World Council

The United Nations (UN) is a powerful international organization in the Lotus story, recognized as the governing body of the world. The UN's purpose in the Lotus is to maintain peace and security among nations, prevent conflicts, and promote international cooperation. The Council or better known as the "United Nations" is an intergovernmental organization, with the aim of promoting international cooperation and maintaining international peace and security. It currently has 175 member states.

The World Council is a global regime which has branched off and ruled the world for centuries. The Council's countries are often characterized by prosperity, democracy, and stability - both political and economic. It has since vastly grown in influence and now spans across more than 195 of the world's civilized countries. Collectively serving as one of the most prominent antagonists in the Lotus series.

## Overview

The Council is depicted as a powerful and effective force for global governance, working to prevent conflict and protect human rights. The "***General Assembly***" is the main deliberative body of the UN, where all member states have equal representation and discuss and coordinate on realm, and immediate global issues. Council is responsible for maintaining international peace and security and has the power to authorize peacekeeping missions and impose sanctions or use force against states that pose a threat to peace.

The UN has several specialized agencies, including a peacekeeping force known as the United Nations Task Force (UNTF), a humanitarian organization known as the United Nations Emergency Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNERRA), and a research organization known as the United Nations Institute for Research and Development (UNIRD). The UN is not immune to corruption and political intrigue. Some member states are dissatisfied with the UN's decision-making process and feel that their voices are not being heard. There are also factions within the UN that have their own agendas and seek to advance their interests through any means necessary, including betraying the UN's values.

## Profession

The UN also deploys UNTF troops to various hotspots around the world, tasked with resolving conflicts and keeping the peace.

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This group is in charge of trying all crimes committed against the Peace and/or World Balance. World Council utilizing their military are also within their jurisdiction to order the use of deadly force. Once a decision has been made, it is rarely overturned. Within the Council, there is a small number of Open Seats, reserved for the World Councils own firing squad, a collection of incredibly powerful individuals who have all pledged loyalty to the World Council and its publicly known goals. These members are tasked with taking out the World Council's highest priority enemies and preserving their absolute power. In return these members are given full legal immunity allowing them the freedom to do whatever they want in free time, on top of a handsome salary to top it off.

## World Government Affiliates

All over the world (realms excluded), there are over 180 countries that are affiliated of the World Council.

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