Nort

Flag of Nort

Nort, also known as Norton Federation (Nortian: Föderalstaat Nort; "Norton Federal State"), is a constitutional federal state composed of meritocratic councils and a leading Patriarch & Matriarch.

## History

### Creation of the Federation

Emperor Kyros unites the lands of the peninsula under one banner and declares the transformation of the state to what it is today, the federal nationstate of Nort, declaring himself the first life-long patriarch of Nort. Elevating former Empress of the Northern Tribes to the first Matriarch cementing Norton supremacy on the peninsula.

## Economy

*Further Information: Economy of Nort*

Nort has extensive railway and port infrastructure for industrial reasons. Grain, ores, and lumber being cultivated in large numbers have to be transported to their respective destinations.

Port infrastructure serves as the keystone of Norton Maritime trade with ships often serving as an alternative for lengthy journeys over land. This has led to Nort always maintaining a strong economic as well as military presence on the seas, with vital food sources and shipping lanes having been fought over by Norts predecessor states. Norton Traders also have proven their willingness to venture out far to do business, bringing the peninsula news from afar as well providing prosperity as well as rare goods to the people and the state.

Railway Gauge: 1600mm

## Government

*More information: Government of Nort*

The government of Nort can be described as a meritocratic, council dictatorship with councils of meritocratically selected nationals replacing the ministries of democracies with Patriarch and Matriarch replacing Heads of Government, such as Presidents or Kings.

Nort has several 'levels' of Government

**First Order**: Patriarch/Matriarch

The Patriarch and Matriarch share responsibility for protecting the constitution, they have veto power over every government decision.

**Second Order**: Federal 'Constitutional Government'

The Part of Government responsible for enforcing the constitution on a federal level, military and inter-federal infrastructure are also their responsibility.

**Third Order**: Federal State Governments

Federal State governments exist to bring governance closer to the people, the majority of laws are passed on this Order. State governments can create their own laws and regulations as long as they do not defy constitutional law. It is not rare to see several states share and enforce laws due to overlapping interests.

## Federal States

The Territory of Nort is split into several Federal States with respective governments of their own who regulate the ordinary life for Norts citizens. How these governments are selected differs from State to State.

## Overseas Territories

*More Information: Norton Overseas Territories*

The territory of Nort encompasses several Overseas territories which can generally be seen as 'colonies'. However these 'colonies' are granted the same rights as federal states, receiving as much autonomy as possible with indigenous languages being officially recognized and respected. However they are subject only to the 2nd Order before a 3rd Order government can be established there.

## Foreign Relations

*More Information: Foreign Relations of Nort*

Rikija is one of Norts most important allies and have signed the B

Brotherly Harmon together.y Pact

## Military

*More Information: Norton Armed Forces*

Norton Ground Forces

Norton Aeroforces

Norton Maritime Strike & Protection Forces

Norton Seaborne Infantry

### Norton National Guard

The Norton National Guard (Nortian: Nort'sche Nationalgarde) is the national guard of Nort. In comparison to the Army its main task lies in protecting Norton lands, with those protecting 'colonies' being the **Norton Colonial Guard**. These two formations cannot be deployed outside of Norton borders as their core assignment is contradictory to that. The Norton Federal Militias are subordinate forms of the National Guard and report to their federal governments (3rd Order) in peace time, and the Federal Constitutional Government (2nd Order) in war times.

### **Norton Constitutional Guard**

The Norton Constitutional Guard is the guard of honor of Nort, it is responsible for ceremonial tasks