RE: [FT][SG][DS] Structure of the NAC

Glover, spake thusly upon matters weighty: 

> Hmm, if we take the tack of an earlier discussion on the UN (courtesy
fo
> Adrian Johnson I believe)then the UN will not be using NAC (or any
other
> nations) troops for missions.

I think it still will. At least for the big ones. (ie Desert Storm 
2183). 

 The NAC has moved off planet to Avalon; good
> move distancing itself from a purely English based seat.

Although I believe Jon T indicated palaces in London, Ottawa, 
Washinton, and Albion.... which the King would rotate between (maybe 
spend a quarter at each?). I think (given the population the NAC 
governs on Earth - estimate 400-500 million - this SO FAR outstrips 
the population of Albion or Avalon or whatever it is plus all the 
other colonies combined that they CANNOT help but have an Earthy 
flavour. I suspect their are parliaments in Ottawa, London, and 
Washington and Albion (representing all of the outlying colonies) and 
all debate things separately (with some debates hooked in via VR for 
the NAC-spanning issues). 

 The NAC has evolved from its UK, Canada,
> USA origin and should have its own flavours.

Right. Just as Canada evolved from Native American, British, Irish, 
and French roots to be something different. But you can sure see our 
historical antecedents in today's law and in today's political 
situations. 

 Within the armed forces you
> will find that traditions inherint in a military system will prolong a
> strong original flavour for a while (relative term) but I would like
to
> think that the NAC will change and develop as it grows.

Agreed. This would be a necessity. The NAC of 2183 is more likely a 
Constitutional Monarchy than anything, and a broad based one at that 
that must give some independence in local matters to its members. 
BUT, at the same time, I suspect the King and Parliament have a lot 
to do with deciding who with and when wars are fought and other 
issues of like importance. 
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