The Holy Kingdom Of Cassadia,
On behalf of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we are pleased to submit this application to establish an embassy in your great nation. We hope that our diplomatic relationship is prosperous and beneficial for both of our nations,
Kind regards,
Emerson Morin Secretary of State for Foreign Relations
General Information
Official Name of State: The Dominion of Serpens Land
Head of State:Queen Elizabeth II
Head of Government (if applicable):Karter Preston
Ambassador's Name: Anika Silvius
Ambassador's Description (short description or a picture):
Ambassador's Family: Josh Silvius (husband)
Ambassador Bio: Graduate from the Carisbrooke Royal Naval College in 1982, she served in the Royal Serpens Land Navy for 27 years and retired at the rank of Commander. She holds a bachelors degree in political science. She ran and was elected for the House of Commons in 2010, but lost her seat in the 2015 general election. In 2016, she was appointed the High Commissioner to Tuvalu, and held that position for 3 years. She is currently 60 years old.
Military Attache's Name: Craig Deanne
Military Attache's Rank: Air commodore
Military Attache's Description (short description or a picture):
Military Attache's Bio: Graduated from the Royal Serpens Land Air Force College in 1987, he has served in the Royal Serpens Land Air Force for 33 years. He flew A-4 Skyhawk aircraft with the Royal Serpens Land Air Force fom 1988-1999.
Embassy Details
Embassy Staff: 22
Embassy Security (Please limit weapons to small arms, vehicles of civilian type, air transport limited to one non-military plane or helicopter): 8 P9 pistols, 2 C8 carbines
Embassy Domestic Staff: 2
Embassy Vehicles: 5 SUVs
Please List any Special Concerns or Needs: we would like to bring a snake, our national animal to display in our embassy
Moral System
Slavery(Living Property Units): illegal
Sexual Equality: Both sexes have equal treatment under the law
Racial Equality: Law prohibits discrimination based on race
Communism: while not illegal, it is looked down upon by most citizens
Capitalism: the current economic system
Fascism: while not illegal, it is looked down upon by most citizens
Socialism: supported by the Serpens Land Green Party.
Private Property: Everyone is allowed to own private property
Public Property: the government owns roads, parks, courts and other property that is used by the general public.
Alcohol Consumption: Alcohol is legal to consume
Recreational Drug Consumption: Recreational drug use is illegal. It is legal to smoke tobacco, but not in public areas.
Corporal Punishment: illegal
Censorship of Political Views: Everyone has the right to free speech in Serpens Land. It is unlawful for the government to sensor speech that does not incite violence.
Censorship of Nudity and Sexually Oriented Entertainment: Sexual content containing minors is illegal
Gun Ownership: All citizens are required to serve in the armed forces. After leaving the armed forces, it is possible for citizens to purchase their service weapon from the armed forces. Most Serpens Land citizens own a firearm.
Hunting: Requires a licence, and may only be practised during certain seasons
Homosexuality: Homosexual marriage legalized in 2015
Role Of Religion In Society And State: Serpens Landers have the freedom to practice any religion. The state does not endorse any religion.
Use of Mines in Warfare: Outlawed, Serpens Land is a signatory on the Geneva Convention.
Weapons Of Mass Destruction: Serpens Land has confirmed ownership of 100 W84 nuclear warheads.
Ecology: Recently the government of Serpens Land have been making attempts to preserve marine wildlife around the island.
Animal Testing: legal, subject to restrictions.