Stratocracy

A Stratocracy is a governmental system in which the military, and the state are traditionally, or constitutionally one, and the same. A Stratocracy is governed by Military Cheifs, with commissioned officers holding government office. In such a state military service is often manditory, but can be manditory, with those who have been honorably discharaged having a political voice, such as the right to vote. A Stratocracy is most often Meritocratic, with advancement being given based on past performance, thus insuring the most capable govern.