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[[File:Union Jack.png|thumbnail|320px|The Union Jack, flag of the British Empire]] | [[File:Union Jack.png|thumbnail|320px|The Union Jack, flag of the British Empire]] | ||
[[File:PC Flag of the Allied 08.10.2015.png|thumbnail|320px|The flag of the [[Allied]]]] | [[File:PC Flag of the Allied 08.10.2015.png|thumbnail|320px|The flag of the [[Allied]]]] | ||
The British Empire is the largest player made empire in PirateCraft. Headed by Prime Minister [[Michty]], | The British Empire is the largest player made empire in PirateCraft. Headed by Prime Minister [[Michty]], the empire dedicates itself to international stability. | ||
== Ideals == | == Ideals == | ||
The | The primary interest of the British Empire has always been the security of its colonies. Originally founded as a tight-knit defensive alliance of honest players, it swiftly grew into a [[global]] community within a matter of weeks. A common focus of the British Empire is expansion. New territories are accepted into the empire with open arms so long as the residents are deemed trustworthy. Existing colonies are encouraged to develop infrastructure and recruit fresh citizens. It is unknown how long the empire will continue to grow at its current pace, the limit may quite possibly be defined by the government's ability to maintain lawful order among its citizens. | ||
== Politics== | |||
Despite the use of the term "empire", the British state is more accurately described as a direct democratic federation with an imperial theme. Democracy and freedom of speech have been entrenched in British values from the very beginning. Territory and riches are not gained through conquest, but through labour, cooperation and trade. Players who disobey the [[rules]] of PirateCraft and lack in common decency are not welcome in the empire. | |||
To date, the British Empire has never declared war on another nation but fought many a conflict with crews who wanted to test the empire's mettle. Foreign crews of players are treated in the same manner as they treat the British Empire. Individuals who call themselves [[pirates]] may enjoy a neutral relationship with the British Empire - so long as they leave British [[settlements]] in peace. Those who evoke the wrath of the empire incur it in full force. | |||
Currently the British Empire is a member of the [[alliance]] known as "[[The Allied]]", aka the [[League of Nations]]. It consists of a number of nations dedicated to world peace and stability. | |||
== Current Government == | == Current Government == | ||
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=== The Autumn Elections === | === The Autumn Elections === | ||
[[CrazyPirate]] resigned as Prime Minister in August 2015, leaving [[Michty]] as head of state during the election period. The elections were conducted in the same manner as in March. Two candidate duos emerged: Michty with [[DirectorAnivian]] as Vice Prime Minister versus [[Bislo1]] with [[CaptainCrackerz]] as Vice Prime Minister. The victors were ultimately Michty and DirectorAnivian with their promise of bolstering the military and economy of the Empire in addition to reforming the British recruitment strategy. | [[CrazyPirate]] resigned as Prime Minister in August 2015, leaving [[Michty]] as head of state during the election period. The elections were conducted in the same manner as in March. Two candidate duos emerged: Michty with [[DirectorAnivian]] as Vice Prime Minister versus [[Bislo1]] with [[CaptainCrackerz]] as Vice Prime Minister. The victors were ultimately Michty and DirectorAnivian with their promise of bolstering the military and economy of the Empire in addition to reforming the British recruitment strategy. The new cabinet was appointed in the following weeks. | ||
=== Third Era of Shift === | |||
The Allied nations dominated international politics as the primary world organisation in the months following the 0utlaws' collapse. A period of mutual prosperity and world peace set in, allowing the empires of PirateCraft to recuperate. | |||
In October 2015, it was discovered that the Allied nation of Verussia had been plotting against its supposed allies. The rogue nation was ousted from the organisation in accordance with a unilateral vote, allowing the [[elves]] to declare war. Other allied members and foreign entities gave their support in the [[Allied invasion of Verussia]] which left the cities of the [[Verussian continent]] plundered and in ruins. While the war was dominated by the elven forces, the Verussians never truly surrendered nor accepted demands regarding the abdication of [[KingRS]]. | |||
Other crews had been growing in influence in the meantime, especially raider organisations with a strong focus on military might. It soon became apparent that upstarts such as [[Delta]] and [[CoV]] were capable adversaries and had established themselves as notable world powers. | |||
Hand in hand with this change came the stagnation of British military strength. By this time British towns were largely siegeproof, yet most citizens lacked the sheer volume of gear that hardcore PVPers had managed to amass through daily raids. Groups of powerfully equipped raiders were able to beleaguer British ports and disrupt trade, a problem the empire still has to contend with to this day. Unsurprisingly, harassment reports coming from British members increased significantly. | |||
Large-scale British projects were making progress in the meantime, including the development of a British HQ, the rejuvination of British business ventures as well as security development and political undertakings. The First Amendment to the British Charter was passed, allowing the appointment of Lords as honorary advisers to the government. | |||
=== Present Situation === | === Present Situation === | ||
The | The British Empire is currently working on a multitude of different projects and developing new strategies to deal with the changes in international politics. | ||
== Settlements and Forts of the British Empire in Alphabetical Order == | == Settlements and Forts of the British Empire in Alphabetical Order == | ||
*[[British HQ]] | |||
*[[Corfadia]] | *[[Corfadia]] | ||
*[[Gloomsbay]] | *[[Gloomsbay]] | ||
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*[[Port Vernesse]] | *[[Port Vernesse]] | ||
*[[Province of Canada]] | *[[Province of Canada]] | ||
*[[Vendigroth]] | |||
== Allies == | == Allies == | ||
* | * [[Elven Empire]] | ||
* | * [[Iborian Empire]] | ||
* | * [[Lumin Empire]] | ||
* | * [[Oriental Empire of China]] | ||
* [[Raven Pirates]] | |||
* [[Thirteen Colonies]] | |||
* [[Wielders of Conscience]] | |||
== Enemies == | == Enemies == | ||
* [[ | *[[CoV]] | ||
* [[ | *[[Delta]] | ||
*[[Verussian Empire]] | |||
== Previous British Governments == | == Previous British Governments == | ||