Chitonia

**The Kingdom of Chitonia** is a global colonial empire with holdings in Vesica and Saint Christopher. Chitonia proper is located in the far north of Terra, taking up the entirety of the island it occupies. Chitonia is a constitutional monarchy under the rule of the King, and is separated into six Duchies (Duchy of Scarborough, Duchy of Midlesford, Duchy of Phoenix, Duchy of Æthelbria, Duchy of Colmshire, and Duchy of Eldria), which are themselves broken up into a number of counties. Chitonia proper borders no countries by land, however its coasts are near (placeholder Portuguese) to the southwest, Vesica to the southeast, and (placeholder Irish) to the east. Militarily, Chitonia is considered the greatest power in Terra, though it relies mainly on it's unmatched naval superiority rather than the strength of land armies.

## **Government and Politics**

*Main Article: Government and Politics of Chitonia*
The Kingdom of Chitonia is governed by a constitutional monarchy. Holding executive power in this regime are the separated head of state and head of government, the King and the Prime Minister, and the Council of Ministers. Legislative power is invested in the bicameral Royal Parliament. Of the two chambers of the Royal Parliament, the Assembly of Commons and the Council of Nobles, the Assembly of Commons holds the sole power of proposing and passing legislation, and appointing a government, while the Council of Nobles reserves the right to review and approve legislation. Members of Parliament (MPs) for the Assembly of Commons are elected in a proportional party-based election held every four years, while membership of the Council of Nobles is lifelong and hereditary. Chitonia's judiciary is headed by the Council of Nobles, who are given the responsibility to review the constitutionality of legislation and appoint the judges of lower courts.

## **Military**

*Main Article: Armed Forces of Chitonia*
The Armed Forces of Chitonia are the envy of the world, and have the strength to be used globally. The Royal Chitonian Navy is unmatched by any other power in both technological advancement or deployed strength. From their port bases located across Terra in Chitonia's allies and subjects, the Royal Chitonian Navy can impose the will of Chitonia globally with ease. Chitonia's ground forces, the Royal Chitonian Army, are a formidable force, though they can find their match in the armies of other powers. The Royal Chitonian Army is separated into three branches: the King's Army, the standard army of the empire stationed in Chitonia proper with smaller presences across the empire; the Colonial Army, the defence forces tasked with garrisoning the colonies; and the Royal Special Forces, a highly trained force given the task of carrying out special operations that the King's Army or Colonial Army are incapable of executing. The Armed Forces of Chitonia have also a small, experimental air force, the Royal Air Force.

## **Geography**

*Main Article: Chitonian Map Index*
Chitonia is a relatively isolated island in the middle of the sea, and is not typically included as a part of any major continent. A majority of Chitonia is flat, with the exception of the Idris River Valley that runs from Macedon Bay to the other side of the island, and the Mount Rambor Highlands in the north. Chitonia is also home to numerous rivers and streams that make up three major river systems, the Idris River System that cuts the island in two and feeds into the rivers of Duchy Phoenix and Duchy Æthelbria, the Augustine River System that spreads across the center of the country, and the the Emerald River System that runs from Mount Rambor into Duchy Colmshire.

## **Economy**

The Chitonian economy is one of the largest and most influential in Terra. The Chitonian system is founded on the ideal of laissez faire capitalism, and is entirely public and has little influence from the government. Manfucaturing and the services are the most important sectors in Chitonia proper, with raw resources playing a minimal role.

### **Raw Resources**

The smallest sector of the economy, Chitonia's raw resources sector revolves primarily around food crops, fishing, and livestock, which are just large enough to provide for the domestic market. Mineral extraction also plays a small role in the economy, and there are a number of prominent coal and iron mines located throughout the island. Chitonia's raw resources sector is prominent in the northern inland, with the exception of fisheries which can be found anywhere along the entire coast.

### **Manufacturing**

The manufacturing sector is the largest contributor to the GDP of Chitonia proper, and the largest employer on the island. A majority of Chitonia's factories are found along the southern coast and within the Duchy of Phoenix, though there are still large manufacturing hubs in cities away from this area, such as Erin's Landing or Farage. Chitonia's proper's manufacturing sector his fed primarily by imports from Chitonia's colonies in Surobor and Suremia, but imports from foreign nations still make up a sizeable input in the sector. The largest manufacturing industries in Chitonia revolve around the production of heavy machinery, consumer goods, military armaments, and ships; with Chitonia's ship construction industry being the largest and most advanced in Terra.

### **Services**

An emerging and increasingly more vital aspect of the Chitonian economy is the services sector, which has exploded in prominence and profit in recent decades as the average real income and purchasing power of the Chitonian citizen has risen. The services sector also has the largest amount of government interference than the others, with the government stepping in to provide services such as education or postage at lower costs. A majority of the sector remains private though, and industries such as healthcare, entertainment, and personal services have seen growth and profit due to the rising demand from their services among consumers. Shipping and rail transportation also make up a sizeable portion of the sector, with the shipping industry being especially vital due to it's necessity for colonial supply lines and international commerce. The banking and finance industries are two other important industries within the sector, and have only become larger with the increase average real income and entrepreneurship. These industries are perhaps the most important in the Chitonian economy, as Chitonia's fractional reserve banking system allows for seemingly infinite loan opportunities for both entrepreneurial and personal use, and support individual investment into economic enterprises.