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In the Late Nationalistic Period, Kirav began to overpopulate. Supplies and rescources became shortaged, and political turmoil seemed iminent. the Kiravian Senate in [[Kartika]] ratified a document titled the Kiravian Imperial Statute. It called for colonization of Western Kirav and other forms of expansion. Kirav invaded several small nearby countries and founded the Kiravian Empire. Rather than just send in troops to control native populations, Kirav built cities and even repopulated conquered settlements where possible. Over the next five years, Kirav's armies swept over the continent, adding more territory to their Empire, until the nation known as Greater Kirav was formed. then, Kirav set its sights toward other lands, moving South amd East, adding islands and setting up xenocontinental colonies. Conquest and Settlement were not the only ways in which the Empire spread. Kirav recuited Kirverda and Kandav into the Empire diplomatically, so 3 of the original 7 surviving [[Coscivia|Coscivian]] offshoots now marched under one banner. The remaining 4 joined the Empire under special terms. | In the Late Nationalistic Period, Kirav began to overpopulate. Supplies and rescources became shortaged, and political turmoil seemed iminent. the Kiravian Senate in [[Kartika]] ratified a document titled the Kiravian Imperial Statute. It called for colonization of Western Kirav and other forms of expansion. Kirav invaded several small nearby countries and founded the Kiravian Empire. Rather than just send in troops to control native populations, Kirav built cities and even repopulated conquered settlements where possible. Over the next five years, Kirav's armies swept over the continent, adding more territory to their Empire, until the nation known as Greater Kirav was formed. then, Kirav set its sights toward other lands, moving South amd East, adding islands and setting up xenocontinental colonies. Conquest and Settlement were not the only ways in which the Empire spread. Kirav recuited Kirverda and Kandav into the Empire diplomatically, so 3 of the original 7 surviving [[Coscivia|Coscivian]] offshoots now marched under one banner. The remaining 4 joined the Empire under special terms. | ||
| − | With most of the Northern COntinent under control, expeditions and colony ships were sent into the Western Seas and the Pacific Regions. New provinces were estabilished. [[Belfast]] was heavily colonized, and a few [[Dominion|Dominions]] were acquired. In the wake of the Belfastian War, governates, conquerates, and tributaries were added to the Empire, and newer colonies were founded elsewhere. Emigrants rushed out of Kirav and into the colonies. | + | With most of the Northern COntinent under control, expeditions and colony ships were sent into the Western Seas and the Pacific Regions. New provinces were estabilished. [[Belfast]] was heavily colonized, and a few [[Dominion|Dominions]] were acquired. In the wake of the Belfastian War, governates, conquerates, and tributaries were added to the Empire, and newer colonies were founded elsewhere. Emigrants rushed out of Kirav and into the colonies. Coscivian became a lingua franca in many regions. In some provinces, Kiravians began integrating the native peoples into their society, but remained mindful of the native culture, allotting land to them, and allowing them to keep teir lifestyle. The Empire became influential in regional and world politics, and it's navies held dominance in many seas. |
Even today, the Empire is continually colonizing, incorporating, conquering, and developing itself. Newer colonies like [[Ixicea]] and [[Mintgreen]] and [[dominion|dominions]] like [[Kedara]] are being brought into the collective culture and government of the Empire, and contributing to it themselves. | Even today, the Empire is continually colonizing, incorporating, conquering, and developing itself. Newer colonies like [[Ixicea]] and [[Mintgreen]] and [[dominion|dominions]] like [[Kedara]] are being brought into the collective culture and government of the Empire, and contributing to it themselves. | ||
Revision as of 18:24, 5 June 2007
The Kiravian Empire is a vast political union comprising Kirav and its offshoots, colonies, territories, tributaries, allies, dependancies and conquered lands. It is ruled by Kiravians, but gives mostly equal rights to other Imperials.
Contents
History
In the Late Nationalistic Period, Kirav began to overpopulate. Supplies and rescources became shortaged, and political turmoil seemed iminent. the Kiravian Senate in Kartika ratified a document titled the Kiravian Imperial Statute. It called for colonization of Western Kirav and other forms of expansion. Kirav invaded several small nearby countries and founded the Kiravian Empire. Rather than just send in troops to control native populations, Kirav built cities and even repopulated conquered settlements where possible. Over the next five years, Kirav's armies swept over the continent, adding more territory to their Empire, until the nation known as Greater Kirav was formed. then, Kirav set its sights toward other lands, moving South amd East, adding islands and setting up xenocontinental colonies. Conquest and Settlement were not the only ways in which the Empire spread. Kirav recuited Kirverda and Kandav into the Empire diplomatically, so 3 of the original 7 surviving Coscivian offshoots now marched under one banner. The remaining 4 joined the Empire under special terms.
With most of the Northern COntinent under control, expeditions and colony ships were sent into the Western Seas and the Pacific Regions. New provinces were estabilished. Belfast was heavily colonized, and a few Dominions were acquired. In the wake of the Belfastian War, governates, conquerates, and tributaries were added to the Empire, and newer colonies were founded elsewhere. Emigrants rushed out of Kirav and into the colonies. Coscivian became a lingua franca in many regions. In some provinces, Kiravians began integrating the native peoples into their society, but remained mindful of the native culture, allotting land to them, and allowing them to keep teir lifestyle. The Empire became influential in regional and world politics, and it's navies held dominance in many seas.
Even today, the Empire is continually colonizing, incorporating, conquering, and developing itself. Newer colonies like Ixicea and Mintgreen and dominions like Kedara are being brought into the collective culture and government of the Empire, and contributing to it themselves.
Government
The Kiravian Empire is governed both centrally and locally.
Empire
The Empire is ruled by the Imperial Senate. The Senate is a non-partisan legislative body that makes Imperial executive deciscions. It is made up of Senatorial Electorates from each province. An Electorate may contain one to five senators. In addition to Provinces, the Military, certain organizations, and other members can send Electorates. There are also 538 observeing and consulting senators.
Outside of the Senate, the Empire is ruled by an organization of officers, officials, authorities, bureaucrats, civil servants, technocrats, and militarians. This assures that only comptent people can attain government positions, and allows for the creation of overlapping departments to handle tasks. Agencies are responsible for handling intelligence, transportation, services, city-building, tax collection, public institutions, resource management, and anything else required to operate the Empire.
Provinces
All of Kiravian territory is divided into provinces. What contstitues a province is decided based on geography, economics, military strategy, and human geography.
Colonies
Most colonies elect thier own governments legislatively, but are led by a Governor, like Kesta. Larger colonies like Xirya and Scaeve do not have a governor, but instead have a local government as a department of the Empire. The largest, earliest colonies, Karrakar for example, are governmentally independant but subject to Imperial rulings.
Allied Provinces
Allied Provinces are allowed to retain their own leaders and government, but are subject to Imperial policy and must provide military service to the Empire. They also must drop trade restrictions with other allied provinces,
Compound Provinces
Compound Provinces, due to their mixed nature, have mixed governmental types. The colonial portions of a Compound Province are governed as a colony would. The other matters are handled as if by the authourity of a Governate, Conquerate, or Tributary.
Territories, Dependancies, & Posessions
Territories of the Empire have home rule, and conduct international matters freely. The Empire is responsible for their defence. They differ from a dominion in that they are inhabited by Kiravians, and can vote in Imperial rulings. Dependancies are genrally small colonies without a governor. They have no home rule, and are soveriegn only in small. local, administrative matters. Posessions are provinces that are under Kiravian rule and, for the most part, under military occupation, or insignificant holdings that are used only as civil bases or are completely uninhabited. Both types of posessions are administered directly from Kartika.
Ræsons
Kirav's Empire was formed for multiple ræsons. The primary was that Kirav needs tribute and colonies to support it's large population. Secondly, Kirav sought to end the disordeer and chaos caused byt the fall of Coscivia by uniting the Cosciv race under one banner. Finally, Kirav wished to use an empire to further it's scientific, social, military and cultural goals and advancement.
Demographics
The Kiravian Empire is a diverse variety of cultures, religions, races, and ethnic groups. 47% of the Imperial population is of the many Cosciv races. 30% are Cosciv offshoots, or related/detatched races. The remainder are of other races, and have either been conquered by or allied to the Empire.
Acquisition
The Empire acquires new territory in multiple ways. The most common is colonization. Kiravian or Offshoot citizens will settle an area. THe second is redevelopment. In this process, after territory has been acquired, the Kiravians will build a city near the largest native city, raise a local army to keep control, and instate a governor.
Role of Nations
Each nation plays a part in society and economy of the Empire. Kirav is the Imperial center, supplying wealth, population and occupations. Nations like Despre-Tine, Evergreena, Iscova, and Xirya manufacture materials for management of an empire, and develop scientific and political systems to improve infrastructure.Karrakar funtions as a military centre, to maintain the Empire's defence, while poorer tropical empirates like Ewingra and AridIral are raw materials exporters. Kyshynska, Tiluria, and Æonara help equalize the Imperial population by expanding territory, among other things.Through technocratic dominance and eminance, rescources from the diverse provinces of the Empire are engineered to create a stable economy.
Military
The Empire is highly concerned with military supremacy. Much research goes into developing new weapons, vehicles, armour, and other systems for the military, as well as training. Military officers and soldiers enjoy good status in the Empire. Assignments vary widely, Putting down rebellions, guarding cities, annexing and conquering territory, among others, are important duties. The military is administrated on the Imperial level, with certain divisions assigned to a certain province as a garrison, or put on campaign.
Provincial Forces
Aside from the general military, there are also Provincial Forces, that serve their home province and come under command of the Governor. They have differing names, uniforms, and combat styles, each suited for the local enviornment. For example: Kolaxan Provincial Forces, the MACAW, and the Xiryan Xirya Defence Force. Imperial troops assigned to a province sometimes are charged to the Governor for command.
Rangers
The Rangers are an Imperial multi-national special forces unit that combats invalid occupants in areas of Kirav, Kirverda, and dispted areas of the Northern Continents. They come from Coscivian nations like Angler, Kaldin, Ieurlin, as well as Kirverda and Kirav.
