Scorpis Empire

# Scorpis

The Scorpis Empire is a nation in Africa Established, and Managed by Alexander Edward Irwin of the Nomadic tribe Adrikan (Note: the scorpis empire is has temporarily become a state of the Republic of Mountains)

## The Scorpis Empire

### Official Languages

Scorpis-English (expanded English dictionary)

## Succession

### Origins

The Scorpis Empire was formed in recent years by part of the Adrikan tribe to counteract the threat of rival tribes, and other Nations. Despite these threats much of the Tribe wished to maintain their nomadic ways and refused to settle down permanently.

### The Scorpis Empire

The Scorpis empire is one of the smallest and most poor nations. it's lands are not fertile, or large. it does however contain a great many Minerals and Ores, including Gold, Emeralds, And Diamonds, as well as many other materials.

### The Remaining Nomadic Adrikians

The Larger portion of the Adrikians that chose to Continue their Nomadic ways are scattered, although many still remain on the continent. their numbers have however dwindled extremely over time, leaving an estimated few hundred of them in existence.

## Governmental Workings

### Monarch

Scorpis is a Constitutional Monarchy, This means that the Monarchy has as much power as the constitution of the nation allows them, The amount of power is chosen by the government and the people. The ruling Monarch's Ceremonial name is the Scorpius Eternis, or the Eternal Scorpion. However in Normal circumstances this name would not be used, and the monarch would at most be referred to as the "King" or the "Queen" of The Scorpis Empire (not Emperor because of non-absolute power). As for the Government, they are Given the task of managing all the general needs of the Empire. Their Amount of power is only as much as the citizens of the Empire allow them.

### Succession

Before the Ruling Monarch dies, The government and the Monarch must chose a Member of the Empire to be the Next Monarch, with no distinction in gender or heritage. In the event of the heir being unable to become the Monarch, the Supreme Council is given Absolute power until an heir can be found or until a 1 year period of time has elapsed, This is to prevent the abuse of power.

### The supreme Council

The supreme council is in charge of managing all the Minor councils within the Empire, (Council of Recourses, Council of Defense, etc.) as well as managing any Economic and National Crisis that arises. the supreme Council members are only elected by Citizens from within the Empire. If a National Crisis is Occurring all elections are halted until the crisis is resolved. The supreme council Contains only 3 members at any given time.

### The Council of Recourses

The Council of Recourses is in charge of managing the Mines, the Farms, and material export as well as material Import. The Council of Recourses Reports everything they do to the supreme Council. The Council of Recourses contains only 3 members at any given time.

### The Council of Defense

The Council of Defense is in charge of managing the Scorpis Military, the Council of Defense is also in charge of Border Protection and International Military Alliances, and warfare. The Council of Defense contains only 3 members at any given time.

### The Council of Security

The Council of Security is in charge of Checking all Import and Exports for illegal Items, as well as monitoring all Nations and Managing extremely classified intel. the Council of Security contains only 3 members at any given time.

### The Council of Law

The council of Law is in charge of Managing and Maintaining all Laws in every city, as well as creating and removing laws as needed, with the approval of the Supreme council and the Monarch. The council of Law contains only 3 members at any given time.

## Structures

### The Tower of Scorpis

A massive tower inside the capital city of Eris, built of mostly deepslate and andesite. It is a symbol for the Scorpis Empire to show their Power, riches, and architectural skill. It contains more than 50 rooms, including a brewery, The great hall, and The Treasury of Eris. it currently houses the Monarch and the members of the council.

## Customs

### 7 day protection

if anyone comes into the city, they are offered seven day protection by the Scorpis Empire for no cost, as well as provided food, shelter, and anything else they may need during their time there.

## Offenses to the Empire

### Disrespecting the Dead

Disrespecting the Dead is the Highest Offense within the Empire, anyone caught Disrespecting the Dead of the Empire will be punished by either imprisonment or Execution, If given Imprisonment it will last a minimum of 20 years, and a maximum of a lifetime sentence.

### Harming an unarmed Person

Harming an Unarmed Person is extremely hated by the Empire, and anyone found guilty of doing so may suffer the same as they had done unto others, if they killed a person then they are put to death.

## Honorary awards

### The Scorpis star

given to a military leader or soldier who upheld the honor of their Nation and Eliminated 10 enemies

### The Golden Cross

Given to an upstanding citizen who went above and beyond what is required of them

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