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====== Elysian Celestial Empire ====== | ====== Elysian Celestial Empire ====== | ||
- | The Elysian | + | The Elysian |
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^ Elysia | ^ Elysia | ||
- | ^ Capital: | + | ^ Capital: |
- | ^ Official Languages: | [[Seraphim]] | + | ^ Official Languages: | [[language:Seraphim]] |
^ Government: | ^ Government: | ||
- | ^ Independance: | + | ^ Independance: |
^ Territory: | ^ Territory: | ||
^ Population: | ^ Population: | ||
- | ^ Currency: | + | ^ Currency: |
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+ | [[faction: | ||
===== Introduction ===== | ===== Introduction ===== | ||
+ | Elysia , officially the Elysian Celestial Empire, is a nation whose territory is located in the North-West sector of space. The Empire is bordered by [[faction: | ||
- | Elysia , officially the Elysian Celestial Empire, is a nation whose territory is located in the North-West sector of space. The Empire is bordered by [[: | + | The Elysian Celestial Empire is an theological aristocratic republic, based around an elected senate with supreme sovereignty. Its political ideology is enormously shaped by its deeply religious mentality, believing in its supremacy, right to all other territory in the universe and vaguely xeno-phobic and highly isolationist stance. It has the fourth-largest economy in the known universe, although its newly colonized system and use of both highly motivated workers ([[species: |
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- | The Elysian Celestial Empire is an theological aristocratic republic, based around an elected senate with supreme sovereignty. Its political ideology is enormously shaped by its deeply religious mentality, believing in its supremacy, right to all other territory in the universe and vaguely xeno-phobic and highly isolationist stance. It has the fourth-largest economy in the known universe, although its newly colonized system and use of both highly motivated workers ([[species: | + | |
- | The Elysian Celestial Empire has a long history and was an independent entity until [[calendar:YE 25]] when it was absorbed by Yamatai at the end of the [[: | + | The Elysian Celestial Empire has a long history and was an independent entity until [[timeline:ye_25]] when it was absorbed by Yamatai at the end of the [[timeline: |
The Elysians who make up the Empire are composed of three subspecies - the ' | The Elysians who make up the Empire are composed of three subspecies - the ' | ||
===== Territory | ===== Territory | ||
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The territory of Elysia consists of five star-systems: | The territory of Elysia consists of five star-systems: | ||
- | [[Elysia Novus System|Elysia Novus]] Contains [[New Elysia]] and the city of [[Empyrean]], capital of the empire and the gem in the nations crown.\\ | + | * [[system: |
- | [[Veritas]] A system | + | |
- | [[Minyas]]\\ | + | |
- | [[Anakes]]\\ | + | |
- | [[Artume]] | + | |
+ | The ECE also formerly held the following systems: | ||
+ | * [[system: | ||
+ | ==== New Automatic List ==== | ||
+ | ---- struct table ---- | ||
+ | schema: places | ||
+ | cols: place_flag, %title%, place_name, place_description, | ||
+ | filter: place_faction = Elysian Celestial Empire | ||
+ | filter: place_cat = star system | ||
+ | sort: place_name | ||
+ | summarize: 1 | ||
+ | dynfilters: 1 | ||
+ | rownumbers: 1 | ||
+ | csv: 0 | ||
+ | ---- | ||
===== History | ===== History | ||
+ | The history of much the Elysian Celestial Empire and its people is lost to myth and legend - the Elysians are firm believers of their eternal prominence and supremacy and their historic records are highly bias in this regard. However their reliable history begins with ' | ||
- | The history | + | After a period |
- | After a period of peace the [[Second Elysian War]] begins in [[calendar:YE 14]] after the Elysians | + | In [[timeline:ye_18]] the Elysians |
- | In [[calendar:YE 18]] the Elysians revamped their space program and moved to [[elysia:New Elysia]] | + | The [[timeline:events: |
- | The [[: | + | Independence was secured, somewhat by surprised, |
- | Independence | + | After a newfound understanding and brotherhood |
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- | After a newfound understanding and brotherhood was established with their old rival, Yamatai, Elysia surprised many by rejoining Yamatai | + | |
===== Politics ===== | ===== Politics ===== | ||
- | + | [[.government: | |
- | [[Senate]] | + | |
The Elysian Celestial Empire is an theological aristocratic republic, based around an elected senate with supreme sovereignty - it regards itself as theoretically democratic. The constitution of the Empire is an evolutionary and organic entity, with no fixed composition point but is composed of the religious laws passed down (as they see it) from God, common law dating from time immemorial and the sum product of every motion and law passed by the senate, or back under the old empire by the Emperor. The three areas of government - executive, legislative and judicial are bound into the singular body of the Senate - a group of 501 Patricians elected by Patricians on a constituency basis with a proportional number coming from the military, church and other professions. The senate wields complete sovereignty - it is limited by nothing other than the word of God and can change any law or enter any part of public life. As such the closest thing to a 'Bill of Rights' | The Elysian Celestial Empire is an theological aristocratic republic, based around an elected senate with supreme sovereignty - it regards itself as theoretically democratic. The constitution of the Empire is an evolutionary and organic entity, with no fixed composition point but is composed of the religious laws passed down (as they see it) from God, common law dating from time immemorial and the sum product of every motion and law passed by the senate, or back under the old empire by the Emperor. The three areas of government - executive, legislative and judicial are bound into the singular body of the Senate - a group of 501 Patricians elected by Patricians on a constituency basis with a proportional number coming from the military, church and other professions. The senate wields complete sovereignty - it is limited by nothing other than the word of God and can change any law or enter any part of public life. As such the closest thing to a 'Bill of Rights' | ||
Within the Senate their are several informal groups - not only based on their areas of expertise but also on ideology - those who want war, those who want peace, those who are conservatives and those who are willing to interpret God differently. However by and large the dominance is by socially conservative, | Within the Senate their are several informal groups - not only based on their areas of expertise but also on ideology - those who want war, those who want peace, those who are conservatives and those who are willing to interpret God differently. However by and large the dominance is by socially conservative, | ||
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===== Culture and Conventions ===== | ===== Culture and Conventions ===== | ||
- | + | Main Article: [[.culture:culture_list]] | |
- | **Main Article:** [[culture_list]] | + | |
Elysian Culture is extremely rich, radically different from the cultures of Yamatai or Nepleslia, based upon its different roots and its deeply religious nature. | Elysian Culture is extremely rich, radically different from the cultures of Yamatai or Nepleslia, based upon its different roots and its deeply religious nature. | ||
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Elements of this culture is explored here: | Elements of this culture is explored here: | ||
- | * [[Elysian Calendar]] | + | * [[faction: |
- | * [[Clothing]] | + | * [[.culture: |
- | * [[Currency]] | + | * [[.economy: |
- | * [[Gender and Sexuality]] | + | * [[.culture: |
- | * [[Music]] | + | * [[.culture: |
- | * [[Rank System]] | + | * [[ranks]] |
- | * [[elysian | + | * [[.culture:salute]] |
- | * [[Elysian Theater]] | + | * [[.culture: |
- | * [[Kleos]] | + | * [[.culture: |
- | ==== Religion | + | ==== Family Life ==== |
+ | The family is a major part of the day to day life for Elysians. Not only is the family name and reputation important in nearly every aspect of their life, but the families themselves tend to be rather large and close-knit, with a definite tendency towards a family first attitude. While the norm still trends towards a patrimonial head of the family, with the women usually joining the man's family, rather than the reverse, there are a goodly number of female heads of household, many of whom are well respected among the general population. | ||
- | Of all the dimensions of Elysian life it is perhaps Religion that is the most important, as their entire outlook on life, their entire culture is based to some degree around their worship of the 'Great Creator' | + | The normal core unit of an Elysian family is the traditional couple with children, however, there is a bit more emphasis on the extended family, with many Elysians remaining part of their parents' |
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+ | ==== Religion ==== | ||
+ | Of all the dimensions of Elysian life, it is perhaps Religion that is the most important, as their entire outlook on life, their entire culture, is based to some degree around their worship of the 'Great Creator' | ||
Their faith is fiercely monotheistic, | Their faith is fiercely monotheistic, | ||
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As befitting a highly religious culture priests serve a vital purpose in society, being figures of awe - it is believed that the higher ranks speak with the authority of God himself (God is always considered as being male), although both males and females are perceived equal in the eyes of the church. | As befitting a highly religious culture priests serve a vital purpose in society, being figures of awe - it is believed that the higher ranks speak with the authority of God himself (God is always considered as being male), although both males and females are perceived equal in the eyes of the church. | ||
- | The houses of the God are the temples which are in all settlements of the empire - from house sized buildings with a slowly Parish Priest in a village to the colossal High Temple in [[empyrean]] which houses a part of God himself. | + | The houses of the God are the temples which are in all settlements of the empire - from house sized buildings with a slowly Parish Priest in a village to the colossal High Temple in [[places:empyrean]] which houses a part of God himself. |
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==== Literature and Poetry ==== | ==== Literature and Poetry ==== | ||
- | The Elysian Language - [[Seraphim]] - is one almost uniquely disposed for poetry. An intensely musical and subtle language which carries with it strong overtones of what could be perceived as arcane and almost heavenly its words are unusually open to change through context and carry many double-meanings and the ability to weave complex imagery and metaphors. This is used a great deal by the Patrician elite - one is not considered to be truly cultured if they do not know how to compose at least a basic poem. As such there is a great deal of poetry in Elysia, which unfortunately does not translate very well which means that it has rather low circulation outside of Elysia (not that the Elysians care much - all others are barbarians after all). | + | The Elysian Language - [[language:Seraphim]] - is one almost uniquely disposed for poetry. An intensely musical and subtle language which carries with it strong overtones of what could be perceived as arcane and almost heavenly its words are unusually open to change through context and carry many double-meanings and the ability to weave complex imagery and metaphors. This is used a great deal by the Patrician elite - one is not considered to be truly cultured if they do not know how to compose at least a basic poem. As such there is a great deal of poetry in Elysia, which unfortunately does not translate very well which means that it has rather low circulation outside of Elysia (not that the Elysians care much - all others are barbarians after all). |
- | While poetry is their favourite medium the Elysians do embrace others - the tragic play as well as the epic poem, the first being more fully explored in the article on [[Elysia:Elysian Theater]]. In their work they love to explore the relationship between God, State and Man - and it is one of the few places where freedom of expression is allowed to embrace what would be considered anti-state and even (to a very limited degree) criticism of God. | + | While poetry is their favourite medium the Elysians do embrace others - the tragic play as well as the epic poem, the first being more fully explored in the article on [[faction:elysia: |
- | Most Patricians write an embellished account of their life in Epic Poetry after they retire. It's seen as a good thing to do with time and a way of ensuring that an individuals [[Kleos]] is continued for eternity. | + | Most Patricians write an embellished account of their life in Epic Poetry after they retire. It's seen as a good thing to do with time and a way of ensuring that an individuals [[.culture: |
==== Art ==== | ==== Art ==== | ||
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Elysian Sports include: | Elysian Sports include: | ||
- | * Wrestling\\ | + | * Wrestling |
- | * Boxing (without gloves)\\ | + | * Boxing (without gloves) |
- | * Aeriel Acrobatics\\ | + | * Aeriel Acrobatics |
* Running | * Running | ||
- | * [[Pankration]] - A unique form of no-holds-barred wrestling which is actually a complete martial art in which the aim is to cause your opponent to submit. The only rules are no biting, no weapons and no gouging. This makes for an extremely dangerous but enormously efficient martial sport. | + | * [[skills: |
* Armoured Running (racing in full armour and equipment) | * Armoured Running (racing in full armour and equipment) | ||
* Duelling | * Duelling | ||
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* Unemployment, | * Unemployment, | ||
* If a plebeian falls ill with a condition that cannot be cured in a time when resources are short enough to render ST/Cloning not an option there are hostels run by priests to ease their passing, or allowances if it is simply debilitating – once resources return (if soon enough) then the necessary treatment will be provided. | * If a plebeian falls ill with a condition that cannot be cured in a time when resources are short enough to render ST/Cloning not an option there are hostels run by priests to ease their passing, or allowances if it is simply debilitating – once resources return (if soon enough) then the necessary treatment will be provided. | ||
- | * To those born with congenital conditions which cannot be rectified without an ST/Clone and if one is not available due to lack of resources a maintenance allowance is allotted of [[:food]], and if necessary accommodation. | + | * To those born with congenital conditions which cannot be rectified without an ST/Clone and if one is not available due to lack of resources a maintenance allowance is allotted of [[items:food]], and if necessary accommodation. |
* In an situation a Plebeian can appeal to their Senator for aid, however if it is discovered that it is not necessary, or their need is regarded to be insufficient, | * In an situation a Plebeian can appeal to their Senator for aid, however if it is discovered that it is not necessary, or their need is regarded to be insufficient, | ||
===== Social Structure ===== | ===== Social Structure ===== | ||
- | See also: [[Rank System]] | + | See also: [[ranks]] |
The Social Structure of Elysia is divided in a very certain manner - between the ruling elite, the Patricians, and the Plebeians which make up the majority of the population. Over these are the mysterious and almost God-like Paragon' | The Social Structure of Elysia is divided in a very certain manner - between the ruling elite, the Patricians, and the Plebeians which make up the majority of the population. Over these are the mysterious and almost God-like Paragon' | ||
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See: [[species: | See: [[species: | ||
- | Making up the majority of the population of the Empire the Plebeians are the ' | + | Making up the majority of the population of the Empire the Plebeians are the ' |
In Elysian society there is a partition between the Plebeians and Patricians - the Plebeians get one standard of jobs, health service, education and prospects, while the Patricians get another. Despite this almost all Plebeians are content with their position - not only are they born to it, their faith and honour system tells them that it is a sin to be envious and an honour to serve - they have a deep understanding of different roles in society. This is not to say their is a glass ceiling - it is possible for a Plebeian to become a Patrician through exceptional hard work, marked by the transfer from a Plebeian to a Patrician body. | In Elysian society there is a partition between the Plebeians and Patricians - the Plebeians get one standard of jobs, health service, education and prospects, while the Patricians get another. Despite this almost all Plebeians are content with their position - not only are they born to it, their faith and honour system tells them that it is a sin to be envious and an honour to serve - they have a deep understanding of different roles in society. This is not to say their is a glass ceiling - it is possible for a Plebeian to become a Patrician through exceptional hard work, marked by the transfer from a Plebeian to a Patrician body. | ||
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Elysia prides itself with being almost entirely self sufficient, all of its major industries are operated by the state or the great Patrician families (which at some point becomes much the same thing), and the Empire has almost no net imports or exports - apart from the occasional exportation of fine Elysian Wine, a beverage of such scarcity and quality that its mere possession by a non-Elysian can be considered a mark of status. There have been some in Elysia who suggest that greater exportation may be a possibility in the future. | Elysia prides itself with being almost entirely self sufficient, all of its major industries are operated by the state or the great Patrician families (which at some point becomes much the same thing), and the Empire has almost no net imports or exports - apart from the occasional exportation of fine Elysian Wine, a beverage of such scarcity and quality that its mere possession by a non-Elysian can be considered a mark of status. There have been some in Elysia who suggest that greater exportation may be a possibility in the future. | ||
- | The Industrial Centre of the Empire is located in and around the gas giants of [[Veritas]] which contain enormous shipyards processing the matter from the planets and the surrounding meteors within the belts and the Oort Belt and Kepler Cloud. It is these facilities which produce the majority of the ships and materials for the Empire. The new colony worlds are currently focusing on establishing sustainable settlements but will begin large scale mining and manufacturing within the next few months. On [[New Elysia]] the majority of food for the population is grown in the countryside or in the great hydroponics bays which are built under the surface of the earth. There are also substantial production facitilies to produce sufficient supplies and equipment for Elysia Novus in an emergency - currently it simply supports Veritas. | + | The Industrial Centre of the Empire is located in and around the gas giants of [[system:Veritas]] which contain enormous shipyards processing the matter from the planets and the surrounding meteors within the belts and the Oort Belt and Kepler Cloud. It is these facilities which produce the majority of the ships and materials for the Empire. The new colony worlds are currently focusing on establishing sustainable settlements but will begin large scale mining and manufacturing within the next few months. On [[planet: |
==== Agriculture ==== | ==== Agriculture ==== | ||
- | A large proportion of the Patricians that live on [[New Elysia]], as well as the Plebeains live in the country - the Patricians as the landowners and the Plebeians working the land in various ways. Through a combination of cattle and cereals they produce the more expensive food for the nation, and until recently this was where all the food came from - the inadequacies of the system leading to widespread undernourishment amongst the Plebeians. | + | A large proportion of the Patricians that live on [[planet: |
- | However a recent scheme is the [[Aferis]] project which is designed to create [[Psomi]], an engineered food, to feed the population and to ensure that even in war they need not suffer as they did in the last four. | + | However a recent scheme is the [[.economy: |
===== Foreign Relations ===== | ===== Foreign Relations ===== | ||
- | Elysia is, by and large, isolationist. Its history as being a conquered nation, combined with a history of people (i.e. [[:Yamatai star empire]]) stealing its technology makes it highly reluctant to allow others to have any perceived power over it or to allow others access to its technology. However it has recently made a strong alliance | + | Elysia is, by and large, isolationist. Its history as being a conquered nation, combined with a history of people (i.e. [[faction:yamatai_star_empire]]) stealing its technology makes it highly reluctant to allow others to have any perceived power over it or to allow others access to its technology. However, in [[timeline: |
===== Military ===== | ===== Military ===== | ||
- | Elysia is defended by the [[:Star Army of Yamatai]]. | + | Elysia is defended by the [[stararmy:start]]. |
- | {{character: | + | {{characters: |
===== Public Health ===== | ===== Public Health ===== | ||
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Soul Transfer Back-ups are available to all Patricians and all Plebeians in dangerous work. | Soul Transfer Back-ups are available to all Patricians and all Plebeians in dangerous work. | ||
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+ | factions.faction_name : Elysian Celestial Empire | ||
+ | factions.faction_playable : No | ||
+ | factions.faction_short : ECE | ||
+ | factions.faction_description : Elysia , officially the Elysian Celestial Empire, is a nation whose territory is located in the North-West sector of space. The Empire is bordered by Democratic Imperium of Nepleslia, the Freespacers and the Mishhuvurthyar, | ||
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+ | ooc_management.ooc_activity_check : 2023-07-10 | ||
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