Raltek Republic

The **Raltek Republic** is a member state of the Subline Draknid Imperium, it's territory sits on the rim edge of the Crown region, it's population sits in the trillions across hundreds of star systems. It's industrial and commercial strength shines bright in the darkness, an example to many other states within the Imperium that they do not need to rely upon the Draknir. Meanwhile it's military stands form against the unknown outer regions, defending against enemies of the state and others that risk to bring chaos to it's region.

The Republic has stood for centuries as a bastion of liberty and order in it's region of space. It's history in the Imperium has been one of mutual benefits, under the Imperium the Republic was able to grow it's industrial base and economic ties with them which in turn allowed for a vast expansion of both territory and power for the young Republic. It now stands as a major regional powerhouse and has shown it's ability to protect both itself and it's allies in times of need against unfavourable situations.

However many powerful voices within the Republic have begun to shout for independence from the Imperium, many of it's citizens now see the Imperium as a home of corruption and questionable ethics. Due to this, the recently elected President of the Republic is a known advocate of independence and the political world has begun to see such a move as a requirement. This has done much to damage relationship between the Republic and the Imperium.

## Territory -

The Raltek Republic is a provincial power within the Imperium, within it are hundreds of populated star systems and even more systems used for mining of raw materials.

#### Federal Territory -

This is land owned by the Federal Government, examples are the Capital City on the Homeworld and Federal Military installations. Only Federal Agencies have any form of authority on these lands.

#### States -

States form the backbone of the Republic, these are founded from star systems with a significate population, they hold their own local state government that is separate from the Federal Government. Commonly states are home to billions of citizens all of whole call a star system their home however some states can be as few as a couple million in population size.

States are responsible for law and order in their systems, creating their own agencies to deal with issues as they need. This includes local state militaries which are not related to the Federal Military.

Every State government is similar to the Federal government only one tier down. The leader of a state is named State Governor, they, like the President, are voted into office via a state election. States also get access to four Senate seats in the Federal Senate and a number of Representatives, based on their population, who are sent to the National Assembly.

#### Territories -

Territories are created from star systems that lack a significate population, commonly this is due to being in the process of colonisation or primarily being used for mining. These systems lack the same representation that states get at Federal level however this also means a reduced Federal authority which allows for more freedom towards the people in these systems. Federal Laws do still apply, however the Territory itself may have very few laws of its own.

Territories, once they reach a significate population, are allowed to apply for statehood. This is done via the Federal Congress who vote to approve or deny the request.

## Political Structure -

The Raltek Republic is officially a Federal Presidential Constitutional Republic, in which the federal powers are split among three branches of office, Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches. All power of the federal government comes from the Raltek Constitution, it holds the government to the will of the people and keeps the people free from government tyranny.

#### Legislative -

The Federal Congress is the bicameral legislature of the Federal Government, it consists of the National Assembly and the Senate. Every State is allocated four Senate seats and a number of seats in the National Assembly based on their population. These houses are where all laws are created, either house may create a law but both must approve of the law before it can be finalised.

National Assembly -

Senate -

#### Executive -

The Executive Power is vested in the President of the Raltek Republic, with power being delegated to Cabinet Members. The President and Vice President are elected via popular vote from all citizens within the republic every six years. Once Elected they create a Cabinet in which they assign heads to each department of the executive office, "cabinet officers" are confirmed by the Senate. The President has a veto power over any law from the Federal Congress.

##### Departments -

Department of Foreign Affairs

Department of Finance

Department of Defence

Department of Justice

Department of Home Affairs

#### Judicial -

Federal Courts are the head of the justice system, with the Supreme Court being the highest court in the Republic.