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Treaty of Vanaza

**Vanaza, Nydia - 1172**

1. The war waged between the Steinard Kingdom and the Kingdom of Nydia between the years of 1152 and 1172 is hereby officially ended.
2. The Steinard Kingdom recognizes the independence of the Kingdom of Nydia with the current effective borders, which have been in effect since the signing of the ceasefire of 1170.
Private letter to the Government, including the Minister of Defense

Honored Prime Minister, Dro Njde, and Minister of Defense, Duke Fahd, once again I see it necessary to write to you about the very important topic: the Army.

In this letter, I also write to you, Duke Fahd, as Minister of Defense, and I hope that your Grace and the Prime Minister will soon prepare a plan for the action I should take in relation to the army.

A plan I think should be prepared immediately to ensure the defense of Nydia.

The Volunteer Army cannot, and I repeat, this army cannot be maintained. In fact, it is already crumbling. Desertion as well as poor decipline and training are something we have large amounts of in this army.

I must be honest with you, gentlemen, this army, in spite of the best abilities from me and my officers, is incompetent and will not be able to defend themselves against a popular uprising only armed with pitchforks.

I therefore emphasize the importance of action now, as I also pointed out in my previous letter. If no action is ever taken, and this should not be seen as a threat, as the Prime Minister and the Duke enjoy my greatest respect, but I will be obliged to turn to His Majesty the King regarding this subject and the Kingdom's situation.

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Korneli Toreli, Duke of Zonă Voru

Provisional Commander of the Nydian Army
Senate Committee Establishment and Procedures

*Introduced by President Nikoloz Torosyan*

**Remark**
Unless there is objection, I hereby submit, approve, and adopt this motion to adopt committees for this body. I also adopt this motion into the List of Standing Orders of the Senate.

**Motion**
The President may, by his own authority, or the Senate may, by popular motion, establish committees to have legislative jurisdiction over certain topics and areas.

A **standing committee** is a standard, permanent committee that follows normal conventions. Each standing committee will consist of 12 members, with each party having at least one seat, and the remainder of the seats being portioned in approximate proportion to the size of the party's Senate delegation. Each standing committee shall have a chairman, appointed by the President, and (except in the absense of an opposition) a ranking member, selected by the largest opposition party.

**All legislation that pertains to the jurisdiction of a committee must originate in that committee and may only come to the floor with the assent of the chairman of that committee, or by popular vote of that committee. A chairman may not deny a request to hear a popular vote within their committee to consider a bill.**

A **select committee** is a special committee with special jurisdiction, rules, or composition but is permanent.

A **committee *pro tempore*** is a special committee established for a temporary matter.

**Subcommittees** may be created as needed.
FP: Rise of the Right

Federalist Papers: Rise of the Right

**Vanaza City, Capital of the Kingdom of Nydia** | Socialist revolutionaries erupted into violent protests today. Thousands of supporters of farther right councilors in the provisional government, such as Nazar L. Vartanian, a local hero in Vanaza for his service in the Revolution. Soldiers, citizens, and many others have taken to the streets in counter-protests against the revolutionaries, even inviting Vartanian, editor and main author of the *”Federalist Papers”* to lead a new political party. Mr. Vartanian has refused, but he did arrive at the counter-protest, however, and gave the following remarks, standing atop a simple wood box in a Vanaza plaza, not far from the red banners of the socialist protest.

*“Our nation has barely been born, and the radicals are already calling for the dissolution of many aspects of our kingdom. Our constitution is still being drafted, and the bodies of the dead from the Revolution are hardly cold, yet the Socialists call for the collapse of all we have fought so hard to found and maintain. Mr. Tengiz barely had enough respect, not only for himself, but for the King, and therefore God Himself! In his first council meeting, he disrespected His Majesty, God’s chosen deputy to lead our people, in the most horrible of remarks.”*

The hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of Nydians gathered around the revolutionary hero, constitutional framer, and local legend, cheering his name and casting verbal curses upon the unpatriotic socialists. Mr. Vartanian raised a fist, and spoke with the utmost passion..

*”Mr. Tengiz, is, and do I dare say it? A traitor! Let us send them a message; the Constitution is here to stay, along with the King! They would have us equal… Equal in poverty and despair! Indeed, I will not encourage violence, for we must be united in our processes, but let it be known that it was Mr. Tengriz and his socialist agitators who attempted to throw the first punch! And let it be known that we have caught it in our hands!”*

The audience cheered and shouted in support of Vartanian’s short speech. They held up portraits of Gaioz I and Nydian flags. Some veterans even came and saluted Vartanian, with tears streaming down their cheeks. Not those of sadness, but of joy, as they witness hope for their young kingdom. Former soldiers gathered not long after the speech, and that night, they assaulted socialists leaving a meeting. The socialists were bloodied badly, requiring a hospital visit. Undoubtedly, these men were not ordered to do what they have done by Mr. Vartanian, but no one is above suspicion. The constitution has yet to be signed, but punches are being thrown, and assault charges made.

Signed,
Nazar Levon Vartanian
Nydian Local Elections, 1183

The **Nydian Local Elections of 1183** was a series of elections at the local level in the Nydian Republic. Municipal governments called local authorities were elected in 20 districts nationwide. These elections occurred concurrently with the Nydian Legislative Election of 1183 and the Nydian Executive Election of 1183.

## Process

S3-001: The Local Authority and Governance Act of 1177 established that so-called local authorities would be created to govern various municipalities of Nydia. Whichever party receives the largest vote share in each district is given the right to name the mayor, who presides over the local authority for three years until the next election, and has veto power over ordinances proposed in them.
Private Letter to Prime Minister Dro Njde

First of all, congratulations on your appointment as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Nydia. I am sure you are very busy about the creation of your Government and Political Program, but that is the very reason I am writing to you, Prime Minister.

As the Provisional Commander of the Nydian Army and thus the de-facto commander of the entire Nydian Armed Forces, I would like to make it very clear to the Prime Minister that it is extremely important that the Government prioritize a professional and well-structured action and decision-making in relation to Nydia's military and defense.

The Volunteer Army cannot take on this role much longer. Fortunately, we have a relatively well-trained and well-educated group of officers in the army who can build the foundation of a professional army, which I propose is initially created by a significant amount of conscripts of our male youth.

How large the Nydian Armed Forces will be, I will leave to be decided by the Prime Minister and the elected representatives, but I emphasize the importance of a strong military that not necessarily can overcome our powerfull militant neighbors, but a military that at least can show that an attack on our nation far from will be painless or easy.

I also suggest focusing on the army initially instead of the navy.

As responsible for His Majesty's Armed Forces, I stand available to the Prime Minister.

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Korneli Toreli, Duke of Zonă Voru

Provisional Commander of the Nydian Army
The Volunteer Army expects to continue until the formation of Government

The Volunteer Army expects to continue its work until after the election and formation of the first free government of the Kingdom of Nydia - and after this new government present the future plans for the army.

In addition, this new government should also focus on the modernization of the army. The army lacks equipment and materials, and we are military inferior in relation to our surroundings. This has to be changed and this should be given high priority.

In spite of strong numbers of proud Nydians, this army cannot participate at the same level as other regular forces. This is unfortunately an open fact.

For this reason, I should also announce that our navy is non-existent.

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Korneli Toreli

Provisional Commander of the Nydian Army
Muntana

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Map of Muntana within Nydia

**Muntana**, officially the **Duchy of Muntana**, is a province and geographical region in the Kingdom of Nydia.

Muntana is the most north-western region of Nydia, bordering the Nesskan Empire to the north, the Steinard Kingdom to the west, the Nydian provinces of Zonă Voru and Zonă de Câmpie to the east, and the Nydian province of Pădurie to the south.

The capital of Muntana is Ghobi, and it's largest urban centre is the city of Stepanavan. Being the most mountainous region in the country, the highest point of the province and Nydia as a whole is Mount Iskari standing at 5051m above sea-level in the north west of Muntana.
Ballots Printed, 1171 Campaign Officially Begins

Although a few have gotten a head start, the official election campaign season has only just begun as the registration deadline has passed and the final ballots are being printed. The ballots are as follows:

1. Which political party do you most strongly support in its bid for seats in the Senate?\* Christian Democratic Party (CDP)

* Radical Republican Revolutionary Party (3RP)
* Nydian Loyalist Party (NLP)
* The Cavaliers (Cav.)
* United Islamic Front (UIF)
* The Fatherland Front (FF)

2. Which candidate do you most strongly support to become Prime Minister?

* Josip de Cröy
* Ferdinand Gotha
* Dro Njde
* Nazar Vartanian
* Pavle Nanava

With this, candidates and parties still have well over a month to pound the pavement around the country in search of voters. Rallies will occur on the daily, newspaper columnists will weigh in, and interviews will be conducted, all to spread the word of the various competitors. Love it or hate it, campaign season is here.
The Times: RRRP opens the legislative season

**THE TIMES |** With the opening of the Senate, and the election of Christian Democratic leader Torosyan as it's first President, it was now the period for the various caucuses to push for their legislative agenda and seek to forge alliances. The first piece of legislation to reach the Senate for debate was lodged by the Radical Republican Revolutionary Party, or RRRP for short. The RRRP's Government Framework Act of 1771, has an air of constitutionality which may deem it a dry pill to swallow for the young administration.

In it's second section, the bill proposes to standardise the definitions of the executive branch -- proposing that the Premier's cabinet is composed of Ministers of State, which preside over Ministries with varying duties. It also sets mandatory requirements of the make-up of future cabinets, mandating that ministries for justice, finance, internal and foreign affairs, industry and defence. Sources from within the RRRP, confirmed that this particular section was done with the constitutional requirement for cabinet confirmations in mind. The provision seeks to avert that power is centralised in a few key positions, and thereby attempt to circumnavigate the confirmation, as any Minister could be given additional duties without having to be re-confirmed by the Senate.

Section 3 of the bill proposes the establishment of a Central Electoral Board to oversee all elections and referenda, and to make sure that executive and legislative elections conclude at the same time -- in order to avoid the vacuum which took place between the first and second rounds of the 1171 executive elections.

Lastly, section 4 of the bill proposes term limits for lawmakers and the head-of-government, capping Senators to a max of 4 terms in total (or 12 years), and the Prime Minister at 3 terms in total (or 18 years). In a brief statement by an unnamed Senator from the RRRP, he stated that 'it is imperative that Nydia does not fall back to dictators and autocrats, these term limits are essential to that neverending goal'.

With the Premier-elect still arranging a governing coalition with the Senate, it is yet to be seen whether this piece of legislation shall set the standard for the future political landscape of the country.
Workers' Party of Nydia

The **Workers' Party of Nydia** is a communist political party in the Kingdom of Nydia, founded by Iona Paronyan. It was inspired by Steinard philosopher Karl Marx, who publicly called upon his students to redouble their efforts to establish communism in the various countries of the world in 1171. It is part of the International Workingmen's Association.

## History

### Foundation

Iona Paronyan, a student of Marx, heeded the 1171 call to action by establishing the Workers Party of Nydia that same year. The party was established to pressure the Radical Republican Revolutionary Party from the left, and provide the workers with an opportunity to vote for an uncompromising communist vision. Such a vision, early party members claimed, could not be guaranteed by the RRRP. Despite this, WPN became closely aligned with the RRRP - later simply the Republican Party -

### In the Senate

The WPN entered the Senate of Nydia in 1173 with 5% of the popular vote on a year that was overall very good for the far-left; the RRRP also made strong gains, and council communist Zaal Kalinka of RRRP (with WPN backing) received over 43% of the vote in the corresponding executive election, ultimately losing to Ferdinand Gotha. Since taking office, the Workers' Party delegation has opposed almost all proposals put forth by the ruling Cavaliers.

Since the takeover of both the Presidency (in 1177) and the Premiership (in 1180) by the Republican Party (formerly RRRP), the Workers' Party has become more active in trying to influence policy, scoring their first major inroad in Senate leadership with the assignment of rising WPN star Vram Avedissian becoming the Chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee.
The Times: Protests erupt in Vanaza; Radicals call for a Republic

**THE TIMES |** In a move organised by the radical elements of the revolution, among them the Nydian Workers' Association and the Nydian Youth Federation as the standardbearers of the radical revolutionaries, twenty-thousand people got together in the streets of Vanaza to march against the monarchy. Among them was Revolutionary Councillor Noe Tengiz -- who used the opportunity to rally the people in favour of a 'workers' revolution'.

> Workers! Comrades! People of Nydia -- you have nothing to lose but your shackles! Our so-called Revolutionary Council has already failed us in granting an overrated soldier the Crown which the Steinard dictators left behind! No more crowns I say, this revolution must be for the purpose of returning power to their rightful owners -- the workers!
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This attitude has created a political minefield in the soon-to-be declared government. The position of the Crown is certain to be a point of contention for any future government, and the lack of consultation with the people may shake up the politics for the upcoming term. When asked what the ideal image of post-revolution Nydia would be, Mr. Tengiz stated that '...the future of our country ought to be one where workers are the supreme authority of the land, and where it's political representatives serve the people as their masters.' On the notion that political will would lack abolish the monarchy, Mr. Tengiz firmly said that: "I for one believe that the King's days with his Steinard crown are numbered -- and that we will swiftly return power to it's rightful owners. I shall push for provisions to limit the power of the Crown in all aspects of authority, and that it is vested in the people and their representatives'.
Patriarch Cyril III of All-Nydia

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Cyril III (born Petros Minassian) is the Patriarch, Catholicos, and Metropolitan of the Nydian Apostolic Church. Cyril III has been a major Church leader and a serious political figure in the Nydian Independence War. This has afforded him a prominent position on the Revolutionary Council, thus providing him with the opportunity to protect and advance the Church's place in society.
Zviad Chkheidze

**Zviad Chkheidze** is a Nydian politician and notable golfer. Currently Chkheidze leads the Senate Group of The Cavaliers and is running for the first elections in Nydia.

Chkheidze rose to prominence in The Cavaliers after meeting Leonti Zuyev at a golf match. He started writing for Zuyev's paper, The Royal Gazette and gained a reputation as a fierce orator, creative thinker and leader. Originally, Chkheidze requested the Deputy Leader position, hoping to later take on party leader. However, Zuyev convinced him to lead the party in the Senate.
Nydian Executive Election, 1174

The **Nydian Executive Election of 1174** was an election to determine the 2nd Prime Minister of Nydia. It occurred three years prematurely in response to the unexpected death of Prime Minister Dro Njde. The result was a victory for Ferdinand Gotha of the Cavaliers, who triumphed on the first ballot against a strong challenge from communist Zaal Kalinka and unsung anticommunist candidate, Mikayel Chamchian. The election occurred concurrently with the Nydian Legislative Election of 1174.
House de Cröy

**The House de Cröy** is a Nydian noble house which was created in 1171 for wealthy industrialist and real estate baron Josip de Cröy. The current leader of the house is the Duke de Cröy, Josip I.

### Before the Revolution

Prior to the outbreak of the Nydian Revoluttion in 1153, the de Cröy family belonged to the local Nydian burgeoisie. The family had made a fortune in real estate, owning vast swathes of land and property across the country. The patriarch of the pre-aristocratic de Cröy family is Hans Vladimirovich de Cröy, a Steinard banker who had laid the foundation for the family's real estate businesses.

### Rise to Prominence

Following the conclusion of the Nydian Revolution, and the proclamation of the Kingdom of Nydia under King Gaioz I -- the possibility came for noble titles to be granted to prominent individuals. Due to Josip de Cröy's support of the Revolutionary forces during the war, and the investment into the facilitation of supply smuggling from the Nesskan Empire and the Aruzene Republic towards General Tesentan's forces, the King saw it fit to grant him the title of Duke of Muntana.

The Coat of Arms of the House de Cröy shows a golden spring of three maple leaves on a green field, representing the strength and endurance of the Nydian people. The red cross on a white field represents the christian faith. The moose on the left represents power and prestige, while the reindeer on the right represents wisdowm and resourcefulness. The bear on the top represents Muntana itself, it being a common sight in the mountainous region alongside the moose and reindeer. The motto of the House are also present on the Coat of Arms, these being Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Loyal she began, loyal she remains), which stand for the family's commitment to the Nydian people.

All children of the reigning Duke are titled as 'Lord' or 'Lady', and styled as 'His Lordship' and 'Her Ladyship'. The Duke and Duchess are styled 'His Grace' and 'Her Grace'.

## **Residences**

The de Cröy family one residential house.

* Rœulx Castle
The King's speech in Telavi

King Gaioz I, after being coronated in much fanfare in Vanaza, has traveled to Zona Mare's capital of Telavi to deliver his first speech as King of Nydia. Gaioz, though a person of few words in private, has proven to have an oratory skill fitting of a natural leader.

> Citizens of Telavi, the last time I had the honor of visiting this town was a time of malice, of war. I am proud now to stand in this city as a free man, the leader of a free people and a free nation. Indeed, these times are bright for the first time in nearly two decades of war's blackness and two decades further of slavery. As we speak, men - heroes, really - are debating this nation's future in the Revolutionary Council. I hope to soon join them so that we can establish the foundations of a nation ever united, vigilant, strong, and prosperous. Soon - very soon, now - I am told that we are to expect elections for the people's representative lawmakers for the first time ever, and a guarantor document enshrining our rights.
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Holy Kingdom of Christ

The **Holy Kingdom of Christ** (full name: **Holy Kingdom of the Messiah Our Lord Jesus Christ**) was a feudal monarchy that was established in the year 23 CE in the aftermath of the fall of the Remesian Empire. It reached its height by 400 CE, and began steadily declining after its first major territorial loss in the form of the Kingdom of Iulia in 476. Despite this, it persisted for nearly 250 additional years after this before formally dissolving.
Eduard Nazaryan

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**Eduard Nazaryan** is a Nydian politician and former University of Stepanavan professor who was an important ideological leader in the Nydian War of Independence. He prominently served as a member of the Revolutionary Council which wrote the first Constitution of Nydia. He is currently the Minister of Justice in the Cabinet of Dro Njde I.

## Revolutionary Council

Nazaryan is one of three Revolutionary Councilors who supported the establishment of a Republic of Nydia rather than a monarchy, alongside Noe Tengiz and Nazar Vartanian (though Vartanian does not support the monarchy's abolition now that it has been established).

Nazaryan was in part responsible for the creation of a unicameral proportionally-representative legislature as Nydia's lawmaking body.

## Personal Life

### Early Life

Nazaryan was born and grew up in the city of Stepanavan, Muntana, where he attended the city's namesake university before later graduating and teaching there.

### Views

Despite the decision of the Revolutionary Council, Nazaryan is a republican. He is generally regarded as a social libertarian, while his economic views are less clear.

He remains opposed to monarchy and has said that he would seek to abolish it through legitimate means if given the chance. To this extent, he declined an offer from Gaioz I to become a Duke, presumably that of his home state of Muntana. This title was later awarded to Josip de Cröy instead.

### Family

Nazaryan has been married to his wife Ani Nazaryan since 1131, and together they have two children.
The Sunday Times: RRRP announces front-bench team

**THE SUNDAY TIMES |** Senator Noe Tengiz (RRRP), who currently leads his party's caucus in the legislature, has announced his frontbench team for the upcoming term. The team would have spokespeople that will shadow the Cabinet's portfolios from Defence and Finance, to Industry and Foreign Affairs.

* Party and Senate Leader - Noe TengiZ

* Senate Deputy Leader and Spokesman on Industry - Giorgi Margvalashvili
* Senate Whip - Petar Mladenov
* Spokesman on Finance - Zaal Kalinka
* Spokesman on Justice - Soso Svanidze
* Spokesman on Foreign Affairs - Yakov Kipiani
* Spokesman on Internal Affairs - Abram Arkady
* Spokesman on Defense - Murad Krupin
Cabinet of Dro Njde I

**Succeeded By: Cabinet of Ferdinand Gotha I**

The **Cabinet of Dro Njde** was the first governing Cabinet of Nydia, formed as a result of the Nydian Executive Election of 1171. It included Prime Minister Njde's Fatherland Front, the Nydian Loyalist Party, the United Islamic Front, and independents Eduard Nazaryan and Josip de Cröy. The cabinet broke down as Njde's declining health and eventual death left the cabinet ineffective.
S5-002: Military and Intelligence Restructuring Act of 1183

**Long title:** An act to reform the structure of our Armed Forces and intelligence service under civilian purview.

**Short title:** Military and Intelligence Restructuring Act

*written by Sen. Hyder Tural, sponsored by the Government of Nydia (1183)*

## Section 1: The Creation of the Council of Chiefs

### Subsection 1: The Council Chiefs are the titled heads of the branches of the Armed Forces. These being the Nydian People's Army, the Nydian People's Navy and the Nydian People's Air Corps.

A: These titled heads are the Navy Chief of Staff, the Air Force Chief of Staff and the Army Chief of Staff.

A.1: The enactment of this Act also creates the Nydian People's Air Corps as an administratively independent, but operationally supportive branch of the Nydian People's Armed Forces.

A.2: The Air Corps is to be headed by a Chief of Staff of the Air Force who sits in the Council of Chiefs.

B: They will be tasked with deciding military policy i.e. Training, equipment procuring/testing, and other important military matters that consist of the day to day runnings of the machine that is the Republican Military.

### Subsection 2: The office of Chief of Defence Staff & Service will be renamed to Chairman of the Council of Chiefs (CCC).

A: The Chairman's responsibility is to chair military policy meetings as well as advise the Minister of Defence and the President of the Republic on military matters as the senior official of the military.

B: This office will be transferred between the Chiefs every three years.

### Subsection 4: Active military personnel is prohibited from being openly political, this includes:

A: Joining political parties (for Commissioned Officers); and

B: Running for elected public office.

## Section 2: The role of the President

### Subsection 2: The President of the Republic is responsible for the appointing of high commissioned officers with the consent of the Nydian Senate.

A: This includes the Army Chief of Staff, Air Force Chief of Staff and the Navy Chief of Staff.

## Section 4: Establishment of the CSB

### Subsection 3: The duties of the CSB shall include:

A: investigating crimes;

B: counter-extremism operations;

C: counter-intelligence;

D: combating public corruption;

E: combating (trans)national organised crime; and

F: support local authorities to combat the aforementioned.
Ferdinand Gotha

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Captain **Ferdinand Greor Gotha**, Ret. is a former cavalry officer in the Independence Army turned politician. Captain Gotha is the current Prime Minister of Nydia.

In 1170, Gotha joined with Leonti Zuyev to set up The Cavaliers, a party founded to promote staunch conservatism with a focus on tradition and monarchism. Zuyev decided Gotha would lead the party and rather than choosing a frontline role, Zuyev confined himself to the role of President, also taking on the role of Chairman.

Just before the Revolutionary War, Gotha married Nino and on their marriage day, they exchanged letters. To his wife, he said, "if I am to fail in my incumbent task which shall soon treasure me, I must tell you this: love can outlast death. When God calls me home, you ought to be well within yourself, for I will look down upon my darling angel with the brightest, warmest of smile." Adding, "my love for Nydia is, too, outlasting and I hope you will continue on the good fight in not just my name, but God's will." Among his friends, he is known as a 'romantic'.

In 1174, owing to the death of the 1st Prime Minister of Nydia, Dro Njde, there was another election. Having lost first time to Njde, Gotha ran again in the 1174 Election: he was the only candidate to run two times. Winning 52% of the vote, Gotha won the first round of voting as was elected as Prime Minister. His party, the Cavaliers, also, for a second time, won most seats in the Senate, with 89 seats.

At the end of his term in office, Gotha lost the 1180 election to Zaal Kalinka in a close race.
1171 Election Results

## Senate of Nydia

**The Cavaliers**

Percentage: 23.3%

Seats: 63

**Christian Democratic Party**

Percentage: 20.7%

Seats: 57

**Radical Republican Revolutionary Party**

Percentage: 19.9%

Seats: 55

**Fatherland Front**

Percentage: 16.6%

Seats: 46

**Nydian Loyalist Party**

Percentage: 15.7%

Seats: 43

**United Islamic Front**

Percentage: 3.9%

Seats: 11

## Prime Minister of Nydia

**Njde** - 24.6%

**Nanava** - 20.3%

**Vartanian** - 19.0%

**Gotha** - 18.5%

**de Cröy** -17.6%

The Senate will now be in its first session and will be able to choose a President. Meanwhile, the second round of the Prime Ministerial election will begin between the Fatherland Front's Colonel Dro and Mr. Nanava of the Nydian Loyalist Party.
De Cröy endorses Navana for Premier

**THE TIMES |** After having come in last place at the Prime Ministerial Election of 1171 -- Josip de Cröy endorsed Pavle Navana of the NYP for Premier. De Cröy, who had come fifth with over 17% of the vote, stated his dissapointment but thanked all of his supporters for standing with him during a campaign of "hope and change" for the people of Nydia. With the second round of the executive elections coming soon, between the NYP's Pavle Navana and the FF's Dro Njde, de Cröy encouraged his voters to reject the reactionary fundamentalism promoted by the Fatherland Front, and vote for a candidate who would appeal to the sensible and pragmatic side of the Nydian people. When asked what he would do following his defeat, de Cröy stated that although he had not achieved his original obective to become the country's first Premier, that "his goal remained to become a servant of the Nydian people" and that he would be seeking ways to "perform his duty to a country which had given him so much". Perhaps most iconically, de Cröy stated the following when asked what his impression was from the final result:

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Vanaza Print - 1171 Elections Announcement

(New Year 1171)
***VANAZA PRINT***

**Constitution of the Kingdom of Nydia Written**
http://seren.wikia.com/wiki/Constitution\_of\_Nydia
Based on the agreed upon parameters of the Revolutionary Council, the Constitution of Nydia has been established. This news has relieved some of the stresses in society, especially within the leadership of the Nydian Army, because it means that civilian government can now be established, with the military now expecting to be relieved of policing duties in favor of a dedicated police force. Additionally, those arrested by the military can soon expect to face trial for an opportunity to defend their innocence. The intermediate period where there was no constitution or government has caused some issues, but this can hopefully be resolved soon after elections are held.

**King Offers Titles of Nobility to Revolutionary Councilors**
The King has made waves recently when it became public knowledge that he has offered what he describes as the highest noble title in the land (outside of the royal family of course) to each of the eight other Revolutionary Councilors. He has offered them the title of Duke of one of the zonăs of Nydia to each of them. It has yet to be announced which province each councilor would preside over, and some of the members are expected to decline the offer.

**First Ever Nydian Elections to be Held**
In just two short months, Nydians will gather at their polling places to cast ballots in the first ever Nydian elections. Parties will compete for seats in the Senate, meanwhile any number of individuals are expected to compete to become the first Prime Minister.
Difficulty in maintaining the Volunteer Army

The political unrest we see in the kingdom in the wake of the Constitutional Convention's decisions and debates has undoubtedly created some difficulties for the Volunteer Army and its members.

We have experienced that soldiers in certain cases have left their duties in favor of participation in these political assemblies, or that soldiers in other cases have wrongly confronted certain assemblies due to ideological reasons and differences, which has caused conflicts that are hard to solve but which are solved by our best abilities.

In spite of a good foundation in the Nydian Volunteer Army in the form of veterans from the independence war as well as officers with military training and experience, it cannot be avoided that this Volunteer Army sometimes does not behave professionally and according to the standards we demand from it.

This is especially problematic as the army is responsible for a large proportion of the maintenance of law and order in the Nydian kingdom.

In addition, we are still affected by the fact that large sections of the army are inexperienced and the decipline is not always so gracious.

However, I, as the Provisional Commander, and my command of highly skilled officers, do our best to maintain the organization of this army, consisting mainly of volunteer citizens who have left their homes, families, education and work to serve Nydia. This in itself is challenging to many. And unfortunately, we have seen more and more cases where we lose soldiers who can no longer stay in the task they have signed up for. In addition, desertion has become a problem in some units.

If we are to maintain this army, then those responsible, the leaders of this kingdom, should consider a way to begin to pay or at least reward the soldiers, and consider the creation of a regular army.
My powers are limited in this regard - or rather - undefined.

Finally, it should also be announced that we still experience problems with the regions of Zonă Steini and Zonă Voru, where Steinard and Nesska, respectively, have a major impact. It is also in these regions, mainly Zonă Steini, that we continue to arrest people for their actions during the war.

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Korneli Toreli

Provisional Commander of the Nydian Army
Melissa Jones

## Biography

### Early Biography

A high school student, and the daughter of Esther Jones. She wants to be the queen of the social hierarchy, but lacks the popularity. Principal Vera says her grades were slipping.

### Season One

She tries to bully Zachery and Jessica, but to no effect.

Melissa goes with Mike's class to the Cheroki-Koki burial grounds. She befriends Scarlet and invites her to stay with her. She is killed when she discovers Scarlet's body.
Vachnadze v. Gotha

Plaintiff: Vachnadze, on behalf of the Radical Republican Revolutionary Party

Defendant: Prime Minister Ferdinand Gotha

## Background

In 1179, a bill proposed by the Liberal Party that would have replaced the National Law and Order Fixing Act of 1174 was passed by the Senate of Nydia into law, but was vetoed by Prime Minister Gotha. Mr. Vachnadze, an RRRP politburo member, filed suit in the Capitalan District Court, alleging that the Prime Minister had no legal right to veto legislation passed in the Senate. The Capitalan court immediately referred the case to the High Court.

## Case Summary

Several living members of the Revolutionary Council were summoned to testify about the intentions behind the founders' wording in the Constitution. A majority of them expressed that there was no discussion of veto power for the Prime Minister at the Revolutionary Council, and there was never any intention for him to possess that power. Some, however, argued that it was an implied power. The government's lawyer contended that the Monarch, being the holder of veto power constitutionally, had the right to delegate this power to the Prime Minister. The judges of the High Court ruled 4-1 in favor of the plaintiff, with the majority opining:

> The Constitution of Nydia provides no provisions granting veto power to the executive. This is despite the same document very clearly giving the right to veto to the Monarch. Therefore, it is unreasonable to claim that there is any implication that the Prime Minister is granted a veto right.
>
>

Judge Aleksandre Rusudan, the only Cavalier judge, opined in dissent that:

> The Constitution grants the Monarch unrestricted power of the veto. If the monarch controls this ability, there is no doubt that he can delegate the same ability to his chief minister.
>
>

The Senate act in question was later vetoed by the Monarch.
Bedros Kevorkian

Successor
 Political party

**Bedros Kevorkian** is a Nydian politician and the current Chairman and Senate Leader of the Liberal Democratic Union since 1177.

## Background

Bedros Kevorkian was born small and premature on 5 August 1137 into an upper-class Nydian family, being the third son of wealthy businessman Vardan Kevorkian and Lusine Hakobyan. The Kevorkian family were among the richest handful of corporate families in Nydia, but as a younger son of Vardan Kevorkian, he was not expected to inherit the family business.

After being withdrawn from school due to ill health, Kevorkian was educated by tutors. He attended the University of Stepanavan in between 1155 and 1158, although he did not take a degree. In 1158, he became a plumber.

## Career

### **Early Career**

Kevorkian entered a cavalry unit in 1164, led by revolutionary leader Nikoloz Torosyan. He soon developed a friendship with Torosyan during the revolution.

After the revolution was over, Nikoloz Torosyan formed his own political party called the Christian Democratic Party. Bedros Kevorkian joined the CDP shortly after its formation and soon became a Senator in 1171. With this, he was also appointed the CDP's Chief Whip.

Kevorkian embraced Republicanism in his career, and he led the more republican wing of the Christian Democrats throughout the 1170s. In 1177, when Nikoloz Torosyan resigned as leader of the Christian Democratic Party, Kevorkian was elected as the party leader.

### **Leader of the Liberal Democratic Union**

After taking control of the CDP, Bedros Kevorkian reformed the party into the Democratic Party. Kevorkian's co-operated with the Republican Party to improve infrastructure.

In 1180, the Democratic Party lost many of its seats in the legislative election, however it worked with the Republican Party to elect Zaal Kalinka into the office of Prime Minister for a Republican-Democratic government.

Shortly after the election, Kevorkian came to an agreement with the Liberal Party leader Alexandr Hovanian for a merger party, thus creating the Liberal Democratic Union.

Kevorkian's leadership was frustrated because of party disunity and infighting, and he was unable to secure the success of many of the measures he was interested in passing.
Vanaza Print - God Save the King

*VANAZA PRINT*

**Nydia United Under Monarchy**
Reflecting both the prevailing popular sentiment and the decision of four of six Revolutionary Councilors, King Gaioz I has been coronated by Patriarch Cyril III of the Nydian Apostolic Church. Celebrations have rocked Vanaza, Gaioz' home town and the nation's capital.

However, not everybody wanted a King. Though there are celebrations of loyal supporters of the monarchy in every city, town, and village in the land, there is a noticeable enthusiasm gap when you compare Vanaza with, for example, the city of Stepanabad in the north.

**Revolutionary Council Re-Convenes**
With the monarchy established, the Council has gotten back together to determine what powers the Crown possesses and which are reserved for other branches of the government-to-be. Most suspect we are on the way to a Constitutional Crown Republic.
S2-009: The National Census Act of 1176

**An Act to Establish an Organ of State to Track Population Statistics (The National Census Act)**

*Introduced by Senator Stepan Zorian on behalf of the Workers' Party of Nydia*

### Preamble

A necessity of any nation-state, this act shall establish a national census bureau to track various demographic data for our country via anational census every ten years.

## Section 1: Establishment of the Census Bureau of Nydia

### Paragraph A

This act hereby establishes the Census Bureau of Nydia (CBN) which shall be the government's official bureau for tabulating census data.

### Paragraph B

The CBN shall conduct a national census every decade.

### Paragraph C

The CBN shall tabulate data on population, religious affiliation, race, and sex.

### Paragraph D

The details of each census shall be publicly available information.

### Paragraph E

The CBN shall be the responsibility of the Nydian Interior Ministry and shall be allocated staff and funding through it.
Abovyan Metropolitan University

The Abovyan Metropolitan University, AMU, is an independent research university in Abovyan, Zona Steini. Founded in 1179CE by The Duke of Steini, it's the second oldest University in Nydia after the University of Nydia, which was brought into existence by royal charter. It officially specialises in journalism and humanities, although offers an array of other courses including: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Literature Studies, Biblical Studies, Politics, Economics, Maths and Philosophy (among others).

The University is made up of four separate buildings, encompassing a site in the north of Aboyvan metropolitan district. In its inaugural opening the Vice Chancellor, Professor Oquam Palreridghmuanuk, announced, "may this be the place of the future, everafter and evermore". That proclamation has been the first line of the University's Constitution ever since.

As an independent research university, AMU do require annual fees of 5,000 Lev. However, there is a single scholarship available ('The Duke's Scholarship'), given to students with particular academic capabilities in journalism.

## University Campus

The four buildings composing the University are:

1. Lyudmila Senate House (Main Campus)
2. Gaioz Hall Grounds (Great Hall)
3. Abdusheli College (Study and Research Facilities)
4. Residency Towers (Student and Fellows Residency)
S2-004: The Trumut-Teskuitin Tariff Act of 1174

(Senator H. Trumut): I wish to move the following be considered

*Be it enacted by the Senators of the Nydian Senate here assembled, by and with the consent of the King's most Excellent Majesty, Gaioz I, and his ministers, loyal subjects, and others, that:--*

**A BILL TO** introduce tariffs on imported goods

**PROPOSED & SPONSORED BY** The Cavaliers, in name of Ferdinand Gotha, Jeorg Teskuitin, Havvy Trumut & others.

## S2-004 The Trumut-Teskuitin Tariff Act

### TITLE 1: PROTECTION ON NYDIAN GOODS

1.1 In the interest of Nydian business, worker and economy,
1.2 Understanding the importance of Government protection and not interference,
1.3 To promote and encourage Nydian goods,
1.4 Nydia shall introduce TARIFFS on imported goods to the Kingdom of Nydia

### TITLE 2: TAXABLE GOODS

2.1 FOOD: wheat, sugar, beans, corn, flour, rice, peanuts, milk, apples, cherries, oranges, fish, olives, butter, pork & other meats.
2.3 OTHER: wood, wool, cotton, seeds.

### TITLE 3: RATES

3.1 (IN) Tariff Quota Rate: 0 - 29,033 tonnes imported goods, per year.
3.2 Anything outside the Tariff Quota Rate shall be considered (OUT)
3.3 (IN) Tariff Quota Rate shall charge 15%
3.4 (OUT) Tariff Quota Rate shall charge 22.6%
3.5 Rates apply to ALL COUNTRIES importing into the Kingdom of Nydia.
Imam Fahd Isaam el-Shaikh I, Duke of Baltă

His Grace **Imam Fahd Isaam al-Shaikh I, Duke of Baltă, Shaikh of All Nydian Muslims** was born in the village of Didi plevi in the marshes of Baltă. His father was the local Imam, therefore it was natural for him to go to a Qur'an school in the capital of Baltă. After having recieved his education in the holy book, he continued to read and study the Qur'an as a scholar at the school.

However, talks of an uprising began to spread all over Nydia, and since Baltă was merely marshland, word of this arrived late. However, Fahd was conviced after having a talk with a friend whom had joined the resistance, but he decided to instead build a Muslim front against Steinard. Therefore, he along with a Shura council founded the Muslim Front for the Liberation of Nydia, with its base in Baltă. There they fought many battles against the occupying forces, and eventually moved to help in the neighbouring provinces as well.

9 years into the fighting, a gathering of Muslim scholars and religoius leaders decided to grant Fahd the title of Shaikh of All Nydian Muslims, an honorific title bestowed upon the most respected Islamic scholar. After gaining the title, he continued the fight against Steinard forces, even coordinating operations with the future King, General Gaioz Tesentan.

Eventually the War of Independence was won, and due to Fahd's actions in the war, he gained a spot on the revolutionary council, where they helped shape the future of Nydia and annouce Gaioz I as the King of all Nydians. In recognition of his service, Fahd was granted the noble title of Duke of Baltă, and he would disband the MFLN, which would turn into the United Islamic Front.
Size alteration

**Size alteration** is the ability to manipulate the size of others or objects.

## Known users

* **Shrink** (*Lilo & Stitch*) is a genetic experiment who is able to fire green rays from his eyes that will shrink an object or organism to a very small size. It has been demonstrated that only the first zap shrinks his target, the second restores its size, and every other enlarges it.
S1-003: Standard of Measures and Currency Act of 1171

**Full Title:** An Act to Establish a Standard of Measures
**Short Title:** Standard of Measures Act

His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and the Prime Minister of Nydia, enacts as follows:

**Clause 1: Standard of Measures**

The nation shall adopt a uniform standard of measures and weights as prescribed by the national government.

To oversee this adoption, the national government shall establish a National Institute of Standards, comprised of scientists in the area of measurement standards, overseen by the Prime Minister or an established delegate thereof.

With the approval of the Prime Minister, or an established delegate thereof, the National Institute of Standards shall publish standards of measures that carry the weight of the law in all matters of relevance throughout the nation.

National budgets formed past the enactment of this act must include funding for the National Institute of Standards.

**Clause 2: Standard of Currency**

The national shall adopt a uniform standard of currency as prescribed by the national government.

To oversee this adoption, the national government shall establish a Central Bank, comprised of financial experts, overseen by the Prime Minister or an established delegate thereof.

With the approval of the Prime Minister, or an established delegate thereof, the Central Bank shall publish regulations regarding the national currency, the money supply, and interest rates.

To mint currency, the national government shall establish a National Mint, overseen by the Prime Minister or an established delegate thereof.

The national currency shall be the *lev*, symbolized by Ł.

The national currency shall be a fiat currency, not backed by gold or silver, and pegged by some proportion to a foreign currency.

National budgets formed past the enactment of this act must include funding for the Central Bank and the National Mint.