Empire of Lurdentania

Empire of Lurdentania
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Wenn Sie an etwas glauben, ist alles moglich When you believe in something, anything is possible
Anthem: Viva La Vida
Status	Active
Location	Queensland, Australia
Capital and largest city	Myrth
Official languages	English, German
Ethnic groups (2020)	70% English 20% Scottish & Irish 10% French & German
Religion (2022)	Christian Atheist
Demonym(s)	Lurdentanian
Government	Constitutional Monarchy
• Emperor	HIM Rory I
• Prime Minister	HIH Prince Matthew I
• Deputy Prime Minister	Lord Viscount Kevin
Legislature	Lurdentanian Government
• Lower house	House of Commons (Lower House) Senate (Upper House)
Sovereign State  (Micronation)
• Founded	4th of October 2018
• Constitution Passed	10th of October 2018
• Independence	12th of October 2018
• Became an Empire	October 2020
Area
•	41.71 km2 (16.10 sq mi)
• Water (%)	1%
Population
• 2022 estimate	124
GDP (nominal)	estimate
• Total	Unknown
Currency	Lurdentanian Mark (LDM)
Time zone	LNST (+30 minutes AEST)
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Driving side	left
Calling code	+07

The Empire of Lurdentania, also known as Lurdentania, is a self-declared sovereign state, though more commonly referred to as a micronation by external observers. Lurdentania was established on 4 October 2018 by Rory I, who is also its current monarch and claims land within the macronation of Australia.

History

Lurdentania was founded on the 4 October 2018 by a single person. By 10 October 2018, the Nation had grown to 6 citizens. The first election was held to find a Prime Minister, and the country launched itself into expansion. A quick and not very detailed constitution was implemented and passed. Since then, a newer 16 page constitution was proposed to the house, by the Emperor. By receiving Democratic consent and Imperial consent, the new and improved constitution was implemented.

Throughout Lurdentanian History, many notable events have occurred including the 2 year anniversary celebrations, which occurred at the Imperial Palace, through to the most recent civil war, fought between loyalist Lurdentanian and opposing outsiders. Other notable historical achievements made by the nation include the first election, which saw continuous campaigning and rivalry, alongside the 1st meeting of the House of Commons in November 2018 and as far as the participating in a National Sport Championship which saw competitive domestic athletes compete for medals across sports such as swimming, running, relays, shotput and even discuss.

Government

Lurdentania is a Constitutional Monarchy with a Unicameral legislature, composed of the House of Commons.

Executive Branch

The Executive Branch of the Empire of Lurdentania consists of the Emperor and the Royal Family. The Emperor and Royal Family are selected through the process of hereditary leadership. The Emperor is the constitutional Head of State. The Current Emperor of the Empire of Lurdentania is Rory. The Royal Family consists of primarily the immediate family of the Emperor, who carry on ceremonial titles of royalty and nobility, alongside ceremonial military commands and territory leadership. The Royal Family and Emperor have been seen as important role models and idols to the Empire and are therefore involved in many events around the nation.

Legislative Branch

Cabinet & Prime Minister

The Cabinet of Lurdentania is the main decision-making body of the Lurdentanian Government. Headed by the Prime Minister, the Cabinet is composed of 15 ministries. The Ministries are lead by there corresponding Minister. Currently the cabinet is made up of 3 Equity Party Members, 1 conservative party member and 1 opposition member. The incumbent ministry, was formed on the 1st sitting of the 7th Parliament of the Nation. The Sitting announced the first ever use of opposition members within a governments cabinet. The current government coalition holds a super Majority in the House of Commons, with 5/9 members of the House being a member of the governing coalition.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for all matters of foreign alliances, intermicronational/international discussions and in charge of the Diplomatic journey of Lurdentania. The Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the 1st Chief Ambassador, appointed by the Emperor. The second in charge of the MFA, and head adviser to the 1st Chief Ambassador is the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Currently, both positions are occupied by His Imperial Majesty the Emperor.

1st Chief Ambassador

Name	Date of Appointment	Date of Leaving Office
Her Grace Katrina Corry	4 October 2018	1 January 2019
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Rory I	1 February 2019	Incumbent

The Empire of Lurdentania currently has formal relations with The State of Vishwamitra , H.U.C, Empire of Aenopia, Republic of Floriland, Empire of Etukan Novus Hierosolymis,Kingdom of Blazdonia and the Kingdom of Indradhanush .

Current Lurdentanian Macronational Embassies

Macronation	Type	Person	Position
Australia	Embassy	Her Grace Katrina	Ambassador
Netherlands	Embassy	Lord Ralf M.M. Stultiens	Ambassador
India	Embassy	Chandrachur Basu	Ambassador

Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance is the largest economic controlling organization in the Government. The Ministry of Finance is responsible for the three separate organs of National Monetary. The first being the Imperial Treasury, available and implemented for the Imperial Family based off donations, the second organ is the National Lurdentanian Bank, the general funds used by the government for projects which are for the betterment of citizens and the distribution of notes and coins, and the Aid Fund, based off donations and available to Lurdentanian Citizens who require additional financial support.

The Ministry of Finance is led by the Minister of Finance, and aided by the Head of the Imperial Treasury (who, whilst formally only manages the Imperial Treasury is a defacto deputy minister of the entire Ministry), The Ministry of Finance was first established in the December of 2018, however was not utilized until January 2020

Ministry of Agriculture & Environment

The Lurdentanian Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is a large player in the Lurdentanian 2021 Environmental Initiative. The Lurdentanian A&E Ministry has been responsible for the Myrth Beach Cleanup, regional beach cleanups and recycling campaigns which occurred throughout 2021 as an effort for Lurdentania to maintain its rich and unique environmental culture. Lurdentania has one of the most beautiful Micronational Landscapes which are contributing to Lurdentanias Natural Beauty. The Ministry for A&E is committed to its preservation and protection, which was seen with the Launch of the Lurdentanian Rangers Corps, a corps of environmental police type personnel employed to protect the environment from possible unwanted human impact. The LRC was launched in 2019, however inactive until its revamp in July 2021 under new leadership.

Other Ministries

Lurdentania also has a number of other ministries which overlook a range of topics from state security, to trade and immigration. All the ministries play an important role in the development of Lurdentania.

Prime Minister

The Prime Minister of Lurdentania is the Head of Government for the Empire of Lurdentania. The position of Prime Minister is held by the leader of the Majority Party in the House.

Party		Prime Minister	Constituency	Term length
Equity Party of Lurdentania	EQTY	HIH Emma	North Lurdentania	4 October 2018 - 31 October 2018 (27 Days) (Elected under an Independent Government which consisted of No cabinet) Served as Prime Minister of the 1st Provisional House of Commons.
Equity Party of Lurdentania	EQTY	Prime Minister Katrina	Furlong	31 October 2018 - 11 September 2022 (1411 Days) (Longest serving elected politician in a singular position) (Elected for her first term under an Independent Government. For her second, third and fourth terms she was elected under a Singular Equity banner. For fifth and sixth term she was elected under the Coalition of the Equity party and Conservative Party) Served as Prime Minister for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th House of commons
Liberal Party of Lurdentania	LP	His Imperial Highness Prince Matthew I	Terentia	11 September 2022 - Incumbent After nearly three years in an opposition position, a LP & Cons (NDP supported) government formed within the 8th House of Commons, marking the end of the near 4 year premiership of Her Excellency the Archduchess of Furlong. The Government marks the 1st Matthew Government.

Speaker of the House

The Speaker of the House, a position elected at the beginning of the opening of a new parliament, is a position in which moderates, administrates and runs the sittings of the House.

Party			List of Speakers	Constituency	Time in Office
	Liberal Party of Lurdentania	LIB	Lady Rubi I	Glochenspeer	4 October 2018 - 22 January 2019 (7002151000000000000♠151 days)
	Equity Party of Lurdentania	EQTY	HIH Archduchess Katrina I (Speaker Pro-Tempore)	Furlong	22 January 2019- 28 January 2019 (6 days)
	Conservative Party of Lurdentania	CON	HIM Rory I	Myrth	1 February 2019 - 18/04/2022 (1,172 days)
	Equity Party of Lurdentania	EQTY	Lord Colonel Harrison C.	Hazartica	18 April 2022 - 26 September 2022 (161 Days)
	Conservative Party of Lurdentania	CON	HIM Rory I	Myrth	26 September 2022 - Incumbent

The House of Commons

The House of Commons is the legislative assembly and main part of the legislative branch of Lurdentania. Representatives from Towns and cities elect members to represent their constituencies in the House of Commons. Representatives serve a term of 1 year and are elected from numerous political parties. The House of Commons is the primary meeting place of parliamentarians and politicians alongside other officials for discussion on policy, legislation and activities of the nation. The 6th House of Commons is the current sitting of Parliament, consisting of the 5th Katrina Ministry and the 3rd Rory Speakership.

The Government
MP			Seat	Position
	HIH Prince Matthew of Terentia	LP	Terentia	Prime Minister
	HG Archduchess Katrina	EQTY	Furlong	Leader of the Opposition
	HIM Emperor Rory I	CON	Myrth	Speaker of the House
	Lord Kevin of Lachtoria	EQTY	Lachtoria	Deputy Prime Minister
	Lady Rubi of Glochenspeer	LP	Glochenspeer	Government Backbencher
	HIH Princess Emma	EQTY	Farmoria	Deputy Prime Minister
	Lord Harrison of Hazartica	EQTY	Hazartica	Opposition Frontbencher
	SIr Lieutenant Martin E.	NDP	Seaspray	Government Backbencher
	MAJGEN The Rt. Hon. Hudson	LA	Smartslin	Opposition Whip

The Senate

The Senate, as decreed through the Senate Act, 2022, was a solution to the "Single house gave majority parties absolute power" problem, instituting a 6 seat upperhouse which uses the Australian Senate Election system. The senate is currently in the 2nd Lurdentanian Senatorial Chamber Phase.

The Government
MP			Seat	Position
	Baroness Lady KayLani	LP	No. 2	Leader of the Government in the Senate
	His Highness Colonel Lord Kaydan	EQTY	No. 1	Leader of the Opposition in the Senate
	Lord Sergeant Major Murray M.	CON	No. 4	Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate, Representing Government Ministries.
	Madam Alison E.	EQTY	No. 3	Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate
	Private William M.	GRNS	No. 5	Crossbench Whip
	Miss Coco H.	NDP	No. 6	Government Backbencher

Judiciary Branch

The Judiciary Branch is the smallest branch of the three. The Judicial Branch consists of the Lurdentanian Supreme Judge, His Imperial Majesty the Emperor, alongside the Supreme Magistrate HIH Matthew I, Deputy Supreme Magistrate Katrina and Regional Tribunal Judge Harrison. They make up the sole part of the court system. The courts main jobs are to ensure law enforcement, decide penalties for breaking the law, concluding criminal, corruption, political and economic related cases and bringing verdicts on undecided matters of the nation. The Judiciary branch of the Lurdentanian government see's minimal action, with a mere 4 cases recorded in the past 9 months.

Political Parties

There are currently four official political parties within Lurdentania. The Equity Party of Lurdentania is the current governing party, who currently have 5 seats within the House of Commons and 3 of the 5 Cabinet Ministers. The Liberal Party is the main opposition party, being a center-right party, similar to that of the Australian Liberal Party. The Liberal Party has 3 seats in the House and 1 of the Cabinet Ministers. The 7th Parliament is the first time that, whilst still in opposition, the Liberal Party have had ministers in the cabinet. The second coalition party is the Conservative Party, consisting of Right Wing policies, with 1 member in the House of Commons and 1 Cabinet Minister. The Equity-Conservative Coalition has existed since the third parliament. The Greens currently have 1 seat in the House of Commons, and no cabinet ministers. Whilst the Leftist alliance, since it hasn’t been around long enough to contest in any elections, they have no seats.

Party			Party Leader	Spectrum	House of Commons	Senators
	Liberal Party of Lurdentania	LIB	Leader of the Opposition Matthew	Centre-right	2 / 9	1 / 6
	Equity Party of Lurdentania	EQTY	Prime Minister Katrina	Centre	3 / 9	2 / 6
	Conservative Party of Lurdentania	CON	HIM Rory I	Right	2 / 9	1 / 6
	Lurdentanian National Democrats	LND	Lt. Martin E.	Centre-Left	1 / 9	1 / 6
	The Greens	TGL	Sergeant Lachlan P	Left Wing	0 / 9	1 / 6
	Leftist Alliance of Lurdentania	LAL	Mr. Paul P.	Far Left	1 / 9	0 / 6

Territory

Flag	Name		Annexed	Population	Official(s)		Distrcits	Police/Military Official
Cities
		Seaspray City	28/05/2021	6	Representative Madam Alison E.	Mayor Lieutenant Martin E	Seaspray District	Lieutenant Martin Edwards, Lieutenant of the Army
		Myrth	04/10/2018	8	Representative His Imperial Majesty Emperor Rory I (Western Myrth)	Mayor His Imperial Highness Matthew I, Duke of Myrth.	Myrth District	His Imperial Majesty Emperor Rory I, Field Marshal of the Army, Supreme Fleet Admiral of the Navy and Chief Air Marshal of the Air Force.
Towns
		Furlong	10/10/2021	7	Representative Her Grace Katrina, Archduchess of Furlong Mayor Her Grace, Archduchess of Furlong		Furlong District	Lord Colonel Harrison, Colonel of the Army and Captain of the Navy
		Hazartica	01/01/2021	16	Representative Lord Colonel Harrison, Count of Hazartica Mayor Lord Colonel Harrison, Count of Hazartica		Hazartica District	Lord Colonel Harrison, Colonel of the Army and Captain of the Navy
		Glochenspeer	04/10/2018	6	Representative Lady Rubi , Baroness of Glochenspeer Mayor The Rt. Hon. Rubi , Baroness of Glochenspeer		Glochenspeer District	Lady Rubi , Constable of Glochenspeer, Vice-Admiral of the Fleet, Major of the Army
		Lachtoria	04/10/2020	14	Representative Lord Lachlan Fry, Baron of Lachtoria Mayor Lady Sally, Viscountess of Lachtoria		Lachtoria District	Lord Lachlan Fry, Constable of Lachtoria, Lieutenant Colonel of the Army
		Farmoria	8/09/2021	12	Representative Her Imperial Highness Princess Emma Mayor Madam Alison		Farmoria District	Sergeant Lachlan P.
Territories
		Lake Rendoria		0	Governor His Imperial Majesty Emperor Rory I, Count of Rendoria		Myrth District	Lord Colonel Kaydan, Colonel of the Army.
		Imperial Parade		0	Governor Her Excellency Katrina Corry, Duchess of Imperial Parade		Furlong District	Lord Colonel Harrison, Colonel of the Army, Captain of the Navy
		Hortus		0	Governor Lord Colonel Harrison, Baron of Hortus		Myrth District	His Imperial Majesty Emperor Rory I, Field Marshal of the Army, Supreme Fleet Admiral of the Navy and Chief Air Marshal of the Air Force.
		Hazartica Bay (Naval Martial Law)		0	Naval Representative His Imperial Majesty Supreme Fleet Admiral Rory I		Hazartica District	His Imperial Majesty Emperor Rory I, Field Marshal of the Army, Supreme Fleet Admiral of the Navy and Chief Air Marshal of the Air Force.
		Hazartica Island (Naval Martial Law)		0	Naval Representative Her Imperial Highness Rubi I, Baroness of Glochenspeer, Vice Admiral of the fleet		Hazartica District	Lady Rubi, Constable of Glochenspeer, Vice Admiral of the Fleet, Major of the Army
		Whitsundika		2	Lord Lieutenant Her Imperial Highness Emma I, Duchess of Whitsundika		Furlong District	His Imperial Highness Matthew I, Colonel of the Army and Air Marshal.
		Lake Cameron		0	Governor His Imperial Majesty Emperor Rory I, Baron of Lake cameron		Myrth District	Admiral Franklin, Admiral of the Navy
		Whalepoo Island		1	Governor The Rt. Hon. Kay Lani, Baroness of Whalepoo Island		Hazartica District	Lord Colonel Harrison, Colonel of the Army, Captain of the Navy
		Grendenten Gardens		0	Governor His Imperial Majesty Emperor Rory I, Baron of Grendenten		Myrth District	His Imperial Majesty Emperor Rory I, Commander and Chief of the Armed Forces, Field Marshal of the Army, Supreme Fleet Admiral of the Navy and Chief Air Marshal of the Air Force.
		Mount Shoals		3	Governor Rt. Hon. Hudson, Baron of Mt. Shoals		Smartslin	Admiral Franklin, Admiral of the Navy
		Lendorania		0	Governor His Imperial Majesty Emperor Rory I		Myrth District	His Imperial Majesty Emperor Rory I, Commander and Chief of the Armed Forces, Field Marshal of the Army, Supreme Fleet Admiral of the Navy and Chief Air Marshal of the Air Force.
		Hunt Point		4	Governor Rt. Hon. Baron Hunt of Hunt Point		Seaspray District	None
		Mount Sederspard		3	Governor Lord Murray, Earl of Mount Sederspard		Terentia District	Lord Murray, Sergeant of the Royal Gaurds
		Raylaton		6	Governor His Imperial Majesty Emperor Rory I		Farmoria District	Private William
		Meserania		6	Governor Rt. Hon. MAJGEN Hudson, Baron of Mt. Shoals		Myrth District	Major General Hudson of the Army
		Burendentia		7	Governor Vacant		Farmoria District	His Imperial Majesty Emperor Rory I of Lurdentania
		Spiritania		11	Governor Vacant		Seaspray District	Admiral Franklin, Admiral of the Navy
		North Furlong		3	Governor Ms. Margaret E.		Furlong District	Able Seaman Leo E.
		North Hazartica		2	Governor Vacant		Hazartican District	Captain (Navy) Colonel Lord Harrison C.
Crown Dependencies
		Terentia		4	Lord-Lieutenant His Imperial Highness Matthew I, Prince of Terentia Governor-General of Terentia His Imperial Highness Matthew I, Prince of Terentia Representative His Imperial Highness Matthew I, Prince of Terentia		Terentian District	His Imperial Highness Matthew I, General of the Army and Governor-General of Terentia
		Smartslin		3	Lord-Lieutenant His Imperial Majesty Emperor Rory I Governor-General of Smartslin Her Imperial Highness Emma I, Archduchess of Smartslin Representative Major General the Rt. Hon. Baron Hudson		Smartslin District	His Imperial Majesty Emperor Rory I, Commander and Chief of the Armed Forces, Field Marshal of the Army, Supreme Fleet Admiral of the Navy and Chief Air Marshal of the Air force.
Military Forts/Territories				Garrison
		Fort Roy		4	Garrison Commander HIH General Matthew Troops 1st Glochenspeer Regiment		Located at Myrth	His Imperial Highness Prince Matthew I, General of the Army
		Maratania Training Area		0	None - Not under Lurdentanian Jursidiction, merely training area
		Fort Ava		5	Garrison Honourary Commander Honourary Sergeant-In-Command Ava Calero Garrison Troop Commander Corporal Cooper R.		Located in Farmoria	Corporal Cooper R.

Military

The Lurdentanian Armed Forces are commanded by the Commander in Chief, Rory I, and the General staff lead by the Monarch. The armed forces were involved in the 1st Battle of Seaspray.

The Lurdentanian Armed Forces are exceptionally advanced. Many camps and meetings are held between army officials.

LAF JOINT COMMAND

Chief of the Defence Forces: His Imperial Highness Prince Matthew I

List of Lurdentanian Chief of Staff

Name	Rank	Unit	Tenure
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Rory I	Field Marshal	HQ	October 4 2018 - October 2, 2019 (363 Days)
His Imperial Highness General Matthew I	General	HQ	October 4, 2019 - Present

His Imperial Majesty Emperor Rory I (October 4, 2018 - October 2, 2019)

His Imperial Highness General Matthew I (October 4, 2019 – Present)

HIMS Dysart parked in the Myrth Naval base. The HIMS Dysart is the main ship in the 1st Naval Fleet.

Navy

The Navy is the second of the Lurdentanian Armed Forces. The Navy controls all body of waters in Lurdentania and is responsible for water defense and offence as well as water law enforcement. The navy is lead by the Admiralty. The Commander of the Navy is Fleet Admiral Lady Rubi, who is also the commander of the HIMS Dysart. The other second member of the Admiralty is Admiral Franklin, the Naval adviser to the Military High Command and the Emperor. The navy consists of 6 personnel.

Naval Unit Structure

Admiralty

Lord High Admiralty of Lurdentania: HIM Emperor Rory I

1st Sea Lord: Admiral Franklin

1st Naval Fleet (Commanding Officer: Admiral Franklin)

• HIMS Dysart (4 soldiers | Commanding Officer: Admiral Franklin) - Fleet HQ Ship
• HIMS Oceania (3 soldier | Commanding Officer: Vacant)
• HIMS Cruiser (3 Soldier | Commanding Officer; Vacant)

• HIMS Mirage (3 Soldiers | Commanding Officer: Sub-Lieutenant Mia)
• HIMS Vector (3 Soldier | Commanding Officer: Sub-Lieutenant Leo)
• HIMS Northerner (4 Soldiers | Commanding Officer: Captain, Her Excellency the Archduchess of Furlong) Naval Strength State: 20

Naval Bases

- Canoe Bay

- Hazartica Bay Naval HQ

- Myrth Naval Base

Navy Officer Ranks

NATO equiv. code	OF-11		OF-10		OF-9		OF-8		OF-7		OF-6		OF-5		OF-4		OF-3		OF-2						OF-1
Officer Ranks	Admiral of the Fleet		Admiral		Vice Admiral		Rear Admiral		Commodore		Captain		Commander		Lieutenant Commander		Lieutenant		Sub-Lieutenant		Midshipman

Navy Enlisted Ranks

Nato er	Commanding Petty Officer						Petty Officer				Leading Seaman				Able Seaman				Seaman

Army

The army is the main defense branch of the Armed Forces. The army has an advanced unit structure, which allows for cohesive defensive operations. The army is against conflict, however is armed to defend against foreign unfriendly forces. The Primary duty of the Army is a ceremonial force involved in Imperial protection and parades on special events. The army is commanded by the Army Chief of Staff, His Imperial Highness Prince Matthew I of Terentia, General of the Lurdentanian Armed Forces. He is assisted by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Lord Kaydan, Colonel of the Army.

Army Officer Ranks

NATO equiv. code	OF-11		OF-10		OF-9		OF-8		OF-7		OF-6		OF-5		OF-4		OF-3		OF-2						OF-1
Officer Ranks	Field Marshal		General		Lieutenant General		Major General		Brigadier		Colonel		Lieutenant Colonel		Major		Captain		1st Lieutenant		2nd Lieutenant
Insignia

Army Enlisted Ranks

NATO equiv. code	OR-8	OR-7	OR-6	OR-5	OR-4	OR3	OR-2		OR-1	R-1
Enlisted Ranks	Sergeant Major of the Army	Sergeant Major	Staff Sergeant	1st Sergeant	Sergeant	Corporal		Lance Corporal	Private	Recruit
Insignia									None	None

Army Structure

The Lurdentanian army is comprised of many different units, specialized to location and under the command of a wide range of Military officers and NCO. The Lurdentanian Military unit Composition is as follows:

Chief of Army: Vacant

Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army: Sergeant Major of the Army Murray M.

• 1st Myrth Infantry Division (22 men, led by Lieutenant-Colonel Lachlan F)
  • 2nd Glochenspeer Regiment (4 soldier, Major Rubi) [2GR]
  • 3rd Western Myrth Regiment (5 soldier, Captain Lachlan P) [3WMR]
  • 4th Seaspray Regiment (7 soldier, Lieutenant Martin E) [4SR]
  • 1st Garrison Company, Fort Ava Garrison (5 soldier, Corporal Cooper R.) [1GC]
• 2nd Hazartica Infantry Division (13 men, led by Colonel Harrison)
  • 1st Hazartican Infantry Regiment (5 man, led by Lieutenant Kay-Lani) [1HIR]
  • 2nd Hazartican Cavalry Regiment (7 man, led by Lieutenant Jesse H.) [2HCR]
• 1st Special Forces Division (9 soldier, led by Major General Hudson)
  • The Royal Guard Regiment (7 soldiers, led by (Acting) Major General Hudson ) [RGB]
  • Lurdentanian Imperial Medical Regiment (2 soldiers, led by Sergeant Chris) [LIMC]

• 4th Logistics & Support Division (11 men, led by Major General Kaydan D.)
  • 6th Western Myrth Aviation Regiment (0 Men)
  • 1st Furlongan Logistics and Support Regiment (0 Men)
  • 7th Eastern Myrth Amphibious Infantry Regiment (4 Men, led by Lieutenant Cameron Q.)
  • 8th Farmorian Artillery Regiment (6 Men, led by Lieutenant Alison E.)

The Lurdentanian Army, in total consists of 56 personnel

Engagements

The Lurdentanian Army primarily focuses on ceremonial duties and field activities, however has been mobilized on two occasions. Once at the Lurdentanian Civil War and once on the Siege of Fort Roy. The Lurdentanian Civil war was a conflict fought over two days. The entire Lurdentanian Army was deployed, to defend Fort Roy and ultimately the Imperial Palace against invading foreign and domestic rebels. The civil war, whilst tedious and long, resulted in a Government Victory. No major casualties were obtained during the civil war, except for a rolled ankle which was caused during a Rebel rush on Fort Roy. The Siege of Fort Roy occured against a local communist Micronation, attempting to attack Fort Roy. The attack lasted a mere hour and was repelled by the 1st Western Myrth Regiment. Lurdentania is against war in any sorts, however will use its army in defensive duties only. It is against Military policy to deploy the army in efforts to harm another nation or people. The Army also is against the use of lethal weapons which could cause serious injury.

Field Exercises

The Lurdentanian army often domestically host field exercises for Army training, army communication and to boost morale within the army. Exercises include Promotion courses, Regimental Activity days and field navigation exercise.

Affiliated Branches

Lurdentanian Imperial Police Force

The Lurdentanian Imperial Police Force (LIPF) is the law enforcement agency of the Empire of Lurdentania. The LIPF is responsible for protecting the rights of citizens, upholding the law of the Empire and protecting communities against rulebreakers. The LIPF is made up of two detachments, General Service Detachment and Special Service Detachment.

General Service Detachment (GSD)

The GSD is responsible for the general law enforcement of the Empire. Local Police Stations are manned by GSD personnel who man, administrate and coordinate police electorates. Currently their are three police stations in the Empire:

• Myrth Police Station (3 officers, Superintendent Matthew)
• Glochenspeer Police Station (3 Officer, Acting Senior Sergeant Rubi)
• Seaspray Police Station (3 officers, Inspector Martin) Police Strength State: 10

Special Service Detachment (SSD)

The SSD is responsible for special operations and missions in the name of law enforcement. The SSD are deployed to high risk matters and are usually the best equipped/trained branch of the organization. The SSD is located in a singular HQ in Hazartica:

• Hazartican SSD General Command HQ (2 officers, Assistant Commissioner Harrison)

Police Command

The police command is the overall command responsible for the Police Operations. The Police Command is run by the Commissioner of Police which is a role reserved for the Monarch. The Incumbent Commissioner of Police is HIM Emperor Rory I. The Commissioner of Police is aided by the Assistant Commissioner. The LIPF has had two serving Assistant Commissioners. The First was Assistant Commissioner Matthew who resigned from the post, for a lower officer position to focus on the Army and Politics. The incumbet Assistant Commissioner is Assistant Commissioner Harrison.

Police Ranking

Ranks

Commissioner

Assistant Commissioner

Commander

Superintendent

Inspector

Senior Sergeant

Sergeant

Leading Constable

Senior Constable

Constable

Lurdentanian Honours

Orders

Ribbon	Name	Post-Nominals	Sovereign Grand Master	Chancellor	Prefix
	The Order of Leonard	Knight Commander 1st Class (KCGOL)	His Imperial Majesty Emperor Rory I of Lurdentania	Her Grace the Archduchess of Furlong Katrina	Sir/Madam
		Knight Commander 2nd Class (K2GOL)			Sir/Madam
		Officer (OGOL)			-
		Member (GOL)			-
	The Order of the Emperor	Grand Cordon (GCOE)			Sir/Madam
		Grand Commander (GCOOE)			Sir/Madam
		Knight Commander (KCOE)			-
		Commander of the Order (COE)			-
		Officer of the Order (OOE)			-
		Member of the Order (OE)			-
	The Order of Myrth	Knight Commander 1st Class (1KCOM)			Sir/Madam
		Knight Commander 2nd Class (2KCOM)			Sir/Madam
		Commander (COOM)			-
		Member (OMY)			-
	The Order of the Royal Tree	Grand Companion of the Order (GCORT)		Vacant	Sir/Madam
		Companion (CORT)			-
		Member (MORT)			-
	The Order of the Military	Grand Commander (GCOM)		His Imperial Highness Prince Matthew of Terentia	Sir/Madam
		Knight Commander (KCOM)			Sir/Madam
		Commander (COM)			-
		Officer (OOM)			-
		Member (OM)			-
	The Illustrious Order of Diplomatic Chivalry	Knight Commander (KCIODC)		Lord Viscount Dhrubajyoti Roy	-
		Knight (KIODC)			-
		Officer (OIODC)			-
		Member (IODC)			-

National Service Medals

Ribbon	Name	Pro-Nominals	Prefix
	Medal of National Service and Dedication	MNSD	The Honourable
	Medal of Appreciation	MA	The Honourable

Parliamentary Commendations

Ribbon	Medal Name	Pro-Nominals	Prefix
	House of Commons Commendations	HCC	The Honourable

Military Medals

Ribbon	Medal Name	Pro-Nominals	Prefix
	Lurdentanian Military Commendation Medal	LMCM	-
	Lurdentanian Exemplary Military Service Medal	LEMSM	Sir/Mada

Order of Precedence

Honour	Post-Nominals	Ribbons	Requirements
Knight Commander 1st Class of the Order of Leonard	KCGOL		- Maximum of 5 recipients - Eligible to Lurdentanian Citizens only
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Emperor	GCOE		- Maximum of 5 recipients - Eligible to Lurdentanian Citizens only
Knight Commander 1st Class of the Order of Myrth	1KCOM		-Maximum of 5 recipients -Eligible to Lurdentanian Citizens only
Medal of National Service and Dedication	MNSD		-Eligible to Lurdentanian Citizens only
Grand Companion of the Order of the Royal Tree	GCORT		- Maximum of 5 recipients - Eligible to citizens and foreign heads of state
Grand Commander of the Order of the Military	GCOM		- Maximum 10 recipients - Eligible to military servicemen of Macronational/micronational armies
Knight Commander of the Illustrious Order of Diplomatic Chivalry	KCIODC		- Maximum 10 recipients - Eligible to foreign heads of State
Knight Commander 2nd Class of the Order of Leonard	K2GOL		- Maximum 10 recipients
Grand Commander of the Order of the Emperor	GCOOE		- Maximum 10 recipients
Officer of the Grand Order of Leonard	OGOL		- Maximum 15 recipients
Medal of Appreciation	MA		- Lurdentanian citizenship
Knight Commander 2nd Class of the Order of Myrth	2KCOM		- Lurdentanian Citizenship
House of Commons Commendation	HCC		- Lurdentanian Citizenship - Majority Approval from House of Commons
Knight Commander of the Order of the Emperor	KCOE		- Maximum 20 recipients
Knight of the Illustrious Order of Diplomatic Chivalry	KIODC		- Foreign Dignitaries
Knight Commander of the Order of the Military	KCOM		- Eligible to those who have contributed to a military
Commander of the Order of Myrth	COOM		- Foreign Heads of State - Lurdentanian Citizens
Commander of the Order of the Emperor	COE		- Upon the Emperors wish
Companion of the Order of the Royal Tree	CORT		- Foreign Heads of State - Lurdentanian Royalty/Nobility
Commander of the Order of the Military	COM		- Upon the Emperors wish
Lurdentanian Exemplary Military Service Medal	LEMSM		- Lurdentanian Citizen - Consent of the General Staff
Lurdentanian Military Commendation Medal	LMCM		- Lurdentanian Citizen - Consent of Divisional Commander
Officer of the Order of the Emperor	OOE		- Upon the Emperors wish
Officer of the Illustrious Order of Diplomatic Chivalry	OIODC		- Foreign Dignitaries
Officer of the Order of the Military	OOM		- Eligible to those who have contributed to a military
Member of the Order of Leonard	GOL		- Upon the Emperors wish
Member of the Order of the Emperor	OE		- Upon the Emperors wish
Member of the Order of Myrth	OMY		- Upon the Emperors wish
Member of the Order of the Royal Tree	MORT		- Lurdentanian Royalty/Nobility - Foreign Heads of State
Member of the Illustrious Order of Diplomatic Chivalry	IODC		- Foreign Dignatries
Member of the Order of the Military	OM		- Eligible to those who have contributed to a military

OFFICERS OF THE ORDERS OF LURDENTANIA
Name	Order	Rank
His Imperial Majesty Rory I	Order of Leonard	Sovereign
	Order of the Emperor
	Order of Myrth
	Order of the Royal Tree
	Illustrious Order of Diplomatic chivalry
	Order of the Military
Her Grace Archduchess Katrina I	Order of Leonard	Chancellor
	Order of Myrth
	Order of the Emperor
Lord Dhrubajyoti Roy	Illustrious Order of Diplomatic Chivalry	Chancellor
His Imperial Highness Matthew of Teretnia	Order of the Military	Chancellor
Vacant	Order of the Royal Tree	Chancellor

Nobility & Royalty

Titles of Nobility/Royalty

Title of Peerage	Cornet	Style
Prince/Princess		Male: Spoken: His Highness Written: His imperial Highness Female: Spoken: Her Highness Written: Her Imperial Highness
Archduke/Archduchess		Male: Spoken: His Highness Written: His Grace Female: Spoken: Her Highness Written: Her Grace
Duke/Duchess		Male: Spoken: Your Grace Written: His Grace Female: Spoken: Your Grace Written: Her Grace
Earl/Count/Countess		Male (Earl): Spoken: My Lord Written: His Lordship Male (Count) Spoken: My Lord Written: The Honorable Lord Female (Countess): Spoken: My Lady Written: The Honorable Lady
Marquis/Marchioness		Male: Spoken: My Lord Written: Lord Female: Spoken: My Lady Written: Lady
Viscount/Viscountess		Male: Spoken: My lord Written: Lord Female: My Lady Written: Lady
Baron/Baroness		Male: Spoken: My Lord Written: The Rt. Hon. Female: Spoken: My Lady Written: The Rt. Hon.

Peerage

Peerage	Style	Office Holder	Spouse	Heir
Prince of Terentia	His Imperial Highness	HIH Matthew	HIH Emma (Does not receive the title 'Princess of Terentia')	HIM Emperor Rory I
Archduchess of Furlong	Her Grace	HG Katrina	None	Lord Harrison
Archduchess of Smartslin	Her Grace	HIH Emma	HIH Matthew, Archduke of Smartslin	HIM Emperor Rory I
Archduke of Dentoria	His Grace	HIM Rory I	None	Lady Rubi
Duke of Myrth	His Grace	HIH Matthew	HIH Emma, Duchess of Myrth	HIM Emperor Rory I
Duchess of Whitsundika	Her Grace	HIH Emma	HIH Matthew, Duke of Whitsundika	HIM Emperor Rory I
Duchess of Imperial Palace	Her Grace	HG Katrina	None	Lord Harrison
Duke of Tingsten	His Grace	HIM Rory I	None	Lady Rubi I
Earl of Mount Sederspard	The Honourable Lord	Lord Murray	None	None
Marquis Jandoria	His Grace	HIM Rory I	None	Lady Rubi
Count of Hazartica	The Honourable Lord	Lord Harrison	None	Rt. Hon. Kay Lani
Count of Rendoria	The Honorable Lord	HIM Rory I	None	Lady Rubi
Viscount of Lachtoria	Lord	Lord Kevin	Lady Sally, Viscountess of Lachtoria	Lord Lachlan
Honorary Viscount	Lord	Lord Roy	None	None
Baroness of Glochenspeer	Lady	Lady Rubi	None	HIM Emperor Rory I
Baron of Lake Cameron	Rt. Hon.	HIH Rory	None	Lady Rubi
Baroness of Whalepoo Island	Rt. Hon.	Rt. Hon, Kay Lani	None	Lord Harrison
Baron of Lachtoria	Lord	Lord Lachlan	None	Lord Kevin
Baron of Hortus	Rt. Hon.	Lord Harrison	None	Lady Rubi
Baron of Grendenten	Rt. Hon.	HIM Rory	None	Lady Rubi
Baron of Mount Shoals	Rt. Hon.	Rt. Hon. Hudson	None	HIH Matthew
Baron of Tingsten	Lord	Lord Ralf Stultiens	Unknown	None
Baron of Hunt Point	Rt. Hon.	Rt. Hon. Baron Hunt	Unknown	Mr. D. Hunt

Culture

Sporting

In 2020, Lurdentania held the National Sports Championships, which was attended by domestic athletes representing many Lurdentanian towns. Athletes competed for medals in their respective races and duked it out over the top prize. Multiple different sport related events were contested including swimming, running, relays, shotput, discuss, javelin and fencing. Alongside the Lurdentanian National Sports Championships, the Myrth Soccer Tournament occurred in Early 2021, led by Lady Rubi, a successful local Myrth Based event attended by nearly 10 participants, saw an intense and enjoyable soccer game. The Myrth Lions defeated the Myrth Dolphins 18 to 15.

Chess Tournaments

Chess is a widely played game in Lurdentania. Chess is regarded as the favorite free time activity by 80% of Lurdentanian Citizens. In late 2019, the first National Chess Tournament occurred, an activity organized by the Ministry of Community involvement and Culture. The first tournament, held in late 2019 was won by HIH prince Matthew, who would also win the March 2020 tournament, May 2020 tournament, October 2020 tournament, and finally defeated in the March 2021 and May 2021 tournaments by HIM the Emperor.

Lurdentanian Motor Sport Championships

The Lurdentanian Motorsport Championships (LMC), took place in early 2021, as a government thanks for the continuous loyalty and obedience in the Lurdentanian covid-19 lockdown. The LMC was competed by 5 participants, who raced a number of motorized vehicles. The gold medal was awarded to Lord Kaydan, and the Silver medal to HIH Prince Matthew. The games was played over a four hour period, with the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister present and viewing from the makeshift grand stand. Other notable dignitaries were spotted in the crowd including Lord Kevin, Viscount of Lachtoria and Lord Fry, Baron of Lachtoria.

Geography

Climate and Weather

Lurdentania is full of unique vegetation and is home to over 250 different fruit trees. Alongside lush vegetation, the nation also consists of multiple bodies of water. Significant geographical features such as hills and beaches and is home to unique birds and wildlife. Lurdentania had experienced multiple cyclones. These cyclones have, on occasions brought significant damage to the property and environment of the Nation. In response to a small cyclone which saw the devastation of a Forest, the Ministry of Natural Disasters and Emergency Management was formed, however has not been active since August 2020.

Climate data for Empire of Lurdentania
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Average high °C (°F)	35 (95)	36 (97)	33 (91)	31 (88)	28 (82)	25 (77)	26 (79)	27 (81)	30 (86)	31 (88)	36 (97)	36 (97)	20.3 (68.5)
Average low °C (°F)	28 (82)	28 (82)	27 (81)	22 (72)	21 (70)	21 (70)	20 (68)	21 (70)	24 (75)	26 (79)	31 (88)	29 (84)	0.9 (33.6)
Average Precipitation mm (inches)	74 (2.91)	57 (2.24)	65 (2.56)	59 (2.32)	59 (2.32)	62 (2.44)	58 (2.28)	69 (2.72)	67 (2.64)	67 (2.64)	74 (2.91)	79 (3.11)	790 (31.1)
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Transport and Roads

Green: Myrth Highway, Small Yellow: Dusty Court, Large Yellow: Windelbourne Road, Red: Rendoria Road, Purple: Smartslin Highway, Light Blue: Bush lane, Dark Blue: O'brien Highway, Pink: Myrth Beach Boulevard

Lurdentania has many roads systems which link the capital together. The roads within the capital cross into Myrth, Grendenten Gardens, Smartslin and Terentia. The roads stretch accross the capital, linking the main Australian road to many landmarks including the Imperial Palace, Myrth Beach, Lake Rendoria, Lake Cameron and Fort Roy. The Road system around Myrth Consists of multiple Highways, roads, lanes and one boulevard. Roads are established/named through decreed and are usually named after significant events/monuments or people in that area. The only road which has residential housing is Myrth Highway.

Transport System

The Empire of Lurdentania has an effective Bus system which drives passengers across the road systems of Myrth, Grendenten Gardens, Smartslin and Terentia. The two buses circulate on a rotational system. Bus A010 covers Myrth Highway, Dusty Court, Rendoria Road and Smartslin Highway on Saturday mornings and Sunday Afternoons. Bus A011 covers Windelbourne Road, Bush lane, O'brien Highway and Myrth Beach Boulevard on Saturday Afternoons and Sunday Mornings. Bus stops provide bus timetables for citizens. All transportation systems within Lurdentania are completely free to citizens, upon showing their Lurdentanian ID. The System was first introduced by the 3rd Katrina Ministry, however services were limited to Myrth Highway, and considered obsolete. The program became dormant until the 5th Katrina Ministry, which saw the revitalization of the program. Currently, Bus A010 is an old Mine bus, previously used for transporting coal miners and rehabilitated as an 11 person travel bus. Bus A011 is a multiuse 'buggy' also used by the Myrth Infantry Division.