Motoyoshi Clan

The Motoyoshi Clan is part of the Yamatai Star Empire and was formed in YE 28.

Motoyoshi Clan
Capital	Tokyo, Jiyuu III, Motoyoshi Colonial Sector
Leadership	Motoyoshi-Ieyasu Taro and Ketsurui-Motoyoshi Katsuko
Government Type	Imperialist Regional Government for the Motoyoshi Colonial Sector
Parent Government	Yamatai Star Empire
Connections	Ketsurui Clan, and Shimizu Clan
Formation	YE 28
Current Year	YE 45
Currency	Bellflower Note(KS)
Custodians	Andrew, Yuuki, Soresu

The clan was formed by Ketsurui-Motoyoshi Katsuko and Shimizu-Motoyoshi Akina (清水本吉明菜) in YE 28. The clan has a rich history which is entwined in both the Yamatai Star Empire and the Star Army of Yamatai. It is the only clan other than the Ketsurui Clan to rule the Star Army of Yamatai. In YE 30, Ketsurui-Motoyoshi Katsuko became Empress when she succeeded Kitsurugi Uesu. Her time on the throne was short, and was ended with her own resignation after members of her clan deserted and betrayed the Yamatai Star Empire to form the United Outer Colonies. The part of the clan that remained in the Empire became affiliated with the Ketsurui Clan.

The clan remained separated into two parts; Yamatai no Motoyoshi and Jiyuu no Motoyoshi until YE 41 when Ketsurui-Motoyoshi Katsuko reunified the Clan. Her plans for the future unfolded quickly which brought the clan into a surge of rapid growth.

The flag features the clan flower, the Peony , which is also the clan's Mon (紋) a symbol prosperity(heion). It was adopted as a clan symbol in YE 34.

A second flower symbol used is the Evening Orchid. It symbolizes refinement and is the flower of Ketsurui-Motoyoshi Katsuko.

The clan fruit is the Plum which symbolizes the protection against evil.

“Seishin no chuujitsu” (It means “Spirit of Loyalty” in Yamataigo (邪馬台語).)

The Motoyoshi Clan follows the traditions of Yamataian Culture, however, they have adopted their own practices as well.

These holidays are celebrated, in addition to all other Holidays in the Yamatai Star Empire, by all members of the Motoyoshi Clan.

These unifying philosophies govern the actions of the Motoyoshi.

The Motoyoshi philosophies are very reminiscent but not limited to the Confucian ways of thought.

The Motoyoshi Clan is completely Yamataian with representatives of the following species:

• NH-33 (Eihei)
• Nekovalkyrja
• Minkan

The Motoyoshi Clan is the only clan other than the Ketsurui Clan to have had an Empress of Yamatai.³⁾ The Clan adheres to an Imperial structure even though they may or may not be evident in the line of succession with Ketsurui Clan, in which Ketsurui-Motoyoshi Katsuko became apart of after the abduction of the throne in YE 30.⁴⁾

This is the clan's leadership structure as of YE 44:

The Motoyoshi Clan is a large clan with many cadet branches, adopted members, and supporters.

Over time, some Motoyoshi have been stripped of their title and status:

The Motoyoshi Bakufu¹¹⁾, also known as the Imperialist Regional Government of the Motoyoshi Colonial Sector was formed in YE 43. The government is a clan-appointed body that consists of the planetary governors of the worlds claimed by the Yamatai Star Empire, other local leaders, and is led by the planetary governor of Jiyuu III¹²⁾. They are responsible for the creation of regional laws, and management of local government departments, and serve as a unified voice for their citizens. They often cooperate with the elected Senators to the Senate of Yamatai to ensure the views of their constituents are properly represented.

Emphasis was placed on this body in YE 44 following the resignation of Ketsurui-Motoyoshi Katsuko as the Imperial Premier and her report of United Outer Colonies-like liberal politics being represented in the Senate of Yamatai by Iemochi Seinosuke.^13)14)15) It triggered the body of the regional government to begin seeking protection and identification as an Imperial State devoted to the ideals of the Yamatai Star Empire under the rule of Empress. Politicians inside of the government have also tried to stress the threat of liberal politics in the region due to the connection to Tange terrorism.

The Yugumo Corporation is a major corporate entity operating in the Yamatai Star Empire. It serves as the successor to previous Motoyoshi Clan-run corporations such as; Motoyoshi Fleet Yards and Motoyoshi Hanei Kaisha. The company serves as an umbrella and unified operations platform for several smaller brands and ventures mostly concentrated in the Motoyoshi Colonial Sector, but also across the entire Yamatai Star Empire. The Yugumo Corporation was founded on 3日 5月 41年

In addition to the company's handle on its subsidiary and venture brands, it serves as part of the Star Army Military Industrial Complex and has several contracts with the Star Army of Yamatai. They serve as an in-network associate with Ketsurui Zaibatsu and its subsidiaries to build under contract primarily for the First Expeditionary Fleet.

The company serves as the primary manager and operator of the Yamatai Star Empire colonies in the Motoyoshi Colonial Sector.

The Motoyoshi Clan has developed relationships with the following groups:

• Ketsurui Clan - The current ruling clan of the Yamatai Star Empire.
• Lorath Matriarchy - Ketsurui-Motoyoshi Katsuko has an established dialog with Xiaah Harr'Ikke "Destiny" Tur'Lista. ¹⁶⁾ and has devoted the Yugumo Science Symposium to solving Project Checkout.
• Iron Company - Ketsurui-Motoyoshi Katsuko has a strange friendship with Albert Steiner and holds him in rather high regard.¹⁷⁾
• Ryu Keiretsu - Business partners in the Motoyoshi Colonial Sector.
• Tsenlan - REDACTED contact during trans-universal operations in Ayenee.

The Motoyoshi Clan has developed enemies with the following groups:

• The Freespacers - Having ordered the Freespacer Massacre and Related Battles based on viable evidence supporting their treachery. ^18)19)20)21) The Motoyoshi still see the Freespacers as enemies of the Yamatai Star Empire.
• The Lorath Matriarchy that broke away with High Priest Velor Tomoe Tur’lista in Project Checkout.

The Motoyoshi Clan's influence and power are concentrated within the Motoyoshi Colonial Sector. The Colonial Sector is located in the galactic-east of the Kikyo Sector and is sometimes referred to as the Eastern Yamatai Star Empire. The region is known for its rich resources and hard-working citizens and has been under the colonial management of the clan's Yugumo Corporation since YE 41 which marked the Motoyosh Clan's return to the region.

The Motoyoshi Clan has a deep connection to the region as refugees settled it from the Bard Cluster and survivors of the Battle Of Taiie. To return to the region after the fall of the failed nation of the United Outer Colonies and play a vital role in the new stability and prosperity of its people is regarded as an honor and a duty, due to rouge members of the clan have been responsible for a tremendous loss of life and the emergence of Tange terrorism.

The Bard Cluster holds special importance to the Motoyoshi Clan. The region was explored and colonized by the Fifth Expeditionary Fleet and served as their home up until the Battle Of Taiie in YE 29, which resulted in the destruction of the Taiie. The Taiie Nebula was left as the remains of their home. The Clan and citizens in the Motoyoshi Colonial Sector make pilgrimages to the nebula during Tsukimi held every year on 2日8月 of the Yamataian Calendar.

We welcome new members. The character requirements are:

• Must the in the Yamatai Star Empire.
• Must be Nekovalkyrja or Minkan.
• Involved in the Motoyoshi Clan actively.
• Mindful of the Clan's Traditions and Philosophies.

Contact Andrew, Yuuki, or Soresu if you have questions or need help.

It was updated by Andrew on 10/20/2022. Some of the information is older than the wiki.

• Flags, Logos and Mon were made by Yuuki and Andrew.
• Ketsurui-Motoyoshi Katsuko art was commissioned by Wes and is by helloimtea.
• Motoyoshi, Kazumi was commissioned by Wes by Lily_Marlene.