Nova:Rupert's Land
Overview
Rupert's Land is a small isolationist nation located on the west coast of the Hudson's Bay. Beginning as a duo of wandering explorers on a trek westward, the pair eventually settled at an abandoned mine and began recruiting ambitious travellers with the hope of one day becoming a great nation. Not much is known of Rupert's Land due to their secrecy, however, the nation has a reputation for violence and banditry, and is rich in gold, resources and military might, using guerilla hit-and-run tactics in times of war, and utilizing a large wall and trench around the entire settlement for defense.
History
Little is known about the activities and history of Rupert's Land due to its isolationist policy, and what is known is vaguely documented.
Early History
The Founding
The capital city, Northwest Co. was founded on September 8th, 2019, by 754 and 268. The two founders journeyed west from the Himalayas, enduring the rough terrain of Asia, fending off numerous attacks from nearby nations, and finally traversing the Atlantic ocean before settling on the west coast of the Hudson's Bay. Northwest Co. later developed into the nation of Rupert's Land on October 19th, 2019.
Recent History
Foreign Relations
Since its inception, the international activities of Rupert's Land have almost exclusively included military engagements with other towns and nations. Earlier battles include skirmishes with the city of Albuquerque, usually fought outside the walls of Northwest Co. prior to nationhood. More recently, Rupert's Land has engaged in a rather open political and military rivalry with both Norway and the Quebec town of Saint-Jerome. Norwegian sieges and outright attacks on Northwest Co. led by MrAustino_ are commonplace, while guerilla attacks carried out by the militia of Rupert's Land against Saint-Jerome have been known to occur.
Government
Rupert's Land is an Absolute Oligarchy, ruled equally by an unelected council of seven residents, with a King to keep the council in order. Anyone not included in the core seven are subjects of the King, and are legally classified as serfs. Rupert's Land has no constitution, instead free reign is given to the Royal Council.
There are two branches of government: the Royal Council and the Clergy. As mentioned before, the Royal Council is seated by seven residents, with King 754 as the official leader (whom also holds veto power over the Council). All political, military and legal decisions are made by the council, while economic policy is left to the individual, also known as Anarcho-Capitalism. The Clergy is in charge of the state religion, the Church of the West. The Clergy is run by a High Bishop, tasked with maintaining the cathedral, keeping all citizens of Rupert's Land loyal to the Church, and spreading the religion by any means necessary. The first and current High Bishop, Skildo, has embraced a religious policy of racism, homophobia, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and Christian extremism.
Military
The army of Rupert's Land is overseen by the Royal Council. A formal declaration of war or other significant war-related decisions require the unanimous consent of the Council, however each Councillor has the executive power to engage in small-scale skirmishes, battles, raids or duels without consent from the rest of the Council. The Kings power of veto is still usable in all military decision making. In unforeseen and immediate situations such as ambushes, sieges, uprisings or any surprise attack on the nation, an individual Councillor may act in response however they see fit, in order to quell the conflict as quickly as possible.
Due to the smaller numbers of the army in comparison to their enemies, the battle tactics of Rupert's Land are very distinct and unique. When on the offense, they utilize guerilla warfare tactics, usually sneaking up on their enemies and striking when least expected, followed by a quick organized retreat. Defensively, the impenetrable walls and massive trenches around Northwest Co. offer a significant homefield advantage. Most underprepared attackers are intimidated by the sight of the city's defenses and leave immediately, while larger and more powerful armies are forced to siege the city rather than attack directly. However, due to the self-sufficiency of the city, sieges are often in vain.
Landmarks
-Northwest Co. city walls
-Public trading post
-the Great Trenches
-the Skybase
-the Church of the West cathedral
-the Tower of 268
Notable People
Some important members of the nation historically or currently
- 754, King of Rupert's Land and co-founder of Northwest Co.
- 268, co-founder of Northwest Co.
- Skildo, High Bishop of the Church of the West
- ozzy549, commercial fisherman and underwater welder
- Bownar, Minister of Trade
- teckno41, gynecologist
- xking-dudex, mom
Districts
Northwest Co.
Northwest Co. is the capital city and the only officially established district of Rupert's Land.
York Factory
York Factory is the small and unofficial second district of Rupert's Land.
Former Territories
- N/A
Maps
https://earthmc.net/classic/map/#