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| − | + | '''Pantocratoria''' is the largest nation in the [[Pantocratorian Archipelago]] in the [[Western Atlantic]]. It is the largest nation in the entire West Atlantic in terms of population, but not of landmass. It was founded by a group of refugees (the Knights of the [[Order of the Pantocrator]] and their families) fleeing the Ottoman Empire after the Turkish conquest of Constantinople in 1453. The [[List of Pantocratorian Emperors|Pantocratorian Imperial line]] (the House of [[Bourbon-Comnenus-Palaeologus]]) sees itself as an extension of the [[Wikipedia:Byzantine Empire|Roman Emperors of Constantinople]]. It also claims descent from the Bourbon kings of France through [[Louis I Capet|Emperor Louis I]], who was, the Imperial Family claims, the missing King Louis XVII of France, who disappeared during the [[Wikipedia:French Revolution|French Revolution]]. | |
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| − | + | Pantocratorian society is culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse. In the rural countryside of mainland Pantocratoria, [[Greek]]-speaking Pantocratorians predominantly work in the agricultural sector. They are typically poorly educated, and earn less than their metropolitan compatriots. In Pantocratoria's cities live highly educated, comparatively affluent [[French]]-speaking Pantocratorians. In outlying islands, most notably the [[Exarchate of New Jerusalem]], live so-called "[[Aboriginal Pantocratorians|Pantocratorian Indians]]" (and people descended from inter-marrying between European Pantocratorians and [[Aboriginal Pantocratorians]]), who tend to speak [[Greek]] and depend on fishing and other marine industries for their income. | |
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| − | : ''See more in the [[ | + | === Military === |
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| + | Pantocratoria's military is a large but inefficient institution. The purchasing of posts is commonplace amongst the nobility, as is promotion through nepotism. The position of commander in chief of the entire Imperial Navy (Lord First Admiral) is a hereditary one. The organisation is haphazard at best, and effectively prevents Pantocratoria from deploying anywhere close to its full strength in foreign wars. | ||
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| + | In Pantocratoria, "the law" consists of the accumulated Acts of Parliament, and the collected Imperial decrees, bans, bulls, statutes and edicts made by emperors throughout the years (including in the pre-Pantocratorian history of the Roman Empire). The Parliament may repeal Imperial edicts, just as edicts by the Emperor can repeal Acts of Parliament. For an Act of Parliament to become law requires the Emperor's assent, however, so no cycle of continual legislation-repeal-legislation is possible. All attempts to properly codify Pantocratorian law have dismally failed - many Imperial Chancellors have blamed this on the national fascination with bureaucracy and paperwork. There is an excellent understanding of the [[Pantocratorian criminal code]] in the nation's legal community, and there are frequent panels of review for criminal law which ensure that the courts remain well aware of Pantocratorian criminal law. It must be confessed that the study of other areas of the law can be frustrating, however, on account of the centuries worth of (often conflicting) legislation which has never been the subject of a consistent review and reform effort, as criminal law has. | ||
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| + | : ''See more in the [[Pantocratoria|main article]].'' | ||
Revision as of 21:15, 19 July 2007
Pantocratoria
Pantocratoria is the largest nation in the Pantocratorian Archipelago in the Western Atlantic. It is the largest nation in the entire West Atlantic in terms of population, but not of landmass. It was founded by a group of refugees (the Knights of the Order of the Pantocrator and their families) fleeing the Ottoman Empire after the Turkish conquest of Constantinople in 1453. The Pantocratorian Imperial line (the House of Bourbon-Comnenus-Palaeologus) sees itself as an extension of the Roman Emperors of Constantinople. It also claims descent from the Bourbon kings of France through Emperor Louis I, who was, the Imperial Family claims, the missing King Louis XVII of France, who disappeared during the French Revolution.
Culture
Pantocratorian society is culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse. In the rural countryside of mainland Pantocratoria, Greek-speaking Pantocratorians predominantly work in the agricultural sector. They are typically poorly educated, and earn less than their metropolitan compatriots. In Pantocratoria's cities live highly educated, comparatively affluent French-speaking Pantocratorians. In outlying islands, most notably the Exarchate of New Jerusalem, live so-called "Pantocratorian Indians" (and people descended from inter-marrying between European Pantocratorians and Aboriginal Pantocratorians), who tend to speak Greek and depend on fishing and other marine industries for their income.
Military
Pantocratoria's military is a large but inefficient institution. The purchasing of posts is commonplace amongst the nobility, as is promotion through nepotism. The position of commander in chief of the entire Imperial Navy (Lord First Admiral) is a hereditary one. The organisation is haphazard at best, and effectively prevents Pantocratoria from deploying anywhere close to its full strength in foreign wars.
Legal System
In Pantocratoria, "the law" consists of the accumulated Acts of Parliament, and the collected Imperial decrees, bans, bulls, statutes and edicts made by emperors throughout the years (including in the pre-Pantocratorian history of the Roman Empire). The Parliament may repeal Imperial edicts, just as edicts by the Emperor can repeal Acts of Parliament. For an Act of Parliament to become law requires the Emperor's assent, however, so no cycle of continual legislation-repeal-legislation is possible. All attempts to properly codify Pantocratorian law have dismally failed - many Imperial Chancellors have blamed this on the national fascination with bureaucracy and paperwork. There is an excellent understanding of the Pantocratorian criminal code in the nation's legal community, and there are frequent panels of review for criminal law which ensure that the courts remain well aware of Pantocratorian criminal law. It must be confessed that the study of other areas of the law can be frustrating, however, on account of the centuries worth of (often conflicting) legislation which has never been the subject of a consistent review and reform effort, as criminal law has.
- See more in the main article.
