Fiction:Rambo Nation/Government

""We offer total allegiance to our species, as represented by the state. We stand guard against all forms of threat. We do not value our own lives except as they are viewed as extensions of our species as a whole, and we ask nothing of ourselves other than to be able to raise the next generation in security.""

- Stone of Force Vol V.

The Goverment of Rambo Nation is ruled by a Monarchy, who in matters of foreign policy, is aided by the two-seat High Councillors to the Royal Family and the civilian authority known as the Rambo Senate. The Goverment of Rambo Nation is divided in four differant political "entities", with an unofficial fifth one known as Rambo Command, the Militairy Authority.

As such Rambo Nation is considered to be a Constitutional Monarchy.

Goverment
The Goverment of Rambo Nation is divided in four differant political "entities", with an unofficial fifth one known as Rambo Command, the Militairy Authority.

Royal Dynasty
The Royal Dynasty, known among the Rambo as the Väeressëa (Englihtment Ones), the Monarchy or Royal Family are the long time rulers over the Rambo Capital and Rambo Nation. Though often believed that the Dynasty consists only out of Serindia who started their rule when Rambo Nation was founded in 450 BQF, the rule over the Capital and Serindia kind started way earlier, in times long forgotten and not chronicled in the tablets of time. Since it's foundation the Nation has been ruled by the Le Rambo Dynasty whos eldest son or daughter was given the hereditary rule by the passing of the former monarch.

The monarch is the head of state, who can use his or her authority (-or so called Royal Vote) to overrule the civilian and militairy authorities. As such the monarchy can be considered to be above the law in some cases. In many cases the monarch asks and heeds the words of the civilian authority, does by law is not complied to do so. However, as the civilian authority preserves the people's voice in matters ranging from day-to-day affairs the monarch heeds the words and advise of the senate as the monarch stands for the wishes and dreams of the people. The monarch holds the power to summon emergency sessions of all civilian and militairy authorities.

The position of monarch is identical to that of an emperor- the next in line is the eldest son or daughter and rule for life - if a monarch dies the royal banners and national flags are hoisted at half-staff. In case if the passing monarch might be the last of his or her line, with no direct relatives (nieces or nephews) the senate must choose a new dynasty and the Chancellor of Royal Crown acts as the head of state.

The Rambo people hold the national Monarch's Day in honor of the monarch his or her birthday, with free markets and parties.

High Council
The High Council is a small group of advisers for the Royal Dynasty of, who advise the Monarch on matters of policy, inter-quadrantia affairs and their areas of expertise. The high council is at all times headed by the Monarchy, the only one who can make the council's decisions into law. In absence of the Monarch the role falls to the Hand of the Monarchor the regent if the current Monarch is too young. The council members are appointed and dismissed by the Monarch as he or she wills, a right freely used during times of war and strife. The high council is the highest civilian authority, though holds executive powers it often allows the senate to take care of day to day matters.

The high council is often seen as the "inner circle" to the Monarchy, who in fact rule the Nation. Many matters discussed remain a secret to the public or are made known by the use of the Senate. The citizens of the nation have great respect for them, as they are often seen as the wisest of the Nation. Most known

During the Monarchs reign, the high council traditionally consists out of:

Although a council seems to always these reserved positions, it may also include additional members as advisors.

Rambo Senate
In order to preserve the people's voice in matters ranging from day-to-day affairs to colonization, ship production, and the declaration of war, implement of the law or add and change existing laws. Each of the fifteen sectors of Rambo Nation elects a representative to the Rambo Nation Senate, who meet under heavy guard beneath the massive mountains of the moon Väeressëa. Though the Senate holds her meetings at Väeressëa, the offices of the senate are located at the other moon of the capital, within the Executive Palace at Anummiae.

The senate consists out of fifteen senators and a Chancellor of the Royal Crown presiding the meetings. The Chancellor of the Royal Crown has no sector assigned to him or her, and acts as the liason between the monarchy and Rambo Command. The Chancellor of the Royal Crown is selected by the monarchy and is often a member of the high council as well, though this does not need to be the case at all times. Senators are chosen to represent their sectors after an election within their home-sector. When appointed as a senator, the individual sectors can decide their terms to serve within the senate. Though when senators are not functioning properly or not to the wishes of the people, a motion of no-trust can be given by the sector's people to the Chancellor of the Royal Crown who then forces the senator in question to resign.

Unfortunately, as with all elected governments, while every senator claims to represent the people's interests, some have other plans and not all are as noble as they themselves claim, as some can be blackmailed or are corrupt. All senators can use specially assigned blue colored executive shuttles and at all times can ask escorts in the form of dreadnought troopers.

Consuls
Consuls are a new position within the Rambo Nation goverment and were introduced in the year 06 AQF/03 NE. To the public and people they are less known though among their own people they act as the liason between their planets and the Rambo Senate. Consuls are representatives of planets who enjoy the protection of the Nation and are her "protectrates". Though not given a seat within the Senate, nor having a vote in constitutional matters or day-to-day affairs of the Nation; the consuls can directly speak with the Chancellor of the Royal Crown with matters of their concern and hold the power to summon the senate for sessions. They often lobby Senators so they can back them up in certain votes or matters. Some senators lobby Consuls as well, as they can give you influance or a bit more overweight to turn a vote in your own favor when Consuls suppors you.

Rambo Nation Command
See Rambo Command Rambo Command is the militairy authority of Rambo Nation, consisting out of the clone trooper army and the space fleet.

Other Civilian Authorities
Local planets and colonies are often ruled or presided by Colonial Ambassador/Mayors/Govenors who implement the law of Rambo Nation upon their planets. At planets and colonies the ambassadors/mayors/governors are often aided by the various city-mayors or town-heads who implement the law of Rambo Nation and arrange day-to-day matters at local levels.

Quotes
"It's vital that the monarchy keeps in touch with the people. It's what I pledge to do as both the Senate and the Monarch stand for the people!"

- Chuinaylia Ivalaë Pantaria

"The state is nothing but an instrument of opression of one class by another - no less so in an imperium than in a monarchy. A democratic Republic is the answer against opression and corruption!"

- Apaltar

"The monarchy is a part of the state. It exists to rule the people, but serve them as well!"

- Ramashe

"The aim of my life is the overthrow the Le Rambo Dynasty and bring down her constitutional monarchy!"

- Kael'Thalas Bloodwing