NATIONAL INFORMATIONFull (Official) Form of Nation: the Free State of Limburg (Vrijstaat Limburg in Dutch)
Short Form(s): "Limburg", "The Free State", "Limburgs free state", nicknames: "Limburgs republic", "Mestreech republic"
Constitutional Form: Presidential constitutional government
National ideology: Christian democracy / traditional conservatism
Does your government aide and provide comfort to state entities maintaining the institution of chattel slavery, or maintain such institutions yourselves?: The free state does not engage in slavery, and actively denounces any nations that support that devilish institution.
Does your government protect and defend the rights of racial, religious, and LGBT minorities in your nation?: The free state hasn't legislated the protection of "LGBT" minorities. It does not fit their faith. There are reports of calvinists being surpressed by the Limburgs government, but those are mere exaggerations posed by jealous Hollanders who envy our succes. Racial discrimination is illegal.
Does your government protect and defend the right to practice magic/magecraft in your nation?:(Y/N) Witchcraft isn't mentioned in Limburgs law, considering that there hasn't been a nationwide debate about it. Mages and witches aren't discriminated against, and with Limburg's relatively liberal constitution, those who possess supernatural powers are free to practice magic in the privacy of their own homes. Breaking the law with witchcraft i.e. murder, assault, destruction of property, is arrestable.
Describe your government's official stance on totalitarianism, fascism and authoritarianism: The goal of the current administration is to improve the standard of living and safety of the Limburgs populace, as well as the protection of Limburgs values and interests abroad. If the nation sees fit to align itself with fascist, totalitarian or authoritarian allies, then it shall do so to preserve its survival.
We strive to see a better world, a democratic world, in which the people have the right to rule themselves. We dislike communism, fascism, national socialism, or any totalitarian system, but if we feel that the sovereignty of our nation is threatened, we might try to link up to autocratic nations. We would be happier with a democratic regime, but we know that we cannot be picky, so we
don't hate fascists, autocrats or totalitarians.
Head(s) of State: Governor-General Theodorus M. Bovens (factbook entry:
https://www.nationstates.net/nation=vri ... /id=950201)
Head(s) of the Foreign Ministry or equivalent: Minister of Foreign Affairs Pieter de Gooij
GUEST INFORMATIONDelegates arriving, and their ranks:- Theodorus J. F. M. "Theo" Bovens - Limburgs head of State
- Johannes W.R. "Jan" de Marchant et d'Ansembourg - World-Assembly Ambassador, count of Ansembourg and lord of Crassenstein.
- Kornet der cavalerie Bernard J.V. de Marchant et d'Ansembourg - Junior CO, nobleman, son of the WA-ambassador.
- Thierry van Limburg Stirum - Prince of Limburg
- Katharina van Limburg Stirum - Countess of Genk, sister to prince Thierry.
Do you agree to abide by a civilised in-character behaviour?: Yes.
INFORMATION FOR CASE SPARTACUSNOTE: This is a two-part roleplay with the first part consisting of celebrations, air show etc on the Day of Liberation, with the second one being a war thread inspired by the light novel series GATE: Thus the JSDF Fought There, which will involve an attack by a fantasy/Interwar Tech nation travelling via dimensional portal. You do not have to join in the war (which will be a separate IC and possibly OOC), but you should be aware of this, as the attack will be at the conclusion of the initial thread.Are you willing to have some of your delegates sustain injuries? I wouldn't mind.
Do you want to participate in the war thread? Possibly. It depends on what connections are made during the celebrations.
Orders of Battle: (Will only be sending an ORBAT when I've decided what troops to send, if I even enter the war.)
OTHER INFORMATIONWhy do you want to join this roleplay?: This RP looks interesting and fun, and this would be my first "Ballroom" RP, where I'd actually represent my nation first-hand through the experiences of diplomats, officers and noblemen. This is an exciting concept.
RP sample, linked: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=437224