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|towny=Acadia
|towny=Acadia
|motto="L'Union Fait la Force" (French)<br>"Unity Makes Strength" (English)
|motto="L'Union Fait la Force" (French)<br>"Unity Makes Strength" (English)
|population=498
|population=304
|chunks=7,641
|chunks=7,714
|towns=89
|towns=82
|capital_city=Canseau
|capital_city=Canseau
|largest_city=Montreal
|largest_city=Montreal
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==History==
==History==
===Pre-Nostra===
===Pre-Nostra===
The idea of Acadia first came to fruition when a group of players including Ahea, [[Farosh]], [[Dracnoian]], and others, commonly referred to as "Arcadians" in Terra Aurora, and mainly consisting of people from Havaiki and Vermont, wanted to cooperate and make a nation on Terra Nostra. Ahea suggested making Vietnam, but the others didnt want to settle there, so a compromise was reached and Acadia was chosen (for its French heritage and location in North America). <br>
The idea of Acadia first came to fruition when a group of players including Ahea, [[Farosh]], [[Dracnoian]], and others, commonly referred to as "Arcadians" in [[Terra Aurora]], and mainly consisting of people from Havaiki and Vermont, wanted to cooperate and make a nation on [[Terra Nostra]]. Ahea suggested making Vietnam, but the others didn't want to settle there, so a compromise was reached and Acadia was chosen (for its French heritage and location in North America). <br>
Soon after, [[GuyWithALife]], who had close connections to the Arcadians, convinced the Balts (comprising of [[Xultimate290bc|Xultimate]], [[Mikieu]], MMMeslina, and others) to join Acadia in lieu of making a nation in Europe. The flag of Acadia, which had representation for Havaiki and Baltic, was designed around this time. <br>
Soon after, [[GuyWithALife]], who had close connections to the Arcadians, convinced the Balts (comprising of [[Xultimate290bc|Xultimate]], [[Mikieu]], MMMeslina, and others) to join Acadia in lieu of making a nation in Europe. The flag of Acadia, which had representation for Havaiki and Baltic, was designed around this time. <br>
Later on, a group of individuals who were originally part of the planned nation of Cariboo, including [[BergenFly|Fly]], Foxclient, [[Ka_tie]], [[PavTheYT]], Rip1C, and [[The_Last_Comment]], would leave Cariboo and join Acadia following a dispute regarding the future leadership of their nation. Rip1C and The_Last_Comment would later rejoin Cariboo.
Later on, a group of individuals who were originally part of the planned nation of Cariboo, including [[BergenFly|Fly]], Foxclient, [[Ka_tie]], [[PavTheYT]], Rip1C, and [[The_Last_Comment]], would leave Cariboo and join Acadia following a dispute regarding the future leadership of their nation. Rip1C and The_Last_Comment would later rejoin Cariboo.
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The Provisional Government of Acadia, formed de facto March 13th, 2026 and dissolved May 4th of that year, helped facilitate starting border agreements and the organization of mining efforts for the 5,120 gold required to create the in game nation. It was established before an official government could be convened and consisted of 10 individuals (Ahea, Xultimate, Slimdude, Cleandemon, Dracnoian, [[MasterEWild]], GuyWithALife, [[Xeocas]], Farosh, and Capitanfra) but was eventually expanded to a group of 18 (Capitanfra, GuyWithALife, MasterEWild, Xeocas, Xultimate, Dracnoian, Ahea, ka_tie, Cleandemon, Fly (Bergenline), Melvinm04, MMMeslina, MozneFoxant, pa_vie, Farosh, Princeling7, Mikieu, and FoxClient).
The Provisional Government of Acadia, formed de facto March 13th, 2026 and dissolved May 4th of that year, helped facilitate starting border agreements and the organization of mining efforts for the 5,120 gold required to create the in game nation. It was established before an official government could be convened and consisted of 10 individuals (Ahea, Xultimate, Slimdude, Cleandemon, Dracnoian, [[MasterEWild]], GuyWithALife, [[Xeocas]], Farosh, and Capitanfra) but was eventually expanded to a group of 18 (Capitanfra, GuyWithALife, MasterEWild, Xeocas, Xultimate, Dracnoian, Ahea, ka_tie, Cleandemon, Fly (Bergenline), Melvinm04, MMMeslina, MozneFoxant, pa_vie, Farosh, Princeling7, Mikieu, and FoxClient).


Before Terra Nostra started, the provisional government established an agreement with the planned nation of Vermont to split maine roughly along the middle, with lands east of the Penobscot river belonging to Acadia, and lands west of said river belonging to Vermont. This agreement would later become irrelevant as Vermont joined Acadia due to high nation creation costs. <br>
Before Terra Nostra started, the provisional government established an agreement with the planned nation of Vermont to split Maine roughly along the middle, with lands east of the Penobscot river belonging to Acadia, and lands west of said river belonging to Vermont. This agreement would later become irrelevant as Vermont joined Acadia due to high nation creation costs. <br>
The provisional government would also come to an agreement with the planned nation of Nova Scotia, led by [[LogolWaffle|Logolwaffle]] of [[Albany]], wherein he would instead make Newfoundland, and in return Acadia would refrain from expanding onto the island.
The provisional government would also come to an agreement with the planned nation of Nova Scotia, led by [[LogolWaffle|Logolwaffle]] of [[Albany]], wherein he would instead make Newfoundland, and in return Acadia would refrain from expanding onto the island.


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===Presidency of Farosh_===
===Presidency of Farosh_===
''From May 3rd, 2026 - July 5th, 2026'' <br>
''From May 3rd, 2026 - July 5th, 2026'' <br>
'''WIP'''
 
President Farosh, the primary author of the Acadian constitution and one of its most influential founders, was elected in the first round with 76.74% of the first preference vote.
 
The Presidency of Farosh_ was marked by major population, community and institutional growth. Throughout the administration of President Farosh and Prime Minister Ahea, the population grew significantly.
 
The national lottery was also founded by Prime Minister Ahea during this term as well as the Capital Planning Commission and national shop initiative.
 
In regards to foreign affairs, the Foreign Affairs ministry negotiated and eventually signed (upon approval from the House of Assembly) the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C9ezwzZ2DzAOfpCqbrPGXpIItDbJBHoOumqXLnTA0xI/edit?tab=t.7k6mzemq9bsy Memphis Accords] and the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SkNK6ZaROR2oXVPbcWJvema1G6qzJpWBh7A2gcU64xM/edit?tab=t.0 Vista Accords].
 
The House of Assembly also passed 15 laws during this administration, with the administration using its suspensive veto 5 times. 
 
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'''May 2026 Acadian presidential election'''
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|title1=May 2026 Acadian presidential election
|flag=[[File:AcadiaFlag.webp|50px|link=Nostra:Acadia]]
|dateofelection=May 3rd, 2026
|turnout=43 votes
|image1=[[File:Farosh.png|80px]]
|image2=[[File:Morezucchini.png|80px]]
|image3=[[File:EthernetBlinds.png|80px]]
|image4=[[File:DinoNuggiez1029.png|80px]]
|image5=[[File:Pata emblem white.png.png|100px]]
|image6=[[File:Pata emblem white.png.png|100px]]
|name1='''Farosh'''
|name2=morezucchini
|name3=EthernetBlinds
|name4=DinoNuggiez1029
|color1=#03a9fc
|color2=#608c5a
|color3=#d64747
|color4=#9a48a8
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|color6=#FFFFFF
|town1=Halifax
|town2=Newport
|town3=Unknown
|town4=Beacon
|firstpreference1=33
|firstpreference2=4
|firstpreference3=4
|firstpreference4=2
|old=N/A
|new=[[Farosh]]
|Office_name=President of Acadia
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===Presidency of ka_tie===
===Presidency of ka_tie===
''From July 5th, 2026 - August 15th, 2026''<br>
''From July 5th, 2026 - August 15th, 2026'' <br>
'''WIP'''
 
President ka_tie and Prime Minister Bergenline focused largely on continuing the national shop efforts started in the previous administration.
 
The administration helped to promote Acadia's "first wedding" between wearykat and TheDegenerate and jokingly declared war on America (America also declared war on Acadia).
 
The [https://docs.google.com/document/d/14PdKoiuOHg-1DLqh5xkgq6xu8-GwYomu4qajS4QZ6Og/edit?usp=sharing Treaty of Ungava] between Vinland and Acadia was also signed during this term and 11 laws were passed by the House of Assembly, with the administration using 1 suspensive veto.
 
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'''July 2026 Acadian presidential election'''
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{{Presidential_Election
|float=none
|color=DarkBlue
|title1=July 2026 Acadian presidential election
|flag=[[File:AcadiaFlag.webp|50px|link=Nostra:Acadia]]
|dateofelection=July 5th, 2026
|turnout=49 votes
|image1=[[File:ka tie.png|80px]]
|image2=[[File:Morezucchini.png|80px]]
|name1='''ka_tie'''
|name2=morezucchini
|color1=#6f11b8
|color2=#608c5a
|town1=Micoua
|town2=Newport
|firstpreference1=31
|firstpreference2=18
|old=[[Farosh]]
|new=[[ka_tie]]
|Office_name=President of Acadia
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===Micouan Exit===
===Micouan Exit===
'''WIP'''
On August 15th, 2026, the towns of Micoua and Stormhaven left Acadia due to personal disputes. This caused the automatic resignation of Parliament members Bergenline, FoxClient, Hades_Underworld and pa_vie, the resignation of Minister of Finance Melvinm04 as well as the resignation of President ka_tie and Prime Minister Bergenline.
 
This led to the emergency passing of the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/14-dmAxnmhM9mgcG7tcJbriCLyHqmLmSQHOKYNC0id40/edit?usp=sharing Government Succession Act] as Acadia's constitution had not planned for the simultaneous resignation of both the Prime Minister and President, which would effectively shut down the executive until a new one could be elected.
===Acting Presidency of Farosh_===
===Acting Presidency of Farosh_===
''From August 15th, 2026 - August 22nd, 2026'' <br>
''From August 15th, 2026 - August 23rd, 2026'' <br>
'''WIP'''
 
The Acting Presidency of Farosh, with his Acting Prime Minister morezucchini, was characterized by its efforts for stability and to fix the problems that had caused the instability of the time.
 
The Government Succession Act was passed during Farosh's Acting Presidency.
===Presidency of morezucchini===
===Presidency of morezucchini===
''From August 22nd, 2026 - Present''
''From August 23rd, 2026 - Present''
'''WIP'''
 
The administration of President morezucchini and Prime Minister mikesworldus saw unprecedented ice rail and national shop progress, led by Ministers mymomhadballs and cleandemon1 respectively. During this administration Minister of Finance cleandemon1 held a copper and glowstone competition to encourage people to donate to the national shop which helped significantly to stock the national shop.
 
The administration also included many events organized by Minister of Culture Princeling7, such as wilderness ice boat racing, Montreal hide and seek with [[Nostra:France|France]], and shop fundraising events.
 
The administration is ongoing. So far the House of Assembly has passed 5 laws and the administration has not used its suspensive veto.
 
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'''August 2026 Acadian presidential election'''
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{{Presidential_Election
|float=none
|color=DarkBlue
|title1=August 2026 Acadian presidential election
|flag=[[File:AcadiaFlag.webp|50px|link=Nostra:Acadia]]
|dateofelection=August 23rd, 2026
|turnout=43 votes
|image1=[[File:Morezucchini.png|80px]]
|image2=[[File: XultimateMinecraftSkin.png|80px]]
|name1='''morezucchini'''
|name2=xultimate290bc
|color1=#608c5a
|color2=#f58727
|town1=Newport
|town2=Charlottetown
|firstpreference1=22
|firstpreference2=21
|old=ka_tie/Acting President Farosh
|new=morezucchini
|Office_name=President of Acadia
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===Constitutional Convention===
In late September to early October the need for a new Acadian constitution became apparent. This sparked discussions over whether or not the new constitution should establish the Second Acadian Republic, championed primarily by Farosh_ in his manifesto, or the First Kingdom of Acadia, argued for by Ahea in his manifesto. The issue sparked passionate yet friendly debates and on October 4th, 2026, a Constitutional Convention was formed by the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/14mHFxFsybSZwoo9gSPqShygJ2GT3dlWeqWm9OFhxutA/edit?usp=sharing Constitutional Framing Resolution]. This Constitutional Convention is ongoing and made up of:
* The President of Acadia (morezuchini)
* The Prime Minister of Acadia (mikesworldus)
* The Supreme Court Justices of Acadia (MMMeslina, MxJeorge, and NetherMite13)
* The House Constitutional Committee (House Speaker KellyIsANiceLady, [[Farosh]], Ahea, [[Xeocas]], [[xultimate290bc]], [[GuyWithALife]], House Clerk [[MasterEWild]], House Doyen Princeling7)
* One citizen of Acadia from each county who is not a member of the House of Assembly or the Government (yet to be chosen).
 
==Government==
==Government==
===Executive Branch===
===Executive Branch===
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The office of Doyen is also established by the House Rules, being the most senior member of the House of Assembly. The Doyen is responsible for running internal elections.
The office of Doyen is also established by the House Rules, being the most senior member of the House of Assembly. The Doyen is responsible for running internal elections.


Currently, there are 12 seats in the Fourth Legislature of Acadia, split between the electoral districts of Maritimes and Champlain Valley and Côte-Nord (CVCN).  
Currently, there are 15 seats in the Fifth Legislature of Acadia, split between the electoral districts of Maritimes and Champlain Valley and Côte-Nord (CVCN).  
 
''See Acadia's [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hkldG-Y5yWjxVnyRySCPYL0cGBBU1pwYSBYSyqIhJ2A/edit?usp=sharing Record of Law] for a list of laws passed by the House of Assembly''
===Judicial Branch===
===Judicial Branch===
The Supreme Court of Acadia consists of 2 Associate Justices and one Chief Justice, for a total of 3 Justices who are nominated by the President of Acadia and confirmed by the House of Assembly. Unlike in the IRL United States or most other democratic EarthMC nations, Acadian Justices do not serve for life, instead serving only 6 month terms. As per the ''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iEl6BQcKn39dglTiFA2foCZdplmZ1Z25QlrtDM7k3jk/edit?usp=sharing Acadian Judiciary Act]'', the Acadian supreme court has original jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases, and appellate jurisdiction over all rulings made by executive or legislative boards.
The Supreme Court of Acadia consists of 2 Associate Justices and one Chief Justice, for a total of 3 Justices who are nominated by the President of Acadia and confirmed by the House of Assembly. Unlike in the IRL United States or most other democratic EarthMC nations, Acadian Justices do not serve for life, instead serving only 6 month terms. As per the ''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iEl6BQcKn39dglTiFA2foCZdplmZ1Z25QlrtDM7k3jk/edit?usp=sharing Acadian Judiciary Act]'', the Acadian supreme court has original jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases, and appellate jurisdiction over all rulings made by executive or legislative boards.
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Members of the regular force or the ASOF may be organized into the ranks of General or Private, with General being the highest rank and Private being the lowest. The Commander-in-Chief, Minister of Defence, and any appointed generals are considered the supreme command of the Armed Forces.
Members of the regular force or the ASOF may be organized into the ranks of General or Private, with General being the highest rank and Private being the lowest. The Commander-in-Chief, Minister of Defence, and any appointed generals are considered the supreme command of the Armed Forces.
Additionally, the Director of Intelligence is in charge of the Division of Intelligence, and is accountable to the President and Prime Minister.
Additionally, the Director of Intelligence is in charge of the Division of Intelligence, and is accountable to the President and Prime Minister.


==Diplomacy==
==Diplomacy==
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''Last updated September 11th, 2026''
''Last updated October 6th, 2026''
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