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<div>East Toristan, officially the People's Socialist Democratic Republic of Toristan, was a short-lived communist micronation with strong links to [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]] and [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan]], that was founded on 13th September 2018, with strong links to Jocistan and Jackistan. It was created in the aftermath of the [[First Jocistani-Toristani War]], in order to keep [[West Toristan]] in check. However, this did not work, and after the [[Second Jocistani-Toristani War]], it was re-incorporated into the [[Empire of Toristan]].<br />
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==History==<br />
===Creation in the Treaty of Torinburg===<br />
After the [[First Jocistani-Toristani War]], the defeated [[Empire of Toristan]] was forced in the Treaty of Torinburg to give independence to the East half of its capital, Torinburg. This became the People's Socialist Democratic Republic of Toristan, or, informally, East Toristan. <br />
===International Recognition===<br />
It was then recognised by [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]] and [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan]]. However, Jocistan had a far closer relationship with it than Jackistan, and the Jackistanis later distanced themselves from East Toristan in a bid to rebuild their alliance with [[West Toristan]].</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=East_Toristan&diff=367944East Toristan2018-12-05T18:02:39Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: </p>
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<div>East Toristan, officially the People's Socialist Democratic Republic of Toristan, was a short-lived communist micronation with strong links to [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]] and [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan]], that was founded on 13th September 2018, with strong links to Jocistan and Jackistan. It was created in the aftermath of the [[First Jocistani-Toristani War]], in order to keep [[West Toristan]] in check. However, this did not work, and after the [[Second Jocistani-Toristani War]], it was re-incorporated into the [[Empire of Toristan]].<br />
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==History==<br />
===Creation in the Treaty of Torinburg===<br />
After the [[First Jocistani-Toristani War]], the defeated [[Empire of Toristan]] was forced in the Treaty of Torinburg to give independence to the East half of its capital, Torinburg. This became the People's Socialist Democratic Republic of Toristan, or, informally, East Toristan.</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=East_Toristan&diff=367921East Toristan2018-12-05T17:17:57Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: </p>
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<div>East Toristan, officially the People's Socialist Democratic Republic of Toristan, was a short-lived communist micronation with strong links to [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]] and [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan]], that was founded on 13th September 2018, with strong links to Jocistan and Jackistan. It was created in the aftermath of the [[First Jocistani-Toristani War]], in order to keep [[West Toristan]] in check. However, this did not work, and after the [[Second Jocistani-Toristani War]], it was re-incorporated into the [[Empire of Toristan]].<br />
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The Kingdom of Toristan was a fascist regime that resulted from a self-coup on the part of Emperor Torin I of the [[Empire of Toristan]], following two military defeats inflicted by the [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]].</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Empire_of_Toristan&diff=361931Empire of Toristan2018-11-19T14:42:37Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: </p>
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|name = Empire of Toristan<br />
|year_start = Late March 2018<br />
|year_end = 10th October 2018<br />
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The Empire of Toristan was established in late March 2018. The area claimed is a strip of garden that is estimated to be around 60 square feet. It is ruled by His Royal and Imperial Majesty Emperor Torin the Great, who rules as an absolute monarch. Toristan is partially inspired by 18th - century Japan. The Emperor also happens to be constitutional monarch of part of [https://thekingdomofpecuniamblog.wordpress.com/ Great Pecuniam], a region within the the [[British Empire]].<br />
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== Foreign Relations ==<br />
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Toristan recognises all U.N. member and observer states. It also recognises the [[British Empire]], the [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], and the Republic of Punistan. It maintains positive diplomatic relations with those four countries. <br />
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== The Monarchy ==<br />
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Toristan is an absolute monarchy, in which the Emperor rules by decree and is the sole lawmaking authority. The monarchy has its own coat of arms and royal standard. Theroyal coat of arms is also the de facto coat of arms of Toristan. The royal standard may only be flown over a building or ship when the Emperor is present.<br />
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== History ==<br />
===Independence, War With Jackistan, and Post-War Diplomacy===<br />
Toristan was founded in late March 2018, having been inspired by the creation of the [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], which had declared its independence earlier that month. However, the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]] soon declared war on the young nation. This conflict quickly developed into a stalemate. Jocistan, which had remained neutral due to its good relations with both belligerents, urged both sides to sign an armistice, followed by a peace treaty. After the war, relations between Toristan and Jackistan rapidly improved, culminating in today's three - way alliance between Toristan, Jackistan, and Jocistan.<br />
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On 31st March 2018, the Supreme Leader and Premier for Life of Jocistan paid a formal state visit to Toristan.<br />
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[[File:Toristan state visit.PNG|thumb|250px|A tongue - in - cheek edited image representing the state visit made by the Jocistani government.]]<br />
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===Wars With Jocistan===<br />
====First War (War of the Grand Alliance/Great Patriotic War)====<br />
=====Outbreak of Hostilities with Toristan=====<br />
On 13th September 2018, the [[Empire of Toristan]] declared war on Jocistan. The Toristani government took the decision to declare unprovoked war primarily because they were heavily indebted to the Jocistani government, and because they were confident of [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jakcistani]] support, which they felt would make victory assured. The war was initially stalemated in battle, with most action happening in the realms of espionage. However, Jocistan gradually began to make gains.<br />
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=====Initial Jackistani Intervention=====<br />
However, at this point, the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], which was allied to both Toristan and Jocistan, intervened on the Toristani side, as the Toristanis had predicted they would, declaring war on Jocistan. This led to a rapid change of strengths, with the Toristani-Jackistani side clearly winning, and began to threaten the very existence of Jocistan.<br />
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=====Jackistani Defection=====<br />
However, the war had another twist: for seemingly inexplicable reasons, the Jackistanis switched sides, making peace with Jocistan and restoring their alliance, and declaring war on Toristan. Jackistan and Jocistan formed a "Grand Alliance", giving the war its alternative name. This once more put the Jocistani side in the ascendancy.<br />
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=====The Battle of Durham=====<br />
The war culminated in the battle of Durham, a resounding defeat for the Toristanis. It ended with a one-man charge on the Toristani line from the Jocistani Joint Field Marshal Oscar Redfern, who single-handedly captured Emperor Torin, leading to victory for the Grand Alliance.<br />
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=====Treaty of Torinburg=====<br />
The war was resolved with the treaty of Torinburg, which ended the war, and established a communist Jocistani client state in the eastern half of Torinburg, called [[East Toristan]]. The terms of the Treaty were these:<br />
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*Toristan must pay reparations of 1 fountain pen to Jackistan. Fountain pens are an object of great cultural significance and national pride for Jakcistanis. In Jackistani culture, surrendering a fountain pen to another for anything besides an equally good fountain pen is seen as the ultimate humiliation.<br />
*Toristan must pay reparations of Θ5 to Jocistan.<br />
*Toristan must recognise the total and full independence of the People’s Socialist Democratic Republic of Toristan (informally known as East Toristan). Its territory is the eastern half of the capital, Torinburg.<br />
*Toristan may not declare war on another nation (though it can still go to war if another country attacks it), and must limit the size of its military to no more than 3 people.<br />
*East Toristan will mark 13th September as Toristan Liberation Day, and Jocistan and Jackistan will mark 13th September as Victory Day.<br />
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=====Reaction of Anglestonia to the Treaty of Torinburg and Ensuing Crisis=====<br />
The Kingdom of Anglestonia in the [[British Empire]], which was already in a diplomatic crisis with Jocistan (see above), responded in a somewhat reactionary manner to the peace, declaring its full support for the West Toristanis (as the remnants of the Empire were now known) and refused tor recognise [[East Toristan]]. It also offered to form an alliance with West Toristan and to support them in a war against East Toristan. This lead to a worsening of the crisis, which finally ended in humiliation for the Anglestonians, when the Emperor Torin I of West Toristan officially condemned them for their stance on the conflict. In the aftermath of Emperor Torin's statement, the crisis was resolved, with Anglestonia withdrawing its various measures an the county of Jocdarshire pledging to change its name and motto (though this is yet to be done).<br />
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====Second War (Second Great Patriotic War)====<br />
=====West Toristani Attack on East Toristan=====<br />
Following the peace terms, Jocistan and Jackistan pumped colossal amounts of credit-free aid into [[East Toristan]], hoping that its success would inspire West Toristanis to rebel against the Imperial dictatorship that the peace terms had left untouched. However, this had the opposite effect: Emperor Torin and his commanders hoped that a swift victory would deliver these resources to the West. Due to this belief, they launched a hasty and badly-planned attack, during which East Toristan remained safe while Jocistani forces dug in for a war of attrition.<br />
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=====Jackistani Neutrality=====<br />
What was notable, however, was that Jackistan tried to stay neutral. It had tried to rebuild its alliance with Toristan after the first war, and believed that a Toristani or Jocistani victory was equally beneficial. This was exasperating for Jocistanis, while it was a major propaganda coup for Toristan, which at one point almost managed to pull off a stunning trick which, if successful, would have led to its instant victory.<br />
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======The Jocistani Comrade Incident======<br />
Toristani spies successfully got out the story that Jackistan was joining the war on their side. This was reported by Jocistan's state-owned online newspaper, the Jocistani Comrade, and believed by the Jocistani military. The truth (i.e. that this was fictitious) only got out just before Jocistan was going to launch a full-scale attack on Jackistan. While this did not succeed in its main goal of bringing Jackistan into the war, it did alienate them from Jocistan and strike a blow at Jocistani morale.<br />
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=====Treaty of Redferngrad=====<br />
It eventually became clear to both sides that if a compromise peace was not agreed, both countries would collapse.This led Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life to draw up the Treaty of Redferngrad, which reunited Toristan, on the condition that Toristan would become pacifist and a democratic constitutional monarchy. This was agreed to by the Toristanis, and hailed by the Jocistani Comrade as "a victory for democracy".<br />
[[File:Treatyofredferngradphoto.jpg|thumb|left|A photograph of the Treaty of Redferngrad published on the Jocistani government's Instagram page.]]<br />
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===Collapse of the Treaty of Redferngrad and Fascist Coup===<br />
However, the Treaty proved to be heavily unpopular in Toristan, leading to a succession of coups by members of the military and royal family, most notably Prince James, who tried to dissolve the territory altogether and cede its lands to the U.K. However, Emperor Torin led a successful counter-coup shortly afterwards. Though this was initially supported by Jocistan, he went on to establish a highly militaristic fascist dictatorship, renaming the country the [[Kingdom of Toristan]] and declaring war on Jocistan.</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=West_Toristan&diff=361930West Toristan2018-11-19T14:36:19Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: James O'Connell Nash moved page West Toristan to Empire of Toristan over redirect</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Empire of Toristan]]</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Empire_of_Toristan&diff=361929Empire of Toristan2018-11-19T14:36:19Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: James O'Connell Nash moved page West Toristan to Empire of Toristan over redirect</p>
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The Empire of Toristan was established in late March 2018. The area claimed is a strip of garden that is estimated to be around 60 square feet. It is ruled by His Royal and Imperial Majesty Emperor Torin the Great, who rules as an absolute monarch. Toristan is partially inspired by 18th - century Japan. The Emperor also happens to be constitutional monarch of part of [https://thekingdomofpecuniamblog.wordpress.com/ Great Pecuniam], a region within the the [[British Empire]].<br />
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== Foreign Relations ==<br />
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Toristan recognises all U.N. member and observer states. It also recognises the [[British Empire]], the [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], and the Republic of Punistan. It maintains positive diplomatic relations with those four countries. <br />
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== The Monarchy ==<br />
<br />
Toristan is an absolute monarchy, in which the Emperor rules by decree and is the sole lawmaking authority. The monarchy has its own coat of arms and royal standard. Theroyal coat of arms is also the de facto coat of arms of Toristan. The royal standard may only be flown over a building or ship when the Emperor is present.<br />
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[[File:toristani royal standard.PNG|thumb|300px|The Toristani Royal Standard.]] <br />
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[[File:toristani royal coat of arms.PNG|thumb|300px|The Toristani Royal Coat of Arms.]]<br />
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== History ==<br />
<br />
Toristan was founded in late March 2018, having been inspired by the creation of the [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], which had declared its independence earlier that month. However, the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]] soon declared war on the young nation. This conflict quickly developed into a stalemate. Jocistan, which had remained neutral due to its good relations with both belligerents, urged both sides to sign an armistice, followed by a peace treaty. After the war, relations between Toristan and Jackistan rapidly improved, culminating in today's three - way alliance between Toristan, Jackistan, and Jocistan.<br />
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On 31st March 2018, the Supreme Leader and Premier for Life of Jocistan paid a formal state visit to Toristan.<br />
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[[File:Toristan state visit.PNG|thumb|250px|A tongue - in - cheek edited image representing the state visit made by the Jocistani government.]]</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Free_Democratic_People%27s_Soviet_Socialist_Republic_of_Jocistan&diff=361928Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan2018-11-19T14:35:14Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: </p>
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|name = Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan<br />
|image1 = [[File:flag of jocistan.PNG|220px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File: Jocistan Coat of Arms.PNG|220px]]<br />
|motto = Workers of the World, Unite!<br />
|anthem = Free Jocistan<br />
|location = Durham, United Kingdom<br />
|capital = Jocngrad<br />
|languages = English<br />
|religions = Secular<br />
|shortname = Jocistan, FDPSSRJ<br />
|demonym = Jocistani<br />
|government = [[Socialist]], [[Dictatorship]], [[Autocracy]]<br />
|head of government = Premier for Life<br />
|head of state = Supreme Leader<br />
|3rd_h = Senior State Commisar<br />
|4th_h = Chairman of the Jocngrad Workers' Soviet<br />
|hog_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|hos_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = Joint Field Marshal Debnam<br />
|4th_h_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|legislature = Jocngrad Soviet<br />
|type_a = Jocngrad Soviet<br />
|type_b = <br />
|seats_a = 5<br />
|seats_b = <br />
|established = 12th March 2018<br />
|population = 22<br />
|currency = Jocistani Theta<br />
|time_zone = GMT (de facto)<br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = <br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = This country is a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]].<br />
|web = [https://jocistan.wordpress.com/ Government Webpage and "Jocistani Comrade".] <br> [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC500MmTpwgu0F4gntCg7uKA?guided_help_flow=3&disable_polymer=true TV Jocistan]<br />
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Jocistan is a one chcair in Durham, Great Britain, which also occupies half of another chair. The capital is Jocngrad, the area of the chair on which the back would rest. Jocistan is a Revolutionary Socialist nation, committed to the International Revolution.<br />
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The FDPSSRJ is ruled by “His Most Venerable Excellency, Liberator of the Jocistani People and Supreme Leader of Jocistan, Premier for Life, Grand High Marshal and Admiral of All Armed Forces of Jocistan, James O’Connell Nash, R.C., R.S., D.J.C., V.J., O.C.R., J.M.C., J.S.F., Fighter for the Freedom and Liberation of the Oppressed, Creator Of Wealth and Bringer of Prosperity, Enlightened and Strong Ruler, Deliverer of Jocistan from the Evils of Tyranny and Oppression, Dear Leader, Guardian of Jocistan and its Ideals from Evil”. He rules with the aid of the Politburo, a council of State Commissars (essentially Ministers) whom he appoints, and the Jocngrad Workers’ Soviet, an elected body which represents the workers of Jocngrad.<br />
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== Foreign Policy and Relations ==<br />
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===International Recognition of Jocistan and Jocistani Relations With Other Micronations===<br />
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Jocistan has so far been recognised by 6 other micro - nations: the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], the [[Empire of Toristan]], [[East Toristan]], the [[Republic of Punistan]], the [[Republic of Pagia]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], and the [[British Empire]]. It is formally allied with both Jackistan and Toristan, with Jackistan and Toristan also allied with each other. This creates a three - way alliance similar to the pre-WW1 "Triple Entente" between Great Britain, France, and Tsarist Russia. It maintains diplomatic relations with all nations that recognise it, and has an embassy in the [[British Empire]]. <br />
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Jocistan is also a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]], an organisation that it founded along with the [[British Empire]].<br />
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===Jocistani Recognition of Nations and Micronations and Jocistani Foreign Policy===<br />
Jocistan recognises all U.N. member states other than North Korea and the People's Republic of China. Jocistan recognises one Korea, controlled by the government of the South. It recognises all of China, other than Tibet, as controlled by the Republic of China, or Taiwan. Jocistan also recognises the non - U.N. member states of Tibet, the Vatican City, and Kosovo. <br />
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Jocistan also recognises the micro - nations of the Kingdom of North Sudan, the [[British Empire]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], [[CCC Land|Coo Cluck Clan Land]], the [[Empire of Toristan]], the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], the [[Kingdom of Zaraland]], and the [[Republic of Punistan]].<br />
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===Jocistani Policy on Israel - Palestine Conflict===<br />
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Jocistan's policy on the Israel - Palestine conflict is that Jocistan fully supports the existence of a Jewish State and believes that the State of Israel is sufficient as a Jewish homeland. However, it also supports efforts to create a nation for dispossessed Palestinian Arabs, with the 1967 borders. It does not recognise Palestine at the moment, however, as there is no legitimate Palestinian government that exerts control over any significant area of land in Israel/Palestine. We believe that recognition of a Palestinian state at the present time would largely play into the hands of anti - Semitic terrorists, such as Hamas and Hezbollah.<br />
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== Population, Languages, and Demographics ==<br />
Jocistan's population is entirely comprised of people who are ethnically British, though some Jocistanis have Nigerian, Pakistani, Indian, Afrikaner, and German descent. Jocistan's population is majority white, though there are some mixed - race citizens of Indian and Pakistani descent, and one black citizen of Nigerian descent. Every Jocistani is a fluent English speaker, and one citizen is near - fluent in German. Every Jocistani also knows some French and Latin, to varying degrees of fluency. The majority of the Jocistani populations is Anglican Christian, though there are also several atheists and agnostics. No other faith groups are known to exist in Jocistan.<br />
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The People's Red Guard (the Jocistani army) is by far the largest employer in Jocistan. All save three citizens have jobs of some nature in the military.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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===Jocistani Independence and I Do Not Like Jocistani Wars===<br />
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The Free Democratic Peoples Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan officially declared its "full independence and secession" from the U.K. on 12th March 2018 with the signing of its constitution, though a functioning state and military had already been established, having grown gradually over the past few months. The territory claimed was one chair. Jocistan also inspired another nations, the Autocracy of Jackistan, to declare its independence, and to open friendly relations with Jocistan. However, another nation was also established, the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]]. [[Conflict Between Jocistan and I Do Not Like Jocistan|"I Do Not Like Jocistan" immediately declared war on Jocistan.]] Despite early Jocistani advances in which the "I Do Not Like Jocistani" President was capture, a stalemate developed, and the President soon escaped.<br />
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This stalemate continued for some time, until Jackistan intervened on the Jocistani side. After that, the war was soon won, and "I Do Not Like Jocistan" was partitioned equally between the two victorious powers. Though Jackistan incorporated its half into the territory that it claimed, Jocistan merely occupies the territory temporarily for short - term security purposes, and intends to return it to the U.K. at a later date.<br />
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The I Do Not Like Jocistanis have since declared themselves a nomadic tribe, and are yet to formally surrender despite having been clearly defeated in the war, and having no military capabilities at all. Jocistan does not recognise this tribe, and so does not consider itself at war.<br />
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===Jocistani Diplomacy Post-Independence===<br />
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Shortly after that, Jocistan opened friendly relations with another nation, the [[Empire of Toristan]]. However, a crisis occurred when Jackistan (with which Jocistan was at this stage allied) and Toristan went to war. The Jocistani government adopted a policy of neutrality, and eventually persuaded the two nations to enter peace talks. After a major summit, a peace treaty was signed and a three - way alliance emerged between the three countries.<br />
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===Jocistani Diplomatic Crises With Empire and Founding of L.C.D.M.===<br />
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On 3rd May 2018, a major diplomatic crisis broke out between Jocistan and the [[British Empire|British]] [[British Empire|Empire]]. Jocistan declares its support for a rebel group that was active in Anglestonia, one of the Empire’s constituent territories, called the South Anglestonian Independence Army (SARA). SARA’s demands were for the historically autonomous south to become a separate territory from the Grand Duchy. The group has been condemned by the Empire as a terrorist group.<br />
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The Empire responded by recognising the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]] as a non - territorial nomadic sovereign entity, and offered it an embassy from which to operate a government in exile. The crisis ushered in a grave phase of poor relations between Jocistan and the Empire.<br />
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It lasted 2 days, until, on the 5th of April, it was resolved with an agreement whereby the Empire would in the future gain new territory as a “Dominion of New South Anglestonia”. Jocistan would withdraw its support for SARA, and the British Empire would withdraw its support for the so - called “Jocistani Liberal Party”. The Empire did not withdraw its recognition of the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]], but did withdraw its support for them over Jocistan.<br />
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Another result of the crisis's resolution was that Jocistan and the British Empire co - operated to create a new inter - micronational organisation, the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]]. It was signed into existence by the Empire's leader, the "Imperial Governor", Lord Lyons, and promptly joined by Jocistan.<br />
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However, another crisis occurred shortly afterwards, when the Supreme Leader of Jocistan won the election for the role of "Commonwealth Chairman" through allegedly forcing all of Jocistan's population to vote for him over any other candidate. The crisis briefly resulted in the expulsion of Jocistani diplomats from the Empire, but was resolved when Jocistan agreed to re - do the elections (though the Supreme Leader still won).<br />
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===Creation of Jocistani M.M.A.===<br />
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On 17th May 2018, a national sport was created for Jocistan, "Jocistani Mixed Martial Arts", colloquially known as "Jocistani Gladiators". It is, essentially, gladiatorial combat, with military personnel of varying ranks required to fight each other in an improvised arena. All Jocistani military personnel are required to compete (other than the Supreme Leader, who holds the title of "Grand Master"), and the Jocistani government claims that it "shows to the wider world the unflinching courage and strength of every soldier of the People's Red Guard".<br />
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===Ceasefire With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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On 18th May 2018, a ceasefire was negotiated between Jocistan and the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]], following which President Page of I Do Not Like Jocistan was admitted into the Supreme Leader's V.I.P. Box for a Jocistani M.M.A match.<br />
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===Resumption of Hostilities With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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However, the ceasefire would prove short - lived, with the I Do Not Like Jocistanis soon openly withdrawing from it.<br />
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===Final Resolution of Conflict With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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On 4th June 2018, Jocistan negotiated a resolution to the conflict with I Do Not Like Jocistan, whereby Jocistan would withdraw from the formerly I Do Not Like Jocistani lands that it occupied, and I Do Not Like Jocistan renaming itself the "[[Republic of Pagia]]". Whilst Jackistan did also reluctantly agree to the hostilities, it is yet to announce any withdrawal from the territories that it occupies.<br />
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===Failed Coup of 27 June===<br />
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====Preceding Riots====<br />
The coup was preceded by riots and mutinies amongst the People's Red Guard over a lack of pay. Supported by the general public and by [Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan], [Empire of Toristan|Toristan], and [Republic of Punistan|Punistan], the rioters gained control of Jocngrad.<br />
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====Forced Resignation of Supreme Leader and Premier for Life====<br />
The rioters captured Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life, and forced him to resign. There followed a Jackistani occupation, in which Jackistan's Grand High Autocrat and Dictator proclaimed himself Supreme Leader, with Punistan's President becoming Premier for Life.<br />
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====Counter-Coup====<br />
A conspiracy amongst some major generals, Assistant Field Marshal Debnam and Marshal Redfern, to restore O'Connell Nash to his former status succeeded, with the coup being defeated. Field Marshal Hopkins was demoted to the rank of Colonel for supporting the coup, and Assistant Field Marshal Debnam and Marshal Redfern were both promoted to the post of "Joint Field Marshal" in a move of dubious legality. There followed a brief period of hostilities woth Jackistan, before the countries made peace and restored their alliance.<br />
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===Significant Growth In Size===<br />
On 22 July 2018, the Jocistani constitution was amended to incorporate a 195.8 square feet bedroom into Jocistan's territorial claim. This significantly enlarged Jocistan. A new capital was created, called Jocngrad like the old capital, with old Jocngrad being renamed Redferngrad, and the original claim becoming the county of Okkistan, both names in honour of Joint Field-Marshal Oscar Redfern.<br />
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===Crisis with Anglestonia===<br />
====Initial Anglestonian Measures and Provocation of Crisis====<br />
On 14th August 2018, the government of Anglestonia, an autonomous region of the [[British Empire]], announced various measures against Jocistan, provoking a crisis between the countries. These included ban on Jocistani goods, and a ban on Jocistani government officials having any noble titles in Anglestonia. This led to the Supreme Leader and Premier for Life losing his title of Lord.<br />
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====Jocistani Occupation of "Lyons Territory"====<br />
However, negotiations opened between the two governments, and plans were discussed for Jocistan to occupy a 17 square yard territory (known to the Jocistani government as the "Lyons Territory" after Lord Lyons, the then Grand Duke (now King) of Anglestonia. The idea was that once Jocistan had established control over the territory, sovereignty and governance would be transferred to Anglestonia.<br />
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====Revised Anglestonian Measures and Refutation of "Lyons Territory" Offer====<br />
However, the Anglestonian government made a U-turn on their previous reconciliatory stance, revising their measures to include making the illegal Jocistani Liberal Party a part of the Anglestonian government, the establishment of a new 1 square yard county in South Vietgnome called Jocdarshire (derived from the Welsh for "Good Jocistan"), refusal to recognise Jocistan's currency, the Jocistani theta, and adoption of a policy of always officially referring to Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life as "King James the Tyrant".<br />
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====Jocistani Response====<br />
Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life responded by giving a speech in which he coined the phrase "We shall not Submit!" which became a slogan of Jocistani anti-Anglestonian propaganda. The crisis continued into the Toristani-Jocistani war. <br />
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===Toristani Wars===<br />
====First War (War of the Grand Alliance/Great Patriotic War)====<br />
=====Outbreak of Hostilities with Toristan=====<br />
On 13th September 2018, the [[Empire of Toristan]] declared war on Jocistan. The Toristani government took the decision to declare unprovoked war primarily because they were heavily indebted to the Jocistani government, and because they were confident of [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jakcistani]] support, which they felt would make victory assured. The war was initially stalemated in battle, with most action happening in the realms of espionage. However, Jocistan gradually began to make gains.<br />
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=====Initial Jackistani Intervention=====<br />
However, at this point, the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], which was allied to both Toristan and Jocistan, intervened on the Toristani side, as the Toristanis had predicted they would, declaring war on Jocistan. This led to a rapid change of strengths, with the Toristani-Jackistani side clearly winning, and began to threaten the very existence of Jocistan.<br />
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=====Jackistani Defection=====<br />
However, the war had another twist: for seemingly inexplicable reasons, the Jackistanis switched sides, making peace with Jocistan and restoring their alliance, and declaring war on Toristan. Jackistan and Jocistan formed a "Grand Alliance", giving the war its alternative name. This once more put the Jocistani side in the ascendancy.<br />
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=====The Battle of Durham=====<br />
The war culminated in the battle of Durham, a resounding defeat for the Toristanis. It ended with a one-man charge on the Toristani line from the Jocistani Joint Field Marshal Oscar Redfern, who single-handedly captured Emperor Torin, leading to victory for the Grand Alliance.<br />
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=====Treaty of Torinburg=====<br />
The war was resolved with the treaty of Torinburg, which ended the war, and established a communist Jocistani client state in the eastern half of Torinburg, called [[East Toristan]]. The terms of the Treaty were these:<br />
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*Toristan must pay reparations of 1 fountain pen to Jackistan. Fountain pens are an object of great cultural significance and national pride for Jakcistanis. In Jackistani culture, surrendering a fountain pen to another for anything besides an equally good fountain pen is seen as the ultimate humiliation.<br />
*Toristan must pay reparations of Θ5 to Jocistan.<br />
*Toristan must recognise the total and full independence of the People’s Socialist Democratic Republic of Toristan (informally known as East Toristan). Its territory is the eastern half of the capital, Torinburg.<br />
*Toristan may not declare war on another nation (though it can still go to war if another country attacks it), and must limit the size of its military to no more than 3 people.<br />
*East Toristan will mark 13th September as Toristan Liberation Day, and Jocistan and Jackistan will mark 13th September as Victory Day.<br />
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=====Reaction of Anglestonia to the Treaty of Torinburg and Ensuing Crisis=====<br />
The Kingdom of Anglestonia in the [[British Empire]], which was already in a diplomatic crisis with Jocistan (see above), responded in a somewhat reactionary manner to the peace, declaring its full support for the West Toristanis (as the remnants of the Empire were now known) and refused tor recognise [[East Toristan]]. It also offered to form an alliance with West Toristan and to support them in a war against East Toristan. This lead to a worsening of the crisis, which finally ended in humiliation for the Anglestonians, when the Emperor Torin I of West Toristan officially condemned them for their stance on the conflict. In the aftermath of Emperor Torin's statement, the crisis was resolved, with Anglestonia withdrawing its various measures an the county of Jocdarshire pledging to change its name and motto (though this is yet to be done).<br />
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====Second War (Second Great Patriotic War)====<br />
=====West Toristani Attack on East Toristan=====<br />
Following the peace terms, Jocistan and Jackistan pumped colossal amounts of credit-free aid into [[East Toristan]], hoping that its success would inspire West Toristanis to rebel against the Imperial dictatorship that the peace terms had left untouched. However, this had the opposite effect: Emperor Torin and his commanders hoped that a swift victory would deliver these resources to the West. Due to this belief, they launched a hasty and badly-planned attack, during which East Toristan remained safe while Jocistani forces dug in for a war of attrition.<br />
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=====Jackistani Neutrality=====<br />
What was notable, however, was that Jackistan tried to stay neutral. It had tried to rebuild its alliance with Toristan after the first war, and believed that a Toristani or Jocistani victory was equally beneficial. This was exasperating for Jocistanis, while it was a major propaganda coup for Toristan, which at one point almost managed to pull off a stunning trick which, if successful, would have led to its instant victory.<br />
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======The Jocistani Comrade Incident======<br />
Toristani spies successfully got out the story that Jackistan was joining the war on their side. This was reported by Jocistan's state-owned online newspaper, the Jocistani Comrade, and believed by the Jocistani military. The truth (i.e. that this was fictitious) only got out just before Jocistan was going to launch a full-scale attack on Jackistan. While this did not succeed in its main goal of bringing Jackistan into the war, it did alienate them from Jocistan and strike a blow at Jocistani morale.<br />
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=====Treaty of Redferngrad=====<br />
It eventually became clear to both sides that if a compromise peace was not agreed, both countries would collapse.This led Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life to draw up the Treaty of Redferngrad, which reunited Toristan, on the condition that Toristan would become pacifist and a democratic constitutional monarchy. This was agreed to by the Toristanis, and hailed by the Jocistani Comrade as "a victory for democracy".<br />
[[File:Treatyofredferngradphoto.jpg|thumb|left|A photograph of the Treaty of Redferngrad published on the Jocistani government's Instagram page.]]<br />
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====Third War (Third Great Patriotic War)====<br />
=====Collapse of the Treaty of Redferngrad=====<br />
However, the Treaty proved to be heavily unpopular in Toristan, leading to a succession of coups by members of the military and royal family, most notably Prince James, who tried to dissolve the territory altogether and cede its lands to the U.K. However, Emperor Torin led a successful counter-coup shortly afterwards. Though this was initially supported by Jocistan, he went on to establish a highly militaristic fascist dictatorship, renaming the country the [[Kingdom of Toristan]] and declaring war on Jocistan.<br />
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=====Resumption of Conflict=====<br />
This led to a resumption of the bitter war of attrition that had drained both countries before. The stalemate continued for some time, with neither side making any advances.<br />
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=====Pagian and Hofflandic Interventions=====<br />
The [[Kingdom of Hoffland]], a small nation only recognised by Toristan, joined the war on the Toristani side. To counter this, the [[Republic of Pagia]] intervened on Jocistan's side. Hoffland soon fell, with King Henry I transported to a Jocistani gulag and "re-educated". <br />
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=====Rise of New Nations=====<br />
Two other micronations (mainly led by high-ranking Jocistani soldiers) declared their independence during the conflict, going to war with Toristan. These were the [[Free Democratic People's Republic of Markistan]] (led by a Jocistani-Jackistani dual citizen with a dubious criminal record in Jackistan) and the [[Free Democratic People's Republic of Hoppistan]] (led by Assistant Field Marshal Hopkins of Jocistan).<br />
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=====Eventual Toristani Surrender=====<br />
The war had become a mere contest to see which side would capitulate first, and that side proved to be Toristan. On Saturday 3rd November, with the country in anarchy, King Torin signed the Treaty of Jocngrad. It declared his abdication, and the creation of a [[Republic of Toristan]], and the establishment of an "International Committee for Toristan" to decide on the country's future. Jocistan's Joint Field Marshal Redfern was appointed President of Toristan.<br />
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====Torin's Rebellion====<br />
=====Collapse of Committee=====<br />
However, all did not go as the Treaty intended. Jackistan called for a monarchical restoration while President Redfern suggested that the country be renamed Okkistan and serve as a new Jocistani puppet state, with him as the dictator. This caused the collapse of the Committee.<br />
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=====Torin's Attempt to Seize Power=====<br />
Taking advantage of these events, Torin led a rebellion in a last-ditch attempt to take over on November 8th. In retaliation, Jocistan sent an expeditionary force under Joint Field Marshal Debnam to put it down, but Torin managed to escape the battle with his force largely intact.<br />
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=====Toristani Coup and Creation of Liberland=====<br />
The Jocistani leadership realised that they would need Jackistani approval for lasting stability, so asked them what they would have to do to make the events acceptable to Jackistan. It was then agreed that the Jackistani diplomat, Caspar Khan, should be installed as President instead of Redfern. As Khan did not have ambitions similar to Redfern's, this was seen as preferable anyway by Jocistan. Consequently, on November 9th, there was a coup in Toristan in which Khan was installed as President, renaming the country the [[Republic of Liberland]].<br />
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=====Consequent Jackistani Intervention=====<br />
Due to Torin's continued rebellion against a Jackistani citizen, Jackistan intervened in the conflict, resolutely quashing the rebellion.<br />
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== Politics and Government ==<br />
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Jocistan is a one - party state, ruled by the “Jocistani Socialist Workers’ Patriotic Party" and the constitution bans the existence of other political parties. There is another active political party, called the "Jocistani Liberal Party" although this party is illegal and so operates from [[Anglestonia]]. The government claims to be Soviet, socialist, and in support of the international socialist revolution. Although the country does not claim to be communist, that label has been attributed to it and there are numerous examples of communism in Jocistan such as Karl Marx featuring on all of its banknotes, a hammer and sickle on its flag, and "The Order of the Communist Revolution" being an official honour.</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Free_Democratic_People%27s_Soviet_Socialist_Republic_of_Jocistan&diff=361918Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan2018-11-19T12:15:32Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: </p>
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|name = Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan<br />
|image1 = [[File:flag of jocistan.PNG|220px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File: Jocistan Coat of Arms.PNG|220px]]<br />
|motto = Workers of the World, Unite!<br />
|anthem = Free Jocistan<br />
|location = Durham, United Kingdom<br />
|capital = Jocngrad<br />
|languages = English<br />
|religions = Secular<br />
|shortname = Jocistan, FDPSSRJ<br />
|demonym = Jocistani<br />
|government = [[Socialist]], [[Dictatorship]], [[Autocracy]]<br />
|head of government = Premier for Life<br />
|head of state = Supreme Leader<br />
|3rd_h = Senior State Commisar<br />
|4th_h = Chairman of the Jocngrad Workers' Soviet<br />
|hog_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|hos_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = Joint Field Marshal Debnam<br />
|4th_h_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|legislature = Jocngrad Soviet<br />
|type_a = Jocngrad Soviet<br />
|type_b = <br />
|seats_a = 5<br />
|seats_b = <br />
|established = 12th March 2018<br />
|population = 22<br />
|currency = Jocistani Theta<br />
|time_zone = GMT (de facto)<br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = <br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = This country is a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]].<br />
|web = [https://jocistan.wordpress.com/ Government Webpage and "Jocistani Comrade".] <br> [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC500MmTpwgu0F4gntCg7uKA?guided_help_flow=3&disable_polymer=true TV Jocistan]<br />
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Jocistan is a one chcair in Durham, Great Britain, which also occupies half of another chair. The capital is Jocngrad, the area of the chair on which the back would rest. Jocistan is a Revolutionary Socialist nation, committed to the International Revolution.<br />
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The FDPSSRJ is ruled by “His Most Venerable Excellency, Liberator of the Jocistani People and Supreme Leader of Jocistan, Premier for Life, Grand High Marshal and Admiral of All Armed Forces of Jocistan, James O’Connell Nash, R.C., R.S., D.J.C., V.J., O.C.R., J.M.C., J.S.F., Fighter for the Freedom and Liberation of the Oppressed, Creator Of Wealth and Bringer of Prosperity, Enlightened and Strong Ruler, Deliverer of Jocistan from the Evils of Tyranny and Oppression, Dear Leader, Guardian of Jocistan and its Ideals from Evil”. He rules with the aid of the Politburo, a council of State Commissars (essentially Ministers) whom he appoints, and the Jocngrad Workers’ Soviet, an elected body which represents the workers of Jocngrad.<br />
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== Foreign Policy and Relations ==<br />
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===International Recognition of Jocistan and Jocistani Relations With Other Micronations===<br />
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Jocistan has so far been recognised by 6 other micro - nations: the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], the [[Empire of Toristan]], [[East Toristan]], the [[Republic of Punistan]], the [[Republic of Pagia]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], and the [[British Empire]]. It is formally allied with both Jackistan and Toristan, with Jackistan and Toristan also allied with each other. This creates a three - way alliance similar to the pre-WW1 "Triple Entente" between Great Britain, France, and Tsarist Russia. It maintains diplomatic relations with all nations that recognise it, and has an embassy in the [[British Empire]]. <br />
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Jocistan is also a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]], an organisation that it founded along with the [[British Empire]].<br />
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===Jocistani Recognition of Nations and Micronations and Jocistani Foreign Policy===<br />
Jocistan recognises all U.N. member states other than North Korea and the People's Republic of China. Jocistan recognises one Korea, controlled by the government of the South. It recognises all of China, other than Tibet, as controlled by the Republic of China, or Taiwan. Jocistan also recognises the non - U.N. member states of Tibet, the Vatican City, and Kosovo. <br />
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Jocistan also recognises the micro - nations of the Kingdom of North Sudan, the [[British Empire]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], [[CCC Land|Coo Cluck Clan Land]], the [[Empire of Toristan]], the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], the [[Kingdom of Zaraland]], and the [[Republic of Punistan]].<br />
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===Jocistani Policy on Israel - Palestine Conflict===<br />
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Jocistan's policy on the Israel - Palestine conflict is that Jocistan fully supports the existence of a Jewish State and believes that the State of Israel is sufficient as a Jewish homeland. However, it also supports efforts to create a nation for dispossessed Palestinian Arabs, with the 1967 borders. It does not recognise Palestine at the moment, however, as there is no legitimate Palestinian government that exerts control over any significant area of land in Israel/Palestine. We believe that recognition of a Palestinian state at the present time would largely play into the hands of anti - Semitic terrorists, such as Hamas and Hezbollah.<br />
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== Population, Languages, and Demographics ==<br />
Jocistan's population is entirely comprised of people who are ethnically British, though some Jocistanis have Nigerian, Pakistani, Indian, Afrikaner, and German descent. Jocistan's population is majority white, though there are some mixed - race citizens of Indian and Pakistani descent, and one black citizen of Nigerian descent. Every Jocistani is a fluent English speaker, and one citizen is near - fluent in German. Every Jocistani also knows some French and Latin, to varying degrees of fluency. The majority of the Jocistani populations is Anglican Christian, though there are also several atheists and agnostics. No other faith groups are known to exist in Jocistan.<br />
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The People's Red Guard (the Jocistani army) is by far the largest employer in Jocistan. All save three citizens have jobs of some nature in the military.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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===Jocistani Independence and I Do Not Like Jocistani Wars===<br />
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The Free Democratic Peoples Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan officially declared its "full independence and secession" from the U.K. on 12th March 2018 with the signing of its constitution, though a functioning state and military had already been established, having grown gradually over the past few months. The territory claimed was one chair. Jocistan also inspired another nations, the Autocracy of Jackistan, to declare its independence, and to open friendly relations with Jocistan. However, another nation was also established, the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]]. [[Conflict Between Jocistan and I Do Not Like Jocistan|"I Do Not Like Jocistan" immediately declared war on Jocistan.]] Despite early Jocistani advances in which the "I Do Not Like Jocistani" President was capture, a stalemate developed, and the President soon escaped.<br />
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This stalemate continued for some time, until Jackistan intervened on the Jocistani side. After that, the war was soon won, and "I Do Not Like Jocistan" was partitioned equally between the two victorious powers. Though Jackistan incorporated its half into the territory that it claimed, Jocistan merely occupies the territory temporarily for short - term security purposes, and intends to return it to the U.K. at a later date.<br />
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The I Do Not Like Jocistanis have since declared themselves a nomadic tribe, and are yet to formally surrender despite having been clearly defeated in the war, and having no military capabilities at all. Jocistan does not recognise this tribe, and so does not consider itself at war.<br />
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===Jocistani Diplomacy Post-Independence===<br />
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Shortly after that, Jocistan opened friendly relations with another nation, the [[Empire of Toristan]]. However, a crisis occurred when Jackistan (with which Jocistan was at this stage allied) and Toristan went to war. The Jocistani government adopted a policy of neutrality, and eventually persuaded the two nations to enter peace talks. After a major summit, a peace treaty was signed and a three - way alliance emerged between the three countries.<br />
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===Jocistani Diplomatic Crises With Empire and Founding of L.C.D.M.===<br />
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On 3rd May 2018, a major diplomatic crisis broke out between Jocistan and the [[British Empire|British]] [[British Empire|Empire]]. Jocistan declares its support for a rebel group that was active in Anglestonia, one of the Empire’s constituent territories, called the South Anglestonian Independence Army (SARA). SARA’s demands were for the historically autonomous south to become a separate territory from the Grand Duchy. The group has been condemned by the Empire as a terrorist group.<br />
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The Empire responded by recognising the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]] as a non - territorial nomadic sovereign entity, and offered it an embassy from which to operate a government in exile. The crisis ushered in a grave phase of poor relations between Jocistan and the Empire.<br />
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It lasted 2 days, until, on the 5th of April, it was resolved with an agreement whereby the Empire would in the future gain new territory as a “Dominion of New South Anglestonia”. Jocistan would withdraw its support for SARA, and the British Empire would withdraw its support for the so - called “Jocistani Liberal Party”. The Empire did not withdraw its recognition of the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]], but did withdraw its support for them over Jocistan.<br />
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Another result of the crisis's resolution was that Jocistan and the British Empire co - operated to create a new inter - micronational organisation, the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]]. It was signed into existence by the Empire's leader, the "Imperial Governor", Lord Lyons, and promptly joined by Jocistan.<br />
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However, another crisis occurred shortly afterwards, when the Supreme Leader of Jocistan won the election for the role of "Commonwealth Chairman" through allegedly forcing all of Jocistan's population to vote for him over any other candidate. The crisis briefly resulted in the expulsion of Jocistani diplomats from the Empire, but was resolved when Jocistan agreed to re - do the elections (though the Supreme Leader still won).<br />
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===Creation of Jocistani M.M.A.===<br />
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On 17th May 2018, a national sport was created for Jocistan, "Jocistani Mixed Martial Arts", colloquially known as "Jocistani Gladiators". It is, essentially, gladiatorial combat, with military personnel of varying ranks required to fight each other in an improvised arena. All Jocistani military personnel are required to compete (other than the Supreme Leader, who holds the title of "Grand Master"), and the Jocistani government claims that it "shows to the wider world the unflinching courage and strength of every soldier of the People's Red Guard".<br />
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===Ceasefire With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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On 18th May 2018, a ceasefire was negotiated between Jocistan and the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]], following which President Page of I Do Not Like Jocistan was admitted into the Supreme Leader's V.I.P. Box for a Jocistani M.M.A match.<br />
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===Resumption of Hostilities With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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However, the ceasefire would prove short - lived, with the I Do Not Like Jocistanis soon openly withdrawing from it.<br />
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===Final Resolution of Conflict With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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On 4th June 2018, Jocistan negotiated a resolution to the conflict with I Do Not Like Jocistan, whereby Jocistan would withdraw from the formerly I Do Not Like Jocistani lands that it occupied, and I Do Not Like Jocistan renaming itself the "[[Republic of Pagia]]". Whilst Jackistan did also reluctantly agree to the hostilities, it is yet to announce any withdrawal from the territories that it occupies.<br />
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===Failed Coup of 27 June===<br />
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====Preceding Riots====<br />
The coup was preceded by riots and mutinies amongst the People's Red Guard over a lack of pay. Supported by the general public and by [Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan], [Empire of Toristan|Toristan], and [Republic of Punistan|Punistan], the rioters gained control of Jocngrad.<br />
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====Forced Resignation of Supreme Leader and Premier for Life====<br />
The rioters captured Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life, and forced him to resign. There followed a Jackistani occupation, in which Jackistan's Grand High Autocrat and Dictator proclaimed himself Supreme Leader, with Punistan's President becoming Premier for Life.<br />
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====Counter-Coup====<br />
A conspiracy amongst some major generals, Assistant Field Marshal Debnam and Marshal Redfern, to restore O'Connell Nash to his former status succeeded, with the coup being defeated. Field Marshal Hopkins was demoted to the rank of Colonel for supporting the coup, and Assistant Field Marshal Debnam and Marshal Redfern were both promoted to the post of "Joint Field Marshal" in a move of dubious legality. There followed a brief period of hostilities woth Jackistan, before the countries made peace and restored their alliance.<br />
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===Significant Growth In Size===<br />
On 22 July 2018, the Jocistani constitution was amended to incorporate a 195.8 square feet bedroom into Jocistan's territorial claim. This significantly enlarged Jocistan. A new capital was created, called Jocngrad like the old capital, with old Jocngrad being renamed Redferngrad, and the original claim becoming the county of Okkistan, both names in honour of Joint Field-Marshal Oscar Redfern.<br />
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===Crisis with Anglestonia===<br />
====Initial Anglestonian Measures and Provocation of Crisis====<br />
On 14th August 2018, the government of Anglestonia, an autonomous region of the [[British Empire]], announced various measures against Jocistan, provoking a crisis between the countries. These included ban on Jocistani goods, and a ban on Jocistani government officials having any noble titles in Anglestonia. This led to the Supreme Leader and Premier for Life losing his title of Lord.<br />
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====Jocistani Occupation of "Lyons Territory"====<br />
However, negotiations opened between the two governments, and plans were discussed for Jocistan to occupy a 17 square yard territory (known to the Jocistani government as the "Lyons Territory" after Lord Lyons, the then Grand Duke (now King) of Anglestonia. The idea was that once Jocistan had established control over the territory, sovereignty and governance would be transferred to Anglestonia.<br />
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====Revised Anglestonian Measures and Refutation of "Lyons Territory" Offer====<br />
However, the Anglestonian government made a U-turn on their previous reconciliatory stance, revising their measures to include making the illegal Jocistani Liberal Party a part of the Anglestonian government, the establishment of a new 1 square yard county in South Vietgnome called Jocdarshire (derived from the Welsh for "Good Jocistan"), refusal to recognise Jocistan's currency, the Jocistani theta, and adoption of a policy of always officially referring to Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life as "King James the Tyrant".<br />
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====Jocistani Response====<br />
Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life responded by giving a speech in which he coined the phrase "We shall not Submit!" which became a slogan of Jocistani anti-Anglestonian propaganda. The crisis continued into the Toristani-Jocistani war. <br />
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===Toristani Wars===<br />
====First War (War of the Grand Alliance/Great Patriotic War)====<br />
=====Outbreak of Hostilities with Toristan=====<br />
On 13th September 2018, the [[Empire of Toristan]] declared war on Jocistan. The Toristani government took the decision to declare unprovoked war primarily because they were heavily indebted to the Jocistani government, and because they were confident of [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jakcistani]] support, which they felt would make victory assured. The war was initially stalemated in battle, with most action happening in the realms of espionage. However, Jocistan gradually began to make gains.<br />
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=====Initial Jackistani Intervention=====<br />
However, at this point, the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], which was allied to both Toristan and Jocistan, intervened on the Toristani side, as the Toristanis had predicted they would, declaring war on Jocistan. This led to a rapid change of strengths, with the Toristani-Jackistani side clearly winning, and began to threaten the very existence of Jocistan.<br />
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=====Jackistani Defection=====<br />
However, the war had another twist: for seemingly inexplicable reasons, the Jackistanis switched sides, making peace with Jocistan and restoring their alliance, and declaring war on Toristan. Jackistan and Jocistan formed a "Grand Alliance", giving the war its alternative name. This once more put the Jocistani side in the ascendancy.<br />
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=====The Battle of Durham=====<br />
The war culminated in the battle of Durham, a resounding defeat for the Toristanis. It ended with a one-man charge on the Toristani line from the Jocistani Joint Field Marshal Oscar Redfern, who single-handedly captured Emperor Torin, leading to victory for the Grand Alliance.<br />
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=====Treaty of Torinburg=====<br />
The war was resolved with the treaty of Torinburg, which ended the war, and established a communist Jocistani client state in the eastern half of Torinburg, called [[East Toristan]]. The terms of the Treaty were these:<br />
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*Toristan must pay reparations of 1 fountain pen to Jackistan. Fountain pens are an object of great cultural significance and national pride for Jakcistanis. In Jackistani culture, surrendering a fountain pen to another for anything besides an equally good fountain pen is seen as the ultimate humiliation.<br />
*Toristan must pay reparations of Θ5 to Jocistan.<br />
*Toristan must recognise the total and full independence of the People’s Socialist Democratic Republic of Toristan (informally known as East Toristan). Its territory is the eastern half of the capital, Torinburg.<br />
*Toristan may not declare war on another nation (though it can still go to war if another country attacks it), and must limit the size of its military to no more than 3 people.<br />
*East Toristan will mark 13th September as Toristan Liberation Day, and Jocistan and Jackistan will mark 13th September as Victory Day.<br />
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=====Reaction of Anglestonia to the Treaty of Torinburg and Ensuing Crisis=====<br />
The Kingdom of Anglestonia in the [[British Empire]], which was already in a diplomatic crisis with Jocistan (see above), responded in a somewhat reactionary manner to the peace, declaring its full support for the West Toristanis (as the remnants of the Empire were now known) and refused tor recognise [[East Toristan]]. It also offered to form an alliance with West Toristan and to support them in a war against East Toristan. This lead to a worsening of the crisis, which finally ended in humiliation for the Anglestonians, when the Emperor Torin I of West Toristan officially condemned them for their stance on the conflict. In the aftermath of Emperor Torin's statement, the crisis was resolved, with Anglestonia withdrawing its various measures an the county of Jocdarshire pledging to change its name and motto (though this is yet to be done).<br />
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====Second War (Second Great Patriotic War)<br />
=====West Toristani Attack on East Toristan=====<br />
Following the peace terms, Jocistan and Jackistan pumped colossal amounts of credit-free aid into [[East Toristan]], hoping that its success would inspire West Toristanis to rebel against the Imperial dictatorship that the peace terms had left untouched. However, this had the opposite effect: Emperor Torin and his commanders hoped that a swift victory would deliver these resources to the West. Due to this belief, they launched a hasty and badly-planned attack, during which East Toristan remained safe while Jocistani forces dug in for a war of attrition.<br />
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=====Jackistani Neutrality=====<br />
What was notable, however, was that Jackistan tried to stay neutral. It had tried to rebuild its alliance with Toristan after the first war, and believed that a Toristani or Jocistani victory was equally beneficial. This was exasperating for Jocistanis, while it was a major propaganda coup for Toristan, which at one point almost managed to pull off a stunning trick which, if successful, would have led to its instant victory.<br />
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======The Jocistani Comrade Incident======<br />
Toristani spies successfully got out the story that Jackistan was joining the war on their side. This was reported by Jocistan's state-owned online newspaper, the Jocistani Comrade, and believed by the Jocistani military. The truth (i.e. that this was fictitious) only got out just before Jocistan was going to launch a full-scale attack on Jackistan. While this did not succeed in its main goal of bringing Jackistan into the war, it did alienate them from Jocistan and strike a blow at Jocistani morale.<br />
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=====Treaty of Redferngrad=====<br />
It eventually became clear to both sides that if a compromise peace was not agreed, both countries would collapse.This led Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life to draw up the Treaty of Redferngrad, which reunited Toristan, on the condition that Toristan would become pacifist and a democratic constitutional monarchy. This was agreed to by the Toristanis, and hailed by the Jocistani Comrade as "a victory for democracy".<br />
[[File:Treatyofredferngradphoto.jpg|thumb|left|A photograph of the Treaty of Redferngrad published on the Jocistani government's Instagram page.]]<br />
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====Third War====<br />
=====Collapse of the Treaty of Redferngrad=====<br />
However, the Treaty proved to be heavily unpopular in Toristan, leading to a succession of coups by members of the military and royal family, most notably Prince James, who tried to dissolve the territory altogether and cede its lands to the U.K. However, Emperor Torin led a successful counter-coup shortly afterwards. Though this was initially supported by Jocistan, he went on to establish a highly militaristic fascist dictatorship and declare war on Jocistan. <br />
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=====Resumption of Conflict=====<br />
This led to a resumption of the bitter war of attrition that had <br />
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== Politics and Government ==<br />
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Jocistan is a one - party state, ruled by the “Jocistani Socialist Workers’ Patriotic Party" and the constitution bans the existence of other political parties. There is another active political party, called the "Jocistani Liberal Party" although this party is illegal and so operates from [[Anglestonia]]. The government claims to be Soviet, socialist, and in support of the international socialist revolution. Although the country does not claim to be communist, that label has been attributed to it and there are numerous examples of communism in Jocistan such as Karl Marx featuring on all of its banknotes, a hammer and sickle on its flag, and "The Order of the Communist Revolution" being an official honour.</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=File:Treatyofredferngradphoto.jpg&diff=361917File:Treatyofredferngradphoto.jpg2018-11-19T12:07:42Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: </p>
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|name = Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan<br />
|image1 = [[File:flag of jocistan.PNG|220px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File: Jocistan Coat of Arms.PNG|220px]]<br />
|motto = Workers of the World, Unite!<br />
|anthem = Free Jocistan<br />
|location = Durham, United Kingdom<br />
|capital = Jocngrad<br />
|languages = English<br />
|religions = Secular<br />
|shortname = Jocistan, FDPSSRJ<br />
|demonym = Jocistani<br />
|government = [[Socialist]], [[Dictatorship]], [[Autocracy]]<br />
|head of government = Premier for Life<br />
|head of state = Supreme Leader<br />
|3rd_h = Senior State Commisar<br />
|4th_h = Chairman of the Jocngrad Workers' Soviet<br />
|hog_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|hos_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = Joint Field Marshal Debnam<br />
|4th_h_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|legislature = Jocngrad Soviet<br />
|type_a = Jocngrad Soviet<br />
|type_b = <br />
|seats_a = 5<br />
|seats_b = <br />
|established = 12th March 2018<br />
|population = 22<br />
|currency = Jocistani Theta<br />
|time_zone = GMT (de facto)<br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = <br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = This country is a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]].<br />
|web = [https://jocistan.wordpress.com/ Government Webpage and "Jocistani Comrade".] <br> [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC500MmTpwgu0F4gntCg7uKA?guided_help_flow=3&disable_polymer=true TV Jocistan]<br />
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Jocistan is a one chcair in Durham, Great Britain, which also occupies half of another chair. The capital is Jocngrad, the area of the chair on which the back would rest. Jocistan is a Revolutionary Socialist nation, committed to the International Revolution.<br />
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The FDPSSRJ is ruled by “His Most Venerable Excellency, Liberator of the Jocistani People and Supreme Leader of Jocistan, Premier for Life, Grand High Marshal and Admiral of All Armed Forces of Jocistan, James O’Connell Nash, R.C., R.S., D.J.C., V.J., O.C.R., J.M.C., J.S.F., Fighter for the Freedom and Liberation of the Oppressed, Creator Of Wealth and Bringer of Prosperity, Enlightened and Strong Ruler, Deliverer of Jocistan from the Evils of Tyranny and Oppression, Dear Leader, Guardian of Jocistan and its Ideals from Evil”. He rules with the aid of the Politburo, a council of State Commissars (essentially Ministers) whom he appoints, and the Jocngrad Workers’ Soviet, an elected body which represents the workers of Jocngrad.<br />
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== Foreign Policy and Relations ==<br />
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===International Recognition of Jocistan and Jocistani Relations With Other Micronations===<br />
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Jocistan has so far been recognised by 6 other micro - nations: the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], the [[Empire of Toristan]], [[East Toristan]], the [[Republic of Punistan]], the [[Republic of Pagia]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], and the [[British Empire]]. It is formally allied with both Jackistan and Toristan, with Jackistan and Toristan also allied with each other. This creates a three - way alliance similar to the pre-WW1 "Triple Entente" between Great Britain, France, and Tsarist Russia. It maintains diplomatic relations with all nations that recognise it, and has an embassy in the [[British Empire]]. <br />
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Jocistan is also a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]], an organisation that it founded along with the [[British Empire]].<br />
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===Jocistani Recognition of Nations and Micronations and Jocistani Foreign Policy===<br />
Jocistan recognises all U.N. member states other than North Korea and the People's Republic of China. Jocistan recognises one Korea, controlled by the government of the South. It recognises all of China, other than Tibet, as controlled by the Republic of China, or Taiwan. Jocistan also recognises the non - U.N. member states of Tibet, the Vatican City, and Kosovo. <br />
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Jocistan also recognises the micro - nations of the Kingdom of North Sudan, the [[British Empire]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], [[CCC Land|Coo Cluck Clan Land]], the [[Empire of Toristan]], the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], the [[Kingdom of Zaraland]], and the [[Republic of Punistan]].<br />
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===Jocistani Policy on Israel - Palestine Conflict===<br />
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Jocistan's policy on the Israel - Palestine conflict is that Jocistan fully supports the existence of a Jewish State and believes that the State of Israel is sufficient as a Jewish homeland. However, it also supports efforts to create a nation for dispossessed Palestinian Arabs, with the 1967 borders. It does not recognise Palestine at the moment, however, as there is no legitimate Palestinian government that exerts control over any significant area of land in Israel/Palestine. We believe that recognition of a Palestinian state at the present time would largely play into the hands of anti - Semitic terrorists, such as Hamas and Hezbollah.<br />
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== Population, Languages, and Demographics ==<br />
Jocistan's population is entirely comprised of people who are ethnically British, though some Jocistanis have Nigerian, Pakistani, Indian, Afrikaner, and German descent. Jocistan's population is majority white, though there are some mixed - race citizens of Indian and Pakistani descent, and one black citizen of Nigerian descent. Every Jocistani is a fluent English speaker, and one citizen is near - fluent in German. Every Jocistani also knows some French and Latin, to varying degrees of fluency. The majority of the Jocistani populations is Anglican Christian, though there are also several atheists and agnostics. No other faith groups are known to exist in Jocistan.<br />
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The People's Red Guard (the Jocistani army) is by far the largest employer in Jocistan. All save three citizens have jobs of some nature in the military.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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===Jocistani Independence and I Do Not Like Jocistani Wars===<br />
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The Free Democratic Peoples Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan officially declared its "full independence and secession" from the U.K. on 12th March 2018 with the signing of its constitution, though a functioning state and military had already been established, having grown gradually over the past few months. The territory claimed was one chair. Jocistan also inspired another nations, the Autocracy of Jackistan, to declare its independence, and to open friendly relations with Jocistan. However, another nation was also established, the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]]. [[Conflict Between Jocistan and I Do Not Like Jocistan|"I Do Not Like Jocistan" immediately declared war on Jocistan.]] Despite early Jocistani advances in which the "I Do Not Like Jocistani" President was capture, a stalemate developed, and the President soon escaped.<br />
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This stalemate continued for some time, until Jackistan intervened on the Jocistani side. After that, the war was soon won, and "I Do Not Like Jocistan" was partitioned equally between the two victorious powers. Though Jackistan incorporated its half into the territory that it claimed, Jocistan merely occupies the territory temporarily for short - term security purposes, and intends to return it to the U.K. at a later date.<br />
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The I Do Not Like Jocistanis have since declared themselves a nomadic tribe, and are yet to formally surrender despite having been clearly defeated in the war, and having no military capabilities at all. Jocistan does not recognise this tribe, and so does not consider itself at war.<br />
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===Jocistani Diplomacy Post-Independence===<br />
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Shortly after that, Jocistan opened friendly relations with another nation, the [[Empire of Toristan]]. However, a crisis occurred when Jackistan (with which Jocistan was at this stage allied) and Toristan went to war. The Jocistani government adopted a policy of neutrality, and eventually persuaded the two nations to enter peace talks. After a major summit, a peace treaty was signed and a three - way alliance emerged between the three countries.<br />
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===Jocistani Diplomatic Crises With Empire and Founding of L.C.D.M.===<br />
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On 3rd May 2018, a major diplomatic crisis broke out between Jocistan and the [[British Empire|British]] [[British Empire|Empire]]. Jocistan declares its support for a rebel group that was active in Anglestonia, one of the Empire’s constituent territories, called the South Anglestonian Independence Army (SARA). SARA’s demands were for the historically autonomous south to become a separate territory from the Grand Duchy. The group has been condemned by the Empire as a terrorist group.<br />
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The Empire responded by recognising the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]] as a non - territorial nomadic sovereign entity, and offered it an embassy from which to operate a government in exile. The crisis ushered in a grave phase of poor relations between Jocistan and the Empire.<br />
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It lasted 2 days, until, on the 5th of April, it was resolved with an agreement whereby the Empire would in the future gain new territory as a “Dominion of New South Anglestonia”. Jocistan would withdraw its support for SARA, and the British Empire would withdraw its support for the so - called “Jocistani Liberal Party”. The Empire did not withdraw its recognition of the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]], but did withdraw its support for them over Jocistan.<br />
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Another result of the crisis's resolution was that Jocistan and the British Empire co - operated to create a new inter - micronational organisation, the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]]. It was signed into existence by the Empire's leader, the "Imperial Governor", Lord Lyons, and promptly joined by Jocistan.<br />
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However, another crisis occurred shortly afterwards, when the Supreme Leader of Jocistan won the election for the role of "Commonwealth Chairman" through allegedly forcing all of Jocistan's population to vote for him over any other candidate. The crisis briefly resulted in the expulsion of Jocistani diplomats from the Empire, but was resolved when Jocistan agreed to re - do the elections (though the Supreme Leader still won).<br />
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===Creation of Jocistani M.M.A.===<br />
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On 17th May 2018, a national sport was created for Jocistan, "Jocistani Mixed Martial Arts", colloquially known as "Jocistani Gladiators". It is, essentially, gladiatorial combat, with military personnel of varying ranks required to fight each other in an improvised arena. All Jocistani military personnel are required to compete (other than the Supreme Leader, who holds the title of "Grand Master"), and the Jocistani government claims that it "shows to the wider world the unflinching courage and strength of every soldier of the People's Red Guard".<br />
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===Ceasefire With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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On 18th May 2018, a ceasefire was negotiated between Jocistan and the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]], following which President Page of I Do Not Like Jocistan was admitted into the Supreme Leader's V.I.P. Box for a Jocistani M.M.A match.<br />
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===Resumption of Hostilities With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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However, the ceasefire would prove short - lived, with the I Do Not Like Jocistanis soon openly withdrawing from it.<br />
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===Final Resolution of Conflict With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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On 4th June 2018, Jocistan negotiated a resolution to the conflict with I Do Not Like Jocistan, whereby Jocistan would withdraw from the formerly I Do Not Like Jocistani lands that it occupied, and I Do Not Like Jocistan renaming itself the "[[Republic of Pagia]]". Whilst Jackistan did also reluctantly agree to the hostilities, it is yet to announce any withdrawal from the territories that it occupies.<br />
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===Failed Coup of 27 June===<br />
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====Preceding Riots====<br />
The coup was preceded by riots and mutinies amongst the People's Red Guard over a lack of pay. Supported by the general public and by [Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan], [Empire of Toristan|Toristan], and [Republic of Punistan|Punistan], the rioters gained control of Jocngrad.<br />
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====Forced Resignation of Supreme Leader and Premier for Life====<br />
The rioters captured Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life, and forced him to resign. There followed a Jackistani occupation, in which Jackistan's Grand High Autocrat and Dictator proclaimed himself Supreme Leader, with Punistan's President becoming Premier for Life.<br />
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====Counter-Coup====<br />
A conspiracy amongst some major generals, Assistant Field Marshal Debnam and Marshal Redfern, to restore O'Connell Nash to his former status succeeded, with the coup being defeated. Field Marshal Hopkins was demoted to the rank of Colonel for supporting the coup, and Assistant Field Marshal Debnam and Marshal Redfern were both promoted to the post of "Joint Field Marshal" in a move of dubious legality. There followed a brief period of hostilities woth Jackistan, before the countries made peace and restored their alliance.<br />
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===Significant Growth In Size===<br />
On 22 July 2018, the Jocistani constitution was amended to incorporate a 195.8 square feet bedroom into Jocistan's territorial claim. This significantly enlarged Jocistan. A new capital was created, called Jocngrad like the old capital, with old Jocngrad being renamed Redferngrad, and the original claim becoming the county of Okkistan, both names in honour of Joint Field-Marshal Oscar Redfern.<br />
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===Crisis with Anglestonia===<br />
====Initial Anglestonian Measures and Provocation of Crisis====<br />
On 14th August 2018, the government of Anglestonia, an autonomous region of the [[British Empire]], announced various measures against Jocistan, provoking a crisis between the countries. These included ban on Jocistani goods, and a ban on Jocistani government officials having any noble titles in Anglestonia. This led to the Supreme Leader and Premier for Life losing his title of Lord.<br />
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====Jocistani Occupation of "Lyons Territory"====<br />
However, negotiations opened between the two governments, and plans were discussed for Jocistan to occupy a 17 square yard territory (known to the Jocistani government as the "Lyons Territory" after Lord Lyons, the then Grand Duke (now King) of Anglestonia. The idea was that once Jocistan had established control over the territory, sovereignty and governance would be transferred to Anglestonia.<br />
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====Revised Anglestonian Measures and Refutation of "Lyons Territory" Offer====<br />
However, the Anglestonian government made a U-turn on their previous reconciliatory stance, revising their measures to include making the illegal Jocistani Liberal Party a part of the Anglestonian government, the establishment of a new 1 square yard county in South Vietgnome called Jocdarshire (derived from the Welsh for "Good Jocistan"), refusal to recognise Jocistan's currency, the Jocistani theta, and adoption of a policy of always officially referring to Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life as "King James the Tyrant".<br />
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====Jocistani Response====<br />
Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life responded by giving a speech in which he coined the phrase "We shall not Submit!" which became a slogan of Jocistani anti-Anglestonian propaganda. The crisis continued into the Toristani-Jocistani war. <br />
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===Toristani Wars===<br />
====First War (War of the Grand Alliance/Great Patriotic War)====<br />
=====Outbreak of Hostilities with Toristan=====<br />
On 13th September 2018, the [[Empire of Toristan]] declared war on Jocistan. The Toristani government took the decision to declare unprovoked war primarily because they were heavily indebted to the Jocistani government, and because they were confident of [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jakcistani]] support, which they felt would make victory assured. The war was initially stalemated in battle, with most action happening in the realms of espionage. However, Jocistan gradually began to make gains.<br />
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=====Initial Jackistani Intervention=====<br />
However, at this point, the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], which was allied to both Toristan and Jocistan, intervened on the Toristani side, as the Toristanis had predicted they would, declaring war on Jocistan. This led to a rapid change of strengths, with the Toristani-Jackistani side clearly winning, and began to threaten the very existence of Jocistan.<br />
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=====Jackistani Defection=====<br />
However, the war had another twist: for seemingly inexplicable reasons, the Jackistanis switched sides, making peace with Jocistan and restoring their alliance, and declaring war on Toristan. Jackistan and Jocistan formed a "Grand Alliance", giving the war its alternative name. This once more put the Jocistani side in the ascendancy.<br />
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=====The Battle of Durham=====<br />
The war culminated in the battle of Durham, a resounding defeat for the Toristanis. It ended with a one-man charge on the Toristani line from the Jocistani Joint Field Marshal Oscar Redfern, who single-handedly captured Emperor Torin, leading to victory for the Grand Alliance.<br />
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=====Treaty of Torinburg=====<br />
The war was resolved with the treaty of Torinburg, which ended the war, and established a communist Jocistani client state in the eastern half of Torinburg, called [[East Toristan]]. The terms of the Treaty were these:<br />
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*Toristan must pay reparations of 1 fountain pen to Jackistan. Fountain pens are an object of great cultural significance and national pride for Jakcistanis. In Jackistani culture, surrendering a fountain pen to another for anything besides an equally good fountain pen is seen as the ultimate humiliation.<br />
*Toristan must pay reparations of Θ5 to Jocistan.<br />
*Toristan must recognise the total and full independence of the People’s Socialist Democratic Republic of Toristan (informally known as East Toristan). Its territory is the eastern half of the capital, Torinburg.<br />
*Toristan may not declare war on another nation (though it can still go to war if another country attacks it), and must limit the size of its military to no more than 3 people.<br />
*East Toristan will mark 13th September as Toristan Liberation Day, and Jocistan and Jackistan will mark 13th September as Victory Day.<br />
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=====Reaction of Anglestonia to the Treaty of Torinburg and Ensuing Crisis=====<br />
The Kingdom of Anglestonia in the [[British Empire]], which was already in a diplomatic crisis with Jocistan (see above), responded in a somewhat reactionary manner to the peace, declaring its full support for the West Toristanis (as the remnants of the Empire were now known) and refused tor recognise [[East Toristan]]. It also offered to form an alliance with West Toristan and to support them in a war against East Toristan. This lead to a worsening of the crisis, which finally ended in humiliation for the Anglestonians, when the Emperor Torin I of West Toristan officially condemned them for their stance on the conflict. In the aftermath of Emperor Torin's statement, the crisis was resolved, with Anglestonia withdrawing its various measures an the county of Jocdarshire pledging to change its name and motto (though this is yet to be done).<br />
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====Second War (Second Great Patriotic War)<br />
=====West Toristani Attack on East Toristan=====<br />
Following the peace terms, Jocistan and Jackistan pumped colossal amounts of credit-free aid into [[East Toristan]], hoping that its success would inspire West Toristanis to rebel against the Imperial dictatorship that the peace terms had left untouched. However, this had the opposite effect: Emperor Torin and his commanders hoped that a swift victory would deliver these resources to the West. Due to this belief, they launched a hasty and badly-planned attack, during which East Toristan remained safe while Jocistani forces dug in for a war of attrition.<br />
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=====Jackistani Neutrality=====<br />
What was notable, however, was that Jackistan tried to stay neutral. It had tried to rebuild its alliance with Toristan after the first war, and believed that a Toristani or Jocistani victory was equally beneficial. This was exasperating for Jocistanis, while it was a major propaganda coup for Toristan, which at one point almost managed to pull off a stunning trick which, if successful, would have led to its instant victory.<br />
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======The Jocistani Comrade Incident======<br />
Toristani spies successfully got out the story that Jackistan was joining the war on their side.<br />
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== Politics and Government ==<br />
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Jocistan is a one - party state, ruled by the “Jocistani Socialist Workers’ Patriotic Party" and the constitution bans the existence of other political parties. There is another active political party, called the "Jocistani Liberal Party" although this party is illegal and so operates from [[Anglestonia]]. The government claims to be Soviet, socialist, and in support of the international socialist revolution. Although the country does not claim to be communist, that label has been attributed to it and there are numerous examples of communism in Jocistan such as Karl Marx featuring on all of its banknotes, a hammer and sickle on its flag, and "The Order of the Communist Revolution" being an official honour.</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Free_Democratic_People%27s_Soviet_Socialist_Republic_of_Jocistan&diff=361668Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan2018-11-17T17:30:03Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: </p>
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|name = Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan<br />
|image1 = [[File:flag of jocistan.PNG|220px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File: Jocistan Coat of Arms.PNG|220px]]<br />
|motto = Workers of the World, Unite!<br />
|anthem = Free Jocistan<br />
|location = Durham, United Kingdom<br />
|capital = Jocngrad<br />
|languages = English<br />
|religions = Secular<br />
|shortname = Jocistan, FDPSSRJ<br />
|demonym = Jocistani<br />
|government = [[Socialist]], [[Dictatorship]], [[Autocracy]]<br />
|head of government = Premier for Life<br />
|head of state = Supreme Leader<br />
|3rd_h = Senior State Commisar<br />
|4th_h = Chairman of the Jocngrad Workers' Soviet<br />
|hog_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|hos_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = Joint Field Marshal Debnam<br />
|4th_h_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|legislature = Jocngrad Soviet<br />
|type_a = Jocngrad Soviet<br />
|type_b = <br />
|seats_a = 5<br />
|seats_b = <br />
|established = 12th March 2018<br />
|population = 22<br />
|currency = Jocistani Theta<br />
|time_zone = GMT (de facto)<br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = <br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = This country is a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]].<br />
|web = [https://jocistan.wordpress.com/ Government Webpage and "Jocistani Comrade".] <br> [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC500MmTpwgu0F4gntCg7uKA?guided_help_flow=3&disable_polymer=true TV Jocistan]<br />
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Jocistan is a one chcair in Durham, Great Britain, which also occupies half of another chair. The capital is Jocngrad, the area of the chair on which the back would rest. Jocistan is a Revolutionary Socialist nation, committed to the International Revolution.<br />
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The FDPSSRJ is ruled by “His Most Venerable Excellency, Liberator of the Jocistani People and Supreme Leader of Jocistan, Premier for Life, Grand High Marshal and Admiral of All Armed Forces of Jocistan, James O’Connell Nash, R.C., R.S., D.J.C., V.J., O.C.R., J.M.C., J.S.F., Fighter for the Freedom and Liberation of the Oppressed, Creator Of Wealth and Bringer of Prosperity, Enlightened and Strong Ruler, Deliverer of Jocistan from the Evils of Tyranny and Oppression, Dear Leader, Guardian of Jocistan and its Ideals from Evil”. He rules with the aid of the Politburo, a council of State Commissars (essentially Ministers) whom he appoints, and the Jocngrad Workers’ Soviet, an elected body which represents the workers of Jocngrad.<br />
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== Foreign Policy and Relations ==<br />
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===International Recognition of Jocistan and Jocistani Relations With Other Micronations===<br />
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Jocistan has so far been recognised by 6 other micro - nations: the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], the [[Empire of Toristan]], [[East Toristan]], the [[Republic of Punistan]], the [[Republic of Pagia]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], and the [[British Empire]]. It is formally allied with both Jackistan and Toristan, with Jackistan and Toristan also allied with each other. This creates a three - way alliance similar to the pre-WW1 "Triple Entente" between Great Britain, France, and Tsarist Russia. It maintains diplomatic relations with all nations that recognise it, and has an embassy in the [[British Empire]]. <br />
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Jocistan is also a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]], an organisation that it founded along with the [[British Empire]].<br />
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===Jocistani Recognition of Nations and Micronations and Jocistani Foreign Policy===<br />
Jocistan recognises all U.N. member states other than North Korea and the People's Republic of China. Jocistan recognises one Korea, controlled by the government of the South. It recognises all of China, other than Tibet, as controlled by the Republic of China, or Taiwan. Jocistan also recognises the non - U.N. member states of Tibet, the Vatican City, and Kosovo. <br />
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Jocistan also recognises the micro - nations of the Kingdom of North Sudan, the [[British Empire]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], [[CCC Land|Coo Cluck Clan Land]], the [[Empire of Toristan]], the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], the [[Kingdom of Zaraland]], and the [[Republic of Punistan]].<br />
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===Jocistani Policy on Israel - Palestine Conflict===<br />
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Jocistan's policy on the Israel - Palestine conflict is that Jocistan fully supports the existence of a Jewish State and believes that the State of Israel is sufficient as a Jewish homeland. However, it also supports efforts to create a nation for dispossessed Palestinian Arabs, with the 1967 borders. It does not recognise Palestine at the moment, however, as there is no legitimate Palestinian government that exerts control over any significant area of land in Israel/Palestine. We believe that recognition of a Palestinian state at the present time would largely play into the hands of anti - Semitic terrorists, such as Hamas and Hezbollah.<br />
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== Population, Languages, and Demographics ==<br />
Jocistan's population is entirely comprised of people who are ethnically British, though some Jocistanis have Nigerian, Pakistani, Indian, Afrikaner, and German descent. Jocistan's population is majority white, though there are some mixed - race citizens of Indian and Pakistani descent, and one black citizen of Nigerian descent. Every Jocistani is a fluent English speaker, and one citizen is near - fluent in German. Every Jocistani also knows some French and Latin, to varying degrees of fluency. The majority of the Jocistani populations is Anglican Christian, though there are also several atheists and agnostics. No other faith groups are known to exist in Jocistan.<br />
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The People's Red Guard (the Jocistani army) is by far the largest employer in Jocistan. All save three citizens have jobs of some nature in the military.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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===Jocistani Independence and I Do Not Like Jocistani Wars===<br />
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The Free Democratic Peoples Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan officially declared its "full independence and secession" from the U.K. on 12th March 2018 with the signing of its constitution, though a functioning state and military had already been established, having grown gradually over the past few months. The territory claimed was one chair. Jocistan also inspired another nations, the Autocracy of Jackistan, to declare its independence, and to open friendly relations with Jocistan. However, another nation was also established, the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]]. [[Conflict Between Jocistan and I Do Not Like Jocistan|"I Do Not Like Jocistan" immediately declared war on Jocistan.]] Despite early Jocistani advances in which the "I Do Not Like Jocistani" President was capture, a stalemate developed, and the President soon escaped.<br />
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This stalemate continued for some time, until Jackistan intervened on the Jocistani side. After that, the war was soon won, and "I Do Not Like Jocistan" was partitioned equally between the two victorious powers. Though Jackistan incorporated its half into the territory that it claimed, Jocistan merely occupies the territory temporarily for short - term security purposes, and intends to return it to the U.K. at a later date.<br />
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The I Do Not Like Jocistanis have since declared themselves a nomadic tribe, and are yet to formally surrender despite having been clearly defeated in the war, and having no military capabilities at all. Jocistan does not recognise this tribe, and so does not consider itself at war.<br />
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===Jocistani Diplomacy Post-Independence===<br />
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Shortly after that, Jocistan opened friendly relations with another nation, the [[Empire of Toristan]]. However, a crisis occurred when Jackistan (with which Jocistan was at this stage allied) and Toristan went to war. The Jocistani government adopted a policy of neutrality, and eventually persuaded the two nations to enter peace talks. After a major summit, a peace treaty was signed and a three - way alliance emerged between the three countries.<br />
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===Jocistani Diplomatic Crises With Empire and Founding of L.C.D.M.===<br />
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On 3rd May 2018, a major diplomatic crisis broke out between Jocistan and the [[British Empire|British]] [[British Empire|Empire]]. Jocistan declares its support for a rebel group that was active in Anglestonia, one of the Empire’s constituent territories, called the South Anglestonian Independence Army (SARA). SARA’s demands were for the historically autonomous south to become a separate territory from the Grand Duchy. The group has been condemned by the Empire as a terrorist group.<br />
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The Empire responded by recognising the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]] as a non - territorial nomadic sovereign entity, and offered it an embassy from which to operate a government in exile. The crisis ushered in a grave phase of poor relations between Jocistan and the Empire.<br />
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It lasted 2 days, until, on the 5th of April, it was resolved with an agreement whereby the Empire would in the future gain new territory as a “Dominion of New South Anglestonia”. Jocistan would withdraw its support for SARA, and the British Empire would withdraw its support for the so - called “Jocistani Liberal Party”. The Empire did not withdraw its recognition of the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]], but did withdraw its support for them over Jocistan.<br />
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Another result of the crisis's resolution was that Jocistan and the British Empire co - operated to create a new inter - micronational organisation, the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]]. It was signed into existence by the Empire's leader, the "Imperial Governor", Lord Lyons, and promptly joined by Jocistan.<br />
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However, another crisis occurred shortly afterwards, when the Supreme Leader of Jocistan won the election for the role of "Commonwealth Chairman" through allegedly forcing all of Jocistan's population to vote for him over any other candidate. The crisis briefly resulted in the expulsion of Jocistani diplomats from the Empire, but was resolved when Jocistan agreed to re - do the elections (though the Supreme Leader still won).<br />
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===Creation of Jocistani M.M.A.===<br />
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On 17th May 2018, a national sport was created for Jocistan, "Jocistani Mixed Martial Arts", colloquially known as "Jocistani Gladiators". It is, essentially, gladiatorial combat, with military personnel of varying ranks required to fight each other in an improvised arena. All Jocistani military personnel are required to compete (other than the Supreme Leader, who holds the title of "Grand Master"), and the Jocistani government claims that it "shows to the wider world the unflinching courage and strength of every soldier of the People's Red Guard".<br />
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===Ceasefire With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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On 18th May 2018, a ceasefire was negotiated between Jocistan and the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]], following which President Page of I Do Not Like Jocistan was admitted into the Supreme Leader's V.I.P. Box for a Jocistani M.M.A match.<br />
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===Resumption of Hostilities With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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However, the ceasefire would prove short - lived, with the I Do Not Like Jocistanis soon openly withdrawing from it.<br />
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===Final Resolution of Conflict With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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On 4th June 2018, Jocistan negotiated a resolution to the conflict with I Do Not Like Jocistan, whereby Jocistan would withdraw from the formerly I Do Not Like Jocistani lands that it occupied, and I Do Not Like Jocistan renaming itself the "[[Republic of Pagia]]". Whilst Jackistan did also reluctantly agree to the hostilities, it is yet to announce any withdrawal from the territories that it occupies.<br />
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===Failed Coup of 27 June===<br />
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====Preceding Riots====<br />
The coup was preceded by riots and mutinies amongst the People's Red Guard over a lack of pay. Supported by the general public and by [Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan], [Empire of Toristan|Toristan], and [Republic of Punistan|Punistan], the rioters gained control of Jocngrad.<br />
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====Forced Resignation of Supreme Leader and Premier for Life====<br />
The rioters captured Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life, and forced him to resign. There followed a Jackistani occupation, in which Jackistan's Grand High Autocrat and Dictator proclaimed himself Supreme Leader, with Punistan's President becoming Premier for Life.<br />
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====Counter-Coup====<br />
A conspiracy amongst some major generals, Assistant Field Marshal Debnam and Marshal Redfern, to restore O'Connell Nash to his former status succeeded, with the coup being defeated. Field Marshal Hopkins was demoted to the rank of Colonel for supporting the coup, and Assistant Field Marshal Debnam and Marshal Redfern were both promoted to the post of "Joint Field Marshal" in a move of dubious legality. There followed a brief period of hostilities woth Jackistan, before the countries made peace and restored their alliance.<br />
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===Significant Growth In Size===<br />
On 22 July 2018, the Jocistani constitution was amended to incorporate a 195.8 square feet bedroom into Jocistan's territorial claim. This significantly enlarged Jocistan. A new capital was created, called Jocngrad like the old capital, with old Jocngrad being renamed Redferngrad, and the original claim becoming the county of Okkistan, both names in honour of Joint Field-Marshal Oscar Redfern.<br />
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===Crisis with Anglestonia===<br />
====Initial Anglestonian Measures and Provocation of Crisis====<br />
On 14th August 2018, the government of Anglestonia, an autonomous region of the [[British Empire]], announced various measures against Jocistan, provoking a crisis between the countries. These included ban on Jocistani goods, and a ban on Jocistani government officials having any noble titles in Anglestonia. This led to the Supreme Leader and Premier for Life losing his title of Lord.<br />
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====Jocistani Occupation of "Lyons Territory"====<br />
However, negotiations opened between the two governments, and plans were discussed for Jocistan to occupy a 17 square yard territory (known to the Jocistani government as the "Lyons Territory" after Lord Lyons, the then Grand Duke (now King) of Anglestonia. The idea was that once Jocistan had established control over the territory, sovereignty and governance would be transferred to Anglestonia.<br />
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====Revised Anglestonian Measures and Refutation of "Lyons Territory" Offer====<br />
However, the Anglestonian government made a U-turn on their previous reconciliatory stance, revising their measures to include making the illegal Jocistani Liberal Party a part of the Anglestonian government, the establishment of a new 1 square yard county in South Vietgnome called Jocdarshire (derived from the Welsh for "Good Jocistan"), refusal to recognise Jocistan's currency, the Jocistani theta, and adoption of a policy of always officially referring to Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life as "King James the Tyrant".<br />
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====Jocistani Response====<br />
Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life responded by giving a speech in which he coined the phrase "We shall not Submit!" which became a slogan of Jocistani anti-Anglestonian propaganda. The crisis continued into the Toristani-Jocistani war. <br />
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===Toristani Wars===<br />
====First War (War of the Grand Alliance/Great Patriotic War)====<br />
=====Outbreak of Hostilities with Toristan=====<br />
On 13th September 2018, the [[Empire of Toristan]] declared war on Jocistan. The Toristani government took the decision to declare unprovoked war primarily because they were heavily indebted to the Jocistani government, and because they were confident of [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jakcistani]] support, which they felt would make victory assured. The war was initially stalemated in battle, with most action happening in the realms of espionage. However, Jocistan gradually began to make gains.<br />
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=====Initial Jackistani Intervention=====<br />
However, at this point, the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], which was allied to both Toristan and Jocistan, intervened on the Toristani side, as the Toristanis had predicted they would, declaring war on Jocistan. This led to a rapid change of strengths, with the Toristani-Jackistani side clearly winning, and began to threaten the very existence of Jocistan.<br />
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=====Jackistani Defection=====<br />
However, the war had another twist: for seemingly inexplicable reasons, the Jackistanis switched sides, making peace with Jocistan and restoring their alliance, and declaring war on Toristan. Jackistan and Jocistan formed a "Grand Alliance", giving the war its alternative name. This once more put the Jocistani side in the ascendancy.<br />
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=====The Battle of Durham=====<br />
The war culminated in the battle of Durham, a resounding defeat for the Toristanis. It ended with a one-man charge on the Toristani line from the Jocistani Joint Field Marshal Oscar Redfern, who single-handedly captured Emperor Torin, leading to victory for the Grand Alliance.<br />
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=====Treaty of Torinburg=====<br />
The war was resolved with the treaty of Torinburg, which ended the war, and established a communist Jocistani client state in the eastern half of Torinburg, called [[East Toristan]]. The terms of the Treaty were these:<br />
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*Toristan must pay reparations of 1 fountain pen to Jackistan. Fountain pens are an object of great cultural significance and national pride for Jakcistanis. In Jackistani culture, surrendering a fountain pen to another for anything besides an equally good fountain pen is seen as the ultimate humiliation.<br />
*Toristan must pay reparations of Θ5 to Jocistan.<br />
*Toristan must recognise the total and full independence of the People’s Socialist Democratic Republic of Toristan (informally known as East Toristan). Its territory is the eastern half of the capital, Torinburg.<br />
*Toristan may not declare war on another nation (though it can still go to war if another country attacks it), and must limit the size of its military to no more than 3 people.<br />
*East Toristan will mark 13th September as Toristan Liberation Day, and Jocistan and Jackistan will mark 13th September as Victory Day.<br />
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=====Reaction of Anglestonia to the Treaty of Torinburg and Ensuing Crisis=====<br />
The Kingdom of Anglestonia in the [[British Empire]], which was already in a diplomatic crisis with Jocistan (see above), responded in a somewhat reactionary manner to the peace, declaring its full support for the West Toristanis (as the remnants of the Empire were now known) and refused tor recognise [[East Toristan]]. It also offered to form an alliance with West Toristan and to support them in a war against East Toristan. This lead to a worsening of the crisis, which finally ended in humiliation for the Anglestonians, when the Emperor Torin I of West Toristan officially condemned them for their stance on the conflict. In the aftermath of Emperor Torin's statement, the crisis was resolved, with Anglestonia withdrawing its various measures an the county of Jocdarshire pledging to change its name and motto (though this is yet to be done).<br />
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====Second War (Second Great Patriotic War)<br />
=====West Toristani Attack on East Toristan=====<br />
Following the peace terms, Jocistan and Jackistan pumped colossal amounts of credit-free aid into [[East Toristan]], hoping that its success<br />
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== Politics and Government ==<br />
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Jocistan is a one - party state, ruled by the “Jocistani Socialist Workers’ Patriotic Party" and the constitution bans the existence of other political parties. There is another active political party, called the "Jocistani Liberal Party" although this party is illegal and so operates from [[Anglestonia]]. The government claims to be Soviet, socialist, and in support of the international socialist revolution. Although the country does not claim to be communist, that label has been attributed to it and there are numerous examples of communism in Jocistan such as Karl Marx featuring on all of its banknotes, a hammer and sickle on its flag, and "The Order of the Communist Revolution" being an official honour.</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Kingdom_of_Anglestonia&diff=348320Kingdom of Anglestonia2018-09-28T17:25:06Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: </p>
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<div>Anglestonia is a protectorate of the [[British Empire]]. It is ruled by the King of Anglestonia.<br />
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|name = Kingdom of Anglestonia<br />
|shortname = Anglestonia<br />
|image1 = [[File:Anglestonian Flag.png|200px]]<br />
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|motto = Yn ffyddlon i’n gwlad (English: Loyal to our country)<br />
|anthem = Guide me O, thou great redeemer<br />
|location = England and Northern Ireland<br />
|capital = <br />
|largest_city = <br />
|languages = <br />
|religions = <br />
|demonym = Anglestonian<br />
|government = [[Absolute Monarchy]], [[Protectorate]]<br />
|head of state = King<br />
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|hos_name = Llywelyn I<br />
|hog_name = <br />
|3rd_h_name = <br />
|legislature = <br />
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|seats_a = <br />
|seats_b = <br />
|election_a = <br />
|election_b = <br />
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|area = 42 yds² approx<br />
|population = <br />
|currency = Anglestonian Pound<br />
|time_zone = GMT<br />
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|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = <br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
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}}<br />
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==History==<br />
<br />
===Planning and Founding===<br />
Plans to create Anglestonia begun in 2015, with the earliest records being from october that year. It was initially planned to be an independent country called the "Grand Duchy and Commonwealth of Anglestonia" with the commonwealth part meaning that the Queen Elizabeth II would hold the title of Queen of Anglestonia whilst the Grand Duke would be a monarch nominally below the Queen but holding the power. This plan evolved into the establishment of a micronation called the [[British Empire]], established on the 12th of October 2016 with the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia being one of its two initial territories, the other being the South Anglestonia Colony, which Anglestonia ruled. South Anglestonia was created so that Anglestonia would not be the only territory in the empire, and likewise, South Anglestonia was to be a temporary territory to be dissolved after this was no longer an issue.<br />
<br />
===1st war of South Anglestonian Independence===<br />
The British Empire was in the process of acquiring a new territory called the Scottish Colony, thereby making the existence of the South Anglestonia Colony redundant. For this reason, it was to be annexed into the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia on new year's day 2017. There was a war for South Anglestonian Independence on the 16th of December 2016, which the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia won. Anglestonia subsequently brought forward the annexation, having a small annexation ceremony on the 16th of December and annexing it on the 17th of December. The 16th of December marked the beginning of the South Anglestonian Republican Army (SARA), a terrorist organisation within Anglestonia. There was a second war of South Anglestonian independence on the 30th of October 2017, which the Grand Duchy won.<br />
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===Expansion of Anglestonia and the diplomatic crisis between the British Empire and Jocistan===<br />
On the 26th of March 2018, Anglestonia annexed a territory called Vietgnome, an Anglestonian colony nine times larger than Anglestonia. The size of Anglestonia increased tenfold from 2 to 20 square feet, with Vietgnome becoming a county. There were now three counties: Leighfrith, Vietgnome, and South Anglestonia.<br />
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Due to the addition of a new county and the small sizes of the counties of Leighfrith and South Anglestonia (1 square foot each), on the 3rd of April 2018, these two counties were merged into a county called Leighfrith but with the Duke of South Anglestonia as its Duke. This resulted in the SARA announcing a 3rd war of South Anglestonian independence. They were supported by [[Jocistan]], who condemned the British Empire, beginning a diplomatic crisis. The British Empire then agreed to create a new Dominion of South Anglestonia in the future, resolving the crisis.<br />
<br />
===Creation of the Kingdom of Anglestonia===<br />
Under the "Kingdom of Anglestonia Act", the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia merged with a colony in the British Empire called Carsakhstan, which both became Grand Duchies (regions) within the newly created Kingdom of Anglestonia, although Carsakhstan adopted the new name of Aurdalaith. The new 42 square yard Kingdom dwarfed the previous Anglestonia, as the Grand Duchy made up 1/19th of the Kingdom. Anglestonia also nominally ended feudalism, categorising itself as socialist rather than feudal, although the act did not introduce any socialist reform.<br />
<br />
===Signing of the Constitution===<br />
Under the constitution of the Kingdom of Anglestonia signed on the 14th of September 2018, Anglestonia became a protectorate of the British Empire, meaning that it was not independent, although was no longer a part of the British Empire as a country, as it went from an autonomous constituent territory to a semi-sovereign state. It was at this point where Anglestonia became an absolute monarchy, as the King's power had previously been limited, as he had to follow the laws and constitution of the British Empire.<br />
<br />
==Government==<br />
===Status of King===<br />
he King of Anglestonia is an absolute monarch. He must follow the constitution, although he can amend it at any time, meaning that it is not actually a barrier to his rule.<br />
<br />
===Economic Policy===<br />
The Kingdom of Anglestonia self categorises itself as a socialist country, and in a news article on the British Empire's website, the King stated "The new Anglestonia intends to be a mildly socialist state, whilst still being under capitalism". This statement is fairly valid, as Anglestonia has several socialist and welfarist policies whilst still being a market economy. Despite considering itself socialist, Anglestonia is a highly anti-communist country.<br />
<br />
===Relation with the British Empire===<br />
Anglestonia is a protectorate of the British Empire, making it a semi-sovereign dependency. The Anglestonian constitution establishes links with the empire, such as the empire having full government, police, and military access to Anglestonian territory, Anglestonia being required to support the empire in a war, and the British Imperial Flag along with the Union Jack being "Motherland Flags" of Anglestonia.<br />
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==Geography==<br />
Anglestonia is located in the British Isles and is surrounded by the United Kingdom. The vast majority of Anglestonia is in the North of England, however, the county of Leighfrith (the oldest part of Anglestonia) is located in Northern Ireland.</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Kingdom_of_Anglestonia&diff=346739Kingdom of Anglestonia2018-09-22T13:07:17Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: </p>
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<div>Anglestonia is a protectorate of the [[British Empire]]. It is ruled by the King of Anglestonia.<br />
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{{Infobox nation<br />
|name = Kingdom of Anglestonia<br />
|shortname = Anglestonia<br />
|image1 = [[File:Anglestonian Flag.png|200px]]<br />
|image2 = <br />
|motto = Yn ffyddlon i’n gwlad (English: Loyal to our country)<br />
|anthem = Guide me O, thou great redeemer<br />
|location = England and Northern Ireland<br />
|capital = <br />
|largest_city = <br />
|languages = <br />
|religions = <br />
|demonym = Anglestonian<br />
|government = [[Absolute Monarchy]], [[Protectorate]]<br />
|head of state = King<br />
|head of government = <br />
|3rd_h = <br />
|hos_name = Grand Duke Lyons<br />
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|area = 42 yds² approx<br />
|population = <br />
|currency = Anglestonian Pound<br />
|time_zone = GMT<br />
|nat_drink = <br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = <br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = This country is a protectorate of the [[British Empire]]<br />
|web = [[https://anglestoniamicronation.wordpress.com/constitution-of-the-kingdom-of-anglestonia/ Website of Anglestonia]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
===Planning and Founding===<br />
Plans to create Anglestonia begun in 2015, with the earliest records being from october that year. It was initially planned to be an independent country called the "Grand Duchy and Commonwealth of Anglestonia" with the commonwealth part meaning that the Queen Elizabeth II would hold the title of Queen of Anglestonia whilst the Grand Duke would be a monarch nominally below the Queen but holding the power. This plan evolved into the establishment of a micronation called the [[British Empire]], established on the 12th of October 2016 with the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia being one of its two initial territories, the other being the South Anglestonia Colony, which Anglestonia ruled. South Anglestonia was created so that Anglestonia would not be the only territory in the empire, and likewise, South Anglestonia was to be a temporary territory to be dissolved after this was no longer an issue.<br />
<br />
===1st war of South Anglestonian Independence===<br />
The British Empire was in the process of acquiring a new territory called the Scottish Colony, thereby making the existence of the South Anglestonia Colony redundant. For this reason, it was to be annexed into the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia on new year's day 2017. There was a war for South Anglestonian Independence on the 16th of December 2016, which the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia won. Anglestonia subsequently brought forward the annexation, having a small annexation ceremony on the 16th of December and annexing it on the 17th of December. The 16th of December marked the beginning of the South Anglestonian Republican Army (SARA), a terrorist organisation within Anglestonia. There was a second war of South Anglestonian independence on the 30th of October 2017, which the Grand Duchy won.<br />
<br />
===Expansion of Anglestonia and the diplomatic crisis between the British Empire and Jocistan===<br />
On the 26th of March 2018, Anglestonia annexed a territory called Vietgnome, an Anglestonian colony nine times larger than Anglestonia. The size of Anglestonia increased tenfold from 2 to 20 square feet, with Vietgnome becoming a county. There were now three counties: Leighfrith, Vietgnome, and South Anglestonia.<br />
<br />
Due to the addition of a new county and the small sizes of the counties of Leighfrith and South Anglestonia (1 square foot each), on the 3rd of April 2018, these two counties were merged into a county called Leighfrith but with the Duke of South Anglestonia as its Duke. This resulted in the SARA announcing a 3rd war of South Anglestonian independence. They were supported by [[Jocistan]], who condemned the British Empire, beginning a diplomatic crisis. The British Empire then agreed to create a new Dominion of South Anglestonia in the future, resolving the crisis.<br />
<br />
===Creation of the Kingdom of Anglestonia===<br />
Under the "Kingdom of Anglestonia Act", the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia merged with a colony in the British Empire called Carsakhstan, which both became Grand Duchies (regions) within the newly created Kingdom of Anglestonia, although Carsakhstan adopted the new name of Aurdalaith. The new 42 square yard Kingdom dwarfed the previous Anglestonia, as the Grand Duchy made up 1/19th of the Kingdom. Anglestonia also nominally ended feudalism, categorising itself as socialist rather than feudal, although the act did not introduce any socialist reform.<br />
<br />
===Signing of the Constitution===<br />
Under the constitution of the Kingdom of Anglestonia signed on the 14th of September 2018, Anglestonia became a protectorate of the British Empire, meaning that it was not independent, although was no longer a part of the British Empire as a country, as it went from an autonomous constituent territory to a semi-sovereign state. It was at this point where Anglestonia became an absolute monarchy, as the King's power had previously been limited, as he had to follow the laws and constitution of the British Empire.<br />
<br />
==Government==<br />
===TStatus of King===<br />
he King of Anglestonia is an absolute monarch. He must follow the constitution, although he can amend it at any time, meaning that it is not actually a barrier to his rule.<br />
<br />
===Economic Policy===<br />
The Kingdom of Anglestonia self categorises itself as a socialist country, and in a news article on the British Empire's website, the King stated "The new Anglestonia intends to be a mildly socialist state, whilst still being under capitalism". This statement is fairly valid, as Anglestonia has several socialist and welfarist policies whilst still being a market economy. Despite considering itself socialist, Anglestonia is a highly anti-communist country.<br />
<br />
==Geography==<br />
Anglestonia is located in the British Isles and is surrounded by the United Kingdom. The vast majority of Anglestonia is in the North of England, however, the county of Leighfrith (the oldest part of Anglestonia) is located in Northern Ireland.</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Free_Democratic_People%27s_Soviet_Socialist_Republic_of_Jocistan&diff=345939Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan2018-09-18T16:41:13Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox nation<br />
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|name = Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan<br />
|image1 = [[File:flag of jocistan.PNG|220px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File: Jocistan Coat of Arms.PNG|220px]]<br />
|motto = Workers of the World, Unite!<br />
|anthem = Free Jocistan<br />
|location = Durham, United Kingdom<br />
|capital = Jocngrad<br />
|languages = English<br />
|religions = Secular<br />
|shortname = Jocistan, FDPSSRJ<br />
|demonym = Jocistani<br />
|government = [[Socialist]], [[Dictatorship]], [[Autocracy]]<br />
|head of government = Premier for Life<br />
|head of state = Supreme Leader<br />
|3rd_h = Senior State Commisar<br />
|4th_h = Chairman of the Jocngrad Workers' Soviet<br />
|hog_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|hos_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = Joint Field Marshal Debnam<br />
|4th_h_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|legislature = Jocngrad Soviet<br />
|type_a = Jocngrad Soviet<br />
|type_b = <br />
|seats_a = 5<br />
|seats_b = <br />
|established = 12th March 2018<br />
|population = 22<br />
|currency = Jocistani Theta<br />
|time_zone = GMT (de facto)<br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = <br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = This country is a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]].<br />
|web = [https://jocistan.wordpress.com/ Government Webpage and "Jocistani Comrade".] <br> [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC500MmTpwgu0F4gntCg7uKA?guided_help_flow=3&disable_polymer=true TV Jocistan]<br />
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Jocistan is a one chcair in Durham, Great Britain, which also occupies half of another chair. The capital is Jocngrad, the area of the chair on which the back would rest. Jocistan is a Revolutionary Socialist nation, committed to the International Revolution.<br />
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The FDPSSRJ is ruled by “His Most Venerable Excellency, Liberator of the Jocistani People and Supreme Leader of Jocistan, Premier for Life, Grand High Marshal and Admiral of All Armed Forces of Jocistan, James O’Connell Nash, R.C., R.S., D.J.C., V.J., O.C.R., J.M.C., J.S.F., Fighter for the Freedom and Liberation of the Oppressed, Creator Of Wealth and Bringer of Prosperity, Enlightened and Strong Ruler, Deliverer of Jocistan from the Evils of Tyranny and Oppression, Dear Leader, Guardian of Jocistan and its Ideals from Evil”. He rules with the aid of the Politburo, a council of State Commissars (essentially Ministers) whom he appoints, and the Jocngrad Workers’ Soviet, an elected body which represents the workers of Jocngrad.<br />
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== Foreign Policy and Relations ==<br />
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===International Recognition of Jocistan and Jocistani Relations With Other Micronations===<br />
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Jocistan has so far been recognised by 6 other micro - nations: the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], the [[Empire of Toristan]], [[East Toristan]], the [[Republic of Punistan]], the [[Republic of Pagia]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], and the [[British Empire]]. It is formally allied with both Jackistan and Toristan, with Jackistan and Toristan also allied with each other. This creates a three - way alliance similar to the pre-WW1 "Triple Entente" between Great Britain, France, and Tsarist Russia. It maintains diplomatic relations with all nations that recognise it, and has an embassy in the [[British Empire]]. <br />
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Jocistan is also a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]], an organisation that it founded along with the [[British Empire]].<br />
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===Jocistani Recognition of Nations and Micronations and Jocistani Foreign Policy===<br />
Jocistan recognises all U.N. member states other than North Korea and the People's Republic of China. Jocistan recognises one Korea, controlled by the government of the South. It recognises all of China, other than Tibet, as controlled by the Republic of China, or Taiwan. Jocistan also recognises the non - U.N. member states of Tibet, the Vatican City, and Kosovo. <br />
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Jocistan also recognises the micro - nations of the Kingdom of North Sudan, the [[British Empire]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], [[CCC Land|Coo Cluck Clan Land]], the [[Empire of Toristan]], the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], the [[Kingdom of Zaraland]], and the [[Republic of Punistan]].<br />
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===Jocistani Policy on Israel - Palestine Conflict===<br />
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Jocistan's policy on the Israel - Palestine conflict is that Jocistan fully supports the existence of a Jewish State and believes that the State of Israel is sufficient as a Jewish homeland. However, it also supports efforts to create a nation for dispossessed Palestinian Arabs, with the 1967 borders. It does not recognise Palestine at the moment, however, as there is no legitimate Palestinian government that exerts control over any significant area of land in Israel/Palestine. We believe that recognition of a Palestinian state at the present time would largely play into the hands of anti - Semitic terrorists, such as Hamas and Hezbollah.<br />
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== Population, Languages, and Demographics ==<br />
Jocistan's population is entirely comprised of people who are ethnically British, though some Jocistanis have Nigerian, Pakistani, Indian, Afrikaner, and German descent. Jocistan's population is majority white, though there are some mixed - race citizens of Indian and Pakistani descent, and one black citizen of Nigerian descent. Every Jocistani is a fluent English speaker, and one citizen is near - fluent in German. Every Jocistani also knows some French and Latin, to varying degrees of fluency. The majority of the Jocistani populations is Anglican Christian, though there are also several atheists and agnostics. No other faith groups are known to exist in Jocistan.<br />
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The People's Red Guard (the Jocistani army) is by far the largest employer in Jocistan. All save three citizens have jobs of some nature in the military.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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===Jocistani Independence and I Do Not Like Jocistani Wars===<br />
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The Free Democratic Peoples Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan officially declared its "full independence and secession" from the U.K. on 12th March 2018 with the signing of its constitution, though a functioning state and military had already been established, having grown gradually over the past few months. The territory claimed was one chair. Jocistan also inspired another nations, the Autocracy of Jackistan, to declare its independence, and to open friendly relations with Jocistan. However, another nation was also established, the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]]. [[Conflict Between Jocistan and I Do Not Like Jocistan|"I Do Not Like Jocistan" immediately declared war on Jocistan.]] Despite early Jocistani advances in which the "I Do Not Like Jocistani" President was capture, a stalemate developed, and the President soon escaped.<br />
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This stalemate continued for some time, until Jackistan intervened on the Jocistani side. After that, the war was soon won, and "I Do Not Like Jocistan" was partitioned equally between the two victorious powers. Though Jackistan incorporated its half into the territory that it claimed, Jocistan merely occupies the territory temporarily for short - term security purposes, and intends to return it to the U.K. at a later date.<br />
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The I Do Not Like Jocistanis have since declared themselves a nomadic tribe, and are yet to formally surrender despite having been clearly defeated in the war, and having no military capabilities at all. Jocistan does not recognise this tribe, and so does not consider itself at war.<br />
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===Jocistani Diplomacy Post-Independence===<br />
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Shortly after that, Jocistan opened friendly relations with another nation, the [[Empire of Toristan]]. However, a crisis occurred when Jackistan (with which Jocistan was at this stage allied) and Toristan went to war. The Jocistani government adopted a policy of neutrality, and eventually persuaded the two nations to enter peace talks. After a major summit, a peace treaty was signed and a three - way alliance emerged between the three countries.<br />
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===Jocistani Diplomatic Crises With Empire and Founding of L.C.D.M.===<br />
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On 3rd May 2018, a major diplomatic crisis broke out between Jocistan and the [[British Empire|British]] [[British Empire|Empire]]. Jocistan declares its support for a rebel group that was active in Anglestonia, one of the Empire’s constituent territories, called the South Anglestonian Independence Army (SARA). SARA’s demands were for the historically autonomous south to become a separate territory from the Grand Duchy. The group has been condemned by the Empire as a terrorist group.<br />
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The Empire responded by recognising the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]] as a non - territorial nomadic sovereign entity, and offered it an embassy from which to operate a government in exile. The crisis ushered in a grave phase of poor relations between Jocistan and the Empire.<br />
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It lasted 2 days, until, on the 5th of April, it was resolved with an agreement whereby the Empire would in the future gain new territory as a “Dominion of New South Anglestonia”. Jocistan would withdraw its support for SARA, and the British Empire would withdraw its support for the so - called “Jocistani Liberal Party”. The Empire did not withdraw its recognition of the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]], but did withdraw its support for them over Jocistan.<br />
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Another result of the crisis's resolution was that Jocistan and the British Empire co - operated to create a new inter - micronational organisation, the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]]. It was signed into existence by the Empire's leader, the "Imperial Governor", Lord Lyons, and promptly joined by Jocistan.<br />
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However, another crisis occurred shortly afterwards, when the Supreme Leader of Jocistan won the election for the role of "Commonwealth Chairman" through allegedly forcing all of Jocistan's population to vote for him over any other candidate. The crisis briefly resulted in the expulsion of Jocistani diplomats from the Empire, but was resolved when Jocistan agreed to re - do the elections (though the Supreme Leader still won).<br />
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===Creation of Jocistani M.M.A.===<br />
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On 17th May 2018, a national sport was created for Jocistan, "Jocistani Mixed Martial Arts", colloquially known as "Jocistani Gladiators". It is, essentially, gladiatorial combat, with military personnel of varying ranks required to fight each other in an improvised arena. All Jocistani military personnel are required to compete (other than the Supreme Leader, who holds the title of "Grand Master"), and the Jocistani government claims that it "shows to the wider world the unflinching courage and strength of every soldier of the People's Red Guard".<br />
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===Ceasefire With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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On 18th May 2018, a ceasefire was negotiated between Jocistan and the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]], following which President Page of I Do Not Like Jocistan was admitted into the Supreme Leader's V.I.P. Box for a Jocistani M.M.A match.<br />
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===Resumption of Hostilities With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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However, the ceasefire would prove short - lived, with the I Do Not Like Jocistanis soon openly withdrawing from it.<br />
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===Final Resolution of Conflict With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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On 4th June 2018, Jocistan negotiated a resolution to the conflict with I Do Not Like Jocistan, whereby Jocistan would withdraw from the formerly I Do Not Like Jocistani lands that it occupied, and I Do Not Like Jocistan renaming itself the "[[Republic of Pagia]]". Whilst Jackistan did also reluctantly agree to the hostilities, it is yet to announce any withdrawal from the territories that it occupies.<br />
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===Failed Coup of 27 June===<br />
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====Preceding Riots====<br />
The coup was preceded by riots and mutinies amongst the People's Red Guard over a lack of pay. Supported by the general public and by [Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan], [Empire of Toristan|Toristan], and [Republic of Punistan|Punistan], the rioters gained control of Jocngrad.<br />
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====Forced Resignation of Supreme Leader and Premier for Life====<br />
The rioters captured Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life, and forced him to resign. There followed a Jackistani occupation, in which Jackistan's Grand High Autocrat and Dictator proclaimed himself Supreme Leader, with Punistan's President becoming Premier for Life.<br />
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====Counter-Coup====<br />
A conspiracy amongst some major generals, Assistant Field Marshal Debnam and Marshal Redfern, to restore O'Connell Nash to his former status succeeded, with the coup being defeated. Field Marshal Hopkins was demoted to the rank of Colonel for supporting the coup, and Assistant Field Marshal Debnam and Marshal Redfern were both promoted to the post of "Joint Field Marshal" in a move of dubious legality. There followed a brief period of hostilities woth Jackistan, before the countries made peace and restored their alliance.<br />
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===Significant Growth In Size===<br />
On 22 July 2018, the Jocistani constitution was amended to incorporate a 195.8 square feet bedroom into Jocistan's territorial claim. This significantly enlarged Jocistan. A new capital was created, called Jocngrad like the old capital, with old Jocngrad being renamed Redferngrad, and the original claim becoming the county of Okkistan, both names in honour of Joint Field-Marshal Oscar Redfern.<br />
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===Crisis with Anglestonia===<br />
====Initial Anglestonian Measures and Provocation of Crisis====<br />
On 14th August 2018, the government of Anglestonia, an autonomous region of the [[British Empire]], announced various measures against Jocistan, provoking a crisis between the countries. These included ban on Jocistani goods, and a ban on Jocistani government officials having any noble titles in Anglestonia. This led to the Supreme Leader and Premier for Life losing his title of Lord.<br />
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====Jocistani Occupation of "Lyons Territory"====<br />
However, negotiations opened between the two governments, and plans were discussed for Jocistan to occupy a 17 square yard territory (known to the Jocistani government as the "Lyons Territory" after Lord Lyons, the then Grand Duke (now King) of Anglestonia. The idea was that once Jocistan had established control over the territory, sovereignty and governance would be transferred to Anglestonia.<br />
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====Revised Anglestonian Measures and Refutation of "Lyons Territory" Offer====<br />
However, the Anglestonian government made a U-turn on their previous reconciliatory stance, revising their measures to include making the illegal Jocistani Liberal Party a part of the Anglestonian government, the establishment of a new 1 square yard county in South Vietgnome called Jocdarshire (derived from the Welsh for "Good Jocistan"), refusal to recognise Jocistan's currency, the Jocistani theta, and adoption of a policy of always officially referring to Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life as "King James the Tyrant".<br />
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====Jocistani Response====<br />
Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life responded by giving a speech in which he coined the phrase "We shall not Submit!" which became a slogan of Jocistani anti-Anglestonian propaganda. The crisis continued into the Toristani-Jocistani war. <br />
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===Toristani War (War of the Grand Alliance/Great Patriotic War)===<br />
====Outbreak of Hostilities with Toristan====<br />
On 13th September 2018, the [[Empire of Toristan]] declared war on Jocistan. The Toristani government took the decision to declare unprovoked war primarily because they were heavily indebted to the Jocistani government, and because they were confident of [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jakcistani]] support, which they felt would make victory assured. The war was initially stalemated in battle, with most action happening in the realms of espionage. However, Jocistan gradually began to make gains.<br />
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====Initial Jackistani Intervention====<br />
However, at this point, the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], which was allied to both Toristan and Jocistan, intervened on the Toristani side, as the Toristanis had predicted they would, declaring war on Jocistan. This led to a rapid change of strengths, with the Toristani-Jackistani side clearly winning, and began to threaten the very existence of Jocistan.<br />
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====Jackistani Defection====<br />
However, the war had another twist: for seemingly inexplicable reasons, the Jackistanis switched sides, making peace with Jocistan and restoring their alliance, and declaring war on Toristan. Jackistan and Jocistan formed a "Grand Alliance", giving the war its alternative name. This once more put the Jocistani side in the ascendancy.<br />
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====The Battle of Durham====<br />
The war culminated in the battle of Durham, a resounding defeat for the Toristanis. It ended with a one-man charge on the Toristani line from the Jocistani Joint Field Marshal Oscar Redfern, who single-handedly captured Emperor Torin, leading to victory for the Grand Alliance.<br />
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====Treaty of Torinburg====<br />
The war was resolved with the treaty of Torinburg, which ended the war, and established a communist Jocistani client state in the eastern half of Torinburg, called [[East Toristan]]. The terms of the Treaty were these:<br />
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*Toristan must pay reparations of 1 fountain pen to Jackistan. Fountain pens are an object of great cultural significance and national pride for Jakcistanis. In Jackistani culture, surrendering a fountain pen to another for anything besides an equally good fountain pen is seen as the ultimate humiliation.<br />
*Toristan must pay reparations of Θ5 to Jocistan.<br />
*Toristan must recognise the total and full independence of the People’s Socialist Democratic Republic of Toristan (informally known as East Toristan). Its territory is the eastern half of the capital, Torinburg.<br />
*Toristan may not declare war on another nation (though it can still go to war if another country attacks it), and must limit the size of its military to no more than 3 people.<br />
*East Toristan will mark 13th September as Toristan Liberation Day, and Jocistan and Jackistan will mark 13th September as Victory Day.<br />
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=====Reaction of Anglestonia to the Treaty of Torinburg and Ensuing Crisis=====<br />
The Kingdom of Anglestonia in the [[British Empire]], which was already in a diplomatic crisis with Jocistan (see above), responded in a somewhat reactionary manner to the peace, declaring its full support for the West Toristanis (as the remnants of the Empire were now known) and refused tor recognise [[East Toristan]]. It also offered to form an alliance with West Toristan and to support them in a war against East Toristan. This lead to a worsening of the crisis, which finally ended in humiliation for the Anglestonians, when the Emperor Torin I of West Toristan officially condemned them for their stance on the conflict. In the aftermath of Emperor Torin's statement, the crisis was resolved, with Anglestonia withdrawing its various measures an the county of Jocdarshire pledging to change its name and motto (though this is yet to be done).<br />
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== Politics and Government ==<br />
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Jocistan is a one - party state, ruled by the “Jocistani Socialist Workers’ Patriotic Party" and the constitution bans the existence of other political parties. There is another active political party, called the "Jocistani Liberal Party" although this party is illegal and so operates from [[Anglestonia]]. The government claims to be Soviet, socialist, and in support of the international socialist revolution. Although the country does not claim to be communist, that label has been attributed to it and there are numerous examples of communism in Jocistan such as Karl Marx featuring on all of its banknotes, a hammer and sickle on its flag, and "The Order of the Communist Revolution" being an official honour.</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Free_Democratic_People%27s_Soviet_Socialist_Republic_of_Jocistan&diff=345931Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan2018-09-18T16:26:28Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: </p>
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|name = Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan<br />
|image1 = [[File:flag of jocistan.PNG|220px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File: Jocistan Coat of Arms.PNG|220px]]<br />
|motto = Workers of the World, Unite!<br />
|anthem = Free Jocistan<br />
|location = Durham, United Kingdom<br />
|capital = Jocngrad<br />
|languages = English<br />
|religions = Secular<br />
|shortname = Jocistan, FDPSSRJ<br />
|demonym = Jocistani<br />
|government = [[Socialist]], [[Dictatorship]], [[Autocracy]]<br />
|head of government = Premier for Life<br />
|head of state = Supreme Leader<br />
|3rd_h = Senior State Commisar<br />
|4th_h = Chairman of the Jocngrad Workers' Soviet<br />
|hog_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|hos_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = Joint Field Marshal Debnam<br />
|4th_h_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|legislature = Jocngrad Soviet<br />
|type_a = Jocngrad Soviet<br />
|type_b = <br />
|seats_a = 5<br />
|seats_b = <br />
|established = 12th March 2018<br />
|population = 22<br />
|currency = Jocistani Theta<br />
|time_zone = GMT (de facto)<br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = <br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = This country is a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]].<br />
|web = [https://jocistan.wordpress.com/ Government Webpage and "Jocistani Comrade".] <br> [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC500MmTpwgu0F4gntCg7uKA?guided_help_flow=3&disable_polymer=true TV Jocistan]<br />
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Jocistan is a one chcair in Durham, Great Britain, which also occupies half of another chair. The capital is Jocngrad, the area of the chair on which the back would rest. Jocistan is a Revolutionary Socialist nation, committed to the International Revolution.<br />
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The FDPSSRJ is ruled by “His Most Venerable Excellency, Liberator of the Jocistani People and Supreme Leader of Jocistan, Premier for Life, Grand High Marshal and Admiral of All Armed Forces of Jocistan, James O’Connell Nash, R.C., R.S., D.J.C., V.J., O.C.R., J.M.C., J.S.F., Fighter for the Freedom and Liberation of the Oppressed, Creator Of Wealth and Bringer of Prosperity, Enlightened and Strong Ruler, Deliverer of Jocistan from the Evils of Tyranny and Oppression, Dear Leader, Guardian of Jocistan and its Ideals from Evil”. He rules with the aid of the Politburo, a council of State Commissars (essentially Ministers) whom he appoints, and the Jocngrad Workers’ Soviet, an elected body which represents the workers of Jocngrad.<br />
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== Foreign Policy and Relations ==<br />
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===International Recognition of Jocistan and Jocistani Relations With Other Micronations===<br />
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Jocistan has so far been recognised by 6 other micro - nations: the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], the [[Empire of Toristan]], [[East Toristan]], the [[Republic of Punistan]], the [[Republic of Pagia]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], and the [[British Empire]]. It is formally allied with both Jackistan and Toristan, with Jackistan and Toristan also allied with each other. This creates a three - way alliance similar to the pre-WW1 "Triple Entente" between Great Britain, France, and Tsarist Russia. It maintains diplomatic relations with all nations that recognise it, and has an embassy in the [[British Empire]]. <br />
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Jocistan is also a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]], an organisation that it founded along with the [[British Empire]].<br />
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===Jocistani Recognition of Nations and Micronations and Jocistani Foreign Policy===<br />
Jocistan recognises all U.N. member states other than North Korea and the People's Republic of China. Jocistan recognises one Korea, controlled by the government of the South. It recognises all of China, other than Tibet, as controlled by the Republic of China, or Taiwan. Jocistan also recognises the non - U.N. member states of Tibet, the Vatican City, and Kosovo. <br />
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Jocistan also recognises the micro - nations of the Kingdom of North Sudan, the [[British Empire]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], [[CCC Land|Coo Cluck Clan Land]], the [[Empire of Toristan]], the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], the [[Kingdom of Zaraland]], and the [[Republic of Punistan]].<br />
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===Jocistani Policy on Israel - Palestine Conflict===<br />
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Jocistan's policy on the Israel - Palestine conflict is that Jocistan fully supports the existence of a Jewish State and believes that the State of Israel is sufficient as a Jewish homeland. However, it also supports efforts to create a nation for dispossessed Palestinian Arabs, with the 1967 borders. It does not recognise Palestine at the moment, however, as there is no legitimate Palestinian government that exerts control over any significant area of land in Israel/Palestine. We believe that recognition of a Palestinian state at the present time would largely play into the hands of anti - Semitic terrorists, such as Hamas and Hezbollah.<br />
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== Population, Languages, and Demographics ==<br />
Jocistan's population is entirely comprised of people who are ethnically British, though some Jocistanis have Nigerian, Pakistani, Indian, Afrikaner, and German descent. Jocistan's population is majority white, though there are some mixed - race citizens of Indian and Pakistani descent, and one black citizen of Nigerian descent. Every Jocistani is a fluent English speaker, and one citizen is near - fluent in German. Every Jocistani also knows some French and Latin, to varying degrees of fluency. The majority of the Jocistani populations is Anglican Christian, though there are also several atheists and agnostics. No other faith groups are known to exist in Jocistan.<br />
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The People's Red Guard (the Jocistani army) is by far the largest employer in Jocistan. All save three citizens have jobs of some nature in the military.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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===Jocistani Independence and I Do Not Like Jocistani Wars===<br />
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The Free Democratic Peoples Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan officially declared its "full independence and secession" from the U.K. on 12th March 2018 with the signing of its constitution, though a functioning state and military had already been established, having grown gradually over the past few months. The territory claimed was one chair. Jocistan also inspired another nations, the Autocracy of Jackistan, to declare its independence, and to open friendly relations with Jocistan. However, another nation was also established, the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]]. [[Conflict Between Jocistan and I Do Not Like Jocistan|"I Do Not Like Jocistan" immediately declared war on Jocistan.]] Despite early Jocistani advances in which the "I Do Not Like Jocistani" President was capture, a stalemate developed, and the President soon escaped.<br />
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This stalemate continued for some time, until Jackistan intervened on the Jocistani side. After that, the war was soon won, and "I Do Not Like Jocistan" was partitioned equally between the two victorious powers. Though Jackistan incorporated its half into the territory that it claimed, Jocistan merely occupies the territory temporarily for short - term security purposes, and intends to return it to the U.K. at a later date.<br />
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The I Do Not Like Jocistanis have since declared themselves a nomadic tribe, and are yet to formally surrender despite having been clearly defeated in the war, and having no military capabilities at all. Jocistan does not recognise this tribe, and so does not consider itself at war.<br />
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===Jocistani Diplomacy Post-Independence===<br />
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Shortly after that, Jocistan opened friendly relations with another nation, the [[Empire of Toristan]]. However, a crisis occurred when Jackistan (with which Jocistan was at this stage allied) and Toristan went to war. The Jocistani government adopted a policy of neutrality, and eventually persuaded the two nations to enter peace talks. After a major summit, a peace treaty was signed and a three - way alliance emerged between the three countries.<br />
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===Jocistani Diplomatic Crises With Empire and Founding of L.C.D.M.===<br />
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On 3rd May 2018, a major diplomatic crisis broke out between Jocistan and the [[British Empire|British]] [[British Empire|Empire]]. Jocistan declares its support for a rebel group that was active in Anglestonia, one of the Empire’s constituent territories, called the South Anglestonian Independence Army (SARA). SARA’s demands were for the historically autonomous south to become a separate territory from the Grand Duchy. The group has been condemned by the Empire as a terrorist group.<br />
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The Empire responded by recognising the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]] as a non - territorial nomadic sovereign entity, and offered it an embassy from which to operate a government in exile. The crisis ushered in a grave phase of poor relations between Jocistan and the Empire.<br />
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It lasted 2 days, until, on the 5th of April, it was resolved with an agreement whereby the Empire would in the future gain new territory as a “Dominion of New South Anglestonia”. Jocistan would withdraw its support for SARA, and the British Empire would withdraw its support for the so - called “Jocistani Liberal Party”. The Empire did not withdraw its recognition of the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]], but did withdraw its support for them over Jocistan.<br />
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Another result of the crisis's resolution was that Jocistan and the British Empire co - operated to create a new inter - micronational organisation, the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]]. It was signed into existence by the Empire's leader, the "Imperial Governor", Lord Lyons, and promptly joined by Jocistan.<br />
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However, another crisis occurred shortly afterwards, when the Supreme Leader of Jocistan won the election for the role of "Commonwealth Chairman" through allegedly forcing all of Jocistan's population to vote for him over any other candidate. The crisis briefly resulted in the expulsion of Jocistani diplomats from the Empire, but was resolved when Jocistan agreed to re - do the elections (though the Supreme Leader still won).<br />
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===Creation of Jocistani M.M.A.===<br />
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On 17th May 2018, a national sport was created for Jocistan, "Jocistani Mixed Martial Arts", colloquially known as "Jocistani Gladiators". It is, essentially, gladiatorial combat, with military personnel of varying ranks required to fight each other in an improvised arena. All Jocistani military personnel are required to compete (other than the Supreme Leader, who holds the title of "Grand Master"), and the Jocistani government claims that it "shows to the wider world the unflinching courage and strength of every soldier of the People's Red Guard".<br />
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===Ceasefire With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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On 18th May 2018, a ceasefire was negotiated between Jocistan and the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]], following which President Page of I Do Not Like Jocistan was admitted into the Supreme Leader's V.I.P. Box for a Jocistani M.M.A match.<br />
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===Resumption of Hostilities With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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However, the ceasefire would prove short - lived, with the I Do Not Like Jocistanis soon openly withdrawing from it.<br />
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===Final Resolution of Conflict With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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On 4th June 2018, Jocistan negotiated a resolution to the conflict with I Do Not Like Jocistan, whereby Jocistan would withdraw from the formerly I Do Not Like Jocistani lands that it occupied, and I Do Not Like Jocistan renaming itself the "[[Republic of Pagia]]". Whilst Jackistan did also reluctantly agree to the hostilities, it is yet to announce any withdrawal from the territories that it occupies.<br />
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===Failed Coup of 27 June===<br />
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====Preceding Riots====<br />
The coup was preceded by riots and mutinies amongst the People's Red Guard over a lack of pay. Supported by the general public and by [Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan], [Empire of Toristan|Toristan], and [Republic of Punistan|Punistan], the rioters gained control of Jocngrad.<br />
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====Forced Resignation of Supreme Leader and Premier for Life====<br />
The rioters captured Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life, and forced him to resign. There followed a Jackistani occupation, in which Jackistan's Grand High Autocrat and Dictator proclaimed himself Supreme Leader, with Punistan's President becoming Premier for Life.<br />
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====Counter-Coup====<br />
A conspiracy amongst some major generals, Assistant Field Marshal Debnam and Marshal Redfern, to restore O'Connell Nash to his former status succeeded, with the coup being defeated. Field Marshal Hopkins was demoted to the rank of Colonel for supporting the coup, and Assistant Field Marshal Debnam and Marshal Redfern were both promoted to the post of "Joint Field Marshal" in a move of dubious legality. There followed a brief period of hostilities woth Jackistan, before the countries made peace and restored their alliance.<br />
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===Significant Growth In Size===<br />
On 22 July 2018, the Jocistani constitution was amended to incorporate a 195.8 square feet bedroom into Jocistan's territorial claim. This significantly enlarged Jocistan. A new capital was created, called Jocngrad like the old capital, with old Jocngrad being renamed Redferngrad, and the original claim becoming the county of Okkistan, both names in honour of Joint Field-Marshal Oscar Redfern.<br />
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===Crisis with Anglestonia===<br />
====Initial Anglestonian Measures and Provocation of Crisis====<br />
On 14th August 2018, the government of Anglestonia, an autonomous region of the [[British Empire]], announced various measures against Jocistan, provoking a crisis between the countries. These included ban on Jocistani goods, and a ban on Jocistani government officials having any noble titles in Anglestonia. This led to the Supreme Leader and Premier for Life losing his title of Lord.<br />
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====Jocistani Occupation of "Lyons Territory"====<br />
However, negotiations opened between the two governments, and plans were discussed for Jocistan to occupy a 17 square yard territory (known to the Jocistani government as the "Lyons Territory" after Lord Lyons, the then Grand Duke (now King) of Anglestonia. The idea was that once Jocistan had established control over the territory, sovereignty and governance would be transferred to Anglestonia.<br />
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====Revised Anglestonian Measures and Refutation of "Lyons Territory" Offer====<br />
However, the Anglestonian government made a U-turn on their previous reconciliatory stance, revising their measures to include making the illegal Jocistani Liberal Party a part of the Anglestonian government, the establishment of a new 1 square yard county in South Vietgnome called Jocdarshire (derived from the Welsh for "Good Jocistan"), <br />
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===Toristani War (War of the Grand Alliance/Great Patriotic War)===<br />
====Outbreak of Hostilities with Toristan====<br />
On 13th September 2018, the [[Empire of Toristan]] declared war on Jocistan. The Toristani government took the decision to declare unprovoked war primarily because they were heavily indebted to the Jocistani government, and because they were confident of [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jakcistani]] support, which they felt would make victory assured. The war was initially stalemated in battle, with most action happening in the realms of espionage. However, Jocistan gradually began to make gains.<br />
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====Initial Jackistani Intervention====<br />
However, at this point, the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], which was allied to both Toristan and Jocistan, intervened on the Toristani side, as the Toristanis had predicted they would, declaring war on Jocistan. This led to a rapid change of strengths, with the Toristani-Jackistani side clearly winning, and began to threaten the very existence of Jocistan.<br />
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====Jackistani Defection====<br />
However, the war had another twist: for seemingly inexplicable reasons, the Jackistanis switched sides, making peace with Jocistan and restoring their alliance, and declaring war on Toristan. Jackistan and Jocistan formed a "Grand Alliance", giving the war its alternative name. This once more put the Jocistani side in the ascendancy.<br />
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====The Battle of Durham====<br />
The war culminated in the battle of Durham, a resounding defeat for the Toristanis. It ended with a one-man charge on the Toristani line from the Jocistani Joint Field Marshal Oscar Redfern, who single-handedly captured Emperor Torin, leading to victory for the Grand Alliance.<br />
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====Treaty of Torinburg====<br />
The war was resolved with the treaty of Torinburg, which ended the war, and established a communist Jocistani client state in the eastern half of Torinburg, called [[East Toristan]]. The terms of the Treaty were these:<br />
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*Toristan must pay reparations of 1 fountain pen to Jackistan. Fountain pens are an object of great cultural significance and national pride for Jakcistanis. In Jackistani culture, surrendering a fountain pen to another for anything besides an equally good fountain pen is seen as the ultimate humiliation.<br />
*Toristan must pay reparations of Θ5 to Jocistan.<br />
*Toristan must recognise the total and full independence of the People’s Socialist Democratic Republic of Toristan (informally known as East Toristan). Its territory is the eastern half of the capital, Torinburg.<br />
*Toristan may not declare war on another nation (though it can still go to war if another country attacks it), and must limit the size of its military to no more than 3 people.<br />
*East Toristan will mark 13th September as Toristan Liberation Day, and Jocistan and Jackistan will mark 13th September as Victory Day.<br />
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=====Reaction of Anglestonia to the Treaty of Torinburg and Ensuing Crisis=====<br />
The Kingdom of Anglestonia responded in a somewhat reactionary manner to the peace, declaring its full support for the West Toristanis (as the remnants of the Empire were now known) and refused tor recognise [[East Toristan]]. It also offered to form an alliance with West Toristan and to support them in a war against East Toirstan. This led to a crisis between Anglestonia and Jocistan, which ended with an agreement on the 16th of September 2018.<br />
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== Politics and Government ==<br />
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Jocistan is a one - party state, ruled by the “Jocistani Socialist Workers’ Patriotic Party" and the constitution bans the existence of other political parties. There is another active political party, called the "Jocistani Liberal Party" although this party is illegal and so operates from [[Anglestonia]]. The government claims to be Soviet, socialist, and in support of the international socialist revolution. Although the country does not claim to be communist, that label has been attributed to it and there are numerous examples of communism in Jocistan such as Karl Marx featuring on all of its banknotes, a hammer and sickle on its flag, and "The Order of the Communist Revolution" being an official honour.</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Empire_of_Toristan&diff=345052Empire of Toristan2018-09-15T12:51:05Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: James O'Connell Nash moved page Empire of Toristan to West Toristan</p>
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|name = Empire of Toristan<br />
|image1 = [[File:Toristani flag.PNG|250px]]<br />
|image2 = <br />
|motto = <br />
|anthem = <br />
|location = Durham, United Kingdom<br />
|capital = Torinsburg<br />
|language = English<br />
|religions = Christian (Church of England)<br />
|shortname = Toristan<br />
|demonym = Toristani<br />
|government = [[Monarchy]], [[Autocracy]]<br />
|head of government = Emperor<br />
|head of state = Emperor<br />
|hog_name = <br />
|hos_name = H.R.I.M. Emperor Torin the Great<br />
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|established = Late March 2018<br />
|population = 3 ''(Approx.)''<br />
|currency = Pound Sterling (de facto)<br />
|time_zone = GMT<br />
|nat_animal = Boar <br />
|pat_saint = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuthbert St. Cuthbert]<br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = <br />
|web =<br />
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The Empire of Toristan was established in late March 2018. The area claimed is a strip of garden that is estimated to be around 60 square feet. It is ruled by His Royal and Imperial Majesty Emperor Torin the Great, who rules as an absolute monarch. Toristan is partially inspired by 18th - century Japan. The Emperor also happens to be constitutional monarch of part of [https://thekingdomofpecuniamblog.wordpress.com/ Great Pecuniam], a region within the the [[British Empire]].<br />
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== Foreign Relations ==<br />
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Toristan recognises all U.N. member and observer states. It also recognises the [[British Empire]], the [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], and the Republic of Punistan. It maintains positive diplomatic relations with those four countries. <br />
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== The Monarchy ==<br />
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Toristan is an absolute monarchy, in which the Emperor rules by decree and is the sole lawmaking authority. The monarchy has its own coat of arms and royal standard. Theroyal coat of arms is also the de facto coat of arms of Toristan. The royal standard may only be flown over a building or ship when the Emperor is present.<br />
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[[File:toristani royal standard.PNG|thumb|300px|The Toristani Royal Standard.]] <br />
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[[File:toristani royal coat of arms.PNG|thumb|300px|The Toristani Royal Coat of Arms.]]<br />
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== History ==<br />
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Toristan was founded in late March 2018, having been inspired by the creation of the [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], which had declared its independence earlier that month. However, the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]] soon declared war on the young nation. This conflict quickly developed into a stalemate. Jocistan, which had remained neutral due to its good relations with both belligerents, urged both sides to sign an armistice, followed by a peace treaty. After the war, relations between Toristan and Jackistan rapidly improved, culminating in today's three - way alliance between Toristan, Jackistan, and Jocistan.<br />
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On 31st March 2018, the Supreme Leader and Premier for Life of Jocistan paid a formal state visit to Toristan.<br />
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[[File:Toristan state visit.PNG|thumb|250px|A tongue - in - cheek edited image representing the state visit made by the Jocistani government.]]</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=File:Flag_of_east_toristan.PNG&diff=345051File:Flag of east toristan.PNG2018-09-15T12:50:18Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: </p>
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<div>East Toristan, officially the People's Socialist Democratic Republic of Toristan, is a communist micronation with strong links to [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]] and [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan]], that was founded on 13th September 2018, with strong links to Jocistan and Jackistan.<br />
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|name = People's Socialist Democratic Republic of Toristan (East Toristan)<br />
|image1 = [[File:flag of east toristan.PNG|220px]]<br />
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|motto = May all Toristanis Be Forever United!<br />
|anthem = The Internationale<br />
|location = County Durham, United Kingdom<br />
|capital = East Torinburg<br />
|languages = English<br />
|religions = Secular<br />
|shortname = East Toristan, PSDRT<br />
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|government = [[Socialist]], [[Dictatorship]], [[Autocracy]]<br />
|head of government = Premier<br />
|head of state = President<br />
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|hog_name = [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackson Smurthwaite]]<br />
|hos_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
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|population = 2<br />
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|calling_code = <br />
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|name = Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan<br />
|image1 = [[File:flag of jocistan.PNG|220px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File: Jocistan Coat of Arms.PNG|220px]]<br />
|motto = Workers of the World, Unite!<br />
|anthem = Free Jocistan<br />
|location = Durham, United Kingdom<br />
|capital = Jocngrad<br />
|languages = English<br />
|religions = Secular<br />
|shortname = Jocistan, FDPSSRJ<br />
|demonym = Jocistani<br />
|government = [[Socialist]], [[Dictatorship]], [[Autocracy]]<br />
|head of government = Premier for Life<br />
|head of state = Supreme Leader<br />
|3rd_h = Senior State Commisar<br />
|4th_h = Chairman of the Jocngrad Workers' Soviet<br />
|hog_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|hos_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = Joint Field Marshal Debnam<br />
|4th_h_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|legislature = Jocngrad Soviet<br />
|type_a = Jocngrad Soviet<br />
|type_b = <br />
|seats_a = 5<br />
|seats_b = <br />
|established = 12th March 2018<br />
|population = 22<br />
|currency = Jocistani Theta<br />
|time_zone = GMT (de facto)<br />
|nat_animal = <br />
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Jocistan is a one chcair in Durham, Great Britain, which also occupies half of another chair. The capital is Jocngrad, the area of the chair on which the back would rest. Jocistan is a Revolutionary Socialist nation, committed to the International Revolution.<br />
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The FDPSSRJ is ruled by “His Most Venerable Excellency, Liberator of the Jocistani People and Supreme Leader of Jocistan, Premier for Life, Grand High Marshal and Admiral of All Armed Forces of Jocistan, James O’Connell Nash, R.C., R.S., D.J.C., V.J., O.C.R., J.M.C., J.S.F., Fighter for the Freedom and Liberation of the Oppressed, Creator Of Wealth and Bringer of Prosperity, Enlightened and Strong Ruler, Deliverer of Jocistan from the Evils of Tyranny and Oppression, Dear Leader, Guardian of Jocistan and its Ideals from Evil”. He rules with the aid of the Politburo, a council of State Commissars (essentially Ministers) whom he appoints, and the Jocngrad Workers’ Soviet, an elected body which represents the workers of Jocngrad.<br />
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== Foreign Policy and Relations ==<br />
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===International Recognition of Jocistan and Jocistani Relations With Other Micronations===<br />
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Jocistan has so far been recognised by 6 other micro - nations: the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], the [[Empire of Toristan]], [[East Toristan]], the [[Republic of Punistan]], the [[Republic of Pagia]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], and the [[British Empire]]. It is formally allied with both Jackistan and Toristan, with Jackistan and Toristan also allied with each other. This creates a three - way alliance similar to the pre-WW1 "Triple Entente" between Great Britain, France, and Tsarist Russia. It maintains diplomatic relations with all nations that recognise it, and has an embassy in the [[British Empire]]. <br />
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Jocistan is also a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]], an organisation that it founded along with the [[British Empire]].<br />
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===Jocistani Recognition of Nations and Micronations and Jocistani Foreign Policy===<br />
Jocistan recognises all U.N. member states other than North Korea and the People's Republic of China. Jocistan recognises one Korea, controlled by the government of the South. It recognises all of China, other than Tibet, as controlled by the Republic of China, or Taiwan. Jocistan also recognises the non - U.N. member states of Tibet, the Vatican City, and Kosovo. <br />
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Jocistan also recognises the micro - nations of the Kingdom of North Sudan, the [[British Empire]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], [[CCC Land|Coo Cluck Clan Land]], the [[Empire of Toristan]], the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], the [[Kingdom of Zaraland]], and the [[Republic of Punistan]].<br />
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===Jocistani Policy on Israel - Palestine Conflict===<br />
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Jocistan's policy on the Israel - Palestine conflict is that Jocistan fully supports the existence of a Jewish State and believes that the State of Israel is sufficient as a Jewish homeland. However, it also supports efforts to create a nation for dispossessed Palestinian Arabs, with the 1967 borders. It does not recognise Palestine at the moment, however, as there is no legitimate Palestinian government that exerts control over any significant area of land in Israel/Palestine. We believe that recognition of a Palestinian state at the present time would largely play into the hands of anti - Semitic terrorists, such as Hamas and Hezbollah.<br />
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== Population, Languages, and Demographics ==<br />
Jocistan's population is entirely comprised of people who are ethnically British, though some Jocistanis have Nigerian, Pakistani, Indian, Afrikaner, and German descent. Jocistan's population is majority white, though there are some mixed - race citizens of Indian and Pakistani descent, and one black citizen of Nigerian descent. Every Jocistani is a fluent English speaker, and one citizen is near - fluent in German. Every Jocistani also knows some French and Latin, to varying degrees of fluency. The majority of the Jocistani populations is Anglican Christian, though there are also several atheists and agnostics. No other faith groups are known to exist in Jocistan.<br />
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The People's Red Guard (the Jocistani army) is by far the largest employer in Jocistan. All save three citizens have jobs of some nature in the military.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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===Jocistani Independence and I Do Not Like Jocistani Wars===<br />
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The Free Democratic Peoples Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan officially declared its "full independence and secession" from the U.K. on 12th March 2018 with the signing of its constitution, though a functioning state and military had already been established, having grown gradually over the past few months. The territory claimed was one chair. Jocistan also inspired another nations, the Autocracy of Jackistan, to declare its independence, and to open friendly relations with Jocistan. However, another nation was also established, the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]]. [[Conflict Between Jocistan and I Do Not Like Jocistan|"I Do Not Like Jocistan" immediately declared war on Jocistan.]] Despite early Jocistani advances in which the "I Do Not Like Jocistani" President was capture, a stalemate developed, and the President soon escaped.<br />
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This stalemate continued for some time, until Jackistan intervened on the Jocistani side. After that, the war was soon won, and "I Do Not Like Jocistan" was partitioned equally between the two victorious powers. Though Jackistan incorporated its half into the territory that it claimed, Jocistan merely occupies the territory temporarily for short - term security purposes, and intends to return it to the U.K. at a later date.<br />
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The I Do Not Like Jocistanis have since declared themselves a nomadic tribe, and are yet to formally surrender despite having been clearly defeated in the war, and having no military capabilities at all. Jocistan does not recognise this tribe, and so does not consider itself at war.<br />
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===Jocistani Diplomacy Post-Independence===<br />
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Shortly after that, Jocistan opened friendly relations with another nation, the [[Empire of Toristan]]. However, a crisis occurred when Jackistan (with which Jocistan was at this stage allied) and Toristan went to war. The Jocistani government adopted a policy of neutrality, and eventually persuaded the two nations to enter peace talks. After a major summit, a peace treaty was signed and a three - way alliance emerged between the three countries.<br />
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===Jocistani Diplomatic Crises With Empire and Founding of L.C.D.M.===<br />
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On 3rd May 2018, a major diplomatic crisis broke out between Jocistan and the [[British Empire|British]] [[British Empire|Empire]]. Jocistan declares its support for a rebel group that was active in Anglestonia, one of the Empire’s constituent territories, called the South Anglestonian Independence Army (SARA). SARA’s demands were for the historically autonomous south to become a separate territory from the Grand Duchy. The group has been condemned by the Empire as a terrorist group.<br />
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The Empire responded by recognising the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]] as a non - territorial nomadic sovereign entity, and offered it an embassy from which to operate a government in exile. The crisis ushered in a grave phase of poor relations between Jocistan and the Empire.<br />
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It lasted 2 days, until, on the 5th of April, it was resolved with an agreement whereby the Empire would conquer new territory as a “Dominion of New South Anglestonia”. Jocistan would withdraw its support for SARA, and the British Empire would withdraw its support for the so - called “Jocistani Liberal Party”. The Empire did not withdraw its recognition of the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]], but did withdraw its support for them over Jocistan.<br />
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Another result of the crisis's resolution was that Jocistan and the British Empire co - operated to create a new inter - micronational organisation, the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]]. It was signed into existence by the Empire's leader, the "Imperial Governor", Lord Lyons, and promptly joined by Jocistan.<br />
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However, another crisis occurred shortly afterwards, when the Supreme Leader of Jocistan won the election for the role of "Commonwealth Chairman" through allegedly forcing all of Jocistan's population to vote for him over any other candidate. The crisis briefly resulted in the expulsion of Jocistani diplomats from the Empire, but was resolved when Jocistan agreed to re - do the elections (though the Supreme Leader still won).<br />
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===Creation of Jocistani M.M.A.===<br />
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On 17th May 2018, a national sport was created for Jocistan, "Jocistani Mixed Martial Arts", colloquially known as "Jocistani Gladiators". It is, essentially, gladiatorial combat, with military personnel of varying ranks required to fight each other in an improvised arena. All Jocistani military personnel are required to compete (other than the Supreme Leader, who holds the title of "Grand Master"), and the Jocistani government claims that it "shows to the wider world the unflinching courage and strength of every soldier of the People's Red Guard".<br />
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===Ceasefire With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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On 18th May 2018, a ceasefire was negotiated between Jocistan and the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]], following which President Page of I Do Not Like Jocistan was admitted into the Supreme Leader's V.I.P. Box for a Jocistani M.M.A match.<br />
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===Resumption of Hostilities With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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However, the ceasefire would prove short - lived, with the I Do Not Like Jocistanis soon openly withdrawing from it.<br />
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===Final Resolution of Conflict With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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On 4th June 2018, Jocistan negotiated a resolution to the conflict with I Do Not Like Jocistan, whereby Jocistan would withdraw from the formerly I Do Not Like Jocistani lands that it occupied, and I Do Not Like Jocistan renaming itself the "[[Republic of Pagia]]". Whilst Jackistan did also reluctantly agree to the hostilities, it is yet to announce any withdrawal from the territories that it occupies.<br />
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===Failed Coup of 27 June===<br />
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====Preceding Riots====<br />
The coup was preceded by riots and mutinies amongst the People's Red Guard over a lack of pay. Supported by the general public and by [Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan], [Empire of Toristan|Toristan], and [Republic of Punistan|Punistan], the rioters gained control of Jocngrad.<br />
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====Forced Resignation of Supreme Leader and Premier for Life====<br />
The rioters captured Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life, and forced him to resign. There followed a Jackistani occupation, in which Jackistan's Grand High Autocrat and Dictator proclaimed himself Supreme Leader, with Punistan's President becoming Premier for Life.<br />
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====Counter-Coup====<br />
A conspiracy amongst some major generals, Assistant Field Marshal Debnam and Marshal Redfern, to restore O'Connell Nash to his former status succeeded, with the coup being defeated. Field Marshal Hopkins was demoted to the rank of Colonel for supporting the coup, and Assistant Field Marshal Debnam and Marshal Redfern were both promoted to the post of "Joint Field Marshal" in a move of dubious legality. There followed a brief period of hostilities woth Jackistan, before the countries made peace and restored their alliance.<br />
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===Significant Growth In Size===<br />
On 22 July 2018, the Jocistani constitution was amended to incorporate a 195.8 square feet bedroom into Jocistan's territorial claim. This significantly enlarged Jocistan. A new capital was created, called Jocngrad like the old capital, with old Jocngrad being renamed Redferngrad, and the original claim becoming the county of Okkistan, both names in honour of Joint Field-Marshal Oscar Redfern.<br />
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===Toristani War (War of the Grand Alliance/Great Patriotic War)===<br />
====Outbreak of Hostilities with Toristan====<br />
On 13th September 2018, the [[Empire of Toristan]] declared war on Jocistan. The Toristani government took the decision to declare unprovoked war primarily because they were heavily indebted to the Jocistani government, and because they were confident of [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jakcistani]] support, which they felt would make victory assured. The war was initially stalemated in battle, with most action happening in the realms of espionage. However, Jocistan gradually began to make gains.<br />
<br />
====Initial Jackistani Intervention====<br />
However, at this point, the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], which was allied to both Toristan and Jocistan, intervened on the Toristani side, as the Toristanis had predicted they would, declaring war on Jocistan. This led to a rapid change of strengths, with the Toristani-Jackistani side clearly winning, and began to threaten the very existence of Jocistan.<br />
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====Jackistani Defection====<br />
However, the war had another twist: for seemingly inexplicable reasons, the Jackistanis switched sides, making peace with Jocistan and restoring their alliance, and declaring war on Toristan. Jackistan and Jocistan formed a "Grand Alliance", giving the war its alternative name. This once more put the Jocistani side in the ascendancy.<br />
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====The Battle of Durham====<br />
The war culminated in the battle of Durham, a resounding defeat for the Toristanis. It ended with a one-man charge on the Toristani line from the Jocistani Joint Field Marshal Oscar Redfern, who single-handedly captured Emperor Torin, leading to victory for the Grand Alliance.<br />
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====Treaty of Torinburg====<br />
The war was resolved with the treaty of Torinburg, which ended the war, and established a communist Jocistani client state in the eastern half of Torinburg, called [[East Toristan]]. The terms of the Treaty were these:<br />
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*Toristan must pay reparations of 1 fountain pen to Jackistan. Fountain pens are an object of great cultural significance and national pride for Jakcistanis. In Jackistani culture, surrendering a fountain pen to another for anything besides an equally good fountain pen is seen as the ultimate humiliation.<br />
*Toristan must pay reparations of Θ5 to Jocistan.<br />
*Toristan must recognise the total and full independence of the People’s Socialist Democratic Republic of Toristan (informally known as East Toristan). Its territory is the eastern half of the capital, Torinburg.<br />
*Toristan may not declare war on another nation (though it can still go to war if another country attacks it), and must limit the size of its military to no more than 3 people.<br />
*East Toristan will mark 13th September as Toristan Liberation Day, and Jocistan and Jackistan will mark 13th September as Victory Day.<br />
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=====Reaction of British Empire to the Treaty of Torinburg and Ensuing Crisis=====<br />
The British Empire responded in a somewhat reactionary manner to the peace, declaring its full support for the West Toristanis (as the remnants of the Empire were now known) and refused tor recognise [[East Toristan]]. This led to a crisis between the Empire and Jocistan, which is ongoing.<br />
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== Politics and Government ==<br />
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Jocistan is a one - party state, ruled by the “Jocistani Socialist Workers’ Patriotic Party" and the constitution bans the existence of other political parties. There is another active political party, called the "Jocistani Liberal Party" although this party is illegal and so operates from [https://micronations.wiki/wiki/British_Empire#The_Grand_Duchy_Of_Anglestonia/ Anglestonia]. The government claims to be Soviet, socialist, and in support of the international socialist revolution. Although the country does not claim to be communist, that label has been attributed to it and there are numerous examples of communism in Jocistan such as Karl Marx featuring on all of its banknotes, a hammer and sickle on its flag, and "The Order of the Communist Revolution" being an official honour.</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Free_Democratic_People%27s_Soviet_Socialist_Republic_of_Jocistan&diff=345048Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan2018-09-15T12:41:57Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: /* War of the Grand Alliance */</p>
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|name = Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan<br />
|image1 = [[File:flag of jocistan.PNG|220px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File: Jocistan Coat of Arms.PNG|220px]]<br />
|motto = Workers of the World, Unite!<br />
|anthem = Free Jocistan<br />
|location = Durham, United Kingdom<br />
|capital = Jocngrad<br />
|languages = English<br />
|religions = Secular<br />
|shortname = Jocistan, FDPSSRJ<br />
|demonym = Jocistani<br />
|government = [[Socialist]], [[Dictatorship]], [[Autocracy]]<br />
|head of government = Premier for Life<br />
|head of state = Supreme Leader<br />
|3rd_h = Senior State Commisar<br />
|4th_h = Chairman of the Jocngrad Workers' Soviet<br />
|hog_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|hos_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = Joint Field Marshal Debnam<br />
|4th_h_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|legislature = Jocngrad Soviet<br />
|type_a = Jocngrad Soviet<br />
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|seats_a = 5<br />
|seats_b = <br />
|established = 12th March 2018<br />
|population = 22<br />
|currency = Jocistani Theta<br />
|time_zone = GMT (de facto)<br />
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|notes = This country is a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]].<br />
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Jocistan is a one chcair in Durham, Great Britain, which also occupies half of another chair. The capital is Jocngrad, the area of the chair on which the back would rest. Jocistan is a Revolutionary Socialist nation, committed to the International Revolution.<br />
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The FDPSSRJ is ruled by “His Most Venerable Excellency, Liberator of the Jocistani People and Supreme Leader of Jocistan, Premier for Life, Grand High Marshal and Admiral of All Armed Forces of Jocistan, James O’Connell Nash, R.C., R.S., D.J.C., V.J., O.C.R., J.M.C., J.S.F., Fighter for the Freedom and Liberation of the Oppressed, Creator Of Wealth and Bringer of Prosperity, Enlightened and Strong Ruler, Deliverer of Jocistan from the Evils of Tyranny and Oppression, Dear Leader, Guardian of Jocistan and its Ideals from Evil”. He rules with the aid of the Politburo, a council of State Commissars (essentially Ministers) whom he appoints, and the Jocngrad Workers’ Soviet, an elected body which represents the workers of Jocngrad.<br />
<br />
== Foreign Policy and Relations ==<br />
<br />
===International Recognition of Jocistan and Jocistani Relations With Other Micronations===<br />
<br />
Jocistan has so far been recognised by 6 other micro - nations: the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], the [[Empire of Toristan]], the [[Republic of Punistan]], the [[Republic of Pagia]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], and the [[British Empire]]. It is formally allied with both Jackistan and Toristan, with Jackistan and Toristan also allied with each other. This creates a three - way alliance similar to the pre-WW1 "Triple Entente" between Great Britain, France, and Tsarist Russia. It maintains diplomatic relations with all nations that recognise it, and has an embassy in the [[British Empire]]. <br />
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Jocistan is also a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]], an organisation that it founded along with the [[British Empire]].<br />
<br />
===Jocistani Recognition of Nations and Micronations and Jocistani Foreign Policy===<br />
Jocistan recognises all U.N. member states other than North Korea and the People's Republic of China. Jocistan recognises one Korea, controlled by the government of the South. It recognises all of China, other than Tibet, as controlled by the Republic of China, or Taiwan. Jocistan also recognises the non - U.N. member states of Tibet, the Vatican City, and Kosovo. <br />
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Jocistan also recognises the micro - nations of the Kingdom of North Sudan, the [[British Empire]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], [[CCC Land|Coo Cluck Clan Land]], the [[Empire of Toristan]], the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], the [[Kingdom of Zaraland]], and the [[Republic of Punistan]].<br />
<br />
===Jocistani Policy on Israel - Palestine Conflict===<br />
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Jocistan's policy on the Israel - Palestine conflict is that Jocistan fully supports the existence of a Jewish State and believes that the State of Israel is sufficient as a Jewish homeland. However, it also supports efforts to create a nation for dispossessed Palestinian Arabs, with the 1967 borders. It does not recognise Palestine at the moment, however, as there is no legitimate Palestinian government that exerts control over any significant area of land in Israel/Palestine. We believe that recognition of a Palestinian state at the present time would largely play into the hands of anti - Semitic terrorists, such as Hamas and Hezbollah.<br />
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== Population, Languages, and Demographics ==<br />
Jocistan's population is entirely comprised of people who are ethnically British, though some Jocistanis have Nigerian, Pakistani, Indian, Afrikaner, and German descent. Jocistan's population is majority white, though there are some mixed - race citizens of Indian and Pakistani descent, and one black citizen of Nigerian descent. Every Jocistani is a fluent English speaker, and one citizen is near - fluent in German. Every Jocistani also knows some French and Latin, to varying degrees of fluency. The majority of the Jocistani populations is Anglican Christian, though there are also several atheists and agnostics. No other faith groups are known to exist in Jocistan.<br />
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The People's Red Guard (the Jocistani army) is by far the largest employer in Jocistan. All save three citizens have jobs of some nature in the military.<br />
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== History ==<br />
<br />
===Jocistani Independence and I Do Not Like Jocistani Wars===<br />
<br />
The Free Democratic Peoples Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan officially declared its "full independence and secession" from the U.K. on 12th March 2018 with the signing of its constitution, though a functioning state and military had already been established, having grown gradually over the past few months. The territory claimed was one chair. Jocistan also inspired another nations, the Autocracy of Jackistan, to declare its independence, and to open friendly relations with Jocistan. However, another nation was also established, the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]]. [[Conflict Between Jocistan and I Do Not Like Jocistan|"I Do Not Like Jocistan" immediately declared war on Jocistan.]] Despite early Jocistani advances in which the "I Do Not Like Jocistani" President was capture, a stalemate developed, and the President soon escaped.<br />
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This stalemate continued for some time, until Jackistan intervened on the Jocistani side. After that, the war was soon won, and "I Do Not Like Jocistan" was partitioned equally between the two victorious powers. Though Jackistan incorporated its half into the territory that it claimed, Jocistan merely occupies the territory temporarily for short - term security purposes, and intends to return it to the U.K. at a later date.<br />
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The I Do Not Like Jocistanis have since declared themselves a nomadic tribe, and are yet to formally surrender despite having been clearly defeated in the war, and having no military capabilities at all. Jocistan does not recognise this tribe, and so does not consider itself at war.<br />
<br />
===Jocistani Diplomacy Post-Independence===<br />
<br />
Shortly after that, Jocistan opened friendly relations with another nation, the [[Empire of Toristan]]. However, a crisis occurred when Jackistan (with which Jocistan was at this stage allied) and Toristan went to war. The Jocistani government adopted a policy of neutrality, and eventually persuaded the two nations to enter peace talks. After a major summit, a peace treaty was signed and a three - way alliance emerged between the three countries.<br />
<br />
===Jocistani Diplomatic Crises With Empire and Founding of L.C.D.M.===<br />
<br />
On 3rd May 2018, a major diplomatic crisis broke out between Jocistan and the [[British Empire|British]] [[British Empire|Empire]]. Jocistan declares its support for a rebel group that was active in Anglestonia, one of the Empire’s constituent territories, called the South Anglestonian Independence Army (SARA). SARA’s demands were for the historically autonomous south to become a separate territory from the Grand Duchy. The group has been condemned by the Empire as a terrorist group.<br />
<br />
The Empire responded by recognising the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]] as a non - territorial nomadic sovereign entity, and offered it an embassy from which to operate a government in exile. The crisis ushered in a grave phase of poor relations between Jocistan and the Empire.<br />
<br />
It lasted 2 days, until, on the 5th of April, it was resolved with an agreement whereby the Empire would conquer new territory as a “Dominion of New South Anglestonia”. Jocistan would withdraw its support for SARA, and the British Empire would withdraw its support for the so - called “Jocistani Liberal Party”. The Empire did not withdraw its recognition of the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]], but did withdraw its support for them over Jocistan.<br />
<br />
Another result of the crisis's resolution was that Jocistan and the British Empire co - operated to create a new inter - micronational organisation, the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]]. It was signed into existence by the Empire's leader, the "Imperial Governor", Lord Lyons, and promptly joined by Jocistan.<br />
<br />
However, another crisis occurred shortly afterwards, when the Supreme Leader of Jocistan won the election for the role of "Commonwealth Chairman" through allegedly forcing all of Jocistan's population to vote for him over any other candidate. The crisis briefly resulted in the expulsion of Jocistani diplomats from the Empire, but was resolved when Jocistan agreed to re - do the elections (though the Supreme Leader still won).<br />
<br />
===Creation of Jocistani M.M.A.===<br />
<br />
On 17th May 2018, a national sport was created for Jocistan, "Jocistani Mixed Martial Arts", colloquially known as "Jocistani Gladiators". It is, essentially, gladiatorial combat, with military personnel of varying ranks required to fight each other in an improvised arena. All Jocistani military personnel are required to compete (other than the Supreme Leader, who holds the title of "Grand Master"), and the Jocistani government claims that it "shows to the wider world the unflinching courage and strength of every soldier of the People's Red Guard".<br />
<br />
===Ceasefire With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
<br />
On 18th May 2018, a ceasefire was negotiated between Jocistan and the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]], following which President Page of I Do Not Like Jocistan was admitted into the Supreme Leader's V.I.P. Box for a Jocistani M.M.A match.<br />
<br />
===Resumption of Hostilities With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
<br />
However, the ceasefire would prove short - lived, with the I Do Not Like Jocistanis soon openly withdrawing from it.<br />
<br />
===Final Resolution of Conflict With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
<br />
On 4th June 2018, Jocistan negotiated a resolution to the conflict with I Do Not Like Jocistan, whereby Jocistan would withdraw from the formerly I Do Not Like Jocistani lands that it occupied, and I Do Not Like Jocistan renaming itself the "[[Republic of Pagia]]". Whilst Jackistan did also reluctantly agree to the hostilities, it is yet to announce any withdrawal from the territories that it occupies.<br />
<br />
===Failed Coup of 27 June===<br />
<br />
====Preceding Riots====<br />
The coup was preceded by riots and mutinies amongst the People's Red Guard over a lack of pay. Supported by the general public and by [Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan], [Empire of Toristan|Toristan], and [Republic of Punistan|Punistan], the rioters gained control of Jocngrad.<br />
<br />
====Forced Resignation of Supreme Leader and Premier for Life====<br />
The rioters captured Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life, and forced him to resign. There followed a Jackistani occupation, in which Jackistan's Grand High Autocrat and Dictator proclaimed himself Supreme Leader, with Punistan's President becoming Premier for Life.<br />
<br />
====Counter-Coup====<br />
A conspiracy amongst some major generals, Assistant Field Marshal Debnam and Marshal Redfern, to restore O'Connell Nash to his former status succeeded, with the coup being defeated. Field Marshal Hopkins was demoted to the rank of Colonel for supporting the coup, and Assistant Field Marshal Debnam and Marshal Redfern were both promoted to the post of "Joint Field Marshal" in a move of dubious legality. There followed a brief period of hostilities woth Jackistan, before the countries made peace and restored their alliance.<br />
<br />
===Significant Growth In Size===<br />
On 22 July 2018, the Jocistani constitution was amended to incorporate a 195.8 square feet bedroom into Jocistan's territorial claim. This significantly enlarged Jocistan. A new capital was created, called Jocngrad like the old capital, with old Jocngrad being renamed Redferngrad, and the original claim becoming the county of Okkistan, both names in honour of Joint Field-Marshal Oscar Redfern.<br />
<br />
===Toristani War (War of the Grand Alliance/Great Patriotic War)===<br />
====Outbreak of Hostilities with Toristan====<br />
On 13th September 2018, the [[Empire of Toristan]] declared war on Jocistan. The Toristani government took the decision to declare unprovoked war primarily because they were heavily indebted to the Jocistani government, and because they were confident of [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jakcistani]] support, which they felt would make victory assured. The war was initially stalemated in battle, with most action happening in the realms of espionage. However, Jocistan gradually began to make gains.<br />
<br />
====Initial Jackistani Intervention====<br />
However, at this point, the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], which was allied to both Toristan and Jocistan, intervened on the Toristani side, as the Toristanis had predicted they would, declaring war on Jocistan. This led to a rapid change of strengths, with the Toristani-Jackistani side clearly winning, and began to threaten the very existence of Jocistan.<br />
<br />
====Jackistani Defection====<br />
However, the war had another twist: for seemingly inexplicable reasons, the Jackistanis switched sides, making peace with Jocistan and restoring their alliance, and declaring war on Toristan. Jackistan and Jocistan formed a "Grand Alliance", giving the war its alternative name. This once more put the Jocistani side in the ascendancy.<br />
<br />
====The Battle of Durham====<br />
The war culminated in the battle of Durham, a resounding defeat for the Toristanis. It ended with a one-man charge on the Toristani line from the Jocistani Joint Field Marshal Oscar Redfern, who single-handedly captured Emperor Torin, leading to victory for the Grand Alliance.<br />
<br />
====Treaty of Torinburg====<br />
The war was resolved with the treaty of Torinburg, which ended the war, and established a communist Jocistani client state in the eastern half of Torinburg, called [[East Toristan]]. The terms of the Treaty were these:<br />
<br />
*Toristan must pay reparations of 1 fountain pen to Jackistan. Fountain pens are an object of great cultural significance and national pride for Jakcistanis. In Jackistani culture, surrendering a fountain pen to another for anything besides an equally good fountain pen is seen as the ultimate humiliation.<br />
*Toristan must pay reparations of Θ5 to Jocistan.<br />
*Toristan must recognise the total and full independence of the People’s Socialist Democratic Republic of Toristan (informally known as East Toristan). Its territory is the eastern half of the capital, Torinburg.<br />
*Toristan may not declare war on another nation (though it can still go to war if another country attacks it), and must limit the size of its military to no more than 3 people.<br />
*East Toristan will mark 13th September as Toristan Liberation Day, and Jocistan and Jackistan will mark 13th September as Victory Day.<br />
<br />
=====Reaction of British Empire to the Treaty of Torinburg and Ensuing Crisis=====<br />
The British Empire responded in a somewhat reactionary manner to the peace, declaring its full support for the West Toristanis (as the remnants of the Empire were now known) and refused tor recognise [[East Toristan]]. This led to a crisis between the Empire and Jocistan, which is ongoing.<br />
<br />
== Politics and Government ==<br />
<br />
Jocistan is a one - party state, ruled by the “Jocistani Socialist Workers’ Patriotic Party" and the constitution bans the existence of other political parties. There is another active political party, called the "Jocistani Liberal Party" although this party is illegal and so operates from [https://micronations.wiki/wiki/British_Empire#The_Grand_Duchy_Of_Anglestonia/ Anglestonia]. The government claims to be Soviet, socialist, and in support of the international socialist revolution. Although the country does not claim to be communist, that label has been attributed to it and there are numerous examples of communism in Jocistan such as Karl Marx featuring on all of its banknotes, a hammer and sickle on its flag, and "The Order of the Communist Revolution" being an official honour.</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Free_Democratic_People%27s_Soviet_Socialist_Republic_of_Jocistan&diff=345046Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan2018-09-15T12:28:12Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox nation<br />
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|name = Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan<br />
|image1 = [[File:flag of jocistan.PNG|220px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File: Jocistan Coat of Arms.PNG|220px]]<br />
|motto = Workers of the World, Unite!<br />
|anthem = Free Jocistan<br />
|location = Durham, United Kingdom<br />
|capital = Jocngrad<br />
|languages = English<br />
|religions = Secular<br />
|shortname = Jocistan, FDPSSRJ<br />
|demonym = Jocistani<br />
|government = [[Socialist]], [[Dictatorship]], [[Autocracy]]<br />
|head of government = Premier for Life<br />
|head of state = Supreme Leader<br />
|3rd_h = Senior State Commisar<br />
|4th_h = Chairman of the Jocngrad Workers' Soviet<br />
|hog_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|hos_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = Joint Field Marshal Debnam<br />
|4th_h_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|legislature = Jocngrad Soviet<br />
|type_a = Jocngrad Soviet<br />
|type_b = <br />
|seats_a = 5<br />
|seats_b = <br />
|established = 12th March 2018<br />
|population = 22<br />
|currency = Jocistani Theta<br />
|time_zone = GMT (de facto)<br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = <br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = This country is a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]].<br />
|web = [https://jocistan.wordpress.com/ Government Webpage and "Jocistani Comrade".] <br> [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC500MmTpwgu0F4gntCg7uKA?guided_help_flow=3&disable_polymer=true TV Jocistan]<br />
}}<br />
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Jocistan is a one chcair in Durham, Great Britain, which also occupies half of another chair. The capital is Jocngrad, the area of the chair on which the back would rest. Jocistan is a Revolutionary Socialist nation, committed to the International Revolution.<br />
<br />
The FDPSSRJ is ruled by “His Most Venerable Excellency, Liberator of the Jocistani People and Supreme Leader of Jocistan, Premier for Life, Grand High Marshal and Admiral of All Armed Forces of Jocistan, James O’Connell Nash, R.C., R.S., D.J.C., V.J., O.C.R., J.M.C., J.S.F., Fighter for the Freedom and Liberation of the Oppressed, Creator Of Wealth and Bringer of Prosperity, Enlightened and Strong Ruler, Deliverer of Jocistan from the Evils of Tyranny and Oppression, Dear Leader, Guardian of Jocistan and its Ideals from Evil”. He rules with the aid of the Politburo, a council of State Commissars (essentially Ministers) whom he appoints, and the Jocngrad Workers’ Soviet, an elected body which represents the workers of Jocngrad.<br />
<br />
== Foreign Policy and Relations ==<br />
<br />
===International Recognition of Jocistan and Jocistani Relations With Other Micronations===<br />
<br />
Jocistan has so far been recognised by 6 other micro - nations: the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], the [[Empire of Toristan]], the [[Republic of Punistan]], the [[Republic of Pagia]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], and the [[British Empire]]. It is formally allied with both Jackistan and Toristan, with Jackistan and Toristan also allied with each other. This creates a three - way alliance similar to the pre-WW1 "Triple Entente" between Great Britain, France, and Tsarist Russia. It maintains diplomatic relations with all nations that recognise it, and has an embassy in the [[British Empire]]. <br />
<br />
Jocistan is also a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]], an organisation that it founded along with the [[British Empire]].<br />
<br />
===Jocistani Recognition of Nations and Micronations and Jocistani Foreign Policy===<br />
Jocistan recognises all U.N. member states other than North Korea and the People's Republic of China. Jocistan recognises one Korea, controlled by the government of the South. It recognises all of China, other than Tibet, as controlled by the Republic of China, or Taiwan. Jocistan also recognises the non - U.N. member states of Tibet, the Vatican City, and Kosovo. <br />
<br />
Jocistan also recognises the micro - nations of the Kingdom of North Sudan, the [[British Empire]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], [[CCC Land|Coo Cluck Clan Land]], the [[Empire of Toristan]], the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], the [[Kingdom of Zaraland]], and the [[Republic of Punistan]].<br />
<br />
===Jocistani Policy on Israel - Palestine Conflict===<br />
<br />
Jocistan's policy on the Israel - Palestine conflict is that Jocistan fully supports the existence of a Jewish State and believes that the State of Israel is sufficient as a Jewish homeland. However, it also supports efforts to create a nation for dispossessed Palestinian Arabs, with the 1967 borders. It does not recognise Palestine at the moment, however, as there is no legitimate Palestinian government that exerts control over any significant area of land in Israel/Palestine. We believe that recognition of a Palestinian state at the present time would largely play into the hands of anti - Semitic terrorists, such as Hamas and Hezbollah.<br />
<br />
== Population, Languages, and Demographics ==<br />
Jocistan's population is entirely comprised of people who are ethnically British, though some Jocistanis have Nigerian, Pakistani, Indian, Afrikaner, and German descent. Jocistan's population is majority white, though there are some mixed - race citizens of Indian and Pakistani descent, and one black citizen of Nigerian descent. Every Jocistani is a fluent English speaker, and one citizen is near - fluent in German. Every Jocistani also knows some French and Latin, to varying degrees of fluency. The majority of the Jocistani populations is Anglican Christian, though there are also several atheists and agnostics. No other faith groups are known to exist in Jocistan.<br />
<br />
The People's Red Guard (the Jocistani army) is by far the largest employer in Jocistan. All save three citizens have jobs of some nature in the military.<br />
<br />
== History ==<br />
<br />
===Jocistani Independence and I Do Not Like Jocistani Wars===<br />
<br />
The Free Democratic Peoples Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan officially declared its "full independence and secession" from the U.K. on 12th March 2018 with the signing of its constitution, though a functioning state and military had already been established, having grown gradually over the past few months. The territory claimed was one chair. Jocistan also inspired another nations, the Autocracy of Jackistan, to declare its independence, and to open friendly relations with Jocistan. However, another nation was also established, the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]]. [[Conflict Between Jocistan and I Do Not Like Jocistan|"I Do Not Like Jocistan" immediately declared war on Jocistan.]] Despite early Jocistani advances in which the "I Do Not Like Jocistani" President was capture, a stalemate developed, and the President soon escaped.<br />
<br />
This stalemate continued for some time, until Jackistan intervened on the Jocistani side. After that, the war was soon won, and "I Do Not Like Jocistan" was partitioned equally between the two victorious powers. Though Jackistan incorporated its half into the territory that it claimed, Jocistan merely occupies the territory temporarily for short - term security purposes, and intends to return it to the U.K. at a later date.<br />
<br />
The I Do Not Like Jocistanis have since declared themselves a nomadic tribe, and are yet to formally surrender despite having been clearly defeated in the war, and having no military capabilities at all. Jocistan does not recognise this tribe, and so does not consider itself at war.<br />
<br />
===Jocistani Diplomacy Post-Independence===<br />
<br />
Shortly after that, Jocistan opened friendly relations with another nation, the [[Empire of Toristan]]. However, a crisis occurred when Jackistan (with which Jocistan was at this stage allied) and Toristan went to war. The Jocistani government adopted a policy of neutrality, and eventually persuaded the two nations to enter peace talks. After a major summit, a peace treaty was signed and a three - way alliance emerged between the three countries.<br />
<br />
===Jocistani Diplomatic Crises With Empire and Founding of L.C.D.M.===<br />
<br />
On 3rd May 2018, a major diplomatic crisis broke out between Jocistan and the [[British Empire|British]] [[British Empire|Empire]]. Jocistan declares its support for a rebel group that was active in Anglestonia, one of the Empire’s constituent territories, called the South Anglestonian Independence Army (SARA). SARA’s demands were for the historically autonomous south to become a separate territory from the Grand Duchy. The group has been condemned by the Empire as a terrorist group.<br />
<br />
The Empire responded by recognising the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]] as a non - territorial nomadic sovereign entity, and offered it an embassy from which to operate a government in exile. The crisis ushered in a grave phase of poor relations between Jocistan and the Empire.<br />
<br />
It lasted 2 days, until, on the 5th of April, it was resolved with an agreement whereby the Empire would conquer new territory as a “Dominion of New South Anglestonia”. Jocistan would withdraw its support for SARA, and the British Empire would withdraw its support for the so - called “Jocistani Liberal Party”. The Empire did not withdraw its recognition of the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]], but did withdraw its support for them over Jocistan.<br />
<br />
Another result of the crisis's resolution was that Jocistan and the British Empire co - operated to create a new inter - micronational organisation, the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]]. It was signed into existence by the Empire's leader, the "Imperial Governor", Lord Lyons, and promptly joined by Jocistan.<br />
<br />
However, another crisis occurred shortly afterwards, when the Supreme Leader of Jocistan won the election for the role of "Commonwealth Chairman" through allegedly forcing all of Jocistan's population to vote for him over any other candidate. The crisis briefly resulted in the expulsion of Jocistani diplomats from the Empire, but was resolved when Jocistan agreed to re - do the elections (though the Supreme Leader still won).<br />
<br />
===Creation of Jocistani M.M.A.===<br />
<br />
On 17th May 2018, a national sport was created for Jocistan, "Jocistani Mixed Martial Arts", colloquially known as "Jocistani Gladiators". It is, essentially, gladiatorial combat, with military personnel of varying ranks required to fight each other in an improvised arena. All Jocistani military personnel are required to compete (other than the Supreme Leader, who holds the title of "Grand Master"), and the Jocistani government claims that it "shows to the wider world the unflinching courage and strength of every soldier of the People's Red Guard".<br />
<br />
===Ceasefire With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
<br />
On 18th May 2018, a ceasefire was negotiated between Jocistan and the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]], following which President Page of I Do Not Like Jocistan was admitted into the Supreme Leader's V.I.P. Box for a Jocistani M.M.A match.<br />
<br />
===Resumption of Hostilities With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
<br />
However, the ceasefire would prove short - lived, with the I Do Not Like Jocistanis soon openly withdrawing from it.<br />
<br />
===Final Resolution of Conflict With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
<br />
On 4th June 2018, Jocistan negotiated a resolution to the conflict with I Do Not Like Jocistan, whereby Jocistan would withdraw from the formerly I Do Not Like Jocistani lands that it occupied, and I Do Not Like Jocistan renaming itself the "[[Republic of Pagia]]". Whilst Jackistan did also reluctantly agree to the hostilities, it is yet to announce any withdrawal from the territories that it occupies.<br />
<br />
===Failed Coup of 27 June===<br />
<br />
====Preceding Riots====<br />
The coup was preceded by riots and mutinies amongst the People's Red Guard over a lack of pay. Supported by the general public and by [Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan], [Empire of Toristan|Toristan], and [Republic of Punistan|Punistan], the rioters gained control of Jocngrad.<br />
<br />
====Forced Resignation of Supreme Leader and Premier for Life====<br />
The rioters captured Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life, and forced him to resign. There followed a Jackistani occupation, in which Jackistan's Grand High Autocrat and Dictator proclaimed himself Supreme Leader, with Punistan's President becoming Premier for Life.<br />
<br />
====Counter-Coup====<br />
A conspiracy amongst some major generals, Assistant Field Marshal Debnam and Marshal Redfern, to restore O'Connell Nash to his former status succeeded, with the coup being defeated. Field Marshal Hopkins was demoted to the rank of Colonel for supporting the coup, and Assistant Field Marshal Debnam and Marshal Redfern were both promoted to the post of "Joint Field Marshal" in a move of dubious legality. There followed a brief period of hostilities woth Jackistan, before the countries made peace and restored their alliance.<br />
<br />
===Significant Growth In Size===<br />
On 22 July 2018, the Jocistani constitution was amended to incorporate a 195.8 square feet bedroom into Jocistan's territorial claim. This significantly enlarged Jocistan. A new capital was created, called Jocngrad like the old capital, with old Jocngrad being renamed Redferngrad, and the original claim becoming the county of Okkistan, both names in honour of Joint Field-Marshal Oscar Redfern.<br />
<br />
===War of the Grand Alliance===<br />
====Outbreak of Hostilities with Toristan====<br />
On 13th September 2018, the [[Empire of Toristan]] declared war on Jocistan. The Toristani government took the decision to declare unprovoked war primarily because they were heavily indebted to the Jocistani government, and because they were confident of [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jakcistani]] support, which they felt would make victory assured. The war was initially stalemated in battle, with most action happening in the realms of espionage. However, Jocistan gradually began to make gains.<br />
<br />
====Initial Jackistani Intervention====<br />
However, at this point, the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], which was allied to both Toristan and Jocistan, intervened on the Toristani side, as the Toristanis had predicted they would, declaring war on Jocistan. <br />
<br />
== Politics and Government ==<br />
<br />
Jocistan is a one - party state, ruled by the “Jocistani Socialist Workers’ Patriotic Party" and the constitution bans the existence of other political parties. There is another active political party, called the "Jocistani Liberal Party" although this party is illegal and so operates from [https://micronations.wiki/wiki/British_Empire#The_Grand_Duchy_Of_Anglestonia/ Anglestonia]. The government claims to be Soviet, socialist, and in support of the international socialist revolution. Although the country does not claim to be communist, that label has been attributed to it and there are numerous examples of communism in Jocistan such as Karl Marx featuring on all of its banknotes, a hammer and sickle on its flag, and "The Order of the Communist Revolution" being an official honour.</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Free_Democratic_People%27s_Soviet_Socialist_Republic_of_Jocistan&diff=345028Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan2018-09-15T10:57:31Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox nation<br />
<br />
|name = Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan<br />
|image1 = [[File:flag of jocistan.PNG|220px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File: Jocistan Coat of Arms.PNG|220px]]<br />
|motto = Workers of the World, Unite!<br />
|anthem = Free Jocistan<br />
|location = Durham, United Kingdom<br />
|capital = Jocngrad<br />
|languages = English<br />
|religions = Secular<br />
|shortname = Jocistan, FDPSSRJ<br />
|demonym = Jocistani<br />
|government = [[Socialist]], [[Dictatorship]], [[Autocracy]]<br />
|head of government = Premier for Life<br />
|head of state = Supreme Leader<br />
|3rd_h = Senior State Commisar<br />
|hog_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|hos_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = Field Marshal Debnam<br />
|legislature = Jocngrad Soviet<br />
|type_a = Jocngrad Soviet<br />
|type_b = <br />
|seats_a = 5<br />
|seats_b = <br />
|established = 12th March 2018<br />
|population = 22<br />
|currency = Jocistani Theta<br />
|time_zone = GMT (de facto)<br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = <br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = This country is a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]].<br />
|web = [https://jocistan.wordpress.com/ Government Webpage and "Jocistani Comrade".] <br> [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC500MmTpwgu0F4gntCg7uKA?guided_help_flow=3&disable_polymer=true TV Jocistan]<br />
}}<br />
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<br />
Jocistan is a one chcair in Durham, Great Britain, which also occupies half of another chair. The capital is Jocngrad, the area of the chair on which the back would rest. Jocistan is a Revolutionary Socialist nation, committed to the International Revolution.<br />
<br />
The FDPSSRJ is ruled by “His Most Venerable Excellency, Liberator of the Jocistani People and Supreme Leader of Jocistan, Premier for Life, Grand High Marshal and Admiral of All Armed Forces of Jocistan, James O’Connell Nash, R.C., R.S., D.J.C., V.J., O.C.R., J.M.C., J.S.F., Fighter for the Freedom and Liberation of the Oppressed, Creator Of Wealth and Bringer of Prosperity, Enlightened and Strong Ruler, Deliverer of Jocistan from the Evils of Tyranny and Oppression, Dear Leader, Guardian of Jocistan and its Ideals from Evil”. He rules with the aid of the Politburo, a council of State Commissars (essentially Ministers) whom he appoints, and the Jocngrad Workers’ Soviet, an elected body which represents the workers of Jocngrad.<br />
<br />
== Foreign Policy and Relations ==<br />
<br />
===International Recognition of Jocistan and Jocistani Relations With Other Micronations===<br />
<br />
Jocistan has so far been recognised by 6 other micro - nations: the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], the [[Empire of Toristan]], the [[Republic of Punistan]], the [[Republic of Pagia]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], and the [[British Empire]]. It is formally allied with both Jackistan and Toristan, with Jackistan and Toristan also allied with each other. This creates a three - way alliance similar to the pre-WW1 "Triple Entente" between Great Britain, France, and Tsarist Russia. It maintains diplomatic relations with all nations that recognise it, and has an embassy in the [[British Empire]]. <br />
<br />
Jocistan is also a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]], an organisation that it founded along with the [[British Empire]].<br />
<br />
===Jocistani Recognition of Nations and Micronations and Jocistani Foreign Policy===<br />
Jocistan recognises all U.N. member states other than North Korea and the People's Republic of China. Jocistan recognises one Korea, controlled by the government of the South. It recognises all of China, other than Tibet, as controlled by the Republic of China, or Taiwan. Jocistan also recognises the non - U.N. member states of Tibet, the Vatican City, and Kosovo. <br />
<br />
Jocistan also recognises the micro - nations of the Kingdom of North Sudan, the [[British Empire]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], [[CCC Land|Coo Cluck Clan Land]], the [[Empire of Toristan]], the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], the [[Kingdom of Zaraland]], and the [[Republic of Punistan]].<br />
<br />
===Jocistani Policy on Israel - Palestine Conflict===<br />
<br />
Jocistan's policy on the Israel - Palestine conflict is that Jocistan fully supports the existence of a Jewish State and believes that the State of Israel is sufficient as a Jewish homeland. However, it also supports efforts to create a nation for dispossessed Palestinian Arabs, with the 1967 borders. It does not recognise Palestine at the moment, however, as there is no legitimate Palestinian government that exerts control over any significant area of land in Israel/Palestine. We believe that recognition of a Palestinian state at the present time would largely play into the hands of anti - Semitic terrorists, such as Hamas and Hezbollah.<br />
<br />
== Population, Languages, and Demographics ==<br />
Jocistan's population is entirely comprised of people who are ethnically British, though some Jocistanis have Nigerian, Pakistani, Indian, Afrikaner, and German descent. Jocistan's population is majority white, though there are some mixed - race citizens of Indian and Pakistani descent, and one black citizen of Nigerian descent. Every Jocistani is a fluent English speaker, and one citizen is near - fluent in German. Every Jocistani also knows some French and Latin, to varying degrees of fluency. The majority of the Jocistani populations is Anglican Christian, though there are also several atheists and agnostics. No other faith groups are known to exist in Jocistan.<br />
<br />
The People's Red Guard (the Jocistani army) is by far the largest employer in Jocistan. All save three citizens have jobs of some nature in the military.<br />
<br />
== History ==<br />
<br />
===Jocistani Independence and I Do Not Like Jocistani Wars===<br />
<br />
The Free Democratic Peoples Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan officially declared its "full independence and secession" from the U.K. on 12th March 2018 with the signing of its constitution, though a functioning state and military had already been established, having grown gradually over the past few months. The territory claimed was one chair. Jocistan also inspired another nations, the Autocracy of Jackistan, to declare its independence, and to open friendly relations with Jocistan. However, another nation was also established, the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]]. [[Conflict Between Jocistan and I Do Not Like Jocistan|"I Do Not Like Jocistan" immediately declared war on Jocistan.]] Despite early Jocistani advances in which the "I Do Not Like Jocistani" President was capture, a stalemate developed, and the President soon escaped.<br />
<br />
This stalemate continued for some time, until Jackistan intervened on the Jocistani side. After that, the war was soon won, and "I Do Not Like Jocistan" was partitioned equally between the two victorious powers. Though Jackistan incorporated its half into the territory that it claimed, Jocistan merely occupies the territory temporarily for short - term security purposes, and intends to return it to the U.K. at a later date.<br />
<br />
The I Do Not Like Jocistanis have since declared themselves a nomadic tribe, and are yet to formally surrender despite having been clearly defeated in the war, and having no military capabilities at all. Jocistan does not recognise this tribe, and so does not consider itself at war.<br />
<br />
===Jocistani Diplomacy Post-Independence===<br />
<br />
Shortly after that, Jocistan opened friendly relations with another nation, the [[Empire of Toristan]]. However, a crisis occurred when Jackistan (with which Jocistan was at this stage allied) and Toristan went to war. The Jocistani government adopted a policy of neutrality, and eventually persuaded the two nations to enter peace talks. After a major summit, a peace treaty was signed and a three - way alliance emerged between the three countries.<br />
<br />
===Jocistani Diplomatic Crises With Empire and Founding of L.C.D.M.===<br />
<br />
On 3rd May 2018, a major diplomatic crisis broke out between Jocistan and the [[British Empire|British]] [[British Empire|Empire]]. Jocistan declares its support for a rebel group that was active in Anglestonia, one of the Empire’s constituent territories, called the South Anglestonian Independence Army (SARA). SARA’s demands were for the historically autonomous south to become a separate territory from the Grand Duchy. The group has been condemned by the Empire as a terrorist group.<br />
<br />
The Empire responded by recognising the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]] as a non - territorial nomadic sovereign entity, and offered it an embassy from which to operate a government in exile. The crisis ushered in a grave phase of poor relations between Jocistan and the Empire.<br />
<br />
It lasted 2 days, until, on the 5th of April, it was resolved with an agreement whereby the Empire would conquer new territory as a “Dominion of New South Anglestonia”. Jocistan would withdraw its support for SARA, and the British Empire would withdraw its support for the so - called “Jocistani Liberal Party”. The Empire did not withdraw its recognition of the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]], but did withdraw its support for them over Jocistan.<br />
<br />
Another result of the crisis's resolution was that Jocistan and the British Empire co - operated to create a new inter - micronational organisation, the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]]. It was signed into existence by the Empire's leader, the "Imperial Governor", Lord Lyons, and promptly joined by Jocistan.<br />
<br />
However, another crisis occurred shortly afterwards, when the Supreme Leader of Jocistan won the election for the role of "Commonwealth Chairman" through allegedly forcing all of Jocistan's population to vote for him over any other candidate. The crisis briefly resulted in the expulsion of Jocistani diplomats from the Empire, but was resolved when Jocistan agreed to re - do the elections (though the Supreme Leader still won).<br />
<br />
===Creation of Jocistani M.M.A.===<br />
<br />
On 17th May 2018, a national sport was created for Jocistan, "Jocistani Mixed Martial Arts", colloquially known as "Jocistani Gladiators". It is, essentially, gladiatorial combat, with military personnel of varying ranks required to fight each other in an improvised arena. All Jocistani military personnel are required to compete (other than the Supreme Leader, who holds the title of "Grand Master"), and the Jocistani government claims that it "shows to the wider world the unflinching courage and strength of every soldier of the People's Red Guard".<br />
<br />
===Ceasefire With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
<br />
On 18th May 2018, a ceasefire was negotiated between Jocistan and the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]], following which President Page of I Do Not Like Jocistan was admitted into the Supreme Leader's V.I.P. Box for a Jocistani M.M.A match.<br />
<br />
===Resumption of Hostilities With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
<br />
However, the ceasefire would prove short - lived, with the I Do Not Like Jocistanis soon openly withdrawing from it.<br />
<br />
===Final Resolution of Conflict With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
<br />
On 4th June 2018, Jocistan negotiated a resolution to the conflict with I Do Not Like Jocistan, whereby Jocistan would withdraw from the formerly I Do Not Like Jocistani lands that it occupied, and I Do Not Like Jocistan renaming itself the "[[Republic of Pagia]]". Whilst Jackistan did also reluctantly agree to the hostilities, it is yet to announce any withdrawal from the territories that it occupies.<br />
<br />
===Failed Coup of 27 June===<br />
<br />
====Preceding Riots====<br />
The coup was preceded by riots and mutinies amongst the People's Red Guard over a lack of pay. Supported by the general public and by [Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan], [Empire of Toristan|Toristan], and [Republic of Punistan|Punistan], the rioters gained control of Jocngrad.<br />
<br />
====Forced Resignation of Supreme Leader and Premier for Life====<br />
The rioters captured Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life, and forced him to resign. There followed a Jackistani occupation, in which Jackistan's Grand High Autocrat and Dictator proclaimed himself Supreme Leader, with Punistan's President becoming Premier for Life.<br />
<br />
====Counter-Coup====<br />
A conspiracy amongst some major generals, Assistant Field Marshal Debnam and Marshal Redfern, to restore O'Connell Nash to his former status succeeded, with the coup being defeated. Field Marshal Hopkins was demoted to the rank of Colonel for supporting the coup, and Assistant Field Marshal Debnam and Marshal Redfern were both promoted to the post of "Joint Field Marshal" in a move of dubious legality. There followed a brief period of hostilities woth Jackistan, before the countries made peace and restored their alliance.<br />
<br />
===Significant Growth In Size===<br />
On 22 July 2018, the Jocistani constitution was amended to incorporate a 195.8 square feet bedroom into Jocistan's territorial claim. This significantly enlarged Jocistan. A new capital was created, called Jocngrad like the old capital, with old Jocngrad being renamed Redferngrad, and the original claim becoming the county of Okkistan, both names in honour of Joint Field-Marshal Oscar Redfern.<br />
<br />
===War of the Grand Alliance===<br />
====Outbreak of Hostilities with Toristan====<br />
On 13th September 2018, the [[Empire of Toristan]] declared war on Jocistan. The Toristani government took the decision to declare unprovoked war primarily because they were heavily indebted to the Jocistani government, and because they were confident of [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jakcistani]] support, which they felt would make victory assured. The war was initially stalemated in battle, with most action happening in the realms of espionage. However, Jocistan gradually began to make gains.<br />
<br />
====Initial Jackistani Intervention====<br />
However, at this point, the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], which was allied to both Toristan and Jocistan, intervened on the Toristani side, as the Toristanis had predicted they would, declaring war on Jocistan. <br />
<br />
== Politics and Government ==<br />
<br />
Jocistan is a one - party state, ruled by the “Jocistani Socialist Workers’ Patriotic Party" and the constitution bans the existence of other political parties. There is another active political party, called the "Jocistani Liberal Party" although this party is illegal and so operates from [https://micronations.wiki/wiki/British_Empire#The_Grand_Duchy_Of_Anglestonia/ Anglestonia]. The government claims to be Soviet, socialist, and in support of the international socialist revolution. Although the country does not claim to be communist, that label has been attributed to it and there are numerous examples of communism in Jocistan such as Karl Marx featuring on all of its banknotes, a hammer and sickle on its flag, and "The Order of the Communist Revolution" being an official honour.</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=User:James_O%27Connell_Nash&diff=343727User:James O'Connell Nash2018-09-08T17:03:05Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: /* Micronational career */</p>
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<div>{|width="250" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" border="1" align="right" style="margin: 0 0 1em 1em; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|<big>'''His Most Venerable Excellency'''<br />'''James "JO'CN" O'Connell Nash'''</big><br />
|-<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|[[File:Jocistan Premier Portrait.png|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Supreme Leader of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Premier for Life Of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Grand High Marshal and Admiral of All Armed Forces of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''1st Chairman of the League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
3 May 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Duke of Pecuniam'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
June 26, 2017<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Dark Lord of South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.), [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Late 2016 - Early 2017 (Hard to date precisely)<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Role Abolished With Abolition of S.A.R.A. on April 5 2018''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Prime Minister of the Regional Kingdom of Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Mid March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Position Abolished''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''President of Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Mid March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Lenty the Cactus, following the Interval of the Rise and Fall of Grand Marshal Lyons' Dictatorship''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Ambassador of [[Empire of Toristan|Toristan]] to the [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Late March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Pecuniam Correspondent for [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/| Imperial News Service], British Empire'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
21 August 2017<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|Lord Lyons, Grand Duke of Anglestonia and Imperial Governor<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|Lord Lyons, Grand Duke of Anglestonia and Imperial Governor<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Prime Minister of the British Empire'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Elected:'''<br />
1 September 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Personal information'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Born:'''<br />
|12 June 2006 (age 12)<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Macronationality:'''<br />
|English<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Micronationality'''<br />
|[[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistani]], with [[British Empire]] and [[Empire of Toristan|Toristani]] Citizenship.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''James O'Connell Nash''' has lead a colourful micronational career, beginning as an aristocrat in the [[British Empire]], before founding his own communist micronation, the [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], of which he is Supreme Leader and Premier for Life. In the [[British Empire]], he is a Duke in Great Pecuniam, and the Prime Minister of Great Pecuniam's Regional Kingdom. He was also the leader, or "Dark Lord" of the terrorist group known as the South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.), from October 30 2017 to April 5 2018.<br />
<br />
== Non-micronational life ==<br />
<br />
Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life is a keen historian and classicist.<br />
<br />
== Micronational career ==<br />
<br />
===Role in the Creation of the British Empire===<br />
<br />
James O'Connell Nash was one of the [[British Empire]]'s three founders, the others being Lord Daniel Lyons and Lord Nicholas Hayes. They were Lords on Anglestonia, whilst O'Connell Nash was a Knight. Sir James was a key adviser to Lord Lyons, Anglestonia's Grand Duke and the Empire's Imperial Governor. Sir James is quoted by the [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/|British Imperial New Service] as having said on 26 October 2016 of [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/2016/10/26/south-anglestonia-calendar/|the introduction of the South Anglestonian calendar], "This is a glorious development in our great nation. I recommend it is implemented across the entire empire!".<br />
<br />
===Dark Lord of S.A.R.A.===<br />
<br />
However, on 17 December 2016, [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/2016/12/17/south-anglestonia-colony-annexed/|the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia annexed South Anglestonia], a separate Imperial territory. Sir James had advised Lord Lyons against this, but was ultimately not heeded. Thusly, he was provoked to found the South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.). In a spirit of humour, he was then made an Anglestonian Lord by Lord Lyons, so that he could be known as the "Dark Lord of S.A.R.A.". In the ensuing war between the Grand Duchy, supported by the Imperial Federal Government, and S.A.R.A., Anglestonia deployed its entire nuclear arsenal, with Lord O'Connell Nash personally suffering a direct hit from one "nuclear bomb" but miraculously surviving. Despite having rebelled against the Empire - and refusing to finally surrender - Lord O'Connell Nash was not prosecuted, and retained all his titles and status.<br />
<br />
===Establishment and Leadership of the Duchy of Pecuniam===<br />
<br />
====The Independent Duchy====<br />
Having long been a key citizen of the [[British Empire]], Lord O'Connell Nash came to desire creating his own micronation, intending it to be allied to the [[British Empire]]. In that spirit, he declared the independence of the Duchy of Pecuniam from the U.K. on 26 June 2017. He intended to make the Duchy a capitalist, aristocratic dictatorship.<br />
<br />
====The Anglo-Pecunian War and Treaty of Durham====<br />
In an unforeseen turn of events, however, this provoked a declaration of war and invasion from the [[British Empire]]. Pecuniam soon fell, and Lord O'Connell Nash was forced to accept the peace terms of the Treaty of Durham, whereby Pecuniam would become a dominion (or semi-autonomous territory) of the Empire, with him as the leader, or Duke, and Lord Hayes as Governor, appointed by Anglestonia. Again, despite being at war with the [[British Empire]], Lord O'Connell Nash lost none of his titles or status.<br />
<br />
====Role in the Establishment of Pecunian Kingship====<br />
As Duke and Monarch of Pecuniam, Duke O'Connell Nash was challenged to a duel by one of his citizens, Torin Kell. They agreed that the winner would become Duke of Pecuniam. Duke O'Connell Nash proceeded to lose in spectacular fashion. However, it was then proposed by the Imperial Governor, Lord Lyons, that Duke O'Connell Nash could retain his title, and Torin become King Torin I.<br />
<br />
===Establishment and Leadership of Jocistan===<br />
On the 12th of March 2018, Duke O'Connell Nash established the nation of [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], ruling as head of state, head of government, and head of the armed forces. His act of creating Jocistan inspired some of his friends to create their own countries, resulting in the establishment of [[Empire of Toristan|Toristan]], [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan]], [[Republic of Punistan|Punistan]], [[Republic of Pagia|Pagia]], and Thugistan. Toristan has since been ceded to the British Empire, and there are plans for Jocistan and the Empire to conquer Thugistan as a condominium.<br />
<br />
== Awards, Honours, & Decorations ==<br />
<br />
===Current===<br />
*Duke (Great Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]).<br />
*Honorary PhD in Gynaecology (National University of [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan]]).<br />
*Revolution Cross ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Red Star ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Distinguished Jocistani Citizen ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Venerated Jocistani ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Order of the Communist Revolution ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Jocistani Military Cross ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Jocngrad Soviet Founder ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Fighter for the Freedom and Liberation of the Oppressed ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Creator Of Wealth and Bringer of Prosperity ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Enlightened and Strong Ruler ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Deliverer of Jocistan from the Evils of Tyranny and Oppression ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Dear Leader ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Guardian of Jocistan and its Ideals from Evil ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
<br />
===Previous===<br />
*Lord (Anglestonia, British Empire) - Stripped of title<br />
*Knight (Anglestonia, British Empire) - Unclear whether lost when promoted to Lord or stripped along with the title of Lord</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=User:James_O%27Connell_Nash&diff=343724User:James O'Connell Nash2018-09-08T17:00:54Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: /* First Attempt at Micronationalism: The Duchy of Pecuniam */</p>
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<div>{|width="250" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" border="1" align="right" style="margin: 0 0 1em 1em; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|<big>'''His Most Venerable Excellency'''<br />'''James "JO'CN" O'Connell Nash'''</big><br />
|-<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|[[File:Jocistan Premier Portrait.png|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Supreme Leader of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Premier for Life Of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Grand High Marshal and Admiral of All Armed Forces of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''1st Chairman of the League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
3 May 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Duke of Pecuniam'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
June 26, 2017<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Dark Lord of South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.), [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Late 2016 - Early 2017 (Hard to date precisely)<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Role Abolished With Abolition of S.A.R.A. on April 5 2018''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Prime Minister of the Regional Kingdom of Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Mid March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Position Abolished''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''President of Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Mid March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Lenty the Cactus, following the Interval of the Rise and Fall of Grand Marshal Lyons' Dictatorship''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Ambassador of [[Empire of Toristan|Toristan]] to the [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Late March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Pecuniam Correspondent for [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/| Imperial News Service], British Empire'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
21 August 2017<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|Lord Lyons, Grand Duke of Anglestonia and Imperial Governor<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|Lord Lyons, Grand Duke of Anglestonia and Imperial Governor<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Prime Minister of the British Empire'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Elected:'''<br />
1 September 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Personal information'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Born:'''<br />
|12 June 2006 (age 12)<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Macronationality:'''<br />
|English<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Micronationality'''<br />
|[[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistani]], with [[British Empire]] and [[Empire of Toristan|Toristani]] Citizenship.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''James O'Connell Nash''' has lead a colourful micronational career, beginning as an aristocrat in the [[British Empire]], before founding his own communist micronation, the [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], of which he is Supreme Leader and Premier for Life. In the [[British Empire]], he is a Duke in Great Pecuniam, and the Prime Minister of Great Pecuniam's Regional Kingdom. He was also the leader, or "Dark Lord" of the terrorist group known as the South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.), from October 30 2017 to April 5 2018.<br />
<br />
== Non-micronational life ==<br />
<br />
Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life is a keen historian and classicist.<br />
<br />
== Micronational career ==<br />
<br />
===Role in the Creation of the British Empire===<br />
<br />
James O'Connell Nash was one of the [[British Empire]]'s three founders, the others being Lord Daniel Lyons and Lord Nicholas Hayes. They were Lords on Anglestonia, whilst O'Connell Nash was a Knight. Sir James was a key adviser to Lord Lyons, Anglestonia's Grand Duke and the Empire's Imperial Governor. Sir James is quoted by the [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/|British Imperial New Service] as having said on 26 October 2016 of [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/2016/10/26/south-anglestonia-calendar/|the introduction of the South Anglestonian calendar], "This is a glorious development in our great nation. I recommend it is implemented across the entire empire!".<br />
<br />
===Dark Lord of S.A.R.A.===<br />
<br />
However, on 17 December 2016, [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/2016/12/17/south-anglestonia-colony-annexed/|the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia annexed South Anglestonia], a separate Imperial territory. Sir James had advised Lord Lyons against this, but was ultimately not heeded. Thusly, he was provoked to found the South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.). In a spirit of humour, he was then made an Anglestonian Lord by Lord Lyons, so that he could be known as the "Dark Lord of S.A.R.A.". In the ensuing war between the Grand Duchy, supported by the Imperial Federal Government, and S.A.R.A., Anglestonia deployed its entire nuclear arsenal, with Lord O'Connell Nash personally suffering a direct hit from one "nuclear bomb" but miraculously surviving. Despite having rebelled against the Empire - and refusing to finally surrender - Lord O'Connell Nash was not prosecuted, and retained all his titles and status.<br />
<br />
===Establishment and Leadership of the Duchy of Pecuniam===<br />
<br />
Having long been a key citizen of the [[British Empire]], Lord O'Connell Nash came to desire creating his own micronation, intending it to be allied to the [[British Empire]]. In that spirit, he declared the independence of the Duchy of Pecuniam from the U.K. on 26 June 2017. He intended to make the Duchy a capitalist, aristocratic dictatorship.<br />
<br />
In an unforeseen turn of events, however, this provoked a declaration of war and invasion from the [[British Empire]]. Pecuniam soon fell, and Lord O'Connell Nash was forced to accept the peace terms of the Treaty of Durham, whereby Pecuniam would become a dominion (or semi-autonomous territory) of the Empire, with him as the leader, or Duke, and Lord Hayes as Governor, appointed by Anglestonia. Again, despite being at war with the [[British Empire]], Lord O'Connell Nash lost none of his titles or status.<br />
<br />
===Role in the Establishment of Pecunian Kingship===<br />
As Duke and Monarch of Pecuniam, Duke O'Connell Nash was challenged to a duel by one of his citizens, Torin Kell. They agreed that the winner would become Duke of Pecuniam. Duke O'Connell Nash proceeded to lose in spectacular fashion. However, it was then proposed by the Imperial Governor, Lord Lyons, that Duke O'Connell Nash could retain his title, and Torin become King Torin I.<br />
<br />
===Establishment and Leadership of Jocistan===<br />
On the 12th of March 2018, Duke O'Connell Nash established the nation of [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], ruling as head of state, head of government, and head of the armed forces. His act of creating Jocistan inspired some of his friends to create their own countries, resulting in the establishment of [[Empire of Toristan|Toristan]], [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan]], [[Republic of Punistan|Punistan]], [[Republic of Pagia|Pagia]], and Thugistan. Toristan has since been ceded to the British Empire, and there are plans for Jocistan and the Empire to conquer Thugistan as a condominium.<br />
<br />
== Awards, Honours, & Decorations ==<br />
<br />
===Current===<br />
*Duke (Great Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]).<br />
*Honorary PhD in Gynaecology (National University of [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan]]).<br />
*Revolution Cross ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Red Star ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Distinguished Jocistani Citizen ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Venerated Jocistani ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Order of the Communist Revolution ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Jocistani Military Cross ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Jocngrad Soviet Founder ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Fighter for the Freedom and Liberation of the Oppressed ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Creator Of Wealth and Bringer of Prosperity ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Enlightened and Strong Ruler ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Deliverer of Jocistan from the Evils of Tyranny and Oppression ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Dear Leader ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Guardian of Jocistan and its Ideals from Evil ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
<br />
===Previous===<br />
*Lord (Anglestonia, British Empire) - Stripped of title<br />
*Knight (Anglestonia, British Empire) - Unclear whether lost when promoted to Lord or stripped along with the title of Lord</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=User:James_O%27Connell_Nash&diff=343722User:James O'Connell Nash2018-09-08T16:59:59Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: </p>
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<div>{|width="250" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" border="1" align="right" style="margin: 0 0 1em 1em; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|<big>'''His Most Venerable Excellency'''<br />'''James "JO'CN" O'Connell Nash'''</big><br />
|-<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|[[File:Jocistan Premier Portrait.png|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Supreme Leader of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Premier for Life Of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Grand High Marshal and Admiral of All Armed Forces of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''1st Chairman of the League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
3 May 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Duke of Pecuniam'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
June 26, 2017<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Dark Lord of South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.), [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Late 2016 - Early 2017 (Hard to date precisely)<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Role Abolished With Abolition of S.A.R.A. on April 5 2018''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Prime Minister of the Regional Kingdom of Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Mid March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Position Abolished''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''President of Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Mid March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Lenty the Cactus, following the Interval of the Rise and Fall of Grand Marshal Lyons' Dictatorship''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Ambassador of [[Empire of Toristan|Toristan]] to the [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Late March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Pecuniam Correspondent for [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/| Imperial News Service], British Empire'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
21 August 2017<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|Lord Lyons, Grand Duke of Anglestonia and Imperial Governor<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|Lord Lyons, Grand Duke of Anglestonia and Imperial Governor<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Prime Minister of the British Empire'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Elected:'''<br />
1 September 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Personal information'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Born:'''<br />
|12 June 2006 (age 12)<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Macronationality:'''<br />
|English<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Micronationality'''<br />
|[[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistani]], with [[British Empire]] and [[Empire of Toristan|Toristani]] Citizenship.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''James O'Connell Nash''' has lead a colourful micronational career, beginning as an aristocrat in the [[British Empire]], before founding his own communist micronation, the [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], of which he is Supreme Leader and Premier for Life. In the [[British Empire]], he is a Duke in Great Pecuniam, and the Prime Minister of Great Pecuniam's Regional Kingdom. He was also the leader, or "Dark Lord" of the terrorist group known as the South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.), from October 30 2017 to April 5 2018.<br />
<br />
== Non-micronational life ==<br />
<br />
Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life is a keen historian and classicist.<br />
<br />
== Micronational career ==<br />
<br />
===Role in the Creation of the British Empire===<br />
<br />
James O'Connell Nash was one of the [[British Empire]]'s three founders, the others being Lord Daniel Lyons and Lord Nicholas Hayes. They were Lords on Anglestonia, whilst O'Connell Nash was a Knight. Sir James was a key adviser to Lord Lyons, Anglestonia's Grand Duke and the Empire's Imperial Governor. Sir James is quoted by the [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/|British Imperial New Service] as having said on 26 October 2016 of [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/2016/10/26/south-anglestonia-calendar/|the introduction of the South Anglestonian calendar], "This is a glorious development in our great nation. I recommend it is implemented across the entire empire!".<br />
<br />
===Dark Lord of S.A.R.A.===<br />
<br />
However, on 17 December 2016, [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/2016/12/17/south-anglestonia-colony-annexed/|the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia annexed South Anglestonia], a separate Imperial territory. Sir James had advised Lord Lyons against this, but was ultimately not heeded. Thusly, he was provoked to found the South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.). In a spirit of humour, he was then made an Anglestonian Lord by Lord Lyons, so that he could be known as the "Dark Lord of S.A.R.A.". In the ensuing war between the Grand Duchy, supported by the Imperial Federal Government, and S.A.R.A., Anglestonia deployed its entire nuclear arsenal, with Lord O'Connell Nash personally suffering a direct hit from one "nuclear bomb" but miraculously surviving. Despite having rebelled against the Empire - and refusing to finally surrender - Lord O'Connell Nash was not prosecuted, and retained all his titles and status.<br />
<br />
===First Attempt at Micronationalism: The Duchy of Pecuniam===<br />
<br />
Having long been a key citizen of the [[British Empire]], Lord O'Connell Nash came to desire creating his own micronation, intending it to be allied to the [[British Empire]]. In that spirit, he declared the independence of the Duchy of Pecuniam from the U.K. on 26 June 2017. He intended to make the Duchy a capitalist, aristocratic dictatorship.<br />
<br />
In an unforeseen turn of events, however, this provoked a declaration of war and invasion from the [[British Empire]]. Pecuniam soon fell, and Lord O'Connell Nash was forced to accept the peace terms of the Treaty of Durham, whereby Pecuniam would become a dominion (or semi-autonomous territory) of the Empire, with him as the leader, or Duke, and Lord Hayes as Governor, appointed by Anglestonia. Again, despite being at war with the [[British Empire]], Lord O'Connell Nash lost none of his titles or status.<br />
<br />
===Role in the Establishment of Pecunian Kingship===<br />
As Duke and Monarch of Pecuniam, Duke O'Connell Nash was challenged to a duel by one of his citizens, Torin Kell. They agreed that the winner would become Duke of Pecuniam. Duke O'Connell Nash proceeded to lose in spectacular fashion. However, it was then proposed by the Imperial Governor, Lord Lyons, that Duke O'Connell Nash could retain his title, and Torin become King Torin I.<br />
<br />
===Establishment and Leadership of Jocistan===<br />
On the 12th of March 2018, Duke O'Connell Nash established the nation of [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], ruling as head of state, head of government, and head of the armed forces. His act of creating Jocistan inspired some of his friends to create their own countries, resulting in the establishment of [[Empire of Toristan|Toristan]], [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan]], [[Republic of Punistan|Punistan]], [[Republic of Pagia|Pagia]], and Thugistan. Toristan has since been ceded to the British Empire, and there are plans for Jocistan and the Empire to conquer Thugistan as a condominium.<br />
<br />
== Awards, Honours, & Decorations ==<br />
<br />
===Current===<br />
*Duke (Great Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]).<br />
*Honorary PhD in Gynaecology (National University of [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan]]).<br />
*Revolution Cross ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Red Star ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Distinguished Jocistani Citizen ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Venerated Jocistani ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Order of the Communist Revolution ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Jocistani Military Cross ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Jocngrad Soviet Founder ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Fighter for the Freedom and Liberation of the Oppressed ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Creator Of Wealth and Bringer of Prosperity ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Enlightened and Strong Ruler ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Deliverer of Jocistan from the Evils of Tyranny and Oppression ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Dear Leader ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Guardian of Jocistan and its Ideals from Evil ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
<br />
===Previous===<br />
*Lord (Anglestonia, British Empire) - Stripped of title<br />
*Knight (Anglestonia, British Empire) - Unclear whether lost when promoted to Lord or stripped along with the title of Lord</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Anglestonian-Pecunian_Commonwealth&diff=343720Anglestonian-Pecunian Commonwealth2018-09-08T16:59:28Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: /* Geography/Territories */</p>
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<div>{{Infobox nation<br />
|name = British Empire (Welsh: Ymerodraeth Brydeinig)<br />
|shortname = The empire (Welsh: Y Ymerodraeth)<br />
|image1 = [[File:Official Empire Flag.png]]<br />
|image2 = <br />
|motto = Dieu et mon droit<br />
|anthem = [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN9EC3Gy6Nk God save the Queen]<br />
|location = [[File:Map of the British Empire.png|200px]]<br />
|capital = <br />
|largest_city = <br />
|languages = English, Welsh<br />
|religions = Anglican Christianity (Church of England)<br />
|demonym = British, Brit, British Imperial<br />
|government = [[Constitutional Monarchy]], [[Democracy]], [[Federation]]<br />
|head of state = Empress and Queen <br />
|head of government = Prime Minister<br />
|3rd_h = Imperial Governor<br />
|hos_name = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_II Elizabeth II]<br />
|hog_name = [[user:James O'Connell Nash|Duke O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = Lord Lyons<br />
|legislature = Parliament<br />
|type_a = Parliament<br />
|type = <br />
|seats_a = Variable<br />
|seats_b = <br />
|election_a = <br />
|election_b = <br />
|established = 12th October 2016<br />
|area = 150 yds² approx<br />
|population = 22 approx (0 permanent residents)<br />
|currency = UK Pound Sterling<br />
|time_zone = <br />
|nat_drink = <br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = St. Andrew, St. David, St. George, St. Patrick<br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = This country is a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]]<br />
|web = [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/ British Empire Website]<br />
}}<br />
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The British Empire is a Micronation founded on the 12th of October 2016. The head of state (Empress and Queen) is Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. The head of government is the Prime Minister, Duke O'Connell Nash.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===Before the creation of the British Empire===<br />
The British Empire originated from an idea for a country to be called the 'Grand Duchy and Commonwealth of Anglestonia'. The idea slowly became more<br />
influenced by British Patriotism. The 'Commonwealth' part of the name meant that the Queen of England was still head of state, and later, a Union Flag was added in the top left. The idea then was planned to be a British Overseas territory and eventually the idea became one for a British Empire.<br />
The first document for the Grand Duchy and Commonwealth of Anglestonia was an old flag design from the 10th of October 2015. The oldest document for the British Empire was from the 2nd of September 2016.<br />
<br />
===Creation of the British Empire===<br />
'The founder of the empire, Lord Lyons, purchased a 2 square foot plot of land in Northern Ireland from a website called EmeraldHeritage.com and this<br />
was split into two territories, a 18 by 12 inch territory called the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia, and a 12 by 6 inch territory called the South Anglestonia Colony. On this day, the first passport (The Grand Duke's) was made official, having been made the day before.<br />
<br />
===Early Days===<br />
In the early days, the British Empire was very small and had little structure or legislation. On the 26th of October, the British Empire created a website and the South Anglestonian Colony created the South Anglestonian Calendar. Around this time, the Grand Duke of Anglestonia had given citizenship to several people and had printed passports. On the 1st of November, the British Empire was given 'conditional recognition' from the [[Aerican Empire]], which was the first country to recognise it. On the 12th of November, there was the first referendum on what countries should be recognised, ending on the 20th. Somaliland (2/3), Palestine (100%), Israel (100%), Spain (100%), Northern Cyprus (2/3), Taiwan (100%), and North Korea (2/3) were recognised, although the People's Republic of China (1/3) did not get recognised. On the 28th of November, the current flag was designed, set to replace the old flag by 2017. On the 16th of December, the terrorist group SARA fought for South Anglestonian Independence and lost. South Anglestonia was annexed by the Grand Duchy the day after. On the 19th of December, the Empire acquired the Scottish Colony, making the empire 50% larger (1 ft² larger).<br />
<br />
===2017===<br />
On the 21st of January, the British Empire announced plans for a constitution, passing it on the 6th of March. This officially created the title 'Imperial Governor'. On the 9th of April, the British Empire claimed a dependency on Antarctica (The South Durham Islands). On the 18th of May, the Aerican Empire gave full recognition to the British Empire. On the 27th of May, this Microwiki page was created. On the 24th of June, the Christ Act was passed, and Christianity (Church of England) became the official religion. This was purposefully right after [[The Empire of Austenasia]] had done so, although the Empire had planned this before Austenasia made Christianity their official religion. On the 26th of June, the Dominion of Pecuniam was annexed by the Empire after the Anglo-Pecunian war, making the empire roughly 250 times larger. On the 1st of July, the British Empire got recognition from two countries, the Kingdom of Ourania and the [[Federal Empire of Aarbaro]], followed by the [[Principality of Æbmark]] on the 10th. On the 14th of July, the British Empire passed the Dominion Act, making the nation a British Dominion but also passing the Statute of Westminster (an act giving Dominions effective independence). Part of this act stated that the Empire must support the UK during wars, and so the Empire declared war on ISIS. On the 6th of August, the British Empire prevailed in a armed conflict. It was not known whether or not this was a war, and the enemy surrendered out of boredom and wasn't prosecuted. On the 10th of August, the Duke of Pecuniam lost a duel, and the winner became the King of Pecuniam with higher authority. On the 18th of August, the British Empire gained the Principality of Bindia and allied with [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], making its head of government the Prince of Bindia. The first paper money, the £1 note, was relased on the 19th by Anglestonia. On the 21st of August, the colony of Vietgnome was established and the Anglestonian Finance Charter was passed. On the 22nd, Anglestonia adopted its current Coat of Arms (there had been a previous one in use since Anglestonia was founded). On the 30th of August, Bindia's flag was made official. On the 9th of September, King Torin of Pecuniam, now styled Torin the great, established the colony of Raftia, later renamed Pecunian Raftia, and Pecuniam released its first paper money, the £4.78 note. On the 23rd, the British Empire declared its support for the Iraqi Kurdistan referendum and passed the Monarchies Act, recognising the royal houses of many republics and declaring every nation a monarchy. On the 28th of September, Pecuniam passed its Banking Charter, banning the King from producing the nation's money and establishing 'semi-feudalism' (later ruled unconstitutional). On the 30th of September, Proletistan was established, claiming all of Pecuniam but unrecognised. They repealed the drinking ban on the 1st of October and extended the smoking ban to cigars. On the 2nd of October, the Coat of Arms Act was passed in Anglestonia. On the 4th, Pecuniam declared war on Proletistan and threatened to declare independence. This threat was not taken kindly, and the Empire declared support for Proletistan. They withdraw support on the 5th, after Pecuniam apologised and withdrew the threat, although the Empire recognised both governments (they had only recognised Pecuniam before the threat on the 4th). The same day, the Patriotic Liberal Party was founded. On the 6th, Proletistan won the first and only battle in the conflict. On the 8th, the Pecunian government warned the Empire of an 'imminent Proletistani threat. The civil war ended on the 10th, after the Governor of Pecuniam vetoed the Declaration of war. The territory fell under direct rule of the empire, who held a referendum on the territory's fate. This resulted in the 2 state solution. On the 14th of October, the British Empire created 'British Imperial News', a government agency producing news videos, and released their first video. On the 15th of October, the Dominion of Pecuniam recognised Donald Trump as a country and declared war on him. Although the constitution bans territories from declaring war, the Empire doesn't recognise Donald Trump as a country, and so according to them, there is no war. On the 19th, Pecunian Semi-Feudalism was ruled unconstitutional, later being adapted. The same day, a Trade Union was established, going on strike. The strike was at the Bank of Pecuniam, meaning that the government could no longer produce money. Anglestonia introduced its own coins on the 21st and on the same day, amended its Finance Charter, introducing the first kind of welfare state in the British Empire. On the 26th, the Empire declared a new dependency on Mars. on the 27th of October, The Empire recognised Catalonia and an Australian Revolt happened in Pecuniam and Proletistan, later leading to the formation of Australian counties in both nations. The British Empire became 'Christian Socialist' on the 28th, in a Finance Charter which regulated the economy. On the 30th of October, there was a second war of South Anglestonian independence, which Anglestonia won. On the 4th of November, Anglestonia gained the ‘Stæpeburh’ (Walking fort), a piece of military equipment, and Pecunian Raftia got a new flag. There was a coup in Pecuniam on December the 30th, causing a crisis which carried on into the beginning of the next year<br />
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===2018===<br />
During the first days of the year, there was a crisis in Pecuniam, where there was an unrecognised republican government whilst the British Empire recognised the Pecunian monarchy. This was resolved on the 4th of January, creating two Dominions, a Republican one and a Monarchist one. This was short lived however, as there was a second coup, resulting in a Grand Marshal who united the two Pecuniams and Proletistan as the Dominion of Great Pecuniam. Later, the Grand Marshal introduced a new currency called the Pecunian Florin. On March 2018, the Dominion of Great Pecuniam increased in size by approximately 165 square feet. On the 21st of July 2018, a "Second Constitution" was created, with the first constitution remaining in place. This second constitution established the role of Prime Minister and established an elected Parliament. The powers of the Imperial Governor were significantly reduced. Due to an anomaly, legislation needed to be voted on by parliament, which wouldn't form until the Parliamentary Elections were over on the 1st of October, meaning that until then, no legislation could be passed, and the British Empire effectively had no Head of Government. On the 1st of September, the first democratically elected head of government, Prime Minister O'Connell Nash, took power. although for the first month of his rule, legislation could not be passed due to there not being a parliament.<br />
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==Foreign Relations==<br />
The British Empire has recognition from several countries, including the [[Federal Empire of Aarbaro]], the Kingdom of Ourania, the [[Aerican Empire]], the [[Principality of Æbmark]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], the [[Kingdom of Ladoland]], the Empire of Toristan, the [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], and [[Coo Cluck Clan Land]].<br />
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The empire recognises all of these countries as well, and shares diplomatic relations with most of them.<br />
The British Empire has fishing rights in the Kingdom of Ourania.<br />
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The British Empire has two allies: Sholand and Jocistan. The alliance with Sholand is older, and the British Empire has had better historical diplomatic relations with Sholand, as there have been two crises with Jocistan.<br />
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The British Empire's main trading partner is Sholand. The British Empire imports more than it exports. <br />
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The British Empire has good close with the United Kingdom. All British Citizens and Nationals have a right to citizenship in the empire, the empire<br />
shares a currency and monarch with the UK, and the UK is obliged to support the UK in war by declaring war on the territory the UK is at war with. The British Empire is de jure a territory of the UK (classed as a Dominion), but is independent in almost every way, comparable to Canada in the 1940s. The declaration of sovereignty states "The British Empire is the empire of the United Kingdom. However, the Empire is not run by the UK Government".<br />
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Subsequently, the British Empire is at war with ISIS.<br />
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==Geography/Territories==<br />
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===Geography===<br />
The British Empire is made of 5 constituent territories (territories which are part of the country) and two dependencies (territories outside of the country but controlled by the British Empire).<br />
The 5 constituent territories are the Kingdom of Anglestonia, The Principality of Bindia, The Dominion of Great Pecuniam, Raftia, and the Scottish Colony.<br />
The dependencies are the South Durham Islands off the Antarctic coast and the Mars Dependency on the summit of the Martian mountain of Olympus Mons<br />
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The South Durham Islands are not a constituent territory of the empire and are instead a dependency. They are Antarctic Islands off the Canisteo Peninsula. They are the only non landlocked territory and so have a coast. Most of the territory is water. It is difficult to tell which parts of the territory are islands and which parts are not.<br />
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Ihe Scottish Colony in West Scotland, Bindia and Great Pecuniam are in County Durham, in the North East of England, and Anglestonia is mostly in County Durham but a small part of it is in Northern Ireland. The dependency of the South Durham Islands is located in Antarctica.<br />
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===Climate===<br />
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All but one of the territories are located in the UK and receive temperate maritime weather. They are all landlocked but are relatively close to the sea and experience heavy rain. The Southernmost constituent territories in the UK are the Dominion of Great Pecuniam, the parts of Anglestonia in England, and Bindia which are located in the North of England. Summers there are hot on some days but usually mild (50°F-70°F). Winters are mild (Around 40°F). The Scottish Colony and the part of Anglestonia in Northern Ireland are further north so have slightly colder weather. The Southernmost constituent territory overall is Raftia, located in Massachusetts, which expieriences a Continental climate, with temperatures ranging from about 82°F in Summer to 16°F in Winter. This gives it both the Hottest summers and the coldest winters in the empire.<br />
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|name = The Kingdom Of Anglestonia<br />
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===The Kingdom of Anglestonia===<br />
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====History====<br />
The Kingdom of Anglestonia is a monarchy and is the main governing territory. It is classed as a constituent country, which is the highest rank for any territory in the empire. It is the oldest territory in the empire, being founded on the 12th of October 2016 with the British Empire as the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia, as it was one of the two original territories, the other being a 0.5 ft² territory called the South Anglestonia Colony which the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia annexed on the 17th of December 2016. Anglestonia used to be a Dominion, as the declaration of independence states that it is a Dominion because in the early days of the empire, there were only Colonies and Dominions. It was formerly described in the Empire passports as a Constituent Country/Dominion. It officially was promoted from a Dominion to a Constituent on the 19th of December 2016. It has its own constituent monarch: the King of Anglestonia, who governs Anglestonia as a royal dictator, only having to follow British Imperial law. Anglestonia consists of two regions: the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia and the Grand Duchy of Aurdalaith.<br />
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In March 2018, it increased in size from 2 ft² to 20 ft² when it annexed the much larger colony of Vietgnome. The colony has become the county of Vietgnome, maintaining its old motto, coat of arms and flag, and is one of two Anglestonian counties, the other being Leighfrith in Northern Ireland.<br />
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On the 18th of August 2018, Carsakhstan and the Grand Duchy merged, forming the Kingdom of Anglestonia, territory much larger than the Grand Duchy had been, at 42 square yards. Both territories became Grand Duchies within the Kingdom, with the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia retaining its name whilst Carsakhstan was renamed Aurdalaith.<br />
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====Government====<br />
Anglestonia is governed by the King, a royal dictator. The two Grand Duchies within the Kingdom have a degree of autonomy, although they are currently both run by the King. Anglestonia is a constituent country, giving it significant autonomy.<br />
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====Currency====<br />
Anglestonia has its own currency, the Anglestonian Pound. This currency comes in notes and coins. The banknotes of Anglestonia began being made on the 18th of August 2017, with the £1 notes being released. The £5 note was released on the next day. All bank notes have the Queen on them (The same picture used on Australian $5 notes), and the £5 note has the King of Anglestonia on the back. The Bank of Anglestonia makes notes and the Grand Ducal Mint makes coins (confusingly, they have the same logo).<br />
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Anglestonia is self-defined as socialist country. Under the current system, Everybody pays tax to the Bank of Anglestonia (The charter states that it can be payed to regions but there aren't any regions where this takes place). Tax is based on the amount of money you already have. The more money you have, the higher percentage of tax you pay. The government offers 10s a month benefits to the unemployed on two conditions (1: the person is unemployed and the government can't find them a job. 2: They own less than £3). Interest on loans is banned outright. Fines issued may not exceed £5.<br />
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===The Principality of Bindia===<br />
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The Principality of Bindia is a constituent country in the British Empire, founded on the 18th of August 2017. It is the largest constituent country in the empire. Its territory is a small piece of land with a compost bin on it, hence the name Bindia. It is a royal dictatorship with the Prince also being Shogun of [[Sholand]]. Bindia has the rights to a lot of autonomy but does not have any features other than a name, territory, and a monarch. Bindia is very close to Sholand.<br />
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===The Dominion of Great Pecuniam===<br />
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|name = Dominion Of Great Pecuniam<br />
|shortname = Pecuniam, Great Pecuniam<br />
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The Dominion of Great Pecuniam is the largest constituent territory in the British Empire at roughly 100 yds². It was acquired in the Anglo-Pecuniam war, which saw the British Empire invade Pecuniam in a short war and annex the territory. This made the British Empire over 250 times larger, going from 3 ft² to 85 yds². Pecuniam is Latin for money.<br />
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====History====<br />
=====Conquest of the Duchy of Pecuniam=====<br />
Pecuniam was the only territory to be gained by the empire through war. A nation called Pecuniam was established on the 25th of June 2017 by the Duke of Pecuniam, who wanted a capitalist state. This nation was very basic, only consisting of a name (Pecuniam), a leader, and a territory (a house and a garden). The Empire had previously created a 'Military Presence' in a nearby area and used this in the war. Pecuniam was invaded and in the Treaty of Durham, was entirely ceded to the empire where it became the Dominion of Pecuniam with the previous leader serving as Duke (His title prior to this was undefined). The empire then measured the garden to be 84.74 yds² and the next day, the house was ceded to the United Kingdom because it would have been difficult to measure. On the 7th of July, Goldland and Airgead became joint official names (these extra names were removed in September 2017).<br />
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=====Flag Referendum=====<br />
On the 10th of August 2017, a referendum began on an official flag for Pecuniam. The referendum was legally binding and ended on the 12th of August, with the current flag of Pecuniam being the winner. The flag had been designed a few days earlier on the 6th of August. The flag referendum included several joke flags, one of which was second in the referendum.<br />
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=====The beginning of the reign of King Torin=====<br />
On the 10th of August 2017, the Duke (who was the leader of Pecuniam at the time) lost a duel to his friend, Torin, who became the new leader. As soon as the duel ended, negotiations began and the final agreement was that the Duke would retain his title, but Torin would become King, turning the Dominion from a Duchy to a Kingdom.<br />
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In September, King Torin established a new colony in North America called Raftia, and it was put under heavy administrative powers of Pecuniam.<br />
He also styled himself as Torin The Great. He removed all official names for Pecuniam other than Pecuniam. These names were Airgead, Goldland, Llifaur, and Potentia.<br />
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In late September, Pecuniam issued a banking charter, which established "semi-feudalism". This was in fact more feudal than Anglestonian Feudalism. Under Anglestonian Feudalism, a Serf would pay a 10% income tax to a Noble, whereas under stricter Pecunian feudalism, that Serf would have to work the land of a Lord. This style of Feudalism was ended by a constitutional ruling, resulting in Anglestonian style Feudalism but with 15% tax instead of 10%.<br />
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=====Pecunian Civil War and the creation of Proletistan=====<br />
On the 30th of September 2017, in response to Pecunian Feudalism, Socialist Revolutionaries created the 'Proletariat Declaration', declaring themselves the government of Pecuniam, which they renamed Proletistan, releasing several socialist laws and reducing the king's power whilst making the territory more democratic. They had created a Soviet style culture but kept away from communism. The Pecunians branded them as communists and declared war on them, beginning the Proleti-Pecunian Civil War. <br />
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The Pecunians then threatened to declare independence from the British Empire "if the communist scum continue in this manner". The British Imperial Government reacted harshly to this threat, by switching from recognising Pecuniam to recognising Proletistan, and went further by giving support to Proletistan and declaring that a fight against Proletistan would be a fight against the British Empire. Pecuniam shortly apologised and renounced all claims to independence, resulting in the British Empire recognising both governments and adopting a neutral stance. However, the Democratic People's Republic of Sholand supported Proletistan, and a joint Proletistani and Sholandic force won the only battle in the war. By this time, Pecuniam was accepting most of the Socialist demands, but insisted on keeping the monarchy and keeping Pecuniam as the name of the territory. The Proletistani leader stated that he was not open to compromises. The war ended when the Governor of Pecuniam vetoed the declaration of war, and the British Empire took direct control over Pecuniam.<br />
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After the Proleti-Pecunian Civil War was over, the British Empire had established direct control over Pecuniam. They then issued a referendum, in which a two state solution was agreed upon. This led to the territory being split in half between the Dominion of Pecuniam and the newly formed Dominion of Proletistan. This led to Pecuniam halving in size.<br />
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=====Australian Revolt and New Queenslandic Independence=====<br />
There was then an Australian Revolt, leading to a new region of Pecuniam called New Queensland. Shortly after, this region made itself highly autonomous and socialist and was subsequently made into a separate colony by Pecuniam, under Pecunian heavy administration, reducing Pecuniam's size by 25%, making it the smallest size in its history. Around this time, Pecuniam annexed a living room, although this was not yet officially recognised by the British Empire due to its size being unknown.<br />
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=====Deposition of King Torin, Ensuing Crisis, and Resolution of Said Crisis=====<br />
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There was a military coup on the 31st of December 2017, seeing the abolition of the monarchy. A democratic constitution and republic was created (it was not a proper republic, as it was a territory within the British Empire, which is a Monarchy). The King was deposed and exiled. This government was initially not recognised by the British Empire. The Empire then released the 'Pecuniam and Raftia Declaration', calling for the return of the King as a Constitutional Monarch but retaining the democracy. This was refused by the revolutionaries, who were opposed to the King, viewing him as 'Torin the bad' and an oppressor. The British Empire shortly after added the re-unification of Pecuniam and New Queensland to this, as the introduction of a Social Democracy to Pecuniam made New Queensland's separation redundant. Immediately after this addition to the declaration, The British Empire began taking action due to the Republic of Pecuniam refusing the restoration of the monarchy. A trade embargo was put on the Republic of Pecuniam. The Empire re-united New Queensland with Pecuniam, but with a completely separate government from the rest of Pecuniam. This government recognised the King and has been made the capital by the British Empire. It was the only part of the Kingdom under the control of the monarchist government, and was not under the embargo. The crisis was resolved in a deal splitting the nation 30/70, with the King getting the 30% part as his Dominion of the Pecunian Crown.<br />
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====="Great Revolution" and Great Pecuniam under the Grand Marshal=====<br />
On January the 4th, Lord Lyons led a coup and established Great Pecuniam. The Republic surrendered and Proletistan agreed to join. Great Pecuniam's claim over the Dominion of the Pecunian Crown was also recognised. This meant that Pecuniam had been restored to its original borders. The three pre-existing dominions of Proeletistan, Pecuniam, and the Pecunian Crown became autonomous regions, with the latter two merging to form the Regional Kingdom of Pecuniam.<br />
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In late march 2018, a new territory called Viribius was added to Great Pecuniam, making it approximately 165 square feet larger.<br />
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=====Transition to Democracy=====<br />
On 21 August 2018, Lord Lyons, as Grand Marshal, passed a new constitution, transitioning Great Pecuniam to a democracy called the Dominion of the Republic of Great Pecuniam. This constitution was, in fact, that of the old Republic of Pecuniam, albeit slightly tweaked.<br />
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The official currency of Great Pecuniam is the Pecunian Florin (þ), which comes in the form of þ1, þ2, and þ5 notes.<br />
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Great Pecuniam is a Dominion which consists of two autonomous regions: Proletistan and the Regional Kingdom of Pecuniam, the latter of which is the larger. Proletistan is more soviet-communist styled, featuring certain Soviet symbols, whilst the Regional Kingdom of Pecuniam has more to do with the old capitalist Pecuniam, with the same King, symbols, but under a socialist (non-communist) government.<br />
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====Constitutional Violations (Former Dominion of the Kingdom of Pecuniam)====<br />
1st. The King of Pecuniam passed a law making criticism of his leadership a capital offence. This law was declared unconstitutional by the Imperial Governor on the grounds of it violating the Rights of the People: Article 7 which states "Right to live: No death penalty". The law was also vetoed by the Governor of Pecuniam on behalf of the Anglestonian government.<br />
2nd. In the charter of the Bank of Pecuniam, Pecuniam adopted "Semi-Feudalism" where a Serf was required to work the land for his lord. This violated the constitution which gave people "Freedom from enforced labour". Pecuniam responded by adopting Anglestonian style Feudalism. 3rd. Pecuniam fined somebody 140 Pecuniam Pounds (more than exists) for 7 posters/cartoons, 6 of which were Anti-Pecunian. These were overturned by the Imperial Government because they violated freedom of speech and expression of opinion.<br />
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===The Scottish Colony===<br />
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The Scottish Colony was established on the 19th of December 2016 and is a colony of the Kingdom of Anglestonia. It is located in Glencoe, Scotland and is 1 ft² in size. It has its own flag, featuring a red ensign defaced with a shield with the Royal Banner of Scotland on it.<br />
The Colony is the smallest territory in the empire and has always been since its existence, however, the former South Anglestonia Colony which was dissolved 2 days before the Scottish Colony was established, was half the size of the Scottish Colony. The Scottish Colony also used to make up 1/3 of the Empire's territory before Pecuniam was annexed. Due to formerly making up a large portion of the empire, there were originally plans to make it into the 'Dominion of Glencoe', however, this decision never went forward and has been abandoned due to the fact that the territory now comprises of<br />
only 0.13% of the empire.<br />
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===Raftia===<br />
Raftia is a colony in North America. It is under heavy administrative powers of Pecuniam meaning that Pecuniam governs it but doesn't own it. The territory consists of a raft on a pond in the Massachusetts and the land (or water) it rests upon. It was founded by King Torin of Pecuniam who bought the raft when he was on holiday in America for $10 but did not bring it back. The raft's size is unknown, but it can hold 5 people.<br />
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===Head of State===<br />
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is the head of state of the British Empire. She has the title "Empress and Queen", formerly just Empress until the 2nd Constitutional Amendment. HM Elizabeth is also the religious head of the empire, as she is head of the Church of England, the British Empire's official church.<br />
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===Level of Democracy===<br />
The British Empire has characteristics of a democracy and a dictatorship.<br />
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The head of government is an elected position, and legislation is voted on by an elected parliament. This means that the central government is mostly democratic. The empire was formerly a dictatorship, with the Imperial Governor having absolute control over the nation, even stylising himself as a dictator. The Imperial Governor still retains some power. This consists of having co-control over the website, the power to impeach politicians on charges of corruption, and his consent is required for constitutional amendments. The office of Imperial Governor constitutionally belongs to the Grand Duke of Anglestonia (who is also King of Anglestonia).<br />
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Out of the British Empire's 5 constituent territories, Bindia and Anglestonia are royal dictatorships, Great Pecuniam is a democracy, Pecunian Raftia is a colony under Great Pecunian rule, and the Scottish Colony is a colony under Anglestonian rule. This means that 3 (Anglestonia, Bindia, and the Scottish Colony) out of 5 of the British Empire's constituent territories are ruled by royal dictators. In Great Pecuniam, the region of Proletistan is a dictatorship.<br />
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===Constitution===<br />
The Constitution is an important legal document in the empire which sets the rights of the people and the basic laws and structure of government. It also sets the laws of the army and was the document which officially founded the army.<br />
The Imperial Governor may not pass legislation which violates the constitution but does have the power to amend the constitution.<br />
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===Territories===<br />
The British Empire is made of three types of territories, all with varying levels of power and autonomy.<br />
These are Colonies, Dominions, and Constituent Countries. All territories must comply to British Imperial Law<br />
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Colonies are the least powerful and autonomous territories of the empire.<br />
They are completely governed by Dominions and Constituent Countries or by the Imperial Government itself. They do not even have their own governments, and are governed from the territory which controls them. The title of Governor exists but the governor is more of a symbolic ruler of the colony. The government of the governing territory may give the governor power but this power comes from the governing territory and the governor is governing as a member of the government of that governing territory.<br />
A colony may have a distinct legal system, but this is written up by the governing territory.<br />
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Dominions are autonomous territories within the Empire. They are permitted their own governments and can make their own legislation. They may also have their own monarchies and passports. Although they are self governing, a constituent country may be given light administrative powers over them. This allows the constituent country to veto legislation made by the Dominion they have power over. They cannot own colonies but may have heavy administrative powers over them. This is identical to owning the colonies, with only 3 differences. Firstly, a colony may be owned by a constituent country and administered by a Dominion, meaning the Constituent Country would also have power over the Colony. Secondly, Heavy Administrative Powers isn't ownership under Imperial law. Thirdly, the Imperial Government (or government of the Constituent Country if it owns the colony) can take the powers away from the Dominion.<br />
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Constituent Countries are the most powerful and autonomous territories. They share all of the rights of Dominions but can own colonies and have light administrative powers over Dominions (where they can veto legislation made by Dominions). They used to be the only territory allowed to have monarchies until the 2nd amendment was passed, extending that right to Dominions. Constituent Country is the newest classification of territory within the empire, becoming a separate entity from Dominion on the 19th of December 2016 (the empire's declaration of independence states only two types of territories: Dominions and Colonies)<br />
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==Culture==<br />
The British Empire's culture is almost identical to British Culture. The Empire aims to have intensely British culture, to a point where British culture in the empire is more prominent than in most of the UK itself. The British Empire's culture is noticeably old fashioned, with Imperial Units and pre-decimal coins being used. The British Empire is a monarchist society, with three constituent monarchies within it, two of which are aroyal dictatorships.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
The Currency of the British Empire is the Pound Sterling.<br />
Anglestonia and Great Pecuniam both have their own currencies, the Anglestonian Pound and the Pecuniam Florin respectively. Although the Pound Sterling is the De Jure official currency of the empire, the Anglestonian Pound is the De Facto official currency. The British Imperial Government cannot fine or tax in currencies that aren't produced in the empire, meaning that the pound sterling is not a currency used by the government. <br />
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The British Empire has a very weak export economy. The only thing they have ever exported were small paper flags, equating to nine Anglestonian pounds.<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
===Religion===<br />
Anglican Christianity is the official religion. Christianity and Atheism are the main faith groups.<br />
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===Ethnicity===<br />
The Empire is mostly ethnically British.<br />
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===Languages===<br />
The Official Languages are English and Welsh<br />
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English is the main language, as all citizens of the empire are English and thus speak English fluently<br />
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Welsh is an official language but nobody in the Empire is fluent in it. It is rarely used but has been used on British Empire Web articles and in the Anglestonian motto "Anglestonia Y Gwan Ond Balch" (Anglestonia the weak but proud). The Languages act establishing it as an official language<br />
has a Welsh translation on it.<br />
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Japanese is spoken fluently by one citizen<br />
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French and Latin are somewhat common 2nd languages but their speakers aren't fluent.<br />
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===Age===<br />
The median age of citizens of the British Empire is estimated at 17, as this age group makes up the majority of the population.</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Anglestonian-Pecunian_Commonwealth&diff=343719Anglestonian-Pecunian Commonwealth2018-09-08T16:58:28Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: /* History */</p>
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|name = British Empire (Welsh: Ymerodraeth Brydeinig)<br />
|shortname = The empire (Welsh: Y Ymerodraeth)<br />
|image1 = [[File:Official Empire Flag.png]]<br />
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|motto = Dieu et mon droit<br />
|anthem = [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN9EC3Gy6Nk God save the Queen]<br />
|location = [[File:Map of the British Empire.png|200px]]<br />
|capital = <br />
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|languages = English, Welsh<br />
|religions = Anglican Christianity (Church of England)<br />
|demonym = British, Brit, British Imperial<br />
|government = [[Constitutional Monarchy]], [[Democracy]], [[Federation]]<br />
|head of state = Empress and Queen <br />
|head of government = Prime Minister<br />
|3rd_h = Imperial Governor<br />
|hos_name = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_II Elizabeth II]<br />
|hog_name = [[user:James O'Connell Nash|Duke O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = Lord Lyons<br />
|legislature = Parliament<br />
|type_a = Parliament<br />
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|seats_a = Variable<br />
|seats_b = <br />
|election_a = <br />
|election_b = <br />
|established = 12th October 2016<br />
|area = 150 yds² approx<br />
|population = 22 approx (0 permanent residents)<br />
|currency = UK Pound Sterling<br />
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|pat_saint = St. Andrew, St. David, St. George, St. Patrick<br />
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|notes = This country is a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]]<br />
|web = [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/ British Empire Website]<br />
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The British Empire is a Micronation founded on the 12th of October 2016. The head of state (Empress and Queen) is Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. The head of government is the Prime Minister, Duke O'Connell Nash.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Before the creation of the British Empire===<br />
The British Empire originated from an idea for a country to be called the 'Grand Duchy and Commonwealth of Anglestonia'. The idea slowly became more<br />
influenced by British Patriotism. The 'Commonwealth' part of the name meant that the Queen of England was still head of state, and later, a Union Flag was added in the top left. The idea then was planned to be a British Overseas territory and eventually the idea became one for a British Empire.<br />
The first document for the Grand Duchy and Commonwealth of Anglestonia was an old flag design from the 10th of October 2015. The oldest document for the British Empire was from the 2nd of September 2016.<br />
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===Creation of the British Empire===<br />
'The founder of the empire, Lord Lyons, purchased a 2 square foot plot of land in Northern Ireland from a website called EmeraldHeritage.com and this<br />
was split into two territories, a 18 by 12 inch territory called the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia, and a 12 by 6 inch territory called the South Anglestonia Colony. On this day, the first passport (The Grand Duke's) was made official, having been made the day before.<br />
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===Early Days===<br />
In the early days, the British Empire was very small and had little structure or legislation. On the 26th of October, the British Empire created a website and the South Anglestonian Colony created the South Anglestonian Calendar. Around this time, the Grand Duke of Anglestonia had given citizenship to several people and had printed passports. On the 1st of November, the British Empire was given 'conditional recognition' from the [[Aerican Empire]], which was the first country to recognise it. On the 12th of November, there was the first referendum on what countries should be recognised, ending on the 20th. Somaliland (2/3), Palestine (100%), Israel (100%), Spain (100%), Northern Cyprus (2/3), Taiwan (100%), and North Korea (2/3) were recognised, although the People's Republic of China (1/3) did not get recognised. On the 28th of November, the current flag was designed, set to replace the old flag by 2017. On the 16th of December, the terrorist group SARA fought for South Anglestonian Independence and lost. South Anglestonia was annexed by the Grand Duchy the day after. On the 19th of December, the Empire acquired the Scottish Colony, making the empire 50% larger (1 ft² larger).<br />
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===2017===<br />
On the 21st of January, the British Empire announced plans for a constitution, passing it on the 6th of March. This officially created the title 'Imperial Governor'. On the 9th of April, the British Empire claimed a dependency on Antarctica (The South Durham Islands). On the 18th of May, the Aerican Empire gave full recognition to the British Empire. On the 27th of May, this Microwiki page was created. On the 24th of June, the Christ Act was passed, and Christianity (Church of England) became the official religion. This was purposefully right after [[The Empire of Austenasia]] had done so, although the Empire had planned this before Austenasia made Christianity their official religion. On the 26th of June, the Dominion of Pecuniam was annexed by the Empire after the Anglo-Pecunian war, making the empire roughly 250 times larger. On the 1st of July, the British Empire got recognition from two countries, the Kingdom of Ourania and the [[Federal Empire of Aarbaro]], followed by the [[Principality of Æbmark]] on the 10th. On the 14th of July, the British Empire passed the Dominion Act, making the nation a British Dominion but also passing the Statute of Westminster (an act giving Dominions effective independence). Part of this act stated that the Empire must support the UK during wars, and so the Empire declared war on ISIS. On the 6th of August, the British Empire prevailed in a armed conflict. It was not known whether or not this was a war, and the enemy surrendered out of boredom and wasn't prosecuted. On the 10th of August, the Duke of Pecuniam lost a duel, and the winner became the King of Pecuniam with higher authority. On the 18th of August, the British Empire gained the Principality of Bindia and allied with [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], making its head of government the Prince of Bindia. The first paper money, the £1 note, was relased on the 19th by Anglestonia. On the 21st of August, the colony of Vietgnome was established and the Anglestonian Finance Charter was passed. On the 22nd, Anglestonia adopted its current Coat of Arms (there had been a previous one in use since Anglestonia was founded). On the 30th of August, Bindia's flag was made official. On the 9th of September, King Torin of Pecuniam, now styled Torin the great, established the colony of Raftia, later renamed Pecunian Raftia, and Pecuniam released its first paper money, the £4.78 note. On the 23rd, the British Empire declared its support for the Iraqi Kurdistan referendum and passed the Monarchies Act, recognising the royal houses of many republics and declaring every nation a monarchy. On the 28th of September, Pecuniam passed its Banking Charter, banning the King from producing the nation's money and establishing 'semi-feudalism' (later ruled unconstitutional). On the 30th of September, Proletistan was established, claiming all of Pecuniam but unrecognised. They repealed the drinking ban on the 1st of October and extended the smoking ban to cigars. On the 2nd of October, the Coat of Arms Act was passed in Anglestonia. On the 4th, Pecuniam declared war on Proletistan and threatened to declare independence. This threat was not taken kindly, and the Empire declared support for Proletistan. They withdraw support on the 5th, after Pecuniam apologised and withdrew the threat, although the Empire recognised both governments (they had only recognised Pecuniam before the threat on the 4th). The same day, the Patriotic Liberal Party was founded. On the 6th, Proletistan won the first and only battle in the conflict. On the 8th, the Pecunian government warned the Empire of an 'imminent Proletistani threat. The civil war ended on the 10th, after the Governor of Pecuniam vetoed the Declaration of war. The territory fell under direct rule of the empire, who held a referendum on the territory's fate. This resulted in the 2 state solution. On the 14th of October, the British Empire created 'British Imperial News', a government agency producing news videos, and released their first video. On the 15th of October, the Dominion of Pecuniam recognised Donald Trump as a country and declared war on him. Although the constitution bans territories from declaring war, the Empire doesn't recognise Donald Trump as a country, and so according to them, there is no war. On the 19th, Pecunian Semi-Feudalism was ruled unconstitutional, later being adapted. The same day, a Trade Union was established, going on strike. The strike was at the Bank of Pecuniam, meaning that the government could no longer produce money. Anglestonia introduced its own coins on the 21st and on the same day, amended its Finance Charter, introducing the first kind of welfare state in the British Empire. On the 26th, the Empire declared a new dependency on Mars. on the 27th of October, The Empire recognised Catalonia and an Australian Revolt happened in Pecuniam and Proletistan, later leading to the formation of Australian counties in both nations. The British Empire became 'Christian Socialist' on the 28th, in a Finance Charter which regulated the economy. On the 30th of October, there was a second war of South Anglestonian independence, which Anglestonia won. On the 4th of November, Anglestonia gained the ‘Stæpeburh’ (Walking fort), a piece of military equipment, and Pecunian Raftia got a new flag. There was a coup in Pecuniam on December the 30th, causing a crisis which carried on into the beginning of the next year<br />
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===2018===<br />
During the first days of the year, there was a crisis in Pecuniam, where there was an unrecognised republican government whilst the British Empire recognised the Pecunian monarchy. This was resolved on the 4th of January, creating two Dominions, a Republican one and a Monarchist one. This was short lived however, as there was a second coup, resulting in a Grand Marshal who united the two Pecuniams and Proletistan as the Dominion of Great Pecuniam. Later, the Grand Marshal introduced a new currency called the Pecunian Florin. On March 2018, the Dominion of Great Pecuniam increased in size by approximately 165 square feet. On the 21st of July 2018, a "Second Constitution" was created, with the first constitution remaining in place. This second constitution established the role of Prime Minister and established an elected Parliament. The powers of the Imperial Governor were significantly reduced. Due to an anomaly, legislation needed to be voted on by parliament, which wouldn't form until the Parliamentary Elections were over on the 1st of October, meaning that until then, no legislation could be passed, and the British Empire effectively had no Head of Government. On the 1st of September, the first democratically elected head of government, Prime Minister O'Connell Nash, took power. although for the first month of his rule, legislation could not be passed due to there not being a parliament.<br />
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==Foreign Relations==<br />
The British Empire has recognition from several countries, including the [[Federal Empire of Aarbaro]], the Kingdom of Ourania, the [[Aerican Empire]], the [[Principality of Æbmark]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], the [[Kingdom of Ladoland]], the Empire of Toristan, the [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], and [[Coo Cluck Clan Land]].<br />
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The empire recognises all of these countries as well, and shares diplomatic relations with most of them.<br />
The British Empire has fishing rights in the Kingdom of Ourania.<br />
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The British Empire has two allies: Sholand and Jocistan. The alliance with Sholand is older, and the British Empire has had better historical diplomatic relations with Sholand, as there have been two crises with Jocistan.<br />
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The British Empire's main trading partner is Sholand. The British Empire imports more than it exports. <br />
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The British Empire has good close with the United Kingdom. All British Citizens and Nationals have a right to citizenship in the empire, the empire<br />
shares a currency and monarch with the UK, and the UK is obliged to support the UK in war by declaring war on the territory the UK is at war with. The British Empire is de jure a territory of the UK (classed as a Dominion), but is independent in almost every way, comparable to Canada in the 1940s. The declaration of sovereignty states "The British Empire is the empire of the United Kingdom. However, the Empire is not run by the UK Government".<br />
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Subsequently, the British Empire is at war with ISIS.<br />
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==Geography/Territories==<br />
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===Geography===<br />
The British Empire is made of 5 constituent territories (territories which are part of the country) and two dependencies (territories outside of the country but controlled by the British Empire).<br />
The 5 constituent territories are the Kingdom of Anglestonia, The Principality of Bindia, The Dominion of Great Pecuniam, Raftia, and the Scottish Colony.<br />
The dependencies are the South Durham Islands off the Antarctic coast and the Mars Dependency on the summit of the Martian mountain of Olympus Mons<br />
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The South Durham Islands are not a constituent territory of the empire and are instead a dependency. They are Antarctic Islands off the Canisteo Peninsula. They are the only non landlocked territory and so have a coast. Most of the territory is water. It is difficult to tell which parts of the territory are islands and which parts are not.<br />
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Ihe Scottish Colony in West Scotland, Bindia and Great Pecuniam are in County Durham, in the North East of England, and Anglestonia is mostly in County Durham but a small part of it is in Northern Ireland. The dependency of the South Durham Islands is located in Antarctica.<br />
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===Climate===<br />
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All but one of the territories are located in the UK and receive temperate maritime weather. They are all landlocked but are relatively close to the sea and experience heavy rain. The Southernmost constituent territories in the UK are the Dominion of Great Pecuniam, the parts of Anglestonia in England, and Bindia which are located in the North of England. Summers there are hot on some days but usually mild (50°F-70°F). Winters are mild (Around 40°F). The Scottish Colony and the part of Anglestonia in Northern Ireland are further north so have slightly colder weather. The Southernmost constituent territory overall is Raftia, located in Massachusetts, which expieriences a Continental climate, with temperatures ranging from about 82°F in Summer to 16°F in Winter. This gives it both the Hottest summers and the coldest winters in the empire.<br />
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|name = The Kingdom Of Anglestonia<br />
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|anthem = [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5NOVcefEYU Guide me thou, o great Jehovah]<br />
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===The Kingdom of Anglestonia===<br />
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====History====<br />
The Kingdom of Anglestonia is a monarchy and is the main governing territory. It is classed as a constituent country, which is the highest rank for any territory in the empire. It is the oldest territory in the empire, being founded on the 12th of October 2016 with the British Empire as the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia, as it was one of the two original territories, the other being a 0.5 ft² territory called the South Anglestonia Colony which the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia annexed on the 17th of December 2016. Anglestonia used to be a Dominion, as the declaration of independence states that it is a Dominion because in the early days of the empire, there were only Colonies and Dominions. It was formerly described in the Empire passports as a Constituent Country/Dominion. It officially was promoted from a Dominion to a Constituent on the 19th of December 2016. It has its own constituent monarch: the King of Anglestonia, who governs Anglestonia as a royal dictator, only having to follow British Imperial law. Anglestonia consists of two regions: the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia and the Grand Duchy of Aurdalaith.<br />
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In March 2018, it increased in size from 2 ft² to 20 ft² when it annexed the much larger colony of Vietgnome. The colony has become the county of Vietgnome, maintaining its old motto, coat of arms and flag, and is one of two Anglestonian counties, the other being Leighfrith in Northern Ireland.<br />
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On the 18th of August 2018, Carsakhstan and the Grand Duchy merged, forming the Kingdom of Anglestonia, territory much larger than the Grand Duchy had been, at 42 square yards. Both territories became Grand Duchies within the Kingdom, with the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia retaining its name whilst Carsakhstan was renamed Aurdalaith.<br />
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====Government====<br />
Anglestonia is governed by the King, a royal dictator. The two Grand Duchies within the Kingdom have a degree of autonomy, although they are currently both run by the King. Anglestonia is a constituent country, giving it significant autonomy.<br />
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Anglestonia has its own currency, the Anglestonian Pound. This currency comes in notes and coins. The banknotes of Anglestonia began being made on the 18th of August 2017, with the £1 notes being released. The £5 note was released on the next day. All bank notes have the Queen on them (The same picture used on Australian $5 notes), and the £5 note has the King of Anglestonia on the back. The Bank of Anglestonia makes notes and the Grand Ducal Mint makes coins (confusingly, they have the same logo).<br />
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Anglestonia is self-defined as socialist country. Under the current system, Everybody pays tax to the Bank of Anglestonia (The charter states that it can be payed to regions but there aren't any regions where this takes place). Tax is based on the amount of money you already have. The more money you have, the higher percentage of tax you pay. The government offers 10s a month benefits to the unemployed on two conditions (1: the person is unemployed and the government can't find them a job. 2: They own less than £3). Interest on loans is banned outright. Fines issued may not exceed £5.<br />
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===The Principality of Bindia===<br />
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|motto = Frome ye plante cometh fruit, from ye fruite cometh wayste, from ye wayste cometh compost, and frome ye compost cometh plant.<br />
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The Principality of Bindia is a constituent country in the British Empire, founded on the 18th of August 2017. It is the largest constituent country in the empire. Its territory is a small piece of land with a compost bin on it, hence the name Bindia. It is a royal dictatorship with the Prince also being Shogun of [[Sholand]]. Bindia has the rights to a lot of autonomy but does not have any features other than a name, territory, and a monarch. Bindia is very close to Sholand.<br />
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===The Dominion of Great Pecuniam===<br />
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|name = Dominion Of Great Pecuniam<br />
|shortname = Pecuniam, Great Pecuniam<br />
|image1 = [[File:GreatPecuniam.png|175px]]<br />
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|capital = Proletistan<br />
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|government = Democracy<br />
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|4th_h = Prime Minister of Regional Kingdom<br />
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|4th_h = Duke [[user:James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
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The Dominion of Great Pecuniam is the largest constituent territory in the British Empire at roughly 100 yds². It was acquired in the Anglo-Pecuniam war, which saw the British Empire invade Pecuniam in a short war and annex the territory. This made the British Empire over 250 times larger, going from 3 ft² to 85 yds². Pecuniam is Latin for money.<br />
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====History====<br />
=====Conquest of the Duchy of Pecuniam=====<br />
Pecuniam was the only territory to be gained by the empire through war. A nation called Pecuniam was established on the 25th of June 2017 by the Duke of Pecuniam, who wanted a capitalist state. This nation was very basic, only consisting of a name (Pecuniam), a leader, and a territory (a house and a garden). The Empire had previously created a 'Military Presence' in a nearby area and used this in the war. Pecuniam was invaded and in the Treaty of Durham, was entirely ceded to the empire where it became the Dominion of Pecuniam with the previous leader serving as Duke (His title prior to this was undefined). The empire then measured the garden to be 84.74 yds² and the next day, the house was ceded to the United Kingdom because it would have been difficult to measure. On the 7th of July, Goldland and Airgead became joint official names (these extra names were removed in September 2017).<br />
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=====Flag Referendum=====<br />
On the 10th of August 2017, a referendum began on an official flag for Pecuniam. The referendum was legally binding and ended on the 12th of August, with the current flag of Pecuniam being the winner. The flag had been designed a few days earlier on the 6th of August. The flag referendum included several joke flags, one of which was second in the referendum.<br />
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=====The beginning of the reign of King Torin=====<br />
On the 10th of August 2017, the Duke (who was the leader of Pecuniam at the time) lost a duel to his friend, Torin, who became the new leader. As soon as the duel ended, negotiations began and the final agreement was that the Duke would retain his title, but Torin would become King, turning the Dominion from a Duchy to a Kingdom.<br />
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In September, King Torin established a new colony in North America called Raftia, and it was put under heavy administrative powers of Pecuniam.<br />
He also styled himself as Torin The Great. He removed all official names for Pecuniam other than Pecuniam. These names were Airgead, Goldland, Llifaur, and Potentia.<br />
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In late September, Pecuniam issued a banking charter, which established "semi-feudalism". This was in fact more feudal than Anglestonian Feudalism. Under Anglestonian Feudalism, a Serf would pay a 10% income tax to a Noble, whereas under stricter Pecunian feudalism, that Serf would have to work the land of a Lord. This style of Feudalism was ended by a constitutional ruling, resulting in Anglestonian style Feudalism but with 15% tax instead of 10%.<br />
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=====Pecunian Civil War and the creation of Proletistan=====<br />
On the 30th of September 2017, in response to Pecunian Feudalism, Socialist Revolutionaries created the 'Proletariat Declaration', declaring themselves the government of Pecuniam, which they renamed Proletistan, releasing several socialist laws and reducing the king's power whilst making the territory more democratic. They had created a Soviet style culture but kept away from communism. The Pecunians branded them as communists and declared war on them, beginning the Proleti-Pecunian Civil War. <br />
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The Pecunians then threatened to declare independence from the British Empire "if the communist scum continue in this manner". The British Imperial Government reacted harshly to this threat, by switching from recognising Pecuniam to recognising Proletistan, and went further by giving support to Proletistan and declaring that a fight against Proletistan would be a fight against the British Empire. Pecuniam shortly apologised and renounced all claims to independence, resulting in the British Empire recognising both governments and adopting a neutral stance. However, the Democratic People's Republic of Sholand supported Proletistan, and a joint Proletistani and Sholandic force won the only battle in the war. By this time, Pecuniam was accepting most of the Socialist demands, but insisted on keeping the monarchy and keeping Pecuniam as the name of the territory. The Proletistani leader stated that he was not open to compromises. The war ended when the Governor of Pecuniam vetoed the declaration of war, and the British Empire took direct control over Pecuniam.<br />
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After the Proleti-Pecunian Civil War was over, the British Empire had established direct control over Pecuniam. They then issued a referendum, in which a two state solution was agreed upon. This led to the territory being split in half between the Dominion of Pecuniam and the newly formed Dominion of Proletistan. This led to Pecuniam halving in size.<br />
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=====Australian Revolt and New Queenslandic Independence=====<br />
There was then an Australian Revolt, leading to a new region of Pecuniam called New Queensland. Shortly after, this region made itself highly autonomous and socialist and was subsequently made into a separate colony by Pecuniam, under Pecunian heavy administration, reducing Pecuniam's size by 25%, making it the smallest size in its history. Around this time, Pecuniam annexed a living room, although this was not yet officially recognised by the British Empire due to its size being unknown.<br />
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=====Deposition of King Torin, Ensuing Crisis, and Resolution of Said Crisis=====<br />
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There was a military coup on the 31st of December 2017, seeing the abolition of the monarchy. A democratic constitution and republic was created (it was not a proper republic, as it was a territory within the British Empire, which is a Monarchy). The King was deposed and exiled. This government was initially not recognised by the British Empire. The Empire then released the 'Pecuniam and Raftia Declaration', calling for the return of the King as a Constitutional Monarch but retaining the democracy. This was refused by the revolutionaries, who were opposed to the King, viewing him as 'Torin the bad' and an oppressor. The British Empire shortly after added the re-unification of Pecuniam and New Queensland to this, as the introduction of a Social Democracy to Pecuniam made New Queensland's separation redundant. Immediately after this addition to the declaration, The British Empire began taking action due to the Republic of Pecuniam refusing the restoration of the monarchy. A trade embargo was put on the Republic of Pecuniam. The Empire re-united New Queensland with Pecuniam, but with a completely separate government from the rest of Pecuniam. This government recognised the King and has been made the capital by the British Empire. It was the only part of the Kingdom under the control of the monarchist government, and was not under the embargo. The crisis was resolved in a deal splitting the nation 30/70, with the King getting the 30% part as his Dominion of the Pecunian Crown.<br />
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====="Great Revolution" and Great Pecuniam under the Grand Marshal=====<br />
On January the 4th, Lord Lyons led a coup and established Great Pecuniam. The Republic surrendered and Proletistan agreed to join. Great Pecuniam's claim over the Dominion of the Pecunian Crown was also recognised. This meant that Pecuniam had been restored to its original borders. The three pre-existing dominions of Proeletistan, Pecuniam, and the Pecunian Crown became autonomous regions, with the latter two merging to form the Regional Kingdom of Pecuniam.<br />
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In late march 2018, a new territory called Viribius was added to Great Pecuniam, making it approximately 165 square feet larger.<br />
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=====Transition to Democracy=====<br />
On 21 August 2018, Lord Lyons, as Grand Marshal, passed a new constitution, transitioning Great Pecuniam to a democracy called the Dominion of the Republic of Great Pecuniam. This constitution was, in fact, that of the old Republic of Pecuniam, albeit slightly tweaked.<br />
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The official currency of Great Pecuniam is the Pecunian Florin (þ), which comes in the form of þ1, þ2, and þ5 notes.<br />
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Great Pecuniam is a Dominion which consists of two autonomous regions: Proletistan and the Regional Kingdom of Pecuniam, the latter of which is the larger. Proletistan is more soviet-communist styled, featuring certain Soviet symbols, whilst the Regional Kingdom of Pecuniam has more to do with the old capitalist Pecuniam, with the same King, symbols, but under a socialist (non-communist) government.<br />
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====Constitutional Violations (Former Dominion of the Kingdom of Pecuniam)====<br />
1st. The King of Pecuniam passed a law making criticism of his leadership a capital offence. This law was declared unconstitutional by the Imperial Governor on the grounds of it violating the Rights of the People: Article 7 which states "Right to live: No death penalty". The law was also vetoed by the Governor of Pecuniam on behalf of the Anglestonian government.<br />
2nd. In the charter of the Bank of Pecuniam, Pecuniam adopted "Semi-Feudalism" where a Serf was required to work the land for his lord. This violated the constitution which gave people "Freedom from enforced labour". Pecuniam responded by adopting Anglestonian style Feudalism. 3rd. Pecuniam fined somebody 140 Pecuniam Pounds (more than exists) for 7 posters/cartoons, 6 of which were Anti-Pecunian. These were overturned by the Imperial Government because they violated freedom of speech and expression of opinion.<br />
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===The Scottish Colony===<br />
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The Scottish Colony was established on the 19th of December 2016 and is a colony of the Kingdom of Anglestonia. It is located in Glencoe, Scotland and is 1 ft² in size. It has its own flag, featuring a red ensign defaced with a shield with the Royal Banner of Scotland on it.<br />
The Colony is the smallest territory in the empire and has always been since its existence, however, the former South Anglestonia Colony which was dissolved 2 days before the Scottish Colony was established, was half the size of the Scottish Colony. The Scottish Colony also used to make up 1/3 of the Empire's territory before Pecuniam was annexed. Due to formerly making up a large portion of the empire, there were originally plans to make it into the 'Dominion of Glencoe', however, this decision never went forward and has been abandoned due to the fact that the territory now comprises of<br />
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===Raftia===<br />
Raftia is a colony in North America. It is under heavy administrative powers of Pecuniam meaning that Pecuniam governs it but doesn't own it. The territory consists of a raft on a pond in the Massachusetts and the land (or water) it rests upon. It was founded by King Torin of Pecuniam who bought the raft when he was on holiday in America for $10 but did not bring it back. The raft's size is unknown, but it can hold 5 people.<br />
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==Government==<br />
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===Head of State===<br />
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is the head of state of the British Empire. She has the title "Empress and Queen", formerly just Empress until the 2nd Constitutional Amendment. HM Elizabeth is also the religious head of the empire, as she is head of the Church of England, the British Empire's official church.<br />
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===Level of Democracy===<br />
The British Empire has characteristics of a democracy and a dictatorship.<br />
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The head of government is an elected position, and legislation is voted on by an elected parliament. This means that the central government is mostly democratic. The empire was formerly a dictatorship, with the Imperial Governor having absolute control over the nation, even stylising himself as a dictator. The Imperial Governor still retains some power. This consists of having co-control over the website, the power to impeach politicians on charges of corruption, and his consent is required for constitutional amendments. The office of Imperial Governor constitutionally belongs to the Grand Duke of Anglestonia (who is also King of Anglestonia).<br />
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Out of the British Empire's 5 constituent territories, Bindia and Anglestonia are royal dictatorships, Great Pecuniam is a democracy, Pecunian Raftia is a colony under Great Pecunian rule, and the Scottish Colony is a colony under Anglestonian rule. This means that 3 (Anglestonia, Bindia, and the Scottish Colony) out of 5 of the British Empire's constituent territories are ruled by royal dictators. In Great Pecuniam, the region of Proletistan is a dictatorship.<br />
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===Constitution===<br />
The Constitution is an important legal document in the empire which sets the rights of the people and the basic laws and structure of government. It also sets the laws of the army and was the document which officially founded the army.<br />
The Imperial Governor may not pass legislation which violates the constitution but does have the power to amend the constitution.<br />
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===Territories===<br />
The British Empire is made of three types of territories, all with varying levels of power and autonomy.<br />
These are Colonies, Dominions, and Constituent Countries. All territories must comply to British Imperial Law<br />
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Colonies are the least powerful and autonomous territories of the empire.<br />
They are completely governed by Dominions and Constituent Countries or by the Imperial Government itself. They do not even have their own governments, and are governed from the territory which controls them. The title of Governor exists but the governor is more of a symbolic ruler of the colony. The government of the governing territory may give the governor power but this power comes from the governing territory and the governor is governing as a member of the government of that governing territory.<br />
A colony may have a distinct legal system, but this is written up by the governing territory.<br />
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Dominions are autonomous territories within the Empire. They are permitted their own governments and can make their own legislation. They may also have their own monarchies and passports. Although they are self governing, a constituent country may be given light administrative powers over them. This allows the constituent country to veto legislation made by the Dominion they have power over. They cannot own colonies but may have heavy administrative powers over them. This is identical to owning the colonies, with only 3 differences. Firstly, a colony may be owned by a constituent country and administered by a Dominion, meaning the Constituent Country would also have power over the Colony. Secondly, Heavy Administrative Powers isn't ownership under Imperial law. Thirdly, the Imperial Government (or government of the Constituent Country if it owns the colony) can take the powers away from the Dominion.<br />
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Constituent Countries are the most powerful and autonomous territories. They share all of the rights of Dominions but can own colonies and have light administrative powers over Dominions (where they can veto legislation made by Dominions). They used to be the only territory allowed to have monarchies until the 2nd amendment was passed, extending that right to Dominions. Constituent Country is the newest classification of territory within the empire, becoming a separate entity from Dominion on the 19th of December 2016 (the empire's declaration of independence states only two types of territories: Dominions and Colonies)<br />
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==Culture==<br />
The British Empire's culture is almost identical to British Culture. The Empire aims to have intensely British culture, to a point where British culture in the empire is more prominent than in most of the UK itself. The British Empire's culture is noticeably old fashioned, with Imperial Units and pre-decimal coins being used. The British Empire is a monarchist society, with three constituent monarchies within it, two of which are aroyal dictatorships.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
The Currency of the British Empire is the Pound Sterling.<br />
Anglestonia and Great Pecuniam both have their own currencies, the Anglestonian Pound and the Pecuniam Florin respectively. Although the Pound Sterling is the De Jure official currency of the empire, the Anglestonian Pound is the De Facto official currency. The British Imperial Government cannot fine or tax in currencies that aren't produced in the empire, meaning that the pound sterling is not a currency used by the government. <br />
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The British Empire has a very weak export economy. The only thing they have ever exported were small paper flags, equating to nine Anglestonian pounds.<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
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Anglican Christianity is the official religion. Christianity and Atheism are the main faith groups.<br />
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The Empire is mostly ethnically British.<br />
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The Official Languages are English and Welsh<br />
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English is the main language, as all citizens of the empire are English and thus speak English fluently<br />
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Welsh is an official language but nobody in the Empire is fluent in it. It is rarely used but has been used on British Empire Web articles and in the Anglestonian motto "Anglestonia Y Gwan Ond Balch" (Anglestonia the weak but proud). The Languages act establishing it as an official language<br />
has a Welsh translation on it.<br />
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===Age===<br />
The median age of citizens of the British Empire is estimated at 17, as this age group makes up the majority of the population.</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=User:James_O%27Connell_Nash&diff=343717User:James O'Connell Nash2018-09-08T16:51:57Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: /* Establishment and rulership of Jocistan */</p>
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|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|<big>'''His Most Venerable Excellency'''<br />'''James "JO'CN" O'Connell Nash'''</big><br />
|-<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|[[File:Jocistan Premier Portrait.png|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Supreme Leader of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Premier for Life Of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Grand High Marshal and Admiral of All Armed Forces of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''1st Chairman of the League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
3 May 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Duke of Pecuniam'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
June 26, 2017<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Dark Lord of South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.), [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Late 2016 - Early 2017 (Hard to date precisely)<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Role Abolished With Abolition of S.A.R.A. on April 5 2018''<br />
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|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Prime Minister of the Regional Kingdom of Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Mid March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
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|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''President of Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Mid March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Lenty the Cactus, following the Interval of the Rise and Fall of Grand Marshal Lyons' Dictatorship''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Ambassador of [[Empire of Toristan|Toristan]] to the [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Late March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
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|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Pecuniam Correspondent for [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/| Imperial News Service], British Empire'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
21 August 2017<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|Lord Lyons, Grand Duke of Anglestonia and Imperial Governor<br />
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|Lord Lyons, Grand Duke of Anglestonia and Imperial Governor<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Prime Minister of the British Empire'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Elected:'''<br />
1 September 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
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|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
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|''Still in Office''<br />
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|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Born:'''<br />
|12 June 2006 (age 11)<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Macronationality:'''<br />
|English<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Micronationality'''<br />
|[[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistani]], with [[British Empire]] and [[Empire of Toristan|Toristani]] Citizenship.<br />
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'''James O'Connell Nash''' has lead a colourful micronational career, beginning as an aristocrat in the [[British Empire]], before founding his own communist micronation, the [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], of which he is Supreme Leader and Premier for Life. In the [[British Empire]], he is a Duke in Great Pecuniam, and the Prime Minister of Great Pecuniam's Regional Kingdom. He was also the leader, or "Dark Lord" of the terrorist group known as the South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.), from October 30 2017 to April 5 2018.<br />
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== Non-micronational life ==<br />
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Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life is a keen historian and classicist.<br />
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== Micronational career ==<br />
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===Role in the Creation of the British Empire===<br />
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James O'Connell Nash was one of the [[British Empire]]'s three founders, the others being Lord Daniel Lyons and Lord Nicholas Hayes. They were Lords on Anglestonia, whilst O'Connell Nash was a Knight. Sir James was a key adviser to Lord Lyons, Anglestonia's Grand Duke and the Empire's Imperial Governor. Sir James is quoted by the [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/|British Imperial New Service] as having said on 26 October 2016 of [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/2016/10/26/south-anglestonia-calendar/|the introduction of the South Anglestonian calendar], "This is a glorious development in our great nation. I recommend it is implemented across the entire empire!".<br />
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===Dark Lord of S.A.R.A.===<br />
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However, on 17 December 2016, [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/2016/12/17/south-anglestonia-colony-annexed/|the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia annexed South Anglestonia], a separate Imperial territory. Sir James had advised Lord Lyons against this, but was ultimately not heeded. Thusly, he was provoked to found the South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.). In a spirit of humour, he was then made an Anglestonian Lord by Lord Lyons, so that he could be known as the "Dark Lord of S.A.R.A.". In the ensuing war between the Grand Duchy, supported by the Imperial Federal Government, and S.A.R.A., Anglestonia deployed its entire nuclear arsenal, with Lord O'Connell Nash personally suffering a direct hit from one "nuclear bomb" but miraculously surviving. Despite having rebelled against the Empire - and refusing to finally surrender - Lord O'Connell Nash was not prosecuted, and retained all his titles and status.<br />
<br />
===First Attempt at Micronationalism: The Duchy of Pecuniam===<br />
<br />
Having long been a key citizen of the [[British Empire]], Lord O'Connell Nash came to desire creating his own micronation, intending it to be allied to the [[British Empire]]. In that spirit, he declared the independence of the Duchy of Pecuniam from the U.K. on 26 June 2017. He intended to make the Duchy a capitalist, aristocratic dictatorship.<br />
<br />
In an unforeseen turn of events, however, this provoked a declaration of war and invasion from the [[British Empire]]. Pecuniam soon fell, and Lord O'Connell Nash was forced to accept the peace terms of the Treaty of Durham, whereby Pecuniam would become a dominion (or semi-autonomous territory) of the Empire, with him as the leader, or Duke, and Lord Hayes as Governor, appointed by Anglestonia. Again, despite being at war with the [[British Empire]], Lord O'Connell Nash lost none of his titles or status.<br />
<br />
===Role in the Establishment of Pecunian Kingship===<br />
As Duke and Monarch of Pecuniam, Duke O'Connell Nash was challenged to a duel by one of his citizens, Torin Kell. They agreed that the winner would become Duke of Pecuniam. Duke O'Connell Nash proceeded to lose in spectacular fashion. However, it was then proposed by the Imperial Governor, Lord Lyons, that Duke O'Connell Nash could retain his title, and Torin become King Torin I.<br />
<br />
===Establishment and Leadership of Jocistan===<br />
On the 12th of March 2018, Duke O'Connell Nash established the nation of [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], ruling as head of state, head of government, and head of the armed forces. His act of creating Jocistan inspired some of his friends to create their own countries, resulting in the establishment of [[Empire of Toristan|Toristan]], [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan]], [[Republic of Punistan|Punistan]], [[Republic of Pagia|Pagia]], and Thugistan. Toristan has since been ceded to the British Empire, and there are plans for Jocistan and the Empire to conquer Thugistan as a condominium.<br />
<br />
== Awards, Honours, & Decorations ==<br />
<br />
===Current===<br />
*Duke (Great Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]).<br />
*Honorary PhD in Gynaecology (National University of [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan]]).<br />
*Revolution Cross ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Red Star ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Distinguished Jocistani Citizen ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Venerated Jocistani ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Order of the Communist Revolution ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Jocistani Military Cross ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Jocngrad Soviet Founder ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Fighter for the Freedom and Liberation of the Oppressed ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Creator Of Wealth and Bringer of Prosperity ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Enlightened and Strong Ruler ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Deliverer of Jocistan from the Evils of Tyranny and Oppression ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Dear Leader ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Guardian of Jocistan and its Ideals from Evil ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
<br />
===Previous===<br />
*Lord (Anglestonia, British Empire) - Stripped of title<br />
*Knight (Anglestonia, British Empire) - Unclear whether lost when promoted to Lord or stripped along with the title of Lord</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=User:James_O%27Connell_Nash&diff=343716User:James O'Connell Nash2018-09-08T16:51:41Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: /* Establishment and rulership of Jocistan */</p>
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<div>{|width="250" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" border="1" align="right" style="margin: 0 0 1em 1em; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|<big>'''His Most Venerable Excellency'''<br />'''James "JO'CN" O'Connell Nash'''</big><br />
|-<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|[[File:Jocistan Premier Portrait.png|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Supreme Leader of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Premier for Life Of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Grand High Marshal and Admiral of All Armed Forces of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''1st Chairman of the League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
3 May 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Duke of Pecuniam'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
June 26, 2017<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Dark Lord of South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.), [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Late 2016 - Early 2017 (Hard to date precisely)<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Role Abolished With Abolition of S.A.R.A. on April 5 2018''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Prime Minister of the Regional Kingdom of Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Mid March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Position Abolished''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''President of Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Mid March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Lenty the Cactus, following the Interval of the Rise and Fall of Grand Marshal Lyons' Dictatorship''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Ambassador of [[Empire of Toristan|Toristan]] to the [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Late March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Pecuniam Correspondent for [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/| Imperial News Service], British Empire'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
21 August 2017<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|Lord Lyons, Grand Duke of Anglestonia and Imperial Governor<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|Lord Lyons, Grand Duke of Anglestonia and Imperial Governor<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Prime Minister of the British Empire'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Elected:'''<br />
1 September 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Personal information'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Born:'''<br />
|12 June 2006 (age 11)<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Macronationality:'''<br />
|English<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Micronationality'''<br />
|[[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistani]], with [[British Empire]] and [[Empire of Toristan|Toristani]] Citizenship.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''James O'Connell Nash''' has lead a colourful micronational career, beginning as an aristocrat in the [[British Empire]], before founding his own communist micronation, the [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], of which he is Supreme Leader and Premier for Life. In the [[British Empire]], he is a Duke in Great Pecuniam, and the Prime Minister of Great Pecuniam's Regional Kingdom. He was also the leader, or "Dark Lord" of the terrorist group known as the South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.), from October 30 2017 to April 5 2018.<br />
<br />
== Non-micronational life ==<br />
<br />
Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life is a keen historian and classicist.<br />
<br />
== Micronational career ==<br />
<br />
===Role in the Creation of the British Empire===<br />
<br />
James O'Connell Nash was one of the [[British Empire]]'s three founders, the others being Lord Daniel Lyons and Lord Nicholas Hayes. They were Lords on Anglestonia, whilst O'Connell Nash was a Knight. Sir James was a key adviser to Lord Lyons, Anglestonia's Grand Duke and the Empire's Imperial Governor. Sir James is quoted by the [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/|British Imperial New Service] as having said on 26 October 2016 of [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/2016/10/26/south-anglestonia-calendar/|the introduction of the South Anglestonian calendar], "This is a glorious development in our great nation. I recommend it is implemented across the entire empire!".<br />
<br />
===Dark Lord of S.A.R.A.===<br />
<br />
However, on 17 December 2016, [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/2016/12/17/south-anglestonia-colony-annexed/|the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia annexed South Anglestonia], a separate Imperial territory. Sir James had advised Lord Lyons against this, but was ultimately not heeded. Thusly, he was provoked to found the South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.). In a spirit of humour, he was then made an Anglestonian Lord by Lord Lyons, so that he could be known as the "Dark Lord of S.A.R.A.". In the ensuing war between the Grand Duchy, supported by the Imperial Federal Government, and S.A.R.A., Anglestonia deployed its entire nuclear arsenal, with Lord O'Connell Nash personally suffering a direct hit from one "nuclear bomb" but miraculously surviving. Despite having rebelled against the Empire - and refusing to finally surrender - Lord O'Connell Nash was not prosecuted, and retained all his titles and status.<br />
<br />
===First Attempt at Micronationalism: The Duchy of Pecuniam===<br />
<br />
Having long been a key citizen of the [[British Empire]], Lord O'Connell Nash came to desire creating his own micronation, intending it to be allied to the [[British Empire]]. In that spirit, he declared the independence of the Duchy of Pecuniam from the U.K. on 26 June 2017. He intended to make the Duchy a capitalist, aristocratic dictatorship.<br />
<br />
In an unforeseen turn of events, however, this provoked a declaration of war and invasion from the [[British Empire]]. Pecuniam soon fell, and Lord O'Connell Nash was forced to accept the peace terms of the Treaty of Durham, whereby Pecuniam would become a dominion (or semi-autonomous territory) of the Empire, with him as the leader, or Duke, and Lord Hayes as Governor, appointed by Anglestonia. Again, despite being at war with the [[British Empire]], Lord O'Connell Nash lost none of his titles or status.<br />
<br />
===Role in the Establishment of Pecunian Kingship===<br />
As Duke and Monarch of Pecuniam, Duke O'Connell Nash was challenged to a duel by one of his citizens, Torin Kell. They agreed that the winner would become Duke of Pecuniam. Duke O'Connell Nash proceeded to lose in spectacular fashion. However, it was then proposed by the Imperial Governor, Lord Lyons, that Duke O'Connell Nash could retain his title, and Torin become King Torin I.<br />
<br />
===Establishment and rulership of Jocistan===<br />
On the 12th of March 2018, Duke O'Connell Nash established the nation of [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], ruling as head of state, head of government, and head of the armed forces. His act of creating Jocistan inspired some of his friends to create their own countries, resulting in the establishment of [[Empire of Toristan|Toristan]], [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan]], [[Republic of Punistan|Punistan]], [[Republic of Pagia|Pagia]], and Thugistan. Toristan has since been ceded to the British Empire, and there are plans for Jocistan and the Empire to conquer Thugistan as a condominium.<br />
<br />
== Awards, Honours, & Decorations ==<br />
<br />
===Current===<br />
*Duke (Great Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]).<br />
*Honorary PhD in Gynaecology (National University of [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan]]).<br />
*Revolution Cross ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Red Star ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Distinguished Jocistani Citizen ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Venerated Jocistani ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Order of the Communist Revolution ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Jocistani Military Cross ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Jocngrad Soviet Founder ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Fighter for the Freedom and Liberation of the Oppressed ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Creator Of Wealth and Bringer of Prosperity ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Enlightened and Strong Ruler ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Deliverer of Jocistan from the Evils of Tyranny and Oppression ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Dear Leader ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Guardian of Jocistan and its Ideals from Evil ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
<br />
===Previous===<br />
*Lord (Anglestonia, British Empire) - Stripped of title<br />
*Knight (Anglestonia, British Empire) - Unclear whether lost when promoted to Lord or stripped along with the title of Lord</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=User:James_O%27Connell_Nash&diff=343715User:James O'Connell Nash2018-09-08T16:47:14Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: /* Role in the Establishment of Pecunian Kingship */</p>
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<div>{|width="250" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" border="1" align="right" style="margin: 0 0 1em 1em; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|<big>'''His Most Venerable Excellency'''<br />'''James "JO'CN" O'Connell Nash'''</big><br />
|-<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|[[File:Jocistan Premier Portrait.png|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Supreme Leader of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Premier for Life Of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Grand High Marshal and Admiral of All Armed Forces of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''1st Chairman of the League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
3 May 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Duke of Pecuniam'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
June 26, 2017<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Dark Lord of South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.), [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Late 2016 - Early 2017 (Hard to date precisely)<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Role Abolished With Abolition of S.A.R.A. on April 5 2018''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Prime Minister of the Regional Kingdom of Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Mid March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Position Abolished''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''President of Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Mid March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Lenty the Cactus, following the Interval of the Rise and Fall of Grand Marshal Lyons' Dictatorship''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Ambassador of [[Empire of Toristan|Toristan]] to the [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Late March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Pecuniam Correspondent for [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/| Imperial News Service], British Empire'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
21 August 2017<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|Lord Lyons, Grand Duke of Anglestonia and Imperial Governor<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|Lord Lyons, Grand Duke of Anglestonia and Imperial Governor<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Prime Minister of the British Empire'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Elected:'''<br />
1 September 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Personal information'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Born:'''<br />
|12 June 2006 (age 11)<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Macronationality:'''<br />
|English<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Micronationality'''<br />
|[[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistani]], with [[British Empire]] and [[Empire of Toristan|Toristani]] Citizenship.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''James O'Connell Nash''' has lead a colourful micronational career, beginning as an aristocrat in the [[British Empire]], before founding his own communist micronation, the [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], of which he is Supreme Leader and Premier for Life. In the [[British Empire]], he is a Duke in Great Pecuniam, and the Prime Minister of Great Pecuniam's Regional Kingdom. He was also the leader, or "Dark Lord" of the terrorist group known as the South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.), from October 30 2017 to April 5 2018.<br />
<br />
== Non-micronational life ==<br />
<br />
Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life is a keen historian and classicist.<br />
<br />
== Micronational career ==<br />
<br />
===Role in the Creation of the British Empire===<br />
<br />
James O'Connell Nash was one of the [[British Empire]]'s three founders, the others being Lord Daniel Lyons and Lord Nicholas Hayes. They were Lords on Anglestonia, whilst O'Connell Nash was a Knight. Sir James was a key adviser to Lord Lyons, Anglestonia's Grand Duke and the Empire's Imperial Governor. Sir James is quoted by the [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/|British Imperial New Service] as having said on 26 October 2016 of [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/2016/10/26/south-anglestonia-calendar/|the introduction of the South Anglestonian calendar], "This is a glorious development in our great nation. I recommend it is implemented across the entire empire!".<br />
<br />
===Dark Lord of S.A.R.A.===<br />
<br />
However, on 17 December 2016, [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/2016/12/17/south-anglestonia-colony-annexed/|the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia annexed South Anglestonia], a separate Imperial territory. Sir James had advised Lord Lyons against this, but was ultimately not heeded. Thusly, he was provoked to found the South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.). In a spirit of humour, he was then made an Anglestonian Lord by Lord Lyons, so that he could be known as the "Dark Lord of S.A.R.A.". In the ensuing war between the Grand Duchy, supported by the Imperial Federal Government, and S.A.R.A., Anglestonia deployed its entire nuclear arsenal, with Lord O'Connell Nash personally suffering a direct hit from one "nuclear bomb" but miraculously surviving. Despite having rebelled against the Empire - and refusing to finally surrender - Lord O'Connell Nash was not prosecuted, and retained all his titles and status.<br />
<br />
===First Attempt at Micronationalism: The Duchy of Pecuniam===<br />
<br />
Having long been a key citizen of the [[British Empire]], Lord O'Connell Nash came to desire creating his own micronation, intending it to be allied to the [[British Empire]]. In that spirit, he declared the independence of the Duchy of Pecuniam from the U.K. on 26 June 2017. He intended to make the Duchy a capitalist, aristocratic dictatorship.<br />
<br />
In an unforeseen turn of events, however, this provoked a declaration of war and invasion from the [[British Empire]]. Pecuniam soon fell, and Lord O'Connell Nash was forced to accept the peace terms of the Treaty of Durham, whereby Pecuniam would become a dominion (or semi-autonomous territory) of the Empire, with him as the leader, or Duke, and Lord Hayes as Governor, appointed by Anglestonia. Again, despite being at war with the [[British Empire]], Lord O'Connell Nash lost none of his titles or status.<br />
<br />
===Role in the Establishment of Pecunian Kingship===<br />
As Duke and Monarch of Pecuniam, Duke O'Connell Nash was challenged to a duel by one of his citizens, Torin Kell. They agreed that the winner would become Duke of Pecuniam. Duke O'Connell Nash proceeded to lose in spectacular fashion. However, it was then proposed by the Imperial Governor, Lord Lyons, that Duke O'Connell Nash could retain his title, and Torin become King Torin I.<br />
<br />
===Establishment and rulership of Jocistan===<br />
On the 12th of March 2018, Duke O'Connell Nash established the nation of [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], ruling as head of state, head of government, and head of the armed forces. His act of creating Jocistan inspired some of his friends to create their own countries, resulting in <br />
<br />
In August 2018, the government of Anglestonia released several measures against Jocistan, involving the stripping of the titles of James O'Connell Nash due to him being a member of the Jocistani Government. However, Anglestonia did not represent the government of the British Empire in its actions, and Jocistan still holds positive relations and an alliance with the British Empire.<br />
<br />
== Awards, Honours, & Decorations ==<br />
<br />
===Current===<br />
*Duke (Great Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]).<br />
*Honorary PhD in Gynaecology (National University of [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan]]).<br />
*Revolution Cross ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Red Star ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Distinguished Jocistani Citizen ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Venerated Jocistani ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Order of the Communist Revolution ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Jocistani Military Cross ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Jocngrad Soviet Founder ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Fighter for the Freedom and Liberation of the Oppressed ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Creator Of Wealth and Bringer of Prosperity ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Enlightened and Strong Ruler ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Deliverer of Jocistan from the Evils of Tyranny and Oppression ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Dear Leader ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Guardian of Jocistan and its Ideals from Evil ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
<br />
===Previous===<br />
*Lord (Anglestonia, British Empire) - Stripped of title<br />
*Knight (Anglestonia, British Empire) - Unclear whether lost when promoted to Lord or stripped along with the title of Lord</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=User:James_O%27Connell_Nash&diff=343714User:James O'Connell Nash2018-09-08T16:44:07Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: </p>
<hr />
<div>{|width="250" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" border="1" align="right" style="margin: 0 0 1em 1em; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|<big>'''His Most Venerable Excellency'''<br />'''James "JO'CN" O'Connell Nash'''</big><br />
|-<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|[[File:Jocistan Premier Portrait.png|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Supreme Leader of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Premier for Life Of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Grand High Marshal and Admiral of All Armed Forces of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''1st Chairman of the League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
3 May 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Duke of Pecuniam'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
June 26, 2017<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Dark Lord of South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.), [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Late 2016 - Early 2017 (Hard to date precisely)<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Role Abolished With Abolition of S.A.R.A. on April 5 2018''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Prime Minister of the Regional Kingdom of Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Mid March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Position Abolished''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''President of Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Mid March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Lenty the Cactus, following the Interval of the Rise and Fall of Grand Marshal Lyons' Dictatorship''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Ambassador of [[Empire of Toristan|Toristan]] to the [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Late March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Pecuniam Correspondent for [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/| Imperial News Service], British Empire'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
21 August 2017<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|Lord Lyons, Grand Duke of Anglestonia and Imperial Governor<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|Lord Lyons, Grand Duke of Anglestonia and Imperial Governor<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Prime Minister of the British Empire'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Elected:'''<br />
1 September 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Personal information'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Born:'''<br />
|12 June 2006 (age 11)<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Macronationality:'''<br />
|English<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Micronationality'''<br />
|[[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistani]], with [[British Empire]] and [[Empire of Toristan|Toristani]] Citizenship.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''James O'Connell Nash''' has lead a colourful micronational career, beginning as an aristocrat in the [[British Empire]], before founding his own communist micronation, the [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], of which he is Supreme Leader and Premier for Life. In the [[British Empire]], he is a Duke in Great Pecuniam, and the Prime Minister of Great Pecuniam's Regional Kingdom. He was also the leader, or "Dark Lord" of the terrorist group known as the South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.), from October 30 2017 to April 5 2018.<br />
<br />
== Non-micronational life ==<br />
<br />
Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life is a keen historian and classicist.<br />
<br />
== Micronational career ==<br />
<br />
===Role in the Creation of the British Empire===<br />
<br />
James O'Connell Nash was one of the [[British Empire]]'s three founders, the others being Lord Daniel Lyons and Lord Nicholas Hayes. They were Lords on Anglestonia, whilst O'Connell Nash was a Knight. Sir James was a key adviser to Lord Lyons, Anglestonia's Grand Duke and the Empire's Imperial Governor. Sir James is quoted by the [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/|British Imperial New Service] as having said on 26 October 2016 of [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/2016/10/26/south-anglestonia-calendar/|the introduction of the South Anglestonian calendar], "This is a glorious development in our great nation. I recommend it is implemented across the entire empire!".<br />
<br />
===Dark Lord of S.A.R.A.===<br />
<br />
However, on 17 December 2016, [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/2016/12/17/south-anglestonia-colony-annexed/|the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia annexed South Anglestonia], a separate Imperial territory. Sir James had advised Lord Lyons against this, but was ultimately not heeded. Thusly, he was provoked to found the South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.). In a spirit of humour, he was then made an Anglestonian Lord by Lord Lyons, so that he could be known as the "Dark Lord of S.A.R.A.". In the ensuing war between the Grand Duchy, supported by the Imperial Federal Government, and S.A.R.A., Anglestonia deployed its entire nuclear arsenal, with Lord O'Connell Nash personally suffering a direct hit from one "nuclear bomb" but miraculously surviving. Despite having rebelled against the Empire - and refusing to finally surrender - Lord O'Connell Nash was not prosecuted, and retained all his titles and status.<br />
<br />
===First Attempt at Micronationalism: The Duchy of Pecuniam===<br />
<br />
Having long been a key citizen of the [[British Empire]], Lord O'Connell Nash came to desire creating his own micronation, intending it to be allied to the [[British Empire]]. In that spirit, he declared the independence of the Duchy of Pecuniam from the U.K. on 26 June 2017. He intended to make the Duchy a capitalist, aristocratic dictatorship.<br />
<br />
In an unforeseen turn of events, however, this provoked a declaration of war and invasion from the [[British Empire]]. Pecuniam soon fell, and Lord O'Connell Nash was forced to accept the peace terms of the Treaty of Durham, whereby Pecuniam would become a dominion (or semi-autonomous territory) of the Empire, with him as the leader, or Duke, and Lord Hayes as Governor, appointed by Anglestonia. Again, despite being at war with the [[British Empire]], Lord O'Connell Nash lost none of his titles or status.<br />
<br />
===Role in the Establishment of Pecunian Kingship===<br />
<br />
===Establishment and rulership of Jocistan===<br />
On the 12th of March 2018, Duke O'Connell Nash established the nation of [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], ruling as head of state, head of government, and head of the armed forces. His act of creating Jocistan inspired some of his friends to create their own countries, resulting in <br />
<br />
In August 2018, the government of Anglestonia released several measures against Jocistan, involving the stripping of the titles of James O'Connell Nash due to him being a member of the Jocistani Government. However, Anglestonia did not represent the government of the British Empire in its actions, and Jocistan still holds positive relations and an alliance with the British Empire.<br />
<br />
== Awards, Honours, & Decorations ==<br />
<br />
===Current===<br />
*Duke (Great Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]).<br />
*Honorary PhD in Gynaecology (National University of [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan]]).<br />
*Revolution Cross ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Red Star ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Distinguished Jocistani Citizen ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Venerated Jocistani ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Order of the Communist Revolution ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Jocistani Military Cross ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Jocngrad Soviet Founder ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Fighter for the Freedom and Liberation of the Oppressed ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Creator Of Wealth and Bringer of Prosperity ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Enlightened and Strong Ruler ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Deliverer of Jocistan from the Evils of Tyranny and Oppression ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Dear Leader ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Guardian of Jocistan and its Ideals from Evil ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
<br />
===Previous===<br />
*Lord (Anglestonia, British Empire) - Stripped of title<br />
*Knight (Anglestonia, British Empire) - Unclear whether lost when promoted to Lord or stripped along with the title of Lord</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=User:James_O%27Connell_Nash&diff=343713User:James O'Connell Nash2018-09-08T16:43:37Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: </p>
<hr />
<div>{|width="250" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" border="1" align="right" style="margin: 0 0 1em 1em; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|<big>'''His Most Venerable Excellency'''<br />'''James "JO'CN" O'Connell Nash'''</big><br />
|-<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|[[File:Jocistan Premier Portrait.png|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Supreme Leader of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Premier for Life Of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Grand High Marshal and Admiral of All Armed Forces of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''1st Chairman of the League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
3 May 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Duke of Pecuniam'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
June 26, 2017<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Dark Lord of South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.), [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Late 2016 - Early 2017 (Hard to date precisely)<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Role Abolished With Abolition of S.A.R.A. on April 5 2018''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Prime Minister of the Regional Kingdom of Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Mid March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Position Abolished''<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''President of Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Mid March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Lenty the Cactus, following the Interval of the Rise and Fall of Grand Marshal Lyons' Dictatorship''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Ambassador of [[Empire of Toristan|Toristan]] to the [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Late March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Pecuniam Correspondent for [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/| Imperial News Service], British Empire'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
21 August 2017<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|Lord Lyons, Grand Duke of Anglestonia and Imperial Governor<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|Lord Lyons, Grand Duke of Anglestonia and Imperial Governor<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Prime Minister of the British Empire'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Elected:'''<br />
1 September 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Personal information'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Born:'''<br />
|12 June 2006 (age 11)<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Macronationality:'''<br />
|English<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Micronationality'''<br />
|[[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistani]], with [[British Empire]] and [[Empire of Toristan|Toristani]] Citizenship.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''James O'Connell Nash''' has lead a colourful micronational career, beginning as an aristocrat in the [[British Empire]], before founding his own communist micronation, the [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], of which he is Supreme Leader and Premier for Life. In the [[British Empire]], he is a Duke in Great Pecuniam, and the Prime Minister of Great Pecuniam's Regional Kingdom. He was also the leader, or "Dark Lord" of the terrorist group known as the South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.), from October 30 2017 to April 5 2018.<br />
<br />
== Non-micronational life ==<br />
<br />
Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life is a keen historian and classicist.<br />
<br />
== Micronational career ==<br />
<br />
===Role in the Creation of the British Empire===<br />
<br />
James O'Connell Nash was one of the [[British Empire]]'s three founders, the others being Lord Daniel Lyons and Lord Nicholas Hayes. They were Lords on Anglestonia, whilst O'Connell Nash was a Knight. Sir James was a key adviser to Lord Lyons, Anglestonia's Grand Duke and the Empire's Imperial Governor. Sir James is quoted by the [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/|British Imperial New Service] as having said on 26 October 2016 of [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/2016/10/26/south-anglestonia-calendar/|the introduction of the South Anglestonian calendar], "This is a glorious development in our great nation. I recommend it is implemented across the entire empire!".<br />
<br />
===Dark Lord of S.A.R.A.===<br />
<br />
However, on 17 December 2016, [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/2016/12/17/south-anglestonia-colony-annexed/|the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia annexed South Anglestonia], a separate Imperial territory. Sir James had advised Lord Lyons against this, but was ultimately not heeded. Thusly, he was provoked to found the South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.). In a spirit of humour, he was then made an Anglestonian Lord by Lord Lyons, so that he could be known as the "Dark Lord of S.A.R.A.". In the ensuing war between the Grand Duchy, supported by the Imperial Federal Government, and S.A.R.A., Anglestonia deployed its entire nuclear arsenal, with Lord O'Connell Nash personally suffering a direct hit from one "nuclear bomb" but miraculously surviving. Despite having rebelled against the Empire - and refusing to finally surrender - Lord O'Connell Nash was not prosecuted, and retained all his titles and status.<br />
<br />
===First Attempt at Micronationalism: The Duchy of Pecuniam===<br />
<br />
Having long been a key citizen of the [[British Empire]], Lord O'Connell Nash came to desire creating his own micronation, intending it to be allied to the [[British Empire]]. In that spirit, he declared the independence of the Duchy of Pecuniam from the U.K. on 26 June 2017. He intended to make the Duchy a capitalist, aristocratic dictatorship.<br />
<br />
In an unforeseen turn of events, however, this provoked a declaration of war and invasion from the [[British Empire]]. Pecuniam soon fell, and Lord O'Connell Nash was forced to accept the peace terms of the Treaty of Durham, whereby Pecuniam would become a dominion (or semi-autonomous territory) of the Empire, with him as the leader, or Duke, and Lord Hayes as Governor, appointed by Anglestonia. Again, despite being at war with the [[British Empire]], Lord O'Connell Nash lost none of his titles or status.<br />
<br />
===Role in the Establishment of Pecunian Kingship===<br />
<br />
===Establishment and rulership of Jocistan===<br />
On the 12th of March 2018, Duke O'Connell Nash established the nation of [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], ruling as head of state, head of government, and head of the armed forces. His act of creating Jocistan inspired some of his friends to create their own countries, resulting in <br />
<br />
In August 2018, the government of Anglestonia released several measures against Jocistan, involving the stripping of the titles of James O'Connell Nash due to him being a member of the Jocistani Government. However, Anglestonia did not represent the government of the British Empire in its actions, and Jocistan still holds positive relations and an alliance with the British Empire.<br />
<br />
== Awards, Honours, & Decorations ==<br />
<br />
===Current===<br />
*Duke (Great Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]).<br />
*Honorary PhD in Gynaecology (National University of [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan]]).<br />
*Revolution Cross ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Red Star ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Distinguished Jocistani Citizen ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Venerated Jocistani ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Order of the Communist Revolution ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Jocistani Military Cross ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Jocngrad Soviet Founder ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Fighter for the Freedom and Liberation of the Oppressed ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Creator Of Wealth and Bringer of Prosperity ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Enlightened and Strong Ruler ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Deliverer of Jocistan from the Evils of Tyranny and Oppression ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Dear Leader ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Guardian of Jocistan and its Ideals from Evil ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
<br />
===Previous===<br />
*Lord (Anglestonia, British Empire) - Stripped of title<br />
*Knight (Anglestonia, British Empire) - Unclear whether lost when promoted to Lord or stripped along with the title of Lord</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=User:James_O%27Connell_Nash&diff=343712User:James O'Connell Nash2018-09-08T16:38:32Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: /* Awards, Honours, & Decorations */</p>
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|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|<big>'''His Most Venerable Excellency'''<br />'''James "JO'CN" O'Connell Nash'''</big><br />
|-<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|[[File:Jocistan Premier Portrait.png|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Supreme Leader of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Premier for Life Of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Grand High Marshal and Admiral of All Armed Forces of Jocistan'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
12th March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''1st Chairman of the League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
3 May 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Duke of Pecuniam'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
June 26, 2017<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Dark Lord of South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.), [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Late 2016 - Early 2017 (Hard to date precisely)<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Role Abolished With Abolition of S.A.R.A. on April 5 2018''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Prime Minister of the Regional Kingdom of Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Mid March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Ambassador of [[Empire of Toristan|Toristan]] to the [[British Empire]]'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
Late March 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Position Established''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Pecuniam Correspondent for [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/| Imperial News Service], British Empire'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Assumed office:'''<br />
21 August 2017<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|Lord Lyons, Grand Duke of Anglestonia and Imperial Governor<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|Lord Lyons, Grand Duke of Anglestonia and Imperial Governor<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Prime Minister of the British Empire'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|style="text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Elected:'''<br />
1 September 2018<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Preceded by:'''<br />
|''Vacant''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Succeeded by:'''<br />
|''Still in Office''<br />
|-<br />
|style="background: #E8E8F8; text-align: center;" colspan="2"|'''Personal information'''<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Born:'''<br />
|12 June 2006 (age 11)<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Macronationality:'''<br />
|English<br />
|-bgcolor="#f9f9f9"<br />
|'''Micronationality'''<br />
|[[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistani]], with [[British Empire]] and [[Empire of Toristan|Toristani]] Citizenship.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''James O'Connell Nash''' has lead a colourful micronational career, beginning as an aristocrat in the [[British Empire]], before founding his own communist micronation, the [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], of which he is Supreme Leader and Premier for Life. In the [[British Empire]], he is a Duke in Great Pecuniam, and the Prime Minister of Great Pecuniam's Regional Kingdom. He was also the leader, or "Dark Lord" of the terrorist group known as the South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.), from October 30 2017 to April 5 2018.<br />
<br />
== Non-micronational life ==<br />
<br />
Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life is a keen historian and classicist.<br />
<br />
== Micronational career ==<br />
<br />
===Role in the Creation of the British Empire===<br />
<br />
James O'Connell Nash was one of the [[British Empire]]'s three founders, the others being Lord Daniel Lyons and Lord Nicholas Hayes. They were Lords on Anglestonia, whilst O'Connell Nash was a Knight. Sir James was a key adviser to Lord Lyons, Anglestonia's Grand Duke and the Empire's Imperial Governor. Sir James is quoted by the [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/|British Imperial New Service] as having said on 26 October 2016 of [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/2016/10/26/south-anglestonia-calendar/|the introduction of the South Anglestonian calendar], "This is a glorious development in our great nation. I recommend it is implemented across the entire empire!".<br />
<br />
===Dark Lord of S.A.R.A.===<br />
<br />
However, on 17 December 2016, [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/2016/12/17/south-anglestonia-colony-annexed/|the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia annexed South Anglestonia], a separate Imperial territory. Sir James had advised Lord Lyons against this, but was ultimately not heeded. Thusly, he was provoked to found the South Anglestonian Republican Army (S.A.R.A.). In a spirit of humour, he was then made an Anglestonian Lord by Lord Lyons, so that he could be known as the "Dark Lord of S.A.R.A.". In the ensuing war between the Grand Duchy, supported by the Imperial Federal Government, and S.A.R.A., Anglestonia deployed its entire nuclear arsenal, with Lord O'Connell Nash personally suffering a direct hit from one "nuclear bomb" but miraculously surviving. Despite having rebelled against the Empire - and refusing to finally surrender - Lord O'Connell Nash was not prosecuted, and retained all his titles and status.<br />
<br />
===First Attempt at Micronationalism: The Duchy of Pecuniam===<br />
<br />
Having long been a key citizen of the [[British Empire]], Lord O'Connell Nash came to desire creating his own micronation, intending it to be allied to the [[British Empire]]. In that spirit, he declared the independence of the Duchy of Pecuniam from the U.K. on 26 June 2017. He intended to make the Duchy a capitalist, aristocratic dictatorship.<br />
<br />
In an unforeseen turn of events, however, this provoked a declaration of war and invasion from the [[British Empire]]. Pecuniam soon fell, and Lord O'Connell Nash was forced to accept the peace terms of the Treaty of Durham, whereby Pecuniam would become a dominion (or semi-autonomous territory) of the Empire, with him as the leader, or Duke, and Lord Hayes as Governor, appointed by Anglestonia. Again, despite being at war with the [[British Empire]], Lord O'Connell Nash lost none of his titles or status.<br />
<br />
===Role in the Establishment of Pecunian Kingship===<br />
<br />
===Establishment and rulership of Jocistan===<br />
On the 12th of March 2018, Duke O'Connell Nash established the nation of [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], ruling as head of state, head of government, and head of the armed forces. His act of creating Jocistan inspired some of his friends to create their own countries, resulting in <br />
<br />
In August 2018, the government of Anglestonia released several measures against Jocistan, involving the stripping of the titles of James O'Connell Nash due to him being a member of the Jocistani Government. However, Anglestonia did not represent the government of the British Empire in its actions, and Jocistan still holds positive relations and an alliance with the British Empire.<br />
<br />
== Awards, Honours, & Decorations ==<br />
<br />
===Current===<br />
*Duke (Great Pecuniam, [[British Empire]]).<br />
*Honorary PhD in Gynaecology (National University of [[Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan]]).<br />
*Revolution Cross ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Red Star ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Distinguished Jocistani Citizen ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Venerated Jocistani ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Order of the Communist Revolution ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Jocistani Military Cross ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Jocngrad Soviet Founder ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Fighter for the Freedom and Liberation of the Oppressed ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Creator Of Wealth and Bringer of Prosperity ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Enlightened and Strong Ruler ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]). <br />
*Deliverer of Jocistan from the Evils of Tyranny and Oppression ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Dear Leader ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
*Guardian of Jocistan and its Ideals from Evil ([[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan|Jocistan]]).<br />
<br />
===Previous===<br />
*Lord (Anglestonia, British Empire) - Stripped of title<br />
*Knight (Anglestonia, British Empire) - Unclear whether lost when promoted to Lord or stripped along with the title of Lord</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Anglestonian-Pecunian_Commonwealth&diff=343711Anglestonian-Pecunian Commonwealth2018-09-08T16:37:12Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox nation<br />
|name = British Empire (Welsh: Ymerodraeth Brydeinig)<br />
|shortname = The empire (Welsh: Y Ymerodraeth)<br />
|image1 = [[File:Official Empire Flag.png]]<br />
|image2 = <br />
|motto = Dieu et mon droit<br />
|anthem = [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN9EC3Gy6Nk God save the Queen]<br />
|location = [[File:Map of the British Empire.png|200px]]<br />
|capital = <br />
|largest_city = <br />
|languages = English, Welsh<br />
|religions = Anglican Christianity (Church of England)<br />
|demonym = British, Brit, British Imperial<br />
|government = [[Constitutional Monarchy]], [[Democracy]], [[Federation]]<br />
|head of state = Empress and Queen <br />
|head of government = Prime Minister<br />
|3rd_h = Imperial Governor<br />
|hos_name = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_II Elizabeth II]<br />
|hog_name = [[user:James O'Connell Nash|Duke O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = Lord Lyons<br />
|legislature = Parliament<br />
|type_a = Parliament<br />
|type = <br />
|seats_a = Variable<br />
|seats_b = <br />
|election_a = <br />
|election_b = <br />
|established = 12th October 2016<br />
|area = 150 yds² approx<br />
|population = 22 approx (0 permanent residents)<br />
|currency = UK Pound Sterling<br />
|time_zone = <br />
|nat_drink = <br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = St. Andrew, St. David, St. George, St. Patrick<br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = This country is a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]]<br />
|web = [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/ British Empire Website]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
<br />
The British Empire is a Micronation founded on the 12th of October 2016. The head of state (Empress and Queen) is Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. The head of government is the Prime Minister, Duke O'Connell Nash.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
'''Before the creation of the British Empire'''<br />
The British Empire originated from an idea for a country to be called the 'Grand Duchy and Commonwealth of Anglestonia'. The idea slowly became more<br />
influenced by British Patriotism. The 'Commonwealth' part of the name meant that the Queen of England was still head of state, and later, a Union Flag was added in the top left. The idea then was planned to be a British Overseas territory and eventually the idea became one for a British Empire.<br />
The first document for the Grand Duchy and Commonwealth of Anglestonia was an old flag design from the 10th of October 2015. The oldest document for the British Empire was from the 2nd of September 2016.<br />
<br />
'''Creation of the British Empire'''<br />
The founder of the empire, Lord Lyons, purchased a 2 square foot plot of land in Northern Ireland from a website called EmeraldHeritage.com and this<br />
was split into two territories, a 18 by 12 inch territory called the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia, and a 12 by 6 inch territory called the South Anglestonia Colony. On this day, the first passport (The Grand Duke's) was made official, having been made the day before.<br />
<br />
'''Early days'''<br />
In the early days, the British Empire was very small and had little structure or legislation. On the 26th of October, the British Empire created a website and the South Anglestonian Colony created the South Anglestonian Calendar. Around this time, the Grand Duke of Anglestonia had given citizenship to several people and had printed passports. On the 1st of November, the British Empire was given 'conditional recognition' from the [[Aerican Empire]], which was the first country to recognise it. On the 12th of November, there was the first referendum on what countries should be recognised, ending on the 20th. Somaliland (2/3), Palestine (100%), Israel (100%), Spain (100%), Northern Cyprus (2/3), Taiwan (100%), and North Korea (2/3) were recognised, although the People's Republic of China (1/3) did not get recognised. On the 28th of November, the current flag was designed, set to replace the old flag by 2017. On the 16th of December, the terrorist group SARA fought for South Anglestonian Independence and lost. South Anglestonia was annexed by the Grand Duchy the day after. On the 19th of December, the Empire acquired the Scottish Colony, making the empire 50% larger (1 ft² larger).<br />
<br />
'''2017'''<br />
On the 21st of January, the British Empire announced plans for a constitution, passing it on the 6th of March. This officially created the title 'Imperial Governor'. On the 9th of April, the British Empire claimed a dependency on Antarctica (The South Durham Islands). On the 18th of May, the Aerican Empire gave full recognition to the British Empire. On the 27th of May, this Microwiki page was created. On the 24th of June, the Christ Act was passed, and Christianity (Church of England) became the official religion. This was purposefully right after [[The Empire of Austenasia]] had done so, although the Empire had planned this before Austenasia made Christianity their official religion. On the 26th of June, the Dominion of Pecuniam was annexed by the Empire after the Anglo-Pecunian war, making the empire roughly 250 times larger. On the 1st of July, the British Empire got recognition from two countries, the Kingdom of Ourania and the [[Federal Empire of Aarbaro]], followed by the [[Principality of Æbmark]] on the 10th. On the 14th of July, the British Empire passed the Dominion Act, making the nation a British Dominion but also passing the Statute of Westminster (an act giving Dominions effective independence). Part of this act stated that the Empire must support the UK during wars, and so the Empire declared war on ISIS. On the 6th of August, the British Empire prevailed in a armed conflict. It was not known whether or not this was a war, and the enemy surrendered out of boredom and wasn't prosecuted. On the 10th of August, the Duke of Pecuniam lost a duel, and the winner became the King of Pecuniam with higher authority. On the 18th of August, the British Empire gained the Principality of Bindia and allied with [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], making its head of government the Prince of Bindia. The first paper money, the £1 note, was relased on the 19th by Anglestonia. On the 21st of August, the colony of Vietgnome was established and the Anglestonian Finance Charter was passed. On the 22nd, Anglestonia adopted its current Coat of Arms (there had been a previous one in use since Anglestonia was founded). On the 30th of August, Bindia's flag was made official. On the 9th of September, King Torin of Pecuniam, now styled Torin the great, established the colony of Raftia, later renamed Pecunian Raftia, and Pecuniam released its first paper money, the £4.78 note. On the 23rd, the British Empire declared its support for the Iraqi Kurdistan referendum and passed the Monarchies Act, recognising the royal houses of many republics and declaring every nation a monarchy. On the 28th of September, Pecuniam passed its Banking Charter, banning the King from producing the nation's money and establishing 'semi-feudalism' (later ruled unconstitutional). On the 30th of September, Proletistan was established, claiming all of Pecuniam but unrecognised. They repealed the drinking ban on the 1st of October and extended the smoking ban to cigars. On the 2nd of October, the Coat of Arms Act was passed in Anglestonia. On the 4th, Pecuniam declared war on Proletistan and threatened to declare independence. This threat was not taken kindly, and the Empire declared support for Proletistan. They withdraw support on the 5th, after Pecuniam apologised and withdrew the threat, although the Empire recognised both governments (they had only recognised Pecuniam before the threat on the 4th). The same day, the Patriotic Liberal Party was founded. On the 6th, Proletistan won the first and only battle in the conflict. On the 8th, the Pecunian government warned the Empire of an 'imminent Proletistani threat. The civil war ended on the 10th, after the Governor of Pecuniam vetoed the Declaration of war. The territory fell under direct rule of the empire, who held a referendum on the territory's fate. This resulted in the 2 state solution. On the 14th of October, the British Empire created 'British Imperial News', a government agency producing news videos, and released their first video. On the 15th of October, the Dominion of Pecuniam recognised Donald Trump as a country and declared war on him. Although the constitution bans territories from declaring war, the Empire doesn't recognise Donald Trump as a country, and so according to them, there is no war. On the 19th, Pecunian Semi-Feudalism was ruled unconstitutional, later being adapted. The same day, a Trade Union was established, going on strike. The strike was at the Bank of Pecuniam, meaning that the government could no longer produce money. Anglestonia introduced its own coins on the 21st and on the same day, amended its Finance Charter, introducing the first kind of welfare state in the British Empire. On the 26th, the Empire declared a new dependency on Mars. on the 27th of October, The Empire recognised Catalonia and an Australian Revolt happened in Pecuniam and Proletistan, later leading to the formation of Australian counties in both nations. The British Empire became 'Christian Socialist' on the 28th, in a Finance Charter which regulated the economy. On the 30th of October, there was a second war of South Anglestonian independence, which Anglestonia won. On the 4th of November, Anglestonia gained the ‘Stæpeburh’ (Walking fort), a piece of military equipment, and Pecunian Raftia got a new flag. There was a coup in Pecuniam on December the 30th, causing a crisis which carried on into the beginning of the next year<br />
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'''2018'''<br />
During the first days of the year, there was a crisis in Pecuniam, where there was an unrecognised republican government whilst the British Empire recognised the Pecunian monarchy. This was resolved on the 4th of January, creating two Dominions, a Republican one and a Monarchist one. This was short lived however, as there was a second coup, resulting in a Grand Marshal who united the two Pecuniams and Proletistan as the Dominion of Great Pecuniam. Later, the Grand Marshal introduced a new currency called the Pecunian Florin. On March 2018, the Dominion of Great Pecuniam increased in size by approximately 165 square feet. On the 21st of July 2018, a "Second Constitution" was created, with the first constitution remaining in place. This second constitution established the role of Prime Minister and established an elected Parliament. The powers of the Imperial Governor were significantly reduced. Due to an anomaly, legislation needed to be voted on by parliament, which wouldn't form until the Parliamentary Elections were over on the 1st of October, meaning that until then, no legislation could be passed, and the British Empire effectively had no Head of Government. On the 1st of September, the first democratically elected head of government, Prime Minister O'Connell Nash, took power. although for the first month of his rule, legislation could not be passed due to there not being a parliament.<br />
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==Foreign Relations==<br />
The British Empire has recognition from several countries, including the [[Federal Empire of Aarbaro]], the Kingdom of Ourania, the [[Aerican Empire]], the [[Principality of Æbmark]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], the [[Kingdom of Ladoland]], the Empire of Toristan, the [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], and [[Coo Cluck Clan Land]].<br />
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The empire recognises all of these countries as well, and shares diplomatic relations with most of them.<br />
The British Empire has fishing rights in the Kingdom of Ourania.<br />
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The British Empire has two allies: Sholand and Jocistan. The alliance with Sholand is older, and the British Empire has had better historical diplomatic relations with Sholand, as there have been two crises with Jocistan.<br />
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The British Empire's main trading partner is Sholand. The British Empire imports more than it exports. <br />
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The British Empire has good close with the United Kingdom. All British Citizens and Nationals have a right to citizenship in the empire, the empire<br />
shares a currency and monarch with the UK, and the UK is obliged to support the UK in war by declaring war on the territory the UK is at war with. The British Empire is de jure a territory of the UK (classed as a Dominion), but is independent in almost every way, comparable to Canada in the 1940s. The declaration of sovereignty states "The British Empire is the empire of the United Kingdom. However, the Empire is not run by the UK Government".<br />
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Subsequently, the British Empire is at war with ISIS.<br />
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==Geography/Territories==<br />
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===Geography===<br />
The British Empire is made of 5 constituent territories (territories which are part of the country) and two dependencies (territories outside of the country but controlled by the British Empire).<br />
The 5 constituent territories are the Kingdom of Anglestonia, The Principality of Bindia, The Dominion of Great Pecuniam, Raftia, and the Scottish Colony.<br />
The dependencies are the South Durham Islands off the Antarctic coast and the Mars Dependency on the summit of the Martian mountain of Olympus Mons<br />
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The South Durham Islands are not a constituent territory of the empire and are instead a dependency. They are Antarctic Islands off the Canisteo Peninsula. They are the only non landlocked territory and so have a coast. Most of the territory is water. It is difficult to tell which parts of the territory are islands and which parts are not.<br />
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Ihe Scottish Colony in West Scotland, Bindia and Great Pecuniam are in County Durham, in the North East of England, and Anglestonia is mostly in County Durham but a small part of it is in Northern Ireland. The dependency of the South Durham Islands is located in Antarctica.<br />
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===Climate===<br />
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All but one of the territories are located in the UK and receive temperate maritime weather. They are all landlocked but are relatively close to the sea and experience heavy rain. The Southernmost constituent territories in the UK are the Dominion of Great Pecuniam, the parts of Anglestonia in England, and Bindia which are located in the North of England. Summers there are hot on some days but usually mild (50°F-70°F). Winters are mild (Around 40°F). The Scottish Colony and the part of Anglestonia in Northern Ireland are further north so have slightly colder weather. The Southernmost constituent territory overall is Raftia, located in Massachusetts, which expieriences a Continental climate, with temperatures ranging from about 82°F in Summer to 16°F in Winter. This gives it both the Hottest summers and the coldest winters in the empire.<br />
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|name = The Kingdom Of Anglestonia<br />
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===The Kingdom of Anglestonia===<br />
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====History====<br />
The Kingdom of Anglestonia is a monarchy and is the main governing territory. It is classed as a constituent country, which is the highest rank for any territory in the empire. It is the oldest territory in the empire, being founded on the 12th of October 2016 with the British Empire as the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia, as it was one of the two original territories, the other being a 0.5 ft² territory called the South Anglestonia Colony which the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia annexed on the 17th of December 2016. Anglestonia used to be a Dominion, as the declaration of independence states that it is a Dominion because in the early days of the empire, there were only Colonies and Dominions. It was formerly described in the Empire passports as a Constituent Country/Dominion. It officially was promoted from a Dominion to a Constituent on the 19th of December 2016. It has its own constituent monarch: the King of Anglestonia, who governs Anglestonia as a royal dictator, only having to follow British Imperial law. Anglestonia consists of two regions: the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia and the Grand Duchy of Aurdalaith.<br />
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In March 2018, it increased in size from 2 ft² to 20 ft² when it annexed the much larger colony of Vietgnome. The colony has become the county of Vietgnome, maintaining its old motto, coat of arms and flag, and is one of two Anglestonian counties, the other being Leighfrith in Northern Ireland.<br />
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On the 18th of August 2018, Carsakhstan and the Grand Duchy merged, forming the Kingdom of Anglestonia, territory much larger than the Grand Duchy had been, at 42 square yards. Both territories became Grand Duchies within the Kingdom, with the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia retaining its name whilst Carsakhstan was renamed Aurdalaith.<br />
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====Government====<br />
Anglestonia is governed by the King, a royal dictator. The two Grand Duchies within the Kingdom have a degree of autonomy, although they are currently both run by the King. Anglestonia is a constituent country, giving it significant autonomy.<br />
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Anglestonia has its own currency, the Anglestonian Pound. This currency comes in notes and coins. The banknotes of Anglestonia began being made on the 18th of August 2017, with the £1 notes being released. The £5 note was released on the next day. All bank notes have the Queen on them (The same picture used on Australian $5 notes), and the £5 note has the King of Anglestonia on the back. The Bank of Anglestonia makes notes and the Grand Ducal Mint makes coins (confusingly, they have the same logo).<br />
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Anglestonia is self-defined as socialist country. Under the current system, Everybody pays tax to the Bank of Anglestonia (The charter states that it can be payed to regions but there aren't any regions where this takes place). Tax is based on the amount of money you already have. The more money you have, the higher percentage of tax you pay. The government offers 10s a month benefits to the unemployed on two conditions (1: the person is unemployed and the government can't find them a job. 2: They own less than £3). Interest on loans is banned outright. Fines issued may not exceed £5.<br />
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===The Principality of Bindia===<br />
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The Principality of Bindia is a constituent country in the British Empire, founded on the 18th of August 2017. It is the largest constituent country in the empire. Its territory is a small piece of land with a compost bin on it, hence the name Bindia. It is a royal dictatorship with the Prince also being Shogun of [[Sholand]]. Bindia has the rights to a lot of autonomy but does not have any features other than a name, territory, and a monarch. Bindia is very close to Sholand.<br />
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===The Dominion of Great Pecuniam===<br />
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|name = Dominion Of Great Pecuniam<br />
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The Dominion of Great Pecuniam is the largest constituent territory in the British Empire at roughly 100 yds². It was acquired in the Anglo-Pecuniam war, which saw the British Empire invade Pecuniam in a short war and annex the territory. This made the British Empire over 250 times larger, going from 3 ft² to 85 yds². Pecuniam is Latin for money.<br />
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====History====<br />
=====Conquest of the Duchy of Pecuniam=====<br />
Pecuniam was the only territory to be gained by the empire through war. A nation called Pecuniam was established on the 25th of June 2017 by the Duke of Pecuniam, who wanted a capitalist state. This nation was very basic, only consisting of a name (Pecuniam), a leader, and a territory (a house and a garden). The Empire had previously created a 'Military Presence' in a nearby area and used this in the war. Pecuniam was invaded and in the Treaty of Durham, was entirely ceded to the empire where it became the Dominion of Pecuniam with the previous leader serving as Duke (His title prior to this was undefined). The empire then measured the garden to be 84.74 yds² and the next day, the house was ceded to the United Kingdom because it would have been difficult to measure. On the 7th of July, Goldland and Airgead became joint official names (these extra names were removed in September 2017).<br />
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=====Flag Referendum=====<br />
On the 10th of August 2017, a referendum began on an official flag for Pecuniam. The referendum was legally binding and ended on the 12th of August, with the current flag of Pecuniam being the winner. The flag had been designed a few days earlier on the 6th of August. The flag referendum included several joke flags, one of which was second in the referendum.<br />
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=====The beginning of the reign of King Torin=====<br />
On the 10th of August 2017, the Duke (who was the leader of Pecuniam at the time) lost a duel to his friend, Torin, who became the new leader. As soon as the duel ended, negotiations began and the final agreement was that the Duke would retain his title, but Torin would become King, turning the Dominion from a Duchy to a Kingdom.<br />
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In September, King Torin established a new colony in North America called Raftia, and it was put under heavy administrative powers of Pecuniam.<br />
He also styled himself as Torin The Great. He removed all official names for Pecuniam other than Pecuniam. These names were Airgead, Goldland, Llifaur, and Potentia.<br />
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In late September, Pecuniam issued a banking charter, which established "semi-feudalism". This was in fact more feudal than Anglestonian Feudalism. Under Anglestonian Feudalism, a Serf would pay a 10% income tax to a Noble, whereas under stricter Pecunian feudalism, that Serf would have to work the land of a Lord. This style of Feudalism was ended by a constitutional ruling, resulting in Anglestonian style Feudalism but with 15% tax instead of 10%.<br />
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=====Pecunian Civil War and the creation of Proletistan=====<br />
On the 30th of September 2017, in response to Pecunian Feudalism, Socialist Revolutionaries created the 'Proletariat Declaration', declaring themselves the government of Pecuniam, which they renamed Proletistan, releasing several socialist laws and reducing the king's power whilst making the territory more democratic. They had created a Soviet style culture but kept away from communism. The Pecunians branded them as communists and declared war on them, beginning the Proleti-Pecunian Civil War. <br />
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The Pecunians then threatened to declare independence from the British Empire "if the communist scum continue in this manner". The British Imperial Government reacted harshly to this threat, by switching from recognising Pecuniam to recognising Proletistan, and went further by giving support to Proletistan and declaring that a fight against Proletistan would be a fight against the British Empire. Pecuniam shortly apologised and renounced all claims to independence, resulting in the British Empire recognising both governments and adopting a neutral stance. However, the Democratic People's Republic of Sholand supported Proletistan, and a joint Proletistani and Sholandic force won the only battle in the war. By this time, Pecuniam was accepting most of the Socialist demands, but insisted on keeping the monarchy and keeping Pecuniam as the name of the territory. The Proletistani leader stated that he was not open to compromises. The war ended when the Governor of Pecuniam vetoed the declaration of war, and the British Empire took direct control over Pecuniam.<br />
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After the Proleti-Pecunian Civil War was over, the British Empire had established direct control over Pecuniam. They then issued a referendum, in which a two state solution was agreed upon. This led to the territory being split in half between the Dominion of Pecuniam and the newly formed Dominion of Proletistan. This led to Pecuniam halving in size.<br />
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=====Australian Revolt and New Queenslandic Independence=====<br />
There was then an Australian Revolt, leading to a new region of Pecuniam called New Queensland. Shortly after, this region made itself highly autonomous and socialist and was subsequently made into a separate colony by Pecuniam, under Pecunian heavy administration, reducing Pecuniam's size by 25%, making it the smallest size in its history. Around this time, Pecuniam annexed a living room, although this was not yet officially recognised by the British Empire due to its size being unknown.<br />
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=====Deposition of King Torin, Ensuing Crisis, and Resolution of Said Crisis=====<br />
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There was a military coup on the 31st of December 2017, seeing the abolition of the monarchy. A democratic constitution and republic was created (it was not a proper republic, as it was a territory within the British Empire, which is a Monarchy). The King was deposed and exiled. This government was initially not recognised by the British Empire. The Empire then released the 'Pecuniam and Raftia Declaration', calling for the return of the King as a Constitutional Monarch but retaining the democracy. This was refused by the revolutionaries, who were opposed to the King, viewing him as 'Torin the bad' and an oppressor. The British Empire shortly after added the re-unification of Pecuniam and New Queensland to this, as the introduction of a Social Democracy to Pecuniam made New Queensland's separation redundant. Immediately after this addition to the declaration, The British Empire began taking action due to the Republic of Pecuniam refusing the restoration of the monarchy. A trade embargo was put on the Republic of Pecuniam. The Empire re-united New Queensland with Pecuniam, but with a completely separate government from the rest of Pecuniam. This government recognised the King and has been made the capital by the British Empire. It was the only part of the Kingdom under the control of the monarchist government, and was not under the embargo. The crisis was resolved in a deal splitting the nation 30/70, with the King getting the 30% part as his Dominion of the Pecunian Crown.<br />
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====="Great Revolution" and Great Pecuniam under the Grand Marshal=====<br />
On January the 4th, Lord Lyons led a coup and established Great Pecuniam. The Republic surrendered and Proletistan agreed to join. Great Pecuniam's claim over the Dominion of the Pecunian Crown was also recognised. This meant that Pecuniam had been restored to its original borders. The three pre-existing dominions of Proeletistan, Pecuniam, and the Pecunian Crown became autonomous regions, with the latter two merging to form the Regional Kingdom of Pecuniam.<br />
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In late march 2018, a new territory called Viribius was added to Great Pecuniam, making it approximately 165 square feet larger.<br />
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=====Transition to Democracy=====<br />
On 21 August 2018, Lord Lyons, as Grand Marshal, passed a new constitution, transitioning Great Pecuniam to a democracy called the Dominion of the Republic of Great Pecuniam. This constitution was, in fact, that of the old Republic of Pecuniam, albeit slightly tweaked.<br />
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The official currency of Great Pecuniam is the Pecunian Florin (þ), which comes in the form of þ1, þ2, and þ5 notes.<br />
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Great Pecuniam is a Dominion which consists of two autonomous regions: Proletistan and the Regional Kingdom of Pecuniam, the latter of which is the larger. Proletistan is more soviet-communist styled, featuring certain Soviet symbols, whilst the Regional Kingdom of Pecuniam has more to do with the old capitalist Pecuniam, with the same King, symbols, but under a socialist (non-communist) government.<br />
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====Constitutional Violations (Former Dominion of the Kingdom of Pecuniam)====<br />
1st. The King of Pecuniam passed a law making criticism of his leadership a capital offence. This law was declared unconstitutional by the Imperial Governor on the grounds of it violating the Rights of the People: Article 7 which states "Right to live: No death penalty". The law was also vetoed by the Governor of Pecuniam on behalf of the Anglestonian government.<br />
2nd. In the charter of the Bank of Pecuniam, Pecuniam adopted "Semi-Feudalism" where a Serf was required to work the land for his lord. This violated the constitution which gave people "Freedom from enforced labour". Pecuniam responded by adopting Anglestonian style Feudalism. 3rd. Pecuniam fined somebody 140 Pecuniam Pounds (more than exists) for 7 posters/cartoons, 6 of which were Anti-Pecunian. These were overturned by the Imperial Government because they violated freedom of speech and expression of opinion.<br />
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===The Scottish Colony===<br />
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The Scottish Colony was established on the 19th of December 2016 and is a colony of the Kingdom of Anglestonia. It is located in Glencoe, Scotland and is 1 ft² in size. It has its own flag, featuring a red ensign defaced with a shield with the Royal Banner of Scotland on it.<br />
The Colony is the smallest territory in the empire and has always been since its existence, however, the former South Anglestonia Colony which was dissolved 2 days before the Scottish Colony was established, was half the size of the Scottish Colony. The Scottish Colony also used to make up 1/3 of the Empire's territory before Pecuniam was annexed. Due to formerly making up a large portion of the empire, there were originally plans to make it into the 'Dominion of Glencoe', however, this decision never went forward and has been abandoned due to the fact that the territory now comprises of<br />
only 0.13% of the empire.<br />
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===Raftia===<br />
Raftia is a colony in North America. It is under heavy administrative powers of Pecuniam meaning that Pecuniam governs it but doesn't own it. The territory consists of a raft on a pond in the Massachusetts and the land (or water) it rests upon. It was founded by King Torin of Pecuniam who bought the raft when he was on holiday in America for $10 but did not bring it back. The raft's size is unknown, but it can hold 5 people.<br />
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==Government==<br />
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===Head of State===<br />
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is the head of state of the British Empire. She has the title "Empress and Queen", formerly just Empress until the 2nd Constitutional Amendment. HM Elizabeth is also the religious head of the empire, as she is head of the Church of England, the British Empire's official church.<br />
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===Level of Democracy===<br />
The British Empire has characteristics of a democracy and a dictatorship.<br />
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The head of government is an elected position, and legislation is voted on by an elected parliament. This means that the central government is mostly democratic. The empire was formerly a dictatorship, with the Imperial Governor having absolute control over the nation, even stylising himself as a dictator. The Imperial Governor still retains some power. This consists of having co-control over the website, the power to impeach politicians on charges of corruption, and his consent is required for constitutional amendments. The office of Imperial Governor constitutionally belongs to the Grand Duke of Anglestonia (who is also King of Anglestonia).<br />
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Out of the British Empire's 5 constituent territories, Bindia and Anglestonia are royal dictatorships, Great Pecuniam is a democracy, Pecunian Raftia is a colony under Great Pecunian rule, and the Scottish Colony is a colony under Anglestonian rule. This means that 3 (Anglestonia, Bindia, and the Scottish Colony) out of 5 of the British Empire's constituent territories are ruled by royal dictators. In Great Pecuniam, the region of Proletistan is a dictatorship.<br />
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===Constitution===<br />
The Constitution is an important legal document in the empire which sets the rights of the people and the basic laws and structure of government. It also sets the laws of the army and was the document which officially founded the army.<br />
The Imperial Governor may not pass legislation which violates the constitution but does have the power to amend the constitution.<br />
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===Territories===<br />
The British Empire is made of three types of territories, all with varying levels of power and autonomy.<br />
These are Colonies, Dominions, and Constituent Countries. All territories must comply to British Imperial Law<br />
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Colonies are the least powerful and autonomous territories of the empire.<br />
They are completely governed by Dominions and Constituent Countries or by the Imperial Government itself. They do not even have their own governments, and are governed from the territory which controls them. The title of Governor exists but the governor is more of a symbolic ruler of the colony. The government of the governing territory may give the governor power but this power comes from the governing territory and the governor is governing as a member of the government of that governing territory.<br />
A colony may have a distinct legal system, but this is written up by the governing territory.<br />
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Dominions are autonomous territories within the Empire. They are permitted their own governments and can make their own legislation. They may also have their own monarchies and passports. Although they are self governing, a constituent country may be given light administrative powers over them. This allows the constituent country to veto legislation made by the Dominion they have power over. They cannot own colonies but may have heavy administrative powers over them. This is identical to owning the colonies, with only 3 differences. Firstly, a colony may be owned by a constituent country and administered by a Dominion, meaning the Constituent Country would also have power over the Colony. Secondly, Heavy Administrative Powers isn't ownership under Imperial law. Thirdly, the Imperial Government (or government of the Constituent Country if it owns the colony) can take the powers away from the Dominion.<br />
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Constituent Countries are the most powerful and autonomous territories. They share all of the rights of Dominions but can own colonies and have light administrative powers over Dominions (where they can veto legislation made by Dominions). They used to be the only territory allowed to have monarchies until the 2nd amendment was passed, extending that right to Dominions. Constituent Country is the newest classification of territory within the empire, becoming a separate entity from Dominion on the 19th of December 2016 (the empire's declaration of independence states only two types of territories: Dominions and Colonies)<br />
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==Culture==<br />
The British Empire's culture is almost identical to British Culture. The Empire aims to have intensely British culture, to a point where British culture in the empire is more prominent than in most of the UK itself. The British Empire's culture is noticeably old fashioned, with Imperial Units and pre-decimal coins being used. The British Empire is a monarchist society, with three constituent monarchies within it, two of which are aroyal dictatorships.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
The Currency of the British Empire is the Pound Sterling.<br />
Anglestonia and Great Pecuniam both have their own currencies, the Anglestonian Pound and the Pecuniam Florin respectively. Although the Pound Sterling is the De Jure official currency of the empire, the Anglestonian Pound is the De Facto official currency. The British Imperial Government cannot fine or tax in currencies that aren't produced in the empire, meaning that the pound sterling is not a currency used by the government. <br />
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The British Empire has a very weak export economy. The only thing they have ever exported were small paper flags, equating to nine Anglestonian pounds.<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
===Religion===<br />
Anglican Christianity is the official religion. Christianity and Atheism are the main faith groups.<br />
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===Ethnicity===<br />
The Empire is mostly ethnically British.<br />
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===Languages===<br />
The Official Languages are English and Welsh<br />
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English is the main language, as all citizens of the empire are English and thus speak English fluently<br />
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Welsh is an official language but nobody in the Empire is fluent in it. It is rarely used but has been used on British Empire Web articles and in the Anglestonian motto "Anglestonia Y Gwan Ond Balch" (Anglestonia the weak but proud). The Languages act establishing it as an official language<br />
has a Welsh translation on it.<br />
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Japanese is spoken fluently by one citizen<br />
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French and Latin are somewhat common 2nd languages but their speakers aren't fluent.<br />
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===Age===<br />
The median age of citizens of the British Empire is estimated at 17, as this age group makes up the majority of the population.</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Free_Democratic_People%27s_Soviet_Socialist_Republic_of_Jocistan&diff=341548Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan2018-08-28T17:28:11Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: </p>
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|name = Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan<br />
|image1 = [[File:flag of jocistan.PNG|220px]]<br />
|image2 = [[File: Jocistan Coat of Arms.PNG|220px]]<br />
|motto = Workers of the World, Unite!<br />
|anthem = Free Jocistan<br />
|location = Durham, United Kingdom<br />
|capital = Jocngrad<br />
|languages = English<br />
|religions = Secular<br />
|shortname = Jocistan, FDPSSRJ<br />
|demonym = Jocistani<br />
|government = [[Socialist]], [[Dictatorship]], [[Autocracy]]<br />
|head of government = Premier for Life<br />
|head of state = Supreme Leader<br />
|3rd_h = Senior State Commisar<br />
|hog_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|hos_name = [[User:James O'Connell Nash|James O'Connell Nash]]<br />
|3rd_h_name = Field Marshal Debnam<br />
|legislature = Jocngrad Soviet<br />
|type_a = Jocngrad Soviet<br />
|type_b = <br />
|seats_a = 5<br />
|seats_b = <br />
|established = 12th March 2018<br />
|population = 22<br />
|currency = Jocistani Theta<br />
|time_zone = GMT (de facto)<br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = <br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = This country is a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]].<br />
|web = [https://jocistan.wordpress.com/ Government Webpage and "Jocistani Comrade".] <br> [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC500MmTpwgu0F4gntCg7uKA?guided_help_flow=3&disable_polymer=true TV Jocistan]<br />
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Jocistan is a one chcair in Durham, Great Britain, which also occupies half of another chair. The capital is Jocngrad, the area of the chair on which the back would rest. Jocistan is a Revolutionary Socialist nation, committed to the International Revolution.<br />
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The FDPSSRJ is ruled by “His Most Venerable Excellency, Liberator of the Jocistani People and Supreme Leader of Jocistan, Premier for Life, Grand High Marshal and Admiral of All Armed Forces of Jocistan, James O’Connell Nash, R.C., R.S., D.J.C., V.J., O.C.R., J.M.C., J.S.F., Fighter for the Freedom and Liberation of the Oppressed, Creator Of Wealth and Bringer of Prosperity, Enlightened and Strong Ruler, Deliverer of Jocistan from the Evils of Tyranny and Oppression, Dear Leader, Guardian of Jocistan and its Ideals from Evil”. He rules with the aid of the Politburo, a council of State Commissars (essentially Ministers) whom he appoints, and the Jocngrad Workers’ Soviet, an elected body which represents the workers of Jocngrad.<br />
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== Foreign Policy and Relations ==<br />
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===International Recognition of Jocistan and Jocistani Relations With Other Micronations===<br />
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Jocistan has so far been recognised by 6 other micro - nations: the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], the [[Empire of Toristan]], the [[Republic of Punistan]], the [[Republic of Pagia]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], and the [[British Empire]]. It is formally allied with both Jackistan and Toristan, with Jackistan and Toristan also allied with each other. This creates a three - way alliance similar to the pre-WW1 "Triple Entente" between Great Britain, France, and Tsarist Russia. It maintains diplomatic relations with all nations that recognise it, and has an embassy in the [[British Empire]]. <br />
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Jocistan is also a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]], an organisation that it founded along with the [[British Empire]].<br />
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===Jocistani Recognition of Nations and Micronations and Jocistani Foreign Policy===<br />
Jocistan recognises all U.N. member states other than North Korea and the People's Republic of China. Jocistan recognises one Korea, controlled by the government of the South. It recognises all of China, other than Tibet, as controlled by the Republic of China, or Taiwan. Jocistan also recognises the non - U.N. member states of Tibet, the Vatican City, and Kosovo. <br />
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Jocistan also recognises the micro - nations of the Kingdom of North Sudan, the [[British Empire]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], [[CCC Land|Coo Cluck Clan Land]], the [[Empire of Toristan]], the [[Autocracy of Jackistan]], the [[Kingdom of Zaraland]], and the [[Republic of Punistan]].<br />
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===Jocistani Policy on Israel - Palestine Conflict===<br />
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Jocistan's policy on the Israel - Palestine conflict is that Jocistan fully supports the existence of a Jewish State and believes that the State of Israel is sufficient as a Jewish homeland. However, it also supports efforts to create a nation for dispossessed Palestinian Arabs, with the 1967 borders. It does not recognise Palestine at the moment, however, as there is no legitimate Palestinian government that exerts control over any significant area of land in Israel/Palestine. We believe that recognition of a Palestinian state at the present time would largely play into the hands of anti - Semitic terrorists, such as Hamas and Hezbollah.<br />
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== Population, Languages, and Demographics ==<br />
Jocistan's population is entirely comprised of people who are ethnically British, though some Jocistanis have Nigerian, Pakistani, Indian, Afrikaner, and German descent. Jocistan's population is majority white, though there are some mixed - race citizens of Indian and Pakistani descent, and one black citizen of Nigerian descent. Every Jocistani is a fluent English speaker, and one citizen is near - fluent in German. Every Jocistani also knows some French and Latin, to varying degrees of fluency. The majority of the Jocistani populations is Anglican Christian, though there are also several atheists and agnostics. No other faith groups are known to exist in Jocistan.<br />
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The People's Red Guard (the Jocistani army) is by far the largest employer in Jocistan. All save three citizens have jobs of some nature in the military.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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===Jocistani Independence and I Do Not Like Jocistani Wars===<br />
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The Free Democratic Peoples Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan officially declared its "full independence and secession" from the U.K. on 12th March 2018 with the signing of its constitution, though a functioning state and military had already been established, having grown gradually over the past few months. The territory claimed was one chair. Jocistan also inspired another nations, the Autocracy of Jackistan, to declare its independence, and to open friendly relations with Jocistan. However, another nation was also established, the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]]. [[Conflict Between Jocistan and I Do Not Like Jocistan|"I Do Not Like Jocistan" immediately declared war on Jocistan.]] Despite early Jocistani advances in which the "I Do Not Like Jocistani" President was capture, a stalemate developed, and the President soon escaped.<br />
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This stalemate continued for some time, until Jackistan intervened on the Jocistani side. After that, the war was soon won, and "I Do Not Like Jocistan" was partitioned equally between the two victorious powers. Though Jackistan incorporated its half into the territory that it claimed, Jocistan merely occupies the territory temporarily for short - term security purposes, and intends to return it to the U.K. at a later date.<br />
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The I Do Not Like Jocistanis have since declared themselves a nomadic tribe, and are yet to formally surrender despite having been clearly defeated in the war, and having no military capabilities at all. Jocistan does not recognise this tribe, and so does not consider itself at war.<br />
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===Jocistani Diplomacy Post-Independence===<br />
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Shortly after that, Jocistan opened friendly relations with another nation, the [[Empire of Toristan]]. However, a crisis occurred when Jackistan (with which Jocistan was at this stage allied) and Toristan went to war. The Jocistani government adopted a policy of neutrality, and eventually persuaded the two nations to enter peace talks. After a major summit, a peace treaty was signed and a three - way alliance emerged between the three countries.<br />
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===Jocistani Diplomatic Crises With Empire and Founding of L.C.D.M.===<br />
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On 3rd May 2018, a major diplomatic crisis broke out between Jocistan and the [[British Empire|British]] [[British Empire|Empire]]. Jocistan declares its support for a rebel group that was active in Anglestonia, one of the Empire’s constituent territories, called the South Anglestonian Independence Army (SARA). SARA’s demands were for the historically autonomous south to become a separate territory from the Grand Duchy. The group has been condemned by the Empire as a terrorist group.<br />
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The Empire responded by recognising the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]] as a non - territorial nomadic sovereign entity, and offered it an embassy from which to operate a government in exile. The crisis ushered in a grave phase of poor relations between Jocistan and the Empire.<br />
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It lasted 2 days, until, on the 5th of April, it was resolved with an agreement whereby the Empire would conquer new territory as a “Dominion of New South Anglestonia”. Jocistan would withdraw its support for SARA, and the British Empire would withdraw its support for the so - called “Jocistani Liberal Party”. The Empire did not withdraw its recognition of the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]], but did withdraw its support for them over Jocistan.<br />
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Another result of the crisis's resolution was that Jocistan and the British Empire co - operated to create a new inter - micronational organisation, the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]]. It was signed into existence by the Empire's leader, the "Imperial Governor", Lord Lyons, and promptly joined by Jocistan.<br />
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However, another crisis occurred shortly afterwards, when the Supreme Leader of Jocistan won the election for the role of "Commonwealth Chairman" through allegedly forcing all of Jocistan's population to vote for him over any other candidate. The crisis briefly resulted in the expulsion of Jocistani diplomats from the Empire, but was resolved when Jocistan agreed to re - do the elections (though the Supreme Leader still won).<br />
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===Creation of Jocistani M.M.A.===<br />
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On 17th May 2018, a national sport was created for Jocistan, "Jocistani Mixed Martial Arts", colloquially known as "Jocistani Gladiators". It is, essentially, gladiatorial combat, with military personnel of varying ranks required to fight each other in an improvised arena. All Jocistani military personnel are required to compete (other than the Supreme Leader, who holds the title of "Grand Master"), and the Jocistani government claims that it "shows to the wider world the unflinching courage and strength of every soldier of the People's Red Guard".<br />
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===Ceasefire With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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On 18th May 2018, a ceasefire was negotiated between Jocistan and the [[Republic of I Do Not Like Jocistan]], following which President Page of I Do Not Like Jocistan was admitted into the Supreme Leader's V.I.P. Box for a Jocistani M.M.A match.<br />
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===Resumption of Hostilities With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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However, the ceasefire would prove short - lived, with the I Do Not Like Jocistanis soon openly withdrawing from it.<br />
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===Final Resolution of Conflict With I Do Not Like Jocistan===<br />
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On 4th June 2018, Jocistan negotiated a resolution to the conflict with I Do Not Like Jocistan, whereby Jocistan would withdraw from the formerly I Do Not Like Jocistani lands that it occupied, and I Do Not Like Jocistan renaming itself the "[[Republic of Pagia]]". Whilst Jackistan did also reluctantly agree to the hostilities, it is yet to announce any withdrawal from the territories that it occupies.<br />
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===Failed Coup of 27 June===<br />
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====Preceding Riots====<br />
The coup was preceded by riots and mutinies amongst the People's Red Guard over a lack of pay. Supported by the general public and by [Autocracy of Jackistan|Jackistan], [Empire of Toristan|Toristan], and [Republic of Punistan|Punistan], the rioters gained control of Jocngrad.<br />
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====Forced Resignation of Supreme Leader and Premier for Life====<br />
The rioters captured Jocistan's Supreme Leader and Premier for Life, and forced him to resign. There followed a Jackistani occupation, in which Jackistan's Grand High Autocrat and Dictator proclaimed himself Supreme Leader, with Punistan's President becoming Premier for Life.<br />
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====Counter-Coup====<br />
A conspiracy amongst some major generals, Assistant Field Marshal Debnam and Marshal Redfern, to restore O'Connell Nash to his former status succeeded, with the coup being defeated. Field Marshal Hopkins was demoted to the rank of Colonel for supporting the coup, and Assistant Field Marshal Debnam and Marshal Redfern were both promoted to the post of "Joint Field Marshal" in a move of dubious legality. There followed a brief period of hostilities woth Jackistan, before the countries made peace and restored their alliance.<br />
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===Significant Growth In Size===<br />
On 22 July 2018, the Jocistani constitution was amended to incorporate a 195.8 square feet bedroom into Jocistan's territorial claim. This significantly enlarged Jocistan. A new capital was created, called Jocngrad like the old capital, with old Jocngrad being renamed Redferngrad, and the original claim becoming the county of Okkistan, both names in honour of Joint Field-Marshal Oscar Redfern.<br />
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== Politics and Government ==<br />
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Jocistan is a one - party state, ruled by the “Jocistani Socialist Workers’ Patriotic Party" and the constitution bans the existence of other political parties. There is another active political party, called the "Jocistani Liberal Party" although this party is illegal and so operates from [https://micronations.wiki/wiki/British_Empire#The_Grand_Duchy_Of_Anglestonia/ Anglestonia]. The government claims to be Soviet, socialist, and in support of the international socialist revolution. Although the country does not claim to be communist, that label has been attributed to it and there are numerous examples of communism in Jocistan such as Karl Marx featuring on all of its banknotes, a hammer and sickle on its flag, and "The Order of the Communist Revolution" being an official honour.</div>James O'Connell Nashhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Anglestonian-Pecunian_Commonwealth&diff=340048Anglestonian-Pecunian Commonwealth2018-08-22T17:02:20Z<p>James O'Connell Nash: /* Demographics */</p>
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|name = British Empire (Welsh: Ymerodraeth Brydeinig)<br />
|shortname = The empire (Welsh: Y Ymerodraeth)<br />
|image1 = [[File:Official Empire Flag.png]]<br />
|image2 = <br />
|motto = Dieu et mon droit<br />
|anthem = [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN9EC3Gy6Nk God save the Queen]<br />
|location = [[File:Map of the British Empire.png|200px]]<br />
|capital = Anglestonia<br />
|largest_city = <br />
|languages = English, Welsh<br />
|religions = Anglican Christianity<br />
|demonym = British, Brit, British Imperial<br />
|government = [[Constitutional Monarchy]], [[Democracy]], [[Federation]]<br />
|head of state = Empress and Queen <br />
|head of government = Prime Minister<br />
|3rd_h = Imperial Governor<br />
|hos_name = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_II Elizabeth II]<br />
|hog_name = Vacant<br />
|3rd_h_name = Lord Lyons<br />
|legislature = Parliament<br />
|type_a = Parliament<br />
|type = <br />
|seats_a = Variable<br />
|seats_b = <br />
|election_a = <br />
|election_b = <br />
|established = 12th October 2016<br />
|area = 125 yds² approx<br />
|population = 22 (0 permanent residents)<br />
|currency = UK Pound Sterling<br />
|time_zone = GMT<br />
|nat_drink = <br />
|nat_animal = <br />
|pat_saint = St. Andrew, St. David, St. George, St. Patrick<br />
|domain = <br />
|calling_code = <br />
|notes = This country is a member of the [[League and Commonwealth of Durham Micronations]]<br />
|web = [https://britishempireweb.wordpress.com/ British Empire Website]<br />
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The British Empire is a Micronation founded on the 12th of October 2016. The head of state (Empress and Queen) is Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, however, the person in charge of actually running the country is the 'Imperial Governor' who is Lord Lyons, who is also the Grand Duke of Anglestonia, a constituent country within the empire.<br />
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==History==<br />
'''Before the creation of the British Empire'''<br />
The British Empire originated from an idea for a country to be called the 'Grand Duchy and Commonwealth of Anglestonia'. The idea slowly became more<br />
influenced by British Patriotism. The 'Commonwealth' part of the name meant that the Queen of England was still head of state, and later, a Union Flag was added in the top left. The idea then was planned to be a British Overseas territory and eventually the idea became one for a British Empire.<br />
The first document for the Grand Duchy and Commonwealth of Anglestonia was an old flag design from the 10th of October 2015. The oldest document for the British Empire was from the 2nd of September 2016.<br />
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'''Creation of the British Empire'''<br />
The founder of the empire, Lord Lyons, purchased a 2 square foot plot of land in Northern Ireland from a website called EmeraldHeritage.com and this<br />
was split into two territories, a 18 by 12 inch territory called the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia, and a 12 by 6 inch territory called the South Anglestonia Colony. On this day, the first passport (The Grand Duke's) was made official, having been made the day before.<br />
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'''Early days'''<br />
In the early days, the British Empire was very small and had little structure or legislation. On the 26th of October, the British Empire created a website and the South Anglestonian Colony created the South Anglestonian Calendar. Around this time, the Grand Duke of Anglestonia had given citizenship to several people and had printed passports. On the 1st of November, the British Empire was given 'conditional recognition' from the [[Aerican Empire]], which was the first country to recognise it. On the 12th of November, there was the first referendum on what countries should be recognised, ending on the 20th. Somaliland (2/3), Palestine (100%), Israel (100%), Spain (100%), Northern Cyprus (2/3), Taiwan (100%), and North Korea (2/3) were recognised, although the People's Republic of China (1/3) did not get recognised. On the 28th of November, the current flag was designed, set to replace the old flag by 2017. On the 16th of December, the terrorist group SARA fought for South Anglestonian Independence and lost. South Anglestonia was annexed by the Grand Duchy the day after. On the 19th of December, the Empire acquired the Scottish Colony, making the empire 50% larger (1 ft² larger).<br />
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'''2017'''<br />
On the 21st of January, the British Empire announced plans for a constitution, passing it on the 6th of March. This officially created the title 'Imperial Governor'. On the 9th of April, the British Empire claimed a dependency on Antarctica (The South Durham Islands). On the 18th of May, the Aerican Empire gave full recognition to the British Empire. On the 27th of May, this Microwiki page was created. On the 24th of June, the Christ Act was passed, and Christianity (Church of England) became the official religion. This was purposefully right after [[The Empire of Austenasia]] had done so, although the Empire had planned this before Austenasia made Christianity their official religion. On the 26th of June, the Dominion of Pecuniam was annexed by the Empire after the Anglo-Pecunian war, making the empire roughly 250 times larger. On the 1st of July, the British Empire got recognition from two countries, the Kingdom of Ourania and the [[Federal Empire of Aarbaro]], followed by the [[Principality of Æbmark]] on the 10th. On the 14th of July, the British Empire passed the Dominion Act, making the nation a British Dominion but also passing the Statute of Westminster (an act giving Dominions effective independence). Part of this act stated that the Empire must support the UK during wars, and so the Empire declared war on ISIS. On the 6th of August, the British Empire prevailed in a armed conflict. It was not known whether or not this was a war, and the enemy surrendered out of boredom and wasn't prosecuted. On the 10th of August, the Duke of Pecuniam lost a duel, and the winner became the King of Pecuniam with higher authority. On the 18th of August, the British Empire gained the Principality of Bindia and allied with [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], making its head of government the Prince of Bindia. The first paper money, the £1 note, was relased on the 19th by Anglestonia. On the 21st of August, the colony of Vietgnome was established and the Anglestonian Finance Charter was passed. On the 22nd, Anglestonia adopted its current Coat of Arms (there had been a previous one in use since Anglestonia was founded). On the 30th of August, Bindia's flag was made official. On the 9th of September, King Torin of Pecuniam, now styled Torin the great, established the colony of Raftia, later renamed Pecunian Raftia, and Pecuniam released its first paper money, the £4.78 note. On the 23rd, the British Empire declared its support for the Iraqi Kurdistan referendum and passed the Monarchies Act, recognising the royal houses of many republics and declaring every nation a monarchy. On the 28th of September, Pecuniam passed its Banking Charter, banning the King from producing the nation's money and establishing 'semi-feudalism' (later ruled unconstitutional). On the 30th of September, Proletistan was established, claiming all of Pecuniam but unrecognised. They repealed the drinking ban on the 1st of October and extended the smoking ban to cigars. On the 2nd of October, the Coat of Arms Act was passed in Anglestonia. On the 4th, Pecuniam declared war on Proletistan and threatened to declare independence. This threat was not taken kindly, and the Empire declared support for Proletistan. They withdraw support on the 5th, after Pecuniam apologised and withdrew the threat, although the Empire recognised both governments (they had only recognised Pecuniam before the threat on the 4th). The same day, the Patriotic Liberal Party was founded. On the 6th, Proletistan won the first and only battle in the conflict. On the 8th, the Pecunian government warned the Empire of an 'imminent Proletistani threat. The civil war ended on the 10th, after the Governor of Pecuniam vetoed the Declaration of war. The territory fell under direct rule of the empire, who held a referendum on the territory's fate. This resulted in the 2 state solution. On the 14th of October, the British Empire created 'British Imperial News', a government agency producing news videos, and released their first video. On the 15th of October, the Dominion of Pecuniam recognised Donald Trump as a country and declared war on him. Although the constitution bans territories from declaring war, the Empire doesn't recognise Donald Trump as a country, and so according to them, there is no war. On the 19th, Pecunian Semi-Feudalism was ruled unconstitutional, later being adapted. The same day, a Trade Union was established, going on strike. The strike was at the Bank of Pecuniam, meaning that the government could no longer produce money. Anglestonia introduced its own coins on the 21st and on the same day, amended its Finance Charter, introducing the first kind of welfare state in the British Empire. On the 26th, the Empire declared a new dependency on Mars. on the 27th of October, The Empire recognised Catalonia and an Australian Revolt happened in Pecuniam and Proletistan, later leading to the formation of Australian counties in both nations. The British Empire became 'Christian Socialist' on the 28th, in a Finance Charter which regulated the economy. On the 30th of October, there was a second war of South Anglestonian independence, which Anglestonia won. On the 4th of November, Anglestonia gained the ‘Stæpeburh’ (Walking fort), a piece of military equipment, and Pecunian Raftia got a new flag. There was a coup in Pecuniam on December the 30th, causing a crisis which carried on into the beginning of the next year<br />
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'''2018'''<br />
During the first days of the year, there was a crisis in Pecuniam, where there was an unrecognised republican government whilst the British Empire recognised the Pecunian monarchy. This was resolved on the 4th of January, creating two Dominions, a Republican one and a Monarchist one. This was short lived however, as there was a second coup, resulting in a Grand Marshal who united the two Pecuniams and Proletistan as the Dominion of Great Pecuniam. Later, the Grand Marshal introduced a new currency called the Pecunian Florin. On March 2018, the Dominion of Great Pecuniam increased in size by approximately 165 square feet. On the 21st of July 2018, a "Second Constitution" was created, with the first constitution remaining in place. This second constitution established the role of Prime Minister and established an elected Parliament. The powers of the Imperial Governor were significantly reduced. Due to an anomaly, legislation needed to be voted on by parliament, which wouldn't form until the Parliamentary Elections were over on the 1st of October, meaning that until then, no legislation could be passed, and the British Empire effectively had no Head of Government.<br />
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==Foreign Relations==<br />
The British Empire has recognition from several countries, including the [[Federal Empire of Aarbaro]], the Kingdom of Ourania, the [[Aerican Empire]], the [[Principality of Æbmark]], the [[Democratic People's Republic of Sholand]], the [[Kingdom of Ladoland]], the Empire of Toristan, the [[Free Democratic People's Soviet Socialist Republic of Jocistan]], and [[Coo Cluck Clan Land]].<br />
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The empire recognises all of these countries as well, and shares diplomatic relations with most of them.<br />
The British Empire has fishing rights in the Kingdom of Ourania.<br />
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The British Empire has two allies: Sholand and Jocistan. The alliance with Sholand is older, and the British Empire has had better historical diplomatic relations with Sholand, as there have been two crises with Jocistan.<br />
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The British Empire's main trading partner is Sholand. The British Empire imports more than it exports. <br />
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The British Empire has good close with the United Kingdom. All British Citizens and Nationals have a right to citizenship in the empire, the empire<br />
shares a currency and monarch with the UK, and the UK is obliged to support the UK in war by declaring war on the territory the UK is at war with. The British Empire is de jure a territory of the UK (classed as a Dominion), but is independent in almost every way, comparable to Canada in the 1940s. The declaration of sovereignty states "The British Empire is the empire of the United Kingdom. However, the Empire is not run by the UK Government".<br />
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Subsequently, the British Empire is at war with ISIS.<br />
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==Geography/Territories==<br />
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===Geography===<br />
The British Empire is made of 6 constituent territories (territories which are part of the country) and two dependencies (territories outside of the country but controlled by the British Empire).<br />
The 6 constituent territories are the Kingdom of Anglestonia, The Principality of Bindia, The Dominion of Great Pecuniam, Raftia, and the Scottish Colony.<br />
The dependencies are the South Durham Islands off the Antarctic coast and the Mars Dependency on the summit of the Martian mountain of Olympus Mons<br />
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The South Durham Islands are not a constituent territory of the empire and are instead a dependency. They are Antarctic Islands off the Canisteo Peninsula. They are the only non landlocked territory and so have a coast. Most of the territory is water. It is difficult to tell which parts of the territory are islands and which parts are not.<br />
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Ihe Scottish Colony in West Scotland, Bindia and Great Pecuniam are in County Durham, in the North East of England, and Anglestonia is mostly in County Durham but a small part of it is in Northern Ireland. The dependency of the South Durham Islands is located in Antarctica.<br />
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===Climate===<br />
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All but one of the territories are located in the UK and receive temperate maritime weather. They are all landlocked but are relatively close to the sea and experience heavy rain. The Southernmost constituent territories in the UK are the Dominion of Great Pecuniam, the parts of Anglestonia in England, and Bindia which are located in the North of England. Summers there are hot on some days but usually mild (50°F-70°F). Winters are mild (Around 40°F). The Scottish Colony and the part of Anglestonia in Northern Ireland are further north so have slightly colder weather. The Southernmost constituent territory overall is Raftia, located in Massachusetts, which expieriences a Continental climate, with temperatures ranging from about 82°F in Summer to 16°F in Winter. This gives it both the Hottest summers and the coldest winters in the empire.<br />
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===The Kingdom of Anglestonia===<br />
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====History====<br />
The Kingdom of Anglestonia is a monarchy and is the main governing territory. It is classed as a constituent country, which is the highest rank for any territory in the empire. It is the oldest territory in the empire, being founded on the 12th of October 2016 with the British Empire as the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia, as it was one of the two original territories, the other being a 0.5 ft² territory called the South Anglestonia Colony which the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia annexed on the 17th of December 2016. Anglestonia used to be a Dominion, as the declaration of independence states that it is a Dominion because in the early days of the empire, there were only Colonies and Dominions. It was formerly described in the Empire passports as a Constituent Country/Dominion. It officially was promoted from a Dominion to a Constituent on the 19th of December 2016. It has its own constituent monarch: the King of Anglestonia, who governs Anglestonia as an absolute monarch, only having to follow British Imperial law. Anglestonia consists of two regions: the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia and the Grand Duchy of Aurdalaith.<br />
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In March 2018, it increased in size from 2 ft² to 20 ft² when it annexed the much larger colony of Vietgnome. The colony has become the county of Vietgnome, maintaining its old motto, coat of arms and flag, and is one of two Anglestonian counties, the other being Leighfrith in Northern Ireland.<br />
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On the 18th of August 2018, Carsakhstan and the Grand Duchy merged, forming the Kingdom of Anglestonia, territory much larger than the Grand Duchy had been, at 42 square yards. Both territories became Grand Duchies within the Kingdom, with the Grand Duchy of Anglestonia retaining its name whilst Carsakhstan was renamed Aurdalaith.<br />
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====Government====<br />
Anglestonia is governed by the King, an Absolute Monarch. The two Grand Duchies within the Kingdom have a degree of autonomy, although they are currently both run by the King. Anglestonia is a constituent country, giving it significant autonomy.<br />
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====Currency====<br />
Anglestonia has its own currency, the Anglestonian Pound. This currency comes in notes and coins. The banknotes of Anglestonia began being made on the 18th of August 2017, with the £1 notes being released. The £5 note was released on the next day. All bank notes have the Queen on them (The same picture used on Australian $5 notes), and the £5 note has the King of Anglestonia on the back. The Bank of Anglestonia makes notes and the Grand Ducal Mint makes coins (confusingly, they have the same logo).<br />
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Anglestonia is self-defined as socialist country. Under the current system, Everybody pays tax to the Bank of Anglestonia (The charter states that it can be payed to regions but there aren't any regions where this takes place). Tax is based on the amount of money you already have. The more money you have, the higher percentage of tax you pay. The government offers 10s a month benefits to the unemployed on two conditions (1: the person is unemployed and the government can't find them a job. 2: They own less than £3). Interest on loans is banned outright. Fines issued may not exceed £5.<br />
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===The Principality of Bindia===<br />
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The Principality of Bindia is a constituent country in the British Empire, founded on the 18th of August 2017. It is the largest constituent country in the empire. Its territory is a small piece of land with a compost bin on it, hence the name Bindia. It is an absolute monarchy with the Prince also being Shogun of [[Sholand]]. Bindia has the rights to a lot of autonomy but does not have any features other than a name, territory, and a monarch. Bindia is very close to Sholand.<br />
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===The Dominion of Great Pecuniam===<br />
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The Dominion of Great Pecuniam is the largest constituent territory in the British Empire at roughly 100 yds². It is governed by the Grand Marshal of Pecuniam, a military dictator. It was acquired in the Anglo-Pecuniam war, which saw the British Empire invade Pecuniam in a short war and annex the territory. This made the British Empire over 250 times larger, going from 3 ft² to 85 yds². Pecuniam is Latin for money.<br />
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====History====<br />
=====Conquest of the Duchy of Pecuniam=====<br />
Pecuniam was the only territory to be gained by the empire through war. A nation called Pecuniam was established on the 25th of June 2017 by the Duke of Pecuniam, who wanted a capitalist state. This nation was very basic, only consisting of a name (Pecuniam), a leader, and a territory (a house and a garden). The Empire had previously created a 'Military Presence' in a nearby area and used this in the war. Pecuniam was invaded and in the Treaty of Durham, was entirely ceded to the empire where it became the Dominion of Pecuniam with the previous leader serving as Duke (His title prior to this was undefined). The empire then measured the garden to be 84.74 yds² and the next day, the house was ceded to the United Kingdom because it would have been difficult to measure. On the 7th of July, Goldland and Airgead became joint official names (these extra names were removed in September 2017).<br />
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=====Flag Referendum=====<br />
On the 10th of August 2017, a referendum began on an official flag for Pecuniam. The referendum was legally binding and ended on the 12th of August, with the current flag of Pecuniam being the winner. The flag had been designed a few days earlier on the 6th of August. The flag referendum included several joke flags, one of which was second in the referendum.<br />
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=====Creation of the Post of King and Accession to the Throne of King Torin=====<br />
On the 10th of August 2017, the Duke (who was the leader of Pecuniam at the time) lost a duel to his friend, Torin, who became the new leader. As soon as the duel ended, negotiations began and the final agreement was that the Duke would retain his title, but Torin would become King, turning the Dominion from a Duchy to a Kingdom.<br />
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=====Acquisition of Pecunian Raftia, and Some Laws Passed by King Torin=====<br />
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In September, King Torin established a new colony in North America called Raftia, and it was put under heavy administrative powers of Pecuniam.<br />
He also styled himself as Torin The Great. He removed all official names for Pecuniam other than Pecuniam. These names were Airgead, Goldland, Llifaur, and Potentia.<br />
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=====Pecunian Banking Charter=====<br />
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In late September, Pecuniam issued a banking charter, which established "semi-feudalism". This was in fact more feudal than Anglestonian Feudalism. Under Anglestonian Feudalism, a Serf would pay a 10% income tax to a Noble, whereas under stricter Pecunian feudalism, that Serf would have to work the land of a Lord. This style of Feudalism was ended by a constitutional ruling, resulting in Anglestonian style Feudalism but with 15% tax instead of 10%.<br />
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=====Proletariat Declaration=====<br />
On the 30th of September 2017, in response to Pecunian Feudalism, Socialist Revolutionaries created the 'Proletariat Declaration', declaring themselves the government of Pecuniam, which they renamed Proletistan, releasing several socialist laws and reducing the king's power whilst making the territory more democratic. They had created a Soviet style culture but kept away from communism. The Pecunians branded them as communists and declared war on them, beginning the Proleti-Pecunian Civil War. <br />
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=====Proleti-Pecunian Civil War=====<br />
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The Pecunians then threatened to declare independence from the British Empire "if the communist scum continue in this manner". The British Imperial Government reacted harshly to this threat, by switching from recognising Pecuniam to recognising Proletistan, and went further by giving support to Proletistan and declaring that a fight against Proletistan would be a fight against the British Empire. Pecuniam shortly apologised and renounced all claims to independence, resulting in the British Empire recognising both governments and adopting a neutral stance. However, the Democratic People's Republic of Sholand supported Proletistan, and a joint Proletistani and Sholandic force won the only battle in the war. By this time, Pecuniam was accepting most of the Socialist demands, but insisted on keeping the monarchy and keeping Pecuniam as the name of the territory. The Proletistani leader stated that he was not open to compromises. The war ended when the Governor of Pecuniam vetoed the declaration of war, and the British Empire took direct control over Pecuniam.<br />
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=====Resolution of Proleti-Pecunian Civil War=====<br />
After the Proleti-Pecunian Civil War was over, the British Empire had established direct control over Pecuniam. They then issued a referendum, in which a two state solution was agreed upon. This led to the territory being split in half between the Dominion of Pecuniam and the newly formed Dominion of Proletistan. This led to Pecuniam halving in size.<br />
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=====Australian Revolt and New Queenslandic Independence=====<br />
There was then an Australian Revolt, leading to a new region of Pecuniam called New Queensland. Shortly after, this region made itself highly autonomous and socialist and was subsequently made into a separate colony by Pecuniam, under Pecunian heavy administration, reducing Pecuniam's size by 25%, making it the smallest size in its history. Around this time, Pecuniam annexed a living room, although this was not yet officially recognised by the British Empire due to its size being unknown.<br />
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=====Deposition of King Torin, Ensuing Crisis, and Resolution of Said Crisis=====<br />
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There was a military coup on the 31st of December 2017, seeing the abolition of the monarchy. A democratic constitution and republic was created (it was not a proper republic, as it was a territory within the British Empire, which is a Monarchy). The King was deposed and exiled. This government was initially not recognised by the British Empire. The Empire then released the 'Pecuniam and Raftia Declaration', calling for the return of the King as a Constitutional Monarch but retaining the democracy. This was refused by the revolutionaries, who were opposed to the King, viewing him as 'Torin the bad' and an oppressor. The British Empire shortly after added the re-unification of Pecuniam and New Queensland to this, as the introduction of a Social Democracy to Pecuniam made New Queensland's separation redundant. Immediately after this addition to the declaration, The British Empire began taking action due to the Republic of Pecuniam refusing the restoration of the monarchy. A trade embargo was put on the Republic of Pecuniam. The Empire re-united New Queensland with Pecuniam, but with a completely separate government from the rest of Pecuniam. This government recognised the King and has been made the capital by the British Empire. It was the only part of the Kingdom under the control of the monarchist government, and was not under the embargo. The crisis was resolved in a deal splitting the nation 30/70, with the King getting the 30% part as his Dominion of the Pecunian Crown.<br />
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====="Great Revolution" and Pecunian Re-Unification=====<br />
On January the 4th, Lord Lyons led a coup and established Great Pecuniam. The Republic surrendered and Proletistan agreed to join. Great Pecuniam's claim over the Dominion of the Pecunian Crown was also recognised. This meant that Pecuniam had been restored to its original borders. The three pre-existing dominions of Proeletistan, Pecuniam, and the Pecunian Crown became autonomous regions, with the latter two merging to form the Regional Kingdom of Pecuniam.<br />
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=====Annexation of County of Viribius=====<br />
In late march 2018, a new territory called Viribius was added to Great Pecuniam, making it approximately 165 square feet larger.<br />
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=====Transition to Democracy=====<br />
On 21 August 2018, Lord Lyons, as Grand Marshal, passed a new constitution, transitioning Great Pecuniam to a democracy called the Dominion of the Republic of Great Pecuniam. This constitution was, in fact, that of the old Republic of Pecuniam, albeit slightly tweaked.<br />
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The official currency of Great Pecuniam is the Pecunian Florin (þ), which comes in the form of þ1, þ2, and þ5 notes.<br />
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Great Pecuniam is a Dominion which consists of two autonomous regions: Proletistan and the Regional Kingdom of Pecuniam, the latter of which is the larger. Proletistan is more soviet-communist styled, featuring certain Soviet symbols, whilst the Regional Kingdom of Pecuniam has more to do with the old capitalist Pecuniam, with the same King, symbols, but under a socialist (non-communist) government.<br />
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====Constitutional Violations (Former Dominion of the Kingdom of Pecuniam)====<br />
1st. The King of Pecuniam passed a law making criticism of his leadership a capital offence. This law was declared unconstitutional by the Imperial Governor on the grounds of it violating the Rights of the People: Article 7 which states "Right to live: No death penalty". The law was also vetoed by the Governor of Pecuniam on behalf of the Anglestonian government.<br />
2nd. In the charter of the Bank of Pecuniam, Pecuniam adopted "Semi-Feudalism" where a Serf was required to work the land for his lord. This violated the constitution which gave people "Freedom from enforced labour". Pecuniam responded by adopting Anglestonian style Feudalism. 3rd. Pecuniam fined somebody 140 Pecuniam Pounds (more than exists) for 7 posters/cartoons, 6 of which were Anti-Pecunian. These were overturned by the Imperial Government because they violated freedom of speech and expression of opinion.<br />
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===The Scottish Colony===<br />
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The Scottish Colony was established on the 19th of December 2016 and is a colony of the Kingdom of Anglestonia. It is located in Glencoe, Scotland and is 1 ft² in size. It has its own flag, featuring a red ensign defaced with a shield with the Royal Banner of Scotland on it.<br />
The Colony is the smallest territory in the empire and has always been since its existence, however, the former South Anglestonia Colony which was dissolved 2 days before the Scottish Colony was established, was half the size of the Scottish Colony. The Scottish Colony also used to make up 1/3 of the Empire's territory before Pecuniam was annexed. Due to formerly making up a large portion of the empire, there were originally plans to make it into the 'Dominion of Glencoe', however, this decision never went forward and has been abandoned due to the fact that the territory now comprises of<br />
only 0.13% of the empire.<br />
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===Raftia===<br />
Raftia is a colony in North America. It is under heavy administrative powers of Pecuniam meaning that Pecuniam governs it but doesn't own it. The territory consists of a raft in a pond in the Massachusetts and the land (or water) it rests upon. It was founded by King Torin of Pecuniam who bought the raft when he was on holiday in America for $10 but did not bring it back. The raft's size is unknown, but it can hold 5 people.<br />
The colony is governed by a governor on behalf of Pecuniam, and the King of Pecuniam has the honorary title of Lord-Founder.<br />
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==Government==<br />
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===Head of State===<br />
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is the head of state of the British Empire. She has the title "Empress and Queen", formerly just Empress until the 2nd Constitutional Amendment. HM Elizabeth is also the religious head of the empire, as she is head of the Church of England, the British Empire's official church.<br />
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===Level of Democracy===<br />
The British Empire has characteristics of a democracy and a dictatorship.<br />
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The head of government is an elected position, and legislation is voted on by an elected parliament. This means that the central government is mostly democratic. The empire was formerly a dictatorship, with the Imperial Governor having absolute control over the nation, even stylising himself as a dictator. The Imperial Governor still retains some power. This consists of having co-control over the website, the power to impeach politicians on charges of corruption, and his consent is required for constitutional amendments. The office of Imperial Governor constitutionally belongs to the Grand Duke of Anglestonia.<br />
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None of the constituent territories in the British Empire are democratic. This creates a strange circumstance where the central government is democratic but all of the empire's territory is under the control of dictators. The constitution restricts the central government from being able to replace the dictatorial governments of the territories.<br />
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===Constitution===<br />
The Constitution is an important legal document in the empire which sets the rights of the people and the basic laws and structure of government. It also sets the laws of the army and was the document which officially founded the army.<br />
The Imperial Governor may not pass legislation which violates the constitution but does have the power to amend the constitution.<br />
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===Territories===<br />
The British Empire is made of three types of territories, all with varying levels of power and autonomy.<br />
These are Colonies, Dominions, and Constituent Countries. All territories must comply to British Imperial Law<br />
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Colonies are the least powerful and autonomous territories of the empire.<br />
They are completely governed by Dominions and Constituent Countries or by the Imperial Government itself. They do not even have their own governments, and are governed from the territory which controls them. The title of Governor exists but the governor is more of a symbolic ruler of the colony. The government of the governing territory may give the governor power but this power comes from the governing territory and the governor is governing as a member of the government of that governing territory.<br />
A colony may have a distinct legal system, but this is written up by the governing territory.<br />
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Dominions are autonomous territories within the Empire. They are permitted their own governments and can make their own legislation. They may also have their own monarchies and passports. Although they are self governing, a constituent country may be given light administrative powers over them. This allows the constituent country to veto legislation made by the Dominion they have power over. They cannot own colonies but may have heavy administrative powers over them. This is identical to owning the colonies, with only 3 differences. Firstly, a colony may be owned by a constituent country and administered by a Dominion, meaning the Constituent Country would also have power over the Colony. Secondly, Heavy Administrative Powers isn't ownership under Imperial law. Thirdly, the Imperial Government (or government of the Constituent Country if it owns the colony) can take the powers away from the Dominion.<br />
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Constituent Countries are the most powerful and autonomous territories. They share all of the rights of Dominions but can own colonies and have light administrative powers over Dominions (where they can veto legislation made by Dominions). They used to be the only territory allowed to have monarchies until the 2nd amendment was passed, extending that right to Dominions. Constituent Country is the newest classification of territory within the empire, becoming a separate entity from Dominion on the 19th of December 2016 (the empire's declaration of independence states only two types of territories: Dominions and Colonies)<br />
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==Culture==<br />
The British Empire's culture is almost identical to British Culture. The Empire aims to have intensely British culture, to a point where British culture in the empire is more prominent than in most of the UK itself. The British Empire's culture is noticeably old fashioned, with Imperial Units and pre-decimal coins being used. The British Empire is a monarchist society, with three constituent monarchies within it, two of which are absolute monarchies.<br />
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==Economy==<br />
The Currency of the British Empire is the Pound Sterling.<br />
Anglestonia and Pecuniam both have their own currencies, the Anglestonian Pound and the Pecuniam Pound respectively. Although the Pound Sterling is the De Jure official currency of the empire, the Anglestonian Pound is the De Facto official currency. The British Imperial Government cannot fine or tax in currencies that aren't produced in the empire, meaning that the pound sterling is not a currency used by the government. <br />
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The British Empire has a very weak export economy. The only thing they have ever exported were small paper flags, equating to nine Anglestonian pounds.<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
===Religion===<br />
Anglican Christianity is the official religion. Christianity and Atheism are the main faith groups.<br />
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===Ethnicity===<br />
The Empire is mostly ethnically British.<br />
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===Languages===<br />
The Official Languages are English and Welsh<br />
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English is the main language, as all citizens of the empire are English and thus speak English fluently<br />
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Welsh is an official language but nobody in the Empire is fluent in it. It is rarely used but has been used on British Empire Web articles and in the Anglestonian motto "Anglestonia Y Gwan Ond Balch" (Anglestonia the weak but proud). The Languages act establishing it as an official language<br />
has a Welsh translation on it.<br />
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Japanese is spoken fluently by one citizen<br />
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French and Latin are somewhat common 2nd languages but their speakers aren't fluent.<br />
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===Age===<br />
The median age of citizens of the British Empire is estimated at 17, as this age group makes up the majority of the population.</div>James O'Connell Nash