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10th Yokozean National Election

The **10th Yokozean National Election** was held on 10 January 385 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 21 who paid at least 30 yen in national taxation.

Throughout the campaigning period, incumbent Prime Minister Kei Shimizu of the Workers Party faced off against Osamu Sano of the National Party in several heated public debates. Sano criticized the government's decision to raise taxes to fund social programs, promising to immediately lower taxes if he became prime minister. Prime Minister Shimizu described Sano as "reckless" and claimed that the National Party's proposed policies "would put a third of the country out of a job."

The election resulted in the Workers Party losing its majority in Parliament, however, it still maintained a plurality of seats, meaning that Kei Shimizu would be re-elected as prime minister of Yokoze. The National Party saw an overall increase of 3 seats while the Union of Taxpayers, the third-largest party, saw no changes to its seat count. Prime Minister Shimizu announced that the Workers Party would not be forming a formal ruling coalition, and that it would instead "work with other parties on a case-by-case basis."

The election took place directly after the fracture of the Yokozean Communist Party, which only retained 1 seat in Parliament. Tsubasa Ōta, a new rival of long-time Communist Party leader Hikaru Fukuzawa, formed a new political party known as the United Citizens Party. The party adopted more moderate values on various issues such as economic reform, land use, and wealth redistribution. It notably opposed one of the core tenets of the Communist Party's platform: state ownership of all major businesses.
First H. Mori Cabinet

The **First H. Mori Cabinet** was the 57th Government of the Imperial Republic of Shingō during the 70th, and part of the 71st, session of Parliament. It was sworn in on 4 January 367 following the 70th National Election and dismissed on 9 October 372 after the outbreak of the First Shingō-Sabun War. It was preceded by the Fourth H. Nakajima Cabinet and succeeded by the H. Mori War Cabinet. Led by Prime Minister Hiroki Mori, it was comprised of members of the Conservative Party.

*\*Deputy Prime Minister is not an official cabinet position; however, its manner of appointment is similar to that of cabinet ministers so it is included in the following list of cabinet members*
Kozoa

**Kozoa** (Ankikan: /gʊʒɵɑ/) is a town situated along the southeastern coast of Nakani Rahidokinik province in the Independent State of Ankika. The town is located along Ankika's border with the neighboring country of the Yokoze Confederation, and a border wall has been erected on its eastern side. Kozoa's primary exports are seafood and lumber products and it conducts regional and international trade via sea using its dockyard.

### History:

The area currently occupied by Kozoa is believed to have been first settled around 146 G.E. by settlers of the Sidavia Clan. However, unearthed artifacts from the area suggest that it may have been occupied by other groups at an even earlier date.

In 158 G.E., Kozoa was incorporated into the Queendom of Ankika and put under the jurisdiction of the Dutchy of Ziroma, which encompasses much of the modern-day province of Nakani Rahidokinik.

The town was not directly impacted by most of the various wars in Ankika's history, with no battles taking place near the town in the Great Tōkai War and the Second Tōkai War. Kozoa did, however, mount an uprising against occupying forces of the Empire of Kaldania in the years leading up to the Great Reclamation War in 347 G.E. During the war, the town was the site of a brief skirmish between Ankikan rebel forces and Kaldanian garrison troops.

### Etymology:

The exact origins of the name "Kozoa" are still unknown; however, it is believed that the name is related to the Ankikan words "Ioko", meaning wall and "Zoa", meaning two or twin.
Police & Detention Reform Act

The **Police & Detention Reform Act** (Shingōan: 警察・留置場改革法, *Keisatsu tomeoki-ba kaikaku-hō*) is a statutory law in the Imperial Republic of Shingō adopted by the 77th Shingōan Parliament on 23 February 392. The law prevents law enforcement agencies from detaining people for periods longer than two days without formally charging them with a crime. Most notably, the law explicitly prohibits the use of "substitute prisons" (detention centers created for the purpose of circumventing laws and the Constitution). The law additionally enumerates the constitutional legal authorities of detained individuals to remain silent during questioning and request the presence of an attorney.

A united, non-partisan effort in Parliament propelled the Police & Detention Reform Act towards its swift passage. Since its inception, it stood out among other bills for its lack of criticism and dissent from opposition parties in Parliament. Upon having its final draft presented at a session of the 77th Shingōan Parliament in February, it was unanimously approved by all members and subsequently adopted into law.

The law, authored primarily by Minister of Justice Hiroyuki Yonezu, has been praised as one of the major legislative successes of Prime Minister Shōgo Kobayashi and his government.

## Full Text

View the full text of P.R. 0910 "Police & Detention Reform Act" here.
Iitate

**Iitate** (飯舘町, *Iitate-chō*) is a town located in the state of Nakano, in the Yokoze Confederation. It is situated along Yokoze's northern border with the Imperial Republic of Shingō and has direct roadway access to one of the few direct border crossings between the two nations. The primary industries in the town come in the form of livestock, crops, and fish, which are often traded and shipped at the town's commercial port.

### History

The modern town of Iitate was officially founded in 249 G.E. by settlers from the Imperial Republic of Shingō. It was during this time period that the town and its surrounding regions were temporarily annexed by Shingō for the purpose of strengthening the nation's defensive positions in the south.

During the Great Tōkai War, which lasted from 271 to 273 G.E., the town was occupied by military forces from the Kreiland State and the Angelican Queendom, who utilized its strategic position as a supply hub. After the defeat of Kreiland and Angelica at the end of the war, the town was designated as a "free settlement" and the surrounding regions which bordered both Shingō and Angelica were turned into demilitarized zones, which continued to exist for several years.

In 294 G.E., following the newly-formed nation of Yokoze's entry into the Tōkai Faction, Iitate and its surrounding regions were peacefully annexed by the Yokoze Confederation. However, not long after this incorporation the Empire of Kaldania would occupy the town in the Second Tōkai War (271-273 G.E.).

Iitate would remain under Kaldanian rule for roughly 70 years until it would ultimately be reincorporated into Yokoze following the Treaty of Atsuki and the end of the Great Reclamation War (347-351 G.E.), in which coalition forces successfully drove Kaldanian troops out of the region.
Jeon Cabinet

The **Jeon Cabinet** was the 56th Government of the Republic of Tsukimoto during the 64th legislative session of Congress. It was sworn in on 3 November 391 following Cho Han-Gyeol's resignation as President due to public backlash against his handling of the 391 Tōkai Recession. It was preceded by the Cho Cabinet and succeeded by the Crisis Cabinet after the Capitol Bombing of 392. Led by President Jeon Do-Hyun, it included members of the Solidarity Party and the Frontier Party and was also supported by the Minority Interest Party.
Ma Sewi

*Not to be confused with Jan Sewi, the official religion of Ma Telan. This article refers to the island and village of Ma Sewi.*

   **Ma Sewi** is a village situated on the northernmost island of the Chiefdom of Ma Telan and can be found near the center of the East Tōkai Sea. The village is relatively self-sufficient, obtaining the majority of its resources through farming, fishing, and mining. Its only imports come in the form of lumber and certain rare ores.

### History:

The island upon which the village is located (which is colloquially known also as Ma Sewi) has been inhabited for several centuries and has had few interactions with its neighboring islands until relatively recently. The island was first found and settled around 100 B.G.E. by the Sewi tribe, who would live exclusively on the island until the present day.

The people of Ma Sewi first interacted with foreign peoples in 21 G.E. when explorers from the Kingdom of Windsor landed on the island and gave the locals gifts in the form of tools, plants, and maps. With the locals' permission, Windsoran engineers began planning the construction of a port and lighthouse on the island in 52 G.E.; however, the projects were scrapped a year later due to the outbreak of the Three Decades War.

Ma Sewi would go without foreign interactions for over two centuries until officials and diplomats from nearby islands and the Imperial Republic of Shingō arrived in 363 G.E. and met with the locals to negotiate their incorporation into the country of Ma Telan. These talks would eventually conclude the following year and the island (as well as several others in the East Tōkai Sea) was officially unified into Ma Telan on April 3rd, 364. Only after its unification with the rest of Ma Telan did Ma Sewi and its inhabitants begin to adopt the wider practices and customs of Ma Telanese culture, and while the islanders continue to undergo a process of assimilation into Ma Telan, they have maintained many aspects of their native culture.

### Etymology:

Ma Sewi derives its name from that of the Sewi tribe, which first settled the island around 100 B.G.E. The preceding "Ma" was subsequently attached to the name to indicate that it refers to certain, specific lands. In Toki Telan (the most widely-spoken language in Ma-Telan) the word "sewi" roughly translates as above, upper, or high, while "ma" translates as "land," "realm," or "domain."
4th Windsoran Senate Election

The **4th Windsoran Senate Election** was held on 8 February 384 to determine the composition of the Senate of the Kingdom of Windsor. The Senate is the lower house of the Windsoran Congress; the upper house is the House of Nobles who are appointed by the king. All 50 seats were contested and voters elected candidates from single-member districts using a first-past-the-post voting system.

The overall composition of the Senate saw few changes, with the Commons Party and the Centralist Union each gaining a seat and the Monarchists and the Revolutionary Bloc each losing a seat. Incumbent president Jackson Fairnox of the Commons Party described the results as a "victory for the nation" and said his party had received a "popular mandate" to continue its governance.

While the results of the election did not trigger the same levels of public criticism seen after the previous senate election, several protests did once again occur across the nation in response to the perceived unfairness of its results. Supporters and members of the Centralist Union were again displeased by the discrepancy between the party's total share of the vote and its number of seats won in the election. Protesters were also critical of the Monarchist Party's tactic of concentrating candidates and supporters in specific constituencies, allowing them to gain a larger share of seats despite performing worse than other parties in their share of the national popular vote.
Arlonian Unification Wars

The **Arlonian Unification Wars** (Arlonian: *Arlonische Einigungskriege*) were a series of battles and conflicts fought between warring ethnically Arlonian tribes and factions in southern Erleste. The wars officially began on 18 March 383 and concluded on 5 July 394. The conclusion of the wars led to the formation of the Confederation of Arlon on 13 July 394 G.E.
3rd Dal Suloan National Election

The **3rd Dal Suloan National Election** took place on 10 January 393 to determine the composition of the General Council of Dal Sulo. All 10 seats in the Council were contested and open for election.

Voters (who must be land-owners) elected candidates using a ranked-choice voting system, in which all candidates are ranked from 0 to 5. The top 10 candidates with the highest cumulative rankings would be declared elected as members of the General Council.

The City-state of Dal Sulo is officially a non-partisan democracy, meaning that there are no formal political parties. Some candidates, however, are affiliated with broad political groups that share general common goals. These two groups are the democrats, who favor increased democracy and civil rights, and the militarists, who favor greater military power and control over the nation's affairs.

The Militarist faction saw a net increase of two seats, while both the Democrats and the unaffiliated bloc saw decreases of one seat respectively. The Militarists additionally overtook the Democrats as the largest political group in the General Council; however, they still did not control a majority of seats.
Fujino Cabinet

The **Fujino Cabinet** was the 62nd Government of the Imperial Republic of Shingō during the 74th session of Parliament. It was sworn in on 9 January 383, a day after the 74th National Election, and dismissed on 27 March 384 following parliament's successful motion of no confidence in the government. It was preceded by the Second Suzuki Cabinet and succeeded by the Kondō Cabinet. Led by Prime Minister Naoki Fujino, it included members of the Liberty Party and the Peace Party and was also supported by the Weian Interest Party.

*\*Deputy Prime Minister is not an official cabinet position; however, its manner of appointment is similar to that of cabinet ministers so it is included in the following list of cabinet members*
5th Presidential Election of Ankika

The **5th Presidential Election of Ankika** took place on 20 November 379 and 25 November 379 in the Independent State of Ankika. Robek Zatav of the Nationalist Party won a majority of votes in the second round and was elected as President of Ankika. His primary challenger was Ornata Enki of the Free Democratic Party, the party of incumbent (at the time) President Rakiba Nosoki. This election was the first to use a two round system, in which the two most popular candidates face off in a second round of voting (unless one candidate receives a majority of votes in the first round). First round voting took place on November 20th while the second round took place on November 25th.

In accordance with the Constitution of Ankika, incumbent President Rakiba Nosoki was ineligible to run for another term in office. The Free Democratic Party chose Ornata Enki, a sitting member of the Ankikan Senate, as their presidential candidate. After the defeat of Zirak Kano in the previous presidential election, the Nationalist Party underwent a major change in leadership and philosophy. Robek Zatav, a previous general in the military with staunch views on national security but more moderate opinions on economic and social policy, emerged as the party's new leader and nominee for president.

One month prior to the election, several large manufacturing companies in Ankika filed for bankruptcy, leaving a lasting dent in the economy and causing many people in major cities to lose their jobs. By the end of the month, unemployment had reached nearly 18% of the population and the incumbent Free Democratic Party became increasingly unpopular according to public opinion polling.
Numata

**Numata** (沼田村, *Numata-mura*) is a village located on the east coast of Mejima Island in the Imperial Republic of Shingō. Numata has no roads connecting it with neighboring cities and regions, and is typically accessed via boat.

### History

The village is believed to have been founded around 110 G.E. by Shingōan settlers as a fishing settlement.

### Etymology

The name Numata contains the characters for "swamp" and "paddy" and is believed to have been influenced by the area's local geography and vegetation.
First Nam Cabinet

The **First Nam Cabinet**, was the 52nd Government of the Republic of Tsukimoto during the 61st legislative session of Congress. It was sworn in on 28 April 379, nine days after the 61st National Election, and dismissed on 7 March 383. It was preceded by the Rang Cabinet and succeeded by the Second Nam Cabinet. Led by President Nam Hyeon-Woo, it was comprised of members of the Solidarity Party, plus Choi Won-Jin, a nonpartisan former attorney. The cabinet was also supported by the Labor Party and the Libertarian Party in Congress. It was the first cabinet to include the position of Minister of Labor, which headed the newly-created Ministry of Labor.
Empire of Arlon

Flag of Arlon

The **Empire of Arlon** or the **Imperial State of Arlon** (Arlonian: *Kaiserlicher Staat Arlon*) was a country ruled by a monarchy that existed from 3 B.G.E. until its reformation into the Kingdom of Anholt in 83 G.E. At its peak, the Empire ruled over much of eastern Erleste and southern Tōkai.

## History

The Empire of Arlon was established in 3 B.G.E. when royal and military officials from the Erlen Kingdom announced the formal unification of all territories in the realm. Emperor Phillip I was subsequently installed as the monarch of the new Empire. The process of transforming the Erlen Kingdom into the Empire of Arlon was spurred largely by fears that marital alliances would result in the subjugation of the state by foreign powers, most notably the Kingdoms of Windsor and Rösdal.

By 6 G.E., the Empire had expanded its territory to encompass the entirety of eastern Erleste and began its process of asserting power on the international stage. In 48 G.E., the Empire annexed regions in southeastern Tōkai (now Kaldania) and established a colony in the area.

In 78 G.E., the Empire joined the Three Decades War in support of the Anti-Imperialist alliance against the Kingdom of Windsor. The Anti-Imperialist alliance would ultimately be successful in the war effort; however, the Empire of Arlon would experience a brutal civil war during the latter half of the war that would lead members of the Arlonian aristocracy and imperial family to flee to the Empire's colonial holdings in southeastern Tōkai.

Following the conclusion of the civil war in 83 G.E., the remaining territory of the Empire is transformed into the Kingdom of Anholt, officially ending the Empire of Arlon.
77th Shingōan National Election

The **77th Shingōan National Election** was held on 3 January 392 to determine the composition of the Parliament of the Imperial Republic of Shingō. Voters elected 50 members to the national legislature, 25 from single-member electorates and 25 from closed party lists. It was the first election to have universal male suffrage in which all men over the age of 20 could participate. Official results from the election were released on the following day.

The election was almost exclusively centered on the issue of the 391 Tōkai Recession, which lasted from July 2nd, 391 to January 18th, 392. Incumbent Prime Minister Kyō Morikawa and his government drew heavy criticism from the public for their inability to prevent the recession, and many figures in the opposition placed the blame solely on the prime minister. While Morikawa attempted to highlight his accomplishments while in office, such as increased road and port connections between cities, these were widely overshadowed by the issues of widespread unemployment and the monopolization of industries by predatory corporations.

While Morikawa's public approval had hit an all-time low of 24% during the peak of the recession, it had gradually recovered in the final weeks before the election. Several stimulus packages and government bailouts for banks that were introduced by Morikawa's government had prevented any further damage to the national economy. However, the prime minister also struggled to recover from an unpopular failed plan in 390 that proposed giving historic Weian regions prefectural status. The Weian Interest Party, which had been part of the incumbent ruling coalition, pushed heavily for the plan despite its lack of public support outside of Weian areas.

The Reform Party won a plurality of 22 seats and Shōgo Kobayashi was subsequently elected as the next prime minister of Shingō. The Reform Party formed a ruling coalition with the newly-created Recovery Association, which won 5 seats despite never having participated in an election before. The Liberty Party lost 3 seats and Kyō Morikawa soon resigned as leader of the party.
Morimata

**Morimata** (森又島, *Morimata-shima*) is an island village in the southwest of Abira prefecture in the Imperial Republic of Shingō. The town has no bridges connecting it with the mainland and can only be entered with a boat. A large portion of the island remains forested and development has generally been restricted to its eastern side. Morimata is noted for its close proximity to Ankika, only being separated by a shallow waterway.

### History:

There is a lack of documented historical information relating to the town's establishment. Historians in the region have posited that the island may have been first settled around 200 to 250 G.E.

### Etymology:

The name Morimata (森又) contains the characters for "forest" and "again." The origins of this name are still unknown.
9th Yokozean National Election

The **9th Yokozean National Election** was held on 4 January 381 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 21 who paid at least 35 yen in national taxation. This election began the tradition of inaugurating all new members of Parliament the day after the election. After prior elections, new members did not assume their positions until several months had passed.

In the years following the last national election, the incumbent National Party led government under the leadership of Prime Minister Atsushi Tanaka had become increasingly unpopular among members of the general public. The government had presided over large-scale employment crises, student-led anti-government demonstrations, unpopular Supreme Court appointments, and clashes between police and protestors of the Cultural Protection Movement. Additionally, a vote of no confidence in the government occurred in Parliament, which was narrowly defeated with 16 in favor, 18 against, and 4 abstentions. Kei Shimizu, a popular State-level prime minister from Nakano, became the leader of the Workers Party and its candidate for prime minister of Yokoze. The National Party was predicted to lose its plurality in Parliament in the months leading up to the election.

The Workers Party obtained majority control over Parliament, winning 22 seats. It would be the first time a party led a majority government since the 6th Yokozean National Election in 371. All other parties saw a drop in their share of the national popular vote and, with the exception of the Hamasaki Independence Movement, suffered a drop in their seat counts. The National Party saw the largest drop, losing 7 seats and only obtaining roughly half of its popular vote percentage from the last election. The drop in the popularity of the Communist Party is attributed to various scandals that occurred relating to members of the party in State level governments. Additionally, the slight drop in the popularity of the Hamasaki Independence Movement is largely attributed to the normalization of relations between Angelica and Yokoze that occurred in 377. Additionally, the resignation of Zikir Nomadi as party leader due to old age is believed to have served as another setback for the Movement.
Yokoze Confederation

Flag of Yokoze

**Opposition (6)**

* National Party (6)

**Crossbench (8)**

* Federalist Coalition (5)
* Union of Taxpayers (3)

[Officially **The United Confederation of Yokoze Republics** (Shingōan: 横瀬共和国連邦, *Yokoze kyōwakoku renpō*)] **The Yokoze Confederation** (横瀬連合, *Yokoze-rengō*), commonly referred to as **Yokoze**, is a medium-sized country which holds territory within southern Tōkai and northwestern Erleste. The capital city of Yokoze is Atsuki, and the nation contains several other smaller towns and villages. Yokoze hosts the headquarters of the Central Tōkai Union (CTU), an international organization of which it, along with Shingō and Tsukimoto, is a member state.

## Government & Economy

Yokoze's form of government is a parliamentary democracy, in which members of the Council of Ministers are elected using a List PR voting system to represent the people of the nation. The Yokozean Parliament is currently led by the Concerned Citizens Association (CCA) whose leader, Hikonori Yonezu, currently serves as the nation's prime minister.

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 mostly ceremonial role, however, the holder of the office still retains certain governmental powers. The title of President is currently held by Ryōhei Miura. The Presidency was established in 360 G.E. and holders of the title must be appointed to the position by the Parliament.

Yokoze has a mixed economy with relative market freedom for common businesses. Yokoze, along with all other countries in the CTU, it utilizes the Shingōan Yen (¥) as its primary currency.

Yokozean Government

Yokoze States

All Yokozean National Elections

List of All Yokozean Prime Ministers

Political Parties

## Founding

The concept of the Yokoze nation state first came into being shortly after the end of the Great Tōkai War when local tribe and clan leaders entered into political and economic unions to form the First Confederation of Yokoze in 292 G.E.

The modern state of Yokoze formally became independent on March 16th, 351 G.E. following the Treaty of Atsuki, which ended the Great Reclamation War.

## Ethnicities and Languages

The majority of Yokoze's population is of Shingōan ethnicity, but a significant number of groups (largely found in the nation's southern regions) are of Konwe ethnicity. The Shingōan language is primarily used within the nation's governmental and legal affairs and is taught in public schools across the country. The Konwe language is heavily spoken by those of Konwe ethnicity and is occasionally utilized in governmental affairs and public signage.
(Shingō: Police & Detention Reform Act)

# P.R. 0910

**Chapter 1: Rights of Those in Custody**

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> * **(c)** All people have the legal authority to request the presence of an attorney and consult with an attorney whilst detained or held in custody by a law enforcement entity.
> * **(d)** Exceptions to subsection (a) shall be made only in cases where an appellate court or local court has ruled such exceptions necessary, legal, and constitutional. Such rulings by appellate courts or local courts may be overruled by the Supreme Court, or by other superior courts later lawfully established.
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People's Action Party

The **People's Action Party** (ပြည်သူ့လှုပ်ရှားမှုပါတီ, *Pyishu lhuutsharrmhu parte*) is a political party in the Union of Kaungkinmyay. The party generally operates in opposition to the People's Progress Party, their main rivals. The People's Action Party advocates for increased levels of federalism, an agricultural economy, familial values, and protectionism.

The party was founded on March 4, 378 G.E. after several opposition parties merged together. There are strong differences in ideology between different wings of the party, leading to a lack of clear consensus on the party's platform. The People's Action Party has effectively served as a catch-all party for those in opposition to the People's Progress Party.
United Citizens Party

The **United Citizens Party** (Shingōan: 統一国民党, *Tōitsu kokumintō*) was a political party in the Yokoze Confederation. The party was created when Tsubasa Ōta, a popular figure in the Yokozean Communist Party, left with his supporters to form a new political group. The United Citizens Party promoted social security, workers unions, corporate regulations and taxation, and increased welfare programs. The party marketed itself as a populist, pro-reform party that would "keep the Workers Party in check" and "ensure that the government worked for the people." It additionally held public leadership elections, as the absence of leadership elections was a major factor in the group's decision to break away from the Communist Party.

## Founding

By 384, a sizable portion of the Communist Party's membership had become dissatisfied with Hikaru Fukuzawa, the leader of the party who had served for over 13 years in his position. High-ranking members of the party such as Tsubasa Ōta called for the Communist Party to take a more moderate approach to key issues but were strongly opposed by Fukuzawa. In the lead-up to the 10th Yokozean National Election, several figures in the party pushed for it to adopt leadership elections; however, the current leadership rejected these proposals.

On 12 December 384, less than a month before the election, Tsubasa Ōta and several other high-ranking party figures left to form the United Citizens Party. The new party quickly gained traction and attracted the majority of the Communist Party's supporters. The party first gained representation in Parliament following the 10th Yokozean National Election, when it won 2 seats.

## Dissolution and Merging

The party officially merged with the Workers Party on 28 March 393, less than a month after the 13th National Election. The two parties united to form the Concerned Citizens Association with the explicit goal of opposing the militaristic policies of the Unity Party.
Edum

**Edum** is an animistic, polytheistic religion practiced primarily within western Ocellis in the United Tribes of Iktal. Anthropologists have additionally characterized Edum as a shamanistic religion.

Practitioners of Edum believe that all significant natural objects (such as animals, plants, rocks, etc.) possess a soul, and traditional beliefs include a variety of spirits. Followers' beliefs and practices commonly emphasize veneration of the dead and of animal spirits. The relationship with the local animals that sustain the people (cows, sheep, fish, etc.) are very important to followers.

## Deities

Unlike many other religions, there is no supreme deity or god in Edum. Instead, local tribes and groups will typically have their own unique deities to whom they give respects. All groups, however, share traits of animism and the belief that deities may be manifested within animals or natural objects. Henat Sema is one of the only universally venerated deities in Edum and is the deity of the forests and forest animals. Senat Sema is commonly venerated by hunters and fishermen, as it is believed that the deity can bestow them both good and bad luck.

## Kelma

Across the region of Iktal, one can find Kelma, places that have unusual land forms different from the surrounding countryside, and that can be considered to have spiritual significance. Each tribe or group has its local spirits, to whom they make offerings for protection and good fortune. The spirits that inhabit the Kelma are honored and venerated typically by placing a variety of crops or objects next to them followed by verbal praise.

## Burial Practices

Practitioners of Edum exhibit unique burial practices in which the bodies of the deceased are buried under fresh saplings that will eventually grow into trees. These trees are seen as sacred and are considered to have the spiritual essence of the deceased within them. Consequently, these trees too may be venerated by followers of Edum.

## Philosophy

While not explicitly stated in any text or code, the religion of Edum is heavily linked with cultural practices of the region which promote harmony with nature and selflessness. One is encouraged to only take as much as they need from the natural world and not be greedy when hunting, fishing, or foraging. Additionally, wastefulness is heavily frowned upon and members of the community are encouraged to utilize everything they have, leaving little as waste.
Namsodo

**Namsodo** (Tsukimotoan: 남소도, 南小島) is a small, uninhabited island situated between the southern coast of Tsukimoto and central Kaldania. Officially, the island is controlled and owned by the Republic of Tsukimoto, which has exercised *de facto* control over the island since 135 G.E.

The island is almost entirely covered with sand and there is no local wildlife present. Local flora is limited to a single tree and small patches of grass.

## International Disputes

On 2 May 393, the Kaldanian government, under the direction of Supreme Chancellor Martin Rüddel, claimed sovereignty over the island and demanded it to be handed over. These claims have since been retracted following the end of the Namsodo Occupation Crisis.

The Namsodo Occupation Crisis began on the night of 4 December 393 when the Kaldanian Navy surrounded the island and fired upon its small number of Tsukimotoan defenders. This blockade was followed by a ground invasion by a detachment of the Kaldanian Nordost Brigade on the morning of December 5th. The crisis ended on December 9th after an agreement was reached between the Tsukimotoan and Kaldanian governments.
Freiburg

**Freiburg** currently serves as the capital city of the Empire of Kaldania. It is located in the state of Altenbucht and it shares a northern border with the South Shingō Sea and a southern border with the Bay of Schwarzwald. The city hosts various offices of the Kaldanian government such as the National Legislative Assembly, the Council of Ministers, the Supreme Court, the Supreme Chancellor's residence, as well as the Imperial Palace. The city hosts several embassies, including those of various member countries of the League of Sovereign States.

### History:

The Freiburg area was first settled by tribal groups in 3 B.G.E. and quickly expanded to become a major hub for local tribe by 20 G.E. The city, along with several surrounding regions, were annexed by the Empire of Arlon in 48 G.E.

From 70 G.E. to 83 G.E. the city became known as a regional intellectual hub and as a center for republicanism in the otherwise authoritarian Empire of Arlon. Intellectuals in the city were renown for their political activism, pushing for universal male suffrage, universal male education, academic freedom, and even independence. These efforts successfully brewed a sense of regional unity and independence in the city and its surrounding regions that was fully realized following the collapse of the Empire of Arlon and the start of the Arlonian Civil War. In 83 G.E. the city was declared as the capital of the newly-formed Kingdom of Anholt, a new nation founded on the ideals of liberalism, constitutional monarchy, and republicanism.

### Etymology:

The name Freiburg is a combination of the words "free" (*frei*) and "castle" (*burg*). The name was officially given to the city in 83 G.E. following the formation of the Kingdom of Anholt; however, the name had been used to refer to the city since 70 G.E. Prior to receiving its official name, the city was referred to by the *de facto* name of *die Burg* or "the Castle." The word "free" was attached this colloquial name for the city likely in commemoration of the city's intellectual, academic, and political freedom throughout the latter days of the Empire of Arlon.
Hirono Bridge Bombing

The **Hirono Bridge Bombing** (Shingōan: 広野橋爆撃, *Hirono-bashi bakugeki*) occurred on 8 February 343 in and around Hirono Bridge located in the city of Hirono in the Imperial Republic of Shingō. During a scheduled ceremony in which Shingōan Emperor Kitayama was scheduled to inspect the newly-renovated Hirono Bridge, a bomb was detonated on the southern end of the bridge. Seven people in the area were instantly killed, five of whom were civilian bystanders and two of whom were imperial guards, and Emperor Kitayama was severely injured. The Emperor and other survivors of the attack were rushed to nearby hospitals and given emergency treatment, which successfully prevented any additional deaths. Suspicion quickly fell on Kaldanian nationalist groups, which had made their presence known through scattered acts of violence in various areas of Shingō and Tsukimoto ever since the end of the Second Tōkai War. After four days of searching, local authorities managed to trace down and apprehend Alfons Bayer, the perpetrator of the attack and an official member of the international terrorist group, the Kaldanian Liberation Organization.

## Impact:

Anti-Kaldanian and pro-war sentiment grew amongst members of the Shingōan population after the attack, and the popularity of militarist parties in Parliament rose exponentially. Three years later in 346, the nationalist and pro-war Innovation Party would gain a plurality of seats in the Shingōan Parliament and continue its of pushing for war between the Imperial Republic of Shingō and the Empire of Kaldania. Unable to calm the nationalist fervor of the general population, centrist parties in Parliament reluctantly agreed to declare war on Kaldania and deploy troops in the regions of Ankika and Yokoze, thus beginning the Great Reclamation War.
Ankikan Language

**Ankikan** (*Ankikasab*) is a language spoken primarily in Ankika, where it is the national language. It is a member of the Shingōic language family, and has been grouped with other language families such as Konwe, Shingōan, and Tsukimotoan. Ankikan is recognized as a minority language in Abira Prefecture, located within the Imperial Republic of Shingō, and the State of Hamasaki, located within the Yokoze Confederation.

Ankikan primarily utilizes the script of the Traveler's Tongue, especially within governmental documents and public signage; however, the native Ankikan script is occasionally utilized in regions of Ankika outside of the nation's capital. Ankikan is not directly descended from Shingōan, but a significant portion of the language's vocabulary is believed to be of Shingōan origin. Before the emergence of Standardized Ankikan, which accompanied the formation of the Queendom of Ankika, the Shingōan script was believed to have been widely used by speakers of Ankikan. While not as large as its Shingōan-descended vocabulary, the language does possess a significant number of Arlonian-descended words.

## Phonology

### Vowels

 **Open** |  | ɑ

\*/ɑ/ written as "a", /ɪ/ written as "i", /ʊ/ and /ɵ/ written as "o"

All Ankikan vowels are pure – that is, there are no diphthongs, only monophthongs. The only unusual vowel is the O vowel, which, while always written as "O", may be pronounced as ʊ or ɵ depending on context. There is no consistent rule regarding the pronunciation of the O vowel, and speakers of Ankikan gradually learn to memorize these differences in pronunciations.

Ankikan has four vowels, and vowel length is phonemic, with each having both a short and a long version. Elongated vowels are usually denoted by two repeating vowels in a word (ex. *naasiba* "hospital").

### Consonants

The Ankikan "v" and "z" are of particular interest due to their variations in pronunciation. The character "v" may be pronounced as /v/ or /ʋ/, while "z" may be pronounced as "z" or "ʒ".

## Grammar

#### Word and Sentence Structure

Ankikan word order is classified as subject–object–verb, and the basic sentence structure is topic–comment.

#### Singular and Plural

Ankikan does not typically distinguish objects between singular and plural, and there are no prefixes or suffixes that may be attached to words to indicate whether they are singular or plural. This information may only be indicated through the use of additional context words.
International Baseball Association

The **International Baseball Association** (IBA), called 国際野球協会, *Kokusai Yakyū Kyōkai* (KYK) in Shingōan, is an international baseball 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 is derived from the National Baseball League, which existed in Shingō from 388 to 395. The International Baseball Association was officially formed in April 395 after teams from Tsukimoto joined the league. In October 395, teams from Yokoze joined the league, expanding its number of franchises to the current total of eight.

## Tournament

The IBA Tournament occurs every May following the conclusion of the regular season. The 8 teams with the highest regular season records are organized into a tournament bracket and face off in 3 rounds to determine the champion. Each round consists of 3 games in which the firm team to win 2 games is declared the winner.

The first and last games in the round take place in the home stadium of the team with the higher seed while the second game takes place in the home stadium of the lower seed.

Tournament information by year
Chukyo University Field
Bo Myoe

**Bo Myoe** (ဗိုလ်မြို့) is a town located in central Kaungkinmyay. It is situated in the west of the Htate-Taung region near its border with the Yaytwe region. Bo Myoe is a rural, mainly agriculture-focused town whose residents are primarily occupied in the production of rice and soybeans.

Additionally, the Htate-Taung branch of the western, trans-regional road runs through the town, providing it with transport connections to other nearby towns and villages in the region.
Yahaba

**Yahaba** (矢巾町, *Yahaba-chō*) is a town located in Ōyama prefecture in the Imperial Republic of Shingō. It is located north of the city of Ōyama and is situated along Ōsato Bay. The town's primary industries are farming and fishing; however, many residents also work for a local mining company.

### History

Historical records describe Yahaba as having been founded around 20 G.E. as residents of Ōyama traveled northward in search of suitable farmland.

### Etymolgy

The name Yahaba (矢巾) contains the characters for "arrow" and "width." The origins of this name are still unknown, however, some historians believe the name to have some relation to the local area's thin, rectangular shape when viewed from nearby mountains.
Shinkō

**Shinkō** (神港市, *Shinkō-shi*) is the capital city of Nishikado prefecture in the Imperial Republic of Shingō. The city hosts Nishikado's legislative assembly and several other government institutions. The city is home to several historic sites such as the Shinkō Grand Shrine and the West Sea Tower. It is also home to the Shinkō Striders, a professional Hashiyumi team that is part of the International Hashiyumi Association (IHA). Shinkō is the second most populated city in Nishikado behind Nishi-Chukyo.

### History

Shinkō was once the ancient capital of the early Shingōan Empire and is believed to have been the first major settlement in the nation's history. The creation and development of the city are recorded in detail in historic folktales as well as the *Shinjiki*, an ancient piece of literature which holds incredible significance in the Kamitomo religion. Most of these accounts, however, are heavily infused with local folklore and various religious beliefs, and thus, their accuracy is questionable. In the modern day, Shinkō still retains its status as a city of enormous historical importance to Shingō and hosts several ancient and modern attractions.

### Etymology

The name Shinkō (神港) contains the characters "divine/kami" and "port", in reference to the city's religious significance as described in the *Shinjiki*. Some historical records, however, show that the city's name has also been occasionally spelled with the characters "new" and "port" (新港).