Republic of Retiva

The **Republic of Retiva** is one of the original colonies in the Antares System and a constituent nation of the Antares Confederacy. Retiva is considered to be one of the "big four" nations in the Antares system. At the onset of the Second Colonization Campaigns the Republic Retiva had the second largest population in the Confederacy.

Initially split across several dozen settlements, the modern nation was reunified non-violently, if forcefully, through the political ambition of its most economically powerful city state. Contact and a subsequent rivalry with the neighboring Federation of Jut Fareed led to the rise of a centralized, authoritarian state, which legitimized its rule through managed elections, populist rhetoric and a foreign policy focused on the assertion of Retivan geopolitical influence. The rivalry between Retiva and Jut Fareed would define Antares politics up until the establishment of the Confederacy.

Commodity based economic growth has made Retiva especially vulnerable to market fluctuations, and it was the implicit threat of sanctions that forced the nation, the last holdout, to confederate. Attempts to diversify have produced mixed results, with only its interstellar sector achieving a place of system-wide prominence.

Initially slow to establish orbital facilities, Retiva was nevertheless the first nation to land a spacecraft on a world in orbit around a different star within Antares. It’s successes in stellar travel and rivalry with Jut Fareed have also seen the rise of a growing industrial complex, with the potential for military application.

## History

### Pre-Confederation

At the time of Reunion Day Retiva was one of the most powerful nations in the Antares System. The Republic of Retiva joined the newly established Antares Assembly and tried to position itself to assume leadership of the organisation. However, this effort was hindered by the Federation of Jut Fareed and the Republic of Chengatai, which were attempting the same thing. In response the Republic of Retiva established its own supernational union - The Antares Community.

While the benefits offered by the Antares Community were considerable, the increasing tension between the Community and its competitors only served to alienate many of the neutral nations they were attempting to influence. On March 1st, 164 AL, the Republic of Maltuan, the Republic of Sabmadi and the Free State of Sagallo, and the Union of Thanh-Jenal, established the competing Non-Aligned Movement of Antares. The Non-Aligned Movement quickly became the largest in the system, with many of the remaining neutral nations joining the new institution.

By 189 AL all members of the Antares Community except the Republic of Retiva had left and had instead joined the Non-Aligned Movement. On September 4th, 191 AL, The Republic of Retiva dissolved the Antares Community and was unofficially accepted into the Non-Aligned Movement, which, as a face saving measure was immediately dissolved. Instead, the Antares Assembly underwent a complete reform, adopting both the structure, laws and decorum of the Non-Aligned Movement. This led to the establishment of the Antares Confederacy 11 years later.

## Culture

The strange athletic competition of tank biathalons originated in Retiva, pitting tank crews a test of obstacle courses and accurate fire, becoming one of the most popular sports in Antares. Retivan soldiers are known for being some of the most dedicated in the Confederacy.

## Politics

The 210 Retivan Elections were suspended for 6 months ostensibly due to issues with the new ballot counting system that had been introduced. This led to speculation in the Confederate press that democracy would be unable to survive in Retiva. The country has been rocked by instability, and is known for its aggresion, but it has also contributed to the welfare of other republics, including sending relief to Chengatai after a terrorist attack there.

## Economy

A weakened dollar was beneficial to the Retivan economy in the early 3rd century.

## Science

Retiva's Department of Xenostudies was among the first institutions to investigate lifeforms on Torix. Retiva also introduced the first Blue Whale clones to Dakarai.

## Geography

The Republic of Retiva is located on the planet Dakarai, which orbits the star Nakato in the Antares System. The Republic of Retiva shares Dakarai with the Federation of Jut Fareed.

## References

1. ↑ https://shop.templin.institute/collections/antares-confederacy/products/republic-of-maltuan
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7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 https://shop.templin.institute/collections/antares-confederacy/products/retiva-hat
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9. ↑ https://twitter.com/BkCoverage/status/1355215024969670657
10. ↑ https://www.templin.institute/news/2020/10/16/an-update-on-stellaris-invicta-season-ii