Xanthal
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| Flag of Xanthal | |
| Motto: “Freedom, prosperity, and representation for all.” | |
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| Region | SPACE |
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| Capital | Jĭn Rĭn, Jĭn Rĭn, Rənku |
| Official Language(s) | Merfăkən |
| Leader | Yătzĭl Ąmsi |
| Population | approximately 8.0 billion. |
| Currency | kwĭnąlt |
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The nation of Xanthal was founded on Earth in 1960 on the values of freedom, equality, and justice. After a mass move of the government and population to the Aellis System, which was completed in 2150, Xanthal prospered under a long line of administrations until the Humankind Empire Abh seized control of Aellis and physically moved it to their own galaxy in 2603. With the seat of power gone in the highly centralized Xanthalian government, order quickly collapsed in the two remaining Xanthalian star systems, Mirfak and Than. It wasn’t until 2957 that these two systems and Trasnia, a former Xanthalian protectorate that had declared its independence before the Aellis System’s disappearance, reunified under the common name of Xanthal. Modern Xanthal faces a host of internal conflicts, most resulting from the diversity of its federation. A timeline of significant events in Xanthalian history can be found here.
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Territory
Xanthal lays claim to four primary solar systems, listed below. Xanthal also owns several resource systems not listed here.
Kąnəl
The Kąnəl star is 503 light-years from Sol. Xanthal claims the entire system.
- Planets:
- Ąrfrdąl (hot/cold desert climates).
- Şĭnrą (homeworld).
- Rəm (gas giant).
- Hafągo (gas giant).
- Gule (gas giant).
Merfăk
The Merfăk star is 590 light-years from Sol. Xanthal claims the entire system, which forms the core of its operations and houses its national capital.
- Planets:
- Nivz (molten).
- Feną (various rock and metal types).
- Rənku (homeworld).
- Dănĭką (various rock and metal types).
Ŧăn
The Ŧăn star is 584 light-years from Sol. Xanthal claims the entire system.
- Planets:
- Prim (molten).
- Nəkst (gas giant).
- Ĭmnąlą (barren rock).
- Məgukugą (homeworld).
- Kəndr (gas giant).
- Wąkemişu (homeworld).
- Solăs (ice planet).
Trăzneą
The Trăzneą star is 632 light-years from Sol. Xanthal claims the entire system.
- Planets:
- Hadez (molten).
- Kovəkt (gas giant).
- Mądra (gas giant).
- Sukąsą (barren rock).
- Soveət (homeworld).
- Frelănd (homeworld).
Government
Xanthalian Constitution.
Xanthalian National Anthem.
Xanthal is a republic, with a traditional three-branch government. The executive power is vested in three Ląnălfĭne [Triumvirs], the legislative power in six hundred Ląnkąwnsle [Councilors], and the judicial power in the nine-member panel of the Diho [High Court].
Triumvirate
Ląnălfĭne in order of seniority:
- Yătzĭl Ąmsi (PBB)
- Eko Oeşe (PVZ)
- Tenĭn Kĭsnąş (L)
Council
Ląnkąwnsle by political party:
- Peputąlos Varąputąlosąl Zănŧąląl [Xanthalian Socialist Party] : 160 seats
- Peputąlos Zilo Ląnyu Yənəkąl [Private Interest Party] : 130 seats
- Peputąlos Ĭntrnăşonąl [Party Internationale] : 81 seats
- Peputąlos Bugą Bəsfrąl [Domestic Defense Party] : 81 seats
- Peputąlos Varąleutkos Ląnyuerəgąl [Democratic Capitalist Party] : 44 seats
- Peputąlos Putąlos Ląnbəsfrąl [Nationalist Collectivization Party] : 37 seats
- Uspeputąlose [minor parties (holding fewer than five seats)] : 30 seats
- Ląnleutkosąle [independents] : 37 seats
Ląnkąwnsle by vicinage:
- Frelănd: 307 seats (103 PZLY, 60 PĬ, 41 PVL, 30 L, 28 PBB, 23 PVZ, 20 U, 2 PPL)
- Rənku: 225 seats (118 PVZ, 31 PBB, 24 PPL, 21 PZLY, 20 PĬ, 5 U, 3 PVL, 3 L)
- Wąkemişu: 27 seats (9 PBB, 9 PPL, 3 PVZ, 3 U, 2 L, 1 PĬ)
- Məgukugą: 25 seats (13 PVZ, 9 PBB, 2 PPL, 1 U)
- Şĭnrą: 15 seats (6 PZLY, 4 PBB, 2 PVZ, 2 L, 1 U)
- Other: 1 seat (1 PVZ)
Xanthal's national administrative Ministries are overseen by the Diho. These Ministries, entrusted with the everyday domestic operation of the Xanthalian government, are listed below:
- Kuskos Oĭfnăl [Ministry of Education]
- Kuskos Oĭnsăl [Ministry of Information]
- Kuskos Fąbrelăl [Ministry of Development]
- Kuskos Gorăl [Ministry of Science]
- Kuskos Hunăl [Ministry of Security]
- Kuskos Kwĭnoĭdlăl [Ministry of Economics]
- Kuskos Ląnyuăl [Ministry of People]
- Kuskos Pəleăl [Ministry of Transportation]
- Kuskos Ŧăsăl [Ministry of Health]
Society
Modern Xanthal is home to a diverse population with a variety of lifestyles and political views reflected in the democratic republic state government, which strives to maintain a balance between the regulations that maintain order and social equality and the liberties that allow people to live normal, free lives. Xanthalian territory is policed by the Kuskos Gĭməs Bəsfrąl [National Security Agency], a well funded, heavily-staffed police force that operates across Xanthal under the supervision of the courts. The country’s justice system focuses on rehabilitating criminals; those that cannot be rehabilitated are usually executed. An exception to this efficient system is made for foreigners, who are usually deported if convicted of a crime under Xanthalian law.
Leaning overall to the moderate libertarian left, Xanthal is a state of tolerance and equality with a wide array of civil freedoms. Almost all housing, transportation, utilities, hospitals, groceries, and other goods and services commonly accepted as necessary for civilized life are in the public sector, tended to by a set of sprawling Ministries under the judicial branch of government. There is also a large private sector in Xanthal, but it is kept on a tight regulatory leash.
Though the state government essentially holds ultimate legal power over all of Xanthal, each major planet (homeworld) has a distinctive political and social climate. Renku, the center of Xanthalian power, is a moderate left-wing authoritarian society populated mostly by members of the xanthalian species. Mirfakan is the common language, and English speakers are frequently considerably less than fluent. Security is tight due to a persisting problem with insurgent bombings and occasional abductions. The planet has a decent variety of climates and a sizable minority population, but conservative urban design and social order is worldwide.
The Thanic worlds are the least diverse in Xanthalian space, in no small part thanks to their harsh climates. Megukuga is all but exclusively populated by than, whereas Wakimaishu has a thanic majority, but supports a notable minority of other hardy sentient species and even a few determined humans. Than is the common language on both, though most non-than speak Mirfakan. English-speakers are considerably rarer, so electronic translators are the order of the day for foreign visitors. Being originally of a hive mind, the than as a society have retained a strong sense of community, and show remarkable dedication to their assigned tasks, loyalty to their leaders, and unity in their common goals. Politically the two planets are somewhat more distinct. Due to many centuries of complications while evolving away from collective intelligence and the resulting internal and external affairs entanglements, the worlds have grown apart and even made war on one another. Megukuga still retains the far left libertarian attitudes impressed upon it by its Old Xanthalian masters. Short, reinforced earthen buildings and extensive underground burrows characterize this suburban planet, belying its modernity and technological sophistication. Wakimaishu is much less advanced than its neighbor, and its population is concentrated into highly urban, industrial areas and rural agricultural zones. It has retained the hard-line authoritarian attitude of a nation trying to maintain the order it once had under a hive mind. Displays of individuality are frowned upon if not actively suppressed. Considering the tough work conditions and subsistence lifestyle endured by most of the population, it is only the inherent nature of the than that allows one to spare the term “abusive.”
Freeland is by far the most libertarian of the Xanthalian planets, and falls significantly right of center on economic issues as well. Humans are in the majority on this densely-populated world, but its wide array of minorities make up almost as much of the population as humans do. Originally a pirate colony, the rule of law found Freeland long ago, but a fierce spirit of independence remains prevalent. Though it is bound to guarantee certain necessities by the Xanthalian government, Freeland has a much larger and freer private sector than any other planet in Xanthal, and is the only vicinage that provides some of its public services through private companies. The societal attitudes of Freeland reflect this, and individuals typically have more personal freedom and exercise their freedoms on a much more regular basis than may be observed in other areas under Xanthalian control. Everything about Freeland screams diversity, from the myriad species and cultural centers to the manner of dress (or lack thereof), from the variety of climates to the mixture of archetectural styles. Freelanders in general are of an exceptional breed among Xanthalians, for these reasons and because it is the only planet where English is typically a citizen’s first language.
The newest of the Xanthalian homeworlds, Shinra, has a warm, balanced climate; perfect for agriculture. Its small population can be generalized as socially conservative, moderate right-wingers; typical for rural populations. Conditions are pleasant, if one doesn’t mind the low population density. A few urban centers are in place, but they are fairly small and tend to serve more as a location for marketplaces, common areas, and gateways to spaceports than as permanent places of residence for large populations. The preferred method of transportation on Shinra is air shuttle. Private craft are typically provided to families for their individual needs by the planetary (vicinage) government. Mirfakan is the common language, though it is not unusual for families to use some other language in the home.
People
By species
- 41% human
- 39% xanthalian
- 10% than
- 10% other
By religion
- 40% agnostic
- 13% Theravada Buddhist
- 9% atheist
- 8% Sunni Muslim
- 6% Lutheran Christian
- 5% Hartish
- 4% Mahayana Buddhist
- 4% Baptist Christian
- 11% other
Literacy and language
Literacy rate: 91%
Official language: Merfăkan [Mirfakan].
Other common languages: English, ░ְֲֳּ [Than].
Mirfakan is a simple language, written in phonetic Roman characters. Most Xanthalian citizens speak Mirfakan with at least passable fluency; members of the Thanic species being the primary exception with their lack of suitable vocal cords. Mirfakan grammatical structure is a stripped-down variation of English. Citizens of Xanthal who have reached majority are required to be able to read and write the Mirfakan language proficiently to be considered literate.
Economy, resources, and trade
Essential operations in Xanthal are owned and operated by the government. The Ministry of Economics regularly collects and redistributes all currency in accordance with a 100% tax rate. One should not be misled by this figure though, as all necessities of living are provided to citizens as a public service, and the government issues substantial refunds for spending on both public and private goods and services. The public sector accounts for just over half of Xanthalian economic power.
Xanthal’s primary resource is raw materials, mostly metal ores and gases. Kąnəl is most important for the extensive agricultural activity of Şĭnrą, though Ąrfrdąl’s military facilities are significant and essential to the nation’s defense. Merfăk supports large commercial markets, mostly on Rənku. Ŧăn focuses its economic efforts on industrial output, especially Wąkemişu; Məgukugą has a powerful commercial sector as well. Trăzneą is easily the most balanced of the four systems, supporting large agricultural, commercial, and industrial capacity as well as most international markets.
Xanthalian Constitutional, legislative, and executive law all contribute to a set of complex, ever-changing restrictions on trade between Xanthal and other nations. Although tariffs and other trade restrictions on goods with Xanthalian-made substitutes are prohibitive, there is a huge market for less-expensive foreign goods. Xanthal also has a sizable export market.
Common imports
- Consumables
- Media
- Electronics
Common exports
- Spacecraft
- Automobiles
- Raw materials
Common exchange currencies
- The Common Credit is the only currency accepted by the Xanthalian government in international transactions. As the most available and easily convertible currency in Xanthal besides the quinault, it is also accepted by nearly all private exporters.
- The Euro is commonly used by private companies in transactions with Earth nations, especially those lacking the capacity for faster-than-light travel. Xanthalian companies that regularly import from and export to Earth will readily accept Euros.
Technology
Military
