Ascion

The Ascion Commonwealth Persemakmuran Ascion
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: "Beragam menjadi satu" "Out of many, one"
Anthem: Hidup, Pasifika! "Hail, Pacifica"
Capital	Gerha
Largest city	Los Angeles
Official languages	Ascionese
Recognised national languages	Chinese, Japanese Maori, Spanish Tagalog
Ethnic groups (2047)	36% Austronesian 32% Hispanic American 18% European Americans 11% Eurasians 3% Native Americans
Demonym(s)	Ascionese
Government	Federal Semi-Presidential Constitutional Republic
• President	Song Hyun-Woo / Primus
• Vice President	Jeffrey Jung
Legislature	Kongres Persemakmuran
• Upper house	Senat Persemakmuran
• Lower house	Dewan Perwakilan Persemakmuran
Establishment
• Independence as American, Pacifican and Asian nations	1776~1986
• Pan-Asian Alliance	2037 (disputed)
• Amenrian Pacific States	August 31, 2040
• Independence Proclaimed	July 17, 2043
• Current Constitution	May 24, 2046
Area
• Total	287,062,884 km2 (110,835,599 sq mi)
Population
• 2048 estimate	658,475,772
• Density	6,091/km2 (15,775.6/sq mi)
GDP (nominal)	2047 estimate
• Total	$136 trillion
• Per capita	$122,854
HDI (2048)	0.756 high
Currency	ANR
Driving side	right, left (Inner Region only)
Internet TLD	.an

Ascion (/ɑːsɪɒn/), officially the Ascion Commonwealth (Ascionese : Persemakmuran Ascion) commonly known as The Commonwealth is a country primarily located in the Pacific Ocean, consisting of 6 regions, a federal district, two major self-governing territories, and various possessions. At 287 million square kilometre (110 million square kilometers), it is the world's second- or third largest country by total area. With a population of almost 1.12 trillion people, it is the second most populous country in the world. The national capital is Gerha, and the most populous city is Los Angeles.

The Commonwealth emerged from the established Pacific states of Amenria. Disputes over the sociopolitical matters with Amenria led to the 2043 Metahuman War which led to Ascion declaring independence in June 17, 2043. The second constitution was accepted in 2045, which, at the same time also gave The Commonwealth more power to vigorously expand its territories to other parts of the globe, gradually acquiring new territories and admitting new states.

The Commonwealth is a federal semi-presidential republic and a representative democracy with three separate branches of government, this includes a bicameral legislature. The Commonwealth positions high in universal ranks of economic freedom, quality of life, and quality of higher education. In spite of significant wage and riches abberations compared to other nations, Ascion ceaselessly ranked high in measures of socioeconomic performance. It is additionally one of the foremost racially and ethnically assorted countries within the world, frequently called a melting pot of societies and ethnicities. Its populace has been significantly formed by centuries of migration and unification.

A highly developed country, the Commonwealth accounts for approximately a quarter of global gross domestic product (GDP) and is the world's largest economy by nominal GDP. By value, the Commonwealth is the world's largest importer and the second-largest exporter of goods. It is a high-income social market economy that places emphasis on automobile and technology manufacturing, with a burgeoning service sector and mining industry. The Commonwealth also holds the highst Human Development Index rating in the world, and performs favourably in a number of national performance listings including health, education, quality of life, economic freedom and the protection of human rights and liberties. Making up more than a third of global military spending, it is the one of the top military power in the world and is a leading political, cultural, and scientific force internationally.

Etymology

Ascion is derived from the name "Asia Pacific Union", the EU-like concept previously proposed by Song Hyun-Woo in 2037, under the influence of PAA (Pan-Asian Alliance). Although being a transocean and transcontinental nation, the name remained the same, to preserve the knowledge of the "core-continent" or the location where most of the original states is located. The word "Commonwealth" was originally used to describe a collection of states—e.g., "the Commonwealth is." It was later became popular after 2046, and is now interchangeably used with the word "Ascion". A citizen of the Commonwealth is an "Ascionese". "Commonwealth" and "Ascionese" refer to the country adjectivally ("Ascionese value", "Commonwealth forces"). In English, the word "Ascionese" rarely refers to topics or subjects not directly connected with the Commonwealth.

Geography

The six regions and the District of Maui occupy a combined area of 110,835,599 square miles (287,062,884 km2). Of this area, 12,285,844 square miles (31,820,191 km2) is the total land area, of which comprised 11.8% of the Commonwealth's whole territory, while the remaining 90% is the total water area. Measured by only land area, the Commonwealth is second in size behind Amenria. The Commonwealth is the world's nation by total area (land and water), with Amenria and Africa behind. The ranking varies depending on how two territories disputed by Amenria and Africa is counted, and how the total size of the Commonwealth is measured.

The Commonwealth was originally consisted of six regions; the Core Region (formerly Hawaii), the Inner Region (formerly Japan and Taiwan), Middle Region (formerly Philippines and its surrounding islands), Outer Region (formerly Oceania and Zealandia), Northern Reaches (formerly far east Russia and Alaska), and the Western Reaches (formerly the western states of North and South America). Two more regions, Southern Reaches (formerly parts of the Amenrian State of South Asia) and Gondwana Reaches (southern Atlantic ocean) were added from the recent expansions.

Core Region

The Core Region ranked as the busiest region in the whole territory of Commonwealth. This region is where the capital, Gerha is located, and was previously the Hawaiian state of Amenria. The Core Region houses the government buildings such as the parliament, the federal departments, the supreme court, as well as the Citadel, the official residence and office for the Commonwealth Chairman. The Core Region is also where the Temple of Feorh which serves as the communication bureau for interplanetary, intergalactic and multiversal matters.

The Citadel

Just like its name, the Core Region is the centre most region in the Commonwealth, and borders the other 6 Commonwealth regions by water. It is the only Commonwealth region that is not geographically located in any continent, the only region completely surrounded by water and that is entirely an archipelago, and the only region in which coffee is commercially cultivable.

In addition to the eight main islands, the region has many smaller islands and islets. Kaʻula is a small island near Niʻihau. The Northwest Islands is a group of nine small, older islands to the northwest of Kauaʻi that extend from Nihoa to Kure Atoll; these are remnants of once much larger volcanic mountains. Across the archipelago are around 130 small rocks and islets, such as Molokini, which are either volcanic, marine sedimentary or erosional in origin.

The tallest mountain in the region, Mauna Kea, is well above 13,796 ft (4,205 m) above mean sea level; it is taller than Mount Everest if measured from the base of the mountain, which lies on the floor of the Pacific Ocean and rises about 33,500 feet (10,200 m).

Mauna Kea Mountain

The volcanic islands, however, has long been abandoned and is used only for the Commonwealth's scientific research base. Despite having a volcanic island near the capital, most of the capital's area are relatively safe with protective, invisible barriers working 24/7 preventing any tsunami, volcanic ashes, and even lava from reaching the populated areas albeit still susceptible to earthquakes.The Core Region's climate is typical for the tropics, although temperatures and humidity tend to be less extreme because of near-constant trade winds from the east. Summer highs usually reach around 88 °F (31 °C) during the day, with the temperature reaching a low of 75 °F (24 °C) at night. Winter day temperatures are usually around 83 °F (28 °C); at low elevation they seldom dip below 65 °F (18 °C) at night. Snow, not usually associated with the tropics, falls at 13,800 feet (4,200 m) on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa in some winter months.

Inner Region

It is by far the second busiest state in the Commonwealth. This region acts as the cultural, social and economic capital of the Commonwealth. Most of the Commonwealth's private corporations are headquartered in this region. About 73% of the region is mountainous, with a mountain range running through each of the main islands. The highest mountain is Mount Fuji, with an elevation of 3,776 m (12,388 ft). The Inner Region's forest cover rate is 68.55% since the mountains are heavily forested.

Since there is little level ground, many hills and mountainsides at lower elevations around towns and cities are often cultivated. As this region is situated in a volcanic zone along the Pacific deeps, frequent low-intensity earth tremors and occasional volcanic activity are felt throughout the islands. Destructive earthquakes occur several times a century. Hot springs are numerous and have been exploited as an economic capital by the leisure industry.

The region's archipelago is relatively far away from the Asian continent. Taiwan is closest to the eastern part of of the Amenria with a distance of 190 km (111 mi). The most northern part of the region, Hokkaido island is bordering the Northern Reaches. Most of the population lives on the Pacific coast side of Japanese archipelago and Taiwan. The west coast facing the East Sea is less densely populated.

Most of the region's climate belong to the temperate zone with humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa) characterized by four distinct seasons. However, its climate varies from cool humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfb) in the north such as northern Hokkaido, to warm tropical rainforest climate (Köppen climate classification Af) in the southernmost part of Taiwan island.

Middle Region

Known for its tropical climate and a large archipelago, the middle region serves as another tourist destination for Ascion. Its 7000 islands full of sandy beaches are said to be rivaling the prestige of core region's beaches. It is also known for its huge population, apparently the largest among all other regions in Ascion and is the only region with the largest population of Christians.

Outer Region

Known as the home for exotic animals and a vast landscape of deserts, lakes, and grasslands. It is by far the largest land-territory of Ascion, with the entire continent of Australasia and Zealandia takes up to 70% of the land. The continent of Australia, is home to iron ore, diamond and uranium mining sites. Its capital, Sydney, serves as a hub for Ascionese mining corporations. The continent of Zealandia, however, is known for its lush forest and grasslands, and is home to Ascion's ecological research base.

Northern Reaches

The most northern state of Ascion. It has the least population among any other Ascionese regions, as it has a relatively cold climate, with an eternal ice cap takes up to 30% of the northern area. It is known for its ski resort, and is home to werewolves, and noble vampires. The northern reaches provides a suitable place for Ascionese weapon research, as there were various weapon-testing and weapon development base scattered across the white, snowy area of this region.

Western Reaches

The most eastern state of Ascion states (but the most western of the world). The northern area of this region is home to the Silicon Valley, a world-known area that serves as global center for tech companies. The northern area is also home to the world's largest casino. The southern area, however, is known for its farming facilities, particularly because of its vast grasslands and forests.

Gondwana Reaches

The new state of Ascion, located in the southern part of Atlantic ocean (near the Antarctic), comprised of small islets and rocky islands. There's not much of information about this new area, but the government claims to use this area as underwater housing facilities for oceanborn species.

Southern Reaches

Originally the territory of A m e n r i a, the Commonwealth managed to capture small islands and islets through recent expansions.

Politics

Government

According to the Constitution of Ascion, the country is an asymmetric federation and semi-presidential republic, wherein the President is the head of state, and the Prime Minister is the head of government. The Commonwealth is fundamentally structured as a multi-party representative democracy, with the federal government composed of three branches:

• Legislative: The bicameral Congress, made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives, makes federal law, declares war, approves treaties, has the power of the purse, and has the power of impeachment, by which it can remove sitting members of the government.
• Executive: The president is the commander-in-chief of the military, can veto legislative bills before they become law (subject to congressional override), and appoints the members of the Cabinet (subject to Senate approval) and other officers, who administer and enforce federal laws and policies.
• Judicial: The Supreme Court and lower federal courts, whose judges are appointed by the president with Senate approval, interpret laws and overturn those they find unconstitutional.

The president is elected by popular vote for a six-year term (eligible for a second term, but not for a third consecutive term). Ministries of the government are composed of the Premier and his deputies, ministers, and selected other individuals; all are appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister (whereas the appointment of the latter requires the consent of the Commonwealth Assembly.

The House of Representatives has 435 voting members, each representing a congressional states for a two-year term. House seats are apportioned among the regions by population. Each region then draws single-member districts to conform with the census apportionment. The Core Region, Southern Reaches and Gondwana Reaches each have one member of Congress—these members are not allowed to vote. The Senate has 100 members with each state having two senators, elected at-large to six-year terms; one-third of Senate seats are up for election every two years. The Core Region and two new regions do not have senators.

Political divisions

According to the constitution, Russia comprises 8 regions, 24 states, 9 republics In 2046, when the new constitution was adopted, there were 89 federal subjects listed, but later some of them were merged. These subjects have equal representation—two delegates each—in the Federation Council.[100] However, they differ in the degree of autonomy they enjoy.

• 8 regions (provinces): geographically and culturally divided areas, and also the highest level of federal governance after the commonwealth government to control the states and territories inside them.
• 24 states: nominally autonomous; each is tasked with drafting its own constitution, direct-elected state governors or a similar post, and parliament. States are allowed to establish their own official language alongside Ascionese but are represented by the federal government in international affairs. States are meant to be home to specific ethnic minorities.
• 9 territories: essentially the same as states. The "territory" designation is historic, originally given to frontier regions and later also to the administrative divisions that comprised of island chains or states that are located far away from each other.
• 4 federal cities (Gerha, Los Angeles, Canberra, Tokyo): major cities that function as separate regions.

Law Enforcement

Law enforcement in Ascion is primarily the responsibility of local police departments and sheriff's offices, with state polices providing broader services. Federal agencies such as the DIF (Federal Investigation Department) and the Ascionese Marshals sevice including protecting civil rights, national security and enforcing Ascionese federal courts' rulings and federal laws. State courts conduct most criminal trials while federal courts handle certain designated crimes as well as certain appeals from the state criminal courts. Capital punishment is sanctioned in the Commonwealth for certain federal and military crimes, and at the state level in 24 states.

Foreign Relations

The Commonwealth has an established structure of foreign relations. It is a permanent member of the Global Nations' Security Council. Almost all countries have embassies in Gerha, and many have consulates around the country. Likewise, nearly all nations host Ascionese diplomatic missions, including Amenria. Ascion's foreign policy has been interventionist in politics and military long before its foundation, and has been involved in numerous conflicts across the globe. Also, due to dimensional instabilities across the globe, Ascion has been recently involved in conflicts with nations from other universes either as an ally or enemy.