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The history of Random Kingdom can be easily split into "eras", and these are shown below. | The history of Random Kingdom can be easily split into "eras", and these are shown below. | ||
| + | Note: years are approximate. | ||
| − | === The Classical Era === | + | === The Classical Era (2004-2005) === |
Random Kingdom was founded in October 2004 by British settlers. RK was founded with a parliament mimicking Westminster, but this quickly changed into a unique government form. The Random Kingdom became the aggressor of debates and even into war. | Random Kingdom was founded in October 2004 by British settlers. RK was founded with a parliament mimicking Westminster, but this quickly changed into a unique government form. The Random Kingdom became the aggressor of debates and even into war. | ||
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Known OOCly as a rather n00bish, sloppy war on RK's part, the USN war made and broke alliances everywhere. Both sides pulled out of peace talks, and if it were not for the dissolvement of the USN, possibly due to another war later in time, RK would still technically be at war. | Known OOCly as a rather n00bish, sloppy war on RK's part, the USN war made and broke alliances everywhere. Both sides pulled out of peace talks, and if it were not for the dissolvement of the USN, possibly due to another war later in time, RK would still technically be at war. | ||
| − | === The Sophisticated Era === | + | === The Sophisticated Era (2005-2010) === |
Peace prospered and so did Random Kingdom, turning itself around from a land of poverty into a land of prosperity. And so it continued, until the new form of government, the Collective of State Unions, was derailed by right-wing activists, propelling the nation into civil war. | Peace prospered and so did Random Kingdom, turning itself around from a land of poverty into a land of prosperity. And so it continued, until the new form of government, the Collective of State Unions, was derailed by right-wing activists, propelling the nation into civil war. | ||
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The attack on the CSU propelled RK into a long civil war which saw the previous government killed off and the nation divide into fragments. To make things worse, a mafia family came in and threatened the sovereignty of the nation when peace resumed. | The attack on the CSU propelled RK into a long civil war which saw the previous government killed off and the nation divide into fragments. To make things worse, a mafia family came in and threatened the sovereignty of the nation when peace resumed. | ||
| − | === The Modern Era === | + | === The Modern Era (2010-2035) === |
After the Civil War, all known rightists were shipped out of the nation and for decades RK was peaceful. A new government system pioneered, the Core, which finally brought democracy down to the laity, and until Random Kingdom heard of atrocities being carried out by the distant empire of [[Farmina]], peace prevailed. RK prepared for war... | After the Civil War, all known rightists were shipped out of the nation and for decades RK was peaceful. A new government system pioneered, the Core, which finally brought democracy down to the laity, and until Random Kingdom heard of atrocities being carried out by the distant empire of [[Farmina]], peace prevailed. RK prepared for war... | ||
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Random Kingdom declared war on the Holy Empire of [[Farmina]] on grounds of mass genocide and misuse of weapons of mass destruction. It was promptly rained down on by [[Farmina]] and its close ally [[Wolfish]], and was crippled due to regular infrastructure sabotage. The Core ran out of power, and the nation plunged into anarchy. Farmina took over control of the nation, installing a new government. Meanwhile, many RK citizens took their own lives or went underground, razing the nation to the ground as they went. This is known as the Last Stand of Random Kingdom. | Random Kingdom declared war on the Holy Empire of [[Farmina]] on grounds of mass genocide and misuse of weapons of mass destruction. It was promptly rained down on by [[Farmina]] and its close ally [[Wolfish]], and was crippled due to regular infrastructure sabotage. The Core ran out of power, and the nation plunged into anarchy. Farmina took over control of the nation, installing a new government. Meanwhile, many RK citizens took their own lives or went underground, razing the nation to the ground as they went. This is known as the Last Stand of Random Kingdom. | ||
| − | === Control Era === | + | === Control Era (2035-2045) === |
After the Farmina War came a period in which Random Kingdom was in effect a vassal of Farmina. A new government was installed, and Victory Point became the capital of RK. | After the Farmina War came a period in which Random Kingdom was in effect a vassal of Farmina. A new government was installed, and Victory Point became the capital of RK. | ||
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Typically hailed as the greatest event in RK history, the Ascot Exodus was a mass smuggling act, transporting citizens of RK to other lands. It gets its name from Ascot, real name Acoran Smith, who initiated the operation, and is known by many as "RK's martyr" - he was murdered in distant lands by the secret service. For a while, an island northwest of RK called Neo RK was inhabited by these people, but then the government was overthrown in RK, and they returned. The natural geckoids became extinct here, as they attempted to make a new nation in the island chains. | Typically hailed as the greatest event in RK history, the Ascot Exodus was a mass smuggling act, transporting citizens of RK to other lands. It gets its name from Ascot, real name Acoran Smith, who initiated the operation, and is known by many as "RK's martyr" - he was murdered in distant lands by the secret service. For a while, an island northwest of RK called Neo RK was inhabited by these people, but then the government was overthrown in RK, and they returned. The natural geckoids became extinct here, as they attempted to make a new nation in the island chains. | ||
| − | === Redux Era === | + | === Redux Era (2045-present) === |
This is the current period of time in RK. | This is the current period of time in RK. | ||
| − | == | + | == Culture and Lifestyle == |
| + | |||
| + | This section deals with life and culture in Random Kingdom, and its various services and tendencies. | ||
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=== Settlements === | === Settlements === | ||
==== City Hubs ==== | ==== City Hubs ==== | ||
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City ruralities are small settlements owned by or "tied" to a larger city, for example, the Confusion City Memorial Village is tied to Enigma City, Central RK. Tied ruralities are affected by local-level rulings and other political events, but enjoy support from the major city in terms of development. Due to overcrowding in the arcologies, many people live in ruralities but work in cities. | City ruralities are small settlements owned by or "tied" to a larger city, for example, the Confusion City Memorial Village is tied to Enigma City, Central RK. Tied ruralities are affected by local-level rulings and other political events, but enjoy support from the major city in terms of development. Due to overcrowding in the arcologies, many people live in ruralities but work in cities. | ||
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| + | === Services === | ||
| + | ==== Education ==== | ||
| + | ===== Curriculum ===== | ||
| + | Basic education, defined in the curriculum as basic arithmetic, the English language, housekeeping and science is compulsory, the rest is less restricted (however, education itself is compulsory until the age of 16). It can be taken at school, or at home so long as the tutor is qualified to do so. | ||
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| + | School is split into three sections: BASIC (5-10, compulsory), NECESSARY (11-16, limited control over education), and ADVANCED (16+, fully optional). At the end of each section is an official exam administered by the government. | ||
| + | |||
| + | In the first two years of NECESSARY, all subjects are taught, but for the next three years, students can choose a "career primer package" - a set of subjects tailored for a specific category or categories, similar to a university major. In addition to the subjects on the CPP, a very basic course of English Language, Sciences and Mathematics will be taught (unless it is already featured). The main CPPs available are: | ||
| + | |||
| + | {| border="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
| + | |+Main CPPs | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! CPP Name !! Major Subjects !! Lesser Subjects | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | General Studies || English Language, Sciences, Mathematics || Physical Education, Housekeeping, Arts and Technology, Music | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Cultural Studies || English Language, English Literature, Modern Languages, Arts and Technology, Music || Dead Languages | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Arts and Crafts || Arts and Technology || Music, Mathematics | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Sports || Physical Education || Sciences, Mathematics | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Sciences || Sciences || Mathematics | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Business || Business Studies || Arts and Technology, Mathematics | ||
| + | |} | ||
| + | |||
| + | Many other schools/tutors allow other CCPs, but these five are required to be available in all NECESSARY education. | ||
| + | |||
| + | At ADVANCED level, students can either continue with their CPP or choose their own subjects. | ||
| + | |||
| + | There is no homework. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===== Time ===== | ||
| + | |||
| + | The imposed school day lasts from 9:00am to 4:00pm, usually with a with a 1 hour lunch recess/break at 12:00. There is no form time within this period and assemblies are only usually given four times a quarter, with no specific time. | ||
| + | |||
| + | The weekday is from Monday to Friday, sometimes with an optional Saturday class (usually 12:00 to 2:00). | ||
| + | |||
| + | Terms are called quarters in Random Kingdom and follow the patterns of the seasons (Spring = 1st Quarter, Summer = 2nd Quarter, Autumn = 3rd Quarter, Winter = 4th Quarter). Breaks are much shorter and orderly than in most other nations, but to compensate for this lessons are more relaxed and "free time" spaces are often allocated in place of lessons on hot days etc. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===== Institutions ===== | ||
| + | |||
| + | All schools are public and open to all. Most are "residential academies" - extreme versions of boarding schools. Students occupy apartments near the academy, sometimes in groups, sometimes with younger students paired with older students or graduated volunteers. In extreme cases, professors sometimes have to be drawn in. They go to the academy for school hours, return to the apartment, and then spend the time from 4:00pm to 9:00pm freely. They then take supper in the academy, spend an hour working and socializing in the complex, and then go back to prepare for bed. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Some schools, however, don't operate a residential scheme. | ||
Revision as of 18:58, 13 July 2005
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| Flag of Random Kingdom | |
| Motto: "Hop on the beam" | |
| No official maps yet | |
| Region | Region 32767 |
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| Capital | Acoria, Southern RK |
| Official Language(s) | British English |
| Leader | Core Government (supercomputer) |
| Population | Over 1.6 billion |
| Currency | Orca |
| NS Sunset XML | |
This is part of the Random Kingdom factbook.
Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 History
- 3 Culture and Lifestyle
Introduction
Random Kingdom is a medium-sized nation landlocked on all borders barring one. It is a Near-Future Tech nation, at the time of writing (March 2056). It only has 48 cities, as smaller settlements are usually "linked" to a larger settlement and treated like districts. An example of this is the capital, Acoria, which is a walled city some 2km away from the sea, and its 16 "ruralities", which stretch out from the city proper and onto the beaches of the southern coast. One of these ruralities is in fact a former capital of RK.
Notable Accomplishments
- In the Sophisticated Era, Random Kingdom hosted its own "unity" festival, as a publicity stunt. It was well subscribed but turned out to be a flop, due to rumours of espionage (and even the venue collapsing!).
- Random Kingdom has started two wars, both due to the supposed "atrocities" carried out by other parties, however, these allegations are usually countered with those of attempting to breach national sovereignty.
- It has had many different government models, including a Westminster-esque system, and most recently, a supercomputer.
History
The history of Random Kingdom can be easily split into "eras", and these are shown below. Note: years are approximate.
The Classical Era (2004-2005)
Random Kingdom was founded in October 2004 by British settlers. RK was founded with a parliament mimicking Westminster, but this quickly changed into a unique government form. The Random Kingdom became the aggressor of debates and even into war.
Notable Features of the Classical Era
- The government changed frequently during the Classical Era, from one end of democracy into the other, and is the only era of RK history that actually had frequent elections.
- The Uncommon Gecko was selected as Random Kingdom's national animal.
The War on USN
Known OOCly as a rather n00bish, sloppy war on RK's part, the USN war made and broke alliances everywhere. Both sides pulled out of peace talks, and if it were not for the dissolvement of the USN, possibly due to another war later in time, RK would still technically be at war.
The Sophisticated Era (2005-2010)
Peace prospered and so did Random Kingdom, turning itself around from a land of poverty into a land of prosperity. And so it continued, until the new form of government, the Collective of State Unions, was derailed by right-wing activists, propelling the nation into civil war.
Notable Features of the Sophisticated Era
- This era led Random Kingdom into its first Civil War, and marked the end of Random Kingdom's "everyone welcome" approach as all rightists were exiled after the Civil War.
- Geckoids were created in the Sophisticated Era.
- Confusion City was nuked and New Hope became the capital, for many years to come.
- The Unity Festival was held in Random Kingdom to mark harmony and prosperity in RK and its allies.
The Random Kingdom Civil War
The attack on the CSU propelled RK into a long civil war which saw the previous government killed off and the nation divide into fragments. To make things worse, a mafia family came in and threatened the sovereignty of the nation when peace resumed.
The Modern Era (2010-2035)
After the Civil War, all known rightists were shipped out of the nation and for decades RK was peaceful. A new government system pioneered, the Core, which finally brought democracy down to the laity, and until Random Kingdom heard of atrocities being carried out by the distant empire of Farmina, peace prevailed. RK prepared for war...
Notable Features of the Modern Era
- Random Kingdom became a PostModern Tech nation in the Modern Era.
- The Modern Era is RK's longest era of peace, stretching between tech levels.
The War on Farmina
Random Kingdom declared war on the Holy Empire of Farmina on grounds of mass genocide and misuse of weapons of mass destruction. It was promptly rained down on by Farmina and its close ally Wolfish, and was crippled due to regular infrastructure sabotage. The Core ran out of power, and the nation plunged into anarchy. Farmina took over control of the nation, installing a new government. Meanwhile, many RK citizens took their own lives or went underground, razing the nation to the ground as they went. This is known as the Last Stand of Random Kingdom.
Control Era (2035-2045)
After the Farmina War came a period in which Random Kingdom was in effect a vassal of Farmina. A new government was installed, and Victory Point became the capital of RK.
Notable Features of the Control Era
- Random Kingdom had little independance during the Control Era.
- The government was typical democratic fare. The first, last and only president of RK came to power (and then lost it) in this era, president Meg Herst of the Capitalist Block.
- RK was known for a while as New Random Kingdom, not to be confused with Neo RK.
The Ascot Exodus
Typically hailed as the greatest event in RK history, the Ascot Exodus was a mass smuggling act, transporting citizens of RK to other lands. It gets its name from Ascot, real name Acoran Smith, who initiated the operation, and is known by many as "RK's martyr" - he was murdered in distant lands by the secret service. For a while, an island northwest of RK called Neo RK was inhabited by these people, but then the government was overthrown in RK, and they returned. The natural geckoids became extinct here, as they attempted to make a new nation in the island chains.
Redux Era (2045-present)
This is the current period of time in RK.
Culture and Lifestyle
This section deals with life and culture in Random Kingdom, and its various services and tendencies.
Settlements
City Hubs
As written above, Random Kingdom is comprised of several major cities and "ruralities" - smaller settlements "tied" to nearby larger cities. Most of these city hubs are arcologies (eg Unity City in Northeast RK is a small arcology built during the Sophisticated/Modern Era) or complexes, and most are walled off from the ruralities. Each nucleus typically includes an administration and public services sector (usually in the middle or at the top in multi-level cities or arcologies), large apartment complex, a fringe-benefit government-run hypermarket (surrounded by a private sector), and, on the outskirts (or at the bottom in multi-level cities or arcologies), the industry.
Ruralities
City ruralities are small settlements owned by or "tied" to a larger city, for example, the Confusion City Memorial Village is tied to Enigma City, Central RK. Tied ruralities are affected by local-level rulings and other political events, but enjoy support from the major city in terms of development. Due to overcrowding in the arcologies, many people live in ruralities but work in cities.
Services
Education
Curriculum
Basic education, defined in the curriculum as basic arithmetic, the English language, housekeeping and science is compulsory, the rest is less restricted (however, education itself is compulsory until the age of 16). It can be taken at school, or at home so long as the tutor is qualified to do so.
School is split into three sections: BASIC (5-10, compulsory), NECESSARY (11-16, limited control over education), and ADVANCED (16+, fully optional). At the end of each section is an official exam administered by the government.
In the first two years of NECESSARY, all subjects are taught, but for the next three years, students can choose a "career primer package" - a set of subjects tailored for a specific category or categories, similar to a university major. In addition to the subjects on the CPP, a very basic course of English Language, Sciences and Mathematics will be taught (unless it is already featured). The main CPPs available are:
| CPP Name | Major Subjects | Lesser Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | English Language, Sciences, Mathematics | Physical Education, Housekeeping, Arts and Technology, Music |
| Cultural Studies | English Language, English Literature, Modern Languages, Arts and Technology, Music | Dead Languages |
| Arts and Crafts | Arts and Technology | Music, Mathematics |
| Sports | Physical Education | Sciences, Mathematics |
| Sciences | Sciences | Mathematics |
| Business | Business Studies | Arts and Technology, Mathematics |
Many other schools/tutors allow other CCPs, but these five are required to be available in all NECESSARY education.
At ADVANCED level, students can either continue with their CPP or choose their own subjects.
There is no homework.
Time
The imposed school day lasts from 9:00am to 4:00pm, usually with a with a 1 hour lunch recess/break at 12:00. There is no form time within this period and assemblies are only usually given four times a quarter, with no specific time.
The weekday is from Monday to Friday, sometimes with an optional Saturday class (usually 12:00 to 2:00).
Terms are called quarters in Random Kingdom and follow the patterns of the seasons (Spring = 1st Quarter, Summer = 2nd Quarter, Autumn = 3rd Quarter, Winter = 4th Quarter). Breaks are much shorter and orderly than in most other nations, but to compensate for this lessons are more relaxed and "free time" spaces are often allocated in place of lessons on hot days etc.
Institutions
All schools are public and open to all. Most are "residential academies" - extreme versions of boarding schools. Students occupy apartments near the academy, sometimes in groups, sometimes with younger students paired with older students or graduated volunteers. In extreme cases, professors sometimes have to be drawn in. They go to the academy for school hours, return to the apartment, and then spend the time from 4:00pm to 9:00pm freely. They then take supper in the academy, spend an hour working and socializing in the complex, and then go back to prepare for bed.
Some schools, however, don't operate a residential scheme.
