Aurora:Havaiki
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The Republic of Havaiki is a sovereign republic located within IRL New Zealand. Its population is around 119, consisting of 19 towns spread across New Zealand. It is a unitary constitutional republic, lead by 2 founding members known as "Supremes", an elected Consul, a legislative upper chamber known as the Senate, and a lower chamber known as the Popular Assembly.
History
Pre-Founding
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Early History
Havaiki was founded on Feb. 15th of 2024. The founding members of Havaiki got straight to work developing their capital and crafting a refined government for the fast emerging democracy to use. Havaiki specifically made it their point to gather a series of allies right upon founding.
Cascadian Summit
On April 7th of 2024, Havaiki got together with their oldest ally, Cascadia for a dual summit. The summit consisted of speeches from both nations and guided tours in both Cascadia and Havaiki. Both nation's citizens were encouraged to participate to make the night memorable.
Wars
Havaiki was a major actor in the Havaiki - Zealandia Wars. The first war began when Port Jason, a Havaikian town, succeeded from the nation citing a lack of activity and disputes between multiple Havaikian residents. Several other towns would follow Port Jason in succeeding, leading to the formation of Zealandia. The war was marked by international involvment. Havaiki would recieve help from Pilbara, Cascadia, and Laurentia. While Zealandia received support from Dian and several mercenaries, who would sit outside of the Havaikian capital attempting to bait players into wilderness. The war would however ended in a stalemate, with both sides recognizing each others independence and claims.
The Second Zealandian War would begin on July 23, 2024 after Havaikian soldier thattreething14 begun a rampage of killing Zealandian residents. This resulted in a declaration of war by Zealandia's King, Baconmayonaise1. Although Zealandia gained some early victories, namely overclaiming roughly half of the then Havaikian capital of Atua and causing them to move their capital back to Havaiki City, the Havaikians were able to strike back and were able to convince several Zealandian towns join them. In early August, Baconmayonaise1 would quit the server and hand the nation over to mooseguy65, who disbanded Zealandia and joined Havaiki.
Although the wars were over, many in Port Jason still held animosity towards Havaiki. Mooseguy65 would leave Havaiki and join Nubia, and hand the town over to a player named jomples. Jomples would leave Havaiki, and then delete Port Jason, which was then heavily looted.
Government
The Republic of Havaiki's government consists of 2 Supremes, 1 consul, an Upper Chamber known as the Senate and a Lower Chamber known as the Public Assembly. The Supremes comprise of the founding members of the nation and hold executive power. The consul also holds also executive power and are democratically elected each month by the citizens. The consul are additionally tasked with selecting secretaries to lead various departments. The government also has a upper and lower chamber. The lower chamber comprises of all citizens, while the upper chamber has 4 seats, elected democratically by citizens.
Elections are held each month to elect the said consuls and upper chamber.
Alliances
Havaiki is a member state of the alliance known as the Organization of Free Nations and has individual alliances with Laurentia and Cascadia. Additionally, they are a signing member of a mutual defense treaty known as the Freedom Compact. They also hold non-aggression pacts with Australia and the United Front, insuring the safety of all nations involved.
Towns
Below is a list of the 19 towns which comprise Havaiki. Groups of towns are grouped together into States, which are used to elect Senators.
Havaiki State
- Havaiki City (Capital)
- Whakatane
- Napier
- Atua (old capital, mostly ruined during the Zealandian Wars)
Havingston State
- Havingston
- Destiny Bay
- New Plymouth
- Kurdistan
Burnham State
- Burnham
- Port Auiki
- Pig City
- Fort Junta
- Christchurch
Rakiura State
- Rakiura
- Squishivia
- Gylieville
- Dunedin
- West Cape
- East Buren
National Symbol
Havaiki's national symbol is the Koru (the yellow swirl pictured in their flag).
Future Plans
Havaiki hopes to farther strengthen their foreign relations, expand their democracy and continue to stabilize their internal affairs. Liberty through Unity