[b]Faction:[/b] The Uwan Isle Republic

[b]Race:[/b] Human

[b]Location:[/b]

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[b]History[/b]

[U]Government:[/U]

The Uwan Isles government is a very loose republic made up of three branches.

[i]The Captain's Quorum [/i]

The electorate and legislative body of the Uwan Isles, the Captain's Quorum is made up of every citizen who owns and operates their own ship. From fishermen in dinghies to merchants with fleets of trade ships, every man is captain of his own boat and every man has one vote. The current Quorum is made up of roughly two hundred captains. The Quorum meets once a year for a three week period. During that time they elect the Sealords and any other officers they need, as well as pass any laws that are needed.

[i]The Sealords[/i]

The Sealords act as executives for the Republic. They all must be members of the Quorum for at least six years before they can be elected. They are elected by the Quorum to two-year terms, no Sealord serving more than two consecutive terms. They enforce the laws of the islands and conduct the day to day business of the government. Any executive decision must be passed unanimously by all three lords.

[i]First Sealord[/i]

The chief executive of enforcing laws, the First Sealord acts as head of the isle's provincial law enforcement service as well commander-in-chief of the Uwan Republican Navy. The First Sealord serves as the president and chairman of the Captain's Quorum whenever it is called. He is considered as first among equals with the other Sealords, acting as chairman in executive committees.

[i]Second Sealord[/i]

The Second Sealord's duties rely more on foreign relations. As the chief diplomat the Second Sealord is responsible for maintaining strong diplomatic, cultural, and economic ties with the islands' trading partners.

[i]Third Sealord[/i]

The Third Sealord regulates commerce and collects the few taxes the Republic levies. The Third Sealord is also empowered to levy any taxes as they see fit, but only with a unanimous decision from the executive committee. He works with the Second and First Sealords to help balance the cost of government and keeping the Republic's governmental expenses as small as possible.

[i]The Chief[/i]

The top arbitrator in the Uwan Isles, the Chief is responsible for upholding laws passing judgement on all civil and criminal cases. The post is elected by the Captain's Quorum for a five-year term. No man can serve consecutive terms as Chief.


[u]Backstory[/u]

Coming soon, need to work with Googer on that one.