Pation
THE HOLY EMPIRE OF PATION
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Official Name: The Holy Empire of Pation
Short Name: Pation
Languages: Patonian Greek, English
Possessive/People: Patonians
Official Religion: Patonian Orthodox 65%
Other Religions: 27% Orthodox Christian, 6% Catholic, 1.5% Muslim, .5% Other
National Animal: Chipmunk
National Currency: Miren
History
Just as his father before him, Constantine I, King of the Hellenes was assinated during a military coup in 1915. This new psuedo-communist government, pushed forward by the recent power grab by Lenin in 1910, declared themselves as the true Greeks. The Orthodox Church was almost completely destroyed if had been not been for what is now present day Wotaningia. Three years later, factions within Greece, called themselves Patonians and even claimed their lineage went back to the mythical/historical figure known as Patroklus, from Homer's Illiad. A brutal Civil War erupted between those who declared themselves as Greek and those as Patonians. The Greco-communists slaughtered many Patonians, where as the Patonians being more a part of the intelligensia, refrained from brutal killings. The Greco-communists were finally defeated in late 1919 and a new monarchy was established. Basing themselves on Byzantine and Greco models, the new country was named Pation and the first Czar (coming from the former Russian monarchy and also from Caesar) was James (Iakobos - New Testament Greek) II. The new government also established a more liberal form of the original Orthodox Church, which called itself simply the Patonian Orthodox church. All religions were welcome in Pation, and many dispersed Orthodox christians moved back into their former towns and villages. The nation remained mostly isolated, trying to rebuild itself back to its ancient glory. Although Patonians are essentially Greek, no one ever refers to this, for it harks back bad memories of the atrocities commited by the Greco-communists. Patonians consider themselves Patonians and nothing else.
In the present world, the Holy Empire of Pation is an ever-growing nation on the Aegean Penninsula. A leading member in the Black Sea Defense and Economic Alliance and also an advocate for the creation of the Council of Europe, Pation seeks out cooperation between nations and peace for Western Europe. With a escalating economy, the Patonian Miren serves as a good, stable currency. The last census puts the population of Pation now around 526 million, with the birthrate each year increasing.
Czars of Holy Pation
Age at time of Coronation and Death in Parentheses
Patrik I 1998 (29) –
Robert II 1974 (40) – 1998 (64)
Alexander I 1931 (32) – 1974 (75)
James II 1919 (50) – 1931 (62)
Capital
Illoria is a large beautiful city, known for its cleanliness and for for its beautiful waterfront on the Aegean Sea. The ancient ruins of the Acropolis are also in the central part of the city and serves as a major tourist attraction. Only a few years ago, the Acropolis underwent a major restoration, returning the glorious ruins to some former glory.
With a population of almost 7 million in the city and its surrounding areas, Illoria is Pation's largest city. The Imperial Palace a few Km outside the center of the city and has its own waterfront. The Government center is located near the business district in the center of the city.
(OOC: Unlike present-day Athens, Illoria is a very clean and un-polluted city, yet is more modern with smaller skyscrapers and other buildings. It is much a more remarkable city, with the Acropolis a shining tourist attraction. The Imperial Palace is where the present day Port of Pireas is, yet unlike real life, is relatively under developed as much space is reseved for the Imperial Palace and surrounding parks and gardens. After the Civil War, Athens was transformed into a beautiful metropolis re-named Illoria. The city is very welcoming for outsiders and tourists as there are many great restaurants, shops, theaters, international districts, and crime is almost unheard of, even throughout all of Pation. As Pation is an environmental friendly nation, the government has returned Illoria to its former beauty as Ancient Athens once had. Trees and Parks have returned, along with beautiful vistas of the city and sea.)
Provinces
(Provinces are named for their Provincial Capital)
Lisol
Dalmati
Illypsum
Niko
Novarias
Melios
Zanum
Delcavera
Mikiria
Chiaro
Pelor
Weria
Illoria - Captial
Helvos
Aeux
Terias
Sevophos
Elsnorem
Rex
Religion
65% Patonian Orthodox
27% Orthodox Christian
6% Catholic
1.5% Muslim
.5% Other
Government
Absolute Monarchy, with some democratic elements provincial levels. Also an Imperial Parliament to assist with issues.
Leader:
His Excellancy, the Imperial Highness CZAR PATRIK MARTINIUM COLLINSOS I.
The Czar in his 7th year of ruling is now 36 years old. He serves as the benevolent autocrat of our nation. The Royal family includes Czarina Erika Chiaro Collinsos (34), Prince Michael (7), and Princess Karissa (9).
Cabinet:
Prime Minister: Lord Morant
Minister of the Interior: Lord Buschwinn
Minister of Defense: Lord Chipius
Minister of Health and Sport: Lord Gamen
Minister of Transportation and Communications: Lord Eskor
Minister of Foreign Affairs: Lord Dalian
Minister of Trade and Industry: Lord Ornosian
Minister of Finance and Development: Lord Velinosian
Minister of Justice (a supreme Judge): Supreme Judge Miklinion
Secret Police: General Konasius
Legislative:
The Legislative Branch is essentially the Imperial Parliament, where many laws and other issues are proposed and brought before the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister then brings these issues to the Czar. Only the Czar can pass judgement on a law and his judgement is final. The issue may be rejected fully, offered back to the Imperial Parliament for re-examination and correction, or passed. On occasion, other minor issues might not heed the Czar's attention and can be settled within the Parliament.
There are 54 members in the Imperial Parliament, three from each province. One is picked by the Provincial Governor, the other two are voted in by popular election.
Judicial:
The Imperial High Court of the Holy Empire serves as the highest judicial body in the nation. There are 5 supreme judges who sit in the court for life. The judges are appointed only by the Czar.
In addition there are 18 Provincial Courts, each having 3 judges.
