The Republic of Lexer (Lex-er)
Government
The Nation is one of the world longest standing Republics, having ruled for thousands of years. To remain at least a little cohesive with the Royalist North The position of President and First Lady have been renamed to King and Queen. Taking a cue from the Remnants of Arthurian Legend, the King stands as the representative and protector of the people. Even going so far as to make it law that only round tables shall be within the palace walls as all are Equal under the Moon. The Government operates as a Constitutional Republic taking historical influence from that of far-forgotten Athens or Long lost America. However as time goes on, the people's vote matters less bit by bit over the ages. This occurs as Major companies and nobles seize more soft power and steadily shift Lexean policy over the years to something more suitable to them. Steadily making Lexean Institutions less and less efficient with the Constitution starting to lose relevance, though few have noticed this, yet. There are three branches of Government and each of them has separate powers and authorities that are separated either by the Constitution to preserve the separation of powers. Executive Lodge: The Executive Lodge takes much influence from Princess Courts of the North, with the two Executive high figures, the king and Queen at the stop, An Advisor below them serving as Vice President and the entire Executive staff who aid the King and Queen to run the Nation and handle international and national affairs. This Lodge's policies though can be checked and even straight-up denied by the Senatorial Lodge, or the Senate. It can also be blocked by the Judicial Lodge but it can block both their policies. Judicial Lodge: The Judicial Lodge handles the Law of the Nation, running its courts, its Guard forces and otherwise. In order for any executive Order to remain sustained for a long period of time, the Judicial Lodge must negotiate it into law. Any meaningful changes to the law that do not contradict the Lexan Constitution must be debated within this lodge. This body can also propose laws and pass it, though should any law prove ultimately unpopular to the populace then the Populace can mobilize either within the Senate or within themselves to Reverse the Ruling and if extreme enough Impeach and Remove Judicial figures. Senatorial Lodge: The Senate stands as the direct representative to the people, absolutely no one within the senate is appointed nor has anyone within it ever gained a position within the senate through heritage unlike the Title of King and Queen should Popular and Electoral votes be sufficient. They are the people's arm within the government and have representatives from all walks of life and in times of peace may even include high-ranking military officials to keep the Military's interests protected within the affairs of politics. Militant Lodge(Unofficial): The Constitution contains provisions for the possibility of a total Government wipe-out of our shutdown or a major constitutional crisis in which The Grand Marshall attains the rank of Lord Commander and takes over leadership of the City. Military laws are applied and curfews often follow. The Militant Lodge when in control act as a restrained Military Dictatorship that strictly adheres to the Code of Dragons dictates how the Military shall act in certain situations as Guidelines. When the State of emergency is over, the Grand Marshall must begin Snap Elections to elect a new leader even if the old is alive to guarantee the people's will is represented and then the Grand Marshall must appoint a new Grand Marshall and retire from Political and Military life for the rest of their days. Any attempt to bypass this process is met with Execution and depending on the era, Gruelling Torture.Economy
Despite being located within the desert, the coastal cities have a bountiful trade and agricultural economy that is only further supported by a large number of ranches and desert towns located within the Lexan Desert, even though Buffalo raids are regularly on Ranches and Rancher anti-Native skirmishes are regular as well. The Desert is quite rich with life. Towards Surwich is the Mining Rich countryside that exists on the edges of Surwich forest despite regular demonic raids. The City of Lexer itself is perhaps the wealthiest and largest in the south being a Former Alicorn city means state-of-the-art infrastructure, ethereal architecture, rich culture and long history. There is often a saying 'All roads lead to either Canterlot, Hopes Reach or Lexer." This statement is very true but what makes Lexer such a gem is its strong magical nature allowing it to have such a robust magical academy it even rivals the vaunted Canterlot Academy. There are many reasons to move into Lexer or do business within its borders even if it finds itself often sanctioned by Yorta Incorporated for its continued denial of the Company's operations within the south. There is also a moderate Slave economy active within Lexer that is subject to A brutal Abolitionist movement, the Slaves ordinarily being Buffalo, Ox or Zebras. Despite Slavery being illegal within Lexer and punished by Federal authorities, Companies still often get away with using slave labour to cut above other companies. Most of the Slave trade took place in places like Philidelos or Basily, often being raided by Radical abolitionist Ranchers. Sometimes these illegal trades are extremely lucrative and take place in isolated spots in the country. Perhaps the biggest export of Lexer would be its Lexan steel and various other Alloys that it trades with the rest of the world for a massive cut of bits. Contract Slavery is also insidiously worming its way into Lexean Business with Companies drafting extortionate contracts that bind victims into long last service as "Indentured Servents" which is a form of Lighter Slavery but still slavery. Thus far the courts have been really bad at stopping this and vigilant action is often taken.Culture:
Lexer is a highly multicultural nation much like its Northern Counterpart, though this element of it is far more celebrated. The main culture of Lexer is often described as "Greek Influenced" with many ancient legends and stories of Greece surviving within the museums of Lexer. Unbeknownst to them, the culture originates from an old subculture within Alicornian Lexer that reacted to historical battles and stories that used to be told. Now those stories have formed a new culture but the Freedom loving element originated from the Museum of Americana which holds some of the world's oldest artefacts from the lost continent of America. One of those artefacts is the American Constitution, with many articles missing and only fragments left, the general spirit of the document was translated into the Lexan constitution when they set up the Lexan Republic. Its other cultures are based on some similar influences much like the Rural Rancher culture that is often cited as being another influence of long-lost America. Other cultures include the Buffalo Tribes, which are a large assortment of native tribes inside and out of Lexer that were displaced by Alicornia's expansionism and is once again being displaced by Lexer. Despite heavy competition, there isn't an air of racial discrimination when it comes to Buffalo Tribesmen, but rather elitism. Lexans often view themselves as more civilized than the Natives, The Military often acts as a buffer and middleman between Ranchers and Buffalo Tribesmen who often squabble and struggle over land and resources. Lexer doesn't want to see the Native erased but also sees the land as theirs by at least the rite of conquest as it was taken over by demonic forces many years ago something the Buffalo Tribesmen was unable to do. Attempts have been made to reconcile this issue but the issue is often further agitated by Northern agitators who want to keep the Turf wars going as long as possible in an attempt to try and suppress the growth of Lexer. Despite issues with Buffalo, Lexer is constantly pushing for immigration and integration within Lexer's walls from others cultures. Having sizeable populations from almost all the nations in the world. One of the most notable of these populations however is Tapira, importing many goods and people as well as art, music and general culture into Lexer. The two often traded largely with each other and influenced each other's governments in some ways. Tapiran immigrants often being noticed by their turbans, hijabs, and other local clothes, often dressing light and being proud and boastful of their beauty; decorating themselves in many gems and jewels. They also tend to have many visitors and imports from Freedria, one of the other few Democratic nations within the world who took great influence from the Celts and Irish of old, meaning a great wealth of music and culture can be heard within Lexer's walls. In the Era of grey, a new Cultural Practice called Cultural mixing has begun in which artists, authors, musicians and otherwise across the world come together to create unique pieces of art, music and otherwise with their own cultural influences to create new wonders, new instruments and new subcultures. Though culturally the biggest problem in Lexer is sometimes an air of confusion about True Lexean culture and is in the midst of attempted rediscover itself and figure out what it truly is, in the meanwhile contending with Cultural, Racial and political supremacists and doing everything in its power to stop growing cultural and political chaos from this process.Military:
The Lexan Military is often as cited "Growing by 2 legions every few decades" though this isn't always technically true, it is true that the Lexan Military has become an extremely vast and expansive organization rivalling the Equestrian Legions. Though Greek influences exist, the military is far more structured like Roman legions then anything else much like its northern brother but with far greater emphasis on the use of its Multi-Racial and Cultural elements. The army is broken up into a few branches designed for certain tasks and situations though they all have the flexibility to attend to any situation, just that they are the best at a certain few criteria and decent to excellent in others. The Hoplites: This Legion type is the most Greek-like in its set-up, preferring fast-paced Calvary, strong infantry units and sparse but effective artillery corps. They are one of the largest branches of the Military and are estimated by the end of the Era of Grey to have around 300 legions across the world serving at so many different campaigns that the actual military has forgotten a few of them. It very distinctively makes use of Plate armour with Greek/medieval European architecture as well the all-famous Hoplite shields, Hoplite spears, and sometimes even tower shields. Another distinct chrematistic is their propensity for attending competitions like the Gladiatorial Arenas races and other challenges. They are also the oldest military force originating from Alicornia, explaining their ranking structure. The Minutemen: This legion type is one of the smaller forces but is composed entirely of infantry and vehicle assets from the ranchers. Preferring Guerrilla tactics and mobile warfare, They are famously seen on horseback operating ranged weapons of many sorts expertly but also their avid use of firearms shortly before and during the Era of grey became legendary. They are the preferred rangers and reconnaissance options of Lexan generals, using them to great effect during the First Equestrian civil war. The Skyhawks: The Skyhawks is the air force of the Republic, they are the ones who control the skies and ship resources, soldiers and otherwise according to Lexer's needs. They were made from the Skysurfer societies, large nomad cultures that fly in huge flotillas of skyships and zeppelins. If it were not for the Griffin Kingdom's continual fracturing and infighting, they would be the second most powerful Air force in the world but since the Kingdoms are fracturing and falling apart from within. The Skyhawks are well on their way to becoming the single most powerful sky navy in the world. The Demon Slayers: This Legion type is specified very clearly for defeating demons and other supernatural threats. They are the second smallest but have a high usage of magic that surpasses all other branches of the Military. This Legion type is often trained by Guardians or well-seasoned veterans meaning they're the go-to solution for major demonic incursions and otherwise. They also make for some very powerful Elite soldiers and are very handy in normal wars as they often are stronger if not more expensive than the average soldier.Building, Budget & Maintaining Armies
Obviously, Lexer is preparing to move out of Northern Equestria's Shadow. Military spending has increased over the centuries and reached its peak in 3321 AD with only incremental increases afterwards. Armies are made by the Militant Lodge who signs off on the creation of a new legion and a wave of new recruits is piled in to form said legion, often burrowing experts and officers from other more depleted formations. In terms of Maintaining armies, obviously, taxpayers are the ones funding all of it, with private enterprises, also paying large taxes in order to fund the growing military. New Industries and infrastructure popped up to also keep new and existing armies well-equipped and mobile. The Steel Industry makes massive profits, designing industrial golems and airship plating for the military. Resource management is all handled by the Office of Logistics and the Office of Acquisition, Acquisition is worried about gathering and finding resources and Logistics is worried about transporting and utilizing resources.Doctrine
From an early period of history, House Verosa elected that Lexer would be a defensive power and it would be the Military's job to strong-arm the Government out of Imperialistic expansionism. While not perfectly adherent, the Lexan Military is sworn to the Republic and to Democracy. They are defenders of the people and not tools of the state. As such the Military favours defensive methods and when on the attack, Quick, mobile and flexible offensives. Defensive positions tend to be hyper-fortified and entrenched, Lexer doesn't like putting all of the eggs into one basket and so younger fortifications are seen and used as expendables with a priority put onto deep entrenchment. Part of Lexer's effective response in The Anthrite Conflict was due to the well preparedness the Military maintains. Though they can't benefit from the Sleeping Giant Method, Lexer is quite imposing to its neighbours and has done quite a bit to intimidate North Equestria into respecting it as a Nation-state. That said, Lexer has not engaged in wholesale Offensives since the civil war, preferring to crawl up on enemies and slowly choke them out like an anaconda. Field Officers are also trusted with a high decree of intuitive independence and allowed to make swift decisions and even go against larger-scale strategy if a plan isn't working out. This makes Lexer very hard to predict and each officer could have a unique way of tackling problems.Demographics:
Southern Equestria is not exactly what you would call a lush and green nation but still has a high population, centred around the cities and major settlements. The biggest settlements are Lexer, Philidelos, Applelosa, Baily and Surwich. The nation is home to various races and cultures, the age demographics is a bit unbalanced and skewed towards older age groups, the nation is attempting to fix this issue with programs aimed at increasing birth rates, for the moment Lexer is looking at the incoming 3-5 year recession. A Recession that could possibly be stopped by one thing, War. The growing number of minorities in the South and the North's strict regulations against racial integration has a growing number of citizens unable to vote or enjoy the benefits of their hard work. Recent pushes for Slavery on southern soil have caused the rural populations to stir and agitate for secession from the Empire and do away with the institution of slavery once and for all. Demographics really don't give an ideal vision of the future for Lexer, either it does nothing and takes the recession, risking the possibility of slowing down and letting the west or North rush ahead of it or they listen to the growing call for war and secede from the North, fight a war that'll very likely cost millions, hundreds of millions of lives at the least. The A.N.S.O report indicates that Lexer will fail to make a decision in time as any declaration of war will need approval from the senatorial lodge. The low number of Buffalo despite also being natives to Southern Equestria is not due to any Eugenics campaign or racial lynchings or invasion of tribal lands by the government but rather a below-nation average birth rate with the highest national child mortality rate. This is because most of the tribes refuse to modernize or accept any foreign magical techniques wishing to preserve their people. Meaning while Buffalo has steadily replaced and grown its population over the ages, its entire species has been dwarfed by other minorities and the Equines. Buffalos who leave the tribe find their best lives in the cities. Rancher culture is not quite welcoming of the Buffalo after thousands of years of harsh and often bloody territorial disputes over the same territory it's always been over. The Nation's population is approximately 256 Million to 678 million, much less than the north, however much more of the population is militarized in more permanent long-standing armies. This is necessary to secure Lexer's naturally growing autonomy from the North. It's just another potent sign of the growing disharmony between the North and south.Borders
Borders in Lexer are a complicated matter when it comes to The Republic of Anthros or Western Equestria there is very little there to say you even crossed borders but with Northern Equestria Borders aren't a convenient line to measure government jurisdiction but a line on which Border Patrols go along and there are checkpoints checking passes. In General Lexer is not all too concerned with Borders unless dealing with Enemies or Corporations, exerting control over what business is conducted on their land.Migration
Migration into Lexer is pretty easy, it's as simple as walking into the country, Citizenship however is where things get more complicated. It's not difficult to say but a Migrant from Elkhiem or Zintamia may have Language barriers as well as a lack the educational background in order to qualify as a citizen and thus a voter. As such Migrant Schools exist to educate newcomers in how Lexer works and what Civic Duties would be expected of voters. Outside of voting however, you can simply walk into the country and simply work, live, build a house and even start a family and start a business all without getting citizenship, so long as you don't mind not voting. But even then, the immigration system is a far cry from anything that could be described as 'Difficult'.Technology
Lexer is the leader when it comes to living standards, this is because of lexer's importation of the world's knowledge and gathering it up into one nation allowing for the creation of new techniques. The South technologically is a jack of all trades. It's one of the growing customers of Stirling Industries, taking in their weapon schematics and gradually replacing Yorta's designs as well as aiding Stirling in making Stirling versions of existing Yorta platforms. It is also helping to fund Whitecliffe's research into planes, hoping to be one of the first airforces to adopt the new vehicle for war. As of 4491, Lexer opened its first movie cinema after the invention of moving pictures, early entrepreneurs begin efforts to produce, show and sell the first line of movies. There is also stirrings within to create the first car, specifically a truck designed to quickly move resources along the ground. Lexer also funds research in Tapira and Tolvana, hoping to further enrich themselves technologically as well as export the scientific wealth to Freedria to aid in its fight against Kalindor on the continent of Brazillia. Citizens enjoy living standards roughly equivalent to the 1910s-1920s with all the partying and joy, you'd hardly notice the impending recession or alternatively the impending war. The first non-Yorta golems are in the works in Lexer as well by Skysteel Incorporated and are expected to have their first prototype by 4496 AD and if all goes well deployed in 4600 AD. The Golem is referred to as the Sentinel Golem, meant to complement Lexer's Guardian Formations and give Lexer an edge over Yorta's Golem models. All scientific projects are enjoying a 230% markup in grants as of 4490 after the Canterlot Gala incident. Lexer is expected to have a more advanced army than the North in every single regard by 4600 AD, the A.N.S.O report suggests that recent innovations in Magi-tech specifically magical bombs may see the rise of a Super weapon that could bring a swift end to the wall. Alpacan's Queen is still considering whether or not to intervene on this and take the magi-tech innovations for themselves, worried that Lexer may not be able to resist the temptation of misusing it.Religion:
Lexer is home to the Celestial Church, specifically the sect of Lunar with the second most popular religion being the church of the goddess. The Third most popular is the lack of one or a nonspecific one Atheism and Agnosticism. Lexer is the birthplace of Neo rationalism, an idea that assumes that no one truly knows anything and to assume that science or religion has all the answers is folly, and that Science is the only way to get the best possible understanding of the world. Most of the religions surprisingly adopted this position with their own added caveats of course. The only religion that refuses is Buffalo Spiritualism, insisting that the spirits of their ancestors, of nature of life and the cosmos, know best. It should be noted a heavy degree of cultural appropriation has occurred and thus Spiritualists in the cities are not to be confused with the tribal spiritualists in the rural country. For this reason, Lexan churches no matter the faith tend to not get along with their northern brothers, only further worsening the divide between the two supposedly united nations.Language:
Latin in Equestrian English is the two most common and well-known language however as of 4456, an educational reform was carried out that made it so that multiple languages are taught ranging from Griffinian, Zintamian, Tolvanish, Elkish and Tapian to many more students who are encouraged by additional credits during schooling. This has made the South one of the most literate nations in the world, with Lexer's people easily communicating with many foreigners with additional classes open for all other nations. In Lexer, there is no one main language, but a common understanding between multiple, your language being a choice and not an obligation, though some do wish to return to a monolithic education of the two traditional languages.Diplomacy:
Lexer maintains a heavy-handed approach to diplomacy, their very very insistent about rights and ethics, the more rights and ethics your country has? The more friendly Lexer's outlook to you will be. This is important because without Lexer trade to the southern nations will be a very long, strenuous affair will those southern nations trust you. The only way to ferry large amounts of trade to the south without lexer's help is a long voyage from the Griffin kingdoms to say Alpacan for instance. This monopoly on Southern trade routes ensures that Northern Equestria or Western Equestria or beyond at least try to stay polite around Lexean officials. Something Lexer is extremely aware of, not allowing too many transgressions to slip by before things get complicated. The biggest complication is Yorta Inc. Queen Serana Snow and King Aethos Snow both have banned the company from operating within the south. This is over the issues of slavery and lower-class extortion, meaning if you are a nation that works with Yorta it'll be very, very difficult to earn money through Lexer. Lexer is obviously a Republican country, it's ideological crusading means that should you become too tyrannical, you may have to worry about Lexans trying to commit regime change and install a democratic leader. This is threatening to the dusty old established Order of the world, an order carefully constructed over 5000 years ago after the fall of Alicornia. Meaning that for the more elitist and classical countries, war and subversion is always risk factor.States:
As stated before Lexer is a Federal System, states are defined by their capital but the border very often shifts each election-- this is a democratic process to ensure state governments don't get lazy else they literally lose all of their constitutions. The thing that the state cannot lose is its capital to prevent the accidental creation of a unitary system.The States-
The State of Lexer
The first and primary state of the RepublicOther themes:
Theme of Lexan Army: Primary Battle theme: Theme 3: Foreshadowing theme: Theme for Rural Lexer, Aka Abolitionists:Gloria et Libertas! / Lexer Lunar!
GDP:
1.1 Billion Bits
132 Million
Government System
Presidential Constitutional Federal Republic
Power System
Federal Federation
1.1 Billion Bits
132 Million
Government System
Presidential Constitutional Federal Republic
Power System
Federal Federation
Founding Date
30 AD
Type
Geopolitical, Republic
Capital
Alternative Names
The Republic, Southern Equestria, The South, Lexer
Predecessor Organizations
Demonym
Lexeans
Leader
Leader Title
Economic System
Mixed economy
Currency
The Bit
Major Exports
Technology, Commercial & Transport focused
Food Stuffs, Often Wheat, Potatoes, Beans & Meats
Military Goods, Exporting to Allies but never anything to North Equestria
Aura Crystals, Aura Dust Mines normally export Southwards but sometimes sell North.
Minerals, Often Copper, Bronze, Coal and Iron. Sometimes Exporting Steel
Rare Minerals, often exporting Lexan Steel
Low - Medium Skilled Labour, Often Work Contracts. Sometimes abused by other nations.
Military Security - Giving Manpower or Material for Wars on Nations the Republic favours.
Food Stuffs, Often Wheat, Potatoes, Beans & Meats
Military Goods, Exporting to Allies but never anything to North Equestria
Aura Crystals, Aura Dust Mines normally export Southwards but sometimes sell North.
Minerals, Often Copper, Bronze, Coal and Iron. Sometimes Exporting Steel
Rare Minerals, often exporting Lexan Steel
Low - Medium Skilled Labour, Often Work Contracts. Sometimes abused by other nations.
Military Security - Giving Manpower or Material for Wars on Nations the Republic favours.
Major Imports
Exotic Foods from Tapira, Alpacan, Tolvana and Orleania
Luxury Goods from Lower North Equestrian Cities like Mistral & From Tapira and Alpacan
Water from Anthros
Titanium from Alpacan
Herbal & Alchemical Goods from Anthros
Luxury Goods from Lower North Equestrian Cities like Mistral & From Tapira and Alpacan
Water from Anthros
Titanium from Alpacan
Herbal & Alchemical Goods from Anthros
Official State Religion
Parent Organization
Subsidiary Organizations
Location
Related Traditions
Related Ranks & Titles
Related Professions
Neighboring Nations
Notable Members
Related Species
Related Ethnicities
Allies
While Underground remains skeptical of Lexer in certain aspects, the two trust each other very much and agree on a lot of things. Both desire to spread Democracy and Rights across the globe.
Traditional Allies
Lexer aided Alpacan many years ago, Alpacan has fostered a deeper connection with the colonies, it is not uncommon for Alpcanians and Lexeans to mock and laugh at each other over ridiculous stereotypes but the comradery and bravado is unmistakable.
The bond is almost similar to two Old world nations, Britain and America of old. The similarities are almot haunting, aren't they?
Happy Siblings
While sceptical of each other's approach, they are ultimate happy with each other and see each other as allies.
Trade Partners
Despite Pfredreich's growing authoritarianism, these two nations maintain a steadily worsening trade relation between each other. With Relations continuing to degrade, it probably won't be long until they are enemies.
Friendly Trade and Research partners
Both have been helping each other since Lexer's arrival in the bad lands against the Naqah War hordes. Despite shakey circumstances, both are satisfied with each other's contributions to each other.
Friends?
Due to the complicated relationship between Crysnel and Whitecliffe it's hard to define the relations between Lexer and the Crystal Empire.
Trade Partners and Rivals
Lexer distrusts the Order of Owls, believing that the people of Caballria should free themselves and democratize. Caballria wishes to maintain relations but is worried they may have to deal with Lexer to maintain order within the Nation.
Suspicious Trade partners
Trust between these two has been erroding for awhile, the Colonies open action against Pfredreich has bled into the relations of these two but Lexer is less willing to fight the NEP in Pfredreich, under estimating the allure of Totalism, thinking that the Pferdian Republicans will win anyway, despite the growing indications that the NEP are winning the country.
Rivals
Konja is wholly against the concept of People rule or multilateralism as a result, They do not trade or engage with Lexer.
Distrustful Traders
The Griffin Kingdoms do not like that Lexer is spreading ideas of Democracy and Freedom to its borders and does its best to counteract the Democratic influence. Lexer equally distrusts the Royalists and believes their going to mess up and flip the Kingdom's Equalist and thus create an Equalist Super power that would be impossible to curtail.
Uneasy Neighbours
Two nations forged together, but only one of them wanted to be with the other. Lexer's defiance and insistence on Anti Slavery, Democracy and De-segregation has these two at uneasy peace. Lexer could go revolutionary at the slightest push, the slightest offence, the slightest bit of overreach from the North. With Lexer as a Rising power and Northern Equestria as a declining but still dominant one, many predict War in the near future.
Eternal Enemies
Despite the South's problem with the North. The South has very little patience for the Autocratic, slave regime of Zintamia. Finding Companies like Yorta an endangerment to not only to their way of Capitalism but also to the very moral fibre of the nation.
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