Padraig Rua

I'd like to ask politely on the following matter. What is the current situation of the following American States: Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota? I only ask because the white space and the list of protectorate regions are not clear on who governs them or not.

General Developments Many changes have taken place recently in the two state union. Infrastructural improvements have occurred. The nation's energy supply has been steadily pulled off coal to a mixture of oil, gas, solar power, wind power and hydropower. All the while not severely diminishing the states reliance on coal or oil. The shift to renewable energy will be a gradual process that will take time. Large wind farms have been created in non-forested, non-fertile and non-inhabited regions throughout Ireland and Scotland. While solar farms have been constructed and scattered throughout the two state union in similar regions. Hydro power is being drawn from the Shannon and other large pivotal rivers throughout Ireland and Scotland. While this may seem detrimental to the environment it should be known that any damaged caused during construction has been corrected. This is so because the public does not want the natural beauty of the land to be stained. Large amounts of energy will be generated from these new power sources. Railways built during the 19th century have been re-opened and put into service throughout Ireland and Scotland. Connecting all the major settlements.

The black Mercedes-Benz which contained the esteemed Premier of the Faraway Union pulled up outside the entrance of the hotel. Standing gleefully while awaiting her arrival was the terribly excited Seònaid Ní Uallacháin. Her excitement was easily explainable. She was to receive her first official foreign head of state. She could barely contain her excitement. As Seònaid looked on the chauffeur of the expensive state car exited the vehicle and opened the back seat passenger door for the Premier. As Madame Hamelin vacated her transportation Seònaid approached her and held out her hand in expectation of a hearty handshake. "A Shoilse, fáilte go hÉirinn! Is mise Seònaid Ní Uallacháin, an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha. Tá sé deas bualadh leat. I hope you journey was pleasant and without concern. An Cheannaire, Órfhlaith Ní Dhéin, is waiting inside for you. She has been greatly looking forward to this meeting. Allow me to bring you to her. Please follow me.". Seònaid joyfully guided the Premier to the room specially requested and closed off from the public for the meeting. As they walked through the hotels interior the Premier would should be amazed by the splendour of the hotel. It had great colour and decoration. Each room was more different than the last. The staff were well dressed and politely welcomed the Premier as she walked through the lobby and into the room of the soon to be held meeting. There sat Órfhlaith. Her legs crossed, reading a newspaper with a pot tea in front of her on the table. She was dressed in a dark blazer, a white shirt and an equally dark skirt that ended slightly below her knees. She wore black high heels. Her long black slightly curly hair rested softly on her shoulders. Her skin was a sallow complexion. Her lips parthian red and her eyes blue. As the Premier entered the room Órfhlaith put down the paper she was reading, stood up and put reached out her hand to shake that of Mireille's. " Fáilte romhat. I'm glad to finally meet you. Please sit. Would you like something to drink or eat? We could have lunch here. Or, indeed, just pastries and tea. I'm sure you must have some hunger on you after that long trip across the Atlantic? Order whatever you want. And as you do, please tell me about your home country. I'm very much interested to hear your news.".

Seònaid Ní Uallacháin was a pivotal government minister. Her portfolio was foreign relations. A busy department of government one would think. Naturally this would be the case in many countries spread throughout the world. From North America to the Indian subcontinent. However, in Seònaid's case, the opposite was the matter. While the two state union of Éirinn agus Albain was relatively well established as a political stone on the international geopolitical landscape, it had not invested its efforts or time in engaging with nations other than its own. When Seònaid received the Faraway missive her reaction was one of surprise and excitement. She spent many hours contemplating how to respond. For it was her first proper diplomatic engagement with another representative of a foreign state. Hastily she replied, for fear the other party got skeptical of her abilities due to a unpromt response, and prepared for the visit. The City of Galway was a beautiful gem on the west coast of Ireland. Lying on the River Corrib it was an old city with a long history. It was once ruled over by an oligarchy of 14 families of Norman descent. It engaged in trade with Spain, France and the American colonies. It's architecture was influenced greatly by the Spanish. However, modernization has gotten rid of the beautiful constructions it once possessed. Lynch's Castle on Shop Street remained. Probably the finest medieval town house in Ireland. The Spanish Arch, in the southwest of the city, was built in the 1580s as an extension to the city walls. So while much was gone, much still remained to be seen. The city is located on the doorstep of the Galway Gaeltacht and is known for its usage of An Ghaeilge. Galway has a strong association with Irish music, song and dancing traditions. Seònaid thought it to be the perfect place to hold the diplomatic meeting in. For it was a cultured city. The streets were lively, the people lovely and the drink even better! And the view out to the Atlantic, and Conamara, was spectacular. Surely the Faraway Premier would enjoy it. She had called ahead to The G Hotel to make preparations for accommodation, dinner and all that the Faraway delegation could desire. Security was unnecessary as Ireland was not that kind of place. Especially not Galway. Seònaid also made preparations for An Cheannaire, Órfhlaith Ní Dhéin, arrival in Galway and the hotel. For Órfhlaith and Seònaid would be sitting on this meeting together. When the Ceannaire arrived, the two women awaited the Faraway Premier. Who they expected to either come by sea or air soon. In any case a car would await the Premier for transport to the Hotel.

ÓnahÉ Óglaigh na hÉireann has increased in size from 70,000 personnel to 140,000 personnel. An tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha, Seònaid Ní Uallacháin, thought it best to invest money in a large, more professional, defensive force to protect the people of the two state union. Dáil Éireann agus Albain found itself in agreement with this policy change. An Cheannaire, Órfhlaith Ní Dhéin, was quoted to have said that it would contribute to the development of a professional force of soldiers defending "the lands of the Gaels".

Gàidhlig na h-Alba An Cheannaire, Órfhlaith Ní Dhéin, has decided to head a campaign focusing on the re-establishment of Gàidhlig as the spoken vernacular of Scotland. Recent surveys have shown that a total of 58,652 (1.2% of the Scottish population aged over three years old) in Scotland could speak the language. The Outer Hebrides are the main stronghold of Gàidhlig. The survey results indicate a decline of 7,300 speakers from 1991. In order to stop this decline an official language development body has been established. It is called Bòrd na Gàidhlig. The Bord has begun changing place names. New Gàidhlig words are being developed for modern inventions. However these are, more or less, just symbols and small steps. The real goal is to revive Gàidhlig as a spoken language. Dáil Éireann agus Albain has declared that Gàidhlig is to be taught for at least three hours each day in all primary and secondary schools. While pre-school institutions are to focus on speaking Irish all day to their students. Extra grants are offered to schools who teach all subjects in Gàidhlig and extra marks awarded to students who answer their examinations through Gàidhlig. While outside of the education system local organisations and youth groups are being established for the purpose of the use of Gàidhlig outside the education system. Free classes will be offered to parents and the community by the local schools so as to help parents develop their depth in the language as well. Teaching the language is simply not enough. All measures and actions are being taken to make sure that Gàidhlig will be used on a daily basis outside of the school. Textbooks are now published in the language and teachers are required to learn Gàidhlig in order to officially teach. Dáil Éireann agus Albain is also giving grants to Gàidhlig-speaking households. Schoolchildren get grants to spend holidays in the Gàidhealtachd. Radio nan Gaidheal, a new Gàidhlig radio station broadcasts its programs in the language. And those who want jobs in teaching, government, security or the army in Scotland have to pass a test in Gàidhlig. An Cheannaire hopes these actions will help revive Scots-Gaelic in Scotland.

An tAcht Rialtais Áitiúil Dáil Éireann agus Albain has enacted legislation in relation to local government in Ireland. The law has established five provinces which consist of counties, thirty-two in all. While the provinces are present for historical reasons the counties have administrative importance. Local government functions in Ireland are exercised by thirty-two local authorities, termed County Councils, in these counties. The principal decision-making body in each of the thirty-two local authorities is composed of the members of the council, elected by universal franchise in local elections every two years by the local population. These local authorities are the closest and most accessible form of Government to the people of Ireland in their local community. The competencies of the county councils include the planning of transport infrastructure, sanitary services, public safety (notably fire services) and the provision of public libraries.

State of the Economy In order to develop the economy of the two state union An Ceannaire Ní Dhéin has been working closely with key economic advisers and An tAire Airgeadais Tómas Ó Garmhaic in drawing up a plan to develop the economy of the state. Grants have been issued to indigenous firms and entrepreneurs within Ireland and Scotland. The Ceannaire hopes that by doing so citizens will be encouraged to set up new industries in the two state union, while foreign companies will hopefully be attracted by the promise of low taxes on their profits and grants to help with building costs. To be precise the Corporation Tax has been lowered to 7% to attract multinational businesses. Growth is also being encouraged by the relaxing of regulations for businesses. However, being that the indigenous firms are relatively new to the market the government has decided to protect them, for a limited amount of time, from foreign competition by putting tariffs on imports until they become firmly established in the market. Funding has also been provided to farmers throughout the two state union to help build upon the strong agricultural sector. The government has also provided grants for the purchase of new farming equipment to increase production. Great results are expected from this initiative by the Ceannaire. Many have applauded her for her zeal in the matter. With time a new economic power in the North Atlantic may emerge.

Sign Posts Translated - Names to Follow An tAire Iompair, Ruairí Ó Saol, has announced on the behalf of the Government today that the National Roads Authority has completed the translation of road signs into Gaeilge in Ireland and Gàidhlig in Scotland. This act is part of a series of reforms throughout the two state union in which Gaeilge in Ireland and Gàidhlig in Scotland will become the vernaculars of the two state union. All place names that were anglicised in the past in Ireland and Scotland by the English colonial administration have been translated back into their original Irish and Scots-Gaelic forms. In part with this the Government is also currently having the re-Gaelicisation of all Irish and Scottish surnames done. This has been met with approval by the population of both countries. Many business owners are translating their trading names into one of the two Gaelic languages. Naturally depending on which country they reside in. The citizenry of Éirinn agus Albain will have their surnames translated by the end of the month by the Roinn Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta.

Óglaigh na hÉireann agus Albain Thousands of people across Ireland and Scotland have joined the Óglaigh na hÉireann agus Albain, or the Defence Forces of Ireland and Scotland, after a nationwide recruitment campaign. Current numbers have the army size at approximately 70,000 fully trained and armed men and women. The Supreme Commander of ÓnahÉ is the Ceannaire. But in practice An tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha (Foreign Affairs) acts on the Ceannaire's behalf and reports to the Rialtas na hÉireann agus Albain. ÓnahÉ encompass An tArm (the Army), An tSeirbhís Chabhlaigh (the Naval Service) and An tAerchór (the Air Corps). Functions of the Defence Forces include: Defence of the two state union against armed attack. Assisting the An Garda Síochána (police force), including the protection of the internal security of the state. Peace-keeping, crisis management and humanitarian relief operations if asked for from foreign nations. Miscellaneous civil contingency duties requested by the Government such as search and rescue, air ambulance provision, providing secure air transport for ministers, assistance in the event of natural and other disasters, ensuring the maintenance of essential services, and assisting in dealing with oil pollution at sea. Investment in the development of ÓnahÉ will be one of the main goals of the Government.

Rialtas na hÉireann agus Albain An Cheannaire, Órfhlaith Ní Dhéin, has officially appointed her government as of today. This new government intends to strengthen the economy of the two state union and build up a military capable of defending the lands of Ireland and Scotland, along with the air above and the waters which surround the two countries. Ceannaire: Órfhlaith Ní Dhéin Tánaiste: Liam Ó Macdha An tAire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta: Comhnall Breathnach (Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht) An tAire Cumarsáide, Fuinnimh agus Achmhainní Nádúrtha: Gormfhlaith Ní Thuairisg (Communications, Energy and Natural Resources) An tAire Dlí agus Cirt agus Comhionannais: Cormac Mac a' Mhiadhaich (Justice and Equality) An tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha: Seònaid Ní Uallacháin (Foreign Affairs) An tAire Airgeadais: Tómas Ó Garmhaic (Finance) An tAire Oideachais: Mairtín Mac Giolla Chúille (Education) An tAire Sláinte: Tonaí Mac Còiseam (Health) An tAire Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara: Gráinne Ní Fhátharta (Agriculture, Food and Marine) An tAire Coimirce Sóisialaí: Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill (Social Protection) An tAire Comhshaoil, Pobail agus Rialtais Áitiúil: Seán Mac Niadh (Environment, Community and Local Government) An tAire Iompair: Ruairí Ó Saol (Infrastructure)

RTG (Raidió Teilifís Gaelach) is the broadcasting service of Ireland and Scotland. Owning a multitude of television channels and radio networks, RTG is available everywhere in Ireland and Scotland. Broadcasts are done through Irish, Scots-Gaelic and Manx (for those on the Isle of Man who can, without a doubt, receive the same broadcasts as those within the two state union). RTG is also available to the international community thanks to RTD (Raidió Teilifís an Domhain), where services are not only provided through the already mentioned languages, but, though English as well. General Elections Finished - New Government in Power The first national general election is officially over. And with its end it has become clear that Gaeilge agus Gàidhlig holds the peoples views. The party of Órfhlaith Ní Dhéin overwhelmingly achieved a majority in the Dáil, with over 175 seats. Seeing that her party now has an overwhelming majority in the Dáil, Órfhlaith Ní Dhéin announced that she has no intentions of going into coalition with any other party. Earlier today she was nominated by the Dáil as Ceannaire. Órfhlaith accepted the nomination and was duly made Ceannaire after receiving a majority vote in her favor. She declared that her first act would be to form a constitution and have the people vote on it. The following are the official results of the general election: Election Results for Dáil Éireann agus Albain Fine Gael 12.50% Cumann na nGael 12.50% Gaeilge agus Gàidhlig 62.50% An Slí Eile 12.50% Election Results for Seanad Éireann agus Albain Fine Gael 37.50% Cumann na nGael 0.00% Gaeilge agus Gàidhlig 37.50% An Slí Eile 25.00%

The elections are officially over and the results are in. Gaeilge agus Gàidhlig have overwhelmingly achieved a majority in the Dáil, with over 175 seats. Fine Gael, Cumann na nGael and An Slí Eile have each received 35 seats. In the Seanad, however, the opposite is true for Gaeilge agus Gàidhlig. The party received 45 seats, as did Fine Gael. An Slí Eile achieved 30 seats while Cumann na nGael received none. Seeing that her party now has an overwhelming majority in the Dáil, Órfhlaith Ní Dhéin announced that she has no intentions of going into coalition with any other party. She was nominated by the Dáil earlier today as Ceannaire. She accepted the nomination and was duly made Ceannaire after receiving a majority vote in her favor. Election Results for Dáil Éireann agus Albain Fine Gael 12.50% Cumann na nGael 12.50% Gaeilge agus Gàidhlig 62.50% An Slí Eile 12.50% Election Results for Seanad Éireann agus Albain Fine Gael 37.50% Cumann na nGael 0.00% Gaeilge agus Gàidhlig 37.50% An Slí Eile 25.00%

From Munster to Ulster, from Ulster to the Highlands of Scotland, the Irish and Scots were to vote this day for their political representatives for the next five years. Both houses of government, Dáil Éireann agus Albain and Seanad Éireann agus Albain are being elected today. Together they are officially refereed to as the Oireachtas. Dáil Éireann agus Albain, consisting out of 280 members, and Seanad Éireann agus Albain, consisting out of 120 members, are going to be elected according to a proportional representation system every five years. Parties Fine Gael Leader: Tómas Ó Caoimh Position: Center-right politics. Christian. Encourages solidarity between Scotland and Ireland. Wishes to prevent a divide between the two state union. Wishes to prevent social erosion. Support for small and medium business. Cumann na nGael Leader: Pádraig Mac Con Coille Position: Socially liberal policies. Committed to environmentalism. Membership drawn mainly from intellectuals. A pacifist party. Wishes to focus on creating social programs to uplift the people of Ireland and Scotland. Gaeilge agus Gàidhlig Leader: Órfhlaith Ní Dhéin Position: Primarily concerned with linguistic and cultural matters. Wishes to revive the Irish language on a national scale. Making it the vernacular of Ireland. Desires to revive the Scots-Gaelic language throughout Scotland. Making it the vernacular of Scotland. Wishes to encourage Irish and Scottish culture in the form of funding for music, songs, literature, dancing, clothing, sport etc. Economic policy encourages protectionism, supporting Irish businesses and investing in Ireland's and Scotland's resources. Social policies wish to uplift the people by supporting families and introducing free education. An Slí Eile Leader: Seán Ó Gallchobhair Position: Center-left politics. Encourages individual freedom. Improving the opportunities of the working class. Increasing grants for the less fortunate. Penalize the rich with high taxes. The public, both foreign and domestic, may ask questions.

" We thank the Athenian Federation for its recognition of the union between our two nations. We hope to have fruitful and cordial relations in the future between our two states. Until those days come, we thank you once more. Beir bua!"

Under the wide blue sky above Ireland on this unusually sunny day in the city of Baile Átha Cliath outside the GPO, the sight of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic of 1916, a gathering of prominent and influential delegates from across Ireland and Scotland awaited the official proclamation of their new state by Domhnall Ó Daire, Reachtaire of the Provisional Government of Ireland and Scotland. The delegates were a mixed bunch standing out in the heat on O'Connell's Street. The majority of the Irish delegation wore formal attire. Such as black suits with green ties. Each one a different shade of green. Some dark. Some light, and some a medium between the two. A tokenistic gesture of patriotism for the public no doubt. The women wore apparel of a high quality. Not a dress was the same colour or design. Their hair was done up for the occasion in a variety of fashions. Mainly traditional braids. The men were clean cut and shaven. Each one prim and proper. Some, however, wore casual clothing. A pair of blue jeans with a black or white shirt and a blazer. Others wore black pants instead of jeans. These men and women were of the people. And their upkeep enforced that association. From big bushy beards to long hair, it was clear to be seen that they did not think of themselves too highly. The right mentality if a possible politician sought to be elected in Ireland. Localism was still strong in Irish politics. The way you presented yourself meant a lot. The Scottish were much the same in their clothing. Though, as expected, a good few kilts were to be seen. From the all too familiar red of the Royal Stewart to those without a tartan at all, much deviance was to be seen amongst the wearers of the kilts. All in all, the assembled crowd looked well and ready. It was midday by the time the much anticipated Domhnall Ó Daire ascending the steps of the occasion-built platform outside the GPO. The crowd was dead silent as he approached the podium. Dressed in casual smart clothing (black pants, a dark purple shirt, a grey blazer) the Reachtaire placed his two hands upon the sides of the podium and began to speak: Domhnall's words were met with rapturous applause. The people were jubilant. Throughout the lands of Ireland and Scotland would be a storm of celebration for a good week to come. The pubs will be packed. The streets full. The peoples hearts content and joyful.

Claiming Ireland and Scotland. Could you name this new territory as "Éirinn agus Albain". Thank you, Lynneth.

Am......excuse folks but: http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?/topic/95653-cnrp-locked-nations/page-21

I'm locking my nation until the 10th of this month. I've lots of administration work to be done for my University.

Classified With the Imperial Army now established, the Emperor decided to turn his focus on the Air Force. In accordance with his Decree on the Formation of the Imperial Armed Forces, the Imperial Albertan Air Force (IAAF), or simply the Imperial Air Force, was to be established. The IAAF was to be placed under the command of the Ministry of Defense and form part of the overall Imperial High Command. It would be commandeered by the National Council of the Imperial Albertan Air Force (NC-IAAF) led by an Air Force Chief of Staff, as a part of the Imperial Air Force High Command (IAFHC), otherwise known as the Air Command. The NC-IAAF would report to the Supreme Commander of the Air Force, and in turn to the Defense Minister and the Emperor. The plan outlined by the Decree was for the IAAF to have a large air force comprising of aircraft's of all calibers, including fighters, strike-fighters, interceptors, military transport aircraft's, cargo aircraft's, reconnaissance aircraft's, and support aircraft's such as EWACs and AWACs. Overall, the IAAF was projected to have approximately 1000 aircraft in total (600 various fighter-craft, the rest comprising of transport, cargo etc). The Decree also stipulated that all air force bases such as airfields, hangars, and refueling centers across the Dominion be brought into operation immediately. Like the Army, the Decree set forth the ranks for the Air Force, from highest to lowest: To assist in the planned expansion of the Air Force, the Imperial Air Force Recruitment Office (IAFRO) was established, with the same level of powers and duties as the IARO. IAFRO recruiters would have the power of arrest and detainment over any citizen who refuses his or her duty to serve the Dominion. Next, the growing military-industrial complex would play a role in the establishment of the Air Force. Defense contractors, technological companies, and military industries across the Dominion received orders, along with funding, from the Imperial government to begin producing aircraft's and related technology, whenever and wherever possible.

Classified With the basis of a secret police established, the details of certain government institutions laid out and planned national elections for the Imperial Diet in motion, the Imperial government turned its attention on reorganizing and strengthening the military of the Dominion. The Emperor issued a second Decree, the Decree on the Formation of the Imperial Army of the Dominion. He detailed out how the re-organization of the Imperial Army should be implemented by the Defense Ministry as well as any qualified military officials. It took into account the military's administrative system, its command hierarchy, the number and size of the army and the military ranks from highest to lowest. The Emperor focused on the Imperial Army first, the Decree established the Imperial Army High Command (IAHC). The Imperial Army was to be placed under the command of a council of senior army generals led by the Army Chief of Staff. The council, formally known as the National Council of the Imperial Armed Forces (NC-IAF), will report to the Supreme Commander of the Army through the Army Chief of Staff and in turn to the Defense Minister and ultimately the Emperor. Imperial Army High Command was to form part of the overall Imperial High Command (IHC), which would include branches for the Air Force and future Navy. Officially named the Imperial Albertan Army (IAA), or simply the Imperial Army, was to consist of 100,000 troops in both active and reserve roles. However, this target of 100,000 would have to be reached over time as the Dominion was currently only in the position of raising 22,000 men.The Decree specified the ranks for the Imperial Army from highest to lowest: Imperial Army officers and soldiers are required to undergo training in military academies, boot camps, and training camps at select locations across the Dominion immediately. Finally, the Decree established several national recruitment offices, namely the Imperial Army Recruitment Office (IARO). Officials of the IARO, known as Imperial Recruiters, would be tasked with recruiting citizens of the Dominion into the Imperial Army. They, in addition to selling weapons, equipment, and supplies to soldiers and personnel based on their rank and processing paperwork, would have the power to arrest and detain upon any citizen who refused his/her sworn duty to serve the Dominion.

Public News Emperor Tiber Gauldurson issued the first Decree of the Albertan Dominion. The Decree on the Daily Administration of the Albertan Dominion sanctioned the formation of the Imperial Council, which in turn officially authorized the Emperor to appoint Council positions. With this Decree came the establishment of a new position in the Imperial government: High Chancellor. The High Chancellor is the second highest office in the Dominion after the Emperor. The holder of the office will be tasked with the day-to-day administration of the Albertan Dominion and its rapidly growing bureaucracy. The High Chancellor will head the Imperial Council on the behalf of the Emperor. S/he cannot appoint or fire any of its members without the Emperors permission. The High Chancellor can be appointed or relieved by the Emperor at any time for any matter or reason. Not only is the High Chancellor tasked with overseeing the various government ministries, bureaus, and offices that comprise the Albertan Dominions bureaucracy, but he/she will function as a personal assistant and adviser to the Emperor. The High Chancellor will also function as head of the Imperial Diet once it is established and populated by Imperial Representatives after the planned national elections. The High Chancellor will serve as a member of the Elder Council, to be elaborated below. The Elder Council will consist of the Emperor, his Imperial Council, and the High Chancellor. However, other important government and military positions such as the Commander-in-Chief and Justiciar are included in the Elder Council. Under the Emperor, the Elder Council will serve as an administrative body of the Dominion. However, it will not serve as a substitute of the Imperial Diet once it takes power. But in the case that the Emperor is unable to serve his position, is incapacitated, dies, or resigns, the Elder Council will serve as an executive body alongside the Imperial Diet. Lastly, the Decree outlined the Ministry positions to be included in the Imperial Council, to be appointed by the Emperor himself: The Ministers have the power to issue resolutions relating to their organizations. Although they can be overruled by the Emperor or Imperial Diet.

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British Columbia and Alberta The recent snow storm which gripped the country has subsided. It has been learned that recent events were caused by an individual of considerable unknown power who unleashed a horde of unidentified creatures and brainwashed individuals upon the people of the Federation. Former Member of Parliament turned hermit, Tiber Gauldurson, fortunately defeated the "supernatural" individual with the aid of other companions. In honor of his service Tiber has been declared Emperor of the Federation. He has dissolved the Calgarian Federation and has proclaimed the establishment of the Albertan Dominion in it's place. The Emperor declared that the Dominion will do its best to "uphold the peace and stability of North America". Private The Albertan Dominion was officially formed by Tiber Gauldurson with the conscent of the people, but the administrative structures it inherited were in need of change and modernistation. The country had barely begun its transition from a Federation to a fully-fledged Empire capable of defending itself, its interests and the interests of its allies and the stability of the region. At this point in time the Dominion had virtually no allies, though the Dai-Tōhoku was rather friendly and Tiber hoped to build on that. The same situation also applied to the American Commonwealth. The Dominion inherited from the Calgarian Federation a cohesive and hard-working society, an extensive tax collection system, an efficient law enforcement apparatus, a well-connected communication network, and a well-built transportation network. Its economy was fairly stable and growing, thanks to the economic policies of President Archibald, and investment from Dai-Tōhoku. The Federation was ruled on a decentralized level, with power lying in municipalities and provincial assemblies. It seemed that the major task lay in consolidating the local and regional governments into a highly-centralized national government. Tiber decided that the Dominion would maintain the status quo for the time being, slowly and steadily centralizing government power in the hands of Edmonton, the capital of the Dominion. By doing so it would make conversion to a system of strong government less of a shock to the citizens of the Dominion. In the meanwhile, Tiber would detail out the organisation of the central government of the Dominion, including the position of Emperor, the formation of an Imperial Council, the establishment of an Imperial Diet, and the Imperialization of the country. He would, for the time being, form and maintain the image of democracy in the Dominion. To begin with, the Emperor contacted former magistrates and administrators from thoughout the country who he knew to be of high regard, and summoned them to meet in Edmonton. The purpose of the meeting was to sanction the establishment of the post of Emperor with public support, and to place the task of Imperialization on the magistrates and former federal administrators. In addition to that, the meeting was to establish a national legislature and set the stage for nationwide elections that would populate the legislature with members. The meeting went well. The magistrates and administrators not only approved the formation of the post of Emperor, but they agreed on the formation of a unicameral Imperial Diet to represent their interests, as well as the accompanying elections. They also agreed to place their respective police forces under the control of the Imperial central government (specifically the proposed Ministry of the Interior). The administrators would continue to maintain control of their police forces in their areas of jurisdiction, and the central government would be allowed to assume control over them when necessary. When the meeting adjourned the basic contours of a centralized Imperial government were in the process of establishment. Tiber prepared to call for national elections. He also went on to establish an extrajudicial security apparatus. In an informal meeting with his supporters, the Emperor sanctioned the establishment of the Commission for the Preservation of the Imperial Dominion (COPRID). In turn, two organizations were formed under COPRID: Dominion State Intelligence (DSI) and the Penitus Oculatus. Both organizations, as well as COPRID as a whole, would report directly to the Imperial Council and the Emperor. Imperial State Intelligence was to serve as the Dominion’s intelligence agency; it was tasked with collecting information (public and secret) for the Imperial government as well as conducting espionage and surveillance on both external and domestic targets (individuals, groups, etc). In turn, the Penitus Oculatus was tasked with law enforcement, independent of local and regional government authority. It was to serve as a 'muscle' for the Imperial government through the fact that it had broad powers of arrest and detainment in accordance with orders from COPRID and the Imperial government. However, both organizations would have to start small, as dedicated personnel with appropriate expertise would have to be found. While the security apparatuses were being formed in secrecy, and while elections were being prepared, and as Tiber settled down to his new position as Emperor, Imperialization duly began. Its immediate effects were the raising of a new Flag across the country: