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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 it's 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 it's words with deeds. | ||
| − | + | ==National Rundown== | |
| − | The | + | * 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. Senator's are paid from the area they serve in (Education, Defense, Commerce, and Law and Order) with the president paid from the defense department. | ||
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| + | * 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. Education funding also partially funds the Sunset Exploration Command and it's fleet of long range explorers. | ||
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| + | * 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 which includes all aspects of Sunset military might. Chief amoung these is the Space Fleet which dominates spending at nearly 95%. Secondary to this are the planetary defense forces and the intelligence forces though this still dwarfs the spending of many nations. | ||
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| + | * Law and Order | ||
| + | Despite the fact that Sunset has one of the lowest citizen to police officer ratios amoung existing nations the force is highly effective with the nation having a crime rate in the bottom 2%. In many respects the law enforcement branch of the government is a brance of the defense department. Most police officers are retired or reserve military officers and they share the same equipment and training resources. Intelligence is shared between the two though domestic intelligence is mostly handled by law enforcement while foreign intelligence is handled by the defense department. | ||
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| + | * 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. | ||
==Notables== | ==Notables== | ||
Revision as of 06:49, 3 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 | 3.771 billion (Dec 30th, 2002) |
| Currency | Di-Coin ($1.9513) |
| NS Sunset XML | |
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Description in 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 it's words with deeds.
National Rundown
- 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. Senator's are paid from the area they serve in (Education, Defense, Commerce, and Law and Order) with the president paid from the defense department.
- 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. Education funding also partially funds the Sunset Exploration Command and it's fleet of long range explorers.
- 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 which includes all aspects of Sunset military might. Chief amoung these is the Space Fleet which dominates spending at nearly 95%. Secondary to this are the planetary defense forces and the intelligence forces though this still dwarfs the spending of many nations.
- Law and Order
Despite the fact that Sunset has one of the lowest citizen to police officer ratios amoung existing nations the force is highly effective with the nation having a crime rate in the bottom 2%. In many respects the law enforcement branch of the government is a brance of the defense department. Most police officers are retired or reserve military officers and they share the same equipment and training resources. Intelligence is shared between the two though domestic intelligence is mostly handled by law enforcement while foreign intelligence is handled by the defense department.
- 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.
Notables
- President Jon Thorgardson. Jon has only been recently selected to fill the position and has a lot of very large shoes to fill.
- Senator Wilson. Head of the Senate Trade Division, Senator Wilson is the guy to go to when you want to establish trade relations.
- Admiral Samuel Wick. Commander of MIDAS II Fleet Forces.
- Ambassador Penguin. Frequent leader of diplomatic missions in key area. A sentient emperor penguin.
International Organisations
- Triumvirate of Yut - Member
- KIST - Free Trade Participating Member
- Martian Duma - Founding Member
- Martian Free Trade Agreement - Founding Member
- MIDAS II Mutal Defense Pact - Founding Member
