Chirondom
| The Catholic British Empire of Chirondom | |
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| The Chiron Flag and Coat of Arms | |
| '"Hail Chirondom, hail the Emperor! Hail God! | |
| Official Language(s) | English, Latin |
| Unofficial Languages | Chinese, Bau Fijian, Hindi |
| Region | Asian Continent, part of Nationstates World Regions |
| Population | 2,00,000,000+ |
| Founded | Unknown, Modern Era: Sanctus I |
| Capital | New London |
| Government Emperor Arthur I of the House of Sanctus. | |
| Area - Total - % water |
1466226.9 km² 3.8% |
| National Plant | Rose |
| National Animal | lamb |
| Currency | lord piece |
| Anthem | Jerusalem |
| ISO Nation Code | CDN |
| Internet TLD | .crd |
| Phone Code | 273 (CRD) |
| Currency Code | LORD |
| Stats: NSEconomy Pipian XML | |
The Catholic British Empire of Chirondom is a theocratic Genesian Catholic state. It spands much of Asia, from what was once called China to Indonesia, Australia, and Vanauta. The Catholic British Empire is divided into many Duchys and Kingdoms. The Chirons are descended from Englishmen who set up a colony in Asia. In the mainland, in borders Velorya and the Hand of Honor. In Indonesia it also borders Velorya and Sarawakh, in Australia it borders a testing zone of the Trilateral Commission.
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History
The exact origins of Chirondom are completly and utterly unknown. However, it is believed that the first Emperor of Chirondom, John I, was a Catholic upset by his home (Britain) country's treatment of religion, and started a political movement. Scholars believe he and his fellow Catholics left on a vote to Asia sometime in the 18th or 19th century.
While John I kept a good number of records, many Emperor's after him did not, and when a bizarre and fanatical Protestant sect known as the Quali'zar, took power via a coup on Emperor Matthew III, they destroyed most records of times before them. Led by self proclaimed "Holy Dictator George the True Lion I", the Quali'zar outlawed Catholicism and where seen as anti-religious in many ways. Their ways of thinking were that Christ was not God and not Mary's son, but rather a being grown out of the Earth (the Earth being God) who was found by Mary and a Prophet. For sixty-three years, to avoid being targeted by other Catholic nations, they managed to make all nations believe that nothing had changed and that the country was still Catholic. The next year, the truth was revealed, and the Religious Resistance Front, headed by Matthew Vermond, took over the nation and converted it back to Catholicism.
Government and Politics
Administration
Chirondom is an absolute monarchy led by the Patriarch or Matriarch of the Sanctus House. The Patriarch or Matriarch takes the title of Emperor or Empress (it should be noted that their has never been an Empress in Chiron history). The only organization that the Emperor is subserviant to is the Church, which also wields great power over the British Empire. Opus Dei, an organization created by a Sanctus Prince (named Scot Sanctus), has free reign over Chirondom. The Cardinals of Chirondom also have some judical power.
The Emperor is divided into smaller Kingdoms and Duchys (called regions). Mainland Chirondom is controlled directly by the Emperor, while West Chirondom is ruled by a the Patriarch (and only Patriarch) of the Ren Family, who takes the title King Governor. The Kingdom of St. Katherine and Larrimah, an Australian territory, is ruled by one of the Princes or Princesses of Sanctus who takes the title King. Fiji is also ruled by a Prince or Princess of Sanctus, although Opus Dei has a large amount of control over the islands. The Protecterate of Indonesia is directly controlled by the Emperor, who has the title of Protector.
Locally, the government is more complex. In each sector of Chirondom (which is a division unto the smaller Kingdoms and Duchys that make up the Empire), a Duke is decided upon by the ruler of the region (for example, the King Governor of West Chirondom may appoint a Duke for a sector in West Chirond). However, the region ruler may choose to allow the Duke to be elected, if he so chooses. The Duke serves for twelve years, at which point the region ruler can decide whether to allow the Duke to continue to rule, to appoint another one, or hold an election. The Duke may appoint Sectorial judges and may draft legislature for his Sector, although these can be overuled by the ruler of the region. The Duke then may decide upon Lord Mayors and Counts for large cities and smaller towns, respectively. The process is similar to the appointment of Dukes, except Lord Mayors and Counts have an eight year term.
Nobility and Social Class
The majority (50%) of Chirons are firmly in the middle class, making enough money to get by with some luxuries but not extravagance. The average Chiron makes about 20,000 USD a year, which covers the cost of living and provides luxury to most Chirons. 29% of Chirondom are working class, struggling to get by. Fortunately for them, the government is partially socialized, giving them a bit of leeway when it comes to the cost of living. The average member of the working class makes from 1,000-10,000 USD a year. Only 21% of Chirondom could be classified as wealthy or upper class. The average member of the upper class in Chirondom will make at least 60,000 USD a year, with some with making over 4,000,000 USD a year.
About 60% of the upper class and 6% of the middle class are members of the nobility. Most nobles come from the families of the Chiron rebels who fought the Quali'zaar. While nobility can be inherited by birth, the Emperor of Chirondom can bestow any man who contributes signifegantly to the faith or to the nation a title of nobility. Nobles own anything from a small plot of land to an entire territory. The most prominent noble families in Chirondom are The House of Sanctus, the ruling house, The House of Ren, the ruling house of West Chirondom, and The House of Arelious.
People of Chirondom
Race and Background
The majority, about 39% of the population of Chirondom is White European. Most of the white citizens of Chirondom are British or from the British Isles. The second largest group of White European is Italian, followed by German. There are a few Spaniards in Chirondom as well. After White European, the most populas race of Chirondom is Asian (with about 30% of the population), which is dominated by the Chinese. Following Asian is Black and Hispanic, then followed by small groups of Arabs and other minorities.
Racism is strictly illegal in Chirondom, and is punishable with several years in prison.
Culture
Chirondom is culturally British with a Victorian tendency. Un-gentlemanly behavior is frowned upon in public and can lead to fines if severe. Most of the occupants of the nation have been assimilated into this Victorian culture, although pockets of Asian cultural pockets still remain.
Food
The main dishes of Chirondom are largely British in nature and are thought unedidable by many foriegners. Restaurants, however, are mainly ethnic and thrive economically. Chinese and Italian food are widely preferred. Chirons usually eat out for lunch and dinner if they can afford it, while staying home for breakfast.
Chirons are not heavy drinkers, though they do enjoy a nice glass of wine with dinner. Nonetheless, the primary place where they drink at is mass.
Language
English and Latin are the two official languages of Chirondom. While English is the "practical" language of Chirondom, being taught to children from a young age, Latin is a secondary language which is taught mainly to the clergy and royalty. The minority languages of Chinese, Bau Fijian, and Hindi are also regularly spoken, although they remain unofficial.
Religion
Most Chirons are devout Genesian Catholics, and Genesian Catholicism is the state religion. 96% of the population of Chirondom is Genesian Catholic, as it is the only legal religion in most of the Empire. The Clergy is highly respected among the people and wields immense power. The inquisition is very influential in Chirondom as well. In West Chirondom, the "Three Eastern Faiths", defined by Chirondom as Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism, are legal but intensly regulated. Practioners of these religions make up roughly 3% of the population, with all other illegal religions make up about 1% of the population in total. Practioners of illegal religions are often burned at the stake.
Military
The Military of Chirondom is known in its entirety as the Legion of Christ, a title bestowed upon it by Emperor John II. It has about four million infantry members and a sizable navy and airforce. It is under the direct command of the Emperor of Chirondom, although those who join the Legion swear a vow to the Pope before the Emperor, so the Legion's first loyalty is to the Church, above homeland.
Imperial British Guard
The Imperial British Guard is similar to the national guard of most nations. Males between the ages of 18-25 are conscripted into four years duty into the Imperial British Guard. The Guard does not normally serve overseas-their mandate is to protect the homeland of Chirondom. The Imperial British Guard's ranks number 917,000. They are divided into ten divisions, each division defending another part of the Empire.
The Ruling House
National Anthem
Jerusalem, by William Blake, adapted by Emperor Matthew IV
And did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon Chirondom's mountains green
And was the holy lamb of God
On Chirondom's pleasant pastures seen
And did the countenance divine
Shine forth upon our clouded hills
And was Jerusalem builded here
Among those dark Satanic mills
Bring me my bow of flaming gold
Bring me my arrows of God
Bring me my spears o'clouds unfold
Bring me my chariot of fire
I will not cease from mental fight
Nor shall my sword sleep in hand
'Til we have built Jerusalem
In Chirondom's green and pleasant land!
