Akimonad
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| National motto: "Ex tres insula unus populus" | |||
| National anthem: "Hymn of the Soviet Union (Instrumental)" | |||
| See map below | |||
| Region | Antarctic Oasis | ||
| Capital | City of Kent | ||
| Largest City | City of Kent | ||
| Population | >500 million | ||
| Suffrage | All | ||
| Official Language(s) | English, Akian | ||
| Government Supreme Leader
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Autocratic Dictatorship/Commonwealth Commodore Daniel Heusen | ||
| Independence Lé bättlè dū Indepandante |
January 3, 1992 | ||
| ISO Nation Code | AKMD | ||
| Currency | Monetary Unit of Aki (§) (MUA)
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| Time Zone | -5 | ||
| • Summer (DST) | -5 | ||
| Internet TLD | .aki | ||
| Calling Code | +2971
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| National Symbols • Sport • Animal • Fruit • Flower |
None. The Random Animal Wáëtalsy Floé | ||
| UN Status | UN Member | ||
| Info: NationStates NSEconomy Pipian NS Tracker XML | |||
The Autocratic Commonwealth of Akimonad is a large, safe nation located on a series of three large, associated islands. The country was founded shortly after its discovery in 1876. Ruled by a self-proclaimed "benevolent" dictator, Commodore Daniel Heusen, the country has been made economically, politically and militarily stronger, normally at the expense of taxpayers and their civil rights. Political freedoms are few in Akimonad; the two-party system is biased towards dictator Cmdre. Heusen, probably because the two parties are forks of the original party that put Cmdre. Heusen into office.
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History
Early History
Akimonad was a chain of islands inhabited by indigenous people for hundreds of years. The people lived in tranquility and peace, with little interaction. While the world developed around them, they remained shielded and undiscovered. Monad, the only island to have organized government before colonization, was ruled by monarchs who, as a rule, had names with many diacritic marks and were hard to pronounce. In 1812, the then-King of Monad died, leaving the throne to his cat, and causing pandemonium for several years until the cat was assasinated and the next heir took the throne.
Discovery, Colonization
The three islands that compose Akimonad were discovered in 1876 by explorers from neighboring countries. The islands originally colonized by the British in 1902 - Aki, Monad and Shvin (which today are part of Akimonad) and Aquas, Qua, Undede and Fli (which today are nonexistent) - were organized as the Septum Antilles Republic of Aki-monad. The natives, as well as many English-Akimonadian separatists, revolted in 1963 in a series of very bloody, nasty conflicts that ended with the British being expelled from Monad Island in 1971. The old, somehow unforgotten monarchy was reinstalled, after 69 years of internal exile on Undede island. The monarch, King Ædáçí X, was the last of his line, and never married.
Aquas Independence, Anarchy
The monarchy was overthrown on October 2, 1989 by separatists from Aquas, Qua, Undede and Fli, who, in the 3-year state of Akimonadian anarchy, declared an independent state. Akimonad was in a state of total anarchy from 1989-1991, until the UN intervened in 1992 and forced a democratic republic to form. Elections were held in 1994, and the new government attempted to seize control of the new Aquas nation, eventually gaining temporary control in 1996 but being forced out of the country in 2001.
The July Coup
In July of 2003, a group calling themselves the "Akimonadian Citizens for Improvement, Justice, Reform, (etc.) of the Republic" corrupted the 2003 Presidential elections to put Commodore Daniel Heusen, supreme leader of Akimonad Military, into office. After the fraud was uncovered, the Akimonadian military, commanded by Cmdre. Daniel Heusen, seized the Parliament House in the now-former capitol of Bordeaux and forced a so-called "autocracy," which was revealed on state television. Cdr. Heusen came to power in August, assuming control of every aspect of daily life in Akimonad, and quelling everyone who was stupid enough to dissent. The country has been in control of Cdr. Heusen ever since, although, in the words of state television, "steps are being taken to create democracy." In 2005, Cdr. Heusen secretly executed a split of Akimonad's only political party, in a planned illusion to fool Akimonadian citizens into thinking there was democracy.
Currently
King Ædáçí X, the last in the line of Monadian monarchs, died in 2005 of "grief caused by instability and injustice." The government of Akimonad has now been transformed into a hegemony, with Akians strictly dominating over the Monadians and the Shvinians. Parliament was dissolved in 2006, with the Parliament building converted to government offices to house the ever-increasing bureaucracy. Cdr. Heusen created and council of advisors in 2007, who help him rule the country. UN and other organizations have both praised and criticized Akimonad and Cdr. Heusen; the main praise being modernization, bringing Akimonad to a near-Superpower state; and the main criticism being the very few civil rights and political freedoms of Akimonadians. Cdr. Heusen says he is "trying to comply with demands for civil rights" and he is "sprinting along the path towards liberty." The "path" has been long, as civil rights improvements are rare. Cdr. Heusen blames "internal strife," referring to several riots that broke out in 2009 and the escalation of crisis almost to civil war. People have been quelled, at least for now, as Cdr. Heusen promises a "reinstallation of Parliament by 2009." Citizens of Akimonad are mesmerized by Cdr. Heusen's "gift of eloquence" and "extremely high rhetoric and charisma."
The citizens are relatively unoppressed, and the dictatorship government, loosening strict control, allows for freedom of expression. The government seems to be working for the good of everyone in and outside of the nation, including its immediate neighbors.
Akimonad was the founding member of Antarctic HealthCareNet, a new healthcare network still being built for everyone's use in Antarctic Oasis. The group posted its first official ratings of national healthcare systems in January 2007.
Economy
The economy of Akimonad is a strong free-market economy. Akimonad routinely imports many raw materials that it does not have the land to grow. However, Akimonad gains much revenue from exporting sugar, fruit and diamonds. There is also a bustling industry for shipbuilding and aeronautics, as well as space industry, given the islands' convenient location to launch anything.
Military
This section is currently being overhauled.
Akimonad's military has a large, powerful military of 12 million personnel. The military consists of four branches: Army, Navy, Air Force and Space. The Army is well-equipped with state-of-the-art weapons. The Air Force recently completed a MUA$30 billion development project of new stealth planes and technology as well as new explosives. The Navy unveiled it newest stealth ship and is equipped with very new technology. The Space Department, though not strictly for defense, recently started development of its first space transportation system. The military has capabilities for weapons of mass destruction, but now plans to use them in the future or, in fact, at all.
Akimonad Navy (AMN):
20 Aircraft Carriers
30 Missile Cruisers
42 Destroyers (8 in construction)
70 Submarines
Akimonad Air Force (AMAF):
300 Bombers (300 ordered)
700 Fighters (700 ordered)
200 Drones (300 ordered)
450 Reconnaissance (150 ordered)
500 Helicopter (200 ordered)
250 Cargo (450 ordered)
Akimonad Army (AMA):
3 million personnel
Akimonad Space (AMS):
750,000 personnel
Recently launched were most of Akimonad Navy's ships, including its first aircraft carrier, the AMC Mont-du-Plame. Mont-du-Plame, meaning Mount of Limes in French, refers to the historic battle for independence that took place on the mountain known as Mont-du-Plame.
Government
The government of Akimonad, claimed to be a republic, is actually a semi-autonomous dictatorship set up by Supreme Commodore Daniel Heusen. A legislature is maintained, although it is likely that if something doesn't have Heusen's blessing, it will be ripped up and burned as heat.
General
The government offices of Akimonad are housed in ten 50+ -story buildings in a 7-block area of Kent known as "Akimonadian Government Zone." Access to the Zone is strictly controlled through the 2 main four-lane access roads, as well as subway station, all of which are fiercly guarded by up to 300 armed personnel at one time. Cmdre. Heusen made certain that his living quarters were in the Penthouse of the tallest (140 floors) building, AMG 1 Plaza. The legislature maintains a chamber and offices in the special House of the Commonwealth Assembly, a very large but short building located in the center of AGZ. Offices of the many departments, ministries, mission, embassies and consulates are all housed throughout the eight other buildings. The Akimonadian Government Zone is currently being renovated to be up-to-date with architecture and technology.
Historically, the capital of Akimonad resided in Bordeaux, a now non-existent city. The original capital building, a magnificent marble building (which was once the largest in the world) was obliterated after Cmdre. Heusen nuked Bordeaux after forced depopulation.
Most of the government's communication is done directly by Daniel Heusen. If he is unavailable it is done by Press Secretary Andre Huffman. Any communication, especially to the UN is generally done directly by Heusen. Some of it is communicated through the delegate to the UN, but the delegate's main purpose is to cast Akimonad's vote.
Geography
Map
The geography of Akimonad includes some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. The three islands of Akimonad come together and form two straits, one between Aki and Schvin and one between Aki and Monad. The manmade island Base One, used for military purposes, is one of the largest manmade islands in the world and contains most of the fleet of Akimonad Namy as well as Akimonad Air Forces. The capitol and largest city Kent has very many ornate buildings, with architecture from each period. Schvin, a paradise for flora lovers, is home to Schvin Forest, the last surviving large-scale forest in Akimonad. It is part of Schvin National Park, a preserve and tourist attraction that occupies 75% of the island of Schvin. The park has a contrat of scenery ranging from warm beach to cool mountaintop, as it is home to the Hands of Schvin, the only mountain range in Akimonad. Facing the open ocean, Schvin is home to over 25 scenic beaches, and more that 200 luxury resorts, as well as private estates and homes of famous celebrities. Monad is dotted with over 150 beaches, as well as 5 mega ship ports. Monad serves as the "entrance and exit" of Akimonad, servicing over 2 million ships a day. Monad is also home to Akimonad's only active volcano, though it has not erupted since 1972. Monad is also the location of Akimonad's largest spaceport.
Language
Akimonad has two native languages. The first is English, which has almost superseded the second, which is Akian. Akian is very similar to French in most respect to pronunciation and diacritic marks, whereas the spelling of words is similar to English, making Akian very easy to understand. There is also some touch of Germanic influence. Almost all government offices have taken English names, except, prominently, for the National Reserve Bank of Akimonad, which has been called Le Bánque Fedëralè du Akímonadie since its inception in 1903. In Akian, Akimonad is spelled Akímonadie, adding an accent to the first "I" and adding the letters "ie" to the end.
King Ædáçí, the name of sixteen kings of Monad, is an Akian word meaning, aptly, "He who is King".
