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The terms "Greater Acadia" and "Acadia" are used interchangeably in modern parlance. The name "Arcadia" is also often used erroneously outside of Acadia. | The terms "Greater Acadia" and "Acadia" are used interchangeably in modern parlance. The name "Arcadia" is also often used erroneously outside of Acadia. | ||
== History == | |||
=== The South Acadian War (1991-1996) === | |||
Greater Acadia ushered in the nineties as a well-developed nation, though one plagued by internal instability. As the nineties rolled in, the Acadian economy began to slow as inflation soared. Further, divisions began to sprout in numerous areas, which had begun seeking secession. Particularly the provinces of New Normandy and South Acadia had begun seeing strong pushes towards secession. The former due to their unique heritage and culture within the Greater Acadian whole, and the latter from increasingly militant feminist ideology exported by Kerlile to the south. Despite attempts by the federal government to come to terms with these forces, the latter largely rejected any attempts at negotiation, eventually organizing into the Free Women's Army of Southern Acadia. While their actions remained largely peaceful, organizing rallies and protests in front of government buildings, the conflict would be sparked on September 17th, 1991 with the Bombing of the South Acadian Parliament building. Quickly, the FWA took responsibility for the attack and demanded the immediate release of Southern Acadia as an independent, feminist state. The Federal Acadian Government responded by branding the FWA as a terrorist organization, and sent in the then Acadian Army to restore order after local police proved insufficient to manage the situation. | |||
From late 1991 to mid 1993, the conflict remained largely asymmetric, with FWA groups operating from hidden bases and safe-houses in South Acadia launching terror attacks, disseminating lleaflets, and occasionally attacking Acadian Army convoys. However, in August of 1993, the war entered a new phase as FWA forces attacked numerous Acadian Bases in the region simultaneously, which became known as the August Offensive. These attacks, conducted mainly at night, managed to catch the Acadian Army unawares, resulting in multiple bases and strong-points being captured by FWA forces. Particularly valuable were the stocks of weapons, ammunition, fuel, defences, and armoured vehicles used by the Acadian Army. This allowed the FWA to launch another offensive shortly thereafter in November of that year, as they had become a mechanized force, backed up with ground-based anti-air defences which then current Acadian aircraft were unable to fully neutralize within their SEAD doctrine. This rash of sudden and overwhelming attacks were enabled by an Acadian under-estimation of the total number of FWA fighters. Post-war analyses also concluded that the FWA were aided by sympathetic actors within the Acadian Forces, further contributing to the pace of the attacks. | |||
FWA attacks stalled in 1994, having only really gained total control of the southern Blue Hills region. In response, the Acadian Forces committed five full divisions, totalling some 120,000 troops to the attack. Despite this overwhelming advantage in numbers, the Acadian Army made only slow progress in driving back the FWA. Largely, this was caused by poor morale among the troops, and poor coordination between service branches during assaults combined with the tenacity of the defending FWA. Unable to break the stalemate, the Acadian Forces were relegated to using skirmishes and artillery bombardments to try and grind down the FWA throughout the course of 1994 and into 1995. This changed due to internal politics within the FWA. While originally, the members had pursued the goal of creating a Kerlile-style matriarchy, with the sole purpose of enshrining women's hegemony over men, others within the group began to question the viability of such a state long-term. This group began advocating for a state-mandated execution of men about age 10, and the enforcing of population controls and tight restrictions of the male population. This radical faction began targeting other members of the FWA who did not align with their view through bullying and intimidation tactics and, eventually, assassination. | |||
Immediately the cohesion of FWA units began to break down, as more moderate members of the group came under direct attack by more radical formations. Much of the FWA's fighting force would be exhausted during these purges, and eventually, some more moderate members would begin collaborating with Acadian Army units in exchange for protection. In this way, the stalemate broke, and the Acadian Army counterattacked in what became now as the "Southward Drive" This liberated much of the Southern Acadian territory that had been taken by the FWA. While more moderate groups of the FWA would surrender to the advancing Acadians, many of the radicals chose instead to fight to the last. Hostilities concluded with the defeat of the last FWA holdouts in late 1996. | |||
== Government == | == Government == | ||
The Federation of Greater Acadia is a federal republic and representative democracy comprising 11 provinces and two Federal Territories. Politics in Acadia has been characterized in recent years for it's emphasis on social justice, economic equality, and peaceful, good government. The political scene has been dominated by the | The Federation of Greater Acadia is a federal republic and representative democracy comprising 11 provinces and two Federal Territories. Politics in Acadia has been characterized in recent years for it's emphasis on social justice, economic equality, and peaceful, good government. The political scene has been dominated by the Acadian Workers' and Acadian Social Democrat parties, which represent the center-right and center-left in Acadian politics respectively. Far-Left and Far-Right politics have not been a major force in Acadian politics since 1996. In Acadia's federal system, citizens are subject to three levels of government: federal, provincial, and local. | ||
At the local level, governments are usually municipal, though exceptions exist in the form of First Nation's Territories, which have their own regional constitutions which protect the rights of First Nations peoples and their rights to land. Provincial governments are unicameral and operate under the parliamentary traditions present in the federal House of Representatives. The party which holds the plurality of seats may then select their candidate for Premier, which heads the provincial government. | At the local level, governments are usually municipal, though exceptions exist in the form of First Nation's Territories, which have their own regional constitutions which protect the rights of First Nations peoples and their rights to land. Provincial governments are unicameral and operate under the parliamentary traditions present in the federal House of Representatives. The party which holds the plurality of seats may then select their candidate for Premier, which heads the provincial government. | ||
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==== Foreign Relations and Military ==== | ==== Foreign Relations and Military ==== | ||
Greater Acadia employs a professional, volunteer military force of approximately | Greater Acadia employs a professional, volunteer military force of approximately 567,000 active personnel and 190,000 reserve personnel. The unified Greater Acadian Defence Forces comprise Land Forces Command, Naval Command, Air Command, Strategic Defence Command, and Intelligence Command. In 2020, Acadia's military expenditure totalled 261.25 billion dollars, or around 5.2% the national Gross Domestic Product. This is up from 3.8% of GDP in 2000 to cover a modernization of the GADF. This modernization will entail the development and acquisition of new vehicles, aircraft, and ships starting in 2016, and is expected to be completed by 2035. The Defence Forces are oriented primarily towards home defence and area denial, though it does maintain some limited capacity for power-projection and international intervention. Total military expenditure is expected to reach 326.56 Billion by 2035. | ||
== Economy == | |||
Greater Acadia has a highly developed market economy, with a nominal GDP of $5.024 Trillion. It is considered one of the least corrupt countries in the IDU, and is burgeoning trading nation, with an economy rapidly transitioning towards a more globalized model. Due to the country's notable use of highly developed and interconnected cooperatives, Acadia enjoys a relatively a low level of income disparity and an average household disposable income per capita which is well above average. Following the conclusion of the Second Acadian Civil war in 1917, the growth of Greater Acadia's manufacturing, mining, and service sectors has transformed the nation from a largely undeveloped, rural economy into an urbanized, industrial one. Like many developed economies, Greater Acadia is dominated by the service industry, which employs approximately two-thirds of the country's workforce. Among developed countries, Acadia has an unusually important primary sector, of which the forestry and mining industries are the most prominent components. | |||
The country is a leading exporter of zinc, uranium, gold, nickel, platinoids, aluminum, steel, iron ore, coking coal, lead, copper, molybdenum, cobalt, and cadmium. Many towns in northern Greater Acadia, where agriculture is difficult, are sustained by nearby mines or sources of timber. Greater Acadia also has a sizable manufacturing sector centred around the Greater Port Royal Metropolitan Area, with automobiles and aeronautics representing particularly important industries. | |||
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The Federation of Greater Acadia | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
| Motto: Apertum et liberum | |
| Anthem: The Great Open Land | |
| Capital | Federation City |
| Largest | Port Royal |
| Official languages | English, French |
| Recognised national languages | English, French, Spanish, Dutch |
| Demonym(s) | Acadian |
| Government | Federal Constitutional Parliamentary Republic |
| Jean Pierreault | |
| Guillermo de Casca | |
| Timothy Gargant | |
| James Gutierrez | |
| Establishment | |
• First Republic of Greater Acadia | July 14th, 1770 |
• Second Republic of Greater Acadia | TBD |
• Federation of Greater Acadia | August 22nd, 1969 |
| Population | |
• 2021 census | 86,883,426 |
| GDP (nominal) | estimate |
• Total | 5.024 trillion |
• Per capita | 57,827 |
| HDI (2021) | 0.965 very high |
| Currency | Greater Acadian Dollar (GAD) |
| Date format | dd-mm-yyyy |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +1 |
| Internet TLD | .ga |
Greater Acadia, officially The Federation of Greater Acadia (FR: La Fédération de Grande Acadie) also known as Acadia, is a country located in western Hesperida. It consists of 11 Provinces and two federal territories. It's capital city is Federation City, and it's largest metropolitan area is the Greater Port Royal area, which comprises the cities of Port Royal, Caliburn, and Montrouge. Most of the country's 86 Million people live along the nation's coastline.
Archeological evidence of Paleo-Aboriginal settlement within the territory of modern Acadia dates to 8,000 years ago, though it is theorized the first settlers to the land arrived as early of 12,000 years ago. Colonization from [REGION] began in the 16th century, and the Colony of Acadia was formally incorporated into the French Empire in 1604, after which it was ceded to United Kingdom in 1658. Ethnic tensions between English-speaking and French-Speaking colonists, as well as increases in taxation led to the Acadian Revolt of 1760. This in turn led to the official Declaration of Acadian Independence in 1768 and the War of Acadian Secession (1766-1770), which lead to the country gaining independence from the English Crown. This involved the incorporation of numerous other neighboring colonies into the Federation of Greater Acadia following the war's conclusion.
Greater Acadia is a Federal Republic and a Parliamentary Democracy. The country's head of government is the Prime Minister - who holds office by their ability to hold the confidence of both the elected House of Representatives and Provincial Council. The President is the head of state, is elected by popular vote, serves for set five-year terms and may sign executive orders, but is otherwise beholden to the legislature.
Greater Acadia ranks among the highest internationally in government transparency, civil liberties, economic freedom, quality of life, and education. It is one of the most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations as a result of large-scale immigration throughout it's history from many other countries. It has a highly developed economy, a product of the country's abundant natural resources, economic equality, extensive social programs, and robust international trade networks. The country is notable for its world-class educational institutions and national healthcare service.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The first known use of the word "Acadia" (FR: Acadie) dates to dates to 1508 from the French Explorer Charles Vérace du Poiriers, who named the lands after the Greek Arcadian District, meaning "refuge" or "idyllic place". The name Acadia was utilized again by the Dutch Explorer Mannes Eerkens to denote the same region. The name Acadia was officially codified with establishment of the Colony of Acadia, centered on the present-day city of Port Royal, on June 16th, 1604 under the French Crown.
The term "Greater Acadia" was first utilized on March 3rd, 1762 by Revolutionary Writer and printing magnate Martin Baker. It would be published in an article by Baker's newspaper The Port Royal Daily expressing the desire to see a "Greater Acadia free from the tyranny of the English Crown." It is possible that the term was used prior to this, however, no documented evidence has been uncovered supporting this claim.
In 1767, Revolutionary leader Arthur Moulnier de L'Acadie would use the term "Greater Acadia" in his first draft of the Articles of Independence, stating "The name of this Nation shall be the 'Republic of Greater Acadia'." In 1770, revised versions of the Articles would be sent to revolutionary leaders in Montrouge for ratification, declaring "these independent lands shall be known as the 'Federation of Greater Acadia'." The latter was first used by Martin Baker, who was then operating under the newspaper "Red Letter" in Montrouge, following the capture of the fort at Eerkanesburg, New Hampton.
The terms "Greater Acadia" and "Acadia" are used interchangeably in modern parlance. The name "Arcadia" is also often used erroneously outside of Acadia.
History[edit | edit source]
The South Acadian War (1991-1996)[edit | edit source]
Greater Acadia ushered in the nineties as a well-developed nation, though one plagued by internal instability. As the nineties rolled in, the Acadian economy began to slow as inflation soared. Further, divisions began to sprout in numerous areas, which had begun seeking secession. Particularly the provinces of New Normandy and South Acadia had begun seeing strong pushes towards secession. The former due to their unique heritage and culture within the Greater Acadian whole, and the latter from increasingly militant feminist ideology exported by Kerlile to the south. Despite attempts by the federal government to come to terms with these forces, the latter largely rejected any attempts at negotiation, eventually organizing into the Free Women's Army of Southern Acadia. While their actions remained largely peaceful, organizing rallies and protests in front of government buildings, the conflict would be sparked on September 17th, 1991 with the Bombing of the South Acadian Parliament building. Quickly, the FWA took responsibility for the attack and demanded the immediate release of Southern Acadia as an independent, feminist state. The Federal Acadian Government responded by branding the FWA as a terrorist organization, and sent in the then Acadian Army to restore order after local police proved insufficient to manage the situation.
From late 1991 to mid 1993, the conflict remained largely asymmetric, with FWA groups operating from hidden bases and safe-houses in South Acadia launching terror attacks, disseminating lleaflets, and occasionally attacking Acadian Army convoys. However, in August of 1993, the war entered a new phase as FWA forces attacked numerous Acadian Bases in the region simultaneously, which became known as the August Offensive. These attacks, conducted mainly at night, managed to catch the Acadian Army unawares, resulting in multiple bases and strong-points being captured by FWA forces. Particularly valuable were the stocks of weapons, ammunition, fuel, defences, and armoured vehicles used by the Acadian Army. This allowed the FWA to launch another offensive shortly thereafter in November of that year, as they had become a mechanized force, backed up with ground-based anti-air defences which then current Acadian aircraft were unable to fully neutralize within their SEAD doctrine. This rash of sudden and overwhelming attacks were enabled by an Acadian under-estimation of the total number of FWA fighters. Post-war analyses also concluded that the FWA were aided by sympathetic actors within the Acadian Forces, further contributing to the pace of the attacks.
FWA attacks stalled in 1994, having only really gained total control of the southern Blue Hills region. In response, the Acadian Forces committed five full divisions, totalling some 120,000 troops to the attack. Despite this overwhelming advantage in numbers, the Acadian Army made only slow progress in driving back the FWA. Largely, this was caused by poor morale among the troops, and poor coordination between service branches during assaults combined with the tenacity of the defending FWA. Unable to break the stalemate, the Acadian Forces were relegated to using skirmishes and artillery bombardments to try and grind down the FWA throughout the course of 1994 and into 1995. This changed due to internal politics within the FWA. While originally, the members had pursued the goal of creating a Kerlile-style matriarchy, with the sole purpose of enshrining women's hegemony over men, others within the group began to question the viability of such a state long-term. This group began advocating for a state-mandated execution of men about age 10, and the enforcing of population controls and tight restrictions of the male population. This radical faction began targeting other members of the FWA who did not align with their view through bullying and intimidation tactics and, eventually, assassination.
Immediately the cohesion of FWA units began to break down, as more moderate members of the group came under direct attack by more radical formations. Much of the FWA's fighting force would be exhausted during these purges, and eventually, some more moderate members would begin collaborating with Acadian Army units in exchange for protection. In this way, the stalemate broke, and the Acadian Army counterattacked in what became now as the "Southward Drive" This liberated much of the Southern Acadian territory that had been taken by the FWA. While more moderate groups of the FWA would surrender to the advancing Acadians, many of the radicals chose instead to fight to the last. Hostilities concluded with the defeat of the last FWA holdouts in late 1996.
Government[edit | edit source]
The Federation of Greater Acadia is a federal republic and representative democracy comprising 11 provinces and two Federal Territories. Politics in Acadia has been characterized in recent years for it's emphasis on social justice, economic equality, and peaceful, good government. The political scene has been dominated by the Acadian Workers' and Acadian Social Democrat parties, which represent the center-right and center-left in Acadian politics respectively. Far-Left and Far-Right politics have not been a major force in Acadian politics since 1996. In Acadia's federal system, citizens are subject to three levels of government: federal, provincial, and local.
At the local level, governments are usually municipal, though exceptions exist in the form of First Nation's Territories, which have their own regional constitutions which protect the rights of First Nations peoples and their rights to land. Provincial governments are unicameral and operate under the parliamentary traditions present in the federal House of Representatives. The party which holds the plurality of seats may then select their candidate for Premier, which heads the provincial government.
The Federal Government is split among three co-equal branches of government:
- Legislative: Represented by the bicameral Parliament, made up of the Council of Provinces and the House of Representatives, makes federal law, declares war, approves treaties, may grant or withhold federal funding and may impeach a sitting President or Councillors.
- Executive: The President is the commander-in-chief of the military, appoints members of the Cabinet (subject to parliamentary approval) and other officers, who enforce federal law and policies.
- Judicial: The Acadian Supreme Court and lower federal court, whise judges are appointed by the president with Parliament approval, interpret laws and overturn those they find unconstitutional.
The Acadian Parliament contains 362 Representatives and 33 Councilors, both of which are elected by ranked choice voting in an electoral district or riding. Representatives and Councillors are elected separately, though both are elected by simple plurality vote. The Prime Minister and and President are elected based on the number of seats held by their party in the House or Council respectively. The President and Councillors hold office for five year terms, whereas the Prime Minister and House Representatives hold office for five year terms unless a representative election is called. Such elections may be called either due to a vote of no-confidence passing the House or at the behest of the Prime Minister. By contrast, the President and Councilors may be removed only in the case of impeachment, at which point they will be replaced by either the Vice-President or their Council Aides respectively.
Foreign Relations and Military[edit | edit source]
Greater Acadia employs a professional, volunteer military force of approximately 567,000 active personnel and 190,000 reserve personnel. The unified Greater Acadian Defence Forces comprise Land Forces Command, Naval Command, Air Command, Strategic Defence Command, and Intelligence Command. In 2020, Acadia's military expenditure totalled 261.25 billion dollars, or around 5.2% the national Gross Domestic Product. This is up from 3.8% of GDP in 2000 to cover a modernization of the GADF. This modernization will entail the development and acquisition of new vehicles, aircraft, and ships starting in 2016, and is expected to be completed by 2035. The Defence Forces are oriented primarily towards home defence and area denial, though it does maintain some limited capacity for power-projection and international intervention. Total military expenditure is expected to reach 326.56 Billion by 2035.
Economy[edit | edit source]
Greater Acadia has a highly developed market economy, with a nominal GDP of $5.024 Trillion. It is considered one of the least corrupt countries in the IDU, and is burgeoning trading nation, with an economy rapidly transitioning towards a more globalized model. Due to the country's notable use of highly developed and interconnected cooperatives, Acadia enjoys a relatively a low level of income disparity and an average household disposable income per capita which is well above average. Following the conclusion of the Second Acadian Civil war in 1917, the growth of Greater Acadia's manufacturing, mining, and service sectors has transformed the nation from a largely undeveloped, rural economy into an urbanized, industrial one. Like many developed economies, Greater Acadia is dominated by the service industry, which employs approximately two-thirds of the country's workforce. Among developed countries, Acadia has an unusually important primary sector, of which the forestry and mining industries are the most prominent components.
The country is a leading exporter of zinc, uranium, gold, nickel, platinoids, aluminum, steel, iron ore, coking coal, lead, copper, molybdenum, cobalt, and cadmium. Many towns in northern Greater Acadia, where agriculture is difficult, are sustained by nearby mines or sources of timber. Greater Acadia also has a sizable manufacturing sector centred around the Greater Port Royal Metropolitan Area, with automobiles and aeronautics representing particularly important industries.