Autonomous Region of the Zen National State

The official flag of the Zen National State.

The **Autonomous Region of the Zen National State** is an autonomous region of several towns within the Grand Zen Autocracy that came together to rebel against The Society, a collection of dictators who ruled over the Grand Zen Autocracy with an iron fist. It was organized by the Zen Parti Nationale on January 18th, 2020.

After declaring their aggression and delivering an ultimatum to the Grand Zen Autocracy on February 8th, 2020, the Autonomous Region of the Zen National State was plunged into a brief conflict where they emerged unsuccessful. After holding a vote, the Autonomous Region of the Zen National State was officially dissolved on February 9th, 2020 by the Comité pour Sécuriser la Patrie.

## Introduction

### Naming

The Autonomous Region of the Zen National State was named to reflect a government entirely under the influence and control of the Zen Parti Nationale. As a result, it was designed to reflect a feeling of Zen Nationalism in the form of the Zen National State.

As influenced by the real world MAREZ, the nation was officially referred to as an autonomous region, as they has their own government but existed within the Grand Zen Autocracy as a rebel state.

### Characteristics

The Autonomous Region of the Zen National State is an anarcho-socialist rebel state with nationalist values. They are primarily non-aggressive and seek to form alliances with as many nations as will recognize their autonomy. Their primary goal is to overthrow The Society, willing to align with whoever necessary to complete their task. As a result, the governing body of the ARZNS is primarily authoritarian, with the intent of establishing a greater nation under new revolutionary anarchist ideas.

### Territory

The territory of the Autonomous Region of the Zen National State primarily consists of the southern territory of the Grand Zen Autocracy, even after Cavetown was annexed into the Grand Zen Autocracy as a direct result of the Zen National State.

The Zen National State also occupies territory in Baja California, with the settlement of Nouveau Arroyo. Beyond that, they do no occupy much territory and seek to reclaim the rest of the Grand Zen Autocracy.

### Background

Following the rise of The Society’s reign over the Zennist Homeland, it has become clear that the ideological endpoint of Zen Millennialism is that of the eternal fascist regime. As a result, the Zen Parti National has chosen to officially align itself with party comrade and former Grand King Doctor\_Tordoc I of the former Kingdom of Zen. Hand in hand, the Zen Parti Nationale has decided to declare their independence from the Grand Zen Autocracy as the Zen National State.

Heavy is the fist that rules over the Grand Zen Autocracy, a perversion of true Zennist values. In retaliation, we raise our first all the same-- high, in support of the oppressed; a symbol of liberation for the true people of Zen. The time has come for the Zen Traditionalists to rise up and take arms against the growing might of the fascist Zen. With the authority of the Grand King, the Zen Parti Nationale has invoked emergency powers and formally organizes an autonomous region and rebel Zen state.

## History

### **Pre-Founding Era** (January 2020)

> *"I think civil war may be the only route we take."* - Doctor\_Tordoc
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An event known as the War of Kings began on January 7th, during which the Kingdom of Zen had a power struggle as a result of Pope InvaderXYZ declaring herself the rightful heir to the throne and ascending to the position of Supreme Papacy. Supreme Papacy InvaderXYZ was eventually assassinated by a mercenary hired by Lord\_Ocram, and power was relinquished to him under a law known as the '*Blood of Rebirth'*. However, Lord\_Ocram did not keep his promise to follow the same law after he was assassinated twice-- resulting in him declaring himself the Dictator and reorganizing the Kingdom of Zen into the Grand Zen Autocracy on January 11th.

Forced out of the government, Pope InvaderXYZ appointed Lil\_red\_ as the new Pope and exiled herself in similar fashion to Doctor\_Tordoc, after having been ousted by InvaderXYZ during the War of Kings. Following Lord\_Ocram's betrayal, Doctor\_Tordoc began to play with the idea of continuing the conflict by means of civil war. It was not until January 14th that he had finally decided to begin spearheading a rebellion against the Grand Zen Autocracy. He enlisted the aid of pikachu839 and InvaderXYZ, the latter of which required a bit of convincing. With her help, the budding rebellion sought aid from the Player's Bloc and Miner's Party.

The official name was proposed to be Région Autonome de L'état Nationale Zen by InvaderXYZ on January 16th, meaning Autonomous Region of the Zen National State. The government was organized the same day by the Zen Parti Nationale, who had just recently introduced the new revolutionary flag and sought to secure the original Zen homeland for those it considered to be its rightful leaders. Power was divided between the Secrétaire Supérieur, which Doctor\_Tordoc nominated for the position, and the Officier Supérieur Zennataliste of the Zen Parti Nationale; which was InvaderXYZ at the date of establishment. With a government, the rebellion was ready to take off.

### **Founding Era** (January 2020)

#### A Budding Rebellion

The Autonomous Region of the Zen National State was officially organized on January 18th, 2020. The four founding members consisted of Doctor\_Tordoc, InvaderXYZ, pikachu839, and \_Courier\_6\_, the latter of whom was against the introduction of democracy to a a new Zen state. As a result of the formation of the new autonomous region, Lord \_Courier\_6\_ convinced the Grand Zen Autocracy to kick the settlement New Arroyo out, with Dictator Lord\_Ocram threatening to attack the settlement if they ever decided to join another nation.

Soon enough, a plan of action began to emerge. Since Dictator Lord\_Ocram ended up forgetting to remove InvaderXYZ as co-king of the Grand Zen Autocracy, the Zen National State planned to kick all of the towns within the nation except for the capital, steal money from the national bank, form the Autonomous Region of the Zen National State in-game, found another series of settlements, and declare war on the Grand Zen Autocracy in quick succession. Using the old war system, this would have given the Zen National State the upper hand as the only remaining town left would be Zenport, and during war they would not have been able to add the other towns back.

#### A Growing Cause

With war disabled, the rebellion was forced to bide their time and prepare for the upcoming fight. On January 19th, OSZ InvaderXYZ approached Lord MHH33 of Port of Pecem, who had recently expressed frustration with the government of the Grand Zen Autocracy. Lord MHH33 agreed to join the rebellion, and brought ClonetrooperMD8 into the mix, as well. As a result, the settlement of Port of Pecem joined the Autonomous Region of the Zen National State.

The ARZNS quickly began forming alliances and seeking support from foreign powers to help aid their cause. On January 18th, the Miner's Party pledged their support, and on January 19th, Mexico agreed to an under the table deal to provide support in-exchange for equipment due to a desire to stop the Grand Zen Autocracy's aggression. The following day, SSLZ Doctor\_Tordoc secured a trade agreement with Bassotto and his nation. By the 22nd, members of the Autonomous Region of the Zen National State began exchanging equipment in preparation for the conflict.

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#### Dissolving the Zen National State

> "*I would like to adjourn the Committee to vote to dissolve the Zen National State following the release of the results."* - OSZ InvaderXYZ
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After it was announced that the outcome of the conflict would be decided by a national referendum, the Comité pour Sécuriser la Patrie was convened at 5:00PM PST on February 8th to vote on dissolving the Zen National State following the release of the results-- regardless of what they were. It was passed at 5:16PM PST, with four votes in-favor. It was a dark day for the cause, and several members were saddened by the development.

The Autonomous Region of the Zen National State was officially dissolved at 1:00PM PST, on February 9th, 2020.

## Government

### **Secrétaire Supérieur de L'état Zen**

The Secrétaire Supérieur is the highest position in the Zen National State. They are given ownership of the nation, and serve as the autonomous region’s revolutionary figurehead.  As figurehead, the Secrétaire Supérieur is in charge of directing the region’s foreign policy. In addition, the Secrétaire Supérieur is given executive control over the Aile Paramilitaire Grand Zenniste, and can make a motion to veto legislation passed by the Comité; which is passed once approved by the Officier Supérieur. The Secrétaire Supérieur always has the final word on diplomatic and military matters.

To be elected to the position of Secrétaire Supérieur, the Officier Supérieur must select an eligible candidate and present them to the Comité pour Sécuriser la Patrie, who will then hold a vote on the candidate. If the vote passes, the candidate is appointed to the position. If the vote fails, the candidate is barred from serving the current term and the Officier Supérieur must select a new candidate. The Secrétaire Supérieur can not be the current Officier Supérieur Zennataliste.

### **Officier Supérieur Zennataliste**

The position of Officier Supérieur Zennataliste is filled by the leader of the Zen Parti Nationale, and is the backbone of the region’s national government. As the party leader, the Officier Supérieur is in charge of maintaining the region’s internal government and organizing the people of the autonomous region. This includes building upon the pre-existing government. The Officier Supérieur may also propose Executive Orders, which are either approved or denied by the Secrétaire Supérieur.

The Officier Supérieur Zennataliste serves indefinitely, unless removed by the Comité. In such an event, a special election must be held to choose a Officier Supérieur Zennataliste; with the requirements being that the candidate must be an Officier Zennataliste and not the former Officier Supérieur Zennataliste. If none reveal themselves, the Secrétaire Supérieur can select a successor.

### **Comité pour Sécuriser la Patrie**

The Comité consists of eligible municipal leaders and high-ranking party officials appointed by the Officier Supérieur, which the Secrétaire Supérieur can make a move to block with the support of a majority of the Comité. A member may also be appointed to the Comité by municipal election, with each town allowed to appoint up to two civilian members so long as they win their seat by democratic election. How each settlement holds these elections, and what restrictions they include, are up to the town leaders. However, municipal leaders can be removed for blatant voter suppression.

Together, the Comité has the power to propose new legislation and vote on it; either denying it or passing it into law. Any member can make a proposal and call for a formal vote to be held. However, each member can only make a single proposal every twelve hours.

If a member of the Comité wishes to remove the Officier Supérieur, they may submit a proposal for a national referendum of impeachment. If it passes within the Comité, a nation-wide vote is held to determine whether or not the impeachment will be put into action. To pass, a supermajority must be met within the referendum.

### **Popular Rights of the Zen National State**

The following is a list of rights that the laws of the Zen National State can not infringe on. If so, the officials of the executive branch have the duty to declare the laws in question void; or face an immediate referendum for impeachment-- should the victim choose to initiate.

* Right to Free Speech
* Right to True Justice
* Right to Fair Exchange
* Right to Personal Property
* Right to serve the Zen Parti Nationale
* Right to believe in the Supreme Church

## Cities

The Autonomous Region of the Zen National State controlled the territory of four towns, most of which were located in South America. The only exception was Nouveau Arroyo, which was settled in Baja California.

* Star City *(Founded January 7th, 2020)*
* Nouveau Arroyo *(Founded January 5th, 2020)*
* Port of Pecem *(Founded December 7th, 2019)*
* Cavetown *(Founded February 7th, 2020)*

## Trivia

* Every town except for Nouveau Arroyo was founded on the 7th of a month.