Yerushalayim

The Holy Empire of Yerushalayim originated as a sci fi variant of Dystopia's Yuurei Empire. It has since grown into its own unique nation and has been used in both the NationStates2 and CyberNations games.

Cyrus
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Alexander
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The Rise of Islam
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Allied Yerushalayim
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Allied Yerushalayim 2
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Return of the Empire
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Coalition of Religious Nations
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Imperial Liberation
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The Rafian Threat
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Government
The Holy Empire is officially governed by the Jewish Caliphate.

The Kohen Gadol
The Holy Empire has been ruled by a Kohen Gadol, serving as head priest and Emperor, since the flight of the Imperial Court to Yerushalayim proper. The office of the Kohen Gadol is hereditary, and is currently held by the Yisrael dynasty. The Yisrael dynasty claims to be the bloodline descended from Abraham, Cyrus, and Alexander the Great. Prior to the Imperial Liberation the Kohen Gadol ruled as an absolute monarch with Divine authority. Following the Liberation the Kohen Gadol is considered to be a mortal man who is held accountable by the Shurah. The current Kohen Gadol is Iskander de Yisrael VII.

The Caliphate
In accordance with Judaislamic principles, the Holy Empire became the first official Jewish Caliphate in the world. Caliphate law holds that any man, given sufficient education (defined within Imperial law as having achieved the equivalent of a Masters degree) may be elected to the Surah (Parliament). The Shurah is tasked with the election, from within its ranks, of the Caliph (Prime Minister). The Caliph serves the Empire as Head of State, beside the Kohen Gadol of the Yisrael dynasty. All laws are drafted by, and voted on, by the Shurah, but must receive support from the Caliph and Kohen Gadol prior to being enacted. The Shurah is elected for a five year term, and any member can be impeached by the citizens of the Empire if he or she is found to be violating Imperial law. The Caliph can similarly be impeached, though only by the Shurah itself.

Judiciary
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The Regulars
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The Immortals
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The National Militia
All citizens of the Holy Empire are considered members of the National Militia. Children are taught how to make and defuse bombs in primary education, how to set ambushes and utilize firearms in secondary education, and advanced guerrilla tactics during higher education. Every household is provided with a basic firearm for each member over the age of 13, and are given the option of purchasing additional weaponry and equipment from the military. The National Militia is expected to fight beside the regular military during times of war. The Militia is also required to provide volunteers to form local police forces.