Kanami

The Republic of Kanami
Unity, Justice, Freedom, Peace for All People !

Flag of Kanami
Official Language	English, Japanese, Jaoesn, Kanmia
Capital	Carmina Gadalica
Head of State	Prime Minister Elenore Romney
Foreign Advisor	Minister Karou Kamiah
Internal Advisor	Minister Jason Izen
Population	4 Billion+
Establishement	Colonization, 1805
Government Type	Democracy
Constitution	June 5, 1805 Ratified on June 10, 1805
UN Status	Membership from 1999-2005 (Withdrawal)
National Animal	The Hawk
Currency	Kanamian
National Map	Map
Naval Craft Classification	KSS(Kanami Service Ship)
Internet TLD	.knm
Calling Code	+10
Major Religions	Christao, Christian, Roman Catholic (religion is not established by the state)
National Anthem	Kanami: Our Land of Freedom'

History

Founding

(See also: Yasashii Himura, The Democratic Alliance)

Kanami is a nation founded upon principals of philosophy, theology, and democracy. A group of various people from countries of the Pacific banded together, with one thing in common: They hated their governments. Some came from countries with no morals no principals, others from tyrannical dictatorships, and places of complete anarchy. Many were in search for a better place, a place of refuge, or fresh and fertile farmland.

Under the leadership of a young, but strong and feisty swords girl, name Yasashii Himura Her name ironically meaning, gentle, they came together and formed a republic.

Yasashii was orphaned at age five and was taken in by a master swordsman. From him she learned not only the ways of the sword, but of religion, philosophy, and politics. She came to value the importance of democracy, and what it stands for in the world. Since then she has lived her life trying to improve the world around her. She began to teach others the things she was taught, but the local government disapproved of this. Since then she was threatened and eventually ambushed, beaten and left for dead. She was nursed back to health by a sympathetic group, who felt the same way as she did and admired her for her courage to do what was right. They were also amazed at her vast knowledge for such a young age of only 16. They voted unanimously to make her leader of the group. Yasashii, reluctantly took the position, with great humility.

While operating in what is now Mizth-Sonika, word leaked out that this new underground committee (The Democratic Alliance) was teaching non government-approved material, the government attempted to put a stop to them once and for all. Fearing for the lives of her fellow members, Yasashii ordered a mass evacuation of everyone and anyone apart of the committee and made an open invite for anyone who wanted to escape tyranny.

"It's time to throw off the shackles of oppression. And from our own colony. Run by the people for the people and with the people."-Yasashii Himura Diary Entry.

Yasashii stated that to all the people she knew, and to many on the street; much to great risk. The people selflessly left everything behind, to form a colony in the name of principals, thousands boarded a ship called the S.S. Oka (or Cherry Blossom) to depart for new horizons. While most of the civilians that boarded the Oka were from Mizth-Sonika, the Oka made several stops in many countries in the area (which is historically unknown) and took who they could if they could.

The journey was a long and rough one, the Pacific wasn't so pacifistic as it's name so deceivingly meant. Storms battered the ship frequently, and supplies ran short.

"The weather shows no signs of ever changing and we are expending our supplies so sooner than expected, because the weather keeps slowing us down. I pray for land fall soon, even if it is already inhabited. Anything to at least restock out much needed food and water." Journal Entry-Two Weeks At Sea.

However no nation wanted a band of rebels, and few were ever willing to supply the ship. Many navy ships chased them away if they got close to a nations ports and according to some accounts they were even fired upon. Three weeks and six day's into the journey a brutal storm struck. The ship was tossed around for hours, and many areas of the ship flooded, even Yasashii's own cabin. By morning the storm had finally cleared, and in the distance there was a great mass of land, completely unoccupied, a large island (RL basis: roughly twice the size of the Big Island in Hawaii) rugged in the north but smooth in the center and south.

Yasashii was first off the ship and declared:

"May this land that we settle upon, be known as Kanami, (Meaning Our Port in the Storm) "For the long journey we struggled and tossed and turned on the stormy seas, of life and nature. Here we can form our new Republic."

Settlement

(See also: Kanami Constitution)

The first animal spotted on the mainland was a hawk, and it was also found that Hawks inhabited the land. Because of the large population, the Hawk was dubbed the national animal.

Amazingly, Kanami was also rich in natural resources, the Kanamians were well educated freely, and were told how to use the resources properly. Timber was the most adequate usable resource, pretty soon coal became the number one resource.

"I fell truly blessed by God to have landed on a place so large, and so rich in natural resources. It is amazing that no other nation in the world has ever found this place, and settled it. Just a mass of land, nothing but wild animals vast forests, rich soil, and good solid foundations. The seas around it were treacherous sure, but still, I'm baffled by it. But still, writing by moonlight of my hopes for the future of this Republic, is a most wonderful feeling." Diary Entry-Fist Night.

Carefully Yasashii helped form a constitution, and Government. While mostly comprised in a core of personal advisers, Yasashii sought input from the people. After long extensive draftings and revisions the basic rights of the people were spelled out:

• Free Speech
• Free Press
• Free Assembly
• Free belief of religion and practice and the right to spread one's message.
• Ability to petition the government and participate in it
• Right of personal commerce and movement
• Right to bear a personal arm
• Right to trial by a fair impartial jury and representation from legal counsel
• Protection of private property from unreasonable searches, and seizures
• No excessive bail or fines

Government Establishment

Upon drafting of the constitution a declaration of independence was declared in June. The declaration didn't specify any one country nor call any crimes, it merely declared Kanami independent from all foreign bodies and declared it as a republic. Just what kind of Republic wasn't specified in the decleration, all details were specified in the constitution

Foreign Relations

Although Yasashii was Prime Minister she was away for a great amount of time. Seeking relations with other countries was difficult. Kanami's first ally would become Aqua Anu with the Aqua-Oka Pact of 1809 bringing them together as friends. Kanami troops along with Himura took the time to spread the word of Democracy around the world and bring together like-minded countries.

The Great War

The Republic continued to live in peace for many years. But the peace would soon come to an end. Other nations began to look upon the tiny republic with envious eyes. Its rich natural resource bank drew the interest of Capitalists, power hungry dictators, kings, queens, emperors, and empresses sought to annex the nation for its own outpost to add to it's roster of control. Eventually one nation marched in. The still fragile Republic, took up arms and fought, including Yasashii. She fought only with her sword, and wisdom. Hopelessly out numbered, Kanami's Parliament and ideals seemed doomed. Non the less they all fought bravely, and miraculously the enemy was defeated, and driven out. Kanami fearing further invasions, declared it's self independent, and granted the Parliament Democratic powers. Yasashii was the nations first and youngest Prime Minister. She declared:

"And this our motto shall be, Unity, Justice, Freedom, Peace for All People."

Which has since become a controversial statement amongst the people of the nation and of the world. Some wonder what she actually meant, it was read in her diary, that she meant it literally.

"I have chosen our motto, unity, justice, peace, freedom for all people. And it is my wish that my fellow citizens will uphold this. Not just for themselves, but for all the world as well. City and country folk alike should band together to uphold the inalienable rights of others. I hope the world shall improve over time, until then may Kanami remain free from the scourges of corruption, and may it remain a free republic based on morals and principals of the people. While in a democracy not everyone gets their way, all the time. Everyone should get there way, at least once. God Bless us all. "

Constitutional Crisis

Kanami would come dangerously close to corruption. While Yasashii was away, to help others who sought the nation, the Parliament fell into corruption. The Vice Prime Minister was granted emergency powers, in the event Yasashii would die on the journey. He seized control of the National Economy, the militia, the navy, and the Parliament. He conspired with several big business of the region, along with the Pacific Communist Party, to turn the resourcefully rich nation, into a Communist-Capitalist Nation, solely of the benefit to the party, and the party's many corporate sponsors. The plan would have litteraly divided the nation in two, (communists on one side, capitalists on the other) but Yasashii got wind of this news and hurried back into Kanami, to confront V.P. Yukito Mako. The two engaged in a now infamous duel known as Himura v. Mako. Yasashii with her superb sword techniques killed Yukito and restored democratic order to the parliament, and regained control over the Armed Forces. She also enacted a checks and balance system, to assure no party would gain too much power. She also enacted a secret society known as The Order of the Hawk. A special elite group of hand picked people to assure Governmental order and stability. As to who is a member is strictly classified; not even the Prime Minister or the Cabinet knows. It's has long become the stuff of legend and many wonder if it even exists.

Post Duel

Upon restoring Order Yasashii would rule for another few years before marrying and starting her own farm. In her place, a great admirer Shinzo Abe, who was 10 years old when his family first left with Yasashii to Kanami, would take over as Prime Minister. He boosted the economy greatly and boosted military numbers. He also brought about strong patriotism.

Yasashii would die 16 years later, at age 32, from Shinjiku Syndrome. She was buried with the highest of honors. The people of the nation are forever grateful to Yasashii Himura, and to the others who gave everything for Kanami, and the people.

Government Setup

Kanami is a unified representative/direct Democracy. It also combines the styles of a Constitutional republic with a Parliamentary republic. This kind of unusual style of government resulted of the different backgrounds of all the new settlers and elected Government Agents.

All issues are brought before the government, either by legislation, or by petitioners (citizens usually) The Prime Minister runs the Executive Branch, which is the Parliament. Again this doesn't fall under the workings of a traditional Parliamentary system based on the input received and the different experience by the people. The Judicial Branch interprets the laws, and the Executive puts them into affect. The Legislative Branch is made up of both Parliament Members who represent the people and even the people themselves. It is open Forum to anyone of the nation but there are certain times and dates which these forums occur.

International Affairs are given to the Executive Powers, however if any other branches desire they can reject, any policy.

A Secret Society exists within the Government known as "The Order of the Hawk." The Order is there to make sure no Governmental branch or representative, becomes too powerful and corrupted. Worst comes to worse they can overthrow a corrupted Government, and restart. This society does not take any control of Government unless activated by circumstance. A code that must be strictly adhered to. The members are hand picked by the retiring member, or the group its self. Back after Kanami fell into Dictatorship, Yasashii Himura hand picked them her self.

The speaker of the Parliament is the head of the dominating party in the Parliament. Nancy Novoty is the current speaker of Parliament, and she is addressed as Madam Speaker or Party Head. There is only one House of Parliament, and Parliamentary legislators are called senators

This was the first Coat of Arms. Adopted by the country in 1883

This is a similar match today: The only differences are: A hawk in the middle as opposed to the eagle, no stars and stripes, just a blue flag for peace time, read for times of war. Also during war time, the head is flipped to face the arrows, it times of peace, it faces the olive branches

Executive Branch

This is the branch of the Prime Minister, and her cabinet. This also includes the governing powers of the nation, as well as Ministries:

• The Ministry of Defense-Handles all defense measures to the nation. Including DEFCON status, and international threat status. This Ministry controls the armed services along with the Prime Minister for all Foreign Missions.

Defcons are phased increases in combat readiness. Expanded explanations follow below.

DEFCON 1: Maximum force readiness.

DEFCON 2: Increased force readiness (less than maximum).

DEFCON 3: Increased force readiness.

DEFCON 4: Peacetime; Increased intelligence; Strengthened security measures.

DEFCON 5: Peacetime.

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs-This handles all diplomatic relations with the international community. Trade, declarations of war, political crises are monitored here, as well as the Defense Ministry, should they become hostile.

• Ministry of the Interior-Handles all domestic affairs, several sub-departments exist within this, including: Agriculture, Veterans Affairs, Education, Transportation, Energy, Labor, Housing, and Health. Treasury is also handled by the Minister of this ministry, along with the Foreign Affairs Minister, and Prime Minister. Each sub-department has it's own advisor, but all answer to the Minister of this Department.

• Ministry of Home Land Security-Handles Domestic Security, as well as border. Assesses threats from foreign bodies, and handles the Terror Alert Scale

Red	Severe Condition
Orange	High Condition
Yellow	Elevated Condition
Blue	Guarded Condition
Green	Low Condition

This alert scale is used to tell the public of the risk of Terrorist Threats, and or foreign attack threats. Homeland Security also oversees natural disasters, and deployments of the National Guard to anywhere in the country.

• The Prime Minister and Vice Prime Minister do not have a separate category. Rather they are put together as the cabinet overseers. The Prime Minister usually selects his her Vice Prime Minister either after the election or as a running mate.

• The Attorney General while isn't classified as an Executive Power, it is in charge of the judicial branch, and all justice affairs, foreign or domestic.

Judicial Branch

The Judicial Branch oversees the court system of Kanami. Through court cases they explain the meaning of the constitution and laws passed by the Parliament.

The Supreme Court is highest court in the land, and can not be overruled by anyone. This court rules whether something is unconstitutional or not, and/or is permitted by the constitution. There are nine justices, eight are associates, and one is Chief Justice. The judges are nominated by the Prime Minister, and approved by the Parliament.

Legislative Branch

The Legislative Branch is the made up of the Parliament members, comprised of 268 members. Parliament members are elected to a three-year term. The Prime Minister and Vice Prime Minister are considered head of the Branch, but do not vote, unless there is a tie.

Each branch checks and balances the other. To become a law, a bill is introduced, then a committee hearing is held, followed by a debate. If passed, it will go on to further review. The amendments can be made, then a second debate, follow by a vote. If passed it will go to the Prime Minister, where she can chose to sign it or veto it. A veto can be overturned by a 2/3 vote in the Parliament. The Prime Minister can make changes to his/her desire, but the Supreme Court and Parliament must review the changes made, and vote to accept the Executive AmendmentsA bill when passed will become law as of January 1st of the next year.

List of Major Political Parties

Party	Leader	Description	Percentage of Seats in Parliment
Republican Socialist Party	Nancy Novoty	The R.S. Party has been around since the start of the nation. Yasashii Himura Formed the party her self, and it has many members. It's name origins state that is a pro-socialist but for the republic, and for democracy. The party has many attitudes on the republic, many of which are conservative. They are pro-direct democracy, and environment.	35%
Democratic Party	Barry Herrington	The Democratic party in the nation is usually the slightly liberal party. Differing from the R.S. Party they don't believe in a full socialist government. While they certainly believe in a just society, they are a pro-capitalist group. They are still against drug use, and pro-international relations. They are environmentally conscious, but tend to favor economic growth over the environment.	26%
Green Peace Party	H.M. Dupree	This party is so dedicated to the environment it's scary. This party is against all forms of power supply except geothermal, and solar. They seek to do away with cars, and all pollution devices, and severely strip the market. They are also very pacifistic and desire to demilitarize the nation. Kanami has had only one Prime Minister of this party but fortunately for the country, he was a moderate member, and did numerous things to improve the environmental state of the nation.	13%
Liberal Party	J.K. Simmons	The Liberal Party is an anything goes party. They want direct freedoms and everything short of Anarchy. They don't care much about the world or environment.	1%
INDY Party	Alex Lang	The INDY Party is a party of centrists. They are usually moderates on the political scale, and try not to be radical. When choosing a policy they look at the situation and circumstances, addressing solutions to issues case by case.	19%

Seats fluxuate when a certain party takes control.

Social Aspect

Kanami is a diverse wonderful place. Rich in natural resources it has a really good economy, and supply. Many people towards the Capital speak all English or are bilingual in English and Japanese. Further out west in more rural areas people speak Japanese or Jasoen. The Language of Kanamian is a older language back in it's early days. Deriving of English Japanese and Jasoen, it usually only applies to people who are trilingual or are interpreters.

Religion is big. Kanami isn't an extremely secular nation, although Church and State are respectfully separate. There are many churches, for Christian and Non Christian Religions. (e.x. Scientology) The major religion is a cross of Christianity and Shintaoism, as Yasashii was a devout Christao, many followed her in her practice. It takes a combination of old religious believes new age believes, and gives it a different light on it. Students may attend Seminary during before or after school hours, in a off campus building, with no school credit given.

Public Schools are all integrated of males females, and different races. Many subjects provide for not only challenging academics but fun and interesting extra activities such as art, music, Model Parliament, Model United Nations, (in a different aspect than the existing NSUN) and a soon to be Model League of Nations. Various subjects are taught for all career areas. From Computer Sciences to Homemaking, to Farming and Fishing. And arts such as cinema, painting and crafting. School kids usually wear uniforms at all times. Student's seldom mind the uniforms, and some schools grant a Uniform Free Day when Student's can show up in casual clothes.

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School will offer special activities like archery, kendo, drumline. Many schools are well known for drumlines or percussion ensembles.

People enjoy going to concerts, movies (see entertainment) theme parks, or just spending time with the family. Kanami encourages strong family relationships, the only nation with more on it is Kurona.

Many people are book writers or publishers; with the limits placed on capitalism. Others chose the profession so they can be with their family more. Particularly women, who chose to stay home.

Holidays

Holiday	Date	Description
New Year's Day	January 1	Start of the Western calendar year.
Armed Forces Day	February 1	Gives recognition and celebration for the Armed Forces
Valentines Day	February 14	Give gifts to your loved one
White Day	March 14	On Valentine's Day, women give gifts to men; on White Day, men who received gifts on Valentine's Day return the favor and give gifts to women.
Cherry Blossom Festival	March 27	A day that celebrates the blooming of the Cherry Blossoms
Easter	First Sunday after the first full moon after the Spring Equinox	The holiest of days on the Christian calendar celebrates Christ's resurrection from the dead. Also, cute little bunny rabbits.
Children's Day	May 28	A Day that parents are encouraged to spend time with their children, as a reminder of how life can change. Many give gifts on this day, and there are festival's dedicated to kids.
Independence Day	June 5-10	A time to remember and cherish the freedom
Founder's Day	August 17	The day is dedicated to Yasashii Himura, as this was the day of her death. The morning is a quite and solemn reflection, the afternoon is a lively and festive celebration of her life and achievements, and night is a mild close up of the holiday. (The title purposefully put an 's as it was meant to be seen as her day) Also on this day, her life story plays. The Film and documentary versions.
Yasashii Himura's Birthday	September 22	Birthday of the Kanami founder, everyone celebrates by dressing in Kimonos or otherwise Samurai outfits.
Halloween	October 31	Go door to door and get free candy! Also a great time of scary stories
Thanksgiving	November 1,	Commemorates the harvest dinner Kanamians held after fending off invading imperialists
Christmas	December 25	Birth of Our Lord. Also time of gift giving. Few people never celebrate Christmas.

Climate

Kanami has a warm climate, with it's Pacific location. Summers are hot and humid down south towards the coast and Capital. Up North Summers are warm and wet, not so much humid as there is rain and dryness. Only the highest peaks ever receive snow.

(ABOVE: A Girl From the High Mountains Enjoys the Cold Snowy Weather
BELLOW: While this girl enjoys the warm sunshine in the southwest)

Major Cities

Carmina Gadalica the Capital is the largest city in Kanami. It also holds 1/3 of the nations population. Starlight City home to Kanami's NASA Space center ranks in second place. Other cities such as the port city of Kyohami, the in land city of Serenity are on the top ranks.

Terrain

Kanami is an Island. It's a rather large island, but it has no land connections. The terrain up north is mountainess and rough. More south it's smoother and flat. Some areas are so flat they are flatter than pancakes. Farms ranches rural comunities, are more inland and more west of Carmina in the East. There is however sacarecely no road that will lead you where you need to go.

Transportation

People will get around in any way they can. Be it car, boat, train, bike. All of which are popular. People often cruise on the rural highways, but the intercities it's slower, and a little more time.

Natural Disasters

Tornadoes

Kanami averages 23 Tornadoes a year with an average strenght of EF 3. Some of the worst twisters occured in the early 1800's. The deadliest tornado on record was the Carmina Gadalic Tornado in 1990, with over 2300 people dead. The most costly was the Starlight City Tornado in 1945 causing over a $250 million in damage.

Hurricanes

Suprisignly hurricanes aren't as common as one would think. Kanami sees fewer than two hurricanes a year, even when hurricane activity is at it's peak in other places. The costliest hurrciane on record was Hurricane Sakura which struck Port Sakura in 1997. Casualties were minimal. The deadliest hurricane was Hurricane Oka that struck Port Kyohomi in 1893 killing thousands.

Floods

Floods are very common in early spring. As snow melts from the peaks of the Kanamian Mountain Range and the runoff from the Behind the Rocks canyon combined with heavy rains creates flooding conditions. Unfortunately as Kanami's population grows more and more towns and cities fall victim to floods. Flash floods are a common and lethal occurrence. Even Carmina Gadalica has had it's share of floods.

Fires

Prairie fires as well as forest fires are common in the hot dry summers. Some wildfires have taken out ski resorts in the high mountains or otherwise cabins and farms. While most are sparked by lightning others may be human caused.

Earthquakes

Earthquakes aren't as common as others but some big ones have occurred. The worst quake on record was in 1900 when a believe 8.0 magnitude quake rocked Carmina Gadalica. Damage was astronomical as well as the death toll.

Healthcare

Kanami has several health codes for schools, business, hospitals, and Government establishments. Health care is affordable and generally given to everybody, with special attention is given to those in poverty, or the working class families. Even those with out Health Care plans, or Medical Insurance, can't be turned away from hospitals if they are need of life saving treatments, (i.e. transplants) Any hospital or doctor that does can be severely punished and risk losing their practice.

Although smoking and alcohol and drugs are banned, there is becoming a wide problem with STDs. Sex awareness is being spread more thickly, but not quite enough. Some blame the "Abstinence Only" policy that schools teach. Others feel it's because of the lax concern to nude art.

Entertainment

Film and T.V.

Of course TV and Movies are popular. Generally entertainment goes uncensored. Usually because most get a Certification from the Kanami Board of Entertainment Classification and Ratings, (KBECR) which emphasizes that these are guidelines for parents, not Government. Certification is optional though, and a good deal of independent films go with out an official rating. Several Guilds make up the Movies System. Including the Academy of Arts, which gives out the ultimate award annually for outstanding motion pictures, videogames, and T.V. Movie theaters are spread all around the country, and the A.A. is working to ensure even the smallest of towns get a good quality theater. With the A.A.'s efforts, thousands around the country enjoy the magic of the movies.

With T.V. many visitors always find something worthwhile to watch. There is a great variety of programing from stuff for the young kids to the adult programming. Many religions offer televised services and programming for good "Wholesome" entertainment. It's been polled that one of the largest viewings of religious programing is for Semi-Annual LDS General Conference, ranking in with 46%. In second comes Christian Stories heartwarming tales of people trying their hardest to resit temptation and deal with life's troubles.

Videogames

Video Games are very popular too. Tournaments are held all around the country, and great prizes are given out. Like film the Games have a ratings board too, however there are stricter standards when it comes to games from other nations, as opposed to films. Who says arcades are thing of the past? In Kanami large arcades are filled with games from old-new school.

Music Entertainment

Other popular things to do are going to concerts. Orchestras are big, as well as jazz bands, and all brass/wind bands. Opera is not an extremely popular, but it draws it's fair share of crowds. Stage Plays are also a big part of night life, with fun and bouncy stage musicals, to ethnic dances such as Japanese Kabuki.

Books

Comic Books are big. Kanami is one of the largest comic retailers in the world, having 40% of all printed material being comics. They come in almost every genre from Action to Drama, and even some naughty adult books, which are restricted to licensed shops.

Although comic books are big, many still love a good old fashioned novel. Many large book stores contain everything and anything. Political, Religion, Fiction, Non-fiction, you name it.

See also Motion Pictures of NS and Music of NS

Critics and Supporters

There are countries do not like Kanami because of Kanami's Democratic Policy. Some say the nation is a foolish idealistic colony that causes ruckus where ever it goes. Such incidents when a hostile and tentious cold war broke out between Kanami and Stevid. Stevid was expelling all people of Muslim faith, and Prime Minister Koolridge, saw this as as "A perversion of government rule, and a violation against democracy." War nearly broke out, however it was ended with a Non-Aggression Pact. They failed to stop the expulsions, and change their minds. Many in the world saw this as an infrigement to sovereignty, and many feel Kanami will violate any nations freedom to get what they want. (See Stevid Cold War)

Many also do not like it's heavy anti-capitalist stance. Kanami tells it's not anti-capitalist, they just don't like what greedy corporations do to society. Some heated conflict with cooperations has been with Cute Bunny Burger Corperation and LifeWyze, with Kanami actively standing against them for their business practices.

Kanami strived to start a League of Nations, after withdrawing from the United Nations, leading many to dismiss this as foolish idealism.

On the flip side, many think Kanami is a good nation. "Honorable and Just." Says the Queen of Aqua Anu. "Friendly it will reach to any nation in need." Princess Tomoyo of Kurona said. Even Stevid which is a bitter enemy give a nod to Kanami, once a hostile nation at odds, has now become a good friend.

Kanami also falls victim to anti-socialism amongst the world. People tend to ignore the fact it's a democratic nation, and believes it supports Marxist Socialism. However Kanami has very little basis in that. Because of it's desires for strong social justice buisness often gets attacked which may lead the world to think that way.

With it's tough stance on drugs, people think the nation is not so much a republic as it is a theocracy. Kanami is also known for giving Homosexuals adoption rights but at the same time hindering them with Romney's special conditions.

Aqua Anu has proven to be a long and trustful ally, believing and supporting Kanami in many things. In light of Hanover and The Hanover Conflict, Aqua Anu seemd to face increased punishment and anger from Stevid for giving their opinions about it. Aqua Anu even stated Kanami is ten times the nation Stevid is, but no one really gave a care.

Sports

Any sport is popular in Kanami. Football, Soccer, Horseracing, Boat Racing, Base Ball and so on.

Although Sports players salaries are often subdued by the Government, and put into things such as education, and other works.

Oath of the Armed Services

Upon graduating from Military school every private takes the oath.

I Private (name) do hereby solemnly swear, that I will uphold and defend ideas and belifes of the Republic of Kanami, against all enemies, foreign or domestic.

That I will sever my duty just and honorably,

That I will protect innocence from loss of life

That I will serve my commanding officers in just reasons.

And that I will protect my brothers in arms

Foreign Policy/Relations

Kanami always seeks countries with both ideals the same, and different form theirs. The one thing their diverse population has taught them, is that people will have very diffrent views, and if you don't know their viewpoints, it's impossible to negotiate, or compromise. Kanami also seeks to be a friend to any nation that needs it, and be a democratic outpost

Building Embassies is one of these methods. They jump at various points to build embassies in nations in hopes of creating more and more relations in the world. And they hope they become out-posts of democracy, for fleeing refugees, seeking the nation.

Two of the closest allies are Kurona and Aqua Anu. While Aqua Anu tends to be a bit of a dictatorship at times, it has been a long time friend and ally. Yasashii Himura visited the Queen of Aqua Anu in 1809 and established friendship, through the Aqua-Oka Pact of 1809.

However Kurona is a complex relationship. Kurona is a semi-PT nation, and a rather stricter and less democratic nation. In fact they've only been allies for about 16 years. And their relationship only furthered under the Koolridge Administration. Because of Kurona's domestic policy, many in every party have sought to break off relationships with the nation, stating: "It's no better than dealing with a genocidal dictatorship" In fact this was Sen. Polk's (D) plan if he we're to be elected. This caused a bit of fright with Princess Tomoyo, fearing her nation would lose the nation she trusted most, and the one that came to their rescue when they needed it. Of course Prime Minister Romeny had no intentions of doing such things providing she was elected. She believes the complex relationship helps Kanami in dealing with more oppressive states. And she says "Kurona isn't really very oppressive."

Kanami can become aggressive when it comes to violations of Human Rights. (such as the Stevid Cold War) A political cartoon was published showing a Genocidal Dictator, with one nation saying "We have to stop them." But three others stating "Why, they have SOVEREIGNTY?" The cartoon was to show how much the world stands up for the dictators, all in the name of that word. Sovereignty has usually proven to be a frustrating word for the nation that swore to help others.

Kanami will only intervene military wise if it feels needed. But it's always willing to help in humanitarian aid. Such as the Kuronan Storm Crises. However when it does, it tries to cooperate with the centralized Government, providing it's not the Government that's the reason behind the chaos. Central government was the case with The Princstable War. Fortunately Kanami saw fit to help Princstable, and have become close friends.

When it comes to Alliances, Kanami is far more cautious than in the past. While it almost always joins an alliance that shares it's ideals, Kanami also may seek out international alliances that may not share it's ideals. Kanami's eagerness to boost it's reputation in the world and help those in need, following The Hanover Conflict, and the biased treaty with the GDI Alliance, it's become far more careful when choosing alliances. It maintains it no longer maintains it's alliance with GASN or GDI and has not been eager to join any new ones. Kanami also made a failed attempt to revive The League of Nations, among others.

The Prime Minister and The Cabinet

The Prime Minister usually self chooses his/her own cabinet to serve. Occasionally they are voted into office.

Elenore Amy Romney, Prime Minister

(Republican Socialist Party)

(main article: Elenore Romney) Elenore is the second youngest woman Prime Minister ever in the history of the nation and only the fith woman in the office. She was raised by her mother after her father walked out on the family and pretty soon her family began to fall apart. Her sister was killed by a drunk driver who had been drinking bootleg liquor. She lost two of her brothers to drugs. After that she decided to make her mother proud and happy again. She studied very hard and skipped several grades, and made it to where she is today.

Molly Katherin Anderson, Minister of Homeland Security

(RS party)

Molly served under Steven Koolridge as Homeland Security Minister. Molly originally enrolled at Freedom Military Academy after leaving University of Kyohomi. She was hopping to eventually become a Naval Commander, but was discovered by Steven Koolridge during a risky operation in a war game. Because Molly pulled it off splendidly, she was hired as the Domestic Security Advisor and eventually put as the Minister to Homeland Security. Her father was a Commander for the Special Forces years prior.

Alex Jacob Lang, Minister of Defense

(INDYParty)

Alex was a special ops Lt. In Delta Force, and he was later bumped to NSA advisor under the Koolridge Administration, and served on Centra-Spike, during the Kurona Submarine Crises. His intel lead to the arrest and trial of several Sub operators that launched the nuclear attack on Kurona, that killed over 15,000 Civilians. He is also a brilliant puzzler, he loved puzzles as a kid, no jigsaw puzzle was too much for him. This lead him into an interest in codes as a teenager, which of course got him where he is today. It was ultimately his Centa-Spike Intel that impressed Elenore the most.

Karou Airashii Kamiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs

(RS Party)

Grew up in a traditional family. Because of that she almost always wears a Kimono and ties her black hair back with a ribbon. Her family has been in the Government ever since the country was founded. While non of them have been Prime Ministers, one was a Minister of the Interior in 1889, another was an executive in Trade. Her parents were advisers to Prime Minister David Zarwick II. Elenore meet Karou as a young grad student, just earning her B.S. She was amazed about Karou's knowledge of other cultures, and her deep Christian Faith. When Elenore won the election, she asked Karou to serve as her Foreign Affairs Minister.

Emmy Jane Willent, Attorney General

(Democratic Party)

Emmaline Jane Willent as her full name would dictate, was actually an extremely poor girl. Her parents were too proud to accept welfare or charity, and this often made her go to bed very hungry. The fact she was poor and often hungry made it difficult for her to focus in school, causing her grades to slip. She began to steal, for money and food but one day she got caught in a grocery store. But instead of the store owner punishing her or telling her parents or the police he cut her a deal, she would work hard in school, and he would give her a breakfast lunch and dinner when she needed one. Emmy was rather grateful and kept her end of the bargain. She got interested in Law and Justice after a field trip for history class to the Supreme Court. She took several law classes in high school and always excelled at mock trials. After graduation with a Bachelors in Law, Elenore Romney gave her the position of Attorney General after reading her college paper on "Justice."

Akiko Reiko Mashimo, Vice Prime Minister

(RS Party)

Akiko was born at sea. It's true. Her parents we're on a fishing trip and during a storm she was born. Because of this some kids often teased her mercilessly, calling her a foreigner, and rumors began that she was also a Bastard Child. This was of course disproven, much to her reslife. She struggled to make a name of her self, so she vowed one day she would go into polotics, and she did. At first she started out as a speech writer for the Prime Minister, having written several for Koolridge. Elenore discovered her after reading her speeches, and thought she would be a good partner. Elenore could care less if Akiko was dropped on the door step by aliens, she saw Akikio as a citizen like anyone else. Akiko has good ideas and is a very helpful person. She may become Prime Minister her self one day.

Jason Robert Izen Minister of the Interior

(RS Party)

Jason was a farm kid from the west. He and his 7 siblings would get up and work everyday, and go to school part of the time. But high taxes, along with natural disasters made farming tough, and often discouraged him from wanting to follow his family. Jason went to law school to become a lawyer, often representing down on their luck farmers, who lost their harvest and we're unable to pay their taxes. But then he began researching crime rates, poverty, business, commerce, and many things that we're affecting the state of the union. He attend protests for both sides, and talked to average citizens Elenore admired his concerns about the state of the interior, and hired him.