Republic of Alfjari-Vet

The **Republic of Alfjari-Vet** was one of the 11 original nations of the Antares System and a founding memeber of the Antares Confederacy.

## History

The youngest nation within the system, Alfjari-Vet’s unification occurred nearly simultaneously with the establishment of the Confederacy. Previously a loose collection of coastal city-states, their consolidation was in part, driven by the desire to be more strongly represented within the old Antares Assembly. It existed as a sovereign state for less than twelve months before the Articles of Confederation were signed. One of the precursor states to the republic was the Free State of Sagallo, which turned the course of history in joining the Non-Aligned Movement.

Alfjari-Vet has promoted itself as a middle power within the Confederacy. Its willingness to work with small and large nations alike during the Reunification Era while remaining neutral in wider political contests made the country especially reputable. The selection of one of its smaller cities, Sagallo, to become the capital of the Antares Confederacy, was seen as an agreeable compromise across the system.  Choosing the city was driven in part by a large, empty plot of land at the center of the city leftover by a lease given by the city's government in the early years of colonization, which became the site of the federal capital buildings.

## Culture

Long overdue additions to the Afjari-Vet national guard were inducted in a ceremony swearing in Human, Vrul, Tavurite, and Kelarr recruits simultaneously.

The Alfjari-Vet Park Service erected a statue dedicated to former Prime Minister Dronafeg in Jerta following her death.

## Politics

Alfjari-Vet was one of the nations to confer citizenship to Vrul refugees following the conclusion of the Vrul War, possibly within mere months.

## Economy

The nation’s largest employer is the Confederate Government, which since its founding has largely immunized Sagallo and Alfjari-Vet from economic downturns. Law firms, defense & civilian contractors, nonprofit organizations, industry trade groups and professional associations have disproportionately established their headquarters within the nation, in order to be close to the Confederate Government.

## Geography

The Republic of Alfjari-Vet is located on the moon Lindiwe, orbiting the gas giant Bao, which in turns orbits Abeni, the main star of the Antares System. Alfjari-Vet shares its moon, Lindiwe, with the Republic of Maltuan and the Republic of Mandakir. Severe environmental issues plagued early settlement on Lindiwe, particularly in Sagallo, where crops had difficulty growing in the alien soil.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://shop.templin.institute/collections/antares-confederacy/products/republic-of-alfjari-vet
2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZsG\_OiVsGk&t=1522s
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KXbHbXH0Wk&t=736s
4. ↑ https://twitter.com/BkCoverage/status/1354450186215559168
5. ↑ https://twitter.com/BkCoverage/status/1353562713583136768?s=20
6. ↑ https://www.templin.institute/news/2020/12/11/front-page-of-the-sagallo-courier-friday-december-11th-258al
7. ↑ https://www.templin.institute/news/2020/10/16/an-update-on-stellaris-invicta-season-ii
8. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7xTkcqFciY