I had some propositions and I want to know what gets the most support.
If we chose option 2, we need to make sure the citizenship-rule don't count with this state (the state is Shirithian!). And a Baron in a Shirithian Barony can get a title of Baron too in the new state (it's officially still independent).1. Batavia itself annex old Shirithian lands. This lands become a part of the province of Ingelburg and the West-Benecian Company. This Company is governed by the Governor of Ingelburg, that's me on the moment
The culture and history gets protected, but after I'm gone I can't tell for sure that the next Governor will respect the history.
2. The Commonwealth of Batavia annex old Shirithian lands. This lands become part of a new member state (Shirenew, New-, Old-Shireroth, or something). The member state get located at the Shirithian forum (like a duchy).
It can adopt the Shirithian currency, the laws and customs (the Landsraad could even get appointed as parliament).
The only things a Member State can't do is having its own army (an own civil, or Ducal / Baronial private guard is permitted). And the making of official maps lays also in the hands of Batavia.
There is an official exhange rate in the Commonwealth. So when the Erb gets adopted as currency, exhanging between Batavia and Shireroth will get possible (I don't know this is good, or bad...).
The member state will need to be represented in the Raad van Staten (Council of States), I could translate when it's needed. But the Raad don't have much power.
I must admit that option 2 gets the most support in Batavia. It's a way the Shirithians can develop and protect the culture of their old lands. And our King would be very happy if there is a new active Member State in the Commonwealth (even if its a vesselstate of Shireroth).