GCA

The Grand Commonwealth of Arvor is a country located in eastern Enneron.
==Overview==
The Grand Commonwealth is a unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy. It has a land area of 2.72 million square kilometres (1.05 million square miles) of which 4.1% is water. The population is 91.6 million. The capital city is Basinford, and the largest city is Portmore. It is the largest nation in the world by land area, and the third largest by population.
==Government==
===Executive===
====The Sovereign====
The sovereign is the head of state. They are a hereditary member of the Royal House of Larton. The present sovereign is Queen Margaret II, who has reigned for 41 years as of 1955. Her heir apparent is her eldest grandson Wiliam, the Prince Royal. The soveriegn resides at Belhurst Palace, the principle royal residence in the Cupper Park borough of Basinford. They also have two other official residences: Gottlesfont Palace in Leeside, a town 39.26 kilometers (24.4 miles) west of Basinford on the banks of the River Lee, and Whitland House outside Padstow in Harpendon. They fulfill a wide range of ceremonial duties and have specific political powers which can be used in case of political instability or national emergency.
====Prime Minister====
The prime minister serves as head of government. They are the leader of the majority party or majority coalition in the House of Delegates following every general election. This person is summoned by the sovereign following the election and invited to form a government and retain their post for as long as they maintain the confidence of the House of Delegates. They guide government business and set and direct its policy in collaboration and with the support of the Cabinet.
====Cabinet====
The main executive administrative body. Its membership consists of secretaries of state who advise and support the leadership in their decision making while managing affairs within their respective departments. At present, the departments represented are foreign affairs, defence, home affairs, justice, the treasury, business and trade, education, national health, energy, transport, agriculture and food, culture, the post and communications, and work and pensions. During sessions of the Cabinet, the leaders of both chambers of Parliament, advocate general, and attorney general also attend.
===Legislative===
The Parliament of Arvor is the bicameral legislature of the nation. It consists of three parts: the sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Delegates. The three parts acting together to legislate are referred to as the "Queen in Parliament".
====House of Lords====
The House of Lords is the upper chamber of Parliament, comprising 250 members: 25 hereditary peers and 225 life peers who are appointed by the sovereign on the advice of the prime minister. The former pass their seats on to their successors while the latter serve until death or retirement.
====House of Delegates====
The House of Delegates is the elected lower chamber of Parliament, with elections to 550 single-member constituent districts held at least every five years under the first past the post system. By constitutional convention, all government ministers, including the prime minister, are members of the House of Commons and are accountable to that chamber. The Delegates sit for a maximum of five years unless one of several events occur: a formal motion of no confidence is passed, the Government fails to persuade a majority of MPs and members of the House of Lords to support them in a division (vote), or the prime minister formally requests the sovereign dissolve the Parliament and call an early election. Should the Delegates sit for the full five years, it will automatically dissolve and a general election will be called.
The following political parties are currently represented in the House of Delegates: The Liberal National Party (LibNats, centre-left, social democracy, 301 seats), the United Democrat Party (UniDems, centre-right, liberal conservatism, 137 seats), the New Compromise Party (New Comps, centre, reformism, 58 seats), the Progressive Action Party (Progs, left, progressivism, 37 seats), the Green Party (Greens, left, green politics, 21 seats), and the Independent Reform Party (Indy Refs, right, nationalism, social conservatism, 9 seats).
"Order! Order! Parliament is now in session! Order! Order!" "I must ask the House what evidence is there to support this motion. Let us hear it." "All those opposed to the motion, say nay. All those in favour of the motion, say aye. The ayes/nays have it, the ayes/nays have it!"
===Judicial===
The Supreme Court is the highest judicial body of the nation. It supervises the administration of justice by the provincial, county, and municipal courts within established law. It consists of a chief justice and eight associate justices.
==Economy==
===Crown corporations===
* Arvorian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
* Arvorian Rail
* Arvorian Steel
* Royal Gas Corporation
* Royal Mail
* Savings & Investment Arvor
===Welfare===
====Allowances====
* Aid & Attendance Allowance - for independent elderly (65 or older) needing supplemental support, intended to reinforce the recipient's income
* Caretaker's Allowance - for relatives caring for disabled elderly (65 or older) loved ones receiving Disability Allowance, intended to provide the career additional funds for their care
* Child Care Allowance - for widowed parents who have lost their spouse and require additional assistance in caring for their minor children (16 and younger), ends when child turns 16
* Disability Allowance - for citizens who are certified to have a physical or mental disability that limits or precludes them from active employment
* Housing Allowance - for citizens requiring assistance with rent or utility bills on a short-term basis
* Unemployment Allowance - for citizens who've lost their job through no fault of their own, allowing some income while searching for new employment, provides a benefit equal to a 40-hour week at 125% of national minimum wage
====Pensions=====
* Old Age Pension - funded by National Insurance, drawn by all citizens 68 and older, requires 25 years of contributions
* Sickness & Leave Pension - short-term pension paying a weekly stipend equivalent to the citizen's current wage in order for them to attend care for illness or injury not related to employment, may be drawn if the person is unable to work due to illness, injury, or a medical condition not deemed permanent but requiring extended leave
===Products===
====Beverages====
* Fizz-E Cola
** Classic
** Grape
** Cherry
** Orange
** Ginger (ginger beer)
** Crush (lemon-lime)
** Lixir (sarsaparilla)
** Perk (cold coffee)
** Vanilla
** Quartz (bubble gum)
* Ion Brew
** Ion Brew
** Photon Brew
====Foods====
Arvorian meals are known as breakfast (0600-0900), dinner (1200-1400) and tea (1800-2100).
* Bacon and egg pie
* Baked beans
* Mushy peas
* Spotted dick
====Cigarette brands====
* First Strike
* Anvil
* Victory
====Medicines====
==Culture==
===Magazines===
* 005 - spy thriller stories
* Armour Ace - futuristic combat and action stories
* Commstar - sci-fi adventure
* Constable Clift - police procedural and mystery stories
* DIY - do-it-yourself ideas, tips, and projects
* DNH - public health, safety, and lifestyle
* Programmer's Digest - programming and tech news, ideas, tech, and tips
* Protect and Survive - safety and survivalism
* Ranger Renshaw - action-adventure stories
===Telescreen programmes===
===Signage===
* We want your kitchen waste! Keep it free from glass, bones, metal, paper, etc. It feeds poultry. Your council will collect.
==Social care==
===Healthcare===
===Welfare===
==Military==
===Combat Branches===
====Air Force====
The air warfare branch of the Commonwealth, consisting of 98,000 personnel, 1,497 aircraft.
====Army====
The ground warfare branch of the Commonwealth, consisting of 297,985 personnel, 1,081 tanks, and 7,493 combat vehicles.
====Marines====
The naval infantry branch of the Commonwealth, consisting of 21,500 personnel and 814 combat vehicles.
====Navy====
The naval warfare branch of the Commonwealth, consisting of 95,325 personnel, 136 ships, and 260 aircraft.
===Support Branches===
====TBD====
TBD
===Equipment===
====Warships====
* Owen (Type 45 destroyer, destroyer)
* Owen (Type 31 frigate, frigate)
* Owen (Type 26 frigate, frigate)
* Owen (Karakurt-class corvette, corvette)
* Owen (Vanguard-class submarine, ballistic missile submarine)
* Owen (Astute-class submarine, fleet submarine)
====Combat Aircraft====
* Owen (Eurofighter Typhoon, multirole fighter)
* Owen (Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, ground attack aircraft)
====Combat Vehicles====
* Owen (T-14 Armata, main battle tank)
* Owen (T-90, main battle tank)
* Owen (SBA-60K2 Bulat, tracked armoured personnel carrier)
* Owen (Kurganets-25, tracked armoured infantry fighting vehicle)
* Owen (Vodnik, tracked multipurpose armoured vehicle)
* Owen (VPK-3927 Volk, multipurpose armoured vehicle)
====Artillery====
* Owen (2S35 Koalitsiya-SV, self-propelled 155mm howitzer)
* Owen (2K22 Tunguska, self-propelled anti-aircraft gun)
* Owen (TOS-1, self-propelled multiple rocket launcher)
* Owen (M777 howitzer, towed 155mm howitzer)
* Owen (L118 light gun, towed 105mm howitzer)
====Firearms====
* Owen (M2 Browning, .50cal heavy machine gun)
* Owen (M240 machine gun, 7.62mm light machine gun)
* Owen (M79 grenade launcher, 40mm grenade rifle)
* Owen (XM5 rifle, 5.56mm assault rifle)
* Owen (LWRC PSD, 5.56 PSD pistol)
* Owen (Barrett MRAD, 7.62mm sniper rifle)
* Owen (SIG Sauer M17, 9mm pistol)
===Honours===
====Distinctions====
* Hero of Arvor
====Orders====
* Order of Merit
====Medals====
* Star of Valour
* Star of Excellence
====Ribbons====
* Service Ribbon
* Air Force Ribbon
* Army Ribbon
* Marine Ribbon
* Navy Ribbon
* Good Conduct Ribbon
* Life Saving Ribbon
====Badges====
* Pistol Badge (sharpshooter, expert, high expert)
* Rifle Badge (sharpshooter, expert, high expert)
* Repeater Rifle Badge (sharpshooter, expert, high expert)
==Places==
===Capital===
Basinford is the capital city of the Republic. As of 1/1/1955 it has a population of approximately 714,000. It is divided between two major geographical areas - Inner Basinford and Outer Basinford. The Palace of Wellsminster, seat of Parliament, is located on the banks of the River Lee in the borough of Wellsminster while Belhurst Palace, seat of the monarchy, is located on the opposite end of the same borough, the two linked by the National Mall. The residence of the prime minister, 12 Overwater, is located in the borough of Rosebank just one kilometer from the Palace of Wellsminster. The departments of the government are all situated in the borough of Ampstrand.
====Locations====
* 12 Overwater (prime ministerial residence)
* Arvorian Museum
* Basinford Wheel
* Belhurst Palace (principle royal residence)
* Grand Galleria
* Imperial War Museum
* Lansington Palace
* National Mall
* Pettiford's Circus
* Saint Genevieve's Great Chapel
* Wellsminster Palace (Parliament)
====Districts====
* Inner Basinford: Ampstrand, Belgrove Park, Colsetter Parish, Cupper Park, Hanham Gardens, Malmfrost, Popham Cross, Rothwell, Patricroft, Rosebank, and Wellsminster.
* Outer Basinford: Aransdale, Babbage Green, Bankside, Barrows End, Barlow Market, Birchbank, Coldstrand, Cushing Square, Dawnstone, Deepstrand, Ellerhaven, Emporia, Exton Hythe, Finsbury Court, Five Sisters, Grantlow, Greychapel, Hiller Gardens, Lansdow, Lucent Heights, Maldene Square, Morningside, Patricroft, Pettiford Circus, Potter Newton, Snettleford, Turnip Hill, Walmington Crescent, Wellstone, Westgate, Whiprock, Whitkirk, Yewdark.
==People==
==Government structure==
===Ministerial departments===
* Department for Foreign Affairs (DFA)
** HM Diplomatic Service
** International Development Agency
** Foreign Missions Agency
** Foreign Services Institute
* Department for Defence (DfD)
** Royal Air Force
** Royal Army
** Royal Marines
** Royal Marines
** Defence Equipment & Support
** Defence Science & Technology Laboratory
* Department for Home Affairs (DHA)
** Border Force
** Passport Agency
** Visas & Immigration Agency
** Disclosures & Barring Agency
** Inspectorate of Fire & Police Services
* Department for Justice (DfJ)
** Courts & Tribunals Service
** Legal Aid Agency
** Prisons & Probations Service
** Mental Hygiene Service
** Criminal Injuries Compensation Commission
* Department for the Treasury (DfT)
** Census Agency
** Government Audit Agency
** Revenue & Customs Agency
** Fiscal Services Agency
** Royal Mint
* Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
** Competition & Markets Authority
** Trade Remedies Authority
** Small Business Agency
** Industrial Development Commission
** Regulatory Policy Commission
** Land Registration Commission
** Groceries Code Commission
** Companies House
* Department for Education (DfE)
** Standards & Testing Agency
** Education & Skills Funding Agency
** Qualifications & Examinations Agency
* Department for National Health (DNH)
** Care Quality Commission
** National Medical Service (NMS)
** Transplant Services Authority
** Medicines & Health Products Standards Agency
** Workplace Safety Agency
* Department for Energy (DfE)
** National Grid
** Gas & Oil Authority
** Nuclear Authority
** Wind & Hydro Authority
** Hazardous Waste Management Committee
* Department for Housing and Communities (DHC)
** Public Housing Authority
** Local Government Commission
** Architectural Regulatory Authority
** Community Infrastructure Commission
* Department for Transport (DfT)
** Rail & Road Authority
** Aviation Regulatory Authority
** Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency
** Transport Investigations Agency
* Department for Agriculture and Food (DFA)
** Animal & Plant Health Agency
** Food Standards Agency
** Forestry Commission
** Environmental Regulatory Agency
** Water Services Authority
* Department for Culture (DfC)
** Charities Commission
** Gambling Commission
** Historical Commission
** National Museums Authority
** National Parks Authority
* Department for Post and Communications (DPC)
** General Post Office (GPO)
** Telecommunications Authority
** Interweb Services Agency
* Department for Science and Innovation (DSI)
** Advanced Research & Inventions Agency
** Ordnance Survey
** Meteorological Office (Met Office)
** National Space Agency
* Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
** Disability & Carers Service
** Pensions Service
** Workcentre
** Conciliation & Arbitration Service
===Non-ministerial departments===
* Crown Prosecution Service
* Government Actuary Office
* Government Legal Office
* The National Archives
* National Crime Agency
* Serious Fraud Office
====Crown corporations====
* Arvorian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
* National Rail
* National Savings & Investment
* Royal Gas Corporation
* Royal Post