Bettonia

**Bettonia** is a planet with abundant natural mineral resources.

## Overview

Of all the planets, Bettonia prides itself as the hub of culture and the arts; or in the words of Cleone, "true beauty and elegance."

## Culture

### Life in Bettonia

Bettonia has their own flowers, which have hidden meanings behind them; gifting a Rainbow Rose signifies attachment and romance, a Romaritime Flower loyalty and unswerving oaths, a Lumidouce Bell separation and a desire to return.

### Cuisine

Bettonia's cuisine is usually refined and elegant. Tea time appears to be fairly popular among the higher classes of society. There is a large number of foods offered, from casual options such as fish and chips, to lavish dishes such as foie gras.

### Technology

Clockwork Mecha are a series of automatons built by the people of Bettonia, which utilizes an energy system unique to the planet. While the Clockwork Mecha can be used for menial labor and entertainment, they can also be modified for combat purposes.

### Fashion

Most non-uniform clothing — both men's and women's — come in a variety of color schemes. These tend to feature various shades of blue, purple, yellow, green, red, and brown. In some cases, outfit recolors slightly change the pattern of certain aspects of the outfit.

Boys' clothing seems to be inspired by the kind popular in Europe between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The first and second versions of adult men's attire, however, are more similar to those from the mid-to-late 19th century, as that was when that style of cravat/bow-tie and waistcoat were most popular.

Some versions of women's attire seem to be inspired by the fashion of the Belle Époque, which is characterized by decorated hats, lace blouses, and straight falling skirts. Others, in contrast, are less based directly on historical dresses and more on modern subcultures that take inspiration from history, such as steampunk and lolita.

## History

A hundred years ago, the mining industry played an important role in the economic survival of Bettonia. Afterward, while putting its mineral resources into industrial development, Bettonia continually invested human and financial resources. Over time, it transformed its key industry from heavy manufacturing to a high-tech, emerging industry.

## Locations

### **Ginnungagap Island**

Ginnungagap Island is a small country off the western coast of Bettonia. It has many islands and mountains, which are both abundant in mineral resources. Ginnungagap Island focused on the research of emerging industries a hundred years ago. It is predominantly known for its medical devices. Nowadays, Ginnungagap Island has made remarkable achievements in biotechnology, medical science, and other research fields.

### **Myerson Mountains**

The most important mine vein in Bettonia, stretching from north-central Bettonia and connecting to the Ginnungagap Island in the west. The ores that were mined would be transported by railways across the mountains, forming an important part of the energy supply for the industrial era and laying the foundation for Bettonia's development. Today, with the complete transformation of Bettonia's industries, there is no longer any need for Bettonia to export minerals in exchange for other resources. The railroad line between Myerson Mountains and the mines lays dormant, becoming just another landscape in the fleeting memory of those who see it.

## Trivia

* Given the planet's technology, its emphasis on "true beauty and elegance," and the attire of its people, Bettonia may be partially inspired by the Belle Époque, a period of French history in the late 19th century characterized by technological advancement and artistic flourishing.
	+ Some of Bettonia's cultural elements seem to take inspiration from other cultures in and around France, such as Basque, Corsican, and English.