Geography and Topography of Inimicus
The Empire of Inimicus occupies a plot of land in the southeast of the European Union, to the west of Dromund Kaas and the northwest of Angleter. The full map of Inimicus, including province boundaries and city limits, is as follows (click the image for a larger version):
Inimicus's geography ranges from mountain peaks in the very central south and northeast of the country, roughly corresponding to the territories of Terra Dominus and Terra Quaestoris, respectively, to flat plains in the central and western areas. The country is naturally divided by the presence of large rivers, and settlements naturally grew on the riverbanks throughout the development of the country.
Inimicus is administratively divided into seven provinces and a capital district. Inimicus is structured federally, with the Provincial Assemblies and Dukes responsible for much of the day-to-day governing of their province, including in areas such as infrastructure and transport, taxation, and education (though educational standards are set nationally and the national government is responsible for ensuring the quality and quantity of education across the country). Furthermore, provinces are mandated to provide a number of provincial military regiments to the Inimician Armed Forces, and are responsible for maintaining a degree of law and order in their territory. The Telum Capital district has its own assembly, but no Duke, and its duties do not include delivering military units.
The government of each province consists of three major parts:
- The Provincial Assembly, a type of provincial parliament elected on a two-yearly basis. The number of members is set at 100. Being a member is a part-time job. The main task of Provincial Assemblies is to check the work of the Provincial executive, consisting of the other two provincial governmental bodies.
- Provincial College, a type of provincial cabinet elected from among the members of the Provincial Assemblies and charged with some executive tasks. Each province has between 3 and 7 College members, each having their own task. The task of the Provincial Colleges is the overall management of the province in accordance with the Assembly's wishes.
- The Duke or Duchess (often called the Emperor's Commissioner), a single person who is appointed by the Emperor and presides over the Colleges as well as over the Assemblies. The commissioner is appointed for one year, after which period re-appointment is possible, but not common.
The provinces of Inimicus have 7 core tasks:
- The issuing of licences, including driving licences, partnership contracts, and business ownership licences;
- The creation, administration, and funding of municipal governments;
- The maintenance of Territorial law enforcement and military units, as well as of Territorial judicial institutions;
- The provision of primary and secondary education;
- Regional accessibility and infrastructure, as well as further economic development;
- Promoting the coherence, effectiveness, and quality, of Territorial and municipal administrations;
- Planning, spatial development, and management of the environment and any bodies of water and waterways located within the boundaries of the Territory.
An overview of the Inimician provinces is given below.
Terra Rosarum
- Full name: The Imperial Dominion of Terra Rosarum
- Capital city: Portus Inimici
- Motto: Da Mihi Sis Cerevisiam Dilutam
Terra Rosarum is the most populated and largest province of Inimicus. It was founded after the great western expedition of 1578, during which a large number of Inimician settlers travelled westwards to find a new home. Rosarum's capital city is Portus Inimici, one of the largest cities in Inimicus. The remainder of Rosarian population is either urbanised, or lives in the country as agricultural workers. The geography of Rosarum is remarkable: the province is dominated by the three rivers flowing through the province, and the landscape, consequently, has the lowest elevation levels in the country. The highest point of Terra Rosarum is 25.2 metres (756 feet) above sea level. Being the most populated and largest province, Rosarum holds much weight in Inimician decision-making. Rosarum's Provincial Assembly is laid out as follows:
- Inimician Liberal Appeal: 43 deputies
- United Green Front: 23
- Economics First in Rosarum: 18
- Centre-Conservative Union: 8
- Central Progressive Party: 8
Governing coalition: ILA + UGF (66 deputies, majority of 16)
The Duke (Emperor's Commissioner) of Terra Rosarum is Sven Kockelmann (ILA).
Terra Legati
- Full name: The Imperial Dominion of Terra Legati
- Capital city: Patricio
- Motto: Mellita, domi adsum
Terra Legati is the eastmost province of Inimicus. It is situated to the east of Telum, south of Terra Dominus, and northeast of Terra Quaestoris. It is Inimicus's second most populated and second largest province. From the 15th century onwards, the area was an integral part of the Kingdom of Inimicus. During this period Dominus and Legatus were both incorporated. Legatus was the last Inimician province to be incorporated completely through military means: the Inimicians suffered heavy losses when the Legatians besieged Telum, but managed to overcome the assailants. The King then gathered what force remained to him and marched for the three main Legatian cities, occupying them without much ado.
Legatus is one of Inimicus's more hilly provinces. Fluvial erosion has carved out ditches and crevasses, which form a distinctive part of the Province. The hilly terrain has also been the antecedent to the construction of many great Inimician architectural sites, such as the Emperor Hugh Railway Bridge and the Imperial State Tunnel. On the other hand, the eastern Inimician-Kaasian border is completely locked off, and a 20-mile militarised zone has been established along this border to ensure the Dromund Kaas war, which has been ongoing for a long time, does not cross into Inimicus. The Provincial Assembly of Terra Legati is laid out as follows:
- Centre-Conservative Union: 32 deputies
- Legatus Greens: 31
- Inimician Liberal Appeal: 29
- Central Progressive Party: 8
Governing coalition: CCU+ILA (61 deputies, majority of 11)
The Duchess (Emperor's Commissioner) of Terra Legatus is Peter Paul.
Terra Centurio
- Full name: The Imperial Dominion of Terra Centurio
- Capital city: Postquam
- Motto: Fortitude And Leadership
Terra Centurio is the oldest Inimician province, established in the early 15th century after the inhabitants of Telum and the neighbouring city of Lacerta invaded the territory north of their cities, which was then inhabited by an industrious trading people led by a Duchess. Being the first Terra to be incorporated in Inimicus, Centurio has also ensured all other heads of provinces are called Dukes. Terra Centurio's geography is marked by fairly flat surfaces with occasional hills, particularly to the east and northeast. The Provincial Assembly of Terra Centurio is laid out as follows:
- Inimician Liberal Appeal: 27 deputies
- Centurian National Front: 26
- Centre-Conservative Union: 22
- Party of Centurian Pride: 14
- Central Progressive Party: 6
- United Green Front: 5
Governing coalition: ILA+CNF (53 deputies, majority of 3)
The Duke (Emperor's Commissioner) of Terra Centurio is Anne Colbourn (independent).
Terra Quaestoris
• Full name: The Imperial Dominion of Terra Quaestoris
• Capital city: Lacerta
• Motto: Veni, Vidi, Dormivi
Terra Quaestoris is the most artificial Terra of Inimicus, with 41% of its land formerly under water. Quaestoris became a Terra after a southern expedition from Telum in the 15th century. The Teluminans found the land to be extremely wet and swampy, but saw the potential for agriculture. In the late 14th century, they had already drained a lake to the east of Telum to accommodate the city's growth, and they adapted the same technology to the newly-prospected land. It took many years and the lives of two monarchs to complete the drainage, but on December 18th 1501 Terra Quaestoris was officially 'finished'. Lacerta, the second city of the Empire, was made the new provincial capital. Currently, Quaestoris is a cattle-focused terra, with much cattle farming and other agricultural industry taking place. This makes the Terra the poorest Inimician province when it comes to GDP per capita. However, since the founding of the Empire, the Terra has gradually been working on the establishment of heavy industry and electricity generation. The mountains in the southwest of the province also benefit the local economy due to winter sports tourism. The Provincial Assembly of Terra Quaestoris is laid out as follows:
- National Socialist Quaestorian Front: 31 deputies
- United Green Front: 29
- Democrats for Quaestoris: 18
- Centre-Conservative Union: 12
- Inimician LiberalAppeal: 5
- Central Progressive Party: 5
Governing coalition: UGF+DemForQua+CPP (52 deputies, majority of 2)
The Duchess (Emperor's Commissioner) of Terra Quaestoris is Ivor Clarke (UGF).
Terra Praestoris
- Full name:The Imperial Dominion of Terra Praestoris
- Capital city: Astro
- Motto: Luctor et Emergo
Terra Praestoris was, like all western Inimician provinces, established after the great expedition of 1578. Praestoris is famous in Inimicus for its many beautiful north western dunes and beaches, which have made the Praestorian tourism industry prosper. Praestoris is often called The Emperor's Terra because current Emperor Artabanos used to be the Duke of this province. Even though Praestoris is small, it is one of the economically stronger Inimician provinces. This is universally accepted to be the case particularly because of the lack of austerity cuts and proper financial policy under the Artabanos Ducal administration. Trade in Terra Praestoris is also booming as the province provides a fast and less busy way of transporting goods into Inimicus and North Diessen when compared with the Inimician mainport, Portus Inimici, even though Praestoris does not have any large cities on the coast. River transport is the way Praestoris has grown for many years. The Provincial Assembly of Terra Praestoris is laid out as follows:
- Support For Artabanos: 55 deputies
- Central Progressive Party: 13
- Inimician Liberal Appeal: 12
- Centre-Conservative Union: 12
- United Green Front: 8
Governing party: Support for Artabanos (55 deputies, majority of 5)
The Duchess (Emperor's Commissioner) of Terra Praestoris is Natia Vonberg (SFA).
Terra Domini
- Full name: The Imperial Dominion of Terra Domini
- Capital city: Dominus
- Motto: Serving Our Dominus
Terra Dominus is the smallest and least densely populated Inimician Province. Large parts of the Terra are covered in high mountains, where bauxite ore mining is the main industry. The province was established when the lands were annexed by internal means in the 15th century, up to which point a Germanic Duchy was situated in the lands. This German ancestry continues into the modern day. Although the smallest province, Dominus has become an integral part of the Inimician Empire since the rise of aluminium. Because of the intensive government mining in the Terra, the northern Dominian mountains are locked off to the public and therefore winter tourism is virtually non-existent in the province. However, the many beautiful natural features in the Dominian lowlands do attract visitors from inside and outside the Empire. Terra Domini oddly uses the former Royal State Coronation Hymn as its provincial anthem because of its close ties to the Royal Household in the days of the Inimician Kingdom. The Provincial Assembly of Terra Domini is laid out as follows:
- Inimician Liberal Appeal: 31 deputies
- Centre-Conservative Union: 28
- Unabhängigkeit Für Dominus: 20
- United Green Front: 19
- Central Progressive Party: 2
Governing coalition: ILA+UGF+CPP (52 deputies, majority of 2)
The Duke (Emepror's Commissioner) of Terra Dominus is Judy Speller (UGF).
Terra Diutius
- Full name: The Imperial Dominion of Terra Diutius
- Capital city: Militarae
- Motto: Inimici Quidem Artem Amorium Invenerunt
Terra Diutius the newest administrational unit in Inimicus, established in late July and early August 2020 after the abolition of the Southern Generality, itself a consequence of the disbandment of the previous Terra Imperatoris. The Generality was controlled directly by His Majesty the Emperor and the National Executive, and did not have any representation on the National Imperial Council. This changed in July and August 2020 with a range of constitutional amendments. Geographically speaking, Diutius consists of typical Inimician countryside, with some rolling hills to the east and generally becoming flatter as the rivers progress to the west. Economically, Terra Diutius is considered the second poorest Inimician administration, with only Terra Quaestoris scoring lower on economic development indexes. His Majesty is now using his personal funds to pump money into the Diutian economy, however, and it is expected the lands will flourish as a result. Terra Diutius is also hugely popular with tourists for its notable quaint countryside and architectural sites. The Provincial Assembly of Terra Diutius is laid out as follows:
- Inimician Liberal Appeal: 23
- Centre-Conservative Union: 24
- Emperor's Finest: 42
- United Green Front: 6
- Central Progressive Party: 5
Governing coalition: EF+CCU (66 deputies, majority of 16)
The Duke (Emperor's Commissioner) of Terra Diutius is Jacqueline Sargotan (EF).
Districto Teli
- Full name: The Imperial District of Telum
- Capital city: Telum
- Motto: Inimici Quidem Artem Amorium Invenerunt
The Districto Teli (or District of Telum) is the Inimician capital territory. It does not have province status, nor it is a Generality. It is legislated by the Emperor and a Teluminan District Council, consisting of fifty Teluminan Gentlemen and Ladies. This originates in the founding of the Kingdom of Telum in 1351, when a Gentlemen Council was established to rule alongside the absolute monarch. The District was kept in its original state at the founding of the Empire to ensure the federal Inimician model could be kept alive. All important national and Imperial government buildings are located within the District. When it comes to Geography, the District of Telum is famous for its many rivers - and risk of flooding. Flood protection is something the inhabitants of Telum have had to deal with for centuries, and it continues to be a District Council priority spending point. The two rivers running through the district cause many problems, but have also provided the early Teluminans with a fruitful place to live, and they have therefore been the origin of the Inimician nation. The Teluminan District Council is laid out as follows:
- Imperial Gentlemen and Ladies: 26 representatives
- Teluminan National Socialist Party: 15
- Central Progressive Party: 3
- Inimician Liberal Appeal: 2
- United Green Front: 2
- Centre-Conservative Union: 2
Governing party: Imperial Gentlemen and Ladies (26 representatives, majority of 1)
The Duke of the District of Telum is His Imperial Majesty Emperor Artabanos.
