Fact book of Eredron, compiled by the Ministry of Foreign Relations
History
Although the geographic region of Eredron has been populated by man for thousands of years, it was not until twelve hundred years ago that a distinct national entity arose on the Eredron mainland. Now known as the First Kingdom of Eredron, it was created by the uniting of the various tribes that inhabited the eastern coastline of Eredron by King Lehir. The First Kingdom lasted for approximately one hundred years, before disease left the empire in ruin; over seventy thousand people are estimated to have died, including King Lehir III.
Although the First Kingdom continued to exist in some fashion for the next fifty years, warring factions within the Kingdom caused it to split into several city-states that vied for control of the mainland for two hundred years. It was during this time that a group of Eredrons left the southern shore of Eredron and arrived at the small island now called Ariin.
A thousand and fifty years ago, the city-states of Eredro(now New Eredron) and Jirac formed a second Kingdom, under the rule of two Consuls from the head of each city-state's ruling family. A relatively primitive legislative body was created from the merchant class of these two cities. This second Kingdom lasted for four hundred years, until it had engulfed the entire mainland and begun expanding onto the island of For'los. By this time, the two Consul-leadership had given way to one Consul, and the parliamentary assembly had slowly become a Senate.
The first great war in Eredron history arose approximately six hundred years ago, when Eredron colonists landed on the northern coast of Ariin and encountered the inhabitants of Ariin; a brief fight broke out, that led to the War of Supremacy. It was during this war that island of Ariin was declared a colonial possession of the then-Holy Republic of Eredron, with the Ariin government allowed to keep its position, with limited powers. Five hundred years ago, the Dominion and Principalities of Eredron was officially created. The Ariin government was forced to renounce any claims of sovereignty, and Ariin was forced to accept the Eredron Senate of Majorities as their Protector, with the Lord Consul Supreme acting as Lord Overseer.
Although minor independence movements continued to form for the next two hundred years, Ariin had largely been culturally assimilated by the end of the last century. The first Ariin senator was elected eighty-five years ago, although long-standing statutes prohibit anyone of Ariin descent to hold the position of Consul Supreme.
During this century, while Eredronian troops have fought defending several allied nations, involvement in major wars have been largely avoided.
Geography
Terrain
Eredron Mainland:
Vast central plain, hills and low mountains in the west.
Ariin:
Generally flat plains, rugged mountain range in northeastern portion of island.
Climate
Mostly temperate throughout
Area Size
Land size: 870,357 sq. miles
Water: 181,522 sq. miles
Natural Resources
Coal, copper, lead, phosphates, uranium, bauxite, gold, iron, mercury, nickel, potash, silver, tungsten, zinc, petroleum, natural gas, timber, oil
Government
Conventional Long Form: The Dominion and Principalities of Eredron
Conventional Short Form: Eredron, Dominion of Eredron
Type of Government
Democratic Republic
Capital
New Eredron
Political parties
National Reformist Party (35% support)
Unified People's Front (52% support)
Ariin Nationalist Front (2% support)
Democratic Socialist Party (5% support [Govt. Monitored])
Liberty First Front (6% support)
Economy
Eredron has a large and technologically powerful, market-oriented economy.
Military
*Compulsory Service Act requires all males to enter into thirteen month service upon reaching the age of 18, as well enlist in Reserves and remain until reaching 30 years of age.
Military personnel figures restricted.
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