Kingdom of Saenggyi Tseo

== Saenggyi ==
Saenggyi , a region that sits on the Tseo Lake, is made up of former city-states and has gone through many changes of government since its formation. The landscape is dominated by marshes and jungles, with some highlands in the west and grasslands in the south. 
=== The Kingdom of Saenggyi Tseo (72-Y205) ===
The Kingdom of Saenggyi Tseo constitutes a collection of former city-states, whose largest and most populous member, the city of Saenggyi, currently holds hegemony and is the de facto capital. It has, over the past two centuries, held most of the other constituent states in a variety of tributary relationships but, for the past several decades, has been steadily consolidating and formalizing its rule over its neighbors. This process has accelerated substantially after the annexation of the former Reiwanne Sachin League, which now constitutes much of the Kingdom's eastern territories.
Saenggyi city itself is situated on both sides of the Laoka Daa River, where it exits the Tseo lake. The city is known for its extensive network of canals, that serve both as the primary means of transport and as irrigation channels, with the city comprising a decentralized patchwork of urban and agricultural districts and artificial water reservoirs. Saenggyi was governed by a family line before taking power over the collective and is known as the Calhounian Monarchy. The location of the city has made it a major regional trade hub as well as an important agricultural producer, though its omnipresent, small-scale artisanal industry and individual commerce have recently begun to lose ground to emerging, larger private and state-owned organizations.
Several of the coastal cities have long seafaring traditions and host large communities of seaborne merchants. However, piracy also has a long history in the region, with city-states funding privateers to target the shipping of their rivals. While inter-city piracy has generally declined in prevalence with the increased political integration of individual cities in the Kingdom of Saenggyi Tseo, there still exist significant numbers of privateers who now target the merchants of other nearby states, straining diplomatic relations, but also offering substantial profits.
=== The Slaver Union (205-239) ===
When King Calhoun II was finally pushed over the edge of sanity, his corrupt advisors took power. Poor citizens and natives were enslaved or imprisoned, destroying the economy and killing hundreds of thousands. These slaves were often exported to corrupt nations nearby, either by barge or wagon. The nobles that controlled the nation were despised but untouchable, with many failed assassination attempts.
==== The Independence War (239-242) ====
From the West to East, Democratic Revolutionaries destroyed the Slaver Union and instated a representive democracy.
=== Democratic State of Saenggyi Tseo - (243-461) ===
Late Saenggyi Tseo - Y243-Y461
Area: 2,635,650 KM Squared 
Government: Representative Democracy, single house, 72 representatives
Elections: Every 10 years, on the 0 - max 3 terms
History
Following the 2nd Revolution and the defeat of the Slaver Union, there was the predicament of establishing a new government.  With the former king and parliament executed, they couldn’t return. Morgan Taylor, one of the many 2nd Revolution heroes, proposed dividing the country into provinces, each made up of a city and its area to have a governor. Terry Grant opposed, believing it would lead to division and sectionalism. After two weeks of no compromise, Hugo Livingston went to each state and collected three representatives to bring back to the capital. This event would be known as the First Senate Gathering, with 69 attendees, with Livingston as the senate head and Taylor and Grant representing the central government itself, making 72 representatives in all. In total, 39 representatives were in favor and 33 were against forming provinces. The provinces, based off the 23 most populous cities and their satellites, along with their specialization, are as follows (mostly East to West):
* Saenggyi (Capital)
* Kulawaleu (General Manufacturing)
* Kahupou (Auto Manufacturing)
* Aiopio (Agriculture/Fishing)
* Uweonaui (Agriculture)
* Kakakuahi (Food Manufacturing) 
* Estea (General Manufacturing)
* Aron (Port/Ship Manufacturing)
* Berriemoa (Agriculture)
* Berrizkoi (Port/Ship Manufacturing)
* Gala (Domestic Manufacturing) 
* Urmahma (Agriculture/Fort)
* Zubea (Trade/Agriculture)
* Girralab (Military/Fort)
* Urizu (Agriculture)
* Panestea (Agriculture/General Manufacturing)
* Kartu (Trade/Fishing/General Manufacturing)
* Azkioriola (Agriculture/Sciences)
* Sidusu (Agriculture/Mining)
* Hawara (Mining)
* Rahatu (Minging/Fort)
* Nirarik (Mining)
* Arnibil (Military/Fort)
While Terry Grant was correct about sectionalism, it seemed to benefit the country more than it hurt. Another benefit was the elected officials, which were all the senate. It’s a single house system broken into a relative three interchangeable parts, including Senate, Judge, or Envoy. By late November, 143, the nation was officially off the ground and self-governing. Seeing how the North, South, and East there were threats, yet another vote was cast to decide foreign policy. Unanimously, it was decided to enter a “turtle shell,” as Hugo Livingston said, who acted as central government representative with Terry Grant and Morgan Taylor. There would be little border access or trade. From 244-270, leaders grew infrastructure and economy to fix the fractured views of the country. As a result of this, by the year 250, the next election, Saenggyi Tseo was behind by 5-10 years in nearly every aspect. 
* For the 270 elections, the new Central Government Representatives were as follows
* Hugo Livingston (2nd term)
* Isabella Franklin (Up-tier, former Estea Rep, 2nd Term)
* Lucas Adams (1st term)
* This term was a term of expansion, offering land grants for new farmers and research loans to catch up. Along with this, there was a period of struggle where some provinces threatened to secede due to the strong sectionalism, but there was little local support. It fell through when a militia was gathered to defend the provinces nearby. After this event, unity was pressured onto the entire country so as not to seem weak in front of potential invaders.
* The 280 Election, the emergence of “advanced” politics 
** Central Government Reps
*** Hugo Livingston (3rd term)
*** Lucas Adams (2nd term)
*** Morgan taylor (2nd term)
** To the surprise of many, much innovation occurred even with only independent research. Gunpowder became more widespread and the policing forces became advanced for the region, a legacy of the founding of the country. A small coastal navy was also commissioned with the hardy jungle wood that could be found across the northern forests. To the dismay of citizens, Hugo Livingston couldn’t run as representative again after this term, so at the end of 189, parades were marched through the capital. Could’ve he been able to run again, he most likely wouldn't have because of his declining health. Some were worried corruption would seep into the government in the following years. Terry Grant, still a General in the military/police force, advised against the formation of dividing political parties, and instead recommended specification of Specialization. This finds footholds all throughout the country. For example, Science, Military, Industry, or any other aspect. Citizens can vote on whatever they believe the government needs, and a total of 72 representative slots needing to be filled every 10 years, it grows complicated.
* Etc etc (coming soon)
* Election of 400
** Central Government Reps
*** Noah Bennett (1st Term, Science)
*** Liam Anderson (3rd Term, Industry)
*** Liam Cooper (1st Term, Science)
** With the coming year of 400, many citizens were unhappy with stagnant ideas and minimal advancements with halted outside contact. Science became a priority of most human voters, while the natives wished for more factories to work, as they had for the past fifty years. Liam Anderson, long-time industrial supporter, fit the bill for nearly every Native, along with being known to all. Liam Anderson was nearly 100 years old, though, and his last term had been thirty years ago and had outdated ideals. Noah Bennet and Liam Cooper were both new faces in politics, but had worked in the science labs together and wished to advance the knowledge that was so lacking. Knowledge such as firearms, battleships, and aircraft that had been seen outside of the country were researched and put into production by the end of the term. Factories and supporting mines and farms popped up everywhere in the country, and though =built with dated technology, surpassed expected production. Railways were expanded across the country, the only major innovation that had been taken from the outside years before the change of the century. Public education became more widespread, along with telegraph systems. Easily the most successful decade in Saenggyi Tseo history. 
* Election of 410
** Central Government Reps
*** Noah Bennett (2nd Term, Science)
*** Liam Cooper (2nd Term, Science)
*** Harold Thompson (1st Term, Science)
** The 410s could be considered the era of science, the first time all representatives had been of scientific origin. Borders were slackened, and ideas expanded. Trade was still strict, however. 
* 420s: Copy paste of last decade. Expand later
* Election of 430
** Central Government Reps
*** Harold Thompson (2nd Term, Science)
*** Clarence Johnson (1st term, Industry)
*** Ethel Roberts (1st Term, Science)
** 430
*** With the election selecting Harold Thompson again for his mostly favored domestic improvements and the private citizens’ life, his popular science found its way into everyday life. Clarence Johnson, a young and willing candidate, got elected for his promise of improved workers rights and prevention of monopolies. Ethel Roberts is a military scientist, one that prides his work, and gained Saenggyi Tseo a spot on the Data Guild. 
*** Ethel Roberts, after gaining a vote in favor to join the Data Guild, approved construction of a university and started science teams on developing weapons and aircraft. This takes convincing, as many believed Saenggyi Tseo should remain neutral. 
*** Even more factories sprang up along the jungles, creating huge natural rubber industries. 
*** January - After nearly 200 years of relative isolation, Saenggyi Tseo has drafted a document requesting permission to build a University of Knowledge for the Guild of Data in the capital city Saenggyi Tseo. The university is expected to take 50 years to complete construction, but operational areas are already constructed. Some of the first goals the great minds plan to achieve is to find how the giant ancient ship of stories and folk tales was propelled, and have dedicated a team of 300 scientists to unveiling the mysteries of old.  Many scientists believe that the project is insanity, but the government grants loans pay more than any other employment in the country. In other news, with the end of the semi-isolation, ideas and people can now flow through the border largely unchecked. Imports of modern aircraft and weaponry have been requested until factories are modernized to the global standard.
** 431
** 432
** 433
** 434
*** July - In response to the volatile borders surrounding the country, Saenggyi Tseo has made developments in automatic machineguns and naval vessels. The guns have been relatively successful, able to fire an entire 100-round drum in under two minutes. Scientists have said with modifications they could easily be used, albeit poorly, as cheap anti-aircraft.
** 435
** 436
** 437
** 438
*** August 5th - Eclia and Saenggyi Tseo have opened diplomatic relationships over common interest in technology. An embassy has been hastily constructed in Saenggyi Tseo and scientists have been invited to collaborate at the University of Knowledge. Along with this, strengthened ties in the west can both bolster the economy. Representatives from across the Saenggyi Tseo provinces believe that this relationship will only bring prosperity.
***
** 439
*** November - Although extremely far from what they are searching for, Saenggyi Tseo haa ve developed an internal propeller engine for aircraft. Using standard rotary technology, they created a new form of propeller that sat inside of the aircraft in a swirl pattern. Injection of fuel and air compression are major problems yet to be worked out in the design, but it is several steps in the correct direction. Reliability and performance has been poor so far, but is expected to improve with further research.  It is possible this could be used as a stepping stone to a first major breakthrough on how the ancients traveled. The innovation is already being communicated to the Guild of Data and other nations.
*** December 9th - Named the KW-0, A new domestically produced aircraft has been designed and tested. It plays the role of CAS and Fighter for cost efficiency. Engines are interchangeable, using imported and domestic with different power ratios. Single large wooden propeller which can break at high speeds. It is a monoplane design with two cables attached to the top front of the cockpit. At high overspeeds in dives, the cables can crush the cockpit, kill the pilot, and then the wings are ripped off. The design defect is expected to be worked out in the next iterations. 
* Election of 440
* Election of 450
** Candidates
** 453 - The Paekrea are rediscovered, along with the former royal family of the Calhouns.
* Election of 460
** Central Gov Reps
*** Lepon Calhoun (1st term, Independent)
*** Allice France (3rd term, Industry)
*** Our’ta the Wise (1st term, Science - first native leader of Saenggyi Tseo)
** 460
*** Lepon Calhoun, a member of the long-lost Calhoun bloodline(all thought to be dead before 453), runs representing the ideals of his long-dead ancestor, Dean Calhoun. Living with the Peakrea for his entire life, his grasp on society is not the greatest, but is a great representation of democracy and its values, along with the verbal tradition handed down the community about Dean Calhoun pressuring him into becoming a great leader. Jourtha the Wise, a Peakrea, is the first Native leader of Saenggyi Tseo. She has great peaceful motions and is a great leader even though she is past the life expectancy of her species.
** 461
*** Lepon Calhoun, the rightful heir to the throne of Saenggyi, and the great popularity of Calhoun I, a new monarchy is formed.
=== The Calhounian Monarchy (461-Present) ===
The Calhounian Monarchy, peacefully reinstated through a vote, passed in 461. Lepon Calhoun, a long lost member of the former Royal Family, was placed on the throne after being discovered to have lived with a Paekrea enclave his entire life as his exiled anscestors had. 
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