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'''Olmeria''', officially the '''Democratic Republic of Olmeria''' ([[Cordish]]: ''Demokratica Rendǿ Olmeria''), is a island nation in the far reaching northern Continent of [[Kiroborea]], although it is widely considered to be geopolitically closer to northern [[Levantia]] and the [[Ultmar]] region. Sitting on the north coast of the [[Sea of Nordska|Sea of Nordska,]] Olmeria has no permanent land borders, but is connected to the [[Arctic]] to its north by seasonal ice for much of the year. To the south, the island of [[Weiss Insel]] (FI) can be found across the [[Olmerian Straights]] before reaching mainland [[Fiannria]] and the port city and capital of [[Brídhavn]] on the southern Nordska coast. Due west, around 2,500 km of ocean separate Olmeria from it's most culturally similar neighbour [[Vithinja]]. Between the two lies the isle of [[Vonein]] followed by the northeast coast of [[Caergwynn]], roughly 2,000km from the Olmerian coast. To the east, little is found besides the expansive [[Levantine Ocean]], although if travelling far enough one will eventually reach the [[Sea of Capelan]] and later the west coast of [[Crona]]. | '''Olmeria''', officially the '''Democratic Republic of Olmeria''' ([[Cordish]]: ''Demokratica Rendǿ Olmeria''), is a island nation in the far reaching northern Continent of [[Kiroborea]], although it is widely considered to be geopolitically closer to northern [[Levantia]] and the [[Ultmar]] region. Sitting on the north coast of the [[Sea of Nordska|Sea of Nordska,]] Olmeria has no permanent land borders, but is connected to the [[Arctic]] to its north by seasonal ice for much of the year. To the south, the island of [[Weiss Insel]] (FI) can be found across the [[Olmerian Straights]] before reaching mainland [[Fiannria]] and the port city and capital of [[Brídhavn]] on the southern Nordska coast. Due west, around 2,500 km of ocean separate Olmeria from it's most culturally similar neighbour [[Vithinja]]. Between the two lies the isle of [[Vonein]] followed by the northeast coast of [[Caergwynn]], roughly 2,000km from the Olmerian coast. To the east, little is found besides the expansive [[Levantine Ocean]], although if travelling far enough one will eventually reach the [[Sea of Capelan]] and later the west coast of [[Crona]]. | ||
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==== Lower Legal Framework ==== | ==== Lower Legal Framework ==== | ||
Beneath the SCO, Olmeria's court system is divided into two distinct, parallel systems ruling over administrative and general (civil and criminal) matters respectively. All criminal and civil cases will in most circumstances first be referred to a local district court for review, of which there are more than 50 in the country. If the case is low-level it will be heard and ruled on in the district court. If it is a more serious criminal or civil offence, the case will be passed on to a regional court (of which there are 16), and heard and | Beneath the SCO, Olmeria's court system is divided into two distinct, parallel systems ruling over administrative and general (civil and criminal) matters respectively. All criminal and civil cases will in most circumstances first be referred to a local district court for review, of which there are more than 50 in the country. If the case is low-level it will be heard and ruled on in the district court. If it is a more serious criminal or civil offence, the case will be passed on to a regional court (of which there are 16), and heard and ruled on there. If the case is appealed, the court of appeal will review the case and determine if there is enough evidence for an appeal. If they deem there is enough evidence, the case will be heard again in the court of appeal and a new verdict reached on whether or not to uphold the original sentence. Very serious or contentious cases and appeals not eligible for Supreme Court consideration are heard by the [[High Court of Olmeria]]. Cases can only be appealed to the Supreme Court if they are deemed to have no precedent in current legislature<ref>[[Olmeria Legislation|Olmerian Legislation]]</ref> or common law<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_law</ref>. | ||
==== Laws ==== | ==== Laws ==== | ||
Olmeria's laws are reasonably liberal as a results of successive centrist and left leaning governments, and although criticism of them is very vocal amongst certain right wing groups, the general public perspective has always been reasonably in support of progressive, contemporary laws. The country prides itself on a generally open and welcoming culture, with relaxed immigration and tourism laws, tolerance of other cultures, and government protected rights for individuals of all backgrounds coming to the country. Non-heterosexual relationships have been legal in Olmeria since 1963, and gay marriage was formerly legalised in 1982 with the Freedom of Sexuality<ref>Known widely as the FoS Act</ref> Act <ref>[[LBGT+ Rights in Olmeria]]</ref>. This same act banned conversion therapy in all its forms, and later amendments have formally entrenched the right of gay couples to adopt children, express their sexuality openly in public, and not to face discrimination as a result of their sexuality. The Inclusion Act (1991) explicitly extended these rights to all members of the LGBTQ+ community, although the exact nature of transgender rights remain a contentious issue in contemporary Olmerian politics. | Olmeria's laws are reasonably liberal as a results of successive centrist and left leaning governments, and although criticism of them is very vocal amongst certain right wing groups, the general public perspective has always been reasonably in support of progressive, contemporary laws. The country prides itself on a generally open and welcoming culture, with relaxed immigration and tourism laws, tolerance of other cultures, and government protected rights for individuals of all backgrounds coming to the country. Non-heterosexual relationships have been legal in Olmeria since 1963, and gay marriage was formerly legalised in 1982 with the Freedom of Sexuality<ref>Known widely as the FoS Act</ref> Act <ref>[[LBGT+ Rights in Olmeria]]</ref>. This same act banned conversion therapy in all its forms, and later amendments have formally entrenched the right of gay couples to adopt children, express their sexuality openly in public, and not to face discrimination as a result of their sexuality. The Inclusion Act (1991) explicitly extended these rights to all members of the LGBTQ+ community, although the exact nature of transgender rights remain a contentious issue in contemporary Olmerian politics. | ||
Olmeria was the first country to abolish the death penalty, with capital and corporal punishment in all forms having been outlawed in Olmeria since | Olmeria was the first country to abolish the death penalty, with capital and corporal punishment in all forms having been outlawed in Olmeria since 1954<ref>[[Life, Rights and Liberty Act 1954 (Olmeria)]]</ref>, although in practice the last such execution was 2 decades earlier. Punishment in general is lenient compared to much of the world, with a focus on incarceration for reform and protection<ref>[[Prison Reform Act 2011 (Olmeria)]]</ref><ref>[[Olmerian Prison System]]</ref> rather than punishment. | ||
The [[Second Constitution of Olmeria]] provides an absolute legislative framework for the operation of government, the judiciary and the executive. The constitution can be amended only by 2/3rds majority in the Senate. | The [[Second Constitution of Olmeria]] provides an absolute legislative framework for the operation of government, the judiciary and the executive. The constitution can be amended only by 2/3rds majority in the Senate. | ||
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==Culture and Society== | ==Culture and Society== | ||
''What do your people do, and what are they like?'' | ''What do your people do, and what are they like?'' | ||
===Education=== | |||
Olmeria's formal state education system is non-linear, with multiple points where option is given to students to decide on their future paths of education. While optional earlier education exists, all children must start school in Lillë-bas Sköle<ref>''Literally - "Little Person School"''</ref> at the age of 4 years old, where they stay for three years learning very basic reading and writing and numeracy, and where the foundations of general learning and development principles are laid. At the age of 7, children move up to Förstskap Sköle<ref>''Literally - "First Step School"''</ref> , where they study for 4 years learning rudimentary literacy and numeracy, alongside science, geography and history, and then some of music, languages and technology depending on the school. As Lillë-bas and Förstskap Sköle are often combined into one institution, many children move schools for the first time at the age of 11, when they move up to Hövdsköle<ref>''Literally - "Mainschool"'' </ref>. Here students study what is know as the "Induction Years", where for two years they must take lessons in science, maths, cordish, history, geography, modern foreign languages (at schools discretion), art, music, theatre, technology and sports. After these two year, at the age of 13, students have to opportunity to narrow down their learning by choosing a combination of 7-11 academic (OSEC<ref>Olmerian Secondary Education Certificate</ref>'s) and vocational (PTSQ's<ref>Professional and Technical Secondary Qualification</ref>) qualifications, including mandatory subjects maths, cordish and combined sciences. Students may also leave Hövdsköle at this point, or at any time during the next two years of study, to attend a technical or professional college, however this is somewhat rare and only a few such colleges accept students of this age. Students study these selected subjects for three years until the age of 16, when they sit final exams/submit coursework for their selected subjects and receive relevant grades and qualifications. Here, students choose between remaining at Hövdsköle for a further two years to study for a General Standard/Advanced Diploma ([[General | === Education === | ||
Olmeria's formal state education system is non-linear, with multiple points where option is given to students to decide on their future paths of education. While optional earlier education exists, all children must start school in Lillë-bas Sköle<ref>''Literally - "Little Person School"''</ref> at the age of 4 years old, where they stay for three years learning very basic reading and writing and numeracy, and where the foundations of general learning and development principles are laid. At the age of 7, children move up to Förstskap Sköle<ref>''Literally - "First Step School"''</ref> , where they study for 4 years learning rudimentary literacy and numeracy, alongside science, geography and history, and then some of music, languages and technology depending on the school. As Lillë-bas and Förstskap Sköle are often combined into one institution, many children move schools for the first time at the age of 11, when they move up to Hövdsköle<ref>''Literally - "Mainschool"'' </ref>. Here students study what is know as the "Induction Years", where for two years they must take lessons in science, maths, cordish, history, geography, modern foreign languages (at schools discretion), art, music, theatre, technology and sports. After these two year, at the age of 13, students have to opportunity to narrow down their learning by choosing a combination of 7-11 academic (OSEC<ref>Olmerian Secondary Education Certificate</ref>'s) and vocational (PTSQ's<ref>Professional and Technical Secondary Qualification</ref>) qualifications, including mandatory subjects maths, cordish and combined sciences. Students may also leave Hövdsköle at this point, or at any time during the next two years of study, to attend a technical or professional college, however this is somewhat rare and only a few such colleges accept students of this age. Students study these selected subjects for three years until the age of 16, when they sit final exams/submit coursework for their selected subjects and receive relevant grades and qualifications. Here, students choose between remaining at Hövdsköle for a further two years to study for a General Standard/Advanced Diploma ([[General Diploma (Olmeria)|GSD]] or [[General Diploma (Olmeria)|GAD]]), moving to a focussed academic college to study for specific Standard or Advanced Diplomas, or leaving to a technical or professional college to study for PTAQ's, apprenticeships or Technical Standard/Advanced Diplomas (TSD/TAD's). University in Olmeria is known as Háskóli<ref>''Litterally: Place of Endeavour''</ref>. | |||
===Attitudes and worldview=== | ===Attitudes and worldview=== | ||
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Olmeria, despite it's size, is a proud, and successful (although never dominant) sporting nation. The nation has senior professional divisions and a national team in 6 major team sports, in addition to being well renowned for it's prowess in winter sport competitions, particularly track events and biathlon skiing. In fact, Olmeria is the birthplace of the first winter track sport, bobsleigh, invented in peculiar circumstances in XXXX. Since it's independence in XXXX, several Olmerian athletes have gained substantial status and fame within their fields, most recognisably bobsleigh captain and later TV personality [[Melker Bergius]], footballer [[Olle Aberg]] and F1 driver [[Viktor Stenström]]. | Olmeria, despite it's size, is a proud, and successful (although never dominant) sporting nation. The nation has senior professional divisions and a national team in 6 major team sports, in addition to being well renowned for it's prowess in winter sport competitions, particularly track events and biathlon skiing. In fact, Olmeria is the birthplace of the first winter track sport, bobsleigh, invented in peculiar circumstances in XXXX. Since it's independence in XXXX, several Olmerian athletes have gained substantial status and fame within their fields, most recognisably bobsleigh captain and later TV personality [[Melker Bergius]], footballer [[Olle Aberg]] and F1 driver [[Viktor Stenström]]. | ||
The sporting industry in Olmeria, and the media sector that goes alongside it, is estimated to be worth around [[The Lund|Ⱡ]]1.5bn. Sponsorship and television rights play a large part in the commercial factor of this revenue, however the majority still comes from grassroots purchases of matchday tickets and sporting equipment by the Olmerian populace. Football (aka soccer in some regions of the world) is the most popular sport both in terms of viewing figures and commercial success, with ice hockey a close competitor for household viewership. In fact the rivalry between the two sports is so strong that most Olmerians watch and follow just one of the [[Olmerian Hockey League|OHL]] and the [[Første Liga]] (although this feud doesn't extend to international competitions, which garner the support of the whole nation). | The sporting industry in Olmeria, and the media sector that goes alongside it, is estimated to be worth around [[The Lund|Ⱡ]]1.5bn. Sponsorship and television rights play a large part in the commercial factor of this revenue, however the majority still comes from grassroots purchases of matchday tickets and sporting equipment by the Olmerian populace. Football (aka soccer in some regions of the world) is the most popular sport both in terms of viewing figures and commercial success, with ice hockey a close competitor for household viewership. In fact the rivalry between the two sports is so strong that most Olmerians watch and follow just one of the [[Olmerian Hockey League|OHL]] and the [[Første Liga (Olmeria)|Første Liga]] (although this feud doesn't extend to international competitions, which garner the support of the whole nation). | ||
==== '''Football''' ==== | ==== '''Football''' ==== | ||
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''How advanced is your country? Is it an innovator, or does it largely import new developments?'' | ''How advanced is your country? Is it an innovator, or does it largely import new developments?'' | ||
==Military== | ==Military== | ||
'' | Olmeria's military forces are divided into 4 branches, overseen by the [[Olmerian Military Commission|Olmerian Military Commission (OMC)]]: | ||
* the [[Olmerian Army|Army]] | |||
* the [[Olmerian Navy|Navy]], inc. the [[Olmerian Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] | |||
* the [[Olmerian Airforce|Airforce]] | |||
* [[Olmerian Special Forces|Special Operational Forces]] (OSOF) | |||
For the entirety of it's existence, the Navy has naturally been the biggest Olmerian force, and the primary source of defence in the country. As of 2034, the Navy consisted of 193 commissioned warships, including 2 aircraft carriers, 8 submarines (of which 3 are nuclear powered), 15 destroyers, 18 corvettes, 8 frigates, 3 cruisers 20 landing vessels and 121 high speed combat vessels. The NSF (Navy Support Force), also consists of 63 support vessels including minesweepers, minelayers, signal intelligence, operational command centres, patrol boats, salvage vessels and training ships. There are 23,450 active personnel in the Navy (plus an additional 8,620 marines), and 3,420 reservists. | |||
By comparison, the Army is much smaller, and largely a volunteer defence force. It consists of only 7,590 active serving personnel, including units of light infantry, air assault, mechanised infantry, heavy infantry and support (engineers, medical etc). The army also has a total of around 580,000 available reserves, the large majority of which are [[Standard Reserve (Olmeria)|Standard Reservists]], meaning they received the mandatory 6 or 12 month military training upon turning 18. There are also around 32,000 more highly trained [[Volunteer Reserve (Olmeria)|Volunteer Reservists]], who voluntarily opt to undergo regular military training alongside a civilian job, and 12,430 [[Professional Reserve (Olmeria)|Professional Reservists]], who are retired serving personnel or those on long term leave (6 months or more). This makes a total of over 600,000 army reserves that can be called upon in case of an invasion or other serious threat, although such event has not occurred since the creation of the armed forces. | |||
The Airforce is moderately sized and highly advanced. | |||
OSOF, the Olmerian Special Operational Forces, is a small, highly specialised, branch consisting of technical units designed for non-standard warfare and defence operations. It consists of the SOAF (Special Operational Airforce), SOGF (Special Operational Ground Force) and SOMF (Special Operational Marine Force), in addition to the renowned cross discipline Ranger Division (nicknamed the Night Squad on account of it's prowess at covert operations). Figures for the size of the force are hard to find, as it is highly secretive, but estimates put the combined forces at around 1,200 personnel. OSOF are used regularly outside of conflicts to support counter terrorism police, run covert operations in rival nations, run hostage evacuations of Olmerian citizens, assassinations or captures of high value targets, counter insurgency and intelligence. | |||
The OMC is a politically neutral government body and the chair or deputy-chair sits on the Council of Chiefs as a specialist military advisor, and have traditionally have had substantial influence on decisions made by the council on matters of potential conflict. The OMC are responsible for all operational management of the 4 branches of the military, meaning they oversee the deployment of forces, hiring of senior military staff, and military strategy. Devolved departments of the OMC include the Military Justice Department (MJD), Cohesion Department (CD) and Military Support Department (MSD), in addition to departments for each of the military branches, each of which is further subdivided into divisions for specialist areas like medical or mechanical units. | |||
The MJD are responsible for upholding military law, and ruling on the behaviours, verdicts and punishments of generals if a serving member makes a complaint/appeal. The CD are responsible for ensuring effective co-operation between branches, both by facilitating communication and planning joint branch strategy, in the aim of optimising the effectiveness of operations involving two or more of the branches. The MSD are responsible for military support units and equipment that don't fit under the traditional divisions. This includes management of Olmeria's moderate (non-nuclear) ICBM stock, along with other missile and anti-missile units. They also oversee the work of support units in all the branches, and are responsible for organising medical support and aid outside of the branches (eg. home based military hospitals, post deployment care, serious medical cases, mental health training and support). | |||
The Department for Military Affairs is a separate, much smaller, government department, led by a politically affiliated minister, who represent the interests of the military in the Senate, and organise the governmental side of Military Affairs. They hold authority over executive military decisions and general strategy (beneath the President), but are usually not heavily involved in small-scale strategy management and organisation. | |||
== Notes == | |||
[[Category: IXWB]] | [[Category: IXWB]] | ||
[[Category: Countries]] | [[Category: Countries]] | ||
[[Category: Levantia]] | [[Category: Levantia]] | ||
[[Category: Olmeria]] | [[Category: Olmeria]] | ||