The State of Stratosgrad

The State of Stratosgrad was proclaimed after the end of the Crisis of 51 a.f. It was the title given to the settlement of Stratosgrad after the coup from the three Big Families and was proclaimed as an indepedent city-state. The State of Stratosgrad would not however last for more than a century for its political and social structure was too meritocratic.

Political Status

Political power in the State of Stratosgrad was held in the hands of the three Big Families, who formed the infamous Comitee. The Comitee was the goverment of Stratosgrad, whose members were not elected but chosen from mebers of the three Big Families. No elections were held and the mayoral system was abolished. The Constitution of 52 a.f. allowed the creation of an emergency goverment from the three Big Families, but did not include when would this emergency end. For 50 years this system did provide much needed stability to the city however in 102 a.f. a refugee crisis brought the country in a crisis. The Crisis also created a schism between the members of the Comitee as to the way the crisis would be dealt. The Frigoman family was exiled from the comitee and the country after their failed 102 a.f. coup. The next decade saw the country stabilised and even repulse a pillager attack. However in 121 a.f. after a series of bad decisions over the country the comitee was forced to disolve.

 Social Status 

The Social Status in the State of Stratosgrad was the exact opposite of what it was during the previous era. The three Big Families did not care about the social inequalities that were created after their ascencion. Citizens where expected to comply with the authorities, to serve their city and finally to make certain that the city's wealth increased. This authoritarian system was implemented on the entire Comitee era. The three pillars of the city had also changed. The mayor was replaced by the Comitee and the family from the army. The church however did not lose its significant position but remained as one of the pillars of society. Education was not strengthened but was left to its limited capacity which led to even more inequalities those who could afford to educate their children would educate them but those who could not would have to remain illiterate.

 Economic Status 

The economic situation of Stratosgrad did substantialy improve in many ways but also weakened in many other ways. The three Big Fanilies implemented a planned economy policy in Stratosgrad. The Comitee began a series of public programs which would be merged to the six year plan which ran between 53 to 58 a.f. A currency was introduced in 52 a.f. exactly three months after the ascencion of the Comitee. The new currency the Eugene benefited the State and the three Big Families in strengthening their economic position. The citizens of Stratosgrad however were paid just enough to survive and had no worker rights.

Agriculture was the main target of improvement, for it was essential to the survival of the State, as the food supply was constantly harassed by pillagers. Since fertile land was so scarce, the Comitee ordered its collectivisation. The area which was farmed was given the right to form a union between the farmers who would all work together and then sell all their production with everyone earning the same share. Despite many problems wheat production rose by 100% within two years during the six year plan. However in 117 a.f. agricultural production was nationalised, which led to anger from the people and was one of the main reason the Comitee was dismantled in 121 a.f.

Businesses did emerge during this era. A public market area was created which allowed traders to sell their products. However the three Big Families dominated the business sector. They would impose taxes in order to weaken small businesses and help increase their own wealth and power.

Industrial growth also began. During the Six year plan a chicken factory opened under the public sector. The factory's revenue was divide among the three Big Families, which boosted their incomes substantially. This factory did very well and saw exports in many villages and towns in foreign lands due to its cheap product. In fact in 60 a.f. nearly half of the state's workforce worked in the industrial sector.

The State of Stratosgrad was dismantled in 121 a.f. after the dismantlement of the Comitee and the exile of the last two remaining Big Families (as the Frigomans were already exiled). It would be replaced by the shortlived Republic of Stratosgrad.