Stoinian Star Kingdom (A1-0)
Stoinian Star Kingdom | |
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 Map of the Stoinian Star Kingdom with all sector capitals. | |
| Motto | "Sit nomine digna!" "May they be worthy of the name!" |
| Founded | ~300 standard years ago (Kingdom of Stoinia reorganised) |
| Location | Sector A1-0, (1100-1100,1500-800 lys) |
| Capital | Stoinia (Sinaia City) |
| Population | Total: 18,770 trillion |
| Head of state | King Andrei III Stoian |
| Head of government | Chancellor John P. Sheridan |
| Major species | Terrans Cheunh Kontauri |
| Language | Standard Anglish |
| Military | Stoinian Armed Forces |
| Intelligence service | National Intelligence Agency |
| Key people | Strategos Douglas W. Hague |
| Currency | Stoinian Dollar |
| Religions | Stoinian religions |
| Anthem | Our Proud Lion! |
The Stoinian Star Kingdom is a Terran star nation located in the southern part of Sector A1-0 bordering the Treecuu Star Empire and the Veentu Badlands in the north. Its history is tainted by bloody wars against xeno races which resulted in a near Terran supremacist ideology. However, the last decade this has shifted. From making trade agreement to a growing military alliance with the Treecuu, the Star Kingdom has become a power affluent in political influence. Aside from its growing role in the sector, it consists of a unique system where the military is entirely separate from the civilian government. This has lead to a vast fighting force that some have grown to fear.
Etymology
The word Stoinian derives from the ancient Greek word stoic. The word became popular as a philosophical one which would later characterize the Stoinian people. Thus through intermingling of multiple Terran languages the word stoic became Stoinian and became a part of the core identity of the Stoinian people. They themselves claimed themselves to be Stoinian out of the stoic acts during the War at Home. Now the word is associated with courage, pride, honour and duty.
History
The Founding of the Colony
In the year 1232 Post Diaspora the colony ship Zamolxis arrived with it's Terran colonists on the 1st of may on the world of HD-8762-III, a small continental ringed world flourishing with life never seen before by man, most notable a creature resembling the old Terran lion. The 10 million colonists were part of a project made possible by Alexandru Stoian, a wealthy business person. However, they didn't arrive at the planet they intended and were stuck on this lush world. The colony was named Virtue and was made into a small nation with a Council of Shareholders. Although there were three main cities, many colonists, led by the Boer colonists, went and formed rural areas, although their location had to be known as to make the necessary infrastructure for trade. This would later be known as the "Trek".
With the main cities laid down industrialization could commence as the rural areas would provide food. The planet's soil by nature was nutritious, but with knowledge and experience it far exceeded old Earth standards.
The War at Home
The Great Hunt
The Stellar Ascension
Sixty years after the War at Home, the Stoinian people had already set up mining posts throughout the star system. Now there was a need for a space navy, which was also responsible for exploration for other planets to set up new colonies. With a new and eager generation ready to spread the Stoinian way of life. With this goal in mind in 1364 PD, 70.000 people set out to colonise the first colony worlds of Triton, Hellas, Ossia, Karelia, Virginia, Shetland and Cornucopia. When the colonies were set up King Iulian I proclaimed Stoinia a Star Kingdom and this became known as the Stellar Ascension. From this point on the Star Kingdom would further its grasp on the stars and seek new resources and opportunities. During the next centuries the Star Kingdom expanded its colonies into the hundreds, this became know as the Great Stellar Trek.
Qoxex Crusade
Marcavani Crusade
First Stoinian Golden Age
The Madman's Reign
In 1465 PD the sudden death of Iulian II, left his son Carol the crown. Carol the first was a rather peculiar character. He had rare tastes and reports showed he mauled down animals during hunts, even though this was considered taboo. He also became delusional and paranoid. This all would climax when he tried to dissolve the civilian government as he found some evidence that House Thorne may consider a coup against him. This evidence was quickly debunked and the King deemed mad. However, he had already sent his troops towards the Capitol. The people however encircled the governmental institutions and formed a human shield. Carol was quickly dethroned and his daughter Elena became the first Queen of Stoinia. Later it was revealed that he also had a bastard son with the daughter of the head of House Thorne.
The Velutarian War
The MacArthur Reformation
Mardakii Crusade
The Cheunh Compromise
Disclosure of Sector A1-0
Stoinian-VenterranWar of Terran Appraisal
Astrography
Politics and government
The Star Kingdom is lead by the Monarch, but he is helped by the civilian government. The civilian government uses a unitary bicameral system. Legislative power is held by Congress which consists of the Planetary Assembly and the People’s Assembly. When there is an equal number of votes for or against a certain legislation, then the High Sentinel, the head of the Congressional Guard, may also vote. Executive power is held by the Royal Cabinet, which is lead by the Chancellor with the Kings grace and elected by popular vote. The King however may overrule the Chancellor’s decisions at any given time. The Cabinet is divided into multiple ministries that influence the civilian populace daily life. Although the Ministries of Colonial Affairs and Foreign Relations work with the Military branch of society in some degrees. Apart from these institutions there also is the Royal Court which is the judicial part of the government.
National governance
Planetary governance
Law enforcement
Bounty hunting
With more outer colonies being founded, criminals also went to these to practice their illegal enterprises. With them hiding from local enforcement and the Military and Police being too invested in other matters, the Government made it possible for people to hunt down these criminals. Thus the profession of Bounty Hunter was born. Although it is more applicable on the outer colonies, it is also legal on the core worlds. These Bounty Hunters are however licensed to use plasma based weaponry to make their work more efficiently. They are held in high regard by most of the population, though some believe that the law enforcement should take this job all on itself. While most of the Bounty Hunters do have a sense of honour as they are commonly also duellists, there are reports of more brutal Bounty Hunters on the outer colonies. However their actions are still within their professional limits. All Bounty Hunters work as independents or in contracted groups. The Law Enforcement Department has sub departments specialised in helping the Bounty Hunters in their work and maintain it. The more fame one gets with this job, the more likely he is to be contacted by high tier private clients. These contracts are to hunt down criminals who have damaged someone else's property or abused human rights. They often are paid by people who have personally suffered from criminal activity. Amongst these famed Bounty Hunters is Nick O'Carr, who came from the outer colony of Crescent in the Corillia Sector.
Foreign policy
Stoinian Foreign policy is dictated by the King himself. He is however assisted by the Chancellor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Royal War Council. This may initially seem as a long and slow method to make policy, but the King ultimately makes the final decisions and must enact any formal treaties with his own signature. The Stoinian Star Kingdom has become considerable major force through its prominent and active foreign policy. Trading agreements with other star nations have become popular over time and most star nations can expect cooperative Stoinians, however, exceptions still do occur. The Star Kingdom is expanding its influence in Sector A1-0 and is expected to become one of the more dominant powers in the next years.
Political principles of the Stoinian Star Kingdom
Stoinian at heart, Terran by blood
Is one of the Stoinians' sayings. Their goal is to protect Humanity at large after they learned that Terra had been lost. They wish to meet their fellow Terrans and live in peace with them, for they are bound by the same Terran blood. They do not wish to bring the remnants of Humanity under one banner. For if all Terrans lived under one banner, they would be vulnerable if the banner turned against them. However, if any said banner proves to be oppressive against Terrans, then repercussions may follow by the Stoinians.
Survival of the fittest
Non-Terran sapients, commonly referred to as xenos in the Star Kingdom, are initially viewed as inferior and to be subjugated under the guiding hand of the Terrans. Although this guiding hand has barely seen practice, its role and methods are a highly debated subject in Congress as a result from the Cheunh Compromise. Although the Stoinians themselves have had to face the reality that only the fittest survive. First with the Mardakii and then the Velutarians. These are commonly referred to as respectively the Trial of Strength and the Trial of Intelligence. They faced enemies who were either biologically or technologically superior, but through perseverance, they have beaten both of them. Thus they wish to impose this rule amongst anyone who challenges the Star Kingdom. If need be, even against fellow misguided Terrans.
The Cole Protocol
This protocol was designed by High Admiral Prescott Cole to ensure Stoinia's survival in the stars. The most important part is that the location of Stoinia should be kept a secret at all times. All memory banks on ships have to be either destroyed or wiped, to prevent it from getting into enemy hands. Only after a non aggression treaty has been signed, may the location of the civilian planets be given away. Military outpost have to be kept a secret at all times, unless said nation is on the same side as the Stoinians. Only then may they be exempt from secrecy.
Apart from that a list of rules was made to be used in event of a first contact situation. At least one of two, the King or the Strategos, isn't allowed to initiate contact. A military ruler must at all times be in place if a first contact war brakes out. The military strength must be showed to any neighbouring nation. During any procedure to initiate contact a task force shall be formed with enough firepower to ensure its survival, but not large enough to form an invasion fleet.
Economy
Financial system
Industry
Trade
Technology
Space travel
Terraforming
Synthetic life and artificial intelligence
Military
Demographics
Ethnicities
The Stoinian Star Kingdom was founded on the principle to preserve Terran cultures and ethnicities. The state therefor has made programs throughout the nation's expansion to dedicate planets to preserve these cultures. The Stoinians have taken great pride in their Terran traditions, but cultures do evolve and some Stoinians have even tried to reinstate old Terran cultures of old. These cultures had to adapt to the larger Stoinian culture (called Stoinism), survival and frontier spirit. On large metropolitan planets such as sector capitals, some cultures have collided together and formed new ones. The original Terran cultures have also been subject to a few rebranding and have since evolved to become different from their old Terran counterparts. There is a distinction between the cultures evolved directly from Terra (called as Terran) and those who were the result of a mixture of multiple Terran cultures (called Neo-Terran).
Terran ethnicities are often rebranded by the larger Star Kingdom after their primary planet which was designated to preserve that culture and Stoinians at large will refer to their rebranded names. Though exceptions exist as some ethnicities are named after their nicknames or even skin colour. Despite this, there is no racial stigma between the ethnicities, though on planets where a Terran culture has a strong presence there may be some frictions as those families expect their members to continue their lineage. This has devolved over the years and knew its height during Traian's rule.
Despite this, all Stoinians are required to learn English as it serves as the common tongue in the Star Kingdom and all government operations are done in English. This may differ on planetary governments though.
Settled worlds
Species
Culture
Stoinism
Stoinism is what the Stoinians call the larger Stoinian culture which encapsulates all Terran ethnicities into one larger star nation. The primary belief of Stoinism is the preservation of Terran culture and to protect whilest also cherishing it. Stoinism stands for the survival of a state where all Terran cultures can live together in one state. No repressive actions against Terran cultures can be taken and this also reflects in their approach to other Terran star nations. Often they will accept other Terran culture and show interest in a mutual protection act or at the very least a statement of non-aggression. A strong aspect is that Stoinians must die trying to protect their culture and way of living. To ensure this on a large and efficient scale, Stoinians see no problem in assigning authoritative measures during times of crises like Regent MacArthur's rule, the monarchy and the subservient aristocracy. This is to show that Stoinians have authoritarian tendencies even if they are a staunch believer in democracy. Order is highly respected in Stoinian society as a tool for authority and seen as necessary to ensure the survival of the Terran species.
This is however beginning to be challenged as more and more xeno species join the star nation. Time will tell if this remains exclusive to Terran culture.
The Great Hunt
The Great Hunt is a yearly televised hunt where the most elite hunter of the Star Kingdom go into the Mardakii Reservation on Stoinia. This Great Hunt is a yearly reminder of the cruelty of the War at Home and an atonement for the Mardakii as a species for their crimes during. It's seen as Terran superiority and triumph throughout the Stoinian society, though some elements have started to question the necessity of it. Nonetheless it remains a very popular event in Stoinian society and will take pride in it more often than not. Commodities from the Great Hunt are highly treasured. These range to claws and hides to meat which require reservations for a month in advance and often end up in a bidding war. The Great Hunters are also highly regarded and become media personalities all over Stoinia. It is also customary that a gift is given to the Royal family as a thanking for its leadership during the War at Home.
Recreational rights
Because of the frontier lifestyle the colonist had they implemented laws that every animal caught can be kept to sustain oneself. However over the centuries a system came into place where they have to register their catch. Hunting and fishing are kept in high regard and nearly all the populace both men and women know how to hunt or fish. It has become part of being Stoinian and being able to survive in the wild. On some colonies this is proven by leaving some children alone in the wilderness, though this practice has become rarer. Hunting however is restricted to projectile based weaponry. Only a select few licensed professional hunters may use plasma based weaponry for extremely though game. With such an enormous populace that participates in hunting a great control is required over the animal population. When an animal is threatened it is banned from hunting for at least 5 years at least to repopulate. However this number may vary for each targeted species. These rules are also more strict on heavier populated worlds. Though on these worlds hunting and fishing has had a steady decline. It still remains a popular hobby or profession on the more outer colonies.
Language
Religions
The Star Kingdom upholds the value of free religion, though the old Terran religious are very prominent. Because of the colonies new location, certain reforms had to be made in some religions. The Catholics appointed a new Pope and their priests were allowed to marry due to the heavy population loses. The different Christian Orthodox churches united into one, though as time went on more Patriarchs were added. The protestants did also resume their religion. Buddhism, Judaism and Hinduism also remain although in much smaller numbers.
Because of the small number of Shintoïst, they heavily maintained their religion. However their ikigami was distant and for this reason King Andrei I, while still a Crown Prince, grew up a part of his life amongst the Shintoïst enclave on Stoinia. He would come to respect the people and learn their traditions,. Eventually when he was crowned King, the Shintoïst named him the ikigami of the Stoinian Shintoïst. It would still be up to his son to receive the title of Tennō when he granted the Shintoïsts their own planet of Shikoku. Although these had originally been traditional Japanese titles, the Stoinian Shintoïst reused them as the titles were originally intended. On the planet Italia, the Nova Romans also have a similar religion in which they revere the Sun and believe in certain spirits of the community. This Deus Sol Invictus has aspects which have also been seen in the line of monarchs, though they do not revere the Monarch like the Shintoïsts.
Islam also remains prominent. Albeit in a more modern interpretation implemented by Taavi Rouhani, a prominent duelist who founded the Great House of Rouhani. Though Islam remains prominent on desert worlds and the Paragon Sector.
With a frontier spirit it would seem that new religions would arise, but because of the reforms made by each religion they maintained their popularity. One of the shared values is acceptance and tolerance.
Education
Health
Public Holidays
Stoinian Star Kingdom in Sector A1-0