The People's Patrian Nationalist Party Controversies and Gains
Humanity Protection Front Expresses Concerns About The P.P.N.P.
"I have always been one to oppose slander and badmouthing, but I have to address a party that I hold much concern over. The P.P.N.P., or People's Patrian Nationalist Party for those unaware, has gathered quite a following in this last election, and I cannot fathom why our citizens would allow actual fascists into our Republic with our history of Patrian Oppression due to authoritarians. As the Chief of Societal Research, I have studied our history and cultures for many years, and at this point it pains me to see that we regress to our past. You have a voice, P.P.N.P, but I cannot guarantee that I or any of this Parliament will want to hear it."
The U.R.F. Submits
[Parliament after the U.R.F. - P.P.N.P. Merger]
With the United Research Front gaining a mere two percent of the vote Rox Granbell the party leader immediately entered talks with Friedrich von König of the The People’s Patrian Nationalist Party (P.P.N.P.) about a possible merger between the two parties and after several days of discussion Rox Granbell officially joined the P.P.N.P. along with seven additional senators of the U.R.F. bolstering the P.P.N.P.'s Parliamentary hold from twenty five to thirty three seats securing the P.P.N.P.'s position as Parliament's forth most influential party.
This merger was met with immediate backlash from other parties within Parliament such as the U.P.F. , S.P.C. and H.P.F. who expressed their concerns about such a nationalistic and oppressive Political Party securing such a large portion of the vote.
However Friedrich saw the merger as something much different making the following statement
"I have an important announcement to make! The party that is similar to my own, the URF has been disbanded as the party leader, General Rox Granbell has left his party to join the P.P.N.P.. This shows that even people in other parties are starting to join our cause! Welcome Home, Granbell as you shall be a great addition to our noble party."
Voting Regulation Act Controversy
It was early morning when Rox Granbell introduced a new law to parliament known as the Voting Regulation Act which within seconds of its announcement caused mass controversy within Parliament the details of the Act can be seen down below.
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Voting Regulation Act
"It has come to the PPNP's attention that a specific party has roughly little more then 50% of all votes in parliament, Thus making every bill a one sided argument. So I propose an act to regulate these seats so they are more evenly dispersed among smaller parties as well as larger ones. One political party may not hold more then 40% of all total seats in parliament to ensure a more fair governing system as well as to make sure everyone has a large enough voice to make a difference"
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The bill immediately sparked outrage across all major parties as they began accusing the P.P.N.P. of authoritarianism and attempting to undermine the Democratic Ideals of the Republic. Friedrich Von Konig was immediately called to stand before Parliament about this newly proposed bill to which he publicly stated.
"I have not heard of such a bill. checks datapad mutters good god, Granbell. This bill was not checked with me, and shall be dealt with, even if the bill was reasonable, the facts are all wrong"
However his statement did not ease criticism of himself or his party as countless Senators began accusing him of not even knowing what was going on within his party and that his party was a breeding ground for authoritarianism and oppression.
Parliamentary Bills and Propositions
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Tyl 1 Colonization Act
[Written and proposed by S.P.C.]
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The presence of a colonizable planet only one hyperlane jump away from our Homeworld is a great occasion for us. Its colonization would mark a change for our nation, making us a truly interstellar civilization.It would also create uncountable opportunities for our people, and would give many a chance at changing their lives.
This would also be a great boon for our economy, as the exploitation of these resources would benefit us greatly. And I can’t start to imagine the scientific advancements we would make by testing our knowledge on a new world.
However, we know that such a massive endeavor would put a great strain on our budget, and would mobilize our industry for the better part of a year. Our economy needs to grow stronger to support colonization of another world, and it needs great planning so that our people on Patria don’t suffer from it. However, a balance needs to be found between the growth of our homeworld, and our ambition to become an interstellar civilization.
Ergo, we propose :
*The construction of a colonization ship, which would bring food supplies, construction equipment, defense systems, communication systems, agricultural supplies, and leisure items to help our people in the colonization of an exo-planet
*The recruitment of scientists, engineers, teachers, administrators, and soldiers for this colonization ship, with the project of ensuring the achievement of this endeavour
*The creation of a registering platform for citizens who wish to partake in colonization effort in order to make this a true opportunity for everyone, and not only the most educated of our population
*The colonization of planet TYL01 in the Tyl system *The application of this bill no earlier than 2210 and no later than 2215
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Parliamentary Discussions
Parliament overwhelmingly supported the bill with no parties opposing and only the U.S.C.S. abstaining from the vote as well as scattered minority parliament members throughout Parliament.
Results:
Vote Passed
Yes: 419
No: 0
Abstained: 81
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The Farming Investment Act
[Written and proposed by P.P.I.]
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The need for food inside the nation is of importance and we can solve this problem by giving governmental support to businesses in the region of 1,5. If we give small businesses in the area the funds to expand and grow one of them will come out on top. the bill purposes the funds of this bill only goes to the small farming businesses as a way to not loose sight of our objective.
The region also has a high growing population meaning that once the farming Businesses grow they will have a work force to fill all there empty positions. we predict that this tile will make around 3 to 4 thousand tons of food if highly invested in. The investments to properly improve this region would only cost the government around 75,000 to 100,000 tons of minerals which in a economy of 500,000 minerals in the treasury such a cost is a small one.
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Parliamentary Discussions
The majority of Parliament voted in favor of the bill with the U.P.F., S.P.C., P.P.I., S.E.R.T.A, all voting in favor and only the H.P.F. voting against with the P.P.N.P. , U.P.I.P. and U.S.C.S. abstaining.
Results:
Vote Passed
Yes: 351
No: 68
Abstained: 81
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Decentralized Government Act
[Written and proposed by S.E.R.T.A]
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Government overreach is an interesting topic. On one hand, as a blossoming Republic, it was necessary to ensure unity of cause and action. Nowadays, however, it simply serves to slow down the system and undermine the expertise of admirals, generals, scientists, career senators, and governors alike.
The parliament itself will still exist. The role of parliament is still to pass laws, guarantee funding, and approve the actions of these houses. Simply the finer details of the plans will be handled by their respective house to ensure only experts in their fields will be able to pass final judgement.
-Technocratic Diet-
Scientists elected to Parliament would also gain membership here, allowing us to vote for which departments should go for which technologies and would be headed by a position adjacent to Chancellor, High Scientist, who has the same role as Chancellor but only within the Diet.
The Chancellor's has the power to act as a further checks and balance, should they feel the High Scientist or any head scientist of any department is either overstepping their bounds or refusing to do their proper job, as dictated by the preamble, then they can call for a temporary resignation before a vote for impeachment (⅔ vote) is called within the parliament.
-Planetary Governance and Security Council-
Each planet shall be ran by a governor, who is elected democratically alongside each election cycle. A governor may only run for the position of one planet, as to avoid winning multiple positions.
Governors are given free ability to govern their planets as they find most beneficial to the Republic. Mineral and Energy Credit production within their solar system they may use freely, though additional needed resources will need to be proposed as a bill to the Parliament. Governors can be impeached by a ⅔ vote by the parliament, or directly by the Chancellor, following a statement.
Each planet will hold a standing and reserve force. Leaders of the reserve (defense) armies will be elected and overseen by the local governor of a planet.
The leader of standing armies will be determined by the generals of the Military Council; an exclusive council made up of generals and admirals in parliament.
-Military Council-
This include admirals and generals, since any good admiral should know at least basic ground tactics and vice versa, and this should help with cooperation and make an effective combined forces army.
Much akin to the Field Marshal, the Grand Admiral shall be voted upon internally by fellow admirals.
The admirals will elect a Grand Admiral to oversee the navy who will largely have control of them in wartime, in accordance with guidelines set by the Chancellor, the parliament, and their own whim in the heat of the moment. The Grand Admiral is a position which will remain with the person until: a) the end of their career, b) if the military council reaches a ⅔ vote to impeach or c) the Chancellor directly revokes the position, following a statement.
The military council shall be shared by admirals and generals alike, partially for combined forces operations but also to act as a system of power checks and balance between the Military Council, just as the Technocratic Diet is directly countered by the Parliament; who still have jurisdiction over each house.
The Military Council will oversee the standing armies and military logistics throughout the Republic, and be headed and overseen by a Field Marshal: a role internally voted upon by generals; which will remain with the person until a) the end of their career, b) if the military council reaches a ⅔ vote to impeach or c) the Chancellor directly revokes the position, following a statement.
The Field Marshal's duties consist of not only the direct management of military functions and logistics, but to act as a military advisor to the Chancellor as well.
*Each passed bill, each failed bill, every single word said will be open to the public and thus affected by the natural checks and balances that democracy provides.
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Parliamentary Discussions
The vote was heavily debated within Parliament with S.E.R.T.A. and the H.P.F. backing the vote and attempting to convince other parties to vote in favor of the act however they fell short and only managed to get the P.I.P. to vote in favor.
Results:
Vote Passed
Yes: 101
No: 352
Abstained: 47
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MANIFEST DESTINY SCIENCE ACT
[Written and proposed by P.P.I.]
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The PPI has looked at the surveys of abandoned small factory towns for potential of newly acquired uses. We had found that there are exceptionally three zones in petria with past High academic records in the fields of society, and engineering research. The Equipment in these zones are still there and so are the academic books, desks, and other equipment and residential dorms and apartments which can be renovated and reopened. This would help the future populations by having two of these three locations set up as governmental academies that are used to help support the educating the masses and would open more schools to possibly support the Transitionary Well Being bill due to the future influx of student will now have a place to learn in the future.
Then there is the anomaly zone with inside another Ruined abandoned small town. This town has Higher impact of physic discoveries due to the place having a high magnetic zone, Stronger UV rays and the positive is no one is there leaving it ripe for the future advancement of science. The zone is inside an abandoned town, so no people live in this area allowing for the deconstruction of old buildings that are in the way and make room for a future federal government research facility to help the advancement of science, especially with physics helping us find new ways for faster space travel and navigation.
We the PPI Recommend the construction of the two academies preferably by 2220 allowing plenty of time for Economic development to build up in our budget. The cost of the two individual academies would be around 108,000 tons of minerals. With the information in which we have on the budget income currently with the exclusion of any future profits we predict that the government would have a revenue of 2,799,600 tons of minerals in which to work with.
This also includes the Profit by 2220 if the Clearing act takes effect. Leaving plenty of Room for plenty of room for even more future products and giving classes to the masses for a greater education. The Third zone high in physics studies would also cost 54,000 tons of minerals for construction of a grand physics laboratory for the government but we can also leave the land open in this area after cleaning it up to private research companies that would pay handsomely to develop the land
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Parliamentary Discussions
The vote was passed without any issues with S.E.R.T.A, H.P.F., P.P.I, P.I.P., S.P.C. and the U.P.F. all voting in favor.
Results:
Vote Passed
Yes: 344
No:
Abstained: 166
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RAPID DEPLOYMENT BILL
[Written and proposed by P.P.N.P.]
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It has come to the U.R.F's attention that if we were to encounter a hostile Xeno we would be unable to deploy our military quick enough to deal with such a threat thus the U.R.F would like to propose a bill that would create a rapid deployment company called "Fusible Sunder" which will be a small company who would be ready to deploy at a moments notice in case of hostility towards the republic.
Along with this rapid force in case of hositiles we believe that the current acts of terrorism against the republic in recent years is ever growing so we also propose along with the rapid force that the military should handle all act of terrorism investigation and arrests seeing as we they are better trained in such matters. This will form a new military chapter "M.B.I" who will handle such issues
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Parliamentary Discussions
The bill was doomed from the start as the U.P.F., S.P.C. & H.P.F. opposed the bill due to The National Guard And Disaster Management Agency Act doing the same thing and already being passed into law. With not even the P.P.N.P. voting for it.
Results:
Vote Passed
Yes: 0
No: 309
Abstained: 191
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Homestead Defense Bill
[Written and proposed by H.P.F.]
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With the Tyl-1 Colonization being passed, it is in all of our interests, and most importantly, the colonists, to have a competent and capable military leader to aid in the defense of the colony of Tyl against the dangers of the frontier and most importantly the dangerous wildlife we found on the planet.
This bill will also advise to do the same with all further colonies. Therefore, this bill proposes the following:
*General Dotson of the H.P.F. will be put in charge of the military defensive forces on the colony of Tyl during its development and after to aid in its defense against the native Flora and Fauna.
*Any colony that is hereafter colonized will be accompanied by a capable and competent military leader to defend and aid the colony, chosen by a vote of the Parliament.
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Parliamentary Discussions
The bill was supported by the U.P.F., H.P.F. & P.P.N.P. with the S.P.C. opposing and the Parliaments Independent Mr. Locke abstaining due to him not believing Tyl 1 exists.
Results:
Vote Passed
Yes: 264
No: 84
Abstained: 152
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University Supremacy Act
[Written and proposed by U.P.F.]
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Tortoise Technologies and ultimately its CEO Dr. Ulysses Vultt is interested in the construction of a top notch university to utilize the new government funding to allow students to attend university for free.
This university will be equipped with state of the art laboratories and technology, allowing students to learn from the best teachers in all of Patria and then test their theories and do experiments in a controlled setting to give them first hand experience.
The goal of this University is to ultimately make it far easier and far more interesting to become a scientist and engineer, improve critical thinking skills, and make sure the best of the best get the education and experience they need.
Tortoise Technologies however cannot create this alone, and seeks government subsidies and funding to help in the construction, specifically in the raw materials category.
This subsidy is to be given within the next five years when enough scientists, engineers, and educators can be found to fill every roll needed to run the premises.
(This would just build a lab on an empty tile in game)
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Parliamentary Discussions
The bill passed with flying colors with the U.P.F., H.P.F. & S.P.C. all voting in favor of the bill with the rest of Parliament Abstaining.
Results:
Vote Passed
Yes: 271
No: 0
Abstained: 229
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The Levering Act
[Written and proposed by P.P.I.]
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The ppi has come together after having the creation of surveys with cooperation heads, medium and small business owners to figure out the effectiveness of their business and well being. Businessmen in the mining industry have stated that the current taxes implemented on them are too high. even if the economy is doing well with mineral output and energy production they state the only reason is due to them requesting funds and taking loans from the government to allow themselves to expand to new mineral deposits or order for new modern equipment to help dig deeper in their mines.
They say around 40% of in which all their profits are used to help keep maintenance on their projects, so that safety regulations are meet and when they get the report of what is left which is 10% profit. The reason they are so low is due to the 40% business tax, the 20% tariff tax they are charged with to transport goods from one province on petria to another or to return goods from the mining colonies, and another 30% of their money being taken for repairs or improvements of their buildings. Meaning that funds left over are not enough to begin expansion or create new projects without waiting years of saving up to act.
Unless they take a government loan that causes more expenses later. We the PPI wish to solve this issue by having the business tax be reduced by 20% and the tariff taxes be reduced by 10%. We believe that by reducing the taxes on our private businesses would allow greater economic freedom for our republics business men to expand, create jobs, improve our economic growth, and most importantly stay in business to create consumer goods to keep the economy stable.
The lowering of taxes should allow a business growth increase by 40% due to expanded enterprises and new businesses being able to afford staying open.
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Parliamentary Discussions
The bill passed through the support of the U.P.F., H.P.F. & U.P.I.P. voting with the S.P.C & S.E.R.T.A. voting against.
Results:
Vote Passed
Yes: 253
No: 135
Abstained: 112
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Fleet Expansion Act of 2210
[Written and proposed by U.P.F.]
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With the Fleet Expansion Act of 2205 finalizing itself in the year 2213 the need for further ships is becoming ever more relevant as we continue to discover non-stop direct evidence of alien life.
Our experts believe that the chances of encountering space faring extraterrestrials is all but guaranteed and we must make sure we are prepared as well have no way if knowing if these aliens are to be peaceful or violent and we cannot leave it to chance.
Only a capable naval fleet will ensure the continuous prosperity and security of the Republic.
As such the Fleet Expansion Act of 2210 calls for the construction of two ten ship fleets that will be capable of properly defending the northern and southern portions of our Space as well as the construction of three new Scientific Research Vessels.
These fleets will be composed of two different Classes of Corvettes.
The Perinian Class Corvette
(Currently all ships in the Navy are of this class)
Type:
Guided Missile Corvette
Displacement:
400,000 Tons
Length:
250 meters (820 feet)
Crew:
730 Personnel
Armament:
1x GE-73 Missile Launcher
1x Mk-47 Mass Driver Auto Cannon
The Ataxia Class Corvette
Type:
Fast Attack Corvette
Displacement:
420,000 Tons
Length:
255 meters (836 feet)
Crew:
820 Personnel
Armament:
3x Mk-47 Mass Driver Auto Cannon
The bill calls for the construction of an additional eleven corvettes over the next ten years with the production cycle going as such.
2210 - 2 Scientific Research Vessels
2211 - 2 Scientific Research Vessels
2213 - 1 Pernian Class Corvette
2214 - 1 Ataxia Class Corvettes
2215 - 1 Ataxia Class Corvettes
2216 - 1 Ataxia Class Corvettes
2217 - 1 Ataxia Class Corvettes
2218 - 2 Ataxia Class Corvettes
2219 - 2 Ataxia Class Corvettes
2220 - 2 Ataxia Class Corvettes
1x construction vessel if needed
These warships are expected to have a minimal impact on the economy of the Republic however they will ensure the Republic's security and protectional capabilities. It is expected that by the year 2220 these ships will make up a mere 5% of the Republic's GDP.
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Parliamentary Discussions
The bill passed through the support of the U.P.F., H.P.F., S.E.R.T.A., P.P.I., P.P.N.P. all voting in favor and the U.S.C.S., S.P.C. & U.P.I.P. abstaining.
Results:
Vote Passed
Yes: 305
No: 0
Abstained: 195
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Patrian Cultural Investment Act
[Written and proposed by the S.P.C. & H.P.F.]
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It has long been a complaint of our less privileged citizens that cultural products are expensive. While our richer citizens enjoy cinema, concerts, theater, video games, literature, live sports events, and a myriad of other leisure, the rest of the population has access to these things too rarely.Our cultural industry has also been quite stagnant these last decades, with small companies having difficulties growing, and big media corporations simply “playing it safe”.
A second issue this bill wishes to address is History. While it is important to keep promoting multiculturalism all around Patria, and to remember each of our state’s History, we lack a unified History program for our public school system. Ensuring that all of our citizens learn of the shared History of Patria between all of its cultures would certainly help strengthen our national unity. Nationalizing museums to ensure that they would be free would also certainly address this problem, and help each citizen to know its regional History better..
It is also of importance to look at current events and ensure our people do not forget those who made star exploration possible.
The creation of new wings dedicated to such things in museum, and the building of monuments in major cities across Patria to celebrate those early explorers would be a simple, yet efficient way to do so.
Ergo, we propose :
* The creation of a unified History course for public schools, in order to boost national unity.
* The nationalization of museums, so they are accessible to every citizen
* The construction of monuments dedicated to early explorers of space in major cities, and on future colonies
* Offering price reduction for cultural products, depending on household revenues
* Funding smaller cultural organization and companies to promote local events and allow to de-monopolized the industry
* The creation of a public, government - funded video channel dedicated to educational, informational, and investigative programs.
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Parliamentary Discussions
The bill was nearly unanimously voted in favor of with only the U.S.C.S, P.P.I & U.P.I.P. abstaining
Results:
Vote Passed
Yes: 407
No: 0
Abstained: 93
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Pirate & Hostile Entity Engagement Authorization Act
[Written and proposed by the U.P.F.]
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At the moment our ships have no engagement laws when encountering hostile threats which is a major fault in our governing system. In the event a hostile force entered our Space and began wrecking havoc then our navy would have to await permission from Parliament before they would be authorized to engage the threat.
As such this bill will give our Admirals some forms of independence in combat operations allowing them to attack and defend the Republic from possible threats.
* Fleet Admirals may deploy against threats to the Republic that enter the Republic's Borders and are acting aggressively against the Republic.
* Admirals may deploy against minor threats that are acting as blockers to the Republic's Expansion.
These threats must be unwilling to perform any diplomacy with the Republic
(such as pirates, void clouds, mining droids etc. Does not include A.I. Empires)
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Parliamentary Discussions
The bill was passed into law with the U.P.F., H.P.F., P.P.I., P.P.N.P. all voting in favor and with the S.P.C., U.S.C.S., U.P.I.P. all abstaining.
Results:
Vote Passed
Yes: 279
No: 0
Abstained:221
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