The Republic of Zen (also known as the Zen Republic and ZR) is a nation lead by President InvaderXYZ and was founded as a spiritual successor to the fallen nation of the UCZ. It's was formed around the Capital of New Zen City and gained the City of United Townships the following day; setting the precedent for expansion and prosperity.
The City is also previously home to embassies from Vanaheim; and currently houses ones from Teborte and Osso, both focused on expanding trade and improving relations between territories.
History[]
Resurrection Age (Nov. 2017)[]
The Flag of New Zen City, an improvement of the UCZ Flag.
Founded on November 9th, 2017, the Republic of Zen was formed after the founding of New Zen City. President InvaderXYZ served as founder and leader, appointing co-founder Gumslinger_ as Vice President and Doctor_Tordoc as Commander of the Army.
The city of United Townships was founded on November 10th, 2017 and was quickly annexed into the Republic of Zen. That same day, an alliance was forged with the nation of Vanaheim and the Zen Liberty began its construction at the base.
On November 11th, the Republic of Zen completed the Zen Liberty and reobtained the Babylon Bunker; as well as forming an alliance with the nation of New Latinium. That very same day, the nation of Madrid was founded with the Capital of Spain, declaring the Republic of Zen their enemy and vowing to find their Capital.
The Conference of Amnem.
The Republic of Zen was thrown into the Latinium Civil War on November 12th, after HumanFullOfTrash seceded from New Latinium to form the Latin Confederacy; with the city of NNY as its Capital. The Republic of Zen and Vanaheim threatened to take action if the Latin Confederacy began to attack New Latinium, their ally. The Latin Confederacy soon attacked Fort Vito and moved into Amnem; with the New California Republic coming to support them. The Republic of Zen soon quickly moved their army in to Amnem to defend the city. Along with Slimdude, Commander Doctor Tordoc, VP Gumslinger, Mayor Alarmr_inging, Lt. meat312 (where he earned the title of Lt.) and Soldier smhkms pushed The Latin Confederacy and the NCR back into NNY. Eventually, HumanFullOfTrash surrendered to Latinium and Zen forces. A conference was held, where negotiations were made. HumanFullOfTrash was exiled, and The Republic of Zen set up an embassy in Amnem. NNY was occupied by Zen Forces and temporarily annexed by the Zen Republic before NNY was disbanded and fell into ruin.
On November 13th, Vali of Vanaheim established an embassy within the borders of New Zen City; allowing for expanding trade and diplomacy. The following day, the City of Adelaide was discovered; run by TheLastLynx in the rebuilt ruins of Zenport III. Adelaide was annexed into the Republic of Zen, as well as Teborte. Teborte was founded that same day by Mayor EDEJS, leaving New Zen City to start his own town in the North. On the 16th, New Latinium negotiates a new peace treaty that ushers in peace with the NCR for both the Zen Republic and New Latinium.
An anonymous tip is received in which the Moose Empire threatens to attack the Republic of Zen, leading to a short period of hysteria and preparation. In the midst of this, Blacksmith Penguin0106 and Miner Gavinr22 are recruited. Eventually, they are tasked with the job of building the massive wall around New Zen City; with the foundation laid down by Doctor_Tordoc and InvaderXYZ. The wall begins production with amazing efficiency. Dr_Chocolate of Antarctica returns to the server and extends the hand of friendship to the Zen Republic. It is accepted, and the Zen Republic becomes a protectorate of Antarctica. Eventually, the Holy Moose Empire threatens to declare war on the Republic if they do not meet their demands of a set of P4 within a week. However, a rebuttal by meat312 as well as threats of war from Antarctica and the Imperial Trading Co. deter the Empire's demands; forcing them to back down.
Eventually word of the fall of New Latinium's Capital, Amnem reaches the Republic of Zen on November 19th. Support services are offered to New Latinium, but in vain. New Latinium is disbanded and its cities scatter to the wind as the Republic loses a close ally. The Zen Republic enters a "Cold War" with the NCR; and recruits old UCZ Leader, adal_ordonez37 as the new Secretary of the Treasury. Not long after, an invitation is extended to the Republic by the former leader of New Latinium for a merge with the Osso-Gotonic Republic; to become the biggest nation on the server. The invitation is considered as the nation enters a new stage in politics.
Silent Age (Nov - Dec 2017)[]
Vanaheim's Embassy in New Zen City before its destruction.
At some point between November 19th and 22nd, an unknown event occurs within New Zen City which leads to Assistant Penguin0106 and Resident Gavinr22 deserting the city and denouncing the Republic of Zen because of a "leadership betrayal." This begins a short period of unrest and decay. Sgt. Smhkms eventually leaves the city as well, joining the forces working to rebuild Amnem as New Amnem.
Relationships with Teborte are strained despite the establishment of a new railroad and trade route between them and New Zen City; especially now that the CEO of the Zen Corporation and Embassy in Teborte, smhkms, has left the town and the nation. Teborte considers secession as nearly all of the Federal and Municipal Officers of the Republic go AWOL. Trade begins to dissolve as the Vanaheim Embassy explodes on November 24th, 2017. With much stress, President InvaderXYZ begins to rework the city and continue to build the wall of New Zen City as she works to pull the nation out of its slump. On November 25th, the Republic of Zen officially denounces Ex-Residents Penguin 0106 and Gavinr22 and forecloses their properties in New Zen City; remodeling them for public use. That same day, the XYZ Cane Co. was also founded in New Zen City. Mayor Alarmr_inging is revealed to be Boywolfpup, throwing United-Townships of Zenport into a perpetual state of inactivity; worrying the government officials with Zen's decay.
On December 5th, 2017, the Articles of Impeachment were drafted for Vice President Gumslinger following a menagerie of recent events; with the Articles of Impeachment for the Commander of the Army postponed until a viable replacement could be selected. That same day, it was also discovered that the town's supply of paper and sugar had been stolen; hundreds of units missing. As a result, New Zen City began to prohibit the public storage of Sugar Cane, Paper, and Sugar until the units were returned. The city threatened to close their public Plantation, but did not do so; giving the citizens a chance to return the units and make things right.
Not long after, President InvaderXYZ was able to speak with Ex-Citizens Gavinr22 and Penguin106; hearing their side of the story on the November Conflict. Their claims were that they were kicked out of the town by InvaderXYZ, had their homes griefed, defended New Zen City from NCR Raiders (minecraftluke23 was mentioned by name), raided New Zen City and then fought with smhkms before they were kicked out as well. This story held many inconsistencies, such as the fact that neither house was significantly griefed; and the part of the story were they somehow raided the town after having been kicked out. Not only that, but it clearly contrasted with smhkms's story; and there exists no evidence of an NCR attack on New Zen City. Following this story and harassment from Gavinr22; citizen 500Mines was kicked from the town for suspicions of being an alt and raider, and the November Conflict became an official case.
Political Rise (Dec. 2017)[]
The Official Portrait for VP Cypher44H.
On December 7th, Cypher44H joined New Zen City was was promptly inaugurated as the Second Vice President of the Republic. They then initiated a debate with Mayor EDEJS over the topic of Dog Suffrage and lost. Although Mayor EDEJS considered ascending to the role of Commander; it was later decided that Treasurer Adal_Ordonez37 would be moved to the position of Commander, while EDEJS becomes the next Treasurer.
With the return of Moosebobby, the Republic of Zen begins to take precautions to prevent a war, yet prepare for the possibility of a future war just in case. Scrambling to strengthen its alliances, they began to form trade agreements and began setting up an embassy in New Amnem. On December 14th, 2017, the Republic of Zen was invited to New Amnem to sign in support of New Amnem's Declaration of Independence from the Vanaheim Republic, forming the Latinium nation once again. Although they were reluctant to secede, and a final decision had not yet been made. It was not until the following day that Independence was officially declared by New Amnem.
The First Amnem Summit Conference.
Following their independence, the First Amnem Summit Conference was held; with 20panda20, representing Latinium, CreeperCatBengal, representing Osso, and InvaderXYZ, representing the Republic of Zen. Together they negotiated the Greater Prosperity Pact (GPP), establishing an economic and military alliance between the three nations.
Not long afterwards, the GPP convened to discuss a Peace Treaty between the nations of the GPP and the Holy Moose Empire; now that their President has returned. The three soon agreed to convert to Moosism and construct the churches of Moose within their Capitals, in exchange for peace with the empire. The following day, the United Kingdom was inducted into the GPP with the Republic and Latinium voting in favor.
Holy Moose Church of Zen.
On December 17th, 2017, the same day that the UK was inducted, Latinium proposed the formation of a mega-nation, involving Latinium, the Republic of Zen, and a couple of other towns and nations including Boywolfpup and Mr. Pickleless. However, negotiations were interrupted by Antarctica claiming back some area that Barricade had claimed around the Antarctic City of Sahara. Several nations arrived on the scene, including President InvaderXYZ and TheLastLynx; but they left upon Dr_Chocolate's request. Eventually things died down ending with an Antarctic victory, and later that day the city of Tundora was annexed into the Republic with the promise of resources and protection.
The day afterwards, 20panda20 declares his leaving of the server and holds a State Funeral; which Republic officials were unable to attend. With this event, the empire negotiations crumbled and leadership of Latinium was designated to NoBoomJr. The following day 20panda20 returned as KillM3Plz, renaming the nation to Mitunni and taking charge of his nation once again. On December 20th, Mitunni began negotiations with the Republic of Zen to merge nations.
Merging negotiations with NoBoomJr.
Soon afterwards; the Holy Moose Empire declared their alliance with the Republic of Zen. Although initially met with citizen opposition, soon the citizens realized what a crucial alliance it was. The Republic was rising, politically in the world and was slowly becoming more powerful with each ally and annexation the made.
Expansionist Age (Dec. 2017 - Jan. 2018)[]
On December 22nd, 2017 the Republic of Zen annexed Prague, Ostrava, and AustinVP's town as a result of diplomatic efforts to expand the nation. Officially becoming a Large Nation, the Republic rejoiced. However, soon after Ostrava fell into Ruin and Prague left the nation to incite conflict with Osso, starting a worrying conflict.
Treasurer EDEJS is finally brought in for questioning on the November Conflict Case, confirming that there indeed was an NCR Attack on New Zen City by Minecraftluke23; and cleared any suspicions of Smhkms' abuse of power. Investigations continue as the cause of desertion seems unknown.
Commander NoBoomJr trains Zen Soldier YorkyBro.
On December 23rd, 2017 negotiations with Mitanni were completed and the nation of Mitanni was disbanded as the nation annexed New_Amnem, the industrial capital of the nation; under the terms that KillM3Plz (SlimDude) became Vice President and NoBoomJr became Secretary of State, although soon after he became the Commander of the Army instead.
Another condition of the merging negotiations was that war be declared on the nation of Oof, Xx_Brawdy_xX's nation with the town of Lasone, later renamed to Amnem. After having reignited conflict with Osso, the newly expanded Republic invaded the city of Amnem where NoBoomJr and KillM3Plz helped Osso strike down Brawdy and the city of Amnem. Brawdy soon disbanded his nation and locked himself in a bunker, where enemy forces began to surround him. During this time, peace negotiations began to be made. The Republic took charge of the negotiations, with Vice President KillM3Plz advocating for puppeting the city, while 123Kitten123 and NoBoomJr was against that.
The trial of 123Kitten123.
Drafting a document that would put the army in charge of the peace deals, NoBoomJr proposed the document to the President, who approved it. NoBoomJr suggested that Amnem pay reparations to the Republic as well as lost items back to Osso. In the end it was decided that Amnem would be annexed and they would only have to pay off Quartz to Osso. Although reluctant at first, Vice President KillM3Plz went along with it.
Soon after, citizen 123Kitten123 was put on trial by President InvaderXYZ and Vice President KillM3Plz after accusations of treason by Xx_Brawdy_xX, accusing that he tried to to get him to "TP and loot New Amnem," upon which he was later found guilty and sentenced to death.Trying to escape, 123Kitten123 ran away from the city. But with the help of Xx_Brawdy_xX, he was lured into the Crypt of New Amnem and promptly executed.
The Siege of Lasone.
A few hours following this event, Amnem declared their independence; illegally breaking the Succession Acts of 2017 as well as breaking the peace treaty they had negotiated. This led to the Zen Civil War beginning with the siege of Lasone, which lasted around two hours and resulted in a stalemate due to Lasone's refusal to join a nation. Here tensions boiled as two sets of P4 were lost; and Osso and the Northern Coalition refused to help either side.
Also on December 23, during the siege, the First Spudhist Church of Teborte was founded. However, due to the nation's conversion to Moosism at the request of Moosebobby of the Holy Moose Empire, the city of Teborte was forced to halt the practice of Spudhism within its walls.
Lasone's attack on the South-East Wall.
The Zen Civil War continues as soon enough Osso joins the fight against the city of Lasone, founding their nation to attack and disbanding to prevent further losses. The enemy fights dirty, and with the Northern Coalition supporting them, the war becomes rough. It isn't long before the nation has to take the offensive as Lasone strikes Old Amnem on one front, and later begins to strike New Zen City on another front.
On December 26th, 2017, Xx_Brawdy_xX of Lasone strikes the weakened South-East Wall of New Zen City, razing the unfinished prison and flagging a small amount of territory; leaving a hole in the wall and placing a bed so he would be able to return. That same day, Boywolfpup of the Northern Coalition is put under arrest by the Republic. Following his attack, Brawdy attempts to bribe the soldiers of the Republic of Zen, to which they refuse.
The Failed Peace conference of New Zen City; with Brawdy, Boywolfpup, InvaderXYZ, KillM3Plz, NoBoomJr, YorkyBro, and EDEJS in attendance.
Following a horrid attempt at peace negotiations with Brawdy and President Boywolfpup after breaking the alliance with the Northern Coalition; filled with violence and no cooperation, on December 28th, 2017, Xx_Brawdy_xX strikes again as he leads another attack on New Zen City. This prompts the formation of Project Mountain Lion as they work to demolish Brawdy's Settlement there. 2Dees gets drafted into the Army, and Tordoc returns as Commander Pro-Temp to work alongside Commander NoBoomJr. Together with orders from VP KillM3Plz; the team composed of Doctor_Tordoc, NoBoomJr, and 2Dees worked on gathering gunpowder while InvaderXYZ evacuated the valuables to the Bunker, and EDEJS watched over the contested territory. That same day, NoBoomJr founded the Citadel; an official base of military operations. Tensions rise as mistrust spreads though the government and among the soldiers.
The soldiers work together on the second cannon for Project Mountain Lion.
Two days later on December 31st, the city of Lasone was disbanded and they were able to destroy the settlement there. But due to NoBoomJr's resignation as Commander that very same day to found the city of Snowfort; they were not able to reclaim the territory. As such, the city of Lasone was refounded in the unclaimed territory (which the Republic planned to preserve as a historical monument), and led an attack consisting of Brawdy, and a couple other new players, such as AverageSkittles, to attack the city. They killed InvaderXYZ, but went running when she returned with P4 and Fire Resistance Potions. Brawdy fled and another logged out within the city, while AverageSkittles was put to death via lava.
The Zenpolis Church of Loving Mattie.
This event led to the Republic's committal to their colonization projects, beginning on December 25th with the founding of Cloud City and the Republic's Southern Empire; aided by Secretary of State the TheLastLynx. With the committal to the extended colonization, the Republic set out and founded their Northern Empire on December 30th with the founding of Zenpolis, a city paid for by Sun_Eater in exchange for being a part of the Byzantine Empire as well. Bringing their repressed religious beliefs with them as well, the people founded the religion of Mattieism on January 1st, 2018 now that they had the chance for religious freedom. The empire quickly expands to offer the persistence of the Republic as the server dies a slow death.
The Northern Empire grows in strength and power as Mattieism becomes the second most powerful religion in that region of the world. But over time, the administration grows weary and the Empire begins a slow decline. With the Western Empire (Republic of Zen) abandoned, the fate of Zen becomes unknown.
Imperial Age (Jan. 2018- Feb. 2018)[]
InvaderXYZ stands in the ruins of the first Zenport.
On January 9th, 2018, President InvaderXYZ signs the Republic Legacy Acts into law. It dictated the next two Presidents as KillM3Plz and EDEJS before becoming a democracy; dictating the roles for continuing the Republic as InvaderXYZ decides to step down from power after becoming overwhelmed with real-life stuff. She eventually travels the world in search of the very first Zenport in the death of the server. After hours she discovers it, documenting everything before coming to lie in the bed where she once slept; and dying a peaceful death as she closed her eyes.
With KillM3Plz, now SlimDude, as President, the nation was led in an odd direction. The Northern Empire prospered, as the Republic was reorganized was the Holy Zen Empire. However, the nation soon fell as the upkeep could not be managed and the nation fell under economic distress. SlimDude returned to the Western Empire, and co-ordinated that before resigning to form the nation of Imperii; leaving the dying Republic of Zen to continue its slow but sure death. Along with that, Teborte left the union to join with Imperii; cementing the fall of the Republic.
The razing of YorkyBro's Estate.
Things heated up when in February 2018, YorkyBro of the Republic of Zen continued to capture, trap, and kill citizens from both Imperii and the United Kingdom; severing alliances and thrusting the nation into a harsh war. Imperii Forces invaded New Zen City to fight YorkyBro; but were slaughtered by his elite army of dogs. The war ended with InvaderXYZ's return to the Republic as President from out of the blue to return the lost items to Imperii and NC before helping them raze and loot the Estate of YorkyBro, killing all the dogs inside and thus ending the war; leaving InvaderXYZ to ponder the fate of the barely-alive Republic.
United Provinces (Feb. 2018)[]
The meeting layout after InvaderXYZ was elected.
The same day that the razing of YorkyBro's Estate occurred, February 2nd, 2018, the Crimean Proposal occurred. The Crimean Proposal was an event organized by miner_frost of Crimea to form a mega-nation focused on prosperity of smaller nations and the revival of CivWars as a united power to keep it alive.The meeting was adjourned with InvaderXYZ being elected the President of the newly-formed United Provinces of Civ after the nomination of her by Boywolfpup against bladeboy24. Soon everyone began to rally around the idea of InvaderXYZ as the leader of the United Provinces. This lead to the disbandment of the Republic of Zen to become a province under the UPC lead by Cypher44H as the Magistrate for the Province of Zen.
Government[]
Although it may vary from city to city, the general government of the Republic of Zen can be considered Communistic; allowing for fair distribution of resources and preference towards Government-Owned property over private property. It is also considered a citizen's duty to contribute to the nation in either coins, resources, construction or combat.
Town Hall of United-Townships of Zenport.
The Republic of Zen is run by a President; with the Vice President, Commander of the Army, Secretary of State, and Secretary of the Treasury working under them. The level under that in the hierarchy is the Mayors of the Cities within the Republic of Zen, presiding over their cities and representing their people at the national level. Adelaide is the designated hub for interstate and municipal meetings and decisions.
| Person | Title | Level | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| InvaderXYZ | President | Executive | New Zen City |
| KillM3Plz | Vice President | Federal | New Amnem |
| NoBoomJr | Commander of the Army | Federal | New Amnem |
| Doctor_Tordoc | Commander Pro-Temp | Federal | New Zen City |
| TheLastLynx | Secretary of State | Federal | Adelaide |
| EDEJS | Treasurer | Federal | Teborte |
| Alarmr_inging | Mayor | Municipal | United-Townships of Zenport |
| Iceguest | Mayor | Municipal | Tundora |
Executive Branch (The President)[]
The Executive Branch of Government is the highest branch of Government in the Republic of Zen and consists of the sole role of the President of the Republic. This branch presides over all the others and usually has the final say in national decisions; usually only being overturned by unanimous decisions of the Federal Council.
The President: Powers[]
The President has a specific set of powers that they can use to run the nation efficiently and as best they can. The President shares most powers with the officials of the Federal Branch, with few powers that the President solely has. There are very few powers that officials of the Federal Branch have that the President does not have.
- Mandate Justice: The power to assign official punishments to crimes and to Judge the accused.
- Pass Laws: The ability to pass laws and rules to be followed throughout the nation.
- Municipal delegates can vote to opt out of certain laws with good causation.
- Veto Bills: The President can Veto proposed Bills; which can be negated by unanimous Federal Agreement.
- Appoint Mayors: The President has the power to appoint mayors to towns with good causation.
- Appoint Officials: The President appoints the officials in the Federal Branch of Government.
- Conduct Foreign Policy: The President is one one in charge of diplomacy and foreign relations.
- Hold Federal Elections: This is the power to hold official elections on behalf of the Federal Government.
- Impeach Officials: This is the power of the President to Impeach or remove officials in the Federal Branch of Government. All that is required is for an Articles of Impeachment to be drafted and distributed among the Federal Branch of Government. If there is a unanimous vote by the Federal Branch to keep the official; the decision to impeach the official is overturned. (As long as there is argument against the Articles.)
- Impeach Mayors: The power of the President to remove Mayors of Cities and replace them with good causation. This can be overturned by unanimous Municipal Agreement; with a good argument for it.
- Declare War: The President has the power to officially declare war on any nation; although the action can be vetoed by the Commander of the Army, and vice-versa. Usually, both positions need a joint-agreement for war.
- Establish Positions: The power to establish new official positions and powers in the Federal Branch.
- Establish Jobs: The ability to establish official jobs within each City of the Republic of Zen.
- Commands Lower Branches: Gives orders to the branches beneath this one.
- Mandate Infrastructure: The power the oversee the construction of buildings, order new construction plans, veto any kinds of prohibited construction and make sure the city looks nice and neat.
The President: List of Presidents[]
| President | # | Home City | Held Office | Vice President(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InvaderXYZ | 1st | Zenport, NZC | Nov. 9th, 2017 - Jan. 9th, 2018 | Gumslinger, Cypher44H, KillM3Plz |
| Killm3Plz | 2nd | New Amnem | Jan. 11th, 2018 - Feb. 1st, 2018 | N/A |
| InvaderXYZ | 3rd | Zenport, NZC | Feb. 2nd, 2018 - Present...? | N/A |
Federal Branch (VP, Commander, Secretary, Treasurer)[]
The Federal Branch of Government in the Republic of Zen currently consists of four different positions which make up the Federal Council: Vice President of the Republic, Commander of the Army, Secretary of State of the Republic, and Secretary of the National Treasury. This branch helps separate the responsibilities of the nation and its upkeep between appointed officials. This branch also helps keep the President in check with certain powers.
Vice President: Powers[]
The Vice President of the Republic serves as a right-hand person to the President of the Republic, and has a specific set of powers to help manage the nation and make sure it is in top shape. The Vice President has specific duties to make sure that the nation runs like a well-oiled machine.
- Mandate Justice: The power to assign official punishments to crimes and to Judge the accused.
- Propose Bills: The ability to propose bills to the Executive and Federal Branches for consideration.
- Create Embassies: This is the power to establish outposts and embassies in other nations for diplomacy.
- Propose War Declarations: The Vice President has the power to propose Declarations of War, but it can only be approved by either the President or the Commander; to which it can be vetoed by either position as well.
- Hold Municipal Elections: This is the power to hold official elections on behalf of individual towns and cities.
- Mandate Infrastructure: The power the oversee the construction of buildings, order new construction plans, veto any kinds of prohibited construction and make sure the city looks nice and neat.
- Mandate Property: This is the power to distribute plots of land, as well as the power to seize them.
- On-Leave Duties: In the event of the President's temporary absence; the duties of the President fall upon the Vice President. These are things such as attending to the people, conducting diplomacy, defending territory, etc.
- Establish Jobs: The ability to establish official jobs within each City of the Republic of Zen.
Vice President: List of VPs[]
| Vice President | # | Home City | Held Office | Served Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gumslinger_ | 1st | Zenport, New Zen City | Nov. 9th, 2017 - Dec. 5th, 2017 | President InvaderXYZ |
| Cypher44H | 2nd | New Zen City | Dec. 7th, 2017 - Dec. 23rd, 2017 | President InvaderXYZ |
| KillM3Plz | 3rd | New Amnem | Dec. 23rd, 2017 - Jan. 11th, 2018 | President InvaderXYZ |
Commander: Powers[]
The Commander of the Army is a special position that not only controls all the armed forces within the Republic; but manages investigations and maintains the army with rations and equipment. The role of the Commander is to supply soldiers with the tools and the tactics to lead the nation to victory.
- Lead The Army: The Commander's main duty is to lead the nation's soldiers into battle and help assure the victory of each battle they fight in. Commanders are in charge of declaring strategies and leading attacks.
- Supply The Army: An active-duty of The Commander is to supply the troops; filling the armories with armor, weapons, potions, and rations to use for the war-effort. This is an important duty to the position and nation.
- Conduct Espionage: One of the powers of The Commander is to conduct necessary operations of Espionage.
- Conduct Investigations: The Commander can conduct investigations on specific citizens or events that have taken place within the nation, or that concern the nation. They can utilize their soldiers, or do it themselves.
- Form Military Divisions: The Commander can form specialized military divisions that have a certain tool-set for a specific purpose. The Commander can then assign soldiers to these divisions and use them strategically.
- Declare Martial Law: In the absence of a President, a National Emergency, or a Civil War; the Commander has the power to declare a state of Martial Law, enforced by his soldiers. Ends on President's decree or return.
- Keep The Peace: Commanders are supposed to help prevent crime, as well as avoid wars at good cost.
- Enforce Justice: A duty of the Commander is to carry out the punishments for crimes issued by higher-ups.
- Draft Soldiers: The Commander has the ability to select citizens of the Republic and draft them as soldiers to fight the current war or battle; when needed. Usually happens when soldiers are low or are not online.
- Declare War: The Commander of The Army has the power to officially declare war on any nation; although the action can be vetoed by the The President, and vice-versa. Usually, both positions need a joint-agreement for it.
Commander: List of Commanders[]
| Commander | # | Home City | Held Office | Served Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor_Tordoc | 1st | Zenport, New Zen City | Nov. 9th, 2017 - Dec. 10th, 2017 | Pres. InvaderXYZ |
| Adal_Ordonez37 | 2nd | Zenport, New Zen City | Dec. 10th, 2017 - Dec. 23rd, 2017 | Pres. InvaderXYZ |
| Cypher44H | 3rd | New Zen City | Dec. 23rd, 2017 - Dec. 23rd, 2017 | Pres. InvaderXYZ |
| NoBoomJr | 4th | New Amnem | Dec. 23rd, 2017 - Dec. 31st, 2017 | Pres. InvaderXYZ |
Commander: Comm. Pro-Temp[]
The Commander Pro-Temp is a specialized position that has the same powers as a Commander; save for the fact that they do not vote in Federal Meetings and are only allowed to use their power during times of war. The Commander Pro-Temp usually works alongside the Commander, although the Pro-Temp Commander may override the original.
Commander: List of CPTs[]
| Comm. Pro-Temp | # | Home City | Held Office | Served Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor_Tordoc | 1st | Zenport, New Zen City | Dec. 10th, 2017 - Present | President InvaderXYZ |
Treasurer: Powers[]
The Secretary of the Treasury is a unique role that allows for the Secretary to help establish trade agreements for the Republic; as well as manage the Republic's Resources within the nation itself. The Treasurer helps bring about economic prosperity and helps upkeep the nation's expenses on a Federal and Municipal Level.
- Mandate Resources: One of the core jobs of the Treasurer is to manage the nation's economy and resources. It is their job to make sure every town has enough money and resources to go around and grow as they please.
- Mandate National Bank: A duty of the Treasurer is to establish the National Bank of the Republic within their Home Town; a national vault with high security to be used by any citizen of the nation. Holds resources.
- Mandate Municipal Banks: Another duty is to make sure the Municipal Banks are secure, neat, and good.
- The Treasurer can also require that a city build a Municipal Bank with their specific instructions.
- Form Trade Agreements: The Treasurer has the ability to contact the allies of the Republic and form Trade Agreements with them, setting up trade routes, trading posts, railroads, embassies, and more.
- Create Embassies: This is the power to establish outposts and embassies in other nations for diplomacy.
- Seize Resources: Treasurers have the power to seize citizen resources for Federal or Municipal Projects.
- A requirement of doing this is informing the President and the citizen from whom resources were seized.
- Under specific circumstances, the Treasurer can also seize resources as a form of punishment.
- Mandate Taxes: The Treasurer can assign specific tax rates to each town; as well as the nation itself.
- Towns can opt out of the taxation assignment if they have good reason. (ie. keeping poor citizens)
- Propose Jobs: The Treasurer can propose jobs to the President or VP to be approved nationally.
- Assign Fines: This is the power to assign fines to specific citizens with good reason.
Treasurer: List of Treasurers[]
| Treasurer | # | Home City | Held Office | Served Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adal_Ordonez37 | 1st | Zenport, New Zen City | Nov. 19th, 2017 - Dec. 10th, 2017 | Pres. InvaderXYZ |
| EDEJS | 2nd | Teborte | Dec. 10th, 2017 - Present | Pres. InvaderXYZ |
Secretary: Powers[]
The role of the Secretary of State of the Republic is to act as the mediator between the Towns and the Federal Government. The Secretary of State is the one to hear the words of the nation's people and help make sure they are represented within the Federal Government. Furthermore, the Secretary also resolves any town issues as well.
Secretary: List of Secretaries[]
| Secretary of State | # | Home City | Held Office | Served Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TheLastLynx | 1st | Adelaide | Nov. 14th, 2017 - Dec. 23rd, 2017 | President InvaderXYZ |
| NoBoomJr | 2nd | New Amnem | Dec. 23rd, 2017 - Dec. 23rd, 2017 | President InvaderXYZ |
| TheLastLynx | 3rd | Adelaide | Dec. 23rd, 2017 - Present | President InvaderXYZ |
Economy[]
The Republic of Zen gains most of their revenue and resources through both interstate and international trade. They rely mainly on their massive exports of sugar and paper from New Zen City; and the production of wood, dirt, and stone from the province of Teborte. The interstate distribution of these resources is allowed through a hidden railroad between the cities, and is regulated through these railroads.
Although privately-owned corporations are discouraged within the nation, Sgt. and Ex-Resident smhkms founded the Zen Corporation in the town of Teborte; establishing an embassy and trading post for New Zen City. When smhkms left the Republic of Zen, the Zen Corporation became no longer a property of the republic; aptly losing its name and becoming an embassy of New Amnem. Eventually, the Zen Corporation was dissolved.
Negotiating the Greater Prosperity Pact (GPP).
Besides that, two other companies exist within the Republic of Zen; although they are owned and regulated by the government: South Center Trading Co. based in Teborte, and XYZ Cane Co. based in New Zen City. Both companies have buildings in each others Home Cities.
As per the Greater Prosperity Pact, the Republic of Zen had embassies in Osso and Latinium; and vice-versa. Although the embassies have been split between New Zen City and Teborte, the Republic's economic powerhouse.
Cities[]
Current Cities[]
New Zen City (Founded Nov. 9th 2017): New Zen City was the first city and Capital of the Republic of Zen. This is the city which produces most of the nation's exports; and the one which houses both the most activity and (previously) the most citizens in the nation. New Zen City's creation sparked a small awakening in the server with more activity.
United-Townships of Zenport (Annexed Nov. 10th 2017): Previously known as United-Townships, this city was founded by Alarmr_inging on November 10th, and later annexed into the Republic of Zen that very same day. The United-Townships have competed with New Zen City for the most citizens and help set the stage for prosperity.
Adelaide (Annexed Nov. 14th 2017): Founded in the absence of the UCZ in the ruins of Zenport III, TheLastLynx led his own town before it fell to enemy forces. After the formation of the Republic of Zen and its discovery, it was annexed into the Republic and quickly became important as it became the hub for Interstate and Municipal meetings.
Teborte (Founded Nov. 14th 2017): After the explorations of New Zen City citizen EDEJS, he decided to set out on his own and found a city towards the north of the Capital. After talking with the President, the Republic of Zen gave EDEJS a grant to set out and form a new city as long as it stayed within the Republic. Founded by Mayor EDEJS and quickly becoming an economic and production powerhouse; Teborte has become the center for trade and lumber.
Zenport (Annexed Nov. 18th 2017): Although not officially recognized by the Executive Branch as a city of the Republic, Zenport's territory includes that of both the Babylon Bunker and Zenport V. This territory was annexed as an effort to maintain control over the land that used to belong to the UCZ before it fell.
Tundora (Annexed Dec. 17th, 2017): After having promised the city of Tundora protection, money, and resources; they agreed to join the Republic of Zen. Built on the ruins of an old bustling city, Tundora is run by Mayor Iceguest and was cleared with the help of TheLastLynx.
New Amnem (Annexed Dec. 23rd, 2017): Was ceded to the Republic of Zen after negotiating an agreement with KillM3Plz of Mitanni; in exchange for KillM3Plz's Vice Presidency and NoBoomJr as the Secretary of State (and later became Commander.) New Amnem is the industrial Capital of the Republic of Zen.
Previous Cities[]
New New York/NNY (Annexed Nov. 12th, 2017): Was held briefly at the end of the Latinium Civil War; was dissolved immediately afterwards. Was governed by HumanFullOfTrash and existed as the Capital of the Latin Confederacy.
Ostrava (Annexed Dec. 22nd, 2017): Initially in the Northern Coalition, Ostrava was annexed into the Republic of Zen before helping bring Prague into the nation (who later left); and then later falling into ruin. Run by Minyman1.
Amnem (Annexed Dec. 23rd, 2017): Annexed into the nation after peace negotiations with Xx_Brawdy_xX and the Republic of Zen to cease their war with Osso and the Republic. Was under the protection of the Republic before they seceded; breaking the treaty and thus, war was declared on them by the Republic of Zen.