The City of Pepelsibirsk

Welcome to Pepelsibirsk, a humble city in the northern Urals. The weather is cold and drab - certainly no tropical resort! The year is 1976. The Soviet central government has collapsed following a limited nuclear exchange with the United States. The city must govern itself, trading with neighbouring settlements and remaining military installations to guarantee its continued survival and security.

This map has special mechanics and is designed for a specific type of realistic roleplay, so I would highly recommend reading (or better yet - keeping on-hand) the following guide. It is useful for prospective rulers, government ministers, tyrants, rebels, criminals, businessmen, and even common citizens.

Special Mechanics

Pepelsibirsk has several special mechanics to take into consideration.

• Trading: You can buy and sell supplies with both traveling merchants and nearby settlements.
• Diplomacy: Tied directly into the trading system. Having low relations with other settlements and trader factions will prevent trading and cause… unwanted side-effects.
• Time: Time actually advances. One season = 1 quarter = 3 months = 1/4th of a year. You can use this to calculate realistic term lengths for political offices, as well as prison sentences and rent. The current date appears as the “Epoch” on the sidebar.
• Personal documents: These appear on your character at game-start and generate a background for your character to assist with roleplay. They can also store notes by writing on them with a pen.

Map

Politics

These are just RP suggestions - feel free to come up with your own system of government. Note, however, that the following wiki is written with the historical system in mind.

Historical

Historically, the Soviet government operated using a theoretically “bottom-up” system, in which local Soviets (councils) elected by industrial, agricultural, and military personnel sent delegates to regional Soviets, eventually going all the way up to the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union, or, earlier, the Congress of Soviets. Candidates in these elections were required approval by the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, and elections were not competitive - you could merely vote for or against a candidate, the latter only being successful in isolated cases. Factionalism was banned (theoretically an emergency measure enacted in 1921, but this ban on factions remained until 1989) and Soviets were always expected to vote unanimously, resulting in minimal diversity of opinion and the Soviets being reduced to a de-facto rubber stamp for the bureaucratized CPSU.

This system can be implemented on a smaller scale in Pepelsibirsk, using the City Soviet as a stand-in for the Supreme Soviet, with the city’s ruler being Chairman of the Communist Party of Pepelsibirsk (or whatever you choose to call it).

Soviet Democracy

This is similar to the historical system, but without the ban on factionalism and competitive elections within the Soviets. This is similar to the system initially implemented at the start of the October Revolution, and can be considered a form of semi-direct democracy.

Anarchism

Another socialist system, anarchism in this guide is represented as a more decentralized form of Soviet Democracy. The state is minimal, with all decisions made democratically by the Soviets. Civil liberties are absolute, and legal punishments are minimized as much as possible. The power of the Supreme Soviet is reduced to only military and diplomatic affairs. Economically, money is either abolished or reduced in importance, and all businesses are operated as community-run cooperatives - the factory worker runs the factory, the farmer runs the farm, and the soldier runs the brigade. Even in the army, the soldiers are expected to elect their commanding officers, subject to recall at any time.

Parliamentary Republic

In a parliamentary republic, an elected parliament runs the state, typically with a Chancellor or Prime Minister chosen to be the head of government (and de-facto head of state). It is a non-socialist system of government, and does not make use of workplace democracy, typically preferring simple multi-party elections. An example to follow would be the Federal Republic of Germany, led by a Chancellor.

Directorial Republic

In a directorial republic, multiple people serve as Head of State and sometimes Head of Government, typically operating alongside an elected parliament, though not always. This system can be combined with either socialist or non-socialist systems; historically, the Soviet Union used a similar system of “Collective Leadership” in which multiple people had near-equal power in the CPSU, particularly during the Brezhnev era. Switzerland uses this system as well, as did the Roman Republic and both the French Directory and Consulate.

Presidential Republic

In a Presidential Republic, the government is dominated by the executive officer, typically titled President, who serves as both Head of Government and Head of State. Radical republicans in the 18th and 19th centuries tended to institute these. Examples include most states in the Americas (incl. the United States), Turkey, and South Korea.

Ministries

You will want at the very least a Ministry of Internal Affairs, a Ministry of Economic Planning (Ministry of Economy), and a Ministry of Defense.

Ministry of Internal Affairs

This ministry handles internal law & order, and contains both the intelligence services (KGB) and law enforcement (Militsiya). You will need them to make sure the laws are followed and efficiency is maintained.

Ministry of Economic Planning

This ministry handles both distribution of resources and imports/exports. Insufficient staffing here will lead to supply shortages and mismanagement. It also handles pricing, assigning workers, and wages.

In a market system, substitute this with the Ministry of Economics, a drastically reduced ministry with its purview limited to imports and exports.

Ministry of Defense

This ministry handles the city’s defense and internal security against armed revolutionaries, as well as the protection of military arsenals. It can additionally serve as a reserve force for the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Buildings requiring management

The following buildings/compounds/factories may need managers assigned at the start of the game:

• In the far east of the map, there is a combined prison/police station. This may be effectively used to suppress and contain hardened criminals.
• Just south of the city Soviet is located a hospital, well-equipped to deal with the injuries naturally caused whilst preserving the legacy of October.
• In the center of the map is a warehouse, equipped with the latest advances in ☭Soviet Superscience☭, allowing you to easily view its complete contents. Use this to assist in resource allocation and planning.
• In the northeast of the map is a large mine and steel mill, which can be used to extract minerals and clay for both domestic use and export.
• In the southwest of the map is a car factory, well equipped for the mass production of vehicles.
• In the northwest is a huge collective farm. It requires a large labor force to plow, but its theoretical capacity is enormous compared to the city’s population.
• In the far south is a power plant, capable of powering the city. It must be wired to the buildings to provide power.
• West of the power plant is the local newspaper.

Trade & Diplomacy

There are other settlements and powers which can be traded with. You must maintain your relations with these settlements to maintain your economy.

Pepelsibirsk-1

Unrelated to Pepelsibirsk itself, this is a military settlement. You may purchase weapons from it.

• If relations with them are low, they will refuse to sell you things.

Narodnyygorod

A small town located near Pepelsibirsk, containing a port. It is somewhat wealthy, but maintains a defensive military posture.

• If relations with it are low, they will refuse to trade with you.

They are your only source of rubles.

The People’s Republic of China

The wastes of the eastern RSFSR have proven to be very lucrative for the People’s Republic of China.

• If relations with them are low, they will constantly bomb the city and stop sending traders.

They will periodically send traders.

The Soviet Union

What little remains of the Soviet central government. They are willing to tolerate your de-facto independence as long as you provide a steady source of revenue.

• If relations with them are low, they will constantly bomb the city and stop sending traders.

They will periodically send traders.

The United States of the Pacific

Following the collapse of the United States, the governments of California, Nevada, Oregon, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, and Washington State formed a federation for mutual protection and economic benefit. They are willing to sell you very advanced technology at high prices.

• If relations are low, they will permanently stop sending traders.

They will periodically send traders.

Managing Relations

Diplomatic relations are naturally raised via trading, and lowered by scams and hostility.

• Purchasing items from a trader or buying/selling imports/exports will increase relations by 0.02 per ruble spent or earned.
• You can kill visiting traders to make them drop valuable items. This will immediately reduce relations by between 10 and 25.
• You can scam Pepelsibirsk-1 and Narodnyygorod out of their money by choosing not to pay for imported goods. This will reduce relations by 0.08 per cost of the crate in rubles.

Relations go from 0 to 100, anything below 25 counting as hostile.

Law Enforcement

Police should enforce the written laws of their faction. A court is present near the police station and library, which can readily host legal proceedings.

Historical Laws

These are historical laws taken from the Criminal Code of the Russian SFSR. One in-game season = 3 months.

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• “Anti-Soviet agitation and propaganda”, punishable by anything between 6 months of imprisonment, to the death penalty, depending on the severity of the offense.
• “Private entrepreneurial activity and activity as a commercial middleman”, punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and confiscation or property.
• “Using threats or violence toward an official or public worker”, punishable by up to 6 months imprisonment.
• “Willful appropriation of the title or authority of an official”, punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment.
• “Obstructing the execution of an electoral law”, punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment, or 1 year of corrective labour.

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• “The appropriation of state or public property by means of theft, robbery, assault, embezzlement, or fraud”, punishable by 3-15 years of imprisonment.
• “The willful destruction or damaging of state or public property”, punishable by either 1 year of imprisonment (10 years in the case of arson) or a fine of 1000 rubles.
• “Theft” against a private individual, punishable by between 2 and 10 years imprisonment depending on the criminal record of the offender.

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• “Premeditated homicide”, punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment, increased to the death penalty in the case of recidivism, “venal motives”, or hooliganism.
• “The premeditated infliction of serious bodily injury”, punishable by up to 8 years imprisonment.
• “The premeditated infliction of slight bodily injury, or battery”, punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment.
• “Hooliganism”, punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment or the same time in corrective labour, or a fine not exceeding 500 rubles.

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• “The abuse of authority or of official position”, punishable by up to 8 years imprisonment.
• “The taking of bribes”, punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment.
• “The giving of a bribe”, punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment, or 1 year of corrective labour.
• “Unauthorized appropriation of Land and unauthorized construction”, punishable by a fine of up to 1000 rubles and 6 months of corrective labour.

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• “Escape from place of confinement or from guards”, punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment or corrective labour.
• “Resisting a representative of established government or of society who is performing his duty to keep public order”, punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment, 1 year of corrective labour, or a fine not exceeding 600 rubles.
• “Contumely toward a representative of established government or a representative of society who is performing his duty to keep public order”, punishable by up to 1 year of corrective labour or a fine not exceeding 500 rubles.

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• “Illegal carrying, custody, manufacture, or sale of weapons or explosives”, punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment.
• “The manufacture or sale of poisonous or narcotic substances”, punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment.

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It is recommended to copy/paste these into your faction’s criminal code, adjusting as necessary for your government. When modifying it, be clear as to the crime and punishment, but not overly specific. A good criminal code is readily accessible to the public.

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[H3]Criminal Code of Pepelsibirsk[/H3]
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- "Anti-Soviet agitation and propaganda", punishable by anything between 6 months of imprisonment, to the death penalty, depending on the severity of the offense.
- "Private entrepreneurial activity and activity as a commercial middlemen", punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and confiscation or property.
- "Using threats or violence toward an official or public worker", punishable by up to 6 months imprisonment.
- "Willful appropriation of the title or authority of an official", punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment.
- "Obstructing the execution of an electoral law", punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment, or 1 year of corrective labour.
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- "The appropriation of state or public property by means of theft, robbery, assault, embezzlement, or fraud", punishable by 3-15 years of imprisonment.
- "The willful destruction or damaging of state or public property", punishable by either 1 year of imprisonment (10 years in the case of arson) or a fine of 1000 rubles.
- "Theft" against a private individual, punishable by between 2 and 10 years imprisonment depending on the criminal record of the offender.
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- "Premeditated homicide", punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment, increased to the death penalty in the case of recidivism, "venal motives", or hooliganism.
- "The premeditated infliction of serious bodily injury", punishable by up to 8 years imprisonment.
- "The premeditated infliction of slight bodily injury, or battery", punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment.
- "Hooliganism", punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment or the same time in corrective labour, or a fine not exceeding 500 rubles.
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- "The abuse of authority or of official position", punishable by up to 8 years imprisonment.
- "The taking of bribes", punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment.
- "The giving of a bribe", punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment, or 1 year of corrective labour.
- "Unauthorized appropriation of Land and unauthorized construction", punishable by a fine of up to 1000 rubles and 6 months of corrective labour.
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- "Escape from place of confinement or from guards", punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment or corrective labour.
- "Resisting a representative of established government or of society who is performing his duty to keep public order", punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment, 1 year of corrective labour, or a fine not exceeding 600 rubles.
- "Contumely toward a representative of established government or a representative of society who is performing his duty to keep public order", punishable by up to 1 year of corrective labour or a fine not exceeding 500 rubles.
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- "Illegal carrying, custody, manufacture, or sale of weapons or explosives", punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment.
- "The manufacture or sale of poisonous or narcotic substances", punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment.
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Economic Planning

Make use of Soviet-type economic planning and material-balance planning, with a centralized ministry of economic planning preparing short-term and long-term economic plans, giving orders to various industries, and directing labour, all the while keeping a strict watch on the city’s material stockpiles.

Phonebook

Most important buildings have a telephone.

Government and Ministries

• Local Leadership: 1111
• Military Command: 1112
• KGB: 1113
• Economic Planning Ministry: 1114
• Miscellaneous Ministry (unused): 1115
• City Soviet: 1116
• Financial Services: 1117

Services and Outreach

• Lead Editor: 2221
• Warehouse: 2222
• Hospital (non-emergency): 2223
• Police (non-emergency): 2224
• Fire Department (non-emergency): 2225
• Court: 2226
• Emergency Services: 911

Factories, Farms, Infrastructure, and Mines

• Car Factory: 3331
• Pepelsibirsk Power Plant: 3332
• Collective Farm: 3333
• Steel Mill: 3334
• Mine: 3335
• Research and Development Laboratory: 3336

Ideologies

A short list of real-world ideologies to RP with, for those unfamiliar with politics. Each category is placed in order from left-wing to right-wing, and the ideologies within each category are ordered from the most right-wing to most left-wing.

Socialist Ideologies

Socialism is defined as the philosophical belief in the concept of classes and class struggle in the Marxist tradition, or otherwise radical egalitarianism.

Social Democracy

Social Democrats believe in western-style liberal democracy and capitalism, but believe in regulation and a strong welfare state to ensure good living conditions for the working class. Traditionally, they also believe that these reforms will eventually produce an egalitarian and socialist society.

Menshevism

Similar to Social Democrats, but with the additional beliefs in workplace democracy (Soviets/Councils) and philosophical anti-capitalism (although they still support a market system).

Right-Communism

The politics of Deng Xiaoping and Nikolai Bukharin. Combines the belief in workplace democracy and a single-party state with a “socialist market economy”, claiming that true communism can only be achieved after a lengthy period of capitalism.

Marxism-Leninism

The official ideology of the Soviet Union. Closer to left-communism than right-communism, supporting a single-party state and a fully state-planned economy. Traditionally opposed to a cult of personality and in favour of collective leadership, although the Stalinist faction (previously dominant) within it prefers a strong leader acting as a de-facto dictator.

The main distinguishing factors of it is support for “Socialism in One Country” (disavowing world revolution) and a large top-heavy bureaucracy.

The politics of Mao Zedong are typically placed somewhere in-between Left-Communism and Marxism-Leninism - it is referred to as Maoism, and is a more agrarian and anti-bureaucratic branch of Stalinism.

Left-Communism

The politics of Leon Trotsky and the originator of most Marxist-Leninist policies. It is distinguished from Marxism-Leninism by a fervent belief in the necessity of world revolution and opposition to an unelected bureaucracy.

Anarchism (Left)

Anarcho-Communism. No Gods, no Masters! Often accused of being contradictory, but influential nonetheless. It supports worker cooperatives, the abolition of money and its replacement by mutual aid, the complete abolition of the state and its monopoly on violence, and local communes using a form of direct democracy for voluntary governance.

Liberal Ideologies

Liberalism is the form of politics promoted during the Enlightenment, focused on a combination of a capitalist economic structure with support for civil liberties, the rule of law, and representative democracy. The most influential form of politics in the geopolitical west.

Anarchism (Right)

Anarcho-Capitalism. The belief in the abolition of the state and its replacement by a society built on pure capitalism, free trade, and non-aggression.

Market Liberalism

Market Liberals believe in free trade and laissez-faire capitalism. Most are in favour of liberal democracy, although some (e.g. Pinochet) have been authoritarian or even dictatorial.

Liberal Conservatism

Liberal Conservatives combine the economic beliefs of market liberals with conservative politics and support for democracy. They are the typical centrist conservatives of the era. Examples of liberal conservatives include Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan.

Classical Liberalism

The liberals of the Enlightenment. They combine support for human rights and democracy with laissez-faire economic policy.

Social Liberalism

Social Liberals are nearly identical to Social Democrats, except renouncing socialist politics and support for a socialist society.

Radicalism

Radical Republicans, supporting the abolition of monarchy, religion, aristocracy, and all tyranny. They are civic egalitarians and oftentimes sympathetic to socialists. They first emerged during the French Revolution, came back with a vengeance in 1848, and have been slowly dying ever since. Highly internationalist in nature.

Conservative-Reactionary Ideologies

The first half of this category focuses on ideologies which prioritize social conservatism and reactionary politics, rejecting the Enlightenment, liberalism, and egalitarianism.

The latter half of this category has more in common with liberals, but is typically highly opposed to socialist egalitarianism and social policies.

Fascism

The combination of revolutionary nationalism, reactionary social policy, populism, and paternalistic welfare. Ironically, they tend to have a lot in common with more authoritarian socialists, and are primarily separated by social policies and the philosophies which back them. Examples include Mussolini’s Italy, Peron’s Argentina, Hitler’s Germany, and Franco’s Spain.

Monarchism (Absolute/Semi-Constitutional)

Support for a hereditary monarchy holding non-ceremonial absolute or executive power. Typically associated with reactionary social policy.

Paternalism

Support for an authoritarian state which acts as a paternal figure over the population, regulating their behaviour but also ensuring no one goes hungry. One example of a paternalist is Otto von Bismarck.

Conservatism

Support for things to stay the way they are or to act according to ideological or social tradition. This can be mixed with virtually any ideology.

Consitutional Monarchism

Support for a ceremonial monarch who does not wield executive power under normal circumstances. Not necessarily illiberal, but technically reactionary if in a republic.

Moderatism

Support for moderate reformism while keeping the basic political form of society intact. Like conservatism, it can be mixed with any ideology.

Decrees

Here are is a set of pre-made decrees/laws to enact should you choose to do so. They are designed for historical communist parties.

Decree on the Prohibition of Factions

1. Due to current circumstances, unity within the Party must be maintained.
2. Factionalism within the Party may pose a danger to the proletarian dictatorship.
3. The Central Committee of the Communist Party henceforth declares all factions within the Party to be dissolved.
4. Legitimate criticisms of the Party’s actions/policies must be delivered without delay, in the most precise form possible, to the relevant authorities.
5. Failure to follow this decree will result in immediate expulsion from the Party and all relevant administrative offices.
6. This decree is valid until further notice.

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[H3]Decree on the Prohibition of Factions[/H3]
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1. Due to current circumstances, unity within the Party must be maintained.
2. Factionalism within the Party may pose a danger to the proletarian dictatorship.
3. The Central Committee of the Communist Party henceforth declares all factions within the Party to be dissolved.
4. Legitimate criticisms of the Party's actions/policies must be delivered without delay, in the most precise form possible, to the relevant authorities.
5. Failure to follow this decree will result in immediate expulsion from the Party and all relevant administrative offices.
6. This decree is valid until further notice.
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Decree on Martial Law

1. All civil liberties are suspended.
2. Activity by the Ministry of Internal Affairs is to be suspended and all duties and personnel transfered to the Ministry of Defense.
3. Discretionary power with regards to law enforcement and legal sentencing is granted to the Ministry of Defense.
4. Failure to follow subsequent instructions by the State or state organs will result in legal punishment.
5. This decree is valid until further notice.

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[H3]Decree on Martial Law[/H3]
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1. All civil liberties are suspended.
2. Activity by the Ministry of Internal Affairs is to be suspended and all duties and personnel transferred to the Ministry of Defense.
3. Discretionary power with regards to law enforcement and legal sentencing is granted to the Ministry of Defense.
4. Failure to follow subsequent instructions by the State or state organs will result in legal punishment.
5. This decree is valid until further notice.
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Decree on Internal Security

1. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and its personnel are henceforth granted legal immunity to prosecution, subject to removal by the Central Committee on an individual basis.
2. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is granted discretionary authority with regards to law enforcement and legal sentencing for the purpose of defending the proletarian dictatorship.
3. The Ministry of Internal Affairs may preemptively revoke the civil liberties of specific individuals suspected of anti-Soviet agitation.
4. This decree is valid until further notice.

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[H3]Decree on Internal Security[/H3]
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1. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and its personnel are henceforth granted legal immunity to prosecution, subject to removal by the Central Committee on an individual basis.
2. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is granted discretionary authority with regards to law enforcement and legal sentencing for the purpose of defending the proletarian dictatorship.
3. The Ministry of Internal Affairs may preemptively revoke the civil liberties of specific individuals suspected of anti-Soviet agitation.
4. This decree is valid until further notice.
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Decree on Soviet Elections

1. In accordance with the principle of workplace democracy, delegates to the Supreme Soviet are to be elected in every farm, factory, and barracks, using a universal and secret vote.
2. Delegates to the Supreme Soviet must be members of the Communist Party, and approved by the Supreme Soviet.
3. Only one candidate may stand in each election; they may be approved or rejected by the electorate. If they are rejected twice, a new candidate will be chosen by the Supreme Soviet.
4. Elections are to be held immediately after the dissolution of the Supreme Soviet by the Chairman of the Supreme Soviet.
5. This decree is valid until further notice.

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[H3]Decree on Soviet Elections[/H3]
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1. In accordance with the principle of workplace democracy, delegates to the Supreme Soviet are to be elected in every farm, factory, and barracks, using a universal and secret vote.
2. Delegates to the Supreme Soviet must be members of the Communist Party, and approved by the Supreme Soviet.
3. Only one candidate may stand in each election; they may be approved or rejected by the electorate. If they are rejected twice, a new candidate will be chosen by the Supreme Soviet.
4. Elections are to be held immediately after the dissolution of the Supreme Soviet by the Chairman of the Supreme Soviet.
5. This decree is valid until further notice.
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Decree on Party Unity

1. In accordance with the principle of democratic centralism, failure to maintain party discipline in voting is considered anti-Soviet agitation.
2. All voting on measures in the Supreme Soviet is to be conducted in public and announced immediately to the public.
3. Constructive internal debate within the party is permitted and encouraged.
4. Once the party line on a particular subject has been decided by consensus, further discussion of the subject is prohibited.
5. All members of the Party must work towards the implementation of party policy, without complaint or dissent.
6. This decree is valid until further notice.

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[H3]Decree on Party Unity[/H3]
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1. In accordance with the principle of democratic centralism, failure to maintain party discipline in voting is considered anti-Soviet agitation.
2. All voting on measures in the Supreme Soviet is to be conducted in public and announced immediately to the public.
3. Constructive internal debate within the party is permitted and encouraged.
4. Once the party line on a particular subject has been decided by consensus, further discussion of the subject is prohibited.
5. All members of the Party must work towards the implementation of party policy, without complaint or dissent.
6. This decree is valid until further notice.
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Premade Constitutions

These constitutions are provided to aid in the establishment of new factions.

Constitution of the Pepelsibirsk Soviet Socialist Republic

Article 1
The Pepelsibirsk Soviet Socialist Republic, henceforth referred to as the Pepelsibirsk SSR, is a socialist state, founded on the ideology of Marxism-Leninism, and the advancement of the working class.

Article 2
All power in the Pepelsibirsk SSR is held by the people, expressed through their elected People’s Deputies in the Supreme Soviet.

Article 3
The Communist Party of Pepelsibirsk holds a leading role in guiding and developing the Pepelsibirsk SSR. It is the voice of the people’s will.

Article 4
The official ideology of the Communist Party of Pepelsibirsk is Marxism-Leninism.

Article 5
Trade unions, labour organizations, and worker cooperatives shall work to benefit the advancement of the people of the Pepelsibirsk SSR.

Article 6
The Pepelsibirsk SSR operates on the principle of Soviet democracy and Democratic Centralism. Workers shall elect delegates to the Supreme Soviet, as directed by the Communist Party of Pepelsibirsk.

Article 7
The economy of the Pepelsibirsk SSR operates on the principle of socialist economic planning, in which all economic activity is managed by the State for the benefit of the working class.

Article 8
Private ownership of the means of production is illegal and banned. No one has the right to use their personal property in a selfish or greedy manner. Personal property used in such a manner is forfeit.

Article 9
Personal property includes clothing, food (within a reasonable quantity for personal consumption), money, and simple consumer goods. The right to own and cherish one’s personal property is protected by the State. Personal property shall not be used in contradiction to Article 8.

Article 10
The Armed Forces of the Pepelsibirsk SSR, henceforth referred to as the Red Army, is formed for the protection of the working class, our achievements, and our rights.

Article 11
All citizens of the Pepelsibirsk SSR are eligible for conscription into the Red Army.

Article 12
The Supreme Soviet is to elect the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, which operates in-between sessions of the Supreme Soviet and holds all powers of the Supreme Soviet except for the power to make constitutional amendments.

Article 13
Citizenship in the Pepelsibirsk SSR is granted to all working residents of the city of Pepelsibirsk.

Article 14
All citizens of the Pepelsibirsk SSR have the right to:

• Vote, using a secret ballot, for delegates to the Supreme Soviet.
• Work, for the benefit of society.
• Expression, of all personal beliefs, excluding those against the constitutional order.
• Housing, in a building assigned by the State.
• Healthcare, free of any charge.
• Security, including protection from crime and anti-constitutional expressions.
• Education, including full literacy, and knowledge about the socialist system.
• Act in a manner in accordance with civil society and this Constitution.

Article 15
It is the duty of every citizen to perform labour beneficial to society. Evasion of this labour is considered social parasitism and will be punished according to the law.

Article 16
All candidates for election to the Supreme Soviet must be a citizen of the Pepelsibirsk SSR, at least 18 years of age, and free of mental illness.

Article 17
Those who lose eligibility to be a candidate for election to the Supreme Soviet shall lose their seat in the Supreme Soviet.

Article 18
The following organizations may approve candidates for election to the Supreme Soviet:

• The Communist Party of Pepelsibirsk
• The Red Army
• The United Industrial-Agricultural Workers Union

Article 19
All industrial and agricultural workers in the Pepelsibirsk SSR are automatically members of the United Industrial-Agricultural Workers Union, whose leader is appointed by the Supreme Soviet.

Article 20
There are four ministries:

• The Ministry of Defence, charged with commanding the Red Army.
• The Ministry of Internal Affairs, charged with maintaining public order.
• The Ministry of Economic Planning, charged with planning and managing the economy.
• The Ministry of State, charged with keeping order within the government itself. The Minister of State acts as Head of State.

The ministers of these ministries are appointed by the Supreme Soviet from its own membership, and are automatically members of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet.

Article 21
The Chairman of the Supreme Soviet is elected from the membership of the Supreme Soviet, and serves as head of government. They are automatically a member of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet. The Chairman is subject to the confidence of the Supreme Soviet, and may be removed by a majority vote.

Article 22
Elections are mandatory after the vacancy of a majority of the seats in the Supreme Soviet. Elections may additionally called by decision of the Supreme Soviet, or its Chairman.

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[H3]Constitution of the Pepelsibirsk Soviet Socialist Republic[/H3]
[b]Article 1[/b]
[small]The Pepelsibirsk Soviet Socialist Republic, henceforth referred to as the Pepelsibirsk SSR, is a socialist state, founded on the ideology of Marxism-Leninism, and the advancement of the working class.[/small]
[b]Article 2[/b]
[small]All power in the Pepelsibirsk SSR is held by the people, expressed through their elected People's Deputies in the Supreme Soviet.[/small]
[b]Article 3[/b]
[small]The Communist Party of Pepelsibirsk holds a leading role in guiding and developing the Pepelsibirsk SSR. It is the voice of the people's will.[/small]
[b]Article 4[/b]
[small]The official ideology of the Communist Party of Pepelsibirsk is Marxism-Leninism.[/small]
[b]Article 5[/b]
[small]Trade unions, labour organizations, and worker cooperatives shall work to benefit the advancement of the people of the Pepelsibirsk SSR.[/small]
[b]Article 6[/b]
[small]The Pepelsibirsk SSR operates on the principle of Soviet democracy and Democratic Centralism. Workers shall elect delegates to the Supreme Soviet, as directed by the Communist Party of Pepelsibirsk.[/small]
[b]Article 7[/b]
[small]The economy of the Pepelsibirsk SSR operates on the principle of socialist economic planning, in which all economic activity is managed by the State for the benefit of the working class.[/small]
[b]Article 8[/b]
[small]Private ownership of the means of production is illegal and banned. No one has the right to use their personal property in a selfish or greedy manner. Personal property used in such a manner is forfeit.[/small]
[b]Article 9[/b]
[small]Personal property includes clothing, food (within a reasonable quantity for personal consumption), money, and simple consumer goods. The right to own and cherish one's personal property is protected by the State. Personal property shall not be used in contradiction to Article 8.[/small]
[b]Article 10[/b]
[small]The Armed Forces of the Pepelsibirsk SSR, henceforth referred to as the Red Army, is formed for the protection of the working class, our achievements, and our rights.[/small]
[b]Article 11[/b]
[small]All citizens of the Pepelsibirsk SSR are eligible for conscription into the Red Army.[/small]
[b]Article 12[/b]
[small]The Supreme Soviet is to elect the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, which operates in-between sessions of the Supreme Soviet and holds all powers of the Supreme Soviet except for the power to make constitutional amendments.[/small]
[b]Article 13[/b]
[small]Citizenship in the Pepelsibirsk SSR is granted to all working residents of the city of Pepelsibirsk.[/small]
[b]Article 14[/b]
[small]All citizens of the Pepelsibirsk SSR have the right to:
- Vote, using a secret ballot, for delegates to the Supreme Soviet.
- Work, for the benefit of society.
- Expression, of all personal beliefs, excluding those against the constitutional order.
- Housing, in a building assigned by the State.
- Healthcare, free of any charge.
- Security, including protection from crime and anti-constitutional expressions.
- Education, including full literacy, and knowledge about the socialist system.
- Act in a manner in accordance with civil society and this Constitution.[/small]
[b]Article 15[/b]
[small]It is the duty of every citizen to perform labour beneficial to society. Evasion of this labour is considered social parasitism and will be punished according to the law.[/small]
[b]Article 16[/b]
[small]All candidates for election to the Supreme Soviet must be a citizen of the Pepelsibirsk SSR, at least 18 years of age, and free of mental illness.[/small]
[b]Article 17[/b]
[small]Those who lose eligibility to be a candidate for election to the Supreme Soviet shall lose their seat in the Supreme Soviet.[/small]
[b]Article 18[/b]
[small]The following organizations may approve candidates for election to the Supreme Soviet:
- The Communist Party of Pepelsibirsk
- The Red Army
- The United Industrial-Agricultural Workers Union[/small]
[b]Article 19[/b]
[small]All industrial and agricultural workers in the Pepelsibirsk SSR are automatically members of the United Industrial-Agricultural Workers Union, whose leader is appointed by the Supreme Soviet.[/small]
[b]Article 20[/b]
[small]There are four ministries:
- The Ministry of Defence, charged with commanding the Red Army.
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs, charged with maintaining public order.
- The Ministry of Economic Planning, charged with planning and managing the economy.
- The Ministry of State, charged with keeping order within the government itself. The Minister of State acts as Head of State.
The ministers of these ministries are appointed by the Supreme Soviet from its own membership, and are automatically members of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet.[/small]
[b]Article 21[/b]
[small]The Chairman of the Supreme Soviet is elected from the membership of the Supreme Soviet, and serves as head of government. They are automatically a member of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet. The Chairman is subject to the confidence of the Supreme Soviet, and may be removed by a majority vote.[/small]
[b]Article 22[/b]
[small]Elections are mandatory after the vacancy of a majority of the seats in the Supreme Soviet. Elections may additionally called by decision of the Supreme Soviet, or its Chairman.[/small]

Constitution of the Republic of Pepelsibirsk

Article 1
The Republic of Pepelsibirsk, henceforth referred to as Pepelsibirsk, is a republic founded on the principle of popular sovereignty.

Article 2
All power in Pepelsibirsk is held by the people, expressed through popular elections for President.

Article 3
The Armed Forces of Pepelsibirsk, henceforth referred to as the Army, is formed for the protection of the state and its people.

Article 4
All citizens of Pepelsibirsk are eligible for conscription into the Army.

Article 5
Citizenship in Pepelsibirsk is granted to all working residents of the city of Pepelsibirsk.

Article 6
All citizens of the Pepelsibirsk SSR have the right to:

• Vote, using a secret ballot, for the President.
• Expression, of all personal beliefs.
• Housing, in a building assigned by the State.
• Security, including protection from crime.
• Education, including full literacy.

Article 7
All candidates for election to the position of President must be a citizen of Pepelsibirsk at least 18 years of age.

Article 8
There are three ministries:

• The Ministry of Defence, charged with commanding the Army.
• The Ministry of Internal Affairs, charged with maintaining public order.
• The Ministry of Economics, charged with managing the economy.

The ministers of these ministries are appointed by the President.

Article 9 Elections are to be called every 10 years, or upon the order of the President.

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[H3]Constitution of the Republic of Pepelsibirsk[/H3]
[b]Article 1[/b]
[small]The Republic of Pepelsibirsk, henceforth referred to as Pepelsibirsk, is a republic founded on the principle of popular sovereignty.[/small]
[b]Article 2[/b]
[small]All power in Pepelsibirsk is held by the people, expressed through popular elections for President.[/small]
[b]Article 3[/b]
[small]The Armed Forces of Pepelsibirsk, henceforth referred to as the Army, is formed for the protection of the state and its people.[/small]
[b]Article 4[/b]
[small]All citizens of Pepelsibirsk are eligible for conscription into the Army.[/small]
[b]Article 5[/b]
[small]Citizenship in Pepelsibirsk is granted to all working residents of the city of Pepelsibirsk.[/small]
[b]Article 6[/b]
[small]All citizens of the Pepelsibirsk SSR have the right to:
- Vote, using a secret ballot, for the President.
- Expression, of all personal beliefs.
- Housing, in a building assigned by the State.
- Security, including protection from crime.
- Education, including full literacy.[/small]
[b]Article 7[/b]
[small]All candidates for election to the position of President must be a citizen of Pepelsibirsk at least 18 years of age.[/small]
[b]Article 8[/b]
[small]There are three ministries:
- The Ministry of Defence, charged with commanding the Army.
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs, charged with maintaining public order.
- The Ministry of Economics, charged with managing the economy.
The ministers of these ministries are appointed by the President.[/small]
[b]Article 9[/b]
[small]Elections are to be called every 10 years, or upon the order of the President.[/small]

Lore

A map of the world as known to Pepelsibirsk in early 1976. The greyer a part of the map, the less those areas are under a recognizable centralized authority - though these areas are not typically lawless, instead ruled by roving gangs of bandits demanding protection money, small city-states, local councils, military forces engaged in brutal fighting, and disorganized rebels or guerillas fighting against central authority. Flags represent areas that are controlled as a central or federal government, whereas coats of arms represent governments that are highly decentralized and have no clear borders, claimed or unclaimed.

Major conflicts include the recent civil war between the Turkestan Federal Republic and the Turkestan SFSR, the Japanese Civil War between communists and loyalists to the Yamato dynasty, and the Second Chinese Civil War, which began mere days ago after the launch and spectacular success of Project ‘National Glory’ by the Republic of China/Taiwan.