Third Confederation of Kauria
| Third Confederation of Kauria | |
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| General Info | |
| Official Name | Third Confederation of Kauria |
| Common Name | Kaurian Confederation
Kauria Cajilia |
| Motto | Kauria First, Yata Second! |
| Capital City | Aqittuqvik |
| Demonym | Kaurian |
| Politics | |
| Government | Semi-Presidential Federation |
| Ideology | Illiberal Democracy Paternalistic Conservatism |
| Head of State | First-Minister Anauta Qaavigaq |
| Head of Government | Premier-Councillor Tuktu Pitsiulak |
| Legislature | Council of Kauria (Federation) National Senates (Autonomies) |
| Ruling Party | Kauria Solidarity Front |
| Official Language(s) | Inuktitut & English |
| Currency | Kaluniaq |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 2.5 Million (Approx.) |
| Ethnic Groups | Canadian Inuit
Greenlandic Inuit Non-Inuit Canadians |
| Major Languages | Inuktitut English |
| Minority Languages | French |
| Major Religions | Animism
Shamanism Christianity |
| Major Cities | Aqittuqvik Ganaqq |
| Assets | |
| Soldier Count | 250,000 Standing (approx.) 500,000 Reserve (approx.) |
| Nuclear Arsenal | 80 Nuclear Warheads |
| Geography/Astrography | |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Nunavut/Greenland |
| Historical Info | |
| Founded | 495 |
| Preceded by | Yatan-Theian Federation |
| Other | |
| Created by | HowTheAlf |
The Third Confederation of Kauria, commonly known as the Kaurian Confederation or simply Kauria, is a semi-presidential federation comprising of the state of Kauria and the semi-autonomous territories of Cajilia, Nunavik and Greenland. It is the nominal successor to both the Second Confederation of Kauria and the island nation of Cajilia. The nation was founded after instability within the defunct Yatan-Theian Federation led to an uprising within the former Cajilian capital of Port Alexandria, quickly spreading across the region into the major cities of Ganaqq and Iqaluit, resulting in the declaration of an effectively independent Confederation with the Aqittuqvik Declaration.
History
Origins, Empire, and Fall
The history of the region is heavily debated, though it is generally accepted that a Kaurian state in some form has existed since the pre-Confederacy period, breaking away from English colonial rule and annexing Greenland after complete victory in the Irish-Kaurian War. Political developments in it's early years, and the acquisition of Greenland, lead to the declaration of the Kaurian Empire, which was met with little opposition. The Empire would function as a significant regional power during it's existence, albeit only minimal territorial changes have been recorded during the period. Instability within the nation in it's later years resulted in the rise of a dictatorship and the eventual declaration of the state of Hyperborea in 206, effectively dissolving Kauria as an independent political entity.
Niaqoq Massacre and Revolt
The establishment of Hyperborea was met with significant opposition within the Kaurian population. Primarily, citizens were unsatisfied with a lack of representation and the rapid militarisation of the early Hyperborean state, seeing it's dictator as reckless and illegitimate. Protests erupted across the territory and would eventually unify into the Akiqattuq Movement. Although initially branded as peaceful, the Niaqoq Massacre sparked a coordinated military revolt with foreign aid from the Liberty Pact, led by Yetia. The revolt would eventually stall and collapse despite initial success and foreign intervention, leading to a total Hyperborean victory. The defeat of the Movement would mark an end of any significant Kaurian resistance under the Hyperborean Regime.
Kewetinohk and The 'First Confederation'
The Realm of Hyperborea, despite initial stability after the revolt's defeat, would eventually collapse after repeated defeats in a series of global conflicts. Post-collapse remnants in the region would shortly unify into the Kewetinohk Confederacy, a country of which included Kauria as one of it's principal unifiers (the other three being Cree, Na Dene, and later Noveau Normandie). Despite it's vast territory and initial stability, political opposition from Noveau Normandie would lead to it's collapse after only a few years.
Kewetinohk's collapse created an opportunity for previous Kaurian separatist groups within both the former Hyperborea and Kewetinohk. These groups quickly unified and declared the First Confederation of Kauria, a state which held some regional power though it lacked the military influence of the former Empire. As a result of limited resources and a lack of foreign cooperation globally, the nation would rapidly fall behind both scientifically and militarily, yet still existed for approximately 80 years relatively unscathed. This is seen most significantly in Cajilia, which to this day is often considered technologically 'backward'.
Global Confederacy and the 'Second Confederation'
Kauria would join The Confederacy by means of referendum in 395 CE, being one of the last nations to formally join it. During this period, the nation operated as the autonomous state of Nunavut, having it's foreign policy and governance dictated by global government. The approximately 2 year period under the regime saw little change in the region, both due to it's lack of significance politically as well as internal conflicts within The Confederacy. Shortly after Kauria's integration, a military coup within the Confederacy would lead to it's eventual collapse.
The nation would break away during the fall of The Confederacy, forming the Second Confederation of Kauria. Nominally and politically, this was a continuation of the First Confederation of Kauria. Much like it's predecessor, the nation would suffer significantly from a lack of progress scientifically, harmed especially by advancements in space travel and communication by other nations. Lack of progress in these areas led to the nation holding little-to-no regional power, though despite this it did exist with relatively stability for half a century.
Yatan Commonwealth, Federation & Seperation
Kauria would join the Yatan Commonwealth by means of referendum shortly after it's declaration in 441 CE. Similarly to it's role in The Confederacy, Kauria would operate as an autonomous state within the Commonwealth and later the Yatan-Theian Federation. Due to the intergalactic scale of these governments, Kauria had effectively zero influence or impact on policy and decision-making and would effectively run itself independently, though not as a 'nation' within it's own right. During the later years of the Federation, separatism once again emerged among dissatisfaction with the global order. The instability caused during the reformation period of the Yatan-Theian Federation into the Yatan-Theian Accord led to protests among the major cities of former Kauria and Cajilia. It is during this period that Cajilia would begin to gain significant influence, providing mercenaries and supplies to armed protest groups. As the violence escalated, Kauria once again declared it's independence as the Third Kaurian Confederation with the Aqittuqvik Declaration, with it's independence being recognised shortly after.
Geography
Borders
Kauria as a whole is bordered by the Yatan-Theian Accord-backed Planetary Government and it's constituent states. It is bordered by:
- Catania (Nunavik Border, direct)
- Borealia (Nunavut, direct)
- Spisos (Alaska, indirect)
- Iceland (Iceland, indirect)
- Alyphia (North Pole, indirect)
Environment
Being on the Northernmost coast of North America and it's surrounding islands, Kauria's environment is majority arctic in nature. It's northernmost points during the winter are considered uninhabitable, and no major settlements are found there. Nunavik and southernmost Greenland are the exceptions to this, containing grassy, hilly terrain. The arctic territories are host to oil, rare earth metals, and a significant fishing industry.
Settlements
The Confederation is host to three major cities.
Aqittuqvik is the Capital City of the nation, and is a renaming and significant redevelopment of a previous settlement in the region. The city itself hosts over half of the population of the Kauria itself (excluding the autonomies), and was subject to significant overcrowding before the rapid modernisation under the Solidarity Front Government.
Port Alexandria is the Capital of the Cajilian Autonomy. Although small in scale, it is the largest Cajilian settlement. Although outdated in terms of infrastructure, the city is only undergoing minor modernisation due to it's 'cultural significance'.
Ganaqq is the Capital of the Greenland Autonomy, and is currently undergoing the 'Nova Ganaqq' project, having had it's city walls demolished and rebuilt. It hosts the headquarters of Kaurian military development.
Government
National
The Third Confederation of Kauria as a whole is considered a Semi-Presidential Republic, having both an unelected Head of State, referred to as the 'First-Minister', and an elected Head of Government, the 'Premier-Councillor'. The First-Minister (Currently Anauta Qaavigaq) is generally considered a ceremonial figure, albeit a clause in the Constitution of Kauria grants the First-Minister executive authority in times of 'great crisis'. The Premier-Councillor, selected by the First-Minister and usually the head of the political party with the current majority, heads the Council of Kauria, a chamber of 250 'councillors' responsible for day-to-day governance of the nation (approximately one councillor per ten thousand citizens). Councillors are chosen through General Elections that are held, at a maximum, every ten years, by means of a Single Transferable Vote. The current government is run by the 'Kauria Solidarity Front', a coalition between the conservative 'Guardian Party of Kauria' and the Neoliberal 'Forward Kauria'
The Council of Kauria is responsible for national foreign policy, law, military, and education and economic policy within the territory of Kauria. At the present time, the Council consists of five recognised political parties:
| Party | Ideology | Position | Status | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kauria First Party | Ultranationalist/Kaurian Supremacy | Far Right | Fringe Opposition | 5 |
| Guardian Party of Kauria | National Conservatism | Centre-Right | Government (Coalition) | 92 |
| Forward Kauria | Neoliberalism | Centre | Government (Coalition) | 78 |
| Kaurian Social Progress League | Progressivism | Centre-Left | Opposition | 65 |
| Labour Alliance of Kauria | Democratic Socialism | Left | Fringe Opposition | 10 |
Policies are proposed either by councillors or the autonomies, which are then debated and voted on in the Council. Motions that pass are then signed by the First Minister and put into National Law.
Autonomies
Kauria is host to three autonomous 'partner states', those being Greenland, Cajilia (whose tri-colour is seen on the Kaurian flag) and Nunavut. Each autonomy hosts it's own 'National Senate', the sizes of which vary based on the territory, which function somewhat independently of the Council of Kauria. Local elections are independent of the general elections of the Council of Kauria and do not affect it's composition, only the composition of the National Senates.
National senates are typically responsible for internal governance, education and domestic economic policy. Broader reforms proposed by a National Senate can be subject to approval by the Council of Kauria, where they can be accepted, modified, or rejected outright.
| Senate | Party | Position | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajilia | Cajilia National Party | Centre-Right | Guardian Party of Kauria |
| Greenland | Liberal Renewal Party | Centre | Forward Kauria |
| Nunavut | Nunavut People's Movement | Centre-Left | Kaurian Social Progress League |
Politics
Foreign Relations
Kauria, at the present moment, lacks significant foreign relations and only hosts a limited number of embassies in Port Alexandria.
Foreign Policy
The Solidarity Front follows a self-proclaimed 'Kauria First' ideology in consideration to it's foreign policy, primary goal being to create a 'Self-sustaining and strong Kaurian state' (a quote from Premier-Councillor Tuktu Pitsiulak). This had led to Kauria following a somewhat isolationist foreign policy since it's declaration of independence, with a much stronger focus on internal policy and defence.
Trade
Exports
Kauria primarily exports oil, rare earth metals and freshwater whilst also being host to a significant fishing industry centred around Greenland and Cajilia. The nation only sells to partner states approved by the First Minister, typically those with looser association or complete independence from the planetary government. Whilst not necessarily an 'export', arctic tourism is also a significant source of income for the nation.
Cajilian Drug Trade
Cajilia has often been rumoured to play host to a significant drug trade host, though government investigations so far have found little evidence of this.
Imports
Although Kauria aims to be self-sustaining, at present moment the nation still has to import a significant amount of lumber, hard stone, and warm-weather crops. The Council of Kauria at present aims for a significant decrease in imports through reforestation, greenhouse efforts, and investments into undersea mining.
Government Departments
Ministry of Economics
The Ministry of Economics is responsible for the management of the Confederation's finances, including efforts to have the Kaluniaq recognised on the international currency exchange. Further responsibilities include managing inflation, trade, and publishing regular reports on the financial stability of the nation.
Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure
The Ministry of Industrial and Infrastructure Development (commonly referred to as the IID) is the government body responsible for the construction and maintenance of the nation's export industries, alongside supervising development of road and rail networks.
Ten Year Plan
The Kauria Solidarity Front opted to enact the 'Ten Year Plan' during it's governance, as part of it's 'Kauria First' government outline. It's primary target is to establish Kauria as a 'significant industrial power', through the rapid development of factories, mining technology, and infrastructure within and between Kauria's major cities in collaboration with the Ministry of Science. This has so far proven generally successful, though it has generated some dissatisfaction in less developed regions of the nation.
Infrastructure Issues
A survey conducted by the Ministry after it's established deemed Kauria's industry as 'a shocking 300 years out of date', placing the matter of roads and rail at the front of the Ten Year Plan.
Ministry of Agriculture
One of the smallest departments of the Party, the Ministry of Agriculture was established with the purpose of developing farming technology that allows for typically warm-weather crops to be grown in the colder climates of Kauria, reducing reliance on other nations. This policy has been codenamed the 'Horticulture Variety Program'. Outside of this. the Ministry manages the limited agricultural land viable in Kauria, and most is either government property or requires special licenses to operate on due to the scarcity of useable soil.
Controversy
The Horticulture Variety Program has stirred some controversy among the traditionalists in the Kaurian government, considering it a betrayal of Kaurian tradition and Culture. Despite this, the program has advanced with little formal opposition.
Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence is the government sector responsible for upholding and development the nation's military, it's most elite being nicknamed the 'Kaurian Legion'
Mandatory Service Program
Citizens of Kauria who are not under specialist employment or in education are required to undergo a 1-2 year mandatory army service period (length depending on department), providing opportunities for the unemployed whilst also giving Kauria a significant army reserve compared to nations of a similar population. Whilst this policy also applies to the autonomies, it is much more relaxed (only applying to the unemployed, and can be refused outright) to prevent resistance and opposition. This program has proved a complete success with minimal resistance or controversy).
Nuclear Program
Whilst not at the top of the nation's defensive priorities, Kauria has some nuclear capabilities, mostly missiles inherited from previous rules in the region. The Ministry of Defence is seeking for independent production of missiles at this time.
Ministry of Science
The Ministry of Science is the government body dedicated to the advancement of science and technology, primarily cooperating with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure.
Space Technology Research
A significant portion of the Ministry of Science's budget is dedicated to advancements in space technology, taking technologies inherited from past states and modernising them up to current standards. It is estimated that Kauria will have it's first vessel launch by the year 500.
Ministry of Culture and Religion
The smallest of Kauria's government ministries, The Ministry of Culture and Religion effectively exists to protect the religious freedoms of the Kaurian population, as well as preserving the Inuit culture that had been damaged heavily by previous wars and occupation.
