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| − | The Allied States of Bustos, commonly referred to as the Allied States, is a profit driven conglomerate that has attained its own sovereignty, led by a royal family. It is currently the only megacorporation of its kind in Taijitu and consists of seven states. It is one of the Taijitu's most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations. It is also the most populous nation in the Taijitu with over 155 million people. Both is the result of large scale immigration from many countries. Known, especially as of late, to be Taijitu's largest promoter of arms and pharmaceuticals. The Allied States operates an open, free market driven by laissez-faire capitalism within it's territories. Its sales are legal and it bears no responsibility for individuals bringing goods that are restricted into foreign territories.
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| − | |name=Bustos
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| − | |title=The Allied States
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| − | |native_name=Duchy of Valorium
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| − | |flag=AlliedStatesFlagModern.png
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| − | |motto="Give Me Libery, or Give Me Death"
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| − | |anthem=[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O3USgkwiJA "The Allied States"]
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| − | |map=Local.png|150px
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| − | |area=1.05 million
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| − | |water_area=30
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| − | |high_point=[[Pelargir Mountain]]
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| − | |long_river=[[Snake River]]
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| − | |population=155,000,000+
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| − | |density=147.61
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| − | |growth=0.75
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| − | |median_age=29.6
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| − | |demonym=[[Bustian people|Bustian]]
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| − | |event1=Creation of Allied States of Bustos
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| − | |event1_date=August 19, 1780
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| − | |event2=First Board of Directors meeting
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| − | |event2_date=March 11, 1781
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| − | |capital=[[Twenty-One]]
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| − | |official_language=[[Eruvite]]
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| − | |type=Megacorporation
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| − | |legislature=The Board of Directors
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| − | |office1=Executive
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| − | |official1=Chairperson
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| − | |subdivision_name=States
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| − | |subdivisions=7 States
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| − | |currency=gold
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| − | |currency_symbol=$
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| − | |currency_code=G
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| − | |GDP=$5.6 trillion
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| − | |per_capita_GDP=$36,129
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| − | |GDP_growth=3.9
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| − | |agriculture=4.2
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| − | |industry=37.4
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| − | |services=58.7
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| − | |unemployment=2.59
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| − | |gini=34.9
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| − | |life_expectancy=80.2
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| − | |water_access=98
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| − | |literacy=99
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| − | |gross_enrollment=79.4
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| − | |primary=99.2
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| − | |secondary=98.3
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| − | |tertiary=40.5
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| − | |measures=[[Eluvatarn-Myrorian Standard (Metric)]]
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| − | |dates=Month-Day-Year
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| − | |traffic=Right-Hand
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| − | |iso_code=AS
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| − | |TLD=.asn
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| − | |telephone=1
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| − | ==History==
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| − | ''For Further Information: [[Allied States Timeline]]''
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| − | === Pelargir Company===
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| − | The Pelargir Company was established around 1733 as a trading company with the Seven Baan. Based in [[Eluvatar]], they took advantage of their time period. It was a period of general chaos in the midst of exploration, expansionism, and opening of borders. This chaos allowed the company to grow rapidly and spread to trade all around Cefnor. They used their profits to further expand by buying lands and building trading outposts to increase their control and revenues.
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| − | ===Colony(Duchy) of Valorium===
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| − | Pelargir's economic success allowed them to maintain a private army to protect their trade routes and outposts. As the company grew, so did it's political power, especially in distant regions. In once such region, was a colony of [[Eluvatar]], the Duchy of Valorium. The noble family of [[The Bustos Family|Bustos]] ran Pelargir's interests in the colony and through the company held near absolute control of the colony.
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| − | ===Birth of the Allied States of Bustos===
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| − | ''For Further Information: [[Creation of the Board of Directors]] and [[The Charter of the Allied States of Bustos]]''
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| − | Only on paper, was Valorium under the control of the Eluvataran government. The colony was split into seven smaller provinces, most of which was under direct control of the Pelargir Company. Even the majority of occupational forces were mercenaries contracted to the company. In 1780, during the Second Eluvataran War of Non-Succession, a majority of the government's troops were away supporting the war. This was when the [[The Bustos Family|Bustos Family]] took advantage of the situation and pulled off a coup in Valorium. Not only did they declare their independence from [[Eluvatar]] but also, from the Pelargir Company. After the split, the family reorganized the company and renamed it, The Allied States of Bustos.
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| − | ===Frontier Expedition===
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| − | [[File:PeaceTreatyof1817.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The Signing of the Peace Treaty of 1817]]
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| − | The hostile [[Pelagian]] tribes of the Wild Lands had banded together, calling themselves the Great Tribe. They started a campaign to retake Valorium and kick out the settlers. The Allied States increased the size of its military and started the Frontier Expedition to push the Great Tribe back. Until the Great Tribe was defeated, numerous atrocities were committed from both sides during the Frontier Expedition.
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| − | In 1817, The Board of Directors and Cheifians sign the Peace Treaty of 1817. The treaty not only ended hostilities but officially recognized the borders of Valorium.
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| − | ===Great War===
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| − | ==Government and Politics==
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| − | [[File:Twenty-One.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Twenty-One, capital of the Allied States]]
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| − | The Allied States is a megacorporation that runs Bustos through its' Board of Directors. Most Directors are CEOs of conglomerates that are operating subsidiaries, wholly owned by the Allied States. The remaining Directors are large shareholders or invitees of the Board. Under the leadership of the Chairperson, it is through them, Bustos is governed and managed.
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| − | ===The Chairperson===
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| − | ===The Board of Directors===
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| − | [[File:Twenty-OneBuildings.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The Cinco. The Five, main buildings of the Allied States in Twenty-One.]]
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| − | =====Office of Commerce=====
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| − | [[CEO of Allied States International Bank]]
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| − | =====Office of Resources=====
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| − | [[CEO of Atlas Corporation]]
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| − | =====Office of Public Relations=====
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| − | [[CEO of Regional Consulting]]
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| − | =====Office of Defense=====
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| − | [[CEO of Allied States Military]]
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| − | =====Office of Internal Affairs=====
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| − | [[CEO of Special Response Security]]
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| − | =====Office of External Affairs=====
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| − | [[CEO of Global Strategy Group]]
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| − | =====Office of Education=====
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| − | [[CEO of Think Through Learning]]
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| − | ===The Bustos Family===
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| − | ''Main Article: [[The Bustos Family]]''
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| − | \When the Pelargir Company formed, The Bustos Family saw it's potential and invested heavily into it, granting the Family high ranking positions within in the company. As Company-Steward of the Far East, the Bustos Family founded the colony of Valorium. Due to the size of the colony, it became a duchy under the Eluvataran government. The head of the Bustos Family held the titles of Duke and Governor of Valorium. These royal titles continue to be used today.
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| − | When they created the Allied States of Bustos, they retained ownership of the land and ran the nation through the company. A member of the Bustos Family has always held the position of Chairperson. This member is considered the head of the Bustos Family and, personally, owns the majority stake. The full title for the current head of the Bustos Family is, Duke Valerio Alosiso, the First, of the Bustos, Governor of Valorium, Chairperson of the Allied States of Bustos.
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| − | ==Foreign Relations & Trade==
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| − | ''For Further Information: [[Allies and Enemies]] and [[Allied States Embassy]]''
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| − | ===Foreign Relations===
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| − | The Allied States seeks to build relationships and expand its business dealings to become bigger and more powerful. Whether this be creating a defense alliance, trade agreements, or liberating a fallen nation, each endeavor is projected in costs and profits. As a general rule, they adopt the "Leave me alone and I'll leave you alone" policy. Diplomatic immunity is not granted to anyone from any nation. The Allied States does not expect to receive diplomatic immunity for any of their diplomatic representatives in return, for no one is above the law.
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| − | ===Trade===
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| − | Trade barriers are a rare occurrence and only imposed against a nation that poses a threat to national sovereignty or regional stability.
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| − | ====Exports====
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| − | None of our exports are considered illegal and thus are sold openly. We hold no responsibility for private persons bringing in Bustian exports considered illegal in foreign markets.
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| − | =====Arms and Pharmaceuticals in the Global Marketplace=====
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| − | [[File:DrugShipment.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A drug cache waiting for pick up by buyer.]]
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| − | [[File:WeaponInspection.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A buyer makes final inspection before arms are packed and prepped for shipment.]]
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| − | Arms and pharmaceuticals are two of the top exports of the Allied States. The open and free marketplace draws many individuals, organizations, and governments to the Allied States. To avoid directly assisting in the international black market, these exports must be bought inside the Allied States. This allows the Allied States to retain plausible deniability. The Allied States does not bring any restricted goods for sale to foreign markets unless bought, approved, and/or requested by the foreign government to do so. Otherwise the buyer, either himself or a representative, has to pay for the goods while inside Allied States territory and is responsible for bringing them back to their home country, whether legal or not. Their legality and no shipping and handling costs, makes for these exports to come cheap, especially when bought in bulk.
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| − | Some foreign nations have expressed resentment of these markets and, in particular, their blind eye when dealing with known criminal organizations. To help further placate foreign governments, the Allied States conducted a campaign at shipping centers, ports, and border crossings with public service announcements, advertisements, and posting of permanent signs. The goal of the campaign was to remind all travelers and shippers of items commonly considered illegal in foreign countries. The only effect seen from this campaign was the decreased frequency of accidental smuggling.
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| − | The Allied States has often expressed respect for the sovereignty of foreign nations and stated it does not advocate nor encourage smuggling of restricted goods.
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| − | =====Natural Resources=====
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| − | Coal, copper, lead, molybdenum, phosphates, uranium, bauxite, gold, iron, mercury, nickel, potash, silver, tungsten, zinc, petroleum, natural gas, timber
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| − | =====Agricultural Products=====
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| − | Wheat, corn, other grains, fruits, vegetables, cotton, beef, pork, poultry, dairy products, fish, forest products, exotic animals
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| − | =====Finished Goods=====
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| − | Agricultural products (soybeans, fruit, corn), industrial supplies (organic chemicals, uranium), capital goods (transistors, aircraft, aerospace, and motor vehicle parts and equipment, computers, telecommunications equipment, military hardware, nuclear equipment, steel, superalloys), consumer goods (automobiles, medical and recreational pharmaceuticals)
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| − | ====Imports====
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| − | There are no tariffs imposed on imports.
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| − | The Allied Stares' largest imports are agricultural products, industrial supplies (crude oil), capital goods (computers, telecommunications equipment, motor vehicle parts, office machines, electric power machinery), and consumer goods (automobiles, clothing, medicines, furniture, toys).
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| − | ==Economy==
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| − | Growth of the economy is the main goal of the Allied States in all endeavors, domestic and foreign. With the Allied States, all trade is free trade. Without a strong economy, the Allied States would not be where it is today. As a capitalist, free market, business owners can run their businesses as they see fit. Due to strong competition and desire to make money, very few business survive using discriminatory practices or creating a hostile workplace. Many business people know it is the person's skills that matter, not nationality, race, or gender. However there are still some small businesses that are extremely discriminatory and still turn profit, however their growth is very limited as many customers find such businesses repugnant and do not want to support them.
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| − | It is said anything can be bought or sold in the Allied States. The only known thing not for sale in Bustian markets are people. Slavery is viewed as an abhorrent practice and is outlawed under the penalty of death. Many items and services that are illegal in other nations, such as weapons, recreational drugs, gambling, and prostitution, are sold in the open.
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| − | The economy is based on the gold standard. Alan Greenspan, one of the most famous Bustian economists in its history, wrote an essay titled "Gold and Economic Freedom" which has been the basis for following and keeping the gold standard.
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| − | ===Industries===
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| − | ''For Further Information: [[Major Corporations]]''
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| − | Leading industrial power in the world, highly diversified and technologically advanced; petroleum, steel, motor vehicles, aerospace, arms, telecommunications, chemicals, electronics, food processing, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, lumber, mining
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| − | ==Military==
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| − | ''Main article: [[Allied States Military]]''
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| − | [[file:XM8&Soliders.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Bustian soldiers training during Hades Twelve.]]
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| − | As the goal of any military is to defend the nation, it is the stance of the Allied States to defend its people and their allies. It is not the stance of the Allied States to go to war without provocation.
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| − | The high regard of personal civil rights has extended into a certain patriotic fervor amongst the people to protect their rights from outside aggression. They also view their lives as morally correct and any trampling of individual rights to live as they please as evil. Along with the right to bear arms, there is an unofficial militia amongst the populace, majority of members being ex-military. In case of invasion, they can support Bustian troops and form resistance cells in enemy occupied territory.
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| − | The Allied States Military is actually a conglomerate of mercenaries. It comprises of the Allied States Army, Allied States Navy, Allied States Air Force, Allied States Marines and Allied States Stragetic Force. These "mercenaries" are home grown Bustian citizens with a desire to serve their nation. Some become career soldiers and some just serve for a tour of six to seven years (includes the "Hades Twelve"). The signature of the Allied States Military is the use of the [[XM8 Rifle]] across its branches. In an exclusive military contract with [[Conglomerate of Arms Manufacturing]], the Allied States military receives military hardware and software at discounted prices.
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| − | In addition the military offers many job training programs that are taught to soldiers for their service in the military. These skills are useful and highly regarded outside of the military in many different areas of the job market.
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| − | ==Law and Order==
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| − | Civil freedoms are very highly regarded. This has led many laws to have either been abolished or to never come into effect. Drugs laws, prostitution laws, weapon laws, gambling laws, traffic laws, even business and environmental regulations are nonexistent. The decriminalization has allowed for time, money, and manpower to focus on crimes that violates those civil freedoms. The allowance of the citizen's right to bear arms have empowered the people to defend their property and lives from criminals. A criminal is more likely to be shot and killed by his/her potential victim(s) than the police.
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| − | Conviction of a capital crime warrants a public execution within a week. The execution is always televised to national and local media. Capital crimes include, but are not limited to, murder, kidnapping, rape, slavery, and assault.
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| − | Conviction of a non-capital crime warrants physical punishment and/or labor in various industries within prisons for a certain period of time. Non-capital crimes include, but are not limited to, theft, destruction or defacing of property, resisting arrest, invasion of privacy, and harassment.
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| − | A convict loses all freedoms and rights entitled by the Allied States for duration of punishment.
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| − | ==Foreigners and Immigration==
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| − | With no Immigration and Naturalization Service, or similar organization in existence, all people are free to come and go as they please. All those entering the Allied States are expected to know and understand the laws and customs of the land. Any violation of Bustian law will compel the arrest, trial, and enforcement of punishment in the Allied States. The Allied States currently has no extradition treaties with any nation. Again, the Allied States offer no diplomatic immunity to any member of any foreign nation. However, they will accept the request of asylum if the Chairperson and The Board approve of it.
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| − | ==Geography==
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| − | The Allied States of Bustos covers about 1.05 million square kilometers. It's northern, northeastern border is shared with [[Letonna]]. It's eastern border touches the sea. The remaining borders touch the Wild Lands. It possesses a wide variety of landscapes.
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| − | The north and northwest have a temperate climate, while a combination of maritime influences, latitude and altitude produce a varied climate in the rest of metropolitan Bustos. In the south-east a Mediterranean climate prevails. In the east, the climate is predominantly oceanic with a high level of rainfall, mild winters and warm summers. Inland towards the west and southwest, the climate becomes more continental with hot, stormy summers, colder winters and less rain. The climate of the mountain ranges and other mountainous regions is mainly alpine, with the number of days with temperatures below freezing over 150 per year and snow cover lasting for up to six months.
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| − | ===Environment===
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| − | Forests account for 28% of Allied States' land area, comprising more than 140 species of trees. There are two national parks and seven regional parks for the preservation and education of each of the parks unique landscapes and heritage.
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| − | ===Population===
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| − | ====Age====
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| − | *0-14: 23.1%
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| − | *15-64: 56.2%
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| − | *65+: 20.7%
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| − | ====Gender====
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| − | *Female - 54%
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| − | *Male - 46%
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| − | As a former colony of Eluvatar, [[Eruvite]] is the official language of the Allied States. Everything official is written in [[Eruvite]] so foreigners need to know the language or hire an interpreter while in the country. Since opening of their borders, growth of international trade, assimilation of native [[Pelagian]]s, welcoming refugees from war torn nations, the diversity of languages spoken in the country has increased. Bilingual Bustians are the norm amongst those involved in international trade.
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| − | ===Religion===
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| − | Since many religions impose limitations on what a person can do, many Bustians are atheists. In general, there is strong opposition to religions that preach enforcement and imposition of their beliefs on everyone, whether wanted or not. This does not mean there are no religious Bustians but a majority of them have learned to keep to themselves.
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| − | *Atheist - 87.6%
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| − | *Church of Eru - 4.9%
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| − | *Path of Truth - 3.3%
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| − | *Gaeanism - 2.1%
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| − | *Other - 2.1%
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| − | Residents and citizens are responsible for their own well-being. Their success and failures are entirely theirs. The government has no welfare system to support the unemployed and/or poor. As long as a resident and/or citizen does not harm or interfere with other resident and/or citizen, he/she can live as they please.
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