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==== Vistari-Acronian Nuclear Treaty ====
== Government & Politics ==
The Vistari have had a complex relationship with the ideas of democracy and momarchy since the first Imperial Advisory Council of 1786, with democratic ideas being limited under the powers of the Monarchy, with universal suffrage only having been introduced in a very limited form in 1926, while a completely constitutional monarchy was only established in the Second Constitution of 2020, replqcing the Imperial System with a representitive, proportional parlimentary democracy. This new system prides itself on having voices heard from all across the Confederation, though it has not yet stood long enough as an institution to accurately determine the performance of the system.
=== The Monarchy ===
The monarch is the Head of State of the Confederation, presently held by Empress [[Marium I|Marium of Milba]]. The Monarchy has been elective since 1786, with the electorate shifting from the Dukes of the Kingdom of Vistaraland to the elected Ducal Representitives and Governers of each state within the Confederation in 2020. Eligable candidates still remain limited to the 16 Dukes and Grand Dukes of the Kingdom of Vistaraland.
==== Imperial Titles ====
The Monarch holds many titles in the Empire, though the highest remains Emperor of the Vistara, a title dating back to the first Vistari Emperor in 1304. They also hold the title, as well as their spouse, of King or Queen of the Kingdom of Vistaraland and the 5 Grand Dominions. The idea of a "King of Vistaraland" is a suprisingly recent one, with it being introduced in 1858 by Arend IV to better equalize the prestige of the Vistari Mainland to the newly declared United Dominions of Valerijk. This title would persist as more Vistari Colonies were given Dominion Status, and was reaffirmed in the Second Constitution with the creation of Grand Dominions. The next title all monarchs hold is Archduke of Vierbak. This title, while dating back to the First Constitution, pays homage to the Kingdom of Vierbak dating back to 881 AD. The Archduchy of Vierbak, being the state in which the capital resides, was decided to follow the elective monarchy as a way to avoid clashes between the head of the Empire and the head of its Capital by granted them to the same monarch. The Second Constitution also gave the title "Governer-General of the Dominions", though this title is controversial amongst non-royalist figures in the Empire, eith many calling it "The shadow of Imperialism"
The Monarch may also be granted honourary titles during their reign. These are mostly awarded by the Church, with the Conclave of Vistari Ademarists granting titles based on notable acheivements. The reigning Empress has been awarded with 3 such titles, namely "Defender of the Legacy of Saint Arend", "Uniter of the Confederation" and "Bringer of Democracy". The Conclave traditionally grants epithets to monarchs upon their death, with the previous Emperor, Pieter IV, granted the name "Pieter the Mild" for his calm, well mannered civility when met with provocation.
Imperial Titles also extend outside of the Confederation itself, with the Western Provinces recognizing the Vistari Monarch as "Guardian of the Provinces", as well as the Zapolese Cities of Kamport and Poberhaven recognizing them as "Lord/Lady Patron."
The formsl way to present the full name and tutles of the Empress is:
''"Her Most Gracious Imperial Majesty Marium Eva Astrid Cirveledochter Arendsnakomeling Milba, Empress of the Vistara, Queen of Vistaraland and Queen of the Grand Dominions: The Grand Dominion of Vorpest, The Grand Dominions of Valerijk, The Grand Dominion of the West Pacific, The Grand Dominion of Vistari North Gondwana and the Grand Dominion of the Vlas Isles, Uniter of the Confederation, Bringer of Democracy, Defender of the Legacy of Saint Arend, Archduchess of Vierbak, Grand Duchess of Milba, Most Honourable Governess-General of the Dominions of Vorpest, Chibilaba, Leoland, West Salisar, Urudu, K'undzeti, the Peper Isles, Nieuw Milba, Aelberhaven, Vestad, Kettisburg, Binneburg, Ademand, Dokstad, Bahía Turquesa, Nueva Privétia, Asombra, Encrūna, Linneburg and Rook Isle, Lady Patron of Poberhaven and Kamport and Guardian of the Provinces."''
However, an official shortened title may also be ysed, present as follows:
''"Her Most Gracious Imperial Majesty Marium Eva Astrid Cirveledochter Arendsnakomeling Milba, Empress of the Vistara, Queen of Vistaraland and Queen of the Grand Dominions, Uniter of the Confederation, Bringer of Democracy, Defender of the Legacy of Saint Arend, Archduchess of Vierbak, Grand Duchess of Milba, Most Honourable Governess-General of the Dominions, Lady Patron of Poberhaven and Kamport and Guardian of the Provinces."''
== Territories of the Confederation ==
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