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Interplanetary High Command / IPHCOM
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The Interplanetary High Command is a sovereign command structure with elected government positions and military ranks. This organization attempts to encompass all aspects of Star Citizen and strives to create a safer environment for social events and industry with the use of its military branches.
History
History
The Founding
The Interplanetary High Command was founded in 2951 and slowly started gaining power and amending its doctrine throughout the following years.
Prior to the Founding
Prior to its founding in 2951, The Interplanetary High Command was originally a coalition of pirate groups. This coalition became so powerful and skilled that those associated with the coalition were left alone by other outlaws in the verse. Once this prestige had been recognized by the leaders of the coalition, they formed a functioning command structure complete with elected positions and a standing military. This laid the groundwork for The Interplanetary High Command as it stands today.
After the Founding
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Manifesto
Ideology
The Interplanetary High Command is a sovereign command structure that exists outside of the United Empire of Earth. While not a separate state, the Interplanetary High Command doesn’t recognize the authority of the UEE over its operations or areas of jurisdiction.
Interplanetary High Command allows its citizens, permit holders, and clients a greater level of security through its extensive Defence Forces.
The Interplanetary High Command is practically a fully functioning government with elected positions as well as a standing command structure.
Charter
Interplanetary High Command Constitution
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Article One.
1.1 The High Command Council has eight members, seven of whom are elected directly by the popular vote of the Interplanetary High Command’s population. The Council is headed by the Chairman of High Command, who is voted into office by the standing Council of the previous term.
1.1A The seats on the council are as follows.
Chairman
Counselor of Defense
Counselor of the State
Counselor of the Treasury
Counselor of Commerce and Industry
Counselor of logistics and transportation
Counselor of Emergency Medical Response
Counselor of the Citizenry
1.1B No individual shall hold more than one seat on the council at any given time.
1.2 The High Command Council serves as the legislative branch of the Interplanetary High Command’s Government. To amend, add, remove, or modify laws, rules, positions, or any other government document, the council must have a popular majority vote.
1.2A To pass a constitutional amendment through the council, a unanimous council vote is required. The amendment then needs to be signed into law by the Chairman and Executive Consul.
1.2B A simple council majority is required to pass legislation or policy changes through the council. Once passed by a simple majority, it becomes law.
1.2C In the event of a tie on The High Command Council, the Chairman’s vote serves as the tie-breaker.
1.2D The Executive Consul of High Command reserves the right to VETO legislation and policy passed by the Council through judicial review.
1.3 The High Command Council is required to meet at least once every month to discuss plans and future proceedings.
1.3A Should any Council member be unable to attend, they must appoint a representative who will participate in their stead and report back to them about meeting proceedings. However, this representative has no authority on the council and will not be permitted to stay during classified discussions.
1.3B A council member cannot fail to attend more than one High Command Council session in a row without notifying the Chairman and providing a valid reason.
1.4 Council members’ authority is absolute in their respective areas. While directions from the Chairman need to be followed, they need to pass through the respective council member rather than any other members of that command structure.
1.5 Should at any point the council deem the Chairman unfit for service, they may vote for impeachment. This vote will exclude the chairman and requires a unanimous vote.
1.5A If the impeachment vote passes, the Executive Consul will then preside over a special impeachment hearing with the council appointing a prosecutor. The Executive Consul will then determine if the allegations warrant impeachment.
1.6 Elections will be free and fair
1.7 High Command Council meetings are opened, and the Chairman gives updates on the current policy plans. The Chairman will then guide the council members through the meeting topics, votes, and proceedings. These are already laid out on a predetermined document.
1.7A Any member of the High Council has the ability to add to the meeting agenda. This could mean a proposed new law vote or discussion about a topic.
Article Two.
2.1 The Executive Consul of High Command serves as the head of the Judiciary. The Executive Consul possesses almost no executive or legislative power. Instead, the Executive Consul of High Command holds the supreme control of constitutional interpretation and judicial review.
Article Three.
3.1 The Chairman of the High Command Council serves as the executive branch of the Interplanetary High Command government. Acting as Commander in Chief of all governmental branches. In addition to making urgent government decisions.
3.2 The Chairman is elected into office by a vote from the High Command Council. The Chairman must be, or have already been, an Interplanetary High Command Council member.
3.3 The Chairman has complete control over foreign relations. This includes forming alliances, declaring war, and changing military rules of engagement for different groups.
3.4 The Chairman has the authority to request operations; however, these must pass through the command structure.
3.5 The chairman may issue executive orders for internal policy changes. However, these can be blocked with a simple majority of the council.
3.6 The chairman may call a special session of the council when circumstances demand it.
Article Four.
4.1 The courts and consul of the Interplanetary High Command ensure that this construction is being followed. This means that they can interpret this constitution to make decisions about issues. These courts are presided over by the Judges and Justices of the High Command Courts.
4.2 Court cases can be filed by any citizen of the Interplanetary High Command.
4.3 If a court ruling is appealed and then accepted by the Justice, a retrial will commence with the Chief Justice Presiding, up to the Executive Consul.