies-founding-law/ ratified] on 14 April 2011.<br />
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===Sôgmô===<br />
The Sôgmô is the absolute monarch of the State. The Sôgmô is tasked with upholding the Sandum Philosophy, socialism, "Rights of Life" which have been embedded within the State since its founding, and the idea of a compassionate working for the betterment of society and all. In course of those goals, the Sôgmô maintains a constitutional obligation to uphold petitions directed at the government. The Sôgmô must hear all petitions brought to the state, as the right to petition the government is an unalienable right within Sandus per the Founding Law. The Sôgmô, however, is not obligated to issue a response or redress the issue in concern of the petition, thereby making a rather large loophole that has never been used. Despite this, the Sôgmô maintains complete loyalty from the Sandum populace. The word Sôgmô ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IPA_for_English /s'oʊg.ɛm'oʊ/]) originates from Abenaki, meaning "Chief" or "King"; an alternative spelling is S8gm8.<br />
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===Organisation and rights===<br />
Sandus has embraced a simple governmental organisation. It recognises that the absolute monarchy is not necessarily the best expression of socialist values and ethics; however, due to the size of the state and a referendum held by the provisional ''State Caucus'', the State of Sandus has embraced the simplistic government of absolute monarchy. The small size of the government continues to maintain the democratic support and advice of the public at large in Sandus, whose population now numbers some five active citizens and seven residents. In this way, the simple and small size of the monarchy, whose position maintains the democratic will due to its "close" nature to the people, helps to defend and act as a vanguard for socialism in the State. Furthermore, democracy, in a sense that the people may express to the Sôgmô what they think and wish, is defended due to this small, "close" relationship between the people and Sôgmô. One right, as well, has been entrenched in the monarchy in the founding law of the State and that is the right to petition the government. In this sense, Sandus maintains an absolute monarchy with socialist values and law, whilst maintaining democracy and the people's democratic will. <br />
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In addition to this small and simple organisation, Sandus defends several rights and liberties of its citizens. As explained above, one of the most important rights is the right to petition the government. This right is used often and the interpretation of a "petition" is rather liberal and relaxed, meaning that even a single statement can be viewed as a petition. However, as Sandus is a socialist country, it also defends rights that are classically and historically known in Sandus as the "rights to life":<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 4.''' The classic rights of the Sandum people and the right to petition the government for a redress of its function or in redress of its policies shall not be abridged.|Article 4 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 5.''' The People of Sandus enjoy the right to life, including the right to work, the right to rest, the right to care in old age and illness, the right to housing, the right to education, the right to culture, the right to expression, the right to conscience, the right to protection from the state and the right to the inviolability of the home. Each citizen is equal before the law.|Article 5 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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The rights to life are socialist economic rights, such as the right to a job, rest and leisure and an education, which are meant to be maintained and expressed by the State. However, due to the nature of the State, the rights and their usage are kept within the State's powers. Therefore, the rights can not be used in one's macronational venture as, simply put, the State has no legitimacy or authority there. However, the rights may be used in one's micronational life, as the State maintains supremacy in that "world".<br />
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===Foreign affairs===<br />
With the foundation of the Sandum state, Sandus quickly learned that it required its own foreign affairs policies. With the lack of recognition from both Sealand and Molossia, the former due to their status and the latter due to a term-limit policy for waiting one month and signing a physical treaty, Sandus adopted a basic policy for recognition in July 2009, two months after the independence of Sandefreistikhan. This policy stipulated that Sandus would recognise all states it came into contact with and recognition was not to be handed out according to declarations or treaties of recognition, but rather by the mere communication between Sandus and another state. Therefore, on the auspices of this policy, Sandus initially recognised all nations it came into contact with, such as [[Landashir]], Erusia, St.Charlie, Nemkhavia, [[Pristinia]] and the [[Polaris Federation]]. It was, as well, at this time that Sandus was beginning to join the [[GUM|Grand Unified Micronational]] which thereby granted Sandus the capability to recognise all GUM member-states at that time, such as [[Flandrensis]], [[New Europe]] and [[Finismund]], and was a participant in the talks concerning the [[Rhodesian War]] conducted by the GUM. Sandus quickly became close political partners and allies with Erusia, entrenching itself in the socialist wing of the community and was further emphasised with the declaration of war by [[Pristinia]] in the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], acting at the behest of New Europe.<br />
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Tensions with Erusia began to arise after the then-Speaker of the House of the People's State of Sandus Will Sörgel assumed control of Sandus and founded the first Barony of Sandus. With the first momentous era of major growth for Sandus under the Barony, including a further entrenchment of social ideas under the monarchy, relations did eventually become amiable again with Erusia but full relations did not resume until late that spring when the Barony gave birth to the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus. With the creation of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus became more and more involved in ideological disputes and arguments which culminated in a time known as the [[Great Ideological Conflict]], which Sandus was a major participant of. <br />
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Later that summer, under the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus created the 2010 amendment to the July 2009 foreign policy concerning recognition which stipulated that Sandus has the right to withdraw recognition of any state at any time. This amendment would become very disputed in the Summer of 2011, as Sandus began to utilise the amendment more and more in its foreign affairs. With the recreation of a sovereign Sandum state in March 2011, Sandus began to enforce its "realistic" policies at home and its recognition standards abroad. In January and February 2011, the Territory of Sandus began to show its foreign affairs side once more with the condemning of supporting the Linden administration in Zealandia. Over the chaotic period of January to March, Sandus worked to utilise laws from the Territory of Sandus into the secession of Sandus and began to utilise the State Caucus and democratic referenda into the creation of a constitution of Sandus. With the creation of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus, Sandus once more resumed its full foreign affairs responsibilities and sought to promote policies of socialism, realism and professionalism in the intermicronational community. This, however, conflicted with Zealandia and, later, Tiana and often caused disputes between both states. At the end of Summer 2011, Sandus was prepared to revoke recognition of [[Kozuc]] when both the 2009 policy and the 2010 amendment were put on hold, pending a later policy. In a momentous decision on 27 September 2011, the S8gm8 of Sandus resumed both the policy and the amendment and added another addendum to the policy which has become known as the [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/sogmo-passes-major-fa-reform/ ''27/9 Foreign Affairs Policy Directive'']. Perhaps the most-cited contemporary policy in Sandum foreign affairs history, the directive seeks to isolate the State of Sandus from nations which will divert Sandum government attention to the state and redirect it back onto the State. This policy is often cited as the most important single policy for Sandus' ''Libera'' policy, meant for isolation and freedom in politics, defence and economy. This policy further stipulates that recognition of micronations will become more difficult to grant and serves to grant recognition only to St.Charlie, [[Renasia]], Landashir, [[Egtavia]], [[Austenasia]], Nemkhavia, Flandrensis and GUM member-states.<br />
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With the coming of 2012, the policy will have to be further enforced with the GUM becoming a popular intermicronational organisation and it has most recently been used to enforce Sandus' professional standards with the office of the Sôgmô threatening to revoke recognition of several GUM member-states for violating Sandus' professionalism standards. It was also reformed so as to allow the Sôgmô temporary capabilities to show support for [[Crown Prince Jonathan of Austenasia]]'s [[Theodorism]] under the prerogative of defending the state and its allies. It is on the office of the S8gm8's goals for the year of 2012 to reform the policy once more, with the departure of Blesbí from the state. A list of current recognised macro- and micro-nations is currently being compiled by the Office of the Sôgmô.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
Unlike many other micronations, the State of Sandus does not claim to have an economy. Rather, as a result of ''Realist'' policies originating from early 2011, the State has recognised that it must create an economy, in the future of the State. In the latter half of 2012, the Sôgmô declared goals for the State to organise and economy by 2015. He stated, as well, that this policy would be for an agrarian economy so as to follow the route of history beginning at the Neolithic Revolution with the founding of civilisations. Crafts may be used as well, including both tools and objects of artistic and religious value, to create a further expansion of the economy by 2015. Diplomatic discussions, with a common ''Commission for Mutual Economic Prosperity'', began with [[Technocratic Renasia]] in early January and with discussions dating from late November. Renasia, which plans on creating a technocratic service economy, and Sandus, which plans on its agrarian economy, will continue discussion economic growth for Renasia's own economic goal of 2012 and Sandus' 2015 goal.<br />
[[Category:Secessionist micronations]]<br />
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{{Template:Infobox nation<br />
|name = Populum Democratum Republicum Sandus<br> ''People's Democratic Republic of Sandus''<br />
|image1 = [[File:FlagofSandus(old).png|120px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:Coat_of_Arms_of_Sandus.png|120px]]<br />
|motto = Populum Sandus<br />
|anthem = [[Internationale]]<br />
|location = Maryland, USA<br />
|capital = Central Administrative District<br />
|largest_city = Central Administrative District<br />
|languages = Sandum Latin, English<br />
|religions = Secular<br />
|demonym = Sandum<br />
|government = Parliamentary Socialist Republic<br />
|head of state = Chairman of the Revolutionary Council<br />
|hos_name = N/A<br />
|legislature = Revolutionary Council<br />
|type_a = Type<br />
|type_b = Unicameral Congress<br />
|seats_a = Seats<br />
|seats_b = 4<br />
|election_a = Last election<br />
|election_b = None<br />
|established = 05 April 2009<br />
|area = 7.232302224839032 km²<br />
|population = 7 (None, after 00:01 29 Jul 2010)<br />
|currency = Persuma (¶)<br />
|time_zone = UTC-5<br />
|nat_drink = Kompot<br />
|nat_animal = Musk Ox/Sheep<br />
|domain = .sandus<br />
|calling_code = 0001-1010-1101<br />
|notes = This nation is a proud member of the [[GUM|Grand Unified Micronational]] and L'alliance francophone.<br />
|web = [http://sandusgov.webs.com]<br />
}}<br />
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The '''People's Democratic Republic of Sandus''', formerly the '''People's State of Sandus''' and the '''Barony of Sandus''', was founded May 26th, 2009 as the '''Grand Lamate of Sandefreisitkhan''', in the state of Maryland of the United States. It is landlocked by the United States. Sandus is currently going through reforms which shall utter in a communist government. The Revolutionary Council is the provisional legislature, created to govern Sandus in these times of reforms to the political system of Sandus.<br />
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==Location & Territory==<br />
Currently, the only districts of the DPRS is the [[Central Administrative District]], which also is the seat of government, or capital, of the state and The District of Arkansas. In the Central Administrative District, the Revolutionary Council officially meets, the [[Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus]] has its headquarters, and the [[People's Defense Forces#Central Defense Command|People's Defense Forces]] is based.<br />
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The District of Arkansas is located southwest of Little Rock and surronds Hurricane Lake. It is the home of Sandus' only military vessel , the PSS Principe. James Tyhurst is the acting Governor of the DOA and acts as Admiral of the Arkansan Fleet.<br />
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== Government ==<br />
Sandus is a single-party socialist republic. The new constitution for the DPR has been drafted and is currently awaiting ratification by the current Revolutionary Council. The new People's Government came from the abolishment of the monarchy of the Barony of Sandus. The Baron, Guillaume Sœrgèl, then joined with representatives from the [[DPRE|Democratic Peoples' Republic of Erusia]] to work with creating a constitution for the new socialist republic. The current government strives for socialist, communist and Peoples' unity. The [[Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus]] is the sole legal party of the nation and is the political vanguard of the state.<br />
=== Chairman of the Revolutionary Council ===<br />
The current Chairman of the Revolutionary Council is [[Guillaume Sœrgèl]]. The Chairman acts as head of state and government and he presides over the entire Revolutionary Council and over the Central Committee, of which he is a member. Within the Central People's Government, the Chairman is given the responsibility of keeping the Revolutionary Council in order and progress during all meetings of the Revolutionary Council. The Chairman is elected by the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Council and must gain the majority of the Central Committee. The Chairman, similar to a President, is the executive of the government. Within Sandus, the Chairman is given the prerogative to increase ministries of the Central People's Government with the passing of legislation which passes the Revolutionary Council. The Chairman now has five ministries, which include the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Economy, Defense, Justice and of People's Welfare. The Chairman has been pushing for new Districts and gained the District of Arkansas in the spring of 2010.<br />
=== Revolutionary Council ===<br />
The Revolutionary Council is the Legislature branch of the current Sandum government. The Revolutionary Council is the center-point of the Government of Sandus, whose authority ranges every where from military to the passing of laws and regulations on the life of citizens. The sole legal party of the Revolutionary Council is the CCPS which, with the Revolutionary Council, is the political vanguard of the state. The Revolutionary Council is comprised of two "all-state"/"national" levels, which include the '''General Assembly of the Revolutionary Council''' and the '''Central Committee of the Revolutionary Council'''.<br />
====General Assembly====<br />
The General Assembly, the lower level of the Revolutionary Council, is where all elected officials have seats. The General Assembly is made up of delegates from each district, which elect a delegate to the Central Committee representing their district. The General Assembly passes legislation and orders which are proposed by the Central Committee; are drafted by the Central Committee; the General Assembly edits the legislation; voted upon in the General Assembly; and then voted upon in the Central Committee, if the legislation passes the vote of the General Assembly. The General Assembly is, essentially, the voice of the people, whereas the Central Committee is the voice of socialism.<br />
====Central Committee====<br />
The Central Committee, the higher level of the Revolutionary Council, is where elected officials elected by their delegates in the General Assembly hold seats. All delegates of the Central Committee also retain their seats in the General Assembly. The Central Committee is comprised of the elected delegates from districts. The Central Committee is a component of the political vanguard of the nation, along with the Communist Party. The Central Committee passes legislation and orders which are proposed by the Central Committee; are drafted by the Central Committee; the General Assembly edits the legislation; voted upon in the General Assembly; and then voted upon in the Central Committee, if the legislation passes the vote of the General Assembly. The Central Committee is, essentially, the voice of socialism, whereas the General Assembly is the voice of the people.<br />
===Revolutionary Council Committees===<br />
The Revolutionary Council, too, elects members to the Council Committees. Council committees can be adopted by the Revolutionary Council through the regular process of legislation. The current committees include the Central Advisory, the Central Electoral, and the Central Disciplanary Committees.<br />
====Central Disciplanary Committee====<br />
The role of the Central Disciplanary Committee is to act as the judiciary of the State. Members are elected by delegates from the Central Committee and from the Political Bureau of the CCPS. The elected delegates act as both jury and judges and decide upon cases in their personal & professional judgments, the interpretation of legislation passed by the Revolutionary Council, and their interpretation of the specific cases and their effects on the socialist society of the State.<br />
====Central Advisory Committee====<br />
The Central Advisory Committee has the prerogative of ensuring that each delegate of the Revolutionary Council has the equal amount of time, forms elections in times, declare who is ''in absentia an''d who is ''in camera'' during in camera meetings of the Revolutionary Council, and to have a regular census of the population to ensure that the population is respectfully represented.<br />
====Central Electoral Sub-Committee====<br />
The Central Electoral Sub-Committee is a Sub-Committee of the Central Advisory Committee, tasked with the elections of seats to the Revolutionary Council. It is given the authority over polling, the regulation of that polling and of the candidates and the regulations to become a candidate. The only regulation outlined in the Articles of the Provisional Government is that to become a candidate of a seat within the Revolutionary Council is that the proposed candidate must be a member of the Citizens’ Communist Party of Sandus or of any other foreign Communist or Socialist Party, Movement, or Front.<br />
===Ministries of the State===<br />
The Ministries were established on 10 June 2010 with the passing and ratification of the Ministries Act 2010. The act was passed by the majority of the General Assembly and the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Council. The Ministries are provided to help improve the effectiveness of the Central People's Government. The Ministers, the leaders of their respective ministries, also comprise the cabinet of the Chairman.<br />
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Currently, the Chairman has not appointed any ministers.<br />
====Ministry of Foreign Affairs====<br />
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is tasked with the foreign representation of the state, promoting the foreign integrity of the state, and sending envoys to other nations. Diplomatic Missions and Officers are appointed by the Chairman, with the approval of the Central Committee.<br />
====Ministry of the Economy====<br />
The Ministry of the Economy is tasked with the minting of money, the collecting of taxes and revenue, the promotion of the economic status of the state, ensuring economic equality and welfare to the best degree, and with holding the assets of the state.<br />
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=====Office of the Treasury=====<br />
The Office of the Treasury is the office of the Ministry of Economy tasked with the minting of currency, collecting of taxes and tariffs, and the protection and issuing of public currency and, as the name suggests, the treasury. Ever three months, according the Executive Order 061810a, the Office is tasked with declaring the state's income and its assets and to collect taxes.<br />
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====Ministry of Defense====<br />
The Ministry of Defense is tasked with the governance of the [[People's Defense Forces]]. The Democratic Guard are members of the Ministry, but are subject to the Central Committee, Political Bureau and the Chairman.<br />
====Ministry of Justice====<br />
The Ministry of Justice is tasked with advising citizens with legal advice, protection of the accused, an investigation concerning a crime, and with the domestic security of the state - which they work with the People's Defense Forces.<br />
====Ministry of People's Welfare====<br />
The Ministry of People's Welfare is tasked with the people's care and, as the name says, the people's welfare. It provides housing, food, assistance, education, freedoms and privileges of the state, so long as they do not infringe on the security of the State or People.<br />
=====Office of Civil Unions=====<br />
The Office of Civil Unions is an office located within the Ministry of People's Welfare which was established by the Civil Unions Act 2010. The prerogative of the office is to recognize, authorize and interpret the civil unions of the state and ensure the rights of partners inscribed in the Civil Unions Act 2010.<br />
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==Foreign Affairs==<br />
The Foreign Affairs of the Central People's Government is handled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, although the Ministry has not been adopted by any legislation passed by the Revolutionary Council. The Foreign Affairs of the State are largely to past allies, but the state remains open to working with other nations. Within this area of the Central People's Government, it is tasked with representing Sandus within the Grand Unified Micronational.<br />
===Foreign Affairs Policies===<br />
The Current policies concerning foreign relations and affairs are as follows:<br />
*The state must have a definite population, area and the ability to enter into foreign relations.<br />
*The state must not promote anti-Communist or anti-Sandum policies.<br />
*The state must not promote one religion.<br />
*To be recognized, the state must be a serious nation.<br />
*Sandus, being a secessionist movement, will work only with serious micronations.<br />
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== Culture==<br />
Sandum Culture is very unique to Sandus. Many things of this culture is incorporated from other cultures, and some are even ancient culturally. Sandum Culture incorporates itself through out Sandus, and some Americans have been effected by Sandum Culture.<br />
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=== Clothing ===<br />
[[File:Guillaume_le_Premier_003.jpg|thumb|This is Guillaume Sœrgèl in the traditional style of clothing in Sandus]]<br />
Clothing in Sandus is closely related to the robes of the ancient Greeks, the ancient Romans, and the Tibetan Buddhist monks. Traditionally, there are two unique clothing styles.<br />
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The first, the Fiera style, consists of one large (enough) sheet of fabric. This is a more formal and sophisticated robe, though it is very easy to make. To make this robe, one needs a sheet held in both hands, held the long way on your back. The corner in the right hand should go on your left shoulder, underneath the sheet, and the corner in the left hand should go on your right should, above the sheet. This is the same style as that of Guillaume Sœrgèl, when he was Lama of Sandefreistikhan, which was used during various photos, speeches, and events. It is now used by delegates of the National Congress.<br />
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The second, the Travailla style, consists of one large sheet, just like the Fiera style. This is a more business and everyday robe style, but it is the easiest to make. To make this robe, take both ends in each hand -- held the long way on your back. The corner in the right hand is then drape it over your right shoulder. The corner in the left hand is then thrown over the right shoulder -- but make sure it stays.<br />
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'''In all Sandum Robe styles, a small slit in the robe should be found in order for the work of the dominant hand. Styles may be reversed in technique in order to make this slit on your dominant side. Your less dominant hand should hold the bottom of that slit closed, or it can be extended through the slit for usage of both hands. Sheets should be long enough to go from both hands, extended in a cross.'''<br />
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=== Cuisine ===<br />
Sandum Cuisine is generally related to French cuisine, as it incorporates many French dishes. These include Crêpes, Crème Brûlée, Ratatouille, Beef Bourguignon, Coq au vin, and French bread. Of course, this is not to say that Sandum Cuisine is not effected by local cuisines. Many other cuisines find there way into Sandum Cuisine. Very much so, there is no definite cuisine to Sandus - very much like American cuisine.<br />
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=== Society ===<br />
Sandum Society is very much centered around the people, then again, due to the former Communist government and strong history of Socialism, which exists to this day. Every person in Sandum society is regarded as equal, and very little racism or sexism is prominent in Sandus. However, some ageism has spurred in Sandus, largely to people whom are over 30 or use adult websites, due to the discrimination of younger people. This ageism is largely ignored to those who are deemed respectful by the masses of the people. However, though, profiling and discrimination is banned in government.<br />
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=== Music ===<br />
Music in Sandus varies by the mood of the person, the day and the time of day. Music is classified into 4 major categories which are listened to in Sandus. These include:<br />
* Ancient or Neo Hellenic Greek Hymns such as [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjkMjgevCM0&feature=related ΛΟΓΟΣ, ΕΡΓΟ, ΝΟΗΜΑ (ΜΗΤΕΡΑ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΨΥΧΗ)].<br />
* ''Heurea'' (SL: ''Happy'' or ''Upbeat'') Music such as [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mdyFdgUNfI Un Autre Monde] by Téléphone.<br />
* Buddhist Prayers or Hymns such as [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ugy-nlJQqaI The Sevenline Prayer to Guru Rinpoche] by Ani Choying Drolma.<br />
* Classical music such as Bach or Mozart.<br />
* New Age music, such as [http://www.youtube.com/user/enyatv?blend=2&ob=4#p/u/5/2C68nicab4s Enya] or [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjvlwWgONLg&feature=related Medwyn Goodall].<br />
* The delegate to the Revolutionary Council from the Arkansas Territory, James Tyhurst - the sole Libertarian of the [[Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus]], has also declared his liking for the band ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhjG47gtMCo Tool]''.<br />
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== Media ==<br />
Media in Sandus is run by the government, due to its socialist economy. The two major media sources in Sandus are Channum Unum and Veritum Sandus.<br />
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[[File:Channumunum.png|thumb|Logo of Channum Unum]]<br />
=== Channum Unum - Channel ===<br />
Channum Unum is the channel of Sandus. Channum Unum currently plays the national anthem, commercials for Air France and Aeroflot- and various patriotic songs of Sandus. You can always watch Channum Unum on [http://www.livestream.com/channumunum LiveStream].<br />
===Sandum Central News===<br />
Sandum Central News is a news program by Channum Unum meant to connect Sandum citizens and foreigners to the State. It reports news from Sandus, from around the international community and reports weather and Persuma exchanges. It's first showing will be 5 June 2010 at 1600 EST or 21 UTC on Channum Unum.<br />
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=== Veritum Sandus - Newspaper ===<br />
[[File:Veritumsandus.png|thumb|The logo of Veritum Sandus]]<br />
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Veritum Sandus is the official state newspaper. The first issue was issued on 20 June 2009, since when is has moved to the internet. Currently, Veritum Sandus is being reorganized since the fall of the Barony of Sandus.<br />
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[[Category:Former GUM member nations]]<br />
[[Category:Communist nations]]<br />
[[Category:Defunct micronations]]<br />
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<div>A '''One Man Nation''', also referred to as an '''Egostan''', is a phrase in [[micronation]]al parlance used to refer to a state or other polity with a population consisting of a single person, or few people with a single person dominating all government functions. The term is a [[w:Portmanteau|portmanteau]] of the Latin word ''ego'' ("I", singular first person nominative pronoun) and ''[[w:-stan|-stan]]'', a common suffix for countries in Central Asia, which is [[w:Persian language|Persian]] for "place of".<br />
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== Definition ==<br />
There is much dispute between the definition, while some in the community argue a One Man Nation is a nation that has one legal citizen others argue a One Man Nation may be a nation that only one person is active on.<br />
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== List of present "egostans" ==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Nation <br />
! Founded<br />
! De jure or De facto<br />
! Notes<br />
|-<br />
| align="center" | [[File:MyFlag2.svg|border|25px]] [[Empire of Hosamia]]<br />
| align="center" | 19 - 8 - 2016<br />
| align="center" width="10%"| ''De facto''<br />
| align="center" | Hosamia used to have 16 members but all 15 either left or I gave them independence, leaving only the Emperor.<br />
|-<br />
| align="center" | [[File:Birgeshir.png|border|25px]] [[Birgeshir]]<br />
| align="center" | 18 - 1 - 2010<br />
| align="center" width="10%"| ''De facto''<br />
| align="center" |<br />
|-<br />
| align="center" | [[File:Flag of Tentacion.svg|border|25px]] [[Tentacion]]<br />
| align="center" | 1 - 8 - 2017<br />
| align="center" width="10%"| ''De jure'' and ''De facto''<br />
| align="center" | <br />
|-<br />
| align="center" | [[File:Http---i0.kym-cdn.com-photos-images-original-001-267-464-e49.png|border|link=|25px]] [[Ohio Republic]]<br />
| align="center" | 12 - 24 - 2017<br />
| align="center" width="10%"| ''De facto''<br />
| align="center" | <br />
|-<br />
| align="center" | [[File:Calcont.png|border|25px]] [[Calcont]]<br />
| align="center" | 13 - 2 - 2015<br />
| align="center" width="10%"| ''De facto''<br />
| align="center" |<br />
|-<br />
| align="center" | [[Union of Wasteoftimeistan]]<br />
| align="center" | 10 - 12 - 2017<br />
| align="center" width="10%"| ''De facto''<br />
| align="center" | Joe is the current permanent resident although he has been declined citizenship on several occasions. There are 2 citizens of Wasteoftimeistan.<br />
|}<br />
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== List of former "egostans" ==<br />
*[[State of Sandus]]<br />
*[[Grand Duchy of Prsänëa]]<br />
*[[Republic of Egtavia]]<br />
*[[Erusia]]<br />
*[[Nemkhav Federation]]<br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[YAMO]]<br />
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| name = Order of the Heart<br />
| image = [[File:Medal of the Order of the Heart1.svg|x145px]][[File:Medal of the Order of the Heart - REVERSE.svg|x145px]]<br />
| caption = '''Left:''' Obverse '''Right:''' Reverse<br />
| image2 = Ribbon_bar_of_the_Order_of_the_Heart.svg<br />
| awarded_by = the<br>[[File:Royal coat of arms of Ikonia.svg|x30px]]<br>[[Ikonian Monarchy|Sovereign of Ikonia]]<br />
| country = [[Kingdom of Ikonia]]<br />
| type = Merit order<br />
| eligibility = Awarded to the utmost greatest friends of [[Ikonia]] or the [[Ikonian Monarchy|King]]<br />
|for = <br />
| status = Currently awarded<br />
|head_title = Sovereign<br />
|head = [[Cameron I of Ikonia|HM Cameron I]]<br />
|grades = Sovereign, Knight/Dame<br />
| established = 17 November 2018<br />
| first_award = <br />
| last_award = <br />
| total = <br />
| posthumous = <br />
| recipients = <br />
| precedence_label =<br />
| individual = <br />
| higher = <br />
| same = <br />
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| related = <br />
}} <br />
The '''Order of the Heart''' is one of the highest awards of [[Ikonia]]. It is only awarded by the monarch. The Order of the Heart is only awarded to friends of the micronation, or the King as a award for loyal friendship.<br />
<br />
==Grades==<br />
There are two grades in the Order of the Heart. Only holders of the first two may legally be referred to as knights.<br />
<br />
*Sovereign of the Order of the Heart<br />
*Knight of the Order of the Heart<br />
<br />
==Recipients==<br />
[[File:Kevin Baugh holding deedfinal.png|200px|thumb|right|Kevin Baugh holding his personal deed]]<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
!Country||Pre-nominals||Name||Post-nominals||Invested||Grade<br />
|-<br />
|data-sort-value="Ikonia"|{{standard|Ikonia}} [[Ikonia]]||His Majesty||[[Cameron I of Ikonia|Cameron I]]||||17 November 2018||Sovereign<br />
|-<br />
|{{flag|New Westphalia}}||His Excellency||[[Daniel Morris]]||{{post-nominals|country=IKO|size=100%|OTE}}||16 December 2018||Knight<br />
|-<br />
|{{flag|New Rizalia}}||||[[Seann Torres]]||{{post-nominals|country=IKO|size=100%|OTE}}||2 January 2019||Knight<br />
|-<br />
|{{flag|Molossia}}||His Excellency||[[Kevin Baugh]]||{{post-nominals|country=IKO|size=100%|OTE}}||2 January 2019||Knight<br />
|-<br />
|{{flag|Posaf}}||His Excellency||[[Nicholas Randouler]]||{{post-nominals|country=IKO|size=100%|OTE}}||2 January 2019||Knight<br />
|-<br />
|data-sort-value="Baustralia"|{{standard|Baustralia}} [[Baustralia]]||His Majesty||[[John I]]||{{post-nominals|country=IKO|size=100%|OD|OE|OTE}}||14 January 2019||Knight<br />
|-<br />
|{{flag|Republic of Quebec}}||His Excellency||[[Aidan McGrath]]||{{post-nominals|country=IKO|size=100%|OTE}}||14 January 2019||Knight<br />
|-<br />
|{{flag|Landland}}||||[[Mel I of Landland|Mel I]]||{{post-nominals|country=IKO|size=100%|OTE}}||17 Febuary 2019||Dame<br />
|-<br />
|{{flag|Ikonia}}||The Right Honourable||[[Karlos Fehrman]]||{{post-nominals|country=IKO|size=100%|OTE}}||8 March 2019||Knight<br />
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{{Infobox nation<br />
|name = Protectorate of Cinnamon Creek<br />
|image1 = [[File:CinnamonCreekProtectorate.png|125px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:DRCCCoatofArms.jpg|95px]]<br />
|motto = ''One Nation''<br />
|anthem = ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Tr0otuiQuU| Moonlight Sonata - Beethoven]]''<br />
|location = [[w:Wyoming|Wyoming]], [[w:United States|United States]]<br />
|capital = Baltisk City<br />
|largest_city = Baltisk City<br />
|languages = English (American)<br />
|religions = <br />
|demonym = Cinnamons'<br />
|government = Protectorate Republic <br />
|head of state = Governor-General<br />
|head of government = Mayor (Technically) <br />
|3rd_h = <br />
|hos_name = [[Artemis Berry Langford|Artemis Langford]]<br />
|hog_name = Vacant <br />
|3rd_h_name = <br />
|legislature = Government of Cinnamon Creek <br />
|type = Unicameral <br />
|seats_a = <br />
|seats_b = <br />
|election_a = <br />
|election_b = <br />
|established = 2014<br />
|area = 16km<br />
|population = 19<br />
|currency = Cinnamon Ruble (De Jure)<br> [[Imperial Grand Duchy of Lundenwic|Imperial Pound]] {De Jure)<br>[[w:United States dollar|USD]] (De Facto)<br />
|time_zone = UTC -7 (MT)<br />
|sport = <br />
|nat_drink = <br />
|nat_animal = Osprey <br />
|pat_saint = <br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = This nation is an Imperial Protectorate of the [[Imperial Grand Duchy of Lundenwic]].<br />
|web = [Coming Soon]<br />
|shortname = Cinnamon Creek<br />
}}<br />
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The '''Protectorate of Cinnamon Creek''' is a protectorate micronation originally founded on 26 June 2014 in Logan, Utah when the original so-called "[[Kid United Republic]]" was developed into the '''Democratic Republic of Cinnamon Creek''' from the [[w:United States of America|United States]]. It claims two provinces in the [[W:United States|United States]]. It is an Imperial Protectorate of the [[Imperial Grand Duchy of Lundenwic]]<br />
<br />
==Etymology:==<br />
<br />
The Protectorate of Cinnamon Creek comes from the Cinnamon Creek river a locally known place popular for camping and outdoor events in the Avon region of northern Utah. <br />
<br />
==History:==<br />
<br />
===''The Early Days:''===<br />
Former President of KUR Dallin Langford, still loved the idea of "Micronationalism" after the "Kid United Republic" was dissolved in 2013. The Democratic Republic of Cinnamon Creek, was formed by Dallin Langford and became De Facto, General-Secretary on 26th June 2014. The Democratic Republic of Cinnamon Creek, became isolationist temporally, the country expanded until the following 2014-2015 School year with little or none activity.<br />
<br />
===''Socialist Period:''===<br />
During the "inactive" period, the infamous "''Socialist Party of Cinnamon Creek''" began to temporally take over as other parties and citizens were inactive due to the school year. They set out to immediately change the democratic republic and set up a socialist/communist styled country. What was left of the D.R.C.C Assembly during the period voted to change many things in the republic. The party began to be unpopular after the ''Republic Change Act of 2014'' was enacted. Citizens demanded that it changed. "The Socialist Period" officially ended on December 2014.<br />
<br />
=== ''General-Secretary Era:'' ===<br />
January 2015 brought General-Secretary Dallin Langford back into activity, the ''Socialist Period'' left many remnants of socialism/communism which can still be seen today. General-Secretary Langford asked citizens to try to be more active even though schooling was in the way. Active and citizenships granted in March 2015 rose dramatically.<br />
<br />
General-Secretary passed over fifteen laws during that period of time (January-March 2015). The DRCC Assembly voted to change the constitution in July 2015. In August 2015, the economy slowed down to a thirteen percent drop. Companies across the country closed or became dormant. Taxes rose three percent then the zero and five percent tax rate.<br />
<br />
Early September 2015, brought new economic choices for the country. Meanwhile on 18 September 2015 General-Secretary Dallin Langford admitted to the micronational community as faking everything of his "Kid United Republic" project and promised to be more truthful and open up the country to the community.<br />
<br />
In November, the DRCC Timeline was defunct due to bankruptcy, and new replacement will soon follow. December 2015, next year's budget is prepared and taxation starts and will end on the 23rd. Cities across DRCC is renamed, by the "Model Town Act of 2015" which was passed in September but effective by December. General-Secretary Langford announces a new territory in Wyoming called the Arapahoe Province on 18th of December 2015. <br />
<br />
On the 19th of February, Paravia sent a gift to DRCC of an official picture for the nation to use as their coat of arms and a new territory <br />
has added earlier that day called the Haven Province. <br />
<br />
==Government:==<br />
The Democratic Republic of Cinnamon Creek, is a democratic republic. <br />
<br />
General-Secretary Dallin Langford is Head of State and Government, he holds large executive power and legislation while holding small amounts of judiciary powers if necessary. <br />
<br />
A daily basis, legislative and executive activity is seen the most with judiciary activity rarely seen unless certain issues arise. The Commissioner is the second in command of the executive branch as well as being the Head Adviser to the DRCC Assembly. He/She as the commissioner will have certain duties, the main duty is to help the General-Secretary run day to day activities. Including be in place for the General-Secretary if he/she is sick, injured, or dead. The "Bureaucratic" Supreme of DRCC is the main part of the executive branch and will advise the General-Secretary and help carry out and protect and enforce laws passed by the General-Secretary or the Assembly. <br />
<br />
The DRCC Assembly holds all legislative power in the government. The Assembly is comprised with representatives (Also called "Deputies".) The assembly is well known for its "soviet" style way of government since the "Socialist Period", however the assembly no longer works in a soviet fashion. The judiciary is made up of only two courts, which is the ''Supreme Court of Democratic Republic of Cinnamon Creek'' and ''Deputy Committee of Justice'' both handle different cases in type.<br />
<br />
Cinnamon Creek has four provinces, all provinces are fully domestic and none are foreign provinces. Provinces have "committees" to act as the local government. Depending on the province and its population the number of committee members elected. All committees directly report to the assembly.<br />
<br />
===Political Parties:===<br />
DRCC has a few political parties and movements in the country. Here is a list:<br />
<br />
*To be added<br />
<br />
==Demographics:==<br />
*To be added<br />
<br />
==Provinces:==<br />
<br />
===Climate:===<br />
<br />
==Culture:==<br />
*To be added<br />
<br />
===Religion:===<br />
Once the founding of DRCC, most of the population has been [[w:Mormon|Mormon]] until 2015 when the [[w:Baptists|Baptist]] and [[w:Atheism|Atheism]] religion was introduced to the republic.<br />
<br />
A small civil unrest began and then ended and many people began to grow into friendships instead of arguing over religious topics.<br />
The Democratic Republic of Cinnamon Creek's Constitution gives all citizens the right to worship and having protection from persecution.<br />
<br />
===Media:===<br />
Most residents of the Protectorate read American newspapers and watch American and British television channels. Which is read by all most all residents in the Wyoming provinces. The Imperial Duchy of Ludenwic's ''"Ludenwic Gazette"'' is also a widely read online newspaper. <br />
<br />
===Monuments and Historic Places===<br />
*To be added<br />
<br />
==Economy:==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Military:==<br />
<br />
==Law Enforcement and Jurisprudence :==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Foreign Affairs:==<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:DRCC]] [[Category: Cinnamon Creek]]<br />
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{{Infobox nation<br />
|name = Protectorate of Cinnamon Creek<br />
|image1 = [[File:CinnamonCreekProtectorate.png|125px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:DRCCCoatofArms.jpg|95px]]<br />
|motto = ''One Nation''<br />
|anthem = ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Tr0otuiQuU| Moonlight Sonata - Beethoven]]''<br />
|location = [[w:Wyoming|Wyoming]], [[w:United States|United States]]<br />
|capital = Baltisk City<br />
|largest_city = Baltisk City<br />
|languages = English (American)<br />
|religions = <br />
|demonym = Cinnamons'<br />
|government = Protectorate Republic <br />
|head of state = Governor-General<br />
|head of government = Mayor (Technically) <br />
|3rd_h = <br />
|hos_name = [[Artemis Berry Langford|Artemis Langford]]<br />
|hog_name = Vacant <br />
|3rd_h_name = <br />
|legislature = Government of Cinnamon Creek <br />
|type = Unicameral <br />
|seats_a = <br />
|seats_b = <br />
|election_a = <br />
|election_b = <br />
|established = 2014<br />
|area = 16km<br />
|population = 19<br />
|currency = Cinnamon Ruble (De Jure)<br> [[Imperial Grand Duchy of Lundenwic|Imperial Pound]] {De Jure)<br>[[w:United States dollar|USD]] (De Facto)<br />
|time_zone = UTC -7 (MT)<br />
|sport = <br />
|nat_drink = <br />
|nat_animal = Osprey <br />
|pat_saint = <br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = This nation is an Imperial Protectorate of the [[Imperial Grand Duchy of Lundenwic]].<br />
|web = [Coming Soon]<br />
|shortname = Cinnamon Creek<br />
}}<br />
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The '''Protectorate of Cinnamon Creek''' is a protectorate micronation originally founded on 26 June 2014 in Logan, Utah when the original so-called "[[Kid United Republic]]" was developed into the '''Democratic Republic of Cinnamon Creek''' from the [[w:United States of America|United States]]. It claims two provinces in the [[W:United States|United States]]. It is an Imperial Protectorate of the [[Imperial Grand Duchy of Lundenwic]]<br />
<br />
==Etymology:==<br />
<br />
The Protectorate of Cinnamon Creek comes from the Cinnamon Creek river a locally known place popular for camping and outdoor events in the Avon region of northern Utah. <br />
<br />
==History:==<br />
<br />
===''The Early Days:''===<br />
Former President of KUR Dallin Langford, still loved the idea of "Micronationalism" after the "Kid United Republic" was dissolved in 2013. The Democratic Republic of Cinnamon Creek, was formed by Dallin Langford and became De Facto, General-Secretary on 26th June 2014. The Democratic Republic of Cinnamon Creek, became isolationist temporally, the country expanded until the following 2014-2015 School year with little or none activity.<br />
<br />
===''Socialist Period:''===<br />
During the "inactive" period, the infamous "''Socialist Party of Cinnamon Creek''" began to temporally take over as other parties and citizens were inactive due to the school year. They set out to immediately change the democratic republic and set up a socialist/communist styled country. What was left of the D.R.C.C Assembly during the period voted to change many things in the republic. The party began to be unpopular after the ''Republic Change Act of 2014'' was enacted. Citizens demanded that it changed. "The Socialist Period" officially ended on December 2014.<br />
<br />
=== ''General-Secretary Era:'' ===<br />
January 2015 brought General-Secretary Dallin Langford back into activity, the ''Socialist Period'' left many remnants of socialism/communism which can still be seen today. General-Secretary Langford asked citizens to try to be more active even though schooling was in the way. Active and citizenships granted in March 2015 rose dramatically.<br />
<br />
General-Secretary passed over fifteen laws during that period of time (January-March 2015). The DRCC Assembly voted to change the constitution in July 2015. In August 2015, the economy slowed down to a thirteen percent drop. Companies across the country closed or became dormant. Taxes rose three percent then the zero and five percent tax rate.<br />
<br />
Early September 2015, brought new economic choices for the country. Meanwhile on 18 September 2015 General-Secretary Dallin Langford admitted to the micronational community as faking everything of his "Kid United Republic" project and promised to be more truthful and open up the country to the community.<br />
<br />
In November, the DRCC Timeline was defunct due to bankruptcy, and new replacement will soon follow. December 2015, next year's budget is prepared and taxation starts and will end on the 23rd. Cities across DRCC is renamed, by the "Model Town Act of 2015" which was passed in September but effective by December. General-Secretary Langford announces a new territory in Wyoming called the Arapahoe Province on 18th of December 2015. <br />
<br />
On the 19th of February, Paravia sent a gift to DRCC of an official picture for the nation to use as their coat of arms and a new territory <br />
has added earlier that day called the Haven Province. <br />
<br />
==Government:==<br />
The Democratic Republic of Cinnamon Creek, is a democratic republic. <br />
<br />
General-Secretary Dallin Langford is Head of State and Government, he holds large executive power and legislation while holding small amounts of judiciary powers if necessary. <br />
<br />
A daily basis, legislative and executive activity is seen the most with judiciary activity rarely seen unless certain issues arise. The Commissioner is the second in command of the executive branch as well as being the Head Adviser to the DRCC Assembly. He/She as the commissioner will have certain duties, the main duty is to help the General-Secretary run day to day activities. Including be in place for the General-Secretary if he/she is sick, injured, or dead. The "Bureaucratic" Supreme of DRCC is the main part of the executive branch and will advise the General-Secretary and help carry out and protect and enforce laws passed by the General-Secretary or the Assembly. <br />
<br />
The DRCC Assembly holds all legislative power in the government. The Assembly is comprised with representatives (Also called "Deputies".) The assembly is well known for its "soviet" style way of government since the "Socialist Period", however the assembly no longer works in a soviet fashion. The judiciary is made up of only two courts, which is the ''Supreme Court of Democratic Republic of Cinnamon Creek'' and ''Deputy Committee of Justice'' both handle different cases in type.<br />
<br />
Cinnamon Creek has four provinces, all provinces are fully domestic and none are foreign provinces. Provinces have "committees" to act as the local government. Depending on the province and its population the number of committee members elected. All committees directly report to the assembly.<br />
<br />
===Political Parties:===<br />
DRCC has a few political parties and movements in the country. Here is a list:<br />
<br />
*To be added<br />
<br />
==Demographics:==<br />
*To be added<br />
<br />
==Provinces:==<br />
<br />
===Climate:===<br />
<br />
==Culture:==<br />
*To be added<br />
<br />
===Religion:===<br />
Once the founding of DRCC, most of the population has been [[w:Mormon|Mormon]] until 2015 when the [[w:Baptists|Baptist]] and [[w:Atheism|Atheism]] religion was introduced to the republic.<br />
<br />
A small civil unrest began and then ended and many people began to grow into friendships instead of arguing over religious topics.<br />
The Democratic Republic of Cinnamon Creek's Constitution gives all citizens the right to worship and having protection from persecution.<br />
<br />
===Media:===<br />
Most residents of the Protectorate read American newspapers and watch American and British television channels. Which is read by all most all residents in the Wyoming provinces. The Imperial Duchy of Ludenwic's ''"Ludenwic Gazette"'' is also a widely read online newspaper. <br />
<br />
===Monuments and Historic Places===<br />
*To be added<br />
<br />
==Economy:==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Military:==<br />
<br />
==Law Enforcement and Jurisprudence :==<br />
<br />
<br />
==Foreign Affairs:==<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:DRCC]] [[Category: Cinnamon Creek]]<br />
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|name = State of Sandus<br />
|shortname = Sandus<br />
|image1 = [[File:FlagofSandus.png|200px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:CoA_of_Kremlum_Sandus.png|100px]]<br />
|motto = ''Populus Sandus''<br />
|anthem = Song of Seikilos<br />
|location = <br />
|capital = Quercus Candida<br />
|largest_city = Kremlum Sandus<br />
|languages = English, French, Latin<br />
|religions = No official religion<br />
|demonym = Sandum<br />
|government = [[w:Socialism|Socialist]] [[w:Classical republicanism|Classical Republic]] with an [[w:Elective monarchy|elective monarchy]]<br />
|head of state = Sôgmô<br />
|head of government = Party Secretary<br />
|3rd_h = Facilitator<br />
|hos_name = [[Gaius Soergel Publicola]]<br />
|hog_name = [[Adam I of Überstadt|Adam von Friedeck]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = [[Artemis Berry Langford| Artemis Baca]]<br />
|legislature = Council<br />
|type_a = Unicameral<br />
|type = Unicameral, Direct Democratic<br />
|seats_a = <br />
|seats_b = <br />
|election_a = <br />
|election_b = <br />
|established = 26 May 2009 ''(founded)''<br>April 13th, 2011 ''(State established)''<br />
|area = <br />
|population = 12<br />
|currency = Persuma<br />
|time_zone = UTC-5<br />
|nat_drink = <br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = Athena ''(goddess)'', Kateri Tekakwitha ''(saint)''<br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = <br />
|web = [http://www.sandus.org/ State of Sandus Web Portal]<br />
}}<br />
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'''Sandus''', officially the '''State of Sandus''', (pronounced [{{IPA|[[w:Wikipedia:IPA for English|sɑːndɔːs]]}}]) is a micronation that was first created on 26 May [[2009]], by [[Will Sörgel]]. Currently, the government of Sandus is under the Sôgmô, who acts as the absolute monarch of the state. The Founding Law of the current government was ratified on 13 April 2011 and, thus, created the monarchy that exists today. Sandus is a socialist and ancient country, which is completed by two constructed languages: Sandum Latin and Sancta. Sandus is known for its work in the foreign affairs sphere and is also known for being rather critical of conservatism. Sandus has always been under the ''de facto'' control of the current Sôgmô, and the current government is the first time where all power is ''de jure'' delegated to him.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
The History of Sandus is one that has shaped the nation as it is today. In the beginning French culture began the state, however Roman culture began to permeate the nation before superseding the French culture as it was in the beginning of the state's independence. Today, a combination of many cultures and several past events have created a micro-culture for the state and its people. <br />
<br />
===Sandefreistikhan===<br />
'''The Grand Lamate of Sandefreistikhan''' seceded from la République de Trénois on 26 May 2009. The nation, during this time, was naïve of the functions of a state and its government and, though having three years prior experience in Trénois, a French, Native American and Tibetan-based micronation, the government's youth was depicted in its handling of various micronational and macronational incidents, one of them being the [[Neda War]]. Sandefreistikhan fought several wars during this time, including the [[War over Micronational Communism|Micronational War on Communism]] and the [[New Euro-Erusian War]], thus narrowing its political ideology for what would become Sandus today. However, during this time, nearly all power was in the Grand Lama, though more power was delegated to the Politburo -- the legislature -- towards the end of its government's life. Sandefreistikhan, eventually, become a more Roman-based micronation, prompting a direct democracy to form in July of 2009.<br />
<br />
===People's State of Sandus===<br />
'''The People's State of Sandus''' was that direct democratic state, founded in July 2009. It was a rather stable nation that was more based of Roman beliefs and ethics, and the first Sandum nation to adopt direct democracy. Its legislature was known as the National People's Congress and elected a Speaker of the House, who served as Executive and, during times of war, became the Dictator of Sandus. The position was only ever filled by [[Will Sörgel]]. However, after a day-long war with Pristinia, known as the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], it became clear that various propaganda that Sandefreistikhan published during the [[New Euro-Erusian War]] would culminate in Sandus' wide-spread displeasure with certain members of the community, including Sandus' long time ally, [[Nemkhavia]]. This would later lead to pretences of a Civil War in November 2009, before the nation made a large, controversial change of government to a Barony.<br />
<br />
====Time of Troubles (2009)====<br />
In November 2009, the State began to self-destruct as the National People's Congress began to fall apart in its positions. A civil war broke out on 15 November 2009. The war lasted only 9 days and only one battle was fought, though it prompted Sandus consider major citizenship-control policies in the future. By 24 November, the nation had collapsed as the Dictator [[Will Sörgel]] assumed power in the absence of the rest of the National People's Congress members. The nation entered a short period of self-induced inactivity as it planned its next government.<br />
<br />
===Barony of Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Sandus'''' creation was some time after the civil war, and sometime before it was implemented. Sandus' momentous shift in policy under the creation of the Barony resulted in a short break down of relations with Sandus' premier ally, [[Erusia]]. On 21 December 2009, the Barony of Sandus was created, to the dismay and controversy of the community. However, by the end of the year, Sandus had grown to include its first citizen in the post-Civil War era. That citizen, Cameron Falby, decided to form the autonomous territory of [[New Scireland]] in January 2011. However, later that month, that same territory declared independence from Sandus, resulting in a controversial break-down of relations between Sandus and New Scireland and Sandus' difficult relations with several other nations, including [[Francisville]] and [[Landashir]]. By the end of the month, Sandus experienced a large growth of 3 citizens as the Baroness Consort and her family joined the nation and a détente between Sandus and Erusia was under-way. The problems with New Scireland would lead to months of reduced activity within Sandus, which would be even further emphasised by the departure of the Baroness Consort and her family from Sandus. These events would give rise to the April Political Revolution, where Sandus returned to its former political position and even returned farther Left than any past governments of Sandus.<br />
<br />
====New Scireland====<br />
The issues with New Scireland resulted in several harsh words to be exchanged, including the closest Sandus has ever been to a serious break down of relations to affect direct and indirect relations with the state. Sandus, at first, was not sure how to respond to the declaration of independence. Should Sandus try to restore New Scireland to the state, Sandus' relations with other nations may have been harmed and even more serious civil war may have been faught; however, if Sandus let New Scireland become independent, Sandus may be viewed as powerless to its own internal affairs. Baron Will Sörgel decided the latter, though he decided to bring Cameron Falby, the leader of New Scireland, to trial for treason. Falby accepted and the trial was under-way until the trial bogged down, before Sandus dropped the charges brought against Falby. <br />
<br />
====April Political Revolution====<br />
In April, the Baron abdicated in preference for a socialist republic. During this time, Sandus' first socialist constitution was drafted and the state became close allies with other socialist states, such as Erusia and [[Nemkhavia]]. This period of drafting the constitution would create the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus later in the month.<br />
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===Democratic People's Republic of Sandus===<br />
'''The Democratic People's Republic of Sandus''' was Sandus' first hardline socialist state. It maintain very socialist policies, both domestic and foreign. The nation itself was subject to some controversy as it was a close ally of Erusia and both Will Sörgel and [[Robert Lethler]] where both allies and very close micronational friends. Sandus' government, however, consisted as a provisional measure until Sandus became larger and had a definite territory. It was consisted of a single chamber, the Revolutionary Council, and a higher tier of that chamber that served as the executives, the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Council. A Chairman of the Central Committee was elected, as well, who served as the nation's president. Sandus' political structure at the time caused a few laws to be passed and large amounts of public policy were carried out by the Central People's Government. However, it became difficult for the state to carry out its foreign policy, due to the Great Ideological Conflict. <br />
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====Great Ideological Conflict====<br />
The Great Ideological Conflict was begun by the Intermicronational Conservative Alliance in April 2010. Sandus' socialist policy and culture prompted the state to respond to the ICA's "conflict against Communism". At first, Sandus was embattled in an ideological conflict with the ICA, and later [[Bradley of Dullahan]]. Despite most hostilities ending in June 2010, Sandus and the ICA member states were still at odds with each other, which prompted Sandus and several other socialist-bloc states to leave the [[OAM]] and, despite two of those socialist-bloc states rejoining the OAM, Sandus has refused to return to the OAM on any grounds. However, this time ended when Will Sörgel resigned as Chairman of the GUM, Erusia, Sandus' closest ally was disgraced, and Sörgel decided to order the destruction of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus.<br />
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===Kremlum Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Kremlum Sandus''' was created as a response to the destruction of Sandus. Its constitution was based of the Principality of Liechtenstein's and, although it created a government that was too large, it was one of Sandus' premier constitutions. And, because of Sandus' government becoming too large, this prompted the government to become inactive for a few months in the later parts of the [[2010]] year. However, it was during this time that Sandus' current national symbol, the Sovereign Eagle, became entrenched once more in the nation's symbolism and even became its own [[Order of the Sovereign Eagle|order]]. Along with this new order, Sandus began to expand and recreate its medal system to where it is today.<br />
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====Post-Lethler Era====<br />
The Post Lethler Era is the time after Erusia was disgraced by an OAM report against him. It was a time of much uncertainty as the community was not sure of where to go or what to become. The community's very own state was on shaky terms as it ventured to three new sites and the administration expanded their power, all of which effected the foreign policy of Sandus.<br />
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===Territory of Sandus, St.Charlie===<br />
'''The [[Sandus (St.Charlie)|Territory of Sandus]]''' was created on 19 October 2010 after several months of inactivity from the Barony of Kremlum Sandus. The country at the time was proud and devoted to becoming more St.Charlian, however, after the first and only election of the governor of the territory, the country began to desire sovereignty once more and on 21 February 2011, Sandus declared independence from St.Charlie.<br />
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====Time without a Government====<br />
Sandus began to create its new constitution by the means of the State Caucus that was set up in the Territorial Law, should Sandus have wished to return to being a sovereign state. The State Caucus was headed by Will Sörgel and was a provisional government. At first, a socialist republican constitution was created, however it was not ratified at the national referendum. Over the next few weeks, the Caucus decided if the state should become either a monarchy or a direct democratic state. This question was pushed to referendum, and the people unanimously chose monarchy. The new constitution was ratified on 13 April 2011.<br />
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===State of Sandus===<br />
'''The State of Sandus''' was created on 13 April 2011, when the State Caucus ratified the new constitution. The first public policy enacted by the Sôgmô, [[w:Sachem#Cognate_words|Abenaki for ''chief'']], was to nationalise the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus, so that it became the national register of the nation as well. In April and May, Sandus was involved in diplomatic issues between itself and [[Zealandia]] where, eventually, the Sôgmô would create a policy of non-involvement. On 9 May, Sandus celebrated Remembrance Day and, on 26 May, Sandus celebrated its second anniversary. On 27 May 2011, the Sôgmô created the Collegio Sacerdae, Sandus' first cooperative, which is tasked with the education of philosophy, religion and politics in Sandus. By the intent of the law, the Collegio Sacerdae serves as Sandus' first and only centre of education. Currently, the Collegio Sacerdae is working on documenting a total collection of the [http://www.theoi.com/Text/OrphicHymns1.html Orphic Hymns] and other [http://www.sacred-texts.com/ sacred texts], as well as creating a code of the Sandum philosophy as it is commonly called. In the latter months of 2011, the Sôgmô created policies in foreign affairs so as to limit the State into an [[State of Sandus#Foreign Affairs|isolationist policy]] with its recognition and foreign communications. On 7 until 12 November, the Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus celebrated its first formal congress, which included hopes for a future constitution and more activity for the CCPS. The Sôgmô, as well, created the State's first major goal with the establishment of an agrarian economy in Sandus by 2015. The Sancta Calendar, which is based off both Gregorian and Romulan Calendars, was incorporated more into government as it superseded the Gregorian calendar in official capacities; the introduction of an 8-day administrative week also means that weekly goals are made by the Office of the Sôgmô. <br />
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However, with the departure of Blesbí from the State, the Sôgmô has declared hopes of a broad act to reconsolidate the Sandum state after Blesbí and its leader, [[André Sammut]], leave the State formally on 20 March 2012. In his [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVvAhagYYM New Year's address], as well, the Sôgmô expressed hopes to begin work on a proto-agrarian economy for Sandus in the 2012 year as well as creating a broad law on citizenship, amending the ''Libera'' policy, drafting and enforcing new treaties in Foreign Affairs, reforming the Collegio Sacerdae to pursue academic research and discussion, and creating more cooperatives for the State such as the cooperativisation of the CCPS.<br />
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On the 3rd of January 2019, the Sôgmô released a long-awaited edition to the Constitutional Project, this first [https://veritumsandus.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/SCP1-S%C3%B4gm%C3%B4s-Constitution-Project.pdf edition] includes how the three branches of Sandum government work and the divisions of power, information on Sandus's command economy and its relationship with the Central People's Government (CPG), heir election process, and it also includes tables of Sandum Noble ranks, healdry, and decorations. <br />
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==Government and politics==<br />
Sandus is an absolute monarchy with socialist rights and liberties embedded within its Founding Law. Ever since the foundation of Sandus, Sandum "philosophy", as it is called, has accepted the role of socialism and Buddhism within the state. The current government is created in recognition to the age-old leadership of the current Sôgmô. The current Founding Law was [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/state-caucus-ratifies-founding-law/ ratified] on 14 April, 2011.<br />
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===Sôgmô===<br />
The Sôgmô is the absolute monarch of the State. The Sôgmô is tasked with upholding the Sandum Philosophy, socialism, "Rights of Life" which have been embedded within the State since its founding, and the idea of a compassionate working for the betterment of society and all. In course of those goals, the Sôgmô maintains a constitutional obligation to uphold petitions directed at the government. The Sôgmô must hear all petitions brought to the state, as the right to petition the government is an unalienable right within Sandus per the Founding Law. The Sôgmô, however, is not obligated to issue a response or redress the issue in concern of the petition, thereby making a rather large loophole that has never been used. Despite this, the Sôgmô maintains complete loyalty from the Sandum populace. The word Sôgmô ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IPA_for_English /s'oʊg.ɛm'oʊ/]) originates from Abenaki, meaning "Chief" or "King"; an alternative spelling is S8gm8.<br />
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===Organisation and rights===<br />
Sandus has embraced a simple governmental organisation. It recognises that the absolute monarchy is not necessarily the best expression of socialist values and ethics; however, due to the size of the state and a referendum held by the provisional ''State Caucus'', the State of Sandus has embraced the simplistic government of absolute monarchy. The small size of the government continues to maintain the democratic support and advice of the public at large in Sandus, whose population now numbers some five active citizens and seven residents. In this way, the simple and small size of the monarchy, whose position maintains the democratic will due to its "close" nature to the people, helps to defend and act as a vanguard for socialism in the State. Furthermore, democracy, in a sense that the people may express to the Sôgmô what they think and wish, is defended due to this small, "close" relationship between the people and Sôgmô. One right, as well, has been entrenched in the monarchy in the founding law of the State and that is the right to petition the government. In this sense, Sandus maintains an absolute monarchy with socialist values and law, whilst maintaining democracy and the people's democratic will. <br />
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In addition to this small and simple organisation, Sandus defends several rights and liberties of its citizens. As explained above, one of the most important rights is the right to petition the government. This right is used often and the interpretation of a "petition" is rather liberal and relaxed, meaning that even a single statement can be viewed as a petition. However, as Sandus is a socialist country, it also defends rights that are classically and historically known in Sandus as the "rights to life":<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 4.''' The classic rights of the Sandum people and the right to petition the government for a redress of its function or in redress of its policies shall not be abridged.|Article 4 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 5.''' The People of Sandus enjoy the right to life, including the right to work, the right to rest, the right to care in old age and illness, the right to housing, the right to education, the right to culture, the right to expression, the right to conscience, the right to protection from the state and the right to the inviolability of the home. Each citizen is equal before the law.|Article 5 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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The rights to life are socialist economic rights, such as the right to a job, rest and leisure and an education, which are meant to be maintained and expressed by the State. However, due to the nature of the State, the rights and their usage are kept within the State's powers. Therefore, the rights can not be used in one's macronational venture as, simply put, the State has no legitimacy or authority there. However, the rights may be used in one's micronational life, as the State maintains supremacy in that "world".<br />
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===Foreign affairs===<br />
With the foundation of the Sandum state, Sandus quickly learned that it required its own foreign affairs policies. With the lack of recognition from both Sealand and Molossia, the former due to their status and the latter due to a term-limit policy for waiting one month and signing a physical treaty, Sandus adopted a basic policy for recognition in July 2009, two months after the independence of Sandefreistikhan. This policy stipulated that Sandus would recognise all states it came into contact with and recognition was not to be handed out according to declarations or treaties of recognition, but rather by the mere communication between Sandus and another state. Therefore, on the auspices of this policy, Sandus initially recognised all nations it came into contact with, such as [[Landashir]], Erusia, St.Charlie, Nemkhavia, [[Pristinia]] and the [[Polaris Federation]]. It was, as well, at this time that Sandus was beginning to join the [[GUM|Grand Unified Micronational]] which thereby granted Sandus the capability to recognise all GUM member-states at that time, such as [[Flandrensis]], [[New Europe]] and [[Finismund]], and was a participant in the talks concerning the [[Rhodesian War]] conducted by the GUM. Sandus quickly became close political partners and allies with Erusia, entrenching itself in the socialist wing of the community and was further emphasised with the declaration of war by [[Pristinia]] in the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], acting at the behest of New Europe.<br />
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Tensions with Erusia began to arise after the then-Speaker of the House of the People's State of Sandus Will Sörgel assumed control of Sandus and founded the first Barony of Sandus. With the first momentous era of major growth for Sandus under the Barony, including a further entrenchment of social ideas under the monarchy, relations did eventually become amiable again with Erusia but full relations did not resume until late that spring when the Barony gave birth to the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus. With the creation of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus became more and more involved in ideological disputes and arguments which culminated in a time known as the [[Great Ideological Conflict]], which Sandus was a major participant of. <br />
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Later that summer, under the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus created the 2010 amendment to the July 2009 foreign policy concerning recognition which stipulated that Sandus has the right to withdraw recognition of any state at any time. This amendment would become very disputed in the Summer of 2011, as Sandus began to utilise the amendment more and more in its foreign affairs. With the recreation of a sovereign Sandum state in March 2011, Sandus began to enforce its "realistic" policies at home and its recognition standards abroad. In January and February 2011, the Territory of Sandus began to show its foreign affairs side once more with the condemning of supporting the Linden administration in Zealandia. Over the chaotic period of January to March, Sandus worked to utilise laws from the Territory of Sandus into the secession of Sandus and began to utilise the State Caucus and democratic referenda into the creation of a constitution of Sandus. With the creation of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus, Sandus once more resumed its full foreign affairs responsibilities and sought to promote policies of socialism, realism and professionalism in the intermicronational community. This, however, conflicted with Zealandia and, later, Tiana and often caused disputes between both states. At the end of Summer 2011, Sandus was prepared to revoke recognition of [[Kozuc]] when both the 2009 policy and the 2010 amendment were put on hold, pending a later policy. In a momentous decision on 27 September 2011, the S8gm8 of Sandus resumed both the policy and the amendment and added another addendum to the policy which has become known as the [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/sogmo-passes-major-fa-reform/ ''27/9 Foreign Affairs Policy Directive'']. Perhaps the most-cited contemporary policy in Sandum foreign affairs history, the directive seeks to isolate the State of Sandus from nations which will divert Sandum government attention to the state and redirect it back onto the State. This policy is often cited as the most important single policy for Sandus' ''Libera'' policy, meant for isolation and freedom in politics, defence and economy. This policy further stipulates that recognition of micronations will become more difficult to grant and serves to grant recognition only to St.Charlie, [[Renasia]], Landashir, [[Egtavia]], [[Austenasia]], Nemkhavia, Flandrensis and GUM member-states.<br />
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With the coming of 2012, the policy will have to be further enforced with the GUM becoming a popular intermicronational organisation and it has most recently been used to enforce Sandus' professional standards with the office of the Sôgmô threatening to revoke recognition of several GUM member-states for violating Sandus' professionalism standards. It was also reformed so as to allow the Sôgmô temporary capabilities to show support for [[Crown Prince Jonathan of Austenasia]]'s [[Theodorism]] under the prerogative of defending the state and its allies. It is on the office of the S8gm8's goals for the year of 2012 to reform the policy once more, with the departure of Blesbí from the state. A list of current recognised macro- and micro-nations is currently being compiled by the Office of the Sôgmô.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
Unlike many other micronations, the State of Sandus does not claim to have an economy. Rather, as a result of ''Realist'' policies originating from early 2011, the State has recognised that it must create an economy, in the future of the State. In the latter half of 2012, the Sôgmô declared goals for the State to organise and economy by 2015. He stated, as well, that this policy would be for an agrarian economy so as to follow the route of history beginning at the Neolithic Revolution with the founding of civilisations. Crafts may be used as well, including both tools and objects of artistic and religious value, to create a further expansion of the economy by 2015. Diplomatic discussions, with a common ''Commission for Mutual Economic Prosperity'', began with [[Technocratic Renasia]] in early January and with discussions dating from late November. Renasia, which plans on creating a technocratic service economy, and Sandus, which plans on its agrarian economy, will continue discussion economic growth for Renasia's own economic goal of 2012 and Sandus' 2015 goal.<br />
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|name = State of Sandus<br />
|shortname = Sandus<br />
|image1 = [[File:FlagofSandus.png|200px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File:CoA_of_Kremlum_Sandus.png|100px]]<br />
|motto = ''Populus Sandus''<br />
|anthem = Song of Seikilos<br />
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|capital = Quercus Candida<br />
|largest_city = Kremlum Sandus<br />
|languages = English, French, Latin<br />
|religions = No official religion<br />
|demonym = Sandum<br />
|government = [[w:Socialism|Socialist]] [[w:Classical republicanism|Classical Republic]] with an [[w:Elective monarchy|elective monarchy]]<br />
|head of state = Sôgmô<br />
|head of government = Party Secretary<br />
|3rd_h = Facilitator<br />
|hos_name = [[Gaius Soergel Publicola]]<br />
|hog_name = [[Adam I of Überstadt|Adam von Friedeck]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = [[Artemis Berry Langford| Artemis Baca]]<br />
|legislature = Council<br />
|type_a = Unicameral<br />
|type = Unicameral, Direct Democratic<br />
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|established = 26 May 2009 ''(founded)''<br>April 13th, 2011 ''(State established)''<br />
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|population = 12<br />
|currency = Persuma<br />
|time_zone = UTC-5<br />
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|pat_saint = Athena ''(goddess)'', Kateri Tekakwitha ''(saint)''<br />
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|web = [http://www.sandus.org/ State of Sandus Web Portal]<br />
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'''Sandus''', officially the '''State of Sandus''', (pronounced [{{IPA|[[w:Wikipedia:IPA for English|sɑːndɔːs]]}}]) is a micronation that was first created on 26 May [[2009]], by [[Will Sörgel]]. Currently, the government of Sandus is under the Sôgmô, who acts as the absolute monarch of the state. The Founding Law of the current government was ratified on 13 April 2011 and, thus, created the monarchy that exists today. Sandus is a socialist and ancient country, which is completed by two constructed languages: Sandum Latin and Sancta. Sandus is known for its work in the foreign affairs sphere and is also known for being rather critical of conservatism. Sandus has always been under the ''de facto'' control of the current Sôgmô, and the current government is the first time where all power is ''de jure'' delegated to him.<br />
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==History==<br />
The History of Sandus is one that has shaped the nation as it is today. In the beginning French culture began the state, however Roman culture began to permeate the nation before superseding the French culture as it was in the beginning of the state's independence. Today, a combination of many cultures and several past events have created a micro-culture for the state and its people. <br />
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===Sandefreistikhan===<br />
'''The Grand Lamate of Sandefreistikhan''' seceded from la République de Trénois on 26 May 2009. The nation, during this time, was naïve of the functions of a state and its government and, though having three years prior experience in Trénois, a French, Native American and Tibetan-based micronation, the government's youth was depicted in its handling of various micronational and macronational incidents, one of them being the [[Neda War]]. Sandefreistikhan fought several wars during this time, including the [[War over Micronational Communism|Micronational War on Communism]] and the [[New Euro-Erusian War]], thus narrowing its political ideology for what would become Sandus today. However, during this time, nearly all power was in the Grand Lama, though more power was delegated to the Politburo -- the legislature -- towards the end of its government's life. Sandefreistikhan, eventually, become a more Roman-based micronation, prompting a direct democracy to form in July of 2009.<br />
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===People's State of Sandus===<br />
'''The People's State of Sandus''' was that direct democratic state, founded in July 2009. It was a rather stable nation that was more based of Roman beliefs and ethics, and the first Sandum nation to adopt direct democracy. Its legislature was known as the National People's Congress and elected a Speaker of the House, who served as Executive and, during times of war, became the Dictator of Sandus. The position was only ever filled by [[Will Sörgel]]. However, after a day-long war with Pristinia, known as the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], it became clear that various propaganda that Sandefreistikhan published during the [[New Euro-Erusian War]] would culminate in Sandus' wide-spread displeasure with certain members of the community, including Sandus' long time ally, [[Nemkhavia]]. This would later lead to pretences of a Civil War in November 2009, before the nation made a large, controversial change of government to a Barony.<br />
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====Time of Troubles (2009)====<br />
In November 2009, the State began to self-destruct as the National People's Congress began to fall apart in its positions. A civil war broke out on 15 November 2009. The war lasted only 9 days and only one battle was fought, though it prompted Sandus consider major citizenship-control policies in the future. By 24 November, the nation had collapsed as the Dictator [[Will Sörgel]] assumed power in the absence of the rest of the National People's Congress members. The nation entered a short period of self-induced inactivity as it planned its next government.<br />
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===Barony of Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Sandus'''' creation was some time after the civil war, and sometime before it was implemented. Sandus' momentous shift in policy under the creation of the Barony resulted in a short break down of relations with Sandus' premier ally, [[Erusia]]. On 21 December 2009, the Barony of Sandus was created, to the dismay and controversy of the community. However, by the end of the year, Sandus had grown to include its first citizen in the post-Civil War era. That citizen, Cameron Falby, decided to form the autonomous territory of [[New Scireland]] in January 2011. However, later that month, that same territory declared independence from Sandus, resulting in a controversial break-down of relations between Sandus and New Scireland and Sandus' difficult relations with several other nations, including [[Francisville]] and [[Landashir]]. By the end of the month, Sandus experienced a large growth of 3 citizens as the Baroness Consort and her family joined the nation and a détente between Sandus and Erusia was under-way. The problems with New Scireland would lead to months of reduced activity within Sandus, which would be even further emphasised by the departure of the Baroness Consort and her family from Sandus. These events would give rise to the April Political Revolution, where Sandus returned to its former political position and even returned farther Left than any past governments of Sandus.<br />
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====New Scireland====<br />
The issues with New Scireland resulted in several harsh words to be exchanged, including the closest Sandus has ever been to a serious break down of relations to affect direct and indirect relations with the state. Sandus, at first, was not sure how to respond to the declaration of independence. Should Sandus try to restore New Scireland to the state, Sandus' relations with other nations may have been harmed and even more serious civil war may have been faught; however, if Sandus let New Scireland become independent, Sandus may be viewed as powerless to its own internal affairs. Baron Will Sörgel decided the latter, though he decided to bring Cameron Falby, the leader of New Scireland, to trial for treason. Falby accepted and the trial was under-way until the trial bogged down, before Sandus dropped the charges brought against Falby. <br />
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====April Political Revolution====<br />
In April, the Baron abdicated in preference for a socialist republic. During this time, Sandus' first socialist constitution was drafted and the state became close allies with other socialist states, such as Erusia and [[Nemkhavia]]. This period of drafting the constitution would create the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus later in the month.<br />
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===Democratic People's Republic of Sandus===<br />
'''The Democratic People's Republic of Sandus''' was Sandus' first hardline socialist state. It maintain very socialist policies, both domestic and foreign. The nation itself was subject to some controversy as it was a close ally of Erusia and both Will Sörgel and [[Robert Lethler]] where both allies and very close micronational friends. Sandus' government, however, consisted as a provisional measure until Sandus became larger and had a definite territory. It was consisted of a single chamber, the Revolutionary Council, and a higher tier of that chamber that served as the executives, the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Council. A Chairman of the Central Committee was elected, as well, who served as the nation's president. Sandus' political structure at the time caused a few laws to be passed and large amounts of public policy were carried out by the Central People's Government. However, it became difficult for the state to carry out its foreign policy, due to the Great Ideological Conflict. <br />
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====Great Ideological Conflict====<br />
The Great Ideological Conflict was begun by the Intermicronational Conservative Alliance in April 2010. Sandus' socialist policy and culture prompted the state to respond to the ICA's "conflict against Communism". At first, Sandus was embattled in an ideological conflict with the ICA, and later [[Bradley of Dullahan]]. Despite most hostilities ending in June 2010, Sandus and the ICA member states were still at odds with each other, which prompted Sandus and several other socialist-bloc states to leave the [[OAM]] and, despite two of those socialist-bloc states rejoining the OAM, Sandus has refused to return to the OAM on any grounds. However, this time ended when Will Sörgel resigned as Chairman of the GUM, Erusia, Sandus' closest ally was disgraced, and Sörgel decided to order the destruction of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus.<br />
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===Kremlum Sandus===<br />
'''The Barony of Kremlum Sandus''' was created as a response to the destruction of Sandus. Its constitution was based of the Principality of Liechtenstein's and, although it created a government that was too large, it was one of Sandus' premier constitutions. And, because of Sandus' government becoming too large, this prompted the government to become inactive for a few months in the later parts of the [[2010]] year. However, it was during this time that Sandus' current national symbol, the Sovereign Eagle, became entrenched once more in the nation's symbolism and even became its own [[Order of the Sovereign Eagle|order]]. Along with this new order, Sandus began to expand and recreate its medal system to where it is today.<br />
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====Post-Lethler Era====<br />
The Post Lethler Era is the time after Erusia was disgraced by an OAM report against him. It was a time of much uncertainty as the community was not sure of where to go or what to become. The community's very own state was on shaky terms as it ventured to three new sites and the administration expanded their power, all of which effected the foreign policy of Sandus.<br />
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===Territory of Sandus, St.Charlie===<br />
'''The [[Sandus (St.Charlie)|Territory of Sandus]]''' was created on 19 October 2010 after several months of inactivity from the Barony of Kremlum Sandus. The country at the time was proud and devoted to becoming more St.Charlian, however, after the first and only election of the governor of the territory, the country began to desire sovereignty once more and on 21 February 2011, Sandus declared independence from St.Charlie.<br />
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====Time without a Government====<br />
Sandus began to create its new constitution by the means of the State Caucus that was set up in the Territorial Law, should Sandus have wished to return to being a sovereign state. The State Caucus was headed by Will Sörgel and was a provisional government. At first, a socialist republican constitution was created, however it was not ratified at the national referendum. Over the next few weeks, the Caucus decided if the state should become either a monarchy or a direct democratic state. This question was pushed to referendum, and the people unanimously chose monarchy. The new constitution was ratified on 13 April 2011.<br />
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===State of Sandus===<br />
'''The State of Sandus''' was created on 13 April 2011, when the State Caucus ratified the new constitution. The first public policy enacted by the Sôgmô, [[w:Sachem#Cognate_words|Abenaki for ''chief'']], was to nationalise the national newspaper, Veritum Sandus, so that it became the national register of the nation as well. In April and May, Sandus was involved in diplomatic issues between itself and [[Zealandia]] where, eventually, the Sôgmô would create a policy of non-involvement. On 9 May, Sandus celebrated Remembrance Day and, on 26 May, Sandus celebrated its second anniversary. On 27 May 2011, the Sôgmô created the Collegio Sacerdae, Sandus' first cooperative, which is tasked with the education of philosophy, religion and politics in Sandus. By the intent of the law, the Collegio Sacerdae serves as Sandus' first and only centre of education. Currently, the Collegio Sacerdae is working on documenting a total collection of the [http://www.theoi.com/Text/OrphicHymns1.html Orphic Hymns] and other [http://www.sacred-texts.com/ sacred texts], as well as creating a code of the Sandum philosophy as it is commonly called. In the latter months of 2011, the Sôgmô created policies in foreign affairs so as to limit the State into an [[State of Sandus#Foreign Affairs|isolationist policy]] with its recognition and foreign communications. On 7 until 12 November, the Citizens' Communist Party of Sandus celebrated its first formal congress, which included hopes for a future constitution and more activity for the CCPS. The Sôgmô, as well, created the State's first major goal with the establishment of an agrarian economy in Sandus by 2015. The Sancta Calendar, which is based off both Gregorian and Romulan Calendars, was incorporated more into government as it superseded the Gregorian calendar in official capacities; the introduction of an 8-day administrative week also means that weekly goals are made by the Office of the Sôgmô. <br />
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However, with the departure of Blesbí from the State, the Sôgmô has declared hopes of a broad act to reconsolidate the Sandum state after Blesbí and its leader, [[André Sammut]], leave the State formally on 20 March 2012. In his [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVvAhagYYM New Year's address], as well, the Sôgmô expressed hopes to begin work on a proto-agrarian economy for Sandus in the 2012 year as well as creating a broad law on citizenship, amending the ''Libera'' policy, drafting and enforcing new treaties in Foreign Affairs, reforming the Collegio Sacerdae to pursue academic research and discussion, and creating more cooperatives for the State such as the cooperativisation of the CCPS.<br />
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==Government and politics==<br />
Sandus is an absolute monarchy with socialist rights and liberties embedded within its Founding Law. Ever since the foundation of Sandus, Sandum "philosophy", as it is called, has accepted the role of socialism and Buddhism within the state. The current government is created in recognition to the age-old leadership of the current Sôgmô. The current Founding Law was [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/state-caucus-ratifies-founding-law/ ratified] on 14 April, 2011.<br />
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===Sôgmô===<br />
The Sôgmô is the absolute monarch of the State. The Sôgmô is tasked with upholding the Sandum Philosophy, socialism, "Rights of Life" which have been embedded within the State since its founding, and the idea of a compassionate working for the betterment of society and all. In course of those goals, the Sôgmô maintains a constitutional obligation to uphold petitions directed at the government. The Sôgmô must hear all petitions brought to the state, as the right to petition the government is an unalienable right within Sandus per the Founding Law. The Sôgmô, however, is not obligated to issue a response or redress the issue in concern of the petition, thereby making a rather large loophole that has never been used. Despite this, the Sôgmô maintains complete loyalty from the Sandum populace. The word Sôgmô ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:IPA_for_English /s'oʊg.ɛm'oʊ/]) originates from Abenaki, meaning "Chief" or "King"; an alternative spelling is S8gm8.<br />
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===Organisation and rights===<br />
Sandus has embraced a simple governmental organisation. It recognises that the absolute monarchy is not necessarily the best expression of socialist values and ethics; however, due to the size of the state and a referendum held by the provisional ''State Caucus'', the State of Sandus has embraced the simplistic government of absolute monarchy. The small size of the government continues to maintain the democratic support and advice of the public at large in Sandus, whose population now numbers some five active citizens and seven residents. In this way, the simple and small size of the monarchy, whose position maintains the democratic will due to its "close" nature to the people, helps to defend and act as a vanguard for socialism in the State. Furthermore, democracy, in a sense that the people may express to the Sôgmô what they think and wish, is defended due to this small, "close" relationship between the people and Sôgmô. One right, as well, has been entrenched in the monarchy in the founding law of the State and that is the right to petition the government. In this sense, Sandus maintains an absolute monarchy with socialist values and law, whilst maintaining democracy and the people's democratic will. <br />
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In addition to this small and simple organisation, Sandus defends several rights and liberties of its citizens. As explained above, one of the most important rights is the right to petition the government. This right is used often and the interpretation of a "petition" is rather liberal and relaxed, meaning that even a single statement can be viewed as a petition. However, as Sandus is a socialist country, it also defends rights that are classically and historically known in Sandus as the "rights to life":<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 4.''' The classic rights of the Sandum people and the right to petition the government for a redress of its function or in redress of its policies shall not be abridged.|Article 4 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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{{Quote|'''Article 5.''' The People of Sandus enjoy the right to life, including the right to work, the right to rest, the right to care in old age and illness, the right to housing, the right to education, the right to culture, the right to expression, the right to conscience, the right to protection from the state and the right to the inviolability of the home. Each citizen is equal before the law.|Article 5 of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus}}<br />
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The rights to life are socialist economic rights, such as the right to a job, rest and leisure and an education, which are meant to be maintained and expressed by the State. However, due to the nature of the State, the rights and their usage are kept within the State's powers. Therefore, the rights can not be used in one's macronational venture as, simply put, the State has no legitimacy or authority there. However, the rights may be used in one's micronational life, as the State maintains supremacy in that "world".<br />
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===Foreign affairs===<br />
With the foundation of the Sandum state, Sandus quickly learned that it required its own foreign affairs policies. With the lack of recognition from both Sealand and Molossia, the former due to their status and the latter due to a term-limit policy for waiting one month and signing a physical treaty, Sandus adopted a basic policy for recognition in July 2009, two months after the independence of Sandefreistikhan. This policy stipulated that Sandus would recognise all states it came into contact with and recognition was not to be handed out according to declarations or treaties of recognition, but rather by the mere communication between Sandus and another state. Therefore, on the auspices of this policy, Sandus initially recognised all nations it came into contact with, such as [[Landashir]], Erusia, St.Charlie, Nemkhavia, [[Pristinia]] and the [[Polaris Federation]]. It was, as well, at this time that Sandus was beginning to join the [[GUM|Grand Unified Micronational]] which thereby granted Sandus the capability to recognise all GUM member-states at that time, such as [[Flandrensis]], [[New Europe]] and [[Finismund]], and was a participant in the talks concerning the [[Rhodesian War]] conducted by the GUM. Sandus quickly became close political partners and allies with Erusia, entrenching itself in the socialist wing of the community and was further emphasised with the declaration of war by [[Pristinia]] in the [[Pristinian-Sandum War|Insola War]], acting at the behest of New Europe.<br />
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Tensions with Erusia began to arise after the then-Speaker of the House of the People's State of Sandus Will Sörgel assumed control of Sandus and founded the first Barony of Sandus. With the first momentous era of major growth for Sandus under the Barony, including a further entrenchment of social ideas under the monarchy, relations did eventually become amiable again with Erusia but full relations did not resume until late that spring when the Barony gave birth to the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus. With the creation of the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus became more and more involved in ideological disputes and arguments which culminated in a time known as the [[Great Ideological Conflict]], which Sandus was a major participant of. <br />
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Later that summer, under the Democratic People's Republic of Sandus, Sandus created the 2010 amendment to the July 2009 foreign policy concerning recognition which stipulated that Sandus has the right to withdraw recognition of any state at any time. This amendment would become very disputed in the Summer of 2011, as Sandus began to utilise the amendment more and more in its foreign affairs. With the recreation of a sovereign Sandum state in March 2011, Sandus began to enforce its "realistic" policies at home and its recognition standards abroad. In January and February 2011, the Territory of Sandus began to show its foreign affairs side once more with the condemning of supporting the Linden administration in Zealandia. Over the chaotic period of January to March, Sandus worked to utilise laws from the Territory of Sandus into the secession of Sandus and began to utilise the State Caucus and democratic referenda into the creation of a constitution of Sandus. With the creation of the Founding Law of the State of Sandus, Sandus once more resumed its full foreign affairs responsibilities and sought to promote policies of socialism, realism and professionalism in the intermicronational community. This, however, conflicted with Zealandia and, later, Tiana and often caused disputes between both states. At the end of Summer 2011, Sandus was prepared to revoke recognition of [[Kozuc]] when both the 2009 policy and the 2010 amendment were put on hold, pending a later policy. In a momentous decision on 27 September 2011, the S8gm8 of Sandus resumed both the policy and the amendment and added another addendum to the policy which has become known as the [http://veritumsandus.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/sogmo-passes-major-fa-reform/ ''27/9 Foreign Affairs Policy Directive'']. Perhaps the most-cited contemporary policy in Sandum foreign affairs history, the directive seeks to isolate the State of Sandus from nations which will divert Sandum government attention to the state and redirect it back onto the State. This policy is often cited as the most important single policy for Sandus' ''Libera'' policy, meant for isolation and freedom in politics, defence and economy. This policy further stipulates that recognition of micronations will become more difficult to grant and serves to grant recognition only to St.Charlie, [[Renasia]], Landashir, [[Egtavia]], [[Austenasia]], Nemkhavia, Flandrensis and GUM member-states.<br />
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With the coming of 2012, the policy will have to be further enforced with the GUM becoming a popular intermicronational organisation and it has most recently been used to enforce Sandus' professional standards with the office of the Sôgmô threatening to revoke recognition of several GUM member-states for violating Sandus' professionalism standards. It was also reformed so as to allow the Sôgmô temporary capabilities to show support for [[Crown Prince Jonathan of Austenasia]]'s [[Theodorism]] under the prerogative of defending the state and its allies. It is on the office of the S8gm8's goals for the year of 2012 to reform the policy once more, with the departure of Blesbí from the state. A list of current recognised macro- and micro-nations is currently being compiled by the Office of the Sôgmô.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
Unlike many other micronations, the State of Sandus does not claim to have an economy. Rather, as a result of ''Realist'' policies originating from early 2011, the State has recognised that it must create an economy, in the future of the State. In the latter half of 2012, the Sôgmô declared goals for the State to organise and economy by 2015. He stated, as well, that this policy would be for an agrarian economy so as to follow the route of history beginning at the Neolithic Revolution with the founding of civilisations. Crafts may be used as well, including both tools and objects of artistic and religious value, to create a further expansion of the economy by 2015. Diplomatic discussions, with a common ''Commission for Mutual Economic Prosperity'', began with [[Technocratic Renasia]] in early January and with discussions dating from late November. Renasia, which plans on creating a technocratic service economy, and Sandus, which plans on its agrarian economy, will continue discussion economic growth for Renasia's own economic goal of 2012 and Sandus' 2015 goal.<br />
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<div>{{infobox military unit<br />
| name = His Majesty's Army<br />
| native_name = <br />
| image = [[File:IKONarmyseal.png|233px]]<br />
| start_date = 11 December 2018<br />
| country = {{flag|Ikonia}}<br />
| branch = Army<br />
| motto = Tro på ham ([[w:Norwegian language|Norwegian]]): Believe in him<br />
| march = [[Royal Ikonian March]]<br />
| command_structure = [[File:IKONAFI.png|30px|border]] [[Armed Forces of Ikonia]]<br />
|website = <br />
| commander1_label = Commander-in-chief<br />
| commander1 = [[File:1920px-Royal_Standard_of_the_Kingdom_of_Ikonia.png|30px]] [[Cameron Koehler, King of Ikonia|HM Cameron Koehler]]<br />
| commander2_label = Secretary of Military<br />
| commander2 = [[File:1920px-Royal_Standard_of_the_Kingdom_of_Ikonia.png|30px]] [[Hayden Ford]]<br />
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'''His Majesty's Army''' is the ground warfare branch of the [[Armed Forces of Ikonia]], responsible for the protection of the crown and property of Ikonia.<br />
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It was formed on 11 December 2018, with [[Cameron Koehler, King of Ikonia|HM Cameron Koehler]] declaring himself Commander-in-chief, with the field marshal rank.<br />
== Ranks and insignia ==<br />
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{| style="border:1px solid #8888aa; background-color:#f7f8ff; padding:5px; font-size:95%; margin: 0px 12px 12px 0px;"<br />
{{Ranks and Insignia of Micronational Armed Forces/OF/Blank}}<br />
{{Ranks and Insignia of Micronational Armies/OF/Ikonia}}<br />
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<div>{{infobox military unit<br />
| name = His Majesty's Navy<br />
| image = [[File:IKONjackseal1.png|120px]]<br />
| caption = Great seal of His Majesty's Navy<br />
| start_date = 21 October 2018<br />
| country = {{flag|Ikonia}}<br />
| allegiance = [[File:1920px-Royal_Standard_of_the_Kingdom_of_Ikonia.png|30px]] [[Cameron Koehler, King of Ikonia|HM Cameron Koehler]]<br />
| type = Navy<br />
| motto = Ære, mod, engasjement <br><small>([[w:Norwegian language|Norwegian]]: Honor, courage, dedication)</small><br />
| march = [[Royal Ikonian March]]<br />
|website = <br />
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|commanders_label = Admiralty<br />
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| commander1_label = [[Sea God (Ikonia)|Sea God]]<br />
| commander1 = [[File:1920px-Royal_Standard_of_the_Kingdom_of_Ikonia.png|30px]] [[Cameron Koehler, King of Ikonia|HM Cameron Koehler]]<br />
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| commander2_label = [[Sea Officer (Ikonia)|Sea Officer]]<br />
| commander2 = [[File:1920px-Royal_Standard_of_the_Kingdom_of_Ikonia.png|30px]] [[Troy Koehler]]<br />
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| identification_symbol = [[File:IKONjack.png|120px|border]]<br />
| identification_symbol_label = Naval Ensign<br />
}}'''His Majesty's Navy''' is the naval warfare branch of the [[Armed Forces of Ikonia]], responsible for the protection of the waters and for transporting planes and army corps through water.<br />
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It was formed on 21 October 2018 by Cameron Koehler declaring himself the [[Sea God (Ikonia)|Sea God of the Navy]].<br />
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In December 2018, [[Troy Koehler]] was appointed to [[Sea Officer (Ikonia)|Sea Officer]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
The Navy was founded on 21 October 2018 and rebranded and structured on 11 December 2018.<br />
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His Majesty's Navy is the least prominent force by strength, and is barely/never used in the military and/or Kingdom.<br />
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== Structure ==<br />
His Majesty's Navy is commanded titularly by the Sea God &ndash; a position held by the Commander in Chief, [[Cameron Koehler, King of Ikonia|HM Cameron Koehler]] &ndash; and professionally by the Sea Officers of the Naval Staff &ndash; a position held by Sea Officer [[Troy Koehler]].<br />
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Naval senior appointments are<br />
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{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
!class=unsortable|Pre-nominal<br />
!Rank<br />
!Name<br />
!Position<br />
|-<br />
|His Majesty<br />
|Admiral<br />
|[[Cameron Koehler, King of Ikonia|HM Cameron Koehler]]<br />
|Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, Commander in chief<br />
|-<br />
|His Honour<br />
|Vice admiral<br />
|[[Troy Koehler]]<br />
|Sea Officer and Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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=== Insignia ===<br />
==== Rank structure ====<br />
{| style="border:1px solid #8888aa; background-color:#f7f8ff; padding:5px; font-size:95%; margin: 0px 12px 12px 0px;"<br />
{{Ranks and Insignia of Micronational Armed Forces/OF/Blank}}<br />
{{Ranks and Insignia of Micronational Navies/OF/Ikonia}}<br />
|}<br />
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{{Ikonia}}<br />
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<div>{{infobox military unit<br />
| name = His Majesty's Air Force<br />
| native_name =<br />
| image = [[File:IKONairforceemblem.png|border|128px]]<br />
| dates = 21 October 2018<br />
| country = {{flag|Ikonia}}<br />
| branch = Air force<br />
| motto = ''Voler, S'envoler''' ([[w:French language|French]]): Fly, fly<br />
| march = [[Royal Ikonian March]]<br />
| command_structure = [[File:IKONAFI.png|25px|border]] [[Armed Forces of Ikonia]]<br />
|website = <br />
| commander1_label = Commander-in-Chief<br />
| commander1 = [[Cameron Koehler, King of Ikonia|HM Cameron Koehler]]<br />
| commander2_label = Chief of the Air Staff<br />
| commander2 = [[Troy Koehler]]<br />
| identification_symbol = [[File:IKONaf.png|200px]]<br />
| identification_symbol_label = Base Ensign<br />
}}<br />
'''His Majesty's Air Force''' (HMAF) is the air force of the [[Armed Forces of Ikonia]]. It was founded on 21 October 2018.<br />
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==History==<br />
The Ikonian Air Force was founded on 21 October 2018 for the sole purpose to view [[Ikonia]] from top down and to secure the area, It was renamed to His Majesty's Air Force on 12 December 2018.<br />
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It now carries out missions and tests around Ikonia to this day.<br />
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{{Ikonia}}<br />
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{{infobox historical era<br />
| name = Jacobean era<br />
| start = 20 June 2017<br />
| end = present<br />
| image = JacobI.JPG<br />
| caption = [[John I]] as a Leading Seaman in the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets<br />
|including = [[Founding of Baustralia|foundation]]<br>[[Constitutionalization of Baustralia|constitutionalizing]]<br>[[the Baustralian Conquest]]<br><br />
| monarch = [[John I]]<br />
| leaders = [[John Timpson|The Duke of Cascadia]]<br />
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The '''Jacobean era''' is the period within Baustralian history, coinciding with the reign of John I, and includes the founding of the kingdom, it's constitutionalizing, and the Baustralian Conquest. It started with the foundation, under absolute reign by [[John I|Jacob I]], {{sc2|later John I}}, then constitutionalized by him and John Timpson, {{sc2|later the Duke of Cascadia}}.<br />
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<div>State dress is a standard of dress used by the Crown of Baustralia, the royalty, and the members of Parliament. They each are very similar, and rank is shown by the amount of buttons.<br />
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The monarch, and their consort wear ten buttons, other royalty and nobility wear eight, and commoners wear six. Royalty wear a gold stable belt, while nobility and commoners wear a stable belt of their military branch, or if they aren't military, a white stable belt is worn.<br />
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John I in State Dress.svg | [[File:Tudor Crown (heraldry).svg|x18px]] [[John I|King of Baustralia]]<br />
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