Dymero Invisa


 * + Dymero Zerio Invisa
 * colspan="2" | [[Image:Dymero_invisa.jpg|center]]
 * Position || 1st Emperor of Gilana
 * Birthplace || Pilmela, Agnon, Gilana
 * Term in office || 1 January, 2005 -
 * Preceded by || Tobias Yawn (as President of Gilana)
 * Succeeded by || Incumbent
 * Political party || None, formerly Republican National
 * Total time in office || Incumbent
 * Born || 21 July 1980
 * Spouse || Lysita Landen Invisa (married 1998)
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 * Succeeded by || Incumbent
 * Political party || None, formerly Republican National
 * Total time in office || Incumbent
 * Born || 21 July 1980
 * Spouse || Lysita Landen Invisa (married 1998)
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 * Born || 21 July 1980
 * Spouse || Lysita Landen Invisa (married 1998)
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 * }

His Imperial Majesty Emperor Dymero Zerio Invisa is the first Emperor of The United Empire of Gilana. Considered by some to be a political genius, in his short life, Invisa has been a president and a wartime leader during which he foresaw considerable changes to the country and government he has lead for more than two years.

Early Years
Dymero Invisa was born on July 21, 1980 to Wiliam and Marie (nee Fairchild) Invisa in the town of Pilmela of the Agnon province. Invisa was born into a family with a history nearly as old as the inhabitation of Gilana itself. Immediately prior to a governmental reform in 1938 that provided for an elected monarch, the Invisa family held a 1,500 year long monarchical dynasty in the former Agnon Kingdom. For more information on that dynasty, please see the Agnon article. Invisa attended Pilmela High School, where he graduated with perfect attendance, and was the chair of the school's National Honor Society chapter. He next attended the University of Agnon for a Bachelor of Science in political science, where he graduated summa cum laude, and was president of the student government. He also completed his masters of science in political science at this school. Invisa began, but has had to put on hiatus his doctoral studies at the University of Gilana, because of his political career.

At the age of eight, Invisa joined the Youth Governmental Guild, where he got the first taste of public service, working in groups with other members to form town ordinances for Pilmela that were primarily directed toward education and children's rights. Nearly 50% of children who attend this program go on to be actively involved in the Agnon government, and within a couple years of attendance in the program, it was clear Invisa was going to be one of these people. During his time in the guild, Invisa was co-sponsor to several pieces of legislation which created programs that improved the quality of education for Pilmela children. Several of the programs became so successful that they were picked up by the Royal Ministry of Education. Other popular legislation creation social service programs that improved the quality of life for children, some of which were also adopted by the national government.

At age 13, Invisa joined the Junior Parliamentary Committee, a national group of youths who worked directly with Parliament, and occasionally the president, to learn how the Gilanan government worked. Here, Invisa served two years, during which time he primarily co-wrote legislation that was, like in the earlier program, directed toward children and adolescents. He also worked with the economic committees and was appointed as a Junior Foreign Relations Ambassador.

Despite his active involvement in politics, Invisa also found time to watch and play basketball, and pursue his interest in history and science. Invisa also enjoys working in front of and behind the camera, and was a member of his university's television production crew.

Election to Parliament
At the age of 18, Invisa was finally able to run for office. Instead of trying for a municipal position, as might be expected of a ambitious youngster, Invisa made the stunning move of running for Parliament, for his home district of Pilmela. The position was up for election at the time, and Invisa's odds seemed impossibly against him. Not only did he have to beat out incumbent Michael Gagnon, who was running for re-election, but also other opponents who had years more experience than him.

Despite the initial skepticism, Invisa quickly beat out all others who ran against him, gaining the nomination of the Republican National party. During the debates that followed, which were highly televised, Invisa was able to surprisingly hold his own again the incumbent. However, even with a great deal of support seemingly behind him, many did not expect him to win. At best, many analysts thought the election would be close, but that Gagnon would eventually win, mostly because they deemed Invisa too young to be in Parliament.

Once the votes were counted, it seemed the analysts were right on one point: the election was close. However, beating out all odds, Invisa won the election, and with just enough votes to be able to claim a mandate. As well as being the youngest minister of parliament in Agnon (and indeed, Gilanan) history, Invisa was also the first in his family to enter national politics since the governmental reform in Agnon.

Parliamentarian
Invisa spent five years as a minister of parliament. He worked first as a member of the Foreign Relations committee, using his earlier experience in international diplomacy to help pass laws that were friendly to trade with foreign nations. At the time, the Parliament was in control of the Democratic Unity party, but that changed when the Prime Minister called for an election in mid-2003. Invisa was re-elected to Parliament by a landslide, and in total his party won 149 out of 300 seats, giving them a majority. Invisa was appointed as Minister for Foreign Relations by the Prime Minister.

Presidental Election
In early 2004, President Tobias Yawn announced that he would retire when his term ended, creating an opportunity for a Presidential election without an incumbent later that year. Again, in an unprecedented move, the 24-year old Invisa announced that he would stand for the position. Although many doubted that he would win, Invisa stunned all again as his fellows in Parliament elected him to the position 220-80.

Invisa promised to restore the status in the world he argued Gilana had lost by the actions of its previous Prime Minister. Uncharacteristically for a President of Gilana (although the republic's system veered from governments such as those found in the United Kingdom), Invisa spent a great amount of time with Parliament, helping to pass new legislation in many areas.

In his capacity as head of state, Invisa met with leaders from around the world, helping to establish legitimacy to the new state.

The Great Gilanan War of 2005
Main Article: The Great Gilanan War of 2005

The Road to War
The full details behind the war are still something of a hotly debated topic. However, what is known is that in the final months of 2004, President Zachery Medina of the Republic of Veraco began accusing the Gilanan Intelligence Agency of spying on Veracan weapons making factories. Invisa quickly denied any such surveillance, blaming a domestic terrorist organization within Veraco for spreading lies.

In his earlier capacity as foreign minister, Invisa had brokered a trade agreement with Veraco, a relationship that some dissident groups vehemently spoke out against. Invisa claimed that terrorist operatives had infiltrated the Veracan government and begun spreading false intelligence. While the truth behind the matter is not currently known, President Medina used this statement as proof that Invisionize was using surveillance within Veracan borders and threatened military action is surveillance was not stopped.

After a successful coup d'état in Veraco later installed a new President, Lin Heggo, President Invisa announced to the nation that Veraco was preparing for self defense in case of attack.

War Leadership
Invisa's leadership during the two month conflict was and still is highly praised by many. Even though the majority of battle was on Gilanan territory, the President was able to keep up morale. He helped enact dozens of assistance programs in areas hardest hit by battle.

However, not all groups and individuals had compliments. Some government watchdog organizations noted that Invisa seemed to be using the conflict to consolidate power. On June 6th, six days after the beginning of major battle, President Invisa asked Parliament to declare martial law throughout Gilana, because of the invasion of the Veracan military into coastal towns. Invisa explained that the change was necessary to preserve stability while the conflict was on Gilanan land, but the watchdog groups argued that it was unnecessary.

On July 1st, Invisa made the shocking move of asking Parliament for the ability to make day-to-day governmental and military decisions, moves alone that well exceeded his constitutional authority. However, he also asked that any changes he made be treated on the level of constitutional amendments. The reasoning, according to Invisa, is that intelligence showed that the military was close to making moves at the capitol itself, looking to topple the Gilanan government. He argued that daily business would get done quicker without the bureaucracy of Parliament. A lobbying group made up of key watchdog organizations, Return to Old Gilana, argued heavily before Parliament not to allow these changes. However, Parliament said that such extensions of executive power must be put before the voters, an issue which was later overwhelmingly supported.

Resolution of War
Even before his power extending requests, Invisa began working with new President Lin Heggo to negotiate a peace treaty. Although various non-governmental groups argued that it was wrong to work with a government that most nations did not even recognize, most of the population of Gilana praised the President for looking for a quick, diplomatic solution. On August 1st, the Presidents jointly announced the signing of the Gilana-Veraco Peace Accord, ending the war.

Ascension to the Imperial Throne
On August 6th, five days after the end of the war, President Invsia called a session of Parliament that announced sweeping changes to the government of Gilana:


 * "I have called this joint session of Parliament to announce my plans for post-war reconstruction. Even with the success of the peace accord, the horrifying and heart breaking events of this war have left many with a great deal of anxiety. Homes have been burned down and families torn apart. When I look at the faces of the people I represent, I see pleas for help. I see pleas for assistance in rebuilding their homes and salvaging what they have lost. But most of all, I see pleas for a nation that is safe and secure, a nation that can be led not to war, but to peace. A nation with rules and boundaries that are set very carefully to ensure that such disastrous conditions are never to be found again. And that plea, my friends, I fully intend to act upon!


 * (Applause)..." Excerpt, Executive Decree 127

The announcement nulled the previous constitution, inserted a new one in its place, that transformed Invisionize from a democratic republic to an imperial autocratic dictatorship, with Invisa as its first emperor.

The Change in Ideology
Since the change in government style, many leading experts, as well as interested individuals, have proposed several different ideas as to Invisa's sudden extreme change in his views of executive power.

One theory describes that Invisa, well known for his prior denouncement of greatly centralized executive power, and opponent of authoritarianism, as "nothing more than a good actor." The basis of the idea is that Invisa had been biding his time for many years, waiting for Gilana to be unified, before making his true motives clear. Opponents of the theory point to Invisa's unprecedented significant power as President of Gilana, suggesting that he already had popular support for his policies, but still seemed to support democracy. Despite the objections, this is the theory that has received the most popular support thus far.

Another theory states that Invisa changed his ideology shortly after becoming President of Gilana, but proponents have yet to expand on this idea.

One extreme theory claims that Dymero Invisa has either been brainwashed or replaced by aliens, so that the person who is now Emperor is not acting of his own free will, or is not Dymero Invisa at all. This is the least accepted theory.

The Annexation of Veraco
On September 6th, Veraco's parliament voted unanimously to allow itself to be annexed by Gilana, a motion that Invisa readily accepted. The annexation of Veraco has fueled theories that the war was pre-planned by Invisa in order to justify receiving extra power. Such claims have of yet not been proven.

Personal Life
Invisa is a very private person outside of politics, but he is known to have an intense interest in computer hardware and software, especially matters concerning the Internet. He also spends a great deal of time in the field of video production. He enjoys reading the Harry Potter series and the Lord of the Rings series of fantasy books. Invisa also enjoys travelling abroad, as well as within his own nation.

At 18, Invisa married Lysita Landen Invisa, whom he met in high school. Lysita is the sister of Provincial Region Three Director Sally Landen. Both he and Lysita are members of the Zakto faith, Gilana's official religion, and regularly attend the Zaktonian Church of Barrion.

Titles
Throughout his life, Invisa has received many royal titles. Once elected member of Parliament, Invisa became known as The Honorable Dymero Zerio Invisa, MP. As President, Invisa was known as ''The Rt. Honorable Dymero Zerio Invisa, President of the Republic of Gilana''.

With the death of his father Wiliam Invisa in early 2003, Invisa became head of the House of Invisa. The Invisas were originally the ruling clan of the Invisio Kingdom, the area the clan settled when the arrived in Invisionize in circa 3,000 B.C., and the area they later ruled for 3,200 years. The ascension gave Invisa a new title, Duke of Invisio, an honorary title named for the Invisio region in which the clan first landed.

Upon his transition to Emperor, Invisa's official full-length title is His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Dymero Zerio Invisa of Gilana, and Duke of Invisio. This is often shortened to just His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Dymero Zerio Invisa and sometimes even His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor.