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'''Caphiria''', officially the '''Fourth''' '''Imperium of Caphiria''', is a [[Government of Caphiria|caesaropapist constitutional republic]] on [[Sarpedon]]. Caphiria is composed of [[Provinces of Caphiria|21 Provinces, 1 Administrative Province, and several territories and Possessions]]. At over 2.3 million square miles and with a population of over 799 million, Caphiria is the world's second-largest country by total area and the second-most populous country. The capital of Caphiria is [[Venceia]], which is also the largest city by population in Caphiria and the second-largest in the world with over 50 million people.
'''Caphiria''', officially the '''Fourth''' '''Imperium of Caphiria''', is a [[Government of Caphiria|caesaropapist constitutional republic]] on [[Sarpedon]]. Caphiria is composed of 25 [[Provinces (Caphiria)|mainland provinces]], [[Possessions (Caphiria)|2 Overseas Provinces, and 5 Overseas Possessions]]. At over 2.3 million square miles and with a population of over 617 million, Caphiria is the world's second-largest country by total area and the second-most populous country. The capital of Caphiria is [[Venceia]], which is also the largest city by population in Caphiria and the second-largest in the world with over 50 million people.


Inhabited since at least the Palaeolithic era, Caphiria can trace its origin to a geographic region called [[Latium]] that encompassed the southern part of [[Levantia]] and the northern part of [[Sarpedon]]. Latium played a pivotal role in the development of a number of diverse cultural groups and civilizations, most notably the [[Adonerum|Adonerii civilization]], an ancient thalassocratic civilization that controlled the partial coastlines of what is now [[Urcea]], Caphiria, [[Cartadania]], and [[Burgundie]]. After the collapse of Adonerum in the 6th century BC, the ancient Latinics emerged as a dominant ethno-cultural group and spread the Latinic language, ancestry, history, and culture throughout the continent. In 480 BC, the Kingdom of Caphiria was founded by [[Lanintius]], a popular and successful Latinic general. The kingdom lasted over a century until the last king Admoneptis was overthrown in a coup d'état and the [[Republic of Caphiria]] was established, lasting almost 500 years until 109 AD. The Republic saw a vast expansion of territory, including present-day [[Cartadania]] and [[Pelaxia]], but also saw internal pressure from various ambitious leaders and the aristotracy, leading to the [[War of the Republic (Caphiria)|War of the Republic]] which saw Caphiria transition from Republic to Empire. In 136 AD, the [[First Imperium (Caphiria)|First Imperium]] was established, which saw Caphiria experiencing a vigorous expansion of its territory, having regional dominance and ultimately total control of more than half of the Sarpedon. In the late 9th century, the First Imperium [[Collapse of the First Imperium|collapsed in on itself]] due to political instability stemming from the lingering effects of the War of the Republic and after a 10-year interregnum, the [[Second Imperium (Caphiria)|Second Imperium]] was established in 900. This government was plagued with issues from the start and quickly reignited more conflict however, and lead to a massive four-decade conflict of civil war known as the [[Great Civil War (Caphiria)|Great Civil War]] in 1127. The civil war led to the [[Collapse of the Second Imperium|quick collapse of the Second Imperium]] and left Caphiria in a highly vulnerable position from outside threats.  
Inhabited since at least the Palaeolithic era, Caphiria can trace its origin to a geographic region called [[Latium]] that encompassed the southern part of [[Levantia]] and the northern part of [[Sarpedon]]. Latium played a pivotal role in the development of a number of diverse cultural groups and civilizations, most notably the [[Adonerum|Adonerii civilization]], an ancient thalassocratic civilization that controlled the partial coastlines of what is now [[Urcea]], Caphiria, [[Cartadania]], and [[Burgundie]]. After the collapse of Adonerum in the 6th century BC, the ancient Latinics emerged as a dominant ethno-cultural group and spread the Latinic language, ancestry, history, and culture throughout the continent. In 480 BC, the Kingdom of Caphiria was founded by [[Lanintius]], a popular and successful Latinic general. The kingdom lasted over a century until the last king Admoneptis was overthrown in a coup d'état and the [[Republic of Caphiria]] was established, lasting almost 500 years until 109 AD. The Republic saw a vast expansion of territory, including present-day [[Cartadania]] and [[Pelaxia]], but also saw internal pressure from various ambitious leaders and the aristocracy, leading to the [[War of the Republic (Caphiria)|War of the Republic]] which saw Caphiria transition from Republic to Empire. In 136 AD, the [[First Imperium (Caphiria)|First Imperium]] was established, which saw Caphiria experiencing a vigorous expansion of its territory, having regional dominance and ultimately total control of more than half of the Sarpedon. In the late 9th century, the First Imperium [[Collapse of the First Imperium|collapsed in on itself]] due to political instability stemming from the lingering effects of the War of the Republic and after a 10-year interregnum, the [[Second Imperium (Caphiria)|Second Imperium]] was established in 900. This government was plagued with issues from the start and quickly reignited more conflict however, and lead to a massive four-decade conflict of civil war known as the [[Great Civil War (Caphiria)|Great Civil War]] in 1127. The civil war led to the [[Collapse of the Second Imperium|quick collapse of the Second Imperium]] and left Caphiria in a highly vulnerable position from outside threats.  


Due to the stresses and strains from the Great Civil War, such as chronic usurpations, military insurrections, and simultaneous military conflicts across multiple frontiers, Caphiria was in a highly weakened state and the collapse of the Second Imperium brought with it a series of barbarian invasions. This ushered in Caphiria's dark age, known as the [[Dark Period (Caphiria)|Dark Period]]. Between the late 12th and 13th centuries, the empire was severely fragmented as the Senate agreed to let most of its provinces become pseudo-independent states controlled by local Sarpic warlords while it usurped control over Venceia and effectively reverted back to being a Republican city-state. Eventually, [[Șerossaccir Odobricci]], a Latino-Slavic warlord of Truřov (one of the established warlord states), began a successful military campaign of conquering his neighbors and reuniting the lost provinces of the empire.In 1283, Șerossaccir became the next Imperator and established the Third Imperium which saw the reunification of the state, the creation of the Constitution of Caphiria, and the establishment of dozens of Latino-Slavic dynasties and cultural/political institutions. Subsequent decades saw a period of optimism, cultural and scientific flourishing, as well as economic prosperity. At the same time, the [[Great Schism of 1615]], where a break of communion between what are now the [[Catholic Church]] and the [[Imperial Church|Imperial Church of Caphiria]] occurred. The Great Schism lead to the dissolution of the Western Provinces and the independence of countries such as Cartadania in 1615, Pelaxia in 1618, and Aciria in 1625. The final blow to the Third Imperium was the [[Veltorine War of Independence]] in the late 17th century, in which Caphiria lost its eastern provinces. The collapse of the Third Imperium marks Caphiria's transition into the modern era.  
Due to the stresses and strains from the Great Civil War, such as chronic usurpations, military insurrections, and simultaneous military conflicts across multiple frontiers, Caphiria was in a highly weakened state and the collapse of the Second Imperium brought with it a series of barbarian invasions. This ushered in Caphiria's dark age, known as the [[Dark Period (Caphiria)|Dark Period]]. Between the late 12th and 13th centuries, the empire was severely fragmented as the Senate agreed to let most of its provinces become pseudo-independent states controlled by local Sarpic warlords while it usurped control over Venceia and effectively reverted back to being a Republican city-state. Eventually, [[Șerossaccir Odobricci]], a Latino-Slavic warlord of Truřov (one of the established warlord states), began a successful military campaign of conquering his neighbors and reuniting the lost provinces of the empire.In 1283, Șerossaccir became the next Imperator and established the Third Imperium which saw the reunification of the state, the creation of the Constitution of Caphiria, and the establishment of dozens of Latino-Slavic dynasties and cultural/political institutions. Subsequent decades saw a period of optimism, cultural and scientific flourishing, as well as economic prosperity. At the same time, the [[Great Schism of 1615]], where a break of communion between what are now the [[Catholic Church]] and the [[Imperial Church|Imperial Church of Caphiria]] occurred. The Great Schism lead to the dissolution of the Western Provinces and the independence of countries such as Cartadania in 1615, Pelaxia in 1618, and Aciria in 1625. The final blow to the Third Imperium was the [[Veltorine War of Independence]] in the late 17th century, in which Caphiria lost its eastern provinces. The collapse of the Third Imperium marks Caphiria's transition into the modern era.  
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File:Panorama dal monte cecilia.JPG|The landscape of the southwest: Calmongo valley region, Sennium province
File:Panorama dal monte cecilia.JPG|The landscape of the southwest: Calmongo valley region, Sennium province
File:Lago di Garda 7281.JPG|Lake Sartia, the largest lake in Caphiria, south of the province of Leonia
File:Lago di Garda 7281.JPG|Lake Sartia, the largest lake in Caphiria, south of the province of Leonia
File:Turkish Steps in Agrigento.jpg|The Albuscalae, Apradria Magnus
File:Turkish Steps in Agrigento.jpg|The Albuscalae, Estro Magnus
File:Clouds in the Dolomites (Unsplash).jpg|The highest point in Caphiria, Patrior Mons, located in the Cimisi-Extressio region of Meceria Province
File:Clouds in the Dolomites (Unsplash).jpg|The highest point in Caphiria, Patrior Mons, located in the Cimisi-Extressio region of Meceria Province
File:Valmenocchia.jpg|The undulating hilly landscape of the province of Isuriana in the south
File:Valmenocchia.jpg|The undulating hilly landscape of the province of Isuriana in the south
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==Government & politics==
==Government & politics==
{{main|Government of Caphiria|Politics of Caphiria}}
{{main|Government of Caphiria|Politics of Caphiria}}
In theory, the Imperium of Caphiria operates as a unitary constitutional republic, with ultimate authority in every judicial, executive, and legislative matter being derived from its constitution. In practice however, Caphiria is functionally autocratic (and for all intents and purposes would be an autocratic-caesaropapist constitutional republic), with immense power is vested in a single leader - the [[Imperator of Caphiria]] - who serves as head of state and chief executive. Historically, the Imperator ruled by divine right but recently most of the powers of the Imperator have been set forth in Proclamation 9 of the Constitution. This leads to a highly complex system of ''de jure'' and ''de facto'' authority within the government as powers and duties are not clearly delineated.
In theory, Caphiria operates as a unitary constitutional republic, with ultimate authority in every judicial, executive, and legislative matter being derived from its constitution. In practice however, Caphiria is functionally autocratic (and has been described as an autocratic-caesaropapist constitutional republic), with immense power is vested in a single leader - the [[Imperator]]. The Imperator is the supreme authority of Caphiria, serving as both the head of state and the head of government. The Imperator's responsibilities encompass the executive powers of the government, ensuring legislation aligns with public sentiment, and representing the state on the international stage. Furthermore, the Imperator holds the role of commander-in-chief for the [[Imperial Armed Forces of Caphiria|Imperial Armed Forces]], presiding over 13 million active-duty military personnel, and is the nation's chief diplomat. While the role of the Imperator appears hereditary, it is not official. Despite the autocratic semblance, the cultural disdain for ''reges'' (kings), deemed inevitably corrupt, has persisted in Caphirian culture since the classical period. To become the ''princeps juventatis'', the legal candidate for the next Imperator, two prerequisites must be satisfied: selection by the preceding Imperator based on suitability, and approval and proclamation by the [[SMCR|Senate, Citizens, and Military of Caphiria]]. No one has ever taken the title of Imperator - or been legitimately recognized - without fulfilling these conditions, rendering the position of the Imperator a ''de facto'' republican head of government.
 
The Imperator governs by way of his ''imperium maius'' (supreme executive power) and his ''auctoritas principis'' (primary legislative authority). From 1615 to 2017, the Imperator also had religious power through his ''jure divis'' (divine mandate as Pope) - however this was rescinded following the signing of the [[Eight Points Agreement]] which ended the 400-year old schism between the [[Catholic Church]] and the [[Caphiric Church]]. Proclamation IX of the Constitution currently details most of the Imperator's powers, previously ruled by divine right. While the Imperator possess near limitless executive power with unilateral control, the [[Senate (Caphiria)|Senate of Caphiria]] has the ability to legally oppose most of the Imperator's actions by a super-majority.
 
Historically, the Imperator ruled by divine right but recently most of the powers of the Imperator have been set forth in Proclamation 9 of the Constitution. This leads to a highly complex system of ''de jure'' and ''de facto'' authority within the government as powers and duties are not clearly delineated. Because of this unique system, the Imperator is the ''de jure'' head of each of the branches of government. However, the [[Corcillum|Corcillum of Caphiria]] wields significant power over the fiscal responsibilities of the Imperium, as well as possessing the ability to solely bring new laws to vote, and the Supreme Court system has gradually gained a tremendous amount of oversight and control over the application of the law, having the power to declare legislation or executive action made at any level of the government as unconstitutional, nullifying the law and creating precedent for future law and decisions. There have been many amendments to the Constitution to further delineate authority and organize the government further, but because of historical significance of the Imperator, it will always be the single point in which the government of Caphiria stems from.
 
Within Caphiria's political framework, the Imperator embodies the essence of supreme executive power, however this concentration of power is thoughtfully tempered by the Senate's authority to mount challenges through a super-majority, crafting a dynamic equilibrium between executive dominion and legislative oversight. This delicate balance epitomizes Caphiria’s intricate governance, where authority is exercised with a steady hand and legislative scrutiny ensures stability and adaptability.


Because of this unique system, the Imperator is the ''de jure'' head of each of the branches of government. However, the [[Corcillum|Corcillum of Caphiria]] wields significant power over the fiscal responsibilities of the Imperium, as well as possessing the ability to solely bring new laws to vote, and the Supreme Court system has gradually gained a tremendous amount of oversight and control over the application of the law, having the power to declare legislation or executive action made at any level of the government as unconstitutional, nullifying the law and creating precedent for future law and decisions. There have been many amendments to the Constitution to further delineate authority and organize the government further, but because of historical significance of the Imperator, it will always be the single point in which the government of Caphiria stems from.
=== Government===
=== Government===
{{main|Imperator of Caphiria|Corcillum|Judiciary of Caphiria}}
{{main|Imperator of Caphiria|Corcillum|Judiciary of Caphiria}}
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The Government of Caphiria is organized into three branches (''ramis imperium''), which are Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. Power is vested by the [[Constitution of Caphiria]] in the Imperator, Corcillum, and Supreme Court, respectively.
The Government of Caphiria is organized into three branches (''ramis imperium''), which are Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. Power is vested by the [[Constitution of Caphiria]] in the Imperator, Corcillum, and Supreme Court, respectively.


The executive power in the government is vested in its entirety through the [[Imperator of Caphiria]]. The Imperator governs by way of his ''imperium maius'' (supreme executive power), his ''auctoritas principis'' (primary legislative authority), and his ''jure divis'' (divine mandate as Pope). As chief executive, the Imperator is head of state and thus head of the [[Ministries of Caphiria]], the trans-parliamentary bodies that administer the functions of the federal government on behalf of the Imperator. He has the ability to appoint and fire ministers, create and dissolve ministries, as well as the responsibility to appoint diplomatic and provincial officials.
The executive authority in Caphiria rests squarely on the shoulders of the [[Imperator]], who governs through his ''imperium maius'' (supreme executive power) and ''auctoritas principis'' (primary legislative authority). While the Imperator possesses ultimate authority and control over the military, they are unable to hold any rank and maintain a civilian status and due to the separation of most imperators from military life, their orders are typically vague with a great deal of strategic flexibility. While their executive power is vast, it is not unchecked; the [[Senate (Caphiria)|Senate]] holds the capability to challenge the Imperator’s decisions through a super-majority vote. This balance of power illustrates the complex political framework within Caphiria, where executive authority and legislative oversight converge, ensuring a dynamic yet stable administration. The Imperator’s command is executed through the [[Council of the Imperium]], the central executive authority of the government. The Council consists of two principal components: the [[Office of the Imperium]], led by the [[Imperator]] and includes the [[Prime Minister (Caphiria)|Prime Minister]] (who serves as the President of the Council) and a suite of non-magisterial officials tasked with assorted administrative responsibilities; and the [[Council of Ministers (Caphiria)|Council of Ministers]], a collective of ministers appointed by the Imperator upon the Prime Minister's suggestion. The Prime Minister is appointed by the Imperator after consultations and is confirmed by a vote from the Senate. Subsequently, based on the Prime Minister's nominations, the Council of Ministers is assembled to mirror the government's administrative and policy-oriented objectives, serving the functions of the federal government on behalf of the Imperator. Ultimately, the powers of the State Ministries rest in the hands of the Imperator until the ministers assume their offices.  


The Imperator relies on the [[Office of the Imperium]], the principal executive organ through which his appointed Prime Minister leads. This Office consists of the Prime Minister, who is appointed by the Imperator after consultations and is confirmed by a vote of both houses of the Senate, and all of the Ministers, according to the request of the Prime Minister. These ministries are the ''de facto'' administers of the government of Caphiria, serving the functions of the federal government on behalf of the Imperator. Ultimately though, the powers of the Office of the Imperium rest in the hands of the Imperator until the ministers assume their offices. While the Imperator maintains executive power at the highest level, he delegates power and authority to a ''Praetor'' (governor) to administer the Imperium's 21 provincial-level divisions. The Imperator also serves as military commander-in-chief and chief diplomat, directly presiding over the 13 million active-duty military personnel, 7 million employees within the executive branch, and 4 ministries. While the Imperator possess near limitless executive power, the Senate has the ability to legally oppose most of the Imperator's actions by a super-majority.
The legislative branch of Caphiria is called the [[Corcillum]], a tetracameral legislature consisting of four chambers: the [[National Assembly (Caphiria)|National Assembly]], [[Military Assembly (Caphiria)|Military Assembly]], [[Tribunal Assembly (Caphiria)|Tribune Assembly]], and the [[Senate (Caphiria)|Senate]]. The four chambers are divided into two categories; those which are said to be "representative", which are the Senate and National Assembly, and those which are said to be "meritorious", which are the Military and Tribunal Assemblies. The representative assemblies are viewed as a direct voice of the people of Caphiria within the nation's decision-making, whereas the meritorious chambers are the voice of those who are viewed to have sacrificed on behalf of the nation as a consequence of their service. Despite each chamber having separate regulations and procedures, they all gather for two 20-week sessions per year. Under exceptional circumstances, the Imperator can call an emergency session.  


The legislative branch of Caphiria is called [[Corcillum|The Corcillum]], a tetracameral legislature consisting of four chambers: the National Assembly, Military Assembly, Tribune Assembly, and the Senate. A combination of ''mais maiorum'' and statute determines the roles of each chamber. Many measures must be considered by more than one chamber, and these measures are known as "final decrees" (''consultum ultimum'') as their decisions cannot be overridden due to their acceptance by more than one chamber. The four chambers are divided into two categories; those which are said to be "representative", which are the Senate and National Assembly, and those which are said to be "meritorious", which are the Military and Tribunal Assemblies. The representative assemblies are viewed as a direct voice of the people of Caphiria within the nation's decision-making, whereas the meritorious chambers are the voice of those who are viewed to have sacrificed on behalf of the nation as a consequence of their service. Each chamber functions semi-autonomously from one another and as a result, the National Assembly has nominal authority over the entire Corcillum which means the National Assembly is functionally the national legislature. The Military Assembly is composed of every Commander in the [[Imperial Armed Forces of Caphiria|Imperial Armed Forces]] and are responsible of the conduct of wars as well as the prosecution of war and peace. The Tribune Assembly is composed of [[Magistrates of Caphiria#Non-parliamentary%20magistrates|non-parliamentary magistrates]] such as Aediles, Proaediles, Censores, and more. The Tribune Assembly is responsible for nationwide administrative tasks, and the organizing and reorganization of provinces and regions. The fourth chamber, the Senate, deals with national economic policy and treaties relating to trade, succession, grants of nobility, and more. Members of the National Assembly and Senate are chosen through direct election and every member of the Corcillum is elected to a five-year term.[[File:Wien 01 Justizpalast a.jpg|thumb|[[Supreme Court of Caphiria|The Supreme Court of Caphiria]]|alt=|left|300x300px]]The judicial branch for the Imperium is administered by the [[Ministry of Justice (Caphiria)|Ministry of Justice]] which oversees the overall judicial system. At the apex of the judicial hierarchy is the [[Supreme Court of Caphiria|Supreme Court]] (''Tribunalis Ultima'') which operates independently from the Ministry of Justice. As the highest court within Caphiria, the Supreme Court ensures the correct application of law in the inferior and appeal courts and resolves disputes as to which lower court (penal, civil, administrative, military) has jurisdiction to hear a given case. The Supreme Court can reject, or confirm, a sentence from a lower court. If it rejects the sentence, it can order the lower court to amend the trial and sentencing, or it can annul the previous sentence altogether. A sentence confirmed by the Supreme Court is final and definitive, and cannot be further appealed for the same reasons. Although the Supreme Court cannot overrule the trial court's interpretation of the evidence, it can correct a lower court's interpretation or application of the law connected to a specific case. The Supreme Court itself is composed of 15 judges that are collectively known as the Council of Supreme Judges (''Consilio Judicatis Magnus'') for the term of service of five ''lustra'' (25 years total): 5 appointed by the Imperator, 5 elected by the Senate, and 5 elected by the ordinary and administrative courts. Candidates need to be either lawyers with twenty years or more experience, full professors of law, or (former) members of the Ministry of Justice.
The [[National Assembly (Caphiria)|National Assembly]] has nominal authority over the entire Corcillum and is the national legislature of Caphiria.  The Assembly is nominally responsible for the adoption of all laws as well as any amendments to the [[Constitution of Caphiria]]. Consisting of 1000 members elected based on universal adult suffrage in equal population districts, the Assembly primarily controls the Caphirian national budget. It has delegated most of its major lawmaking authority to the other Assemblies. The Assembly is also nominally responsible for the oversight of the Council of Ministers, with each ministry having a corresponding committee. The Assembly serves five-year terms and cannot be dissolved. Assembly seat districts are elected by first past the post and are reallocated every five years by the Tribunal Assembly based on the results of the national census. It is presided over by the [[Imperator]] or his designee in his role as First Tribune.
According to the Constitution, the Supreme Court shall pass judgement on: controversies on the constitutional legitimacy of laws issued by the State and Provinces; conflicts arising from allocation of powers of the State and those powers allocated to State and Provinces, and between Provinces; and charges brought against the Imperator.
 
The [[Senate (Caphiria)|Senate]] is primarily responsible for overseeing the nation's economic policies, having suspensive veto authority over any legislation put before the National Assembly which is said to have an economic impact. The Senate consists of 782 men of [[Senatorial Rank (Caphiria)|senatorial rank]] who are at least 40 years of age. Additionally, the Senate is responsible for ratifying any trade treaty or agreement made by Caphiria with a foreign power. Internally, the Senate is responsible for elevating families to senatorial rank and functionally serves as the body which resolves succession for the position of [[Imperator]]. Notably, the Senate is responsible for conveying the honorary title ''Imperator'' to the nation's ruler, which has become synonymous with the position. It is presided over by the Imperator or his designee in his role as princeps senatus.  
 
The [[Military Assembly (Caphiria)|Military Assembly]] is an assembly of every flag officer of the [[Imperial Armed Forces of Caphiria|Imperial Armed Forces]] from each of the three branches. It is nominally responsible for the prosecution of [[Caphiria]]'s wars and organization of the Imperial Armed Forces, responsibilities that it delegates to the [[Imperator]] on a day-to-day basis. As an Assembly, the Military Assembly considers formal declarations of war and peace treaties. The Senate must also consider peace treaties that include economic benefits or concessions. At the same time, treaties that include the acquisition or cession of land must also be considered by the Tribunal Assembly. The Military Assembly is also responsible for confirming the appointment of the [[Ministries of Caphiria#Ministry of Defense|Minister of Defense]] made by the [[Imperator]]. As flag officers, every member of the military assembly is appointed by the Imperator as he is responsible for the promotion and commissioning of officers.
 
The Tribunal Assembly is an assembly of every [[Magistrates of Caphiria|magistrate]] of ''Censore'' rank and above. The Assembly oversees the public administration of [[Caphiria]]. Specifically, it considers all motions which cede or accept lands into Caphiria and also organizes and reorganizes the [[Provinces of Caphiria]] and their subdivisions as the need presents. It is additionally responsible for creating the electoral districts of the National Assembly based on census results every five years. The Tribunal Assembly also confirms appointments of the <nowiki>[[Council of Ministers (Caphiria) |government ministers]]</nowiki> by the [[Imperator]] from among men of [[Senatorial Rank (Caphiria)|senatorial rank]] excepting the [[Ministries of Caphiria#Ministry of Defense|Minister of Defense]]. Within the Tribunal Assembly is the [[Magistrates of Caphiria#Censores|Censorial Assembly]], which is organized as a committee within the Tribunal Assembly for the protection of the Constitution and serves as the internal ethical, legal, and moral oversight body of the [[Government of Caphiria]]. [[File:Wien 01 Justizpalast a.jpg|thumb|[[Supreme Court of Caphiria|The Supreme Court of Caphiria]]|alt=|left|300x300px]]The judicial branch of Caphiria is known as the [[Judiciary of Caphiria|Judiciary]], which is overseen by the [[Ministry of Justice (Caphiria)|Ministry of Justice]]. The Ministry of Justice handles the administration of courts and judiciary, including paying salaries and constructing new courthouses, as well as administering the [[correctional system of Caphiria]]. Lastly, the Ministry of Justice receives and processes applications for national pardons and proposes legislation dealing with matters of civil or criminal justice. The Ministry of Justice arranges the ''album judicum'' - a list of every licensed jurist eligible for judging cases in a lawful court - and decides on the time and place of sessions in every Caphirian court of law. It also serves as the backbone for The Imperium's provincial and municipal court systems. Each provincial government possesses its own ''provinciarum judex'', or local judge, who is subservient to the Ministry of Justice. Excluding the Supreme Court, every judge and member of the Ministry of Justice is elected alongside every other government member in each ''lustrum''.  
 
At the apex of the national judicial hierarchy is the [[Supreme Court (Caphiria)|Supreme Court]] (''Tribunalis Ultima'') which operates independently from the Ministry of Justice. Under the Supreme Court are the intermediate appellate courts - the [[Court of Appeals (Caphiria)|Court of Appeals]] - and the primary criminal trial courts called [[District Courts (Caphiria)|District Courts]]. At the local level, there are [[Provincial Courts (Caphiria)|Provincial courts]] that have authority and original jurisdiction of a single province and are responsible for two jurisdictional orders, civil and criminal. The lowest level court is the [[Prefectural court (Caphiria)|prefectural court]], which primarily handles small claims civil cases as well as minor criminal infractions.
 
As the highest court within Caphiria, the Supreme Court ensures the correct application of law in the inferior and appeal courts and resolves disputes as to which lower court (penal, civil, administrative, military) has jurisdiction to hear a given case. The Supreme Court can reject, or confirm, a sentence from a lower court. If it rejects the sentence, it can order the lower court to amend the trial and sentencing, or it can annul the previous sentence altogether. A sentence confirmed by the Supreme Court is final and definitive, and cannot be further appealed for the same reasons. Although the Supreme Court cannot overrule the trial court's interpretation of the evidence, it can correct a lower court's interpretation or application of the law connected to a specific case. The Supreme Court itself is composed of 15 judges that are collectively known as the Council of Supreme Judges (''Consilio Judicatis Magnus'') for the term of service of five ''lustra'' (25 years total): 5 appointed by the Imperator, 5 elected by the Senate, and 5 elected by the ordinary and administrative courts. Candidates need to be either lawyers with twenty years or more experience, full professors of law, or (former) members of the Ministry of Justice.  


The Ministry of Justice handles the administration of courts and judiciary, including paying salaries and constructing new courthouses. The Ministry of Justice also administer the prison system. Lastly, the Ministry of Justice receives and processes applications for national pardons and proposes legislation dealing with matters of civil or criminal justice. The Ministry of Justice arranges the ''album judicum'' - a list of every licensed jurist eligible for judging cases in a lawful court - and decides on the time and place of sessions in every Caphirian court of law. It also serves as the backbone for all of the Imperium's provincial and municipal court systems. Each provincial government possesses its own ''provinciarum judex'', or provincial judge, who is subservient to the Ministry of Justice. While provincial judges have some leniency with their rulings and interpretations of the law, they are bound to the interpretation of law from the Ministry of Justice as a whole, meaning any ruling in one province will immediately affect the others. Excluding the Supreme Court, every judge and member of the Ministry of Justice is elected alongside every other member of the government each ''lustrum''.
===Magistrates===
===Magistrates===
{{main|Magistrates of Caphiria}}[[File:7707-1.jpg|thumb|Various magistrates meeting together|alt=|left]]Elected officials in government are known as magistrates (''magistrati'') which can be divided into two main categories: parliamentary and non-parliamentary. Parliamentary magistrates are directly involved with the government of Caphiria whereas non-parliamentary are not. Most offices are allowed to appoint a ''vicarius'' (deputy magistrate) who assists in their duties and replaces them in the event of incapacitation or death. Since ''vicariiare'' not elected, their abilities to perform the duties of a real magistrate are severely limited by the law, kept only to essential functions.  
[[File:7707-1.jpg|thumb|Various magistrates meeting together|alt=|left]]Elected officials in government are known as [[Magistrates (Caphiria)|magistrates]] (''magistrati'') which can be divided into two main categories: parliamentary and non-parliamentary. Parliamentary magistrates are directly involved with the government of Caphiria whereas non-parliamentary are not. Most offices are allowed to appoint a ''vicarius'' (deputy magistrate) who assists in their duties and replaces them in the event of incapacitation or death. Since ''vicariiare'' not elected, their abilities to perform the duties of a real magistrate are severely limited by the law, kept only to essential functions.  
Examples of non-parliamentary magistrates include ''Quaestores'' - individuals charged with collecting taxes from praetors for the imperial government, calling out financial corruption, and serving as right-hand men and messengers of the treasury, and ''Aedilis'' who supervise spending of money from the treasury, giving them the reverse role of the ''quaestores''.
Examples of non-parliamentary magistrates include ''Quaestores'' - individuals charged with collecting taxes from praetors for the imperial government, calling out financial corruption, and serving as right-hand men and messengers of the treasury, and ''Aedilis'' who supervise spending of money from the treasury, giving them the reverse role of the ''quaestores''.


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!Capital
!Capital
!Population
!Population
|-
|[[Alcarca]]
|[[Palenorti]]
| 16,119,789
|-
|-
|[[Amarsia]]
|[[Amarsia]]
|
|[[Pytera]]
|
|48,523,854
|-
|-
|[[Belactrum]]
|[[Belactrum]]
|
|[[Biellanze]]
|
|36,187,281
|-
|-
|[[Canterra]]
|[[Canterra]]
|
|[[Varozzo]]
|
|20,125,063
|-
|-
|[[Carina]]
|[[Carina]]
|
| [[Carina (city)|Carina]]
|
| 48,523,854
|-
|-
|[[Cesindes]]
|[[Cesindes]]
|
|[[Madelocora]]
|
| 15,873,057
|-
|-
|[[Desia]]
|[[Desia]]
|
|[[Rotreyrus]]
|
| 22,041,344
|-
|[[Apradria]]
|
|
|-
|-
|[[Icasta]]
|[[Icasta]]
|
|[[Milianova]]
|
| 23,603,976
|-
|-
|[[Inonsia]]
|[[Inonsia]]
|
|[[Rethytrios]]
|
| 37,832,157
|-
|-
|[[Isuriana]]
|[[Isuriana]]
|
|[[Oscalcum]]
|
| 44,987,369
|-
|-
|[[Legenevum]]
|[[Legenevum]]
|
|[[Sulgiontoro]]
|
| 28,785,337
|-
|-
|[[Leonia]]
|[[Leonia]]
|
|[[Acyrentio]]
|
| 31,071,715
|-
|[[Luria]]
|
|
|-
|-
|[[Meceria]]
|[[Meceria]]
|
|[[Larina]]
|
| 40,217,228
|-
|-
|[[Misena]]
|[[Misena]]
|
|[[Sorium]]
|
| 29,607,775
|-
|-
|[[Montafria]]
|[[Montafria]]
|
|[[Juleone]]
|
| 37,667,669
|-
|[[Narico]]
|[[Castra Osaniovo]]
| 21,712,368
|-
|-
|[[Nethara]]
|[[Netharra]]
|
|[[Liva]]
|
| 18,422,616
|-
|-
|[[Novetra]]
|[[Novetra]]
|
|[[Merlei]]
|
| 39,723,765
|-
|-
|[[Ovetta]]
|[[Ovetta]]
|
|[[Antalepis]]
|
| 13,734,718
|-
|-
|[[Pescorto]]
|[[Pescorto]]
|
|[[Potestas]]
|
| 55,350,091
|-
|-
|[[Ranaella]]
|[[Ranaella]]
|
|[[Cetrave]]
|
| 47,372,440
|-
|-
|[[Santicino]]
|[[Santicino]]
|
|[[Adrea]]
|
| 19,080,566
|-
|-
|[[Suvera]]
|[[Suvera]]
|
|[[Casteryx]]
|
| 23,028,270
|-
|-
|[[Thessia]]
|[[Thessia]]
|
|[[Sanstro]]
|
| 18,447,289
|-
|-
|[[Turiana]]
|[[Turiana]]
|[[Rocchierio]]
| 28,456,362
|-
|[[Venceia]]
|
|
|
| 55,925,797
|-
|-
|}
|}
According to the Constitution of Caphiria, there are three major [[Administrative divisions of Caphiria|administrative levels]]: [[Provinces of Caphiria|provincial]], [[Prefectures (Caphiria)|prefectural]], and [[Municipalities (Caphiria)|municipal]].  
According to the Constitution of Caphiria, there are three major [[Administrative divisions of Caphiria|administrative levels]]: [[Provinces of Caphiria|provincial]], [[Prefectures (Caphiria)|prefectural]], and [[Municipalities (Caphiria)|municipal]].  
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The lowest political division is [[Municipalities (Caphiria)|municipal]] and administered according to a system distinct from higher strata. Municipalities, within their self-governing scope of activities, perform the tasks of local significance, which directly fulfill the citizens’ needs, and which were not assigned to prefectures or provinces by the Constitution or law, and in particular, affairs related to the organization of localities and housing, zoning and planning, public utilities, child care, social welfare, primary health services, education and primary schools, culture, physical education and sports, customer protection, protection and improvement of the environment, fire protection and civil defense, local transport. Municipalities are led by City Prefects (''Praefecti Urborum'') and are elected every other year by the popular assembly of the inhabitants (not just citizens) of the township. City Prefects lead a municipal council, the representative body of citizens, and the governing body. Municipalities have administrative departments as offices of administration chaired by the heads (principals). Municipal councilmen are elected for a two-year term in direct elections by secret ballot.
The lowest political division is [[Municipalities (Caphiria)|municipal]] and administered according to a system distinct from higher strata. Municipalities, within their self-governing scope of activities, perform the tasks of local significance, which directly fulfill the citizens’ needs, and which were not assigned to prefectures or provinces by the Constitution or law, and in particular, affairs related to the organization of localities and housing, zoning and planning, public utilities, child care, social welfare, primary health services, education and primary schools, culture, physical education and sports, customer protection, protection and improvement of the environment, fire protection and civil defense, local transport. Municipalities are led by City Prefects (''Praefecti Urborum'') and are elected every other year by the popular assembly of the inhabitants (not just citizens) of the township. City Prefects lead a municipal council, the representative body of citizens, and the governing body. Municipalities have administrative departments as offices of administration chaired by the heads (principals). Municipal councilmen are elected for a two-year term in direct elections by secret ballot.
===Foreign relations ===
===Foreign relations ===
{{main|Foreign relations of Caphiria}}
{{main|Foreign relations of Caphiria}}
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===Security===
===Security===
[[File:Milano_Italy_Carabinieri-01.jpg|thumb|left|Two field agents of the Urban Cohort|alt=|300x300px]]
[[File:Milano_Italy_Carabinieri-01.jpg|thumb|left|Two field agents of the Urban Cohort|alt=|300x300px]]
Caphiria utilizes the [[Urban Cohort]] (CU) as its principal law enforcement agency and domestic security service. Operating under the jurisdiction of the military and receiving oversight from the Office of Judiciary Enforcement within the Ministry of Justice, the CU's main goal is to protect and defend Caphiria, uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the Judiciary, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to central, provincial, regional, and international agencies and partners.
Caphiria utilizes the [[Urban Cohort]] (CU) as its principal law enforcement agency and domestic security service. Operating under the jurisdiction of the military and receiving oversight from the Office of Judiciary Enforcement within the Ministry of Justice, the Urban Cohort is active in every major city and province throughout Caphiria with over 2 million personnel. The primary function of the Urban Cohort is to protect and defend Caphiria, ensure law and order, investigate major crimes, uphold and enforce the [[Criminal justice system of Caphiria|criminal laws of the Judiciary]], and provide leadership and criminal justice services at various levels.


The CU maintains field offices across the entirety of the Imperium and utilizes its main field agents (''vigiles'') at the provincial and local levels to conduct both major and minor criminal investigations, and hold arrest authority. The fluidity of officer jurisdictions is such that any police group can be quickly assigned elsewhere in the empire or make arrests outside their usual patrol routes. ''Vigilum'' is a relatively unreliable job for a citizen as they are hired and fired to meet present needs, with only the most natural vigiles retaining their posts.
The Urban Cohort is organized into 4 specialized divisions: the Cybercrime Cohort, the Narcotics & Organized Crime Division, the Intelligence Wing, and the Special Operations Cohort. Additionally, the Lictor Protection Division (LPD) is responsible for guarding [[Magistrates of Caphiria|Caphirian magistrates]] based on their political rank. ''Lictors'' serve dual functions: offering physical security and symbolizing civil authority. Their role is both practical, in providing protection, and symbolic, emphasizing Caphirian governance. The CU's ground operations involve two key roles: the ''oesitior'' and the ''vigilum''. ''Oesitior'', or public security officers, engage with the community, address minor infractions, and maintain daily safety. They act as the immediate point of contact for local concerns. The ''vigilum'', as field agents, investigate serious crimes and possess extended enforcement capabilities to handle intricate cases.


Magistrates are afforded personal ''Lictors ''(imperial bodyguards) from a special department of the CU according to the degree of political power possessed by their office. For example, an Imperator has 24 lictors and a Censor has 18 but a city prefect has 2. Wielding the fasces to indicate their civil authority, lictors have the power to arrest suspected criminals and kill anyone they deem a threat to their assigned magistrate.
==The Military==
==The Military==
[[File:Caphiria IAF COA.svg|thumb|right|The coat of arms for the [[Imperial Armed Forces of Caphiria|Imperial Armed Forces]]]]
[[File:Caphiria IAF COA.svg|thumb|right|The coat of arms for the [[Imperial Armed Forces of Caphiria|Imperial Armed Forces]]]]
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The financial district, downtown Venceia
The financial district, downtown Venceia


Caphiria has had one of the largest economies in the world for the last several centuries, during which it has seen cycles of prosperity and decline. The Imperium has a mixed capitalist economy fueled by abundant natural resources and high productivity. From 1943 to 1994, the Imperium's compounded annual GDP growth was 3.3%, compared to a 2.1% weighted average for the rest of the world during the same period. Caphiria's economy is unique in that it exhibits hyper-deregulation and minimal subsidization of a laissez-faire capitalist country, however, the extreme intervention of the government in certain markets - like public transit or national defense - is characteristic of state capitalism. On a national level, Caphiria's markets are dominated by monopolies in sparse competition while, locally, small businesses flourish on their social advantage in retail.
Caphiria has had one of the largest economies in the world for the last several centuries, during which it has seen cycles of prosperity and decline. The Imperium has a mixed capitalist economy fueled by abundant natural resources and high productivity. From 1943 to 1994, the Imperium's compounded annual GDP growth was 0.740%, compared to a xx% weighted average for the rest of the world during the same period. Caphiria's economy is unique in that it exhibits hyper-deregulation and minimal subsidization of a laissez-faire capitalist country, however, the extreme intervention of the government in certain markets - like public transit or national defense - is characteristic of state capitalism. On a national level, Caphiria's markets are dominated by monopolies in sparse competition while, locally, small businesses flourish on their social advantage in retail.


As of 2038, Caphiria has the world's third-largest economy in terms of nominal GDP behind Kiravia and Urcea, and the largest economy on Sarpedon, totaling approximately $52,518,626,569,717 according to the International Monetary Fund. Its diverse industries of manufacturing, technology, management, and agriculture proudly maintain a Consumer Confidence Rate of 100%, and a Worker Enthusiasm Rate of over 92%. A major factor in Caphiria's economic success has been its foreign investment portfolio, having vested controlling interests in dozens of markets such as real estate, setting up manufacturing plants, welcoming foreign business and having low corporate tax rates.
As of 2031, Caphiria has the world's third-largest economy in terms of nominal GDP behind Kiravia and Urcea, and the largest economy on Sarpedon, totaling approximately $57,231,914,765,343 according to the International Monetary Fund. Its diverse industries of manufacturing, technology, management, and agriculture proudly maintain a Consumer Confidence Rate of 100%, and a Worker Enthusiasm Rate of over 92%. A major factor in Caphiria's economic success has been its foreign investment portfolio, having vested controlling interests in dozens of markets such as real estate, setting up manufacturing plants, welcoming foreign business and having low corporate tax rates.


Economic policy as well as currency is regulated through the central bank, the [[Imperial Bank of Caphiria]] (though it does not maintain power over the financial sector, which has its own regulatory body). Caphiria's fiat currency is the [[Aureus|Aureus Dollar]] (₳). It also maintains a legacy currency, the copper Uncia (₡). The legacy currency tends to be used by the less affluent, in rural areas and less developed regions of the Imperium. Backed by precious metals gives the government yet another avenue in which to expand and diversify their interests further, maintaining strong relationships with foreign traders. The imperial government's financial office, the Fiscus, is the highest credit rated organized body or person. It has not reneged on a debt for over 1000 years. Even in times of turmoil such as civil war, someone has claimed and payed the federal debt.
Economic policy as well as currency is regulated through the central bank, the [[Imperial Bank of Caphiria]] (though it does not maintain power over the financial sector, which has its own regulatory body). Caphiria's fiat currency is the [[Aureus|Aureus Dollar]] (₳). It also maintains a legacy currency, the copper Uncia (₡). The legacy currency tends to be used by the less affluent, in rural areas and less developed regions of the Imperium. Backed by precious metals gives the government yet another avenue in which to expand and diversify their interests further, maintaining strong relationships with foreign traders. The imperial government's financial office, the Fiscus, is the highest credit rated organized body or person. It has not reneged on a debt for over 1000 years. Even in times of turmoil such as civil war, someone has claimed and payed the federal debt.
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The modern economy is 38.5% private activity, 41.2% federal government, and 20.3% provincial government. Meanwhile, a postindustrial economy is indicated by the country's small manufacturing and labor sectors (14%), and large (86%) service sector. The reason for this is that labor intensive jobs can be replaced by automated workers needing one technician where a thousand workers were once necessary. This also creates a high demand for skilled workers and creates a competitive workforce. Sectors like agriculture account for a mere 0.01% of the labor force, as farming is nearly totally automated. The state's agricultural output is still $14.1 billion. However, Caphiria has a balanced economy where no single type of job accounts for a disproportionate amount of economic activity. This protects the economy from long-term shortfalls in particular sectors that can result from changes in the structure of the economy.
The modern economy is 38.5% private activity, 41.2% federal government, and 20.3% provincial government. Meanwhile, a postindustrial economy is indicated by the country's small manufacturing and labor sectors (14%), and large (86%) service sector. The reason for this is that labor intensive jobs can be replaced by automated workers needing one technician where a thousand workers were once necessary. This also creates a high demand for skilled workers and creates a competitive workforce. Sectors like agriculture account for a mere 0.01% of the labor force, as farming is nearly totally automated. The state's agricultural output is still $14.1 billion. However, Caphiria has a balanced economy where no single type of job accounts for a disproportionate amount of economic activity. This protects the economy from long-term shortfalls in particular sectors that can result from changes in the structure of the economy.


A recession of sorts was entered in 1998 but unemployment has yet to exceed 4%. Subtract cyclical unemployment to see that Caphiria's natural rate of unemployment fluctuates around 1-3.90%. However, unemployment protection is almost non-existent. The federal government only assists in the search for new jobs, by facilitating communication. General unemployment benefits have never been offered in the modern history of the Imperium. Also, unlike former platonic socialist countries, workers unions are absolutely illegal. There are federal regulations that force guilds to provide a high minimum wage and a safe, non abusive work environment for their workers, but there is nothing in the way of health benefits or of allowances for worker strikes. However, severance pay is very large by government law and every Caphirian worker can expect no less than 35 days of paid vacation. Certain institutions such as federal buildings and schools are not allowed to offer so many holidays but still offer about 20 days. With low regulation, no unions, high minimum wage, and no unemployment benefits, Caphirian voluntary unemployment rate is almost the lowest in the world.
A recession of sorts was entered in 1998 but unemployment has yet to exceed 5%. Currently, it is 4.4%, however, unemployment protection is almost non-existent. The federal government only assists in the search for new jobs, by facilitating communication. General unemployment benefits have never been offered in the modern history of the Imperium. Also, unlike former platonic socialist countries, workers unions are absolutely illegal. There are federal regulations that force guilds to provide a high minimum wage and a safe, non abusive work environment for their workers, but there is nothing in the way of health benefits or of allowances for worker strikes. However, severance pay is very large by government law and every Caphirian worker can expect no less than 35 days of paid vacation. Certain institutions such as federal buildings and schools are not allowed to offer so many holidays but still offer about 20 days. With low regulation, no unions, high minimum wage, and no unemployment benefits, Caphirian voluntary unemployment rate is almost the lowest in the world.
===Income, poverty and wealth===
===Income, poverty and wealth===
Data collected by the Imperial Census Bureau has calculated a per capita GDP of $67,109, which makes it the second highest in the world. A more meaningful quantity, the median pre-tax income of a Caphirian citizen, is equal to $63,435. However, Caphirian society suffers from an income inequality deeply ingrained into its history and class system. The top 6% of the population control almost 75% of the empire's wealth - the top 1% alone control more than a third. Still, a Caphirian citizen has an incredibly high standard of living compared with residents of other states. Every one of them has access to liberal amounts of food, water, electricity, living space and can afford telescreens, cars, computers, books, entertainment, and vacations in the plural. Non-citizens are not so fortunate.
Data collected by the Imperial Census Bureau has calculated a per capita GDP of $70,089, which makes it the second highest in the world. A more meaningful metric, the median pre-tax income of a Caphirian citizen, is equal to  
 
$40,129. However, Caphirian society suffers from an income inequality deeply ingrained into its history and class system. The top 10% of the population control almost 66.5% of the empire's wealth - the top 1% alone control almost half of the total wealth. Still, a Caphirian citizen has an incredibly high standard of living compared with residents of other states. Every one of them has access to liberal amounts of food, water, electricity, living space and can afford telescreens, cars, computers, books, entertainment, and vacations in the plural. Non-citizens are not so fortunate.
It is estimated that a quarter of citizens live below the imperial poverty line. The minimum hourly wage for a citizen is ₳22 ($20 USD), which works out to an annual income of approximately ₳35,200, meager for a Caphirian but is well beyond what non-citizens are afforded. Many of the latter do not even live on an income, sustaining themselves on subsistence farming, while those who are part of the urban society can expect ₳15,550 a year if they are fortunate to even hold a steady profession.


Accounting for roughly 7.5% of the global population, Caphirians collectively possess near half of the world's total wealth, and Caphirians make up more than half of the world's population of millionaires and a quarter of the world's billionaires. Caphiria is also ranked number one for food affordability and overall food security in March 2035, as well as on average having over twice as much living space per dwelling and per person as Levantine residents.
It is estimated that approximately 6% of citizens live below the imperial poverty line. The minimum hourly wage for a citizen is $30, which works out to an annual income of approximately $49,920, meager for a Caphirian but is well beyond what non-citizens are afforded. Many of the latter do not even live on an income, sustaining themselves on subsistence farming, while those who are part of the urban society can expect an average gross income (AGI) of $8-15k. Accounting for roughly 7.5% of the global population, Caphiria's elite collectively possess nearly a quarter of the world's total wealth, and Caphirians make up more than half of the world's population of millionaires and a quarter of the world's billionaires. Caphiria is also ranked number one for food affordability and overall food security in March 2030, as well as on average having over twice as much living space per dwelling and per person as Levantine residents.


After years of stagnant growth, in 2030, according to the Census, median household income reached a record high after two consecutive years of record growth, although income inequality remains at record highs with top fifth of earners taking home more than half of all overall income. There has been a widening gap between productivity and median incomes since the 1970s, however, the gap between total compensation and productivity is not as wide because of increased employee benefits such as health insurance. The rise in the share of total annual income received by the top 1 percent, which has more than doubled from 9 percent in 1956 to 50 percent in 2025, has significantly affected income inequality, leaving Caphiria with one of the widest income distributions among developed nations.
After years of stagnant growth, in 2030, according to the Census, median household income reached a record high after two consecutive years of record growth, although income inequality remains at record highs with top fifth of earners taking home more than half of all overall income. There has been a widening gap between productivity and median incomes since the 1970s, however, the gap between total compensation and productivity is not as wide because of increased employee benefits such as health insurance. The rise in the share of total annual income received by the top 1 percent, which has more than doubled from 9 percent in 1956 to 50 percent in 2025, has significantly affected income inequality, leaving Caphiria with one of the widest income distributions among developed nations.
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Unsurprisingly, the empire's gender gap is enormous. 75% of women who reported working in the year of the last census earned less than a third of what a male would have earned that year. Women are subject to the same minimum hourly wage as men so their lower income comes from a lack of work hours - a social disparity rather than legal inequality. Regularly working females tend to hold jobs for which men are less suited, e.g. designing women's clothes or men consider degrading to their gender, e.g. prostitution. Other jobs typically held only by females will place them underneath men, like the position of secretary, or keep them by the side of a businessman or politician. This reflects the perception Caphirians possess of distinct gender roles in society. However, there have been notable examples of women achieving coveted high ranking positions, but this greatly varies upon how progressive the company is; Quicksilver Industries is a prime example, as many women are in high ranking positions.
Unsurprisingly, the empire's gender gap is enormous. 75% of women who reported working in the year of the last census earned less than a third of what a male would have earned that year. Women are subject to the same minimum hourly wage as men so their lower income comes from a lack of work hours - a social disparity rather than legal inequality. Regularly working females tend to hold jobs for which men are less suited, e.g. designing women's clothes or men consider degrading to their gender, e.g. prostitution. Other jobs typically held only by females will place them underneath men, like the position of secretary, or keep them by the side of a businessman or politician. This reflects the perception Caphirians possess of distinct gender roles in society. However, there have been notable examples of women achieving coveted high ranking positions, but this greatly varies upon how progressive the company is; Quicksilver Industries is a prime example, as many women are in high ranking positions.


For both genders, work can only begin at the age of 16, when boys receive their ''toga virilis'' (toga of manhood), and children can acquire citizenship. There is no legal or customary end to a Caphirian's work life. Retirement is as rare an occurrence in modern as it was in ancient society. Only those who are debilitated by a condition, as most of the elderly were before medicine caught up to life expectancy, retire from their careers. The Latin language does not even have a term which exclusively means retirement.
For both genders, work can only begin at the age of 16, when boys receive their ''toga virilis'' (toga of adulthood), and children can acquire citizenship. There is no legal or customary end to a Caphirian's work life. Retirement is as rare an occurrence in modern as it was in ancient society. Only those who are debilitated by a condition, as most of the elderly were before medicine caught up to life expectancy, retire from their careers. The Latin language does not even have a term which exclusively means retirement. However, the Imperium defines the working age as 16-65 and uses that for economic statistics
 
Statistics on poverty in the Imperium are not publicly available through LoN resources because the Caphirian government does not issue any. The Caphirian state discourages calling attention to or complaining about poverty. The Internal Office of the Ministry of Diplomacy arrested three reporters and held them for almost two weeks for questioning after they uploaded a video on the topic to YouTube. Authors of the video claim that 22 percent of Caphirians may be considered poor and observers researching the issue prefer to stay anonymous because of the risk of being arrested.


That being said, historically when citizens or corporations lacked the means to support themselves the Senate's first action for centuries has been to offer low-interest loans. This policy of micro-financing poverty is the government's attempt to reduce public dependence on hand-outs and bail-outs while still mitigating the short-term damage from widespread private bankruptcies.
Statistics on poverty in the Imperium are not publicly available through LoN resources because the Caphirian government does not issue any. The Caphirian state discourages calling attention to or complaining about poverty. The Internal Office of the Ministry of Diplomacy arrested three reporters and held them for almost two weeks for questioning after they uploaded a video on the topic to YouTube. Authors of the video claim that 22 percent of Caphirians may be considered poor and observers researching the issue prefer to stay anonymous because of the risk of being arrested. That being said, historically when citizens or corporations lacked the means to support themselves the Senate's first action for centuries has been to offer low-interest loans. This policy of micro-financing poverty is the government's attempt to reduce public dependence on hand-outs and bail-outs while still mitigating the short-term damage from widespread private bankruptcies.
==Infrastructure==
==Infrastructure==
The Imperium benefits from rapid infrastructural development that has not been marked by periods of decay or destruction. Roads built in the 8th century are still used today while protocols that have served for centuries continue to council policy-makers facing modern problems. The Senate is deeply involved in most large scale construction projects, providing commodities such as transportation and sewer access by directly paying large construction guilds (''curatores'') for their development.
The Imperium benefits from rapid infrastructural development that has not been marked by periods of decay or destruction. Roads built in the 8th century are still used today while protocols that have served for centuries continue to council policy-makers facing modern problems. The Senate is deeply involved in most large scale construction projects, providing commodities such as transportation and sewer access by directly paying large construction guilds (''curatores'') for their development.
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The cena represents the fusion of the enjoyment of food with socializing and is known to last several hours across several courses; a modern cenae is synonymous with a dinner party and is one of the unifying cultural rituals done by all of society. A cena typically opens with a ''gustatio ''(appetizer), a non-filing course featuring delectable treats to get people's taste buds ready for the ''prima mensa'' (main course) which can last several servings depending on the ambition of the host. In the last few hours, out comes the ''secunda mensae'' (dessert). A main course consists of rich, heavy meats like duck, chicken, lamb, turkey, beef or roasted pig stuffed with sausages and seasoning. Hares, ''laurices ''(rabbit fetuses), peacocks, swans and especially ''mullus ''(goatfish) are considered fine delicacies, even today.
The cena represents the fusion of the enjoyment of food with socializing and is known to last several hours across several courses; a modern cenae is synonymous with a dinner party and is one of the unifying cultural rituals done by all of society. A cena typically opens with a ''gustatio ''(appetizer), a non-filing course featuring delectable treats to get people's taste buds ready for the ''prima mensa'' (main course) which can last several servings depending on the ambition of the host. In the last few hours, out comes the ''secunda mensae'' (dessert). A main course consists of rich, heavy meats like duck, chicken, lamb, turkey, beef or roasted pig stuffed with sausages and seasoning. Hares, ''laurices ''(rabbit fetuses), peacocks, swans and especially ''mullus ''(goatfish) are considered fine delicacies, even today.


The so-called Caphiric diet forms the basis of Caphirian cuisine, rich in pasta, fish, fruits and vegetables and characterised by its extreme simplicity and variety, with many dishes having only four to eight ingredients. Traditional Caphirian ingredients cover a wide gamut as they are highly regional, for example the provinces of [[Luria]] and [[Auvia]] are regarded for their dishes that center around seafood, unique cheeses, and dishes derived from [[Urcea|Urcean]] influences. By contrast, the province of [[Leonia]] is renowned for its variety and richness due to the heterogeneity of the land; pasta and meat based dishes such as spaghetti alla chitarra, Gnocchi carrati, Scrippelle, and pizza variations are common in Leonia.
The so-called Caphiric diet forms the basis of Caphirian cuisine, rich in pasta, fish, fruits and vegetables and characterised by its extreme simplicity and variety, with many dishes having only four to eight ingredients. Traditional Caphirian ingredients cover a wide gamut as they are highly regional, for example the provinces of [[Ovetta]] and [[Auvia]] are regarded for their dishes that center around seafood, unique cheeses, and dishes derived from [[Urcea|Urcean]] influences. By contrast, the province of [[Leonia]] is renowned for its variety and richness due to the heterogeneity of the land; pasta and meat based dishes such as spaghetti alla chitarra, Gnocchi carrati, Scrippelle, and pizza variations are common in Leonia.


Alcohol, specifically wine, is the 3rd-most consumed beverage by volume behind water and coffee, and is commonly consumed (alongside water) in meals, which are rarely served without it, though it is extremely uncommon for meals to be served with any other drink, alcoholic, or otherwise. Caphiria consumed 25 billion liters of wine in 2035 alone. The second-most consumed alcoholic beverage is whiskey at 19 billion liters.
Alcohol, specifically wine, is the 3rd-most consumed beverage by volume behind water and coffee, and is commonly consumed (alongside water) in meals, which are rarely served without it, though it is extremely uncommon for meals to be served with any other drink, alcoholic, or otherwise. Caphiria consumed 25 billion liters of wine in 2035 alone. The second-most consumed alcoholic beverage is whiskey at 19 billion liters.
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