Second United Commonwealth

United Commonwealth (Zjedna Žečpospolita in Korolian), also called II United Commonwealth relative to its previous iteration in 824-908 ACA, is a federation in Leifmyrr and formerly in Northern Rathnir.

Introduction - Brief History of the first UC
First United Commonwealth was supposed to be an union of all Korolian nations around the world, it was formed in 824 ACA with Slout II and Lodomiera Korola marriage, but it was very dysfunctional, from overlapping memberships in other countries, to all member states conducting independent foreign affairs, it was a miracle that the first iteration of the United Commonwealth even survived it's 84 years of existence, it collapsed in 908 ACA after pressure from the 4th Bardonian Empire.

For Korolian countries history after the First UC collapse check independent countries pages.

Foundation of the Second UC
Founding voices are dated as far back as 977 ACA, when Nova Žemja regained independence from Rodinnbrok, when the Korolian Pact, being an economical-cultural bloc between NZ and Eastern Korolian Czardom was formed. However at that point, despite proposals of UC revival being thrown around, only an economical and cultural alliance was secured.

Reformation
In 1005 first gossips of Korolia (EKC) and Nova Žemja negotiating on reformation of UC came out.

2.01.1007 is the day when the reformation was finally announced, Korolia and Nova Žemja after a century (99 years to be exact), were part of one country once again.

Provisional Era - "Peace in Plagos"
The period between 1007 ACA and 1016 ACA is called Provisional Era, due to it being governed by a provisional government. In 1012 ACA there were attempts at creating a constitution but they never succeded due to the union being de facto defunct in 1016 as of signing the "Peace in Plagos", where Czervoslavia was annexed by United Triumvirate of Plagos & Sparwood. The treaty was signed without UC representatives agreement or even knowledge about it.

Between 1015 and 1016 ACA there was a proxy war in UPPO, between United Triumvirate, and Simulami. II UC was in Simulami's sphere of influence. The war ended with "Peace in Plagos" treaty, which allowed UTPS to annex Czervoslavia, and since then the union is basically defunct, as the union has only one member, but the union still formally exists, as there are hopes for new members joining.

After 1016 ACA, despite the union consisting of only one member state, constitution work continued. In 1019, a constitution referendum was held in what remained of UC, and the new constitution passed. The new constitution was based off the Progressive-National Union's draft, with Csar being reduced to a figurehead, with real power lying in the hands of elected officials. During Matos' leadership, and PNU's term in the power, several administrative reforms were implemented, Zlatoport's expansion project was revived, and several international contacts were made, with countries such as Ryzan. 1021, besides PNU's victory, also marked the foundation of NZA Incorporated, an armament company deeply submerged in controversy ever since it's foundation. The controversy culminated in 1030s, with the "Project Chemistry" revealed to the public, and with a massive SNB investigation which over time concluded with charges pressed against 878 individuals and 2 companies. The company later on was subsidized by the government.

The 30s and 40s
The 30s and 40s we're a time of minimal growth for the nation. The UC was consistently influenced by foreign powers in this era, and a complacent establishment political system was developed over these two decades. This system would be utterly crushed in the 50s, and the country would bounce back from this darker era.

Great Eastern Voyage
In 1050, a group of ambitious researchers and sailors set off onto unexplored ocean in hopes of finding a new land. They found New Nebskoslavia, where they established a small colony, although due to it's cold climate, the archipelago is largely desolate.

UC-Aurea Agreement
In 1055 a vassalization agreement between Kingdom of Aurea and the UC has been signed, ending the "cold war" in the region between the two, and intending to secure both external safety of the UC, and the cooperation of the two. A strong amount of public criticism of the agreement was ignored by both the PNU and NLP, and they forced the bill through parliament without a referendum or any public input. The undemocratic nature of the passage and the governments forcing of the Csar to sign the bill would soon boil over into mass protest against the bill.

New Banners Conspiracy
Following the vassalisation agreement, the NLP/PNU governing coalition had secret negotiations with the monarch of Aurea, in which they discussed using lethal force against Commonwealth citizenry to put down any possible resistance to the agreement. They also discussed subverting democratic institutions and slipping the country into a more authoritarian system under Aurean overlordship. Pro-independence politicians were informed of this act of treason by Snake O. This would be revealed to the public following the election of 1058, in which the three accused culprits we're Nevermore, Alexei Vargas, and Matos Slavski.

Elections of 1058
The elections of 1058 we're quite possibly one of the most polarized in Commonwealth history. The subjugated nation was divided over continued vassalisation under Aurea or independence. With minor pro-independence opposition parties uniting under the Free Commonwealth Alliance, polls indicated that they were in the lead for the election. The NLP, to secure their power, used questionable vote gathering methods. These methods included granting immediate citizenship to foreigners, usually from Aurea, so they could influence the election in pro-Aurean favor. These methods also included using family connections to siphon votes for the pro-Aurean camp. The pro-independence camps portrayed the government as corrupt, ineffectual, alleged voter fraud multiple times, and authoritarian. The pro-Aurean camp portrayed the pro-Independence camp as extremists and radicals. In reality the camp was ideologically diverse, representing communists, nationalists, liberals, and centrists alike.

Accusations of corruption, political violence, and conflict at the polls made the election extremely difficult to complete. The Free Commonwealth Alliance represented the grassroots pro-independence minor parties, with the majority of members supporting peaceful post-independence relations with Aurea, however it should be noted that the FCA was tolerant of more extreme nationalists and anti-Aurean rhetoric. The National Labour Party represented the establishment pro-Aurean political force in the nation, being an associated party to the New Banners Conspiracy. Following the election and arrest/death of the NLP leader, the NLP would be disbanded. The PNU ran as a third party in the election, positioning themselves as moderate on the issue of independence, endorsing soft pro-Aurean policy, and backing a "Let's get back to work" mentality to campaigning. The PNU would attract moderate voters, however the their track record of cooperating with the NLP, ZL!, and then their revealed participation in the New Banners Conspiracy resulted in this election being the beginning of the PNU's slow demise.

Results:
 * Free Commonwealth Alliance - 44% (2 seats in the sejm)
 * National Agrarian Party - 21%
 * National Democratic Union - 15%
 * League of Commonwealth Patriots - 8%

Due to archaic laws of the constitution (that we're later amended), even though the NLP lost the election, Alexei Vargas still became Pjervod.
 * National Labour Party - 43% (2 seats in the sejm)
 * Progressive National Union - 13% (1 seat in the sejm)

After the elections of 1058, the Orange Revolution took place. The Orange Revolution summarized was a political reformation and birth of new Korolian nationalism in Commonwealth society. The FCA achieved a tight victory, and proceeded to reveal evidence of Alexei Vargas' plot to coup the new democratically elected government of the United Commonwealth. What ensued was chaos, with several politicians from the NLP-PNU coalition arrested, military trying to enforce martial law to prevent the country from collapsing (but then withdrawing) and more. After that, the country stabilized under the Interim Government, with the Alexei Vargas and Matos Slavski-Epitichan respectively dying and facing trial for treason (ultimately declared innocent).

In the aftermath of the Orange Revolution another event took place, the "Springtime of Parties" with about half of the active parties being formed during, or after the Revolution. This springtime can be attributed to the minor party victories in the 1058 election boosting confidence of electoral success, and the subsequent death of the two-party PNU/NLP system.

Orange Revolution
Full Article: Orange Revolution

After the elections of 1058, the Orange Revolution took place. The Orange Revolution summarized was a political reformation and birth of new Korolian nationalism in Commonwealth society. The FCA achieved a tight victory, and proceeded to reveal evidence of Alexei Vargas' plot to coup the new democratically elected government of the United Commonwealth. What ensued was chaos, with several politicians from the NLP-PNU coalition arrested, military trying to enforce martial law to prevent the country from collapsing (but then withdrawing) and more.

In the aftermath of the Orange Revolution another event took place, the "Springtime of Parties" with about half of the active parties being formed during, or after the Revolution. This springtime can be attributed to the minor party victories in the 1058 election boosting confidence of electoral success, and the subsequent death of the two-party PNU/NLP system.

During the court case on the "New Banners Conspirators". Alexei Vargas was assassinated by an unknown person, likely to be from his mafia family which he had left and went against the mafias interests. Alexei was considered to be the ringleader of the "New Banners Conspiracy". Following that, a technocratic interim government took place led by the FCA with their Pjervod candidate being Mikolaj Olsevski and Vice Pjervod being Halprin Deitsch.

The trial results of the "Big three":


 * Nevermore - Aquitted without trial, deemed innocent enough to slip by without trial, noted as a bystander for treasonous discussion.
 * Alexei Vargas - Brought to trial for ringleading the conspiracy against the government, died by what is assumed to be a suicide to get out of trial, but the truth was he was assasinated, shortly after his half brother attempted to continue his legacy.
 * Matos Slavski - Brought to trial for participating actively in the conspiracy, case reviewed, evidence discussed, declared innocent and allowed to return to public life.

Veridian Secession
In 1061, the Kingdom of Veridia, comprising of the majority of the former Svalmarc Voivodeship seceded from the United Commonwealth, citing the reason as: the progressing turmoil under Interim Government, and the early elections after Crisis of the 58' being repeatedly delayed. After threats of war from the more extreme officials of the UC and Veridia, an agreement was reached, granting the Veridia their independence, and welcoming another independent Korolian country onto the international scene, although in a bittersweet atmosphere, with the UC losing 1/3 of it's land area (excluding the New Nebskoslav Archipelago). Many radical nationalists in the Commonwealth desire for a Veridian return due to Korolian identity claims. Fort Sojko, a military installation, was established on the border of Veridia. Across the border checkpoint, leaflets containing the words "Veridia Delenda Est" we're placed. The majority of the citizens in Veridia are dual citizens within the Commonwealth as well, and a lot of pundits express concern over Veridias lack of referendum for independence among the citizens of Kozbyn.

Elections of 1064
2 years later, after the Veridian Secession, the UC held the early elections - the results were a landslide victory for the younger Alliance of Social Democrats and League of Commonwealth Patriots, with the older parties losing support. The election showed the public moving towards more ideological boundaries, and was a concerning election victory for the far-right. The election showed the highest turnout in recorded Commonwealth history. The National Agrarian Party abstained from participating, leading to the left-wing vote consolidating around the Alliance of Social Democrats.

Results:


 * League of Commonwealth Patriots - 36% (3 seats in the sejm)
 * Alliance of Social Democrats - 28% (2 seats in the sejm)
 * Democratic Commonwealth Party - 19% (1 seat in the sejm)
 * National Democratic Union - 9% (1 seat in the sejm)
 * Progressive National Union - 6% (0 seats in the in sejm)
 * The Change Party - 2% (0 seats in the sejm)

The ASD and LCP founded a coalition, despite their ideological differences, appointing Tim Lucid as Pjervod and Halprin Deitsch as the VP. They also divided the Cabinet 50/50. This government would be intended to last for 2 years until the constitutionally mandated elections of 1065. During this period, the country stabilized following the Korolian divorce, and multiple welfare, economic development, and administrative reorganization laws were passed.

Elections of 1066
Following the snap elections of 1064, the official elections were announced and completed by the Csar. In the election, the National Agrarian Party returned from its hiatus, and all parties besides The Change Party participated again. What occurred in this election was a left-wing vote split, and the crushing defeat of the NDU and PNU. The election result showed the electorates desire to move forward from the older political establishment. The election was marked by historically high turnout, following alongside a trend of ever increasing turnout after each election. Some pundits referred to the election as a "blue wave", considering the absolute majority and 20% vote increase the LCP received.

Results:


 * League of Commonwealth Patriots - 57% (4 seats in the sejm)
 * Democratic Commonwealth Party - 20% (1 seat in the sejm)
 * Alliance of Social Democrats - 11% (1 seat in the sejm)
 * National Agrarian Party - 10% (1 seat in the sejm)
 * Progressive National Union - 2% (0 seats in the sejm)
 * National Democratic Union - 1% (0 seats in the sejm)

The result came as a shock to political pundits, as the far-right League of Commonwealth Patriots won enough seats to have a non-coalition governing majority, and went up 21% in votes compared to the last election. The League received the highest ever vote share in the 66 year history of Commonwealth democracy. On the left, the divided electorate resulted in vote splitting and ideological infighting, leading to the left-wing parties underperforming. The only pre-existing non-LCP party to have gained anything was the DCP, which went up 1% compared to last election. The astonishing result for the LCP is primarily based on the pre-existing party structure, LCP appeal to Ryzani/Korolian international arrivals, and their position as one of the few "electable" right-wing parties in the race. The LCP also succeeded in the election due to tactical voting methods, in which they organized their party membership into putting all 6 of their allocated votes into the LCP, therefore increasing the share of votes.

Members of the media and some left-wing members of society claimed the LCP had stolen the election, however all of these claims have been refuted by election monitors and political scientists. Despite the LCP holding a complete non-coalition required majority in the Sejm, Halprin Deitsch still decided to cooperate with the DCP, ASD, and NAP to form a comprehensive and progress focused government. However, many question how much influence these parties have in a 4/7 seat LCP government, if the LCP can void all decisions they make, no matter how unified. The majority of political scientists now agree that the Commonwealth has gone from a parliamentary monarchy to a dominant-party parliamentary monarchy.

The Death of Pjervod Halprin Deitsch (LCP)
Following the elections of 1066, multiple controversial laws regarding Korolian culture were passed by Halprin Deitsch and the LCP majority government. The Veridian government in reaction to the LCP victory began to incite tensions against the leadership of the country, and the Commonwealth itself. Veridian leadership also propagated claims that there was widespread election fraud and that the leadership of the country was working towards a secret plot to dismantle democratic institutions in the United Commonwealth (during this time Veridia was under a monarchal dictatorship). Despite the LCP's track record of updating and democratizing outdated sections of the constitution, and previous laws created extending the election time period from 1 to 2 days to encourage further voting.

Despite all that, Halprin Deitsch was widely supported by the public, having approval ratings averaging around 60% of the country as published by a Commonwealth news poll with a turnout of around 20. However, as noticed by the poll, the party Deitsch led was a lot less supported than his own personality. Halprin Deitsch first rose to prominence in radical nationalist discussion groups, and soon established himself as a politician when he joined the FCA with communists and liberals. Deitsch attributed his popularity to his controversial statements, anti-establishment rhetoric, constitutional reforms, leadership through crises, focus on the legislative branch, and firebrand speeches, however Deitsch made a multitude of enemies from this. All of this came to a close when Halprin Deitsch passed away of natural causes, and a shocked public held a state funeral and a day of mourning. Deitsch was laid to rest in south Cymru, the Selidoarian homeland, among his families mausoleum.

Elections of 1074
Following Halprin Deitsch's death, the LCP was left to the moderate faction leader Snake Oganesan and the hardline faction leader Adawulfa Sigrun. The LCP lost its main personality, and the party had to reorganize itself through the early stages of campaigning. Around this time, a more moderate right-wing alternative party, the Reform Union, was founded by a journalist. This party would attract the right-wing vote away from the LCP, and some elements of the left-wing vote. The new face to Commonwealth politics would endorse unification with Veridia, however it is noted that how or when was left vague. Still, this party presented itself as a newer hope for the country, and soon started attracting supporters from the Commonwealth. With Deitsch gone, the LCP unity coalition had collapsed, and many voters would either not participate in the election or defect to a different party, many of which went to the RU.

The National Zerkalo Party would also be founded, representing a more authoritarian and extreme-right wing of the Commonwealth society. The party would be mainly focused on protecting the interests of the Zerkalo family. The Democratic Commonwealth Party, Alliance of Social Democrats, and National Agrarian Party would all begin campaigning on behalf of all the spectrums of the left in the Commonwealth. The Progressive National Union would fade out and not participate in the elections. The National Democratic Union would stubbornly continue to participate, despite having immensely low or non-existent poll numbers.

The election itself faced a massive turnout decrease from the previous election.

Results:

In an expected result, the Reform Union and Democratic Commonwealth Party would achieve first and second place respectively, representing the centre-right and centre-left in Commonwealth politics. The League of Commonwealth Patriots would maintain a small faction of the right-wing and would remain in parliament with 3rd place, despite a lot of their votes being siphoned by the RU and NZP. The Alliance of Social Democrats and National Agrarian Party would both see small drops in their vote share, but they both continued to remain in parliament. This was due to many left-wing voters rallying around the DCP to maintain left-wing prominence in the parliament and keep the RU at bay. The left (NAP-ASD-DCP-NDU) would receive 4/7 seats in the parliament and a combined vote of 51%, while the right (RU-LCP-NZP) would receive 3/7 seats and a combined vote share of 49%. This would mean that the left had slightly edged out a victory against the right.
 * Reform Union - 32% - 2 seats
 * Democratic Commonwealth Party - 29% - 2 seats
 * League of Commonwealth Patriots - 14% - 1 seat
 * Alliance of Social Democrats - 12% - 1 seat
 * National-Argarian Party - 9% - 1 seat
 * National Zerkalo Party - 4% - no seats
 * National Democratic Union - 1% - no seats

Following this, a leadership election would commence. Three candidates in the parliament would appear, and these would be Dalerac Slavski, the founder and leader of the DCP. Adawulfa Sigrun, the party chairman and former leader of the LCP hardline. Lastly Jakub Kovarik, the journalist, founder and leader of the RU. The LCP candidate would endorse D. Slavski, to the slight the RU, and the left would rally around the DCP candidate. This resulted in a 5-2 vote in favor of Mr. A being appointed Pjervod. D. Slavski then appointed the leader of the Alliance of Social Democrats, Tim Lucid, to be his vice-pjervod. This would cement a centre-left to left-wing government.

Elections of 1081
The term under the loose leftist leadership would face a massive decrease in public life activity across the United Commonwealth, with the causes still studied by the political scientists in the country. The elections of 1081 shown themselves to be one of the blandest in the UC history as a result of it, with only a total of three parties running, and an extremely low turnout, barely enough to call the election valid. The three parties that participated were RU, DCP and ASD, with LCP in absolute organizational chaos, crippling it from even signing up, NAP following suit after P. Veverka disappeared from public life, and NDU faded into complete obscurity, the process that started way back in 50s and 60s.

The LCP moderate wing would endorse the Reform Union, with members cooperating with RU leadership. Hardliners and elements of the centre faction would boycott the election and refuse to participate. Following the generally weak term of the DCP, they would only go up by 3% of the electorate despite the left-wing vote being less split. The Alliance of Social Democrats would make a 4% increase as a result of leftist unity from NAP voters. Despite the RU being implicated in multiple scandals pertaining to centralization of M-FA powers into the hands of legislators without parliamentary oversight or approval on Svalmarc reunification talks. The bill itself would be voted down by a front of all opposition parties present in parliament, resulting in the RU losing the vote 2-4 (with one absent). The rapidly decreasing voting population would opt to go with the right-wing option, considering the stagnation of the country from the left. Turnout would decrease from 1074's 23 voters to a mere 8 voters, reaching pre-Orange Revolution levels.

The results were:

During this election, the ASD won a landslide in Svalmarc while advocating for openness to reunification with the Commonwealth, they would ascertain 67% of the vote and a supermajority in their parliament. This election result in the Commonwealth would see the lowest voter participation in 50 years. The rise of new, corrupted establishment have now taken control of the reigns of government, with little opposition to stop them. The dreams of the Orange Revolution have been shattered, and the pieces are across the floors of the Sejm hall.
 * 1) Reform Union - 52% - 4 Seats
 * 2) Democratic Commonwealth Party - 32% - 2 Seats
 * 3) Alliance of Social Democrats - 16% - 1 Seat

Voter apathy and public distrust of the political institutions of the state have reached an all time high, and some are now questioning the legitimacy of the election results considering the announcement could only reach a specific role of citizens, resulting in possible voter-disenfranchisement. Others question the truthfulness of RU and DCP leadership, who bashed the LCP for winning its 56% landslide in 1066 due to it being the only active right-wing party in the race, but seem to remain silent as RU wins 52% with a similar situation. It seems that previous discontinued misinformation campaigns from Svalmarc leadership have made their mark on Commonwealth society, and implemented reforms by the previous governments have only resulted in more problems to be solved. The RU and its previous undemocratic track record now find themselves in a position where they have no forseeable opposition to any bill they propose, as they wield a 4/7 majority in the parliament, similar to the LCP's control in 1066.

Transition Crisis of '81
Following the close victory of the RU, the election to appoint the Pjervod and Vice-Pjervod stalled. Two candidates for the Pjervod position were presented. Jakub K. from the Reform Union (4 seats) and Dalerac S. from the Democratic Commonwealth Party (2 seats). Dalerac's candidacy for Pjervod was backed by the Alliance of Social Democrats, who obtained 1 seat from the election, while integrated members of the LCP-Moderate Faction such as Snake O. backed the Reform Union. It was assumed that Jakub would be winning the Pjervod election by a tight margin of 4-3, with some even expecting the margin to be 5-2 with possible ASD backing. This however, was not the case. The ASD held strong with the DCP and a member of the RU would abstain from voting on the leadership for personal reasons. This would result in a deadlocked 3-3 and the government entering a shutdown. The executive branch would have nobody in its position, and the legislative branch would be stalled with the vote to elect the Pjervod, the only branch uneffected by this would be the judicial branch.

Election Turnout in the Commonwealth

 * 1033 - 9 Voters (=)
 * 1039 - 13 Voters (+4)
 * 1045 - 10 Voters (-3)
 * 1058 - 27 Voters (+17)
 * 1064 - 32 Voters (+5)
 * 1066 - 29 Voters (-3)
 * 1068 (Referendum) - 19 Voters (-10)
 * 1074 - 23 Voters (+4)
 * 1081 - 8 Voters (-15)

Governance

For information on the intricate politics and a more detailed look on Commonwealth elections, read: Political Scene of the United Commonwealth Commonwealth.

Constitution of 1063 - 1063-Present
Clarification - the Constitution of 1063 was passed earlier, but it came into full power in that year, after the Interim Government period ended. The Constitutional reforms, led by Halprin Deitsch, democratized more authoritarian and vague sections of the constitution. This change included proportional seat distribution, resulting in the number of parliament seats increasing from 5 to 7. These reforms also included having the Pjervod able to select the Vice-Pjervod, instead of dividing governments by having the second place Sejm elected member obtain the position.

Csar
Csar is the head of United Commonwealth, the throne is reserved for Korol Dynasty. His authority is severely limited, although not non-existent. He has authority to propose laws to United Sejm and programs to United Cabinet. In recently, a referendum was held by the League of Commonwealth Patriots government and the Pjervod Halprin Deitsch in response to a growing number of voices supporting the transition to a Republic. A poll had been conducted with ~70% turnout expressing that 45% of the public was opposed to the monarchy, while only 30% supported it (with 25% saying they had no opinion or didn't know). While Deitsch himself was pro-monarchy, he was also reverently supportive of transforming the Commonwealth from a multi-ethnic to a single-ethnic state. Deitsch had also made concessions to the moderate wing of the LCP, which was dominated by liberal-conservative republicans, and had added the necessity for a monarchal referendum in the list of policies on his agenda.

Monarchal Referendum of 1068
The Monarchal Referendum of 1068 was held with above 60% turnout rate of registered voters. The referendum posed a question: "Do you want the United Commonwealth to maintain itself as a parliamentary monarchy? If you do, write Pro-Monarchy, if you want to establish a parliamentary republic, write Pro-Republic". Either side of the referendum were endorsed by different parties:

Pro-Republic


 * National Agrarian Party (Left-Wing to Far-Left)
 * Democratic Commonwealth Party (Centre-Left)
 * League of Commonwealth Patriots-Moderate Faction (Centre-Right to Right-Wing)

Pro-Monarchy


 * League of Commonwealth Patriots-Hardline Faction (Far-Right)
 * Reform Union (Centre-Right to Right-Wing)
 * Alliance of Social Democrats (Centre-Left to Left-Wing)
 * National Democratic Union (Centre to Centre-Left)

Neutral


 * Progressive National Union (Centre-Right)
 * League of Commonwealth Patriots-Centre Faction (Right-Wing to Far-Right)

From what can be seen through the endorsements, left-wing parties were generally more likely to support a Republic, while right-wing and moderate parties were more likely to support the Monarchy or remain neutral on the subject. The League's leadership would split over this issue, with Josbar endorsing the monarchy and Snake endorsing a republic. To prevent the party from splitting, Deitsch would toe the middle line and appeal to both sides.

Results of the Monarchal Referendum of 1068


 * Pro-Monarchy - 58%
 * Pro-Republic - 42%

Turnout above the needed 50%, Pro-Monarchy wins the referendum.

Csar History:

Pjervod
Pjervod is the factual head of UC. He is elected by United Sejm at the beginning of every term, leads the Sejm, and the Cabinet. Has the ability to dictate tasks to Uzadniks, who are the heads of various ministries, and to propose laws in the Sejm.

United Cabinet
United Cabinet is the executive branch of the UC government. It's comprised of Uzadniks, the heads of various Uzadnictva (Ministries), the Uzadniks can be demoted and promoted by the Pjervod and Vice-Pjervod at their discretion.

United Sejm
United Sejm (also known as the Great Sejm of the UC) is the legislative body of UC. It's a fully democratically elected body, with elections to it taking place every 8 years.

Grand Assembly of the Union (Emergency Governance)
Joint sitting of Cabinet, Sejm, and all local authorities of UC, called in for matters of special significance.

Political Parties:
Full Article: Political Scene of the United Commonwealth


 * Progressive-National Union
 * National Agrarian Party
 * National Democratic Union
 * League of Commonwealth Patriots
 * Alliance of Social Democrats
 * Democratic Commonwealth Party
 * Reform Union

Division
The United Commonwealth as of 1063 ACA is divided into:


 * Constituencies / States - the countries that are part of the federation
 * Voivodeships - regions within Constituencies, groups of municipalities
 * Municipalities - the lowest level of division, almost every major city has it's own municipality.

Korolians - 71%
Korolians are the dominant ethnic group in the United Commonwealth, the majority of which are comprised of the ancestors of those who ventured outwards from Nebskoslavia and landed on the shores here. This includes international Korolians, which in recent years have been flocking to the Commonwealth to escape international persecution. The majority of these Korolians arrived on the boats "Freedom" and "Adventure". The United Commonwealth is generally considered by Korolians as the "wild frontier", a place where opporitunity and safety for Korolians can be achieved.

Ryzanis - 11%
Alongside the Korolian population, the Ryzani population has always been a prevalent minority in Commonwealth society. The majority of Ryzanis came to the Commonwealth in search of new occupational opportunities alongside Korolian immigrants.

Rodinnbrokans - 6%
The majority of Rodinnbrokans currently in Commonwealth territory fled to the Commonwealth as refugees following the great devastation of the Rodinnbrokan homeland. Rodinnbrokans are populated across the Commonwealth, and some have joined up with the government.

Morlie - 2%
Morlie have been flocking to the Commonwealth due to the instability of their homeland, and have established a solid minority in the region. Morlie primarily live in the eastern street blocks of Zlatoport.

Hrabian - 2%
Some pro-independence Hrabian citizens moved to the Commonwealth to find their own representation. These Hrabians live in the far western region of Zlatoport.

Selidoarians (Azcorians) - 1%
The Selidoaran-Azcorian minority in the Commonwealth is one of the smallest in the nation. Prominent members of this minority group include Pjervod Deitsch. Selidoarians are an ancient ethnic group that populated Ryzani lands (and constructed North Volkoreogrod) and later fled to Eldham and would found Azcoria. The Deitsch family is part of the founding leaders of the Free City of Selidoar, and subsequently the State of Azcoria, and the Republic of Nova Azcoria.

Others & Natives - 7%
Regional native groups that existed before settling and countless other minority groups inhabit the Commonwealth.

(by population)

 * 1) Zlatoport - 1 198 044
 * 2) Lipanovo-Ostrokochod - 321 450
 * 3) Rodinno - 153 531
 * 4) Krasni Zamek - 25 201
 * 5) Fort Sojko - 10 012
 * 6) Fort Rogovica - 9 011
 * 7) Meskanice - 5 210
 * 8) Ambata - 3 210
 * 9) Sirakawa - 2 997
 * 10) Slobina - 1 021

Climate
The climate in United Commonwealth varies extemely depending on the place, Czervoslav isles have warm, seaside, temperate climate, while Nova Zemja has dry and extremely dry climate with savannas and deserts typical to the area.

Nova Zemja
In Nova Zemja there are 3 major zones, all have dry warm climate, with two deserts and a savannah strip in the middle, that's not to count the very thin savannah strip right next to the seaside.

New Nebskoslavia
The faraway isles of New Nebskoslavia have cold climate, featuring cold taigas and tundras.

Zlatoport
Founding city of Nova Zemja, largest city in the country. Located on Novozemjan shore, the name after translation from Korolian roughly means Golden Port. It's house to almost a million people, being the largest metropolis in the country. It has many sights such as the Novozemjan flag tower, or the Vojtek Statue. Also home to many businesses such as KBrew Eldham and Zlatoport Laboratories. Zlatoport politically is an ideologically diverse city, with minor parties usually finding a way to obtain a solid voting bloc in the city. The city in the 1064 elections was a close contest between the DCP, ASD, and LCP. In 1066, the city was outright won by the LCP, due to left-wing vote splitting, and due to the majority of the new Korolian and Ryzani immigrants from the United Crowns of Syltor becoming a new solid voting bloc for the LCP, tipping the city in their favor.

Lipanovo-Ostrokochod
Widely regarded the most beautiful city of Nova Zemja, and possibly whole United Commonwealth, it's located in the centre of Nova Zemja, houses around 300 thousand people. Lipanovo-Ostrokochod is usually a fairly progressive light industrial city. The ASD in 1064 was able to secure a strong amount of votes in the city, and in 1066 the city was tightly contested between the ASD and NAP, both left-wing parties, with the LCP making very little headway despite having a landslide result in the same election. This makes some political pundits refer to Lipanovo-Ostrokochod as the "red city", considering they held off the "blue wave" that was the LCP's landslide result.

Rodinno
While LO is regarded the most beautiful, Rodinno, is the opposite. Regarded the poorest (especially noticeable in the Rodinnbrokan refugee slums in the northern parts of city), dirtiest, and plain ugliest city of United Commonwealth, is however home to few industrial businesses such as "Korolian Sailor", tasked with industrial production of fishing and sailing equipment. Rodinno citizens usually do not participate in elections to the same level as those in Zlatoport or Lipanovo. Rodinno was historically the heartland of PNU voters, however with the collapse of the PNU it has been more equally contested between parties.

Note: It wasn't originally named Rodinno, the original name was Geld, but now it's renamed into Rodinno as suggested by P. Letavski to commemorate Rodinnbrok, but also because Rodinno is similar to Korolian word "Rodyna", meaning "Family".

Kozbyn (not under the UC)
Kobzyn is the capital of Svalmarc, the southernmost part of Nova Zemja, while it is itself a small city, it's the largest in the area. It is also a major riverside port. In recent years, Kozbyn was used as the launchpad for the political ambitions of Veridian leaders, and under Veridian maps Kozbyn is referred to as "Walleye", the Commonwealth government does not recognize this name change.

Krasni Zamek
KZ is a small town oriented around a castle. The government intends to turn Krasni Zamek castle into a university to further public education. The soon to be college town has a fairly small population, which usually votes fairly moderate in most elections.

Fort Sojko (referred to as Fort Korolia)
Fort Korolia was a military district ordered by the government to be formed on the border of Veridia in response to the secession. The fort is meant to stabilize the southern region of the Commonwealth from the rampant banditry that plagues the central region of Leifmyrr, alongside handling border issues with the secessionist government. The Fort has been populated almost entirely by military personnel, specifically the 1st infantry and the 3rd reserve. The Fort is subject to elections as the military personnel are still voting eligible citizens. The fort usually votes for the LCP and DCP, with the 1064 election being an almost even 50/50 split, and the 1066 election becoming an almost 70/30 victory for the LCP, further showing LCP support among military personnel.

Military
United Commonwealth Armed Forces are the military of United Commonwealth. The military is divided into four branches: land, naval, logistics, and experimental warfare, which were inherited from Nova Žemja.

Vojska Zemjne Žečpopspolitej - United Commonwealth Land Forces
UCLF are the main infantry force of the UC, comprised of divisions.

Notable Divisions of the UCLF
First Infantry Division - 1st Infantry Division is the first division to exist in Nova Žemja. Among other divisions, it participated in the Korolian West March.

Third Reservists Division - 3rd Reservists Division is the division that fought in the Battle of the Aqueduct during Korolian West March.

Narodova Flota Morskoja - National Naval Fleet
The NFM is the naval branch of the United Commonwealth Armed Forces.

Notable Vessels of the NFM
NFM "Zlate Pola" - NFM Zlate Pola (Golden Fields) was the first operational vessel of the NFM. In operation until 1030s.

NFM "Caerion" - NFM Caerion is currently the pride of the National Naval Fleet. It's a Kavarel-Class command frigate, put into operation in early 1067 ACA.

Korpusy Vspartia Žečpopspolitej - United Commonwealth Supply Corps
NŽ Supply Corps are responsible for military logistics.

Postepovo Vojskove Sily Žečpopspolitej - United Commonwealth Experimental Warfare Forces
NŽ Experimental Warfare Branch is responsible for development and use of newest technologies in warfare, such as basics of air engineering, use of radio for warfare and more.

Currency
United Commonwealth's currency is Krona Korolska (Korolian Crown), it's exchange rate is 1$=2,1 KKR

Companies
Top 5 Companies in United Commonwealth


 * 1) Korolian Corporation (KNews, KBrew, KBank)
 * 2) Zerkalo Trading Company
 * 3) Ender's Cheese
 * 4) Zlatoport Laboratories
 * 5) NZA Incorporated

Folk Music
The Czervoslav cultural music is a folk-genre played with Violins and other acoustic traditonal instruments, The Czervoslav Boneflute is one of the traditional instruments which is doublesided flute made from a horses skull, And is played by two people at the same time. Often a Symbol of unity, the Czervoslavian boneflute was made as a symbol of unity with the native Svedi Population during the early days of Colonization.

Food
In both Czervoslavia and Nova Zemja, seafood is immensely popular, as it's easily accessible. Novozemjan national dish is called "Mustard Spiced Salmon", which consists of a cooked salmon served with mustard seeds or sauce. Often served along cooked potatoes.

Media
The media scene of the United Commonwealth was primarily filled by KNews's outlets, however since late 40s and the Crisis of the 58', which caused a major upswing in public life, including media market, it's dominance have been on decline, with "only" 50-60% of the market in it's hands nowadays, which is a major drop from the 90% of the pre-crisis times.

KNews outlets were accused of spreading misinformation and political agendas by some, however still have the reputation as the most credible (although not flawless) outlets in the UC among many.

Carthya Djennik
Carthya Djennik, is the main newspaper of the KNews, present in many regions around the world, including the United Commonwealth.

Ljudne Vjesti
Translating to "People's News", though contrary to name, which could imply it is party newspaper of NAP, it is in fact a KCorp newspaper oriented around Nova Zemja.

Primorski Djennik
Primorski Djennik is a regional paper oriented on the Primozan Voivodeship, ran by regional activists under the patronate of KNews. It was started in 1032 ACA. The string of newspapers has been called by the LCP as conspiracy theorists for questioning their landslide victory in 1066, but still is in favor of many citizens.

Korolian Broadcasting
Television started in Ryzan in 983 by KNews, operates in UC too.

HT-Zlatoport
HT-Zlatoport, started in early 1060s, is a subdivision of the HT, oriented around the UC, started from the large amount of Hrab immigrants in the UC. HT-Zlatoport was generally founded on the encouragement of right-wingers in the Commonwealth to have their own section of media.

The Legionnaire
The Legionnaire was founded by Josbar, a leader of the hardline faction of the LCP. The Legionnaire is a paper reviewing societal subjects with an anti-nonsense and far-right perspective.

Veridian Broadcasting Corporation
The VBC was the second television to enter the UC market, founded in Veridia in 1071, it entered the UC market in 1075, and immediately became a competition to KB, which until then was the only TV outlet to operate in the UC.

Tourism
United Commonwealth in general, but especially Nova Zemja, are a major tourism areas. They are in the first 30 most visited countries in the world, with around 25 thousands tourists yearly.

Novozemjan Flag Tower
Novozemjan Flag Tower is the first ever building set up in the Colony of Nova Žemja. With around 2 centuries of history behind it, it's one of the most famous landmarks in Zlatoport. The tower itself is just a simple watchtower with a flag pole, but it's recognizable due to it's history.

Vojtek Statue
Vojtek Statue, which was moved around in Zlatoport, is the arguably most recognized landmark in Zlatoport. It was damaged due to forementioned move, with the polar bear pictured on the statue losing parts of it's face and the right-front leg. Vojtek is a polar bear.

Ignati Street
Ignati Street is the most picturesque street in Zlatoport, with it being decorated all the way with flags, banners and other decorations in Korolian colors.

It also features the Zlatoport Laboratories, the scientifical pride of Korolians.

Eye of Ehway
The Eye of Ehway, was the first cathedral built in NZ, which also makes it a historical sight.

New United Sejm
The new United Sejm building, built in 1030s is one of the famous sights of Zlatoport.

Lipanovo Cathedral
An old, abandoned church of a different faith, turned into an Ehwaist cathedral is the most famous sight of Lipanovo.

Royal Palace
Built in the suburbs of Zlatoport, is a part of the New Town district. It has blue and white walls.

Duran Clock Tower - Czervoslavia
Duran Clock Tower, is the most visited place in Ignatava, and in whole Czervoslavia. It was built to honor the dead in OPTC-Czervoslav Conflict.

Saint Solivey's Cathedral - Czervoslavia
Widely regarded most beautifiul Ehwaist cathedral, St. Solivey's Cathedral in Ignatava is built on a hill overlooking the Plagosi Sea, and is built in a modern way, not seen in other churches in Rathnir.

Symbols of the Commonwealth
The United Commonwealth has three symbols.

Flag
The official flag is a pan-Korolian (blue-white-red) tricolor with the coat of arms put onto it.

In more unofficial situations a plain tricolor known coloquially as the "simple flag" can be seen.

Coat of Arms
Coat of Arms of the UC can be seen on the flag.

It's a shield divided into four quadrants, two showing the Nebskoslav eagle, and two showing the Novozemjan one, although the difference between the latter is that one is in Czervoslav colors. This part symbolizes Korolian unity. On top of the shield there is a smaller one, divided into two halves, a Czervoslav and Novozemjan one, each one standing for one of the founders of the II UC. The shields are nicely accompanied by a redesigned crown at the top, a smaller plain tricolor at the bottom and two golden arches on the sides.

Anthem
Anthem, called "March of Korolians" was a patriotic song formed by exiled officers following the collapse of the I UC, dated on 910s ACA. It was used as an unofficial anthem as early as 1007 when the UC was reformed, but only in 1058 was it made official.

Lyrics in Travelers' Tongue:
Scattered across this whole world, Called upon arms in foreign wars, We've gathered for a reason, Into one armed circle;

March, March, Korolians! Our brave nation, We shall rest after our work, In our fathers' homeland.

We'll cross Nova Zemja, We'll cross oceans We'll rest down in Ignatava. In the winter, with Nebskoslav wine, We'll stop down in Welstone.

March, March, Korolians! Our brave nation, We shall rest after our work, In our fathers' homeland.

From Welstone upon beaten path, To Slouttawa we shall return. What's left of the enemy that we'll encounter, We'll throw head-first into the Vola.

March, March, Korolians! Our brave nation, We shall rest after our work, In our fathers' homeland.

March, March, Korolians! Our brave nation, We shall rest after our work, In our fathers' homeland.

March, March Korolians! March, Korolia, March!

Korolians - 1 475 708 - 65%
Korolians are the majority group in United Commonwealth. Both of countries who formed the UC were ethnically Korolian, and there are many other regions where Korolians live around the world.

Shaifans - 254 019 - 11%
Shaifans are a native ethnic group, that dominated the region pre-colonization.

Rodinnbrokans - 184 796 - 8%
Rodinnbrokans who are the second group in terms of size, are refugees who decided to cross the border into NZ in 977, away from their sinking homeland, they concentrate on the northern shore of Nova Zemja.

Mirians - 150 000 - 7%
Mirians are an ethnic group encompassing natives of the New Nebskoslavia Archipelago.

Ryzanis - 44 502 - 2%
There are immigrant populations of Ryzanis scattered around United Commonwealth, who immigrated for different reasons and at different times, from immigrating in late 890s away from II Ryzani Civil War, to immigrating in 980s to get a vacation house in Nova Zemja. There are even some important political figures being Ryzani by ethnicity such as Aleksander Perkofiov.

Other - 161 201 - 7%
There are several other minority groups in UC such as natives (modern term Shaifans), Hrabians, Raudgrenis, Selidoarians-Azcorians and more.

Korolians - 1 975 708 - 74%
Korolians are the majority group in United Commonwealth. Both of countries who formed the UC were ethnically Korolian, and there are many other regions where Korolians live around the world.

Shaifans - 254 019 - 9%
Shaifans are a native ethnic group, that dominated the region pre-colonization.

Rodinnbrokans - 184 796 - 7%
Rodinnbrokans who are the second group in terms of size, are refugees who decided to cross the border into NZ in 977, away from their sinking homeland, they concentrate on the northern shore of Nova Zemja.

Mirians - 150 000 - 5%
Mirians are an ethnic group encompassing natives of the New Nebskoslavia Archipelago.

Ryzanis - 51 988 - 2%
There are immigrant populations of Ryzanis scattered around United Commonwealth, who immigrated for different reasons and at different times, from immigrating in late 890s away from II Ryzani Civil War, to immigrating in 980s to get a vacation house in Nova Zemja. There are even some important political figures being Ryzani by ethnicity such as Aleksander Perkofiov.

Other - 100 677 - 3%
There are several other minority groups in UC such as natives (modern term Shaifans), Hrabians, Raudgrenis, Selidoarians-Azcorians and more.

Korolians - 3 465 832 - 91,1%
Korolians are the majority group in United Commonwealth. Both of countries who formed the UC were ethnically Korolian, and there are many other regions where Korolians live around the world.

Rodinnbrokans - 184 796 - 4,9%
Rodinnbrokans who are the second group in terms of size, are refugees who decided to cross the border into NZ in 977, away from their sinking homeland, they concentrate on the northern shore of Nova Zemja.

Ryzanis - 51 988 - 1,3%
There are immigrant populations of Ryzanis scattered around United Commonwealth, who immigrated for different reasons and at different times, from immigrating in late 890s away from II Ryzani Civil War, to immigrating in 980s to get a vacation house in Nova Zemja. There are even some important political figures being Ryzani by ethnicity such as Aleksander Perkofiov.

Other - 100 677 - 2,7%
There are several other minority groups in UC such as, Hrabians, Raudgrenis, Simulamii, Plagateans, and more.

Kavan (pre-1016)
A small fishing town south from Ignatava.

Padkovo (pre-1016)
Padkovo is a small town in Czervoslavia.

Fort Aferosia (pre-1016)
Fort Aferosia is the 10th largest town in UC, but it also is the most enclosed one as it's directly next to a military base.

Port Boros (pre-1016)
Port Boros is the capital of Durania, and the second largest town of Czervoslavia but only 5th in whole UC with a little more than 100 thousands people.

Ignatava (pre-1016)
Second biggest city in United Commonwealth, located on the largest island of Czervoslav archipelago, is the capital of that region, with almost 800 thousands people living in the city.

Czervoslav Isles (pre-1016)
The Czervoslav Isles are a majority temperate area, however there are some areas in which the climate gets mildly tropical.


 * Pavlov - 9 876
 * Meskanice - 5 210
 * Sirakawa - 4 997
 * Hambat/Ambata - 3 210
 * Rogovica - 1 132

Old Town Population Data:
Pre-1061
 * 1) Zlatoport - 1 198 044
 * 2) Lipanovo-Ostrokochod - 321 450
 * 3) Rodinno - 153 531
 * 4) Kobzyn - 78 121
 * 5) Krasni Zamek - 25 201
 * 6) Meskanice - 5 210
 * 7) Kosov - 5 017
 * 8) Sirakawa - 4 997
 * 9) Hambat/Ambata - 3 210
 * 10) Piaskov - 1 910

Pre-1016
Older Forms of Governance:
 * 1) Zlatoport - 998 044
 * 2) Ignatava - 782 302
 * 3) Lipanovo-Ostrokochod - 321 450
 * 4) Rodinno - 153 531
 * 5) Port Boros - 103 291
 * 6) Kobzyn - 78 121
 * 7) Kavan - 74 112
 * 8) Padkovo - 45 021
 * 9) Krasni Zamek - 25 201
 * 10) Fort Aferosia - 7 810

Provisional Government - 1007-1016
Provisional Government is composed of both governments of EKC and Nova Žemja collaborating together.

The "Lost Dreams" Period - 1016-1019
The "Lost Dreams" Period is the time after "Peace in Plagos", where the union is basically defunct. During it the UC government is basically Nova Žemja's one as it's the only member state during this period.

Constitution of 1019-Present
The original constitution of 1019 had several amendments passed over time, but none of them altered the constitution enough to be considered a different government.

Constitutional Crisis of 1029
In 1029 a constitutional crisis started in United Commonwealth. Kerola expressed their will to join the federation, however during the talks, Ciaran Foley, the leader of Kerola, expressed his concerns and deep lack of understanding of the UC's system, calling it "unfit for an union" and "broken". And while C. Foley's concerns are one thing, the United Commonwealth's government and people themselves started to notice problems with the constitution. - because of that the negotiations with Kerola were frozen, and UC's government started to review the constitution themselves. At that point it did not quite look like a crisis yet, although what truly turned the situation into a crisis was Pjervod Dalerac Slavski calling a session of the Grand Assembly of the Union to resolve the crisis - act which many perceived as an attempt to change the constitution without including citizens' opinion. The crisis was ultimately resolved with an amendment passed, although Kerola withdrawn from joining the Commonwealth.