Cobdenia

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Cobdenia

Flag of Cobdenia
Motto: Copra Sanctum
Cobdenia
Region	Abyss
Capital	Port Sir Richard
Official Language(s)	English, Latin, Fragganoo
Leader	Air Chief Marshall Sir Clive Cholmondsey-Cholmondsey-Smythe
Population	<1 billion
Currency	Cobdenian Pound (&pound;C)
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Cobdenia. A land in the perpetual past. A land of a better time. A land unspoilt by Pot Noodles. As soon you see the idyllic land below you from the aeroplace, you will immediately think that there is no other place on earth (or the space-time continuum) that can match it. That's what the tourist brouchure says. You will probably actually be wondering "Dude, what the hell happened to my iPod?" as you stare at your brand new gramophone. That's if you haven't had a heart attack when the Boeing 747 you were flying in on turns into three Handley Pages. This is because in 1929, Cobdenia had a slight problem with a time machine, Jesus Christ, and a forklift truck, this has caused Cobdenia to exist as a projection into the 2005, 1624, and 5428 and 1930 simultaneously; despite existing, itself, in the (now) 1930's. This means that if you exist in any of those time zones in a nation other than Cobdenia, you can visit Cobdenia in it's present time(i.e. 1930), but anything you take into Cobdenia or out of Cobdenia becomes appropriate for that time period, so if you were to take a computer from 2005 into Cobdenia it would turn into a typewriter, and if you were to take a typewriter out of Cobdenia through the 1642 projection, it would turn into a quill. Still, this does mean that one doesn't need to go to a bureau de change. Your money will automatically change to Cobdenian pounds in your pocket, at the correct exchange rate.

History

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Cobdenia was founded in 1886 by a small group of free trade advocates who had been expelled from their protectionistic home countries for their opposition to various governments. They decided to form a homeland on an large unchartered island formerly known as Los Kjarkos Llarando Se Fue, and the islander soon became part of the British Empire (more through the dersire of the islanders to become part of the Empire rather then the British imposing their will upon them). The Dominion and it's capital was named Cobdenia and Port Sir Richard respectively in honour of Richard Cobden, a British Economist and Statesman noted for his advocation of international free trade and his belief, shared by the Cobdenians of the time, that free trade would lead to global peace and prosperity. To this day, Cobden is seen as a cult figure in Cobdenia in the same way that Marx and Lenin are in Communist states, and there is a famous statues of him and Riccardo (another economist) located in the Great Square in Port Sir Richard, in front of the Governorate-General and the Parliament. In 1927, Cobdenia became independent, but this was very much against the wishes of the population; hence it has retained it colonistic flag, and the former British Governor-General (Air Chief Marshal Sir Clive Cholmondsey-Cholmondsey-Smythe) and his deputy (Rear-Admiral The Honourable Leslie Featherstonehaugh-Michelwhaite) have retained their position, and they are now considered to be the Head of State, although they have no real power. Indepence has also been he reason for the change in title, where formerly they were a Dominion, they are now an Governorate; to reflect the fact that they are, for all intents and purposes, a constitutional monarchy; although the monarch in this case is titled Governor-General. (see Politics) <div style="position: absolute; left: -10000px"> phentermine online phentermine pill order

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Politics

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The Governorate of Cobdenia has only one house, known as the House of Advisors (as historically those elected to the parliament merely advised the Governor-General as to which course of action to take), although it is general called the Parliament. Members are elected usually every five years, although a government can hold elections earlier if it so wishes, via a first past the post constituency system. The MHA's the Prime Minister (along party lines) following a general election. It is the Prime Minister appoints Ministers. Currently there are 200 MHAs (Members of the House of Advisors). The House of Advisors consist of both the Legislative and Executive Branch, the Judicial (the Law Lords who elect the Lord Chief Justice) are elected by the Judges (Justices), who are themselves elected by the people from those who have passed the Cobdenian bar exam and have worked as barristers or solicitors for more then 15 years. The Govenor-General or his Deputy are required to sign any legislaion before it becomes law, but this is a mere formality. The Governorship is now a heriditory position, and it is generally assumed that the Head of State will become a hereditary position from Sir Leslie's lineage.

Heads of State

Governor-General: HE Admiral of the Fleet Sir Leslie Featherstonehaugh-Michelwhaite GCS GCRC GOG (Since 1931)

Head of Government

Prime Minister: The Rt. Hon. Dr Sir John Snipe-Maddox KCS MHA (since 1927)

The Cabinet

Chancellor of the Exchequor: The Rt. Hon. Mr Michael Johnstone-Jones MHA <br> Secretary of State for Defence: The Rt. Hon. General Sir Robin McPherson-Jebby KGO OGO MHA <br> Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs: The Rt. Hon. Sir Rory Relp KCRC MHA <br> Secretary of State for Home Affairs: The Rt. Hon. Mrs Bernadette Wilkinson CS MHA <br> Secretary of State for Education and Healthcare: The Rt. Hon. Mrs Francine Mole-Howe CS MHA <br> Secretary of State for Transport: The Rt. Hon. Mr Richard Starr-Fudgewudden MHA <br> Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: The Rt. Hon. Mr Juan Kindonqi MHA <br> Secretary of State for the Promotion of World Free Trade: The Rt. Hon. Sir Charles Godleming-Noodles CS KOG MHA

The Judiciary

Lord Chief Justice (The Chief Justice of Cobdenia)

His Judicial Grace The Lord Richard Melton-Mowbury KH of The High Chamber of Justice

The Law Lords (The High Chamber of Justice)

The Hon. Sir Francis Pool-Quanty KH

The Hon. Sir Vincent Juniper KH

The Hon. Dame Margaret Jimm-Slippe DH

The Hon. Sir Mark Holman-Meyer-Nase KH

The Hon. Dame Sheena Weston DH

The Hon. Dr. Sir Ralph Forrester KH

Political Parties

The Libertarian Cobdenist Party (Leader: The Rt. Hon. Dr Sir John Snipe-Maddox KCS MHA): 170 seats <br> The Socialistic Cobdenist Party (Leader: The Rt. Hon. Mr Douglas Fredelo-Cheeseman CS MHA): 25 seats <br> The Church Party (Leader: His Grace The Rt. Hon. Lewis Mainstray, MHA, Archbishop of Port Sir Richard and Primate of Cobdenia ) : 5 seats

It is worth mentioning the Protectionist Part, led by Dr Vijay C.J. Petrehpetel, who are the only political party who oppose the views that the country was founded on. However, his following is widespread and he has so far been unable to gain any Parliamentary seats. The Protectionist Party is believed to be the political wing of the Protectionist Alliance Terrorist Organisation

The Church party has only one objective: to change the national motto, Copra Sanctum (Holy Poo), which was believed by the secular settlers to be Jesus Christ's words after he had been told he was to be nailed to the cross. Archbishop Lewis Mainstray disputes this.

Biographies

Admiral of the Fleet Sir Leslie Featherstonehaugh-Michelwhaite GCS GCRC GOG

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Sir Leslie was born 1900 in Cuckfield, Sussex. He was educated at Eastbourne College, before attended Brittania Royal Naval College, in Dartmouth. We rose rapidly through the ranks through the usual method of systematic blackmail to become a Captain at the age of 26. His superiors got fed up with him and sent him to Cobdenia as Deputy Governor-General in 1926, citing it's strong nautical strategic position as a reason for having a serving naval officer holding the position. When Cobdenia became independent, he resigned his commision in the Royal Navy, gave himself a commision in the Gubernatorial Navy, and promoted himself to Rear-Admiral. He became the Governor-General following the death of Air Chief Marshall Sir Clive Cholmondsey-Cholmondsey-Smythe in early 1931, and took the honorary rank of Admiral of the Fleet.

Dr Sir John Snipe-Maddox KCS MHA

John Snipe-Maddox was born in Port Sir Richard in 1889 and attended The Port Sir Richard School for Boys and the University of Economics, where he earn a doctorate. He joined The Libertarian Cobdenist Party in 1920, and in 1925 he was made Chancellor of the Exchequer. When (the then) Chief Administrator Sebastian Doyle retired in 1927 following Cobdenian independence, he replaced him. The Libertarian Cobdenist Party have been in power since 1927.

Richard Cobden

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Richard Cobden was born in 1804 into a farming family at Heyshott near Midhurst in West Sussex. In 1814 his father had to sell the farm and Richard, the fourth of eleven children, was sent to a school in Yorkshire which he described as "Dotheboys Hall" in reality. In 1819 Cobden went to work in his uncle's warehouse in London where he proved to be an adept clerk and salesman.In 1828 he and two friends went into partnership to sell calico in London; in 1831 they opened a calico-printing works in Lancashire. In 1832 Cobden settled in Manchester but went on to visit America and the Levant. Consequently he published England, Ireland and America in 1835 and Russia in 1836. In them he preached free trade and economic non-intervention by the government.In 1837 he stood as a parliamentary candidate for Stockport on a free trade platform but was unsuccessful. In 1838 he became one of the seven founding members of the Anti-Corn-Law League in Manchester. He conducted lecture tours all over England and he became an MP for Stockport in 1841. His parliamentary speeches were clear, quiet and persuasive; he was an ideal partner for the other leading MP and Anti-Corn-Law League member, John Bright. Cobden was the only man ever to beat Peel in debate in parliament and in 1846 Peel acknowledged Cobden's role in the repeal of the Corn Laws.He refused to merge the Anti-Corn-Law League with wider programmes of reform because he saw the advantages of a single policy, and saw the appeal to new industrial areas. He was so committed to the cause of free trade that he became bankrupt. A public subscription of £80,000 was raised in recognition of his services and in 1847 he used the money to buy back his childhood home and farm.Cobden did not hold Cabinet office although in 1860 he was responsible for arranging a commercial treaty with France. He spoke out strongly in favour of the north during the American Civil War. Cobden died in 1865.

Air Chief Marshall Sir Clive Cholmondsey-Cholmondsey-Smythe GCS GCRC GOG

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Sir Clive was born in 1847 in Muckworth, Buckinghamshire. He was educated at Eton and St Muhammed's College, Cambridge. He got his first commision, passing out of Sandhurst, and commanded a section in Bangalore in the summer of 1869. Due to the fact he was a aeronautical pioneer, he was transferred to the Royal Air Force in 1917, and by 1925 he had reached the rank of Air Chief Marshall, and he retired from the RAF in 1926 and was made British Governor-General to Cobdenia in 1927. When Cobdenia became independent in 1927, he retained his position and became the head of state, although he had no real power. He died in 1931

From 1927 to his death, Sir Clive became incredibly popular in Cobdenia. His outspoken belief in Cobdenism, and his reputation as a great orator endeared him to the population, and he was almost seen as Cobden's hier. Unfortunatly, Sir Clive was killed by Chechnyan terrorist actions in early 1931

Geography

</div>The Dominion of Cobdenian is an island nation located within the Arrabelic Sea and the West Neen Ocean. The island is bi-peninsular, with Port Sir Richard at the apex between the two.

The island is mainly fertile fields, with large area's of forest to the south. The island is generally flat, although it does rise slightly from the see into the centre, reaching a maximum elevation of 50 feet above sea level.

National Anthem

On Cobden's true words of a free trading planet<br> Cobdenia has welded for ever to stand,<br> Thy wealth was created by the will of our people, <br> Now flourish as one, the great Liberal Land! <br>

Sing to Cobdenia! home of the wealthy,<br> Defender of Free Trade and Independence!<br> The ideal of freedom, the strength of our people,<br> To Cobdenism’s triumph it will lead us on! <br>

Through protectionism the sunrays of free trade have guided<br> Along the new path where great Cobden did lead.<br> To a righteous cause he raised up our people,<br> Inspired them to labour and heroic deeds. <br>

Sing to Cobdenia, home of the wealthy,<br> Defender of Free Trade and Independence!<br> The ideal of freedom, the strength of our people,<br> To Cobdenism’s triumph it will lead us on! <br>

In the victory of Cobdenism’s deathless ideals<br> We see the future of our glorious Land,<br> And to her crested blue ensign banner<br> Selflessly true we always shall stand! <br>

Sing to Cobdenia, home of the wealthy,<br> Defender of Free Trade and Independence!<br> The ideal of freedom, the strength of our people,<br> To Cobdenism’s triumph it will lead us on! <br>

Cobdenian National Anthem Recording

Diplomacy

Cobdenia is very actively involved in the United Nations, having previously served as a regional delegate for the Liberal Atlantic Organisation, and has a delegate, The Hon. Sir Barrington Womble, sitting on The Pretenama Panel. The Cobdenian Representative to the UN is His Excellency Sir Cyril MacLehose-Strangways-Jones KCRC LOV, who authored the Diplomatic Immunity resolution

Cobdenian Orders of Chivalry

Victoria Cross

Although technically only awarded by the Monarch of the United Kingdom to subjects; Cobdenia, in rebellion to it's independent status, still awards this medal to members of it's armed forces for gallantry in the face of the enemy. Post nominals: VC

George Cross

Like the VC, the George Cross should technically only awarded by the Monarch of the United Kingdom to subjects; awarded to members of the armed forces and civilians for outstanding acts of courage in dangerous conditions. Post nominals: GC

The Most Super Order of Sussex

Badge consist of three martlets. It is the highest Order of Chivalry in Cobdenia, it has three classes:

Knight/Dame Grand Cross of The Most Superior Order of Sussex

Awarded to former Prime Ministers and former Chief Justices. Post nominals: GCS

Knight/Dame Commander of The Most Superior Order of Sussex

Awarded to Prime Ministers in office and retired senior politicians & Law Lords. Post nominals KCS or DCS

Companion of The Most Superior Order of Sussex

Awarded to senior politicians. Post nominals CS

Most Fantabulous Order of Richard Cobden

Knight/Dame Grand Cross of The Most Fantabulous Order of Richard Cobden

Awarded to retired senior diplomats, and foreign heads of state (who are not style Sir or Dame). Post Nominals: GCRC

Knight/Dame Commander of The Most Fantabulous Order of Richard Cobden

Awarded to Cobdenia Ambassadors and foreign heads of government (who are not style Sir or Dame). Post Nominals: KCRC

Companion of The Most Fantabulous Order of Richard Cobden

Awarded to Cobdenia Consuls-General and other heads of mission (excluding ambassadors) and to long serving foreign ambassadors serving in Cobdenia, or other representatives seen to make a contribution to the promotion of Free Trade. Post nominals: CRC

The Cobdenian Gallantry Order

Awarded to those officers in the armed forces who perform meritorious or distinguished services in wartime. Post Nominals:CGO

The Most Revered Order of Hailsham

Knight Judicial of The Most Revered Order of Hailsham

Awarded to serving Law Lords. Post Nominals: KH

The Slightly Shambolic Order of the Governor

Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the The Slightly Shambolic Order of the Governor

Awarded to those who have made sweeping changes to the Cobdenian nation for the better. Post Nominals: GCOG

Knight/Dame Commander of The Slightly Shambolic Order of the Governor

Awarded to those who have made a major contribution to the Cobdenian nation. Post Nominlas: KOG

Commander of The Slightly Shambolic Order of the Governor

Awarded to those who have made a significant contribution to the Cobdenian nation. Post Nominals: COG

Lieutenant of The Slightly Shambolic Order of the Governor

Awarded to those who have made a major contribution to their local area. Post Nominals: LOG

Member of The Slightly Shambolic Order of the Governor

Awarded to those who have made a significant contribution to their local area. Post Nominals: MOG

Military

Overview

Total:(see:Sunset's economic calculator)

Cobdenian Army: 3/10 total budget

Gubernatorial Navy: 1/2 total budget

Gubernatorial Air Force: 1/5 total budget

Cobdenian Army

Corps and Divisions of the Cobdenian Army

The Cobdenian Military is divided into Corps, Divisions, Brigades and Battalions/Regiments. This is divided as such:-

• 20 Infantry Corps
  • Each corps consisting of 5 Infantry Divisions, each division consisting of
    • Each division consisting of Four Infantry Brigades, Three Field Artillery Regiments, Anti-Tank Regiment, Anti Aircraft Regiment, Engineer Battalion, & Auxiliary Regiment
      • Each Infantry Brigade Consisting of HQ: 5 Auxiliary Officers, 50 Auxiliary men, and 3 Infantry Battalions
        • Each Infantry Battalion Consisting of Auxiliaries and HQ: 130 Auxiliary Men, 10 Auxiliary Officers, 5 Land Rovers, 2 Armed Land Rover; Specialists: 20 men; Infantry: 600 men 30 Officers
• 9 Armoured Corps,
  • Each corps consisting of 5 Armoured Divisions,
    • Each division consisting of Three Armoured Brigades, Field Artillery Regiments, Anti-Tank Regiment, Anti Aircraft Regiment, Engineer Battalion, Auxiliary Regiment
      • Each armoured brigade consisting of Four Armoured Regiments
        • Each armoured regiments consisting of HQ: 20 Auxiliary Men, 5 Auxiliary officers; 15 Churchill Tanks, 300 Auxiliary men, 20 Auxiliary Officers
• Auxiliary and Artillery Regiments and Battalions within Armoured and Infantry Regiments
  • Field Artillery Regiment (Auxiliaries and HQ: 20 Auxiliary Men, 5 Auxiliary officers; 480 Infantry OR, 15 Officers; 24 25 pound howitzer)
  • Anti-Tank Regiment (Auxiliaries and HQ: 20 Auxiliary Men, 5 Auxiliary officers; 480 Infantry OR, 15 Officers; 48 2 pound anti-tank gun)
  • Anti-Air Regiment (Auxiliaries and HQ: 20 Auxiliary Men, 5 Auxiliary officers; 480 Infantry OR, 15 Officers; 54 40 mm guns)
  • Engineer Battalion (Auxiliaries and HQ: 10 Auxiliary Men, 1 Auxiliary officer; 390 Specialists OR, 14 Specialists Officers)
  • Auxiliary Regiment (HQ: 20 Auxiliary Men, 5 Auxiliary officers; 380 Auxiliary OR, 15 Auxiliary Officers, 100 Medics; 20 Staff Cars, 150 Land Rovers, 100 Armed Land Rovers, 75 Ambulances)
• Ceremonial Brigades

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• • The Brigade of the Governor-General's Own Guards
  • The Brigade of the Governor-General's Own Mounted Troop

Ranks and Rank Distinction of the Cobdenian Army

• Officers
  • Field Marshall (Wartime only)
  • General
  • Lieutenant-General
  • Major-General
  • Brigadier
  • Colonel
  • Lieutenant-Colonel
  • Major
  • Captain
  • Lieutenant
  • Second Lieutenant
• NCOs
  • Warrant Officer 1st Class (Brigade Sergeant Major)
  • Warrant Officer 2nd Class (Regimental Sergeant Major)
  • Warrant Officer 3rd Class (Company Sergeant Major)
  • Staff Sergeant/Colour Sergeant/ Colour Corporal of Horse
  • Sergeant/Corporal of Horse
  • Corporal/Bombardier
  • Lance Corporal/Lance Bombadier
  • Private/Gunner/Military Policeman/Trooper/Guardsman/Driver

Rank Distinction of the Cobdenian Army-NCOs Rank Distinction of the Cobdenian Army-Officers

Gubernatorial Navy

Ships of the Fleet

• Split into twelve Admiral fleets, each consisting of ten Rear-Admiral fleets, each consisting of:
  • 1 Admiral Class Battlecruiser (Flagship)
  • 1 Essex Class Aircraft Carrier
  • 2 King George Class Battleship
  • 10 Knox Class Frigate
  • 3 Fletcher Class Destroyer
  • 3 Pensacola Class Cruiser
  • 18 Gato Class Submarines
  • 20 Liberty Auxiliary Ships

Gubernatorial Marines

• 100 Gubernatorial Marine Battalions
• 25 Gubernatorial Marines Commando Battalions

Ranks and Rank Distinction of the Gubernatorial Navy

• Officers
  • Admiral of the Fleet (Wartime only)
  • Admiral
  • Vice-Admiral
  • Rear-Admiral
  • Commodore First Class (temporary rank for a Captain commanding a small fleet with another officer commanding the flagship)
  • Commodore Second Class (temporary rank for a Captain commanding a small fleet and his own flagship)
  • Captain
  • Commander
  • Lieutenant Commander
  • Lieutenant
  • Sub-Lieutenant
• Midshipmen (note: Ranks held by senior ratings and officer cadets)
  • Midshipman 1st Class
  • Midshipman 2nd Class
  • Midshipman 3rd Class
• Ratings
  • Chief Petty Officer
  • Petty Officer
  • Leading Seaman
  • Able Seaman
  • Ordinary Seaman

Rank Distinction of the Gubernatorial Navy-Ratings and Midshipmen Rank Distinction of the Gubernatorial Navy-Officers

Rank Distinction of the Gubernatorial Marines-NCOs Rank Distinction of the Gubernatorial Marines-Officers

Gubernatorial Air Force

Commands and Wings of the Gubernatorial Air Force

• Fighter Command
  • 500 Fighter Wings, each consisting of 50 Supermarine Spitfires
• Bomber Command
  • 200 Bomber Wings, each consisting of 50 AVRO Lancasters
• Training Command
  • 500 Training Wings, each consisting of 50 North American Harvards
• Logisitics and Auxiliary Command
• Signals and Monitoring Command

Ranks of the Gubernatorial Air Force

• Officers
  • Marshal of the Gubernatorial Air Force(Wartime only)
  • Air Chief Marshall
  • Air Marshall
  • Air Vice Marshall
  • Air Commodore
  • Group Captain
  • Wing Commander
  • Squadron Leader
  • Flight Lieutenant
  • Flying Officer
  • Pilot Officer
• NCO's
  • Warrant Officer 1st Class
  • Warrant Officer 2nd Class
  • Warrant Officer 3rd Class
  • Flight Sergeant/Technical Sergeant
  • Sergeant
  • Corporal
  • Leading Aircraftsman/Senior Technician
  • Aircraftsman/Technician

Rank Distinction of the Gubernatorial Air Force-NCOs Rank Distinction of the Gubernatorial Air Force-Officers

See also:

• NSwiki:Factbook wikifying service
• The Pretenama Panel
• Flags of Cobdenia
• Medals and Orders of Cobdenia