Commonwealth of Ottawa
Commonwealth of Ottawa Ottawa | |
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Motto: To God and Country | |
Map of the Commonwealth | |
Status | Sovereign State |
Capital and largest city | Metzger |
Official languages | English |
Other languages | Latin |
Ethnic groups (2021) | Ottawans: 100% |
Religion (2021) | Christian |
Demonym | Ottawan |
Government | Elective Monarchy |
• King | Kanada I of Ottawa |
• the head of parliament | Parliament |
Legislature | Aristocrat Parliament |
House of Ottawans | |
Independence from the United States Still seen as a micronation | |
• Independence Declared | 14 Noveber, 2021 |
• Election Of The First King | 19 November 2021 |
• Admission of Mangaslivina | 20 November 2021 |
• December revolution | 6 December 2021 - 3 January 2022 |
Area | |
• Total | 2.08 sq mi (5.4 km2) |
• Water (%) | %2 |
Population | |
• 2021 estimate | 7 |
• 2021 census | 7 (inhabitants) |
GDP (PPP) | estimate |
• Total | TBD |
• Per capita | TBD |
GDP (nominal) | 2021 estimate |
• Total | TBD |
• Per capita | TBD |
Currency | Pecunia (PCI) |
Time zone | EST |
Date format | mm/dd/yyyy |
Drives on the | right |
Calling code | +1 |
Microcode | CO |
Ottawa, also known as the Commonwealth of Ottawa, is a self-proclaimed sovereign state, known to external observers as a micronation surrounded by the US State of Ohio. The nation was established on 18 November 2021. The Commonwealth currently has 6 military divisions: the Air Force, the Snow Force, the Army, the Navy, Specials Forces, and the King's Guard. The Commonwealth is a peaceful nation and will only go to war if victory is assured.
Politics
The Commonwealth of Ottawa is an elective monarchy, where the parliament, known as the Aristocrat Parliament, elects the king, who has all power, whereas the parliament is voted in by the people. The current King is known simply as Kanada I. There are multiple parties in the Commonwealth. The socialist Ottawa party, usually left-leaning, wanting the limitation of gun ownage, and wanting to nationalize multiple industries. The nationalist party, a far-right party who want to keep the ownage of guns, and military expansion and conquest. The libertarian party, a center party which is usually for capitalism-enriching policies. The green party, also near the center of the spectrum, is for protection of the environment. The republican party is the main party in the nation, a moderate right who are for gun protection, is pro-life, and want to strengthen the Commonwealth. King Kanada and parliament are part of this party. The conservative party, at the center, is monarchist leaning and wants to keep the current order. And, finally, the Marxist party, being on the far-left of the spectrum, is for the nationalization of all industries, is for the economic policy of socialism, and is communist.
Constitution
Preamble
Let us pray from for our future kin, as they will lead Ottawa over beyond. Blessed be Ottawa, as independence was secured by the founding fathers, whom brought freedom to Ottawa.
Articles
Article 1
The government of the commonwealth of Ottawa will be voted in by the parliament, which is made for the people by the people with the people. If the leader stands to destroy the Commonwealth, the parliament has right to remove him or her.
Article 2
There will be three branches, the legislative branch to make the laws for the people, the executive branch, to enforce the laws and to represent the nation to foreign powers, and the judicial branch, to interpret laws and to deal with criminals.
Article 3
There will be two levels of government, the federal government, for the whole nation, and the provincial government, representing the province.
Article 4
The only way for a province to be divided is if the province allows a new province to be formed out of some of it territory.
Article 5
The Army and Air Force are required to exist, but new military branches can be made.
Article 6
Every citizen has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Everyone has a right to freedom of speech, press, petition, protest, and religion along with a right to vote. Any citizen over 12 has the right to own firearms as a means of protection. Any citizen tried of a crime has the right to a trial by jury with at least one member being a family member.
Article 7
There will be two members of parliament until population allows it to increase.
Article 8
The king will be voted in by members of the parliament, which are voted in by the people. Each province will hold its own small parliament, known as the advisory council, and its own king, known as the governor.
Article 9
There is a limit of 4 candidates for king, while there is no such limit for parliament.
AMENDMENTS
Amendment I
Any laws or rights not stated by the constitution will be left to the decision of the provinces.
Amendment II
New states will be brought to the parliament, where majority vote will make it a province.
Amendment III
Elections shall be held yearly on November 14.
History
The nation was founded by the current king Kanada I and the current head of the Parliament, Parliament, as they are known online, on 14 November 2021, after they had heard of the existence of Micronations. The first major event to happen was the election of the first king, Kanada I. After this, the two founders decided on an elective monarchy as their government. Then. they stated separating the nation in two, the provinces of Metzger and Kanada, as to better manage the territory. Next on 20 November 2021, the third province was added the province of Mangaslivina then on 6 December 2021, the country went into revolution. An unnamed citizen staged a revolution against the government, and the revolution lasted till 3 January 2022. later that day in what is now known as the December revolt speech the head of parliament gave one of the most famous speeches in Ottawan history. Then, on 8 February 2022, in response to an increase in population, the Aristocrat Parliament was increased, and a new member added. On 6 March 2022 the official Ottawan newsletter was first created. On 17 May 2022, a parliament vote was held to decide on changing the coat of arms and the vote was passed giving us the coat of arms we have today. On 29 June a new province was added: the province Long Lake. On 20 September 2022 Parliament passed a bill to have an official war against the squirrel. previous to the war they had caused over $1,000 in building, car, and environmental damage. The first battle happened on the 19th of September when a large group of squirrels (8-10)launched an attack on the Kanada State house every squirrel was shot but only 2 were confirmed dead. The Commonwealth of Ottawa Celebrates its first anniversary as of 14 November 2022. Also on 14 November 2022, the first yearly elections started. On 3 January 2023, the first national anthem for the Commonwealth was established. It is “Battle Hymn of the Republic.”
Foreign relations
Micronation | Friendly relations | Neutral relations | Hostile relations |
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Military
The military is comprised of 6 Branches, they are, in order of creation: Army Air Force Navy Snow Force Special Operations (Spec Ops) King's Guard.
About Our Militaristic Stance
Similar to most micronations, its stance on military matters is one of peaceful, yet defensive, cooperation with everyone.
Ottawa only interferes in war when it or any of its allies are attacked. If provoked, it does not spare the attacker, nor in defense of the Commonwealth, no matter the cost.
Armory
One planned panjandrum, a planed missile armory, one Light BB rifle, three medium BB rifles, one heavy BB sniper rifle, two minor BB pistols, around 10 Nerf guns, four powerful Nerf guns[b] an Arsenal of LEGOS, one Heavy BB pistol, 2 ak-orbee7's, a spy drone, an A570 EFI gator for motorized infantry, and finally, a new experimental weapon called the confuser. The Navy has 2 Yamaha wave runners and 2 kayaks, one pontoon and lots of other flotation devices and trailers to transport them.
Requirements for the Branches
- Army: Army personnel receive a meridian gun, hand-to-hand combat training, and outdoors survival training.
- Air Force: Air Force personnel receive training to fly planes, gliders, and drones, basic gun training, and outdoor survival training.
- Navy: Navy personnel receive training for piloting water vehicles, gun training, water survival, and naval landings.
- Snow Force: Snow Force Personnel will get a meridian gun,hand-to-hand combat, and winter outdoors survival training.
- Special Forces: Spec Ops Personnel have to have 2 month Snow Force training or 3 months in the army. Personnel will get an advanced gun, hand-to-hand combat, and more outdoor survival training.
- Kings Guard: Kings Guard Personnel have to have 5 months in the special forces, and will get advanced bodyguard training.
Provinces
Name | Flag | Capital |
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Mangaslivania | Fort Meigs | |
Metzger | Metzger | |
Kanada | Kanada | |
Long Lake | Long Lake |
- Metzger was the first province to join the commonwealth. It is the home of the capital and is home to the head of parliament and 1/3 of the population. The national capital is also the state capital. Metzger also is home to one of the mints for the country.
- Kanada was the second province to join the commonwealth. Named after the founding father and first king Kanada, it also has one of the 2 mints for the country. Kanada is the largest province.
- Mangaslivana was the third province to join the commonwealth and was made out of extra territory from Kanada. The name means "great woods". The famous Sugar river flows trough the province. It is home to Area 7, the Ottawan military base.
- Long Lake was the newest province in the Commonwealth. It is the home of naval base Jimbo, the only area with boats. Long Lake resides on a lake of the same name (Long Lake Michigan).
Culture
Language
The Commonwealth of Ottawa's official language is English, but many other languages are spoken in the Commonwealth like Latin, German, Spanish, and French.
Holidays
Some major holidays of the Commonwealth are as follows:
name | date |
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New Year's Day | 1 January |
December Revolt Remembrance Day | 3 January |
Easter | Debatable, determined via calculations of the Computus |
Carmel Day | 31 March |
King's Day | 7 May |
Independence Week | 10 November to 17 November |
Independence Day | 14 November |
Liberation Day | 1 December |
Christmas Eve | 24 December |
Christmas Day | 25 December |
New Year's Eve | 31 December |
Monuments
There are plans for 2 new monuments, one built in remembrance and honor of the independence of Ottawa, and one for honoring the people who helped to end the December Revolution.
National Anthem
The anthem of the Commonwealth of Ottawa is the American Patriotic Hymn “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” It is a classic Civil War song, written by Julia Ward Howe in the 19th Century. The lyrics are, as follows:
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord; He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword: His truth is marching on.
(Chorus) Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! His truth is marching on.
I have seen Him in the watch-fires of a hundred circling camps, They have builded Him an altar in the evening dews and damps; I can read His righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps: His day is marching on.
(Chorus) Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! His truth is marching on.
I have read a fiery gospel writ in burnished rows of steel: "As ye deal with my contemners, so with you my grace shall deal"; Let the Hero, born of woman, crush the serpent with his heel, Since God is marching on.
(Chorus) Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! His truth is marching on.
He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat; He is sifting out the hearts of men before His judgment-seat; Oh, be swift, my soul, to answer Him! Be jubilant, my feet! Our God is marching on.
(Chorus) Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! Our God is marching on.
In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me. As He died to make men holy, let us live to make men free, While God is marching on.
(Chorus) Glory, glory, hallelujah!(Hallelujah!) Glory, glory, hallelujah!(Hallelujah!) Glory, glory, hallelujah!(Hallelujah!)
Our God is marching on.(Glory, glory, Halle-)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Includes all nations in the Empire
[a]And any nation within.