Game Notes So Far:Night Fall National Anthem:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnP95NEOndsNight Fall Army Anthem:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZS9KEJJWIcNight Fall Navy Anthem:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPRBOTp19jQNight Fall Air Force Anthem:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OJS8U30Yxk----------------
Night Fall Kingdom is the birthplace of Jazz and Film Noir.
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Bat ponies can manage the weather similar to pegasi, due to their ability to fly. Although they have this ability, they usually leave the weather to its own devices. However, they have a special unit in the kingdom army that controls the weather in the event of a natural disaster. They only do so when it is absolutely necessary.
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The creatures of Tartarus are trying to cross over into Equestria and take it for themselves, getting rid of or enslaving anyone who isn't from Tartarus (which goes with the WWII theme quite well). Prince Jirard's brother Prince John has a connection with Tartarus and is trying to aid the dark creatures (since he is a wizard who uses dark magic). Once we defeat Prince Jirard's brother in a war, then his kingdom will become part of Night Fall.
Jirard invades Ranomnia with his men. Ranomnia is Jirard's area of origin, and it's ruled by his evil brother John. Night Fall takes over Ranomnia to free the people from hs brother's oppression.
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Night Fall worships Luna. Kingdom of Ranomnia worships Fulgur, a bat alicorn who controls clouds and storms.
The bat ponies worship Luna as a living goddess, seeing as she is princess of the moon and they are bat ponies.
The main religion being the Luna Followers, much like our world's Christians. And Luna will have some impact on us. Whether she left us, she created us when she was Nightmare Moon, we were the followers she had BEFORE becoming Nightmare Moon that would all live and love the eternal night, or what. Something along those lines.
When Luna became nightmare moon, the bat ponies were the ones looking for solutions for her to turn back to normal, and were sent by Celestia to find the element of magic that could wield the elements of harmony.
I was also thinking that Luna has bat ponies as guards because they basically all swear an oath to serve her as a living goddess and it is basically the highest honor to serve as one of her royal guards.
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Note: Swainia and the Capital of Mugen are where the Royals live. Basically Mugen is Night Fall's Canterlot.
The province Swainia is located near the South Luna Ocean and Hope's End Max. Prison is located in the Ocean underwater in order to make escape attempts harder. Hope's End Prison is also the only place in the kingdom where neither the Royals, military or government have no power or sway. The Chief Warden holds absolute power over the entire prison, it's prisoners and it's staff. This is to prevent corruption, once one is inside the prison all outside laws are rendered null and void.
The Swainia's bird is the vulture, it's chief exports is Seafood, seashells, shipping equipment and materials, sea-based craft, etc.The rest of the kingdom does also benefit from the sea but it's the province of Swainia in particular where the royals live that does the most.
The kingdom is frenemies with the Hagfish Hive of changelings who also happen to be sea based (if you couldn't tell from the name). We own the strongest Sea-based Battleships most of which belong to Hope's End but are willing to lend a few to the military. We are allies with the Sea-ponies. Since we live near the ocean we use Hydro-Electricity and water-pollution is considered a very severe crime punishable by time in Hope's End. Also our province does have the death penalty.
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12 Provinces:
Fustiyles: Capital is Athon.
Yowhaun: Capital is Ospeau.
Hoscar: Capital is Blyae.
Brurus: Capital is Thal.
Sciyan: Capital is Cron.
Eplioun: Capital is Uskait.
Athana: Capital is Drel.
Cloew: Capital is Toshar.
Usmeg: Capital is Jaglaurhiel.
Fasnium: Capital is Huscines
Thuile: Capital is Rhiel.
Swainia: Capital is Mugen.
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12 Mayors of the Capital Cities:
Flaring Locket: Mayor of Athon in the province of Fustiyles.
Ocean Bronze: Mayor of Ospeau in the province of Yowhaun.
Opal Wing: Mayor of Blyae in the province of Hoscar.
Virtuous Star: Mayor of Thal in the province of Brurus.
Mocha Sketch: Mayor of Cron in the province of Sciyan.
Visionary Eyes: Mayor of Uskait in the province of Eplioun.
Hazy Legend: Mayor of Drel in the province of Athana.
Crafted Ember: Mayor of Toshar in the province of Cloew.
Lemon Glass: Mayor of Jaglaurhiel in the province of Usmeg.
Irridescent Ruby: Mayor of Huscines in the province of Fasnium.
Silk Moonlight: Mayor of Rhiel in the province of Thuile.
Carnival Flame: Mayor of Mugen in the province of Swainia.
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12 Governors of the Capital Cities:
Mango Oasis: Governor of Athon in the province of Fustiyles.
Lemon Harmony: Governor of Ospeau in the province of Yowhaun.
Excellent Storm: Governor of Blyae in the province of Hoscar.
Strawberry Sands: Governor of Thal in the province of Brurus.
Blade Orchid: Governor of Cron in the province of Sciyan.
Breezy Bolt: Governor of Uskait in the province of Eplioun.
Icy Mist: Governor of Drel in the province of Athana.
Stainless Flare: Governor of Toshar in the province of Cloew.
Arctic Dash: Governor of Jaglaurhiel in the province of Usmeg.
Green Forge: Governor of Huscines in the province of Fasnium.
Dancing Metal: Governor of Rhiel in the province of Thuile.
Orange Poem: Governor of Mugen in the province of Swainia.
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How the Night Fall Government Is Organized:
The Constitution of Night Fall divides the government into three branches to ensure a central government in which no individual or group gains too much control:
Legislative – Makes laws (Parliament - Senate and House of Representatives)
Executive – Carries out laws (Royal House, Privy Council, Prime Minister, Cabinet)
Judicial – Evaluates laws (Supreme Court and Other Courts)
The Privy Council serves the Royal House as their personal council. The cabinet serves the Prime Minister as their personal council.
Each branch of government can change acts of the other branches as follows:
The Royal House can veto laws passed by Parliament.
Parliament confirms or rejects the Royal House's appointments and can remove a corrupt leader from office in exceptional circumstances.
The justices of the Supreme Court, who can overturn unconstitutional laws, are appointed by the Royal House and confirmed by the Senate.
The Night Fall government seeks to act in the best interests of its citizens through this system of checks and balances.
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Legislative Branch:
The legislative branch enacts legislation, confirms or rejects Royal House appointments, and has the authority to declare war.
This branch includes Parliament (the Senate and House of Representatives) and several agencies that provide support services to Parliament. Night Fall citizens have the right to vote for senators and representatives through free, confidential ballots.
Senate - There are two elected senators per province, totaling 24 senators. A senate term is six years and there's no limit to the number of terms an individual can serve.
House of Representatives - There are 48 elected representatives (4 per province), which are divided among the 12 provinces in proportion to their total population. There are additional non-voting delegates who represent the Principality of Crowshaw and the territories. A representative serves a two-year term, and there's no limit to the number of terms an individual can serve.
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Executive Branch:
The executive branch carries out and enforces laws. It includes the Royal House, the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, the Privy Council, executive departments, independent agencies, and other boards, commissions, and committees.
Night Fall citizens have the right to vote for any member of government that is not the Royal House (who are born into their positions) through free, confidential ballots.
Key roles of the executive branch include:
The Royal House - The Royal House leads the country. It is the head of state, leader of the federal government, and commander-in-chief of the Night Fall Armed Forces. The Royal House members are born into their positions but can be removed from their position by the Parliament if they are seen unfit for their positions in the royal court.
Prime Minister - The Prime Minister supports the Royal House. If no member of the Royal House is able to serve the country (for some reason), the Prime Minister will become a member of the Royal House. The Prime Minister can serve an unlimited number of four-year terms.
The Cabinet - Cabinet members serve as advisers to the Prime Minister. They include the Prime Minister and the heads of independent ministries. Cabinet members are nominated by the Royal House and must be approved by the House of Representatives (with at least 25 votes). The cabinet is made up of 64 members.
The Cabinet Independent Ministers: Minister of Elections, Minister of Administrative Agencies, Minister of Civil Service Agencies, Minister of Commerce Regulation, Minister of Education Agencies, Minister of Energy and Science, Minister of Magical Affairs (Lady Passions Star), Minister of Foreign Investment, Minister of Interior Agencies, Minister of Labor Agencies, Minister of Monetary and Financial Agencies, Minister of Postal Agencies, Minister of Retirement Agencies, Minister of Kingdom Property and Seat of Government Agencies, Minister of Transportation Agencies, Minister of Volunteerism Agencies, Minister of Defense and Security Agencies, Minister of Civil Rights Agencies, Minister of Strategic Economic and Energy Development, Minister of Digital Opportunity Investment Trust, Minister of Inspectors General Agencies, Minister of Legal Services Corporation, Minister of Art Centers and Museums, Minister of Creative and Performing Arts, Minister of Literary Heritage, Minister of Libraries and Federal Buildings, Minister of the State Justice Institute, Minister of the Institute of Peace, Minister of National Trust for Historic Preservation, Minister of Brand Night Fall, Minister of Higher Education, Minister of Private Regulatory Corporations, Minister of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, Minister of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, Minister of Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, Minister of National Futures Association, Minister of Night Fall Foreign Institutes in Other Kingdoms, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of the Global Telecommunications Company, Minister of Cotton Incorporated, Minister of Dairy Management Incorporated, Minister of the Non-Profit Venture Capital Committee, Minister of Princess Luna Episcopal Cathedral Foundation, Minister of Night Fall National Cathedral, Minister of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Minister of National Consumer Cooperative Bank, Minister of National Corporation for Housing Partnerships, Minister of National Endowment for Democracy, Minister of National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Minister of National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Minister of Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, Minister of the Kingdom Development Corporation, Minister of The Financing Corporation, Minister of Sister Cities International, Minister of Twin Cities International, Minister of the Night Fall Equestria Games Committee (also chartered), Minister of the Night Fall National Paralympic Committee, Minister of the Night Fall Anti-Doping Agency, Minister of the Parliamentary Chartered Nonprofit Organizations, Minister of the National Advisory Committees (Boards, Commissions, Groups, Panels, etc.), Minister of the Government-Owned Corporations, Minister of the Government-Sponsored Enterprises, Minister of Environmental Agencies, Minister of Nationally Funded Research and Development Centers.
A quick reference about what each of these ministry departments do, borrowed from the U.S. Independent Agencies and Government Owned Corporations:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_federal_agencies_in_the_United_StatesThe Privy Council: Privy Council members serve as advisers to the Royal House. They include the Royal House and the heads of executive ministries. Privy Council members are nominated by the Royal House and must be approved by the Senate (with at least 13 votes). The privy council is made up of 15 ministers who are each the head of a specific ministry.
The Privy Council Executive Ministers: Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Commerce, Minister of Defense, Minister of Education, Minister of Energy, Minister of Health and Human Services, Minister of Homeland Security, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Minister of the Interior, Minister of Justice, Minister of Labor, Minister of State, Minister of Transportation, Minister of the Treasury, and Minister of Veterans Affairs.
A quick reference about what each of these ministry departments do, borrowed from the U.S. Federal Departments:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_federal_agencies_in_the_United_States----------------
Judicial Branch:
The judicial branch interprets the meaning of laws, applies laws to individual cases, and decides if laws violate the Constitution.
The judicial branch is comprised of the Supreme Court and other federal courts.
Supreme Court - The Supreme Court is the highest court in the Kingdom of Night Fall. The justices of the Supreme Court are nominated by the Royal House and must be approved by the Senate (with at least 13 votes). Parliament decides the number of justices. Currently, there are nine. There is no fixed term for justices. They serve until their death, retirement, or removal in exceptional circumstances.
Other Federal Courts - The Constitution grants Congress the authority to establish other federal courts.
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Typically, all lands are granted by the King and Queen, depending on the population of the town, low population below 10,000 would be a shire and be granted to a lord and lady of the court, Barony is larger, up to 100,000 and is granted to a Baron and Baroness, anything larger is a Principality, and is ruled by a Prince and Princess.
Shire, Barony, and Principalities are regions of lands in a province. Shire = City. Principality = County. Barony = state.
There are 12 provinces, 12 governors of the provinces, the shires are the cities, the barony is a region within a province, and the principality would be the entire kingdom. Principalities would would over see the baronies. Baronies would over see the shires.
Night Fall rules over captures countries as well. Captured countries could retain their king, but then the king of the captured kingdom would become the High King and still have final say. The captured king would become the low king. Captured kingdoms are assimilated into Night Fall and become common wealths.
A house is like a group of close friends led by the the lord and lady of the house, they can be in a shire or principality or barony. Royal House is the royal family.
Guilds are much like a house, except a guild is a group with a vested interest in a particular thing and is led by Masters or Mistresses of that craft, such as a music guild. Guilds are special schools for people who want to do certain things. Like a forging guild or a magic guild, which both specifically teach forging or magic.
Ministries are the final word of guilds, though the ministry is subject to the Royal House. A ministry could also over see several related guilds.
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