In the original world, dominion status was a special system within the British colonial structure, marking the last step towards independence for colonies.
Besides enjoying high autonomy in domestic affairs, dominions had their own trade policies, limited independent diplomacy, and military, but the power to declare war remained with the British government.
Historically, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Ireland were once dominions of the United Kingdom.
These dominions, after a period of autonomy, gradually attained complete independence, as Canada became a dominion in 1867 and achieved complete independence in 1982.
In the original world, before Perfikot's arrival, dominion status no longer existed.
However, these former colonies retained some connections with the United Kingdom after gaining independence, such as remaining members of the Commonwealth.
