Welcome to the Tergnitzian Travel Advisory website, provided by the Imperial Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In these uncertain times of constantly shifting geo-politics, rampant slavery, genocide and war, the Imperial Government has made the safety and security of Imperial citizens’ overseas one of its core priorities. To this end, this website has been created to give the citizens of the Dominion a more informative view of the various nations around the world when deciding where to go on vacation. Outlined below is the ideology and attitude of both the local government and populace of a plethora of nations, along with the Imperial Foreign Ministry’s recommendation as to whether said location is a viable travel option for any upstanding Imperial citizen.
The Imperial Foreign Ministry – Representing your Dominion on the world stage
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Imeriata
“I count King Oskar as one of my close personal friends; we have had many frank exchanges as well as interesting social engagements. A tradition I hope to continue with the construction of an estate for the Imperial Family in the nation’s lush, northern forests. The citizens of Imeriata are a proud and honest people, vibrant and full of life. The Empire has no closer friend or ally on the world stage.”
- His Majesty, Emperor Augustus Vera on Imeriata
This small exert from an interview with His Imperial Majesty perfectly sums up the Imperial Government’s opinion on the nation of Imeriata. Together, our two great nations have a rich history, working diligently over the course of many years in pursuit of freedom for the oppressed peoples of the world. Imperial and Imeriatan soldiers have fought valiantly, side-by-side, to liberate the numerous foreigners from their repressive, dictatorial and often communistic governments.* Despite their slightly outdated belief in the unstable feudal system**, Imeriata is a nation which has a strong capitalistic tendencies, as evidenced by the ‘hands-off’ approach adopted by the Crown when dealing with the domestic economy. With the recent military aid provided by the Imeriatan Crown during the ‘Crimson War,’ public approval of Imeriatan-Imperial relationship has never been higher.*** Whatever the future holds, the government and people of the Empire know in their hearts that we will meet the challenges of tomorrow with our closest friend and ally by our side. Thus the Imperial Government is proud to proclaim that Imeriata is completely safe and actively encourages Imperial citizens to travel there at least once in their lifetime.
“I count King Oskar as one of my close personal friends; we have had many frank exchanges as well as interesting social engagements. A tradition I hope to continue with the construction of an estate for the Imperial Family in the nation’s lush, northern forests. The citizens of Imeriata are a proud and honest people, vibrant and full of life. The Empire has no closer friend or ally on the world stage.”
- His Majesty, Emperor Augustus Vera on Imeriata
This small exert from an interview with His Imperial Majesty perfectly sums up the Imperial Government’s opinion on the nation of Imeriata. Together, our two great nations have a rich history, working diligently over the course of many years in pursuit of freedom for the oppressed peoples of the world. Imperial and Imeriatan soldiers have fought valiantly, side-by-side, to liberate the numerous foreigners from their repressive, dictatorial and often communistic governments.* Despite their slightly outdated belief in the unstable feudal system**, Imeriata is a nation which has a strong capitalistic tendencies, as evidenced by the ‘hands-off’ approach adopted by the Crown when dealing with the domestic economy. With the recent military aid provided by the Imeriatan Crown during the ‘Crimson War,’ public approval of Imeriatan-Imperial relationship has never been higher.*** Whatever the future holds, the government and people of the Empire know in their hearts that we will meet the challenges of tomorrow with our closest friend and ally by our side. Thus the Imperial Government is proud to proclaim that Imeriata is completely safe and actively encourages Imperial citizens to travel there at least once in their lifetime.
- * The Foreign Ministry recommends 'Blood Brothers' by historian J.P Sherman, for a more in-depth analysis of joint Tergnitzian-Imeriatan military operations.
** As demonstrated by ‘The Great Purification’ by Emperor Killian Vera.
*** 89% favourable opinion, 7% undecided, 4% unfavourable opinion – Tass Polling
Ramsetia
A nation of alarming and stark contradictions, the Imperial Government is currently reviewing its policy towards the Imperial Territories of Ramsetia. Upstanding Imperial citizens will be delighted to hear that Ramsetia has adopted a method of governance very similar to that used in our glorious Dominion, with several crucial differences however. The lack of an independent judicial branch compromises the effectiveness of the local government, placing a significant amount of bureaucratic strain on the sole political body, the Imperial Assembly. The presence of the glorious institution of the monarchy however, does nothing to allay the concerns of the Foreign Ministry holds regarding the Ramsetian economy. While claiming to be a capitalistic society, the fact that the local government forces its citizens to pay exorbitant amounts in taxes undermines these claims of economic freedom. Moving beyond the economic contradictions, the Ramsetian government claims to enhance the freedoms of is citizenry while subtly subverting them. It proudly boasts that it does not censor the nations’ internet*; while quietly mentioning that the operation of motor vehicles in inner-city environments is illegal. Imperial citizens will definitely be confused regarding these peculiar laws. Despite these bizarre inconstancies, the fact that Ramsetia has not been involved in any major military engagement with foreign powers shows that Imperial citizens shall not have to fear an outbreak of hostiles in the middle of their vacation.** Additionally, it is noted that the Ramsetian capital city, a large, underground citadel, is a must-see for any Tergnitzian tourist wishing to visit the Imperial Territories. With that, the Imperial Foreign Ministry advises that all Imperial citizens remain cautious and vigilant when travelling to Ramsetia.
A nation of alarming and stark contradictions, the Imperial Government is currently reviewing its policy towards the Imperial Territories of Ramsetia. Upstanding Imperial citizens will be delighted to hear that Ramsetia has adopted a method of governance very similar to that used in our glorious Dominion, with several crucial differences however. The lack of an independent judicial branch compromises the effectiveness of the local government, placing a significant amount of bureaucratic strain on the sole political body, the Imperial Assembly. The presence of the glorious institution of the monarchy however, does nothing to allay the concerns of the Foreign Ministry holds regarding the Ramsetian economy. While claiming to be a capitalistic society, the fact that the local government forces its citizens to pay exorbitant amounts in taxes undermines these claims of economic freedom. Moving beyond the economic contradictions, the Ramsetian government claims to enhance the freedoms of is citizenry while subtly subverting them. It proudly boasts that it does not censor the nations’ internet*; while quietly mentioning that the operation of motor vehicles in inner-city environments is illegal. Imperial citizens will definitely be confused regarding these peculiar laws. Despite these bizarre inconstancies, the fact that Ramsetia has not been involved in any major military engagement with foreign powers shows that Imperial citizens shall not have to fear an outbreak of hostiles in the middle of their vacation.** Additionally, it is noted that the Ramsetian capital city, a large, underground citadel, is a must-see for any Tergnitzian tourist wishing to visit the Imperial Territories. With that, the Imperial Foreign Ministry advises that all Imperial citizens remain cautious and vigilant when travelling to Ramsetia.
- * I was truly surprised during my journey to Ramsetia that while browsing the internet, I discovered a local site which advertised weapons-grade plutonium, remarkable.
** Or that the Ramsetian isolationist nature is actually a smokescreen to avoid revealing to cowardly nature of the nation’s military.
Tartonica
Commonly referred to as the ‘venus flytrap of the north’ by Lord Baron and Ambassador Nicholas Caltip, upstanding Imperial citizens must be forgiven for mistaking Tartonica for a civilized nation. The trappings of a monarchy are easily visible, yet this glorious exterior hides a dilapidated and rotten core. Abandoning the free-market and capitalism system, the people of Tartonica have instead embraced a disease called socialism which has obviously affected their judgement.* This disease has seen the once mighty monarchy reduced to a sick, twisted joke in international, diplomatic circles. However, fear not citizen, all hope is not lost for your vacation plans. A semi-autonomous region known as Democratic Tartonica exists in the nation’s south which shares many similarities to our own Empire, making it the perfect location for a short holiday. Overall, the Foreign Ministry advises citizens to beware if they wish to travel to Tartonica proper, yet this rating is elevating to only advising caution if your destination is Democratic Tartonica.
The Tavan Race
Upon leaving the celestial boundaries of this planet, the Imperial Government has deemed that the likelihood of encountering intelligent xenos species to be very low. The very notion that any xenos species could come close to the innate perfection and intelligence possessed by Humanity, as endowed by our Creator, the Lord God, is a laughable concept. However, even diligent in our duty to protect the proud citizens of this Dominion, the Foreign Ministry, working with the Ministry of Defence has developed several possible encounter scenarios that are open to the public.*
Scenario XXX-037, dubbed the ‘Tavan File’ concerns a possible encounter between the Dominion and an ‘intelligent’ xenos race. This race, for illogical reasons, values beauty over strength, as can be seen by the fact that they place a ‘woman’ at the head of their government. Far more bizarre than this however, is the seemingly communist ideology that is etched into the very genetic code of the species. This genetic defect has meant that the species tends towards collectivist action, with over ninety percent of the population unemployed. Through this involuntary shunning of individualism and the free-market, the economy of this species can be described as ‘minimal’ at best, ‘nonexistent’ at worst. Finally, this species, probably due to the moral and mental decay associated with pseudo-communist ideology, lacks a martially-oriented lifestyle. Thus the Imperial Foreign Ministry, in association with the Ministry of Defence conclude that should this race be encountered, they would easily be subjugated by the forces of Humanity, with the Dominion righteously leading the charge. However, due to the potential for lingering guerrilla action by the local xenos, the Foreign Ministry would likely advise future travellers to beware, when travelling to or through areas formerly under xenos control
Commonly referred to as the ‘venus flytrap of the north’ by Lord Baron and Ambassador Nicholas Caltip, upstanding Imperial citizens must be forgiven for mistaking Tartonica for a civilized nation. The trappings of a monarchy are easily visible, yet this glorious exterior hides a dilapidated and rotten core. Abandoning the free-market and capitalism system, the people of Tartonica have instead embraced a disease called socialism which has obviously affected their judgement.* This disease has seen the once mighty monarchy reduced to a sick, twisted joke in international, diplomatic circles. However, fear not citizen, all hope is not lost for your vacation plans. A semi-autonomous region known as Democratic Tartonica exists in the nation’s south which shares many similarities to our own Empire, making it the perfect location for a short holiday. Overall, the Foreign Ministry advises citizens to beware if they wish to travel to Tartonica proper, yet this rating is elevating to only advising caution if your destination is Democratic Tartonica.
- * It is currently unknown as whether this disease is contagious to Imperial citizens.
The Tavan Race
Upon leaving the celestial boundaries of this planet, the Imperial Government has deemed that the likelihood of encountering intelligent xenos species to be very low. The very notion that any xenos species could come close to the innate perfection and intelligence possessed by Humanity, as endowed by our Creator, the Lord God, is a laughable concept. However, even diligent in our duty to protect the proud citizens of this Dominion, the Foreign Ministry, working with the Ministry of Defence has developed several possible encounter scenarios that are open to the public.*
Scenario XXX-037, dubbed the ‘Tavan File’ concerns a possible encounter between the Dominion and an ‘intelligent’ xenos race. This race, for illogical reasons, values beauty over strength, as can be seen by the fact that they place a ‘woman’ at the head of their government. Far more bizarre than this however, is the seemingly communist ideology that is etched into the very genetic code of the species. This genetic defect has meant that the species tends towards collectivist action, with over ninety percent of the population unemployed. Through this involuntary shunning of individualism and the free-market, the economy of this species can be described as ‘minimal’ at best, ‘nonexistent’ at worst. Finally, this species, probably due to the moral and mental decay associated with pseudo-communist ideology, lacks a martially-oriented lifestyle. Thus the Imperial Foreign Ministry, in association with the Ministry of Defence conclude that should this race be encountered, they would easily be subjugated by the forces of Humanity, with the Dominion righteously leading the charge. However, due to the potential for lingering guerrilla action by the local xenos, the Foreign Ministry would likely advise future travellers to beware, when travelling to or through areas formerly under xenos control
- * Many of which are written by yours truly.
Ewa Beach
The plight of the Ewacian citizen is known to many throughout our most Holy and Civilized Dominion. Consigned to a life of abject poverty and forced into the observance to a pantheon of pagan gods, mothers in the Dominion are sometimes known to scare their children by threatening to send them to the so-called Kingdom of Ewa Beach* if they misbehave. A nation of racially inferior peoples, the Ewacians have somehow managed to not only infest the islands to the direct south of our beloved Dominion for several centuries, they have managed to fend off foreign invaders. Putting the vast political, cultural and religious differences between the upstanding Imperial citizens of the Dominion and the Kingdom of Ewa Beach aside, there are a range of similarities in the economic sphere. While the Ewacian economy does focus on primary industries, there are a range of secondary and tertiary industries which have been able to carve a niche out of the incredibly competition pan-Judean market. However, only the most desperate citizen would be advised to invest their hard-earned dollars into the Ewacian economy. Frequent spates of internal and external conflict has beset the island nation, one such conflict was even undertaken against our glorious Dominion. A fact which has not been forgotten.** Thus in conclusion, due to the inherently aggressive nature of the Ewacian people, in addition to the animosity between the Dominion and the Kingdom, the Imperial Foreign Ministry hereby advises all citizens that the nation of Ewa Beach is potentially dangerous to travel to and recommends that Imperial Citizens avoid the island nation if it can be helped.
The plight of the Ewacian citizen is known to many throughout our most Holy and Civilized Dominion. Consigned to a life of abject poverty and forced into the observance to a pantheon of pagan gods, mothers in the Dominion are sometimes known to scare their children by threatening to send them to the so-called Kingdom of Ewa Beach* if they misbehave. A nation of racially inferior peoples, the Ewacians have somehow managed to not only infest the islands to the direct south of our beloved Dominion for several centuries, they have managed to fend off foreign invaders. Putting the vast political, cultural and religious differences between the upstanding Imperial citizens of the Dominion and the Kingdom of Ewa Beach aside, there are a range of similarities in the economic sphere. While the Ewacian economy does focus on primary industries, there are a range of secondary and tertiary industries which have been able to carve a niche out of the incredibly competition pan-Judean market. However, only the most desperate citizen would be advised to invest their hard-earned dollars into the Ewacian economy. Frequent spates of internal and external conflict has beset the island nation, one such conflict was even undertaken against our glorious Dominion. A fact which has not been forgotten.** Thus in conclusion, due to the inherently aggressive nature of the Ewacian people, in addition to the animosity between the Dominion and the Kingdom, the Imperial Foreign Ministry hereby advises all citizens that the nation of Ewa Beach is potentially dangerous to travel to and recommends that Imperial Citizens avoid the island nation if it can be helped.
- * The ‘Kingdom of Ewa Beach’s’ Constitution places a wide-range of restrictions on their monarchy. A fact which has resulted in the Foreign Ministry’s scepticism as to the actual power the monarchy holds.
** See ‘Lost Souls: An Account of the Battle of the Halfax Sea’ for more details.
OOC: Yes, this is another bandwagon thread about my nation's opinion on your government. Just post your factbook and you will soon receive your totally objective rating from the Foreign Ministry. If information is not provided or no longer is presented, an evaluation will not place. Additionally, if your nation CTE's, forget about me doing an evaluation of it; just common sense really.
