Keplarian Empire

Flag of the Keplarian Empire

Controlled area of the Keplarian Empire, shown in blue

The **Keplarian Empire** (Keplarian: Імперия Кепларiя, Romanized: Emperiya Keplariya), or **Keplaria**, was a nation in primarily located on the continent of Sukori and the northern portion of Estanqa. The Keplarian Empire bordered Anatidad to the south, the Kalian Republic in the southwest, and Harfruen in the western Sukorian states. It succeeded the Republic of Keplaria, following the Revolution of Eriyava and the Keplarian Civil War, which led to the dissolution of the republic and the establishment of a new theocratic empire, under rule by the Eternal Matriarch. The empire expanded territory vastly in the years following the revolution, controlling a majority of Sukori through the Sukorian Colonial Wars, and expanding its colonial presence in the Dimensional Land Rush. It would dissolve following the Revolution of Unity and the War of Stavasser, making way for the Federation of Keplaria.

## Government

The Keplarian Empire was an Eriyavian theocracy, with federal power being divided between the Council of Keplaria and the Eternal Matriarch in the New Keplarian Constitution. The Imperial Keplarian government was relatively devolved, consisting of 4 major Krais (Eriyava Krai, KyedKee Krai, Pishkev Krai, and Levayan Krai), which were relatively self governing, and 2 Federal Districts (Lushariya Federal District and Sukori Federal District) which were under direct control of the Imperial government.

### Federal Powers

#### Eternal Matriarch

The Eternal Matriarch is the host of the will of Her in (Keplarian Revised) Lushariayan scripture. The matriarch was tasked with ensuring the everlasting of Eriya's Gift of Creation, as well as the defense of the divine world. In practice, the matriarch was the final digression of any issue within the Keplarian society, as well as being the highest ranking officer in the Keplarian Armed Forces. At the death of the previous matriarch, the new matriarch was chosen from the heir decided by the former, where the recipient would then become Her, regardless of former status. This choice has was noted to have mostly gone to lovers or children of the former matriarch, with one exception in 1951 KSC, where it was given to a black cat in the KyedKee Krai, who's reign lasted until 1963, where a human successor was somehow chosen before death.

#### Council of Keplaria

The Council of Keplaria was a much more standard federal system. Having the second highest level of authority, the council was divided in two parts, the Rada and Judiciary. The Rada was the federal legislative body of Keplaria, consisting of delegates from each Krai and Federal District, elected by the people of those territories every 5 years. Rada members could propose legislation in the quarterly sessions, and had the ability to propose referenda to the people, which would be voted on by all members. The Judiciary was the main court of Imperial Keplaria, with judges being chosen by the Rada, and approved by the Matriarch. the Judiciary was the final say on any case that arrives from the lower courts, but could be overruled by the Rada with a referendum, or by digression of the Matriarch.

## Economy

The Keplarian Empire was a heavily industrialized nation, with major exports consisting of mainly secondary goods such as textiles, potions and pharmaceuticals, weapons, sea and air vessels, and industrial machines. Unlike many other nations in the region, Keplaria also had a very active service based economy, making up almost 10% of GDP. Keplaria maintained major trade relations with both Harfuen and The Merchant Republic, as the nation lacked the capacity for major natural resources to maintain its massive industrial capacity. Trade with Anatidad was mostly halted due to Keplarian-Anatidian border conflicts, and eventually the War of Stavasser.

## Religion

Due to its nature as a theocracy, the government of Keplaria officially only recognized Eriyava as a religion, though the practice of other religions was not outright banned following amendment to the new constitution. it estimated that approximately 94% of Keplarians where followers of Eriyava, with the other 6% either other or non-religious.