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Esmiraf

**Esmiraf** is a monotheistic religion practiced primarily within the continent of Agosia, especially within the nation of Senam. It is one of the largest religions in the world and its practitioners (known as Esmirafe) make up the majority of the Senamic population. Esmiraf teaches that God (known to practitioners as *Yeram* or the Great One) is wise and just, and has incredible power and authority over the universe and the medium which ties it together (called the Great Medium, or *Esmiraf*). The primary scriptures of Esmiraf are found in the Divine Recitation (Senamic: *Metnami Kaglimos*) which primarily detail the life of Kalimus Paganus, an individual described to have reached enlightenment through God's teachings. These scriptures also briefly describe the beginning of the universe, as told by Kalimus Paganus to his followers.

The primary goal of Esmiraf is to reach enlightenment and become one with the Great Medium, which will then allow individuals to see the truths of the universe and relinquish their selfish and primal desires. Esmirafe believe that individuals can reach a state of enlightenment through meditation, prayer, and consistent practice of the faith. It is also believed that those who are especially devout and committed to truth and justice may ascend into the heavens and achieve a state of bliss with other devout souls. The heavens are described quite vaguely in the Divine Recitation, but popular teachings describe the realm to be comprised of several tiers, each of which are populated by countless souls of deceased individuals as well as beings described only as "Magnificent Entities." These tiers are believed to house souls corresponding to their purity and dedication to truth, wisdom, and justice during their lifetimes, with the highest tiers reserved for only the most devout and noble of souls, including Kalimus Paganus and several other religious figures. While there is not necessarily any concept of sin or hell in Esmiraf, various traditions hold that those who curse or reject *Yeram* and the Great Medium will be expelled from the medium which holds the universe together, leaving their souls without form or substance.

Various rulers throughout history (primarly in Senam) have used Esmiraf to legitimize their rule and authority, claiming that and their fellow tribesmen are religious leaders authorized by *Yeram* to lead the people in the ways of virtue, justice, and truth. The current head Chieftain of the Empire of Senam proports to be a descendant of one of the first followers of Kalimus Paganus and has used this position of divine lineage to legitimize his rule over the nation.
74th Shingōan National Election

The **74th Shingōan National Election** was held on 8 January 383 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. Voting was restricted to men over the age of 20 who paid at least 8 yen in national taxation annually. Official results from the election were released on the following day.

Prior to the election, incumbent prime minister Kentarō Suzuki announced that he would not be running for another term in office due to his old age. An open primary election was held within the Liberty Party, in which Naoki Fujino, the Premier of Chūō prefecture, won and became the party's candidate for prime minister. Noriaki Kondō, who had replaced Daisuke Sato as leader of the Reform Party after the previous national election, was the primary opponent of Fujino in the election. Public debates between the candidates were held in Chukyo University, during which Fujino criticized his opponent's youth and inexperience while Kondō criticized Fujino's pacifist tendencies. It was a close race, with no candidate having a clear lead in polls over the other going into election day.

The Liberty Party experienced a net loss of 6 seats, however, it maintained a plurality in Parliament. Naoki Fujino was subsequently elected as the next prime minister of Shingō. The Reform Party saw a net increase of 5 seats, but Kondō characterized this result as "lower than he had expected." The Peace Party surprised pollsters by gaining 1 seat, despite many believing that the party would lose several seats due to growing pro-military sentiment across the country.

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. Additionally, the election resulted in the formation of a three party coalition between the Liberty Party, the Peace Party, and the Weian Interest Party.
4th Presidential Election of Ankika

The **4th Presidential Election of Ankika** took place on 10 December 374 in the Independent State of Ankika. Incumbent President Rakiba Nosoki of the Free Democratic Party was elected to a second term, winning a plurality of all votes cast. The primary challenger to Nosoki in the election was Zirak Kano, the leader of the Nationalist Party and a sitting member of Congress.

Opinion polling before December consistently placed Rakiba Nosoki as the front-runner, with Zirak Kano in a distant second place. The incumbent President had presided over a stable and productive administration throughout his first term and he vowed to restore national unity and improve infrastructure if elected to a second term. While initially trailing Nosoki by 10 percentage points, Kano suffered a large drop in the polls after a controversial speech he gave to supporters in which he implied that he wished to invade the neighboring country of Yokoze. Other candidates took advantage of this controversy, with President Nosoki and candidate Vioni Nakzan of the Central Unionist Coalition labeling Kano as a reactionary war-hawk.
8th Yokozean National Election

The **8th Yokozean National Election** was held on 7 October 376 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. Voting was restricted to men aged over 21 who paid at least 40 yen in national taxation, with the age threshold having been lowered but the tax requirement raised since the previous election. Official results from the election were released on the following day. The writs of election were issued on 6 September 376, when Prime Minister Kenzō Takeuchi requested the dissolution of Parliament for a snap election.

The National Party achieved an upset victory over the incumbent Workers Party government, winning a plurality of seats in Parliament. The National Party proceeded to form a coalition government with the center-right Union of Taxpayers and incumbent Kenzō Takeuchi was replaced by Atsushi Tanaka of the National Party as prime minister of Yokoze. This result came as a shock to the Workers Party, who had scheduled the snap election in hopes of increasing their membership in Parliament and forming a majority government. This turn of events would lead Kenzō Takeuchi to resign as leader of the Workers Party.

Katsuo Ishii of the National Party retained his position as Speaker of Parliament, meaning that he would abstain from any and all votes. The voting power of the National Party in Parliament, therefore, came out to 14. The Union of Taxpayers, who added one seat to their total in this election, would enter into a ruling coalition with the Nationals, providing 6 seats and a very slim majority in Parliament.

## Causes for the Election

The decision of previous Prime Minister Kenzō Takeuchi to dissolve Parliament and call a snap election is widely believed to have been motivated by the desire of the incumbent Workers Party led government to form a majority government. This desire was strengthened several months after the inauguration of the 7th Parliament when relations between the ruling coalition (which was comprised of the Workers Party and the Communist Party) rapidly deteriorated due to disagreements over fiscal and social policy.
Haboro

**Haboro** (羽幌町, *Haboro-chō*) is a semi-rural town near the northern coast of Abira prefecture in the Imperial Republic of Shingō. Its primary industry and export comes in the form of agricultural goods, primarily consisting of wheat, potatoes, and carrots. Haboro is situated just outside the city of Tadami, and the two areas are connected by several rural roads and paths.

### History:

The town's origins are believed to date back to around 50 B.G.E., as recently unearthed artifacts suggests that local inhabitants of the region established the town several centuries ago as a farming settlement.

### Etymology:

The name Haboro (羽幌) contains the characters for "feather/wing" and "Canopy." This likely references the nearby Iwaki mountain range which seems to shade the town with its wing-like rock formations.
6th Presidential Election of Ankika

The **6th Presidential Election of Ankika** took place on 7 November 384 and 14 November 384 in the Independent State of Ankika. Robek Zatav of the Nationalist Party won a majority of votes in the second round and was re-elected as president of Ankika. His primary challenger was Rizav Karain of the Free Democratic Party. First round voting took place on November 7th while the second round took place on November 14th.

Incumbent President Robek Zatav had seen a steady decline in his personal approval rating, which sat around 41% at the time of the election's first round. The Ankikan economy had seen little improvement and was still plagued by stagnation, and attempts at economic reform by Zatav's administration were widely seen as unsuccessful. Additionally, the eviction of Ankikan settlers from Kaungkinmyese territory by Kaunkinmyese and LSS forces earlier that year was seen as a national humiliation. The Free Democratic Party nominated Rizav Karain as its candidate for president. Karain was a self-described economic reformer and promised to introduce large-scale programs to combat unemployment and stagnation.

Both rounds were incredibly close, and pollsters were divided in their predictions of who would win the election. Zatav and Karain won 36.5% and 31% of the popular vote respectively in the first round. In the second round, Zatav won 52.3%, putting him above Karain who won 47.7%. The results were the closest in Ankikan history at the time.
Chukyo

*This article is about the capital of the Imperial Republic of Shingō. For Higashi-Chukyo (East Chukyo), see Higashi-Chukyo. For Nishi-Chukyo (West Chukyo), see Nishi-Chukyo.*

**Chukyo** (中京市, *Chūkyō-shi*) currently serves as the capital city of the Imperial Republic of Shingō. It is located in the prefecture of Chūō and is situated along a series of islands in the South Shingō Sea. The city is noted for being the most populated urban area in the world, containing over twice as many residents as the world's second most populated urban area, Ikeda/Niihama. In addition to hosting the Shingōan Government, the city contains several notable historic and modern landmarks including Liberty Tower, Chukyo Grand Shrine, and the University of Chukyo.

The headquarters of all branches of the Shingōan Government are centered in the city and have resided there for several hundred years. The city hosts several embassies, including those of all member countries of the League of Sovereign States.

### History:

The area currently occupied by the current city of Chukyo is believed to have been first settled by tribal groups around 400 B.G.E. who used the area primarily as a base for fishing and bartering with neighboring tribes.

The area first came under organized rule around 100 B.G.E. when the Second Kingdom of Wei, under the rule of King Han I, annexed the region and subjugated its peoples. The region would eventually be freed from Weian rule in 60 B.G.E. following a series of revolts by subjugated groups throughout the Kingdom.

The area remained relatively untouched by nearby empires for roughly half a century until the beginning of the Three Decades' War, in which the Kingdom of Windsor occupied and subjugated the area and its local inhabitants. During its occupation by Windsor, the previously-underdeveloped and rural region was converted into a major military port, and major additions were made to the city's infrastructure in the form of dockyards, seawalls, forts, and stone roads. While the city was not given an official name by the Windsoran government or military during its occupation, it was often referred to by the *de-facto* name of Southport, likely in reference to the its geographical location relative to Windsor proper.

Midway through the Three Decades' War, Windsoran colonists and military troops were expelled by advancing Shingōan and Weian forces, the former of which occupied the city permanently and used its naval infrastructure throughout the remainder of the war. Following the end of the war, the city was officially annexed by the Empire of Shingō, whose government promptly ordered the city to be repaired and expanded so that it may serve as a major trade hub for the Empire. Following several decades of expansion and immigration, the city was officially named as the capital of Shingō, and the nation's government gradually underwent a process of relocating to the city.

### Etymology:

The name Chukyo contains characters translating to "central" and "capital." The name was given to the city by the Shingōan government after it was designated as the nation's official capital.
First Fukuda Cabinet

The **First Fukuda Cabinet** was the 2nd publicly elected Government of the Empire of Shingō that presided during the third session of Parliament. It was sworn in on 7 January 143 after the Third National Election and dismissed on 5 January 147 following the start of Akihiko Fukuda's second term as prime minister. It was preceded by the Koide Cabinet and succeeded by the Second Fukuda Cabinet. Led by Prime Minister Akihiko Fukuda, it was comprised primarily of politically unaffiliated ministers. Additionally, this cabinet saw the introduction of the Secretary of the Navy and the reformation of the Ministry of Development and Agriculture into the Ministry of Agriculture.
4th Yokozean National Election

The **4th Yokozean National Election** was held on 14 November 363 to determine the composition of the Parliament of the Confederation of Yokoze. It was the first election in Yokoze to use a List-PR voting system, meaning that seats would be allocated based on the national party vote percentage. Parties were required to obtain at least 3% of the national vote in order to gain seats in the Parliament. Voting was restricted to men aged over 25 who paid at least 20 yen in national taxation. Official results from the election were released on the following day. The total number of seats in Parliament was increased to 39, meaning that 4 additional seats were available.

The Workers Party maintained its majority in Parliament, resulting in Kenzō Takeuchi being elected to a 2nd term as prime minister of Yokoze. The election saw the rise of several new parties onto the national political scene. The Union of Taxpayers and the Hamasaki Independence Movement managed to obtain 3 and 2 seats in Parliament respectively. The National Party, the primary opposition, lost 3 seats.

The implementation of the proportional representation voting system was cited as the primary reason for the emergence of smaller parties onto the national political scene, as many of these parties have scattered supporters that are not concentrated within specific districts. In the case of the Hamasaki Independence Movement, its rise was additionally aided heavily by growing separatist sentiment by ethnic Angelicans in the State of Hamsaki and the greater region of west Yokoze.
386 Kaldanian National Election

The **386 Kaldanian National Election** was held in the Empire of Kaldania on 25 October 386 to determine the composition of the Kaldanian Landtag's lower house, known as the National Legislative Assembly. Only government-approved candidates were permitted to run in the election and write-in ballots were not counted.

All 40 seats in the assembly were open for the election, but only 5 of them were contested by authorized opposition candidates. The majority of minor party candidates were from the Kaldanian Renewal Party and the Nationalist Party, who did not contest any seats that were held by the ruling National Union Party. Once again, the League of Sovereign States General Assembly voted to condemn the election as "undemocratic."

The election resulted in the National Union Party, the party of incumbent Supreme Chancellor Gilbert Janson, receiving a strong majority in the National Legislative Assembly. There was once-again a wide margin in the number of seats won between the National Union Party and other parties in the election. All parties saw no changes to their total seat counts.
National Party (Tsukimoto)

*\*Not to be confused with the National Party of Yokoze*

The **National Party** is a political party in the Republic of Tsukimoto. The party's members have been described as nationalist and populist, and the party operates in opposition to both the Solidarity Party and the Constitutional Democracy Party, the two largest parties in the Tsukimotoan Congress. The National Party advocates for increased military spending, the dissolution of the Central Tōkai Union, ethnic Tsukimotoan nationalism, increased religious involvement in government, making Tsukimotoan the official national language, military intervention, and the removal of political and voting rights of minority ethnic groups.

The party has received public criticism from both the Solidarity Party and the Constitutional Democracy Party, and all parties in Congress have explicitly refused to include the National Party in any ruling coalition. Former President An Sung-Min drew criticism from the National Party when he described its membership as "a collection of demagogues that continues to threaten democracy."

The party was founded in 359 G.E., a year after the transformation of the Tōkai Faction into the Central Tōkai Union. Members of the National Party shared the belief that the Union was making Tsukimoto less independent as a nation and therefore needed to be disbanded. Additionally, the party attracted support from those who opposed the Constitutional Democracy Party's social security policies. The National Party operates in an informal alliance with the Restoration Party (based in Shingō), and the two parties often provide aid to each other through funds or organizing events.
Futaba

**Futaba** (双葉町, *Futaba-machi*) is a town situated along the southeastern border of Hanaoka prefecture in the Imperial Republic of Shingō. The town shares a border with the nation of Kaldania on its eastern side and Yokoze on its southern side. Futaba's primary exports come in the form of carrots, potatoes, and wheat.

### History:

The area occupied by modern day Futaba was first settled around 20 B.G.E. by tribes of Konwe people, an ethnic group indigenous to southern Tōkai and northwestern Erleste. These tribes are believed to have vacated the area due to its poor resources roughly around 60 G.E.

Futaba was founded in 121 G.E. by Shingōan explorers and pioneers primarily originating from the nearby major city of Kanazawa.

Throughout the modern era, Futaba has been the site of several battles and conflicts due to its proximity to neighboring nations. Futaba has been occupied by invading forces in both the Great Tōkai War and the Second Tōkai War. Among these occupying nations were those of the Ankikan Queendom and the Kaldanian Empire.

### Etymology:

The name Futaba (双葉) contains the characters for "many" and "leaves" and was likely inspired by the presence of dense forests and plants.
Innovation Party

The **Innovation Party** (Shingōan: 改革党, *Keikakutō*) was a political party in the Imperial Republic of Shingō that existed from 343 G.E. until its dissolution in 355 G.E. The party was situated on the far-right of Shingō's political spectrum and operated in opposition to both the center-left Liberty Party and the center-right Justice Party. The primary ideology of the Innovation Party was centered on nationalism, military intervention, and Shingōan supremacy. The Party also favored increased military spending, the nationalization of various industries, criminalizing the publishing of works critical of the government, and the removal of political restrictions placed on various figures in the Kamitomo religion.

The Innovation Party was created after the Hirono Bridge Bombing, an event which injured Emperor Kitayama and greatly increased national anti-Kaldanian sentiment. Initially, all major parties in Parliament refused to enter into talks with the Innovation Party; however, after the 346 election, the Party gained a narrow plurality in Parliament and formed a coalition with various smaller right-wing parties. The Innovation Party was in control of the government for four years during the term of Prime Minister Kōsuke Yoshida. The Party is primarily remembered for getting Shingō involved in the Great Reclamation War and dramatically increasing tensions with the Empire of Kaldania.
Dalang

**Dalang** (Weian: 大浪市, *Dàlàng shì*), pronounced Dāran (ダーラン) in Shingōan, is a city located along the southern coast of Nishikado prefecture in the Imperial Republic of Shingō. The city is noted for its cultural heritage and historic sites, as the area was once home to the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Wei. During its time as the Weian capital, the city was home to the residence of the Weian Royal Family.

The people of Dalang exhibit a unique culture and set of traditions separate from those found throughout the rest of Shingō, and several signs throughout the city are written in both Shingōan and Weian in order to accommodate its diverse population.

### History:

The city was founded around 160 B.G.E. by regional merchants and was named Dalang, meaning "large/great bridge" in Weian. In 143 B.G.E., the city was annexed by the Wu Tribe under the leadership of King Sun I and was made the capital of the newly-proclaimed Kingdom of Wei.

The city was the site of several battles throughout its history, the most notable of which occurred during the Weian Civil War - in which various forces and factions competed for power following the collapse of the Kingdom of Wei. Dalang served as the capital city for all Weian successor states, including the Provisional Government, the Weian Republic, and the Second Provisional Government.

Dalang, along with the rest of Wei, was incorporated into the Imperial Republic of Shingō in 185 G.E. as part of Nishikado prefecture.
Kreiland State

Flag of Kreiland State

The **Kreiland State** (Arlonian: *Staat Kreiland*) was a country that existed from 267 G.E.—when Erich Strauß was proclaimed supreme leader of Kreiland—until 272 G.E., when state officials formally surrendered to forces of the Tōkai Faction at the end of the Great Tōkai War. The state was founded shortly after the events of the Nangoku Coup, during which ethnically Anholtan and Arlonian militia groups occupied the Royal Castle and deposed King Awa of Nangoku.

## History:

Among the first acts by Erich Strauß as Emperor of the new nation was to formally renounce all ties with the Imperial Republic of Shingō and the Republic of Tsukimoto—nations that many ethnic Anholtans and Arlonians viewed as enemies due to their aid towards the Nangoku regime. In 269 G.E., the Kreiland State entered into a mutual defense treaty with the Queendom of Angelica, forming the *Stahlpakt*.

In the following years after the formation of the *Stahlpakt*, both Kreiland and Angelica would expand their territory by invading and subjugating contiguous areas and people groups, causing tensions to dramatically rise between the *Stahlpakt* nations and the Tōkai Faction. These tensions would ultimately culminate in the breakout of the Great Tōkai War in 271 G.E. Kreiland would be involved in the conflict for roughly one year, during which it suffered great losses of life and supplies. In 272 G.E., Emperor Strauß was killed during an artillery bombardment of the Kreilandian capital of Freiburg, and shortly after, the country officially surrendered to Shingō and Tsukimoto. After the conclusion of the war, the country was occupied by Shingōan and Tsukimotoan troops and reformed into the Federal Republic of Kreiland.
Konhaza

**Konhaza** is the *de facto* capital city of the Kingdom of Rösdal. The city is one of the oldest still-inhabited settlements in the world, with it having been founded around 300 B.G.E. Konhaza hosts Rösdal's Royal Castle and its seat of national government, and it also contains several embassies of foreign countries.
3rd Windsoran Presidential Election

The **3rd Windsoran Presidential Election** took place on 8 February 386 in the Kingdom of Windsor. In accordance with national law, incumbent president Jackson Fairnox was ineligible for re-election, as Windsoran presidents may only serve for a single 5 year term.

In nominating its next candidate for president, the Commons Party leadership chose Randolph Harrison, a popular mayor from the city of Celcaw. The Centralist Union opted to keep Henry Mayford as its candidate for president, while the Monarchist Party, the primary opposition to the Commons Party, nominated Baron Scott Alcott as its presidential candidate.

The election resulted in Randolph Harrison becoming the 3rd president of Windsor. He won a majority of the popular vote, obtaining 54.9% of all votes cast. Henry Mayford of the Centralist Union came in second place with 22.2% of the popular vote, followed by Scott Alcott with 13.6%.
Pagalha-Dal Sulo Border Skirmish

Pagalha attacks repelled

## Belligerents

Pagalha Clique

Imperial Republic of Shingō

Dal Sulo

## Commanders

Supreme Leader Ketmani Sirafa

General Kerem Inar

Prime Minister Kyō Morikawa

Minister of Defense Kazuhira Ishino

Admiral Tsuyoshi Taira

General Council

Commander Sulame Ugian

## Casualties

**Dal Sulo:**

3

**Republic of Shingō:**

0

**Pagalha Clique:**

~25

The **Pagalha-Dal Sulo Border Skirmish** refers to a series of minor military conflicts that occurred from 19 May to 22 May 391 on the border between the City-state of Dal Sulo and the Pagalha Clique. The conflicts involved forces from Dal Sulo and the Imperial Republic of Shingō against forces loyal to the warlord Ketmani Sirafa.

The skirmish ended in a limited Dal Suloan victory, in which all Pagalha forces were successfully repelled and the territorial integrity of Dal Sulo was maintained.

## Events of the Skirmish

The conflict began on May 19th when Pagalha troops began an unprompted assault against 3 scouts from the Dal Suloan Military who were patrolling the base of the Enara River, the official border between Dal Sulo and the Pagalha Clique. Pagalha forces subsequently crossed the river and gave chase to the retreating scouts and were eventually stopped over 40 meters past the official border. Near the end of the day, Supreme Leader Ketmani Sirafa ordered two brigades of the Western Army to join the assault and advance towards the Port of Dal Sulo.

The following day on May 20th, a Dal Suloan envoy reached the Shingōan capital of Chukyo and met with the Dal Suloan ambassador. The ambassador then proceeded to inform Prime Minister Kyō Morikawa and other top Shingōan officials of the attacks. Throughout the day, Dal Suloan reserve battalions and garrison troops managed to successfully defend the city from Pagalha advances as they awaited Shingōan reinforcements. On the night of May 20th, Shingōan forces previously stationed at bases on Shiomi and the Ma Telanese islands arrived and joined Dal Suloan troops in their defense.

On May 21st, additional forces from the Shingōan mainland arrived in Dal Sulo and the Shingōan Parliament voted to approve military actions in defense of Dal Sulo. By mid-day, the League of Sovereign States International Court had consented to the deployment of limited troops by Shingō to defend Dal Sulo. By the end of the day, joint Dal Suloan and Shingōan forces had managed to drive Pagalha troops out of Dal Suloan territory.

Little direct conflict occurred on May 22nd, and the only attacks were those of scattered cannon barrages by Pagalha forces against Dal Suloan territory. On the afternoon of May 22nd, Supreme Leader Ketmani Sirafa issued orders to the Western Army to "withdraw from the area and cease all engagements with enemy forces," officially ending the border skirmish.
Amaya

**Amaya** (天谷町, *Amaya-chō*) is a small town located in the northern region of Ōyama prefecture in the Imperial Republic of Shingō. It is primarily known for its scenic views of nearby mountains and landscapes.

### History:

The town is believed to be quite old, as local artifacts seem to suggest that the area was first settled by local inhabitants of the region around 50 B.G.E.

The town was annexed by the Empire of Shingō in 46 G.E. and large waves of Shingōan settlers subsequently entered the region and established settlements.

From 70-80 G.E. Amaya was home to several laboratories and facilities which functioned as testing grounds for various experimental weapons and chemicals. At the time, these facilities were operated in secret by the Imperial Shingōan Government and were off-limits to local residents. The buildings that these tests and experiments were performed in have since been decommissioned and are now accessible to approved visitors.

### Etymology:

Etymology: The name Amaya (天谷) contains the characters for "heavenly" and "valley" and was likely inspired by the town's geographical position in relation to nearby mountains and hills.
384 Kaungkinmyay Presidential Election

The **384 Kaungkinmyay Presidential Election** took place on 5 January 384 in the Union of Kaungkinmyay. In accordance with the Constitution of Kaungkinmyay, incumbent president Aung Kaung Khant was ineligible for re-election, as Kaungkinmyese presidents may only serve a single 6-year term.

Aung Linn of the People's Progress Party was elected as the next president of Kaungkinmyay, winning a plurality of all votes cast. His primary opponent was Khant Kyaw Ko of the People's Action Party, who won 35.6% of the vote. Myint Min of the Yaytwe Bloc came in third place, having obtained votes almost solely from the region of Yaytwe.

The election coincided with the 384 Kaungkinmyay Senate Election, where the People's Progress Party also saw success, winning a majority of seats in the legislature. This presidential election was the first to occur following the official recognition of Kaungkinmyese independence and sovereignty by the League of Sovereign States in 378 G.E. It was also the first to occur after the adoption of the new national constitution, which limited presidents to single, 6-year terms in office.
Rang Cabinet

The **Rang Cabinet** was the 51st Government of the Republic of Tsukimoto during the 60th legislative session of Congress. It was sworn in on 19 March 379 after An Sung-Min's resignation as president and dismissed on 28 April 379 following the 61st National Election. It was preceded by the Second An Cabinet and succeeded by the First Nam Cabinet. Led by President Rang Dak-Ho, it was comprised of members of the Constitutional Democracy Party. It was the shortest-serving cabinet in Tsukimotoan history, presiding for only 41 days.
6th Shingōan National Election

The **6th Shingōan National Election** took place on 6 November 154 to determine the membership of the Parliament of the Empire of Shingō. All 35 seats of the national legislature were up for election.

### Electoral System

Members of Parliament were appointed by regional lords known as *Hakushaku*, who each respectively ruled over various municipalities across the empire. Lords in major metropolitan regions, such as the capital Chukyo, were permitted to appoint multiple members of Parliament while lords in smaller townships were only permitted to appoint one member. Some lords utilized meetings with regional intellectuals, bureaucrats, and other elites in the process of appointing members; however, the lords themselves exercised ultimate authority regarding appointments.

### Results and Background

In the months leading up the election, incumbent Prime Minister Hideaki Edano struggled to regain the favor of the public and the *Hakushaku* that had drastically fallen due to a multitude of factors relating to the government's perceived poor response to famines and poor crop yields. Additionally, the latter half of Edano's tenure was marred by the Import Crisis of 153 G.E., in which a straining of relations with the Republic of Tsukimoto led to a drastic decrease in critical crop imports.

In 150 G.E., the National Cooperation Party was founded with the goal of opposing the Liberty Partyand its members frequently criticized the Edano government's perceived inability to restrict and regulate the illegal actions of the Imperial Family and other aristocrats. The NCP quickly gained popularity and support as the situation across the country worsened. By mid-154 G.E., several key *Hakushaku* in rural townships had come to pledge their support for the new party.

In the election, the National Cooperation Party received a plurality of seats and its leader, Isamu Gotō, was subsequently appointed by Emperor Meiwa as the next prime minister of Shingō. Initially, the Imperial Court sought to reappoint Edano as prime minister despite his party's large drop in seats; however, threats of violence and rebellion from several key Hakushaku eventually led the Emperor to choose Gotō as the next prime minister. The inauguration of the 6th Parliament marked the beginning of the first government in the history of Shingō that was not controlled by the Liberty Party. It was also the first minority government in the nation's history.
Great Tōkai War

## Belligerents

**Stahlpakt:**

Kreiland State

Angelican Queendom

**Tōkai Faction:**

Imperial Republic of Shingō

Republic of Tsukimoto

## Commanders

**Stahlpakt:**

Emperor Strauß

Field Marshall Hans Raeder

Queen Ana Anovik

Acting President Romin Gakis

Supreme Commander Ianosok Nasikan

**Tōkai Faction:**

Prime Minister Keigo Takahashi

Field Marshall Gorō Kamiya

President Jang Hyo-chan

Grand General Rhee Dae-seong

## Casualties

**Stahlpakt:**

~113,000

**Tōkai Faction:**

~46,000

The **Great Tōkai War** or **First Tōkai War** (271–273 G.E.) was regionwide conflict that arose from the conflicting imperial ambitions of the Tōkai Faction (Shingō and Tsukimoto) and the *Stahlpakt* (Angelica and Kreiland).

## Historical Context

Two years prior to the breakout of war, a violent revolution occurred in the Kingdom of Nangoku, a state that had been ruled by an ethnically Shingōan royal family since the Nangoku Coup of 267 G.E. despite the majority of the population being ethnically Arlonian and Anholtan. Following the overthrow of the Nangoku government, Arlonian and Anholtan leadership groups united to form a new regime in the form of the Kreiland State. The new regime adopted a hostile approach towards its neighboring nations, primarily Shingō and Tsukimoto. The following months were characterized by escalating tensions which culminated in the formation of a formal military alliance between Kreiland and the Queendom of Angelica.

## Outbreak of War

The war would eventually be sparked by the refusal of Shingō and Tsukimoto to accept the large demands of ceding territory and paying reparations to Kreiland and Angelica. Over the course of roughly two years, the war would rage on throughout central Tōkai, with occasional naval battles in the East Tōkai Sea and South Shingō Sea. Areas of Shingō's Hanaoka prefecture would swap hands between sides of the war as the towns of Futaba and Tatsugō fell under the control of Angelican-Kreilandian joint forces in the early months of the war. The war would eventually conclude as the *Stahlpakt* ran low on vital resources and Tōkai Faction forces pushed towards, and eventually occupied, the capitals of Angelica and Kreiland. The war was officially brought to a close by the decision of the Angelican Queen, Ana Anovik, to fire her hardline militarist officers and personally negotiate a peace treaty with representatives of Shingō and Tsukimoto.
Confederation of Arlon

Flag of the Arlonian Confederation

The **Confederation of Arlon** (Arlonian: *Arlonische Konföderation*) is a country located in southern Erleste. It is comprised of various tribes and clans, many of whom now have their own provinces, which were united to form the confederation following the conclusion of the Arlonian Unification Wars in 394 G.E. The country is relatively large, as its contiguous land area is larger than that of the entire continent of Ocellis.

## Government

The Confederation of Arlon operates as a constitutional monarchy in which the Emperor holds certain governmental powers, including the appointment and dismissal of the Chancellor and other members of the National Diet. The Diet is the nation's bicameral legislative body that consists of the *Nationalversammlung* (National Assembly), the lower house, and the *Herrenhaus* (House of Peers), the upper house. The lower house is comprised of a combination of aristocrats, military officers, elected representatives and hereditary members. Elected representatives are voted for by members of the various provincial assemblies in the country. Hereditary peers inherit the position of their father, or other family member, in the National Assembly after they pass away or resign. The upper house is comprised exclusively of members appointed by the Emperor or the Imperial Cabinet. The Emperor has the prerogative to appoint new members or dismiss existing members of the house at any time. Both houses may draft bills and edicts, but, proposals must obtain the consent of both houses in order to be sent to the Emperor for ratification.
International Liberation Corps

The **International Liberal Corps** (Shingōan: 国際解放軍団, *Kokusai kaihō gundan*) was a group of primarily Shingōan militiamen who traveled to fight in expeditionary units of the army of the Independent State of Angelica during the Angelican War of Independence. The group was officially founded on April 3, 344 G.E. and was formally disbanded in 347 G.E. when Shingō became involved in the Great Reclamation War.
Honor Party

The **Honor Party** is a political party in the Independent State of Ankika. The party has expressed support for a wide range of policies and ideologies, including militarism, conservatism, agrarian lifestyles, and racial superiority. Other political parties in the Ankikan Senate have refused to engage in deals or coalitions with the Honor Party.

The party is generally recognized as a successor to the Frontier Ankika party, which dissolved in May 394 G.E. just prior to the 9th Ankikan Senate Election.
13th Yokozean National Election

The **13th Yokozean National Election** was held on 11 March 393 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. Voting was restricted to men aged over 20 who paid at least 20 yen in national taxation. Official results from the election were released on the following day.

The election occurred as a result of parliament's successful vote to dissolve itself on February 27th. The vote was initiated after the incumbent Prime Minister, Hiro Tachibana, was opposed by members of his own party (the New Party) who voted to pass a act introducing nation-wide military conscription.

Throughout the incredibly short campaigning period of 12 days, the opposition movement against Tachibana and the New Party quickly solidified, culminating in the formation of the Unity Party on March 3rd, just 8 days before the election. Several notable members of both the National Party and the Workers Party defected to join the Unity Party, creating fierce tensions between political groups across the nation. The Unity Party nominated Kōya Shindō, a former soldier and member of parliament, as its leader. Shindō campaigned on an explicit platform of increasing the size of the military, strengthening ties with Shingō and Tsukimoto, and confronting Kaldania on the international stage.

A fatal blow to Prime Minister Tachibana and the New Party came just 4 days prior to the election when Tachibana's own deputy prime minister announced his withdrawal from the party. He was soon followed by nearly all sitting New Party members of parliament, who announced their separation from the party, with the vast majority of them joining either the Workers Party or the Unity Party. On the following day, Tachibana announced the formal dissolution of the New Party and stated that he would not be running for prime minister in the election.

The Unity Party won 19 seats, providing it with a near majority in just its first ever election. It subsequently announced the formation of a ruling coalition with the National Party, which won 3 seats. Kōya Shindō was consequently elected as the next prime minister of Yokoze. Less than a month after the conclusion of the election and the inauguration of new members, the Workers Party and the United Citizens Party merged to create a united opposition movement to the Unity Party known as the Concerned Citizens Association.
Imperial Union

The **Imperial Union** (Arlonian: *Kaiserliche Union*) was an international organization that existed from the start of the Second Tōkai War in 327 G.E. until the end of the Great Reclamation War in 351 G.E. The Union was led by the Empire of Kaldania and consisted of the Empire's satellite states of the Ankika Commissariat and the Southland Commissariat.

The organization was created with the goal of opposing the Tōkai Faction, consisting of Shingō and Tsukimoto. The Union was first proclaimed on 27 September 327 following Kaldania's successful invasion and occupation of Angelica, which led to the creation of the Angelican puppet state of the Ankika Commissariat. The Imperial Union was formally disbanded on 16 March 351 following the signing of the Treaty of Atsuki and the conclusion of the Great Reclamation War.
2nd Windsoran Presidential Election

The **2nd Windsoran Presidential Election** took place on 12 February 381 in the Kingdom of Windsor. In accordance with national law, incumbent president Nicholas Stevens was ineligible for re-election, as Windsoran presidents may only serve for a single 5 year term.

The Commons Party was heavily favored to win the election, and much deliberation occurred among its members when deciding who its next nominee would be. Jackson Fairnox, a popular figure in the Windsoran Revolution, was eventually chosen as the party's candidate for president. The Centralist Union, the second largest political party, nominated Henry Mayford as its candidate for president. The Monarchist Party, the third largest party and the primary opposition to the Commons Party nominated Count Maxwell Hamilton as its presidential candidate.

The election resulted in Jackson Fairnox becoming the next president of Windsor. He won a majority of the popular vote, obtaining 55.7% of all votes cast. Henry Mayford of the Centralist Union came in second place with 16.5% of the popular vote.
Independent State of Ankika

Flag of Ankika

## Government

     Nationalist Party (15)

     Central Unionist Coalition (6)

## Opposition

     Unity and Progress Party (9)

     Liberation Party (4)

## Crossbench

     Honor Party (1)

The **Independent State of Ankika** (Ankikan: *Ankika non Hidokinik*), commonly referred to as **Ankika**, is a country located in the south of the continent of Tōkai. Its capital is Habzdad and the nation's seat of government and foreign embassies are all found within the city.

## Government & Economy

Ankika's form of government is a presidential democracy, in which the executive branch is not reliant on the legislative branch. The head of the executive branch is the President, who has the authority to veto laws and is the supreme commander of the military. The country's legislative power is vested in the Senate, which has 35 members who are each elected from single member constituencies using a first-past-the-post voting system.

Ankika has a mixed economy in which most companies operate in a relatively free-market system. The government, however, has ownership of several key industrial companies, most of which are related to arms and vehicle manufacturing. The country uses the Ankikan Dollar (ƍ) as its official currency.

National Elections

Political Parties

List of Ankikan Presidents

## Founding

The modern state of Ankika formally became independent on March 16th, 351 G.E. following the treaty of Atsuki, which ended the Great Reclamation War. However, the country had existed de facto since September 26, 337 G.E., when pro-independence forces took control of Habzdad and proclaimed the Independent State of Ankika, marking the beginning of the Ankikan War of Independence. Prior to obtaining independence, Ankika was ruled by the Ankika Commissariat, a satellite state of the Kaldanian Empire, after being conquered by invading forces in the Second Tōkai War.

Both the Independent State of Ankika and previous State of Ankika are widely recognized as successor states to the Queendom of Ankika, which was formed in 158 G.E. and collapsed in 273 G.E. after the conclusion of the Great Tōkai War.
Fake Bridges

**Fake Bridges**, also referred to as **Ghost Bridges**, are unverified mystical phenomena reported to occur in several continents across the world.

Various legends and stories throughout the continents of Erleste, Munao, and Tōkai describe the presence of bridge apparitions over various geographical areas such as gorges, ravines, and valleys. These bridges are rumored to appear in areas completely devoid of any manmade structures or settlements and are often described as having no pathway leading to them. Many stories warn travelers to stay away from these bridges, claiming that they do not physically exist and that they are merely illusions created by malicious spirits. Consequently, if one attempts to cross one of these bridges, they will fall straight through and likely die from the impact of the rocks below. Various tales strongly advise travelers to check the surroundings of an area for evidence of manmade structures and settlements before crossing a bridge, as these so-called "fake bridges" are rumored to only appear in areas far away from human settlements.