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*[[Landaman Pendankr]] dan Samda: Baron Lord of Samda, in Atraxia. Imperial Ambassador to the NS United Nations. Distaff cousin to Empress Talia Lakarik. | *[[Landaman Pendankr]] dan Samda: Baron Lord of Samda, in Atraxia. Imperial Ambassador to the NS United Nations. Distaff cousin to Empress Talia Lakarik. | ||
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| National motto: Ash Ha Majesi In Atirush, Seb Par In Allish (Gaddam: Praise be to Holy Atreus, Glory to Allech) | |||
| Official languages | Gaddam, Vepazanii | ||
| Capital | Imperia Prime, Vanda Khal | ||
| Most populated planet | Imperia Prime | ||
| Government - Emperor - Chamber of Regents |
Imperial monarchy Allech-Atreus XVI, Walanda XXVI | ||
| Population - Total (est.) |
4.736 billion | ||
| GDP (PPP) - Total - Per capita |
$57.482 billion $32,623 per capita | ||
| Currency | Imperial Klar | ||
| Region | Union of Independent Nations | ||
| National fruit | Khaylamnian Star Fruit | ||
| National flower | Kolthurnian Adda | ||
| National animal | Visdach | ||
The Great Star Empire of Allech-Atreus is a federated galactic empire composed of the regions Kolthurnia, Abdia, Atraxia, Osmana, Vardacia, Daxia, Artaxia, Longyear, Kazamal, Far Reach, The Leaque of Independent Systems and the Core Worlds. The Imperial system is a vast federated bureacracy, ruled by a near absolute Emperor, and dealing with the various regional governments composing the Empire.
Allech-Atreus has membership in the UN, and despite it's status as an interstellar empire, has found ways of reaching the UN offices and contacting other regions and nations.
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History of Allech-Atreus
- Main article(s): History of Allech-Atreus
The current incarnation of Allech-Atreus is some 20,000 years old. Imperial history is generally defined by warfare, and time is marked by the rise and fall of leaders.
The term "Allech-Atreus" refers to two points in history: the legendary Old Empire of Allech-Atreus, and the modern Great Star Empire of Allech-Atreus. Modern Allech-Atreus is the combination of two hereditary states: Allech and Atreus, through marriage. Historically, however, a single group conquered the entire galaxy and proclaimed an empire.
The modern government is built upon thousands of years of history, and much of the legal code in use was in use thousands of years ago. It is a testament to the resourcefullness and pragmaticism of previous rulers that their laws have withstood the test of time.
The Imperial Government
- Main article(s): Government of Allech-Atreus
The Imperial government functions in a quasi-federal sense, with a centralized Imperial bureacracy overseeing the regional governments. The central government can be divided into three sections: the Royal House, the Ao In Ten (Chamber of Regents), and the Au She Dar (Agundan In Phar, "Will of the Emperor"). The Emperor acts in the role of the exectutive, the Regents the legislative, and the Agundans as both judicial and enforcement. In practice, the Emperor is checked by the legislature and the judiciary, but in reality the Emperor holds near absolute power.
In additions to the Imperial House, currently the House of Allech-Atreus, there are a large number of noble families that have degrees of influence and power in both Imperial and regional politics. The most notable are the former Imperial Lines of Keltan, Valten, Alastar, and Lakarik. Each of these houses once held the throne. The Imperial Court is comprised of titled nobles which advise the Emperor.
Regional Government
- Main article(s): Regional Governments of Allech-Atreus
The regional governments are the non-central entities that govern the Empire. During the many wars which resulted in a unified Empire, the various regional government either solidified themselves or were destroyed . Emperor Keltan XVII Has Al Kumtan pursued a policy of legitimacy, which guaranteed regional rulers their power if they submitted to the Empire. The major regional governments are the Grand Duchy of Abdus ruled by Grand Duke Orn IV Innti, the Kingdom of Kolthurnia ruled by the Malachi Keltan, Valtenhayn and Novus ruled by the Valten, Vardacia ruled by the Star Council, Danaae ruled by the Polemarchia, Osmana ruled by the Sultanshah Mainal, Artaxia by the Kantaz, and Atraxia by the Supreme House.
The Capital
Unlike most nations, there are two capitals in Allech-Atreus. The ancient planet of Imperia Prime has served as the primary capital of the Empire since the reign of the Sivarik Emperors, but in during the reign of the Valten Emperor the planet Vanda Khal was designated as a new capital. The Keltan Emperors returned the capital to Imperia Prime, but in modern days the capital switches from Imperia Prime to Vanda Khal every 10 years.
Imperia Prime
- Main article(s): Imperia Prime
Imperia Prime, the center and capital of the Empire for nearly three thousand years, is home to many millions of people, as well as the Imperial Government every ten years according to the Yan En Tun Law Revision. Originally named Bizan Tan, it was renamed Imperia Prime by the first Sivarik Emperor Askar I after his conquest of the Core Worlds.
Nearly the entirety of the planet is covered with some form of structure, with the exception of the Yatay Urna Grand Forest, a massive nature preserve, the Urn An Inyan Ice Cap, and the various oceans and large lakes. The city of Imperia Prime, which covers the majority of the planet, is divided into seven different districts: Shanda Harn, Ar Nat, Walan Dan Tan, Kel Tan Dan Tan, Siculus Enga, Her An In Phar, and the Yatay Khar. The residential areas are all over the planet, but the largest concentrations are in Walan and Kel Tan. Ar Nat and Shanda Harn are the main commercial areas, and Siculus Enga, named for the Lakarik Emperor Siculus, is the central government and military area. The Imperial residences and nobility housing are in the Her An In Phar. Yatay Khar, bordering the Yatay Urna, is home to the Imperia University as well as the Grand Temple.
Walanda Sigur, the central starport, is centered in Siculus Enga, where hundreds of ships and people come in every day. The trade hub of the planet, thousands of cargo transports speed along underground tubes and deliver goods to the Shanda Harn and Ar Nat. Waters carried in from the seas and lakes are purified in Shanda and tubed to the Imperial residences, feeding the massive gardens and streams.
The Imperial government is centered in the ancient Siculus Enga. Only a few buildings remain from the First Empire, one from the reign of Askar I. Thousands of bureacrats and employees recieve documents and petitions, and from these offices the Au She Dar is administered. The Imperial Grand Court is a short distance away, connected to the Imperial Palaces by a lush garden walkway. The Emperor recieves emissaries and officials here, signing documents and making decrees. When the government must move, the offices are filled by businesses. A special ten-year lease is offered when the government must switch over to Vanda Khal.
Vanda Khal
- Main article(s): Vanda Khal
During the reign of the Keltan Emperor Hashal Kumra XV, it was decided that Imperia Prime had outlasted it's usefullness as a capital and the decision was made to turn a planet into a new hub. Vanda Khal, a minor planet is the outskirts of Kolthurnia, was chosen for its proximity to both Imperia Prime and Kolthurnia, as well as its pristine nature and size. The construction projects lasted 20 years before the government moved there, and the new capital was more organized and efficient than the old. However, during the reign of the Valten Emperor Itanda XX, the capital was moved back to Imperia. Vanda Khal was maintained as an Imperial retreat, and furnished with great palaces.
Vanda Khal, however, became the capital once more in the reign of Valten Emperor Walanda XXV, who issued the edict which created two capitals, rotating every ten years. This was to prevent the government from stagnating and becoming complacent. Some Emperors have preferred Vanda Khal to the older capital, but others, including Allech-Atreus XIV, have publicly stated their love for Imperia Prime.
Language of the Empire
- Main article(s): Languages of Allech-Atreus
The languages of the Empire are diverse and numerous. There are several "official" languages, namely Gaddam, Poplaran, and Valten, but each region maintains its own language and culture.
Gaddam, the language prevalent in the Core Worlds, has been the official court language since the reign of the Lakarik Emperors. In the same language family as Daxian, Vardacian, Valten, and Poplaran, Gaddam is considered old-fashioned and stuffy by many, but Imperia Law states that all laws, proceedings, and titles must be delivered in Gaddam. Imperial Royal titles are given in Valten, and the more important Imperial Palaces are named in Gaddam.
Poplaran, the other official language of the Empire, is a "new" language, in that it was developed with the express purpose of creating a common and unifying tongue. Derived from the Valten/Gaddam languages, Poplaran uses terms and structures common to most other languages, making it very easy to learn and use. However, it is mostly used as a business language, and common people retain their mother tongues.
Valten, the official langauge of Valtenhayn and Novus, is dervied from Old Hayn, a language present before the Scourging of Valtenhayn. Modern Valten mixes Novan words and Kolthurnian phrases, and is spoken on Valtenhayn. It is not common outside of the Valten families or the Valten Confederacy, but as the Allech-Atreus family is of nominal Valten blood, it remains an official language.
Other languages are common throughout the Empire. Abdicin, Rutangii, Beldan, Artazii and others are commonly spoken.
Imperial Life
The daily life of an Imperial citizen varies from planet to planet and region to region. In most regions, strong emphasis is put on labor and working as well as military service. However, there is a rich literary and artistic traditions in the Empire, and the liberal arts are well represented in the Empire.
Food and Drink
Food and drink varies across the Empire. On Abdus IV, visdach, an animal seen throughout the Empire, is prepared with rye dough and fried into dumplings, called "Innya." A popular dish on Kazman Prime is Gaya Beef, pounded beef seasoned with salts, cooked over a wood fire, and served with Tursh, a red, juicy fruit grown in Osmana.
Old Earth staples are still used, such as wheath, barley, beef, and pork. However, native foods are eaten with much gusto, and table manners vary widely. The proper way to eat a meal on Wayland is to heat a cast-iron pot over open coals, boil cows' blood, and cook vegetables and birds in a stew called "Wayalayt." The proper way to eat it is to dip hearty rye breads into the sauce and eat the bread, and when the sauce is gone to eat the meat with the fingers.
Cuisine generally reflects the conditions on the planet and the prevailing economic conditions.
Drinks are often region-specific, but in recent years local favorites have become popular with the general populace. Alcohol is widespread in certain regions, and in Osmana, the producers of "Haoma," the regional drink, are licensed and given state honors. Fruit drinks are popular in Kolthurnia, and on Valtenhayn wine is extremely popular.
Restaurants are very popular across the Empire, and a haute-couture trend has developed toward private chefs. The Imperial Household boasts the greatest number of chefs and cooks in the Empire, and gives out the title of "Chef of the Empire" every five years. Sangyan Ep Kniddu has won for the past 20 years.
Clothing and Dress
Religion
- Main article(s): Religions of Allech-Atreus
There are very few major organized religions in the Empire, and the majority of people follow local cults and faiths that grew out of the isolation of the Great Event. However, in the centuries that have passed, several large, organized religions have grown.
- Husmayagyana: Based on Danbus, this faith is centered around the Avatars of Husmangaiyu, a deity worshipped by the ancient Danbians. The priests are all men, and many ceremonies are centered on sex and sacrifices. This faith has many adherents in Osmana and Atraxia.
- Sulbein Osmanaran: Centered in Osmana, this faith is heavy in mysticism, with it's priests covered from head to toe. Emphasis is placed on Sulbahan Barhen, the earth-deity that gives visions and oversees the afterlife.
- Taam In Phar: The semi-official religion of the Empire, based on Imperia Prime. Built around the thousands of years of Imperial rule, this faith is centered on veneration of the Emperor and the performance of ancient ceremonies and rituals. Considers the Emperor to be a godhead. Only major religion to have no real codex, but has a collection of literature and decrees that form a canon of religious works.
- Sprachashism: Religion found in Artaxia and Kolthurnia. Centered around the worship of personal deities and the deities of the town, planet, and system. A highly developed form of many indigenous faiths.
- Extra-Imperial faiths: There are religions found in Zurria, Dakash, Beldan, and Tangallamarnay that occur in the Empire. These are not sanctioned, and generally considered an oddity.
Important Figures
- Main article(s): Important Figures of Allech-Atreus
- Emperor Karl IV : The ruler of the Old Empire, and the legendary Emperor Karliv. Defeated in the Nodic Wars by Blackledge and AG.
- Askar Sivarik, Arakhalrakhan: First Great Emperor of the First Empire. Unified the galaxy under the Sivarik family.
- Walanda X, the Jeddawan Emperor: The last Emperor of the Valten line during the First Reign. Never married, thus had no children. Named "Jeddawan," meaning "Glorious Father of Peace." Decreed the Kam En In, the first comprehensive Imperial Law Code.
- Kolthur Keltan, King: Founder of Kolthurnia. King of Kolthurnia.
- Yaganda Atreus dan Kaltus/Emperor Allech-Atreus I: First Allech-Atreus Emperor. Married Queen Ilana Allech of Allech, unifying the Empire. Began the Allech-Atreus line.
- Emperor Allech-Atreus XVI, Walanda XXVI: Current Emperor. First Allech-Atreus Emperor to take a Gaddam honorific, "Walanda." Technically the 25th Walanda Emperor.
- Landaman Pendankr dan Samda: Baron Lord of Samda, in Atraxia. Imperial Ambassador to the NS United Nations. Distaff cousin to Empress Talia Lakarik.
Union of Independent Nations
Allech-Atreus is a member of the Union of Independent Nations. Currently, the Empire is serving as the regional delegate.
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| Allech-Atreus | Jjuulliiaann | Caladonn | Blackledge | US Liberals | Yuhljung | Grumioland | Guilford College | Zatigao | Zembana | Alprazotomia | Kolthurnia | Abdus | The Orange Rose | UST | AG333 | A Mausoleum | Emerald TR Pwn | |
