Tidan

Tidan

Flag of Tidan
Motto: Security
Region	Great Lake Nations
Capital	Navguard
Official Language(s)	Tidani
Leader	Von Ryak
Population	<1.5 billion
Currency	Ti
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Tidan

Head of State: Von Ryak

Government Type: Republic

Country Name:

convensional long form: The Republic of Tidan

convensional short form: Tidan

abreviation: ROT

Nationality:

noun: Tidani

adjective: Tidani

The Species of the Republic

The Tidani

</div>The Tidani and Watani both developed on Aquila. They are closely related, both species are members of the same family. The Tidani are amphibious, once living primarily on the shore they now live mostly underwater. The Tidani are humanoid, resembling earth seaturtles but without shells of any kind. They have long, streamlined, smooth bodies, covered with leathery skin. They are able to withstand extremely high pressures and can hold their breath for about a day due to their extremely efficient circulatory system and oxygen conserving physiology. Tidani also have gills at the base of their skull, though these are much less efficient than their lungs and they tend to prefer breathing air. The Tidani have a thicker, reinforced radius bone in their forearm. Their ulna bone is connected only to the wrist allowing it to hinge out away from the elbow creating a fin with the skin connected to it. They can use their fin to propel themselves extremely fast, while their webbed feet act as rudders. Using their fins and feet they essentially fly through the water.

The Tidani language is similar to that of other marine life consisting of combinations of shrill and deep tones that carry extremely well under water. In the air their language is less effective but adequate. They are capable of a wide range of vocalizations and easily mastered the language of their neighbors the Watani.

Homeworld: Aquila

Height: 2.5 meters

Diet: omnivorous

Climate: tropical, temperate, arctic

Attributes: very intelligent, creative, agile, fast, amphibious, cold blooded

Technology Level:

• Advanced energy
• Advanced genetic engineering
• Advanced construction technology
• Spacefaring

The Hyren

The Hyren are the native species of Hyr in the Hyr System. These massive humaniods include many different subspecies that range in shape and habitat. There are eleven tribes of hyren each consisting of its own subspecies. The tribes are Arderial, Bograth, Cald, d'Resh, Kybar, Nar, Naroom, Orothe, Paradwyn, Underneath, and Weave. The tribes are ruled by a council of elders from each tribe which in turn is ruled by a Monarch of a unique bloodline belonging to no tribe. The Hyren Kingdom was discovered by the Tidani Republic in the Hyr System 300 light years from Aquila. Their cosmic neighbors were a primative tribal society. The Tidani desired to colonize the world and discovered the Hyren. They offered the Hyren membership in the Republic, technology, and protection. The Monarch and all but 3 of the tribes welcomed membership. The three resisting tribes finally and hesitantly agreed when it was explained that they would have all the rights of the Tidani themselves, and with much pressure from the Orothe tribe and other Chiefs who had visited the orbiting voyager station and Tidani under water cities.

The Hyren have benefitted from Tidani technology and become a vital part of the Republic. Their numbers are few but growing quickly now. The Tidani have developed advanced armor for the Hyren to protect them from modern weapons fire. Hyren now also live in the Tidani Islands of Aquila, and make excellent miners on Draelis where their size and native habitat make them much more at home there than the Tidani. The first divison of 10,000 Hyren Warriors has been trained and incorporated into the Tidani Marines.

Homeworld: Hyr

Height: 3.5 meters

Diet: varies

Climate: almost all

Attributes: strong, disease resistant, average to high intelligence, warm blooded

Technology Level:

• Primative, reliant on Tidani technology
• Spacefaring

Major Cities of Tidan

The capital of Tidan is Navguard (Aquila). Other major cities include Rhoaltar (Aquila), and Greathorn (Hyr).

Systems of Tidan

see Main Article

Politics

The Senate, Council, and Chancellor

In the Tidan political system each district elects a representitive to the Senate. At the same time the people vote for a Chancellor. The Senate elects six councellors, experts in certain fields, to the Chancellor's Council. The Council aids the Chancellor in making decisions and presiding over the Senate. The Council includes the offices of Chancellor, Minister of Justice, Minister of Defence, Minister of Law, Minister of Foriegn Affairs, Minister of the Economy, and Minister of the Environment. To pass a law, it must be approved by the Senate and Chancellor. In times of crisis the Council may act independently but the Senate still reviews all actions and determines when these special powers are in effect. The Chancellor can remove a member of the Council if it is believed that they are not fulfilling their duties, or if they are making decisions contrary to the beliefs of the government. Elections are every five years on July 10th. At any time a vote of non-confidence in the Chancellor can take place, if sucessful an election is called for two months after the vote. This act is a long and serious process and is never taken lightly. The newly elected Chancellor serves until the next election was previously scheduled so that elections are alway July 10th every five years, even if another election was called during that period.

Foreign Relations

Minister of Foreign Affairs: Lan Ohme

Tidan is a state of the Aquilan Federation

Tidan is a member of the Flightopian Alliance

Tidan is a member of the G.F.F.A.

Security

Security has been the cornerstone of Tidani society since its founding. Information on the equipment used by the Tidani Star Fleets.

Tidani Navy

The Tidani Navy is responsible for Tidan's sovereignty. This national force of 6 million (14 million logistics) are under the authority of the Minister of Defence. Under its command are the Air Command, Marine Command, Naval Command, and Fleet Command. The Navy is a priority for Tidan and receive the second most funding. They are kept equiped with state-of-the-art equipment and receive world class training. All citizens are required to serve in the Navy for at least two years, in the branch of their choosing. If demand is too uneven the recruits will be spread around. In the event that citizens are unable to serve, they are encouraged to serve in logistics. Manditory service bolsters the Navy, enstils pride and patriotism, and teaches descipline.

Tidani Marines

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The Tidani Marines are the infantry forces of the Republic. Under the command of Marine Command, a division of the Navy, the marines are responsible for 'ground' actions on land, under water, and in space. The Marines include many different classes and wield many different weapons to respond to a variety of threats.

Guardians

The Guardians are carried forth from ancient times, the Guardians were elite warriors that protected their people and land. Today the Guardians persist as the federal police force and secret service. These special forces officers are put through military training, equipped with advanced body armor, helmets, shields, and carry both lethal and non-lethal weaponry. Their specialties include urban combat, riot control, narcotic enforcement, and combatting organized crime. Guardians fall under the Minister of Law and are charged with enforcing federal law, embassy protection, emergency assistance, as well as international security efforts. Currently the Guardians are engaged in a war against the growing underground organized crime and drug trade. Supporting these protectors as well as local police forces is costly, that is why Law & Order is Tidan's first financial priority.

Shofar Intelligence Agency

A shofar is an ancient horn used to call assembly, sound alarm, and call for repentance. This is a fitting symbol for Tidan's intelligence agency. Shofar is secretive and independent, reporting directly to the Chancellor and Council. Other departments, especially the navy and guardians, resent Shofar because of the regularity with which agents appear within their ranks. Shofar's mandate is to keep the political and military leadership informed of everything going on internally and externally, and to keep the government accountable. Fanatical devotion to these goals is instilled in the agency, they see themselves and the knowledge they gather as the true power of the people of Tidan.

Industry

Corporations

Ti-Tech Industries is Tidan's Information Technology, Robotics, Aerospace, and Arms Manufacturing giant. Ti-Tech is the largest and most important corporation in Tidan.

Biogen genetically engineers bacteria for many different uses in Tidan's underwater cities. Biogen's successful creations include bacteria for lighting, oxygen manufacturing, biological weapons and weapon enhancers, and heating. Biogen has also been working on creating terraforming bacterium.

TNN The Tidani News Network is the official news channel of Tidan. The state uses it directly to release information to the public, but measures have been taken to ensure TNN's independence and neutrality.