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7th Yokozean National Election

The **7th Yokozean National Election** was held on 1 December 375 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 30 yen in national taxation. Official results from the election were released on the following day.

The Workers Party (労働者党, *Rōdōshatō*) won a plurality in Parliament, resulting in Kenzō Takeuchi being elected to a 5th term as Prime Minister of Yokoze. Despite still being the largest party in Parliament, the Workers Party lost 5 seats and its majority, and would now require the support of other parties in order to pass legislation. The Communist Party (共産党, *Kyōsantō*) won 5 seats and entered a ruling coalition with the Workers Party, a move which garnered much criticism from the opposition and the general public. The National Party (国民党, *Kokumintō*) won 11 seats but had to relinquish control over 1 due to it being currently occupied by the Speaker. The Union of Taxpayers maintained control over all its seats and joined the opposition against the elected government.

Despite being approved by just over a majority of the general public, Kenzō Takeuchi received criticism for his decision to run for a 5th term. Having been in the position for roughly 16 years, many in the public were uneasy about adding to this long period of power.
Funagata

**Funagata** (舟形市, *Funagata-shi*) is a city in Chūō prefecture, within the Imperial Republic of Shingō. The city has gained both domestic and international recognition due to its hosting of the Shingōan National Trade Hall and Stock Exchange. Funagata is considered by some to be an extension of the greater Chukyo metropolitan area, as accelerated urban growth gradually resulted in the two cities connecting. It is connected to the neighboring city of Hirono via the Meisho Bridge, which was constructed in 92 G.E. during the reign of Emperor Meisho.

### History:

The city is believed to have been founded around 80 G.E. by settlers from the Empire of Shingō who were sent directly by the Imperial Government to establish a local outpost with the goal of strengthening and monitoring trade routes.

By 180 G.E., the city had become a major hub for both national and international trade, accruing a large sum of wealth in the process. In 202 G.E., the city government, in collaboration with the national Shingōan government, constructed the National Trade Hall and Stock Exchange, which further increased the city's economic power and influence.

### Etymology:

The name Funagata (舟形) contains the characters for "boat" and "shape" and likely references the rectangle-like shape of the island city.
381 Kaungkinmyay Senate Election

The **381 Kaungkinmyay Senate Election** was held on 21 January 381 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 incumbent President Aung Kaung Khant, won a plurality of 9 seats, an overall increase of 2. The election saw the rise of the People's Action Party, a new political group that had been formed 3 years prior to oppose the People's Progress Party. It won 7 seats, making it the primary opposition in the Senate. The Yaytwe Bloc, a regional political party that only runs candidates in the region of Yaytwe, maintained its presence of 3 members Senate.

The election saw the number of independents in the Senate decrease dramatically. However, this occurrence was largely due to the fact that many prior independents joined other national political parties.
Integrity Party

The **Integrity Party** was a political party in the Republic of Tsukimoto that existed from 222 G.E. until its dissolution 268 G.E. The party exerted essentially unchallenged control over Congress after the collapse of the Forward Party in 230 until the end of the Tsukimotoan Revolution in 266. The party controlled the government from 227 until 268 and successfully implemented many of its policies without major opposition.

The party was created as a united opposition movement to the Forward Party and included members with a wide variety of ideologies. In general, the Integrity Party promoted policies that encouraged nationalism, militarism, the expansion of the national bank, and an urban manufacturing economy. Additionally, the party sought to distance the country from the Republic of Shingō and move towards closer relations with the Kingdom of Nangoku.

While the party initially branded itself as being free from corruption and promised not to accept bribes from the *Moriguchi* syndicate, several members of the party are recorded to have made deals with *Moriguchi* officials, with some members even being discovered to have been part of the syndicate themselves. By 250 G.E., the party had become deeply divided over social issues, specifically those relating to civil rights for those in the country who were not racially Shingōan. One wing of the party, known as the Reformists, sought to create special areas in the country where those who were not racially Shingōan would have more civil rights as well as limited self-governance. They were opposed by the Conservatives, the other major wing of the party which opposed all measures that sought to provide greater rights and freedoms to non racial-Shingōans.

The Integrity Party was officially disbanded in 268. Throughout the fourth and final term of President Takuma Ishige, the party would fracture and divide over the issue of the Tsukimotoan Revolution. Whilst some in the party advocated for the protesters' demands to be met, the party leadership remained steadfast in its opposition to the Revolution. Ultimately, the rebels managed to forcefully instill change in the government by engaging in armed rebellion against the government and occupying government buildings in the capital. In 266, after protesters had occupied the capital and arrested/killed high ranking members of the *Moriguchi* and the racially-Shingōan leadership, Congress voted to give in to the demands of the revolutionaries. In 268, Congress voted for the first time to remove the incumbent President and held an emergency general election. The election resulted in the election of the first ethnically Tsukimotoan President, Jang Hyo-Chan of the Constitutional Democracy Party.
3rd Shingōan National Election

The **3rd Shingōan National Election** took place on 28 October 142 to determine the membership of the Parliament of the Empire of Shingō. All 35 seats of the national legislature were up for election.

### Electoral System

Members of Parliament were appointed by regional lords known as *Hakushaku*, who each respectively ruled over various municipalities across the empire. Lords in major metropolitan regions, such as the capital Chukyo, were permitted to appoint multiple members of Parliament while lords in smaller townships were only permitted to appoint one member. Some lords utilized meetings with regional intellectuals, bureaucrats, and other elites in the process of appointing members; however, the lords themselves exercised ultimate authority regarding appointments.

### Results and Background

Prior to the election, incumbent Prime Minister Sōsuke Koide of the Liberty Party announced that he would not run for another term in Parliament. The party subsequently nominated senior Akihiko Fukuda, a representative from East Chukyo, as its candidate for Prime Minister. The Liberty Party won 24 seats, maintaining its majority but still suffering a net loss of 2. The Constitutional Empire Party, the main opposition, won 5 seats, a net gain of 2. Akihiko Fukuda was subsequently appointed by Emperor Reigen as the next prime minister of Shingō.

Incumbent prime minister Sōsuke Koide's decision to step down and not seek re-election established a long-held precedent in Shingōan politics in which prime ministers only served - or attempted to serve - for two terms. This tradition was maintained until the the prime ministership of Hikaru Nakajima, which lasted for four terms.
Dae-Bugjjog

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**Dae-Bugjjog** (Tsukimotoan: 대북쪽), translated literally as the **Great North**, is a semi-autonomous country located in northeastern Tōkai. The country operates as a protectorate of the Republic of Tsukimoto and its governmental affairs are heavily monitored and controlled by Tsukimoto. Dae-Bugjjog is comprised of territories taken from the State of Bugjjog and the Iripa Confederation following the conclusion of the Tsukimotoan Civil War in 395 G.E.

The capital of Dae-Bugjjog is the coastal city of Doseong (도성, 都城), which hosts its seat of government. The country is structured as a limited parliamentary republic, in which certain land-owning citizens may participate in elections for members of the country's legislature. The President of Tsukimoto is the official head of state of Dae-Bugjjog, however, the highest-ranking local official of the country is the Prime Minister.

## History

Dae-Bugjjog was officially formed in the aftermath of the Tsukimoto-Iripa War, however, the state effectively began in existence in the midst of the war as Tsukimotoan forces began appointing individuals to various governmental roles to ensure the maintenence of order in the region. Dae-Bugjjog officially received its territory after the signing of the Treaty of Henampa, which gave it control and authority over nearly all of the territory that had been occupied by Tsukimotoan forces during the war. The nation held its first elections on 12 April 377 G.E. and those elected were inaugurated one week later.

The Dae-Bugjjog Independence Referendum was held in the country on 9 July 383 in which voters chose whether they wished for Dae-Bugjjog to become independent from Tsukimoto. The referendum was promoted heavily by Tsukimotoan President Nam Hyeon-Woo as part of his campaign for re-election. The "No" side won, with 56.3% voting against independence and 43.7% voting in favor. The outcome has resulted in further Tsukimotoan involvement in the management of the country. The Tsukimotoan government has since implemented anti-discrimination and civil rights laws in Dae-Bugjjog, and it has additionally increased investments into the region.

### Tsukimotoan Civil War

During the Tsukimotoan Civil War, the territory of Dae-Bugjjog was invaded and conquered by anti government forces and members of the religious militia group known as the Voices of Righteousness. Throughout the conflict, rebel sympathizers in the regional government as well as Iripa nationalist militants aided the anti government forces in their takeover of the region. After the conclusion of the first phase of the war rebel forces were left with control over the region and Park Yeong-Gug, a known member of the Voices of Righteousness was appointed as Head Governor of Dae-Bugjjog.
Following the breakout of the second phase of the war, Dae-Bugjjog, as well as the Iripa Confederation, were captured by Tsukimotoan forces and subsequently merged to create the Protectorate of Dae-Bugjjog.
12th Yokozean National Election

The **12th Yokozean National Election** was held on 14 December 391 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 20 yen in national taxation.

The election occurred as a result of parliament's successful vote to dissolve itself on 3 December 391. Incumbent Workers Party Prime Minister Tomoya Hirasawa, who had recently replaced Kei Shimizu after his resignation, had become exceedingly unpopular across the country due to his government's perceived mismanagement of the 391 Tōkai Recession. The unemployment rate had reached 24% and several members of the Workers Party had defected to form the Yokoze New Party, led by Hiro Tachibana. Once enough members had joined the New Party, parliament was able to dissolve itself and hold a snap election.

The Yokoze New Party won a plurality of seats despite having never participated in an election before. Hiro Tachibana was consequently elected as the next prime minister of Yokoze. The National Party came in second place, gaining 5 seats, while the Workers Party suffered a massive loss of 12 seats. The New Party announced that it would not be forming any formal governing coalitions and that it would work with other parties on a case-by-case basis.
1st Windsoran Senate Election

The **1st Windsoran Senate Election** was held on 14 February 375 to determine the composition of the Senate of the Kingdom of Windsor. The election was the first of its kind in the history of the nation and came as a result of the Windsoran Revolution, a large-scale social and political movement that sparked several major governmental reforms. Post-revolution agreements specified that the lower house of the legislature (the Senate) would be elected by the people while the upper house (the House of Nobles) would be appointed by the king.

Senators were elected from single-member districts using a first-past-the-post voting system. All 50 seats in the Senate were up for election, and Commons Party quickly emerged as the frontrunner. Nicholas Stevens, the leader of the Commons Party and its candidate for president, consistently polled above 60% in public approval.

The Commons Party won a strong majority of seats, obtaining 33 out of 50 seats. The Monarchist Party came in second place with 8 seats, and they would serve as the primary opposition to the Commons Party. They were followed closely by the Revolutionary Bloc, who obtained 7 seats. Additionally, 2 independent senators were elected.
Agosian Peoples Union

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The **Agosian Peoples Union** is a partially-recognized country located in the eastern region of the continent of Agosia. It has no official capital city, but the town of Kedehat serves as the nation's *de facto* capital, given that regional leaders frequently meet there to discuss matters of national importance. Given its lack of centralization, the Union suffers from significant regional divides and has had difficulty cultivating a sense of national unity amongst its ethnically and racially diverse population.

## History

The Agosian Peoples Union was officially formed on 16 January 377 G.E., when the leaders of several rebel groups met in the town of Kedehat to sign a formal political and military alliance. The primary motivation behind the formation of the nation was the threat posed by the Empire of Senam, which the rebel groups had been at war with for several years. Throughout the final months of 376 G.E., Senam had several successful pushes into rebel territories and was preparing for a final push. Rebel leader Semada Lauka described the formation of the Union as "a necessary measure to defend against the great Senamic menace."

Ever since its formation, the Union has been in a near constant state of war with Senam and, to a lesser extent, the Pagalha Clique. The post-war future of the nation remains uncertain as several regional leaders have expressed their desires to disband the Union once Senam and Pagalha no longer pose a sizable threat.
Kingdom of Nangoku

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The **Kingdom of Nangoku** (Shingōan: 南国王国, *Nangoku-oukoku*), also known as the **Southern Kingdom**, was a monarchical country that succeeded the Kingdom of Anholt following the events of the Anholt Coup. The country existed from 190 G.E. until its transformation into the Kreiland State in 267 G.E. following the Nangoku Coup.

## History:

Throughout the first decade of its existence, the Kingdom was led by King Kōwa I, previously known as Prince Kōwa of Shingō. After the unsuccessful Kōwa Coup Attempt in the Imperial Republic of Shingō, the Prince and his supporters fled to the Kingdom of Anholt where they would form the paramilitary group known as the Coalition for National Unity. In 190 G.E., this paramilitary group overthrew King Ernard II of Anholt and established King Kōwa I as supreme monarch of the nation. King Kōwa I would reign throughout the first decade of Nangoku's existence, but he would ultimately be killed by his son Prince Awa.

Following King Awa's ascension to the throne in 201 G.E., the Kingdom underwent various liberal reforms that transformed the political system of the nation from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy. Additionally, the size and influence of the military was greatly limited during this period.

In 248 G.E., the Kingdom would enter into a series of mutual defense treaties with the Imperial Republic of Shingō and the Republic of Tsukimoto, forming the first Tōkai Faction.

By 263 G.E., King Awa had become unpopular with the general public, due in part to a series of corruption scandals. Ethnic Anholtans (a group that resulted from the the co-inhabitation of ethnically Shingōan and Arlonian populations) viewed the King's policies and views as discriminatory towards them and frequently organized riots and protest against his rule.

In 267 G.E., ethnic Anholtan groups successfully organized the Nangoku Coup, which deposed King Awa and installed Erich Strauß as supreme leader of the country. The Kingdom was subsequently transformed into the Kreiland State.
Dae-Bugjjog Independence Referendum

The **Dae-Bugjjog Independence Referendum** was held on 9 July 383. The referendum question was, "Should Dae-Bugjjog be an independent country?", which voters answered with "Yes" or "No". The "No" side won with 56.3% voting against independence and 43.7% voting in favor. Tsukimotoan President Nam Hyeon-Woo stated that the results were a "democratic mandate from the people for continued incorporation within Tsukimoto."

Dae-Bugjjog is a constituent country of the Republic of Tsukimoto located in the northeastern region of the Tōkai continent. The area was acquired by Tsukimoto in the aftermath of the Tsukimoto-Iripa War which lasted from March 12th to April 7th in 377 G.E. The area has since been ruled primarily by ethnically Tsukimotoan officials at the direction of the homeland Tsukimotoan government. Ethnically non-Tsukimotoan individuals initially left the region in large numbers after its acquisition; however, some have since returned after the introduction of laws in 379 which allow for local elections and protect civil rights.

As part of his campaign for re-election leading up to the 62nd Tsukimotoan National Election, President Nam Hyeon-Woo vowed to hold an independence referendum in Dae-Bugjjog, a promise which won support from many voters who were opposed to Tsukimotoan rule over the region. Hyeon-Woo ultimately delivered on this promise by holding the referendum 4 months after his re-election.
Conservative Party

The **Conservative Party** (Shingōan: 保守党, *Hoshutō*) was a political party in the Imperial Republic of Shingō that existed from 357 G.E. until its reformation into the Reform Party in 375 G.E. The party was largely socially conservative and pro-military, and it served as the primary opposition to the Liberty Party. The primary policies and policy goals of the Conservative Party were increased military spending, the promotion of nationalism, military diplomacy, the annexation of northwestern territories, lowered taxes for the wealthy, and the lifting of restrictions on religious groups from making large political donations.

The Conservative Party was founded by the unification of the Justice Party with various other minor parties across the nation. The party was founded with the goal of preventing incumbent (at the time) Prime Minister Hikaru Nakajima from running for an unprecedented third term. As the party continued its growth throughout the following years it gradually incorporated various economic and social policies associated with the expanding opposition to the Liberty Party. The Conservative Party gained control over Parliament from 367 to 375 during the prime ministerships of Hiroki Mori, and, to a lesser extent, Daisuke Sato, who served during the final year of Mori's second term after his resignation.
Nationalist Party (Ankika)

The **Nationalist Party**, officially called the **National Peoples Unity Party**, is a political party in the Independent State of Ankika. The party was founded in 353 G.E. and initially advocated for the return of "historically Ankikan territories" currently occupied by Yokoze. The Nationalist Party has since adopted various other ideas and policies, the most notable of which include its promotion of military spending, industrial subsidies, land appropriation, and the development of a unified cultural identity. Party members have additionally expressed their suspicions about economic globalization and several notable individuals have called for Ankika to develop an entirely self-sufficient economy.

The party partially fractured in 374 G.E. in the aftermath of its primary elections in the run-up to national presidential election later that year. Zirak Kano won the primary election and the Nationalist Party's nomination as candidate for president, much to the dismay and anger of party members on the far end of the nationalist wing. Kano's main opponent in the primary election had been Hinav Bozori, a candidate who gained notoriety and criticism for his ultranationalist and anti-democratic views. Roughly three months before the national presidential election was held, Bozori and his supporters formed a new political party known as Frontier Ankika (or Frontier Ankika), which led a portion of the Nationalist Party's supporters to defect.
International Liberation Front

The **International Liberation Front** (国際解放戦線, *Kokusai kaihō sensen*) was a nationalist paramilitary group based in the First Confederation of Yokoze. The group was created with the intention of occupying disputed regions between Yokoze and Kreiland and forcibly removing ethnically Anholtan and Arlonian settlers.

The group gained international infamy in 318 G.E. when its members carried out a series of terrorist attacks that targeted the government of Kreiland as well as ethnic Anholrans and Arlonians. On 23 June 318, the Front claimed responsibility for two bomb attacks in the Kreilandian capital of Freiburg that injured and killed several people. One of these bombs detonated on a cargo ship that was docked in the port of Freiburg, while the other was detonated in front of the Kreilandian Parliament Building. Kreilandian Chancellor Franz Kohler responded to these attacks by implementing a state of martial law across the country and imprisoning Yokozeans *en masse*.
57th Tsukimotoan National Election

The **57th Tsukimotoan National Election** was held on 16 December 364 to determine the composition of the Congress of the Republic of Tsukimoto. Voters elected 50 members to the national legislature from single-member constituencies. In this version of the Tsukimotoan electoral system, each town/village held 1 seat in the national legislature and its residents would elect, via plurality vote, one member to serve as their representative. Similarly, each ward (district) of a major city would receive 1 seat in the national legislature. Voting was restricted to men above the age of 24 who fulfilled property requirements. Results from the election were released roughly one week later.

Prior to the election the Constitutional Democracy Party, under the leadership of incumbent President Kim Woo-jin, had ruled in a majority government, holding 28 out of 50 seats. The government had presided over a stable economy and opinion polls showed that President Kim's approval ratings had not fluctuated greatly since the previous election. Throughout the period of campaigning, the Solidarity Party, the primary opposition, criticized the government's handling of Senamic migrants and proselytizers. Solidarity leader Jin Do-yoon publicly denounced the anti-Senamic travel ban implemented by the government as "undemocratic and highly problematic."

In the election, the Constitutional Democracy Party lost two seats but narrowly maintained its majority in Congress with 26 seats. Given that two of these seats would likely be occupied by the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Congress (who typically refrain from debates and contentious votes), the Constitutional Democracy Party formed a ruling coalition with the Libertarian Party, who won two seats.

Prior to the election, incumbent Constitutional Democracy Party, led by President Kim Woo-jin had operated under a very narrow majority, holding 26 out of 50 seats in Congress. 1 of these seats, however, had been occupied by the incumbent Speaker of Congress, who is expected to abstain from most votes. The party, therefore, often relied on support from other parties to pass legislation, most notably the Libertarian Party. The years following the last national election had been relatively peaceful and stable, and the incumbent government was expected to hold onto its control of Congress. Kim Woo-jin was elected to a third term as President following the inauguration of new members of Congress in January 365.
Nishiwaga

**Nishiwaga** (西和賀町, *Nishiwaga-machi*) is a small town located on the western coast of Ōyama prefecture in the Imperial Republic of Shingō. It is known primarily to outsiders for its proximity to the West Gate Bridge, which stretches from the northern coast of the Nishikado peninsula to the tip of Ōyama prefecture.

### History:

The town is believed to have been founded in 96 G.E. after the construction of the West Gate Bridge. Settlements in and around the area of Nishiwaga were created initially to house workers with connections to the bridge during its construction. Later on, these settlements were used to house soldiers and military personnel who had been stationed in the area.

### Etymology:

The name Nishiwaga (西和賀) contains the characters for "west," "peace," and "congratulation," likely in reference to the perceived peace and security brought about by the construction of the West Gate Bridge.
Kamitomo

**Kamitomo** (Shingōan: 神友 *Kamitomo*) is a polytheistic religion practiced across several continents, including Erleste, Munao, and Toukai. It is especially prevalent in areas within Shingō, Tsukimoto, Yokoze. Kamitomo is believed to have first originated in western Shingō and is heavily associated with nature, natural formations, and animism.

Kamitomo revolves around the concept of kami ("gods" or "spirits"), supernatural entities believed to inhabit all things (both animate and inanimate). The kami are worshiped at *kamidana* household shrines, family shrines, and public shrines. The latter are staffed by priests who oversee offerings of food and drink to the specific kami enshrined at that location. This is done to cultivate harmony between humans and kami and to solicit the latter's blessing. Other common rituals include ritual dances, rites of passage, and seasonal festivals. Public shrines also supply religious paraphernalia such as amulets to the religion's adherents. Kamitomo does not emphasize specific moral codes although places a major conceptual focus on ensuring purity, largely by cleaning practices such as ritual washing and bathing.

#### The Shinjiki:

Much of the Kamitomo religion was influenced and shaped by the Shinjiki, an ancient book which details the mythical creation of the world by several kami.

Download a copy of the Shinjiki here.
National Cooperation Party

The **National Cooperation Party** (Shingōan: 国民協同党, *Kokumin Kyōdōtō*), also translated as the **"National Cooperative Party"** or **"Peoples Cooperation Party"**, was a political party that existed in the Empire of Shingō and the Imperial Republic of Shingō from 150 G.E. until its dissolution in 216 G.E. The party consisted of a self-described coalition of revolutionaries, reformers, and populists. The primary policy goals of the National Cooperation Party were national grain redistribution programs (to alleviate the damage of famines), supporting ethnically Tsukimotoan revolutionaries in Tsukimoto, and an end to the Imperial Family and other aristocrats' immunity from taxation.

The party was created in 150 G.E. with the goal of opposing the Liberty Party, which had suffered drops in popularity due to the Edano government's perceived poor response to famines, as well as its ineffectiveness in restricting and regulating the actions of the Imperial Family and other members of the nobility. The National Cooperation Party was the first instance of a large, unified opposition group in Parliament to the Liberty Party and became the first non-Liberty party to gain control of the Shingōan Parliament and elect one of its members as Prime Minister. The National Cooperation Party was in control of Parliament for a total of 24 years throughout its existence, during the governments of Prime Ministers Isamu Gotō, Mitsuaki Demizu, and Arata Hamaguchi.

## Republicanism and its Impact

The National Cooperation Party played a key role in officially transforming the country of Shingō into a republic. After gaining control of Parliament in 183 G.E., progressive members of the party known as Republicans ushered in a series of reforms and constitutional amendments that reduced the power and influence of the emperor to that of a figurehead. Among these reforms was a constitutional amendment stating that Parliament itself would elect the prime minister, as individuals had previously been appointed to the position by the emperor. Another of these reforms was the removal of the Emergency Prerogatives Act of 142, which provided certain "emergency powers" to the Imperial Family in times of war or crisis.

Mitsuaki Demizu, the leader of the party and prime minister of Shingō from 183 to 191, was a self-proclaimed Republican and was a major figure in the greater Republican movement. Demizu is credited with growing the movement's popularity by traveling across the country and hosting several public speeches in which we warned of the dangers posed by "bad-faith members of the Imperial Family."
List of presidents of Kaungkinmyay

The president of the Union of Kaungkinmyay is the head of state and head of government of Kaungkinmyay, elected directly by the people to a six-year term via popular vote. The office holder leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces of Kaungkinmyay. As provided by the Constitution of Kaungkinmyay, presidents may only serve for a single, 6 year term without the possibility of re-election. The current president of Kaungkinmyay is Khant Thurein of the People's Progress Party.

This list excludes acting presidents who presided over the government of Kaungkinmyay prior to the country being officially recognized as a sovereign state by the League of Sovereign States in 378 G.E. Ongoing terms of office are marked with the symbol (—).
2nd Yokozean National Election

The **2nd Yokozean National Election** was held on 2 October 355 to determine the composition of the Parliament of the Confederation of Yokoze. Voters elected 31 members to the national legislature from single-member constituencies using a first-past-the-post voting system. Voting was restricted to men aged over 25 who paid at least 6 yen in national taxation. Official results from the election were released on the following day.

This election was the first in Yokoze in which formal political parties participated, with the Communist Party, National Party, and Workers Party having been formed only a few years prior. All these parties saw success in various local-level elections after their formation, and it is believed that their popularity was motivated heavily by the Food Crisis of 353 G.E. Members of the previously-existing democratic caucus in Parliament joined these parties while most members of the military caucus joined the unaffiliated caucus that still remained after the election.

The Workers Party won a plurality of seats in the election; however, no party had won an outright majority and there was disagreement over which political groups would lead the next government. A deal was reached the following week between the newly-elected members that Jirou Arima would remain prime minister and that the unaffiliated caucus would work with both other major parties (Workers and National) to pass legislation. This election and the period following it remains the only instance in Yokoze's history in which the party with the most seats has not led formally government.
List of prime ministers of Yokoze

The Prime Minister of Yokoze is the chief of the executive branch of the government of Yokoze and the leader of the cabinet of Yokoze. This is a list of the prime ministers of Yokoze, from when the first prime minister, Jirou Arima, took office in 352 G.E., until the present day. The office is currently held by Hikonori Yonezu of the Concerned Citizens Association (CCA).

While the Prime Minister is the head of government, the President is the head of state who, as described in the Constitution of Yokoze, "embodies the unity of the people and the legitimacy of the Confederation." The President of Yokoze is a ceremonial role with no real governmental power and the title of President is currently held by Ryōhei Miura.

During the premiership of Jirou Arima, the position of prime minister was referred to as the *Gichō* (議長), roughly translating to "Chairman." After Arima announced that he would step down from the position prior to the 3rd Yokozean National Election, it was renamed to "prime minister" and the ceremonial office of the president was subsequently established.

"Government" refers to the makeup of the cabinet, whose membership is appointed by the prime minister. While some prime ministers do not alter the makeup of their cabinet throughout the entirety of their time in office, it is a common practice for prime ministers to alter their cabinet upon entering into an additional term in office. Cabinet iterations are marked with the name of the prime minister and their number.

*\*Note: Surnames are written first in Shingōan rather than at the end of a name. For example, the name Jirou Arima would be written and said as Arima Jirou by Shingōan-speaking Yokozeans.*
Farmer-Labor Party

The **Farmer-Labor Party** (Shingōan: 農民労働党, *Nōmin-rōdō-tō*) was a political party that existed in the Empire of Shingō and the Republic of Shingō from 135 until 327 G.E., when it collapsed and its members founded the Workers Party. The party advocated for large-scale wealth redistribution, workers' rights, union protection laws, and inheritance taxes. While the party had never exerted full control over the Shingōan Parliament, it had participated in several ruling coalitions with other major parties.
Coalition for National Unity

The **Coalition for National Unity** (Shingōan: 国民統合連合軍, *Kokumin tōgō rengō-gun*) was a nationalistic military organization composed mainly of former members of the Shingōan military and police, as well as displaced lords and warriors with ties to the Shingōan Imperial Family. The group was formed in 188 G.E., two years after the unsuccessful Kōwa Coup Attempt which sought to restore imperial rule in the Imperial Republic of Shingō. Among the group's founding members was Prince Kōwa, the architect of the prior coup attempt. The Coalition for National Unity was primarily based in the Kingdom of Anholt and was instrumental in orchestrating and executing the Anholtan Coup, which deposed King Ernard II of Anholt and established King Kōwa as absolute monarch of the country. As a result of the coup, the nation was transformed from the Kingdom of Anholt to the Kingdom of Nangoku.
Crestigon Accord

The **Crestigon Accord** is the collective name for a series of treaties signed in 1 G.E. in the Windsoran capital city of Crestigon. These treaties are noted for having established the modern standard of sovereignty and founded the contemporary notion of nation-states.

The negotiation process lasted approximately four months and concluded with the signing of the final Treaty of Westfort in July. The negotiations were attended by several delegates from present countries at the time. Most notably, Prince Ansei of the Empire of Shingō, Duke Harsmith of the Kingdom of Windsor, Prince Erelek of the Kingdom of Rösdal, Viceroy Hwangmok of the Kingdom of Tsukimoto, and Count Schölz of the Empire of Arlon were present.

Prior to the establishment of the Crestigon Accord, the concept of concrete international borders and boundaries had not been followed or adopted by the established nations of the international community. Familial dynasties which sought to gain influence over multiple nations via marital alliances and treaties were common and posed a significant threat to newly-emerging nations. In order to remedy these threats, the Kingdom of Tsukimoto and the Kingdom of Rösdal pioneered efforts to formulate and enact international treaties to address these issues.

The treaties in the Crestigon Accord forbade nations from interfering in the domestic affairs of other sovereign states if a state of war did not exist between them. The signing and official enactment of these treaties is considered by many in the international community to serve as the beginning of modern nation-states, and thus, the year of the Crestigon Accord was later adopted by the League of Sovereign States as Year 1 of the General Era.
3rd Yokozean National Election

The **3rd Yokozean National Election** was held on 26 October 359 to determine the composition of the Parliament of the Confederation of Yokoze. Voters elected 35 members to the national legislature from single-member constituencies using a first-past-the-post voting system. Voting was restricted to men aged over 25 who paid at least 10 yen in national taxation. Official results from the election were released on the following day.

Prior to the election, incumbent prime minister Jirou Arima announced that he would not seek another term in office, stating "it is my belief that this nation must transition towards a future in which the democratic voices of the people can be heard." The election, therefore, was primarily a competition between the Workers Party and the National Party and their respective leaders, Kenzō Takeuchi and Hanzō Matsumoto. While the Communist Party had a minor presence in Parliament, they were not expected to gain a large enough presence to be included in a ruling coalition.

The Workers Party won a majority of seats in Parliament and Kenzō Takeuchi was later elected as the next prime minister of Yokoze. Takeuchi was the first Yokozean prime minister to be a formal member and leader of a political party. In his campaign, Takeuchi promised to bring large-scale democratic reforms to the country and promote economic growth. Due to the fact that the size of Parliament had been expanded from 31 to 35 seats, all parties experienced an increase in their seat count after the election.
Palemyaing

**Palemyaing** (ပုလဲမြိုင်, /pa lē myaing/) is the capital city of the Union of Kaungkinmyay and hosts the nation's seat of government. The city is situated on the northern coast of the country along Nan Thar Bay and contains several docks and shipping ports. It has several notable attractions such as the historic district, the National Museum, and the Palemyaing outdoor market. The city's historic district, which sits on the east side, is noted for its unique style of architecture that contrasts other traditional styles seen throughout most of the city and the rest of the country. This unique style has been present in the city since its foundation and was likely influenced by the architectural traditions of civilizations such as the Krun Civilization and the predecessor clans of Angelica. Kankinmyese architectural styles came to the city later after predecessor groups to the modern nation of Kaungkinmyay took control of the region in 28 B.G.E.

### History:

The area currently occupied by modern-day Palemyaing was first settled around 400 B.G.E. by local tribes of the region. The city was occupied by the Krun Civilization in 385 B.G.E. and it served as the nation's capital until 150 B.G.E. when the civilization collapsed. The area was later annexed by the Kingdom of Wei in 143 B.G.E. and the city, as well as its surrounding regions, were transformed into provinces of Wei.

From 30 to 28 B.G.E., while the Kingdom of Wei was engaged in several battles and skirmishes with the Amatsuki and Shinwa clans, Kaungkinmyese tribes fought against Weian forces and eventually gained control of the city and its surrounding regions. Throughout the following generations, the area functioned as a *de facto* city-state under the rule of tribal elites.

In 300 G.E., the Union of Kaungkinmyay was proclaimed (although not officially recognized internationally), and five years later in 305 G.E., Palemyaing was declared the capital of the nation. In 378 G.E., the first foreign embassies were established in the city (those of Shingō and Tsukimoto).

### Etymology:

The name Palemyaing translates roughly to "Pearl Forest."
International Hashiyumi Association

The **International Hashiyumi Association** (IHA), called 国際走弓協会, *Kokusai Hashiyumi Kyōkai* (KHK) in Shingōan, is an international Hashiyumi league that operates primarily in Shingō, Tsukimoto, and Yokoze. It is the premier Hashiyumi sports league of the world and is one of the most popular sports leagues in the continent of Tōkai.

The association was founded in the Imperial Republic of Shingō in 372 G.E. when several local Hashiyumi groups and leagues merged to create a national league. A major Hashiyumi club from the Republic of Tsukimoto joined the association the same year, and the league began hosting international sporting competitions in 377.

## Teams

### Shingō:

 Chukyo Craymen
 Hirono Codcatchers
 Shinkō Sorters

### Tsukimoto:

 Ikeda Armada
 Steinerville Brewers
Namjjog

**Namjjog** (남쪽 섬, *namjjog seom*) is an island located in the East Tōkai Sea and is the site of Namjjog village. The island is part of the Maritime Territorial Region of the Republic of Tsukimoto and its citizens are given full citizenship within Tsukimoto. Both the village and island are noted for their small size and isolation, as Namjjog has the distinction of being the southernmost of all Tsukimotoan islands in the East Tōkai Sea. As a consequence of this isolation, the village is relatively self-sufficient and only receives few annual imports in the form of medical supplies, lumber, and seeds for various crops.

### History:

Namjjog was first settled by the ethnically Ma-Telanese tribe of Pona around 50 B.G.E. and remained isolated from foreign interaction for several centuries. The island's inhabitants are believed to have engaged in a small conflicts with pirates originating from Senam and Dal-Sulo (previously known as Emelad) from 207 until 340 G.E. These pirates briefly occupied the island in 284 G.E. for the purpose of storing and hiding various treasures and wealth; however, this occupied ended after six months following the pirates' retreat from the island in order to protect their other island holdings from the aggression of the Kingdom of Windsor.

The island and village of Namjjog, along with several other islands in the East Tōkai Sea, were annexed by the Republic of Tsukimoto in 368 G.E. as part of the government's initiative to expand its commercial and military influence across the sea.

In 370 G.E., citizens of Namjjog and of all other Maritime Territories in Tsukimoto were given full citizenship and protection under the national government.

### Etymology:

The name Namjjog is Tsukimotoan and translates as "south island" and was given to the area in 368 G.E. by explorers and cartographers from Tsukimoto.
People's Progress Party

The **People's Progress Party** (ပြည်သူ့တိုးတက်ရေးပါတီ, *Pyishu toetaatrayyparte*) is a liberal democratic political party in the Union of Kaungkinmyay. The party is noted for pioneering efforts at national unification which culminated in the historic agreement between regional tribes in 302 G.E. The party also played a large role in drafting the nation's constitution and pushing for the League of Sovereign States to recognize its sovereignty. It encourages cooperation with Shingō, Tsukimoto, and Yokoze and considers these nations to be close allies. The People's Action Party is the main rival of the People's Progress Party and generally acts in opposition to them. The current president of Kaungkinmyay, Khant Thurein, is a high-ranking member of the People's Progress Party.

The People's Progress Party was founded on February 8, 300 G.E. with the initial goal of encouraging regional, inter-tribal unity and securing national sovereignty. In the modern day, the party advocates for policies such as free trade, the protection of civil liberties, national taxes (as opposed to regional taxes), industrialization, and increasing the power of the national government.
List of Chiefs of Ma Telan

The Chief of Ma Telan is the head of state and head of government of the Chiefdom of Ma Telan. The Chief is chosen by a convention of tribal heads from each of the nation's island communities, with tradition dictating that a candidate must be chosen unanimously. The Chief is vested with the authority to override laws passed by the Council of Representatives, approve laws, enforce laws, and approve declarations of war. There are no explicit rules regarding the term of office of the Chief, but it is assumed that he will serve until death, after which a new Chief will be chosen by tribal leaders.

Note: Pajano is an honorary title given to each Chief of Ma Telan in reference to ancient Jan Sewi religious traditions. The title does not imply familial relations between two or more Chiefs.
Cultural Protection Movement

The **Cultural Protection Movement** (Shingōan: 文化保護運動, *Bunka hogo undō*) is a social, architectural, and political movement in the Yokoze Confederation that has a heavy presence in the city of Atsuki. The movement is highly decentralized, with a wide array of autonomous groups operating across the country. The primary objective of the Cultural Protection Movement is to preserve historic Yokozean traditions and architecture by preventing excessive redevelopment. The movement gained popularity during September 377 G.E., when the Atsuki city council approved a massive redevelopment project that would tear down and rebuild a large portion of the city's historic neighborhoods.

Being highly decentralized, members of the movement have utilized both violent and nonviolent methods as a means of achieving their goals. Members have frequently clashed with the local police during large-scale demonstrations. On October 30, 377, the Atsuki city council verbally agreed to halt "large-scale urban development programs in the neighborhoods notable for their historic and traditional architecture." The architecture of the city, therefore, has since been characterized by a stark contrast between newly developed areas and traditional neighborhoods.