Chapter 7: 2200 Parliamentary Bills and Voting
Parliamentary Session of 2200
The Parliamentary Session of 2200 was surely one of interest as five hundred of the most influential men and women of the Republic sat down and debated the countries future.
Lets take a quick look at every bill that was passed through Parliament in the the session.
Parliamentary Bills & Propositions
{AUTHORS NOTE}
With how we conduct our voting within Parliament there are frequent occasions when players and sometimes parties do not get the chance to vote on a matter as one the matter has a majority vote we move onto the next. This will explain the typical large amount of abstains as it is possible members of a party were not online at the time of the vote.
It is not perfect but it is the best we can do while ensuring bills get passed quickly
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The Ohama Reclamation Act of 2200
Written by the United Patrian Front
Sponsored By The Economic Prosperity Party
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Almost half a century ago we made the startling discovery that the Ohama Archipelago's had been at the time irreparably damaged due to it being utilized as a dumping ground for nuclear waste. Several costly operations have been undertaken to contain the disaster with limited success and little has been done to truly clean the region of radiation and restore it to its past glory.
Until now.
The United Patrian Front will be proposing the Ohama Reclamation Act to allow mankind to return to the Ohama Archipelagos without fear of radiation by 2215 at the latest.
This is thanks to costly yet effective anti-radiation technologies which will essentially scrub the radioactive materials from Archipelagos.
Although the project is expected to cost roughly three hundred billion Patrian Republic Dollars it must be done to safeguard our world and ecosystem.
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Debate:
Overall Parliamentary discussion was muted and supportive of the action however a large portion of parliament was not present during the bill.
Results:
Yes: 305
No: 0
Abstained: 0
Party Stances:
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Patrian Exploratory Advancement Act
Written By The United Patrian Front
Sponsored By The Patrian Scientific League
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To ensure the prosperity and security of Patria we must dive full heartedly into interstellar exploration now that we have unlocked the secrets to interstellar travel as such the U.P.F. call for the expansion of our current fleet of one exploratory vessel to four exploratory vessels with the possibility of a fifth if deemed necessary by the year 2220.
These vessels will be rolled out at a minimum of one every five years unless the economy Is proven to be capable of managing a more sturdy and quicker time table.
These vessels will be manned by the brightest of our Republic and will survey the stars far and wide with the goal of discovering mineral deposits and also search for any possible anomalies we may discover.
This is overall expecting to cost roughly 400,000 - 500,000 tons of alloys which although a rather large amount is worth it for the pursuit of science.
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Debate:
Overall Parliamentary discussion was muted and supportive of the action however a large portion of parliament was not present during the bill.
Results:
263 Yes
0 No
237 Abstained
Party Stances:
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Patrian Alloy Prioritization Bill
Written By The United Patrian Front
Sponsored By The Economic Prosperity Party
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Space is a harsh and relentless environment and as such all ships and installations are constructed from advanced alloys capable of withstanding a range of stellar threats such as space debris to mass driver rounds and missiles.
These alloys however are very expensive to construct and Patria's current production is well under what would be required to allow extensive interstellar expansion while ensuring the construction of additional ships.
As such the U.P.F. proposes the construction of a new Alloy Refinement Industrial Sector within Cirros to ensure Patria will be capable of effectively expanding into the stars.
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Debate:
The Patrian Alloy Prioritization Bill was the first bill proposed to parliament that actually started debate which can be viewed down below.
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
I do not support the Patrian Alloy Prioritization Bill. Alloys are generally used for construction of space stations and military fleets. We have enough alloy production for a fairly expedient expansion into space. This will use a huge amount of space similar to our other alloy mega complex. This space and the workforce could be used in other areas. It won't be that economically viable either, as once alloy enters our economy, the price used for exchanging it will drop. We also have little need to build these ships.
Oliver Longwood of the United Patrian Development Initiative
I am more concerned about the fact are we alone out in the stars. If so are those aliens endangerment of our Republic's security?
If so than perhaps building such ships and stations may be necessary...
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
Alone in the stars? Perhaps not, but do you really think they are exactly as advanced as us? We have evolved for literally tens of thousands of years to get where we are, the likelihood of another race doing that at the exact same time is infinitesimal.
Oliver Longwood of the United Patrian Development Initiative
Even so Doctor Gra, I don't want our Republic to be completely defenseless.
Dr. Wright of The Resurgence League
It is true. Odds are that they are either far behind us or way ahead, in which case they probably already know of our existence
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
It is far from defenceless. I would consider debating outfitting our space stations with so much weaponry if I could.
Dr. Anna Kobayashi [Independent]
"Aye, Gra isn't saying that we don't need a military but that we're already as prepared as we can be at the moment."
Oliver Longwood of the United Patrian Development Initiative
"I suppose so... But in the event if what you predicted was wrong. Would you change you stances on voting no?"
Dr. Anna Kobayashi [Independent]
"Well naturally, but you need evidence to back up your ideas. Without those? I'd rather focus on actual issues."
Khazrihl Dragomihr of the United Patrian Front
"I've spoken with my colleagues about the resources needed in this bill. They are in agreeance that these extra alloys are not necessarily for more military vessels. It is of my opinion, and I may consider drafting up my first bill for this, that a fleet of Exploratory Vessels is one of the most important uses of Alloys at the given moment."
Tom Delarosa of the Towards Outerspace Movement
"I personally am for an execution of the Alloy Prioritization Bill, as it will allow us to build more and quicker colony ships, as well as space stations to claim the space needed to find and build our new colonies. More alloy production means more jobs, more resources necessary for construction, etcetera. More alloys is good for everything."
Vice Chancellor Dotson of the Economic Prosperity Party
“Dr Gra and Wright, I was also skeptical of the alloy prioritization act at first. However as you said earlier alloys can be used to create all kinds of ships and space stations. If the Republic wants to truly find what’s out beyond our own system, shouldn’t we be prepared to get the job done?”
Dr. Wright of the Resurgence League
I will agree with you there, Dotson, in that it is important to find what is beyond our system. However, I believe we already have enough alloy to build space stations. I may be wrong, but I’m under the impression that further alloys would be dedicated to a fleet.
Vice Chancellor Dotson of the Economic Prosperity Party
“The bill we are discussing simply says, ensuring construction of additional ships. At the moment the only bill I see that has to do specifically with our fleet is your party’s bill.
Dr. Wright of the Resurgence League
Oh, I see. That is an important distinction- what would these ships be for?
Graham Townsend of the Patrian Scientific League
I am correct in understanding that the bill we are discussing is the Patrian Alloy Prioritisation Bill?
I see no mention of all the additional alloys being solely dedicated to the military here. It specifies all ships and as far as I am aware science and construction ships fall under this. Though please correct me if I am wrong. With the construction of these ships with our additional alloys we may start the process of boosting our science knowledge and explore space. We will also be able to construct mining stations and research outposts increasing our economy ensuring these alloys are not harmful to the rest of the economy. Of course some alloys may be used for military ships but alas as we grow bigger between the stars this will be inevitable no?
I see no issue with this bill
Athelina Pollenia of the Trader Protection Coalition
"The military ships would be to defend the republic against extraterrestrial threats, as well as stop local pirate forces and smuggling operations. I apologize for arriving late, my vehicle broke down and thus I had to walk the rest of the way here"
Athelina said taking her seat.
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
Won't the alloy foundries use about 24/28 of our mineral income for alloys? That would leave us with about 4,000,000 mineral units a month, only 1/25 of the minerals required to build a space station? Am I misunderstanding the costs of these alloy foundries or does the UPF intend to cripple our mineral surplus just as we enter the stars? We should instead build these alloy foundries after De'Leon's monument, so we can have a stable economy.
Another senator whispers into Gra's ear It appears I have misunderstood the cost. It will instead use 12/28 of our entire mineral surplus. This is less than I previously thought, however it will still have a huge effect on our mineral surplus. Even if we had alloys to build system stations, it is unlikely we will be able to maximize the amount of resource stations we could build, as we won't have the mineral surplus. The best balance is still probably proceeding second with the alloy foundries so we can build a mineral surplus.
Another senator whispers into Gra's ear It appears I have misunderstood the cost. It will instead use 12/28 of our entire mineral surplus. This is less than I previously thought, however it will still have a huge effect on our mineral surplus. Even if we had alloys to build system stations, it is unlikely we will be able to maximize the amount of resource stations we could build, as we won't have the mineral surplus. The best balance is still probably proceeding second with the alloy foundries so we can build a mineral surplus.
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
Zane Griffin walks into Palriammet, signs the Ohama Reclamation Act and then sits back with the UPF block
Dr. Gras opposition to a new Alloy Factory is simply wrong. Alloys are needed for more than military matters we need them for outposts as well as science and construction vessels.
I mean when you consider it the Exploratory Advancement Act calls for 4 to 5 new Exploratory Vessels which will cost 500,000 tons of alloys
During a ten year period that is a third of our alloy production. We will also have to be investing in several new outposts as well
Dr. Alexzander [Independent]
"Wait...You want to make FIVE exploration ships?"
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
It is what is on the docket Dr.
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
I don't think my opposition is wrong. I'll admit alloys are important, but minerals are important at this time too, and our mineral output will be seriously affected by the alloy output. Maybe we should make the foundries second after we make the cultural buildings so we have enough minerals for our economy
From the resource stations, in case that wasn't clear.
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
Minerals are important but it will take several years to full man this new alloy factory so the mineral cost will not take effect immediately
With the Space Station Appropriation Act we will also create many new mining installations for increased mineral production
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
I don't think that's true. Metallurgy jobs have better conditions and are higher paying than say, miner jobs. Its only natural people would shift towards them.
Minerals are required for these mineral stations. That is why we need time to build them so we can have enough minerals for a stable alloy output.
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
That is true, but it would still take some time to fill the positions. We will be expanding into interstellar space and establishing new mineral installations.
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
The ships would still leave about 1000 alloys for stations it seems, so about 10 systems over a 10 year period without buying any on the market, if we dont build alloys second, which I imagine we would. I find this acceptable. Our construction ships would be hard pressed to even reach that goal.
Dr. Alexzander [Independent]
"I'm going to give a slight bit of my own input here, consider that in the majority of simulations it takes us roughly ten to twenty years to simply get a thousand alloys."
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
Oh I thought the chancellor said the science ships taking 500 alloys was 1/3 of a 10 year output.
Did I mishear him?
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
Yes you heard me correctly Dr. Gra
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
We most certainly have enough alloys to handle the standard growth of the amount of stations we can maintain with our logistics.
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
After the costs of the science ships if our projections hold true we would have roughly 950,000 tons of alloys left. Put on additional space stations that would be roughly 300,000 left. If my parties colonization bill passes then a massive colony ship would have to be built which we would want built as quickly as possible so 100,000 alloys left. In the event we want to expand our space outposts, create additional construction or military ships and so on we would not be able too.
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
Then, how about we have the bill take effect around 2205, after the monument project? That should be able to handle the alloy shortages we might come across that won't catch up with us immediately.
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
Because and i am sorry to say this. We need a powerful space expansion economy now. We need to exploit space for its potential resources and then we will have the funds to potentially fund a cultural project.
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
A cultural project would have direct effects on our space expansion though. The cooperation of our people is imperative to expansion. We could easily create 1 or 2 year gaps in between science ship construction to be able to continue to expand at a rapid pace.
This would also go along with being able to have the PRD to afford the crew of said science ships.
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
Perhaps a cultural project down the line when we have millions of tons of resources flowing In monthly thanks to our expansion .
Siberia Castiel of the Towards Outerspace Movement
I agree with the Chancellor here. A cultural project at the moment would take too many funds away from the much needed expansion efforts of this Republic.
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
I feel that no matter my argument your stance will stay the same. I fear I may be the same.
Instead should we change our discussion to other bills?
Dr. Alexzander [Independent]
"Much needed I feel is an overstatement, there is no competition to expand and we are not overcrowded. We talked of this earlier when we said there was space to build out generators."
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
It is much needed. We have the entire galaxy potentially at our finger tips. We have an opportunity to greatly advance our economic capabilities which in turn will improve the every day lives of our populace
Dr. Alexzander [Independent]
"So you wish to expand across the galaxy simply because you can?"
Alexzander asked as a probing question ignoring siberia for the time being
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
We have gained the technology it is time for us to use it.
Dr. Alexzander [Independent]
"Is this not the logic that was used for expansion back when we fought each other?"
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
I mean yes during the age of colonization we did. And economies grew massively. The fact that we fought each other is redundant as we are now a unified state.
Finally Parliament began voting for the bill and results can be seen down below
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Results:
258 Yes
9 No
233 Abstained
Party Stances:
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The Energy Sector Construction Proposal
Written By The Economic Prosperity Party
Sponsored by The United Patrian Front
Sponsored by The Progressive Coalition
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Currently the Republic produces 12,000 energy credits a month which is simply too low to keep all of our future projects up and operational. Patria also needs to create more jobs for its ever growing population. An easy solution to these issues would be the creation of a new energy district on Patria.
It is a massive project and an expensive one but a profitable one.
Not only would this create more jobs for the people of Patria but would also be able to boost the Republic’s energy credits. We call for the construction of this district by the end of the decade from 2205-2210.
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Debate:
Overall Parliamentary discussion was muted and supportive of the action however a large portion of parliament was not present during the bill.
The Parliamentary Session of 2200 was surely one of interest as five hundred of the most influential men and women of the Republic sat down and debated the countries future.
Lets take a quick look at every bill that was passed through Parliament in the the session.
Parliamentary Bills & Propositions
{AUTHORS NOTE}
With how we conduct our voting within Parliament there are frequent occasions when players and sometimes parties do not get the chance to vote on a matter as one the matter has a majority vote we move onto the next. This will explain the typical large amount of abstains as it is possible members of a party were not online at the time of the vote.
It is not perfect but it is the best we can do while ensuring bills get passed quickly
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The Ohama Reclamation Act of 2200
Written by the United Patrian Front
Sponsored By The Economic Prosperity Party
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Almost half a century ago we made the startling discovery that the Ohama Archipelago's had been at the time irreparably damaged due to it being utilized as a dumping ground for nuclear waste. Several costly operations have been undertaken to contain the disaster with limited success and little has been done to truly clean the region of radiation and restore it to its past glory.
Until now.
The United Patrian Front will be proposing the Ohama Reclamation Act to allow mankind to return to the Ohama Archipelagos without fear of radiation by 2215 at the latest.
This is thanks to costly yet effective anti-radiation technologies which will essentially scrub the radioactive materials from Archipelagos.
Although the project is expected to cost roughly three hundred billion Patrian Republic Dollars it must be done to safeguard our world and ecosystem.
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Debate:
Overall Parliamentary discussion was muted and supportive of the action however a large portion of parliament was not present during the bill.
Results:
Yes: 305
No: 0
Abstained: 0
Party Stances:
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Patrian Exploratory Advancement Act
Written By The United Patrian Front
Sponsored By The Patrian Scientific League
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To ensure the prosperity and security of Patria we must dive full heartedly into interstellar exploration now that we have unlocked the secrets to interstellar travel as such the U.P.F. call for the expansion of our current fleet of one exploratory vessel to four exploratory vessels with the possibility of a fifth if deemed necessary by the year 2220.
These vessels will be rolled out at a minimum of one every five years unless the economy Is proven to be capable of managing a more sturdy and quicker time table.
These vessels will be manned by the brightest of our Republic and will survey the stars far and wide with the goal of discovering mineral deposits and also search for any possible anomalies we may discover.
This is overall expecting to cost roughly 400,000 - 500,000 tons of alloys which although a rather large amount is worth it for the pursuit of science.
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Debate:
Overall Parliamentary discussion was muted and supportive of the action however a large portion of parliament was not present during the bill.
Results:
263 Yes
0 No
237 Abstained
Party Stances:
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Patrian Alloy Prioritization Bill
Written By The United Patrian Front
Sponsored By The Economic Prosperity Party
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Space is a harsh and relentless environment and as such all ships and installations are constructed from advanced alloys capable of withstanding a range of stellar threats such as space debris to mass driver rounds and missiles.
These alloys however are very expensive to construct and Patria's current production is well under what would be required to allow extensive interstellar expansion while ensuring the construction of additional ships.
As such the U.P.F. proposes the construction of a new Alloy Refinement Industrial Sector within Cirros to ensure Patria will be capable of effectively expanding into the stars.
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Debate:
The Patrian Alloy Prioritization Bill was the first bill proposed to parliament that actually started debate which can be viewed down below.
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
I do not support the Patrian Alloy Prioritization Bill. Alloys are generally used for construction of space stations and military fleets. We have enough alloy production for a fairly expedient expansion into space. This will use a huge amount of space similar to our other alloy mega complex. This space and the workforce could be used in other areas. It won't be that economically viable either, as once alloy enters our economy, the price used for exchanging it will drop. We also have little need to build these ships.
Oliver Longwood of the United Patrian Development Initiative
I am more concerned about the fact are we alone out in the stars. If so are those aliens endangerment of our Republic's security?
If so than perhaps building such ships and stations may be necessary...
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
Alone in the stars? Perhaps not, but do you really think they are exactly as advanced as us? We have evolved for literally tens of thousands of years to get where we are, the likelihood of another race doing that at the exact same time is infinitesimal.
Oliver Longwood of the United Patrian Development Initiative
Even so Doctor Gra, I don't want our Republic to be completely defenseless.
Dr. Wright of The Resurgence League
It is true. Odds are that they are either far behind us or way ahead, in which case they probably already know of our existence
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
It is far from defenceless. I would consider debating outfitting our space stations with so much weaponry if I could.
Dr. Anna Kobayashi [Independent]
"Aye, Gra isn't saying that we don't need a military but that we're already as prepared as we can be at the moment."
Oliver Longwood of the United Patrian Development Initiative
"I suppose so... But in the event if what you predicted was wrong. Would you change you stances on voting no?"
Dr. Anna Kobayashi [Independent]
"Well naturally, but you need evidence to back up your ideas. Without those? I'd rather focus on actual issues."
Khazrihl Dragomihr of the United Patrian Front
"I've spoken with my colleagues about the resources needed in this bill. They are in agreeance that these extra alloys are not necessarily for more military vessels. It is of my opinion, and I may consider drafting up my first bill for this, that a fleet of Exploratory Vessels is one of the most important uses of Alloys at the given moment."
Tom Delarosa of the Towards Outerspace Movement
"I personally am for an execution of the Alloy Prioritization Bill, as it will allow us to build more and quicker colony ships, as well as space stations to claim the space needed to find and build our new colonies. More alloy production means more jobs, more resources necessary for construction, etcetera. More alloys is good for everything."
Vice Chancellor Dotson of the Economic Prosperity Party
“Dr Gra and Wright, I was also skeptical of the alloy prioritization act at first. However as you said earlier alloys can be used to create all kinds of ships and space stations. If the Republic wants to truly find what’s out beyond our own system, shouldn’t we be prepared to get the job done?”
Dr. Wright of the Resurgence League
I will agree with you there, Dotson, in that it is important to find what is beyond our system. However, I believe we already have enough alloy to build space stations. I may be wrong, but I’m under the impression that further alloys would be dedicated to a fleet.
Vice Chancellor Dotson of the Economic Prosperity Party
“The bill we are discussing simply says, ensuring construction of additional ships. At the moment the only bill I see that has to do specifically with our fleet is your party’s bill.
Dr. Wright of the Resurgence League
Oh, I see. That is an important distinction- what would these ships be for?
Graham Townsend of the Patrian Scientific League
I am correct in understanding that the bill we are discussing is the Patrian Alloy Prioritisation Bill?
I see no mention of all the additional alloys being solely dedicated to the military here. It specifies all ships and as far as I am aware science and construction ships fall under this. Though please correct me if I am wrong. With the construction of these ships with our additional alloys we may start the process of boosting our science knowledge and explore space. We will also be able to construct mining stations and research outposts increasing our economy ensuring these alloys are not harmful to the rest of the economy. Of course some alloys may be used for military ships but alas as we grow bigger between the stars this will be inevitable no?
I see no issue with this bill
Athelina Pollenia of the Trader Protection Coalition
"The military ships would be to defend the republic against extraterrestrial threats, as well as stop local pirate forces and smuggling operations. I apologize for arriving late, my vehicle broke down and thus I had to walk the rest of the way here"
Athelina said taking her seat.
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
Won't the alloy foundries use about 24/28 of our mineral income for alloys? That would leave us with about 4,000,000 mineral units a month, only 1/25 of the minerals required to build a space station? Am I misunderstanding the costs of these alloy foundries or does the UPF intend to cripple our mineral surplus just as we enter the stars? We should instead build these alloy foundries after De'Leon's monument, so we can have a stable economy.
Another senator whispers into Gra's ear It appears I have misunderstood the cost. It will instead use 12/28 of our entire mineral surplus. This is less than I previously thought, however it will still have a huge effect on our mineral surplus. Even if we had alloys to build system stations, it is unlikely we will be able to maximize the amount of resource stations we could build, as we won't have the mineral surplus. The best balance is still probably proceeding second with the alloy foundries so we can build a mineral surplus.
Another senator whispers into Gra's ear It appears I have misunderstood the cost. It will instead use 12/28 of our entire mineral surplus. This is less than I previously thought, however it will still have a huge effect on our mineral surplus. Even if we had alloys to build system stations, it is unlikely we will be able to maximize the amount of resource stations we could build, as we won't have the mineral surplus. The best balance is still probably proceeding second with the alloy foundries so we can build a mineral surplus.
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
Zane Griffin walks into Palriammet, signs the Ohama Reclamation Act and then sits back with the UPF block
Dr. Gras opposition to a new Alloy Factory is simply wrong. Alloys are needed for more than military matters we need them for outposts as well as science and construction vessels.
I mean when you consider it the Exploratory Advancement Act calls for 4 to 5 new Exploratory Vessels which will cost 500,000 tons of alloys
During a ten year period that is a third of our alloy production. We will also have to be investing in several new outposts as well
Dr. Alexzander [Independent]
"Wait...You want to make FIVE exploration ships?"
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
It is what is on the docket Dr.
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
I don't think my opposition is wrong. I'll admit alloys are important, but minerals are important at this time too, and our mineral output will be seriously affected by the alloy output. Maybe we should make the foundries second after we make the cultural buildings so we have enough minerals for our economy
From the resource stations, in case that wasn't clear.
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
Minerals are important but it will take several years to full man this new alloy factory so the mineral cost will not take effect immediately
With the Space Station Appropriation Act we will also create many new mining installations for increased mineral production
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
I don't think that's true. Metallurgy jobs have better conditions and are higher paying than say, miner jobs. Its only natural people would shift towards them.
Minerals are required for these mineral stations. That is why we need time to build them so we can have enough minerals for a stable alloy output.
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
That is true, but it would still take some time to fill the positions. We will be expanding into interstellar space and establishing new mineral installations.
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
The ships would still leave about 1000 alloys for stations it seems, so about 10 systems over a 10 year period without buying any on the market, if we dont build alloys second, which I imagine we would. I find this acceptable. Our construction ships would be hard pressed to even reach that goal.
Dr. Alexzander [Independent]
"I'm going to give a slight bit of my own input here, consider that in the majority of simulations it takes us roughly ten to twenty years to simply get a thousand alloys."
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
Oh I thought the chancellor said the science ships taking 500 alloys was 1/3 of a 10 year output.
Did I mishear him?
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
Yes you heard me correctly Dr. Gra
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
We most certainly have enough alloys to handle the standard growth of the amount of stations we can maintain with our logistics.
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
After the costs of the science ships if our projections hold true we would have roughly 950,000 tons of alloys left. Put on additional space stations that would be roughly 300,000 left. If my parties colonization bill passes then a massive colony ship would have to be built which we would want built as quickly as possible so 100,000 alloys left. In the event we want to expand our space outposts, create additional construction or military ships and so on we would not be able too.
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
Then, how about we have the bill take effect around 2205, after the monument project? That should be able to handle the alloy shortages we might come across that won't catch up with us immediately.
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
Because and i am sorry to say this. We need a powerful space expansion economy now. We need to exploit space for its potential resources and then we will have the funds to potentially fund a cultural project.
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
A cultural project would have direct effects on our space expansion though. The cooperation of our people is imperative to expansion. We could easily create 1 or 2 year gaps in between science ship construction to be able to continue to expand at a rapid pace.
This would also go along with being able to have the PRD to afford the crew of said science ships.
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
Perhaps a cultural project down the line when we have millions of tons of resources flowing In monthly thanks to our expansion .
Siberia Castiel of the Towards Outerspace Movement
I agree with the Chancellor here. A cultural project at the moment would take too many funds away from the much needed expansion efforts of this Republic.
Dr. Gra Of The Resurgence League
I feel that no matter my argument your stance will stay the same. I fear I may be the same.
Instead should we change our discussion to other bills?
Dr. Alexzander [Independent]
"Much needed I feel is an overstatement, there is no competition to expand and we are not overcrowded. We talked of this earlier when we said there was space to build out generators."
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
It is much needed. We have the entire galaxy potentially at our finger tips. We have an opportunity to greatly advance our economic capabilities which in turn will improve the every day lives of our populace
Dr. Alexzander [Independent]
"So you wish to expand across the galaxy simply because you can?"
Alexzander asked as a probing question ignoring siberia for the time being
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
We have gained the technology it is time for us to use it.
Dr. Alexzander [Independent]
"Is this not the logic that was used for expansion back when we fought each other?"
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
I mean yes during the age of colonization we did. And economies grew massively. The fact that we fought each other is redundant as we are now a unified state.
Finally Parliament began voting for the bill and results can be seen down below
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Results:
258 Yes
9 No
233 Abstained
Party Stances:
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The Energy Sector Construction Proposal
Written By The Economic Prosperity Party
Sponsored by The United Patrian Front
Sponsored by The Progressive Coalition
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Currently the Republic produces 12,000 energy credits a month which is simply too low to keep all of our future projects up and operational. Patria also needs to create more jobs for its ever growing population. An easy solution to these issues would be the creation of a new energy district on Patria.
It is a massive project and an expensive one but a profitable one.
Not only would this create more jobs for the people of Patria but would also be able to boost the Republic’s energy credits. We call for the construction of this district by the end of the decade from 2205-2210.
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Debate:
Overall Parliamentary discussion was muted and supportive of the action however a large portion of parliament was not present during the bill.
Results:
274 Yes
5 No
221 Abstained
Party Stances:
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Starbase & Mining Station Appropriations Act of 2200
Written By The United Patrian Front
Sponsored By The Economic Prosperity Party
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With the discovery of Hyperlanes the rich and bountiful resources of the Galaxy now lay ripe for the picking. It is estimated that through extensive Mining Operations the Republic can triple mineral and energy output by the end of the decade.
However before mining operations can begin in distant solar systems the construction of Starbases to act as resource warehouses as well as defense stations to prevent pirating operations. As such this proposition proposes allocating funds to Starbase construction whenever needed assuming it is within the Republic's budget.
As well as the construction of mining stations within suitable systems to allow extraction of minerals and other rare materials. It is estimated that out of the Republics available fiscal budget (funds that are not already in use for maintenance, welfare etc.)
This proposition will make up 30-60% of the Republics Fiscal Budget however Experts believe It will pay itself off by the year 2220.
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Debate:
Overall Parliamentary discussion was muted and supportive of the action however a large portion of parliament was not present during the bill.
Results:
266 Yes
0 No
234 Abstained
Party Stances:
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The Patrian Celestial Colonization Act of 2200
Written By The United Patrian Front
Mankind has lived within outer space for over a century with the construction of the first permanent Asteroid Extraction Site however with the discovery of Faster-Than-Light Travel mankind has the possibility to potentially colonize Habitable worlds.
Although we do not have definitive proof such celestial bodies exist our scientists have discovered several potentially habitable exoplanets within neighboring Solar Systems. As such the P.C.C.A. calls for Scientific Exploration vessels to search for potentially habitable exoplanets and if found investigate them to ensure they are habitable. I
n the event a habitable planet is discovered the Patrian Government shall be required to establish the first human colony upon an exoplanet within fifteen years of the planets discovery with a five year extension allowed if necessary. .
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Debate:
Overall Parliamentary discussion was muted and supportive of the action however a large portion of parliament was not present during the bill.
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The Patrian Celestial Colonization Act of 2200
Written By The United Patrian Front
Mankind has lived within outer space for over a century with the construction of the first permanent Asteroid Extraction Site however with the discovery of Faster-Than-Light Travel mankind has the possibility to potentially colonize Habitable worlds.
Although we do not have definitive proof such celestial bodies exist our scientists have discovered several potentially habitable exoplanets within neighboring Solar Systems. As such the P.C.C.A. calls for Scientific Exploration vessels to search for potentially habitable exoplanets and if found investigate them to ensure they are habitable. I
n the event a habitable planet is discovered the Patrian Government shall be required to establish the first human colony upon an exoplanet within fifteen years of the planets discovery with a five year extension allowed if necessary. .
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Debate:
Overall Parliamentary discussion was muted and supportive of the action however a large portion of parliament was not present during the bill.
Results:
278 Yes
22 No
202 Abstained
Party Stances:
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No Patrian Goes Hungry Act
Written By The United Patrian Front
Sponsored By The International Workers Union
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Although poverty rates have been in a sharp decline over the past two centuries it is still estimated that between 4-9% of the world's population continues to live in poverty and lacks access to basic necessities such as clean water and sufficient food as such the U.P.F. wishes to pass the "No Patrian Goes Hungry Act" which would ensure clean water and nutritional food to all Patrians (Enacting Nutritional Plenitude) for a ten year test period and would be open to a ten year extension afterwards.
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Debate:
Overall Parliamentary discussion was muted and supportive of the action however a large portion of parliament was not present during the bill.
Results:
278 Yes
22 No
202 Abstained
Party Stances:
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Farming Subsidies Act
Written By The Trader Protection Coalition
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“Our farmers have suffered for corporate bureaucracy for many years, and now it is time to help them. We must fund them, and help them produce more crops”
(Construct 2 Agri districts, research Food Processing Tech, build a Food Processing Facility)
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Debate:
Parliament overall opposed this bill due to it's vagueness and the lack of need for additional agricultural sites.
Results:
54 Yes
258 No
188 Abstained
Party Stances:
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The Equal Opportunity Act
Written by the Towards Outerspace Movement
Sponsored by the Progressive Coalition
Patria will soon send its first colony ships to Outer Space, but there are no safeguards that prevent the rich from buying all the seats and leaving nothing for the poor. As these colony ships, and in extension the colonies, must represent all of Patria, Parliament must come together to guarantee the right of equal opportunity in Outer Space.
That is why the Towards Outerspace Movement proposes the Equal Opportunity Act. If passed, future government-issued colony ships will be required to choose at least one thirds of their passengers at random to ensure that anyone on Patria can become a pioneer.
These passengers will be chosen from a list of people that have registered themselves to become colonists. There must not be any requirements to register and be accepted, asides from a medical check to ensure that in case of severe illness, the life of the colonist is not endangered.
Discrimination based on gender, race, religion, employment or education shall not be tolerated. These randomly selected volunteers will be provided with adequate training and will have to perform an examination to be accepted.
This is to ensure the viability of the colonies and the safety of its colonists. The Equal Opportunity Act will ensure an egalitarian expansion into space and provide both the poor and the rich, as those in between, with the future they deserve.
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Debate:
Initially parliament opposed the bill due to several uses of its terminology however after a quick amendment to the bill lowering the random count from 2/3 to 1/3 as well as adding a clause requiring all randomly selected colonists to be properly trained in required skill sets it was approved.
Results:
256 Yes
4 No
240 Abstained
Party Stances:
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Mothball Act
Written By The Trader Protection Coalition
“Rather than let old ships be scrapped and be destroyed, allow these ships to be sold off to Private Corporations. No company could ever rival the government, so this will allow the government to gain more money than by scrapping them to put to more advanced ships”
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Debate:
The bill was overwhelmingly criticized by many within Parliament. Below is a transcript from parliament.
Dr. Anna Kobayashi [Independent]
Anna stands up, again, and sends out a question: "Waiting on our vote for the Farming Subsidies Act to pass, I must ask (as I am not very knowledgeable on things of a military nature) does anyone have any kind of logistical information on the Mothball Act and its effectiveness? Perhaps even historical examples of such actions?"
Siberia Castiel of the Towards Outerspace Movement
"Might I say that selling warships to companies is very dangerous. We don't want another terrorist attack on the Patrian Orbital Station do we?"
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
It is a strange bill to say the least.
It is very dangerous... they could not hope to maintain the standards that our navy requires for our warships.
Dr. Anna Kobayashi [Independent]
"I uhhh do not believe that was even remotely the cause of the terrorist attack but ... okay. Chancellor Griffin is right, they cannot hope to uphold our standards. And, finally, this belief that corporations cannot possibly be as strong as the government is not only objectively false but ... giving them ships would /give them the power/ required to rebel."
"And that as well, it would utterly ruin our response capabilities, no?"
Gen. Hakon Ulfsson of the United Patrian Front
It would.
Oliver Longwood of the United Patrian Development Initiative
After all not everyone will use our ships to good use
Siberia Castiel of the Towards Outerspace Movement
"There are no guarantees that private corporations would be able to deter terrorists from hijacking advanced warships, hence it might cause another terrorist attack of the scale of the last one, maybe and most certainly even bigger."
Oliver Longwood of the United Patrian Development Initiative
Remember the age of the sails Senators? And the fear of piracy on trade routes? I fear that some companies may "accidentally lose their war ships," and the next thing we know pirates.
Dr. Alexzander [Independent]
"Its a sadly foreseeable future."
Armin Gerinium of the Party of Oratish Views
"I don't like the idea to sell our defense to some cooperation. they could make a cartel which holds great power."
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
overall I oppose it
no point is giving our advanced warships to private companies
Irien Wanmier of the International Workers Union
I agree with Zane.
Dr. Gra of the Resurgence League
Another thing we can agree on
Dr. Wright of the Resurgence League
Yep! Agreed
Zane Smiles at Dr. Gra
Seems we have quite a few views in common.
Vice Chancellor Dotson of the Economic Prosperity Party
"I must say the TPC have gone a little over the line with this bill. I know they are a militarized trade party but privatized traders and corporations have no business owning warships."
Irien Wanmier of the International Workers Union
I agree. I could certainly see corporations shooting each other with these warships in dire times.
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
Agreed.. it would set a dangerous precedent
Dr. Wright of the Resurgence League
It goes beyond reason, and we’d be opening the door to trouble for ourselves. Any funds collected would not balance out the problems generated
Vice Chancellor Dotson of the Economic Prosperity Party
"The amount of issues this could lead to is dangerous."
Discussion ended shortly afterwards and voting commenced.
Results:
14 Yes
327 No
159 Abstained
Party Stances:
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Limitation of Unnecessary Fleet Expenses Act
Written By The Resurgence League
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This bill seeks to limit the expenses of Patria’s Armada while not compromising its effectiveness. Currently Patria is fielding a force of ships while there is no imminent danger or cause for alarm. This is an impractical use of government funding, and a waste of resources. As such, we propose that we establish a new system for regular ship upkeep.
The system would involve stripping the ship of modules with a high maintenance, and keeping the main hull and internal systems of the ship. Then, we could fit those modules back onto the ship should any threat come into play.
If any of these happen, the ships would be once again equipped to protect our borders: Contact with an alien entity that exhibits hostile tendencies(Militaristic or Negative Opinion) Contact with a hostile space faring entity, such as a hostile biological entity inhabiting space or a splinter organization bent on exploiting the populace through force Knowledge of an immediate appearance of an aforementioned group The year 2215 comes to pass without any prior clauses being met
Debate:
Although many political parties did not support the bill the Resurgence League stood their ground in Parliament a transcript can be found below.
Dr. Gra of the Resurgence League
I know how this will end. We made our argument public on the open letters, and I had an argument with Chancellor Griffin earlier. Is anybody unaware of our argument?
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
This bill..... is ridiculous.... and could only serve to hurt our republic...
A. Erwin von Schweppenberg of the Party Of Oratish Views
"Let me be frank - This bill will cripple our fighting capacity! The Chancellor is completely correct in his assertion that this bill would soon our fleet!
Armin Geranium of the International Workers Union
we cannot let our guards down now that we reached a new age of discovery!"
Dr Gra of the Resurgence League
Hurt our republic? From the invisible armada hiding behind the Sun? Ah yes, I tremble in my boots.
Maria Giordano of the United Patrian Front
This is a fantastic bill to encourage piracy, crime, and powerful corporate entities to overtake our naval power and seek to blackmail us
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
Gra.... you risk putting our Republic in danger of piracy... yes there are potentially threats beyond... however the main reason for this bill is to prevent piracy within our republic.
Dr. Gra of the Resurgence League
Should any threat actually appear, or any possible threat appear, the ships will be refit immediately. Pirates? How can pirates exist at all? We've barely left our solar system, how are independent forces supposed to be able to get a hold of their own warships?
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
A navy that takes 3 months to become battle ready is a navy that would allow many to die
Zane contemplated his thoughts for a few seconds
Immediately?
It would take three months
Three Months to refit them
Three Months...
That means for Three Months patrian citizens would be at risk
Maria Giordano of the United Patrian Front
We do not know what waits out there Dr Gra. The universe is infinite, and the very first entity we encounter may seek to destroy us. Pirates will spring up if there is no-one to oppose them. Aliens will attack immediately if we cannot defend ourselves.
In war, you will not have 3 months.
A. Erwin von Schweppenberg of the Party Of Oratish Views
"Such weakness is irresponsible to our people's safety!"
Dr. Gra of the Resurgence League
Sorry, I guess I'll grab my gun for a monster that might be in my closet. Haven't checked, but who knows? Maybe its aiming a gun right for my head.
Maria Giordano of the United Patrian Front
Dr Gra you are being childish.
This bill threatens our republic and you know it.
Armin Geranium of the Party of Oratish Views
" Pirates do not give us 3 Months!"
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
Dr. Gra. piracy happens in our very solar system....
it is the reason the Janoa Fighter was created
A. Erwin von Schweppenberg of the Party Of Oratish Views
"By that logic, Perhaps we shouldn't even have any military? After all, there are no confirmed threats."
"Such whatifisms will turn this parliament to quagmire!"
Dr. Gra of the Resurgence League
We shouldn't have a military either. We are a united people! You all fear monger to try and create a military to oppress our people! To limit their freedom!
A. Erwin von Schweppenberg of the Party Of Oratish Views
Well"
"He just said it."
Dr. Wright of the Resurgence League
It is people like you, bringing out words meant to invoke disgust and fear that hinder us in our mission to hear everyone out.
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
No..... Military...
Well guys..... In 2063 when the Anti-Council Opposition movement appeared.... I guess we should have let them overthrow us!
No military i suppose
I guess we should destroy our Janoa Fighter group because surely no one would repeat the actions of 2168....
Armin Geranium of the Party of Oratish Views
"Maybe we should just stay and hope no one uses force to bring this republic to fall"
Dr. Gra of the Resurgence League
I did indeed! There have been no cases of piracy, no cases of aliens, the only threats we have seen have either united with us or been quelled by counter terrorist organizations. I do not believe in phantoms.
Dr. Gra of the Resurgence League
You seem to be unable to differentiate between law enforcement and a military. Law enforcement is always acceptable, and always necessary. A military is most certainly not unless there is something to fight. The only things we know our are people, do you wish to fight them?
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
Law Enforcement...... Law Enforcement cannot deal with a hijacked freighter....
Or pirates
Maria Giordano of the United Patrian Front
There are people out there who will take advantage of us Dr Gra. We cannot allow that to happen. The police cannot defend us against alien powers or space faring pirates or wars.
Dr. Wright of the Resurgence League
He’s not advocating for no law enforcement, or no violence at all. Dr. Gra is highly in support. So I would ask you, Chancellor, not to twist his words, and to talk this out like a politician.
Or would it make more sense to you if I put it like this
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
Mr. Gra.. We do not have small little police patrol vessels pulling over terrorists in space... We need a capable navy to protect us from potential threats.
Armin Geranium of the Party of Oratish Views
" What if a Colony goes rogue and attacks us?"
A. Erwin von Schweppenberg of the Party Of Oratish Views
"Dr. Gra, do you think that once trade routes open to other systems, and they will, no pirates will appear? Is this any different from sea routes that pirates used to plague?"
Dr Gra. of the Resurgence League
Whatever. Getting riled up now will do naught. This bill will fail
Parliament then began to vote on the bill
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Results:
14 Yes
320 No
166 Abstained
Party Stances:
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Pre-Sapient Protection Protocols
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We know not of the inhabitants of space, but current predictive programs on conditions for bacterial creation lead us to conclude that other creatures may exist in the Galaxy
. Evolution is of course a fairly volatile process, so it is much more likely that creatures we encounter will be pre-sapient, or extremely advanced civilizations, rather than civilizations in a contemporary development window.
For these pre-sapients, we propose that we establish a new system for handling and controlling these creatures.
They should be allowed to evolve in their own planet, as we once have. As such, we create these protocols to protect these creatures from exploitation of a power that is alien to them and their environment. (Enact protected pre-sapients policy) Any and all forms of killing or harming a protected pre-sapient extraterrestrial without a permit and direct permission by the local administration will result in 6 months of imprisonment at minimum, and 5 years of imprisonment at maximum, depending on the severity of the act, decided upon by local juries.
Any and all forms of killing or harming a protected pre-sapient extraterrestrial without a permit and direct permission by the local administration will result in 3 month of imprisonment at minimum, and 2 years of imprisonment at maximum, depending on the severity of the act, decided upon by local juries. Permits may only be issued by the local administration for one of the following reasons:
For scientific purposes that are non-harmful to the species as a whole For scientific purposes with the intent to lessen damage to the species from other sources If the species is directly harmful to patrian citizens If any bill calls for an exemption to this rule
Debate:
The bill passed without any major discussion as all politicians agreed that pre-sapient life should be given the same rights beyond Patria as they receive in Patria.
Results:
14 Yes
327 No
159 Abstained
Party Stances:
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Act to Cement the Principles of the Republic
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Currently our Government recognizes some lineages of nobility. This is unacceptable, as we have fought for the destruction of the nobility for far too long.
This bill proposes that all government recognition of nobility in any form at all will be ended. Should people representing the government continue to recognize noble titles in their official capacity as an agent of the government, they will receive a penalty declared by the state in which they live;
there will be a minimum penalty of either 3 weeks in jail or 15,000 PRD. The choice of which one will be decided by the state in which the punishment law is declared.
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Debate:
Perhaps the most controversial bill of this Parliamentary session. The Resurgence League suggested revoking the rights that the government provides nobles by officially recognizing their noble titles. The bill was highly controversial due to the fact that dozens of members within parliament hold noble titles.
Oliver Longwood of the United Patrian Development Initiative
Noble Titles... In this day and age?
Dr. Gra of the Resurgence League
Indeed, our government actually recognizes noble titles in a ceremonial capacity!
This cannot be!
Dr. Alexzander [Independent]
"Notice Ceremonial Doctor."
Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
I will clarify on the matter simply for anyone unaware that these titles are only protected in ceremonial duties. They do not get government salaries, protections, etc. it is simply recognized in the form of tradition.
Dr. Anna Kobayashi [Independent]
"As a representative from Hyaoxi I'd certainly complain; the nobility still does good work for our people and keeps us as a unified body. To act as if it serves no purpose is simply wrong and ignores the human factor; something every bill should recognize. And, again, these minimum sentences are highly problematic and will not assist you in any way; much like the last bill."
Dr. Gra of the Resurgence League
Indeed, it has little effect other than remain a thorn in the side of everything that this republic stands for. It still remains a constant item of the past.
A. Erwin von Schweppenberg of the Party of Oratish Views
"While I am biased, I will say that this bill will do a disservice to all those ancestors who earned these CEREMONIAL titles. There are no benefits to these titles, only thousands of years of history to be erased."
Dr. Gra of the Resurgence League
Their ancestors? Our ancestors fought with their lives for the removal of those titles, and they won! Why should they remain except to mock their sacrifices?
A. Erwin von Schweppenberg of the Party of Oratish Views
"This bill will erase an essential part of Patrian culture."
Dr. Anna Kobayashi [Independent]
"You know you can still honor your ancestors in your own way, yes? Why step upon others rights to celebrate as they please?"
Khazrihl Dragomihr of the United Patrian Front
"I aswell come from Hyaoxi, to deny these families their heritage is to deny history, for better or worse."
A. Erwin von Schweppenberg of the Party of Oratish Views
"They fought to remove the power from them yes. What harm do they do now?"
Dr. Gra of the Resurgence League
Of course individuals in their own capacity can always call themselves "sir" or "king" but they can never do so in their capacity as the government. We are a government of the people, and so we should stand for the people
Dr. Anna Kobayashi [Independent]
"That's why these roles are ceremonial, Dr. Gra. This bill is, essentially, already in effect."
Dr. Gra of the Resurgence League
The bill is not in effect. These ceremonial titles are a mockery of the past of Patria, a mockery of our values, and a mockery of everything that democracy is.
Oliver Longwood of the United Patrian Development Initiative
I want to know...
What does the chancellor think of this?
Sir Karl George De'Leon of the Patrian Cultural Party
Sir Karl George De'Leon Stands up
If this bill passes i shall keep my titles you will have to drag me from my seat and drag me to court and then prison i will refuse to pay and i would refuse to give up my title. If so i will spend the rest of my life in prison. But buy passing this bill you threaten this republic and its unity so drag me down if you wish but if you do i can promise you unrest will follow!
Dr. Gra of the Resurgence League
It is time that we accept democracy for what it is, and cement the principles it stands for. It stands for the commons. Nobility stands against it.
Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
The U.P.F. leaves their huddle and sits down
"I will make an announcement in 2 minutes on the U.P.F. stance"
Two minutes pass by
Zane Griffin and his supporters will abstain.
Debating continued for several more minutes and during this time the E.P.P. and P.C.P. changed their votes to Abstained making it impossible to get a majority leading to the bill being closed.
Results:
23 Yes
106 No
371 Abstained
Party Stances:
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Ohama Reparation Amendment:
Written By The Party of Oratish Views
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The P.O.V. proposes an amendment to the Ihama Reclamation Act of 2200. We propose that every pop, that has suffered has a claim to be prioritised in the selection process for a seat on board of a colony ship, towards our first colony. We propose that, only after the whole archipelago is cleared, of such slums and the inhabitants safely on another world, to begin their new life in Ega’s light, should we clear the Ohama Quarantine Zone, to ensure, that no human suffers of the reclamation effort itself.
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Debate:
There was very little debate and the bill was supported
Results:
Yes
No
Abstained
Party Stances
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The Patrian Cultural Bill of 2200 Part
Written By The Patrian Cultural Party
Sponsored By The Party Of Oratish Views
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As we reach into space we have received many new resources and abilities to preserve and safeguard buildings for future generations. Unfortunately, during this time many old sites and buildings of historical significance have fallen into disrepair or have been destroyed. As a Mayor in the town of Castle Lake, the PCP managed to repair the old castle turning it into both a meeting place, cultural site, residence, market and a whole host of other events. The town itself is built in the old Venland style and yet it has all the modern comforts despite its old appearance.
The PCP feel strongly that all cultural site needs to be protected and using the original materials will also create a temporary job boost for the next 10 years. This Cultural Bill will have many stages though it may be many years before the next stage is built.
1. The repairing of all buildings before 1975 so they have modern comforts but maintain their original look both internally and externally this includes rebuilding churches, temples and sites for the religious people of both dead religions and current religions.
2. Making authentic villages of the ancient civilizations and rebuilding cities in these areas under that style will create a massive job boost.
3. A massive expansion in archaeological work to take place a further job boost to take place.
4. Old war memorials and graves to be repaired and events held in honor to all those that have fallen in war.
5. Cultural days where celebrations are held for all cultures of Patrian.
6. A new monument to be created representing the republic outside the main parliament representing the unity of the Republic.
7. A new cathedral to be built in the capital for the Oratism. + In game effects in order + 1. An Autochthon monument to be built as the second major build to take place.
Debate:
After a slight revision within the bill that called for an additional mining and agricultural sector to be built was removed the bill war wholeheartedly supported.
Results:
Yes: 287
No: 0
Abstained: 213
Party Stances
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The Cirros Renaissance Act part 1
Written By The Economic Prosperity Party
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The chemical damage in Cirros from the great war is extreme between the regions of valios and Oschwartz leaving much of the land of Lensrent uninhabited. The animals and plant life have been recorded in the past meaning there is still hope for the land, but no studies have been down on how altered the land was chemically to see if a reverse progress can possibly even happen or if its irreversible in some regions. That is why a team of surveyors with those in chemical studies and ecology must be sent out first to take samples for study and to figure out how dire the situation is on an economic and actual time span scale to accomplish the restoration of the land. If the bill is passed, we will gain an accurate insight on how long the task to restore the environment will take or if its even possible to reverse the effects after the chemical alterations in the soil were made.
We wish to use the governmental budget for this project since this is under extreme concern with parliament since late discussions about the land of Gamiha but not much on Cirros other than the few mentions by David of the IWU party. We hope that the survey study should take no less then five years of study and no more than 10 years as a time frame.
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Debate:
The bill was overwhelmingly supported
Results:
Yes: 341
No: 0
Abstained: 159
Party Stances:
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The Survey Grants of Drengen
Written By The Economic Prosperity Party
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The lands of Drengen have undisturbed land that has yet been explored by for many years and the secret resources, possible animal and plant life undiscovered. That is why sending an expedition party into the wilderness of Drengen even if they are rocky plateaus and steppes can be benefit able in the name of science. Therefore, researchers and companies build special labs here due to how calming and worry of being disturbed by locals in their research.
Geological Teams will be sent out to reduce mineral surveys in the region to update our past records and animals in undisturbed regions or possible plant life will be studied by a team of botanists and biologists.
All teams will be specifically be selected for having high marks in their academic, work and private achievements. The reason why is that we wish to be careful with the unexplored zones and make sure to only study them and not change the region. In order for the government to not have to spend money on the survey teams and be able to prepare for the large clean up jobs on Gamiha and Ciros the funding’s would be paid for by the EPP itself due to the Finacle wealth the party has as a way to weigh less expenditures on the government’s budget.
The region particular that we hope to study in dregen is away from the capital of obverse where most things are known. The region is called Khureegui and is known for having majority of the undisturbed environments on the continent.
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Debate:
The bill received widespread support and met no opposition
Results:
Yes: 336
No: 0
Abstained: 148
Party Stances:
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Sword and Shield Act By: The Venerable Hakon Ulfsson
(At the behest of many army soldiers and officers)
Sponsored By: Untied Patrian Front
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The Army should be expanded to include 5 attack battalions that will be drilled in landing from orbit to secure objectives in Steller orbits by 2225. These Battalions will be essential to our upcoming interstellar operations allowing the army to back up our new interstellar navy and possible colonists to secure Steller objects with efficient drop orbit attacks.
This would allow us to defend our homeland by bringing the ground fights away from us and allow us to strike back at any potential ground threats that can’t just be destroyed from orbit. Also, as one would assume with this training, we would need to invest in new drop technology and troop transports able to perform FTL, but this cost would be minimal compared to not having an army able to travel the void of space.
The Shield: As good as it would be to imagine that enemy forces could never do as the above proposal suggests to our amazing world is fallacy; for, that thinking ignores the fundamental truth that there is indeed a risk of our world still being attacked even with the implementation of Sword. For this reason, Shield is an integral portion of this proposal as it Calls new training policies for the army specialized in the defense of the world from an orbital invasion from an alien entity or forces and should be fully integrated in normal train by no latter then 2225.
This implementation along with Sword would allow us to have our own bastion to retreat two if our outside operations fail or are beaten as unlikely as that seems. This Part of the act is what is needed to be pragmatic in our defense
as we move to the interstellar age. Addendum: In respect to the economy this plan will go into effect once the first colony is established; S So, that our demands for other things needed for our first steps into the space. In addition to this the act will be postponed if economic strain prevents the creation of these new forces.
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Results:
Yes: 297
No: 18
Abstained: 185
Party Stance:
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Patrian Social Care Act
Co-Written by
the Senator David Kaiwi of the International Workers Union and Chancellor Zane Griffin of the United Patrian Front
Supported by
the Progressive Alliance,Resurgence League,Party of Oratish Views, Traders Protector Coalition and Dr Alexzander Kerbinsky
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The steadily worsening conditions for the poorest in Patrian Society has not gone unnoticed by the Republic. It is our civic duty to help a fellow human and therefore the gathered groups: -The International Workers Union (Cowriter) -United Patrian Front (Cowriter) -The Progressive Alliance (Sponsor) -Party of Oratish Views (Sponsor) -Resurgence League (Sponsor) -The Traders Protector Coalition (Sponser) -Dr. Alexzander Kerbinsky (Sponsor) Have come together to propose this:
1.The creation of the Patrian Welfare Agency (PWA), the staff of which will be appointed by the Chancellor under recommendation of a majority of Parliament. This agency is tasked with the maintenance and service of any current or future programs decided for social welfare
2.The creation of a Republic-backed unemployment pension, to be set equal to 75% of the minimum wage.
3.The creation of a Republic-backed retired unemployment pension, where anyone over the age of 68 will be allowed to retire with the funds being taken out of a portion of the taxes the retiree has paid to the government when employed+Plus a base to be set by the PWA. This can be in addition to private or corporate pension systems
4.The creation of a Republic-backed Child-Care, where any child under the age of mandatory schooling can be enrolled while their parents are at work.
5. The creation of a Republic backed Healthcare insurance, to be provided as an alternative to any corporate or private healthcare insurance. This insurance will cover all medical procedures costing under 200 RPD up to 85% and all costing over 200 RPD 100%
6.The creation of a new set of industry parks, aimed at the employment of the unemployed workers in Patria. These factories will produce goods aimed at consumers, to be sold at reduced costs. The Factories will be built by the Republic but can be sold to private investors and later subsidized up 50% of the total maintenance cost. The workers will be allowed to unionize.
The project will start with one year of the bills passage and will be completed before the next election cycle The preceding provisions can not be denied to a group of people on any grounds, whether it be class, race, wealth, religion etc
The act Applies to all areas of the workforce,
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Debate:
The bill was supported across all political parties
Results
Yes:
No:
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Governmental Leadership Appointment Act of 2200
Written By The United Patrian Front, The Progressive Coalition, and Dr. Kobayashi
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To ensure leadership appointments in the highest forms of Government the United Patrian Front, the Progressive Coalition, & Dr. Kobayashi have joined together to propose a massive bill that will appoint leaders from all Political Parties that will be capable of performing the duties of mankind to the best of their abilities.
The Bill states as follows
Admiral Appointments
Admiral Nicholas Casper - Main Admiral
Leon Pendergast - Reserve Admiral
Generals
Hakon Ulfsson Ulric Stern
Governor of Patria
Magnus Aderson
Scientists
Adallgrim Rex - Biology
Graham Townsend - Physics
Dr. Anna Kobayashi - Engineering
Alan Keyler - Reserve Scientist
William Alura - Reserve Scientist
The original science ship as created by Project Voidwatcher: Survey Vessel “A”: Claire Wright Ph.D
The vessels created by the Patrian Exploratory Advancement Act by the members of the UPF and sponsored by the PSL:
Survey Vessel “B”: Fredo von Skanderberg
Survey Vessel “C”: William Allura Survey Vessel
Survey Vessel “D”: Alekzander Kerbinskiy
Survey Vessel “E”: Epos Gra Ph.D The optional fifth vessel:
Survey Vessel “F”: Alan Keyler
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Debate:
The bill was supported by the majority of Parliament
Results
Yes:
No:
Abstained:
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Fleet Expansion Act of 2200
Written By The United Patrian Front
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With mankind expanding into the stars we must ensure our Republic is capable of properly protecting the countless Starbases that will soon be within our new borders as well as the dozens of Mineral Tankers that constantly travel through unprotected space.
The Bill also calls for the ships to be named after the continents of Patria to show our Republic’s unification and unified stance in pursuing space exploration.
The bill calls for the following
1. Introduction of the Astoran Class Corvette which is a Fast Attack corvette meant to close the distance against possible threats.
2. Construction of five additional Corvettes over the course of twelve years.
Ship Construction List & Planned Construction Dates
P.R.S.S. Drengen - 2204, Astoran Class
P.R.S.S. Infinity -2206, Astoran Class
P.R.S.S. Hyaoxi - 2208, Astoran Class
P.R.S.S. Jyaoki -2210, Oradon Class
P.R.S.S. Patrium - 2212, Astoran Class
Construction may be delayed if funds are not available as all other existing construction projects will take prominence over said bill.
3. Creation of the 2nd Republican Fleet which would act aid in patrolling operations throughout the rapidly expanding Republic’s borders. The 1st and 2nd Republican Fleet’s will both be composed of 2 Oradon Class Corvettes & 2 Astoran Class Corvettes.
Proposed By Chancellor Zane Griffin [U.P.F.]
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Debate:
The bill was voted on while many within Parliament had already left leading to no opposition.
Results:
Yes: 342
No: 18
Abstain: 140
Party Stances:
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