Section 1 - The Economy

The Nations of the Gulf of Auraxis recognise that streamlined trade between them can lead to greater prosperity for all nations. In addition that region wide investment can bring the living standards of all to become higher. With this in mind the nations of the region have agreed to the following arrangements.

i) Nations agree that any business who has its headquarters in another Gulf nation may take advantage of the terms outlined here.

ii) Any materials may cross freely from one nation to another with no tariffs so long as the materials do not leave the Gulf region. Materials are defined as unprocessed naturally occurring item.

iii) Any products may cross freely from one nation to another with no tariffs so long as its whole process was undertaken within the Gulf. For no tariffs to be charged the product must remain within the Gulf. A Product is defined as any item that has seen materials changed from their natural state.

iv) Any service provider may offer its services within the Gulf region so long as they pay taxes on profits accrued in that nation to the local government. Furthermore all service providers must ensure that all services being offered comply with local regulations.

v) Once a material or product has entered into the Gulf region and a tariff has been paid no further fees or tariffs for crossing a border shall be liable so long as the item remains in the same condition it entered the first Gulf nation. Should one Gulf nation have a "no tarrif" arrangement with the exporting nation then tariffs shall be liable at the first Gulf border it crosses after entry.

vi) A nation may set limits on items covered in ii and iii so long as it is declared on the 1st of April. Any nation setting such limits will automatically have tariffs placed upon their own exports of such materials.

vii) Any product or material crossing a border must comply with the laws of the nation it is travelling through even if these are different to those of the final destination.

viii) Any product or material leaving the Gulf region by a 3rd nation is liable to tariffs at a rate set by the nation from which the export takes place.

ix) A business may transport items for promotion and marketing without having to pay taxes on them for crossing the border. This is regardless of where their final destination is.

x) Staff required for promotional and marketing purposes may cross the border freely so long as their event is confirmed 7 days ahead of schedule and that they spend no longer than 14 days within the nation. While in that nation they must comply with all employment law.

xi) Materials or Products destined for the Blue projects will be granted entry to the Gulf tariff free. Should they then leave the Blue project they will be charged Tariffs at the rate set by the country in which they entered the region.

xii) All Gulf ports agree to the docking of the KHELPS project without fees or taxes unless paid also by local vessels.

xiii) No nation shall knowingly take action designed to harm the economy of another Gulf nation.

xiv) Should the Gulf members all agree then a nation may be recognised as an "Associate Gulf State" which will see them granted recognition as a preferred trading partner and thus receive reduced tariffs on a reciprocal arrangement

Section 2 - Cultural Co-Operation

The Nations of the Gulf of Auraxis recognise that they are each uniquely positioned to offer their citizens strong cultural enrichment opportunities. With this in mind the nations of the Region have agreed to the following.

i) Nations will permit anyone travelling for non-business reasons to enter their nation for a maximum of 21 days without the need for a visa. An individual on entry must prove they have a return ticket, have accommodation for their stay and sufficient funds.

ii) A citizen of any nation may apply for places at educational institutes at any Gulf nation so long as they can fund their study and have reached a minimum educational standard set by the institute.

iii) Individuals working as performers, athletes, musicians or artists shall be permitted to engage in their work in any Gulf Nation so long as they have a contract with a local company or organisation. They may only be stopped from working in other nations if they are deemed a threat to national security or public order.

iv) Sports teams travelling to other Gulf Nations may do so without the needs for visas so long as they are to take part in games sanctioned by international governing bodies.

v) A month prior to the Mundus Games there shall be the Gulf Games. This shall be hosted in a different nation each year on rotation. Should a nation wish to skip their opportunity to host they shall be under no obligation to do so.   

Emperor Malachi was pleased with that they had so far, if talks finished now he'd be happy. There was however one final set of ideas he hoped to achieve.

"The Midaranye region has witnessed some crisis in recent years. We had the unpleasant situation with the Cult of Helus, food riots, the north of the region has just had a civil war and I know Waddan has seen some issues as of late. We could put in place a series of measures that would ensure that we support each other at times of crisis. I am however aware that we stand with very uneven militaries in terms of size, capabilities and even doctrines so this may not be as simple as I envisage.

The Nations of the Gulf of Auraxis recognise that the spectre of war and threats to security will prevent the citizens of the Gulf from being able to enjoy the prosperity and oppurtunities this document creates. With this in mind the Nations of the Gulf of Auraxis have agreed to the following:

i) Nations pledge that they will do all that is reasonable within their power to avoid war.

ii) Should a dispute arise between two nations who have signed this document the other nations shall do all that is possible to mediate between them to avoid war.

iii) Nations discovering a threat against another Gulf Nation agree to share that information so long as doing so does not endanger their own national security.

iv) Nations agree to maintain where possible a military element able to respond to humanitarian and military crisis that may occur in the region.

v) Nations agree to maintain active search and rescue patrols within their region and should they be unable to maintain this will seek support of the other nations to ensure maritime safety is secured.

vi) Prior to conducting military exercises in the region nations agree to give other nations at least 48 hours notice.

"With your suggestions we now have an economic section that I think looks quiet strong and looks like this."

The Nations of the Gulf of Auraxis recognise that streamlined trade between them can lead to greater prosperity for all nations. In addition that region wide investment can bring the living standards of all to become higher. With this in mind the nations of the region have agreed to the following arrangements.

i) Nations agree that any business who has its headquarters in another Gulf nation may take advantage of the terms outlined here.

ii) Any materials may cross freely from one nation to another with no tariffs so long as the materials do not leave the Gulf region. Materials are defined as unprocessed naturally occurring item.

iii) Any products may cross freely from one nation to another with no tariffs so long as its whole process was undertaken within the Gulf. For no tariffs to be charged the product must remain within the Gulf. A Product is defined as any item that has seen materials changed from their natural state.

iv) Any service provider may offer its services within the Gulf region so long as they pay taxes on profits accrued in that nation to the local government. Furthermore all service providers must ensure that all services being offered comply with local regulations.

v) Once a material or product has entered into the Gulf region and a tariff has been paid no further fees or tariffs for crossing a border shall be liable so long as the item remains in the same condition it entered the first Gulf nation. Should one Gulf nation have a "no tarrif" arrangement with the exporting nation then tariffs shall be liable at the first Gulf border it crosses after entry.

vi) A nation may set limits on items covered in ii and iii so long as it is declared on the 1st of April. Any nation setting such limits will automatically have tariffs placed upon their own exports of such materials.

vii) Any product or material crossing a border must comply with the laws of the nation it is travelling through even if these are different to those of the final destination.

viii) Any product or material leaving the Gulf region by a 3rd nation is liable to tariffs at a rate set by the nation from which the export takes place.

ix) A business may transport items for promotion and marketing without having to pay taxes on them for crossing the border. This is regardless of where their final destination is.

x) Staff required for promotional and marketing purposes may cross the border freely so long as their event is confirmed 7 days ahead of schedule and that they spend no longer than 14 days within the nation. While in that nation they must comply with all employment law.

xi) Materials or Products destined for the Blue projects will be granted entry to the Gulf tariff free. Should they then leave the Blue project they will be charged Tariffs at the rate set by the country in which they entered the region.

xii) All Gulf ports agree to the docking of the KHELPS project without fees or taxes unless paid also by local vessels.

xiii) No nation shall knowingly take action designed to harm the economy of another Gulf nation.

xiv) Should the Gulf members all agree then a nation may be recognised as an "Associate Gulf State" which will see them granted recognition as a preferred trading partner and thus receive reduced tariffs on a reciprocal arrangement

"Excellent" Malachi exclaimed. He even clapped his hands together in a show of delight. "I had hoped that we would have few restrictions to help us put together an arrangement. We sit here as a group of nations with an economy worth $4 trillion , not a too shabby number. I think then this gives us a blank canvas but the complexity of what we could create would require something beyond a handshake agreement. I have in my mind a desire to achieve four things. The first is that we can move goods, materials and services between our nations easier, next I'd like our people to be able to travel with more ease. We then desire to have some kind of policy for looking after the Gulf's waters as both a trade route and a resource, and finally I'd like us to co-operate on security in our region."

"That all being out on the table I'd like to present you with Section 1 of what I hope will be a four part agreement. "

The Nations of the Gulf of Auraxis recognise that streamlined trade between them can lead to greater prosperity for all nations. In addition that region wide investment can bring the living standards of all to become higher. With this in mind the nations of the region have agreed to the following arrangements.

i) Nations agree that any business who has its headquarters in another Gulf nation may take advantage of the terms outlined here.

ii) Any materials may cross freely from one nation to another with no tariffs so long as the materials do not leave the Gulf region. Materials are defined as unprocessed naturally occurring item.

iii) Any products may cross freely from one nation to another with no tariffs so long as its whole process was undertaken within the Gulf. For no tariffs to be charged the product must remain within the Gulf. A Product is defined as any item that has seen materials changed from their natural state.

iv) Any service provider may offer its services within the Gulf region so long as they pay taxes on profits accrued in that nation to the local government. Furthermore all service providers must ensure that all services being offered comply with local regulations.

v) A nation may set limits on items covered in ii and iii so long as it is declared on the 1st of April. Any nation setting such limits will automatically have tariffs placed upon their own exports of such materials.

vi) Any product or material crossing a border must comply with the laws of the nation it is travelling through even if these are different to those of the final destination.

vii) Any product or material leaving the Gulf region by a 3rd nation is liable to tariffs at a rate set by the nation from which the export takes place.

viii) A business may transport items for promotion and marketing without having to pay taxes on them for crossing the border. This is regardless of where their final destination is.

ix) Staff required for promotional and marketing purposes may cross the border freely so long as their event is confirmed 7 days ahead of schedule and that they spend no longer than 14 days within the nation. While in that nation they must comply with all employment law.

x) No nation shall knowingly take action designed to harm the economy of another Gulf nation.

"The floor is yours gentleman"

120 x F-26 Quail Multi-Role Fighter
45 x F-28 Wren Multi-Role Fighter
6 x P-4 Sea Owl Maritime Patrol
10 x U-2 Dove UAV
4 x E-5 Roadrunner Electronic Reconnaissance Aircraft
9 x K-4 Verdin Tanker
50 x T-9 Pepla Advanced Trainer / Fighter
30 x T-15 Sparrow Basic Trainer
20 x T-10 Sandgrouse Advanced Trainer
20 x C-7 Falcon Transporter
30 x H-2 Lark Helicopter
8 x C-17 Humminbird Transporter
18 x H-7 Woodpecker[/url] Helicopter

Malachi breathed a sigh of relief when everyone had turned up. First the Seleucid King, "You're more than welcome here." the Emperor took hold of his hand and shook it warmly. "I'm sorry to say our venue today may not be as imposing as The Palm but I'm sure you'll enjoy your time here." No sooner had he introduced himself to Heydar than the Sultan of Waddan arrived. Malachi knew the man did not travel often and so to have him here in the flesh was rather intriguing. "Good morning Sultan" Another shaking of hands. With it being clear that the Seleucid and Waddanite monarchs had a friendship Malachi hoped it wouldn't be him trying to break into their gang. Perhaps the final arrival would ensure it wasn't Kodima being out numbered. As the Emir greeted them in Arabic the Emperor did his best to return the greeting but his own Arabic was poor and so he hoped he hadn't messed up. He went in for a firm handshake but was surprised the Emir was so gentle and so in response relaxed his own grip.

With everyone in attendance it was time to move. Kodima was a nation that had very little threat and despite this a robust escort was provided. The convoy of vehicles headed first to the coast road and then down to the heart of Tlalim. The beaches were already filling up as they arrived at the Colony Gardens Hotel. It was perhaps one of the most sought after venues in the city as it was said to occupy the site at which the Kodimans had first reached the Kyne and across the street between the hotel and the beach stood a statue proclaiming such. The hotel had been used by the Imperial Family for the last fifty years or so and the staff were well versed at receiving such guests. As the first of the cars arrived a door was opened by a smartly red blazer wearing member of hotel staff. They welcomed each guest and escorted them up to the top floor which had been rented exclusively by the royals.

The meeting would take place in the lounge and before they began there was the obligatory pose for photos. Once left alone the Emperor wanted to get things moving. "Thank you all for coming. My hope is that by the time we conclude our work here we have a closer relationship and some opportunities are presented that will help us all make more money for our nations, give our subjects more oppurtunities in life and ensure the peace of a region. I think it may be useful if we each lay out our current obligations across Mundus which could impact such agreement. For me my nation has a blank slate here. We are happy to be able to enter into any agreement not being restrained by strings elsewhere. So could I ask how others are fixed?"

To His Majesty King Heydar of Royal Seleucid
To His Majesty Sultan Yahya IV of Waddan

Almost 2000 years ago my ancestors began a journey towards the Kyne. This journey achieved its aim 500 or so years later and since then our nations have sat side by side, not always easily but over the last century or so there has been a strengthening peace between us. We sit upon the Gulf of Auraxis, a vital trade asset for each of us. As such I believe that we may be in a position to work together to improve maritime security, trade infrastructure and of course the environment. With these intentions laid out I would like to invite both of you to our coastal city of Tlalim. Here we can all take some refreshing sea air and discuss how between the three of us we can turn the Gulf into an area of prosperity for all involved.

With Deepest Respects

Emperor Malachi V

•  Abortion: Only permitted if a religious court believes it is to save the life of a pregnant woman.

• Adultery: Illegal, carries a fine of $1,000 for each proven case in a religious court.

• Affirmative action: Not practiced

• Age of consent: 16

• Age of majority: 16

• Artificial insemination: Permitted

• Assisted suicide: Illegal.

• Bestiality: Illegal.

• Birth control: Only contraceptive pill and the IUD are state approved. Other methods are available privately and are not state approved. 

• Childcare: All families get eight hours a week childcare paid for between ages of 6 months and four years of age.

• Concealed carry: Any individual who is currently serving in the military for more than two years or has recieved an honourable discharge after two years service is permitted to apply for a licence.

• Death penalty: Technically the Empire still retains the death penalty. Executions use one of four methods  a) stoning, b) burning, c) strangling, and d) beheading, each of which being the punishment for specific offences. No one however may receive the death penalty unless there were a minimum of twenty-three jurors adjudicating in that person's trial who, by a majority vote, gave the death sentence, and where there had been at least two competent witnesses who testified before the court that they had seen the litigant commit the capital offence. The death penalty can theoretically be given for a wide variety of crimes murder, rape, bestiality, sorcery, wounding a parent, kidnap and being a false prophet. In most cases a jury is made up of 12 individuals however for these crimes a prosecution can request a jury of up to 30 individuals. If found guilty stoning is carried out by burying the individual up to their neck and dropping a rock weighing at least 100kg on their head. Burning is carried out by pouring molten metal into the persons throat. Strangling uses a garrotte. Beheading is carried out with a sword. The last execution in the Empire took place in 1957 by beheading. The conditions in place mean the prospect of a future death penalty are highly unlikely.

• Divorce: Permitted only by decree of a religious court.

• Double jeopardy: Not permitted

• Drinking age: 16

• Driving age: 16

• Education: School is compulsory for  all between the age of 4 and 18. There are a wide choice of educational options.

• Eminent domain: The Empire may take any land but must pay compensation at the market value plus 5%.

• Equal pay for equal work: Yes

• Felony disenfranchisement: No one in prison may vote

• Flag desecration: Criminal offence punishable by fine and/or prison

• Gambling age: 18

• Gun purchase age: May only be purchased with a medical certificate and having attended a firearms safety course. Once a purchase is made there is a 72 hour wait before the gun may be handed over.

• Homosexuality in the military: Don't Ask Don't Tell

• Human cloning: Illegal unless for medical concerns

• In vitro fertilization: Legal

• Marriageable age: 16 with parents permission, 18 without

• Military conscription: No

• Minimum wage: Yes

• Parental leave: For mothers - 8 months on full pay, 2 months on half pay, up to 6 further months on no pay.  For Father:- 1 month on full pay, 1 month on half pay, up to three further months on no pay.

• Polygamy: Permitted only for men if certain criteria are fulfilled. First it must be for a specific reason e.g an infertile wife. Then it must be approved by a religious court where any current wives give their permission freely. While legally permitted polygamy is extremely rare with only a handful of cases each year going ahead. 

• Pornography: Legal

• Prostitution: Legal in licenced venues

• Same-sex marriage: Not permitted

• School leaving age: 18

• Sex reassignment surgery: Not Permitted

• Sex toys: Legal

• Sexually transmitted diseases: Knowingly infecting someone is the equivalent of assault with AIDS/HIV being charged with murder

• Smoking age: 16

• Sodomy laws:- Morally frowned upon but not illegal.

• State ideology: Officially None

• State religion: Freedom of religion permitted but Judiasm influences almost all decisions

• Stem cell research: Only permitted using embryos less than 40 days old

• Taxation: As determined by Emperor based on income

• Torture: Not permitted

• Trial by jury: Traditionally 12 jurors used, however prosecution can request up to 30. This is determined by the judge.

• Universal healthcare: For non-cosmetic cases.

• Voting age: 18

• Women's rights: Protected in law

• Working age: Hours limited for those under 18.

• Working week: Overtime must be paid after 40 hours have been worked.



In The Empire there are two types of court.

Imperial Courts here Criminal cases such as murder, theft etc

Religious Courts are used for moral issues such as abortion, divorce, adultery etc. The judges are Rabbi's selected for their knowledge of Jewish laws and appointed by a committee of their peers for a period of 12 months. A judge may serve multiple terms. Should a non-Jew require a divorce they are still heard in Religious Court.

Religious Courts can not impose a jail sentence without referring the case to an Imperial Court.

The Emperor of Kodima is an inherited title.
The title passes first to the eldest son of the Emperor. If the Emperor has no son's then his brothers inherit. If he has no brothers the title passes to eldest daughter and then sister. Should none of these exist then the title passes to the closest relative as determined by a council of the nations leading Rabbi's.
The Emperor is the only person who can propose new laws but these must be approved by the Senate.
The Emperor appoints judges and is head of the armed forces.
The Emperor also has the title the Duke of the Gate of Mercy. This is a symbolic title of being the Duke of one of the gates that protects the old city of Jerusalem it is thought to have been the closest gate to the Old Temple.
The heir to the throne holds the title of the Duke of the other gate that controls the approach to the Temple, the rather unfortunately named Duke of the Dung Gate.


Emperor Malachi became Emperor in 2019 following the death of his father Emperor Imri II.

Malachi was born in 1971 in the southern port city of Talbiya. He is married to Empress Nitzan II. The couple have three children.

1. Prince Meir who was born in 1996. He is the current Duke of the Dung Gate.

2. Princess Ofira who was born in 1998. She is currently the Duchess of Talbiya

3. Princess Atarah who was born in 2002. She is currently a student.

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During the invasion of modern day Vanora by the Rus Empire in circa 586 BC a group of Jewish guerillas from the small Vanoran village of Kodima took a caravan of refugees south into the hilly wilderness. Within 10 years they had constructed a new settlement which also bore the name Kodima. With regular raids into the Rus occupied Vanora they brought more and more people to their new land. With need for more living space they ventured further south. This process was sped up in 63 BC when Achkaerin arrived in what the exiles saw as their homeland. It was in 2AD under the rule of Nasi (Prince) Shimon II that it became apparent that for now at least they would not be able to retake their ancestoral homeland. With this in mind Nasi Shimon II began establishing systems designed to make Kodima more than just a settlement. Over the next twenty years Shimon began to organise his people and by the time of his death in 38 AD he had established a significant extension to his lands. His son shunned the title Nasi instead electing to call himself Emperor and thus became Emperor Shimon I. He continued his fathers works and set the goal of securing an Empire "Destined by the Divine to stretch from Jerusalem to the Kyne" This goal had spurred Emperors on and as such saw them get involved in the bloody Crusades in attempts to retake Jerusalem.

When the Convention of the Faith Treaty (1698) was signed the then Emperor was Malachi III agreed that he would recognise it in return for two things. The first was to be permitted to have Imperial troops help guard religious sites for Jews and that the Emperor of Kodima also be given the title Duke of the Gate of Mercy while his heir be given a Dukedom of the Dung Gate. Both these gates are in the walls of the city of Jerusalem and close to the old Temple. The titles were granted in order to ensure the Kodiman Emperors would not seek to regain the city.

Since the mid 1700's the Empire of Kodima and Vanora have enjoyed sound relations.

Government Type:- Monarchy with elected council.
Population:-:- c. 78,200,000 (2020 census)
Capital City:- Kodima (pop.2,800,000 in 2020 census)
Demonym:- Kodimans

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Currency:- Shek
GDP per Capita:- $31,200
Unemployment Rate:- 4.2%
Main Industries:- Automobiles and Automobile parts, microchips, processed textiles, green technology components, processed foods.

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Ethnicity:- 90% Jewish, 10% other
Languages:- Hebrew is the only state sanctioned language
Religions:- 90% Jewish, 10% other
Average Life Expectancy:- Male:- 78 / Female:- 80

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Head of State:- Emperor Malachi V
Head of Government:- Consul Ester Kogan
Name of Legislative Body:- The Imperial Senate