Editing Eïkangärd (section)

== Government ==
Eïkangärd is a Unitary Meritocratic Stratocracy, with a citizen ranking system allowing for advancement within the national hierarchy. The ranking system holds a total of 25 ranks, ranging from Civilian - which is typically used for children and foreign immigrants who have not yet gone through boot-camp - and the Greater Marshal of the Nation, of which only one may be active at any given time and acts as head of state. In contrast to many other military systems, promotion is based on peer recommendation, rather than promotion solely by a higher ranking member of the state, excepting the ranks of Civilian and Recruit. Peers may put forth a recommendation to have a citizen promoted, which is confirmed by a vote of their prospective peers. Demotion functions in a similar manner. This allows for some degree of democratic process within the state apparatus, despite voting rights being non-existent within the state. 

True citizenship is only conferred to a citizen upon the completion of boot-camp and attaining the rank of Private. Until this time, a citizen may not apply for any government assistance programs. As such, intake into the armed forces is high. Exceptions are made for citizens with preexisting medical and psychological conditions which preclude military service to the state. A citizens rank is utilized to determine public works rights, travel, and housing rights, and jobs to which they can apply to within the state apparatus. A citizen holds a rank for life, and are promoted and demoted as seen necessary.

====== Foreign Relations and Military ======
Eïkangärd holds very warm relations with [[Xiomera]], having recently signed a treaty of mutual cooperation and assistance with the Caxcanan state. Relations with other nations, however, remain tense.

The Eïkan military is one of the largest in the world, with a proportionally large budget to match. This has lead to Eïkangärd being labelled as an "army with a country attached" by some commentators abroad. The current active duty force numbers 1.5 million troops, with a further 7.5 million reserve and paramilitary forces. Regular forces are split between the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Border Guards. In terms of active duty size, the Army holds the bulk of troops. Military spending in 2021 totalled 145.66 billion, or 10.2% of GDP.
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