Republic of Tersten
Come all ye tired and hungry, Lift up your chains and be free, For every being, shall find themselves a Terstener.The Republic of Tersten, is a federal planetary republic located on the planet Tersten. Convening in Tersten City, the Republic deals with matters concerning the planet and interplanetary matters. It is divided into an Upper House, the Supreme Court, and Lower House. It is a democratic, parliamentary system with compulsory voting. As a federal republic, it is made up of numerous districts that best represent the planet's many cultures and peoples. Its divisions are made up along historical boundaries. Following its establishment as a Penal Colony in 2235, Pinscimate, as it was previously known, was governed directly from Lordania by the Superintendent, a position appointed directly by the Lordanian government to oversee matters. While this position was considered supreme, it had very little means to enforce its authority after the establishment of free, legal cities, and the escape of numerous convicts. In 2253, Tersten was recognised as an equal member of the Lordanian Republic, and the penal system was outlawed. At this point, Tersten was a non-unified state, and while efforts were made to create a unified government, they were ultimately beaten by the People's Republic of Lordania, who created a unitary vassal state subservient to the Republic. The Tersten Government-in-Exile was founded in 2275 and eventually became the modern day Republic of Tersten. Tersteners are overall proud of their Republic, founded on strong values of liberty and democracy. While it is not without failures, its people are happy to have a healthy and functioning democracy.
Political Structure
The Republic of Tersten is a federal presidential republic. The President of the Republic of Tersten, considered the head of government and head of state, along with its congress and justice system make up the national government. The Republic is structured as a multi-party representative democracy, wherein it is illegal by law for the Republic to have less than three parties. The Constitution of Tersten defines its political system and enshrines the rights of all sapient beings. It similarly acknowledges the existence of seventeen federal subjects, of varying degrees of local autonomy. The President, according to the Constitution, serves a five year term, with the possibility of a second term, but no consecutive third term. This was added to the Constitution in 2290 as a symbolic reference to the founder of the Tersten Government, Ronald Mayweather who died in office near the end of his second term.Legislative Body
The bicameral Federal Assembly is made up of the various states of Tersten. It is responsible for federal law, treaties, has control over the Tersten treasury, and the power of impeachment of the President.Judicial Body
The Supreme Court of Tersten and lower federal courts, interpret laws and can overturn laws deemed unconstitutional. Judges are appointed by regional states on the recommendation of the President.President of the Republic of Tersten
The President of the Republic of Tersten is head of state and government. The president serves as the leader of the executive branch and as commander-in-chief of the Tersten Planetary Defence Forces. Prior to the founding of the Republic in 2280, executive power was held by the puppet government of the People's Republic of Lordania, appointed by the Unitarian Party. Between 2281 and 2289, the presidency was held by Ronald Mayweather, the leader of the Tersten Government-in-Exile, and now President of a united Tersten. Following his death in 2289, amendments to the Tersten Constitution were made, with the president directly elected by voters to a five-year term, which may be renewed once. Since 2290, four individuals have served as president: Sonia Bhattacharya, D. A. Kuznetsov, and Perry Winters. In 2305, Robert J. Mackenzie was sworn in as the fifth and current president of Tersten.Culture
Main: Terstener Terstener is the general term used to identify anyone from the planet. It refers to the collective Tersten people, rather than any specific Tersten culture.Public Agenda
Under the Presidency of Robert Mackenzie, the Social Democratic party have been struggling with reversing the Tersten Flight. Previous government policies of industrial jobs and a strong economic base have failed to attract Tersteners, with many jobs being offered to non-Tersteners. Instead of focusing on industries, much of Mackenzian Policies have been on establishing strong tourist and cultural links across the planet, with an emphasis on Tersten arts and media. The uncompetitive economies of dustbowl cities have become a large political issue that has tested the SDP's governance, but Mackenzie remains popular.Territory
Tersten is comprised of 11 federal provinces, which are the primary administrative divisions in the country. These are further divided into 23 states. The Mesan Enclave is granted special federal status, being considered a microstate on the planet. The 11 federal provinces are:- Tersten County
- Mora County
- Rovena Repúblika
- República de Calama
- Saralost Republic
- Sahamptha Frontier
- Lawless Frontier
- Mediolama County
- Yukela Pradesh
- Onooga Frontier
- República de Nevada
Military
The president of Tersten is considered to be commander-in-chief of the Tersten Planetary Defence Force. Membership into the Second Lordanian Republic, and the United Systems of Sol means that Tersten is required to maintain either its own defence force. Military service is voluntary, though Tersten maintains a mandatory national service at age sixteen, and an optional one at twenty-one. Tersten has not seen a military conflict since the end of the Gaia Conflict, and instead focuses on teaching valuable life and survival skills. Youth Service is effectively a national boy scout movement, teaching children how to survive Tersten's harsh plains. It is the reason that nearly every single Terstener knows how to use, operate, and most importantly respect, a firearm. It also serves a political focus, in teaching younger Tersteners the importance of liberty, and the sacrifices made in defence of that, during the Lordanian Revolution. Service at twenty-one is focused more on military training, and is entirely optional for all citizens. While many who complete this service join the Defence Force, many others have recently used this training and experience within the TPDF to pursue a further career in the Sol Defence Forces.Foreign Relations
The Republic of Tersten is a permanent, and founding member of the Second Lordanian Republic. It maintains diplomatic relations with every member of the SLR, as well as embassies and consuls throughout human space, the most prominent of which is the Tersten Embassy on Mars. Like its neighbor Cinu, Tersten maintains unofficial relations with the Confederate Systems of Lordania. Tersten signed the Free Trade Agreement in 2230, making it a full member of the Free Trade Union. Similarly, it became a signatory of the Interstellar Nuclear Weapons Treaty, which advocates for the complete disarmament of all cobalt and other salted bombs.
Every Being a Terstener
Founding Date
2281
Type
Geopolitical, Republic
Capital
Predecessor Organization
Demonym
Terstener
Leader
Leader Title
Head of State
Head of Government
Government System
Democracy, Presidential
Power Structure
Unitary state
Economic System
Market economy
Parent Organization
Location
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Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
Notable Members
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