Khimyat

NPC MinorKhimyat

*การรวมกันของดินแดน*

**Operators**
9Eyes
Collinspores

**Astronavy**
**Khimyati Sovereign Navy**:
 (98 ✒)

**Subcapital Fleet**
**Khimyati Marine**:
 (194.5 ✑)

**Overview**CharactersProvincesTrade

A moderately sized nation, the **Soverign Union of Khimyati States**, otherwise simply known as **Khimyat**, finds itself bordered to the North by the Kingdom of Aratacia and to the South by the seceded Heavenly Kingdom of Brasaeat Dot; additionaly on its Western flank sits the Realm of Stjarnavík. A territory plagued with war, first by nomadic **Aenar Hordes** that used to be native to the region, then by various petty internal fations striving for control; the Khimyati state has found itself on the verge of utter collapse multiple times, and even once completely dissolved, before settling into the modern form it has today.

Suffering from crippling etheric geography of eddies and blunt walls blocking most travel corewards and forcing most travelers to plan routes through Aratacia, the territorial boundaries of Khimyat are vague, as only central straits along the state's "spine" are regarded as the uncontested systems and space within the boundaries of the nation. Areas outside of these are liable to governmental inefficiency, corruption, and often times insurgency brought about by historic animosity, ethnic and political violence, or secessionist groups looking to gain ground against a perceived weak central government.

## History

Formation to Collapse of the First Empire *(11800 PR - 13200's PR)*

> "*...And when the gods and the hearts of the lands came into synchrony, the enlightenment of the ages after brought us to Khimyat.*"
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> **- Excerpt from the *Lik̄hit Bāntor***
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Long after the abandoning of the empire’s holds through the Drodo Sector, as Drodo expansion had reached its peak and the Solar War had already passed, natural progression of the human spacers within the region began to develop into true minor nations. Station states, such as the still-extant *Tonmai oa Phan* or its destroyed rival *Sunsia Phunthi*, were a prevalent force for several hundred years, acting as the base of power for dozens of major spacer factions that contested the resource deprived territories of the [space region name] for whatever scraps they may have attained. The old Aoshanti mining endeavors had stripped the region dry of most natural resources in its more habitable regions, and those that were not were inhospitable to even the some of the most well-crafted ships of the era. This, combined with the ever-present nightmare of the etheric fog and shifting walls of the territory, left the territories beneath modern-day Aratacia to be anarchic and unordered until the 12200's Post Ruinam.

Due to the chaotic nature of the land and a lack of proper documentation from the time, it is unknown where the origin of the Khimyati humans is within the space that the Sovereign Union now sits within, but most sources agree upon the world’s name: Bān. It is from this world, described as a verdant jewel of lush jungles and bogs, that the legendary warrior Khimyarhabanyi, first Emperor of the nation named after his homeland of Bān. Originally known as the Bānnic Empire, after the natural death of the first emperor, the territories he had claimed by conflict with spacer savages and planetary backwards cultures would be renamed in his image, and from such, Khimyat would be born.

The means by which Khimyat was able to succeed over its neighboring states are unknown, either through tactical genius, divine mandate, or something more, but it is undeniable that within the next few hundred years, the people of the lost world of Bān had conquered all that stood in their way. From the northern Batikah Steppe and the destruction of the ancestral khanate that controlled its space, to the far southern Brasaeat Dot, considered to be one of the most costly prizes of the Old Khimyati Empire pound for pound in blood and bodies, and even the narrowly-connected *Khedthongphiang Lowland*, a territory around half the size of modern Khimyat of docile etheric plains and many habitable worlds, though connected to the outside galaxy only by precariously maintained hyperlanes, and acted as the breadbasket by which their trade bloomed with the northern Drodo states and the Akapurdi spacer states that had eluded capture by the greater Imperium. Their military stood strong for the time, more than capable of ensuring that Khimyati holds remained in its hands and more than capable of dispatching the prevalent spacer pirates that plagued (and still plague) Axanar's null-sec space. It was a grandiose and sudden rise in comparison to their neighbors, though was managed by its ability to adapt to fit within its geography. For a time near the end of their great empire, one could even consider Khimyat a potential rival to Aratacia or the Inquin Empire, an economic superpower to counter the two's military might. However, the flaunting of their economic power and their geopolitical position would eventually prove to be the First Khimyati Empire's keeling blow.

> "*And the skies of Bān were filled with flame and red in that week of punishment, and they could only watch as it withered away, gone to the wind as the Green Throne of Khimya, now the Bone Garden of Vionyk— Death Herself.*"
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> **- Excerpt from the Mrṇkrrm Bāntor**
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**[TBA; On hold until more information comes up on the matter of the Merosian Invasions.]**

Second Empire and Creation of the Sovereign Union *(13200's PR - 13800's PR)*

> "*These wars, these blind conflicts... have brought us great pain and suffering. But let us not fret over those lost to the Merosians, to the Inquin and the other Drodo... let us place our focus upon what matters: Ensuring Khimyat's future and prosperity by whatever means necessary.*"
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> **- Excerpt from the inaugural speech of ***Sutep Gason***, First Emperor of the Second Empire**
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Rise and Fall of the First Legion (14150's - 14200's PR)

> "*Everybody should have seen the writing on the walls. They should’ve seen something coming the moment they gave the megacorporate moguls any leeway. And I suppose they did know that... but nobody could have expected what happened. Nobody could have expected the Legion.*"
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> **- Unknown**
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## Government

Built upon the original monarchal structure of the First Khimyati Empire but integrating the ideas of nearby Aratacia, the government of Khimyat is an elective monarchy. Federal executive power lies solely with the office of the **Emperor-Elect** and their cabinet of ministries meant to provide informed viewpoints on their respective topics and provide guided and reasoned approaches to whatever is needed.

The position of Emperor-Elect is chosen by popular vote, chosen by a secret ballot of the Governor-Kings of Khimyat every ten years. There are no term limits applied to an Emperor-Elect, though an unpopular Emperor is capable of being deposed by a joint agreement by the Parliament of Khimya and a public ballot held by several ministries.

### Emperor-Elect

* Overview
* Empress-Elect Kalya bin Khadpo
* List of Emperor-Elects

Inspired by Aratacian views towards the monarchy, the Emperor-Elect has a wide degree of executive authority. They're able to veto legislation and dissolve the Parliament, they may also call for general elections; however unlike their Aratacian peer the Parliament has the recourse of being able to override vetos and parliament dissolutions if a supermajority is reached within the body to resist it. Additionally, a supermajority is also needed to override an Edict passed by the Crown; however with Edicts popularly public opinion has held more sway than political threats from the Parliament.

**PUBLIC INCLINATION** - Aristocratic Conservatism
**REIGNING SINCE** - *23 NAC*
**AGE** - *18* (23 NAC)

Ishaaq bin Zubair, for all of his accomplishments during his over fourty year rule, was not a man who could live forever; his time would eventually come to him. His house, House Zubair, was also tied by destiny; though not in the way any of its members had quite desired-- They had grown decadent in his eyes, fat from the success of his rule, and he would see them as mentally lame. Therefore, they had lost Rhya's Mandate of Heaven. Rather it would be the young cadet branch of Zubair, Khadpo, that would attract his Mandate.
House Khadpo, for their part, knew this would happen; and thus already had someone who could accept the Mandate. Enter Kalya bin Khadpo, an intelligent young woman that on the outside, put up a charming facade; a prodigy in the making in the ways of leadership and strategy. Years in the presence of officers, statesmen, and being tutored by the finest the land could offer-- It was all in the pursuit for this moment. Ishaaq bin Zubair would be won over, and he would present Khadpo as a candidate to the assembled Governor-Kings of the land. The Governor-Kings would agree, and in 23 NAC Kalya Khadpo would ascend to the throne.
But despite all her charm, her empassioned speeches, the balls and parties she would attend; none among the nobility would truly get to know her, nor would her family members. She is an enigma, with nobody around her realizing it; and she very much prefers it this way.

The **executive** is occupied by the Crown, currently King Sevrasi XI Kilar (above). The Crown maintains broad and extensive powers: they command the armed forces, may veto legislation, may convene and dissolve Parliament and call Parliamentary elections at will, may hear petitions, issue pardons, detain persons, and act as a legal arbiter or judge, and may issue legally-binding decrees that are do not violate the *Aratalexec*-- the body of laws, court decisions, treaties, and decrees which describe the inherent and inviolable rights of Aratacian citizens.

The King has traditionally been seen as the protector of the *Aratacei*, or, the normal working people of Aratacia. This is because the King's extensive powers and financial independence are seen as a counter-balance to vested or moneyed interests, and due to the King being a popular monarch, his legitimacy as King comes directly from being the father of the people and their advocate. During the Kilar dynasty in the modern day this style of kingship has been preferred; the King acts as the ultimate civil servant, and takes an active role in the legislative process working both with and against Parliament through semi-formal channels.

### Cabinet of Ministers

* Overview
* List of Ministers

The **Cabinet of Ministers** is the composition of the Khimyati Government, being responsible for it's various organs such as defense, health, and trade. Appointed by the Emperor-Elect with approval from the Prime Minister, and through him the Governor-Kings, the Cabinet of Ministers varies with its size but usually it remains within reach of twenty or so members. When a member of the Cabinet of Ministers resigns, they must be replaced within a reasonable time-frame.

### Prime Minister

The Prime Minister is the main head of the **Cabinet of Ministers** and is ostensibly the **Head of Government** for Khimyat, being appointed by a **Minister Council** of the various kings of the land; and then approved or denied by the Parliament with a simple majority. From there, the Prime Minister can has the responsibility of approving seats in the Cabinet of Ministers selected by the Emperor-Elect, and screening of their capabilities as the Head of Government is determined to be his responsibility as well.

The Prime Minister is selected every eight years by a new **Minister Council**, and can run for multiple terms.

### Parliament of Khimyat

**Khimyati Parliament**
277 seats is a majority
550 seats total

**Governing Coalition**
**Peace and Prosperity for Khimyat (KAP - KPP - NPPP - ACK)**

**Government Opposition**
**Khimyati Future (NUP - RPP - NP)**

The **Parliament of Khimyat** is the unicameral legislative body of the nation. Being marginally stronger than its counter-part in Aratacia, the parliament has the power to draft laws, approve Prime Ministers selected by the Governor-Kings, depose the Empress-Elect with a supermajority (if ministries in government vote similarly), and ovverride crown vetos/edicts with a similarly large supermajority. It also serves as advisory for both the Empress-Elect and the Prime Minister, through the creation of **Advisory Committees.** Despite the above, however, the Parliament finds itself weaker in regards to the Cabinet of Ministers; with appointments to it firmly in the hands of the Emperor-Elect.

For most of its history, the Parliament has been divided between the **Khimyati Aristocratic Party** and the **National Union Party** to varying degrees, effectively making Khimyat a Two Party+ legislative system. Despite their dominance though, quite often for a more secure majority coalitions have been sought, with the KAP historically being more adept at this than the NUP. The consequence of this is, while the NUP has in the past won control of the legislature multiple times, often they fail to court a majority of Governor-Kings; leading to the KAP's choice for Emperor-Elect prevailing.

#### Selection

MPs of the Parliament of Khimyat are selected from single-memember constituencies, employing a process known as Mixed Single Vote (or MSV) in their elections. Within the MSV system they utilize, 400 out of the 550 MPs in the Parliament are selected by First-Past-The-Post voting, where the winner of a constituency wins the entire district. However, as compensation to the other parties that are running in the election, about 150 of the 550 MPs in the Parliament are selected via party lists; which means that the average citizen in an election votes for both their constituency and then their party. The latter element of their electoral system, the party lists, are one of the primary reasons why smaller parties manage to exist in Khimyat, and not become an entirely two-party system.

The **Election Commission of Khimyat** (otherwise known as the **ECK**), an independent government body not under any ministry, wields responsibility for managing elections. Constituency districts are obligated to do their own tabulations, and then transmit their results to the ECM for verification; the ECM several times in the past having invalidated the results and requesting new local elections due to discreprencies. Despite their power to establish an election schedule, this schedule can be overwritten by the Emperor-Elect should they decide to call new elections, which the ECM will then be forced to carry out.

MPs serve eight year terms, and can run for an indefinite number of terms.

### Supreme Constitutional Court of Khimyat

The **Supreme Constitutional Court of Khimyat** (or **SCCK**) makes up the judiciary of the central government, being responsible for both hearing appeals on high level criminal and civil cases, along with ensuring the constitutionality of actions made by government. Made in the Aratacian tradition, it has a very wide degree of power, being able to veto actions performed not only by the Emperor-Elect/Parliament but also by the Governor-Kings within their own territories. However also in the same vein of Aratacian tradition, the Supreme Court uses this block power sparingly in regards to the Empress-Elect, only concerning matters which would effectively shatter the current structure of government Khimyat has through decree.

Made up of ten justices, the SCCK's composition is half selected by the Emperor-Elect, and half selected by the Parliament of Khimyat through a **Judiciary Committee**. In-order to issue a majority ruling, a total of six out of ten justices need to be in agreement, with the remaining judges having the right to publish a dissent alongside the majority ruling.

One of the most vital functions of the SCCK, however, is to select either an Emperor-Elect or a Prime Minister should the Governor-Kings fail to come up with a decision within a two month span. So far, this has happened only once in history for an Emperor-Elect, and five times in history for a Prime Minister.

### Governor-Kings

The **Governor-Kings** are the various hereditary monarchs of the different kingdoms that make up Khimyat, being around ten in total. Due to the federal system of governance, Governor-Kings have a notable degree of autonomy when it comes to internal issues relating to their own holdings; though despite this they are beholden to their own local legislatures, which have similar powers in relation to them as the Parliament of Khimyat. Playing an important part of national politics, they appoint both the Emperor-Elect and the Prime Minister; though forfeit the right of dismissing these actors to the Parliament of Khimyat.

A simple majority of six is needed among the Governor-Kings to appoint the Prime Minister, though a larger majority of seven is needed for the approval of an Emperor-Elect. Additionally, in both cases, the Governor-Kings have a period of two months to make their choices, otherwise may find themselves liable to intervention by the Supreme Constitutional Court of Khimyat regarding their selection.

## Territorial Divisions

### Western Batikah

 The **Kingdom of West Batikah** is the province including multiple militarily inclined orbital habitats mostly situated around gas giants and other large orbitable objects. It is where a good portion of traffic is located due to the entrance into Khimyat through its open etheric wall.

The capital of West Batikah is **Khakhant Station** which is situated around Khaddi, a large gas giant with large rings and a few moons of not much worth. The station is large and has multiple substations connected by monorails which allow for easy travel between them and the main station. The kingdom is known for its military culture, as its most notable quality is that it must always be ready to hold the chokepoint entrance should any hostiles try and take their systems.

## Astrography

Main: Provinces
* Overivew
* Major Worlds
* Etheric Space

Overview

TO BE ADDED.

Major Worlds & Systems

*Spiritual Capital*
*National Tradition*
*Recovering From Bombardment*
*National Capital*
*Continental City*
*Ecological Preservation*
*Traditional leanings*
*Former Superhabitable Farmworld*
*Cultural Center*
*Historical Importance*
 **DESCRIPTION** |  *Homeworld of the eponymous warrior that first united the Bānnic Empire, **Bān** is described as having been a verdant quilting of marshland, jungle and wet plains, similar in fashion to worlds within Barsaeat Dot, though lacking in the presence of a red giant and instead presents a typical yellow sun. After the Aenar invasions arrived within Khimyat, the world fell into disrepair and destruction after the bombardment of the world by a Aenar raid in retaliation for the empire’s war with them. It is said that the world "wept fire and pain under red skies" for three months, intensive firestorms ravaging the remains of the jungles and that which had not been immolated in the immediate blasts.*

*Shattered and burned by the Aenars past, the current landscape of Bān is a shadow of its former glory, a dying world struggling to remain. The graveyard forests- charcoal remains of the now-sterilized jungles- hold life anew for the nutrient rich soil beneath them, forming macabre green and black plains. Where swamps and their temples had been, now nothing stands and nothing grows. No native animals larger than rodents and birds remain, the rest having starved off long ago or choked away on the ash that has only recently settled in wholeness in the mountain peaks and leaving the world in a continuous ecological collapse and redirection. Great gashes and small canyons- impacts of orbital beams drug through the landscape- remain constant reminders that will exist even after the world’s recovery is total of the totality of the Aenar destruction. The atmosphere is similarly sparse, with most of it having been torn away during the bombardment and leaving the ozone layer to fall away with it. Humans can not inhabit the world without intensive protective measures to ensure that the ionizing radiation of the star does not leave them dying.* |  *Recognized as the capital of Khimyat as of the formation of the Sovereign Union of States, **Banpol Démixar** is a tropical world similar in many regards to pre-bombardment Bān, a subtle influence in the decision to make it the union’s formal capital. Historically the homeworld of the Calovians and the previous capital of the Calovirate Dimonarchate, a local power that reformed into a second iteration after the collapse of the First Empire. The Dual Kings had come to the decision to host the capital of the Sovereign Union under the severe duress of the then-rebellion, who were lacking a concrete base of operations. From there, Banpol Démixar acted as a staging ground for the attacks of several strategic assets, including the assault on the Second Empire's capital of Manopura— the battle which would end the civil war and assure the establishment of the Sovereign Union. For their contributions, the Dimonarchate would remain the primary governing body presiding over the Démixad system, a special administrative region formed for the capital and its federal government.*

*Maintaining many of the Dimonarchate's ancient traditions, civilization on Banpol Démixar is localized almost entirely on a singular continent, the landmass of Ímixar. This is to abide by the **Writ of Axanon**, a supposed thirty-thousand year old document said to have been signed by the Saint Axanon themself and the first Dual Kings of Calovia enacted to conserve the rich biodiversity of the world and enrich it as a holy world in the local Lessoan Rhyan sects, a fact that remains to this day with many pagan Rhyanists regarding the world soul, Dét, as another member of their pantheons a seat beneath Rhya herself. While noninvasive exploration of the uncolonized continents is permitted and is frequently provided to Rhyan pilgrims and tourists alike, the prevalence of illegal operations, such as logging or housing, are unfortunately somewhat commonplace despite the persistent efforts of Calovian law enforcement.*

TO BE ADDED.

## Foreign Policy

 (**↑**) Kingdom of Aratacia
 (**?**) HKDB
 **Friendly***states with whom we have notably positive relations, but no major commitments*
 (**?**) HKDB

### Rivals/Enemies

 **Hostile***states with whom we have unfriendly relations*

## Trivia

Thanks to Infesthunder and Collinspores for the map!