Kajal

Kajal

Flag of Kajal
Motto: Right. So, may I stab you now?
see below
Region	Tareldanore
Capital	Kajurmani
Official Language(s)	Riikan, Deriiv, Solan, Ljusalf
Leader	Imperatrix Lirella Keral
Population	3.716 billion
Currency	Kajali Galac
Stats: NSEconomy Pipian XML

Introduction

The Imperium of Kajal arose several centuries ago, when the first emperor came to power in the nation of Mejar, one of many that existed on the planet at the time. Mejar soon expanded its borders, eventually annexing the entirety of the planet, or welcoming new nations to it as states. The first planetwide government was established 45 years after Mejar had become the only nation, and it dubbed itself “Kajal” after the name of the world on which it resided. Economically and technologically, the nation is on par with any other nation of its age, but a few generations behind nations such as Menelmacar, although ‘primitive’ gravship technology has been in use in the nation for several decades. It has more recently fielded ten operational gravships, although they are somewhat smaller then those employed by other nations.

Cultural Data

Kajal is a vibrant, economically powerful nation, perhaps known best for it's extensive use of subspace technologies. From orbit, Kajal Prime is a verdant blue planet with small, but densely packed equatorial continents. The lights of the largest cities light up the planet with sapphire and emerald light at night, and while decidedly high tech, many of the cities are both beautiful and embraced by nature, whether by accident or design. The capital, Kajurmani, is home to many vertical forests - a concept not unknown to Earth, as it had been proposed in the early 21st centure, however, no where else are the specific visions of vertical forests realized. Kajurmani melds cobalt structures with verdant greens across many districts.

Kajali architecture, in the traditional sense, is grand and opulent, making great use of massive pillars and arches. There is no better example then the standard Kajali embassy design. While by no means a small building, Kajali embassies are best described as stout, though they themselves are always possessed of the characteristic decadence of Kajal, standing out in their respective districts not only in architecture but function. Kajali embassies can, and often do, double as nightclubs.

Modern Kajali architecture, on the other hand, is a practice not unlike radical post-modernism. Kajurmani is best known for it's gleaming cobalt spires, of which few other cities are possessed of in the same numbers. The functionality of such buildings is high, and as such, the designs are often replicated. Kajurmani's character is unique among many Kajali cities, possessing what today can be described as a metropolitan atmosphere. This is lent, to a degree, to the sister city of Dajar, however, unlike Kajurmani, Dajar and many other cities on Kajal are not unlike the Vancouver of Earth's British Columbia. Often, the buildings are more utilitarian, and it is quite obvious to the observer that Kajurmani is a vibrant cultural center, while Dajar is fixated primarily on industry.

Kajali starships and embassies showcause one of the prime ingredients in Kajali culture. The standard non-military transport ship in Kajal is opulent to the excess, with massive quarters and more amenities then most sentients think possible. However, it is worth noting that such vessels are not designed in such a manner to hold quarters that would seem victorian... All such vessels, like the housing of the elite upper class, are practices in the ultra-modern movement in Kajali decor, being tastefully minimalist in their extremely polished presentation. It should be noted, however, that while this trend carries throughout the Four Worlds, and the associated colonies, Kajal Mars has adopted cultural values closer to terran norms, often preferring victorianesque decadence to that of Kajal proper.

(In short, Kajal shops at Ikea, and Kajal Mars at the antiques store.)

It is no secret that the cultures of Kajal and Kajal Mars now differ greatly. Kajal is one of high technology, of a vibrant nightlife possessed of a fast paced electronic, and energizing atmosphere. Kajal today may very well be regarded as a prolific producer of music played both on the terran and martian club circuits. Kajali music on a whole is suitable for such venues, and it has been remarked that it often holds a specific feel best identified as "vaguely eastern." Kajali music that drops below 130 BPM is a rarity, and many songs produced in Kajal and exported to Mars and Terra have been relatively consistent performers in their genres. With a booming beat and exquisite bassline, Kajali may qualify as it's own subgenre of modern Trance music, though at current it is simply categorized with the aforementioned genre.

On a whole, Kajali themselves are not dissimilar in appearance to modern elves. The species is capable of producing individuals with the same variety of skin tones as humans, but Kajali are most commonly dark skinned, not unlike the residents of India. Variations are often due to the introduction of genetic material from sources such as Sol. While itself uncommon, the majority of Kajali rulers in the past have been fair skinned, their families hailing from the more temperate northern continents. The dark skinned Kajali is typically regarded as average, and as the stock form of the species, considering that the Kajali species would appear to have evolved on the largest equatorial continent.

Unlike elves, however, the Kajali lifespan is somewhat definite. At the time of first contact with Sol, the average Kajali could expect to live to at least 250 years of age, before life extension treatments. On average, the Kajali of the present will live to approximately 600 Terran years without life extension treatments. Theoretically it is possible that extension treatments would continue to extend the lifespan, however, such procedures have not been in practice for a sufficient period of time to draw definitive conclusions.

Geography

Location

Pleiades cluster, approximately 320 light years away from Sol. It borders a region of nations referred to as the ‘Federation of Races.’ Kajal is commonly regarded as an extension of Tareldanore.

Map References

Pleiades, M 45

Area (Total)

1,797,343,006 sq km Land: 870,747,000 sq km Water: 926,596,006 sq km

Derivia

435,840,000 sq km Land: 130,752,000 sq km (30%) Water: 305,088,000 sq km (70%)

Kajal Prime

490,010,752 sq km Land: 162,550,000 sq km (33%) Water: 327,460,752 sq km (67%)

Ljusalfheim Secundus

423,872,254 sq km Land: 215,290,000 sq km (51%) Water: 208,582,254 sq km (49%)

Solanna

447,620,000 sq km Land: 362,155,000 sq km (81%) Water: 85,465,000 sq km (19%)

Note: Ljusalfheim Prime is a protected planet. It is uninhabited and undeveloped.

Area (Comparative)

Four times larger then Earth.

Climate

All known climates. Derivia and Ljusalfheim Secundus similar to Earth; Kajal Prime 90% tropical, Solanna 99% Desert.

Terrain

All known terrains.

Elevation Extremes

Sejar Ocean 0 m Krejer Mountain 6,232 m

Natural Resources

All known resources that occur on Earth; Kajali elements shre-na (primary ingredient in Kajali ship hull alloys), grer (crystal that is harder then diamond), senares (diamond-equivalent), murais (Platinum equivalent, far rarer).

Land Use

Arable Land: 6.34 % Permanent Crops: 0.12% Other : 93.54%

Notes

Approx. 60% of the population resides on Kajal Prime.

People

Population

2.741 Billion (February 2701AFY est.)

Age Structure

0-49 years: 18.5% 50-200 years: 68.6% 200 years and over: 12.9%

Nationality

noun: Kajalan(s) adjective: Kajali

Ethnic Groups

Kajali - 82% Elven - 16% Human - 2%

Life Expectancy at Birth: Total population: 347 years Male: 342 years Female: 350 years

Government

Country Name

Conventional long form: The Four Worlds of Kajal Conventional short form: Kajal

Government Type

Imperial Dictatorship

Capital

Kajurmani

Administrative Divisions

4 quadrants, 1 district*; Derivia, Kajal, Ljusalfheim, Solanna, District of Kajurmani.

Founding

10 July 2003

National Holiday

Imperium Day, 10 July (2003)

Constitution

24 July 2003 (Imperial Statutes)

Legal System

Based on Kitaran Law, with slight modifications. Kajali Shokur (trial) is carried out by a group of nine known as the Soranni (council). The process of Shiya (literal translation: determine. In context, determination) is performed by the appointed Sora (master) of the Soranni. The entire process is carried out within a Miyar (court), and a successful defense must prove yarro (doubt) in the Soranni’s case. However, the Soranni is well known for its ability to convict 90% of those that appear before them. Disproving Rir (guilt) is extremely difficult.

Suffrage

Not Applicable

Executive Branch

Head of state: Imperatrix Lirella KERAL elections: none; the empire is hereditary; government officials appointed by the Emperor/Imperatrix. The Emperor/Imperatrix is also the Head of Government.

Legislative Branch

Unicameral legislature consisting of senate appointed by the Emperor/Imperatrix. Normal limit is 64 senators.

Judicial Branch

Sora-Miyar (master court) [Soranni appointed by Imperatrix. Council members serve for life] Ur-Miyar (high court) [Soranni appointed by Imperial Controller. Council members rotate every 10 years. Two complete council’s worth of members present.] Mar-Miyar (clan court) [Soranni appointed by Clan heads. Council members rotate every five years. Three complete council’s worth of members present.] Ri-Miyar (civil court) [Citizens represent themselves]

Political Parties and Leaders

Imperial Dynasty (97%, 61 senators) Democratic Kajal Party (2%, 2 senators)

Imperatrix Lirella KERAL (Imperial Dynasty) Citizen Jiraga Fero SHENAR (Democratic Kajal Party)

Diplomatic Representation

chief of mission: Ambassador Sera MERALA

Flag Description

A planet (Kajal Prime) encircled by a stylized chrono, on a navy blue background with horizontal black stripe.

Economy

GDP

Purchasing power parity – $58.6 trillion (2701AFY est.)

GDP per capita

Purchasing power parity – $21,400.29 (2701AFY est.)

Budget

revenues: $71 trillion expenditures: $56.8 trillion. [Military expenditures $23.8 trillion] (2701AFY est.)

Currency

Kajali Galac [KGC] (₪)

Exchange Rate

₪1.00(KGC) = $1.3769 (USD)

Military

Military Branches

Kajalan Armed Forces (comprising Land Forces Command, Maritime Command, Air Command, Communications Command, Training Command)

Military Manpower – Military Age

16 years (2701AFY est.)

Military Manpower – Availability

males age 15-49: 44,636,985 (2701AFY est.)

Military Manpower – Fit for military service

males age 15-49: 40,636,985 (2701AFY est.)

Military Manpower – Active Troops

males age 15-49: 13,430,900 (2701AFY est.)

Military Expenditures – Dollar Figure

$23.8 trillion (2701AFY est.)

Military Expenditures – Percent of GDP

42% (2701AFY est.)

Transnational Issues

Disputes

Subdued attack upon Federation of Races member nations by Kiith Furio Prime, a now nonexistent nation. Continued difficulties with Kajal Mars, stemming from the colony’s desire for sovereignty.

The Four Worlds of Kajal have reconciled the disagreements with Kajal Mars under the leadership of Imperatrix KERAL, however, the nation has been declared an enemy of METUS. As such, the nation is under full wartime law.