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Chiefdom of Ma Telan

Flag of Ma Telan

## Political Groups

     People's Movement (4)

     Unaffiliated (3)

     United Independence (3)

The **Chiefdom of Ma Telan** (Toki Telan: *ma Telan*), commonly referred to as **Ma Telan**, is an island country located in the East Tōkai Sea. The nation has approximately 10 islands which are notable for their strategic location with regards to maritime trade routes and regional naval operations. The most populated of these islands is Nakasima, also known as Nagashima (長島), which serves as the *de facto* capital of the nation. The majority of Ma Telan's islands are sparsely populated, as many primarily serve as bases for naval operations of the Shingōan Armed Forces.

## Government

Ma Telan's form of government is a chiefdom, in which the chief exercises control and veto power over the government. The chief is not directly elected by the people, instead chosen by tribal heads from each of the nation's island communities. There are no explicit rules regarding how long the chief may serve, and it is generally accepted that he serves until death or resignation.

### Democratization

Several major democratic reforms were implemented in March 393, which established a democratically-elected legislative body known as the Council of Representatives. These reforms were heavily promoted by the Shingōan government, which requested that the changes be implemented in return for several major financial aid packages. While tribal elites were initially split on whether to accept the demands, they eventually agreed to implement the changes after Chief Kisawin Pajano urged them to, albeit reluctantly.

List of Chiefs of Ma Telan

List of All National Elections

The legislative Council consists of 10 publicly-elected members, plus a non-partisan Speaker who is appointed by the Chief. The Council of Representatives has the authority to draft laws, national budgets, and declarations of war, all of which require the assent of the Chief in order to be passed. Members are elected using a score voting system. The seat allocation on the Council for each of the nation's islands and communities are as follows:

## Founding

The official Ma Telan nation state came into being in 365 G.E. following several negotiations between Shingōan officials and the ruling elites of the Ma-Telanese islands. The Imperial Republic of Shingō formally agreed to guarantee and protect the independence and sovereignty of Ma Telan in exchange for receiving docking and construction rights across all of its islands. These negotiations also led to a more centralized system of governmental control in the nation, as Shingōan officials designated the island of Nagasima, which housed various Shingōan embassies and diplomatic offices, as the nation's capital.
387 Kaungkinmyay Senate Election

The **387 Kaungkinmyay Senate Election** was held on 9 January 387 to determine the composition of the Senate of the Union of Kaungkinmyay.

Voters elected candidates from single-member districts to serve as representatives in the national legislature. These elections utilized a first-past-the-post voting system, meaning that the candidate who received a plurality of votes within a given constituency would be elected as representatives of that constituency. All 20 seats of the Senate were up for election.

The People's Progress Party lost 1 seat, meaning that it no longer had a majority and just a plurality of seats. The People's Action Party, the main opposition, won 1 seat, increasing its total to 6 out of 20 seats in the Senate. The Yaytwe Bloc saw no changes to its seat count.

The results of the election meant that incumbent President Aung Linn of the People's Progress Party would need the cooperation of other parties in order to pass legislation.
5th Windsoran Senate Election

The **5th Windsoran Senate Election** was held on 21 February 387 to determine the composition of the Senate of the Kingdom of Windsor. The Senate is the lower house of the Windsoran Congress; the upper house is the House of Nobles who are appointed by the king. All 50 seats were contested and voters elected candidates from single-member districts using a first-past-the-post voting system.

The ruling Commons Party lost two seats, leaving it with a slim majority in the Senate. It was the first time in Windsoran history in which the Commons Party obtained less than half of the national popular vote. The Centralist Union saw its seat count increase by three, putting it ahead of the Monarchist Party and making it the second largest in the Senate.

The election was seen as a victory for the Centralist Union who, despite coming in second place in overall seat count, was the only party to see an increase in its overall Senate representation and national popularity.

The results of the election were seen as a manifestation of growing public disapproval of incumbent President Randolph Harrison of the Commons Party. Opponents of Harrison criticized him as weak on domestic matters such as crime and in foreign policy. He faced heavy backlash after the United Tribes of Iktal seized a disputed village along the Windsoran border on 29 November 386.
Hirono

**Hirono** (広野市, *Hirono-shi*) is the capital city of Ōyama Prefecture in the Imperial Republic of Shingō and serves as a major center for domestic and international trade. The city was once the most populated in the entire nation and is currently home to several historic and cultural sites such as Hirono Stadium and the Shingō Sea Tower. It is connected to the neighboring city of Funagata to its south via the Meisho Bridge, which was constructed in 92 G.E. during the reign of Emperor Meisho.

### History:

Hirono was first settled by Shingōan settlers around 50 G.E. and served as a regional trade port. For a brief period from 63 to 72 G.E., the city served as the official administrative capital of the Empire of Shingō, until the seat of government was reverted back to the neighboring city of Ōyama.

### Etymology:

The name Hirono (広野) contains the characters for "wide" and "field" in reference to the area's geography prior to widespread settlement. The city once went by the name of Unga-chō (運河町), which translates to "canal town."
Hamasaki Independence Movement

The **Hamasaki Independence Movement** (Shingōan: 浜崎独立運動, *Hamasaki dokuritsu undō*) (Ankikan: /xɑmɑsɑgɪ gɑngʊɑ gɪnɪg/) is a single-issue political party in the Yokoze Confederation. The Party advocates for the State of Hamasaki to secede from Yokoze and join Ankika. It is led by ethnically Ankikan citizens of Hamasaki who identify themselves as Ankikan culturally and legally.

While the movement surrounding Hamasaki's reincorporation into Ankika has existed ever since the region was ceded to Yokoze, the Party was first officially founded in 352 G.E. during the nation's first post-war government. The Party first gained enough seats to be represented in Parliament in 364, when they gained one seat. After the following election, the Party won an additional seat and has since held a total of two seats in Parliament. The Hamasaki Independence Movement has publicly stated that it will not work with ruling parties or opposition parties in Parliament unless they agree to make Hamasaki independent. The Party, therefore, acts as an abstentionist Party and does not participate in most parliamentary debates over policies unrelated to their goals.

## Historical Background Behind the Movement

From 207 G.E. until the beginning of the Second Tōkai War in 372 G.E., the region now known as Hamasaki had been under the rule of Ankika (first by the Queendom of Ankika then the State of Ankika). During the war, the region was invaded and occupied by forces of the Empire of Kaldania, who would rule over it until the conclusion of the Great Reclamation War in 351 G.E. Following the end of the Great Reclamation War, the region was ceded to Yokoze in exchange for Ankika receiving military protection from Shingō, territorial gains in the west, and economic aid from Shingō and Yokoze.

The region of Hamasaki, however, is still inhabited by many people who identify as Ankikan and do not feel adequately represented by the government and parliament of Yokoze. Many of these people, therefore, have voted for the Hamasaki Independence Movement in protest of the government's unwillingness to meet their needs.
Namsodo Occupation Crisis

The **Namsodo Occupation Crisis** began on the night of 4 December 393 when three Kaldanian naval ships surrounded the Tsukimotoan-administered island of Namsodo. A four-hour long standoff ensued between the small detachment of Tsukimotoan troops on the island and Kaldanian forces, which ended after the island was fired upon by Kaldanian ships and the underequipped defenders surrendered. The island was occupied by a detachment of the Kaldanian Nordost Brigade on the morning of December 5th, prompting the Tsukimotoan government to mobilize its naval and ground forces.

By midday December 6th, five Tsukimotoan naval ships had been deployed to the island and its surrounding regions and had begun to blockade the troops on the island. On the same day, a small skirmish between the Tsukimotoan and Kaldanian navies occurred, in which three Kaldanian ships were heavily damaged and forced to return to bases in Ostwald. The remainder of the Kaldanian naval presence around the island withdrew by the following morning. On December 7th, Tsukimotoan ships fired upon Kaldanian forces on the island, resulting in death of six soldiers.

On December 9th, an agreement was reached between the Tsukimotoan and Kaldanian governments to end the crisis. Kaldanian forces subsequently withdrew from the island and were ensured safe passage by the Tsukimotoan navy. Additionally, the Kaldanian government agreed to renounce its claim of sovereignty over Namsodo.
Hoshiya

**Hoshiya** (星谷町, *Hoshiya-chō*) is a town located along the northern coast of Nishikado prefecture in the Imperial Republic of Shingō. Its primary industry is fishing and it is primarily known for its scenic views of the sea and surrounding mountains.

### History:

The town is believed to predate the formation of the modern Shingōan state, with some records showing that the town had existed as far back as 30 B.G.E. However, not much other noteworthy information is known about the town or its history, as it is believed that historic records relating to the town are lost or nonexistent.

The town was almost certainly under the control of the ancient Shinwa Clan throughout the early years of its existence and would eventually be incorporated into the Empire of Shingō once it was formed in 1 G.E.

In an ancient report from 5 G.E. that is believed to have been sent to the Emperor, a general describes the events of several raids in which bandits and pirates from the Kingdom of Wei attacked the settlement and seized much of its residents' belongings.

Ancient religious texts of the Kamitomo religion have described the village in passing. One story describes the journey of a traveler from Shinkō who was following the voice of the sea god Wadatsumi to get to Ōyama. In this journey, the traveler is said to have stopped at the docks of a "humble town whose residents were most devout and privy to the workings of the stars." The traveler then supposedly gazed upon the stars whilst in the town and saw a vision of Wadatsumi, who told him to gift the townspeople "five *mon* each for their hospitality and grace."

### Etymology:

The name Hoshiya (星谷) contains the characters for "star(s)" and "valley" and is possibly derived from ancient religious stories which detail the practice of stargazing in the town. Some historical records also suggest that the townspeople once held the stars with high regard, possibly even performing specific rituals or festivals related to the stars.
Port of Dal Sulo

The **Port of Dal Sulo** (Agosian: *Hagleno Dal-Sulo*), also referred to simply as **Dal Sulo**, is the capital city and primary urban area of the City-State of Dal Sulo. The city hosts the headquarters of the majority of Dal Sulo's businesses and administrative buildings. The port city is located on the southwestern coast of the Agosian continent and facilitates trade and transport via sea. The city hosts the embassies of several countries and also has many amenities and attractions such as casinos, bars, the Dal Sulo lighthouse, and the Dal Sulo People's Assembly.

### History:

The area currently occupied by the Port of Dal Sulo was first settled by nomadic Agosian tribes around 300 B.G.E.; however, groups would not permanently settle in the area until around 200 B.G.E.

The city was proclaimed the capital of the nation of Dal Sulo around 100 G.E.; however, this nation would not be recognized by the international community until several centuries later.

### Etymology:

The name Dal Sulo is not believed to be of Agosian origin, despite this language being the most widely spoken in the area. Instead, it is believed to derive from Erlestan tribes who briefly settled in the area around 250 B.G.E. In ancient Erlestan languages, Dal Sulo is believed to have meant something similar to "green hook". This is due to the name's striking resemblance to the ancient Erlestan words *Dail* (meaning hook or scythe) and *Seolo* (meaning plant-colored).
65th Tsukimotoan National Election

The **65th Tsukimotoan National Election** was held on 12 January 393 to determine the composition of the Congress of the Republic of Tsukimoto. Voters elected 50 members to the national legislature, 15 from single-member electorates and 35 from closed party lists. Voting was restricted to men above the age of 20 who fulfilled property requirements. Official results from the election were released on the following day and new members were inaugurated on January 14th.

The election took place just 15 days after the conclusion of the first phase of the Tsukimotoan Civil War, in which Tsukimotoan military forces successfully expelled anti government troops from the Tsukimotoan Islands. The war began following the Capitol Bombing, in which members of the religious militia group known as the Voices of Righteousness detonated several bombs at the base of the capitol building, killing nearly half of all members of Congress, including then President Jeon Do-hyun. After this incident, Han Yong-jin was appointed as the next president, and he promptly formed a nonpartisan war cabinet comprised of surviving congressmen that oversaw the war effort.

During the incredibly short campaigning period that preceded the election, incumbent President Han Yong-jin promised to restore order and stability across the nation by promoting "enlightened principles" and taking a strong stance against crime and other "threats to the nation." Han additionally promoted what he called a "New Nationalism" which sought to foster national pride through military strength and the maintenance of military industries.

All other parties struggled to nominate candidates for president, as their leadership had been decapitated by the Capitol Bombing. The few remaining members were reluctant to campaign as they were preoccupied with managing the national reconstruction effort and maintaining order in Congress.

The election resulted in the Constitutional Democracy Party receiving a strong majority of 27 seats in Congress. Han Yong-jin was subsequently elected to another term as president of Tsukimoto. All other major parties saw drops to their seat counts, with the Solidarity Party losing 3 seats and the Frontier Party losing 5 seats. The election gave rise to the first majority government since the second term of President Nam Hyeon-woo, which ended in 387.

The inauguration of all newly-elected members on January 14th brought an end to the 24 member Congress that had presided since the Capitol Bombing. Additionally, the Crisis Cabinet that had been formed after the attack was officially dissolved and replaced with the Second Han Y. Cabinet.
Communist Party (Yokoze)

The **Communist Party** (Shingōan: 共産党, *Kyōsantō*) was a political party in the Yokoze Confederation. While it was initially founded with the goal of converting the country into a fully communist state, it gradually scaled down its goals and advocated for a "socialist market economy", where businesses would be state-owned but would still remain in the setting of a market economy. The party participated in coalition governments with the Workers Party during the prime ministership of Kenzō Takeuchi.

The party was founded in 351 G.E. and initially only saw limited success in Yokoze's regional government bodies. The party saw a surge of support after the Yokoze Food Crisis of 353 G.E. While members of the party advocated for radical redistribution of wealth and socializing all major industries during the first few years of the party's existence, these positions had become significantly more moderate by the time they had amassed a significant presence in Parliament. From 372 to 376, the Communist Party participated in coalition government with the Workers Party. While this coalition would manage to pass several major reforms - such as the List PR Voting Reform - tensions between the parties continuously rose throughout their time in the coalition. This tension ultimately culminated in the decision of then prime minister, Kenzō Takeuchi, to call a snap election only 8 months in to his fifth term in an attempt to gain a majority in Parliament and dissolve the coalition.

## Fragmentation and Collapse

By 384, a sizable portion of the Communist Party's membership had become dissatisfied with Hikaru Fukuzawa, the leader of the party who had served for over 13 years in his position. High-ranking members of the party such as Tsubasa Ōta called for the Communist Party to take a more moderate approach to key issues but were strongly opposed by Fukuzawa. In the lead-up to the 10th Yokozean National Election, several figures in the party pushed for it to adopt leadership elections; however, the current leadership rejected these proposals.

On 12 December 384, less than a month before the election, Tsubasa Ōta and several other high-ranking party figures left to form the United Citizens Party. The new party quickly gained traction and attracted the majority of the Communist Party's supporters. The Communist Party was left with 1 seat in Parliament, occupied by Hikaru Fukuzawa himself. The party completely collapsed after the 11th Yokozean National Election, when it lost its only seat in Parliament.
Bandai

**Bandai** (磐梯市, *Bandai-shi*) is the capital city of Abira prefecture, an administrative region in the Imperial Republic of Shingō. The city hosts Abira prefecture's legislative assembly, its regional courts, and several other notable government institutions. Bandai is the most populated city in Abira and is a regional center for trade and commerce; the vast majority of regional businesses and corporations are headquartered in the city. The city is also hosts the Abira Emeralds, a professional Hashiyumi team that is part of the International Hashiyumi Association (IHA).

### History

The area currently occupied by modern Bandai was first settled by native Abiran tribes around 300 B.G.E. as a center for fishing and regional trade. Throughout the following years, the city quickly grew in size to become the largest in the region and had become a major center for commerce, education, and technology by 280 B.G.E.

In 139 B.G.E. the city served as the *de facto* capital of the defensive confederation known as the "Bogyo Alliance." It was also during this period that government procedure and general information in the city was standardized and Bandai became its official name.

The city of Bandai, as well as the rest of the region of Abira, was fully annexed into the Republic of Shingō in 280 G.E. following several local referendums. The city was subsequently designated as the official capital of the new prefecture of Abira.

### Etymology:

The name Bandai (磐梯) contains the characters for "rock" and "ladder/stairs" and is believed to reference the several plateaus of a nearby mountain range.
Constitutional Empire Party

The **Consitutional Empire Party** (Shingōan: 立憲帝國党, *Rikken Teikokutō*) was a political party in the Empire of Shingō that existed from 135 until its collapse 152 G.E. The party was created with the goal of preventing what it deemed "radical change" from other parties in the government. It especially sought to protect the institution of the Emperor, maintain the Empire of Shingō's large military, and retain at least some colonial holdings in Tsukimoto. The Constitutional Empire Party's use of the color blue is often cited as the reason that contemporary conservative and traditionalist political parties in Shingō also utilize the color.
Crisis Cabinet

The **Crisis Cabinet**, also known as the **First Han Y. Cabinet** was the 57th Government of the Republic of Tsukimoto during the 64th legislative session of Congress. It was sworn in on 11 April 392 following the Tsukimotoan Capitol Bombing, which caused the deaths of over half of all members of Congress, including Jeon Do-Hyun, the president at the time. It was preceded by the Jeon Cabinet and remained in power throughout the Tsukimotoan Civil War. It was succeeded by the Second Han Y. Cabinet after the conclusion of the conflict. Led by President Han Yong-Jin, it was a non-partisan cabinet that included members of the Constitutional Democracy Party, the Solidarity Party, and the Frontier Party.
Peace Party

The **Peace Party** (Shingōan: 平和党, *Heiwatō*) is a political party in the Imperial Republic of Shingō. The party is broadly progressive and has previously engaged in coalitions and alliances with the Liberty Party. The primary policy goal of the Peace Party is the promotion of peace, pacifism, and the reduction of hostilities between nations. The party favors non-interventionism and decreased funding towards the military. As the party has expanded in its popularity and influence in Parliament, its members have begun to express views beyond the those relating to pacifism. The party's leadership has promoted policy ideas such as increased spending on rural infrastructure, the promotion of the fishing industry, workplace safety regulations, and a national minimum wage.

The Peace Party was founded in 353 G.E. in the aftermath of the Great Reclamation War. The party initially saw limited success in the prefecture of Hanaoka but has since expanded to become a national party with representation in the National Parliament. The Peace Party played a large role in promoting legislation which reduced military spending during the first government of Prime Minister Kentarō Suzuki.

## Ideology & Policies

### Party Leadership

* Pacifism
* Decreased military spending
* Rural infrastructure development
* Subsidizing the fishing industry
* Workplace safety laws
* National minimum wage
* Community policing
5th Yokozean National Election

The **5th Yokozean National Election** was held on 30 November 367 to determine the composition of the Parliament of the Confederation of Yokoze. Voters elected 39 members to the national legislature utilizing a List-PR voting system, meaning that seats are allocated based on the national party vote percentage. Parties must obtain at least 3% of the national vote in order to gain seats in the Parliament. Voting was restricted to men aged over 25 who paid at least 20 yen in national taxation. Official results from the election were released on the following day.

The Workers Party (労働者党, *Rōdōshatō*) maintained a slim majority of seats in Parliament, resulting in Kenzō Takeuchi being elected to a 3rd term as Prime Minister of Yokoze. The Workers Party won a total of 20 seats; however, it would be forced to release control over one of these seats due to it being occupied by the Speaker of Parliament. It would, therefore, have to rely on support from other parties to pass legislation. The primary opposition, the National Party (国民党, *Kokumintō*), won 2 additional seats and the Union of Taxpayers (納税者組合, *Nōzei-sha kumiai*) won 1 additional seat.
Hachirōgata

**Hachirōgata** is a medium-sized village located in Shingō's Hanaoka prefecture and is often visited by tourists for its scenic pagodas and shrines. The village is considered by many to be an extension of the neighboring city of Kanazawa and it spent many years of its existence as such. Hachirōgata eventually gained full autonomy as a separate village in the late 330s G.E.

### Etymology

The name Hachirōgata (八郎潟) contains the characters for "eight," laborers," and "lagoon." The definitive origins of this name and its usage of the character for "eight" are still unknown, however, some historians have theorized that the name references an ancient tale of a band of runaway laborers establishing the village.
Haruka (Hrodbahana)

**Haruka** (Shingōan: 春花町, *Haruka-chō*) (Ankikan: *Hrodbahana*) is a town in the state of Hamasaki in the Yokoze Confederation. The town is situated on the coast of Hamasaki Bay and is accessible by pedestrian bridge and a small pier. Signage throughout the town is commonly written in both Shingōan and Ankikan, as many of the town's residents are Angelican or Angelican-descended. This is due largely to the fact that the town (and the state of Hamasaki) were once part of the Queendom of Angelica and later the State of Angelica until the region was invaded by the Empire of Kaldania in the Second Tōkai War. Consequently, some of the town's residents have expressed desires to be reintegrated into the modern Independent State of Angelica and have voted for the separatist Hamasaki Independence Movement in  Yokozean National Elections.

### History:

The town is documented as having been founded in 220 G.E. by settlers of the Queendom of Angelica. Yokozean tribes, however, did inhabit the area and are believed to have been in frequent contact with the town and its inhabitants.

Haruka was briefly occupied by Shingōan forces following the Queendom of Angelica's surrender in the Great Tōkai War, but was soon reintegrated into the newly-formed State of Angelica. The town was later occupied again by a foreign power during the Second Tōkai War and would not be liberated until the Great Reclamation War. At the end of the war, negotiations between the Independent State of Angelica and the recently-liberated Yokoze Confederation led to the town and the rest of Hamasaki being integrated into Yokoze.

### Etymology:

The name Haruka (春花) translates to "spring flower(s)" in Shingōan; however, this name itself is descended from the town's original Ankikan name of Hrodbahana, which means "bountiful/fruitful flower(s)."
Hlaing Ywar

**Hlaing Ywar** (လှိုင်းရွာ) is a town located in the state of Htate-Taung in the eastern region of the Union of Kaungkinmyay. It is situated along the Moe Myal River which runs across the country along the state borders of Htate-Taung and Thitkaan.

### History

Due to a lack of written records, it is unknown when the town was first settled. It is believed to have existed since 310 G.E.

### Etymology

The name Hlaing Ywar translates to "wave town".
Citizens Party (Shingō)

The **Citizens Party** (Shingōan: 市民党, *Shimin tō*) is a regional political party based within the Greater Chukyo Metropolitan Area in Shingō. It was founded, and is still headed by, Hideo Shibata, a local activist with ties to labor unions. It is considered to be a breakaway faction of the Liberty Party, as its members retain many of the political positions held by the Liberty Party with some exceptions. The most notable of these exceptions is the Citizens Party's stance on labor unions, as it is formally committed to protecting and expanding labor unions and ensuring workplace safety. It also clashes with the Liberty Party in its stance on large corporations and manufacturers, as it has called for more stringent workplace safety laws as well as the abolition of unpaid overtime practices.

The party has had success in the prefectural legislative assemblies of Chūō and Nishikado, as it currently participates in coalition governments in both of these prefectures. It received the second-highest number of votes in the most recent prefectural assembly election in Chūō, narrowly overtaking the Reform Party.

While the party still only fields candidates in Chūō and Nishikado, party leader Hideo Shibata has stated that he wishes for it to "establish a presence in other prefectures."
Yokokawa

**Yokokawa** (横川村, *Yokokawa-mura*) is a village in the Imperial Republic of Shingō situated along the Shiraishi River in the eastern region of Hiraya Prefecture. The Trans-Hiraya Trail runs through the village and it can also be accessed via a small wooden pier on the river.

### History

The village was founded in 375 G.E., two years after the completion of the Trans-Hiraya Trail.

### Etymology

The name Yokokawa (横川) contains characters meaning "beside" and "river."
390 Kaungkinmyay Senate Election

The **390 Kaungkinmyay Senate Election** was held on 8 January 390 to determine the composition of the Senate of the Union of Kaungkinmyay.

Voters elected candidates from single-member districts to serve as representatives in the national legislature. These elections utilized a first-past-the-post voting system, meaning that the candidate who received a plurality of votes within a given constituency would be elected as representatives of that constituency. All 20 seats of the Senate were up for election.

The People's Progress Party lost 1 seat but still maintained a plurality in the Kaungkinmyese Senate. The People's Action Party, the main opposition, won 1 seat, increasing its total to 7 seats. Once-again the Yaytwe Bloc saw no changes to its seat count.

The election coincided with the 390 Kaungkinmyay Presidential Election, in which Khant Thurein of the People's Progress Party was elected as the next president of Kaungkinmyay.
Damyang

**Damyang** (담양읍, *Dam-yang-eub*) is the capital city of Gijang province, an administrative region in the Republic of Tsukimoto. The city hosts Gijang's legislative assembly, its regional courts, and several other government institutions. Damyang is the most populated city in Gijang and the vast majority of regional businesses and corporations are headquartered in the city. Situated at the northernmost point of the Tsukimotoan home islands, the city's port is a major center for regional maritime trade.

### History

Settlements were first established in the area currently occupied by Damyang around 10 B.G.E. when the Su'ke Kingdom ordered the construction of a port in order to increase trade with neighboring countries.
(Shingō: Right to Housing Act)

# P.R. 0846

**Chapter 1:**

* **§1)**
	+ **(a)** The National Parliament of Shingō hereby establishes the National Homelessness Coordinating and Financing Council (NHCFC).
	+ **(b)** The Council shall oversee and direct subsidiary Agencies across the nation.
	+ **(c)** Prefectural and territorial governments shall work in conjunction with local Agencies established by the Council so that its goals, and methods of achieving those goals, are implemented and achieved. Prefectural governments and Territorial governments shall not pursue any efforts which seek to deliberately hinder the efforts of the Council or its subsidiary Agencies so long as the Council and its subsidiary Agencies are acting in accordance with national laws and the prefectural or territorial laws that they are operating under the jurisdiction of.
	+ **(d)** The membership of the Council shall be composed of members appointed from the Ministry of Infrastructure.
	+ **(e)** The Council shall be tasked with the following:
		- 1. To identify resources and services that can be accessed to prevent and end homelessness.
		- 2. To identify and seek funding opportunities for entities that have programs to end homelessness, including, but not limited to, philanthropic funding opportunities, and to facilitate and coordinate those entities’ efforts to obtain that funding.
		- 3. To report to the Prime Minister, members of the Cabinet, and Parliament on homelessness and its progress towards reducing and eliminating it.
		- 4. To ensure the cooperation of its subsidiary Agencies.
		- 5. To identify and implement strategies to fight homelessness in small communities and rural areas.
		- 6. To identify and seek out homeless individuals to inform them of their eligibility for housing.
		- 7. To report to the Prime Minister, members of the Cabinet, and Parliament on its funding status and, if so required, its requests for increased funding.
		- 8. To use funds provided by the national government or prefectural governments to construct, maintain, and provide utilities for public housing.
		- 9. To review applications made by homeless individuals or other individuals who are unable to procure private housing.
		- 10. To procure proper and adequate housing for all applicants that are in need of housing and unable to procure housing of their own.
	+ **(f)** In carrying out the tasks listed in subsection (e) of this Chapter, the Council shall abide by the following components of the National Housing Plan:
		- **(1)** Applicants are not rejected on the basis of poor credit or financial history, poor or lack of rental history, criminal convictions unrelated to tenancy, or behaviors that indicate a lack of housing readiness.
		- **(2)** Those in public housing shall not pay over 75% of their income for their housing costs.
		- **(3)** Accepted applicants shall be accommodated in public housing as soon as possible without the need to fulfill economic, social, or legal quotas.
		- **(4)** Accepted applicants are provided rehabilitation programs and informed of job opportunities.
5th Senate Election of Ankika

The **5th Senate Election of Ankika** was held on 22 November 376 to determine the composition of the Senate of the Independent State of Ankika.

Voters elected candidates to serve as representatives of each of the nation's constituencies. These elections utilized a first-past-the-post voting system, meaning that the candidate who received a plurality of votes within a given constituency would be elected as representatives of that constituency. All 35 seats of the National Senate were up for election and the Free Democratic Party, of which the incumbent President Rakiba Nosoki was a member, sought to obtain a majority (18) in order to carry out its agenda.

In the election, the Free Democratic Party won 18 seats, giving them just enough to form a majority caucus in the Senate. This seat increase came at the expense of the opposing Nationalist Party, that lost 2 seats, and the Central Unionist Coalition, which lost 1 seat. The Liberation Party, which had been in a coalition government with the Free Democratic Party prior to the election, lost 2 seats and was removed from the ruling caucus following the inauguration of the new Senate in 8 January 377.

Despite his party's loss in seats, Sinoka Vioba of the Central Unionist Coalition retained his position as Speaker of the Senate due to his popularity amongst its members and his reputation for nonpartisanship.
H. Mori War Cabinet

The **H. Mori War Cabinet**, also known as the **Second H. Mori Cabinet**, was the 58th Government of the Imperial Republic of Shingō during the 71st session of Parliament. It was sworn in on 9 October 372 following the outbreak of the First Shingō-Sabun War and dismissed on 5 January 374 after Hiroki Mori's resignation as prime minister. It was preceded by the First H. Mori Cabinet and succeeded by the Sato Cabinet. Led by Prime Minister Hiroki Mori, it included members of the Conservative Party and the Shingō Independence Party.

*\*Deputy Prime Minister is not an official cabinet position; however, its manner of appointment is similar to that of cabinet ministers so it is included in the following list of cabinet members*
Chuo Agreement

The **Chuo Agreement** was a private agreement between representatives of the King of Wei and the Emperor of Shingō in which the Kingdom of Wei ceded the Chuo territory, along with its territorial gains from the Three Decades' War, to the Empire of Shingō in exchange for guarantees of his personal safety. The decision was met with praise by the Shingōan public and strong criticism from members of the Weian public.

The King of Wei is argued to have been heavily pressured by Shingōan representatives into entering into the agreement. Given the increasingly hostile domestic environment in Wei, it is believed that Shingōan representatives implied that they would conspire with rival Weian factions to depose the king if he did not agree with the Shingōan emperor's demands.
Workers Party (Yokoze)

\**Not to be confused with the Workers Party of Shingō*

The **Workers Party** (Shingōan: 労働者党, *Rōdōshatō*) was one of the oldest political parties in the modern history of the Yokoze Confederation. The party has had a large influence over Yokozean politics, having held a plurality of seats in Parliament throughout much of its existence. The Workers Party was broadly progressive and supported increased worker rights and operated in opposition to the National Party, their main rivals.

The party was founded 353 G.E. in the midst of the Yokoze Food Crisis, a period in which the country suffered from a critical lack of food as a result of the incumbent government's agricultural policies. The crisis led to the country's reliance foreign food and supplies from Angelica and Shingō, which in turn caused domestic businesses to fail, leading to widespread unemployment. At the time of its founding, the party championed the right to stable employment and organized mass rallies and protests against the government and corporations that were seen as underpaying their workers. The Workers Party first gained control over Parliament in 360 G.E. and had passed legislation which sought to protect workers rights, empower labor unions, increase taxes on the wealthy, protect the civil rights of minority groups (primarily consisting of the Konwe people) and provide public housing.

## Dissolution and Merging

The party was officially merged with the United Citizens Party on 28 March 393, less than a month after the 13th National Election. The two parties united to form the Concerned Citizens Association with the explicit goal of opposing the militaristic policies of the Unity Party.
(Shingō: Unlawful Interference Definition & Penalties Act)

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> 	+ **(1)** Trespassing. Trespassing, entering or remaining in or upon property or real property not open to the public, except with the express invitation or consent of the person having lawful control of the property or real property.
> 	+ **(2)** Tampering. Tampering or attempting to tamper with property or real property, or moving, manipulating or setting in motion any of the parts thereof, except when such property is under one's lawful control or possession.
> 	+ **(3)** Vandalism. Destroying, injuring, defacing, or damaging property or real property.
> 	+ **(4)** Harassment. Intentional or reckless harassment of persons with physical contact.
> 	+ **(5)** Obstruction. Intentional or reckless obstruction of any sidewalk, trail, highway, building entranceway, railroad track, or public utility right-of-way, or other public passage, whether alone or with others. The mere gathering of persons to hear a speaker communicate, or simply being a member of such a gathering, does not constitute obstruction. An official may make a reasonable request or order that one or more persons move in order to prevent obstruction of a public passage, and refusal of such an order constitutes obstruction.
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> 	+ **(1)** Interference. Threatening, resisting, intimidating, or intentionally interfering with a government employee or agent engaged in an official duty, or on account of the performance of an official duty.
> 	+ **(2)** Lawful order. Violating the lawful order of a government employee or agent authorized to maintain order and control public access and movement during fire fighting operations, search and rescue operations, wildlife management operations involving animals that pose a threat to public safety, law enforcement actions, and emergency operations that involve a threat to public safety or park resources, or other activities where the control of public movement and activities is necessary to maintain order and public safety.
> 	+ **(3)** False information. Knowingly giving a false or fictitious report or other false information:
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> 		- **(2)** on an application for a permit.
> 	+ **(4)** False Report. Knowingly giving a false report for the purpose of misleading a government employee or agent in the conduct of official duties, or making a false report that causes a response by the Imperial Republic of Shingō to a fictitious event.
> * **(b)** The regulations contained in this section apply, regardless of land ownership, on all lands and waters that are under the legislative jurisdiction of the Imperial Republic of Shingō.
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Whispen

The **Whispen**, also spelled **Wispen**, is an entity that is rumored to inhabit the forests of Kaldania. Tales describe the being almost entirely black and having four long appendages with which it moves. The Whispen is characterized by its two red eyes and an apparent lack of any significant facial features such as a nose, mouth, etc. Descriptions of the creature are generally quite vague as those who have supposedly seen it have done so from afar, and anyone that has seen it up close is expected to have been killed.

The most defining and feared aspect of the Whispen is its ability to influence and override the memories of the masses, as all people are believed to lose their memories of a person who has been killed by a Whispen. The majority of tales regarding the creature seem to suggest that this effect is permanent and unwavering, as even the closest friends and partners of someone who has been killed by a Whispen are said to instantly lose their memories after said person's death. Even the act of viewing a picture of a Whispen victim is said to have no effect on one's memory of that person, and the same goes for various belongings and objects related to the victim.

The origins and inspirations for this entity are currently unknown; however, some believe that the appearance of the creature was inspired by sightings of various species of wolves and bears.
11th Yokozean National Election

The **11th Yokozean National Election** was held on 7 January 389 to determine the composition of the Parliament of the Confederation of Yokoze. Voters elected 39 members to the national legislature utilizing a List-PR voting system, meaning that seats are allocated based on the national party vote percentage. Parties must obtain at least 3% of the national vote in order to gain seats in the Parliament. Official results from the election were released on the following day. Voting was restricted to men aged over 20 who paid at least 30 yen in national taxation.

Both major parties, plus the Union of Taxpayers saw decreases to their respective seat counts. These losses largely benefitted the United Citizens Party, which was the only party to increase its share of seats in the election. United Citizens Party Leader Tsubasa Ōta ran a campaign balanced between populism and pragmatism, marketing the party as a strong alternative to the current political establishment. Ōta's rhetoric of economic reform and creating a government that worked for the people managed to capture voters from both the Workers Party and the National Party.

The Workers Party maintained its plurality of seats, meaning that incumbent Prime Minister Kei Shimizu would be elected to a third term. The party, however, would be forced to form a coalition government, and after several weeks of negotiations, it announced a formal alliance with the United Citizens Party.
Setouchi

**Setouchi** (瀬戸内町, *Setouchi-chō*) is a port town in central Nishikado Prefecture in the Imperial Republic of Shingō. It is known primarily for its tea and seafood exports, the respective industries of which make up a large portion of the local economy.

The town is believed to have been founded around 80 G.E. as fishermen and various other laborers traveled south from the city of Shinkō.

### Etymology:

The name Setouchi (瀬戸内), containing the characters for "shallows," "gate," and "inside," is roughly translated as "past the gate to the shallow waters." The name is believed to have some relation to the relatively shallow waters of Nishikado Bay.
72nd Shingōan National Election

The **72nd Shingōan National Election** was held on 12 December 374 to determine the composition of the Parliament of the Imperial Republic of Shingō. Voters elected 50 members to the national legislature from single-member constituencies. It was the first election to occur after the annexation of Hiraya, and consequently, the total number of seats in Parliament increased by 5. Additionally, it was the final national election in Shingō prior to the introduction of mixed-member-proportional voting. Voting was restricted to men over the age of 20 who fulfilled property requirements. Results from the election were released 13 days later.

The primary topic of debates throughout the campaigning period was the Second Shingō-Sabun War, with members of the opposition heavily criticizing the conflict as a military disaster. Daisuke Sato, the incumbent prime minister and leader of the Conservative Party, struggled to maintain support for his government amongst the public and members of his own party. He frequently drew criticism from public figures for governing "without a mandate," as he had only become prime minister after the resignation of Hiroki Mori, and no general election had been called after he took over.

The Liberty Party, the main opposition, had nominated Kentarō Suzuki, a progressive representative from Kanazawa who was once the premier of Hanaoka Prefecture, as its leader and candidate for prime minister. Suzuki was vocal in his opposition to war and heavily criticized the government for causing "chaos and carnage." He additionally said that the government should focus on pressing domestic issues such as homelessness and tax reform rather than starting "needless foreign conflicts."

The Liberty Party won a plurality of seats and unseated incumbent Prime Minister Daisuke Sato of the Conservative Party. The Liberty Party won 26 seats and entered a ruling coalition with the Peace Party which won 4 seats. While 26 seats would usually enable a party to form a majority government, one of these seats was occupied by the Speaker of Parliament, who generally refrains from engaging in party politics. The election resulted in Liberty Party leader Kentarō Suzuki becoming Prime Minister of Shingō.

Not long after this election, the Conservative Party reformed and rebranded itself as the Reform Party and also underwent a change in leadership and values.
384 Kaungkinmyay Senate Election

The **384 Kaungkinmyay Senate Election** was held on 5 January 384 to determine the composition of the Senate of the Union of Kaungkinmyay.

Voters elected candidates from single-member districts to serve as representatives in the national legislature. These elections utilized a first-past-the-post voting system, meaning that the candidate who received a plurality of votes within a given constituency would be elected as representatives of that constituency. All 20 seats of the Senate were up for election.

The People's Progress Party, the party of outgoing incumbent President Aung Kaung Khant, won 11 seats, giving them a majority in the Senate. The People's Action Party, the primary opposition to the People's Progress Party, saw a decrease of 2 seats. The Yaytwe Bloc successfully won all constituencies within the region of Yaytwe and consequently increased its seat count by 1.

This election coincided with the 384 Kaungkinmyay Presidential Election, where Aung Linn of the People's Progress Party was elected as the next president of Kaungkinmyay.