The German Empire (1st)

= History =

The German Empire, or TGE, is an alliance that was founded on June 18, 2007 by Kaiser Frederick II of The Prussian Reich. Following the beginning of July, the alliance began to obtain more members. On June 28, a MDP was signed with ONWD. On the 15th of July, the Empire signed an MDP with LSF and an ODP with SDAON.

On the 15th of July, The German Empire declared war on Deutscher Volksbund saying that they had Nazism in their ranks. The German Empire became a protectorate of FOK on July 19, 2007. In the months afterwards, the German Empire continued to clean Planet Bob of Nazi scum, culminating in a war against " The Axis" During August 07'.

On August 5, 2007, the alliance was put under martial law due to the forums being hacked and a sharp drop in activity. As of yet, the constitution has yet to be reactivated. On September 23 of the same year a new consititution was put in effect. = The German Empire Constitution =

Preamble
"A government must not waver once it has chosen it's course. It must not look to the left or right but go forward." - Otto von Bismarck

Purpose
We stand here solemnly, and united for the Empire. We pledge our Allegiance to the Kaiser and Reichstag, thus pledging Allegiance to our selfs. In return for our Allegiance to the State, we are granted the rights of Citizens of the Empire. We will fight to the end for our People, our Country, and our Kaiser.

Imperial Government
The Government Style of The German Empire is a Constitutional Monarchy, having Kaiser Frederick II as its Kaiser. Offensive War's require a Majority Vote in the Reichstag. The Minister's, and Imperial Senator's are Voted by the people, only the Reichkanzler position is dictated by the Kaiser. However the Kaiser may remove a Minister from his Position if he deems the Minister incompetent, or any other reason which makes him unfit for the job. The Minister's Position Lasts for one month, Elections start 2 Days before the End of a the Month, and the new Minister's, Senators are proclaimed on the 1st day on the new month. Only the Reichkanzler position may be dismissed or attained at the will of the Kaiser excluding Ministers who are still Voted out, but can be removed and replaced after the elections by the Kaiser.

Imperial Ministries Minister of Education (MoE) Minister of Finance (MoF) Minister of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Minister of Immigration (MoI) Minister of Internal Affairs (MoIA) Minister of War (MoW)

Artikel I
If any Member State of The Empire does not fulfill their Constitutional Duties, proceedings may be instituted against them by Military Action. This action shall be ordained by the Reichstag, and enforced by the Kaiser.

Artikel II
The proceedings of the Reichstag shall be hidden from public view, due to the risk of Spies. However, truthful reports of the proceedings of the public sessions of the Reichstag shall be made.

Artikel III
The Citizens of The German Empire have the full right to propose ideas which can be passed forward to the Reichstag. In Order for a proposed idea to be brought forward to the Reichstag, the proposed idea must have 3 more Votes for it then against it, and it should have more then 10 Votes for its approval in order to be forwarded to the Reichstag. The Reichstag then votes on the proposed Bill, needing a 2/3's Majority Vote, then it will be forwarded to the Kaiser who can either Approve it, or send it back.

Artikel IV
Each legislative period of the Reichstag shall last one month. The Reichstag may be dissolved by resolution of the Reichstag, with the consent of the Kaiser.

Artikel V
In the case of dissolution of the Reichstag, a new elections shall take place two days before the end of the month, and Imperial Senators announced on the 1st day of the new month.

Artikel VI
The members of the Reichstag shall be the representatives of the entire people, and shall not be bound by orders and instructions from their constituents.

Artikel VII
Every German Citizen and Member State is subject to Military duty, and in the discharge of this duty no substitute can be accepted.

Artikel VIII
The total land force of the Empire shall form one Army, which, in war and in peace, shall be under the command of the Kaiser.

The Imperial Divisions throughout the whole German Army shall bear a standard number of four members, the number of Imperial Divisions may be increased at anytime.

It shall be the duty and the right of the Kaiser to take care that, throughout the German Army, all Imperial Divisions are to be kept full and well equipped, and that Unity be established and maintained in regard to organization and formation, equipment, and command in the training of the men, as well as in the qualification of the officers. For these purpose the Kaiser shall be authorized to satisfy himself at any time of the condition of the several Imperial Divisions, and to provide remedies for existing defects.

The Kaiser shall have the right to designate garrisons within the Empire, as also to call any portion of the Army into active service.

Artikel IX
All German Troops are bound implicitly to obey the orders of the Kaiser. This obligation shall be included in the oath of allegiance. The Minister of War, shall appoint Members of his Military Staff, however they can be removed, and replaced by anyone the Kaiser deems more competent.

Artikel X
The Kaiser shall have the power, if the public security of the Empire demand it, to declare martial law.

Artikel XI
Amendments of the Constitution shall be made by the Reichstag if there is a 2/3's Vote Cast, as well as Approval of the Kaiser.

Artikel XII
The German Empire does not believe in war as a tool of advancement. All wars, even against inactive nations, must first be approved by either the Minister of War or the Kaiser himself. Any members caught warring without permission will be warned. After two warnings, the nation concerned will be expelled from The German Empire.

Artikel XIII
This Amendment Proclaims that Artikel XII to be void.

= Wars =

Deutscher Volksbund
On the date of July 15th, 2007, The German Empire Issued a War Declearation on The Deutscher Volksbund. The War Declaration can be found here. The Casus Belli was due to the fact of a Strong Scent of Nazism within their Ranks. Kaiser Frederick II of The Prussian Reich managed and Organized the War within a hours time. The Imperial German Forces were soon Ordered to Execute all Nazi War Criminals, and to take the Enemy Capitals.

The War went smoothly, 3/7 Deutscher Volksbund members were Anarchied, more were to follow suit in the following day. Imperial Forces worked together, Executing and Completing Tasks and Orders Swiftly and Decisively.

The International Community of Planet Bob approved of the War against Nazism, this was a massive Public Relation booster for The German Empire.

Great War IV/The Unjust War
The German Empire fought with FOK targeting -AiD- and NTO. In the early days, many were covert actions, only going full scale a few days into the conflict. FOK was glad to recive reinforcements, and thanked TGE greatly. Exact details of the fighting are classified indefinatly.