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*[[File:PlanetIcon.png|20px]] [[Veladris]]|location=[[Florathel]]|area=|population=80 trillion|type=Decentralized Federation|leader=[[Marella Aster]]|official_languages=Carlean, Darvikan Standard, many others|currency=[[United Nations of Florathel#Central Currency|Protea]]|development_index=0.982|date_created=53491 CE|most_major_conflict=[[War of the Last Alliance]]|image1=[[File:Cnara-Frealee Federation Flag.png]]|caption1=The flag of Cnara-Frealee|image2=[[File:CFF Map.png]]|caption2=Map of Cnara-Frealee's territory in [[Florathel]]}}'''Cnara-Frealee''', officially the Cnara-Frealee Federation or Cnara-Frealee Stellar Union, is a major power controlling a set of several planets in the [[Cnara System|Cnara]] and [[Frealee System|Frealee]] systems, as well as a few colonies in interstellar space and the region surrounding the [[The Heart of Providence|Heart of Providence]]. Rising from the ruins of the [[Providence Union]] in the [[War of the Last Alliance]], Cnara-Frealee is the primary nation of [[Carleans]] and Darvikans within [[Cosmoria]], and plays a key role in modern international politics as a founding member of the [[United Nations of Florathel]]. It borders the [[Providence Neutral Zone|PNZ]], [[Saw-Yos]], [[Kaurim]], and [[Tairane]] and has positive relations with the latter three (the former being a treaty-created political unit rather than a nation). |
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*[[File:PlanetIcon.png|20px]] Velle Charon|location=[[Elerad]], [[Florathel]]|area=3 Star Systems|population=12.377 Billion|type=Federal Constitutional Monarchy|leader=Crowned Prince Hi Mawa Vaga|official_languages=Aakaash Standard, Florathel Standard, many others|currency=[[United Nations of Florathel#Central Currency|Protea]]|development_index=0.982|date_created=7210 CE|most_major_conflict=[[War of the Last Alliance]]|image1=[[File:Aakaash Flag.png]]|caption-image1=The flag of Aakaash depicting [[Retashque]] and [[Aznuel]]|image2=|caption2=}}'''Aakaash''', officially the '''Chartered Kingdom of Aakaash''', is a major power controlling several systems in the [[Elerad]] region of [[Florathel]]. Aakaash is the primary nation of [[Cheshvans]] and [[Kataomo]] and plays a key role in modern international politics as a founding member of the [[United Nations of Florathel]]. |
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Its various component states rose from the ruins of the [[Providence Union]] during the [[War of the Last Alliance]]. The three stars that comprise this nation each had a smattering of petty stations and juntas. The first to conquer this area bared the name '''Aakaa'''—the origin of the modern name. While various different powers, from republics to dynasties, controlled these stars, a common throughline unites this phases into one national history. In recent years, Aakaash was finally stable enough to turn its focus outward to galactic politics. It has proven itself quite the powerful state both militarily and economically. |
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Its two capital worlds, [[Carlea]], and [[Darvikus]], are among the most populous and beautiful worlds in Cosmoria, and rival the glory of ancient Yalai and Revarea. It was uniquely created by the peaceful union of two states of different species, and stands to this day as a shining example of what peaceful cooperation can achieve. |
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Its has two capital worlds, [[Lotkemi]] and [[Ua La Raga]]. It was uniquely created by the peaceful union of two states of different species, and stands to this day as a shining example of what peaceful cooperation can achieve. Full syncretization of the two cultures, the result of thousands of years of cohabitation, contributes greatly to this lasting peace and strength. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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===Initial Founding=== |
===Initial Founding=== |
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Main Articles - [[Providence Union]], [[War of the Last Alliance |
Main Articles - [[Providence Union]], [[War of the Last Alliance]] |
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===Sylean Civil War=== |
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Main Article - [[Sylean Civil War]] |
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After the destruction of Tariro by the Sylean Front, a huge fraction of the populace was enraged. The bombing had essentially the opposite of the intended effect. Instead of galvanizing the Front's supporters, it scared away anyone except utterly mad fanatics from supporting their cause. However, some of the aforementioned utterly mad fanatics were very smart, and began assembling an automated war fleet. |
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The Sylean Front was joined by many other extremist groups, such as the Acolytes of the Great and Powerful Tawir, who were essentially mercenaries by this time. The Acolytes were not native to the CFF region, but were exiled from the region they came from for their extremely violent ways. |
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The combined fleet emerged from hiding in the uncolonized claims of Cnara-Frealee and began jumping towards Carlea. However, the fleet of the Federation managed to engage their [[Quantum Shift Drive|QSD]]s and meet them en route. So began the largest battle fought in Cnara-Frealee Territory, with the Sylean Front and the Cnara-Frealee military firing lasers and very fast metal beads at each other for days. Several battles like this culimated in the destruction of both fleets in a climactic battle over the ruins of [[Sarelle]]. With the vast majority of the battleships in the nation destroyed and the carnage of the war firmly in the memory of the populace, the nation entered a new era of peace. |
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===War of Saiheran Succession=== |
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Main Article - [[War of Saiheran Succession]] |
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After the Sylean Civil War, many of the population wanted to withdraw into relative isolationism. However, the majority wished to cultivate international relationships and expand their nation into the untamed outer reaches of the Kavira and Tarea systems. As the population increased, they did so, and the expanding colonists had explored out to the edge of the Kavira System by the outbreak of the [[War of Saiheran Succession]]. |
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The CFF did not take part in the war, and instead supported civilian populations caught in the crossfire on all sides. The vast majority of the population thought the war was really stupid, and they were later proven right. |
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As the nation slowly expanded spinward of its core regions, they encountered several primitive species, which the colonists chose to leave alone until they could land and not be percieved as gods. |
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The war raged on, and the inhabitants of the CFF waited it out, occasionally making attempts to get people to stop fighting. However, after the final combat between Sais, Zelera, and Kalea, the war ended, and the CFF was key in the reconstruction effort. |
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===Modern Times=== |
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After the end of the War of Saiheran Succession, Cnara-Frealee spearheaded the effort to rapidly rebuild after the devastation of the war. One of the key portions of this effort was the foundation of the UNF. The Cnara-Frealee Federation was a key choice for the permanent members of the UNF Security Council, and remains on it to this day. |
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== Area == |
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The Cnara-Frealee Federation is primarily divided into two '''countries''', which basically represent territories mostly peopled by either Carleans or Darvikans. They're kind of considered to be extensions of Carleanis and Darvel, but this is disputed by politics people. |
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Aside from this, the CFF is divided into nine large states, each of which is divided into a series of sectors. The most populated state is Carleos Vasr, which contains most of the [[Cnara System]] as well as roughly 28% of the entire country's population, closely followed by the Darvakre Vasr which contains [[Darvikus]]. The least populated state is the Alkai Vasr, located spinwards of most populated territory bordering the [[Federation of Kaurim]], containing roughly 21% of the country's territory but just 3% of its population. |
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===Capitals=== |
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Because of its unique origins, the Cnara-Frealee Federation has two capitals, although some are clamoring for [[Birran]] to be made a capital as well. |
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====[[Carlea]]==== |
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[[File:Carlea.png|200px|left|thumb]]Carlea is among the most important planets in the history of Florathel. Located in the binary [[Cnara System]], one of the most populous systems in the nation, and has a population of over four trillion individuals. Considered to be a garden world, Carlea is widely viewed as the most beautiful planet in the galaxy by many citizens of the CFF, and is the homeworld of the [[Carleans]]. |
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Carlea had many deserts in ancient days, but they have been terraformed out of existence. As of the modern day, Carlea plays host to a very diverse ecosystem filled with unique animals and plants. |
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Aakaash was one of the "natural unions" studied in Florathel's history. It modern territory lies within the '''Elerad-Morid Interest Zone''' of the Providence Union. This region, forcibly homogenized in language, religion, and culture over one thousand years, bolstered the Union's control of Elerad. Much of the Union's factories and military power was concentrated in the region and, as the Union fell, various generals or admirals seized what could be had. For a brief period, '''Exalted Admiral Ghao Boa La''' ruled the entity of the Elerad-Morid Zone and even had plans to reunited the broader empire. However, Admiral Ghao's rule was short-lived and the region fell into chaos. |
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====[[Darvikus]]==== |
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[[File:DarvikusClose.png|200px|left|thumb]]Darvikus is the fourth planet in the [[Frealee System]] and the homeworld of the Darvikans. Darvikus is the homeworld of the federation's second most powerful species and the legislative capital of the nation. The planet houses several bureaus which help run the [[United Nations of Florathel]], as well. Due to its importance in galactic history, Darvikus is one of the most well-known planets in the galaxy, and as of the modern day, Darvikus has a population of almost six trillion people, the highest of any terrestrial planet within CFF territory. |
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The various powers, mostly juntas, warred with one another for the resources to keep their factories running and their fusion reactors firing. Loss of either meant a stronger neighbor would emerge. Some experimented with '''Military Democracy''', sourcing decisions from the populace (which, at the time, was every single person). This period was called the '''Warring Generals Period''' and its legacy has forever changed the course of Aakaash's history. |
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=== Major Worlds === |
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!<center>[[File:PlanetIcon.png|20px]] [[Carlea]] [[File:PlanetIcon.png|20px]]</center> |
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!<center>[[File:PlanetIcon.png|20px]] [[Darvikus]] [[File:PlanetIcon.png|20px]]</center> |
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|'''Location''' |
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!<center>[[Cnara System]]/[[Maea]]</center> |
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!<center>[[Frealee System]]</center> |
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|'''Population''' |
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!<center>4,315,000,000</center> |
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!<center>[[File:Pyre.png|200px|center]]</center> |
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!<center>[[File:Veladris.png|200px|center]]</center> |
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!<center>[[File:PlanetIcon.png|20px]] [[Pyre]] [[File:PlanetIcon.png|20px]]</center> |
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!<center>[[File:PlanetIcon.png|20px]] [[Veladris]] [[File:PlanetIcon.png|20px]]</center> |
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!<center>[[File:PlanetIcon.png|20px]] [[Sarelle]] [[File:PlanetIcon.png|20px]]</center> |
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|'''Location''' |
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!<center>[[Cnara System]]/[[Maea]]</center> |
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!<center>[[Frealee System]]</center> |
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|'''Population''' |
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!<center>143,000</center> |
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The '''Kingdom of Aakaa''' was the first polity to reunify the region and did so over the reign of three monarchs. This put an end to the idea of generals and admirals, replacing them with warring kinds but doing little to change the political order. Technological development slowed to a crawl and in many cases reverted. Fusion reactors remained common, for example, but personal electronics regressed substantially. Computers became larger and tougher as well, as the various warring factions preferred reliability to elegance. |
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==Government== |
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== Living Standards == |
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The Federation has a very high standard of living, as education has always been a very high priority. Since its creation, the Federation promised a high quality of life, as well as providing many government-sponsored programs and social safety nets for citizens to use. The federation also has high quality education and healthcare systems, and its inexpensive housing. Many areas with lots of crime have almost instantly vanished due to there not really being a reason to turn to crime anymore. Basic necessities like health care, refugee care, and the availability of technology mean that the federation is a very nice place to live, and so there are many immigrants from other nations in Florathel, and even larger extragalactic nations as well. |
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===Kingdom of Elerad-Aakaash=== |
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The federation is very diverse, allowing many ways of living. Its many government-funded social safety nets, designed for many different species and cultures, have marked the federation as a welcoming nation for any species. |
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The nobility enjoyed the high technology from foreign powers such as the [[Triumvirate Civilization]], but the Triumvirate's collapse greatly disrupted Florathel. This shock, like a mass extinction event, spurred evolution in governance and civics. In this case, prompting Ua La Raga to replace Lotkemi as the center of Elerad. Its rulers, with no blood relation to those on Lotkemi, claimed the title of Aakaash anyways. This kingdom remained in place for centuries, the capital changing multiple times. Even as the dynasties broke and reformed, Aakaash would always reemerge. The word "Aakaash" came to not only mean the region but the very notion of sovereignty. The modern name, the Chartered Kingdom of Aakaash literally means "The Charted Kingdom of Universal Sovereignty." Of course, leaving "Aakaash" untranslated goes over better in diplomatic relations. |
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An insidious force came from the [[Tchernaya]] region of Florathel. The merchant class, once oppressed and barely capable of earning a living on the margins, suddenly grew in power. They organized, either buying out local lords or outright toppling them. Thus the kingdom, centered on Lotkemi during this time, had to make a decision. Letting these merchants run amok was believed to be a great threat to those in power. This decision would have been a disaster for the region, were it not for the collapse of Tchernaya's worlds in the [[Tripartite War]]. Aakaash had the chance to catch up and catch up it did. |
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=== Education === |
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Artificial Intelligence tutors were invented recently before the founding of the Federation, meaning education is a very simple task in all member nations. Education is considered to be a birthright, being granted to all intelligent species who are born in or move to the federation. However, education can take many forms. Straight-up downloading information to one's brain has been a common practice, as has implanting memories of learning stuff. This has also led to the federation being known as a very progressive nation, as many other large nations of the galaxy shy away from mind uploading and editing in this manner. |
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During the '''War for Arachtea''', the King wasted millions of lives putting down rebellions in the [[Arachtea]] system. With his ships caught up in that conflict, the various nobles took the chance to express their grievances. By that point, the nobility had grown to despise the king, hating their taxes, their constant warfare, and the king's ability to seize whatever he desired. The War for Arachtea became the '''War for Charter''' as the nobility rebelled. The highest ranking nobles sided with the king, but low-ranking officials, such as those ruling cities, seized factories and starved royal fleets. |
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The federation has a very diverse culture because of its comparatively large immigrant population. The federation admits every species equally into their borders, and treats them all with care and respect. There are still racists, but as there is an enforced law against it, their numbers are dwindling. |
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The result was the Quorum of Aldyren, a meeting place of the ten thousand nobles that now ruled the nation. Rather than descending into warfare once more, they took the king's authority for themselves. Now, to do much of anything, the king would need their approval. The government remained mostly centralized, however, and the king and the quorum entered into an uneasy balance. |
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There are many cultures within the federation, some of which have fused into unique hybrid cultures found only within its borders. Because of this, the numbers of cultures have skyrocketed into the hundreds, which makes it impossible to control. To fix this, all of the member states have made laws which involve utter and complete freedom of expression, with exceptions for those involving causing harm to others. |
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As the king lost ever more power, their title became the "Crowned Prince" and politics stabilized. With the quorum's '''Chairman''' becoming the de facto leader of the nation, Aakaash began to rapidly liberalize. The petty nobles gave way to land owners in the gradual, and often bloody, process. The peasantry put up a surprising amount of resistance to this new system, but ultimately failed to keep things as they were. Aakaash became a modern constitutional federal monarchy by 9600 CE which it remains to this day. |
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While there are many differences between the beliefs and species of individuals, many share similar ideologies, including freedom, social safety nets, and free will. Almost all federation citizens have these beliefs. However, rarer beliefs like purely equal wages and the total abolition of personal property definitely exist and have influenced the modern federation to some extent. |
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==Science & Technology== |
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! colspan="4" |<br />'''<big>Cnara-Frealee Federation</big>''' |
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| colspan="2" style="white-space: nowrap " |<br /><center>Cnara-Frealee Federation<center><br />[[File:Cnara-Frealee Federation Flag.png|200px|center|border]]<br /> |
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| colspan="2" rowspan="4" width="250" |<center>DEMOGRAPHICS<center><br />-<br /> |
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| width="" |<center><small>'''Founded'''</small></center> |
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| width="" |<small>53,941 CE</small> |
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| width="" |<small>2.6</small> |
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| colspan="3" width="" style="white-space: nowrap" |<small>[[Carlea]], [[Darvikus]], [[Birran]], [[Pyre]], [[Morli]], [[Sarelle]]</small> |
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| colspan="2" style="white-space: nowrap " |<br /><center>GOVERNMENT<center><br> |
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| width="60" |<center><small>'''Type'''</small></center> |
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|<small>Decentralized Federation</small> |
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|<small>Mixed Economy</small> |
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| width="60" |<center><small>'''Democracy Index'''</small></center> |
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|<small>854/1000</small> |
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| width="60" |<center><small>'''Size'''</small></center> |
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|<small>713.488 Octillion Proteas</small> |
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| width="60" |<center><small>'''Equality'''</small></center> |
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|<small>Full Equality</small> |
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Latest revision as of 03:42, March 22, 2026
Chartered Kingdom of Aakaash
Lotkemi- Ua La Raga
- Sara Rella
- Feilof
- Aelteff
- Velle Charon
12.377 Billion
7210 CE
0.982
Aakaash, officially the Chartered Kingdom of Aakaash, is a major power controlling several systems in the Elerad region of Florathel. Aakaash is the primary nation of Cheshvans and Kataomo and plays a key role in modern international politics as a founding member of the United Nations of Florathel.
Its various component states rose from the ruins of the Providence Union during the War of the Last Alliance. The three stars that comprise this nation each had a smattering of petty stations and juntas. The first to conquer this area bared the name Aakaa—the origin of the modern name. While various different powers, from republics to dynasties, controlled these stars, a common throughline unites this phases into one national history. In recent years, Aakaash was finally stable enough to turn its focus outward to galactic politics. It has proven itself quite the powerful state both militarily and economically.
Its has two capital worlds, Lotkemi and Ua La Raga. It was uniquely created by the peaceful union of two states of different species, and stands to this day as a shining example of what peaceful cooperation can achieve. Full syncretization of the two cultures, the result of thousands of years of cohabitation, contributes greatly to this lasting peace and strength.
History
Initial Founding
Main Articles - Providence Union, War of the Last Alliance
Aakaash was one of the "natural unions" studied in Florathel's history. It modern territory lies within the Elerad-Morid Interest Zone of the Providence Union. This region, forcibly homogenized in language, religion, and culture over one thousand years, bolstered the Union's control of Elerad. Much of the Union's factories and military power was concentrated in the region and, as the Union fell, various generals or admirals seized what could be had. For a brief period, Exalted Admiral Ghao Boa La ruled the entity of the Elerad-Morid Zone and even had plans to reunited the broader empire. However, Admiral Ghao's rule was short-lived and the region fell into chaos.
The various powers, mostly juntas, warred with one another for the resources to keep their factories running and their fusion reactors firing. Loss of either meant a stronger neighbor would emerge. Some experimented with Military Democracy, sourcing decisions from the populace (which, at the time, was every single person). This period was called the Warring Generals Period and its legacy has forever changed the course of Aakaash's history.
The Kingdom of Aakaa was the first polity to reunify the region and did so over the reign of three monarchs. This put an end to the idea of generals and admirals, replacing them with warring kinds but doing little to change the political order. Technological development slowed to a crawl and in many cases reverted. Fusion reactors remained common, for example, but personal electronics regressed substantially. Computers became larger and tougher as well, as the various warring factions preferred reliability to elegance.
Kingdom of Elerad-Aakaash
The nobility enjoyed the high technology from foreign powers such as the Triumvirate Civilization, but the Triumvirate's collapse greatly disrupted Florathel. This shock, like a mass extinction event, spurred evolution in governance and civics. In this case, prompting Ua La Raga to replace Lotkemi as the center of Elerad. Its rulers, with no blood relation to those on Lotkemi, claimed the title of Aakaash anyways. This kingdom remained in place for centuries, the capital changing multiple times. Even as the dynasties broke and reformed, Aakaash would always reemerge. The word "Aakaash" came to not only mean the region but the very notion of sovereignty. The modern name, the Chartered Kingdom of Aakaash literally means "The Charted Kingdom of Universal Sovereignty." Of course, leaving "Aakaash" untranslated goes over better in diplomatic relations.
An insidious force came from the Tchernaya region of Florathel. The merchant class, once oppressed and barely capable of earning a living on the margins, suddenly grew in power. They organized, either buying out local lords or outright toppling them. Thus the kingdom, centered on Lotkemi during this time, had to make a decision. Letting these merchants run amok was believed to be a great threat to those in power. This decision would have been a disaster for the region, were it not for the collapse of Tchernaya's worlds in the Tripartite War. Aakaash had the chance to catch up and catch up it did.
The Quorum of Aldyren
During the War for Arachtea, the King wasted millions of lives putting down rebellions in the Arachtea system. With his ships caught up in that conflict, the various nobles took the chance to express their grievances. By that point, the nobility had grown to despise the king, hating their taxes, their constant warfare, and the king's ability to seize whatever he desired. The War for Arachtea became the War for Charter as the nobility rebelled. The highest ranking nobles sided with the king, but low-ranking officials, such as those ruling cities, seized factories and starved royal fleets.
The result was the Quorum of Aldyren, a meeting place of the ten thousand nobles that now ruled the nation. Rather than descending into warfare once more, they took the king's authority for themselves. Now, to do much of anything, the king would need their approval. The government remained mostly centralized, however, and the king and the quorum entered into an uneasy balance.
As the king lost ever more power, their title became the "Crowned Prince" and politics stabilized. With the quorum's Chairman becoming the de facto leader of the nation, Aakaash began to rapidly liberalize. The petty nobles gave way to land owners in the gradual, and often bloody, process. The peasantry put up a surprising amount of resistance to this new system, but ultimately failed to keep things as they were. Aakaash became a modern constitutional federal monarchy by 9600 CE which it remains to this day.