Minston Republics

Minston Republics
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Motto: "We fight for the crown"
The Minston Republics and its territories The Minston Republics and its territories
Capital and largest city		Doveres
Demonym		Minstonian
Government		Federal monarchy
Legislature		The Crown
-	Upper house	The Council
-	Lower house	The Theatre
Formation
-	Minn Kingdom
-	Minston Kingdom	500
-	Minstonia	900
-	Minston Republics	1016
-	Current government	1548
Population
-	1650 estimate	500,000,000
Currency		Mark (‡) MMA
Calling code		01

The Minston Republics, commonly known as Minston, and sometimes the Republics, are a sovereign nation located on the continent of Minstos. It is surrounded to the east by the Ithis Ocean and to the west by the Anoic Ocean. The 83 contiguous provinces take the entire continent of Minstos under 12 republics. Another 6 contiguous provinces are in northern Norvien under the Kalrado Republic. The Alkyon Republic is an archipelago in the western Ithis Ocean and a small province on the coast of eastern Arthane, surrounded by Aryiss.

The Minston Republics were formed in 1016 from its predecessor Minstonia and the Illiat Republics. Throughout the Continental Wars, it continued to spread its power throughout the entire Minstos continent, until obtaining full control in 1472. The current government of Minston was created after the Minston Civil War in which rebellions originating from Pauria and Warjan spread throughout the continent and took control of Doveres, giving representation to each of the republics.

Minston has been a major world power since the mid-300s, becoming the largest world power in the 1400s, a title it continues to hold to present day.

Minston Republics

Territories that were at one time part of Minston.

History

Further information: History of Minston

Tribes

Minn Tribes|Paurian Tribes|Amien Tribes

First Colonial Wave

Colonizes Ilthin|Noivern

Tri-Kingdom Era

The merge of the Tri-Kingdom into the Minston Kingdom in 500 was the birth of the UnTerra Order, a national movement. The era of small kingdoms was coming to an end and being replaced by a continent of large republics and empires, and was causing stability among the powers.

Minstonia (10th century-1013)

After forming from Minston, the Varian Empire, and Obornia in the 900s, Minstonia became one of the major powers of the world. With cast colonies and large amounts of land in northern Minstos. The 10th century was the beginning of the expansion panic as people realize they needed to grab any land they could and gain in strength before the rivals. In 967AD, the Illiate Republics were worried by the newly formed Pauria to the north, which was returning to a militaristic state, and requested that Minstonia absorb them. Minstonia agreed, so long as they help the Vichsti Republic invade Torrovn and their holy city.

Unification

Further information: Continental Wars

Minston continental expansion from 900 to 1600

Annexation of the Illiat Republics

The 11th century was a time for global economic expansion with Minstonia beginning to take the top position in world affairs. With Pauria in the north beginning to return to a militaristic state, the Illiat Republics realized that they would try to retrieve the provinces that the Illiat had added to the Republics centuries before.

In 1003ad, the Illiat Republics appealed to Minstonia requesting protection from the Paurians by annexing them. Minstonia agreed only on the condition that the majority of the Illiat forces would help the Vichsti invade Torrovn so Minstonia could indirectly become involved in the conflict without declaring war.

The North-Minston War of Torrovian Eradication ended in 1014 with Torrovn being split between Illiat and Vichsti. The next two years consisted of Minstonia and Illiat working on an integration agreement which concluded successfully. By 1016ad, Minstonia was now four times the size it was only 200 years prior.

Problems in Norvein

In a hope to gain more land for themselves, Terruban and the colonists in Minstonian colonies who wanted to be independent fought against Minstonia to grab more land for themselves.

Continental Wars

The Continental War era began at the start of the Minston-Torrovn War where the last secondary powers were absorbed. This began a period that lasted between the 10th and 14th centuries in which the remaining great powers and their client states fought over control over the continent. Natel declares independence from Aeton, Pauria sides with Aeton. Warjan acts aggressively towards other great powers, dictator rises to power, both the Interior and Exterior alliances fight to contain Warjan and arguing with each other to install a new government friendly toward their own respective alliance. Tension rises between Pauria and Minston and breaks out in a small territorial conflict, but is quickly resolved.he Exterior Alliance begins to grow in strength, worrying the Interior Alliance leading to a war to declare dominance over the continent on the Exterior Alliance. This leads to Warjan being split between Minston and Vichsti, Creote being released, Aeton being split between Natel and Vichsti, Vichsti obtaining the remaining Merchant Republics, and Minston obtaining amounts of Paurian territory. Pauria in a last stand against Minston declares war in an attempt to regain its land and pride, loses horrifically, converted into territories.

Industrialization

Tatfly

A mosquito-like fly originally native only to South Ilthin. After colonization of South Ilthin in the 100s BD, several Tatflies made their way to Minstos on board ships and thrived on the continent. At the time, they were just a pest, but as the industrial revolution began to roll in a millennium and a half later, Tatflies began carrying a terrible disease, the Red Tat. The reason for the name was when an infected Tatfly bit you, it left a red rash-like mark, or a tattoo. Before they began infecting people, they were known as Knips. The infection led to a harsh rash, cough, fever, and fluid buildup in the lungs. This eventually led to people drowning in their own fluids. The Tatfly enjoys war climates and would often occupy factories, contributing as a large cause of death for factory workers. People began setting up nets to prevent them from entering buildings and inventing electrical devices to kill them. From 1557-1564, the Red Tat was the leading cause of death. In the late 1500s to the early 1600s, a program was started by the Minston government to eliminate the Tatfly from Minstos. The disease infected Tatflies were eliminated by the late 1650s and the species was removed by the 1710s.

Civil War

In 1548, two rebel groups representing Vichsti and Warjan gained control of south and eastern Minstos and seceded from the Minston Republics forming two nations. The Republics did not recognize this independence and went in to defeat the rebel uprising. The rebel support grew with rebels rising in Pauria, leading to an all out assault by the rebel factions on the central government in Doveres. The surrender of the Minston government led to the signing of a treaty stating that the countries would rejoin Minston, but each Republic would have representation and more autonomy.

Grand War

Further information: Grand War

Post war

Nuclear Technology

When nuclear technology was discovered, Minston and Tinyiel performed an atom-bomb test in southern Norvein. After seeing what devastation it could cause, every country signed the Atom Offence Treaty, agreeing that it would never be used for militaristic uses. The nuclear test took place in May, 1677 and the treaty was signed three months later.

Geography, climate, and environment

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  Mountains and lakes of Warjan

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  Mountains of Vichsti

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  Farmlands of Illiat

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  Ussarian climate of Natel

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  Mountains of Minston

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  Farmlands of Varia

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  Mountains and lakes of Boroll

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  Farmlands of Creote

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  Rivers of Thota

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  Cliffs of Uterra

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  Mountains of Aphica

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  Cliffs of Aeton

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  Mountains of Pauria

Political Divisions

Contiguous Republics of Minston:
     Aeton
     Aphica
     Boroll
     Creote
     Illiat
     Minston
     Pauria
     Thota
     Uterra
     Varia
     Vichsti
     Warjan

Republics of Minston

Republic	Province count	Capital	Admission	Theatre members
Alkyon	2	N/A	1423	2
Aphica	6	N/A	1354	6
Baron	9	New Enteire	1633	2
Boroll	7	N/A	1476	6
Creote	3	N/A	1398	4
Illiat	6	N/A	1016	10
Kalrado	14	Enevland	842	6
Minston	10	Doveres	370	14
Natel	13	N/A	1465	13
Pauria	7	Prueton	1381	2
Thota	7	Harsburg	1477	6
Uterra	6	Tarviand	835	8
Varia	8	Archaen	835	10
Vichsti	12	Chartain	1473	12
Warjan	6	Phorthalia	1307	12

*Note: Reduce Aeton to the south, make Natel control the north. I'm sure they wouldn't like becoming independent just to end up agreeing to become implemented as a republic named after the country they seceded from.

Provinces of the Minston Republics

Province	Republic	Capital
Aend	Thota	N/A
Aeton	Natel	N/A
Aexoea	Boroll	N/A
Ajoren	Kalrado	N/A
Alton	Varia	N/A
Amos	Warjan	N/A
Anerth	Kalrado	N/A
Antar	Minston	N/A
Anzar	Pauria	N/A
Aphuria	Uterra	N/A
Aravien	Illiat	N/A
Arbon	Warjan	N/A
Archea	Varia	Archaen
Atolles	Natel	N/A
Avertia	Baron	N/A
Axoure	Uterra	N/A
Barvato	Boroll	N/A
Bautoh	Natel	N/A
Belmoth	Thota	N/A
Beorin	Kalrado	N/A
Carinthe	Minston	N/A
Cascian	Natel	N/A
Causia	Minston	N/A
Charlange	Baron	New Enteire
Cheres	Kalrado	N/A
Clevten	Kalrado	N/A
Conkrit	Pauria	Amberg
Correa	Thota	N/A
Cretia	Thota	Harsburg
Deotres	Vichsti	N/A
Derea	Minston	Norland
Detramoie	Vichsti	N/A
Distas	Uterra	N/A
Dové	Minston	Doveres
Duteor	Natel	N/A
East Dionitia	Boroll	N/A
Eiring	Minston	N/A
Engavel	Kalrado	N/A
Entero	Illiat	N/A
Ethland	Illiat	N/A
Etonis	Warjan	N/A
Falten	Natel	N/A
Ferrudon	Pauria	Prueton
Floring	Vichsti	N/A
Frosia	Thota	N/A
Geaulre	Baron	N/A
Gerania	Boroll	N/A
Gour	Pauria	N/A
Haltana	Illiat	N/A
Ilatia	Creote	N/A
Inton	Kalrado	N/A
Ionetia	Kalrado	N/A
Iyana	Baron	N/A
Kinea	Natel	N/A
Kolket	Aphica	N/A
Kreae	Natel	N/A
Kyone	Illiat	N/A
Lauford	Varia	N/A

Provinces of the Minston Republics

Province	Republic	Capital
Lovaet	Thota	N/A
Magnoria	Kalrado	N/A
Meatol	Vichsti	N/A
Mellock	Boroll	N/A
Moare	Aphica	N/A
Molven	Aphica	N/A
New Dové	Kalrado	N/A
Nofalia	Minston	N/A
Norenthia	Baron	N/A
Norjo	Vichsti	N/A
Norron	Pauria	N/A
North Paliant	Warjan	Phorthalia
Oalta	Illiat	N/A
Oraed	Varia	N/A
Oralea	Kalrado	N/A
Orneria	Natel	N/A
Ortheus	Alkyon	N/A
Otalius	Warjan	N/A
Palantius	Alkyon	N/A
Pentol	Boroll	N/A
Pera	Vichsti	Chartain
Philostohine	Creote	N/A
Phole	Varia	N/A
Polaerin	Natel	N/A
Ponvaer	Vichsti	N/A
Poulsten	Natel	N/A
Quaeva	Baron	N/A
Reving	Varia	Forterria
Rhogithia	Kalrado	N/A
Rogath	Vichsti	N/A
Russah	Vichsti	N/A
Sannai	Minston	Anveltan
Scathe	Uterra	N/A
Securis	Baron	N/A
Sixal	Natel	N/A
Sondan	Aphica	N/A
Soratia	Creote	N/A
South Paliant	Warjan	N/A
Tayat	Natel	N/A
Tetruon	Pauria	N/A
Theasa	Vichsti	N/A
Tiores	Uterra	N/A
Tisre	Baron	N/A
Tixtel	Aphica	N/A
Toran	Minston	N/A
Uernia	Pauria	N/A
Unavera	Minston	N/A
Utep	Varia	N/A
Uveria	Baron	N/A
Vereo	Varia	N/A
Volae	Kalrado	N/A
Waharin	Vichsti	N/A
Waiver	Kalrado	N/A
Warato	Aphica	N/A
Werven	Vichsti	N/A
West Dionitia	Boroll	N/A
Wetar	Uterra	Tarviand
Zinnet	Thota	N/A

Demographics

Religion

Religious affiliation in Minston (1792)

Affiliation	% of Minston population
Ethianism	41.8	41.8
Central Ethian	20	20
Aphalist Ethianism	7.3	7.3
Varist Ethianism	8.2	8.2
Ro Ethian	6.3	6.3
Arandianism	27.6	27.6
Central Arandianism	1.8	1.8
Ro Arandianism	10.6	10.6
Morrist Arandianism	15.2	15.2
Unaffiliated	22.3	22.3
Pextinism	11.6	11.6
Aphalism	7.1	7.1
Morra	1.8	1.8
Calva	1.8	1.8
Irreligious	8.3	8.3
Non-religious	5.7	5.7
Atheist	2.6	2.6
Total	100	100

According to a 1780 survey, 41.8% of adults identified themselves as a type of Ethian, 30.9% identified themselves as a type of Arandian, 14.6% identified themselves as a type of Pextinist, 9.1% identified themselves as a type of Apalist, 1.8% identified themselves as a type of Morra, and 1.8% identified themselves as a type of Calva.

Government and politics

The government is composed of three divisions:

• The Crown: Holds the most power. Has final say over other divisions.
• The Council: A council of thirteen representitives, each representing a province.
• The Theatre: A large group of people representing provinces. The amount of representatives are based on population.

Parties and Elections

Federal Party- Works towards policies that increases the strength of the federal government over the Republics and their provinces. The monarchy holds a large amount of power in this party and has many similarities to fascism.

Republican Party- Wants the Republics to have more power over the Federal Government in Doveres. Party was strengthened to be about equal with the Federal Party during the Civil War, when the Republics gained more autonomy.

Socialist Party- Works at policies that extend the freedoms and rights of the peoples and work towards social changes. Extremists involved in social terrorism.

The three political parties have been fighting for control of the government since the late AD1300s. Before then, Minston was still ruled completely by a monarchy. A new government was established in 1367, still having the crown hold most of the power, but adding two “democratic” systems below it. The systems had a large amount of control in the government, but can be overruled by the king/queen. Throughout the years, legislation was passed limiting the monarch power.

National Theatre Holdings

National Theatre Holdings

Affiliation		Members	Number of provinces
	Federal Party	20	6
	Republican Party	8	4
	Socialist Party	4	3
Total		32	13

Central Council Holdings

Affiliation		Members
	Federal Party	6
	Republican Party	4
	Socialist Party	3
Total		13

National ID

Since the 1400s, Minston has been using a national ID system. At first, it was just a set of documents that could easily be forged. Over a few hundred years, it became more and more refined and harder to forge and became a reliant way to identify persons. Your ID could be used to access your National Bank Account. By the mid-late 1600s, the NID could be swiped and could be used to get money at an ATM, pay at a store, or even pay a ticket while pulled over. Around the late 1700s, paper money is becoming obsolete in Minston. Many other countries still use paper money because they have privately owned banks instead of one central government owned bank.

Ethics

The Grand War introduced a new types of warfare unseen to Raythe before, biological and chemical. Biological and chemical warfare are seen as powerful tools and although some feel it is unethical, to this day there is no real restraint put onto it. Due to the ban on nuclear weapons, due to their destructive nature, there is no real threat of MAD by world powers waging war & larger wars are still common.

Economy

10 Mark bill

20 Mark bill

The Minston Mark (‡) is the world's primary reserve currency. The Mark was based from the ancient Minn currency system of nics and marks on tone tablets.

Infrastructure

After the Grand War, industry was thriving in Minston, but the road infrastructure was still poor. Prime Senator Coppenbauld introduced the 'Interway and General Infrastructure Act of 1630' in February, and although criticisms arouse of the practicability of the Interway, the Theatre passed it in April. Construction of the new roads, rail lines, air docks, and the Interway created thousands of jobs for the Minston people. The Interway was a large road that would follow the path of the Continental Web without stopping through towns and cities, allowing for long distance travel to become much faster.