List of Commonwealths in the United States

## Commonwealths on Mercury

Mercury, the first planet in the solar system, is one of the best places to live. After terraformation, it became home to rich arts culture, beautiful islands and seas, and large mining companies. The cities there are some of the fastest growing in the solar system. Mercury is home to two commonwealths: Nike and Hermes.

### Nike

*See Also: Nike*

The commonwealth of Nike was named for the Goddess of Victory, and was established at the end of 2040. There are a total of 9 states under the commonwealth's jurisdiction. Nike originally started as multiple mining colonies and research institutes for astronauts, biologists, and astrophysicists. Now, it is home to big businesses and booming agriculture. The commonwealth is Republican leaning, due to its emphasis on business, however young academics and researchers tend to vote with Democrats.

The current premier of Nike is Astrid Keller. She is a Rockefeller Republican, from the state of Odyssey

#### States

* Aristotle (ARS)
* Archimedes (ARC)
* Astraeus (AST)
* Copernicus (COP)
* Discovery (DSC)
* Einstein (EIN)
* Hawking (HKG)
* Lovelace (LVL)
* Odyssey (ODY)

### Hermes

*See Also: Hermes*

The commonwealth of Hermes was named for the Greek God, and was established at the September of 2045. There are a total of 15 states under the commonwealth's jurisdiction. Hermes is home to beautiful rocky beaches and tropical climates. The commonwealth hosts multiple universities and is the heart of arts culture in the inner system. Hermes is one of the most democratic voting commonwealths in the nation, due to its young, vibrant, diverse population.

The current premier is Epiphany McAlister, a Progressive Democrat from the state of Delacroix

#### States

* Beethoven (BTV)
* Botticelli (BTC)
* Chopin (CHP)
* Da Vinci (DAV)
* Delacroix (DCX)
* Hawthorne (HTH)
* Haydn (HDN)
* Michelangelo (MNG)
* Monet (MNT)
* Mozart (MOZ)
* Paradise Islands (PDI)
* Rachmaninoff (RMF)
* Raphael (RPH)
* Rembrandt (REM)
* Renior (REN)

## Commonwealths on Venus

Venus is one of the most beautiful places in the solar system. It is very underrated as a place to live because many just see it as a vacation spot. Many big businesses are headquartered here, and the planet has some of the most renowned universities in the country. Venus has two commonwealths: Aphrodite and Ishtar

### Ishtar

The commonwealth of Ishtar was named for the continent that the commonwealth sits on. It was established in November of 2034. There are a total of 13 states under the commonwealth's jurisdiction. Ishtar is the center of scientific research and education on Venus. Home to beautiful beaches and large mountain ranges, the commonwealth also relies on tourism for its economy. Ishtar also has multiple swing states, and is home to two of the largest cities on the planet: Vega City and Victoria Beach.

The incumbent premier is Adreana Oliveira Rogers, an American Enterprise Alliance Republican from the state of Vega. Oliveira Rogers was elected in 2214.

#### States

* Cleopatra (CLP)
* Earhart (EAR)
* High Plains (HPL)
* Iwo Jima (IWJ)
* Jemison (JEM)
* Magellan (MAG)
* New Houston (NHS)
* North Vega (NVG)
* Rio Bravo (RBR)
* South Vega (SVG)
* Tigris (TIG)
* Vega (VEG)
* West Vega (WVG)

## Commonwealths on Mars

Mars is a planet known for agriculture and business. Its rugged mountains, beautiful seas, and rich countryside also make it a great place to live, work, and play. Mars has three commonwealths: Ares, Hellas, and Tharsis