Ionus

Ionus is the capital of the Galactic Commonwealth, established in the year 2041 after the destruction of Commonwealth I during the Worthless War. Ionus is also the capital city of the Arkhosian Legion, and the seat of it's leader Thaddeus Flamestone as well as the Commonwealth's president Aaru Dedef’ti. The city is renown for its rich Arkhosian history, and after becoming the capital of the Commowealth it's population exploded into one of the galaxies most popular and most cosmopolitan cities. Now the city is known as one where you can do anything and see anything, and in a way has become the black eye galaxy in miniature form. This popularity has made the city, and the Arkhosians, enormous wealth, on the other hand balancing all of these cultures has proven challenging, and many Arkhosians worry about the city drowning out their own culture.

## History:

The Arkhosian Legion have existed long before the planet of Io, the planet was originally settled in 2419 by Arkhosians as a colony world to New Arkhosia, their homeworld. Having to quickly make settlements, the Arkhosians used a combination of advanced construction and replication technology to recreate buildings from their old world using designs that sometimes go back centuries, even millennia. This initial construction is what makes up the "Old Town" and Castle Ionus, a carbon copy of the old keep of the Flamestone clan. Manors and keeps sprung up around Asguard Heights, and the Darkeye's infamous "Murder House" was constructed in the countryside in Redrock County.

The Arkhosians, now settled on their planet and forming new settlements across the planet, have soon gained contact with the Commonwealth of Planets and have soon become a core member of it. An early crisis in which the Arkhosians required the aid of the Commonwealth involved a famine in 2420, where it received assistance from the U.S.S. Hiryu. Drake Flamestone notably contributes to the Commonwealth Fleet to this day, flying the U.S.S. Arizona. Io is also the site of the *New Arkhosia Fleet Yards* as well as the valuable Bifrost Gate. During the Commonwealth's golden age Ionus has enjoyed an increase of tourism from visitors coming to see the natural beauty surrounding it's harbor as well as the historical charm and the city's relaxed laws and liberal approach to vice. During this time it was decided that lands surrounding the city should be sectioned off for preservation, notably the Brightfjord Islands, and Cosmo Canyon.

In September 2421, during the conflict with the Umojin known as the Worthless War, Commonwealth I was destroyed and rendered uninhabitable. In the aftermath, the Commonwealth needed a new capital, and Ionus was chosen for it's proximity to the Fleet Yards, strategic location, and for its cultural significance to the Commonwealth. Tensions arose during this period, notably the The Wyverscurn Rebellion, that contributed towards the collapse of the Commonwealth. During this 30 years time, known as the "Dark Ages", the Shadow Commonwealth pulled together the Siqhai, Io, and Athropius to try and maintain order and make sure that public services are maintained among citizens. During this time, the Commonwealth's government policy shifted towards full autonomy among the planets and Thaddeus represents Io as Elder Chief while President Aaru rules the Commonwealth as a whole. While the Dark Ages was devastating for the Commonwealth, it's been arguably beneficial for the capital city. Io was able to divert resources away from war fighting and a joint effort between President Aaru and Elder Chief Thaddeus saw the construction of several improvements to the city. The city received massive population increase during this time. During a period of aggression and expansion by the Aventis Empire, the Commonwealth took in refugees from the Rothian Union, most settled on New Roth but many settled into the capital. The Anthropians also swelled the city's population during their latest civil war, making up the majority of the Fenrir Borough. Jyzagi have been moving to Io for better opportunities, with some becoming some of the cities' most successful, while others scraping by in the Freya Borough. The Xen'tora are a friendly Xen'trist species that joined the Shadow Commonwealth late in the Dark Ages, with many making a home in the city and contributing towards the university. Finally the Siqhai have been isolated in the Black Eye Galaxy for a period of time during the Dark Ages, which many of them settling in Ionus as well. Now the city is four times it's original size and has become the Commonwealth in miniature form.

## Boroughs and Places of Interest

After it's establishment as a Commonwealth Capital, the city was divided into "boroughs" to organize it's growth. The five boroughs so far are:

## Administration

Castle Ionus is the seat of the city's administration, as well as the Commonwealth's. The President and Vice President currently hold their office there and live there as residents, as well as Thaddeus Flamestone and the Elder Chiefs of the Arklhosian Legion. The Presidency administers for matters that concern the Commonwealth as a whole, while the Flamestone Clan oversee matters concerning the Arkosians and the planet of Io itself. Despite this seperation of powers, Sovereign seems to go straight to Aaru for everything, even if it involves *traffic control.*

Commonwealth's Starfleet is administered by The Citadel, a large fortified complex that expands out from the castle where recruits to the military are trained and day to day operation's are carried out. Col Daimhin Mcbride currently operates Marines out of the same facility.

CSIo is the primary investigative unit of the Commonwealth, once just a specialist in crime scene investigation, the organization has expanded to include not only jurisdiction in all of Ionus, but the Commonwealth as well as an internal investigation unit. CSIo is fully aware of this expansion, and wanting to avoid becoming the "secret police" they are ostensibly open about their role. Commissioner Hall in particular wants to use the opportunity to combat corruption in other law enforcement units, but is still weary about who watches the watchmen.