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The History of Valertinette

The Foundation of Valertinette

The first Valertinetteans (Valertii) occupied what is now modern day Derralia, another island in the middle of the vast oceans. The Valertii arrived there in CE 983 and conquered the local Deralii tribes. There they adopted the name of Valertinette (pronunciation: vall-ER-tin-ett-AY) and became the Kingdom of Valertinette. The first King was announced as Ekkiya Pikura.

Monarchy to Anarchy

In CE 1124 the presiding King, King Inkemura, attempted to renovate the government system with his closest friends. Inkemura was unsuccessful at his first attempt so the first civil war began. The resistance leader, Oppiuka Diolakaera, performed an attempted assasination on the King. He was caught and executed in front of his followers. The war eventually ended in 1126 when Inkemura and his army broke into the Senate Houses and pulled everything down, a new government was then established, Inkemura installed as Dictator and the Federal Nation of Valertinette was formed. Inkemura, however, was assassinated and replaced in 1131.

The Revolution

Nearly 300 peaceful years passed and Valertinette prospered as it discovered it's mineral caves and tremendous amounts of silk and iron ore. However more trouble was afoot and a plot was brewing. A plot to overthrow the Dictator. The current Dictator, Valertine Pikolo, was unpopular and many people disliked him. Valertine himself though, thought himself to be the greatest leader in history and thought he could make himself popular by flouncing his money about. At this point in time the coutnries economy was in a dire state as the leader was spending every dellari the country had.

Eventually the plot was complete and the revolution, the 2nd civil war, began. The revolutionaries destroyed the armies of the Dictator and Valertine was outlawed with his friends and family.

A New Homeland

Valertine soon discovered an uninhabited group of islands a long way from the state now known as Dellaria. He named the islands Valertinette as a mark of respect for the old island and proclaimed himself Emperor, thus the birth of the Holy Empire of Valertinette.

The Flag

Valertinette has had five flags since it's birth.

Flag 1, CE 983-1427

Flag 2, CE 1427-1709

Flag 3, 1709-1778

Flag 4, 1778-1999

Flag 5, 1999-????

Recent History

Since the first Emperors the Valertinette political world has rarely changed. See further down for a full explanation of the political system.

The Media

Television

A recent introduction into the country has been television. First aired in 1992, Valertinette currently broadcasts 3 television channels.

• VITC (Valertinette International Television Corporation)
• BCV (Broadcasting Company of Valertinette)
• VTV (Valertinette Television)

Radio

The radio was introduced in 1943 and there are now 100+ radio stations in the country. The 5 major companies are...

• IVMC (International Valertinette Media Company)
• Valertinette Radio
• FMV (FM Valertinette)
• National Sport Radio
• BCV (Broadcasting Company of Valertinette)

Print Media

Newspapers have been produced in Valertinette since the 1800s and the invention of the printing press. The earliest National Newspaper is The Valerin Express as it was first printed in July 1898 and production has not ceased since. The Express celebrated it's centenary year in 1998 by opening a new printing factory in the center of Valerin City center.

Other national newspapers of a notable mention are...

• The Daily Press (1913)
• Valertinette News (1914)
• Valerin Evening News (1996)
• The Evening Star (2003)

There are also numerous other local newspapers around the country.

National Sport

Sport has always been a part of Valertinettean culture. The earliest known game was a game known as "Krikett", presumably a version of modern day Cricket.

Cricket

Cricket is Valertinette's national sport and as stated above, is the oldest game to have been played on the island. However, because Valertinette have never participated in any international tournaments the domestic competitions are always fiercly fought for.

There are currently 4 Official National leagues.

• The UCAV Upper Division 1 Sponsored by Uni-Corp (Bottom faces winner of UCAV LD1)
• The UCAV Lower Division 1 Sponsored by Uni-Corp (Winner faces bottom of UCAV UD1)
• The UCAV League Division 2 Sponsored by TeleTech
• The UCAV League Division 3 Sponsored by TeleTech

There is 1 overall knock-out cup competition known as the UCAV Cup.

Since 2000 the UCAV have voted on the greatest national players.

• 2000: Dijura Oppikaara - Bowler - Valerin CC (UD1)
• 2001: Ukyama Ekkyliama - Bowler - Uguardin NCC (UD1)
• 2002: Polok Riakorijama - All-Rounder - Uguardin NCC (UD1)
• 2003: Rikard Ni-Olok - Batter - Yema PCC (LD2)
• 2004: Polok Riakorijama - All-Rounder - Uguardin NCC (UD1)
• 2005: Io Oppikaara - Batter - Yema PCC (LD1)

Polok Riakorijama is widely renowned as the greatest Valertinettean cricket player to have ever lived. He is now a Lord in the Valertinette Parliament and the Minister for Sport.

The winners of the UCAV Upper Division 1 in 2005 were Uguardin NCC.

Football

Football (or Soccer in some nations) is a very popular sport in Valertinette but isn't as widely publicised as Cricket. There are just 2 Football leagues, the FAV Premier League and the FAV Union League and only 20 professional teams. In the 2004/05 season the winners of the Premier League were Valerin City FC.

Politics

Parliament

In Valertinette there are 40 constituencies from which 40 Parliament Representatives (PRs) can be elected. They can be chosen from any political party. The party with the most constituencies is then elected into power with the leader as Imperial Minister. The IM then chooses 20 men from his party to fill up the Adminsitrative divisions. 2 Lord High Judges, 3 High Judges, 6 Judges, 3 Dukes, 5 Lords, 1 Aide to the Court. From those 20, 10 people will then be chosen for cabinet ministers. Up to 40 PRs may be present in the Parliamentary House of Debate at any one time. The Leader of Debates is known as the Prima Politik and the position is currently held by the Rt.Hon.Dr. Guyama Illkya who was appointed by the Emperor in October 2004. The Home of the Imperial Minister is famously the Imperial Palace where they live with there family and the Emperor and his family.

The current party in power is the Valertinettean Justice Party and has been since 1991. The next general election is on the 1st March 2006.

The Government

The Imperial Minister

1. The Rt.Hon.Im. Dr. Julian Sikaara PR, Imperial Minister

The Lord High Judges

1. The Rt.Hon. High Justice Lord Ukya Inkajama PR, Vice-Imperial Minister, Secretary of State
2. The Rt.Hon. High Justice Lord Livora Dikejiinaka PR, Chancellor

The High Judges

1. The Rt.Hon. High Justice Ilok Ujiinamka PR, Minister for Intelligence
2. The Rt.Hon. High Justice Rikardo Piujokara PR
3. The Rt.Hon. High Justice Ukaro Ninjevic PR

The Judges

1. The Rt.Hon. Justice Ikyaro Juiliana PR, Minister for Transport
2. The Rt.Hon. Justice Joao Injemakae PR, Minister for the Home Department
3. The Rt.Hon. Justice Yikas Sekamura PR
4. The Rt.Hon. Justice Piko Riakuska PR
5. The Rt.Hon. Justice Mikra Opiak PR
6. The Rt.Hon. Justice Rika Tekamura PR

The Dukes

1. The Rt.Hon. Tiko Lukar PR, Duke of Minora, Minister for Defence
2. The Rt.Hon. Yuma Riakorda PR, Duke of Piccola, Minister for the Foreign Department
3. The Rt.Hon. Ipkoyu Riijanora PR, Duke of Ki Orka

The Lords

1. The Rt.Hon. Polok Riakorijama PR, Minister for Sport
2. The Rt.Hon. Ukyamo Tiyko PR, Minister for Health
3. The Rt.Hon. Pioka Titiovak PR
4. The Rt.Hon. Fuja Yoko-Mirak PR
5. The Rt.Hon. Bino Rokaloitonaak PR

Aide to the Court

1. The Rt.Hon. Dikaina Sikaara PR, Minister for Education and Skills

Political Parties

The last election took place in 2001 with the Valertinettean Justice Party retaining power. The opposition was announced as the VPIC (Valertinettean Party of International Co-operation).

Justice

Some sentencing for crimes are as follows...

• High Treason (Murder of a government/imperial official): min life. max death.
• Murder: min 20 years. max life.
• Manslaughter: min 10 years.
• Tax Evasion/Tax Fraud: min 7 years.
• Assault: min 5 years.
• Sexual Offence: min 15 years, placed on sex offenders register.
• Fraud: min 7 years.
• Drug trafficking: min 6 months.
• Breaking and Entering: min 5 months.
• Petty Theft: min 1 week.

Education

The education system of Valertinette is similar to the system of many other nations, compulsory until the age 16.

Pre-School
Ages 3-5
At preschool there is no assigned curriculum as it is for such young children. Mostly it is creative playing.

Infant School
Ages 5-10
Infant School comprises of 6 subjects. Maths, English, Science, Games, Creative Arts (music, art etc) and Humanites. The system goes up in years. 5-6, Year 1, 6-7, Year 2, 7-8, Year 3, 8-9, Year 4, 9-10, Year 5.

Middle School
Ages 10-12
Usually amalgamated with Infant Schools, more subjects installed such as PSHE and Classical History. 10-11, Year 6, 11-12, Year 7.

Upper School
Ages 12-16
More in depth subjects are included now, the sciences are split and so is english. Humanities split into Geography and History. 12-13, Year 8, 13-14, Year 9, 14-15, 4th Form, 15-16, 5th Form. Major exams in 5th form, NCHE's (National Certificate of Higher Education).

College
Ages 16-21
More subjects become available. 16-17, 6th form, 17-18, Year 10, 18-19, Year 11, 19-20, Year 12, 20-21, Year 13.

University
Minimum age of 21
Subjects voluntary, ability to take Degree. Only one university in Valertinette, the National University of Valertinette (NUV)

Present Day

National Holidays

Calendar

There are still 365 days, 12 months and 52 weeks in the Valertinettean calendar.

Miscellaneous

List of Rulers