Mina Jal Tek

## Game Information

This Shogunate society, has a culture that is high in Honor and getting honor through proper actions, and of course winning battles. Up until recently the planet had the issue of mass murders and killing in the vein of constant sword fights between Swordsmen, and public executions by combat from various Shogunate Samurai. Though with the Arena ship with Lazarine, this has significantly decreased, as there is an outlet for those who desire honor in this way to fight.

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## Planet Information

Population: Medium

Size: 7

Sector: Alpha (Space Union Dignitary: Madi Oni Res)

System: Xina (Cool Yellow Star)

Moons: 2

Predominant Species: Rhinonans

Advancement Type: Science

Planetary Goals: Battle

Galactical Tech Level: 4

Galactic Position: Galactical Ally

Export: Warriors

Coverage: 85% Land (45% Colonized, 15% Land), 15% Water

Capital:  Jo Ro Jajo

Government: Shogunate

Leader: Koth Nezi Adis

Major Cities

* Jo Ro Jajo
* Meza Da No
* Ke Lada Ne
* De Dado Ru

Important Locations

* The Place for Peace
* The Shogun’s Arena

# Who Should Become Shogun

The fight for power on Mina Jal Tek has always been hard. Many groups attempted to seize control. The vast continent of the planet only has a few fertile spots for people to farm and cities would be built near these spots. The rest of the planet was a complete wasteland. Some force in the past absorbed all of the magics from these planets, essentially killing them. Though, the planet is recovering.

The  explorers from many of the different factions found a new fertile spot, on and around a vast plateau. All of the different groups want to expand to this spot, but, of course, there is no way any of them should be allowed. Not only would there be more resources for the country who controlled it, but they would have a more reliable place to send troops.

So a three century war began, and with this much war it essentially became their culture. The war itself may have never stopped, if it were not for a scientist, Ni Xaca No, he found that a nearby planet was very much livable, and could have life. This began sparking talks about taking over that planet instead.

The five current leaders of Mina Jal Tek met and agreed on one of them to become the true Shogunate. On the spot that the Rhinonans had been fighting over all these centuries became the Place for Peace, a divine pagoda where a new Shogun could be blessed with a divine favor. The Rhinonan then prepared to find a way to go to the other planet.

# The War With Lazarine

Once the Rhinonan made spaceships to travel to Lazarine, they found that it was absolutely inhabited. The Lazarines were much more challenging to fight than with each other. The Rhinonans were hardened and skilled warriors, and their generations of war and training still was not enough to easily take them out.

There was another century of fighting between the two planets. Even with the advanced technology the Rhinonans still used traditional Katana and other bladed weapons. To them it became more about the thrill and not the results or even the new land. The war had raged on due to both species' craving battle, even then Mina Jal Tek’s fertile land had doubled.

This new interplanetary war was suddenly halted when a dignitary from Kegan arrived. This dignitary informed the Shogun of Mina Jal Tek of an even more skilled opponent, and if they joined the space union they would be able to fight them. They also agreed to help  build the interplanetary arena between the two planets so they could continue fighting with each other for sport. Mina Jal Tek agreed and declared ‘peace’ with Lazarine.

# Rhinonan

The Rhinonan are have very strong builds, and are adept at fighting with the horns on their heads. They have gray leathery skin and the face of a Rhino. Generally they are found to be very honorable and want to die a warrior's death. It is their life for the Shogunate, and they would have it no other way. Spending the last four centuries in battle has hardened their resolve. Some Notable Rhinonans are:

Ki Suma Yan: This Rhinonan was part of Zero Renegade, and one of the key figures in saving the Alpha Sector from Slate. He is a Master with a Katana, and also a Master Weaponsmith. The katana he wields, Ke-to-ko can cut through light, making its user invisible.

Kath Nezi Adis: The current shogun of Mina Jal Tek, and only surviving member of the Kath bloodline, and the house of Nezi. Shogun Adis’s policies have been bending away from war and combat, as he feels that there has been way too much blood shed already.

Madi Oni Res: A breath of Fresh air in the Rhinonan ways. Res is a member of the Madi family, in the house of Oni, and is the space union dignitary for Mina Jal Tek. Even though she does not enjoy fighting herself, she will almost always vote for the warlike paths in the interest of the people, and not the Shogun.

# Entertainment

Fighting. That is the most entertaining activity one can do in Mina Jal Tek. Each city has its own arenas with their own rules. If you are looking for someone to train you in swordsmanship, this is your best bet. Though any training you might receive will most assuredly be full of blood, sweat, and tears. All Rhinonan with skills are harsh when it comes to training.

Like on Lazarine, you can get a ticket to the Interplanetary Arena, or even join in the fight from Mina Jal Tek’s Capital. The Arena is a unique site, with an open air holofield, that fighters can interact with. The best part is they pick the features randomly instead of allowing the fighters to choose. This is the case for all but special fights, where fighters pick their preferred arena, and a coin is flipped at the beginning of each fight. The winner’s arena is created, and the fight goes on.

If you are not interested in fighting, you can go to the Tower of Peace in the middle of Mina Jal Tek’s Main Continent. This massive pagoda is available for visitation any time, except when a new Shogun is being chosen. Each of its floors tells the story of how the planet came to peace. The top floor has a hologram projector where one can talk to previous Shoguns. Be wary, the shoguns from more than a century ago will be much more like a character from more recent ones.

# Food and Drink

Since the world was mostly a wasteland, the Rhinonan’s often ate Fish based dishes. These Dishes are usually wrapped in seaweed, and made with a strange mix between wheat and corn. Their drinks were made from stone fruits capable of growing even in the worst conditions, The Deilope. This tree grows on basically any surface, and it grows very quickly as well. The Deilope trees, sap, and even leaves are tasty, and used in many dishes in Mina Jal Tek.

The most famous dish on Mina Jal Tek is called, The Staged War. This Flash Fried Serilla Fish is skewered on what looks like a tiny sword. Covered with an extremely thick Deilope sauce, which is made with the trees Sap and Just from a Deilope. Finally the Fish is wrapped in Seaweed and set on a bed of Deilope Leaves.

The After the Battle is a masterfully crafted drink. Fermented Deilopes are added to various liquors and then thickened. It appears to be blood red, and since it is thick, it has viscous consistency. After battles many Rhinonan in the past were said to drink the blood of their enemies. This drink pays homage to that custom.

# The Interplanetary Area

The interplanetary Arena is run by both Mina Jal Tek and Lazarine. Each planet owns exactly half of it. It was put in place and funded in part by the Space Union, with the remaining funding coming from both planets. The Arena’s purpose is to keep the sector as united as possible, so that Alpha Sector can use all their energy defending against the Skaagal. Which the Rhinonan love.