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'''Feudal Japan (FJ)''' is an interventionist region with a mandate to protect small, often new regions that find themselves the victim of invaders (see the section below entitled Tenka Fubu).  FJ also encourages role-play in the spirit of real-life Japan as it was during the middle ages.
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'''Feudal Japan (FJ)''' is an interventionist region with a mandate to protect small, often new regions that find themselves the victim of invaders (see the section below entitled Tenka Fubu).  FJ also encourages the sharing of knowledge about, and role-play in the spirit of, real-life Japan as it was during the middle ages.
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Note: A unification vote to make Feudal Japan a prefecture of The New Meritocracy is currently pending. (2006-06-02)
  
 
FJ is presently open to new members, both casual and active.  FJ requests member nations to adopt its feudalist flag style (narrow vertical, with appropriate colours befitting rank) and the koku as national currency, but these are not enforced requirements of admission.
 
FJ is presently open to new members, both casual and active.  FJ requests member nations to adopt its feudalist flag style (narrow vertical, with appropriate colours befitting rank) and the koku as national currency, but these are not enforced requirements of admission.
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==Ranks for Member Nations==
 
==Ranks for Member Nations==
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All regional promotions are determined and granted by the Shogun.  The Shogun may also announce demotions (rarely), in response to lack of a nation's regional activity or a failure to comply with the Shogun's policies.
  
 
===New Members (Jizamurai)===
 
===New Members (Jizamurai)===
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Nations newly arrived in Feudal Japan. Nations must reside in the region for at least two weeks (or one week with active forum activity) to be promoted to Ronin.
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Nations newly arrived in Feudal Japan. Nations must reside in the region for at least two weeks (or one week with active forum activity) to be promoted to Ronin.
  
 
===Casual Members (Ronin)===
 
===Casual Members (Ronin)===
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===Advanced Ranks (Daimyo)===
 
===Advanced Ranks (Daimyo)===
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Nations going beyond the call of duty, or who assume pre-eminent roles among the adminstrative nations of the region, will be awarded the rank of 'daimyo' - a Japanese feudal lord.
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Nations going beyond the call of duty, or who assume pre-eminent roles among the adminstrative nations of the region, will be awarded the rank of 'daimyo' - a Japanese feudal lord.  Daimyo become members of the Egoshu, an inner council and advisory body to the Shogun with
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===Rulers of Feudal Japan (Shogun & Kanrei)===
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The Shogun possesses ultimate authority and dictatorial power within the region of Feudal Japan and extending to all members of the Tenka Fubu alliance.  The Shogun possesses veto power over all decisions made by his/her Daimyo and the Egoshu, as well as Feudal Japan's legal court decisions.  The Shogun's second (Kanrei) acts as his/her right-hand to help implement and enforce the orders of the Shogun.  
  
  
 
==The Government of Feudal Japan==
 
==The Government of Feudal Japan==
  
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All government offices are hosted on the FJ regional forum.
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All government offices are hosted on the [http://s3.invisionfree.com/FeudalJapan/index.php?act=site FJ Regional Forum].
  
 
===Minka===
 
===Minka===
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In the Minka, all members of the region can discuss ideas and information that relates to Feudal Japan.
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In the Minka, all nations in the region can discuss ideas and information that relate to Feudal Japan, regardless of whether they hold government office.  The Speaker is a nominated/elected position within the Minka responsible for bringing forward issues of concern from the populace for government consideration and action.
  
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===Hyororyosho===
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===Hyororyosho - Ministers===
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The Hyororyosho is the home of government offices and the Egoshu. Ministers will post available positions here, as well as their reports on what they are doing. Feedback from all members is always welcomed:  
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The Hyororyosho is the home of government offices and the Egoshu. Ministers will post available positions here, as well as their reports on what they are doing. Feedback from all members is always welcomed, whether posted directly in the ministerial forums or via the Minka.  The Shogun reserves the right to reshuffle the members of his Hyororyosho at any time, although the Shogun may entertain requests to maintain status quo positions at his/her discretion.  The Shogun controls all positions presently designated as vacant:
  
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*'''Kanrei''' - Office of the Prime Minister. Second-in-command after the Shogun. Responsible to coordinate the other ministry positions and head the Council of Ministries. Responsible for the running of the region in the absence of the Shogun. (incumbent: [[Burn Up Blade]])
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*'''Kanrei''' - Office of the Prime Minister. Second-in-command after the Shogun. Responsible to coordinate the other ministry positions and head the Council of Ministries. Responsible for the running of the region in the absence of the Shogun. (incumbent: [[Hotti]])
  
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*'''United Nations Delegate''' - Office of the UN delegate. Subjects all UN resolutions to regional discussion and submit vote according to regional opinion. Also coordinates new proposal ideas for submission to UN consideration. (incumbent: [[Ghaard Alamia]])
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*'''Jibusho''' - Office of the Interior Minister. Promotes activity on the regional message board (RMB) and the forums. Must be visibly active on the RMB and forums. Must welcome new nations by TG. Also responsible for letting new nations know of the flag and common currency requests. Encourages all UN nations to endorse the current delegate. Keeps track of new members of the forums. (incumbent: [[Many Little Buddahs]])
  
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*'''Jibusho''' - Office of the Interior Minister. Promotes activity on the regional message board (RMB) and the forums. Must be visibly active on the RMB and forums. Must welcome new nations by TG. Also responsible for letting new nations know of the flag and currency change request. Encourages all UN nations to endorse the delegate. Keeps track of new members of the forums. (incumbent: [[Many Little Buddahs]])
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*'''Dairyo''' - Office of Recruitment & Immigration. In charge of recruitment. Must answer all TGs to recruiter in an honorable fashion. Tracks all nations that enter and leave Feudal Japan for a specified time. (incumbent: vacant)
  
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*'''Dairyo''' - Office of Recruitment & Immigration. In charge of recruitment. Must answer all TGs to recruiter in an honorable fashion. Tracks all nations that enter and leave Feudal Japan for a specified time. (incumbent: [[Ghaard Alamia]])
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*'''Gaimusho''' - Office of the Foreign Minister. Handles preliminary requests for alliance, InterRegional Diplomacy, and oversees ambassador activity. (incumbent: vacant)
  
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*'''Gaimusho''' - Office of the Foreign Minister. Handles preliminary requests for alliance, InterRegional Diplomacy, and oversees ambassador activity. (incumbent: [[Knights of Zion]])
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*'''Hyobusho''' - Minister of the Gekokujo. Minister of Defence and War; occupies the Kodokan (barracks). Answers directly to the Shogun and Kanrei. Will command the Gekokujo, both in domestic defense and foreign actions. Will also handle recruiting to the Gekokujo. (incumbent: vacant)
  
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*'''Okurasho''' - Office of the Minister of Finance.  Tracks the financial progress of the region. Supplies these reports to the region via RMB and forum postings. (incumbent: [[Knights of Zion]])
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*'''Ometsuke''' - Minister of the Tsukai-ban. Answers directly to the Shogun and Kanrei. Will oversee all aspects of intelligence gathering and processing (must complete training from the Kanrei). (incumbent: [[Hotti]])
  
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*'''Hyobusho''' - Minister of the Gekokujo. Answers directly to the Shogun and Kanrei. Will command the Gekokujo in domestic defense actions. Also handles recruiting for the Gekokujo (joining nations must complete training from the Kanrei and have UN membership). (incumbent: [[Manticores]])
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*'''Udaijin''' - Minister of Judicial Affairs; occupies the Gyobusho (court). Will act as Feudal Japan's District Attorney. Will process all claims of flaming, spamming, and other wrongful actions by regional members as brought before the Gyôbushô. Will make recommendations as to punishments for actions that are not deemed honorable. (incumbent: vacant)
  
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*'''Kogeki''' - Minister of the Gekokujo.  Answers directly to the Shogun and Kanrei.  Will command the Gekokujo in foreign actions.  Also handles recruiting for the Gekokujo (joining nations must complete training from the Kanrei and have UN membership). (incumbent: [[Manticores]])
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===Hyororyosho - Departmental Heads===
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The following departments report to the Jibusho, Minister of the Interior:
  
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*'''Ometsuke''' - Minister of the Tsukai-ban. Answers directly to the Shogun and Kanrei. Will oversee all aspects of intelligence gathering and processing (must complete training from the Kanrei). (incumbent: [[Hotti]])
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*'''Okurasho''' - Department of Finance & Statistics.  Tracks the financial progress of the region. Supplies these reports to the region via RMB and forum postings. (incumbent: [[Knights of Zion]])
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*'''United Nations (UN Delegate)''' - Department of United Nations Affairs. The nation occupying this position is normally elected by the Egoshu, although the Shogun may choose to assign it directly.  Subjects all UN resolutions to regional discussion and submits his/her vote according to regional majority opinion. Also, coordinates new proposal ideas for submission to UN consideration. (incumbent: [[Hotti]])
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*'''Bunkachô''' - Agency of Cultural Affairs. Observes and encourages the creative endevours of Feudal Japan and its government, such as the creation of flags, creative writing and the mapping project. (incumbent: [[Fuji Gaijin]])
  
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*'''Udaijin''' - Minister of Judicial Affairs. Will act as Feudal Japan's District Attorney. Will process all claims of flaming, spamming, and other wrongful actions by regional members as brought before the Gyôbushô. Will make recommendations as to punishments for actions that are not deemed honorable. (this position is presently vacant)
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*'''Takara Shimbun''' - The Official Newspaper of Feudal Japan. Used by the Shogun, ministers and department heads to transmit news of national and international significance to the region. Articles printed in the Takara Shimbun are available to international syndication.
  
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*'''Egoshu''' - The Parliament of Feudal Japan. Ministers gather here to discuss issues.
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===Egoshu===
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The Parliament of Feudal Japan. Ministers and department heads gather here to discuss issues, and to vote upon governmental matters specifically pertaining to the region of Feudal Japan.
  
 
===Bakufu===
 
===Bakufu===
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The Bakufu is where the Shogun makes announcements to the region.
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The Bakufu is the public address platform of the Shogun, where announcements are made to the region (e.g. promotions, cabinet shuffles, etc.)
  
 
===Kodokan===
 
===Kodokan===
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The Kodokan is the home of the Gekokujo - Feudal Japan's army. Members assemble at the Kodokan to sign up, and/or to stay updated on military events.
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The Kodokan is the home of the Gekokujo - Feudal Japan's army. Members assemble at the Kodokan to sign up for and/or to stay updated on military events.
  
  
 
==Tenka Fubu==
 
==Tenka Fubu==
  
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Tenka Fubu is an idea founded from experience with the failures of known defender regions, to lend Feudal Japan's aid to the regions of NationStates that request and require it. Small regions which are attempting to exist peacefully in relative solitude have been constantly ignored and/or forgotten in time of need. Invader regions constantly prey on these unprotected regions, causing serious harm to the nations that reside there. Wars between defenders and invaders may spill over and cause harm as they struggle for control. These situations are unacceptable.
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Tenka Fubu is an alliance of nations led by Feudal Japan.  It is an idea founded upon experience with the failures of defender regions to protect the most weak and vulnerable.  Feudal Japan lends its aid to regions of NationStates that request and require it. The focus of its defensive mission is small regions attempting to exist peacefully in relative solitude that are ignored and/or forgotten by larger defender organizations in their time of need. Invader regions constantly prey on these unprotected regions, causing serious harm to the morale of nations that reside there. This situation is unacceptable.
  
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With Tenka Fubu, the Shogun of Feudal Japan proposes to build an empire that works to protect these nations and their regions. Feudal Japan works to establish this empire through the following means:
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Through Tenka Fubu, the Shogun of Feudal Japan is able to build an empire that extends its protection over these nations and their regions. Feudal Japan works to establish this empire through the following means:
  
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===Alliances===
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===Tenka Fubu Egoshu (hosted at the FJ Forum)===
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Alliances with smaller regions that will agree to joint military actions in defense of helpless regions.  Current alliances are with the following regions:
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A meeting place for members of the Tenka Fubu Egoshu (designated by the Shogun; typically they are daimyo and regional ministers), who have authority to debate and vote upon issues of relevance to all members of the Tenka Fubu alliance.
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*[[Napoleonic Empire]] - Defensive Alliance.
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*[[Cymru II]], [[Tir Nan Og]] - General Welfare Alliance. The Christmas Day Treaties
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*[[Alliance of Gods]] - General Defensive Alliance
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*[[Kingdom]] - General Defensive Alliance
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*[[The Non Aligned States]] - Non Agression Treaty
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*[[The Imperium]] - Imperium Membership; Full Military Alliance
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*[[Jethnea]]-General Defensive Alliance
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===Ryoguko===
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===Tenka Fubu Office (hosted at the FJ Forum)===
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Dying regions, annexed directly into Tenka Fubu. Kokushus are placed in these provinces to rebuild and promote activity. All provincial member nations are awarded the same status and opportunity as those of Feudal Japan itself. Current Ryoguko regions are:
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Housing place for reference documents of relevance to all Tenka Fubu alliance members.
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*[[Cathay]]
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===Kuni===
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===Ryoguko (Tenka Fubu members)===
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Dying regions, annexed directly into Tenka Fubu. Kokushus are placed in these provinces to rebuild and promote activity. All provincial member nations are awarded the same status and opportunity as those of Feudal Japan itself. At present there are no Ryoguko members of Tenka Fubu.
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===Kuni (Tenka Fubu members)===
 
Struggling regions taken on as protectorates. Joshu who wish to become Kokushu are given the opportunity to help stabilize these regions. Current Kuni regions are:
 
Struggling regions taken on as protectorates. Joshu who wish to become Kokushu are given the opportunity to help stabilize these regions. Current Kuni regions are:
 
*[[The Emerald Coast]]
 
*[[The Emerald Coast]]
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===Alumni of Tenka Fubu===
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The following regions once received assistance from Feudal Japan as members of the Tenka Fubu alliance, and have since freely chosen to follow a course of independence once Feudal Japan's protection was no longer sought or required:
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*[[Isaac City]]
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*[[Cathay]]
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===External Alliances (not Tenka Fubu members)===
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Alliances with smaller regions that will agree to joint military actions in defense of helpless regions.  Current alliances are with the following regions:
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*[[Napoleonic Empire]]
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*[[Cymru II]]
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*[[Tir Nan Og]]
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*[[Kingdom]]
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*[[Non Aligned States]]
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*[[Jethnea]]
  
  
 
==The Nations of Feudal Japan==
 
==The Nations of Feudal Japan==
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Listed alphabetically; last updated 2006-04-24
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Listed alphabetically; last updated 2006-06-02
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*[[Barendrecht]]
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*[[Burn up Blade]]
 
*[[Burn up Blade 2]]
 
*[[Burn up Blade 2]]
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*[[Butterfly Dreamers]]
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*[[Butterfly Dreamers]]  
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*[[Cambry 2]]
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*[[Cambry 2]]  
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*[[Cickoina]]
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*[[Cheien]]  
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*[[Dancergal56]]
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*[[Cranach]]
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*[[Edo Japan]]
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*[[Crooner]]
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*[[Dragonia Sectumsempra]]  
 
*[[Edo Japs]]  
 
*[[Edo Japs]]  
 
*[[Ezdubar]]  
 
*[[Ezdubar]]  
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*[[FJ Immigration]]
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*[[Feudal Japan Girl]]  
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*[[Feudal Japan IIIXX]]
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*[[Forwellan]]
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*[[Fuji Gaijin]]
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*[[Fuji Gaijin]] (Samurai)
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*[[Ghaard Allamia]]
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*[[Ghaard Allamia]] (Daimyo - Ryoshu)
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*[[Hajimari]]
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*[[Guncotton]]  
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*[[Hotti]]
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*[[Hotti]] (Daimyo - Joshu)
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*[[Hwoa-Rang]]
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*[[Joker Joker]]  
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*[[Knights of Zion]]
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*[[Knights of Zion]] (Daimyo - Joshu)
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*[[Last Knights]]
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*[[Kore the Immortal]]  
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*[[Legio VI FERRATA]]
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*[[Last Knights]]  
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*[[Leviathans Abyssal]]
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*[[Loving Peoples People]]  
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*[[Maddogg]]
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*[[Maddogg]]  
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*[[Manticores]]
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*[[Manticores]] (Daimyo - Ryoshu)
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*[[Mercrecia]]
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*[[Many Little Buddhas]] (Daimyo - Ryoshu)
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*[[Misty The Cute Kitten]]
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*[[Mercrecia]]  
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*[[N0madic pe0ples]]
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*[[Milk and Honeys]] (Samurai)
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*[[Neo Lakonia]]
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*[[Misty The Cute Kitten]]  
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*[[Nobunagas Revenge]]
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*[[R-o-c-k]] (Samurai)
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*[[Paladin33]]
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*[[Sairn]]  
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*[[Parakka]]
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*[[Samuraiknowbest]]  
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*[[R-o-c-k]]
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*[[Seklushin]]  
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*[[Razeus]]
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*[[Samuraiknowbest]]
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*[[Saruwatari Taiki]]
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*[[Seklushin]]
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*[[Sextopia Sextopia]]
 
*[[Sextopia Sextopia]]
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*[[Siniristi]]
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*[[Siniristi]]  
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*[[The Glorious HypnoToad]]
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*[[Superduper man]]
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*[[The Vermillion Blade]]
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*[[Surprise Pregnancy]]
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*[[The framed baka]]
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*[[Temple of Memorial]]  
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*[[The-Angry-Rising-Sun]]
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*[[The KoZ]]
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*[[Tsukemono]]
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*[[The Vermillion Blade]]  
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*[[Uzkanistania]]
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*[[The-Angry-Rising-Sun]]  
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*[[Wendelland]]
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*[[Tsukemono]]  
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*[[Wilmarius]]
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*[[Wandering Futons]]  
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*[[Wendelland]]
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*[[Xen Cuts]]
  
  
 
==Glossary of Terms==
 
==Glossary of Terms==
 
;Bakufu : residence of the Shogun
 
;Bakufu : residence of the Shogun
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;Bunkachô : Agency of Cultural Affairs (flags, map, etc.)
 
;Daimyo : provincial warlord of Feudal Japan (highest member rank)
 
;Daimyo : provincial warlord of Feudal Japan (highest member rank)
 
;Dairyo : Office of Recruitment & Immigration
 
;Dairyo : Office of Recruitment & Immigration
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;Gekokujo : the army of Feudal Japan
 
;Gekokujo : the army of Feudal Japan
 
;Gyôbushô : legal court of Feudal Japan; overseen by the Udaijin
 
;Gyôbushô : legal court of Feudal Japan; overseen by the Udaijin
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;Hyobusho : minister of the Gekokujo; defensive arm of the Gekokujo
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;Hyobusho : minister of the Gekokujo; orchestrates military actions of the Gekokujo
 
;Hyororyosho : home of government offices
 
;Hyororyosho : home of government offices
 
;Jibusho : Office of the Interior Minister
 
;Jibusho : Office of the Interior Minister
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;Katana : samurai sword
 
;Katana : samurai sword
 
;Kodokan : military barracks
 
;Kodokan : military barracks
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;Kogeki : minister of the Gekokujo; offensive arm of the Gekokujo
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;Kogeki : offensive arm of the Gekokujo (deactivated ministry; SEE Hyobusho above)
 
;Kokushu : The highest rank of Daimyo
 
;Kokushu : The highest rank of Daimyo
 
;Kuni : regions that have requested and accepted Feudal Japan protection
 
;Kuni : regions that have requested and accepted Feudal Japan protection
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;Minka : government discussion forum
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;Minka : discussion forum for all regional members that concerns government issues
 
;Ninja : secretive stealth warrior; also may refer to the offensive arm of the Gekokujo (Kogeki)
 
;Ninja : secretive stealth warrior; also may refer to the offensive arm of the Gekokujo (Kogeki)
 
;Nosuke : a deputy minister
 
;Nosuke : a deputy minister
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;Samurai : warrior loyal to the Shogun (medium member rank); also may refer to the defensive arm of the Gekokujo (Hyobusho)
 
;Samurai : warrior loyal to the Shogun (medium member rank); also may refer to the defensive arm of the Gekokujo (Hyobusho)
 
;Sensei : instructor of the Gekokujo and of the Tsukai-ban
 
;Sensei : instructor of the Gekokujo and of the Tsukai-ban
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;Speaker : a nominated/elected position of forum chairman for either the Minka, the Egoshu or the Tenka Fubu Egoshu
 
;Shogun : ultimate warlord of Feudal Japan (regional founder)
 
;Shogun : ultimate warlord of Feudal Japan (regional founder)
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;Takara Shimbun : official newspaper of Feudal Japan
 
;Tenka Fubu : empire for the mutual protection of small NationStates regions
 
;Tenka Fubu : empire for the mutual protection of small NationStates regions
 
;Tsukai-ban : intelligence agency of Feudal Japan
 
;Tsukai-ban : intelligence agency of Feudal Japan

Revision as of 12:49, 2 June 2006

Feudal Japan
Forum: http://s14.invisionfree.com/Feudal_Japan/index.php?
Population: c.50 nations
Delegate: The Dominion of Ghaard Alamia
Founder: The Fiefdom of Nobunagas Revenge
Info: NSEconomy RC XML

Feudal Japan (FJ) is an interventionist region with a mandate to protect small, often new regions that find themselves the victim of invaders (see the section below entitled Tenka Fubu). FJ also encourages the sharing of knowledge about, and role-play in the spirit of, real-life Japan as it was during the middle ages.

Note: A unification vote to make Feudal Japan a prefecture of The New Meritocracy is currently pending. (2006-06-02)

FJ is presently open to new members, both casual and active. FJ requests member nations to adopt its feudalist flag style (narrow vertical, with appropriate colours befitting rank) and the koku as national currency, but these are not enforced requirements of admission.


Regional Map of Feudal Japan


Ranks for Member Nations

All regional promotions are determined and granted by the Shogun. The Shogun may also announce demotions (rarely), in response to lack of a nation's regional activity or a failure to comply with the Shogun's policies.

New Members (Jizamurai)

Nations newly arrived in Feudal Japan. Nations must reside in the region for at least two weeks (or one week with active forum activity) to be promoted to Ronin.

Casual Members (Ronin)

Nations are welcome to join Feudal Japan without participating in its RP aspect or its regional forum. They will receive the basic rank of 'ronin', a feudal Japanese warrior without recognized loyalties.

Active Members (Samurai)

Nations which register on the regional forum and play an active role in regional development will receive the rank of 'samurai' in recognition of their efforts. Samurai are feudal Japanese warriors who have pledged their loyalty to the Shogun (i.e. the region's founder).

Advanced Ranks (Daimyo)

Nations going beyond the call of duty, or who assume pre-eminent roles among the adminstrative nations of the region, will be awarded the rank of 'daimyo' - a Japanese feudal lord. Daimyo become members of the Egoshu, an inner council and advisory body to the Shogun with

Rulers of Feudal Japan (Shogun & Kanrei)

The Shogun possesses ultimate authority and dictatorial power within the region of Feudal Japan and extending to all members of the Tenka Fubu alliance. The Shogun possesses veto power over all decisions made by his/her Daimyo and the Egoshu, as well as Feudal Japan's legal court decisions. The Shogun's second (Kanrei) acts as his/her right-hand to help implement and enforce the orders of the Shogun.


The Government of Feudal Japan

All government offices are hosted on the FJ Regional Forum.

Minka

In the Minka, all nations in the region can discuss ideas and information that relate to Feudal Japan, regardless of whether they hold government office. The Speaker is a nominated/elected position within the Minka responsible for bringing forward issues of concern from the populace for government consideration and action.

Hyororyosho - Ministers

The Hyororyosho is the home of government offices and the Egoshu. Ministers will post available positions here, as well as their reports on what they are doing. Feedback from all members is always welcomed, whether posted directly in the ministerial forums or via the Minka. The Shogun reserves the right to reshuffle the members of his Hyororyosho at any time, although the Shogun may entertain requests to maintain status quo positions at his/her discretion. The Shogun controls all positions presently designated as vacant:

  • Kanrei - Office of the Prime Minister. Second-in-command after the Shogun. Responsible to coordinate the other ministry positions and head the Council of Ministries. Responsible for the running of the region in the absence of the Shogun. (incumbent: Hotti)
  • Jibusho - Office of the Interior Minister. Promotes activity on the regional message board (RMB) and the forums. Must be visibly active on the RMB and forums. Must welcome new nations by TG. Also responsible for letting new nations know of the flag and common currency requests. Encourages all UN nations to endorse the current delegate. Keeps track of new members of the forums. (incumbent: Many Little Buddahs)
  • Dairyo - Office of Recruitment & Immigration. In charge of recruitment. Must answer all TGs to recruiter in an honorable fashion. Tracks all nations that enter and leave Feudal Japan for a specified time. (incumbent: vacant)
  • Gaimusho - Office of the Foreign Minister. Handles preliminary requests for alliance, InterRegional Diplomacy, and oversees ambassador activity. (incumbent: vacant)
  • Hyobusho - Minister of the Gekokujo. Minister of Defence and War; occupies the Kodokan (barracks). Answers directly to the Shogun and Kanrei. Will command the Gekokujo, both in domestic defense and foreign actions. Will also handle recruiting to the Gekokujo. (incumbent: vacant)
  • Ometsuke - Minister of the Tsukai-ban. Answers directly to the Shogun and Kanrei. Will oversee all aspects of intelligence gathering and processing (must complete training from the Kanrei). (incumbent: Hotti)
  • Udaijin - Minister of Judicial Affairs; occupies the Gyobusho (court). Will act as Feudal Japan's District Attorney. Will process all claims of flaming, spamming, and other wrongful actions by regional members as brought before the Gyôbushô. Will make recommendations as to punishments for actions that are not deemed honorable. (incumbent: vacant)

Hyororyosho - Departmental Heads

The following departments report to the Jibusho, Minister of the Interior:

  • Okurasho - Department of Finance & Statistics. Tracks the financial progress of the region. Supplies these reports to the region via RMB and forum postings. (incumbent: Knights of Zion)
  • United Nations (UN Delegate) - Department of United Nations Affairs. The nation occupying this position is normally elected by the Egoshu, although the Shogun may choose to assign it directly. Subjects all UN resolutions to regional discussion and submits his/her vote according to regional majority opinion. Also, coordinates new proposal ideas for submission to UN consideration. (incumbent: Hotti)
  • Bunkachô - Agency of Cultural Affairs. Observes and encourages the creative endevours of Feudal Japan and its government, such as the creation of flags, creative writing and the mapping project. (incumbent: Fuji Gaijin)
  • Takara Shimbun - The Official Newspaper of Feudal Japan. Used by the Shogun, ministers and department heads to transmit news of national and international significance to the region. Articles printed in the Takara Shimbun are available to international syndication.

Egoshu

The Parliament of Feudal Japan. Ministers and department heads gather here to discuss issues, and to vote upon governmental matters specifically pertaining to the region of Feudal Japan.

Bakufu

The Bakufu is the public address platform of the Shogun, where announcements are made to the region (e.g. promotions, cabinet shuffles, etc.)

Kodokan

The Kodokan is the home of the Gekokujo - Feudal Japan's army. Members assemble at the Kodokan to sign up for and/or to stay updated on military events.


Tenka Fubu

Tenka Fubu is an alliance of nations led by Feudal Japan. It is an idea founded upon experience with the failures of defender regions to protect the most weak and vulnerable. Feudal Japan lends its aid to regions of NationStates that request and require it. The focus of its defensive mission is small regions attempting to exist peacefully in relative solitude that are ignored and/or forgotten by larger defender organizations in their time of need. Invader regions constantly prey on these unprotected regions, causing serious harm to the morale of nations that reside there. This situation is unacceptable.

Through Tenka Fubu, the Shogun of Feudal Japan is able to build an empire that extends its protection over these nations and their regions. Feudal Japan works to establish this empire through the following means:

Tenka Fubu Egoshu (hosted at the FJ Forum)

A meeting place for members of the Tenka Fubu Egoshu (designated by the Shogun; typically they are daimyo and regional ministers), who have authority to debate and vote upon issues of relevance to all members of the Tenka Fubu alliance.

Tenka Fubu Office (hosted at the FJ Forum)

Housing place for reference documents of relevance to all Tenka Fubu alliance members.

Ryoguko (Tenka Fubu members)

Dying regions, annexed directly into Tenka Fubu. Kokushus are placed in these provinces to rebuild and promote activity. All provincial member nations are awarded the same status and opportunity as those of Feudal Japan itself. At present there are no Ryoguko members of Tenka Fubu.

Kuni (Tenka Fubu members)

Struggling regions taken on as protectorates. Joshu who wish to become Kokushu are given the opportunity to help stabilize these regions. Current Kuni regions are:

Alumni of Tenka Fubu

The following regions once received assistance from Feudal Japan as members of the Tenka Fubu alliance, and have since freely chosen to follow a course of independence once Feudal Japan's protection was no longer sought or required:

External Alliances (not Tenka Fubu members)

Alliances with smaller regions that will agree to joint military actions in defense of helpless regions. Current alliances are with the following regions:


The Nations of Feudal Japan

Listed alphabetically; last updated 2006-06-02


Glossary of Terms

Bakufu 
residence of the Shogun
Bunkachô 
Agency of Cultural Affairs (flags, map, etc.)
Daimyo 
provincial warlord of Feudal Japan (highest member rank)
Dairyo 
Office of Recruitment & Immigration
Egoshu 
the parliament of Feudal Japan
Gaimusho 
Office of the Foriegn Minister
Gekokujo 
the army of Feudal Japan
Gyôbushô 
legal court of Feudal Japan; overseen by the Udaijin
Hyobusho 
minister of the Gekokujo; orchestrates military actions of the Gekokujo
Hyororyosho 
home of government offices
Jibusho 
Office of the Interior Minister
Jizamurai 
rank assigned to new arrivals in the region
Joshu 
Daimyo rank for nations intimately involved in building the region.
Kanrei 
Office of the Prime Minister
Katana 
samurai sword
Kodokan 
military barracks
Kogeki 
offensive arm of the Gekokujo (deactivated ministry; SEE Hyobusho above)
Kokushu 
The highest rank of Daimyo
Kuni 
regions that have requested and accepted Feudal Japan protection
Minka 
discussion forum for all regional members that concerns government issues
Ninja 
secretive stealth warrior; also may refer to the offensive arm of the Gekokujo (Kogeki)
Nosuke 
a deputy minister
Okurasho 
Office of the Minister of Finance
Ronin 
samurai for hire (lowest permanent member rank)
Ryoguko 
regions peacefully annexed by Feudal Japan
Ryosho 
The lowest ranking of the Daimyo
Samurai 
warrior loyal to the Shogun (medium member rank); also may refer to the defensive arm of the Gekokujo (Hyobusho)
Sensei 
instructor of the Gekokujo and of the Tsukai-ban
Speaker 
a nominated/elected position of forum chairman for either the Minka, the Egoshu or the Tenka Fubu Egoshu
Shogun 
ultimate warlord of Feudal Japan (regional founder)
Takara Shimbun 
official newspaper of Feudal Japan
Tenka Fubu 
empire for the mutual protection of small NationStates regions
Tsukai-ban 
intelligence agency of Feudal Japan
Udaijin 
minister of judicial affairs

External Links

Members of the region of Feudal Japan include many fans of this period in Japanese history. The regional forum contains discussion, information and several links to external information about this age of Shogun and samurai, including:

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