16-11-2025, 02:09 AM
Summary of Selucia's new system and policies
January 5684
Ever since the army took over the Senate and eliminated it completely, the Legatus Legionis, Sextilius Scipio, proclaimed himself Imperator. This new system, which the experts have named a Military Autocracy, has its special characteristics. While some have made a comparison with the Principate under Maximianus, and there are certainly similarities (overtaken by force through the Legion, centralisation of power, and militarisation), there are several key differences between the two systems: 1) Imperator Scipio frames himself as a temporary leader to restore order in Selucia, not as a new leader with a new vision for the nation; 2) under the Principate, the Senate remained (even if reduced to 100 loyal Senators) and the Princeps sought to act as a "neutral arbitrator of all the Selucian classes" and thus keep stability this way, whereas the Imperator seeks to rule with an iron fist independently of the other classes, and in fact, got rid of the Senatorial class.
The system of Imperator Scipio can be described as an autocratic, military figure put by the army with the purpose of restoring order under a vacuum of illegitimacy of power - thus, a political crisis. This is done by centralising power, strengthening unity (which can lead to persecuting those who are seen as a threat to unity, such as anyone who defies the authority of the Imperator or certain minorities such as the Yeudi diaspora in Selucia), the strengthening of the military (through policies such as mandatory military service), promotion of self-reliance and nationalism.
Up until now, however, the centralisation was done through the authority of the Imperator. As of March 5565, the Imperator founded a military junta consisting of his most trustworthy allies in the Legion, each one assigned to different roles, such as the supervision of the economy, culture, religion, and so on. The Imperator was to have, however, absolute political and military power. This replaces, in some way, the vacuum of power left by the eradication of the Senate, and distributes the tasks of the Imperator efficiently. To ensure further loyalty to the new government, the army disposed of any officers that did not submit to the new order or were seen as suspicious by depriving them of their positions and locking them up indefinitely, seeing them as a "potential threat to national stability". To end further instability and division, Imperator Scipio formalised something that had already been implied but never confirmed: the ban on political factions. "Factionalism was the source of division, was the source of the state we are currently in; democracy is a threat to Selucian stability, and thus, we will ensure the removal of any democratic element, and forbidding anything that allows division, such as political factions." The Governors of each province have been replaced by non-elected army officials, also trusted by and close to the Imperator.
Since the announcement of nationalisations, the government has expanded it further, leaving the economy completely under control of the Imperator and the junta. The government has promised the creation of new jobs, expansion of key industries, and reactivation of the economy for the next five years, among other minor objectives such as raising the salaries, reforming the market system, and starting a transition towards renewable energy. The government has also already announced a reduction of taxes temporarily and relative; the focus seems to be on reactivating the economy first before focusing on generating profit.
It has also been announced that for the next 15 years, it is planned to 1) fix existing highways and build new ones connecting the three islands, 2) expanding military and naval bases, as well as building new prisons throughout the nation, 3) focusing on the production of steel, arms, and ships, 4) focusing on the extraction of silver, gold, and other minerals found in our mines, 5) consolidating our relationship with likeminded or favourable nations (such as Egelion and Kundrati) as well as ending relationships with those that do not suit our interests or pose a threat to our existence and stability (such as the 3PF).
The Imperator has also been attempting to promote Selucian culture within the borders, reducing the influence of minor national cultures - that is, Olerian, Calatian, and Sadarian - in the name of national unity. Using any of their respective languages outside the private sphere will lead to fines, and any cultural events must reflect Selucian customs and traditions, rather than Olerian, Calatian or Sadarian ones.
Lastly, as of now, January 5684, the situation with the Yeudi diaspora in Selucia has but worsened. The amount of Yeudis locked up in Selucian prisons have gone up to around 250k - far surpassing the "few thousands" from two decades ago, although it only represents around a 20% of the Yeudi population in Selucia still. It is clear that the government is intending to take all of them, in a slow and gradual way. It has been reported that the Yeudi prisoners suffer more discrimination and abuse, and face worse conditions, than the rest of prisoners. Any protest or complaint about the treatment of the Yeudi prisoners has been met with violence from the army, which have overtaken the police force. Not just that, but the government has done an efficient propaganda ensuring many Selucians started showing disdain towards Yeudis, with non-imprisoned Yeudis reporting that they face more discrimination, insults, and even violence, from citizens themselves, rather than just from soldiers, than they ever did before.
January 5684
Ever since the army took over the Senate and eliminated it completely, the Legatus Legionis, Sextilius Scipio, proclaimed himself Imperator. This new system, which the experts have named a Military Autocracy, has its special characteristics. While some have made a comparison with the Principate under Maximianus, and there are certainly similarities (overtaken by force through the Legion, centralisation of power, and militarisation), there are several key differences between the two systems: 1) Imperator Scipio frames himself as a temporary leader to restore order in Selucia, not as a new leader with a new vision for the nation; 2) under the Principate, the Senate remained (even if reduced to 100 loyal Senators) and the Princeps sought to act as a "neutral arbitrator of all the Selucian classes" and thus keep stability this way, whereas the Imperator seeks to rule with an iron fist independently of the other classes, and in fact, got rid of the Senatorial class.
The system of Imperator Scipio can be described as an autocratic, military figure put by the army with the purpose of restoring order under a vacuum of illegitimacy of power - thus, a political crisis. This is done by centralising power, strengthening unity (which can lead to persecuting those who are seen as a threat to unity, such as anyone who defies the authority of the Imperator or certain minorities such as the Yeudi diaspora in Selucia), the strengthening of the military (through policies such as mandatory military service), promotion of self-reliance and nationalism.
Up until now, however, the centralisation was done through the authority of the Imperator. As of March 5565, the Imperator founded a military junta consisting of his most trustworthy allies in the Legion, each one assigned to different roles, such as the supervision of the economy, culture, religion, and so on. The Imperator was to have, however, absolute political and military power. This replaces, in some way, the vacuum of power left by the eradication of the Senate, and distributes the tasks of the Imperator efficiently. To ensure further loyalty to the new government, the army disposed of any officers that did not submit to the new order or were seen as suspicious by depriving them of their positions and locking them up indefinitely, seeing them as a "potential threat to national stability". To end further instability and division, Imperator Scipio formalised something that had already been implied but never confirmed: the ban on political factions. "Factionalism was the source of division, was the source of the state we are currently in; democracy is a threat to Selucian stability, and thus, we will ensure the removal of any democratic element, and forbidding anything that allows division, such as political factions." The Governors of each province have been replaced by non-elected army officials, also trusted by and close to the Imperator.
Since the announcement of nationalisations, the government has expanded it further, leaving the economy completely under control of the Imperator and the junta. The government has promised the creation of new jobs, expansion of key industries, and reactivation of the economy for the next five years, among other minor objectives such as raising the salaries, reforming the market system, and starting a transition towards renewable energy. The government has also already announced a reduction of taxes temporarily and relative; the focus seems to be on reactivating the economy first before focusing on generating profit.
It has also been announced that for the next 15 years, it is planned to 1) fix existing highways and build new ones connecting the three islands, 2) expanding military and naval bases, as well as building new prisons throughout the nation, 3) focusing on the production of steel, arms, and ships, 4) focusing on the extraction of silver, gold, and other minerals found in our mines, 5) consolidating our relationship with likeminded or favourable nations (such as Egelion and Kundrati) as well as ending relationships with those that do not suit our interests or pose a threat to our existence and stability (such as the 3PF).
The Imperator has also been attempting to promote Selucian culture within the borders, reducing the influence of minor national cultures - that is, Olerian, Calatian, and Sadarian - in the name of national unity. Using any of their respective languages outside the private sphere will lead to fines, and any cultural events must reflect Selucian customs and traditions, rather than Olerian, Calatian or Sadarian ones.
Lastly, as of now, January 5684, the situation with the Yeudi diaspora in Selucia has but worsened. The amount of Yeudis locked up in Selucian prisons have gone up to around 250k - far surpassing the "few thousands" from two decades ago, although it only represents around a 20% of the Yeudi population in Selucia still. It is clear that the government is intending to take all of them, in a slow and gradual way. It has been reported that the Yeudi prisoners suffer more discrimination and abuse, and face worse conditions, than the rest of prisoners. Any protest or complaint about the treatment of the Yeudi prisoners has been met with violence from the army, which have overtaken the police force. Not just that, but the government has done an efficient propaganda ensuring many Selucians started showing disdain towards Yeudis, with non-imprisoned Yeudis reporting that they face more discrimination, insults, and even violence, from citizens themselves, rather than just from soldiers, than they ever did before.