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== Government ==
Ellesborg is a Crown Mandate of the Kingdom of Cryria, and Cryrian Monarchs bear the title of Lord or Lady Patron in the city. However, the Kingdom has historically sought to distance itself from the Mandate, which is often called "Cryria's Forgotten Colony" on those rare occasions when it is remembered at all. While the Cryrian government theoretically shares sovereignty over the territory with the UFC and has power over the Mandate's economic and defense policies, in practice these responsibilities are delegated to the EMC controlled Steering Committee, which is nominally presided over by the Crown's appointed Governor-General. While the Governor-General represents Ellesborg on the Mandate Directory Council, his decisions are largely subject to the approval of the Steering Committee. As with all the other Mandates in the UFC, Ellesborg's foreign policy and other internal affairs continue to be managed by the central government in Utopiya. Leidenstad's actual presence within the city is limited to a consulate and a
Despite this, Ellesborg retains a number of unique legal ties to Cryria proper. For instance, all marriages performed in Ellesborg are recognized in Cryria, including gay marriages which otherwise would not be performed in Cryria proper. This loophole has led to Ellesborg becoming a frequent destination for those members of the Cryrian LGBT community who can afford to make use of it.
=== Defense ===
The defense of Ellesborg remains the responsibility of the Cryrian government, which has historically limited its investments in that regard. The Cryrian presence that does exist is largely the result of extensive lobbying efforts by the EMC, and units based in the UFC collectively operate under the aegis of the Ellesborg Garrison. Though typically quite small, it has seen increases as a result of the nearby Balistrian conflict. The bulk of the Cryrian forces are now made up of a 2,000 strong infantry regiment of the Cryrian Foreign Legion, which itself has often recruited from Ellesborg's Zapolese underclass. A single [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iver_Huitfeldt-class_frigate Leiden-class] Frigate makes up the Navy's contribution, why the Royal Cryrian Air Force bases four of its Saab JAS 39NG Gripen fighters in the area. Uniquely, the Cryrian deployment in Ellesborg is entirely funded by the EMC, which itself operates a 1,500 strong armed Gendarmerie.
== Economy ==
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