============================================================ CONSTITUTION OF THE ASTRONIKAN EMPIRE ============================================================ PREAMBLE -------- We, the Astronikan People, united under the Eternal Banner of the Empire, consecrate this Constitution to enshrine our destiny, safeguard our unity, and uphold the sacred values of loyalty, honor, and greatness. The Astronikan Empire is more than a state; it is the living will of its people, bound in eternal brotherhood and guided by the light of the Crown. ============================================================ CORE ARTICLES ============================================================ ARTICLE I — THE EMPIRE ---------------------- 1. The Astronikan Empire is sovereign, indivisible, and eternal. 2. No province, no people, no citizen may dissolve or diminish the Empire. 3. The destiny of Astronikan is greatness: to endure, to prosper, and to expand its light to all corners of the world. ARTICLE II — THE CROWN ---------------------- 1. The Emperor/Empress is the living embodiment of Astronikan unity. 2. The Crown stands as Protector of the People, Guardian of the Realm, and Voice of the Empire. 3. The person of the Sovereign is sacred, to be honored by all. 4. Succession shall follow the hereditary line, unless altered by Imperial Law with consent of Council and Assembly. ARTICLE III — GOVERNMENT ------------------------ 1. Governance rests in harmony between Crown, Council, and Assembly. 2. The Imperial Council, composed of nobles, generals, and scholars, is sworn to advise the Sovereign with wisdom and loyalty. 3. The Assembly of the People represents the citizenry, empowered to propose laws but bound to serve the unity of the Empire. 4. No law shall stand that diminishes the power, dignity, or destiny of Astronikan. ARTICLE IV — AMENDMENTS ----------------------- 1. This Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds majority of the Assembly and Council, with final ratification by the Crown. 2. No amendment may threaten the sovereignty, unity, or eternal mission of the Empire. ============================================================ AMENDMENTS ============================================================ AMENDMENT I — RIGHTS OF CITIZENS -------------------------------- 1. All citizens are brothers and sisters in loyalty, equal before the law. 2. Rights granted by the Empire are sacred: - Freedom of speech, thought, and belief, provided they do not threaten unity. - Protection of property, inheritance, and labor. - Right to education in Astronikan history, language, and duty. - Right to a fair trial before Imperial Courts. - Right to participate in governance through the Assembly. 3. Citizenship is the highest honor; it may be revoked only for treason, disloyalty, or betrayal. AMENDMENT II — DUTIES OF CITIZENS --------------------------------- 1. Loyalty to the Empire is the foremost duty. 2. Citizens must honor the Sovereign, the Flag, and the Coat of Arms. 3. Military service, when called, is both obligation and privilege. 4. Citizens must contribute to prosperity through taxation, labor, or service. 5. Betrayal, desertion, or dishonor shall be punished with the full weight of Imperial law. AMENDMENT III — RULE OF LAW --------------------------- 1. Imperial Law is supreme, above all local customs or decrees. 2. Treason, rebellion, and corruption are the greatest crimes, punishable by exile, dishonor, or death. 3. Imperial Courts dispense justice without fear or favor, guided by loyalty to the Crown and Constitution. 4. All trials shall be conducted with dignity, in the Astronikan tongue, and with respect for the accused. AMENDMENT IV — DEFENSE OF THE REALM ----------------------------------- 1. The Imperial Guard defends the Throne with unshakable loyalty. 2. The Grand Army defends the Empire’s borders and expands its destiny. 3. Every citizen is a soldier when the Empire calls. 4. Cowardice, desertion, and surrender are acts of dishonor, punished severely. 5. Only the Crown may declare war, with counsel of Council and Assembly. AMENDMENT V — CULTURE, LANGUAGE, AND SYMBOLS -------------------------------------------- 1. Astronikan is the eternal tongue of the Empire, preserved in all schools, courts, and laws. 2. The Flag, the Anthem, and the Coat of Arms are sacred. Dishonoring them is a grave crime. 3. National holidays, festivals, and rituals shall be observed by all citizens as expressions of loyalty. 4. Monuments to Astronikan heroes, victories, and emperors shall be maintained and honored. AMENDMENT VI — EDUCATION AND PATRIOTISM --------------------------------------- 1. Education is a right and duty of every citizen. 2. Schools shall teach Astronikan history, language, and loyalty. 3. The Anthem shall be sung in schools and assemblies. 4. Knowledge is power, but loyalty is greater; education must serve both. AMENDMENT VII — ECONOMY AND PROSPERITY -------------------------------------- 1. The wealth of Astronikan belongs first to its people and Crown. 2. Trade, agriculture, and industry shall strengthen the Empire. 3. Exploitation, hoarding, or betrayal of the economy is treason. 4. Citizens who excel in service to the economy shall be honored. AMENDMENT VIII — UNITY AND ETERNAL MISSION ------------------------------------------ 1. The Empire is eternal; its unity is sacred. 2. Citizens shall place Empire above self, community above individual, loyalty above desire. 3. Expansion of Astronikan greatness is the destiny of its people. 4. Patriotism is not merely a virtue — it is law.