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=== Seats ===
=== Seats ===
There are 3 seats in parliament at the beginning of the game.
There are 3 seats in the Parliament of Apeiros at the beginning of the game.  


The first player to win a seat in each election gains 10 points, the second gains 8 and the third gains 5.
The first player to win a seat in each election gains 10 points, the second gains 8 and the third gains 5.
=== Members of Parliament ===
=== Members of Parliament ===
Players with seats are considered to be "In Parliament"
Players with seats are Members of the Parliament of Apeiros, or "In Parliament"


Players who are in parliament may veto any standard proposal. If at least half of all players in parliament veto a proposal it may not pass under any circumstances.
Players who are in parliament may veto any standard proposal. If at least half of all players in parliament veto a proposal it may not pass under any circumstances.
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== The Nomarchy ==
== The Nomarchy ==


The Nomarchy is a position that can be held by one player at a time. The player holding the position at present is referred to as the Nomarch. Whenever a player becomes the Nomarch they gain 3 points.
The Nomarchy of Apeiros is a position that can be held by one player at a time. The player holding the position at present is referred to as the Nomarch of Apeiros. Whenever a player becomes the Nomarch of Apeiros they gain 3 points.


The Nomarch may appoint a prole as their heir. At the end of each Election Phase the Nomarch ceases to be the Nomarch, and is then replaced by their heir if one exists.
The Nomarch of Apeiros may appoint a prole as their heir. At the end of each Election Phase the Nomarch of Apeiros ceases to be the Nomarch of Apeiros, and is then replaced by their heir if one exists.


During the Governance Phase, if there is not already a Nomarch, any player may randomly select a prole. That prole becomes the Nomarch.
During the Governance Phase, if there is not already a Nomarch of Apeiros, any player may randomly select a prole. That prole becomes the Nomarch of Apeiros.


== The Proletariat ==
== The Proletariat ==
The Proletariat is defined as the collective of all players not currently holding a seat or the Nomarchy. A prole is a single member of the Proletariat.
The Proletariat is defined as the collective of all players not currently holding a seat or the Nomarchy of Apeiros. A prole is a single member of the Proletariat.


If one or more proles with a combined number of points equal to or greater than 50 collectively agree, they may stage a revolution. Upon beginning a revolution every participating prole loses an equal split of 50 points, every player with a seat instantly loses their seat along with all of their points, and the Nomarch is replaced by a randomly selected participating prole. A new election will then start following the usual rules with the following exceptions:
If one or more proles with a combined number of points equal to or greater than 50 collectively agree, they may stage a revolution. Upon beginning a revolution every participating prole loses an equal split of 50 points, every player with a seat instantly loses their seat along with all of their points, and the Nomarch of Apeiros is replaced by a randomly selected participating prole. A new election will then start following the usual rules with the following exceptions:


* The vote will last 24 hours
* The vote will last 24 hours
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=== Coins ===
=== Coins ===
Coins are Items.
Coins are Items. Coins are the official currency of Apeiros.


== Victory ==
== Victory ==
The first player(s) to have at least 100 points wins Cycle 17. If after the first phase, there is ever less than 3 players, the player(s) with the most points wins. After a player wins, the cycle then ends.
The first player(s) to have at least 100 points wins Cycle 17. If after the first phase, there is ever less than 3 players, the player(s) with the most points wins. After a player wins, the cycle then ends.