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 ====== Asteria ====== ====== Asteria ======
  
-Asteria (alternatively ASTERIA, the Autonomous Special Trade and Economic Region of Independent Asurans, a [[wp>backronym]]) is a special self-governing regional suzerain of the [[faction:Yamatai Star Empire]]. +Asteria ((alternatively ASTERIA, the Autonomous Special Trade and Economic Region of Independent Asurans, a [[wp>backronym]])) is a special self-governing regional suzerain of the [[faction:Yamatai Star Empire]]. 
  
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-It is best described as a frontier area where the central Imperial government of Yamatai has almost no presence other than a handful of [[stararmy:Star Army of Yamatai]] assets. Asteria was founded in [[calendar:YE 39]] following the departure of the [[faction:Lorath Matriarchy]] from the region. As a result, it os now a self-governing [[wp>Suzerainty|Suzerainty]], run as a [[wp>Constitutional_monarchy|Constitutional Monarchy]] ruled by a [[wp>Mikado]], who could be male or female. The Asterian Mikado ultimately defers in matters of international affairs to the Empress of Yamatai, but remains sovereign in all other aspects, including the raising and equipping of troops. +It is best described as a frontier area where the central Imperial government of Yamatai has almost no presence other than a handful of [[stararmy:Star Army of Yamatai]] assets. Asteria was founded in [[calendar:YE 39]] following the departure of the [[faction:Lorath Matriarchy]] from the region. As a result, it is now a self-governing [[wp>Suzerainty|Suzerainty]], run as a [[wp>Constitutional_monarchy|Constitutional Monarchy]] ruled by a [[wp>Mikado]], who could be male or female. The Asterian Mikado ultimately defers in matters of international affairs to the Empress of Yamatai, but remains sovereign in all other aspects, including the raising and equipping of troops.  
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 +[[character:bhelith_blackspear]] is the current leader of Asteria.
  
 ===== Geography ===== ===== Geography =====
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   * [[system:Miyamae]]   * [[system:Miyamae]]
   * [[system:Tange]]   * [[system:Tange]]
 +  * [[system:heled|Heled System]]
 +  * [[system:hx-14|HX-14 System]]
  
 Also included is a large portion of the Ayumi Nebula and Misato's Passage. Also included is a large portion of the Ayumi Nebula and Misato's Passage.
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 ==== Elves ==== ==== Elves ====
  
-<wrap left>{{:character:2017:bhelith_blackspear_full_2.png?400|}}</wrap>((Mikado [[character:bhelith_blackspear|Bhelith Blackspear]] in ceremonial armor))+<wrap left>{{:character:2017:bhelith_blackspear_full_2.png?400|}}((Mikado [[character:bhelith_blackspear|Bhelith Blackspear]], an [[species:elf]], in ceremonial armor))</wrap>
  
 [[:species:elf|Elves]] are the smallest ethnic group in Asteria, yet are perhaps the most noteworthy, considering that the first Mikaido is one herself.  [[:species:elf|Elves]] are the smallest ethnic group in Asteria, yet are perhaps the most noteworthy, considering that the first Mikaido is one herself. 
  
-Tied deeply into the origins of Yamatai itself, they were present when it was known as Geshrintall and 'magic' was abundant in the form of nano-technology permeating the air. Since the series of discoveries that lead to the understanding of this technology and the ousting of its source, [[faction:yamatai:history:avanet]], the elves have fallen from being the dominant force and gone into decline. Secluding themselves in their sole remaining city of Xiluria, they had intended to simply wait out those 'young upstarts', however, their own young grew restless. Many of the elves in Asteria are the youngest and brightest of their kind and are following in the footsteps of the Mikaido, [[:character:bhelith_blackspear]], to make their own fortunes. +Tied deeply into the origins of Yamatai itself, they were present when it was known as Geshrintall and 'magic' was abundant in the form of nano-technology permeating the air. Since the series of discoveries that lead to the understanding of this technology and the ousting of its source, [[faction:yamatai:history:avanet]], the elves have fallen from being the dominant force and gone into decline. Secluding themselves in their sole remaining city of Xiluria, they had intended to simply wait out those 'young upstarts', however, their own young grew restless. Many of the elves in Asteria are the youngest and brightest of their kind and are following in the footsteps of [[:character:bhelith_blackspear]], to make their own fortunes. 
  
 However, unlike the other factions, they are not truly unified, as each individual is their own agent. Having been faced with the end of an age where they were great, and the dawn of a new era where they are now the underdogs, they have a lot to strive for. However, unlike the other factions, they are not truly unified, as each individual is their own agent. Having been faced with the end of an age where they were great, and the dawn of a new era where they are now the underdogs, they have a lot to strive for.
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 ==== Lorath ==== ==== Lorath ====
  
-<wrap right>{{:character:2014_or_earlier_unsorted:medic_merril_soft_touch_ghere_lmanel.png?200|}}</wrap>+<wrap right>{{:character:2014_or_earlier_unsorted:medic_merril_soft_touch_ghere_lmanel.png?200|}}(([[character:merr_il_ghere]], a [[species:lorath]]))</wrap>
  
-The second largest cultural group within Asteria itself would be the [[:species:lorath]]. Even then however, they make up a small faction of its total. As the UOC and [[:faction:lorath_matriarchy]] were close both physically and politically, people from both nations ventured back and forward between the two during brighter times. Even as the Matriarchy withdrew entirely from this dimension, many opted to stay in their new homes within what would eventually become Asteria. At the same time, many others were drawn in by [[:character:fate]] following her failed rebellion against the Tur'lista leadership's schemes to flee this universe in [[:calendar:ye_39]].+The [[faction:asteria:lorath_culture|Lorath of Asteria]] are the second largest cultural group within the nation. Even then however, they make up a small faction of its total. As the UOC and [[:faction:lorath_matriarchy]] were close both physically and politically, people from both nations ventured back and forward between the two during brighter times. Even as the Matriarchy withdrew entirely from this dimension, many opted to stay in their new homes within what would eventually become Asteria. At the same time, many others were drawn in by [[:character:fate]] following her failed rebellion against the Tur'lista leadership's schemes to flee this universe in [[:calendar:ye_39]].
  
-As a result of this rebellion, the perceived betrayal by their rulers, the fact that their Xiaah - [[:character:xiaah_harr_ikke_destiny_tur_lista|Destiny]] - had been killed years ago, and their time in the UOC, the Lorath within Asteria have undergone [[faction:asteria:lorath_culture|changes to their culture]]. Of note, they have less authoritarian leanings despite keeping many of their traditions, such as their religious adherence and selective breeding. Though the Lorath in Asteria still much of their old [[:faction:lorath:politics#lorath_castes|caste system]], they no longer look to the Tur'lista for leadership out of mistrust, leaving them a marginalized ethnicity. Though the Lmanel and Fyuunen still remain the spiritual and military castes, both New Tur'lista and surviving members of the [[:faction:lorath:groups:occhestian]] castes are dominant in the field of technology.+As a result of this rebellion, the perceived betrayal by their rulers, the fact that their Xiaah - [[:character:xiaah_harr_ikke_destiny_tur_lista|Destiny]] - had been killed years ago, and their time in the UOC, the Lorath within Asteria have undergone changes to their culture. Of note, they have less authoritarian leanings despite keeping many of their traditions, such as their religious adherence and selective breeding. Though the Lorath in Asteria still much of their old [[:faction:lorath:politics#lorath_castes|caste system]], they no longer look to the Tur'lista for leadership out of mistrust, leaving them a marginalized ethnicity. Though the Lmanel and Fyuunen still remain the spiritual and military castes, both New Tur'lista and surviving members of the [[:faction:lorath:groups:occhestian]] castes are dominant in the field of technology.
  
 Despite being shaken by these events, the Lorath continue to try and work together in unison as they did before, making them a small but powerful faction within Asteria. Despite being shaken by these events, the Lorath continue to try and work together in unison as they did before, making them a small but powerful faction within Asteria.
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 ==== Helashio ==== ==== Helashio ====
  
-Born, bred and engineered to be appealing, submissive and unoffensive by the Lorath for hundreds of years, the [[species:helashio|Helashio]]((Basically Lemur People)) of Asteria find themselves conflicted by their newfound freedom. With the disappearance of the Matriarchy, fear hangs over their heads like a guillotine ready to strike as liberty presents them with the unknown. The vast majority of the Helashio choose to become indentured servants, having known little else, and flock to the comforting bosom of the Asterian Lorath or otherwise selling their high-end services to the crowds that continue to demand. However, a small, brave few still have something special to them despite centuries of utter subjugation. Somehow, someway, the old blood coursing through their veins still remembered a time when they shot down the Lorath from the skies with muskets in hand.+Born, bred and engineered to be appealing, submissive and unoffensive by the Lorath for hundreds of years, the Lemur-like [[species:helashio|Helashio]] of Asteria find themselves conflicted by their newfound freedom. With the disappearance of the Matriarchy, fear hangs over their heads like a guillotine ready to strike as liberty presents them with the unknown. The vast majority of the Helashio choose to become indentured servants, having known little else, and flock to the comforting bosom of the Asterian Lorath or otherwise selling their high-end services to the crowds that continue to demand. However, a small, brave few still have something special to them despite centuries of utter subjugation. Somehow, someway, the old blood coursing through their veins still remembered a time when they shot down the Lorath from the skies with muskets in hand.
  
 It's these select few [[faction:asteria:helashio_culture|Helashio of Asteria]] that yearn for freedom and dare to dream. It's these select few [[faction:asteria:helashio_culture|Helashio of Asteria]] that yearn for freedom and dare to dream.
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 +==== Iromakuanhe ====
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 +<wrap left>{{:character:2011:amari2.jpg?250|}}(([[:character:amari_al-sumed]], an [[:species:iromakuanhe]]))</wrap>
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 +Religious idealists, the [[:species:iromakuanhe]] are unique in that they have stayed true to their roots while keeping their beliefs relevant in this modern age of space-faring ships and high technology. As dream mystics, they are open minded and tolerant of others, with a [[:faction:iromakuanhe:culture|culture]] that encourages enlightenment and understanding. Well known for their biotechnology and exotic foods such as kebab, hummus, tabouleh and masgouf, they would have been a welcome addition to Asura III were it not for the military incident responsible for their presence; the crashing of the [[faction:iromakuanhe:vsv_boutros]] in [[calendar:ye_36]]. Though [[stararmy:task_force_lantern|Task Force Lantern]] was able to resolve the incident, the Iromakuanhe were framed, and were largely blamed for the massive loss of life from the impact and following ground skirmishes.
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 +Most of those who remain on Asura III, or have immigrated to it since then, are not only drawn to the foreign cultures of the world, but also a desire to both show the Iromakuanhe at their best, and the strong, driving wish to vindicate their good people's name. Though they number just a few hundred, they bear the resentment of their neighbors with dignity and friendliness as they search for what their people hold sacred; the truth.
  
 ===== Politics ===== ===== Politics =====
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 ===== Military ===== ===== Military =====
  
-As a suzerainty of the [[:faction:yamatai_star_empire]], Asteria is only allowed a small self-defense force known as the [[faction:asteria:shield_of_asteria]]. As a fledgling nation, the equipment it uses was taken out of storage and reactivated as a gesture of good faith from Yamatai; its fleet consists mostly relics of the not-long-gone UOC which had survived its fall. In order to compensate for its shortcomings, Asteria's relatively small military relies on being better trained and drilled while looking to the use of various force-multipliers wherever possible. When that alone is insufficient, it makes to hire Free Companies to bolster its numbers. +As a suzerainty of the [[:faction:yamatai_star_empire]], Asteria is only allowed a small self-defense force known as the [[faction:asteria:shield_of_asteria]]. As a fledgling nation, the equipment it uses was taken out of storage and reactivated as a gesture of good faith from Yamatai; its fleet consists mostly of relics from the not-long-gone UOC which had survived its fall. In order to compensate for its shortcomings, Asteria's relatively small military relies on being better trained and drilled while looking to the use of various force-multipliers wherever possible. When that alone is insufficient, it makes to use [[faction:asteria:free_company|Free Companies]] to bolster its numbers. 
  
 Most importantly however, the Star Army of Yamatai itself is only called upon to help with existential threats that the defense force would not be able to handle on its own. Most importantly however, the Star Army of Yamatai itself is only called upon to help with existential threats that the defense force would not be able to handle on its own.
  
 =====Asteria in Roleplay===== =====Asteria in Roleplay=====
-[[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?threads/asteria-ivory-tower.59484/|Ivory Tower]]: Asterian Government Plot \\ + 
-[[plot:knights_of_asteria]] : The Azalea Free Company of Lorani province fighting for control of the province from the mysterious Black King's army.\\ +  * [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?threads/asteria-ivory-tower.59484/|Ivory Tower]]: Asterian Government Plot \\ 
-[[plot:interregnum]]: A crew of former IPG look to start a new life as mercenaries away from Nepleslia. \\ +  * [[plot:knights_of_asteria]] : The Azalea Free Company of Lorani province fighting for control of the province from the mysterious Black King's army.\\ 
-[[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?threads/the-brave-18.59643/|The  Brave 18+]] : Two former SAoY veterans try to start a new life running cargo between Asteria and the rest of the Kikyo sector but people are out to kill them.+  * [[plot:interregnum]]: A crew of former IPG look to start a new life as mercenaries away from Nepleslia. \\ 
 +  * [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?threads/the-brave-18.59643/|The  Brave 18+]] : Two former SAoY veterans try to start a new life running cargo between Asteria and the rest of the Kikyo sector but people are out to kill them. 
 +  * [[plot:crimson_corsairs]]: A group of former marines have found that being a civilian sucks, and try being mercenaries. Naturally, they end up getting sucked deeper and deeper into the rabbit hole as events orchestrated by unknown forces spiral beyond their control. 
 +  * [[plot:whitemeadow]]: The Frontier of the Frontier, the system of Halad is the first of Asteria's new colonies. Lord [[character:npc:Aniseth Whitemeadow]] and his grand free company most claim the planet and deal with the undiscovered dangers of their new home, both external and internal. 
 +  * [[plot:lost_colony]]: Lost Colony follows the investigation of the failure of the unknown faction colony on HX-14 that left 3.3 billion dead as of YE 39, due to a natural disaster of unknown type. The survey team must investigate and search for survivors under the orbiting watchful eye of [[character:lisa_alice_thorn_ironhart]] under charter by [[character:npc:mitsuya_katashi]]. 
 ===== OOC Notes ===== ===== OOC Notes =====
  
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   * [[:wip:asteria_roleplay_notes]]   * [[:wip:asteria_roleplay_notes]]
   * [[faction:asteria:order_of_the_knight_marshal|Marshal Thing]]- WIP Idea   * [[faction:asteria:order_of_the_knight_marshal|Marshal Thing]]- WIP Idea
-  * [[:wip:faction:asteria:free_company]] +  * [[:wip:paladin_power_armor]]
-  * [[faction:asteria:helashio_culture]]+
  
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