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==Brief== | ==Brief== | ||
| − | Sunset is one of the largest and most powerful nations that currently exists. Much of this power is due to their position as one of the pre-emminant nations of Mars and a justified reputation as one of the most reasonable and rational nations to deal with on the international scene. This reputation does not come unbacked by military might or economic power. With a frightening economy and a military that is ranked in the top .4% of all nations the government has the power to back up words with deeds. | + | '''Sunset''' is one of the largest and most powerful nations that currently exists. Much of this power is due to their position as one of the pre-emminant nations of Mars and a justified reputation as one of the most reasonable and rational nations to deal with on the international scene. This reputation does not come unbacked by military might or economic power. With a frightening economy and a military that is ranked in the top .4% of all nations the government has the power to back up words with deeds. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The nation of Sunset was a result, in large part, of the commercial space transportation industry that took off in the late early 21st century after the X Prize competition and it's successor competitions fueled humanity's surge into space. A group of lucky lottery winners in the northwest of what was once the United States pooled their winnings and used them to fund a private mission to Mars. Thanks to rapidly lowering surface to orbit costs as well as several skilled designers in the group this mission was able to leave the fledgling lunar colonies and head for Mars in the first quarter of the 21st century. | + | The nation of Sunset was a result, in large part, of the commercial space transportation industry that took off in the late early 21st century after the X Prize competition and it's successor competitions fueled humanity's surge into space. A group of lucky lottery winners in the northwest of what was once the United States pooled their winnings and used them to fund a private mission to [[Mars]]. Thanks to rapidly lowering surface to orbit costs as well as several skilled designers in the group this mission was able to leave the fledgling lunar colonies and head for Mars in the first quarter of the 21st century. |
They settled in the Vallis Marineris region and began building their first habitats in the giant canyon itself. As population pressures, renewed wars, and rampant plagues began to encompass the Earth they were joined by more and more brave souls who wanted to both ensure humanity's survival and a place amoung the stars. This slow immigration became a torrent as more and more people left Earth and fled to the new frontier until there were nearly five million people in the Vallis Marinaris region alone. Sufficiency achieved and with a desire to cut ties with what was seen as an unstable Earth they came together and formed the Republic of Sunset. | They settled in the Vallis Marineris region and began building their first habitats in the giant canyon itself. As population pressures, renewed wars, and rampant plagues began to encompass the Earth they were joined by more and more brave souls who wanted to both ensure humanity's survival and a place amoung the stars. This slow immigration became a torrent as more and more people left Earth and fled to the new frontier until there were nearly five million people in the Vallis Marinaris region alone. Sufficiency achieved and with a desire to cut ties with what was seen as an unstable Earth they came together and formed the Republic of Sunset. | ||
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This was the beginning of the isolationist period of Sunset history. Many other nations formed, fell, and vanished on the red planet for the next three centuries as the people of Sunset grew, expanded, and advanced in relative peace and quiet. Early communal government evolved as corporations were formed and capital began to condense into the hands of a relative few. This led to first a familiar democratic system then as corporations provided more and more of their employees daily needs taxes were removed until now few remain. | This was the beginning of the isolationist period of Sunset history. Many other nations formed, fell, and vanished on the red planet for the next three centuries as the people of Sunset grew, expanded, and advanced in relative peace and quiet. Early communal government evolved as corporations were formed and capital began to condense into the hands of a relative few. This led to first a familiar democratic system then as corporations provided more and more of their employees daily needs taxes were removed until now few remain. | ||
| − | Finally the nation emerged from it's isolation as war again enveloped the red planet. At first it was a spectator as the forces of Tor Yvresse and Os Sanglants fought with NGEN and Melkor Unchained. As relations developed it grew more involved - planetary terraforming was well underway and it arranged to provide funding for this to Eniqcir, the neighbor to the north. Allies were found in the Eldar of Tor Yvresse - their first non-human contact and the two searched the planet for signs of the Necron along with the fledgling Knootoss space forces. Word came of a planned attack by a nation known as Sephiroth and it's destruction at the hands of the Triumvirate of Yut. | + | Finally the nation emerged from it's isolation as war again enveloped the red planet. At first it was a spectator as the forces of [[Tor Yvresse]] and [[Os Sanglants]] fought with [[NGEN]] and [[Melkor Unchained\\. As relations developed it grew more involved - planetary terraforming was well underway and it arranged to provide funding for this to Eniqcir, the neighbor to the north. Allies were found in the [[Eldar]] of Tor Yvresse - their first [[non-human]] contact and the two searched the planet for signs of the [[Necron]] along with the fledgling [[Knootoss]] space forces. Word came of a planned attack by a nation known as [[Sephiroth]] and it's destruction at the hands of the [[Triumvirate of Yut]]. |
| − | It was at this point that President Eric Thorgardson, often called the greatest of Sunset's presidents, looked to the stars and saw both hope for the future as well as a sea of potential enemies. In a series of events contact was established with the nation of Scolopendra and the rest of the Triumvirate of Yut. After a period where the Martian nation got to know the nations of the Triumvirate it applied for, and was accepted, as a member nation. This point marks Sunset's first major appearance on the world stage and the bright future it would have. | + | It was at this point that President [[Eric Thorgardson]], often called the greatest of Sunset's presidents, looked to the stars and saw both hope for the future as well as a sea of potential enemies. In a series of events contact was established with the nation of [[Scolopendra]] and the rest of the Triumvirate of Yut. After a period where the Martian nation got to know the nations of the Triumvirate it applied for, and was accepted, as a member nation. This point marks Sunset's first major appearance on the world stage and the bright future it would have. |
Many things have changed since that time. Presidents have come and gone. Generations of starships have been created, built, and relegated to mothball fleets. Hundreds of millions and then billions of people have been born and have died in a nation that believes strongly that all should have the liberty to do as they desire and that this mixed with the twin concepts of free will and personal responsibility are the best way to continue to bring hope for tomorrow. | Many things have changed since that time. Presidents have come and gone. Generations of starships have been created, built, and relegated to mothball fleets. Hundreds of millions and then billions of people have been born and have died in a nation that believes strongly that all should have the liberty to do as they desire and that this mixed with the twin concepts of free will and personal responsibility are the best way to continue to bring hope for tomorrow. | ||
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==Government== | ==Government== | ||
| − | While the government has gone through many changes most were steps along the way to the form it holds today; A minimalist republic that allows complete individual freedoms while defending those freedoms, making sure others do not abuse their freedoms to infringe on others, and giving all citizens the chance to succeed. | + | While the government has gone through many changes most were steps along the way to the form it holds today; A minimalist [[Wikipedia: republic|republic]] that allows complete individual freedoms while defending those freedoms, making sure others do not abuse their freedoms to infringe on others, and giving all citizens the chance to succeed. |
===Administration=== | ===Administration=== | ||
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===Defense=== | ===Defense=== | ||
| − | "To Secure Peace One Must Prepare For War" is a statement taken to heart in Sunset. The largest portion of government spending goes to fund the Sunset Defense Force and of this nearly 95% goes to the Fleet. This partially includes the Sunset Exploration Command and all of the Marine force. The remaining money is allocated to external intelligence spending and embassies and their staff. | + | "To Secure Peace One Must Prepare For [[War]]" is a statement taken to heart in Sunset. The largest portion of government spending goes to fund the Sunset Defense Force and of this nearly 95% goes to the Fleet. This partially includes the Sunset Exploration Command and all of the Marine force. The remaining money is allocated to external intelligence spending and embassies and their staff. |
===Law and Order=== | ===Law and Order=== | ||
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==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
| − | Much of Sunset's political and commercial activities are tied to two overlapping spheres - Mars and the Triumvirate of Yut. | + | Much of Sunset's political and commercial activities are tied to two overlapping spheres - [[Mars]] and the [[Triumvirate of Yut]]. |
As the oldest nation on Mars the government feels a large responsibility towards the planet and helping it to stay a system power. Much of this is accomplished through encouraging colonization by reasonable and stable nations and by discouraging settlement by violent and warlike nations. While not directly participating in the terraforming of the planet the government does fund many of the terraforming projects inside it's borders and across the globe in an effort to make the world more and more habitable. | As the oldest nation on Mars the government feels a large responsibility towards the planet and helping it to stay a system power. Much of this is accomplished through encouraging colonization by reasonable and stable nations and by discouraging settlement by violent and warlike nations. While not directly participating in the terraforming of the planet the government does fund many of the terraforming projects inside it's borders and across the globe in an effort to make the world more and more habitable. | ||
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==Notables== | ==Notables== | ||
| − | *President Jon Thorgardson. Jon is the nephew of Eric Thorgardson and has some very large shoes to fill according to the political pundits. He is also the first president to hold that office in a purely virtual government and this has created it's own set of problems. | + | *President [[Jon Thorgardson]]. Jon is the nephew of [[Eric Thorgardson]] and has some very large shoes to fill according to the political pundits. He is also the first president to hold that office in a purely virtual government and this has created it's own set of problems. |
| − | *Senator Wilson. Head of the Senate Trade Division, Senator Wilson is the guy to go to when you want to establish trade relations. He is active in pushing Sunset as the place to go for high quality goods for those just establishing Martian colonies. | + | *[[Senator Wilson]]. Head of the Senate Trade Division, Senator Wilson is the guy to go to when you want to establish trade relations. He is active in pushing Sunset as the place to go for high quality goods for those just establishing Martian colonies. |
| − | *Admiral Samuel Wick. Commander of MIDAS II Fleet Forces. He has been doing this job for a very long time and is very good at it but it is getting time to think about retirement and he has begun to push Admirals who can get the job done into the spotlight. | + | *Admiral [[Samuel Wick]]. Commander of MIDAS II Fleet Forces. He has been doing this job for a very long time and is very good at it but it is getting time to think about retirement and he has begun to push Admirals who can get the job done into the spotlight. |
| − | *Ambassador Penguin. Frequent leader of diplomatic missions in key nations. From all appearances he is a sentient Emperor Penguin just over a meter tall. He first appeared during the war in the Gregor sector and has served ever since then. | + | *Ambassador [[Penguin]]. Frequent leader of diplomatic missions in key nations. From all appearances he is a sentient Emperor Penguin just over a meter tall. He first appeared during the war in the [[Gregor]] sector and has served ever since then. |
== International Organisations == | == International Organisations == | ||
Revision as of 15:38, 12 October 2004
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| Flag of Sunset | |
| Motto: "Liberty Above All" | |
| The Official Map of Mars | |
| Region | The Planet Mars |
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| Capital | New Vancouver |
| Official Language(s) | English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian |
| Leader | President Jon Thorgardson |
| Population | 3.83 billion (Dec 30th, 2002) |
| Currency | Di-Coin ($2.0323) |
| NS Sunset XML | |
Contents
Brief
Sunset is one of the largest and most powerful nations that currently exists. Much of this power is due to their position as one of the pre-emminant nations of Mars and a justified reputation as one of the most reasonable and rational nations to deal with on the international scene. This reputation does not come unbacked by military might or economic power. With a frightening economy and a military that is ranked in the top .4% of all nations the government has the power to back up words with deeds.
History
The nation of Sunset was a result, in large part, of the commercial space transportation industry that took off in the late early 21st century after the X Prize competition and it's successor competitions fueled humanity's surge into space. A group of lucky lottery winners in the northwest of what was once the United States pooled their winnings and used them to fund a private mission to Mars. Thanks to rapidly lowering surface to orbit costs as well as several skilled designers in the group this mission was able to leave the fledgling lunar colonies and head for Mars in the first quarter of the 21st century.
They settled in the Vallis Marineris region and began building their first habitats in the giant canyon itself. As population pressures, renewed wars, and rampant plagues began to encompass the Earth they were joined by more and more brave souls who wanted to both ensure humanity's survival and a place amoung the stars. This slow immigration became a torrent as more and more people left Earth and fled to the new frontier until there were nearly five million people in the Vallis Marinaris region alone. Sufficiency achieved and with a desire to cut ties with what was seen as an unstable Earth they came together and formed the Republic of Sunset.
This was the beginning of the isolationist period of Sunset history. Many other nations formed, fell, and vanished on the red planet for the next three centuries as the people of Sunset grew, expanded, and advanced in relative peace and quiet. Early communal government evolved as corporations were formed and capital began to condense into the hands of a relative few. This led to first a familiar democratic system then as corporations provided more and more of their employees daily needs taxes were removed until now few remain.
Finally the nation emerged from it's isolation as war again enveloped the red planet. At first it was a spectator as the forces of Tor Yvresse and Os Sanglants fought with NGEN and [[Melkor Unchained\\. As relations developed it grew more involved - planetary terraforming was well underway and it arranged to provide funding for this to Eniqcir, the neighbor to the north. Allies were found in the Eldar of Tor Yvresse - their first non-human contact and the two searched the planet for signs of the Necron along with the fledgling Knootoss space forces. Word came of a planned attack by a nation known as Sephiroth and it's destruction at the hands of the Triumvirate of Yut.
It was at this point that President Eric Thorgardson, often called the greatest of Sunset's presidents, looked to the stars and saw both hope for the future as well as a sea of potential enemies. In a series of events contact was established with the nation of Scolopendra and the rest of the Triumvirate of Yut. After a period where the Martian nation got to know the nations of the Triumvirate it applied for, and was accepted, as a member nation. This point marks Sunset's first major appearance on the world stage and the bright future it would have.
Many things have changed since that time. Presidents have come and gone. Generations of starships have been created, built, and relegated to mothball fleets. Hundreds of millions and then billions of people have been born and have died in a nation that believes strongly that all should have the liberty to do as they desire and that this mixed with the twin concepts of free will and personal responsibility are the best way to continue to bring hope for tomorrow.
Government
While the government has gone through many changes most were steps along the way to the form it holds today; A minimalist republic that allows complete individual freedoms while defending those freedoms, making sure others do not abuse their freedoms to infringe on others, and giving all citizens the chance to succeed.
Administration
The government is organized as a representative republic with all citizens having the right to vote. The citizens elect one hundred senators with twenty five replaced every year. The senate selects the president who serves purely at the whim of the senate. The president's job is to handle foreign affairs both diplomatic and military. The senate is divided into four divisions by their funding percentage - Education (35), Defense (50), Law and Order (8), and Commerce (7). Administration costs fall under their divisions.
Education
Education is one of the few areas where the government provides a service directly to the citizens. Tax di-coins are placed in a fund with each citizen able to withdraw from that fund to pay for any education they wish. Citizens negotiate tuition with private schools and pay them from this fund. The government does not excersize any control over content - success of any school is up to the marketplace. The Sunset Exploration Command is partially funded and controlled by the Education Division.
Defense
"To Secure Peace One Must Prepare For War" is a statement taken to heart in Sunset. The largest portion of government spending goes to fund the Sunset Defense Force and of this nearly 95% goes to the Fleet. This partially includes the Sunset Exploration Command and all of the Marine force. The remaining money is allocated to external intelligence spending and embassies and their staff.
Law and Order
Law and Order spending in Sunset covers many different areas. This portion of the budget covers police services, civil defense, planetary defense, and internal intelligence. The Law and Order division works closely with the Defense division as many of their duties overlap and mesh - in many ways they are seperate branches of a larger division with the main difference being that the president is the direct leader of the Defense division.
Commerce
Much of the spending of the commerce and trade divisions goes to speed commerce inside Sunset. Low interest loans to construction companies speed the development of infrastructure while loans to communications companies allow them to keep up with the ever increasing demand. The trade and commerce division also invests heavily in new sectors of the economy with much of the investment going into high tech areas where advancements will help the nation as a whole to move ahead.
Secretariat
The secretariat is a recent addition to the government and a contreversial one. It is essentially a group of advisors to the President who handle individual areas of the president's duties for them. They are empowered by the president to act as him in certain circumstances. Currently there are only a few secretaries but as the positions are created by the president directly more could be created at any time.
- Special Projects - Doctor Erika Silaco
- Alliance Diplomacy - Ambassador Penguin
- Alliance Military - Admiral Samuel Wick
Politics
Much of Sunset's political and commercial activities are tied to two overlapping spheres - Mars and the Triumvirate of Yut.
As the oldest nation on Mars the government feels a large responsibility towards the planet and helping it to stay a system power. Much of this is accomplished through encouraging colonization by reasonable and stable nations and by discouraging settlement by violent and warlike nations. While not directly participating in the terraforming of the planet the government does fund many of the terraforming projects inside it's borders and across the globe in an effort to make the world more and more habitable.
The Triumvirate of Yut is both the source of some of Sunset's power as well as the source of much of the government's worries. While membership has given much needed clout in the international community it has also made the nation a target of irrational aggression in some cases. Still the government and the people of Sunset are ardent supporters of the Triumvirate and feel that it helps lead the way to a better universe year after year.
Notables
- President Jon Thorgardson. Jon is the nephew of Eric Thorgardson and has some very large shoes to fill according to the political pundits. He is also the first president to hold that office in a purely virtual government and this has created it's own set of problems.
- Senator Wilson. Head of the Senate Trade Division, Senator Wilson is the guy to go to when you want to establish trade relations. He is active in pushing Sunset as the place to go for high quality goods for those just establishing Martian colonies.
- Admiral Samuel Wick. Commander of MIDAS II Fleet Forces. He has been doing this job for a very long time and is very good at it but it is getting time to think about retirement and he has begun to push Admirals who can get the job done into the spotlight.
- Ambassador Penguin. Frequent leader of diplomatic missions in key nations. From all appearances he is a sentient Emperor Penguin just over a meter tall. He first appeared during the war in the Gregor sector and has served ever since then.
International Organisations
- Triumvirate of Yut - Member
- KIST - Free Trade Participating Member
- Martian Duma - Founding Member
- Martian Free Trade Agreement - Founding Member
- MIDAS II Charter - Founding Member
