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The military, commonly known as the <i>Merchant Defense Force</i>, is made up of the Mercantilist Navy (MSN), Mercantilist Army (MSA), Mercantilist Air Force (MSAF), and Mercantilist Subcorps (MSC). All military bases are shared by the four divisons. | The military, commonly known as the <i>Merchant Defense Force</i>, is made up of the Mercantilist Navy (MSN), Mercantilist Army (MSA), Mercantilist Air Force (MSAF), and Mercantilist Subcorps (MSC). All military bases are shared by the four divisons. | ||
| − | The Mercantilist States is notable for its compulsory military service, with all male citizens over the age of 16 lifetime members of the <i>Merchant Reserve</i> and required to serve at least | + | The Mercantilist States is notable for its compulsory military service, with all male citizens over the age of 16 lifetime members of the <i>Merchant Reserve</i> and required to serve at least two years of military service. |
===Mercantilist Navy=== | ===Mercantilist Navy=== | ||
| − | The Navy is third largest division of the MDF, accounting for roughly 25% of the military budget. | + | The Navy is third largest division of the MDF, accounting for roughly 25% of the military budget. It is made up of two Merc G-2 Cruiser Class |
Recently, there have been purchases to expand the navy even further with aircraft carriers larger than anything currently in production and intended for long distance transport. | Recently, there have been purchases to expand the navy even further with aircraft carriers larger than anything currently in production and intended for long distance transport. | ||
Revision as of 20:14, 18 February 2007
The Dominion of Mercantilist States, or simply Mercantilist States is a collection of islands located in Southwestern hemisphere of Taijitu. The capital is Decartes and the largest city-state is Jazzo.
It is a confederation of independent democratic states united on the principles of free trade, defense, and expansion. Its currency is the Tallent. Template:Image
Contents
[hide]Articles of Confederation
The Mercantilist Articles of Confederation is the governing document of the Mercantilist States. It establishes the capital as Decartes, Decartes and a governing body known as Congress. Each state is given one seat in Congress and determines how its represenative is selected. In all cases it is the chief executive and/or head of state of the government.
The Congress convenes at the beginning of each year and is responsible for electing the President. The person who recieves the most votes becomes the President. It then reconvenes at the discretion of the members. The President serves as Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces and is vested with supreme executive authority. He can be removed from office by a 3/4 vote of Congress.
The Congress is also responsible for electing the Supreme Court. It serves as the court of last resort and is made up of 7 members, with at least one member from each state. The Court has the authority to review the actions and declare unconsitutional the actions of the President. How or what exactly would happen after this is unclear and has never happened in Mercantilist States history.
Congress is often referred to colloquially as BOGSAT (bunch of guys sitting around a table) because of its small size and boardroom-like meeting place. Its discussions are often also shrouded in an air of secrecy, and members often meet informally and without aides.
Military
The military, commonly known as the Merchant Defense Force, is made up of the Mercantilist Navy (MSN), Mercantilist Army (MSA), Mercantilist Air Force (MSAF), and Mercantilist Subcorps (MSC). All military bases are shared by the four divisons.
The Mercantilist States is notable for its compulsory military service, with all male citizens over the age of 16 lifetime members of the Merchant Reserve and required to serve at least two years of military service.
The Navy is third largest division of the MDF, accounting for roughly 25% of the military budget. It is made up of two Merc G-2 Cruiser Class
Recently, there have been purchases to expand the navy even further with aircraft carriers larger than anything currently in production and intended for long distance transport.
Mercantilist Army
The Mercantilist Army is by far the smallest divison of the MDF, and is made up entirely of personnel. However, the Army is also responsible for training the all the conscripts. Thus the army represents the greatest number of the military personnel, but only accounts for roughly 10% of the military budget.
Mercantilist Air Force
The Mercantilist Air Force is the second largest division of the military, accounting for roughly 30% of the defense budget.
The aircraft fleet has recently expanded to include the
Mercantilist Subcorps
The Mercantilist Subcorps is the underwater defender of the Mercantilist States. It accounts for the largest portion of the military budget, roughly 35%.
Recently there have been purchases to expand the Merchant Defense Force, including balistic submarines for the Mercantilist Subcorps
City-States
Decartes
Decartes is the capital state of the Mercantilist States. Its capital city is Decartes which also serves as the capital city of the Mercantilist States. It is the home of the flagship university of the nation, the University of Old Mercantilism. Its national animal is the monkey.
Newsouth
Founded by settlers from South Nashville, its capital city is Newsouth. Its national animal is the mockingbird.
Jazzo
Jazzo is the largest state. Its capital is Jazzville and its national animal is the brown recluse.
Wikitree
Wikitree is notable as the only state not to have a federal military base and to not have compulsory military service for its citizens. Its capital city is Wiki and its national animal is the wikoctopus.
Major Corporation
The largest corporation in the Mercantilist States is the Mercantilist Brewing Co., an alcohol and tobacco producer and distributor.
