Kristonion

The Republic of Kristonion is a medium-sized nation centrally located around Port Jackson.

Kristonion is a parliamentary democracy made of elements of liberalism and democratic socialism. The current President is Franklin Barnes and the Prime Minister is Christopher Allen.

Currently, the country a member of the Communist Party of Cybernations. Kristonion has a large lumber and oil industry. Lumber is produced from Kristonion's forests and oil is refined from inland deserts.

Establishment of Kristonion
The Republic of Kristonion was founded on May 18, 2008 by Christopher Allen and fifty other American & European immigrants around Port Jackson. At this location is the city of Sydney, which was formerly the largest city in Australia, before Australia collapsed in January 2006; like all other world nations. The group of immgirants consisted of North Americans and various European nationalities who looked to establish their own government, separate of those created in the West.

On the same day it was founded, it began to officially establish the nation and decided on various symbols and policies. It decided that for time being, it would be a unitary state, unless subdivisions would be needed in order to keep stability. The government also adopted elements of liberalism and democratic socialism as apart of the Kristonion government. On an international level, the republic joined the Mostly Harmless Alliance, though it left eleven days later to join a more suitable alliance, the Communist Party of Cybernations.

Democracy Installed & First Elections
Since the day the nation was founded, it was ruled by a de facto government of appointed officials. To ensure that the government kept its word on having a democracy, elections were held on June 5, 2008. In the 2008 President election, Franklin Barnes ran for the Democratic Party, John Whittingham IV ran for the Liberal Party, and Rutherford Grayton ran for the Labor Party. Franklin Barnes and John Whittingham IV won the first round of elections, and Barnes went on to win the second round.


 * Franklin Barnes - 54%
 * John Whittingham - 46%

National Growth & War
Following the election of the official government, Kristonion experienced massive growth as a result of becoming a technology seller to other nations in the Communist Party of Cybernations. Later in the day on the fifth, Kristonion launched an attack on the Norden Verein nation of Mulgimaa as apart of the CPCN's involvement in the Continuum-NoV War. Kristonion's first battle was victory, Mulgimaa lost six soldiers and Kristonion lost twenty-one soldiers. Despite Kristonion's higher loss, the Mulgimaa force following the battle was nothing more than three men. On June 6th, as apart of the TSA-TGE War, Kristonion declared war on Kittyland, a member of The Shadow Armada. Cruise missiles were launched into their capital and Kristonion soldiers quickly entered the nation following the missile attacks. In the first battle, Kristonion lost twelve soldiers, and Kittyland lost twenty-seven. The second battle was very bloody for Kristonion, who lost eighty-six soldiers, while Kittyland lost only thirty-eight soldiers. Despite this though, Kristonion still won the battle. The war with Mulgimaa ended on June 13 and the war with Kittyland ended on the 14th.

Foreign Relations
Currently, it is mostly a neutral nation and is a member of the Communist Party of Cybernations.

Executive Branch
Kristonion is a parliamentary democracy. The Head of Government is the President, which is Franklin Barnes. Presidents are elected every three years. The Prime Minister is Head of Government, though the President does hold some powers. The President appoints a Prime Minister, who is currently Christopher Allen. When the President appoints a Prime Minister, the Parliament must approve the appointment.

Legislative Branch
The Parliament of Kristonion is made of the Senate (upper house) and the House of Representatives (lower house). Twelve Senators are elected from each state to five-year terms, two are elected from territories. Representatives are elected every three years; the number elected from each state depends on population; two are elected from territories.



Judicial Branch
There is a High Court which hears cases that are not resolved by lower courts. The current High Court Justice is Jonathan Tran.

Administrative Divisions
Kristonion currently has one state and no territories.


 * New South Wales

House of Representatives
Speaker of the House: Jeff Wells


 * Democratic Party - 5 Seats
 * Labor Party - 4 Seat
 * Liberal Party - 2 Seat
 * Green Party - 1 Seats
 * Total - 12 Seats

Senate

 * Democratic Party - 21 Seats
 * Liberal Party - 20 Seats
 * Labor Party - 7 Seats
 * Green Party - 2 Seats
 * Total - 50 Seats

Cabinet
The Cabinet is headed by the Prime Minister, currently Christopher Allen. The ministries of the Cabinet are as follows:
 * Deputy Prime Ministry
 * Treasury
 * Ministry of Finance
 * Ministry of Justice
 * Ministry of Defence
 * Ministry of Employment and Workplace Relations
 * Ministry of Education
 * Ministry of Social Inclusion
 * Ministry of the Environment, Heritage, and the Arts
 * Ministry of Climate Change and Water
 * Ministry of Immigration and Citizenship
 * Ministry of Foreign Affairs
 * Ministry of Health
 * Ministry of Families, Housing, Community Services, and Indigenous Affairs
 * Ministry of Trade
 * Ministry of the Media
 * Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, and Local Government
 * Ministry of Resources and Energy
 * Ministry of Tourism
 * Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry
 * Ministry of Human Services
 * Ministry of Innovation, Industry, Science, and Research

Economy
Kristonion currently has a rather small economy. The government controls some of the economy and Kristonion's economic system is described as a mixed market leaning more towards a controlled market. The major focus is on the production of lumber products from its forests and oil refining from the inland deserts, these are the two main exports. Both of these resources are harvested selectively though, to ensure to harm to the environment. The republic believes in a trade policy of fair trade and some elements of protectionism; though it will conduct free trade with allies.

The nation currently holds trade agreements with five other nations. It imports coal and wine from Micraprata, furs and lead from the Swedish Kingdom, gems and silver from Synide, fish and gold from Gaia VII, and aluminum and iron from. With its imports, Kristonion is also able to produce fine jewelry and microchips, and its population is rather affluent.

Laws & Policies
The current government of Kristonion has views that fall under the category of the left-wing. The government classifies itself as liberal with elements of democratic socialism and basic liberalism, though there are a couple conservative elements.

Administrative
Citizenship is granted to those born to nationals of Kristonion and granted to foreigners who pass a qualifying exam and language classes. All citizens are issued with identity cards that they are required to carry at all times. All nationals are required to register with their race and religion for census purposes. The professional retirement age is sixty. The age of suffrage for all citizens is fifteen. Voting is compulsory. Citizens can get drivers licenses at the age of sixteen. The age of candidacy is eighteen.

Military
Biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons research, construction, and storing is outlawed. These type of weapons are also forbidden to be used in warfare by the Kristonion military. The military is completely voluntary and any sort of draft is banned. Any adult citizen can serve in the military, and the military is not allowed to discriminate. Women serve alongside men in the army. The government maintains a civil defense system across the whole nation. All defense industries are owned by the state. The military has a "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Kristonion maintains an intelligence agency which may undertake any type of covert operations. In times of serious emergency, the military is sometimes called in to help the civilian police force. All prisoners of war must be treated well and torture is outlawed. The government only exports arms to close allies.

Health
Abortion is illegal, except in cases of rape, incest, the mother's bad health, socioeconomic factors, and/or fetal defects. Alcohol can only be sold from licensed outlets to adults, and the legal drinking age is twenty. The government subsidizes a discount for contraceptives. Circumcision is outlawed, unless given special permission with the Ministry of Health or for religious reasons. Euthanasia is illegal. The age of consent is sixteen. Companies must clearly label their products in an easily understood way, and all ingredients must be listed, including genetically modified ingredients. Nutritional information must be listed too. The government's Product Safety Administration actively and strictly enforces the nation's food standards. There is a universal health care system, though some private clinics operate in urban areas. Recreational drugs are illegal, though medical marijuana is legal in cases approved by the Ministry of Health. Organ donations are only legal with the consent of the patient. The government subsidizes the cost of pharmaceutical drugs for everyone. Smoking is legal in private homes, clubs, and areas that property owners have designated. All sports clubs are privately owned. Only adults may purchase tobacco. Vaccinations are required for all children, regardless of religious or ideological reasons.

Economics
Advertising is allowed, given that it is family appropriate. The government operates a central bank, though many private banks exist. Child labor is forbidden. Trade unions are allowed, though membership is completely voluntary. The government requires the trade unions and employers to negotiate the daily working hours. The energy of Kristonion is provided by private companies that are subsidized by the government. Fireworks can only be purchased by those sixteen and over. All workers have the right to strike. Democratic Workers Councils are permitted to run businesses. Employers can only fire striking employees who have no legitimate reason to strike. Secondary strikes are illegal, unless the trade unions are closely related. Foreign investors can only invest in national companies with government approval. Gambling is only legal in private homes and casinos that hold special licenses. The minimum wage is set at a level considered the "living wage". Telephone lines are provided free of charge to all citizens. Pornography is illegal. Prostitution is illegal. Affirmative action is legal in some cases. Stock exchanges are completely legal.

Justice
All people have the right to appeal against the judgment of the court. Curfews are only allowed in states of emergency. The death penalty is used for capital crimes. DNA is recorded for all persons who have committed a crime. Extradition of criminals to nations with cruel or inhumane treatment of suspects is not permitted. The private sector and government can set up gated communities. The government does not actively search for illegal aliens. All legal representation is paid for by the state. Malpractice suits may be brought against doctors. There is no cap on monetary damages awarded to patients in lawsuits. There is a national police department alongside local police that are maintained by cities. Police can only carry standard arms, though specially trained units may carry military-grade weapons. Torture is outlawed in all cases. An education plan is provided to all prisoners to help with rehabilitation. Prisoners can voluntarily do certain jobs within the prison for a small wage.

Education
The school system of the nation is made of public and private schools; with the majority of students in public school system run by the state. Private schools usually have a tuition and, in most cases, are religious. Schools tend to focus on preparing students for their future and the schools emphasize on the teaching of science, mathematics, and social studies. Schools are required to give sex ed to all students. Education is compulsory until eighteen. Homeschooling is not permitted. Standardized testing is not used in the schools. Teachers cannot use corporal punishment. The government also offers free publicly owned nurseries and pre-school educational centers. Students in school are not required to sing the national anthem. Nearly all the universities are private, though many of them receive government support, lowering tuition costs and allowing more citizens attendance. Some public universities exist, though are less common.

Media
The government maintains an independent radio station and television channel for educational and informational purposes. Private stations and channels that are family-friendly are allowed. The Internet is completely open to the public, though police can run investigations concerning criminal activities. International media is permitted. Nudity is banned on television. Videogames have strict age limitation laws on extremely violent games.

Culture
Works of technology and art are protected by copyright. Kristonion's Ministry of the Environment, Heritage, and the Arts, actively protects scenery, localities, cultural, and historical sites. The government funds local governments in the building and maintaining of libraries. Viewing of movies is regulated at movie theatres for extremely violent films. The government maintains a system of museums nationwide.

Science
Animals cannot be used in the cosmetic or medical research. The government subsidizes the research of pharmaceuticals.

Technology
Human cloning is illegal. Software patents can be received from patents offices. The government operates a national space agency.

Ecology
The killing of animals is regulated. Ownership of domesticated animals must be registered with their local government. It is illegal to hunt endangered animals. Only zoos may hold endangered animals and exotic animals. A national agency owns all forests, but work cutting them down is contracted to private companies. Logging is allowed by license only. Hunting and fishing is restricted to certain areas and times. The government maintains a system of national parks. Kristonion enforces highly restrictive industrial pollution standards. Only vehicles that use environmentally friendly fuels are allowed. The government funds public recycling facilities. All logging and clearance operations must replant trees. The government handles waste disposal. The governments sets a standard for all tap water to ensure it is drinkable. Commercial whaling is legal with whaling quotas.

Agriculture
The government subsidizes small farms. Farm size is not regulated. The production and selling of genetically modified crops is illegal. Farmers may not use harmful chemicals on their crops.

Civil Liberties
Adoption is only allowed to couples who pass a qualifying test. Segregation is banned for all public amenities. The public has the right to assemble, but police may disperse groups if they are a risk to safety. Bestiality is illegal. Gun ownership is legal with background checks and waiting periods. Assault weapons, though, are outlawed for the civilian population. Divorces are legal with a grounded cause, and either partner may initiate a divorce. The national flag may not be desecrated. All foreign marriages are recognized. Individuals can sue over falsehoods published about them. Gay marriages are legal. Public nudity is illegal, but legal in private beaches and nudist colonies. Individuals have a right to privacy, but courts can force information to be given if it is absolutely vital. Slavery is illegal. Women have the same working rights as men.

Infrastructure
Eminent domain is allowed, though rarely practiced; when it is practiced, a property's owner must give permission to the government to use eminent domain. The nation's energy is mostly reliant on alternative sources, such as wind, water, and sun; nuclear power is illegal. Private and public power stations exist side-by-side. The government funds a national fire department. There is a nationalized post office, though some private ones exist too. Public transport is subsidized by the government. Housing is private, but the government subsidizes the cost of rent for low-income families.

Religion
Foreign missionaries must be permitted by the government to visit. Religions can freely and openly advertise themselves. Religions are not taxed, except for mega-churches with membership over 1,500 people. Teacher-led prayers are outlawed, except in religious schools.



Cities

 * Sydney - Capital City

Military
Kristonion's military is completely voluntary. It is made up of the Army, Navy, and Special Forces. The President is considered the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces.

The Army is the main force of the Kristonion military. It controls the grounds troops, armored divisions, and artillery. During peacetime, a portion of the Army works as border guards.

The Navy of Kristonion currently mainly acts as a coast guard for the nation. Due to Kristonion's small economy, the Navy is largely nonexistent.

The Special Forces of Kristonion take care of special missions that the normal military does not do. They work behind enemy lines and sometimes operate during peacetime in events like hostage situations.

Age Groups

 * 9% 0-12 Years
 * 19% 13-25 Years
 * 27% 26-45 Years
 * 22% 46-60 Years
 * 10% 61-75 Years
 * 11% 75-100 Years
 * 2% 100+ Years

Ethnic Groups

 * 37% Australian (Anglo-Celtic)
 * 31% English
 * 9% Irish
 * 8% Scottish
 * 4% Italian
 * 4% German
 * 3% Chinese
 * 2% Greek
 * 2% Dutch
 * 14% Various Small Groups

Religious Groups
* 26% Roman Catholicism * 6% Uniting Church * 3% Presbyterian/Reformed * 3% Orthodox * 2% Baptist * 1% Lutheran * 1% Pentecostal * 4% Other Small Denominations
 * 63% Christianity
 * 25% Atheist/Agnostic [[Image:Buddhist_Temple.jpg|right|300px|Buddhist Temple Outside of Sydney]]
 * 8% Buddhist
 * 2% Islam
 * 1% Hinduism
 * 1% Judaism
 * 1% Other Small Religions