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The Illustrious Empire of Itinerate Tree Dweller
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Motto
  - English
Oderint dum metuant
Let them hate so long as they fear
Anthem Sympathy for The Devil
Official Language(s) English, German, Latin
Capital Cities
  - Executive
  - Legislative
  - Judicial

Hades
Terra
Elysium
Government
  - Emperor
  - Prime Minister
  - Deputy Prime Minister
Hereditary Monarchy
Erik Sirus Kersk
Daniel Reck Kersk
Winston Vossi
Population
  - 2006 Estimate

7,137,000,000
Establishment September 12, 2005; Crowning of Emperor Erik Kersk
Area
  - Area
  - % water

9,019,166 km. sq.
6.3%
National Colors
  - Primary
  - Secondary
  - Tertiary

Deep Navy Blue (Hex: #000066)
Dark Green (Hex: #006600)
White (Hex: #FFFFFF)
National Flower
  - English name
Epidendrum obrienianum
Crucifix Orchid
National Tree
  - English name
Quercus alba
White Oak
National Fruit
  - English name
Olea europaea
Olive
National Mammal
  - English name
Ateles belzebuth
White-fronted Spider Monkey
National Bird
  - English name
Corvus corax
Raven
National Arthropod
  - English name
Latrodectus mactans
Black Widow
GDP
  - Total (USD)
  - Per Capita (USD)

$216,635,333,013,475.84
$30,383.64
Currency 1 credit = 100 decicredits
Time Zone Numerous
Tech Level Post Modern Tech
Pronunciation (IPA) /aɪˈtɪnəˌreɪt//tri//dwɛlər/
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: NS NSEconomy NSTracker Sunset XML

The Illustrious Empire of Itinerate Tree Dweller is a historically powerful nation, rich in history and traditions. Having been exiled from the Roman Empire in 130 A.D., large groups of the roman elite, along with soldiers and Germanic slaves, moved eastward toward India, following a newly opened trade route to the east. The Romans hoped to found a new city-state further from mainland Rome; they had fallen out of favor with the established Roman Emperor, Hadrian, and were exiled from Rome 'until the end of time.' A Roman Elite by the name of Xerik, or Xericus in latin maintained order within the group, leading them further east without much incident. Having reached the southern coast of India, the group decided to move further, building large boats and setting sail. Nearly 2000 years later, their hopes and dreams have turned into the nation of Itinerate Tree Dweller.

Geography of Itinerate Tree Dweller

 
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Geography of Itinerate Tree Dweller

Environmental Issues

Climate: Tropical on large portions of coastal regions. Industrialized central regions, with large mountainous regions as well. Some areas barren from desertification, requiring careful management of water resources.

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, chromite, talc, barites, sulfur, salt, precious and semiprecious stones, chromium, hydropower, pumice, pumicite, mineral water, diamonds, feldspar, fish, lobster, atinum, sand, gravel, seals, whales, tin, manganese, aluminum, magnesite, lignite, nonferrous metals, aragonite, peat deposits, limestone, marble, gypsum, calcium carbide, antimony, soda ash, platinum, coconuts, cobalt, vanadium, basalt rock, natron, kaolin, nitrates, phosphate, emeralds, cadmium, germanium, radium, calcium, natural asphalt, silica, mica, clays, pyrites, asbestos, gypsum, graphite, geothermal power, shale oil, peat, phosphorite, amber, cambrian blue clay, dolomite, cinnabar, crayfish, rubber, tropical fruit, beaches and climate that foster tourism, rare woods, chicle, hardwood, diatomite, titanium ore, limestone, barite, bromide, rubies, fluorspar, garnets, bismuth, quartz, tar, wolfram, fluorspar, chrome, columbite, mahogany forests, miro trees, cassiterite, wolframite, methane, stone, chalk, chromate, lithium

Natural Hazards: earthquakes, flooding, droughts, tsunamis, mudslides, typhoons, avalanches, hurricanes, tropical storms, katabatic wind storms, blizzards, cyclonic storms, volcanism, icebergs, forest fires, landslides, dust storms, monsoonal rains, acid rain, permafrost, heavy surf in some coastal areas, flash flooding, locust swarms in african territory, sandstorms, frost, heavy snow in winter, rockslides, thunderstorms, haze, fog, ice flows, steam geysers, sulphur laced water supply.

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

 
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Culture of Itinerate Tree Dweller

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 Venus and Mars, who are 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.

Holidays

DateHolidayDateHoliday
January 1New Year's DaySeptember 12Independence Day
January 6 EpiphanySeptember 19 Feast of Jupiter
varies Ash Wednesday October 19 Feast of Mars
April 1 Feast of Venus November 1 Feast of Pluto
variesPalm Sunday November 2All Souls Day
variesGood Friday December
 - 17th
 - 18th
 - 19th
 - 20th
 - 21th
 - 22th
 - 23th
Saturnalia
 - Temple Blessing
 - Winter Carnival
 - Winter Carnival
 - Winter Carnival
 - Day of Prayer
 - Day of Gifts
 - Feast of Saturn
variesEaster Sunday
April 20Emperor's Birthday
April 24Emperor Day
June 1 Feast of Juno
June 16Olympus Day
July 9 Feast of Apollo
July 23 Feast of Neptune December 25Christmas Day
August 12 Day of the Senate December 28 Feast of the People
August 23 Feast of Ceres December 31New Year's Eve

Ethnic Groups

Itinerate Tree Dweller is not a diverse nation in the mainland and consists mostly of people of European ancestory in both the mainland and the colonies. In the past Itinerate Tree Dweller has been accused of genocide, but no strong evidence has been found to support these accusations.

  • Caucasian - 92.14
  • Asian - 6.23%
  • African - 0.00%
  • South American - 0.20%
  • Other - 1.435

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Religions

The vast majority of Itinerate Tree Dweller is Christian, most of them being Catholic, however a sizable population of traditionally pagans still live in the population, they follow a religion known as Religio Romana. The Emperor of Itinerate Tree Dweller is considered pontifex maximus of the pagan religion within the bounds of the empire.

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

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Education

Eduction within Itinerate Tree Dweller is entirely funded by private organizations, but is regulated by imperial regulations. The Senate Committee on Education, under the Secretary of Education regulates the curriculum of all schools and education centers. Despite receiving no funding from the government, the education system of Itinerate Tree Dweller is on par with those of other first world nations. The methods that fund education are varied, but the largest part of the budget comes from siphoning gambling profit and advertising. Persons who make above a certain income level are required by law to fund their children's education.

Institution
Duration
Certification
Preschool SystemAges 2-3 none
Kindergarten SystemAges 3-6 C.S.C.K.
Primary School System Ages 7-12C.S.C.P.
Middle School System Ages 12-13 C.S.C.M.
High School System Ages 13-17 C.S.C.H.
Entry Level College SystemAges 17-Associates
Mid Level College System variesBac. Mas.
Higher Level College System variesMas. Doc.

C.S.C.K. - certificate for satisfactory completion of kindergarten.
C.S.C.P. - certificate for satisfactory completion of primary school.
C.S.C.M. - certificate for satisfactory completion of middle school.

C.S.C.H. - certificate for satisfactory completion of high school.

Official Mascots

National Mammal:
Ateles belzebuth
White-fronted Spider Monkey
National Bird:
Corvus corax
Raven
National Arthropod:
Latrodectus mactans
Black Widow
ITD Ateles belzebuth.jpg ITD Raven2.jpg ITD Black Widow2.jpg
National Flower:
Epidendrum obrienianum
Crucifix Orchid
National Fruit:
Olea europaea
Olive
National Tree:
Quercus alba
White Oak
ITD Epidendrum2.jpg ITD Olive.jpg ITD White Oak2.jpg

Politics & Law

 
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Laws of Itinerate Tree Dweller

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 Oath of Citizenship

"I, state your full name, of my own free will, without promise, coercion, or inducement, after having been duly advised and warned of the meaning and consequences of this oath, do now enroll in the Imperial Service of the ITD Empire for not less than two years and as much longer as may be required by the needs of the Service.

I swear to uphold and defend the Constitution of the Imperium against all its enemies foreign or domestic, to protect and defend the Constitutional liberties and privileges of all citizens and lawful residents of the Empire, its associate states and territories, to perform, home or abroad, such duties of any lawful nature as may be assigned to me by lawful direct or delegated authority.

-And to obey all lawful orders of the Emperor of the Imperial Service and of all officers or delegated persons placed over me.

-And to require such obedience from all members of the Service or other persons or non-human beings lawfully placed under my orders.

-And, on being honorably discharged at the completion of my full term of active service or upon being placed on inactive retired status after having completed such full term, to carry out all duties and obligations and to enjoy all privileges of Imperial citizenship including but not limited to the duty, obligation and privilege of exercising sovereign franchise for the rest of my natural life unless stripped of my honor by verdict, finally sustained, of court of my sovereign peers."

Rights of a Citizen

  • 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.

Suffrage

Sufferage Type:Age Limitations:
Marriage14 with parental permission; 18 without.
Smoking14 with parental permission; 18 without.
Drinking14 with parental permission; 18 without.
Sex14 with parental permission; 18 without.
Gun Ownership14 with parental permission; 18 without.
VotingOnly available to citizens.
Running for OfficeOnly available to citizens. 30 yrs.
Age of Majority18 universal.
Age of Infancy8 years old.

Executive Branch

 
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Rulers of Itinerate Tree Dweller

Privy Council

The Privy Council consists of the two senior religious figures in the Hadethan Empire, the heir apparent to the throne, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Prime Minister of the Imperial Senate, the Deputy Prime Minister, the Attorney General and any number of members of the Emperor's choosing. There are hundreds of members, but only a few are vital.

NamePosition
Pope Augustus IIIHead of the Hadethan Catholic Church.
Gregory BalthazarHead priest of the Religio Romani Temple in Hades.
Prince Loki Lucius Kersk Xericus Heir Apparent to the Imperial Throne.
Chief Justice James Lupus Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Prince Daniel Reck Kersk Prime Minister of the Imperial Senate.
Rt Hon Winston Vossi Deputy Prime Minister of the Imperial Senate.
Rt Hon Nicolas Osterweis Attorney General of the Imperial Senate.
Christopher IronsAdvisor and trained assassin, also functions as bodyguard for the Emperor.
Nathan William IronsProfessional diplomat and often personal representative of the Emperor for important diplomatic affairs.
Doctor Lector VillefortPersonal physician to the Imperial family; runs day to day operations for the Venom Corporation.
General Seth RayneHead of the Imperial Army.
Admiral Jason GazHead of the Imperial Navy.
General Phillip SmithHead of the Imperial Airforce.
Colonel Rickter Josephus ScottHead of the Praetorian Guard.

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.
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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

 
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Imperial Senate of Itinerate Tree Dweller

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

Cabinet of the Imperial Senate

Prime MinisterRt Hon Daniel Reck Kersk
Deputy Prime MinisterRt Hon Winston Vossi
Sec. of Min. of MilitaryRt Hon Darius Tinnell
Sec. of Min. of EducationRt Hon Jessie Fall
Sec. of Min. of SecurityRt Hon Mikael Romult
Sec. of Min. of MediaRt Hon Kendrick Rinjos
Sec. of Min. of Science, Industry & TechnologyRt Hon Dane Landrus
Sec. of Min. of IntelligenceRt Hon Thadeus Doom
Sec. of Min. of International RelationsRt Hon Jeffery Kandel
Sec. of Min. of Economy, Trade & Finance:Rt Hon Jackson Blaydes
Sec. of Min. of Justice & LawRt Hon Martin Shilvey
Sec. of Min. of Internal InvestigationsRt Hon Nolan Kucharik
Sec. of Min. of Populace ControlRt Hon Robert Coln
Sec. of Min. of Culture & SocietyRt Hon Javier Loud
Sec. of Min. of LaborRt Hon Nelson Fritze
Sec. of Min. of Agriculture & InteriorRt Hon Son Bosman
Sec. of Min. of ResearchRt Hon Bryon Karpel
Sec. of Min. of TransportationRt Hon Marshall Haverrman
Sec. of Min. of HealthRt Hon Wes Wile
Attorney GeneralRt Hon Nicolas Osterweis

Party Dominance

 
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Political Parties of Itinerate Tree Dweller

There are currently 3 parties that hold seats in the Imperial Senate.

Party
Party Leader
Party Description
Percentage of Senate
Senate Seats (C,A,L)
Imperial Party
Nicholas Savant
The Imperial Party was formed under Emperor Titus and generally follows the will of the Emperor. This party has held continuous control of the Senate since its formation.
66%
594 (125,229,240)
Conservative Party
Dr. Robert Forester
The Conservative Party follows a centrist but very nationalistic political dogma, often focusing on a need for tighter immigration control and an increase in spending to private corporations instead of law and order.
21%
189 (76,58,55)
Legionaire Party
Col. James Picket
The Legionaire Party was formed in 1911 C.E. and currently focuses on issues relating to military officers and veterans. The majority of Legionaire Party seats are in the House of Commons.
13%
117 (99,13,5)

The House of Commons

The House of Commons is what the original Imperial Senate evolved 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.

Justice Rank Justice Name
Chief Justice James Lupus
Deputy Chief Justice Percy Causey
First Ward Justice Lance Tevis
Second Ward Justice Allen Ward
JusticeLeo Howard
JusticeDerick Vosii
JusticeJason Pullo
JusticeNicolas Reed
JusticeJohn Clay
JusticeEdward Hewes

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

 
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Currency of Itinerate Tree Dweller
 
See also...
 
The Venom Corporation

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.

Gross Domestic Product: by sector:
  - agriculture 5%
  - industry 35%
  - services 60%

Population below poverty line: 6.34%

Labor force: 3.6 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: 1.35%

Industries: Uranium mining 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

Agricultural products: opium, wheat, fruits, nuts, wool, mutton, sheepskins, lambskins, corn, potatoes, vegetables, sugar beets, grapes, meat, dairy products, barley, oats, olives, citrus, sheep, cattle, bananas, coco, taro, breadfruit, yams, copra, pineapples, papayas, livestock, rye, sheep, sugarcane, coffee, sisal, cotton, manioc, tobacco, plantains, fish, cucumbers, sunflower seeds, lemons, soybeans, peas, tea, aloes, poultry, grains, wine, pigs, lumber, rice, shrimp, jute, pulses, oilseeds, spices, beef, milk, veal, pork, garments, cassava, flowers, root crops, eggs, timber, sorghum, maize, millet, beans, sunflowers, chickens, water buffalo, sesame seeds, hardwood, hides, cashews, tapioca, turtles, camels, apples, pears, onions, peaches, garlic, asparagus, pawpaws, vanilla, cloves, perfume essences, sugar, palm oil, rubber, quinine, wood products, tomatoes, alfalfa, clover, lamb, cheese, hops, cabbage, balsa wood, lentils, cereals, salmon, horses, hazel, reindeer, nutmeg, cardamom, sweet peppers, eggplant, vegetable oils, caviar, turnips, berries, mulberry leaves, cauliflower, green peppers, avocados, carrots, deer, donkeys, passion fruit, honey, limes, pine seed, oranges, casavas, cinnamon, tuna, orchids, gum arabic, mangos, pyrethrum, squash, ginger, olive oil, almonds, dates, watermelons, pepper

Illicit drugs: producer of heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, hashish, marijuana, ecstasy, methamphetamine, alcohol, ephedra, amiphenazole, amphetamine, bemigride, methylphenidate, benzphetamine, nikethamide, bromantan, pemoline, pentetrazol, chlorphentermine, phendimetrazine, phenmetrazine, cropropamide, phentermine, crothetamide, phenylpropanolamine, diethylpropion, picrotoxine, dimethylamphetamine pipradol, doxapram, prolintane, strychnine, synephrine, ethamivan, ethylamphetamine, fencamfamine, phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine, androstenediol, methyltestosterone, androstenedione, nandrolone, boldenone, norandrostenediol, clostebol, norandrostenedione, dehydrochlormethyl-testosterone, norethandrolone, oxandrolone, dehydroepiandro-sterone, oxymesterone, oxymetholone, dihydrotestosterone, stanozolol, testosterone, dromostanolone, tetrahydrogestrinone, epitrenbolone, trenbolone, fluoxymesterone, gestrinone, mesterolone, pindolol, atenolol, propranolol, metoprolol, timolol, nadolol, acetazolamide, hydrochlorothiazide, bendroflumethiazide, hydroflumethiazide, benzhiazide, methyclothiazide, bumetanide, metolazone, chlorothiazide, polythiazide, chlorthalidone, quinethazone, ethacrynic acid, spironolactone, flumethiazide, triamterene, furosemide, trichlormethiazide, mandrax, quaaludes, qat.

Communications

Telephone

Telephones: main lines in use: 6.45 billion

Telephones: mobile cellular: 5.28 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 36,000, FM 140,000
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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 54,000 stations

Internet

Major Internet Service Providers (ISP's):
  - ITDnet
  - Vwire
  - Hades Online
  - Wizard Satellite
  - QuickStar Cable

Internet users: 5.6 billion

Internet Top Level Domains:
Itinerate Tree Dweller: .itd
  - Commercial: .com.itd
  - Government: .gov.itd
  - Educational: .edu.itd
  - Network: .net.itd
  - Organization: .org.itd
Tree Dweller: .td
  - Commercial: .com.td
  - Government: .gov.td
  - Educational: .edu.td
  - Network: .net.td
  - Organization: .org.td
Empire of Itinerate Tree Dweller: .etd
  - Commercial: .com.etd
  - Government: .gov.etd
  - Educational: .edu.etd
  - Network: .net.etd
  - Organization: .org.etd

Military

 
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Military of Itinerate Tree Dweller

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

Total Military Personnel: 130,000,000

ITD Army:

  • Personnel: 42,000,000
  • Commanding Officer: General Seth Rayne

ITD Navy:

  • Personnel: 42,000,000
  • Commanding Officer: Admiral Jason Gaz

ITD Airforce:

  • Personnel: 42,000,000
  • Commanding Officer: General Phillip Smith

Praetorian Guard:

  • Personnel: 4,000,000
  • Commanding Officer: Prince Daniel Reck Kersk

Branches

Click below for the main articles on each military branch.

Army Navy
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Airforce Praetorian Guard
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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

Rank0-55681012141618202224262830+
O-10           13000130501330013800
O-9           11350115001175012150
O-880258250845085008725910091509500962599251035010750110001100011000
O-7666669507125725074507650790081258350915097259725972597259750
O-6495054255800580058006050610061006450705074007800800082008600
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O-4355041254400445047005000532556005750585059505950595059505950
O-3315035503825415043504600475050005050505050505050505050505050
O-2270030503550365037503750375037503750375037503750375037503750
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  • The rank of O-11 is rarely seen, usually given post-mortem. Living O-11 soldiers are given a monthly pay of cr15,000.

Enlisted

Rank0-55681012141618202224262830+
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E-8     3200335034253550365038503950412542254450
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E-5175018501950205022002350242524502450245024502450245024502450
E-4160016501700185019501950195019501950195019501950195019501950
E-3145015501650165016501650165016501650165016501650165016501650
E-2135013501350135013501350135013501350135013501350135013501350
E-1125012501250125012501250125012501250125012501250125012501250
E-1 with less than 4 months of servicecr1200

History

 
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History of Itinerate Tree Dweller
 
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Genealogy of the Imperial Family
  • 130 AD - Roman Emperor Hadrian exiled a rival familia from the Roman Empire, this family consisted of the progenitors of the Xericus family line. A man named Xericus led this group of followers. The took with them a large number of german and barbarian slaves. Along with at least one legion of roman soldiers loyal to the Xericus familia.
  • 135 - Xericus and his followers reach pass into what was Persia.
  • 141 - Xericus and his followers reach the Indus valley and travel south.
  • 144 - Xericus and his followers reach the souther tip of India. They construct boats.
  • 150 - Xericus and his followers reach a sparsely populated island and commence building a settlement. This settlement would eventually become the city of Hades. This marks the official creation of the Hadethan Empire.
  • 165 - Xericus dies of fever, he was seventy (70) years old. His son carries on his work.
  • 210 - Indus fever outbreak amongst the german roman settlements decimate the population of roman women. Roman men, desperate for companionship, enslave german men and take german women for brides.
  • 300 - Women gain vote in the general assembly.
  • 350 - Women lose vote in general assembly after legislation that would permit women soldiers causes outrage.
  • 400 - Former caste system abolished, replaced with meritocratic system that is still in use today.
  • 550 - Expansion onto other islands begin, causing conflict with foreign neighbors over land, food and other resources.
  • 555 - Official creation of the nine kingdoms, a republic government uniting the nine separate city-states.
  • 600 - Collapse of republic government as foreign dignitaries prove ill equipped to even assist in running the government. Roman-German people, now calling themselves the Xericurians expel foreign government officials, who continue their 'government' amongst themselves. Xericurians become isolationist.
  • 600-860 - Records lost.
  • 1012 - Union of Princess Marian, only child of King Demo of Hades, with Consul Marcus Dominus; formation of Xericus-Dominus line.
  • 1150 - 1000 year anniversary over founding of Hades.
  • 860-1060 - Massive civil war amongst foreign tribes. Civil war started by direct dependent of Xericus named Xerik, who formed a massive army and began a campaign too crushed the foreign armies. Xerik killed in battle, his son later emperor and continued war.
  • 1100 - Massive waves of genocidal rage against other kingdoms officially ends, descendants of Xericus names permanent consul-generals of the new Empire. Hades and islands surrounding it officially unified. First consul-general is listed as Aaron, son of Jonothan.
  • 1205 - Consul-general takes role as emperor of the nine kingdoms.
  • 1260 - Union of Princess Melissa, only child of Emperor Dev, with Consul Cicero Braxis; formation of the Xericus-Braxis line.
  • 1600 - 500 year anniversary of union of the nine kingdoms.
  • 1647 - Formation of new imperial senate by Emperor Titus. Emperor Titus takes surname for family, surname being 'Kersk', a derivative of 'church'. Formation of the Titus line.
  • 1934 - Emperor Lazarus becomes ally of Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany.
  • 1939-1945 - ITD engages Americans in Pacific theater. ITD gains control of the Philippines, parts of China, southern India and sections of Africa. War ends with mutual stand-down between the United States and Itinerate Tree Dweller.
  • 1972 - ITD invades and gains control over Israel, later adds Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and the Sinai Peninsula to this territory.
  • 1975 - Following the collapse of the United States due to the Vietnam War, ITD gains control over Washington, Utah, Oregon, Nevada, Idaho, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona and California. Also gains control over central Mexico following coup.
  • 1989 - ITD invades and gains control over Vatican City, San Marino, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria and the Czech Republic.

Famous Quotes

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

External Links

Official Forum Factbook
Official Nation Website
The Venom Corporation
Official List of ISO Numbers
ITD National News Network

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Main article: Itinerate Tree Dweller
Individuals: Daniel Reck Kersk XericusErik Sirus Kersk XericusLazarus Lionsbane Kersk XericusPersephone Calista KerskJames Tiberius RikerRickter Josephus Scott
Miscellaneous: Flag of Itinerate Tree DwellerIG virusLaws of Itinerate Tree DwellerCurrency of Itinerate Tree DwellerHistory of Itinerate Tree DwellerGenealogy of the Imperial Family of Itinerate Tree DwellerGeography of Itinerate Tree DwellerMilitary of Itinerate Tree DwellerColonies of Itinerate Tree DwellerXericuriansThe Venom CorporationImperial Senate of Itinerate Tree DwellerPeerage in Itinerate Tree DwellerPets of the Imperial Family of Itinerate Tree DwellerList of Prime Ministers of Itinerate Tree Dweller
Political Parties: Imperial Party of Itinerate Tree DwellerConservative Party of Itinerate Tree DwellerLegionnaire Party of Itinerate Tree DwellerSalvation Union Party of Itinerate Tree DwellerLibertarian Conservative Party of Itinerate Tree DwellerTraditional Centrist Party of Itinerate Tree DwellerProgressive Party of Itinerate Tree Dweller