Saint Lazare
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| Motto: "DEO IUVANTE" | |
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| Region | Earth II |
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| Capital | Saint Lazare |
| Official Language(s) | French (principal), English, Italian, Monegasque |
| Leader | Albert Roumillet |
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| Currency | franc |
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The Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare - (official Le Grand Duché de Saint Lazare), a revived state from the historic city-state of Monaco, the people still refer to themselves as "Monegasque" citizens, and the site containing the famous Gran Casino is fittingly named Monaco as well. The Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare is a principate of the Earth II region, sponsored by the main NS nation of Alif Laam Miim.
NOTE: To those who visit this page, if you try in any league to hit the button for Saint Lazare, you will get a "null" response. Go to the ALM site for technical data on the nation.
Contents
Government
- Enlightened Absolute Monarchy
Head of State: Grand Duke Albert Roumillet
Head of Government: Grand Duke Albert Roumillet
At the current moment, the Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare is an authoritarian regime, under the enlightened rule of Grand Duke Albert Roumillet, a long descendant of the former Grimaldi family, three generations disconnected. In the works are a new constitution, the revival of the Monegasque Parliament, and democracy in general to the Duchy.
Ministries:
Ministre des Affaires Domestiques - Monsieur Jean-Lucien Beauharnais
Ministre des Affaires Etrangères - Monsieur Babar Chamoun
Ministre de Defence - Maréchal Charles de Rocquefort
Ministre d'Economie et d'Industrie - Georges Bienargent
Ministre de Justice - Monsieur Jacques Verrie
Ministre de l'Instruction - Monsieur Docteur Guy Nouffour
Ministre de l'Information - Monsieur Dénis Beautemps
Ministre du Gouvernement - Monsieur Charles d'Auvergne
Geography
Saint Lazare boasts a mild Mediterranean climate, with a rocky background and grand beaches. In part, the rocky terrain helps to forgo any serious expansion of the Saint Lazare city, but construction of the new International Island is hoping to add some needed space for new facilities and buildings, including Saint Lazare's ow international airport. Much of the new International Island is devoted to international diplomacy and business, although new apartments and local businesses are also hoping to flourish there as well.
History
Saint Lazare's history ranges from its creation in the 13th century by the Grimaldi clan, to the reign of two different regimes, to its present-day independent state. For most of its history, Saint Lazare was called Monaco, principally because the former citadel overlooking the sea was called the Rock of Monaco. Other possible sources include an ancient Greek temple, named Monoikos (Greek Μόνοικος), built by Phoecian colonists.
Early history (1297 - 1814)
Monaco began its rise to statehood with the capture of the Monaco fortress in 1297, by François Grimaldi. Under of being a Fransican monk [which is monaco in Italian], Grimaldi and his followers seized the fortress in the name of the Pope. For the centuries after the incident, the Grimaldi family owned and controlled the territories around the Rock of Monaco. Its strategic position in the Mediterranean proved lucrative to other European powers, with the French frequently proclaiming Monaco's independence for over three centuries. In 1524, King Felipe II of Spain claimed a protectorate status over Monaco. In 1614, Honoré II declared the Principate of Monaco and adopted the title: Prince of Monaco. Thirty years later, in 1641, France forced the Principate to drop its claim to the Spanish protectorate in the Treaty of Péronne, in exchange for becoming a French protectorate, allowing Monaco to retain its rights and privileges under the French crown.
Following the death of Prince Honoré II in 1662, Prince Louis I married into the Bourbon House of France and was likewise granted several privileges, among these the Embassy of France to the Holy See, new fortifications around the Principate, and renovations to the Palace. These privileges existed up until 1793, after the French Republic proclaimed the dissolution of the Principate, placing several of the Grimadli family under arrest. The persecution of the royal family continued until after 1814, when the Bourbon monarchy reinstated the Grimaldi family to their claims.
To the Modern Age (1815 - 1945)
Under the Treaty of Paris of 1815, Monaco was vested under the protection of the Kingdom of Sardinia. In 1817, the Treaty of Stupiniggi confirmed the Sardinian protectorate. During 1848 revolutions, Monaco suffered a severe blow to its national integrity, when the towns of Menton and Roquebrune declared their independence. The Prince of Monaco only loosely maintained control over the two cities, only to surrender them to France in 1861, with the Franco-Monegasque Treaty, which also guaranteed Monaco's independence under the French Emperor [then Napoleon III]. In 1863, the Seabath Company (Société des Bains de Mer) was founded, tasked with the renovation of the Les Spelugues, which later became Monte Carlo [after Prince Charles III]. The Seabath Company performed a massive rejuvenation for Monaco, building the world famous Gran Casino and numerous hotels, including the Hôtel de Paris. In 1911, Prince Albert I instituted the first constitution of Monaco. In 1922, Prince Albert I died, leaving the Principate to his son, Louis II, who was also a general in the French Army. After the catastrophic War in 1940, Monaco was forced to surrender to the Germans. Following the war in 1945, Monaco fell under the jurisdiction of Cotland, a Norwegian Empire.
Cotland and Huahin (1945 - 2006)
Under Cotland, Monaco continued to serve a lucrative base for tourism and gambling. Despite this wonderful trade bonus, Monaco was indefensible for the Empire, so Cotland sold the Principate to Huahin. Under Huahin's management, Monaco continued its growth. However, it was not long after this incident that Huahin began to collapse under internal pressure, principally because factions in the military were forcing the Huahin government into intangling conditions that unsustainable. It was therefore decided to grant autonomy to Monaco. The Huahin government installed Albert Roumillet, a descendent of the Grimaldi family, three generations disconnected. They then established the Grand Duchy, just days before the Huahin government collapsed, leaving the state to fend on its own.
The Grand Duchy (2006 - )
Despite the loss of its former parent nation, the Grand Duchy continued to progress. Grand Duke Albert Roumillet authorized the construction of the International Island soon after succeeding the Principate. He also began to modernize the economy, permitting the establishment of the Bank of Saint Lazare. In another act, he offically changed the name of the Monaco main city to Saint Lazare, in honor of his patron saint - which is where the name of the Grand Duchy is derived likewise. Soon following the establishment of basic ministries and the military, Grand Duke Roumillet authorized the Saint Lazare national football team, which competed recently in the 2006 World Cup in the United States of Brink. Although the team failed to progress into the second round, the national pride emulated in its wake has helped unify and establish the Grand Duchy as a forward player in the international stage, football and otherwise.
Military
Chef des Forces Militaire: Maréchal du Grand Duché, Compte de Fontvielle et Ministre de Défence, Charles de Rocquefort
L'Armée de Terre- 5000 in arms
1er Bataillon d'Infanterie 2ème Bataillon d'Infanterie 1er Bataillon Blindé
- 20 Leclerc
1ère Compagnie d'Aviation Légère de l'Armée de Terre (ALAT)
La Marine Nationale -
2000 in arms
TBD
L'Armée de l'Air -
500 in arms
Although currently without aircraft, the Air Force is expected to make preparations for combat flights once the equipment is provided [and likewise when the Marshal decides to get an air force].
La Gendarmerie Nationale -
5000 in arms
1er Bataillon de Gendarmerie 2ème Bataillon de Gendarmerie 1er Bataillon de Gendarmerie Blindé
- 10 Leclerc
1ère Compagnie de Gendarmerie d'Aviation Légère de l'Armée de Terre (ALAT)
Equipment:
L'Armée de Terre-
Purchased from Layarteb:
20 Leclerc MBT
La Marine Nationale -
Purchased from Cotland's Laksevag Naval Shipyards: [arriving in 4 years]
5 Devil FPB
1 Armada FFG
1 Bergen AFFG
1 Devlin DD [opt. Flight II]
1 Nightingale AHV
L'Armée de l'Air -
La Gendarmerie Nationale -
Purchased from Layarteb:
10 Leclerc MBT
Demographics
Culture
Foreign Relations
The Grand Duchy of Saint Lazare has the following relations:
Allies:
Dweladelfia Prime [Treaty]
Recognized:
United States of Brink
Cotland
Layarteb
Pantheaa
Bjornoya
Cymrea
RomeW
United Eastasian Republics
AT WAR:
None
Embassies and Ambassadors:
Embassy #1 - United States of Brink
Embassy #3 - Cotland
Embassy #4 - Dweladelfia Prime
Embassy #32 - United Eastasian Republics (Ambassador Yoon Heesook)
Embassy #33 - Layarteb
