Neubaykonia

Neubaykonia (previously known as Neupeykonia or Baykonian Neorathnir, today also simply known as Baykonia) is a nation residing in Eldham. It is notable for its population which consists of sentient pigs though since the creation of Neubaykonia there have been many different races of peoples joining the nation. Its state religion is Snoutiality, which most of the Population follows, however other religions are freely allowed as well.

Government
Neubaykonia is a constitutional monarchy, with elections every month and an elected Prime Minister whose term will last for one month before it is turned over and voting begins again.

In each election, candidates are voted for by the citizens, in a rating system where each contestant is voted by 1st, 2nd & 3rd level of preference. The candidate who has the most 1st choice votes wins. In the event of a tie, it goes to the 2nd choice.

The deputies are a group of people who each represent a domnate in Neubaykonia. Each candidate may only represent one domnate, and can therefore only register under one domnate. The citizens of Neubaykonia then vote on whom they think is the best deputy for their domnate. The Deputies are decided based off whoever gets the most votes gets the position (per domnate). The deputies have the responsibility to choose new ideas and vote on them, both the king and prime minister must have their ideas voted on by the deputies before being introduced permanently. A deputies term lasts 1 month.

There is a religious representative within the Chamber of Deputies who is the prime representative of the state religion Snoutiality. At the time of writing, this is St Pigmast.

The king/queen is voted on by the deputies into power, and he/she can also be dethroned by the deputies if need be. A monarch's term lasts forever, however their relatives may also take the throne if the old monarch dies or decides to leave the throne unless the king/queen is dethroned by a deputy vote. There can only be one monarch. Before Peg I died, there were two kings known as diarchs, one for the Rathniran Baykonia and another for the Eldhamite Neubaykonia.

Early History (April-July 2021)
The first settlers were refugees from Rathnir which fled from Bardonia in an event known as Great Baykonian Migration. Under their King Peg they followed Seved de Honse who discovered this area.

The refuges first settled down in the on the Isle of Ilder and at the neighboring coastline, where they established the towns of Ilderburg and NeuSalameberg and Nueva Orloins.

The towns quickly grew and established themselves as the Baykonian Core regions of Ilderburg and NewSalameberg.

The time of the Grand Council
On June 2nd, 2021, Neubaykonia held it’s first election in Eldham. The sources to this time are vague. After a player named “Tsar of All Russians” tried to rick the election by inviting friends of him, so they can vote for him he was banned from the election. After this the candidates were Seved de Honse, a player named “the holy dunsparce” and a unknown third candidate. After a harsh run off election Dunsparce and Seved de Honse had the same number of votes and established the one term “Grand Council” a government device which allowed both to be Prime Ministers.

Shortly after this the player St Pigmast (leader of the Cathedral of Snoutiality) and two of his disciples began a journey to peacefully spread their beliefs in Eldham and discover this new place.

On June 8th, 2021, the Neubaykonian government and the Wandenreich founded an economic alliance known as Econosude which was created to establish free trade throughout the South of Eldham.

On June 22nd, 2021, Neubaykonia started a defensive alliance with the Wandenreich, Razuni and the USSE, named Southern Guard Bloc, to stabilize its member states

1st Crispy Bacon Era (July 7th - August 5th)
On June 7th Crispy Bacon won the 2nd round of the Prime Minister election after a runoff election against Seved de Honse.

Today this period is known for its diplomatic successes and modernization attempts.

During the Kunir War, Neubaykonia honored its treaty in the Southern Guard Block and supported the USSE. The government considered the actions of Newkunir as an imperialistic move.

Mobe Era (August 20th - September 23rd)
On August 20th 2021, the Neubaykonian wall began construction by a citizen of theirs, Biglrab wishing to prove himself as a worthy citizen. With permission from the government, marking the nation's border. This is directly after Atlechia seceded, proving it's importance to keep the country safe. However Neubaykonia continues to welcome visitors. The wall stopped construction after some disapproval by other citizens and officials. The wall covers the entire northern coastline, and still stands to this day.

On July 19th the city of Atlechia (a squatter in northwest Baykonia) joined the nation, which lead to a population boom.

On July 25th Baykonia signed a treaty with the Zamotz Union in which they joined them. This treaty was organized by Draphonaris and Okomi on Zamotz Side and Crispy Bacon.

In the coalition war against Bardonia, Baykonia fought hard and reconquered there former home of Salameberg.

The Baykonian Dark Age
During the reign of Crispy Bacon several regions of Baykonia got their independence, these were (as far this historian knows) the Colony of Sclear (nowadays Elatsania), Ravinican and Kastollia.

On August 2nd the 3rd Neubaykonian Prime Minister election was hold. The candidates were: Mobe for the Tulipanist Party Crispy Bacon of the Industrialist Party Swen of Atlechia of the People Party

This was the first time a Ranked Choice System was used during an Baykonian Election.

At the same time Kig Peg went on an Expedition and declared Seced de Honse as his regent until he returned.

During Swens term the province of Mt.Augusta declared its independence.

On August 14th Swen and the whole province of Atlechia declared their independence. After which a Snap election was hold which was won by Mobe.

On August 20th 2021, the Neubaykonian wall began construction by a citizen of theirs, Biglrab wishing to prove himself as a worthy citizen. With permission from the government, marking the nation's border. This is directly after Atlechia seceded, proving its importance to keep the country safe. However, Neubaykonia continues to welcome visitors. The wall stopped construction after some disapproval by other citizens and officials. The wall covers the entire northern coastline, and still stands to this day.

A referendum of Baykonia joining Atlechia failed on August 26th.

Peg disappeared once again after he returned during the Atlechia secession. His regent was a player named J2da.

Peg retired on September 3rd.

On September 4th Mobe tried to secede from the Zamotz Union after which he got fired by the King. After this Crispy Bacon became interims Prime Minister.

Kuzinoan period (September 20th - November 1st)
The city of Kuzino was founded by Sir_Squidion and Maussiegamer and construction was helped by Swen. The town quickly grew, and relations between Kuzino and Neubaykonia appeared to be stable.

On September 25th, after some time, it was clear Kuzino's and Neubaykonia's relations began to suffer. The glorious party was created by Maussiegamer which searched to join Kuzino to Atlechia as a province within the Zamotz Union. There is general conflict between Atlechia, Neubaykonia and Kuzino to decide the status of Kuzino, which led to a scramble within Neubaykonia to begin becoming more active.

On October 20th, a treaty is finalized by Bjorgian, an Atlechian official, and a Neubaykonian official. which declared Kuzino a autonomous region within Neubaykonia. This meant that Kuzino has it's own government, and could create its own laws. This further escalated the situation between Kuzino and Neubaykonia, who was afraid of losing more land to Atlechia.

On October 23rd, Kuzino buys land from Neubaykonia in exchange for the integration of the Kuzino army in the Neubaykonian army and money, as well as the forfeit by Kuzino of the right to maintain fortresses, and other military installations. Kuzino also had the right to control their clay supplies, something which was in great demand in Neubaykonia. However, Kuzino continued to build it's large walls and turn the town into an impenetrable fortress. At this point relations between Kuzino and Neubaykonia began cool off, as both sides learnt to at least ignore each other.

On October 24th, it was decided by some Neubaykonian military officials to begin spying on Kuzino, for fear that war may eventually break out, it was felt that knowing the lay of the town would be important.

Seved Driets de Honse's Term (October 3rd - October 11th)
On the 3rd October an election was announced by the King. There were three parties running: The Tulipanist Party (led by Seved Driets de Honse), Glorious Party (led by Maussiegamer), and the Industrialist Party (led by Bacon). The winner of the election was Seved Driets de Honse of the Tylipanist party which was announced the following day. He came in with 30 points, followed closely by Bacon and Maussiegamer in a tie with 27. On the 11th October Seved Driets de Honse died of a stroke, prompting a new election to follow.

Renovation Era (October 15th - December 10th)
During this time the new election was taking place. The running parties were: the Tulipanist Party (lead by TheEwokMaster), Expansionist Party (lead by Gregarry), Industrialist Party (lead by Bacon). Their first speeches were announced on 15th October where they set out their party ideas. Between the first speeches and the announcement of voting multiple Q&As took place addressing current issues of the nation for instance how to introduce new players, relations with Kuzino, the economy, and events. On the 20th October, the final speeches were said as the election came to a close. This was the largest election to ever take place.

On the 18th October a new influx of people, Neubaykonia began planning to renovate some of the cities. New Salameberg was the first to begin renovations. Though it was still open for people to visit, shop and build in. Lots of the old buildings were taken down to make way for a new market place and other buildings. The bulldozing of buildings would pose some questions later on, however where authorized quickly. After a while of arguments between Neubaykonia and Atletchia, it was decided to hold a 2v2 duel between Shadow988 and King Swen. The duel was to calm the anger between both parties and was to be held 8th November 4pm EST, however it was later canceled.

On the 21st October the election result were announced. In first place came Gregarry of the Expansionist Party and was appointed as the Prime Minister of Nuebaykonia. Second place was Bacon of the Industrialist Party and he was appointed the Deputy-Prime Minister.

On 22nd October Neubaykonia signed a peace treaty with one of it's cities Kuzino allowing it to become a semi-autonomous city, however, still under the rule as well as other conditions on the treaty. Since their new president Gregarry was elected Neubaykonia has signed for peace with Kuzino, began massive renovations in it's cities, especially New Salameberg and is becoming a more stable nation. Their army and economy were increasing too. This period is arguably one of Neubaykonia's greatest points in time. The Monarch, biglrab, says that Gregarry was one of the best prime ministers the nation had ever seen.

Okomi Prime ministership ( January 11th - March 19th)
Triumvirate of Zamotz Union became Baykonian Prime Minister for a while. Not much happened. Mt Augusta was officially dissolved into Baykonian Commonwealth.

Disagreements Rising (March 20th - March 31st)
With the end of Okomi's terms as Prime Minister, Crispy Bacon and many in the higher ups of the Baykonian governments through this period had long arguments around how best the country should deal with problems facing it and the fundamental problems faced by it such as the combative attitude to changes by its protectors such as with the Zamotz Aristos merger where many high in the government considered secession without maintenance of status quo and autonomy despite Neubaykonia's lacking military. Crispy Bacon encouraged final Prime Minister of Zamotz Union to give Baykonia an ultimatum of centralisation or get out. This request never materialised into anything and only fuelled splits between Bacon and some others in the Baykonian Cabinet. Coming to a head on 1st April.

The Baykonian Reformation (1st April - 31st May)
On 1st April 2022, Ex-Prime Minister of both Neubaykonia and the Zamotz Union Crispy Bacon declared a state of hostility between his town Nueva Orloins and the rest of Neubaykonia. Starting The Baykonian Reformation aiming to achieve a overhauled Neubaykonia by rebuilding the Baykonian Culture, the end of the Neubaykonian Conservatism and Pacifism. On April 4th once it was established this was not a joke the Baykonian Free Army sought recognition from Aristos-Zamotz on the basis that Neubaykonia was leeching off the union. This was rejected but the Union decided to not get involved in Neubaykonian internal matters. Neubaykonia declared a state of war on the Free Army declaring them "squatters". The battle is scheduled to take place on the 15th of May. In the end the two sides end didn't fight. The armed revolt ended and instead the next scheduled election was held between Crispy Bacon and incumbent Hubert P. de Honse. In the end Crispy Bacon won a landslide with 71.4% of the vote against Hubert's 28.6%. The people had endorsed the Reformation and now Bacon got to work on making the radical reforms. The election was described by many as deciding who is the less worst of two evils.

Second era of total Independence (31st May - Ongoing)
After his successful campaign Bacon was elected as a candidate of Change. In his inauguration speech he promised wide spread reforms. He saw his main opponent in former Prime Minister Hubertus de Honse who described Bacon as a radical who plans the Baykonian Democracy. Bacon successfully formed a cabinet which was supported with a majority from the Chamber of Deputies. The original members were: Secretary of State: Pjork Oinkerson Jr Secretary of War : Greenflag12 Secretary of Treasury: EwokMaster(retired) (replaced with nori)

The government saw its first defeat in the Baykonian General Deputy election in which Mobe (Tulipanist Party) defeated Bacon. After this Bacon lost the majority in the Chamber of Deputies and with this the power to bring major changes to Baykonia.