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|alt_map2 = Location of all Serrian dependencies
 
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| map_caption2 = <div style="text-align: right;"> Serria proper {{color box|#1D7133}} <br>Principality/Papal Union/Antarctic Territory {{color box|#7A9E6D}}<br>Nuntic Union {{color box|#C5DDBC}}
 
|national_motto = <br/>''"Dio, Paese, Famiglia"'' (Serrian)<br/>{{small|"God, Country, Family"}}
 
|national_motto = <br/>''"Dio, Paese, Famiglia"'' (Serrian)<br/>{{small|"God, Country, Family"}}
 
|national_anthem = ''Inno Nazionale'' (Serrian) <br />"The National Anthem"<div style="display:inline-block;margin-top:0.4em;">[[File:Inno Nazionale.mp3]]</div>
 
|national_anthem = ''Inno Nazionale'' (Serrian) <br />"The National Anthem"<div style="display:inline-block;margin-top:0.4em;">[[File:Inno Nazionale.mp3]]</div>
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|leader_title2 = Minister-President
 
|leader_title2 = Minister-President
 
|leader_name2 = Lucio Marino
 
|leader_name2 = Lucio Marino
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|leader_title3 = Monarch
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|leader_name3 = King Umberto II
 
|legislature = House of Dukes
 
|legislature = House of Dukes
 
|area_km2 = 145,003
 
|area_km2 = 145,003
 
|area_rank = 8th
 
|area_rank = 8th
 
|percent_water = 3.46 <!--CIA World Factbook-->
 
|percent_water = 3.46 <!--CIA World Factbook-->
|population_census = 51,213,219
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|population_census = 61,543,100
|population_census_year = 2020 Metropolitan
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|population_census_year = 2023 Metropolitan
 
|population_census_rank = 6th <!--UN World Population Prospects-->
 
|population_census_rank = 6th <!--UN World Population Prospects-->
|population_estimate = 140,190,214
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|population_estimate = 171,867,200
|population_estimate_year = July 2020 Overseas
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|population_estimate_year = 2023 Global
|population_density_km2 = {{#expr:(51213219/145003 round 1)}} <!--Using last census, not estimate --->
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|population_density_km2 = {{#expr:(61543100/145003 round 1)}} <!--Using last census, not estimate --->
 
|population_density_rank = 1st <!--UN World Population Prospects-->
 
|population_density_rank = 1st <!--UN World Population Prospects-->
|GDP_PPP = $7.14 trillion
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|GDP_PPP = $7.34 trillion
|GDP_PPP_year = 2022
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|GDP_PPP_year = 2023
|GDP_PPP_per_capita = $47,121
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|GDP_PPP_per_capita = $44,618
 
|GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank = 4th
 
|GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank = 4th
|GDP_nominal = $6.64 trillion
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|GDP_nominal = $7.34 trillion
|GDP_nominal_year = 2022
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|GDP_nominal_year = 2023
|GDP_nominal_per_capita = $47,121
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|GDP_nominal_per_capita = $44,618
 
|sovereignty_type = Metropolitan Unification
 
|sovereignty_type = Metropolitan Unification
 
|established_event1 = Declared
 
|established_event1 = Declared
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|Gini_rank = 9th
 
|Gini_rank = 9th
|currency = Serrian lira
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|currency = Nuntic lira
 
|currency_code = SAL
 
|currency_code = SAL
 
|time_zone = Nuntic Time
 
|time_zone = Nuntic Time
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'''Serria''' (Serrian: Serria [/særiɐ/]), officially the '''Theocratic Papal Constitutional Monarchy of the Divine Serrian Archipelago, Canteu, Granto, the St. Tiaranos Islands, Sanpoli, Agios, Paros, and of the Blessed Principalities in Edusa and Icaria''' (Serrian: ''Monarchia Costituzionale Papale Teocratica del Divino Arcipelago Serriano, Canteu, Granto, Isole Tiaranos, Sanpoli, Agios, Paros e del Beato Principati d'Edusa e Icaria''), or the '''Kingdom of Serria''' (commonly abbreviated '''K.S.'''), is a theocratic constitutional monarchy on the Serrian archipelago. Its mainland is bordered on all sides by the Nuntic Sea and has an enclave, the [[Sovereign Military Order of Serria|Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint Silischo of Canteu and Serria]]. It maintains five [[Serrian Foreign Dependencies|overseas Archdioceses]], covering all oceans, as well as a Principality in [[Edusa]] and one in [[Blessed Principality of North Icaria|Icaria]]. Additionally, the [[Noŕ|Great Holy State of The Noŕ College of Cardinals]] remains a de facto protectorate while in a de jure Papal Union partnership. [[Metropolitan Serria]] is divided into 23 [[Serrian Archdiocese|Archdioceses]] which cover 152,362 square kilometers and have an estimated population of 51,242,000. Its politics are often described as social liberal.
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'''Serria''' (Serrian: Serria [/særiɐ/]), officially the '''Theocratic Papal Constitutional Monarchy of the Divine Serrian Archipelago, Canteu, Granto, the St. Tiaranos Islands, Sanpoli, Agios, Paros, and of the Blessed Principalities in Edusa and Icaria''' (Serrian: ''Monarchia Costituzionale Papale Teocratica del Divino Arcipelago Serriano, Canteu, Granto, Isole Tiaranos, Sanpoli, Agios, Paros e del Beato Principati d'Edusa e Icaria''), or the '''Kingdom of Serria''' (commonly abbreviated '''K.S.'''), is a theocratic constitutional monarchy on the Serrian archipelago. Its mainland is bordered on all sides by the Nuntic Sea and has an enclave, the [[Sovereign Military Order of Serria|Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint Silischo of Canteu and Serria]]. It maintains five [[Serrian Foreign Dependencies|overseas Archdioceses]], covering all oceans, as well as a Principality in [[Edusa]] and one in [[North Icaria|Icaria]]. Additionally, the [[Noŕ|Great Holy State of The Noŕ College of Cardinals]] remains a de facto protectorate while in a de jure Papal Union partnership. [[Metropolitan Serria]] is divided into 23 [[Serrian Archdiocese|Archdioceses]] which cover 152,362 square kilometers and have an estimated population of 51,242,000. Its politics are often described as social liberal or social conservative.
    
Serria has a constitutionally-mandated policy of total neutrality, maintaining a [[Serrian Defense Force|self-defense force]] as opposed to traditional armed forces. Religion has a traditional role in the government; the nation is a holy place for the Catholic community. The island was first settled in pre-history by a non-Serrian population which composed of various isolated tribes. Proto-Serrians later migrated to the archipelago and subjugated its native population. Serrian culture eventually replaced that of the natives entirely. The archipelago is believed to have been first unified in 842 BCE under a Serrian state. The nation cemented its royal system and established its traditions, with numerous failed attempts at expansion throughout the first and early second millenniums. After developing a successful trade network spanning the globe, Serria became a colonial power with large holdings in Serthenia and smaller trade cities around the world, some maintained as foreign dependencies to this day. It successfully defended during the Great War, and has since become a key part of the global economy and a world financial center.
 
Serria has a constitutionally-mandated policy of total neutrality, maintaining a [[Serrian Defense Force|self-defense force]] as opposed to traditional armed forces. Religion has a traditional role in the government; the nation is a holy place for the Catholic community. The island was first settled in pre-history by a non-Serrian population which composed of various isolated tribes. Proto-Serrians later migrated to the archipelago and subjugated its native population. Serrian culture eventually replaced that of the natives entirely. The archipelago is believed to have been first unified in 842 BCE under a Serrian state. The nation cemented its royal system and established its traditions, with numerous failed attempts at expansion throughout the first and early second millenniums. After developing a successful trade network spanning the globe, Serria became a colonial power with large holdings in Serthenia and smaller trade cities around the world, some maintained as foreign dependencies to this day. It successfully defended during the Great War, and has since become a key part of the global economy and a world financial center.
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Serria's domestic war-weariness had grown dramatically with the start of the conflict, leaving thousands dead and industry focusing on military production, limiting local prosperity for a conflict many saw as far away. Before news of the Battle of Peraganor and the victory had reached the Serrian capital, an uprising of local supporters of a republican-style government gained control over several city blocks in downtown Serria. When the news of the Treaty of Vellina had made the journey, the Army retook control with high morale, ending the republican movement in the eighteenth century.
 
Serria's domestic war-weariness had grown dramatically with the start of the conflict, leaving thousands dead and industry focusing on military production, limiting local prosperity for a conflict many saw as far away. Before news of the Battle of Peraganor and the victory had reached the Serrian capital, an uprising of local supporters of a republican-style government gained control over several city blocks in downtown Serria. When the news of the Treaty of Vellina had made the journey, the Army retook control with high morale, ending the republican movement in the eighteenth century.
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Serrian colonialism in Icaria began in 1654, when Serria, desiring a trading city in the [[Mauralin Gulf]] region, invaded Free Cities of [[Paros]] and Aigaleo, which were major trade cities in the region. Despite having a relatively powerful navy for their size, they were no match for the Serrian navy and their more advanced firearms technologies, and would quickly fall in 1655. Shortly after conquering the Paros Archipelago, the Serrians would conquer the Kingdom of Agios in 1658, after a breakdown of relations between Agios and Serria.
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The next phase of Serrian colonialism in Icaria began in 1747, with the Serrian conquest and vassalisation of the Kingdom of Aegina located on the northernmost tip of Icaria. Serrian colonisation in Icaria during this time period would follow a pattern of either accepting vassalisation and subservience to the Serrian monarchy, or being conquered and having the precolonial political systems erased, in favour of Serrian based institutions. The final precolonial holdout in North Icaria would be the Free City of Imeros, which would be conquered in 1763, Leaving the entire northern part of the peninsula under Serrian control.
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In 1846, after a large movement for more local autonomy and greater representation that began in 1823, the colonies and vassals of Serrian Icaria were reorganised into a federation and principality. The capital of the new principality in northern Icaria would be the Serrian founded city of Evdilos, thanks to its central location and relative lack of power compared to other regions in the country. Agios and Paros were also given the option of joining but declined in favour of remaining a part of Serria proper.
    
[[File:fivedaysofserria.png|thumb|right|Painting depicting Serrian militias resisting Republican revolt, 1701]]
 
[[File:fivedaysofserria.png|thumb|right|Painting depicting Serrian militias resisting Republican revolt, 1701]]
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Following the end of the Republican uprising, the first industrial boom had many positive impacts on infrastructure and modernization. Roads were rebuilt, schools were integrated using similar methods from the foreign territories, and the ancient aqueducts were refurbished to be used in modern society. By 1746, the archipelago was in better economic shape than it was before the occupation, and with a thriving global colonial empire. Monuments were constructed, some which are still standing, to honor those who failed to defend the island, and those who succeeded in retaking it. Considered war heroes, these men are still revered in modern Serrian society. The Second Rinascita, which is considered by most historians to have taken place from May 6th, 1722 - November 9th, 1815 the new patent system saw increased innovation, and a new legal system was adopted by Grand Master Luca III, which had modern, Enlightenment-era court systems that recognized all rights deemed necessary in modern civilization.
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Following the end of the Republican uprising, the first industrial boom had many positive impacts on infrastructure and modernization. Roads were rebuilt, schools were integrated using similar methods from the foreign territories, and the ancient aqueducts were refurbished to be used in modern society. By 1746, the archipelago was in better economic shape than it was before the occupation, and with a thriving global colonial empire. Considered war heroes, these men are still revered in modern Serrian society. The Second Rinascita, which is considered by most historians to have taken place from May 6th, 1722 - November 9th, 1815 the new patent system saw increased innovation, and a new legal system was adopted by Grand Master Luca III, which had modern, Enlightenment-era court systems that recognized all rights deemed necessary in modern civilization. These reforms helped alleviate growing internal animosity of the autocratic monarchial rule, and scholars believed prevented earlier revolution as happened in the New World.
    
=== Democratization era ===
 
=== Democratization era ===
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{{See also|Republicanism in Serria}}
    
[[File:FratellisSquare.jpg|thumb|left|Fratelli's Square, the site of the 1815 protests]]On the 9th of November 1815, protesters stormed the city square in Serria, in front of the Palace of the Grand Master, and demanded a democratic system to be implemented. Inspired by revolutions against Dolfik colonies in Serthenia and in other nations, these protesters demanded the establishment of a parliamentary system. Originally, Grand Master Luca IV objected to this idea, as he had just entered the sphere of power in Serria and was reported by many aides to be stubborn to release it. This, however, was dangerous, as the mob that originally formed a peaceful protest broke into a military armory and demanded reform or revolution, led by graduate philosopher Antonio Roberto Fallini. To maintain stability and order, Pope Luca IV conceded, albeit begrudgingly. Following two years of political deliberation, a consensus was reached and ratified in January of 1818 that consisted of elected Dukes, instead of appointed ones. These would form Congress of Dukes (contemporarily referred to today as Parliament), which would then influence the College of Cardinals, the government's highest authority. Although the Cardinals still elected the Grand Master, a new position was also created, titled the 'Minister-President', which assumed the duties of Head of Government, relieving much of the expanded papal authority. This revolt had brought back the democracy that was removed from the nation during the Rinascita, and it satisfied the protestors enough that historians believe it prevented violent revolution.
 
[[File:FratellisSquare.jpg|thumb|left|Fratelli's Square, the site of the 1815 protests]]On the 9th of November 1815, protesters stormed the city square in Serria, in front of the Palace of the Grand Master, and demanded a democratic system to be implemented. Inspired by revolutions against Dolfik colonies in Serthenia and in other nations, these protesters demanded the establishment of a parliamentary system. Originally, Grand Master Luca IV objected to this idea, as he had just entered the sphere of power in Serria and was reported by many aides to be stubborn to release it. This, however, was dangerous, as the mob that originally formed a peaceful protest broke into a military armory and demanded reform or revolution, led by graduate philosopher Antonio Roberto Fallini. To maintain stability and order, Pope Luca IV conceded, albeit begrudgingly. Following two years of political deliberation, a consensus was reached and ratified in January of 1818 that consisted of elected Dukes, instead of appointed ones. These would form Congress of Dukes (contemporarily referred to today as Parliament), which would then influence the College of Cardinals, the government's highest authority. Although the Cardinals still elected the Grand Master, a new position was also created, titled the 'Minister-President', which assumed the duties of Head of Government, relieving much of the expanded papal authority. This revolt had brought back the democracy that was removed from the nation during the Rinascita, and it satisfied the protestors enough that historians believe it prevented violent revolution.
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[[File:Verrani Flyer.jpg|thumb|left|Adriano Salvatore Verrani pilots the world's first heavier than air powered aircraft, 3 December 1901]]
 
[[File:Verrani Flyer.jpg|thumb|left|Adriano Salvatore Verrani pilots the world's first heavier than air powered aircraft, 3 December 1901]]
200 years after exile had ended, the loss of Metropolitan Serria retained its importance in Serrian culture and politics. The public was supportive of well-funded, defensive-focused armed forces, and any offensive doctrine was heavily scrutinized. With the development of the state-operated integrated Serrian railway network in 1887, the military reformed its operations to maximize mobility through rail. Increased funding from Parliament allowed for the development of increasingly advanced cannons to be deployed on warships, the outdated ironclads to be replaced with steam-powered battleships, and for the sailing, frigates were replaced by advanced cruisers. The modular part design on Serrian guns replaced outdated equipment, reducing production time, and closing the technological gap with other modern armies. By 1901, the Serrian re-armament program was declared completed. In total, the nation had developed a medium-sized fleet of state-of-the-art cruisers, battleships, and infantry equipment that would remain competitive until the era Dreadnought and the semi-automatic rifle 20 years later. In 1901, Serrian pioneer Adriano Salvatore Verrani had sustained the world's first heavier-than-air powered flight, which flew for seven-hundred feet. Verrani's invention was displayed at the 1902 World's Fair in Kerthenia, which gave Serria international attention for its scientific discovery and growing industrial prowess. Verrani would soon found the aircraft manufacturer Verrani, previously an unsuccessful unicycle consulting firm.
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The public was supportive of well-funded, defensive-focused armed forces, and any offensive doctrine was heavily scrutinized. With the development of the state-operated integrated Serrian railway network in 1887, the military reformed its operations to maximize mobility through rail. Increased funding from Parliament allowed for the development of increasingly advanced cannons to be deployed on warships, the outdated ironclads to be replaced with steam-powered battleships, and for the sailing, frigates were replaced by advanced cruisers. The modular part design on Serrian guns replaced outdated equipment, reducing production time, and closing the technological gap with other modern armies. By 1901, the Serrian re-armament program was declared completed. In total, the nation had developed a medium-sized fleet of state-of-the-art cruisers, battleships, and infantry equipment that would remain competitive until the era Dreadnought and the semi-automatic rifle 20 years later. In 1901, Serrian pioneer Adriano Salvatore Verrani had sustained the world's first heavier-than-air powered flight, which flew for seven-hundred feet. Verrani's invention was displayed at the 1902 World's Fair in Kerthenia, which gave Serria international attention for its scientific discovery and growing industrial prowess. Verrani would soon found the aircraft manufacturer Verrani, previously an unsuccessful unicycle consulting firm.
    
Grand Master DeCocco entered office after being sworn in as Grand Master on the 27th of December, 1906. DeCocco launched bold and controversial programs to reform the nation, often causing controversy for pushing the boundaries of Papal authority under the 1815 Constitution. His programs aimed to create tens of thousands of jobs, build new schools, and to "make Vellina the aviation capital of the world." The Grand Master asked Parliament to fund a large coastal fortification project, consisting of a system of forts and bunkers that would be manned within a day to defend the beaches expediently. The fortifications were concentrated where the strategic advantage and the threat were highest in consultation with the military. International newspapers soon nicknamed the project 'Fortress: Serria'. While the re-armament program was completed in 1909, it did not construct infrastructure other than a railway to support the war effort. DeCocco era policy focused on the ability to use forward-thinking solutions and infrastructure as a weapon against an invading force. New and old bridges were designed or retrofitted with explosives to halt an advance. Roads were integrated with systems to easily make traversing the mountainous areas impossible. He also mandated, in the legislature passed by the Parliament, that these forts and defensive measures would be maintained and upgraded to fend off the latest threats. These laws were titled 'Mandato di difesa' in Serrian, or 'Defense Mandate.'
 
Grand Master DeCocco entered office after being sworn in as Grand Master on the 27th of December, 1906. DeCocco launched bold and controversial programs to reform the nation, often causing controversy for pushing the boundaries of Papal authority under the 1815 Constitution. His programs aimed to create tens of thousands of jobs, build new schools, and to "make Vellina the aviation capital of the world." The Grand Master asked Parliament to fund a large coastal fortification project, consisting of a system of forts and bunkers that would be manned within a day to defend the beaches expediently. The fortifications were concentrated where the strategic advantage and the threat were highest in consultation with the military. International newspapers soon nicknamed the project 'Fortress: Serria'. While the re-armament program was completed in 1909, it did not construct infrastructure other than a railway to support the war effort. DeCocco era policy focused on the ability to use forward-thinking solutions and infrastructure as a weapon against an invading force. New and old bridges were designed or retrofitted with explosives to halt an advance. Roads were integrated with systems to easily make traversing the mountainous areas impossible. He also mandated, in the legislature passed by the Parliament, that these forts and defensive measures would be maintained and upgraded to fend off the latest threats. These laws were titled 'Mandato di difesa' in Serrian, or 'Defense Mandate.'
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The Serrian theater of the Great War was virtually over by 1932, two years before the end of the conflict, as Allied airpower ended what was left of the Axis bomber force. The end of the war saw the total Anderian, Kerthenian and Serrian victory. The unleashing of the atomic bomb shocked the world, which quickly fractioned between right and left.
 
The Serrian theater of the Great War was virtually over by 1932, two years before the end of the conflict, as Allied airpower ended what was left of the Axis bomber force. The end of the war saw the total Anderian, Kerthenian and Serrian victory. The unleashing of the atomic bomb shocked the world, which quickly fractioned between right and left.
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Nations that could not afford to be funded by either side of this new Cold War conflict could only buy from a neutral source with a large military industry. The amount of money that flowed into the Serrian military industry after the Great War was beyond predictions, and funded expansive scientific and advanced research projects, such as the first Serrian jet fighters. Vellina was nearly entirely rebuilt from its intense bombing raids by 1937, and by 1939 it had become again the economic capital of the nation. Verrani, which was originally founded in Vellina, moved back to its home after moving its headquarters during the war. Throughout the rest of the twentieth century, the Serrian government subsidized the arms and munitions manufacturers as it was an increasingly lucrative business. In 1954, Serria tested its first nuclear weapon, and quickly developed supersonic strategic bombers, nuclear attack and missile submarines, and an intercontinental ballistic missile force. Needing means to project power in the post-Great War world, Serria commissioned five Draghi-class carriers. The development of the Alton defense system also began in 1967. The system is now known as AMLIS.
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Serria's position as a neutral great power with a large industry opened doors for military sales, as unaligned nations required advanced equipment to maintain their national defense needs. The amount of money that flowed into the Serrian military industry after the Great War was beyond predictions, and funded expansive scientific and advanced research projects, such as the first Serrian jet fighters and the beginnings of the Serrian nuclear program. Vellina was nearly entirely rebuilt from its intense bombing raids by 1937, and by 1939 it had become again the economic capital of the nation. Verrani, which was originally founded in Vellina, moved back to its home after moving its headquarters during the war. Throughout the rest of the twentieth century, the Serrian government subsidized the arms and munitions manufacturers as it was an increasingly lucrative business. In 1954, Serria tested its first nuclear weapon, and quickly developed supersonic strategic bombers, nuclear attack and missile submarines, and an intercontinental ballistic missile force to support its deterrence mission. Needing means to project power in the post-Great War world, Serria commissioned five aircraft carriers and built a powerful naval force, which many historians argue allowed Serria to defend its pre-Great War dependencies.
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Following growing tensions and fears of nuclear conflict, Serria began extensive and pioneering research into advanced air-defense systems and anti-ballistic missile networks, as well as the complicated radar and tracking information infrastructure to handle mitigating the damage from nuclear war. This sparked the development of the Alton defense system in 1967. The system is now known as the Adanced Multi-Layered Information/Intercept System, or AMLIS.
    
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Immediately prior to the turn of the twenty-first century, Serria had cemented itself as a moderate consumer electronics manufacturer and reliable weapons manufacturer. Serrian calculators were popular across the globe, as well as expensive Serrian cars, watches, luxury clothes, and other leisure and status products. Serrian culture had become popular in the West and was seen as the style of the upper-class and the wealthy. Designer Serrian clothes and accessories became popular throughout the world. Nowadays, Serrian companies produce a large percent of the world's premier smartphone and computer digital screens. Serrian screens are found as far as even in Kerthenian stealth fighters. Serria remains an important part of the world economy and a global cultural center.  
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Immediately prior to the turn of the twenty-first century, Serria had cemented itself as a moderate consumer electronics, growing semiconductor producer, and a reliable weapons manufacturer. Serrian calculators were popular across the globe, as well as expensive Serrian cars, watches, luxury clothes, and other leisure and status products. Serrian culture had become popular in the West and was seen as the style of the upper-class and the wealthy. Designer Serrian clothes and accessories became popular throughout the world. Nowadays, Serrian companies produce a large percent of the world's premier smartphone and computer digital screens.  
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While other Great Powers lost the majority of their overseas dependencies in the aftermath of the Great War, Serria's position as a respected and thriving economy, as well as rapid democratization of the Principality system and the emergence of nuclear weapons allowed Serria to maintain its position in Edusa and in the Meridan. While often controversial, Edusa and Icaria have both survived numerous independence referendums, which support the current democratic and stable political establishment. Today, Edusa, Icaria, and Nor benefit from the defense guarentees as well as stability from their position within the Serrian Empire.
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Rapid globalization in the late twentieth century became increasingly profitable, as the world's largest financial institutions have major branches or are headquartered in Vellina's financial district. The Serrian lire became the world's global reserve currency, and the constitutional neutrality policy allowed Serrian institutions to be respected as third parties, increasing their legitimacy. Serria remains an important part of the world economy and a global cultural center. In 1990, the Nuntic Framework was signed in Vellina, spearheaded by Serrian Minister-President Marco Monte, to begin the foundation for the modern Nuntic establishment. In 1998, the initial signatories joined the Nuntic Union, and in 2000, the Lirezone was adopted in the majority of member countries. In 2017, Serria's first female Minister-President, Sofia Moretti, was elected, and served a full four-year term.
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In 2021, Serria elected Minister-President Lucio Marino, the first non-Liberal Party leader of the government since the 1970s. A member of the International Democrats (Partito Democratico Internazionale), his party intends to foster better relations with the West and build Serria as an international powerbroker.
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Today, Serria remains a world power, with a respected armed forces capable of power projection, an integrated and vibrant diverse economy, a stable political establishment, economic influence and growth, and positive relations with most sovereign states.
    
== Geography ==
 
== Geography ==
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The Serrian government has four main branches. The Executive Ministry, the Legislative, the House of the Grand Master, and the Monarch. As a unitary parliamentary system, the Serrian parliament (officially referred to as the Congress of Dukes) elects a member to serve as Minister-President. Under the 1815 Constitution, all royal authority as Head of Government was de facto relieved. Serria's monarch is expected to carry out all executive action made by the elected Minister-President under threat of abdication. The papal authority granted to the Grand Master by the College of Cardinals is limited and ceremonial in scope, reflected in their service as Head of State. Serria's upper House, officially known as the Congress of Dukes, serves as the nation's highest judicial body and as its supreme court.
 
The Serrian government has four main branches. The Executive Ministry, the Legislative, the House of the Grand Master, and the Monarch. As a unitary parliamentary system, the Serrian parliament (officially referred to as the Congress of Dukes) elects a member to serve as Minister-President. Under the 1815 Constitution, all royal authority as Head of Government was de facto relieved. Serria's monarch is expected to carry out all executive action made by the elected Minister-President under threat of abdication. The papal authority granted to the Grand Master by the College of Cardinals is limited and ceremonial in scope, reflected in their service as Head of State. Serria's upper House, officially known as the Congress of Dukes, serves as the nation's highest judicial body and as its supreme court.
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Although not legally an archdiocese within the Serrian system, the Blessed Principality of Edusa elects voting representatives to the Serrian parliament. In addition to the representatives in Serria, Edusa maintains its own parliamentary system in addition to its royal court.
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Although not legally an archdiocese within the Serrian system, the Blessed Principalities of Edusa and Icaria elects voting representatives to the Serrian parliament. In addition to the representatives in Serria, both Edusa and Icaria maintain their own independent and democratic parliamentary system with widespread authority over nearly all domestic issues. Foreign policy, however, dictated by constitutional neutrality, are managed by Serria.
    
=== Foreign Relations ===  
 
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Serria is an aggressively neutral state, which maintains a strong military for peacetime. The inscription on the Holy Serrian National Naval Warfare Academy reads, "Happy is that city which in time of peace thinks of war." The Serrian government does not endorse any state other than acts of respect and kindness, it bars itself from any military defense treaties. It recognizes all governments, however, any overlapping claims with another government are not recognized other than its own, and the Order of Serria's. Serria is extremely defensive of its treatment of its citizens abroad and will go to great lengths to discourage and enforce no violation of rights upon Serrian citizens outside their borders. It has a universal declaration of extradition, meaning, on a case-by-case basis, Serria will return prisoners of their nationality to all nations.
 
Serria is an aggressively neutral state, which maintains a strong military for peacetime. The inscription on the Holy Serrian National Naval Warfare Academy reads, "Happy is that city which in time of peace thinks of war." The Serrian government does not endorse any state other than acts of respect and kindness, it bars itself from any military defense treaties. It recognizes all governments, however, any overlapping claims with another government are not recognized other than its own, and the Order of Serria's. Serria is extremely defensive of its treatment of its citizens abroad and will go to great lengths to discourage and enforce no violation of rights upon Serrian citizens outside their borders. It has a universal declaration of extradition, meaning, on a case-by-case basis, Serria will return prisoners of their nationality to all nations.
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While neutral, Serria is a global power and leader. It holds a Permanent Seat on the Kerbal Assembly Security Council, as well as its headquarters, and spearheaded the founding of multiple multinational institutions, such as the [[Nuntic Union]] and [[Lirezone]], the [[[League of Serrian States]] (LSS), the [[Organization for the Protection of Indigenous Peoples]] (OPIP), the [[International Economic Relations Organization]] (IERO), the [[Global Economic Association]] (GEA), as well as the [[Serrian Economic Cooperation Treaty]] (SECT) It is also a member of and hosts one of the headquarters for the [[International Trade Sphere]] (ITS).
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While neutral, Serria is a global power and leader. It holds a Permanent Seat on the Kerbal Assembly Security Council, as well as its headquarters, and spearheaded the founding of multiple multinational institutions, such as the [[Nuntic Union]] and [[Lirezone]], the [[League of Serrian States]] (LSS), the [[Organization for the Protection of Indigenous Peoples]] (OPIP), the [[International Economic Relations Organization]] (IERO), the [[Global Economic Association]] (GEA), as well as the [[Serrian Economic Cooperation Treaty]] (SECT) It is also a member of and hosts one of the headquarters for the [[International Trade Sphere]] (ITS).
    
=== Military ===  
 
=== Military ===  
 
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{{Main|Serrian Defense Force}}
 
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The [[Serrian Defense Force]] has five branches and departments, the Esercito Serriano (Serrian Army), Marina Militare (Serrian Navy), the Aeronautica Militare (commonly referred to in Dolphik as the Serrian Air Defense Force, SADF), the Cibernetica Militare (Serrian Cyber Force) under the Department of the Army, and the Spazio Militare (Serrian Space Force), and the [[Carbinieri]]. The Serrian Esercito operates mainly the CML.4g main battle tank and CT.1 wheeled tank destroyers, with many support vehicles such as Volpe armored cars and the acclaimed Rendastaggio series infantry fighting vehicles. Some Serrian ground vehicles are also equipped with Kerthenian APS systems which greatly increase the survivability of the respectively smaller armor force. The Serrian Marina Militare (Serrian Navy) is a world-class navy and operates 4 aircraft carriers, 6 amphibious assault ships, 34 destroyers, 32 frigates, and 34 attack submarines. In terms of submarines, the 16 SN.42 ultra-quiet submarines operated by the Marina Militare utilizes air-independent propulsion developed with Qusmos to achieve silence and stealth, alongside the 5 outgoing Frontiera-class and 4 incoming Vendicatore-class nuclear attack submarines, and 4 Trionfante-class nuclear ballistic missile submarines. The Aeronautica Militare (Air Force) composes of just under 600 fighter aircraft, including jointly-developed F-30SA Joint Strike Fighter Program, with SB, and SC Golden Phoenixes (as carrier air wings), and Serrian P.300 Block II stealth aircraft, 12 SB.44b supersonic maritime strike aircraft, and a sizable complement of airlift and transport aircraft. The Spazio Militare solely operates both Serenità shuttles OTV-4 Giustizia and OTV-5 Libertà on a national security contract with the Serrian Space Agency.
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The [[Serrian Defense Force]] (SDF) has five branches and departments, the Esercito Serriano (Serrian Army), Marina Militare (Serrian Navy), the Aeronautica Militare (commonly referred to in Dolphik as the Serrian Air Defense Force, SADF), the Cibernetica Militare (Serrian Cyber Force) under the Department of the Army, and the Spazio Militare (Serrian Space Force), and the [[Carbinieri]].  
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The [[Serrian Army|Esercito]] operates mainly the CML.4g main battle tank and CT.1 wheeled tank destroyers, with many support vehicles such as Volpe armored cars and the acclaimed Rendastaggio series infantry fighting vehicles. Some Serrian ground vehicles are also equipped with Kerthenian APS systems which greatly increase the survivability of the respectively smaller armor force.  
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The [[Serrian Navy|Marina Militare]] (Serrian Navy) is a world-class navy and operates 4 aircraft carriers, 6 amphibious assault ships, 34 destroyers, 32 frigates, and 34 attack submarines. In terms of submarines, the 16 SN.42 ultra-quiet submarines operated by the Marina Militare utilizes air-independent propulsion developed with Qusmos to achieve silence and stealth, alongside Frontiera-class and incoming Vendicatore-class nuclear attack submarines, and 4 Trionfante-class nuclear ballistic missile submarines.  
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The [[Serrian Air Force|Aeronautica Militare]] (Air Force) composes of just under 600 fighter aircraft, including jointly-developed F-30SA Joint Strike Fighter Program, with SB, and SC Golden Phoenixes (as carrier air wings), P.300 Block II stealth aircraft, P.295 multirole fighters,  12 SB.44b supersonic maritime strike aircraft, and a sizable complement of airlift and transport aircraft. Unlike most other nations, all aircraft in the SDF are operated by the Air Force, including naval aviation and helicopters. The Spazio Militare solely operates both Serenità shuttles OTV-4 Giustizia and OTV-5 Libertà on a national security contract with the Serrian Space Agency.
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At home, the SDF is one of the options for mandatory service, despite remaining among the most competitive job options to serve. The service remains largely volunteer, with the most competitive drafted serving in roles in the armed service.
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Despite constitutional neutrality, Serria maintains a heavy military presence overseas, with over a dozen major military installations in foreign countries. These installations offer nearly unrivaled power projection, force mobility, and deterrence for Serria's numerous foreign dependencies. Serria maintains a nuclear triad and a sizable arsenal, with cruise missiles replacing the remaining intercontinental ballistic missile force in 2003. Serria is fourth in global military spending, at 246 billion dollars in 2022, behind [[Kerthenia]], [[Dolfikland]], and [[Anderia]]. It is ranked among the world's most capable and well-trained armed forces.
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== Economy ==
 
== Economy ==
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Serria led the adoption of the Lirezone and the Nuntic Economic Area to foster growth in the Nuntic Sea to great success. The majority of nations in the Nuntic region use the Serrian lira as their currency, enabling increased trade as well as limiting barriers to economic growth. Serria also operates the bilateral [[Serrian Economic Cooperation Treaty]] with the vast majority of nations, enabling countries to achieve bilateral normalized trade relations, trade growth thinktanks, and reduction in trade barriers.
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Serria led the adoption of the Lirezone and the Nuntic Economic Area to foster growth in the Nuntic Sea to great success. The majority of nations in the Nuntic region use the Serrian lira as their currency, enabling increased trade as well as limiting barriers to economic growth. The Lira remains the global reserve currency. Serria also operates the bilateral [[Serrian Economic Cooperation Treaty]] with the vast majority of nations, enabling countries to achieve bilateral normalized trade relations, trade growth thinktanks, and reduction in trade barriers. As a result of this global integration, Serria is a center of world trade, and numerous banks and financial institutions are headquartered in the country's financial capital and largest city, Vellina.
    
The Serrian economy has taken full advantage of globalization, and such the entire economy relies on global supply chains. The largest sector of the Serrian economy, aerospace research, and development are taken up by the largest companies and firms, such as Biggoti, CADS, and the largest, Verrani. Foreign companies invest in the development of a program, and once the development is finished, they are slotted for production. Serrian companies produce a variety of products around the world, with the largest foreign manufacturing centers being in [[Omniabstracta]], Edusa, [[Cadenza]], and [[The Empire of Chikara|Chikara]]. Additionally, Serria maintains a significant portion of the world's semiconductor production.
 
The Serrian economy has taken full advantage of globalization, and such the entire economy relies on global supply chains. The largest sector of the Serrian economy, aerospace research, and development are taken up by the largest companies and firms, such as Biggoti, CADS, and the largest, Verrani. Foreign companies invest in the development of a program, and once the development is finished, they are slotted for production. Serrian companies produce a variety of products around the world, with the largest foreign manufacturing centers being in [[Omniabstracta]], Edusa, [[Cadenza]], and [[The Empire of Chikara|Chikara]]. Additionally, Serria maintains a significant portion of the world's semiconductor production.
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