Honkai

> Venture into the majestic region of Honkai, a serene snowscape that cradles the spirit of progress and enlightenment. Amidst the crystalline landscapes, the people of Honkai forge ahead, weaving a tale of relentless ambition and boundless wisdom. Embrace the frost-kissed journey and uncover the secrets hidden beneath the shimmering snowflakes.
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> ―CK Data Base

**Honkai** (ホンカイ) is a nation and major power in **Aurynthia**. It consists of many prefectures distributed into 8 regions, as well as various territorial possessions across the globe and is one of the largest economic and military superpowers in world. Honkai is a island nation, it has a very high tech and has an ancient culture with many traditions. The Honkaian archipelago is located in East and North East with all the Sector Zero.

The nation has the highest per-capita consumption of cybernetics of any country in the world, and is at the forefront of research and design. The highly urbanized nation is also home to the Corporate cities, where zaibatsus and their related companies all cluster around important plants, family clans, other zaibatsus and The Order. As war raged on in the Lumina many refugees fled to Honkai, raising the population. While the nation is still considered generally safe, many areas had been cut off or abandoned by the government. Honkai's influence on the world can be seen everywhere with many people adopting their culture, religion, and various business practices. However many places sought to fight against their influence such as Pandora.

The nation's main islands, from north to south, are Hokkaidō, Hyō Seiik, Hyō-tō, Kumotō, and Okinawa. Honkai City is the capital and largest and most diverse city in Honkai, although the nation has numerous other cities of great cultural and economic importance such as Yokohama, Ozora, Hoshimura, Honkai City, Mizukawa, Suzukaze and Celestia. CyberCore, the world's most influential and powerful megacorporation, is headquartered in Honkai City. CyberCore dominates much of Honkai's politics, economy, and policing, and has enjoyed fluctuating control over much of the "third world" - a term commonly assigned to the Lumina -. An internal power struggle persisted for decades as other Honkaian corporations competed with CyberCore. Overseas, however, CyberCore held the title of the largest exporter of Honkaian-made goods.

Honaki has solid relations with Sumeru and Eden. They also have strong trade relations with the Lumina and help keep their economy stable even after the fall of Ava government.

## History

### Human Era

During the Meji Restoration, Honkai became an industrial giant. The birth of Zaibatsus were present with companies seeing great success. During this  Sakuya Shogaki founded the CyberCore manufacturing company in 1916.

Honkai entered in a war with the US during World War II, despite early success, they were pushed back and later atomic bombs were dropped on major cities. This resulted in their surrender. After World War II had ended, Honkai was devastated. All the large cities (with the exception of Kyoto), the industries and the transportation networks were severely damaged. A severe shortage of food continued for several years.

A new constitution went into effect in 1947: The emperor lost all political and military power, and was solely made the symbol of the state. Universal suffrage was introduced and human rights were guaranteed. Honkai was also forbidden to ever lead a war again or to maintain an army, under Article 9. Which was mainly written by the United States. Furthermore, Shinto and the state were clearly separated.

With the peace treaty that went into effect in 1952, the occupation ended. Honkai's Self Defense Force was established in 1954, accompanied by large public demonstrations. Great public unrest was also caused by the renewal of the US-Honkai Security Treaty of 1960.

In 1960, Oda Shogaki control of the CyberCore Corporation. After the Korean War, and accelerated by it, the recovery of Honkai's economy flourished. The 1970s and 80s saw the country flourish as it became an economic powerhouse and the second largest in the world.

**Main Article:** **CyberCore Story**

### Reconstruction Era (50,000 years later)

Atmospheric particles from the nuclear explosion in Tokyo, as well as debris from orbital weapons strikes, continent-wide firestorms, conventional explosives, and the burning and annihilation of cities and agricultural areas during the war, cast an eerie red mantle over the skies of the whole world. For almost 300 years, the skies were dyed a bloody red. Even many years after the explosion, suspended particles caused the skies at sunrise and sunset to glow an eerie red, inspiring the few people who lived through that period to extinction to call it the Storm of Red. Frozen rivers, completely extinct species, earthquakes, sea level rise and extremely cold temperatures were part of the fatal consequences of this winter that would kill off the rest of humans for decades to come.

50,000 years later, Alt did an analysis of the lands and after a cleansing began to design new plans for his cities. During the rebuilding of Honkai City much of the radioactive debris was dumped in the bays, while ground zero from the nuclear explosion became known as the Badlands, an area of Honkai City littered with the ruins of the disaster. By 52049, much of the radiation had subsided, but it was still present to some degree. Most of the central corporate zone had been destroyed, including the government buildings. The wreckage was too large to dig up and take to distant dumpsites, so workers used bulldozers and main battle tanks to push the rubble into the bay. CyberCore was tasked with clearing the crater of radioactive debris in Sector Zero with their machines.

With the reconstruction of the city and its other regions, Honkai City was inaugurated as one of the largest cities in the new world. It is currently the most populous city in the world, together it is one of the prefectures of Honkai. It is the center of politics, economy, education, communication and culture of the country. It also has the highest concentration of corporate headquarters, financial institutions, universities and colleges, museums, theaters, commercial and entertainment establishments in all of Honkai.

## Government

The government of Honkai is no longer a constitutional monarchy in which the Emperor's power is limited and relegated primarily to ceremonial duties. As in many other states, the Government is divided into only two branches: the Executive branch and the Judicial branch, and everything is attached to the CyberCore megacorporation, considered a government. The Honkaian government follows in the tradition of everyone else: it is complex and confusing and covered in political red tape. The main governing bodies of CyberCore are the Public Health and Safety Council, CyberCore Security Division and others. As for who has more control over the other, that's a tricky question. Neither party has full authority or control over Honkai. The truth is that the three of them are just other pieces of the puzzle that are used to control each other and will often combine forces to combat external threats.

The only thing that is clear is that Alt is the most powerful in the nation that has extended its power to different countries.

## Military

Honkai is the second highest ranked nation in the Global Peace Index and maintained the 2th largest military budget in the world. The country's military (CyberCore Self-Defense Forces) is restricted by Article 9 of the Honkaian Constitution, which waives Honkai's right to declare war or use military force in international disputes. The military is governed by the Defense Corps and consists mainly of the Ground Self-Defense Force, the Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the Air Self-Defense Force. In addition to the Space Force and CyberCore Special Forces. Alt has been making changes to its security policy, including the establishment of the Public Safety Commission, the adoption of the National Security Strategy, and the development of the National Defense Program Guidelines.

In addition to its defense corps, Honaki has the Automata Mech Defense Corps, trained pilots who control the automata units that are the largest security force in the nation and even internationally.

## Law enforcement and crime

The Police Agency or Security Agency is an agency administered by the Public Security Commission of the CyberCore Office and is the central agency of the Honkaian police system and the central coordination agency for law enforcement in national emergency situations. in Honkai. In quiet residential areas, there is a 20% chance per hour of finding an empty police box. As the central coordinating body for the prefectural police departments, the Police Agency is administered by the Public Security Commission and CyberCore. Special Assault Team comprises nationwide anti-terrorist tactical units that cooperate with the Anti-Firearms Squads and the Anti-Terrorist Squads at the territorial level. The Honkai Coast Guard protects the territorial waters surrounding the region and uses surveillance and control countermeasures against smuggling, marine environmental crime, poaching, piracy, spy boats, unauthorized foreign fishing vessels, and illegal immigration.

The Honkai City Police Department (NTPD) is the official corporate law enforcement agency in the metropolis. Reporting to the Public Safety Commission and its directives, its headquarters are located in Corpo Plaza, in the City Center corporate district. The building is 58 stories tall, with wedge-shaped architecture in a lighted cylindrical tower.

***Main article: Honkai City Police Agency***

## Geography, climate, and environment

The Nations Triangle (Honkai, Sumeru, Znaniya) is characterized by huge cities, huge global trade, high consumption of raw materials, and rapid development. Honkai is also part of what used to be the Pacific Rim, with territories facing the Pacific, relatively high levels of industrialization and urbanization indicating high levels of economic development, and huge imports and exports moving mainly through the now Arctic Pacific.

Honkai can be seen as small units of mountainous terrain; Some scholars suggest that this is one reason for the decentralized pattern of government developed in the feudal era of the Human Era. Today there are many prefectures, many of which still follow historic mountainous boundaries. The regions of Honkai are: Hokkaido, Kanto, Galar, Unova, Ozora, Konton, Furagi and th Islands under joint control with the nation Znaniya. Honkai also has control of several islands in the South near Sumaru. Honkai's rivers are small, unnavigable for great lengths, fast-moving, and useful for generating some hydroelectric power. The rivers and abundant rainfall make extensive agriculture and forest production possible.

At present, thanks to the changes of the planet in these last 50,000 years, Honaki has become one of the largest countries in the world, extending its territory to areas beyond Sumeru, Znaniya with artificial islands and frozen regions. Honkai City, for example, is divided into three large regions: the Pacific mountains, the interior, and the arctic zone. The Pacific mountains occupy the entire coast and are made up of artificial islands and Sector Zero. The current surface is covered by water, with much of the continental shelf below sea level. It is almost completely covered in water, except for a few islands, and features a variety of submerged biomes. Most seas are covered with ice for half the year, with very small annual temperature variations, bioluminescence phenomena occurring in both wildlife and aquatic life, and also great depths without light. That is why the fauna has adapted to live without it and to being subjected to great pressure, making the environment compatible for predators and other types of colossal-sized creatures adapted to colder temperatures.

Honkai is made up of several thousand islands. Honkai's closest neighbors are Sumeru, Znaniya and Zhiyue. The Sea of Honkai separates the continent from the H onkaianarchipelago. More than 50% of the country is mountainous and covered with forests. Because Honkai is situated in a region where several continental plates meet, the nation experiences frequent earthquakes. For the same reason, there are many volcanoes and natural hot springs in Honkai. The most famous volcano and the highest mountain in Honkai is Mount Kōriyama, which has undergone many changes over the years and is now covered in snow and surrounded by taiga forests.

Galar, in the north of the islands, is one of the most picturesque regions of Honkai. Known for its mountains and excellent skiing, lakes, hot springs, shrines and residences. Its capital, Sendai, is known as the "city of trees" and hosts one of Honkai's most popular summer festivals. Kanto is the most populated region of Honkai and is home to the Honkai City metropolitan area. It is known as the factory that keeps Honkai running. Other cities include Snowa, Hakone (and its five lakes), Shiba and Celestia, an ancient city full of historical treasures.

The marine biome has montaneous features, including a system of mid-ocean ridges, as well as submarine volcanoes, ocean trenches, submarine canyons, hot spring caves, plateaus, crystal caves, and abyssal plains. The remainder not covered by water is made up of mountains, temperate forests, tundra, boreal forests, polar deserts, tropical forests in non-frozen areas, and other geomorphologies.

A good part of the region classified as Sector Zero in which Honkai and other Regions are located is made up of 44 million square kilometers of ocean, bordered by mountainous terrain to the north and west, it is covered in snow and ice throughout the year, and almost all parts of the area experience long periods with some form of surface ice, leading to a mostly permanent winter. Extreme weather events cause the night sky to be spectacular at all hours, mostly peppered with storms with lightning that marks the twilight, snowfalls and blizzards that can last a month straight, meteor showers or other constant astronomical phenomena according to the zone. Sector Zero is subdivided into smaller biomes, both terrestrial and oceanic, such as Arctic Spiers, Badlands, Arctic Plains, Frozen River, Arctic Trench, Arctic Kelp Forest, Lily Pads Islands, and others.

The temperatures are so low that you would freeze to death in minutes if you had no protection in most regions. Normally, temperatures in climates are below 0°C. These frozen deserts, whose low solar intensity has turned these regions into cold wastelands. Due to the high latitude of most regions, there are large seasonal variations in daylight. From late May to late July, the sun never quite dips below the horizon in areas, hence Aurynthia's description as the "Land of the Midnight Sun," with the rest of the lands experiencing an 18-hour high of light per day. On the contrary, from the end of November to the end of January, the sun never rises above the horizon in the north, and daylight hours are very short in the rest of the region, while snow falls in these lands even in the hottest summers throughout the snowy plain.

Honkai and its regions have wonderful biomes. From a deep cold sea with sunken monuments of the Human Era, to other oceanic monuments with unknown guardian creatures. Like the Cold Ocean, they have a gravel seabed and squid swimming around. However, the water surface is often divided by patches of ice and large icebergs, formed by compacted ice and sometimes blue ice. Snowstalkers can spawn here, as can white whales. Honkai's landscape is generally rugged and mountainous, topped by glaciers. With tundras, taiga forests made up of pines, oaks, firs and cherry trees. Forests cover over 30% of the territory, to which we must add tundra meadows and large ice sheets. These ices are found in the north and in the mountains above 300 meters of altitude.

Snowy plains covered in large amounts of snow layers. High mountains separated by valleys with dormant volcanoes. The plains are huge and scattered. The coast is very jagged and forms many fjords. Taiga mountains are steeper and more erratic. Thanks to these differences in height, navigating this biome is quite dangerous. A rare variation of the snowy plain that is characterized by its large peaks and compact ice glaciers at the edge of the coasts.

### Climate

Due to the great north-south extension of the country, the climate varies a lot in the different regions, although it remains cold. The climate in most major cities, including Honkai City, features four seasons. The climate presents different types, depending on the region. The coast has an oceanic climate, while the rest has a continental and arctic climate. There is a rainy season in early summer and typhoons hit parts of the country every year in late summer. The climate of the northern island of Hokkaido and the coast of the Sea of Honkai is colder and it snows in large amounts. Snowfall can reach up to ten meters in the northern part. Major cities like Celestia and Honkai City experience snowfall for much of the year. In Galar, the average temperature in January is 8 degrees Celsius.

In summer, the long sunny days thaw the top layer of frozen soil and raise average temperatures above 10 °C. At some inland weather stations, summer temperatures can reach 30°C or higher. At the ocean surface, sea ice grows during the fall and winter and melts during the spring and summer. On sea ice and on land, snow accumulates during the fall and winter and melts during the summer. In the far north, the seasonal removal of snow from the land exposes the tundra, which greens and flourishes in the warmer months of the year. Moving south, the tundra slowly transforms into forest, which also experiences significant seasonal accumulation of snow.

### Wildlife

Honkai is home to a large number of diverse species. Within the fauna of these lands, there are the Snowstalkers and the Seastalkers, there is also a great variety of biomes, from the vibrant kelp forest to the fiery depths of the enigmatic lava lakes of the sea. Each Biome contains its own set of Flora and Fauna to discover and resources to harvest. Arctic marine animals such as the Kujira and the Akula lie in the depths of the sea. On the surface, however, biomes such as taiga and tundra remain. Some well-known animals are the snowstalker, snow seals, arctic foxes, and penguins. The greatest variety of animals is present in the sea.

***Main article: Fauna***

## Demographics

Honkai used to be a monoracial nation. Over time, there were many more foreigners who began to enter, from Sumeruans, Znanians, Edenites, Pandorians and more. In reality, few of the refugees spoke Honkaian and most were from a completely different culture. They all came to Honkai City seeking to follow their dreams or a better life in that country that is now an international power. Although many Eden immigrants come to Honkai looking for work and opportunities, the reasons—and the ways—to emigrate vary. Some immigrants are fleeing war and violence; others are motivated by economic difficulties. Edenites accounted for 51.1% of population growth, the same as other Pandorians and Luminans.

### Familiar structure

Most families in Honkai are nuclear families or clans, with a couple of caretakers adopting children from Development Centers or directly being caretakers of the facilities.

### Health

The health care system in Honkai provides health care services, including screening, prenatal care, and infectious disease control, and the health system is completely free.

### Education

The basic school system in Honkai consists of elementary school (six years), middle school (three years), high school (three years), and plantation college (four years). Education is compulsory only for the nine years of primary and secondary school, but 99% of students make it to secondary school. Because its education system is so good, Honkai has one of the best-educated populations in the world. Foreigners are also well educated throughout Honkai, with the most developed being in Honkai City.

## Economy

Honkai's economy is a highly developed free market economy. Honkai has a low unemployment rate of around four percent. As the largest economic power, Honkai controls much of the world and has enormous influence in various countries. Newly developed cities like Sumeru city are heavily influenced by Honkaian culture and are often built by Honkaian corporations. Honkai's economy is heavily focused on industry, services, science and technology, agriculture and fisheries, as well as tourism. While many countries (mainly in North Lumina) fear how far Honkai's reach has spread, many still welcome the industry and services offered by numerous corporations and governments. CyberCore Corporation is a global mega-corporation dealing with corporate security, banking and manufacturing, as well as science and research. They wield more financial power than any other corporation and use supreme tactics to maintain their influence. CyberCore specializes in protection services and the distribution of its Made in Honkai products throughout Lumina and other nations. CyberCore is the largest exporter of products made in Honkai. The currency worldwide is now the credits or called in Honkai the New Yen, and it is said that Honkai has the largest amount of these in its economy.

## Infrastructure

### Transportation

Honkai has an efficient public transportation network, especially within metropolitan areas and between the large cities. Honkaian public transportation is characterized by its punctuality, its superb service, and the large crowds of people using it.

### Water Supply and Sanitation

Access to an improved water source is universal in Honkai. 99% of the population receives piped water supply from public utilities and 3% receive water from their own wells or unregulated small systems, mainly in rural areas. Access to improved sanitation is also universal, either through sewers or on-site sanitation.

### Energy

Energy in Honkai refers to the production, consumption, import and export of energy and electricity in Honkai. The nation's primary energy consumption was 477.6 Mtoe in 2040, a decrease of 5% compared to the previous year. Following the Fukushima disaster, the general public opposed the use of nuclear power. In 2035, the Honkaian government planned to reopen nuclear power plants again with more safety measures to ensure the safety of the country. Now in the Age of Architects, the main source of energy is the Nuclilium and its cells.

## Major cities

### Honkai City - 80 million

Honkai City (ホンカイシティ), officially Honkai City Metropolis, is modern day Babylon. It has been the Honkaian capital since 1869, home to the Imperial Family and the Honkaian government sometime in the Human Era. Honkai City is part of the Kanto region on the southeast side of Honkai's main island. It has remained the cultural center of the nation and has had an influx of foreigners raising its population to 57 million people. It is also home to the huge Honkaian corporations that have great control over the nation. Honkai City leads corporate research and development as well as being a leading manufacturing giant.

### Celestia - 31 million

Celestia (セレスティア) The city is built on platforms and floating structures that connect to each other, forming a network of elevated roads and walkways that traverse the sky. These structures are made of resistant and light materials, combining metallic and crystalline elements that shine with an ethereal light. The technology on Celestia is advanced, fusing magical and scientific elements with her sight. City dwellers use floating devices powered by energy and anti-gravity technology to move from place to place, gliding effortlessly through the air. These devices can range from sleek wingsuits to larger, more complex flying vehicles. The city is governed by the Kanto region, next to the Badlands outside of Honkai City. The architecture of Celestia is ancient, being a historical monument of the Human Era. Filled with floating lands and the gates of heaven, Celestia is one of the largest cities with divided subregions.

### Pacifica - 5 million

Pacifica (パシフィカシティ) known as the underground city, was once part of Honkai City in the past before the N.E.X.U.S attack on the region. Pacifica is a polluted undercity located beneath Honkai - once united, they are now separate, symbiotic cultures. Stifled inventors often find their unorthodox research welcomed in Pacifica, but reckless industry has rendered whole swathes of the city highly toxic. It is a place both supported and ruined by unchecked industry, mercantilism, and magic run amok. Pacifica consists of open spaces of various sizes and shapes that often intersect with each other or with different generated structures, creating vast cave systems. They feature a large amount of minerals, as well as hostile creatures that appear in the dark. Pacifica Caves are underground structures consisting of randomly generated cavities of air, water, or lava, hollowing out an area and exposing other things with the terrain (such as stones and mineral elements) inside. Its structure usually consists of a series of irregular tunnels that branch and wind in other directions, which can connect to the surface, creating natural entrances to the cave.

## Culture

The culture of the Honkai Architects has been heavily influenced by the ancient human cultures that preceded them throughout their history; As a result, aspects such as fashion, art, and even language are based on Japanese, Korean, and other societies. It was implied that these beings adopted a portion of their own culture and mannerisms from the cities and towns they took as their own, and from the fossils of human civilizations they unearthed. The residents of Honkai City are located in Japan, so the clothing and architecture have some of the Japanese customs, such as wearing kimonos, rice as a popular food, and wearing yukata. Their customs are rich and full of the enjoyment of various festivals that provide a link to the past, among the characteristic aspects of them are masks, costumes, performing arts and all kinds of lantern shows, including a wide range of artists. In different styles, both traditional and modern.

Out of all appearances, Honkaians are described as skilled with technology and machinery, being able to perfect anything in a short time in order to be efficient, including their own bodies. They have a great interest in the unknown and it is observed that they have a strong sense of respect for their society and the world around them, as well as a thirst for knowledge that keeps them active in research. While they can be cynical about human nature in general, assuming that most humans are inferior and unimaginative or simply doomed to mediocrity. A good part of them seem to be curious about human behavior and maintain a positive position about it.

This deep respect that the Honkaians have for their world is manifested in the numerous sanctuaries they have built, uniquely designed for reflection and escape from the outside world from their perspectives. The Honkaians create an idealized miniature landscape, which is intended to express the harmony that should exist. Not only this, but they also express themselves through messages with the construction of huge structures organized in symmetrical systems of their network. This fact suggests that they are beings of a philosophical nature, with a great understanding of the natural world, since they understand the concepts of life and death and the role they play on their planet as a complex species like Arquitects.

It is mentioned that they tend to accumulate a lot so as not to let anything go to waste, being the case of the Pacifica of Honkai City, using ancient artifacts left over from humans from the past era, converting them into current technology to make them more efficient.

Modern sports are a cultural highlight for many of the young people who participate in events as a means of entertainment and relaxation within the arenas. This motivation for combat is reflected in the leagues and the desire to become a champion of extraordinary qualities, eager to not only know the things around them, but also to face brutal challenges. They could easily be described as loyal, with a good-natured disposition, not at all given to cheating, having joined this type of activity at a young age.

Races and shows can also be seen as a means of recreation and celebration. Traditionally, the culture favors groupthink and not individual ideals, so it's common to see many teams gathering both inside and outside of local stores, socializing and talking to each other. Competition centers, bowling alleys, and karaoke are popular hangout spots for teens.

Although they are often thought of as a working and orderly society under a perfect system with little time for leisure, which on the one hand is true, in reality many seek entertainment wherever they can. A good part of the younger inhabitants, unlike the adults, are described as calm, inattentive and living to have fun, with a competitive nature even in their studies. Music can be heard in every city, most of them hosting modern pop and rock music in venues that range in size from clubs to well-known areas. Bands and pop idols all over the world keep the music industry active.

### Education

Honkai education takes time and dedication. Once the architects are born in the Development Centers, they are admitted to a specialized nursery and placed in a group assigned to several caregivers in charge of providing the necessary care, housing, and education. Minors will live within the facilities as boarders receiving instruction and participating in activities until they reach sufficient maturity, then they will be transferred to Plantations.

In many cases, these child care providers have developmental training and are supervised by superiors, which requires more focused training in addition to the typical common core skills of a caregiver. The groups of these professionals are generally divided into pediatricians, live-in babysitters, physician assistants, therapists, nurses, and tutors. Many other auxiliary disciplines and specialists are available in the units.

It is in the upbringing where the responsibilities of these managers begin. The basic needs of hospitalized infants are sleep, comfort, and cleanliness, which are provided by internal nannies. Bonding is considered the foundation of a child's ability to form and lead relationships throughout life, so they are immediately brought together with their daycare peers in a safe and stimulating environment for the first few hours outside of school. incubators. Eventually children will become more active, curious, eager to explore, and seeking the challenge of learning to do simple tasks on their own. At this stage, caregivers are very involved in helping them develop their vocabulary, increase their communication skills, understand and control their emotions, as well as creating basic routines with their guardians, who collect data on their progress. Young children will also begin to understand social etiquette, such as being polite and taking turns within activities.

They soon begin to be more independent and build friendships in their group, becoming capable of reasoning and making their own decisions in many hypothetical situations. Young children also demand constant attention, but gradually learn to deal with boredom and begin to play independently, albeit with a marked preference for companionship. They enjoy helping, also feeling useful and capable in caring for other children younger than them and interacting in class. Among them, there are some who are serious about their studies. But as a species, they tend to be defiant and have overwhelmingly hyperactive behavior. However, their resolve is weak and does not last long, so they need guidance even in their first attempts to be independent as they grow up.

In addition to the usual facilities, such as classrooms, corridors and laboratories, these places have activities in music rooms, gyms, sports fields and secured grounds.

The curriculum is divided into three main categories: compulsory, moral education, and special activities. The compulsory ones are language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, music, arts and crafts, and physical education. Moral education aims to teach young people to respect each other and the environment, respect the rules of society and learn general self-control. Special activities refer to activities and ceremonies that emphasize teamwork and cooperation, such as field trips or folk concerts. Compulsory courses continue into lower secondary education, with the addition of fine arts, foreign languages, and a greater choice of electives, including scientific research and social science research courses.

Classes start at 7 am and end at 5 pm with an hour for lunch around 12 pm. All the young people come together in their dining rooms. The educators discuss nutrition and healthy eating with them as part of the preparation of the meal, which they also serve depending on the group. After completing the schedule, most inmates go to extracurricular activities in sports teams or clubs, remain in the facilities or go out. Students generally need permission to leave the boundaries of the Development Centers; they may be allowed to travel off campus at certain times.

### Traditional Cuisine

Given the conditions of their world, being an island nation surrounded by an ocean, the Honkaians' cuisine consists mostly of fresh, lean seafood; pickled or boiled synthetic vegetables with rice and seaweed, plus a notable absence of non-lab-produced red meat. Dishes such as sushi, tempura, noodles and teriyaki are some of the most popular foods.

        Generally, seasonal fruits serve as the most common form of dessert eaten after dinner. Trendier tastes include green tea ice cream and shaved ice syrup, eaten at summer festivals. A very popular dessert among children are also dorayaki. They are sweet pancakes filled with a sweet red bean paste. They are mostly eaten at room temperature, but are also considered very delicious hot. Many other sweets such as taiyaki, dango, and mochi have been preserved and continue to exist today.

Despite the fact that its gastronomy is influenced by Chinese and Japanese cuisine, it has also been open to the influence of Western cuisines of the modern era, which makes it extremely varied depending on the district of each city. A perfect example of this is Santo Domingo, located in Eden with the strong presence of some typical elements of what used to be Latin American cuisine, including corn-based dishes, sauces, condiments and other sea vegetables.

### Religion

    Shinto and Buddhism are the two main known religions. Shinto is as old as Japanese culture, while Buddhism was imported from the mainland in the 6th century during the Human Era. Since then, the two religions have coexisted in relative harmony and have even complemented each other to some extent influenced by Chinese Taoism. The Honkaians seem to follow a set of beliefs and customs linked to these doctrines under their own philosophical thinking, especially participating in festivals and seasonal events reflecting a common vision.

The Honkaians have the existential understanding of a collective consciousness that includes themselves and other beings, and they have a logical way of representing it. They exist as data and thoughts in an intertwined web, across space. It allows them to understand what each other needs and feels, taking the uncertainty out of communication. They seem to identify an information network with interconnections between them through a medium, by which they exchange information and share resources. It is in a way, a bit like a huge neural network filled with computer servers that store information, algorithms, and codes moving throughout your world. In human terms, this theological concept of universal individuality, of a unified "flow of the universe" and of the natural world is present in Buddhist and Taoist philosophy.

Although religion does not play an important role in the daily life of today's society, architects can be considered spiritual beings who do not have a single or predominant deity, nor established rules for prayer, rather than animistic beliefs rooted in the culture. Because of this, they often visit a shrine or temple on New Years and participate in different festivals that occur throughout each season. Several of the well-known ones include the competitions, the gion festival, bon festival, and the tanabata festival. The latter features a parade with elaborately decorated floats and thousands of people. One of the common factors among all these various festivals is that they are often fun, colorful, and bring family, friends, and visitors together.

## Festivals and Holidays

### Hanami Season

Hanami mainly consists of having an outdoor party under the cherry trees during the day or night. Once the cherry trees are in bloom in spring, many residents gather in the parks and gardens to have picnics under the blossoms. It is occasionally accompanied by hologram shows and is often a popular event for couples who go out on weekends to see the cherry blossoms. The theme of looking at flowers has long held an important place in literature, dance, and the fine arts. The following activities are typical of Hanami: games, popular songs and dances, flower shows, races, parades, concerts, kimono shows, food stalls, and other things.

### Lantern Festival

    The Lantern Festival is a Honkaian New Year event that draws guests from all over to reunite with their families. During the celebration the children go out at night with paper lanterns and solve riddles about them to receive gifts. The lanterns are commonly adorned with many intricate designs and are accompanied by interactive holograms through its streets. For example, they are often made in the form of marine animals. Lanterns can symbolize people leaving their past selves behind and taking on new ones that they will let go of next year. Lanterns are almost always red to symbolize good fortune. The festival usually has activities like concerts and fireworks in the sky.

### Bon Matsuri

Obon or simply Bon is a festive season that has been preserved and turned into a family reunion festival during which people return to ancestral family places, where they visit and clean the graves of their ancestors when they are supposed to. the spirits of the ancestors revisit home altars. Similar to the old Western celebration of Day of the Dead practiced in Santo Domingo and Eden, people honor their loved ones with folkloric dances and traditional music. Large parties are held in homes and squares, with food samples and placed on an offering table. Lanterns are lit and floated in rivers and seas to symbolically remember the lost souls of forgotten ancestors in the afterlife.

Although Obon was initially not very common, it eventually became an extremely important and sacred date to honor lives lost during wars. Since Obon occurs in the heat of summer, participants traditionally wear yukata, a kind of light synthetic cotton kimono. Many Obon celebrations include a large carnival with rides, games, and festive summer foods. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pay their respects and remember friends and family who have died. These celebrations can take on a humorous tone, as celebrants reminisce about funny events and anecdotes about the departed, as well as prefer to keep a cheerful atmosphere for their welcome. The Bon Odori folk dance is performed in the streets throughout the festival, as well as in temples, parks and shrines, to the sound of taiko drums and other instruments, with dancers wearing yukata.

### Hanabi Season

    In the summer the season of fireworks or pyrotechnic games begins and they light up the sky in all regions. These shows usually take place in July or August and are widely advertised and performed throughout the cities. The event features competitive sports and racing, bringing the gaming arenas to the full with a carnival atmosphere, complete with food, music, and a sense of team rivalry.

### Champions Festival

The Champions League is an important multi-sport event in which its participants are divided into teams and compete against each other in battles, these groups are usually led by their hosts, commonly selected idols. It is normally held once in a while and is one of the biggest organized festivals. Neon signs, banners, fireworks, graffiti and high tension are everywhere as the arena voting begins. Thousands of competitors wait for the mascots and colors of the battling teams to be announced and prepare to travel to their chosen venue, ready for the much-anticipated opening ceremony.

### Carnival Season

Carnival usually lasts the whole month once it starts. Organized groups and music idols parade through the streets, and the public interacts directly with them. It is an intense party of several days where the crowds follow the electric trios through the streets of the city, dancing and singing. Other districts of the city, present unique characteristics, strongly influenced by local folklore and cultural manifestations. People dress up in colorful costumes or special t-shirts with themes and logos that revolve around some cultural movement or for simple aesthetics.

    A notable carnival activity is the competitions focused on music, and the fact that many of its participants emit light from both their facial and body markings in synchronized patterns. This act could be considered a sacred tradition, since architects feel an important value for their brands as part of their identity. Each responds to light produced by other individuals, and even to light from other nearby dancing groups, creating a light show throughout the area. Each color and design have a special meaning for them and are part of the festivity.

### Christmas Season

Much is unknown about this holiday, apart from its obvious similarities to the human holiday of Christmas past. From this, it is assumed that in December, people decide to enjoy with their better half or with friends: meetings, dinners and lots of parties. Fireworks, candies and gifts. This suggests that it is a homely and traditional celebration. Some activities within the date include exhibitions of ice sculptures and lights, as well as the practice of sports in the snow.

### Sea Season

The purpose of the holiday is to give thanks for the bounty of the ocean and consider its importance as one of the most diverse places on your planet. People usually visit the beaches or any other coast to swim, snorkel, surf or dive. All the participants release colored floating lanterns made of paper on the water, forming beautiful geometric figures. Local musicians and singers perform at the beachside cafe, where you can sit and enjoy the scenery as the harbors fill with fireworks.

### Culture Season

Cultural festivals are annual open-door events organized by most Development Centers and Plantations with the purpose of promoting culture, the arts, and the academic effort of minors. The festivities often include art exhibitions, parades, and award ceremonies for distinguished artists and scholars. While this event is meant to showcase student learning, many people visit the festival as a recreational diversion. Students often take the opportunity to visit the centers they once attended.

Food is served and often classrooms or gyms are transformed into temporary restaurants or cafes. Dances, concerts, and plays may be performed by individual volunteers or by various school clubs, such as the dance club, literature club, orchestra club, band club, and drama club. Cultural festivals are meant to be a fun event, but they are also the only chance each year for students to see what life is like at other Development Centers. They are also intended to enrich people's lives by increasing social interaction and fostering community ties.

### Children's Season

Children's Day has been kept on the same date. The holiday respects the personality of children and celebrates their happiness. It also celebrates health and sport with picnics and children's games to enjoy. Thousands of children compete in the Children's Olympic Games held in their center stadiums, focusing on their team collaboration skills.

### Wisdom Festival

The World Science Festival is on a mission to cultivate a society informed by science, inspired by its wonder, convinced of its value, and prepared to engage with its implications for the future. Opening at different facilities in Honkai city, the festival showcases science and technology with the same freshness and flair one would expect from an art or music festival. These public engagement events can be varied, including lectures, exhibits, workshops, live demonstrations of experiments and research, guided tours, and panel discussions. There may also be events that link science to the arts or history, such as plays, dramatized readings, and musical productions. The core content is science and technology, but the style comes from the world of the arts.

### Flight Season

Celebrated locally on Celestia, Flying Honkaians prepare for Flying Season, a unique Honkai celebration consisting of flying competitions by the citizens of Celestia. This event takes place during the period when migratory birds undertake their annual journeys, filling the sky with a spectacle of colors and sounds. The festival lasts a week, coinciding with the peak of bird migration. During the event, the sky is filled with kites of all sizes and shapes, creating an impressive visual spectacle. The people of the sky, the honkaians, are in charge of flying with the birds to guide them on their journey to different regions. It is believed that these birds travel a long way from Honkai to other regions such as Sumeru and to Eden.

## Etymology

The term "Honkai" has its etymological roots in the Japanese language. "Honkai" (崩壊) is a compound word composed of two kanji characters:

* "Hon" (崩) means "collapse" or "crumble." It conveys the idea of something breaking apart or disintegrating.
* "Kai" (壊) means "destruction" or "ruin." It represents the act of causing something to break down or become damaged.

When combined, "Honkai" represents the concept of collapse, destruction, or the state of something falling apart.