Region/Trade Federation

Trade Federation
Founder		Trade and Commerce
WA Delegate		No Delegate
Members		5
-	of which WA	1
Regional population
-	2014 estimate	5 billion
GRP		N/A
Regional HDI		0.540 medium
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Trade Federation is a small region, sparsely populated by only 5 nations and only one World Assembly Member.

In Trade Federation, denizens scatter at the sight of strangers and are careful to keep carefully blank faces when approached. Political freedoms are extended only to close friends and relatives of the leaders of the region's governments. The almost total lack of economic activity in the country is a constant sore spot for politicians. Inhabitants rarely are visited by the tax collector, and the region boasts a paltry median tax rate of -1%. The economies of nations in the region tend to be dominated by the private sector, with on average only -1% of the economy comprising the public sector. Commerce is low priority for governments, accounting for an average of -1% of public expenditure, although commerce is generally seen as a source of tax revenue.

Denizens of the Trade Federation are poorly educated, with rampant illiteracy. Criminality is rife within the region, with law enforcement struggling to cope. Governments allocate a meagre -1%, on average, of their budgets to law and order. Denizens have small defense forces. Public transport is an afterthought, with only -1% of total government budgets in the region being devoted to it.

Governments in Trade Federation find themselves in a constant state of disarray, with very little co-ordination, only -1% on average of government budgets being devoted to Administration. Some government provision is made for healthcare, but at an average of only -1% the provision for healthcare in the region is paltry. No welfare is provided in the region. Those unlucky enough to fall into unemployment are forgotten and abandoned. Spirituality is a moderate priority of governments within the region, with-1% of government budgets being devoted to Spirituality.

In Trade Federation, Social inequality is total, with wealth being held by a tiny fraction of the region's populace. The environments of the nations in the region are almost universally appalling.

History

2003 - 2004: The Early Years

According to NSHistory, the earliest mention of the Trade Federation was around May 2003, some time after the inception of NationStates. Not much was known about this brief period; the first incarnation of the region lasted about a month until the nameless founder ceased.

Activity didn't pick up until the spring of 2004 when the second incarnation arose. During this time, Ekeko presumed the position of delegate, and the region reached its peak with six members.

The third Trade Federation began in the fall of that year. Elmora was elected the delegate of the region, which was home to a small population. This period would last until the end of 2004.

2005 - 2010: The Lost Years

Between 2005 and 2010, the Trade Federation experienced periods of short-lived regimes and years of isolation. A total of five incarnations existed in this era, each having a lone member. No other information have been found about these incarnations during this long, murky period. It was hypothesized that the Trade Federation was a part of another larger region.

2013: New Beginnings

On September 2, 2013, the current incarnation of the region was formed. This date is celebrated every year as the region's founding date. Soon after its founding, a small government consisting of a chairman and a board of directors was established around this time. The region was led by the principal owner, Trade and Commerce, along with board members, Silecia and Tinshein. A veteran player named Lioh joined the region around this time and became the Chief Security Officer. Other than the founder himself, Lioh's tenure as CSO remained by far the longest to date.

Imperialism

By late September, the Trade Federation slowly began to initiate an imperialist and defender agenda. The federation made its first successful countermands against a small raiding region called The Ring of Fire, which resulted in the acquisition of its former regions, The United Social Democrats and Union of Commonwealth Nations. More regions were subsequently annexed; The British Commonwealth and League of Governments were among its first notable possessions. By the end of 2013, the Trade Federation had amassed a total of over fifty regions under its administration.

Trade Federation-Bordurian Conflict

In the fall of 2013, the Trade Federation had a brief skirmish with another region, the Bordurian Empire. It began when the Trade Federation inadvertently acquired three Bordurian regions: British Overseas Territory, the Global Alliance, and Imperial Commonwealth League of Crowns. A compromise was made to settle the claims, and the Trade Federation returned the territories to the Bordurian Empire in exchange for The Trade Federation (Not to be confused with "Trade Federation"). Formal relations between the two regions began shortly after the exchange.

2014: Growth and Decline

January - May: Regional Management

The acquisitions of regions continued on throughout the beginning of 2014. The government was aware that there was a need to classify prominent regions in their own tier, such as the Galactic Republic, since they held special status in regards to their history. A system was put into place in which the Trade Federation's possessions were labelled as either a subsidiary, associate member, special associate member, or indirect regions. Regions were classified as one of the following:

• Subsidiary - lowest tier, low name value, little to some history
• Associate Member - medium tier, good name value, adequate history
• Special Associate Member - highest tier, good name value, rich history
• Indirect region - not directly affiliated with the Trade Federation albeit under its influence

List of World Assembly Delegates since 2014

The office of the WA delegate was originally the position of the region's viceroy. However, since there were no official elections, the office was held by those who had the endorsements of other nations or was personally appointed by the Chairman. There has been five delegates to date.

1. Galactic Sovereign: July 7, 2014 - July 18, 2014
2. Tropicville: July 21, 2014 - July 25, 2014
3. Krumbia: October 13, 2014 - October 16,2014
4. The Pillarmen: October 17, 2014
5. Krumbia: October 17, 2014 - December 23, 2014

Member Regions

Within the Trade Federation, there are member regions. According to the Trade Federation Regional Classification Index, a member region is a region that falls under the Trade Federation's domain and supervision. All member regions , therefore, are incorporated territories of the Trade Federation and residents residing in these regions are citizens once they have applied for local and national citizenship. Member regions are partitioned into to 3 categories (subsidiary, associate member, and indirect possession), which are further divided into 2 subcategories (autonomous subsidiary and special associate member).

List of subsidiaries

A subsidiary are domains that are under direct rule by the Trade Federation.

• Alliance of Imperials
• Apolyton
• East India Company
• Freedom Fries Inc
• Iranian Empire
• Iron Port
• The Desolated Lands
• The Epician Islands
• The Genesis Federation
• The Global Union
• The Imperial Council
• The Ring of Fire
• The Royal Union
• The Sapphire Isles
• The United Social Democrats
• The Violet Isles

Autonomous subsidiary

An autonomous subsidiary is a special type of subsidiary in which it is governed autonomously by natives while under supervision by the Trade Federation. As of date, Reckeuncela is the only region to be granted autonomous status after Melegropolis, a former WA delegate, requested the region to be part of the Trade Federation. The former founder of Reckeuncela, New Sunrise, has since cease to exist and the region was refounded by the Trade Federation. There were some debates and concerns on whether Reckeuncela should continue being an autonomous subsidiary or reclassify itself as a subsidiary, since the region is currently under direct federal control.

List of associate members

An associate member is a region of significant importance, that are either partners or dominions of the Trade Federation. The significance of the region is determined by the federal council.

• The Commonwealth of Independent States
• Confederacy of Independent Systems
• Free Colonies Alliance
• The Golden Horde
• Grand Assembly of Nations
• International Centre Union
• International Union of Nations
• Russian Empire
• League of Governments
• Unified Realm
• The Wolf Generation Alliance

Special Associate Members

The basis of a Special Associate Member is the same as an associate member. These regions hold special status because they have their own set of territories that are under their jurisdiction that are known as sub-regions. Residents of Special Associate Members and sub-regions are eligible for local and national citizenship.

The British Commonwealth

The Commonwealth is an association of 53 independent states consulting and co-operating in the common interests of their peoples and in the promotion of international understanding and world peace. The Commonwealth's 2 billion citizens, about 30% of the world's population, are drawn from the broadest range of faiths, races, cultures and traditions.

• British Raj
• Federation of South Arabia
• Great Kingdom of England
• The Kingdom of Ireland
• Southern Rhodesia
• Sussex
• Wessex

Confederation of the Rhine

The COTR is a league of German states formed on July 12, 1806 by Napoleon after his defeat of the Austrians at Austerlitz. Among its members were the newly created kingdoms of Bavaria and Württenberg, the grand duchies of Baden, Hesse-Darmstadt, and Berg, and a number of other principalities.

• Bonn
• The Kingdom of Bavaria
• Saxony
• West Germany

Galactic Republic

A region based on the Galactic Republic from the Star Wars franchise, the Galactic Republic is one of the more prominent region of the Trade Federation sphere. Among the regions it owns, Xcursion is a notable for its history.

• Galactic Empire
• Sidon
• Sion
• Xcursion

Federation of States

The FoS is a region that has its own regional government headed by a Prime Minister and the Cabinet. The region has yet to implement any activity and is mostly used as one of the many secondary regions of the Trade Federation. The sub-egions that are administered by the FoS are usually based on present and historical sovereign nations.

• Armenia
• Oriental Republic of Uruguay
• The Peoples Republic of China

• The Republic of Korea
• Republic of Angola
• Republic of Suriname
• U S S R

The Great Pacific

A small region based on the Pacific, its regions consist of islands and tropical paradises.

• The Galapagos Islands
• Paradisia

The Kingdom of Spain

Based on the real life nation of Spain, its structure is similar to the British Commonwealth. Its sub-regions consist of autonomous communities and territories.

• Andalusia
• Castile and Leon
• Extremadura

Roman Republic

One of the older Special Associate Members, the Roman Republic currently has the most sub-regions under its control. A regional government was once implemented in the region, but due to lack of interest and activity, its government has since been dismissed. Notable Roman regions include Christendom, Florence, and Judea.

• Chalcedon
• Cilicia
• Christendom
• Florence
• Imperial Rome
• Ionia
• Judea
• Lusitania
• The Empire of Trebizond

Unclassified Regions

Unclassified regions are regions of the Trade Federation that have not been fully incorporated into Member Regions. These regions are yet to be included, usually at the founder's discretion. A common trait among these unclassified regions is the lack of presence from the Trade Federation. Currently, there are five regions of this type, although there are more that are not listed on the official TF Member Regions List. Among the successful acquisitions are the Brotherhood of Blood, a notable raiding region, and the NBE, a former fascist region.

• The Brotherhood of Blood
• NBE

Honorary Badge of Excellence

The Trade Federation Honorary Badge of Excellence is an award that reward and recognize individuals for their distinctive contributions and outstanding loyalty to the region.

• Lioh - a long-standing member who held the longest tenure for political office
• Serica-Gens - the most persistent member who stood with the region despite the darkest of times
• Krumbia - a former delegate who kept the region in order in midst of chaos