The Red Zealots
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| National Motto: French: Tranquillité, Communauté, Oignons English: Tranquility, Community, Onions. | |||
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| Official languages | English (Australian), French | ||
| Official Religions | Buddhism, Pacifism | ||
| Capital | Vent d'Ouest / West Wind | ||
| Largest city | Borealis Catarnis | ||
| Region | Lemuria | ||
| Political System | Parliamentary Democracy | ||
| Prime Minister | Stéphen Desol (Democratic Liberals) | ||
| Lower Minister | Dwighten Fitzgerald (Greens) | ||
| Population | ~ 1 billion | ||
| Currency | Ocelot (OE) | ||
| Time zone | UTC: +3 | ||
| National anthem | "Yellow Submarine" | ||
The Derivative of the Red Zealots, informally Zelotya, is a small archipelago east of South Africa. It is a collection of three former nations, Snell's Law, Zelotya, and Achtungia. All three have ceased to exist, creating the current nation. It is part of the continental region of Lemuria. The public sector is comprised of Social Welfare, Education, and Public Transpotation and Environmental Studies. The private sector is almost wholly made up of enterprising fourteen-year-old boys selling lemonade on the sidewalk, although the government is looking at stamping this out.
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National Identity
National Flag
Zelotya's flag features a thin, horizontal, white chevron, separating fields of red and black. A simple yellow diamond is placed in the angle of the chevron.
The flag was designed by 15-year old Kennedy Davisson in a national contest to design the national flag.
Premier Seal
The Premier Seal of the Zealot is a permanent seal. The Seal contains three hexagonal shapes, two of them conjoined and one separated. The three hexagons represent the three ethnicities in the nation. The spearated hexagon contains the aboriginal image of the sun, and represents the native people. The two conjoined hexagons represent the Africans and the Australians for creating this nation.
Ethnicity
Zelotya is made up of three different groups of ethnicitys: Asians, Caucasians, and Aboriginals. While Africans and Middle Easterns live in the nation, there are not enough of them to collectively equal five percent of the population. Aboriginals make up 64.3% (64,3%), Asians make up 17.4% (17,4%), Caucasians make up 14.0% (14,0%), and Africans, Middle Easterns, and others combined make up 4.3% (4,3%).
Religion
All religions are legal in Zelotya, however Buddhism is often cited as the official religion. The largest practiced religion is Buddhism (58.2%). Other religions (decreasing in size) are Christianity, Animalism, Atheism, and Islam. All religious practices have strict rules to follow. Among those rules, humans may only be sacrificed once a month if at all, persons involved in religious congregations must be clothed, no religion shall dictate harmful acts towards other religions, and each religion must send a representative to the Prime Minister. These representatives must tell the Prime Minister if any of these regulations or other rules are being broken.
Pacifism
Pacifism is not usually considered a religion, but in Zelotya, Pacifism is widely practiced as a philosphy. It is unofficially called a religion, but stands as the Red Zealots official philosophy.
Separation of State and Religion
Laws introduced to the Djistgra must withstand the "Derricks Test". The Derricks Test is a way to make sure that any law does not overstep religious beliefs. Each religious representative will be give a copy of the bill in question, and give it approval or dismissal after consulting their religion's council. If each and every representative approves the bill, the bill may be passed to the Djistgra. If at least one-fourth (1/4) of the representatives dismiss the bill, the bill will be voided.
History 1862-Present
Discovery The islands of Zelotya were discovered in 1862 by an Australian family on a leisure boat trip. They landed and encountered a group of aboriginals. The quickly sailed back to Australia and reported their finidings to the government. The Australian government did not report to the British government that they had discovered islands, and released this information when Australia became a self-governing British nation in 1942.
World War Two The original Islands of Zelotya were west of the Australian city of Perth. The Australian army built a naval base near the village of Mombasa after the Battle of the Coral Sea. Australia temporarily annexes Zelotya and seven Zealot troops are sent to England in preparation for Operation Overlord. Following the Normandy invasion, all seven soldiers return to Zelotya safely.
The Cold War
Zelotya declares its soverignty in 1948, and elects its first Prime Minister, Jason Wallace, in 1952. Zelotya annexes a group of islands named D'law de Snell near South Africa. In 1976, the Communist Party in D'law de Snell stage a bloody uprising, successfully taking control of the local government. D'law de Snell immediately declares its independence. The Premier of Dlaw de Snell arrives in Borealis Catarnis.
In 1990, the Communist Pary loses support as the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) begins to disintegrate. Pro-Democracy Snellians chase out the ruling party. D'law de Snell is readmitted into the Commonwealth.
2004-2005: The North Pacific Debacle On 18 December 2004, the Commonwealth of the Red Zealots becomes a member of NationStates and lands in the North Pacific region. On 21 January 2005, the Red Zealots leave the North Pacific Directorate (NPD) out of disgust of its actions and joins the region of Lemuria as a refuge. On 10 April 2005, the Red Zealots becomes an official citizen of Lemuria and permanently severs ties with the NPD. There have been five special elections which called for Zelotya's joining of the North Pacific Underground/North Pacific Confederation, but none have succeeded.
2004-2005: The Boxing Day Tsunami On 26 December 2004, an earthquake-generated tsunami completely submerges the Islands of Zelotya. Most citizens are killed. A government-in-refuge is set up in the colony Zanzibar near Africa. A week later, ZBC News reports that Republican Finance Secretary Limon Gargutia had intentionally spent relief aid from many world organizations on vacation trips for many of his fellow Republican Congressmen. This led to massive demonstrations at the Djistgra, resulting in a special election for the Cabinet, House, and Durak. After the elections, the Republicans had lost nearly 70% of its seats in the Djistgra, thus marking the end of the conservative hold of the Djistgra which has lasted almost 30 years.
After Pixiedance (AP) Upon the fall of the North Pacific Government and Pixiedance's control of the region's delegacy, a bill was proposed to establish a colony within the North Pacific. The Zelotyan government established a colony in the North Pacific on 3 June 2005 (0 AP). See below for details.
Politics
Organization
Voting Blocks
The mainland is broken up into 5 parts so that it has a divided representation into the House and Durak. Each district is considered an island.
The Prime Minister and Cabinet
This is the Executive Wing of the government. The Prime Minister lives in Joule Hall in Vent d'Ouest. The Lower Minister lives in Ampere Mansion in Vent d'Ouest. The Cabinet meets in Tesla-Coulomb Hall in Vent d'Ouest.
The Djistgra
The Djistgra is the Congressional Wing and is separated into two parts: the House of the Islands and the Durak. The House has two representatives from each islands with a population greater than 1500 people. The Durak is based on proportional representation from 6 political districts, much like the House of Representatives in the United States. Both the House and the Durak are based in Borealis Catarnis.
The High Court
The Justice Wing is made up of the SatingaDa, the high court of the land. There are 8 Justices and 1 Premier Justice. The justices and their families and aides are the only inhabitants of this island to keep them cut off from any bias in the media, and the location of the island is classified.
Political Parties
| Party | Political Designation | Description | % of House | % of Durak |
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| People's Socialist Party of the Red Zealot | Radical | The Socialist Party is led by Gufads Aberdeen. This party and the Communisty Party merged in 1995 after the Communist breakdown in D'law de Snell. This party has slowly been disintegrating to the more humble Liberal parties. | 12% | 05% |
| Democratic Liberals | Liberal | The main political party of Zelotya, the Democratic Liberals (DemoLibs) contol both parts of the Djistgra. The party's Premier is Stéphen Desol, the current Prime Minister. Approximately 400 million voters have registered as a DemoLib. | 59% | 47% |
| Green Zelotya Now | Liberal | The Green Zelotya Now party is the most environmental-focused out of the five major parties. Their leader is Dwighten Fitzgerald, the current Lower Minister. This party seceded from the DemoLibs after the infamous Federal Highway Act of 1972. | 13% | 16% |
| Aborigine Defense Alliance | Moderate | The Aborigine Defense Alliance (ADA) represents the hundreds of native tribes living under Zelotyan control. While the aborigine population makes up 76% of the national population, the ADA has a weak grip on the Djistgra. Their main goal is to make life in Zelotya reminiscent of the old aborigine way. | 11% | 28% |
| Three factions of the Republican Party | Conservative | The conserative side of Zelotya, after dominating in the 1970's and 1980's, has been weakening. After the Boxing Day crisis, the Republican party has almost disintegrated, as there are now at least three separate factions, Republicans for Truth, the Capitalist Party of Zelotya, and the Nationalist Party of Zelotya. All three factions try to establish a coporate identity to the government and draw most of their views on religious beliefs. | 05% | 04% |
Zelotya Botannical Cabinet
- Defence Minister: Martin D'Uitksc (R)
- Agriculture Minister: Kjac Yto-Jenro (D)
- Infrastructure Minister: Idoga Monadishome (S)
- Labor Minister: Rotida Haruyik (R)
- Commerce Minister: Tro Tragmannein (G)
- Education Minister: Franc Desouzue (D)
- Health Minister: Oxford Grainger (D)
- Justice Premier: Ramar Kreschom (R)
- Diplomate Première: Origne de Glorie (D)
Past Prime Ministers
A Prime Minister can serve a maximum of five two-year terms or eleven years.
- 1952-1958: Jason Wallace
- 1959-1961: Satin Plymr (died in office)
- 1961-1966: Gm Rlb Mint
- 1967-1972: Richard Gntoa
- 1972-1978: Robert Sushkanomi
- 1979-1988: Foari Fauhosfta
- 1989-1992: Thermos Aston
- 1992-1997: Thomas Fjardcymru III
- 1997-2001: Mcrsf Kjfaneu
- 2001-2005: Paul d'Eucryn (died in office)
- 2005-Present: Stéphen Desol
Religious Representatives
- Premier of Buddhism: Khathama Buddharongtu
- Premier of the Aboriginal: Pacotima Ggunwitua
- Premier of the Vatican: Patrick Wilson III
Military
Being an officially Pacifist Nation, the government is scaling down the military to just defense purposes. Military service is still compulsory for every graduating high school student, but after the Pacifist Act MMV, it has been suggested that all students be required to join the National Guard. The military is relatively weak, and with the Pacifist Act's passage, could even be weaker. However, the general public feels that an offensive military serves no need to the nation.
Terra
The Terra is the general land army, bearing the name "Earth" in Latin. The majority of students exiting high school serve in the Terra for their mandatory military service. The Terra consists of 19,500 men and women in 14 companys distributed over 220 islands. The head general is Dvnca Lstein. There are two national army bases, Terra Suramis and Terra Gradangi, and one army base in nearby Madagascar, known as Terra Afrikaa.
Under the Pacifist Act of MMV, the Terra Suramis base will be closed, along with small outbases in Germany, Greece, Antarctica, China, the United States, South Korea, and Egypt.
Hydro
The Hydro is Zelotya's navy. There are currently 14,321 men and women enlisted in the Hydro. There are currently three bases: the small island of Pido Pico, a small coastal village called Dafuu Port, and a base on the Shackleton Ice Shelf in Antarctica. With the Pacifist Act of MMV, the Hydro is now in the process of selling 50% of its naval ships along witht he closure of the Shackleton naval base.
| Name | Based In | Type of naval craft | Constructed | Built In | Status |
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| ZHAC Endurance | Pido Pico | Z-31 Aircraft Carrier | New Jersey | 2005 | Active |
| ZHD Puget Sound | Dafuu Port | AMS09 Destroyer | Washington | 2000 | Active |
| ZHB Agility | Dafuu Port | Z-51 Battleship | Amsterdam | 2005 | Active |
| ZHB Perserverence | Pido Pico | Z-51 Battleship | Amsterdam | 2005 | TActive |
| ZHBC Buriza | Pido Pico | Z-11 Battlecruiser | New Jersey | 2005 | Active |
| ZHSB Crystalys | Dafuu Port | ZY01 Patrol Boat | Zanzibar | TBA | In Queue |
Aero
The Aero is Zelotya's air force. There are four airfields, Airstrip Two, Airstrip Three, Airstrip Four, and Airstrip Five. Airstrip One was not used for fear of copyright infringement. The Aero has 7,250 soldiers, all superior-trained pilots.
Under the Pacifist Act of MMV, Airstrips Three-Five will be closed. Also, high school students may not join the Aero for their compulsory military service.
Astro
The Astro the nation's space research association, will begin operation June 2005 and is under the authority of Defence Minister Martin D'Uitksc.
The Zelotya Astro will not be affected by the Pacifist Act of MMV.
| Name | Type of space craft | Constructed | Built In | Status |
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| Selmer | Satellite | Zanzibar | 2005 | Active |
The National Guard
Will begin operations in July 2005.
Domestic Policies
Education
Premier Education
Premier schools is the collective term for elementary and terminal schools (high schools). Zelotya's 15 elementary schools teach students from grade K-7, and the 5 terminal schools teach grades 8-12. After the 10th grade, each student is subject to an exit exam, an exam they must pass to graduate from terminal shcool. Current passage of this basic exam stands at around 75%. While the schools are amongst the best of the region, many taxes and bonds have been placed on taxpayers to achieve these results.
Post-Terminal Education
After Terminal school, students can do one of three things: get a job, go to a community college, or go to the national universities.
First, there are the community colleges that students may enroll in after terminal school. These are schools of less-caliber academics, but have cheaper tuitions than the national universities.
There are three national Universities: the University of Imahara (l'Université d'Imahare), the University of Zanzibar (l'Université de Zanzibre), and l'Université de Vents (the University of the Winds). This is for the more academically-capable students and do obtain high marks worldwide.
Regional Education
Students who wish to continue education past the Post-Terminal level go the the Lemurian University.
Economics
A majority of the employed force work in the public sector. All public sector jobs are government jobs, meaning top-of-the-line health benefits and easy job transfer. Zelotya is abound with medical officers and educators, but is currently hiring environmental surveyors and computer and security technology. On the decline are military armament production jobs (because of the Pacifist Bill MMV) and roadway construction workers (recently, control of roads have been privatized).
In 2004, the began to hire workers in July 2004. Currently 21% of the working force is working on this project.
The private sector is weak compared to the public sector. The largest industry is the Sidewalk Lemonade industry. The private sector is beginning to grow because of the recent privitazation of the road system.
Transportation
The Zelotyan Highway system is on its way out. After mass urbanization, cities began to look cluttered with highways going everywhere. There were two plans to solve it: either build a highway system underground or mass transit the nation. Voters picked the latter, thus creating the Z! Métro.
Coming in August 2005!
Colonies
Zelotya plans to establish five colonies in 2005, one in each of the Pacifics, part of Zelotya's strategic expansion. All colonies are under the jurisidiction of (in order) the High Court of Zelotya, Lemurian law, Regional law, and ultimately NS law. All colonies connect to Zelotya with the same flag design and altering just the colors.
The Colony of Capt Flowers
On 3 June 2005, Zelotya established a colony in the West Pacific under the jurisdiction of Terra Capt. Butch Flowers. The population currently stands at 16 million people. It has the same currency as Zelotya (the ocelot) and it's national animal is the chupathingy. It currently serves as Lemuria's recruiter in the West Pacific.
The Colony of Ustick
Established on 7 June 2005, the Colony of Ustick was established in the East Pacific. There are currently 9 million citizens of Ustick under the direction of President Jeff Ustick.
Utah and Juno Beaches
Taking its name from the two beaches Zelotyan troops stormed on 6 June 1944, the government has decided to rename Caboose the Wise after Utah Beach and Juno Beach. 7 Zelotyan troops went on that operation to secure a victory for the Allied front. Thus, in addition to the national WWII memorial, the government feels this is right to honor those 7.
Links
Capt Flowers @ NationStates
The Red Zealots @ NationStates
Ustick @ NationStates
Utah and Juno Beaches @ NationStates
