United Socialist Republics

USR National Flag

USR Crest

The ****United Socialist Republics** (USR)** is a prominent nation located in Eastern Europe. As one of the oldest nations in the world, the USR has an extensive history and has a long history of international relationships.

The capitol and largest city is Berdyans'k, located in southern Ukraine along the shores of the Sea of Azov. The city is one of the oldest in the world with a wide variety of architecture, representing the growth of the nation.

The USR utilizes a representative republic form of government where each member state sends a delegate to a People's Congress to voice their concerns on national affairs. The People's Congress meets in the Capitol Building, Berdyans'k.

The USR maintains a standing military, comprised of both an army and a navy.

## History

The United Socialist Republic was founded on July 15, 2021, making it one of the oldest nations in the world. The nation was founded in the capitol city of Berdyans'k, located along the Sea of Azov in the Ukraine. The nation has been a major player and powerhouse on the world stage engaging in many conflicts and diplomatic missions abroad.

### War with Greenland

On October 7, 2021, the USR declared war on the town of Greenland due to their disregard to the sovereignty of USR member states and territories. The war lasted three days and concluded with the surrender of Greenland to the USR. The terms of the peace treaty dictated Greenland pay the USR war reparations' in exchange Greenland would be keep their independence.

### Pact of Patina

The Pact of Patina, signed on October 12, 2021, formalized the alliance between the USR and The Roman Empire. This alliance is ongoing has brought peace and security to the European region.

### Commission of the Port of Berdyans'k

On October 12, 2021, the Port of Berdyans'k opened to the world as the first deep water port in the USR. The port included three wharfs for the docking of trade ships from across the world. The port can accommodate four vessels with a maximum width of 15 blocks and a maximum draft of 5 blocks.

### War with the CSTO, later known as the United States of America

On November 7, 2021, the USR declared war on CSTO citing CSTO global aggression and warmongering. The conflict lasted seven days and ended with a USR victory and a USR occupation of New Houston.

### Commission of Naval Station Storne

On December 24, 2021, Chairman Firav commissioned then Admiral Popcanplaya526 and Captain GreenRabitz to survey, construct, and garrison a naval station in southern Norway. The base offers deep water access to the USRN as well as a shipyard to construct and repair vessels of the USRN. The base also has a small museum display showing artifacts from fallen nations and spoils of war.

### Succession of Arstotzka

On January 14, 2022, Arstotzka, a newly developed nation in Eastern Siberia, succeeded from the USR. The USR entered into a mutual defense alliance with the new state and allocated portions of its eastern regional claims to the new state as a measure of good faith.

### War of Imperial Japanese Aggression

On February 12, 2022, the nation of Imperial Japan began offensive actions against the nations of Malaysia and Republic of Canada. The USR denounced these actions and reaffirmed their allegiances to their allies. On February 19, 2022, Imperial Japan attacked the USR territory of the Falkland Islands, leading to a mobilization of the Peoples Militia in common defense of a USR member state. The conflict is ongoing as of the writing of this article.

## Government

The United Socialist Republics (USR) operates under a representative republic as per the United Socialist Republics Government Doctrine. The government is broken into three main branches to facilitate governance.

The Peoples Congress is made of of town delegates from every town across the USR who come together to vote on national legislation and to bring to light town concerns.

The Central Committee is comprised of the Presidents of the individual republics of the USR and work on inter-republic relations and concerns. A republic being a collection of towns who are untied by geography, common goals, or ideals.

The Politburo acts as the executive branch of the nation, controlling all day to day operations within the nation. If you have any questions feel free to take a look at the diagram below.

## Military

### Land Forces

The military arm of the USR responsible for defense of the motherland and subsequent territories is the People's Militia. The People's Militia is comprised of a number of well armed and talented citizens from across the USR.

The Peoples Militia is commanded by a general appointed by the Commissar of Defense

### Naval Forces

The naval arm of the USR is the United Socialist Republic Navy (USRN) and is headquartered at Naval Station Storne, located in southern Norway. USRN is committed to ensuring freedom of the seas to all nations, and maintaining a ready and capable fighting force to deploy and enforce USR interests abroad.

The USRN is commanded by Admiral GreenRabitz, Commander of the Grand Fleet of the USR.

## Notable People

Firav - Chairman

Builder874 - Deputy Chairman

MLR\_Reaper - Deputy Chairman

Emerald006 - Chairman of the Politburo

Popcanplaya526 - Commissar of Defense

SevenToasters - Minister of Finance

## National Subdivisions

### Commissariat of Defense

The Commissariat of Defense is responsible for the general defense of all USR members in all possible theaters of war. the Commissariat of Defense oversees operations for the Peoples Militia, United Socialist Republic Navy, and the Airforce.

The Commissariat of Defense is led by the Commissar of Defense.

### Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance is responsible for the collection and distribution of all funds and material throughout the USR. The Ministry of Finance is also responsible for making sure the nation is well funded and does not fall to ruin.

The Ministry of Finance is led by the Minister of Finance.

### Commissariat of Communications

The Commissariat of Communications is responsible for all inter-governmental communications and implements USR foreign policy through diplomacy and advocacy. The Commissariat of Communications also establishes and maintains communication with all member states of the USR and coordinates meetings, mediates disputes, and ensures transparency between the government and subsequent states of the USR.

The Commissariat of Communications is led by the Commissar of Communications.