Itinerate Tree Dweller

Itinerate Tree Dweller
Oderint dum metuant (latin) Let them hate so long as they fear (english)
Official Language(s):	English, German, Ninthok, Latin
Capital: Largest City:	Hades (Imperial Palace) Tol'Kethis Prime
Head of State:	Emperor Erik Kersk
Head of Military:	Grand General Daniel Reck
Population:	4+ Billion
Establishment:	September 12, 2005; Crowning of Emperor Erik Kersk
Government Type:	Absolute Monarchy
National Flower:	Hadethan Blood Orchid
National Tree:	Hadethan White Oak
National Fruit:	Olive
National Mammal:	Benevolent Evil Monkey
National Bird:	Death Raven
National Insect:	Black Widow
GDP: -Total: -Per Capita:	C$140,228,479,566,159.80 C$30,040.38
Currency:	Credit, ITD Credit 1 Credit = 100 Credit Debits
Time Zone:	Not Set Yet
National Anthem:	Sympathy for The Devil
Region:	Farktopia
Map:	ITD Maps
Tech Level:	Post Modern Tech
Internet TLD:	.itd (.com.itd .gov.itd .edu.itd .net.itd org.itd) .td (.com.td .gov.td .edu.td .net.td .org.td) .etd (.com.etd .gov.etd .edu.etd et.etd .org.etd)
Calling Code:	+9
Stats: NSEconomy Pipian XML

The Illustrius Empire of Itinerate Tree Dweller is a massive, economically powerful nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape, its massive defense spending and its complete lack of social welfare. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of over 4 billion citizens is ruled by a mostly-benevolent Emperor who controls almost ever aspect of the nation and kills and destroys at his own whim. It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defence, and Commerce. Citizens are encouraged to join the military and are often the victims of extensive social engineering programs designed to root out the weak and encourage the strong and fit. The nation focuses on technological advances and has recently reached the footholds of advanced spaceflight.

Geography

Maps & Topography

• Pretty Much The Entire Empire
• Map Of Western Hataria (Now Called Free Haven Colony)

Environmental Issues

Climate: Barren, inhospitable landscape, renowned for its deforestation and polluted river and water way systems. Hot, dry and very muggy.

Terrain: Large island system. Several medium size continents.

Elevation extremes:
lowest point: Valley of the Weeping -86 m
highest point: Mountain of the Sorrowful 6,194 m

Natural Resources: coal, copper, lead, molybdenum, phosphates, uranium, bauxite, gold, iron, mercury, nickel, potash, silver, tungsten, zinc, petroleum, natural gas, timber, titanium, hydropower, tantalum, graphite, diamonds, fish, timber, wildlife, beryllium, magnesium, molybdenum, asbestos, barite, boron, bromine, cement, clays, diatomite, feldspar, fluorspar, garnet, gemstones, gypsum, helium (gas and solid), iodine, lime, mica, peat, perlite, phosphate rock, pumice, pumicite, salt, sand, gravel, soda ash, sodium sulfate, stone, talc, vermiculite, antimony, barite, chromium, tantalum, cobalt, tin, arsenic

Natural Hazards: tsunamis, volcanoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, mud slides, forest fires, flooding, permafrost, drought, steam geysers, sulphur laced water supply, sinkholes, ice storms, heat waves, hail storms, lahars

Current Issues: air pollution resulting in acid rain. large emitter of carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels; water pollution from runoff of pesticides and fertilizers; very limited natural fresh water resources in much of the western part of the country require careful management; desertification

Culture

Date	Holiday
January 1	New Year's Day
April 20	Emperor's Birthday
September 12	Independence Day
November 2	All Souls Day
December 17 - 23	Saturnalia
December 25	Christmas Day
December 26	2nd Christmas Day
December 31	New Year's Eve

Itinerate Tree Dweller has a very diverse group of european citizens that still retain their ancient beliefs and customs. Most notably is the celebration of Saturnalia which is an ancient Roman cultural festival where offerings are made to the Roman Gods.

Also celebrated are the birthdates of current monarchs, which are celebrated for a full week prior to the birthdate, culmination on the exact date of the birth of the monarch. During these festivals, all temples are usually decorated and sacrifies are made to the ancient Roman Gods, paying special attention to Zeus, who is said to have shown special favor to the royal line.

Christmas and other Judaeo-Christian festivals are also common, considering a majority of the nation is Roman Catholic.

Ethnic Groups

Itinerate Tree Dweller contains several ethnic groups that have had deep influence on the nature of the nation. The ethnic groups have been seperated into organized tribes, several of which do not currently operate as an organized tribe.

The basic structure of the original nation of Itinerate Tree Dweller was that of 9 tribes. The first 8 of the 9 tribes developed and eventually grew closer together and formed a republic. The 9th tribe maintained a closed border and allowed no other tribe to enter, even trade was illegal.

The ancient tribes: Unukith, Duok, Tref, Quarz, Unknown, Chartekians, Septz, Ocdovian and Ninthian

Causasian- 80% Asian- 12% Indonesian- 3% African- 3% South American- 2%

Religions

Christianity - 78% Catholicism - 65% Eastern Orthodox - 8% Protestant - 4% Non Demominational - 1% Pagan - 12% Islam - 3% Buddhism - 2% Taoism - 1% Judaism - 2% Atheist - 1% Other - 1%

Official Mascots

National Mammal: Benevolent Evil Monkey	National Bird: Death Raven	National Insect: Black Widow
National Fruit: Olive	National Flower: Hadethan Blood Orchid	National Tree: Hadethan White Oak

Politics & Law

Constitution

The basic laws of the land can be found entirely within the ITD Constitution which is designed to cover the basics of the nations laws.

Government Organization

First two terms must be clearly defined, a citizen versus a civilian. In many nations, these two terms have but one meaning, but in ITD the differences are clearly layed out.

A citizen is a person who has performed service for the Imperium, having completed the oath of citizenship and having served their time, honorably and without incident. If a person dies before completing their tour of duty for the Imperium, they are awarded their citizenship and they are given a citizen burial. Citizens have rights that do not extend to civilians.

• The right to vote in Imperial elections and the right to hold political office.
• The right to address the Imperial Senate.
• The responsibility to protect the body politic.

Civilians have little political rights, but the same economic rights as citizens. No civilian may hold political office, but they can hold positions of power in economic groups and corporations.

Now that we have these two terms defined, we can better define the government of Itinerate Tree Dweller. ITD has a unique government system which is derived from the ancient oligarchy-republic of Rome and centered in power around the Consul-General/Emperor.

The Emperor has absolute power to govern the Imperium, but must consult the Senate before making any fiscal decision or military, except for emergency situations. The Senate writes legislation and votes on it; if the legislation passes, it is sent to the Emperor for final approval. The Emperor has absolute authority over legislation in regards to it passing or failing, but cannot edit the legislation without it being sent back to the Senate for another vote.

The Senate is composed of three houses and they are described below.

The Imperium's Judicial system is entirely up to the Emperor to design and implement.

Executive Branch

Imperial Council

The Emperor is the sole seat of power and oversees all other sections of government. However, such responsibility can be tiring and exhausting, so he appoints ministers to watch over specific sections of the national government.

• Secretary of Military: Darius Tinnell
• Secretary of Education: [post has been disbanded indefinitely]
• Secretary of Security: Mikael Romult
• Secretary of Media: Kendrick Rinjos
• Secretary of Science, Industry & Technology: Dane Landrus
• Secretary of Intelligence: Thadeus Doom
• Secretary of International Relations: Jeffery Kandel
• Secretary of Economy, Trade & Finance: Jackson Blaydes
• Secretary of Justice & Law: Martin Shilvey
• Secretary of Internal Investigations: Nolan Kucharik
• Secretary of Populace Control: Rob Coln
• Secretary of Culture & Society: Javier Loud
• Secretary of Labor: Nelson Fritze
• Secretary of Agriculture & Interior: Son Bosman
• Secretary of Research: Bryon Karpel

Three (3) additional seats on the council are awared to specially elected members from each legislative house.

Executive Organization

The following chart outlines the basic structure of the Imperial government, specifically the executive branch and how it relates to the national military and intelligence groups.

Special Executive Agencies

ESC - Empire Security Council

• Primary responsibility is to keep the borders secure and the cities safe. (Equivalent to the USA's FBI)

EII - Empire Intelligence Initiative

• Formed to conduct foreign intelligence collection, covert action, and counterintelligence operations abroad. Also responsible for providing finished intelligence to ITD policymakers. (Equivalent to the USA's CIA)

EDOIA - Empire Defense, Offense, Intelligence Admininistration

• Formed to coordinate all government military forces at home and abroad. Consists of the Imperial Council and all of the Emperor's Generals and Admirals.

Praetorian Guard - Itinerate Tree Dweller Government Forces

• Elite forces of the Empire. Formally reports to the Emperor's EDOIA, but truly reports directly to the Emperor. These forces are only allowed to be of Ninthian origin. Traditionally listed as part of the military, but they rarely operate with the standard military. Head Commander: Lt. General Daniel Reck

IMCC - Imperial Media Control Center

• The government agency responsible for regulating telecommunications.

Legislative Branch

The legislative body of ITD consists of three separate houses, all with unique functions and powers.

The House of Commons

The House of Commons is what the original Imperial Senate evolves into. With its members elected directly by the populace, this house remains the sole section of power that regular citizens hold in the Imperial government. The House of Commons can levy taxes and remains the only government venue where private citizens can address the government. This house checks the House of Lords by levying land taxes on estates. This house checks the House of Appointees by regulating how many representatives a Governor-General may appoint.

The House of Appointees

The House of Appointees consists of those representatives appointed by regional Governor-Generals, and is charged with maintaining trade and commerce between the various territories. All territorial disputes between regions are settled on the floor of the House of Appointees. This house checks the House of Lords by overseeing all land entitlements that members of the House of Lords may own. This house checks the House of Commons by regulating how many representatives the people may elect.

The House of Lords

The House of Lords consists of those representatives appointed directly by the Emperor, they usually come from the well off, or the historically noble families of the empire. This house can issue declaration of wars, and can regulate international trade with regards to the empire. This house also appoints ambassadors and maintains embassies. This house checks the House of Commons and the House of Appointees by regulating salaries for all three houses.

All three houses can issue laws falling under the "general" category, but all three houses still report to the Emperor, who must sign all laws before they can be enforced; in addition to this, the Emperor can remove representatives at will.

Judicial Branch

The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of ITD consists of ten Judges, all of whom are appointed by the Emperor every decade. Each Judge is given a term of one year as Supreme Court Chief Justice. During this time as Chief Justice, the Judge has the ability to overrule fellow Judges and may have one extra vote, but only in cases of a tie vote.

If a Judge were to die in their term, the Emperor may appoint a Judge from one of the lower courts to take their place, but this judge is not eligible for a term as Chief Justice. If a deceased Judge's term as Chief Justice approaches, the remaining Judges vote on which of the remaining eligible Judges will sit in as the Chief Justice. No Judge may serve more than two years in a row as Chief Justice.

The Court of Justice

In cases of capital crimes, a jury of randomly selected but carefully screened private citizens tries an individual or group in an open and public court.

The Court of Disputes

In cases of private disputes involving property, fiscal disputes and personal injury, this court is employed. Citizens present their claims to a Judge or Jury and receive their ruling from the same source. Juries are only appointed at the request of the plaintiff or defendant, but both must agree to a jury trial.

The Court of Military Justice

This court is employed in cases of military misconduct and is thus overseen by the Imperial Security Council and the Emperor's Praetorian Guard. Trials in this court are not public and are considered classified unless otherwise noted.

Economy

Economic Stats

ITD has a large and technologically powerful economy. In this economy, private individuals and business firms make the decisions, and the federal government buys needed goods and services predominantly in the private marketplace. ITD companies face little regulation and have little outside competition from foreign companies. ITD firms are at or near the forefront in technological advances, especially in computers, medical, aerospace, and military equipment. Citizens are given health and life insurance by the state; the beneficiary is the government. All services and goods are property of either private businesses or the government. No citizen group or individual may create a private corporation without asking permission from the government.

GDP - composition by sector: agriculture: 5% industry: 35% services: 60% Population below poverty line: 6.34% Labor force: 1.64 billion Labor force: by occupation: managerial and professional 37%, technical, sales and administrative support 12%, services 11%, manufacturing, mining, transportation, and crafts 35%, farming, forestry, and fishing 5% note: figures exclude the unemployed Unemployment rate: 2.4% Industries: Uranium is the leading industry in the nation. A leading industrial power in the world, highly diversified and technologically advanced; petroleum, steel, motor vehicles, aerospace, telecommunications, chemicals, electronics, consumer goods, lumber

Economic Calculators NSEconomy NSTracker SunsetRPG Pipian

Communications

Telephone

Telephones: main lines in use: 3.943 billion

Telephones: mobile cellular: 2.65 billion

Telephone System:

• General Assessment: a very large, technologically advanced, multipurpose communications system; a large system of fiber-optic cable, microwave radio relay, coaxial cable, and domestic satellites carries every form of telephone traffic; a rapidly growing cellular system carries mobile telephone traffic throughout the country

Radio

Radio Broadcast Stations: AM 14,900, FM 73,000

Notable Stations: ITXR "The Best In Talk Radio", EMPZ "Today's Familiar Favorities", IMPR "The Imperial Eagle", HADE "Hade's Voice", IMPN "Government News and Imperial Radio"

Television

Television Broadcast Stations: more than 45,000 state controlled stations

Internet

Internet country code: .itd .td .etd .com.itd .com.td .com.etd .gov.itd .gov.td .gov.etd .edu.itd .edu.td .edu.etd .net.itd .net.td et.etd org.itd .org.td .org.etd

Internet Service Providers (ISP's): ITDnet

Internet users: 3.6 billion

Internet Top Level Domains: ITD has three base TLDs from which all commercial, organizational and network extensions can be appended. The three domains are .itd (.com.itd .gov.itd .edu.itd .net.itd org.itd) .td (.com.td .gov.td .edu.td .net.td .org.td) .etd (.com.etd .gov.etd .edu.etd et.etd .org.etd).

Military

The military of Itinerate Tree Dweller is divided into four branches, the Army, Navy, Airforce and Praetorian Guard.

Ranking System

Rank	Army	Navy	Airforce	Praetorian Guard
O-11	Grand General	Grand Admiral	Grand General	Grand General
O-10	General	Admiral	General	General
O-9	Lieutenant General	Vice Admiral	Lieutenant General	Lieutenant General
O-8	Major General	Read Admiral Upper	Major General	Major General
O-7	Brigadier General	Rear Admiral Lower	Brigadier General	Brigadier General
O-6	Colonel	Captain	Colonel	Colonel
O-5	Lieutenant Colonel	Commander	Lieutenant Colonel	Lieutenant Colonel
O-4	Major	Lieutenant Commander	Major	Major
O-3	Captain	Lieutenant	Captain	Captain
O-2	1st Lieutenant	1st Lieutenant	1st Lieutenant	1st Lieutenant
O-1	2nd Lieutenant	2nd Lieutenant	2nd Lieutenant	2nd Lieutenant
E-10	Grand Sergeant	Grand Petty Officer	Grand Sergeant	Grand Sergeant
E-9	Sergeant Major	Master Petty Officer	Chief Sergeant	Sergeant Major
E-8	Master Sergeant	Senior Petty Officer	Senior Sergeant	Master Sergeant
E-7	Sergeant 1st Class	Chief Petty Officer	Master Sergeant	Gunnery Sergeant
E-6	Staff Sergeant	1st Petty Officer	Technical Sergeant	Staff Sergeant
E-5	Sergeant	2nd Petty Officer	Staff Sergeant	Sergeant
E-4	Corporal	Petty Officer	Senior Airman	Corporal
E-3	Private 1st Class	Seaman	Airman 1st Class	Lance Corporal
E-2	Private	Seaman Apprentice	Airman	Private 1st Class
E-1	Private	Seaman Recruit	Airman Basic	Private

Pay Charts

Officers

Enlisted

Rank	0-5	5	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30+
E-9							3900	4000	4100	4250	4350	4450	4650	4750	5000
E-8						3200	3350	3425	3550	3650	3850	3950	4125	4225	4450
E-7	2225	2425	2525	2650	2750	2900	3000	3100	3250	3350	3400	3450	3650	3725	3990
E-6	1950	2125	2200	2300	2400	2600	2700	2800	2900	2900	2900	2900	2900	2900	2900
E-5	1750	1850	1950	2050	2200	2350	2425	2450	2450	2450	2450	2450	2450	2450	2450
E-4	1600	1650	1700	1850	1950	1950	1950	1950	1950	1950	1950	1950	1950	1950	1950
E-3	1450	1550	1650	1650	1650	1650	1650	1650	1650	1650	1650	1650	1650	1650	1650
E-2	1350	1350	1350	1350	1350	1350	1350	1350	1350	1350	1350	1350	1350	1350	1350
E-1	1250	1250	1250	1250	1250	1250	1250	1250	1250	1250	1250	1250	1250	1250	1250
E-1 with less than 4 months of service								cr1200

History

Extended History

Extended and Revised History

Imperial Bloodline

Imperial Bloodline Family Tree

===The New Land=== [About 12 AD]

Historical records of ITD suggest that the pacific islands of ITD were first settled by a unique cultural blend of romans and germans. Most noted historians believe that two groups were stranded on the island and that they eventually grew together. This is why the native language Ninthok bears close resemblence to latin and german.

===The Old Republic=== [130 AD - 350 AD]

ITD was founded as a republic, the republic was the creation of 8 of the known 9 tribes which inhabited the islands now encompassing ITD. The majority of society was divided into a strict caste system. The highest caste consisted of the elder statesmen and the highest military officers, these men were known as Patricians. The second caste consisted of the majority of the society, encompassing the merchants and regular civilians, this caste was known as the Plebians. The third caste consisted of soldiers and the republic cohorts, they were known as the Legion.

The 9th tribe was warrior like and refused to submit to the wills of a democracy; they were also much larger than any other tribe. By rejecting membership in the democratic state, the 9th tribe enacted a policy of isolationism for a period of over 200 years. The republic existed for 25 presidential terms, until civil war broke out in the islands co-inhabited by 9th tribe members and other tribes. The reason for the battle remains unclear to this day, but there is speculation that the lower tribes began expanding into the Ninthian territory. This civil war was very brief, yet led to the total destruction and breakdown of the republic. The 9th tribe had won the war. mostly because of their vast numbers and indoctrination of the military lifestyle.

===The Great Xerik=== [351 AD - 470 AD]

The nation in shatters, and the republic on its last leg, there was only a matter of time before a new leader arose. That leader was found in a man named Xerik, whom led the ninth tribe to total victory. He assumed the role of dictator, but allowed a small national council to exist. The council had limited power. During his reign he had three children, two boys and a girl. He lived for thirty years as dictator of the nation, until he was assasinated by members of the eigth tribe, the second largest and former leaders of the nation. With the assasination of The Great Xerik the nation was in turmoil. He had created an era of relative peace. He had ended the civil battles and he had quieted the rebel factions. His body was given to leading members of his tribe, his location is unknown. His children escaped the nation, and established their families on a nearby island named Hades Cluster. Hades Cluster was turned into a stronghold by the ninth tribe. The island remains an important part of the Empire.

===The Dark Era=== [471 AD - 1400 AD]

The dark era was a time of uncertainty. Limted accounts and records detail the history of the nation during this time. During this time the use of firearms became prevalent. Coal replaced oil as a primary fuel supply, and the nation began to develop its first few industries, which is evident in the pollution records from that time. Little is known about the styles of government during this time, except that a rash of city-states arose. "Kings" of these cities waged small battles on each other for expansion rights. There is no knowledge of any national government.

===The Age Of Reason=== [1401 -1975]

The lands developed as any other lands during this time period. With technological development matching that of Europe and the United States, this period was the driving force behind the machine of war that was the Ninthian tribe.

===The Phoenix Rises=== [1976 - CURRENT]

We knew that the family of Xerik had fled for refuge. It has been discovered that the families stemming from Xerik were numerous. Unfortunately they all died over the course of five-hundred years, except for one. Lazarus of the ninth was the only remaining descendant of Xerik. Lazarus saw the oppourtunity to take back his nation, therefore he did. He led the remains of the 9th tribe on a march toward the nations capital. He struck down the city kings and made himself dictator. He rules to this very day. He has since discarded the ways of the old republic and dictatorship. He has established himself as Emperor over all of the lands. His lineage was furthered by the birth of his son Erik, named in honor of Xerik.

Alliances

• The Brotherhood Alliance
• Right Wing Collective
• LEAF
• The Directorate

Famous Quotes

• "People will believe what ever you tell them to believe." - Emperor Lazarus (Deceased)

Rankings

These rankings are updated when possible and when seen. Help would be appreciated, as I cannot always look at the rankings for my nation.

• Itinerate Tree Dweller is ranked 24th in the region and 108,130th in the world for Most Compassionate Citizens.
• Itinerate Tree Dweller is ranked 7th in the region and 3,404th in the world for Largest Nations.
• Itinerate Tree Dweller is ranked 22nd in the region and 31,455th in the world for Highest Police Ratios.
• Itinerate Tree Dweller is ranked 16th in the region and 11,109th in the world for Largest Agricultural Sector.
• Itinerate Tree Dweller is ranked 13th in the region and 10,748th in the world for Greatest Rich-Poor Divides.
• Itinerate Tree Dweller is ranked 2nd in the region and 1,788th in the world for Largest Automobile Manufacturing Sector.
• Itinerate Tree Dweller is ranked 28th in the region and 100,229th in the world for Nudest.
• Itinerate Tree Dweller is ranked 27th in the region and 110,439th in the world for Most Comprehensive Public Healthcare.
• Itinerate Tree Dweller is ranked 20th in The region and 79968th in The world for Most Politically free Nations.
• Itinerate Tree Dweller is ranked 28th in The region and 111236th in The world for Most Cultured.
• Itinerate Tree Dweller is ranked 2nd in the region and 1,209th in the world for Largest Mining Sector.
• Itinerate Tree Dweller is ranked 29th in the region and 111,936th in the world for Nicest Citizens.

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