Bharat Republic

**The Bharat Republic** is one of twelve nations that make up the Juda Federation. Like all in the Polo Flotilla, had to go through modifications in order to survive. Thanks to some modifications and the strange substances from the Shroud, the people have developed psychic powers that can be achieved through discipline, control and enlightenment.

## History

After the "Great Exodus", the Polo Fleet, along with many others, got sucked into a surprise wormhole that transferred them into a completely new galaxy full of stellar storms, strange phenomenons and unknown dimensional shifts. One ship, *The Bengal Tiger*, had every person wake-up from cryosleep. All the humans on-board saw the terror and beauty of the new galaxy they are in, but were slowly dying from mutation. The first to die was the admiral of the entire fleet who have succumb to an illness caused by the stellar anomalies. So the captains had a meeting on what to do.

The captain of *The Traveling Venetian*, Coronato La Fazia, suggest that they use the experimental technology they have in order to make modifications to themselves while the probes survey the moons over the gas giant. The reason is so they can prepare for whatever it is necessary for survival. Captain Jindan Nayar of *The Bengal Tiger* agreed along with all the other captains.

Captain Jindan may have agreed but doesn't like the idea. The only thing she modified was the human brain's hidden potential while having everyone meditate. The majority of the passengers are of Buddhist and Hindu beliefs with a minority of Jainism and Sikhism. All of them, after modification, have joined in a group meditation and something happened. Their minds touched The Shroud and with it comes a new power that wracked the ship with energy as everyone's eyes started to glow with the colors of The Shroud. Many may have suffered some minor headaches, but have gain new powers. Thus the Hinda were created.

Once this new enlightenment have been achieved, the ship made it to the forest moon of Juda Primaris, Polo. Named after the fleet itself. The Hinda made it to a location with the mountains looking similar to the Tianzi Mountain Range from Earth. Around 18 AL and after some time to settle, the captain and many of her officers decided to create a new nation based on the ideals of Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism. A place of meditation, prosperity and living in harmony with their new environment rather than repeat the mistakes of the past.

## Culture

The Bharat Republic is a theocratic republic, where a religious council supervises the democratic process and serves in an advisory role, which is the Reverend Elder. The first to be elected was Captain Jindan Nayar, of course. Everyone vote for the next Reverend Elder with the council help out with counting the votes. The Hinda of the Bharat Republic are very spiritual and that spirituality helps them unlock their psychic powers.

The architecture and aesthetics of the Bharat Republic is based on Indian styles such as Indo-Saracenic, Indian rock-cut, Mughal, Buddhist, Hoysala and Vijayanagara.

The Bharat Republic's main religion is, Budhindalaism. It is a mix of Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism. The religion follows the practice of morality, meditation and wisdom that leads to enlightenment while in service of their multi-limb gods that follow the doctrines of samsara (the continuous cycle of life, death, and reincarnation) and karma (the universal law of cause and effect). Not only do they follow their gods they also follow some tenets of truthful living and service for humanity (or the new humanity). They uphold the values of honesty, compassion, generosity, humility, integrity, service, and spirituality on a daily basis. They also believe that enlightenment is achieved through nonviolence and reducing harm to living beings as much as possible. Which means that the gods judge one's karma before putting them through the samsara.

However, there are those that believe that violence should only be used to defend others if necessary along with using their powers. Those in the Bharat Military dedicate themselves to defend the citizens of the republic. Not to cause wars.

The people of the Bharat Republic are largely vegetarian.

## Economy

The Bharat Republic are known to be pre-industrial with a lack of factories and industrial centers. However, they are known for having a wide arrange of fruits grown in the many orchards they planted with mutated versions of different fruit trees. They are also known for their large export of rice and minerals. The minerals are often traded with the Alchericus Republic in exchange for mining technology that won't harm the environment.

## Politics

The Reverend Elder is head of the Bharat Republic and has unlimited authority along with the Council of Unity. The Council of Unity can take away the Reverend Elder's power if the need arise. It is also their job to not only maintain the government and the public, they also help with the teachings of Budindalaism. The Bharat Republic is very democratic when electing the next Reverend Elder and each one swears an oath to uphold the traditions, guide the people, and follow the teachings of Budindalaism.

However, military officials cannot be elected as Reverend Elder. The Reverend Elder must also support peace, life, harmony with life and pacifism. One member of the Council of Unity, the Warchief, can be allowed to be the voice of the Bharat Republic when there is a war on or the people are in danger.

## Geography

The Bharat Republic rests in the valleys of the Qing Mountain Range. A hundred and ninety-six miles from the Jade Plateau and Shonaka Federation territory to the southwest and two-hundred and seventy-nine miles from the Alchericus Republic to the east. It later expanded northeast and claim a few islands to the west and a few territories in the Avatari Continent.

## Trivia

* The flag of the Bharat Republic is largely inspired by India's flag.
	+ The three primary colors is comprised of green, white and orange. Same with India's flag
	+ The purple symbol is actually the symbol of Hinduism, not the Ashoka Chakra

* Bharat is the Sanskrit term meaning India.