SWITHWARDIAN GOVERNMENT
Swith Witherward is a cybersynaptic noocracy of 11th Convocation Iteration controlled by the Septemviri - a triumvirate comprised of two Deducendae per Triumvir, and the Head of State. These seven are referred to as the Collective Chorus, the highest level of government within the witherward.
Each Zone within the witherward has an identical structure, as does each Prefecture within a Zone, although the terminology is different to reflect lower tiers. Individual cities, townships, and villages within a Prefecture are governed by a Magistrate and a Chambers. However, some xeno settlements within a Prefecture are permitted to utilize their species' applicable form of government, to include monarch, chieftain, hive, or democratic political systems. The Convocation does not recognize monarchies beyond the extent of the settlement; monarchs are bound to Convocation Law which must be explicitly followed during their reign.
Deducendae
The Deducendae at the Triumviri Tier (Collective Chorus) are appointed directly by the Greater Nifidium Convocation and are Nifid species; there are no term limits. The Deducendae Zone or Prefecture Tier (Voce Consona; "Harmonious Voice") are appointed by the witherward's Collective Chorus, often through recommendations from the lower tiers. There are no term limits.
Nifid names are not pronounceable by humans (the dominant species within Swith Witherward). The Triumviri Deducendae are thus referred to by color hues.
Vox Populi
The Head of State (Vox Populi) is appointed directly by the Greater Nifidium Convocation, and is usually a member of the witherward's primary species. There are no term limits. The Head of Zone or Prefecture (Vox in Gradu) is appointed by the witherward's Collective Chorus, often through recommendations from the lower tiers. There are no term limits. Vox in Gradu report directly to the witherward's Vox Populi.
Vox Triumvir
Each Triumvir is headed by a Vox Triumvir (plenipotentiary) invested with the full power of independent action on behalf of the Collective Chorus; these individuals report directly to their respective Deducendae. These Vox Triumvir oversee their individual pillar as they best see fit according to the mandates or demands of the Collective Chorus. Each Vox Triumvir is directly connected to the Collective Chorus' cybersnaptic body regardless of their species; Vox Triumvir are genetically and physically altered to be psionically sensitive.
Triumvir do not have Deducendae at Zone tier or lower. Instead, each Zone or Prefecture have two Triumvir representatives appointed by the Vox Triumvir. These individuals function as advisers.
Academies
Each Triumvir is comprised of multiple Academies. The overarching term "academy" is misleading in that it does not denote a place of learning; it is in reference to a collection of knowledge relating to a specific group of disciplines that intertwine with each other. Each Academy is governed by a Praetor appointed by its plenipotentiary.
Each Zone within the witherward has an identical structure, as does each Prefecture within a Zone, although the terminology is different to reflect lower tiers. Individual cities, townships, and villages within a Prefecture are governed by a Magistrate and a Chambers. However, some xeno settlements within a Prefecture are permitted to utilize their species' applicable form of government, to include monarch, chieftain, hive, or democratic political systems. The Convocation does not recognize monarchies beyond the extent of the settlement; monarchs are bound to Convocation Law which must be explicitly followed during their reign.
Deducendae
The Deducendae at the Triumviri Tier (Collective Chorus) are appointed directly by the Greater Nifidium Convocation and are Nifid species; there are no term limits. The Deducendae Zone or Prefecture Tier (Voce Consona; "Harmonious Voice") are appointed by the witherward's Collective Chorus, often through recommendations from the lower tiers. There are no term limits.
Nifid names are not pronounceable by humans (the dominant species within Swith Witherward). The Triumviri Deducendae are thus referred to by color hues.
- Triumvir Deducendae Scientem: Caesious
- Triumvir Deducendae Scientem: Celadon
- Triumvir Deducendae Proelium: Ianthine
- Triumvir Deducendae Proelium: Ponceau
- Triumvir Deducendae Diplomaticum: Tilleul
- Triumvir Deducendae Diplomaticum: Isabelline
Vox Populi
The Head of State (Vox Populi) is appointed directly by the Greater Nifidium Convocation, and is usually a member of the witherward's primary species. There are no term limits. The Head of Zone or Prefecture (Vox in Gradu) is appointed by the witherward's Collective Chorus, often through recommendations from the lower tiers. There are no term limits. Vox in Gradu report directly to the witherward's Vox Populi.
- Swithwardian Vox Populi: Lord Drastus D'Prieg, Blood Sovereign of the First House.
Vox Triumvir
Each Triumvir is headed by a Vox Triumvir (plenipotentiary) invested with the full power of independent action on behalf of the Collective Chorus; these individuals report directly to their respective Deducendae. These Vox Triumvir oversee their individual pillar as they best see fit according to the mandates or demands of the Collective Chorus. Each Vox Triumvir is directly connected to the Collective Chorus' cybersnaptic body regardless of their species; Vox Triumvir are genetically and physically altered to be psionically sensitive.
- Vox Triumvir Scientem: Sir Mauzik Vesh, Ministre Plénipotentiaire
- Vox Triumvir Proelium: Sir Argus Maithe, Ministre Plénipotentiaire
- Vox Triumvir Diplomaticum: Madam Fiona Gualtier, Ministre Plénipotentiaire
Triumvir do not have Deducendae at Zone tier or lower. Instead, each Zone or Prefecture have two Triumvir representatives appointed by the Vox Triumvir. These individuals function as advisers.
Academies
Each Triumvir is comprised of multiple Academies. The overarching term "academy" is misleading in that it does not denote a place of learning; it is in reference to a collection of knowledge relating to a specific group of disciplines that intertwine with each other. Each Academy is governed by a Praetor appointed by its plenipotentiary.
MAB
A MAB is an artificial construct (Machina ad Deum). The Magister Utriusque Militiae (Hereward Tier) oversees each Witherward's MAB. Little is known about MAB other than to say they function with the full authority of the Convocation. It is their role to monitor each witherward and to compile reports for the Convocation. MAB are also directly responsible for all constructs within a witherward, and oversee their health and well-being. They alone can shut down a witherward's construct network, thereby crippling the witherward. This action is only taken when a witherward has gone greatly amiss of Convocation Law. Further, should a witherward be declared rogue, the MAB's function is to utilize the constructs under him in order to regain control. The MAB has nine higher constructs (Machina Morti), usually N-Series or higher, to aid in this purpose. MAB are both welcomed and feared by the populace.
There are no MAB at Province level. The witherward MAB's psionic ability is potent enough to stretch across vast expanses.
A MAB is an artificial construct (Machina ad Deum). The Magister Utriusque Militiae (Hereward Tier) oversees each Witherward's MAB. Little is known about MAB other than to say they function with the full authority of the Convocation. It is their role to monitor each witherward and to compile reports for the Convocation. MAB are also directly responsible for all constructs within a witherward, and oversee their health and well-being. They alone can shut down a witherward's construct network, thereby crippling the witherward. This action is only taken when a witherward has gone greatly amiss of Convocation Law. Further, should a witherward be declared rogue, the MAB's function is to utilize the constructs under him in order to regain control. The MAB has nine higher constructs (Machina Morti), usually N-Series or higher, to aid in this purpose. MAB are both welcomed and feared by the populace.
- Swithwardian MAB is Tulg.
There are no MAB at Province level. The witherward MAB's psionic ability is potent enough to stretch across vast expanses.
MILITARY
The Greater Nifidium Convocation armed forces consist of two professional service branches: Classis (naval forces) and Tagmata (equivalent to a ground forces-based army). The forces and resources for each Quadrant (and their respective witherward-controlled solar systems) are provided by the Greater Nifidium Convocation, and are overseen by the GNC Hereward Proelium through an appointed Tenth Iteration Tier Magister Utriusque Militiae.
The Convocation Classis and Tagmata are charged with externally protecting the witherward. This force does not delve into international peacekeeping efforts nor will it allow itself be held to treaties put forth between a witherward and any foreign government or a foreign governing body such as the World Assembly, NATO or other coalition operations.
Forces are commanded locally by the witherward's Proelium Deducendae through its Vox Triumvir. All Witherwards practice the Convocation custom of conscription however issues such as conscientious objection to military engagements on religious or philosophical grounds are usually handled by shifting the conscript towards an area where they can remain true to their ideals; Conscripts usually remain within their witherward although they do have the option to transfer beyond it.
Switherward's Proelium concerns itself with internal matters; it can engage in international peacekeeping efforts provided it does not engage in hostilities. It maintains both the Triskel Space Station in the Thole system and the Pax Terra Space Station in the Sol system, and shepherds Swithwardian ships along Convocation held shipping routes or trade lines. The Swithwardian Classis operates a large operational fleet of ships within space but also serves in suborbital and atmospheric roles, tasked with the same responsibilities as a contemporary air force. It is overseen on a witherward level by Madam Niera Vance, Ministre Plénipotentiaire (Plenipotentiary Minister).
The Magister Utriusque Militiae is Sir Grundle Baconni, Greater Nifidium Convocation Legate for the Trifid Naltatap 10th Iteration Hereward Proelium.
The Convocation Classis and Tagmata are charged with externally protecting the witherward. This force does not delve into international peacekeeping efforts nor will it allow itself be held to treaties put forth between a witherward and any foreign government or a foreign governing body such as the World Assembly, NATO or other coalition operations.
Forces are commanded locally by the witherward's Proelium Deducendae through its Vox Triumvir. All Witherwards practice the Convocation custom of conscription however issues such as conscientious objection to military engagements on religious or philosophical grounds are usually handled by shifting the conscript towards an area where they can remain true to their ideals; Conscripts usually remain within their witherward although they do have the option to transfer beyond it.
Switherward's Proelium concerns itself with internal matters; it can engage in international peacekeeping efforts provided it does not engage in hostilities. It maintains both the Triskel Space Station in the Thole system and the Pax Terra Space Station in the Sol system, and shepherds Swithwardian ships along Convocation held shipping routes or trade lines. The Swithwardian Classis operates a large operational fleet of ships within space but also serves in suborbital and atmospheric roles, tasked with the same responsibilities as a contemporary air force. It is overseen on a witherward level by Madam Niera Vance, Ministre Plénipotentiaire (Plenipotentiary Minister).
The Magister Utriusque Militiae is Sir Grundle Baconni, Greater Nifidium Convocation Legate for the Trifid Naltatap 10th Iteration Hereward Proelium.
FOREIGN RELATIONS
The Greater Nifidum Convocation will not allow itself to become beholding to any outside body of governments to include the World Assembly, NATO, the Council of Europe, or the OSCE.
Swith Witherward, like all witherwards, is permitted to join non-allianced multi-national organizations. It was briefly involved in the World Assembly during the Time of Strife but withdrew in 2013.
Swith Witherward, like all witherwards, is permitted to join non-allianced multi-national organizations. It was briefly involved in the World Assembly during the Time of Strife but withdrew in 2013.
"Don't get me wrong. The World Assembly is a lovely organization comprised of sensible liberals who have nothing better to do than force all the rest of their member nations into laws which strip away national sovereignty and replace it with a politically correct mandate that only really applies to such nations that lack common sense to begin with. The rest of us, those who bear upon their backs the burdens of the poor, maltreated, diseased and oppressed, find ourselves shackled by futile laws that do everything except address the needs of the poor, maltreated, diseased and oppressed. I grow weary of resolutions focused on abortion, disarmament, and so on. For hell's sake, these issues, which are tantamount to current to the World Assemblies politics, are reflective of the average member nation's near-neanderthal technology level, and the issues are ancient history to us. The Assembly's food is dreadful and the tea weak and I've grown weary of listening to diplomats quarrel. I move that we withdraw from the organization and assist the Earth through more productive means." - Former World Assembly Delegate Marcus Calabrese |
The Witherward does involve itself with humanitarian missions and is a founding member of: the International Red Cross & Peace Corps of Nation States (IRCPC), Thési Érevnah Province on Earth; the Multi-Species Union (MSU); the International Arbitration and Peace Association (IAPA).
War
Any attacks on a Greater Nifidium Convocation territory (outpost, station, research facility, witherward, withwardian province) usually result in a lethal response from the Convocation as a whole. Swith Witherward has no control over the Nifidium's decisions to protect its interests thus the witherward maintains a neutral and pacifistic demeanor when interacting with the nations of Earth and beyond. The Convocation's policy is to destroy a witherward rather than let advanced technology fall into the hands of younger, less knowledgeable races, ergo the Convocation will collapse the witherward's star. Witherwards are considered expendable for this reason; no attempts to evacuate will be made nor will apology be given to the innocent beings beholden upon that star for their existence.
Any attacks on a Greater Nifidium Convocation territory (outpost, station, research facility, witherward, withwardian province) usually result in a lethal response from the Convocation as a whole. Swith Witherward has no control over the Nifidium's decisions to protect its interests thus the witherward maintains a neutral and pacifistic demeanor when interacting with the nations of Earth and beyond. The Convocation's policy is to destroy a witherward rather than let advanced technology fall into the hands of younger, less knowledgeable races, ergo the Convocation will collapse the witherward's star. Witherwards are considered expendable for this reason; no attempts to evacuate will be made nor will apology be given to the innocent beings beholden upon that star for their existence.
"In the case of Earth, the witherward's Province, Thési Érevnah, was planted before the planet's civilization arose. Tough luck for the primates, eh? Concern yourself with building peace, Drastus. [The Convocation] shall arrive most promptly if this infant race lobs its toys at us. " - Ianthine, Tirumvir Deducendae Proelium, addressing Lord Drastus D'Prieg's concern over the use of an atomic bomb on Earth Nation Japan. |