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Introduction

Super Rome is a massive economic and military Juggernaut, with a diverse and complex political orchestration and one of the most powerful centres of commerce in the Alliance of Honourable Peoples. Super Rome currently enjoys a comfortable position in the Alliance Defence Council; it is a member of the Rapid Reaction Force (RRF) and the Alliance Defence Ministry (ADM) and is also a member of the Group of 8, consisting of the most economically powerful nations in the Alliance.

Super Rome enjoys the largest agricultural, industrial and commercial output of any nation within the Alliance and has held a steady current account surplus for over four hundred years. Super Rome in its entirety is under the command of the current Imperator Letton.

Super Roman Factbook

Populace and Ethos

Super Roman culture has developed over two millennia and is one of the most diverse in the region. The "Cursus Honorum" or the "Path of Honour" is fundamental to Roman society. To be honourable, pious and just is the ultimate Roman desire and it is to this that Romans aspire. Thus the Roman people are continually motivated to better themselves and become more productive members of society. To achieve this end Romans have achieved a reputation of being pioneers and explorers rather than conquerors and warmongers. The Roman populace is extremely proud of its heritage and is fiercely patriotic. Citizens also believe that a powerful economy is essential for high levels of innovation and technological advancement to take place. It is or this reason that enormous emphasis is placed on the Super Roman economy and the productivity of the populace as a whole.

The Economy of Super Rome

As has been mentioned above the Super Roman economy is considered the precursor to all technological advancement, innovation and overall progression of the Super Roman nation. However Super Rome also places a great emphasis on the overall well being of its citizens. Social liberties and freedoms are never placed above the role of the economy. Many have questioned the unorthodox method of government taxation at 100% and have doubted its operation. The Super Roman people are immensely proud however of their achievement in their economic system. Super Roman GDP now approaches D85 trillion per annum. Spending by the government is unparalleled in the Alliance. Sparta has become one of the major hubs of economic activity within the Alliance.

In 1935 the policy of "Pecuniam Revenit" was put into operation. Under this system inflation was placed under complete control of the government and inflationary pressure has never deviated from the 1.5% level set by the Super Roman government. This policy has revolutionised the operation of an Economy and has led to huge expansion of Gross Domestic Product.

Pecuniam Revenit is a system of credit for individuals. At 16 years of age all Super Roman citizens are issued with an electronic visa. Within this card is stored all information regarding the individual: personal details, financial details and historical records of activity. These cards are compulsory and those within Super Rome whom are found not to be in possession of such a card are immediately deported. This has achieved wonders in preventing illegal immigration. Only The Senate Ministry of Domestic Affairs (SMDA) can issue visas upon request. Applicants from abroad are thoroughly checked and assessed before allowing the individuals to immigrate.

Pecuniam Revenit literally means that whatever income an individual earns is the property of the government. The government will use this income to invest and spend in all public sectors. Individuals consume through credit granted by the government. For example, if an individual earns D35, 000 a year he will receive D35, 000 of credit. This can then be used to purchase goods and services from the government. Firms and Industry is still competitive in the global market, as trade remains unrestricted. Corporations and firms are state owned and all revenue generated by firms is taxed at 100%. Foreign buyers are often perplexed by the system as goods and services are in practice being purchased from the Super Roman government. Imports and exports are purchased and sold in Denarii held by the government and central banks.

In this way government combines regulation and free trade in an unorthodox equilibrium. Government intervention is theoretically all pervasive but in practice minimal. The operation of a firm is unchanged. The only difference is that wages, in traditional monetary terms are eliminated. Wages are not paid to the employees directly. At the end of each month the government renews the level of credit awarded to the individual. Cash and coinage have been eliminated and all forms of payment are electronically managed. Revenue for firms still exists and the more efficient and productive a firm the higher the level of credit revenue achieved. Thus incentive to become more competitive is still existent.

This system has ensured that the quality and quantity of goods produced are extremely high. Government regulates industry and provides subsidies and support when needed in return for the efficient operation of firms, abolition of collusion and cartels and the continuation of trade. Greater levels of competitiveness exist within the Super Roman economy, monopolies are relatively extinct and monopsonies and trade unions have been largely eradicated. Consumers also benefit from cheaper domestic goods of a higher quality and greater variety without the need to circulate money. This is why inflation and interest rates remain low within Super Rome. (Regarding the MV=PT theory) Inflation has only once deviated from 1.5% in 1942 during the Great Alliance war and this was only due to the fact that huge loans were granted from Super Rome to warring nations such as Roudland, Great Wrightland and Gothria.

Political Orchestration

The Imperator

Once again the unique style of government has perplexed many foreign nations. Within Super Rome democracy exists in a very true sense. However it is managed by an omnipresent Imperator.

The role of the Imperator has since been to act in the public interest and be the principle decision maker within Super Rome. The Imperator has the right to dissolve the senate, call elections and amend the constitution. However this is counterbalanced by the fact that the Roman Senate can impeach the Imperator if power is abused. In this way the Imperator is not a dictator as he is not in complete control of the country.

Imperators are generally appointed by their predecessors on account of their popularity and ability. However the Roman populace has every right to oppose and submit their own candidate for consideration by applying to the senate for an "Imperical Vote". The victor of the general election will assume control of Super Rome. Only once has the Imperical Vote been initiated, in 1676 and this was highly unsuccessful as the appointed Imperator was victorious by 23998 votes to 1. The Imperator is therefore the principle representative and commander of Super Rome.

The Senate

As has been mentioned the senate has the ability to remove the current Imperator from power by achieving a majority vote within the Imperial Senate. This power has never been enacted in over 2000 years of Imperator rule. The senate also has the power to amend the constitution, with approval from the Imperator and enact new laws and initiatives. The senate members are elected every four years in the "Senatorium delegio". The 120 regions within Super Rome elect one representative to the Senate, who will be responsible directly for the operation of that region specifically and the running of Super Rome as a whole.

Senatorial powers are extensive as control of regions is directly linked to the management of the individual representative. The collective senate is responsible for operating the numerous government ministries and state welfare initiatives. The senate is responsible for the everyday running of Super Rome. The senate has often opted to elect different individuals for specific tasks. In this way individuals have been promoted to positions such as Chancellor, Minister of the Interior, Foreign Minister etc. The senate has a large degree of freedom in its operation.

Super Roman Military

The Super Roman Military was formally founded in early 456BC and its motto has remained in its Latin form since this date "Fortuna favoret brevis" (Fortune favours the brave). Many other influential mottos have been developed within the specific departments of the military. The Super Roman Military operates with the sole purpose of achieving honour in battle and delivering justice to aggressors. Military standards bearing the black "signum leonem" of Super Rome are present in every military engagement and to lose the standard is considered the greatest dishonour in Roman Society. This position of responsibility therefore usually falls to the appointed Spartans or elite forces. Only the Master Chief is able to bear the Imperators standard, emblazoned with gold. Most likely because he is the only one capably of hoisting both the standard and a weapon simultaneously

Super Roman military operation is more clearly detailed in the Super Roman Military Archive. Within this file all Super Roman ministries and armaments are discussed.

Foreign Policy and Trade

Super Rome has traditionally adopted a policy of isolationism and consolidation. However the Great Alliance War provided huge stimulus of a desire to become more involved in international affairs. Super Rome still places its own stability before the need of other nations, but since its election to the Alliance Council Super Rome has even begun to reform this view, especially after the placement of the entire Super Roman military under the guise of the Council.

Super Rome has established numerous trade agreements with nations on the West and North continents. Principle trading partners include Kegmenistan, Jihad Allah, Friendly Aliens, Roudland and Great Wrighland. The major exports of Super Rome are Uranium rods, Agricultural Products and Manufactured vehicles. The main sources of import are silk, cloth and iron

Education

The education system within Super Rome is one of the oldest institutions in the Alliance. Primary and State schools are state owned and receive all funding through government expenditure. The high concentration of Universities within Super Rome is the largest in the Alliance. Universities are privately funded; however state subsidies provide student support to those students, whose parents are on lower levels of income.

Primary Education

Primary Education begins at the age of three and continues to the age of twelve. Basic numeric skills and literacy skills are taught to pupils alongside traditional Latin, history, geography and science. Physical Education is encouraged but not compulsory. Religious Schools are not tolerated and segregation in schools is forbidden. The position of the government on religion is particularly strict: no child will be subjected and influenced to any religion within the Super Roman schooling system. The common belief is that school is not a place for secular divisions and preferential treatment but a sole place of learning. All religions are respected in schools but religious education is an extra-curricular activity. In its place, philosophy and ethics has become the successful alternative. Although teaching of these theorems do not begin until the final year of primary school. As Primary Education draws to an end Pupils are required to undertake an aptitude test. This will determine the overall level of academic achievement completed by the individual. Every student will then have to submit this score to any Secondary School applied to.

Secondary Education

Secondary Education takes place between thirteen years of age and eighteen. Secondary Schools generally specialise in specific topic areas. For example the Super Roman School of Science specialises in scientific discovery and thus will have a greater preference to pupils whom have achieve higher levels of achievement in Science. Schools of Science, Economics, English, Mathematics and Language are common within Super Rome. In this way students are selected from an early age to develop their natural ability in specific topic areas. Research has indicated that students do well in the subjects that they enjoy. This method ensures that natural ability is nurtured from an early age and that pupils gain the highest level of satisfaction from their Secondary education. However compulsory secondary subjects include: Mathematics, English, Latin, History and another language of choice. The Super Roman education system is a balance of the arts, humanities and sciences. Vocational subjects are also available. At the end of Secondary education Super Roman baccalaureates are awarded according to the level of achievement in specific areas. Level 7 being the highest and level 1 being the lowest. Those failing to achieve level 3 in all three final year subjects will be asked to repeat the year or opt to undertake military enrolment or a vocational course.

Higher Education

To enter higher Education in a specific topic level 6 must at least be achieved by an individual. University entrants have to either take out government loans or privately finance their education. The most prestigious Universities within Super Rome including the Alliance famous University of Callisto, which was the first recorded University founded. University degrees are awarded by the individual university and will provide a wider career path for all partaking students.