Raspur Pact

Raspur Pact
Flag Emblem
Hymn: Why would we need a hymn?
Headquarters	Raspur Lindström Shirekeep Lausanne
Official language(s)	Istvanistani / Common Tongue
Type	Military alliance and free trade area
Leaders
- High Commissioner	Maximinus Kerularios
- Deputy High Commissioner	Nikamura Hawkins
- Main assembly	Permanent Commission
Establishment	7.V.1643 AN
Membership	15 member states
Organisation website	n/a
Organisation forum	n/a

The Raspur Pact (RP), an expansive supranational union and formidable multilateral alliance, initially came into being as the Shirerithian-Alexandrian-Natopian Entente, often abbreviated as SANE. Today, the Raspur Pact stands as the largest alliance system globally, incorporating 15 nations within its protective embrace and promoting the ideals of mutual defense, collective security, and free trade among its member states.

The bedrock of the Raspur Pact is the Shirerithian, Alexandrian, and Natopian Entente Treaty. Initially brought into existence in 1646 AN, this treaty was the brainchild of three pioneering nations - Shireroth, Alexandria, and Natopia. The far-reaching vision and cooperative spirit of these founding states have shaped the character of the Raspur Pact, providing a solid platform for growth, stability, and cooperation among the diverse nations that now form the Pact.

The mechanisms and policies embedded within the Raspur Pact are designed to foster unity while respecting the sovereignty of individual nations. At its core, the Pact guarantees the free movement of workers, goods, and services across the borders of member nations, thus contributing to the creation of an interconnected, dynamic economic space. This free trade area underpins the economic prosperity of member states and drives growth within the Pact as a whole. In addition, the Raspur Pact oversees a robust framework for the extradition of arrested persons, reinforcing the principle of justice across national borders and fostering cooperation in legal and security matters among member states. A feature of particular note is the Pact's directive of full faith and credit given to all legal documents across all of its member states, signifying a high degree of legal interoperability, trust, and mutual recognition.

Over the years, the Raspur Pact has transformed from a tripartite entente to a global alliance system, proving to be an enduring testament to the power of cooperation, mutual respect, and shared aspirations among nations.

Membership

Founding members of the organisation were Shireroth, Alexandria and Natopia, with Constancia joining later on. Following the devastating Alexandrian Flu and the consequent collapse of the Alexandrian Empire. The Khanate of Raspur acceded to the alliance in 1662, followed by the Wechua Nation in 1663 and Eklesia and the Republic of Inner Benacia in 1667. Elwynn joined the Pact after the Kalirion Fracture in 1673, followed by Ransenar and Sathrati the year after. In 1674, Talenore was granted membership in its own right, as did the Confederate States of Floria (then known as the Florian Republic) in 1680. Influenced by commercial ties with Floria, Jääland joined in 1690 AN, followed by . The most recent accession to the Pact occurred in 1719 AN when the the Kingdom of Moorland joined. The organisation, with a total population of about 874 million people, comprises:

Current Members

Name	Accession Year	Status	Population	Notes
Anahuaco	1711 AN	Active	66,992,418	Granted Membership
Benacian Union	1703 AN	Active	290,113,513 (1715 AN)	Inherited membership from the UGB and Elwynn in 1703
Constancia	1650	Active	46,139,206
Confederate States of Floria	1680	Active	132,236,430 (1706 AN)	Granted membership
Imperial Federation	1706	Active	204,174,665 (1705 AN)	Granted membership
Kingdom of Moorland	1719	Active	c. 875,000 (1718 AN)	Granted membership
Mondosphere	1716	Active	37,225,551(1716 AN)	Granted membership. Applies to:  Etzeland  Greater Sangun  Riskai Varmland  Northbloom
Natopia	1643	Active	374,686,235(1690 AN)	Founder state.
Normark	1703 AN	Active	10,770,940(1703 AN)	Inherited membership upon independence from the Benacian Union.
Nouvelle Alexandrie	As Alduria: 1681 AN As Wechua: 1663 AN	Active	182,247,071 (1690 AN)	Formerly Alduria-Wechua
Sankt Ludwigshafen	1718 AN	Active	97,385	Granted membership.
Shireroth	1643	Active	1,019,254,180 (1715 AN)	Founder state.
Suren	1692 AN	Active	10,624,639	Granted membership.
Vegno	1718 AN	Active	2,876,120	Granted membership.
Zeed	1702 AN	Active	27,050,770 (1699 AN)	Declared membership following 1701 Armistice of Alduria City.

Former Members

Name	Accession Year	Status	Population	Notes
Alexandria	1643	Withdrawn		Founder state. Demise of government owing to Alexandrian Flu
Drak-Modan	1672	Defunct	38,399,527(1690 AN)	Declared membership after Kalirion Fracture. Annexed by Shireroth (1699 AN).
Eklesia	1667	Incorporated in the Imperial State of Constancia		Protectorate and an autonomous territory of the Imperial State of Constancia effective 1.I.1692
Elluenuueq	1673	Defunct	147,427,898(1685 AN)	Declared membership after Kalirion Fracture; merged to form the Benacian Union in 1703
Highpass	1703 AN	Active	2,400,000 (1700 approx.)	Granted membership after Sanaman Civil War Annexed to Shireroth in 1715 AN.
Inner Benacia	1667	Withdrawn		Renounced membership following revolt 1670
Jääland	1690	Defunct	~2,700,000 (1678)	Granted membership. Evacuated (1707 AN).
Ransenar	1674	Defunct	64,175,502(1682 AN)	Declared membership after Kalirion Fracture, merged into the Benacian Union in late 1711
Raspur	1662	Observer		In union with Constancia
Sanama	1680	Withdrawn	120,500,000 (1691)	Withdrew from the pact in 1702 after successful socialist revolution.
Sathrati	1674	Active	64,767,512 (1669)	Declared membership after Kalirion Fracture, then rejoined Shireroth
Sovereign Confederation	1672	Defunct		Joined Elwynn in 1681.
Unified Governorates	1672	Defunct	73,969,040 (1690 AN)	Declared membership after Kalirion Fracture

Following a treaty of mutual defence in 1675, Sanama enjoys the mutual protection of the Pact, while remaining outside the organisation. This treaty was superseded when Sanama was granted membership in 1680.

Although not a formal member of the Raspur Pact, Tellia enjoyed, until the Kalirion Fracture (1671–1673) many of the economic and security benefits associated with membership on account of its treaty with Shireroth which established a condominium over so-called "Mandatory Tellia", affording the Tellian city states privileged access to Benacian and international markets controlled by Raspur Pact member states.

The Republic of Inner Benacia, having joined in 1667, left the Pact in 1670.

Structure

Permanent Commission

Article 23 of the founding Treaty, a seminal section in the organizational structure of the Raspur Pact, gives rise to the establishment of a Permanent Commission. This vital component of the alliance operates as a steering and implementation body, aimed at ensuring the effective execution of the provisions set out in the Pact. The Permanent Commission consists of Plenipotentiaries, who are high-level representatives vested with full powers to act on behalf of their respective governments. These Plenipotentiaries are appointed directly by the governments of the nations belonging to the Pact, underscoring the Commission's status as a nexus of authority and decision-making within the alliance.

The governance structure of the Permanent Commission is characterized by a democratic and participatory election process. From among its constituents, the Permanent Commission elects a High Commissioner, a key figure responsible for presiding over the meetings of the Commission. Notably, the High Commissioner need not be a Plenipotentiary within the Permanent Commission, but they must be a national of a Signatory Nation, ensuring their firm commitment and loyalty to the values and principles of the Pact.

Alongside overseeing Commission meetings, the High Commissioner is entrusted with the administration of the Secretariat, a dedicated body that provides administrative and operational support to the Permanent Commission. This structure ensures seamless execution of the Raspur Pact's objectives, with the Secretariat acting as the backbone for the Commission's myriad functions, ranging from organizing meetings, maintaining records, to implementing decisions made by the Plenipotentiaries.

The Raspur Pact's inaugural High Commissioner was Isabella Kalirion. Serving from the organization's inception until her untimely death, Kalirion shaped much of the Pact's early direction and spirit. Her successor, Primo de Aguilar, brought to the role an experience of previously serving as Deputy High Commissioner, a position that places him in a strong stead for continuing Kalirion's work.

The Raspur Pact's current High Commissioner is Maximinus Kerularios of Nouvelle Alexandrie and Deputy High Commissioner is Nikamura Hawkins of the Imperial Federation, serving at their posts since 1720 AN.

Representatives from National Delegations on the Permanent Commission (as of 1722 AN) are as follows:

Member State	Representative
Anahuaco
Benacian Union	Magister Shapur Reporter
Constancia	HSIH The Prince of Molivadia
Confederate States of Floria	Morgan Sharp
Imperial Federation	Umar Tetsugawa, Count of Inner Nixtorm
Mondosphere
Natopia	Ernesto de la Cruz
Normark	Arnold Christianssønn Einhorn
Nouvelle Alexandrie	Vicaquirao Alvarez
Sankt Ludwigshafen	Razzie Waldfürcht
Shireroth	Chrysostom Wythe, Count of Woodshire
Suren	Fereydoun Jamshidi
Vegno	Giordano Venturi
Zeed	Jost Grobba

Secretariat

The Secretariat of the Raspur Pact was formed in 1650 AN and serves as the organizational backbone that provides essential administrative, operational, and logistical support to the Permanent Commission. Operating under the direct supervision of the High Commissioner, it has grown into a dynamic, versatile, and efficient entity that handles a vast array of tasks vital to the functionality of the Raspur Pact. The Secretariat is composed of departments correlating to the major spheres of alliance activity, such as Defense Coordination, Economic Affairs, Legal Affairs, and Humanitarian Cooperation. Each department is headed by a Director, who is usually a seasoned expert in their respective field, appointed by the High Commissioner with the consent of the Permanent Commission.

The current Departments of the Secretariat are:

• The Department of Defense Coordination is tasked with liaising between the military establishments of the member nations and the Joint Military Command to ensure coherent and coordinated defense efforts, from joint exercises to intelligence sharing. The Director of the Department of Defense Coordination is also usually the head of the Joint Military Command to ensure interoperability and connectivity between the bodies.
• The Department of Economic Affairs oversees the implementation of the Raspur Pact's free-trade provisions and monitors economic trends across the member nations to advise on economic policy and harmonize fiscal strategies.
• The Department of Legal Affairs handles the intricacies of legal harmonization, ensuring full faith and credit to all legal documents across the member nations. They also advise on extradition matters and deal with any legal disputes that may arise within the pact.
• The Department of Humanitarian Cooperation is responsible for coordinating the collective response of the Raspur Pact to any humanitarian crises within or outside its borders, from natural disasters to refugee situations.

At the helm of the Secretariat is the Secretary-General, a position appointed by the High Commissioner and confirmed by the Permanent Commission. The Secretary-General oversees the day-to-day operations of the Secretariat, coordinates between its various departments, and serves as the chief administrative officer. This role requires a unique blend of diplomatic finesse and administrative prowess, as the Secretary-General serves not only as an efficient manager but also as a conduit between the High Commissioner, the Permanent Commission, and the Secretariat. Rounding out the Secretariat's staff are skilled professionals, administrative staff, and specialized experts hailing from all the member nations. They contribute their expertise in a myriad of disciplines to the effective running of the alliance.

The Secretariat maintains offices in the capital city of each signatory nation, fostering a sense of shared ownership and ensuring that the Secretariat remains closely in touch with the realities on the ground in all member states. These offices are connected by a state-of-the-art communications network that allows real-time collaboration and decision-making.

The current Secretary-General is XXXXXXXXXXX, serving in the position since 1720 AN.

Health Emergency Subcommission

Established in 1676 AN following a proposal two years prior, the Health Emergency Subcommission (HES) is an integral body of the Raspur Pact. Its primary mandate is to collaborate with member nations on establishing public health best practices and vigilantly monitor public health conditions both within the Pact and globally. The HES takes special interest in communicable diseases, as well as chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats, as these pose significant risks to the safety and well-being of Pact member nations.

At the helm of the HES is a Director-General, nominated by members of the Permanent Commission and confirmed by the same body for a three-year term. The Director-General is responsible for guiding the direction of the HES and making key decisions. To support the Director-General and facilitate a democratic decision-making process, an advisory council has been established. Composed of representatives from each member nation, this council convenes monthly to discuss emerging issues, assess the state of ongoing initiatives, and propose new directions for the HES.

One of the most significant responsibilities of the HES is to spearhead and coordinate research and development efforts across the Raspur Pact, particularly in areas of significant public health concern. Through initiatives such as the Joint Medical Research Program, the HES facilitates cooperation between leading research institutions across member nations, ensuring that valuable insights and breakthroughs are shared quickly and efficiently. This has proven especially beneficial in the face of public health crises, where rapid, coordinated responses are often necessary.

Moreover, the HES is charged with developing and deploying Raspur Pact Health Emergency Teams. These teams consist of medical experts and emergency responders who can be quickly dispatched to locations experiencing a health crisis. Once on the ground, these teams investigate the situation, assess the immediate needs and threats, and implement necessary actions to mitigate the crisis, all while reporting back to the HES.

In 1691 AN, the Hurmu–Raspur Pact Free Trade Agreement led to the establishment of the Hurmu Health Cooperation Facility under the auspices of the HES. This facility serves as a central hub for coordinating donations, both monetary and tangible, and volunteer services for the Hurmu Total Development Program. By establishing a unified, organized structure for these contributions, the HES has played a pivotal role in coordinating efforts towards this crucial development program. The Hurmu Health Cooperation Facility exemplifies the Raspur Pact's commitment to collective action and mutual support among its member nations.

Economic Cooperation Subcommission

Formed in 1677 AN, the Economic Cooperation Subcommission (ECS) operates as an essential component of the Raspur Pact's overarching infrastructure. Its fundamental role is to promote economic synergies within and among member nations, fostering a robust, cooperative economic environment that benefits all involved parties. This includes facilitating the sharing of technical knowledge and industry expertise, enhancing logistical frameworks, and offering a platform where funding for investment and development can be sought and provided. Joint projects, such as the Allied Production Matrix, the Neridian Commodities Exchange, and SATCo Trade Fleets, are managed under the ECS's jurisdiction, having previously been overseen by the Joint Military Council.

The ECS is led by a Director-General, nominated and confirmed by the members of the Permanent Commission, and serving a term of three years. To aid the Director-General in carrying out his duties, an advisory council composed of representatives from member nations has been established. This council convenes monthly to discuss new developments, providing insight and guidance that inform the ECS's decision-making processes.

In 1691 AN, following the Hurmu–Raspur Pact Free Trade Agreement, the Hurmu Development Cooperation Facility was established under the ECS's auspices. Functioning as a repository for monetary and tangible donations, this facility coordinates efforts towards the Hurmu Total Development Program, with a focus on humanitarian, social, scientific, technical, and economic cooperation. It received a substantial boost of 2 billion Natopos as seed funding from unspecified Constancian corporations.

The 1700's saw the inception of the Raspur Solidarity Fund and Greater Elluenuueq Solidarity Fund in 1700 AN and 1702 AN, respectively. These funds, overseen by the ECS, echo the model of the Hurmu Development Cooperation Facility and focus on similar areas of cooperation. The Raspur Solidarity Fund was seeded with 5 billion Craites from unspecified Constancian corporations, and donations were declared tax-deductible in the Imperial State of Constancia, a move subsequently adopted by other member nations. The Greater Elluenuueq Solidarity Fund also received 5 billion Craites in seed funding from Constancian corporations and an additional contribution of 239 million Imperial Staters from the ESB Foundation.

In 1712 AN, the Raspur Pact Parliamentary Assembly proposed the establishment of a Peacebuilding Fund to further the cause of peacekeeping and conflict resolution. This initiative, recommended in the wake of the experiences in pacifying Zeed, underscored the commitment of the Raspur Pact to ensure peace and stability among its member nations. The Permanent Commission observed the development and implementation of this initiative, reinforcing the unified, collaborative approach at the core of the Raspur Pact's mandate. The largest donor to the Peacebuilding Fund to date is Nouvelle Alexandrie, having contributed close to NAX€50 billion écu.

Community of Goldfield

A noteworthy subgroup within the ECS is the Community of Goldfield. Comprising of certain member nations, the Community utilizes the Natopian natopo as a reserve currency or as legal tender. This unique economic arrangement not only exemplifies the spirit of cooperation that defines the Raspur Pact, but it also encourages financial stability among the participating nations, reinforcing their economic resilience.

Raspur Pact Parliamentary Assembly

The Raspur Pact Parliamentary Assembly was formed in 1683 AN and seated on 1.I.1684. Its purpose is to provide a forum for popular participation in the decisions of the Raspur Pact. It is elected every five years and all major decisions of the Pact require the advice and consent of the Assembly. The initial 1684 session was convened in Asterapolis, followed by a transfer to the Radiant Sun Convention Center in Aqaba by XV.1685 AN, where it remained until the close of the First Raspur Pact Parliamentary Assembly in 1689 AN. The Second Raspur Pact Parliamentary Assembly continued at the same location, and on its close in {[AN|1694}}, the body resolved to transfer to a new location in Lausanne, meeting at the Palais de Saint Louis le Protecteur until its new building was constructed, with funding sourced from the Economic Cooperation Subcommission.

Joint Military Council

Idealised conception of each tier of organisation in the forces of the Raspur Pact from the tactical to the strategic level.

Assets (circa 1689 AN)	№ in Service
Armoured Fighting Vehicles	56,344
Main Battle Tanks	3,132
Artillery – All Types	80,537
Air Defence Systems	7,704
Aviation – All Types	26,985
Aviation – Multi-role Strike	2,917
Maritime – All Types	8,692
Spaceplanes – Suborbital	294
Spacecraft – Orbital	87
Spacecraft – Deep Range	6

Commands

Continental Theatre Command	Lead Nation	Supreme Commander
Apollonia Command	Floria	TBC
Benacia Command	Benacian Union	Zurvanudin Miran al-Osman
Cibola Command	Natopia	Demetrius Hummock
Keltia Command	Nouvelle Alexandrie	Phakchay Chaupin
Tapfer Command	Natopia	Kenelm Austin
Trans-Euran Command	Constancia	George Maniakes

It may be noted that numbered armies, assigned to continental theatre commands, follow sequential numbering corresponding to the continent upon which the headquarters of the army in question, has been raised. Accordingly:

• 0–199: Armies assigned to Benacia Command;
• 200–299: Armies assigned to Apollonia Command;
• 300–399: Armies assigned to Keltia Command;
• 400–499: Armies assigned to Cibola Command;
• 500–599: Armies assigned to Trans-Euran Command;
• 600–699: Armies assigned to Tapfer Command.

At present numbered armies are only to be found in Apollonia Command, Benacia Command, and Trans-Euran Command, with corps level formations reporting directly to the Banner Groups established as the main strategic-level regional sub-commands of each continental theatre command.

Combined Function Command	Lead Nation	Supreme Commander
Defence Against Anomalous Phenomena	Unified Governorates	Samira al-Osman
Information Warfare Command	Nouvelle Alexandrie	Graciela Nieves
Maritime Armada	Natopia	Charalambos Dagger-Hakea
Strategic Missile Forces	Natopia	Magda Scaevola

Current operations

Conflicts

• Keltia Command
  • Liberation of Dalen (1717 AN – present,  Normark /  The Green)
    • Operation Sable Shield
  • Operation Purple Splendor (1718 AN – present,  Nouvelle Alexandrie)
    • Operation Purple Shroud (1718 AN – present,  Nouvelle Alexandrie)
  • Operation Thunder Drop (1718 AN – present,  Strait of Haifa /  Sea of Storms)
  • Operation Green Marauder (1719 AN – present,  Ostland )
  • Operation Lefthand Punch (1719 AN – present,  Ostland )
• Trans-Euran Command
  • Norasht campaign (1717 AN – present,  Eastern Eura Trade Association /  Suren Confederacy)
  • Operation Purple Reign
    • Operation Purple Shroud

Deployments

• Trans-Euran Command
  • Joint Border Forces (1714 AN – present,  Constancia /  Oportia /  Suren Confederacy /  Zeed)
  • Fall Aquamarinblau (1716 AN – present,  the Green /  Oportia /  Suren Confederacy)
  • Operation Evergreen (1716 AN – present,  Suren Confederacy)

Exercises

• Trans-Euran Command
  • Exercise Eastern Pennant (1717 AN – present,  Constancia)

Concluded operations

List to be expanded

• Benacia Command
  • Operation Penitent (1716 AN – 1718 AN,  Benacian Union /  Kalgachia /  Northbloom)
• Keltia Command
  • Operation Sovereign Borders (1717 AN exercise,  The Green /  Nouvelle Alexandrie)
• Trans-Euran Command
  • Kapavian insurgency (1715 AN – 1717 AN,  Suren Confederacy)
  • Operation Jungle Bolo (1717 AN – 1718 AN,  Eastern Eura Trade Association /  Suren Confederacy)

Key demographics

Nation	Population	Population of working age (16 to 70 years)	Armed Forces (excluding auxiliaries)	Civil Service
Alduria-Wechua	71,940,371	53,955,278	538,198	9,120,823
Constancia	16,344,616	11,609,581	400,767	369,800
Drak-Modan	35,895,671	25,496,695	160,190	815,811
Elwynn	147,427,898	104,718,036	2,230,767	3,350,634
Floria	141,723,860	85,742,935	1,123,960	2,276,298
Natopia	356,501,098	253,222,730	909,440	8,102,298
Ransenar	48,012,109	34,103,001	390,891	1,091,184
Shireroth	1,019,254,180
UGB	68,965,344	44,620,578	1,752,073	433,744
Total:	1,013,078,673	698,135,584	7,441,490	26,439,555

See also

• Shirerithian, Alexandrian, and Natopian Entente Treaty
• Community of Goldfield