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The Stoinian Star Kingdom
![[Image: R9qDT4T.png]](https://i.imgur.com/R9qDT4T.png) Flag of the Stoinian Star Kingdom
Introduction"Our Proud Lion" The Stoinian Star Kingdom is an expanding Star Nation in the southern section of Sector A1-0. It consists of 32.000 star systems, with 857 civilian planets. Although it has surveyed dozens of habitable worlds, it still is in its expansion phase. This slow proces is due to the fact that the military must approve colonial settlements. Aside from that the military also controls the colonies for their first 15 years of development. With hundreds of new colonies around all of the Star Kingdom soon ending their military mandates, the Star Kingdom expands in every direction and increase its influence. Its founding species are humans, although they refer to themselves as Terran, honouring their old roots from Terra. They arrived on their capital world around 300-400 years ago, from the ancient Earth sleeper ship Zamolxis. They long to meet their fellow kinsmen in the stars and ensure the survival of Mankind at large. After multiple wars with aliens, they have come to view aliens (or xenos as they call them) with disdain. The Cheunh, however prove to be the exception. A large factor to this is the fact that the Cheunh are very similar to humans, some even speculate they are distant relatives. Aside from that, the Cheunh have proved to be more than capable and thus worthy to serve the Star Kingdom at large. The Cheunh may be the key to a more moderate approach. The Star Kingdom is lead by King Andrei III Stoian who is the servitor of the people and the bridge between the civilian government and the military. He holds considerable power as is needed to hold the government and the military together to work in union. He also is responsible for the protection of the Stoinian people and Mankind itself. Its population is vastly patriotic. Nearly a tenth of it serves in the military, which is an independent institution. All students are also required to follow 4 hours compulsory military-inspired sport lesson. In these lessons they are taught military techniques which include sword fighting and firing basic guns. This ensure a healthy populace ready to fight when called upon.
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2. Astrography
The Star Kingdom consists of around 26.000 star systems. Within these star systems there are 257 colonised worlds. These are then divided into sectors. There a total of twelve sectors each partly lead by one of the Great Noble Houses. The Star Kingdom also consists of a special autonomous region, the Cheunh Ascendancy, lead from their government from Csilla. The Cheunh Ascendancy although a special autonomous region, acts more like a powerful sector. ![[Image: pI9q3yH.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/pI9q3yH.jpg) Stoinian Star Kingdom's Sector Capitals and important civlian stations.
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3. Species and population
The Star Kingdom holds about 18,762 trillion citizens. 83.62% are Terrans while the other remaining 16.38% are Cheunh. The Star Kingdom is responsible for their protection be they Terran or Cheunh. The Cheunh were peacefully annexed in 1593 PD through the Cheunh Compromise and have since then proved worthy of the Star Kingdom. The Terrans are your standard humans from old Earth. However, there may be some small variations such as height due to the varieties of inhabited planets. It is considered quite rude to call a Terran a human, this is because they prefer the name Terran as a reminder to the proper name of Earth, Terra. The Cheunh on the other hand are a bipedal humanoid species, with blue skin and glowing red eyes. They are very similar to Terrans in appearance, but there are some other differences. For example, they mature twice as fast as humans and are considered elderly at the age of 60 Terran years. They also tend to breed slower than the Terrans, but this seems to be due to cultural norms. ![[Image: kKtHF2J.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/kKtHF2J.jpg) A Cheunh male and female Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
4. Culture and customs
Although there is not a single Terran culture which dominates the Star Kingdom, the Star Kingdom has its certain culture which binds all the different cultures together. This is officially done by several public holidays. Amongst these are Colony Day, King’s Day, Victory Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Christmas, Easter, Independence Day and the Celebration of Life. Otherwise the Stoinian people from different Terran cultures participate in each other’s cultural event. One of the most common of these events are traditional folk dances on holidays. There are also national events, such as the Great Hunt. The Great Hunt consists of a televised format where the best hunters from all around Stoinia hunt the Mardakii, which once invaded Stoinia itself. ![[Image: HFkJ0lk.jpg]](https://i.postimg.cc/xCgbS03s/HFkJ0lk.jpg) The head of a hunted Mardakii, acquired during a Great Hunt Religions:
The Star Kingdom upholds the value of free religion, though the old Terran religious are very prominent. Because of the colonies new location, certain reforms had to be made in some religions. The Catholics appointed a new Pope and their priests were allowed to marry due to the heavy population loses. The different Christian Orthodox churches united into one, though as time went on more Patriarchs were added. The protestants did also resume their religion. Buddhism, Judaism and Hinduism also remain although in much smaller numbers. Because of the small number of Shintoïst, they heavily maintained their religion. However their ikigami was distant and for this reason King Andrei I, while still a Crown Prince, grew up a part of his life amongst the Shintoïst enclave on Stoinia. He would come to respect the people and learn their traditions,. Eventually when he was crowned King, the Shintoïst named him the ikigami of the Stoinian Shintoïst. It would still be up to his son to receive the title of Tennō when he granted the Shintoïsts their own planet of Shikoku. Although these had originally been traditional Japanese titles, the Stoinian Shintoïst reused them as the titles were originally intended. On the planet Italia, the Nova Romans also have a similar religion in which they revere the Sun and believe in certain spirits of the community. This Deus Sol Invictus has aspects which have also been seen in the line of monarchs, though they do not revere the Monarch like the Shintoïsts. Islam also remains prominent. Albeit in a more modern interpretation implemented by Taavi Rouhani, a prominent duelist who founded the Great House of Rouhani. Though Islam remains prominent on desert worlds and the Paragon Sector. With a frontier spirit it would seem that new religions would arise, but because of the reforms made by each religion they maintained their popularity. One of the shared values is acceptance and tolerance. Hunting and fishing: Because of the frontier lifestyle the colonist had they implemented laws that every animal caught can be kept to sustain oneself. However over the centuries a system came into place where they have to register their catch. Hunting and fishing are kept in high regard and nearly all the populace both men and women know how to hunt or fish. It has become part of being Stoinian and being able to survive in the wild. On some colonies this proven by leaving some children alone in the wilderness, though this practice has become rarer. Hunting however is restricted to projectile based weaponry. Only a select few licensed professional hunters may use plasma based weaponry for extremely though game. With such an enormous populace that participates in hunting a great control is required over the animal population. When an animal is threatened it is banned from hunting for at least 5 years at least to repopulate. However this number may vary for each targeted species. These rules are also more strict on heavier populated worlds. Though on these worlds hunting and fishing has had a steady decline. It still remains a popular hobby or profession on the more outer colonies. Duelling: Duelling is allowed is the Star Kingdom. Both as a sport or to the death. Though duels to the death are only meant for the most noblest causes. Duelling is categorised in two: melee and ranged. In melee combat often daggers, swords or knives are used. Though the wearing of armour may vary in each region and must be agreed upon by both participants. The first set of rules for duelling were made by the Great Taavi Rouhani, one and a half century after the original colonists landed on Stoinia. Although Taavi opposed ranged duelling, his rules of conduct are still used in ranged duelling. For ranged duelling it is often done by projectile based pistols or revolvers. Any other weapon configuration isn't allowed in ranged duelling. Only Bounty Hunters may use plasma based weaponry on other Bounty Hunters or bounties. Of course not all duels are meant to damage the opponent. It can also be used to settle disputes if both parties agree, which isn't uncommon in the Star Kingdom. Duelling is often done when there are disputes in matters of honour and in some instances even legal disputes. ![[Image: Persian-Warrior.jpg]](https://i.postimg.cc/T3X2Qzrh/Persian-Warrior.jpg) Taavi Rouhani, famed duellist and Islam reformer
Bounty Hunting:
With more outer colonies being founded, criminals also went to these to practice their illegal enterprises. With them hiding from local enforcement and the Military and Police being too invested in other matters, the Government made it possible for people to hunt down these criminals. Thus the profession of Bounty Hunter was born. Although it is more applicable on the outer colonies, it is also legal on the core worlds. These Bounty Hunters are however licensed to use plasma based weaponry to make their work more efficiently. They are held in high regard by most of the population, though some believe that the law enforcement should take this job all on itself. While most of the Bounty Hunters do have a sense of honour as they are commonly also duellists, there are reports of more brutal Bounty Hunters on the outer colonies. However their actions are still within their professional limits. All Bounty Hunters work as independents or in contracted groups. The Law Enforcement Department has sub departments specialised is helping the Bounty Hunters in their work and maintain it. The more a fame one gets with this job the more likely he is to be contacted by high tier private clients. These contracts are to hunt down criminals who have damaged someone else's property or abused human rights. They often are paid by people who have personally suffered from criminal activity. Amongst these famed Bounty Hunters is Nick O'Carr, who came from the outer colony of Crescent in the Corillia Sector. ![[Image: 0dZYIis.jpg?1]](https://i.imgur.com/0dZYIis.jpg?1) Nick O'Carr, the most famous Stoinian Bounty Hunter
Gun ownership:
Stoinian citizens are able to own projectile based weaponry as a means to protect themselves, their family and their property. Projectile based weaponry is permitted due to its regulation. There also is high knowledge of such weaponry from an early age amongst the Stoinians. These guns are viewed with extreme responsibility and not something to be taken lightly. If one does not abide by their responsibility they will either be faced by the law or other citizens. However in more rural areas where there is hostile fauna which can withstand projectile based weaponry, the exception to plasma based weaponry may arise. Nonetheless these weapon types are in their infancy, not even fully adopted by the military. Their most common usage is by Bounty Hunters who use it as a more specialised weaponry. Nonetheless plasma based weaponry is currently more expensive to maintain than projectile based weaponry. Spire cities: With cities being centralised on planets, the people decided to not ruin the fauna and flora of the colonies. So they decided to build what is called spire cities. These also serve as orbital lifts if build high enough. These cities could hold billions of people in one of these spires. Because of the engineering miracles that have to be done, making one of these would make a fortune of a lifetime for a chief engineer. The resources almost always have to come from asteroid belts or non habited planets. They have become the pinnacle of Stoinian engineering, with nearly all the core worlds and sector capitals having at least one of them. They also hold built in defences which can also protect nearby settlements who live a more rural lifestyle. ![[Image: nlk4yRg.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/nlk4yRg.jpg) The Spire Cities on Corillia Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
5. History
Short list of important dates Colony founded on 1st May 1233 PD War at Home: March 6th 1241 PD – April 23rd 1244 PD Formation of the Kingdom May 10th 1244 PD Stellar Ascension July 4th 1364 PD Madman’s Reign May 4th 1465 PD – December 6th 1465 PD Velutarian War October 3rd 1584 PD – May 9th 1600 PD First Mardakii Crusade 5th June1604 - November 9th Cheunh Compromise November 23rd 1604 PD More detailed history (W.I.P.) Here Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
6. Political System
The Star Kingdom is lead by the Monarch, but he is helped by the civilian government. The civilian government uses a unitary bicameral system. Legislative power is held by Congress which consists of the Planetary Assembly and the People’s Assembly. When there is an equal number of votes for or against a certain legislation, then the High Sentinel, the head of the Congressional Guard, may also vote. Executive power is held by the Royal Cabinet, which is lead by the Chancellor with the Kings grace and elected by popular vote. The King however may overrule the Chancellor’s decisions at any given time. The Cabinet is divided into multiple ministries that influence the civilian populace daily life. Although the Ministries of Colonial Affairs and Foreign Relations work with the Military branch of society in some degrees. Apart from these institutions there also is the Royal Court which is the judicial part of the government. Planetary Assembly: One Viceroy and Senator represent the planet in the assembly. Viceroys are hereditary titles and held by nobility. Senators are elected by popular vote and serve mandates of 8 years. However, both these roles are not immune to a planetary referenda to resign them. There are at the moment 1.714 seats in the Planetary Assembly. People’s Assembly: Each planet has a number of representatives in accordance with the total number of its population. Each representative is elected for 4 years. They however fulfill their mandates and are immune to planetary referenda. There are a total of 2.592 seats in the People's Assembly.
![[Image: 5H7K6th.png]](https://i.imgur.com/5H7K6th.png) Overview of Stoinian Political and Military societal structure
The Great Houses of the Star Kingdom
Originally big shareholders of the colony project, they now serve as the nobility of the Star Kingdom and help in its governance. Not all major shareholders took nobility titles, but instead opted for exclusive industrial mining rights. These noble houses are now the King’s backbone and represent his interest on the many colonies.
Political Parties
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7. Military
Remade into the following thread: Stoinian Armed Forces Directory Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
8. Foreign Policy
Stoinian Foreign policy is dictated by the King himself. He is however assisted by the Chancellor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Royal War Council. This may initially seem as a long and slow method to make policy, but the King ultimately makes the final decisions and must enact any formal treaties with his own signature. Stoinian at heart, Terran by blood: Is one of the Stoinians' sayings. Their goal is to protect Humanity at large after they learned that Terra had been lost. They wish to meet their fellow Terrans and live in peace with them, for they are bound by the same Terran blood. They do not wish to bring the remnants of Humanity under one banner. For if all Terrans lived under one banner, they would be vulnerable if the banner turned against them. However, if any said banner proves to be oppressive against Terrans, then repercussions may follow by the Stoinians. Survival of the fittest: Non-Terran sapients, commonly referred to as xenos in the Star Kingdom, are initially viewed as inferior and to be subjugated under the guiding hand of the Terrans. Although this guiding hand has barely seen practice, its role and methods are a highly debated subject in Congress as a result from the Cheunh Compromise. Although the Stoinians themselves have had to face the reality that only the fittest survive. First with the Mardakii and then the Velutarians. These are commonly referred to as respectively the Trial of Strength and the Trial of Intelligence. They faced enemies who were either biologically or technologically superior, but through perseverance, they have beaten both of them. Thus they wish to impose this rule amongst anyone who challenges the Star Kingdom. If need be, even against fellow misguided Terrans. The Cole Protocol: This protocol was designed by High Admiral Preston Cole to ensure Stoinia's survival in the stars. The most important part is that the location of Stoinia should be kept a secret at all times. All memory banks on ships have to be either destroyed or wiped, to prevent it from getting into enemy hands. Only after a non aggression treaty has been signed, may the location of the civilian planets be given away. Military outpost have to be kept a secret at all times, unless said nation is on the same side as the Stoinians. Only then may they be exempt from secrecy. Apart from that a list of rules was made to be used in event of a first contact situation. At least one of two, the King or the Strategos, isn't allowed to initiate contact. A military ruler must at all times be in place if a first contact war brakes out. The military strength must be showed to any neighbouring nation. During any procedure to initiate contact a task force shall be formed with enough firepower to ensure its survival, but not large enough to form an invasion fleet. Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
9. Economy
The Star Kingdom holds a sizeable economy which is ending its recovering phase from the Velutarian War. Although predictions from economists say that a new peak shall rise, because of the hundreds of new colonies who would soon end their Military Mandate. This would truly broaden the internal market. Internal trade is mostly dominated by shipbuilding and ethnic products, such as clothing. The shipbuilding sector is mostly centered around the spire cities in sectors as these structures facilitate ship construction. The ethnic products range from utensils to clothing which are often used by the local populace in their day to day life. In the Core Sector the financial sector has also boomed over the previous decades. Nonetheless in the more rural sectors agriculture remains a very important part of the economy. Whole families work on farms as their living and the state does it best to maintain this balance with the frontier. Although external trade hadn't been a known fact, with the recent Cheunh Ascendancy's vassalization new trade routes have been made with non-Terrans. However some might consider trade with the Cheunh to be internal it is often a debate often following party policy. But with the recent discovery of the Treecuu and the Ryccians, perhaps new trade routes will arise and the Star Kingdom will become not only a strong internal market, but also a galactic economic player. Only time will tell what economic future the Star Kingdom holds. Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
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