Atlas Empire

The **Atlas Empire** is an Eldhamite island nation, based on the artificial platform named Yipirsk, or "land of the salt." The nation is a constitutional monarchy, following the doctrine of Atlasism, based on the concept of a monitored democracy, meaning that the Emperor's job is to make sure that democracy is respected. The ruling party of the nation is the Atlas Imperial Party (AIP), founded by the Emperor Goaty1208. The current chancellor, the highest rank of the parliament, is Falcon.

The Atlas Empire is a militaristic nation, although they are not aggressive, and prefer neutrality.

## History

The origin of the Empire is very much a topic of discussion, although the AIP claims that they rose from the ocean.

## Language

The national language is officially Atlasjkan, although it is debated which is the first use of the language and its origin. There are two types: Simplified Atlasjkan and Classical Atlasjkan.

## Atlas Imperial Party

### Politac

The Police of internal affairs and anti corruption (Politac) holds much of the current executive power of the Empire, acting as a secret police force. The constitution of the Atlas Empire gives special rights to this force, as it is "the executive branch of the Emperor's power, so he can better protect democracy."

### Goaty1208

Goaty1208, 1208 being a suffix assigned by the entity known as the Atlas, which also gave the name to the Empire, is the first Emperor of the Yipirsk dynasty, and founder of the city itself. He is the first to be known to have spread the ideals of Atlasism.

## Culture

### Flag

The flag of the Atlas Empire features the most important symbol of the Atlasjkan culture, known as the "Atlasjka Z". Traditionally, the proportions of the height and width are 4:2, although its typically drawn in many different ways, likely to represent the freedom of choice given to the people of the nation. The meaning and origins of the colors of the flag are still a topic of debate, although it's thought to be a connection with the Atlas

### Atlas (entity)

According to the Emperor Goaty1208, the Atlas is "he who created all we know about the universe, and what we don't about others". This implies that the Atlas is a multi-dimensional entity.

### Atlasjkan (language)

The origins of the Atlasjkan language is unknown, and no hypothesis have been made. It uses an alphabetical/syllabic system, and its divided between two categories.

##### Simplified

The simplified version of the language, it uses an alphabetical system.

##### Classical

The ancient version of the language, commonly used by the state. It's much more academical, and rarely used. Its main difference is the addition of syllabic characters.

## Dependencies within the Empire

### Regno Atlasjka

A "Regno Atlasjka" (atlsjkan for Atlas Kingdom) is the highest autonomy status of any constituent part of the Empire. The title of king is assigned either by a council of "duchi" and "sindaci", or assigned directly by the Emperor.

### Ducato Atlasjka

A "Ducato Atlasjka" (Atlas duchy) is the second highest autonomy status, and it mostly includes subdivisions of kingdoms, or independent Duchies. The ruler (Duca) is elected by the mayors of the Città Atlasjka.

### Città Atlasjka

A Città Atlasjka (Atlas City) is the term to describe the government of cities and towns. It's governed by an elected mayor (Sindaco).