Government of Deodeca

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Government

Sir George Palmer, Governor-General of Deodeca

The Commonwealth of Deodeca is a federal constitutional parliamentary monarchy, combining a Wendon-style parliamentary system with a strong federal structure. The country’s head of state is King Geoffrey IV, who reigns as monarch of Deodeca and other Ingerish Commonwealth realms. The monarch is represented domestically by the Governor-General of Deodeca, currently George Palmer, who carries out ceremonial duties and exercises certain reserve powers on advice of the Prime Minister.

Executive power rests primarily with the Prime Minister and the Cabinet, who are drawn from and responsible to the elected lower house of Parliament. The Prime Minister is the leader of the political party or coalition holding a majority in that chamber, and serves as the head of government.

Legislature

The federal legislature is the Parliament of Deodeca, a bicameral body consisting of an Upper House (Senate) and a Lower House (House of Delegates).

  • The Lower House is composed of members directly elected from single-member constituencies across the provinces and territories of Deodeca.
  • The Upper House represents the federal principle, with seats distributed evenly among the sixteen provinces and two federal territories, regardless of population size.

Parliament is responsible for enacting federal legislation, approving the budget, and scrutinising the executive branch. The upper and lower chambers sit at the federal capital, Stradworth, within the Odeka District.

Judiciary

Old Supreme Court building in Stradworth

The Supreme Court of Deodeca is the highest judicial body in Deodeca. It has original jurisdiction in constitutional matters and serves as the final court of appeal in civil and criminal cases. Beneath it, a system of federal and provincial courts exercises jurisdiction according to the constitutional division of powers.

The judiciary plays a crucial role in interpreting the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Deodeca, particularly in resolving disputes between the federal government and the provinces. Judicial independence is protected by constitutional guarantees of tenure and remuneration.

Political System

Deodeca operates under a multi-party system, with the two largest and most influential parties being:

  • the Deodecan Labour Party (DLP), generally associated with social democracy and progressive policies,
  • and the Liberal National Party (LNP), a centre-right party emphasising liberal economic policy and conservative social values.

Smaller regional parties also play important roles, particularly in provinces such as Ingerish Asperia and Queen Adelaide Island, where local identity strongly influences politics. Coalition governments are not uncommon at the federal level.

Parties in the Commonwealth of Deodeca
Parties in the current governing coalition are shaded in gray.
Party Abbreviation Position Ideology Leader International affiliation Seats (%, bar)
Deodecan Labour Party DLP Centre-left Social democracy, progressive liberalism, trade unionism TBD International Alliance of Social Democrats (IASD) 134 (44.7%)
Liberal National Party LNP Centre-right Liberal conservatism, economic liberalism TBD International Liberal Democratic Alliance (ILDA) 122 (40.7%)
Green Alliance GA Left-wing Environmentalism, eco-socialism, social justice TBD Progressive International (PI) 18 (6.0%)
Social Democratic Union SDU Centre-left Democratic socialism, labour rights, welfare state TBD International Alliance of Social Democrats (IASD) 10 (3.3%)
People’s Conservative Party PCP Right-wing Traditional conservatism TBD Alliance for Liberty (AL) 8 (2.7%)
Asperian People’s Party APP Regionalist, centre Asperian autonomy, federalism, agrarianism TBD Progressive International (PI) 4 (1.3%)
Queen Adelaide Island Movement QAIP Regionalist Islander identity, centrist pragmatism TBD None 3 (1.0%)
Deodeca First NFD Far-right Nationalism, anti-immigration, populism TBD None 1 (0.3%)

Military

Flag of the Deodecan Defence Force (DDF)

The Deodecan Defence Force (DDF) is the military organisation responsible for the defence of Deodeca and the protection of its national interests. It consists of four service branches: the Royal Deodecan Navy (RDN), the Royal Deodecan Army (RDA), and the Royal Deodecan Air Force (RDAF) and the Royal Deodecan Lake Guard (RDLG). The RDLG continues as a historically separate force tasked with patrolling the country’s inland lakes and waterways. Together, the services form one of the most comprehensive defence organisations in the region, second to the Federal States military.

During the decades before federation, the armed services were established as separate organisations with independent command structures. In the late 20th century, the government introduced a strategic reform that placed all three services under a single integrated command, forming the DDF in its present structure. Since then, unified logistics, and joint training institutions have gradually replaced many single-service establishments, fostering greater interoperability across land, sea, and air operations. Each branch maintains separate service headquarters, but Parliamentary reform seeks to consolidate this.

The DDF is a technologically advanced but moderately sized force relative to Deodeca’s population of approximately 60 million. It has a combined strength of around 235,000 full-time active personnel and 112,000 reservists, making it one of the larger military organisations among mid-sized nations, though smaller than the armed forces of major global powers. Despite this, the DDF maintains a high level of readiness, is well-trained and well-equipped, and contributes regularly to multinational operations, peacekeeping deployments, and disaster-relief efforts. Defence expenditure is maintained at roughly 2.6% of GDP, supporting the DDF’s modernisation and operational commitments.

Map of Deodeca's military establishments and facilities.

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Army

Royal Deodecan Army
DEO RDA Logo.svg
Headquarters Gattica Campus,

DEO OdekaDistrict Flag.png Odeka District

Commander TBD
Personnel 140,000 active
70,000 reserve
Equipment
  • 300 tanks
  • 1,200 IFVs
  • 2,000 APCs
  • 200 Howitzers
  • 300 Towed artillery
  • 1,000 mortars
  • 6,000 logistics vehicles
  • 50 UAVs
Training Manooka Military Training Area,

Drapeau Agawaskway.svg Agawaskway

Deodecan Officers' College,

Drapeau Agawaskway.svg Agawaskway

College of Strategic Studies,

QAI Flag.png Queen Adelaide Island

The Royal Deodecan Army (RDA) is the principal land warfare service branch of the Deodecan Defence Force (DDF). It is tasked with protecting the territorial integrity of Deodeca, conducting ground operations in both defensive and expeditionary roles, and providing support in civil emergencies and international peacekeeping missions.

The Army traces its origins to colonial militias established in the early period of Deodeca, evolving into a professional standing force following federation. Today it is organised into active and reserve components, comprising a mixture of mechanised, infantry, and specialist units. The RDA maintains a tradition of close cooperation with neighbouring militaries, especially the Ingerish Commonwealth and the Federal States and continues to play a central role in the strategic defence of the Deodecan realm.

List of Royal Deodecan Army installations
Name Location Type Units Personnel
Gattica Campus Stradworth, DEO OdekaDistrict Flag.png Odeka District Army Headquarters Army General Staff, 1st Infantry Brigade 8,500
Manooka Military Training Area Manooka Junction, Drapeau Agawaskway.svg Agawaskway School of Infantry, Combat Training Centre
2nd Battalion, Royal Deodecan Regiment (RDR)
Royal Deodecan Army Recruit Training Centre (RDARTC)
Officer Training Wing
~7,200
DRA-12 Warden Main Battle Tank during INGCOMFR wargames.


Navy

Royal Deodecan Navy
DEO RDN Logo.svg
Headquarters RDN Roves,

IA ProvinceFlag.png Ingerish Asperia

Commander TBD
Personnel 45,000 active
22,000 reserve
Vessels
  • 2 carriers
  • 6 destroyers
  • 12 frigates
  • 20 patrol vessels
  • 8 attack submarines
  • 4 support vessels
  • 6 amphibious landing vessels
  • 30 fast response boats
  • 6 auxiliary vessels
  • 4 mine countermeasure vessels
Training Royal Naval College,

QAI Flag.png Queen Adelaide Island

Deodecan Officers' College,

Drapeau Agawaskway.svg Agawaskway

The Royal Deodecan Navy (RDN) is the maritime service branch of the Deodecan Defence Force (DDF) and is responsible for defending the nation’s maritime approaches, safeguarding sea lines of communication, and projecting naval power abroad.

The Navy originated from Ingrean naval vessels used for colonial settlement and protection during the 18th and 19th centuries, later formalised into a national fleet after federation. Since then, it has developed into a modern force equipped with surface combatants, patrol vessels, amphibious ships, and support craft, with a focus on both coastal security and expeditionary operations.

In addition to its warfighting role, the RDN contributes to humanitarian relief, disaster response, and multinational peacekeeping efforts, reflecting its dual responsibilities to both national security and international stability.

Destroyer HMDS Vanguard (DD80) at port in Lamington


Air Force

Royal Deodecan Air Force
DEO RDAF Logo.svg
Headquarters RDAF Stradworth,

DEO OdekaDistrict Flag.png Odeka District

Commander TBD
Personnel 50,000 active
20,000 reserve
Aircraft
  • 200 multirole fighters
  • 80 air superiority fighters
  • 60 CAS aircraft
  • 80 transport aircraft
  • 120 utility helicopters
  • 30 CSAR helicopters
  • 8 early warning radar aircraft
  • 12 air-to-air refuelling tankers
  • 6 electronic warfare aircraft
  • 250 UAVs
Training Royal Air Force Academy,

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Deodecan Officers' College,

Drapeau Agawaskway.svg Agawaskway

The Royal Deodecan Air Force (RDAF) is the aerial warfare branch of the Deodecan Defence Force (DDF) and is responsible for the defence of Deodeca’s airspace, the projection of air power abroad, and the provision of air support to ground and naval operations.

Established as an independent service following the federation of Deodeca, the RDAF has since grown into a modern, technologically advanced force. Its fleet includes multirole and air superiority fighters, strategic and tactical airlift aircraft, aerial refuelling tankers, airborne early warning platforms, and unmanned aerial systems. In addition to combat operations, the Air Force contributes to disaster relief, humanitarian missions, and international peacekeeping deployments.

The RDAF maintains a strong tradition of cooperation with allied air forces and continues to play a pivotal role in safeguarding Deodeca’s national security and projecting its influence in the wider region.

ASF-39 Condor landing


Lake Guard

Royal Deodecan Lake Guard
DEO RDLG Logo.svg
Headquarters RLG Bucketville,

Drapeau Agawaskway.svg Agawaskway

Commander TBD
Personnel 8,000 active
2,000 reserve
Vessels
  • 40 patrol cutters
  • 60 fast interceptor boats
  • 12 amphibiousy transport craft
  • 10 support and auxiliary craft
  • 6 medical support craft
  • 4 training vessels
Training Royal Lake Guard Academy,

Drapeau Agawaskway.svg Agawaskway

Deodecan Officers' College,

Drapeau Agawaskway.svg Agawaskway

The Royal Deodecan Lake Guard (RDLG) is a specialised maritime service responsible for safeguarding Deodeca’s inland waterways, particularly its vast system of navigable lakes and connecting rivers. Historically distinct from the Royal Deodecan Navy, the Lake Guard traces its lineage to colonial-era patrol flotillas established to secure trade, suppress smuggling, and support frontier garrisons.

Today, the Lake Guard remains a smaller but professional branch, operating patrol craft, fast boats, and light amphibious vessels optimised for inland environments. Its duties include law enforcement on waterways, border security, environmental protection, and support for Army and civil authorities during emergencies and natural disasters. While administratively separate, the Lake Guard maintains close ties with the Navy and often participates in joint exercises and humanitarian operations.

HMDS Frontenac (P12) patrolling Lake Betaouais near Liernase