Apostolic Hungary wrote:Irona wrote:Nation: Despotate of Phocasia
Flag, Emblem, or Sigil: WIP
Location on Galactic Map: Orange
Primary Species: Terrans
Primary Religion: Phocasia Catholic
Type of Government: Theocracy
Head of State*: Pope Alexander VII
Head of Government: Cardinal Secretary of State Tolomeo Gallio
Colonies*: 300,000 worlds, colonies or outposts
Foreign Policy*: Even after 500 years the Despotate of Phocasia still claims to be the true inheritors of the Terran Empire, although in reality foreign policy is more about maintaining the peace with the Empire and securing defensive alliances in case it attacks. Aside from this foreign policy is based around spreading the 'Phocasia Catholic' faith, the heresy that over took the despot after the civil war and establishing profitable trade relations to fill the faiths pockets. Aliens are tolerated but only as long as they integrate into the hyper religious culture of the theocratic state. Lack of religious uniformity is seen as descent and as such is to be rooted out and purged.
Allies: None currently
Size and Quality of Military: Athough the Despot is highly centralised the reality of space empire of the size it rules means each planet needs to maintain it's own defence. The Cardinal of each world is in charge of maintaining a standing defence force to resist invasion and piracy while also being required to train and equip levy's to fight as auxiliary troops across the galaxy if required. The defence force of each world vary's but usually consists a grounded army and a small navy to protect shipping lanes.
There is however a centralised military force under the executive command of the Pope. The Pope's legions are made up of the most devout members of the despot. They are well trained and highly equipped. If required each legion can call on close by worlds to supply it with an axillary of levy's.
Though still far away from the strength of the Empire's navy, multiple Popes recognise the lessons of the civil war and have invested heavily in a centralised and modern navy. If conflict does restart this navy would be more of a match than the previous one against the Empires fleet.
History of Nation: WIP
Hows this looking so far?
Great, except the ruler of a despotate would be a despote (analogous to the Byzantine Empire).
I thought despot was just an oppressive ruler
*googles*
Okay I was wrong,is their anyway I could change the name to Papal state of Phocasia?