Republic of Regal

The Republic of Regal is a relatively young nation founded on the world of Planet Bob. It was founded in the area of the former Kingdom of Iceland and encompasses the whole of this former Kingdom. The country is being ruled in a Democratic system and is currently being ruled by Metictype who has served since the nations birth.

Regal was founded by four loyal citizens: Metictype, Syne Carta, Myne Loge, Beke Garde.

Nation Information
Republic of Regal is a medium sized, mostly developed, and old nation at 303 days old with citizens primarily of Amerindian ethnicity whose religion is Sikhism. Its technology is first rate and its citizens marvel at the astonishing advancements within their nation. Its citizens pay extremely high taxes and many despise their government as a result. The citizens of Republic of Regal work diligently to produce Water and Iron as tradable resources for their nation. It is a mostly neutral country when it comes to foreign affairs. It will usually only attack another nation if attacked first. Republic of Regal is currently researching nuclear technology for the use of nuclear power plants but believes nuclear weapons should be banned. The military of Republic of Regal has been positioned at all border crossings and is arresting all drug traffickers. Republic of Regal does not allow any form of government protests. Its armed police forces work quickly at "dissolving" any and all government protests. It has an open border policy, but in order for immigrants to remain in the country they will have to become citizens first. Free speech is considered taboo in Republic of Regal. The government gives foreign aid when it can, but looks to take care of its own people first. Republic of Regal will trade with other nations with questionable ethical treatment of their citizens but prefers to keep such trade agreements a secret.

=History=

Life as a None
Regal was founded on the 20th of October by Metictype. The first day was an overwhelming one for Regal. There was much to learn for the young and unexperienced nation. The second day would have been much calmer had it not been for the numerous recruiters knocking on the door with invitations to join their respective alliance. One particular message stroke a cord with Metictype and that was the message of Successful Ruler of United Purple Nations. After meetings with top officials from the interim government and a brief conversation with Successful Ruler, Regal decided upon UPN. And thus, after two days of wandering, Regal was a None no more.

United Purple Nations
Regal and her representatives spent the first few weeks lurking the UPN boards. The first few weeks were great for Regal as nations lined up to trade with her resources. Aid was also lined up from UPN. However the months after were a totally different story. Metictype grew lazy with his duties as ruler of Regal and the growth of Regal was greatly reduced.

Following the June elections, UPN had yet again produced a fresh, new face in major cabinet positions. Magister Agricolarum had replaced Queen Elizabeth X as the new Minister of Recruitment and quickly set upon getting recruiters. Metictype, having finally decided to get involved in UPN, decided to give it a try. He had tried it twice before and twice it had failed. This time was different. Recruits were showing up at the UPN Agoge under Metictype's name and he was buoyed by these results. Several days later, the first of his recruits were reported to be graduating.

Citing the reason, "Curiosity and To View how other alliances are run," Metictype tendered a resignation on behalf of the Republic of Regal to Divine Proportion and to the general UPN membership on the 11th of July, 2008.

Zenith
The nation had his sights set on NATO, Invicta, and Zenith after his resignation to UPN. Zenith was finally decided upon and an application request was sent later that day. Within the day, Regal was accepted into Zenith under Zenith Assembly status.

Doing what it did best, Regalers embarked upon a recruitment drive, successfully sending hundreds if not over a thousand messages to new nations. It was also in these first few weeks, that Regalers found an announcement on the global boards of a new Aqua Trade Circle that required her resources of Water and Iron. Support was unanimous throughout Regal, and they found themselves sporting the new colour the next day.

On July 22th, the Nation of Regal, led by Metictype was named to the first interim government, as the Minister of Development.