Prefecture of Firipin

The **Prefecture of Firipin**, also known as the **Firipin Prefecture** or the **Nigeru Island Government**, or simply **Firipin** or **Nigeru** was a semi-autonomous prefecture of the Empire of Ninjago, mainly situated in the Firipin archipelago and Nigeru island in South-east Asia. The Firipin government was established and ruled by Ninjagoan high-ranking officer Arenchao, who also represented the prefecture in the UN; one of two constituent entities to be represented along with Myohania. Arenchao's investment and successful economic growth strategies rendered the Firipin as the most economically prosperous prefecture in all of Ninjago, having the highest Netherrite rate per capita and in total in all of Shitcraft. The Firipin also played a large role in the Kurenjingu, as it funded the operation of the Borneo Death Camp.

## Naming dispute

### Background

Following the Kurenjingu, Nigeruans who were made honorary Ninjagoans, made up the vast majority of the prefecture's population. Prior to the genocide, they were a substantial part of the population, however, during the Ninjago Empire-era, Nigeruans *ipso facto* became the Firipin's majority nationality. This gave rise to Nigeruan nationalism, which advocated for more autonomy within the empire, and for an official recognition of the Nigeru nation.

### Status in the Empire

Despite its official status as a prefecture within the Ninjagoan Empire, the Firipin was in practice an autonomous region with its own economy, regional army, and infrastructure. Though they were to an extent planned in coordination with imperial ministries. The Firipin's unique situation within the empire lead some to referring to it as an autonomous republic of Ninjago. That, coupled with Arenchao's support for a national Nigeruan identity lead to the unofficial name; the **Autonomous Republic Nigeru**. The name remained controversial during the Absolute Monarch of Ninjago-era, however, it was nonetheless used by high-ranking Ninjagoan officials, including Emperor Kareastikuru. Especially in contexts of praising the prefecture.

The prefecture was also regularly referred to simply as Nigeru by Ninjagoan officials, the emperor, and politicans; many times during formal contexts. Which was not nearly as controversial without the autonomous republic prefix.

## History

### ShitCraft IV

During the beginning of ShitCraft IV, the Ninjagoan Empire colonized the Firipin and established what would then become the prefecture and later the contemporary Nigeruan state.

#### Establishment as a prefecture

*Main article: Expansion of the Empire of Ninjago*

After being accidentally discovered by a Ninjagoan colonial fleet, the Philippines (named after Philip), were integrated into the Empire of Ninjago, as an integral part of the central imperial sphere; with close ties to the administration in Ninjago City. The name was subsequently Ninjagonized into the Firipin and the prefecture was later officially established with Elemental Ninja Arenchao in charge. Arenchao invested time and resources into the infrastructure in the area. This became quickly one of the richest Ninjagoan territories, with gunpowder, bone meal, sugar cane and arrow factories and various fishing industries, as well as being the area with most Netherite per capita in the later stages of ShitCraft IV.

#### After the Ninjago Empire's collapse

*Main article: Republic of Nigeru*

Following the collapse of the Absolute Monarch of Ninjago, the UN established the Constitutional Democratic Monarchy of Ninjago, wherein the Firipin was transformed into a Nigeruan autonomous republic of the new Ninjagoan state. Nigeru then gained independence from the State of Ninjago, with the exception of one of its main islands, which were still under partial Ninjagoan administration and a *de facto* overseas Ninjagoan region.

### ShitCraft V

*Main article: Nigeru*

Following the second Ninja-UN war, the establishment of the Second Ninjagoan Empire and the Balance Pact, Kareastikuru and Arenchao struck a deal which ratified the creation of the independent State of Nigeru, later the Empire of (Great) Nigeru. During ShitCraft V, Nigeru was a prominent member of the GPCPS, and later became the world's largest nation following the annexation of Goshu.