Aquatos

The Mercantile Republic of Aquatos, or simply Aquatos, is a nation, located in the region of Phoros on the continent of Eldham. Aquatos is a small nation, with a population of 28 spread over the area of around 250 000 m2.

The Aquatosian People
The Aquatosian nation exists a long time, we have been in hiding for over an century due to the amount of warmongering nations in the past. The first and greatest centre of the Aquatosian culture was Blackwater city, which had been built 300 years ago, in the oceans of Eldham but has been destroyed around 150 years ago.

Location of Blackwater City is unknown, even today, decades after it's destruction. My parents didn't want to tell much about it. It was the most pristine and developed city of all Eldham.

Founding and early expansion
The Aquatosian people settled on land we now call Pokitaru, then owned by Regnum Drakaes, and later by the city of Kei. Not long after, on 20th of July, Pokitaru peacefully bought its independence for $7.5k and declared The Technocracy of Aquatos on 27th of July 2021.

The Advisory Council of Aquatos and the leader of Kei, came to an agreement to unite into one nation, thus signing a document on 6th of August, turning Kei into an aquati of Aquatos.

The Taerni-Aquatosian solution
People of Taernsbia have violated Aquatos' territorial integrity and sovereignty by illegaly mining in our lands, resulting in massive damage to the Aquatos' mineral reserves.

The "misunderstanding" was resolved by:


 * Monetary compensation of $101k




 * Land transfer (as visible on the image on the right)


 * Punishment to the perpetrators

This agreement was signed on the 15th of August 2021.

Change in course
The advisory council of Aquatos felt that the growth of our nation was very meagre. The technocratic government we had felt void of opportunistic goals for our nation. therefore we have decided with the support of our people to change it! Our Technocratic ideals are changed out with Thalassocratic ideals. (see table 1 of the constitution) This also means we stop being a technocracy. Becomming a Thalassocracy instead.

This change in course took place on 30th of October.

Settlements of Aquatos

 * Pokitaru - The cultural and administrative centre of Aquatos, a rapidly growing city, which is also the nations capital.


 * Velenu - The trade centre of Aquatos, as well as home to our national library.


 * Insmouth - Northern outpost of Aquatos


 * Oraphis - Ancient capital of Aquatos, now rediscovered.


 * New Crystalis - A growing town, settled in the Keian plains.

Laws
The citizens of Aquatos abide by:


 * Constitution of Aquatos
 * Legal System of Aquatos

The Legal and Judicial system of Aquatos is still in development and is yet to be completed, until then, judicial powers lay in the hands of elected government officials.

The League of Vircon
Vircon is an alliance of nations that vow to protect each other and further develop their economic and diplomatic ties.

Aquatos has been a member of Vircon since 8th of October 2021.

Government and Politics
Aquatos is a Mercantile Republic, a thalassocratic state. Aquatos has a strong army, for own protection and to support extensive trade networks across Eldham, giving us an essential role in establishing contacts between Eldham's regions. These contacts are not only commercial, but also cultural and artistic.

For full explanations visit The Guardian of Aquatosian law.

Advisory council
The Advisory council is a council of max. 25 people (1 per 10-25 members) whereof some can be permanent members. Non-permanent members are elected by the entire Aquatosian populace every month. (In case of war this will be done when the war ends). This council will give advice/ideas to the ministers, Town mayors and diplomats.

Members:

 * GOjayson (Permanent)
 * Gladiator_Sword (Permanent until Aquatos has grown big enough)

The Ministers
The Ministers are the ones that will have final say if they want to start a vote about a law or other stuff according to their profession. For a law to go through a ½ Majority is needed with the whole populace of Aquatos. Not voting will result in an abstain.