Sardaukar Prussia
Flag of Sardaukar Prussia | |
Motto: Strength by Blood and Iron | |
Region | Europe |
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Capital | Chelmno |
Official Language(s) | German |
Leader | Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV |
Population | 62 million |
Currency | Sardaukar Prussia Mark |
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This factsheet was created by the Foreign Office of the Holy Empire of Sardaukar Prussia for foreign consumption. All information was accurate as of 14 March 2005.
Introduction
Background
Sardaukar Prussia's history dates to the late 13th Century when the Sardaukar military order conquered the native barbarian Prussians. Sardaukar Prussia's government, economy, and society can be described as corporatist or neofeudalist with an absolute monarchy delegating internal power to the techno-Junker oligarchy representing business and industry. The underlying foundation upon which social stability rests is the Sardaukar, the soldier-fanatics of the Padishah Kaiser.
Location
Along the southeast coast of Europe bordering the Eastern Sea. Sardaukar Prussia land borders are with Tarmak to the northeast, Mendesia to the north and northwest, and Severnaya to the southeast.
People
Nationality
Sardaukar Prussian
Ethnic groups (does not include non-citizens)
- Prussian - 64%
- Sardaukar - 17%
- Pruthenian - 12%
- Yatviag - 7%
Religions (does not include non-citizens)
- State Protestant Church - 81%
- Twentish Catholicism - 19%
Languages
- German (official language)
- Galach
- Old Prussian
- Lithuanian
Literacy
- definition: age 15 and over can read and write
- total population: 81%
Government
Country name
- conventional long form: Holy Empire of Sardaukar Prussia
- conventional short form: Sardaukar Prussia
- abbreviation: SP or HESP
Government type
Monarchy
Capital
Chelmno
Administrative divisions
- 4 marches; Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Northwest
- Catholic Pale - area to which Pruthenians and Yatviags are restricted; within the Northwest march
- Tarmak Palatinate - Prussian occupied Tarmak; within the Northeast march
- numerous ad hoc divisions created by the Padishah Kaiser and his plenipoteniaries
Independence
25 December 1226 (Chelmno Land fiefdom established)
National holidays
- Coronation Day, 7 June (2003)
- Christmas Day, 25 December
Constitution
the collective body of Imperial Decrees
Legal system
civil law system; no review of administrative or legislative acts
Executive branch
- chief of state: Padishah Kaiser Shaddam IV (since 5 January 2003); note - the Padishah Kaiser is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government: Padishah Kaiser Shaddam IV (since 5 January 2003); note - the Padishah Kaiser is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet: State Council appointed by the Padishah Kaiser
- elections: none; the monarch is hereditary
Legislative branch
none; the Padishah Kaiser and his plenipotentiaries hold all legislative power
Judicial branch
the Padishah Kaiser holds power of last review; lower courts are created by the Padishah Kaiser and his plenipotentiaries
Economy
Economy overview
Sardaukar Prussia's economy can be described as corporatist or neofeudalist. A techno-Junker oligarchy, representing business and industry, controls the economy with the working class bound to their employers. Employers due have certain obligations to their employees. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Book Publishing, Uranium Mining, and Soda Sales industries.
GDP
$1.55 trillion
GDP - per capita
$25,000
Budget
- revenues: $378.175 billion
- expenditures: $378.175 billion
Currency
Sardaukar Prussia Mark (SPM)
Currency code
SPM
Exchange rates
Euros per SP mark - 1
Fiscal year
1 January - 31 December
Internet code
.sp
Military
Military branches
- Imperial Corps of Sardaukar
- Imperial Prussian Army
- Imperial Prussian Navy (including the Naval Infantry)
- Imperial Prussian Air Force