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Elections take place in different maners and are detailed out below:
 
  
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== Monarchy ==
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=== Voting in a Monarchy ===
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{{Template:Government-specific_titles|
 
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government =Monarchy|
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government =Elected vs. Appointed|
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ruler_title =King/Queen|
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ruler_title =Voted for Once|
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general_title =High Marshal|
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general_title =Appointed by Ruler|
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judge_title =Arch Priest(ess)|
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judge_title =Voted for Once|
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banker_title =Royal Treasurer
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banker_title =Appointed by Ruler
 
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The Ruler is voted for once, and they remain until they are removed in one of many different fashions. The  Arch Priest(ess)is subject also elected once.  The Ruler has the ability to appoint the Royal Treasurer (Banker) and High Marshall (General) when those post are vacated. [[Prestige]] carries with it great weight when voting for a new king; the most prestigious and aristocratic have far more say then the common [[soldier]]. For [[judge]]s, all votes are equal.
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*The Ruler is voted for once, and they remain until they are removed in one of many different fashions. The  Arch Priest(ess)is subject also elected once.  The Ruler has the ability to appoint the Royal Treasurer (Banker) and High Marshall (General) when those post are vacated.  
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*[[Prestige]] carries with it great weight when voting for a new king; the most prestigious and aristocratic have far more say then the common [[soldier]]. For [[judge]]s, all votes are equal.
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* Elected vs. Appointed:
 
  
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<b>Ruler</b> - <i>Voted for Once</i>
 
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<b>General</b> - <i>Appointed by Ruler</i>
 
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<b>Judge</b> - <i>Voted for Once</i>
 
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<b>Banker</b> - <i>Appointed by Ruler</i>
 
  
  
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== Tyranny ==
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=== Voting in a Tyranny ===
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{{Template:Government-specific_titles|
 
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government =Tyranny|
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government =Elected vs. Appointed|
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ruler_title =Dictator|
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ruler_title =Voted for Once|
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general_title =General|
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general_title =Appointed by Ruler|
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judge_title =Executor|
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judge_title =Appointed by Ruler|
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banker_title =Banker
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banker_title =Appointed by Ruler
 
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As with monarchy, the ruler is elected just once. Once elected, the ruler appoints all other positions in the realm.
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*As with monarchy, the ruler is elected just once. Once elected, the ruler appoints all other positions in the realm.
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*The slight benefit for the average [[rank|noble]] is that all votes are equal; no matter rank or prestige. However, since all power ultimately lies with the ruler, it is not as much of a blessing as it would seem.
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The slight benefit for the average [[rank|noble]] is that all votes are equal; no matter rank or prestige. However, since all power ultimately lies with the ruler, it is not as much of a blessing as it would seem.
 
  
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* Elected vs. Appointed:
 
  
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<b>Ruler</b> - <i>Voted for Once</i>
 
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<b>General</b> - <i>Appointed by Ruler</i>
 
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<b>Judge</b> - <i>Appointed by Ruler</i>
 
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<b>Banker</b> - <i>Appointed by Ruler</i>
 
  
  
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== Republic ==
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=== Voting in a Republic ===
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government =Republic|
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government =Elected vs. Appointed|
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ruler_title =Prime Minister|
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ruler_title =Voted for Monthly|
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general_title =Minister of Defence|
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general_title =Appointed by Ruler|
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judge_title =Grand Justiciar|
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judge_title =Voted for Monthly|
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banker_title =Minister of Finances
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banker_title =Appointed by Ruler
 
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The Ruler and the judge undergo monthly elections.
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*The Ruler and the judge undergo monthly elections.
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*Lords and those with positions enjoy a greater voice in who they choose to lead their realm compared to others. For judges, all are equal.  
  
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Lords and those with positions enjoy a greater voice in who they choose to lead their realm compared to others. For judges, all are equal. In return for this power, lords are expected to send anywhere between just over half to almost all of their region's income to the treasury.
 
  
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* Elected vs. Appointed:
 
  
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<b>Ruler</b> - <i>Voted for Monthly</i>
 
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<b>General</b> - <i>Appointed by Ruler</i>
 
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<b>Judge</b> - <i>Voted for Monthly</i>
 
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<b>Banker</b> - <i>Appointed by Ruler</i>
 
  
  
  
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== Democracy ==
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=== Voting in a Democracy ===
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{{Template:Government-specific_titles|
 
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government =Democracy|
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government =Elected vs. Appointed|
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ruler_title =Chancellor|
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ruler_title =Voted for Monthly|
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general_title =Minister of Defense|
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general_title =Voted for Monthly|
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judge_title =Supreme Judge|
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judge_title =Voted for Monthly|
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banker_title =Minister of Finances|
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banker_title =Voted for Monthly|
 
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All positions are elected for once a month, which each man's vote being equal to the next.  
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*All positions are elected for once a month
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*Each man's vote being equal to the next.  
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* Elected vs. Appointed:
 
  
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<b>Ruler</b> - <i>Voted for Monthly</i>
 
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<b>General</b> - <i>Voted for Monthly</i>
 
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<b>Judge</b> - <i>Voted for Monthly</i>
 
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<b>Banker</b> - <i>Voted for Monthly</i>
 
  
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== Theocracy ==
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=== Voting in a Theocracy ===
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{{Template:Government-specific_titles|
 
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government =Theocracy|
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government =Elected vs. Appointed|
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ruler_title =Pontifex|
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ruler_title =Voted for Monthly|
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general_title =Paladin Primus|
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general_title =Voted for Monthly|
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judge_title =Haruspex Maximus|
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judge_title =Appointed by Ruler|
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banker_title =Fiduciary
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banker_title =Voted for Monthly
 
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The Ruler is elected monthly and so is the general and the banker. However, the judge is under direct appointment of the ruler.
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*The Ruler is elected monthly and so is the general and the banker. However, the judge is under direct appointment of the ruler.
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Those of greater station will have greater say in who guides the productivity and safety of their realm. However, for rulers, all men are equal before the powers.
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*Those of greater station will have greater say in who guides the productivity and safety of their realm. However, for rulers, all men are equal before the powers.
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* Elected vs. Appointed:
 
  
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<b>Ruler</b> - <i>Voted for Monthly</i>
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<b>General</b> - <i>Voted for Monthly</i>
 
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<b>Judge</b> - <i>Appointed by the Ruler</i>
 
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<b>Banker</b> - <i>Voted for Monthly</i>
 
  
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== See Also ==
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=== See Also ===
 
* [[Government Position]]s
 
* [[Government Position]]s
  
 
[[Category: Manual]]
 
[[Category: Manual]]
 
[[Category: Government]]
 
[[Category: Government]]

Revision as of 01:38, 10 November 2005

Elections work differently in each type of realm.

Little Known Facts

  • You are able to be elected even if you are wounded or seriously wounded. (Not sure about prison)
  • You are not able to vote if you are wounded, or in prison.
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Voting in a Monarchy

Elected vs. Appointed
Ruler: Voted for Once
General: Appointed by Ruler
Judge: Voted for Once
Banker: Appointed by Ruler


  • The Ruler is voted for once, and they remain until they are removed in one of many different fashions. The Arch Priest(ess)is subject also elected once. The Ruler has the ability to appoint the Royal Treasurer (Banker) and High Marshall (General) when those post are vacated.
  • Prestige carries with it great weight when voting for a new king; the most prestigious and aristocratic have far more say then the common soldier. For judges, all votes are equal.




Voting in a Tyranny

Elected vs. Appointed
Ruler: Voted for Once
General: Appointed by Ruler
Judge: Appointed by Ruler
Banker: Appointed by Ruler
  • As with monarchy, the ruler is elected just once. Once elected, the ruler appoints all other positions in the realm.
  • The slight benefit for the average noble is that all votes are equal; no matter rank or prestige. However, since all power ultimately lies with the ruler, it is not as much of a blessing as it would seem.






Voting in a Republic

Elected vs. Appointed
Ruler: Voted for Monthly
General: Appointed by Ruler
Judge: Voted for Monthly
Banker: Appointed by Ruler
  • The Ruler and the judge undergo monthly elections.
  • Lords and those with positions enjoy a greater voice in who they choose to lead their realm compared to others. For judges, all are equal.







Voting in a Democracy

Elected vs. Appointed
Ruler: Voted for Monthly
General: Voted for Monthly
Judge: Voted for Monthly
Banker: Voted for Monthly


  • All positions are elected for once a month
  • Each man's vote being equal to the next.






Voting in a Theocracy

Elected vs. Appointed
Ruler: Voted for Monthly
General: Voted for Monthly
Judge: Appointed by Ruler
Banker: Voted for Monthly
  • The Ruler is elected monthly and so is the general and the banker. However, the judge is under direct appointment of the ruler.
  • Those of greater station will have greater say in who guides the productivity and safety of their realm. However, for rulers, all men are equal before the powers.







See Also

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