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−	'''Gilead''', officially '''The United Kingdom of the Gileadan States''', is a monarchical, massive nation on the North Gileadan continent. The King rules as sovereign of the homeland as well as numerous insular territories. He also serves as ceremonial Head of the Commonwealth which was founded to keep all countries which were brought up under the Gileadan wing together. The kingdom maintains a strong economy fueled by a healthy balance of exports and imports, along with booming tourism. Recently, Gilead has begun to assert its presence around the world through diplomacy, advocating international cooperation, and beginning a war on communist terrorism.  Ties with the Grand Republic of [[Austiana]] and the Republic of [[Legantus]] have greatly developed over the course of the last few decades. Ties with nations such as [[New Vasconia]] and [[Melzae]] are very promising.	+	'''Gilead''', officially '''The Union of Gileadan States''', is a massive federal republic on the North Gileadan continent. The federal government imposes a strong, overarching authority over the member-states on issues essential to the preservation of the Union while allowing for the States to uphold their own unique cultures.
−	Gilead's first interstate union arose in 1975 when the former kingdoms chose to unite under a federation. This federation lasted for about four decades until falling to the mercy of the citizens. Over 30 years of failing presidents left the Gileadan people disappointed and upset at their government. Rallies began in 1996 for the return of a monarchal figure once the last president, known as 'Gregorius the Good' reformed government,cut the horrible, inherited unemployment rates by 30%, strengthened the military, and, ultimately, won the support of the people. They wanted so badly not to lose this leader, that they fought for him to be crowned king.	+	Gilead's first interstate organization arose on in 1876 when the former kingdoms chose to create a trade bloc stretching across the vast continent in order to establish control over it and to force out the remnants of Victoriumite colonies which straggled along. It was called the Gileadan Unified Trade Zone. In time, this close economic association among the sovereign Gileadan states burgeoned a new relationship annulling previous disagreements over religion and ripping even older language rivalries asunder. Beginning in the early 1890s, the idea of a federation to rival the former Empire of Cielo raged on in the media. In the end, the generally idea was true, the leaders of the trade zone's member-states had met several times to discuss the terms of such a union. In 1902, 27 of the 30 states signed the Constitution of the Union of Gileadan States.
−	There are currently [[33 provinces]] of Gilead, of which 3 are special provinces. Two provinces, [[St. Edward]] and [[New Hochburg]], are former colonyiesof the Kingdom of [[Dawinia]] which requested Gileadan aid in their revolution. After defeating and removing Dawinian forces, they were accepted into the union, but it was labeled as a special province because they refused to accept Gileadan religious policies. All provinces are subject to the King's Government, which consists of the Ministerial House, the Representative Assembly of Governors, and the King himself as the Head of State & Government.	+	There are currently [[33 states]] in the Union, of which 3 are special territories. All states are subject to the Union Government which consists of the Supreme Court, the Congress, and the President.
	Provinces and other subordinate levels of authority are allowed to administrate minor, localized issues and services such as sanitation, law enforcement, and municipal transit services.		Provinces and other subordinate levels of authority are allowed to administrate minor, localized issues and services such as sanitation, law enforcement, and municipal transit services.
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	=Government=		=Government=
−	The current government system was designed by the very first monarch of the newly  formed united kingdom, the predecessor of the [[Federation of Gilead]]. It is a total monarchy with a bi-cameral congress. The entire system was brought about in the beginning of [[King Gregorius I]]'s reign as monarch of the United Kingdom of Gilead. He envisioned a system where he could affect every aspect, yet have enough room for the input of his subjects. He retained a bi-cameral congressional system, yet replaced the traditional senate with the [[Ministerial House]]. He ended the segregation of Judicial and Legislative branches by formed the Ministry of Justice, which holds a seat in the Ministerial House; although, there are some who disagree with this move, believing that it will only lead to corruption in judicial matters.	+	The current government system is derived from the former government of the Empire of Cielo. It retains a bi-cameral congressional system, yet replaced the[[Ministerial House]] with the more traditional Senate. It also instituted segregation of Judicial and Legislative branches which was popular among the Gileadan states.
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	==Executive==		==Executive==
−	This branch is headed by His Majesty, King Gregorius I, the first King of the United Kingdom.	+	This branch is headed by His Excellency, President Gregory Romulus Austin. The President appoints Ministers, traditionally one per ministry, to head them. They hold great authority over their ministries, only subjacent to the President, or restriction set by congressional legislation.
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−	The King appoints Ministers, traditionally one per ministry, to head them. They hold absolute authority over their ministries, only subjacent to the King, or Congressional Supreme Authority.	+
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−	The King and the Governors comprise the Executive Gileadan Assembly which congresses twice a year: once on January 31, then on July 1st (if either date falls on the Sabbath, the date is moved one day up).	+
−	The King, if faced with death or if he abdicates the throne, shall be succeeded by the next direct, male relative of Gileadan nationality. In the unlikely event that no immediate relative is alive or available, or they all reject the throne, then succession is put up to a vote in the House of Ministers, also known as the Senate. The remaining members of the former royal family shall lose royal titles, then becoming Lords and Ladies of UKG with no power in government. They shall be protected by the secret service and receive yearly subsidies at the discretion of the incumbent King.	+	The President and the state Governors comprise the Executive Gileadan Assembly which congresses twice a year: once on January 31, then on July 1st (if either date falls on the Sabbath, the date is moved one day up).
−	Each province elects a Lord who serves a life term. The first Lords were previous Heads of States, and succession will likely be, although unofficially, hereditary.	+	There is no line of succession unlike in most states. Upon the termination of office or life, a new President is elected by the Presidential Electorate, a joint assembly of the Ministers and the state Governors.
	All of the Lords form the Council of Lords which meets twice a year: Once on July 15, then on June 15 (if either date falls on the Sabbath, the date is moved one day up). The Council of Lords provide the King with a collective status report of the United Kingdom and may propose changes to national policy for royal authorization or congressional scrutiny.		All of the Lords form the Council of Lords which meets twice a year: Once on July 15, then on June 15 (if either date falls on the Sabbath, the date is moved one day up). The Council of Lords provide the King with a collective status report of the United Kingdom and may propose changes to national policy for royal authorization or congressional scrutiny.

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The Union of Gileadan States
Motto: "Omnes Diligunt" (Latin) "Love All"
Anthem: Cusp of Glory (Latin) "Cusp of Glory"
Region		The Supreme Union
Capital and largest city		HeavenGate, Cielo
Official languages		English
Recognised national languages		English,
Ethnic groups		92.7% Gileadan 3.3% Austianese, 2.4% Legantian, 1.4%Ceroulian, 0.2% Other
Demonym		Gileadan
Government		Federal Republic
-	President of the Union of Gileadan States	Gregory Austin
Legislature		Congress of the UGS
-	Upper house	Senate
-	Lower house	General Assembly
Established According to the National Archives
-	Condefederation of Gilead	May 8, 1736 - December 27, 1749
-	Empire of Cielo	October 14, 1821 - March 6, 1848
-	Gileadan Unified Trade Zone	September 15, 1876 - Ongoing
-	Union of Gileadan States	February 4, 1902 - Ongoing
Area
-	Total	TBA km2 (2nd) TBA sq mi
-	Water (%)	3.5%
Population
-	2014 estimate	351,536,782 (3rd)
-	2013 census	337,536,782
-	Density	TBA/km2 (TBA) TBA/sq mi
GDP (PPP)		2012 estimate
-	Total	Q$ 15.7 Trillion
-	Per capita	Q$ 44661.04 (4)
GDP (nominal)		3 estimate
-	Total	Q$ 15.7 Trillion
-	Per capita	Q$ 44661.04
Gini (2013)		45.0 medium
HDI (2013)		0.946 very high · 3
Currency		Quopes ((Q) (Q$) (GQ))
Time zone		GED, GMT, GWD (UTC-7 to -10)
-	Summer (DST)	SKST (UTC-6 to -10)
Drives on the		right
Calling code		+1
Internet TLD		.gil
1.	This information is subject to change.

Gilead, officially The Union of Gileadan States, is a massive federal republic on the North Gileadan continent. The federal government imposes a strong, overarching authority over the member-states on issues essential to the preservation of the Union while allowing for the States to uphold their own unique cultures.

Gilead's first interstate organization arose on in 1876 when the former kingdoms chose to create a trade bloc stretching across the vast continent in order to establish control over it and to force out the remnants of Victoriumite colonies which straggled along. It was called the Gileadan Unified Trade Zone. In time, this close economic association among the sovereign Gileadan states burgeoned a new relationship annulling previous disagreements over religion and ripping even older language rivalries asunder. Beginning in the early 1890s, the idea of a federation to rival the former Empire of Cielo raged on in the media. In the end, the generally idea was true, the leaders of the trade zone's member-states had met several times to discuss the terms of such a union. In 1902, 27 of the 30 states signed the Constitution of the Union of Gileadan States.

There are currently 33 states in the Union, of which 3 are special territories. All states are subject to the Union Government which consists of the Supreme Court, the Congress, and the President.

Provinces and other subordinate levels of authority are allowed to administrate minor, localized issues and services such as sanitation, law enforcement, and municipal transit services.

Etymology

Gilead derives from Hebraic words. 'Gil' may be known to mean 'joy, and 'ad' may be known to mean 'forever'. So, Gilead may literally translate to 'Joy Forever' or 'Eternal Joy' which many believe to be how some of the first explorers of the continent viewed the natural beauty and seclusion of the continent.

Government

The current government system is derived from the former government of the Empire of Cielo. It retains a bi-cameral congressional system, yet replaced theMinisterial House with the more traditional Senate. It also instituted segregation of Judicial and Legislative branches which was popular among the Gileadan states.

Executive

This branch is headed by His Excellency, President Gregory Romulus Austin. The President appoints Ministers, traditionally one per ministry, to head them. They hold great authority over their ministries, only subjacent to the President, or restriction set by congressional legislation.

The President and the state Governors comprise the Executive Gileadan Assembly which congresses twice a year: once on January 31, then on July 1st (if either date falls on the Sabbath, the date is moved one day up).

There is no line of succession unlike in most states. Upon the termination of office or life, a new President is elected by the Presidential Electorate, a joint assembly of the Ministers and the state Governors.

All of the Lords form the Council of Lords which meets twice a year: Once on July 15, then on June 15 (if either date falls on the Sabbath, the date is moved one day up). The Council of Lords provide the King with a collective status report of the United Kingdom and may propose changes to national policy for royal authorization or congressional scrutiny.

Provinces	Lords
Ace	Michael Folsom
Bard	Cliff Willey
Cielo	Gregory Austin (King Gregoris)
Cirdo	Rex Hoyle
Congela	Len Archibald
Cragon	Mauricio Galvin
Delasus	Michel Workman
Devinaria	Peter Gardiner
Dolceta	Cory Brock
Emande	Jeffrey Garris
Evot	Lenard Hutchins
Fiermet	Joaquin Grisham
Friona	Eliot Grover
Fumer	Benjamin Cornell
Gardo	Ultric Bonner
Jefar	Gonzalo Hartman
Kofor	Ryan Everett
Lugan	Andrew Hoang
Meta	Tyren Smallwood
Monci	Shane Perdue
Oheron	Garry Redmond
Ormondo	Alvaro Khan
Piensole	Josue Kenyon
Potun	Neal Weed
Sardam	Graig Perkins
Solterra	Elwood Siler
St.Edward	Gen. Pete Silvo (pro tempore)
Teatro	Chang Jacobsen
Yolktaw	Harland Levin
Zefa	Esteban Whitehead

Legislative

This branch consists of the various national Ministries, each headed by ministers appointed by the King. Each Ministry holds legislative power over respective fields of government as so vested in them by His Majesty, by the Grace of God. Ministers hold the power to appoint or remove officials from office below their rank in their respective ministries. A minister's order is only be rendered null and void if rejected by the King.

The Ministers form the House of Ministers, also known as the Ministerial Senate, the upper house of Congress. The lower house of Congress is the Representative Assembly. The Representatives are elected from each province to serve in the Representative Assembly for a three year term, with no quantitative term limit. There are two Representative for each Province. The Representative Assembly manages interprovincial policy in joint authority with the Interior Ministry.

A Speaker of the Assembly is appointed by a vote within the Representative Assembly to represent it before Congress, the Press, and the Monarch, etc. The House of Ministers and the Representative Assembly combined comprises Congress.

A unanimous vote from Congress can dethrone the King. Congress is responsible for making unitary decisions when there is no Head of State & Government; this is known as the Congressional Supreme Authority Clause. The King may veto any Congressional, Ministerial, or Provincial decision.

Ministries	Minister	Function
Ministry of Agriculture	Hon. Frank Williams	Dedicated to maintaining excellence in agricultural ability and product.
Ministry of Commerce	Hon. Steven Sharp	Dedicated to commercial growth, development, and stability.
Ministry of Education	Hon. Richard Sanders	Dedication to the progression and public availability of standard education for all citizens.
Ministry of Energy	Hon. Quamar Santana	Dedicated to maintaining efficient, environmentally friendly, and affordable energy for public and private use.
Ministry of the Environment	Hon. Jacob McKinney	Dedicated to the protection, maintenance and development of the natural environment and the ecosystem.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs	Hon. Addison Banks	Dedicated to managing the foreign relations and actions for the best possible outcomes.
Ministry of the HMAF	Hon., Gen. Ethan Landry	Dedicated to defending the Kingdom and asserting its power & influence.
Ministry of Human Health	Hon. Isaac Nostrum	Dedicated to preservation of human health within the Kingdom and any dependencies.
Ministry of Human Welfare	Hon. Gerald Waller	Dedicated to supplying every citizen with the necessary essentials to live an average life.
Ministry of Infrastructure	Hon. Robert Turner	Dedicated to preserving and continuing to progress the infrastructure.
Ministry of Intelligence	Hon. Hugo Lagos	Dedicated to preserving and continuing to progress Gilead's infrastructure.
Ministry of the Interior	Hon. Jordan Pavelski	Dedicated to interprovincial stability in all branches of government.
Ministry of Justice	Hon. Brie Smith	Dedicated to upholding and analyzing the of the laws of the UKG.
Ministry of Natural Resources	Hon. Chris Barr	Dedicated to properly managing the natural resources of the kingdom.
Ministry of Religion	Hon., Pastor Alton Williams	Dedicated to the preservation and progression of Biblonian Christianity.
Ministry of Security	Hon. Adam Patterson	Dedicated to ensuring the national security of the kingdom in joint efforts with the Military Ministry.
Ministry of Transportation	Hon. Todd Jackson	Dedicated to maintaining efficient, environmentally friendly, and affordable transportation for public and private use.

Judicial

This branch was formed at the beginning of the new kingdom for the purpose of maintaining an efficient court system. Each Governor shall appoint a Justice, or judge, for their province who shall serve an indefinite term. The Justices collectively form the Grand Court of Gilead. The Grand Court convenes once a month to hear national court cases. The individual justices hear important, provincial cases in which they have the final say, next to the King. The Head of the Grand Court is the Minister of Justice.

Provinces	Justice	Age	Ethnicity	Years of Service
Ace	Jared Thomas	69	Gileadan	13
Bard	Carl Stevenson	64	Austianese	9
Cielo	Patrick Walker	73	Gileadan	20
Cirdo	Bert Wyatt	67	Gileadan	15
Congela	Connor O'Daley	70	Gileadan	25
Cragon	Richard Rufard	69	Dawinian	26
Delasus	Michael Epps	80	Gileadan	30
Devinaria	Oscar Wild	63	Gileadan	7
Dolceta	Sterling McDonald	77	Gileadan	23
Emande	Scott Durant	78	Gileadan	19
Evot	Tim Maddus	81	Gileadan	20
Fiermet	Will Denim	68	Gileadan	13
Friona	Cosmo Fulton	72	Gileadan	18
Fumer	Roger Scrooge	88	Austianese	29
Gardo	Barry Burns	67	Legantian	12
Jefar	Tucker Hamilton	82	Gileadan	25
Kofor	Jorge Gonzalez	80	Ceroulian	24
Lugan	Keith Robbon	65	Gileadan	17
Meta	Kevin Ewing	90	Gileadan	37
Monci	Martin Cowell	78	Gileadan	23
Oheron	Edith Bullock	64	Gileadan	10
Ormondo	Nigel Hodges	85	Gileadan	33
Piensole	Walter Dodgers	55	Gileadan	4
Potun	Erin Burton	76	Gileadan	15
Sardam	Hank Giorgio	82	Gileadan	26
Solterra	Torrian Duncan	79	Gileadan	22
Teatro	Jim Nickelson	87	Gileadan	34
Yolktaw	Sheen O'kata	74	Itian	10
Zefa	Daniel Steward	70	Gileadan	16

History

Pre-History

During the 15th century, the old powers of the world, which retain similar status today, of Austiana, Dawinia, and Ceroulia, all raced to claim new lands and create new settlements in the 'New World' of the Gileadan continents. In the 18th century, Austiana would build the most successful and largest of the colonial, semi-autonomous states of Gilead. These included the current provinces of Cielo and Teatro. Through the influence of these Christian nations, all of the colonies held similar religious beliefs which would contribute to the War of Independence. In the year of 1734, the colonies came to a consensus to end their local conflicts and focus unilateral efforts on winning independence for themselves. They fought first the Austianese. Three major battles took place. Gilead defeated Austiana in a naval battle off the coast of Teatro City, Teatro on June 13, 1734. After suffering a crushing defeat by underestimating the Gileadans, Austiana led an invasion of HeavenGate, the most fortified city in the 'New World'. It took them three days to batter down the rebellious Gileadans. As a result, the Austianese colonies reached out to the Ceroulian and Dawinian colonies, which reluctantly joined after harsh treatments were dealt by their mother nations, which feared rebellions of their colonies. Now, with all the colonies united in rebellion against the world's strongest powers, a much needed advantage was given. On May 5, 1936, in the dead of night, the colonial militias led a full invasion of the, at the time, Austianese controlled HeavenGate. It took less than 5 hours to mercilessly destroy the majority of the Austianese forces within the city. This led to increased pride and courage within the Gileadans and battles flared up across the continent. The world's powers had been defeated by their own colonies.

Old Federation

In the year 1874, most Gileadan states realized that Cielo's dominance would more than likely persist for decades or centuries more if the nature of their states remained relatively primitive and, furthermore, distant from this international hub. Consequently, they all agreed to begin summits to discuss unified efforts to make the entire region an international attraction, like Cielo. However, in no way had they envisioned a political union. After all, they retained much enmity. Ironically during the final two summits, it was the Diplomat of Cielo, Thomas Rutherford, who ventured into the idea of a political union, but he was swiftly rejected both times. The conclusion of the summits on September 15, 1876 gave birth to a region unified in trade.

•Interstate trade became free of tariffs.

•No visas were needed for citizens of the associated states to travel within the same associated states.

•All foreign taxes were spread accordingly amongst the associated states for progressive developments in favor of modern infrastructure and culture.

•Though unofficial, the new interstate relations were summed up as the Unified Trade Zone in order to reduce confusing when referencing the new interstate policies on trade and visas.

On February 3, 1902, the King of Cielo proposed the construction of a federation to further unify the region and its peoples. On February 4, of the same year, all but 3 states, Devinar, Trile, & Yolktaw, rejected his proposal in favor of remaining completely independent, autonomous states. However, in an effort to continue development of a more perfect union, the King of Cielo proposed the literal construction of an interstate transportation system for the betterment of interstate and international commerce. The terms were as follows:

•For the sake of clarity, the Union of Gileadan States (UGS) shall now be the official name for the organized states which participate in union-driven policies.

•Each state would set its own, if any, toll rates.

•For the sake of efficient transport, toll rates for UGS states must be discounted 10% from standard-base price.

In 1919, the media, newspapers and television broadcasts, began to fuel the old flame of federalism. As one after the other prominent, private citizen uttered union and federation, the media starting publishing/airing with headlines such as The Federation is Coming! & Will the Union Hold?. Consequently, the peoples of all the states began to rise to the occasion, seeing the wonderful possibilities a union could bring. Politicians in favor of a union pointed out that a federation would allow a majority of autonomy to be retained within each individual state, while making some things regional/on the federal level, which require special care, such as a federal military, interstate commerce, etc. In addition, the private sector saw the benefits of a union as well and played a major role by funding widespread pro-union propaganda. All of that together made for masses of pro-union citizens demanding that their states unify and end the years of consistent, mindless bickering. On March 18, 1925, the Constitution of the Federation of Gilead ratified by all states. Some states were divided and/or reshaped, giving us today’s 30 states.

As the 1925 elections came to close, President Manuel Mendez had elected and was praised across the federation. He went on to serve for 7 years before being dying of terminal lung cancer at the age of 63. He had helped Gilead develop the world's largest highway system, tripled the size of the military, and had pushed the federation into a Golden Age. His successor wouldn't have as blessed a legacy.

President Dale Windburg reigned for 6 years. In his short term, he let unemployment skyrocket to historically high rates for all states. He resigned on August 7, 1938. He was involved in a three vehicle car wreck the next day and died of blood loss in the HeavenGate Metro Hospital.

Civil Tension

Demographics

People & Culture

Religion

The predominant religion of the United Kingdom is Biblonian Christianity. This form of Christianity focuses on a belief that the Bible has various interpretations, yet the one common message is that love is the most powerful force on can wield. It is the conviction of most believers that Jesus replaced all of the other commandments with one new commandment: 'Love Others as God Loves You.'

King Gregorius the First follows Biblonianism, but he has rejected any proposal to impose it as the state religion due to the risk of inciting the non-Biblonians or their sympathizers.

Education

Education has been a major priority throughout the centuries. Today, the Ministry of Education is over the education system of Gilead. Children begin Junior Preparatory School at ages 3 and 4. They are admitted to Preparatory School at ages 6 and 7. At ages 12 and 13, they attend four years of Senior Preparatory School. After completion of Senior Prep, they may choose to study a trade, enter a military academy, or begin courses at a university of their choice, anywhere within the country.

Health

All health services are provided by the Ministry of Human Health through tax and other sources of income for that ministry. The Ministry has worked to provide an equal availability of services across Gilead. Each province has its own central facility which is located in its most populated city. Health services deemed 'unnecessary' by the Human Health Ministry are not covered by national insurance. This would include, but is not limited to, breast transplants, vasectomies, and the installment of golden cap apparatus onto teeth. Note: Some services which would usually not be covered, may become necessary, thus covered.

Transport

The Ministry of Transportation is responsible for the management and upkeep of the majority of public transportation within the Grand Union. There are various organizations which are used to handle different modes and functions of transportation.

Organization	Icon/Symbol	Function	Established	Avg. Annual Profit
Alæ		Provides aerial transportation for citizens and industrial sectors. Largest airline of Gilead.	1975	$1.3 Trillion
Devine Airs		Provides aerial transportation for citizens and industrial sectors.	1932	$1.1 Trillion
Foundation Railways		Provides rail transportation for citizens and industrial sectors.	1933	$88 Billion

Geography

The geography of Gilead is extremely diverse. The Princoxis Mountains stretch throughout the heart of the Gileadan continent, separating two distinct ecosystems. The western section is stacked in a stair-like pattern of plateaus. The eastern division is hilly near the mountains, then flattens out into an intricate system of rivers and lakes.

Title	Record
Highest Peak	Mt. Halysis 28,957 ft
Longest River	Fluentope River 3,571 mi
Lowest Point	Salmose Valley -43 ft
Largest Lake	Granalacus Lake 30,363 sq mi
Largest Island	Logan Province 69,731 sq mi
Largest Desert	Minren Desert 15,482 sq mi

Politics

Military

Main Page: His Majesty's Armed Forces.

The military of the United Kingdom falls under the administration of the Ministry of the Military. The current Minister is the Honorable, General Stanley Washington. The Supreme Commander of the military is His Majesty, King Gregorius I. The military of the United Kingdom of Gilead is called His Majesty's Armed Forces(HMAF). There are five. branches: Army, Navy, Air Force, National Guard, and Special Forces. The primary three are the Army, Navy, and Air Force, which coordinate and execute the majority of war operations. The other two conduct the most operations overall due to their ongoing service in maintaining international peace, amongst many other duties.

Economy

Industries

Trade