Elections in 01 ERE Alliance

As there have been passed 6 months after the first (and last) elections that took place in 01 ERE Alliance in last August, we announce herein the new election process for the following positions inside our Alliance, as also inside 01 ERE Region:

- Prime Minister (Consul) / UN Delegate in 01 ERE

UN members vote here for the election of our UN Delegate according the Alliance Constitution.

Current Prime Minister is Comnemnus (01 ERE), who may re-apply for re-lection according to the Constitution, if he wishes so.

- Minister of the Interior Affairs (Aedile)

Senators vote for the election of our Aedile.

The position is currently empty.

- Minister of Recruitment (Tribune)

Senators vote for the election of our Tribune.

The position is currently empty.

- Senate

Each Region elects its own Senators to represent the respective Regions in the Alliance, under the way each Region wishes it.

According to our Constitution and each Region's population we need to elect the following number of Senators per Region:

Hellenic Civilization: 7

01 ERE: 5

Greece: 2

Empire of the Romans: 1

Greek Islands: 1

Council of Narnia: 1

Empire of Rome: 1

Exarchate of Ravenna: 1

Ithaca: 1

Athens: 1

TOTAL: 21

- Minister of Foreign Affairs

He is appointed by the Imperator; his election is approved by the Senate.

The position is currently empty.

- Speaker of the Senate

He is elected by the Senators.

The position is currently held by The Council of Narnia (The Council of Narnia).

- Speaker of the Concilium Plebis

He is elected by all Allied nations.

The position is currently held by Sireness (Greek Islands).

- Magistrates Extraordinarii (3 persons)

They are elected by all Allied nations.

Today we have only 2 Magistrates (Emperor Romanus and Julius Caesar Jr).

- Treasurer

The position has become since its creation absolutely inactive and I propose its cancellation with a Constitution modification.

- Off Topic Mayor

As above the position has become since its creation absolutely inactive and I propose its cancellation with a Constitution modification.

Candidacies for the Elections may be announced between March 1st and March 8th.
Elections will take place from March 8th till March 15th.

The results will be announced just afterwards by the Imperator.

The Worlds of Prida is dead

The Queendom of The Worlds of Prida ceased to exist a few minutes ago due to inactivity.

Bye-bye Rioan

The Principality of Rioan departed 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region a few hours ago. We wish to them "Good luck".

Bye-bye Prashanti

The Kingdom of Prashanti departed 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region a few hours ago. We wish to them "Good luck".

Bye-bye Izmira

The Holy Empire of Izmira departed 01 Eastern Roman Empire a few hours ago. We wish to them "Good luck".

P0t_headz is dead

The Republic of P0t_headz ceased to exist a few hours ago due to inactivity.

Stazione is dead

The Incorporated States of Stazione ceased to exist a few hours ago due to inactivity.

Welcome Izmira

We welcome The Holy Empire of Izmira (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Izmira), as the 239th member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Holy Empire of Izmira is a huge, safe nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 228 million are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.
The medium-sized, corrupt government is effectively ruled by the Department of Law & Order, with areas such as Social Welfare and Social Equality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 12%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Gambling, Uranium Mining, and Retail industries.
UFO sightings are listed daily in the morning news, people are now classified as male, female, or genderqueer, citizens select which government department gets their income tax kuns each year, and the tenet of free speech is held dear. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Izmira's national animal is the Leontopithecus Rosalia, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the kun.

Welcome Rioan

We welcome The Principality of Rioan (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Rioan), as the 238th member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Principality of Rioan is a huge, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its punitive income tax rates. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 319 million are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it is mainly concerned with Law & Order, although Defence and Education are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 56%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Uranium Mining, Book Publishing, and Automobile Manufacturing industries.
All guns must be registered, police officers are seen patrolling the streets armed with satellite-guided truncheons, space research funding has hit a recent high while several military bases are being closed down, and skateboarding is punishable by heavy fines. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Rioan's national animal is the kunti, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Roan.

Welcome Prashanti

We welcome The Kingdom of Prashanti (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Prashanti), a United Nations member, as the 237th member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Kingdom of Prashanti is a huge, socially progressive nation, renowned for its punitive income tax rates. Its compassionate, cynical population of 928 million are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it concentrates mainly on Education, although Social Welfare and Law & Order are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 100%. A powerhouse of a private sector is dominated by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry.
The nation is experiencing a severe shortage of sporting events, the average commuter spends four hours a day driving to and from work, all-natural foods are becoming a major fad, and convicted felons are forced into slavery for their crimes. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Prashanti's national animal is the Cow, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the Mira.

Bye-bye Open Veins

The Empire of Open Veins departed 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region a few hours ago. We wish to them "Good luck".

Bye-bye Phanariotes

The Dominion of Phanariotes departed 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region a few hours ago. We wish to them "Good luck".

Welcome Chimunia

We welcome The United Socialist States of Chimunia (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=chimunia), as the 239th member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The United Socialist States of Chimunia is a small, socially progressive nation, renowned for its complete lack of prisons. Its compassionate population of 10 million enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.
The enormous, socially-minded government concentrates mainly on Social Welfare, although Education and Healthcare are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 40%, but much higher for the wealthy. A small private sector is dominated by the Book Publishing industry.
Nudity is frowned upon, high-income earners pay a 100% tax rate, the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, and gambling is outlawed. Crime is well under control. Chimunia's national animal is the street dog, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the ka.

Welcome Atalvincina

We welcome The Empire of Atalvincina (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Atalvincina), as the 237th member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Empire of Atalvincina is a large, safe nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its compassionate population of 40 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Religion & Spirituality, and Education. The average income tax rate is 53%, and even higher for the wealthy. A very small private sector is led by the Door-to-door Insurance Sales industry, followed by Automobile Manufacturing and Retail.
Gambling is outlawed, abortion is only legal in unusual circumstances, strict term limits have been applied to all elected offices, and the government is making attempts at curtailing the flood of spam emails with little progress. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown. Atalvincina's national animal is the eagle, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the nomisma.

Bye-bye Jus Sanguini

The Kingdom of Jus Sanguini departed 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region a few hours ago. We wish to them "Good luck".

Bye-bye Michiganders

The Holy Empire of Muchganders departed 01 Eastern Roman Empire a few minutes ago. We wish to them "Good luck".

Bye-bye Forti di Genova

The Kingdom of Forti di Genova departed 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region 2 hours ago. We wish to them "Good luck".

Welcome The Allied Republics

We welcome The Democratic Republic of The Allied Republics (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=The+Allied+Republics), as the 240th member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Democratic Republic of The Allied Republics is a very large, pleasant nation, remarkable for its complete lack of prisons. Its compassionate, intelligent population of 78 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.
The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Defence, and Education. The average income tax rate is 32%, but much higher for the wealthy. A substantial private sector is led by the Uranium Mining, Automobile Manufacturing, and Retail industries.
Voting is voluntary and military spending is on the increase. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low. The Allied Republics's national animal is the republic eagle and its currency is the republic dacterie.

Bye-bye Brettonia Enforcers and puppets

The Founder of the region was obliged to ban and eject Brettonia Enforcers and his puppets from 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region after the continuous improper actions in other regions (Sahara Desert, Greek Empires etc.) creating problems to the Regional fame around NationStates about our Alliance. It started with private or on RMB warnings and advice but it seems that there was not any understanding.

Welcome Open Veins

We welcome The Empire of Open Veins (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Open+Veins), as the 244th member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Empire of Open Veins is a tiny, safe nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 6 million are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."
The large, corrupt, moralistic, socially-minded government devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Social Welfare and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 30%, but much higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Basket Weaving.
Elections have been outlawed and organ donation rates have hit a new low. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Open Veins's national animal is the vampire bat, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the bloody.

Bye-bye The Roman Gladiators

The Community of The Roman Gladiators departed 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region a few hours ago. We wish to them "Good luck".

Bye-bye Guardians of Rome

The Community of Guardians of Rome departed 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region a few hours ago. We wish to them "Good luck".

Bye-bye Roman FIghters

The Armed Republic of Roman FIgthers departed 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region a few hours ago. We wish to them "Good luck".

Cupania is dead

The Empire of Cupania ceased to exist a few minutes ago due to ianctivity.

Welcome Michiganders Unite

We welcome The Republic of Michiganders Unite (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Michiganders+Unite), as the 246th member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Republic of Michiganders Unite is a tiny, economically powerful nation, remarkable for its complete absence of social welfare. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million are either ruled by a small, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.
The small, pro-business government juggles the competing demands of Defence, Law & Order, and Commerce. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 2%. A healthy private sector is led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, followed by Basket Weaving and Cheese Exports.
Crime is a major problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Michiganders Unite's national animal is the paradoxataur and its currency is the dollar.

Welcome Viasisaly

We welcome The Grand Duchy of Viavisaly (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Viasisaly), a United Nations member, as the 245th member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Grand Duchy of Viasisaly is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 6 million are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.
The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, socially-minded morass -- is mainly concerned with Law & Order, although Healthcare and Education are secondary priorities. The average income tax rate is 39%, but much higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Book Publishing.
Voting is voluntary. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to a well-funded police force. Viasisaly's national animal is the lion, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the Via.
Viasisaly is ranked 28,049th in the world for Most Beautiful Environments.

Kueny is dead

The Republic of Kueny ceased to exist a few minutes ago due to inactivity.

Welcome Pontoheracleia

We welcome The Colony of Pontoheracleia (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Pontoheracleia), as the 241st member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Colony of Pontoheracleia is a tiny, devout nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Religion & Spirituality, and Education. The average income tax rate is 30%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Automobile Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Retail industries.
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Pontoheracleia's national animal is the turk and its currency is the book.

Terra Concordia is dead

The Holy Imperium of Terra Concordia ceased to exist a few hours ago due to inactivity.

Welcome Ta Theia

We welcome The Free Land of Ta Theia (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Ta+Theia) as the 242nd member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Free Land of Ta Theia is a huge, devout nation, remarkable for its complete absence of social welfare. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 916 million are effectively ruled by a group of massive corporations, who run for political office and provide their well-off citizens with world-class goods and services. Their poorer citizens, however, are mostly starving to death while being urged to go out and get real jobs. The populace has reasonably extensive civil rights, although these are mostly aimed at allowing them to buy whatever they like.
The tiny, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Religion & Spirituality, Commerce, and Education. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 7%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Automobile Manufacturing, Book Publishing, and Trout Farming industries.
Waste is frequently shipped to other countries, small businesses are gobbled up almost daily by corporate giants, skateboarding is punishable by heavy fines, and "The Daily Sacrifice" is a routine segment of morning news shows. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is crippling. Ta Theia's national animal is the echidna, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the obolus.

Byzantine Descent is dead

The Holy Empire of Byzantine Descent ceased to exist a few hours ago due to inactivity.

Joseph King is dead

The United Socialist States of Joseph King ceased to exist a few hours ago due to inactivity.

Welcome Wahoo Unlimted

We welcome The Fiefdom of Wahoo Unlimted (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Wahoo+Unlimted), as the 243rd member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Fiefdom of Wahoo Unlimted is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its burgeoning wahoo population. Its compassionate population of 5 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
The medium-sized government is effectively ruled by the Department of Law & Order, with areas such as Religion & Spirituality and Social Welfare receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 20%, but much higher for the wealthy. A tiny private sector is dominated by the Gambling industry.
Crime is a problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Wahoo Unlimted's national animal is the wahoo, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the lure.

Martigena is dead

The Principality of Martigena ceased to exist a few minutes ago due to inactivity.

Welcome East Russia and Alaska

We welcome The Empire of East Russia and Alaska (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=East+Russia+and+Alaska), as the 243rd nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Empire of East Russia and Alaska is a tiny, economically powerful nation, remarkable for its complete absence of social welfare. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 5 million are rabid consumers, partly through choice and partly because the government tells them to and dissenters tend to vanish from their homes at night.
The small, corrupt, pro-business government is mainly concerned with Law & Order, although Commerce and Religion & Spirituality are on the agenda. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 3%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Automobile Manufacturing, Pizza Delivery, and Trout Farming industries.
Crime is a serious problem. East Russia and Alaska's national animal is the tiger and bear and its currency is the durble .

Bye-bye Caesars Guard

The Roman Empire of Caesars Guard departed 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region 2 hours ago. We wish to them "Good luck".

Welcome Dodia

We welcome The People's Republic of Dodia (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=dodia), as the 243rd member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The People's Republic of Dodia is a small, socially progressive nation, notable for its complete lack of prisons. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 16 million enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.
The large, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Social Welfare, Public Transport, and Religion & Spirituality. The average income tax rate is 19%. A small but healthy private sector is led by the Woodchip Exports industry, followed by Door-to-door Insurance Sales and Cheese Exports.
Corporations donate huge sums of money to favored politicians, surveillance cameras are banned, citizens are enjoying a recent large cut in taxes, and the government's religious works are headed by a New Age guru. Crime is a serious problem, probably because of the country's utter lack of prisons. Dodia's national animal is the mouse, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the dag.

Welcome WikedCowboy

We welcome The Confederacy of WikedCowboy (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=WikedCowboy), as the 244th member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Confederacy of WikedCowboy is a small, safe nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 12 million are ruled with an iron fist by the dictatorship government, which ensures that no-one outside the party gets too rich. In their personal lives, however, citizens are relatively unoppressed; it remains to be seen whether this is because the government genuinely cares about its people, or if it hasn't gotten around to stamping out civil rights yet.
The large, corrupt government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Defence. The average income tax rate is 31%, but much higher for the wealthy. A substantial private sector is led by the Book Publishing industry, followed by Woodchip Exports and Automobile Manufacturing.
The mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas, political activists are routinely executed, all major public areas are watched by police surveillance cameras, and the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. WikedCowboy's national animal is the donkey and its currency is the jacktar.

Welcome Liberty Fighterz

We welcome The Republic of Liberty Fighterz (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Liberty+Fighterz), as the 243rd member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Republic of Liberty Fighterz is a small, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning liberty population. Its hard-working population of 14 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
The medium-sized government appears to have no policy direction whatsoever. The average income tax rate is 13%. A large private sector is led by the Information Technology industry, followed by Cheese Exports and Trout Farming.
Crime is a problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Liberty Fighterz's national animal is the liberty and its currency is the liberty.

Welcome Byzantine Greeks

We welcome The Republic of Byzantine Greeks (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Byzantine+Greeks), a United Nations member, as the 242nd member state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Republic of Byzantine Greeks is a very large, devout nation, remarkable for its burgeoning bear population. Its compassionate, hard-working population of 50 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.
The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked morass -- concentrates mainly on Commerce, although Religion & Spirituality and Social Equality are on the agenda. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 30%. A small private sector is dominated by the Trout Farming industry.
Members of Parliament operate under a PAYE scheme, people have to sneak out of the country in order to have sex, the upper class have been throwing riots after hunting was recently banned, and students are known to arrive at school in their pyjamas. Crime is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force. Byzantine Greeks's national animal is the bear, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the euro.

Congratulations Caesars Guard

The Roman Empire of Caesars Guard celebrates today its entrance in The Club of Billionaires in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region, as its population exceeds the 1 billion people (3,246,000,000), becoming so the 66th member of The Club.

Glory to The Empire and its Glorious members !!

Welcome Caesars Guard

We welcome The Roman Empire of Caesars Guard (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Caesars+Guard), as the 241st member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Roman Empire of Caesars Guard is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 3.246 billion are effectively ruled by a group of massive corporations, who run for political office and provide their well-off citizens with world-class goods and services. Their poorer citizens, however, are mostly starving to death while being urged to go out and get real jobs. The populace has reasonably extensive civil rights, although these are mostly aimed at allowing them to buy whatever they like.
The medium-sized, pro-business government concentrates mainly on Law & Order, although Defence and Commerce are on the agenda. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 11%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Door-to-door Insurance Sales, Furniture Restoration, and Arms Manufacturing industries.
Scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes, army rations are served on silver platters, the death penalty has been reintroduced, and children as young as twelve are conscripted into the armed forces. Crime is a serious problem. Caesars Guard's national animal is the horse, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the denarii.

Congratulations to Laura Brechenridge

The United States of Laura Brechenridge celebrates today its entrance in The Club of Billionaires in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region, as its population exceeded the 1 billion people (1,001,000,000), becoming so the 65th member of The Club.

Glory to The Empire and its Glorious members !!

Greece joins 01 Eastern Roman Empire Alliance

New member in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Alliance:

Greece and 01 ERE Alliance finding many common interests and cultural, historical and amicable links between their governmental bodies and nations decide that it is for mutual benefit the following:

1. Greece joins 01 Eastern Roman Empire Alliance as of today, February 5th, 2008. Greece reserves its absolute sovereignity as a Region, having its own individual government and keeping active its own Chat Forum in parallel with that of the Alliance.

2. Greece appoints a Senator in the Alliance Government while nations of Greece are fully eligible to apply for any governmental position inside the Alliance during the forthcoming elections in end of February 2008.

3. 01 ERE Alliance and Greece will defend its other with all their forces upon a potential invasion by a foreign enemy; as Greece is a Founderless region its involvement in foreign missions will be limited and under the supervision and guidance of its UN Delegate or its Senator in the Alliance.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Resignation

Minister of Foreign Affairs of 01 Eastern Roman Empire Alliance Athanasius Ilius declared a few minutes ago his decision to resign from his positions in the Alliance (Foreign Affairs, Off-Topic Mayor, Ambassador in various Regions abroad).

Additional Ex-Minister Athanasius Ilius announced that he decided to relocate in the region of The Last Kingdom.

We wish to him "Good luck and Live long and prosper !!"

Welcome Exarchate of Carthage

We welcome The Commonwealth of The Exarchate of Carthage (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Exarchate+of+Carthage), as the 243rd member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Commonwealth of Exarchate of Carthage is a tiny, pleasant nation, notable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 6 million are highly moralistic and fiercely conservative, in the sense that they tend to believe most things should be outlawed. People who have good jobs and work quietly at them are lauded; others are viewed with suspicion.
The large government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Religion & Spirituality, and Defence. The average income tax rate is 22%. A robust private sector is led by the Information Technology, Trout Farming, and Book Publishing industries.
Crime is a problem. Exarchate of Carthage's national animal is the elephant and its currency is the electrum.

Miles Atrocitas is dead

The Oppressed Peoples of Miles Atrocitas ceased to exist a few hours ago due to inactivity.

Ubz Wubz is dead

The Operatic Empire of Ubz Wubz ceased to exist a few hours ago due to inactivity.

Welcome GPE Embassy2

We welcome The Principality of GPE Embassy2 (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=GPE+Embassy2), as the 245th member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Principality of GPE Embassy2 is a tiny, pleasant nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 5 million are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.
The large government is mainly concerned with Law & Order, although Defence and Healthcare are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 21%. A large private sector is led by the Gambling, Soda Sales, and Book Publishing industries.
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to a well-funded police force. GPE Embassy2's national animal is the roman eagle and its currency is the denarius.

Bye-bye Bangor Slater

The United States of Bangor Slater departed 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region a few hours ago. We wish to them "Good luck".

Bye-bye Strilke

The Incorporated States of Strilke departed 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region a few hours ago. We wish to them "Good luck".

Bye-bye Tattler

The Ambiguously Dark Collective of Tattler departed 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region a few hours ago. We wish to them "Good luck".

Bye-bye Loutra Oreas Elenis

The People's Republic of Loutra Oreas Elenis departed 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region a few hours ago. We wish to them "Good luck".

Congratulations Furia Prime

The Empire of Furia Prime celebrates today its entrance in The Club of Billionaires in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region, as its population exceeds the 1 billion people (1,557,000,000).

Glory to The Empire and its Glorious members !!

Welcome Byzantine Pizza

We welcome The United Socialist States of Byzantine Pizza (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Byzantine+Pizza), as the 249th member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The United Socialist States of Byzantine Pizza is a tiny, devout nation, notable for its punitive income tax rates. Its compassionate, cynical population of 6 million are ruled with an iron fist by the socialist government, which grants its people the freedom to do whatever they like so long as it doesn't involve getting richer than anybody else or challenging the government.
It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it devotes most of its attentions to Social Welfare, with areas such as Law & Order and Defence receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 74%, and even higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Cheese Exports.
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown. Byzantine Pizza's national animal is the chinese, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the pizza hut.

Welcome Furia Prime

We welcome The Empire of Furia Prime (http://www.sunsetrpg.com/economystatistics.php?nation=Furia+Prime), as the 250th member nation state in 01 Eastern Roman Empire Region.

The Empire of Furia Prime is a massive, safe nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 1.557 billion are highly moralistic and fiercely conservative, in the sense that they tend to believe most things should be outlawed. People who have good jobs and work quietly at them are lauded; others are viewed with suspicion.
The enormous government juggles the competing demands of Defence, Social Welfare, and Law & Order. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 25%. A robust private sector is led by the Arms Manufacturing industry, followed by Gambling and Woodchip Exports.
A crusade against barbaric religious practices has begun, military spending is on the increase, Red Cross demand for body bags are rising while sutures are decreasing, and religious organizations are being forced to leave the country or pay income taxes like everybody else. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is relatively low, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Furia Prime's national animal is the sabretooth tiger and its currency is the dinarium.