Union of Arstotzka

The Union of Artstotzka is a single planet human colony.

History and Culture
Arstotzka was formed initially by remnants from throughout Europe notably Russian, Germany, and the Baltic States. Thanks to a conceded effort by the Coburg familly, the founders of the colony ship "Arstotzka" large amounts of people from other nations including people in South East Asia, North America as well as Oceania. Today it is estimated Arstotzka is populated by around 3.5 billion individuals

Arstotzkan society and culture is founded off the rich lush mountainous regions and the large expanses of forests on Arstotzka is largely reminiscent of the Old Earth's northern regions of the North American continent. Thanks to this Arstotzka is ideal of outdoor activites and extensive infrastructure supporting people to go out in the wilds and explore the various outdoor activites. The towns and cities are very reminicient of Baltic towns with only large cities out of the way of Arstotkza's national parks featuring modern urban constructions.

Military service is often highly regarded and veterans on Arstotzka receive great benefits, Arstotzkans also regard military service and a successful service as a coming of age rite and many young men an women will serve for a few years before becoming reservists and entering a seperate career. Veterans that get recommendation letters from their superiors or are recongnized to have served well can receive scholarships and free college level education.

Politics
Arstotzka maintains a Consitutional Monarchy, with a Parliament housed by elected MPs each serving a 4 year term with the current Prime Minister serving for 5. Parliament and the Prime Minister and it's cabinet make most of the decisions related to human affairs and laws. The monarch maintains veto power on any legislation, although he or she can be overturned by the supreme court and a 75% overriding vote from Parliament. Officially the ruling Monarch does not intervene and largely serves as a diplomatic figurehead.

Even if the Supreme Court officially deals with legal cases, they serve as a check to the Monarch's power.

It is rumored that Arstotzkan Monarchs hold very large powers and can veto or propose new laws as well as do virtually anything Parliament can do. Recent revelations about the extensive implications of Queen Evie had seen provisions included into the Arstotzkan Consitution allowing the Monarch to fast track political decisions and make decisions of important matters that are deemed to have bogged down for to long in Parliament. The Supreme Court must approve of the Monarch's decision to intervene and may stop the monarch if their decision are deemed draconian or unfair based on the extensive constitution but cannot make individual rulings of laws instiuted unless it is deemed unconsitutional.

The current Queen is Evie Corburg and is aged 35.