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'''Timbia''', officially The '''Republic of Timbia''', is a [[Polynesian]] island country in [[Peratra]]. It is immediately bordered by the, [[Escal Isles]] which lay just off its eastern coast. Its capital and largest city is | '''Timbia''', officially The '''Republic of Timbia''', is a [[Polynesian]] island country in [[Peratra]]. It is immediately bordered by the, [[Escal Isles]] which lay just off its eastern coast. Its capital and largest city is Rakin. | ||
Timbia was originally populated by several [[Polynesian]] tribes. These tribes were spread all along the island, living off the land and occasionally fighting each other for more land, a unified government did not however exist. This situation persisted until [[Daxia]] discovered and colonized the island in 1611. The following colonial era saw Timbian society develop from its tribal roots into a more modern puppet state, ending in a brief period of semi-self governance during the early 20th century. A bloody [[Timbian War of Independence|war]] between Timbian freedom fighters and the Daxia-aligned government followed between 1919 and 1921, resulting in a Daxian retreat from the Island. An internal [[struggle for power]] followed Timbian Independence, ending with the rise to power of the [[Timbian People's Party]]. The party had total control over the nation from 1923 until 2022, with the country being largely isolated from the rest of the world. This changed when the [[Timbian revolution]] removed the Party from power and paved the way for the Republic to form. | Timbia was originally populated by several [[Polynesian]] tribes. These tribes were spread all along the island, living off the land and occasionally fighting each other for more land, a unified government did not however exist. This situation persisted until [[Daxia]] discovered and colonized the island in 1611. The following colonial era saw Timbian society develop from its tribal roots into a more modern puppet state, ending in a brief period of semi-self governance during the early 20th century. A bloody [[Timbian War of Independence|war]] between Timbian freedom fighters and the Daxia-aligned government followed between 1919 and 1921, resulting in a Daxian retreat from the Island. An internal [[struggle for power]] followed Timbian Independence, ending with the rise to power of the [[Timbian People's Party]]. The party had total control over the nation from 1923 until 2022, with the country being largely isolated from the rest of the world. This changed when the [[Timbian revolution]] removed the Party from power and paved the way for the Republic to form. | ||
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Tribes were known to communicate and trade with each other, creating trade networks spanning various tribes where coastal products could reach inland, and vice versa. Tribal conflict was also commonplace in pre-historic Timbia, with tribes fighting not only for territorial dominance, but also over way smaller affairs such as trade fees and other minor disputes. Martial strength was seen as a metric of respect in colonial Timbia, and fights within a tribe were not uncommon if one wanted to challenge the chief and take his or her spot. | Tribes were known to communicate and trade with each other, creating trade networks spanning various tribes where coastal products could reach inland, and vice versa. Tribal conflict was also commonplace in pre-historic Timbia, with tribes fighting not only for territorial dominance, but also over way smaller affairs such as trade fees and other minor disputes. Martial strength was seen as a metric of respect in colonial Timbia, and fights within a tribe were not uncommon if one wanted to challenge the chief and take his or her spot. | ||
Ancient tales, preserved through oral history during the colonial era and later preserved and studied, speak of two ancient societies existing between the 700's and 1100's. One was centered at the modern day city of Falloopi, while the other was centered at modern day | Ancient tales, preserved through oral history during the colonial era and later preserved and studied, speak of two ancient societies existing between the 700's and 1100's. One was centered at the modern day city of Falloopi, while the other was centered at modern day Rakin. These societies are referred to collectively by modern histories as the '''Parent civilizations''' (malo matua). In both cases, historians believe both societies started off as tribes that slowly but surely subjected neighboring tribes into their sphere of influence to create larger societies where subject tribes answered to the dominant tribe. Eventually these societies grew to explore across the mountain range splitting the country in half, and a brutal war erupted that led to the downfall of both these societies. Although little artifacts remain from this era, it is widely agreed that these societies were far more modern than the tribes that followed. | ||
=== Colonial Era=== | === Colonial Era=== | ||
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This betrayal enraged the [[Daxia]]ns, who ordered [[Xi Haifong]] to humilliate Taualai. He gathered a squadron of seven ships of the line and sailed them to within sight of Taualai's capital of Bosavi and bombarded the town indiscriminately including the royal palace for three consecutive days. On the fourth day the king emerged from the jungle to plead for talks with Haifong. On behalf of the company, it was demanded of the king to not only adhere to the previous terms but additional conditions were levied. He was to release the enslaved company workers and compensate them, he was to destroy the fortifications that still stood in Bosavi, he was to hand over his heir as a hostage and he was to hand over the nobles who spoke against the agreements. Once they were handed over to the Haifong, the nobles were keelhauled in front of the king until they perished. | This betrayal enraged the [[Daxia]]ns, who ordered [[Xi Haifong]] to humilliate Taualai. He gathered a squadron of seven ships of the line and sailed them to within sight of Taualai's capital of Bosavi and bombarded the town indiscriminately including the royal palace for three consecutive days. On the fourth day the king emerged from the jungle to plead for talks with Haifong. On behalf of the company, it was demanded of the king to not only adhere to the previous terms but additional conditions were levied. He was to release the enslaved company workers and compensate them, he was to destroy the fortifications that still stood in Bosavi, he was to hand over his heir as a hostage and he was to hand over the nobles who spoke against the agreements. Once they were handed over to the Haifong, the nobles were keelhauled in front of the king until they perished. | ||
Despite keeping faithfully to the new conditions, the [[South Seas Development Company|company]] no longer trusted the king so in 1634 they forced him to abdicate the throne to his eldest son; who had been a guest of the company in [[Zhijun]] for almost ten years. The new teenage king was soon presented with a treaty stipulating that should he die without siring a male heir, his kingdom would pass into the ownership of the [[South Seas Development Company|company]]. By this point the kingdom was so weakened and infiltrated by people on the [[South Seas Development Company|company]]'s payroll that it could not hope to resist. The king died at the age of 16, a mere four years later, possibly strangled in his sleep. As stipulated in his treaty, the [[South Seas Development Company|company]] took possession of the kingdom initially as 'stewards' and allowing for the nobility to continue ruling in a limited fashion but soon moving towards an entirely exploitative colonial venture. Resistance started almost immediately, moving inland into mountainous areas beyond company reach. The capture of Taualai provided two new deep water ports (known modernly as the cities of Lili and I'na) further away and protected from the piracy originating from [[Sudmoll]]. A four decade long push into the countryside followed, and by 1671 the Qian had nominal control | Despite keeping faithfully to the new conditions, the [[South Seas Development Company|company]] no longer trusted the king so in 1634 they forced him to abdicate the throne to his eldest son; who had been a guest of the company in [[Zhijun]] for almost ten years. The new teenage king was soon presented with a treaty stipulating that should he die without siring a male heir, his kingdom would pass into the ownership of the [[South Seas Development Company|company]]. By this point the kingdom was so weakened and infiltrated by people on the [[South Seas Development Company|company]]'s payroll that it could not hope to resist. The king died at the age of 16, a mere four years later, possibly strangled in his sleep. As stipulated in his treaty, the [[South Seas Development Company|company]] took possession of the kingdom initially as 'stewards' and allowing for the nobility to continue ruling in a limited fashion but soon moving towards an entirely exploitative colonial venture. Resistance started almost immediately, moving inland into mountainous areas beyond company reach. The capture of Taualai provided two new deep water ports (known modernly as the cities of Lili and I'na) further away and protected from the piracy originating from [[Sudmoll]]. A four decade long push into the countryside followed, and by 1671 the Qian had nominal control all the way to the Tavua mountains that bisect [[Peratra]]. It is estimated that up to half the native population died during this period. The Qian also gave permission at this time to several [[Southern slave trade|slaving cartels]] to go on slaving raids past the Tula'au o Tina mountains, on which they would kidnap thousands of members of the Kaeoto, Mo’ukakai and A’ulele tribes. The captives would be dragged back to western [[Peratra]] and shipped off to various parts of the empire, this caused much resentment towards the Qian in eastern [[Peratra]]. | ||
Over the course of the next 100 years the island was transformed into a rather modern mining colony, Timbia's vast supply of metals such as nickel and iron being exploited by the [[South Seas Development Company|company]]. The local population was forced to follow [[Daxia]]n culture and adopt [[Daxia]]n last names, local languages were relegated and were not taught at schools or allowed to be used in business or in dealing with the government. The Qian did encourage some degree of intermarriage between ethnic [[Daxia]]ns and Polynesians, to lower their resistance and muddle their loyalties. On 1887 the Qian appointed as governor the first person not born in the mainland, a [[Daxia]]n with a Polynesian grandmother named Noa Zhu, who would be the longest tenured governor of the colony and did much to develop it and bring new technologies from the mainland. The next three decades were not per se bad for the Timbian population, who enjoyed all the technological and social developments governor Zhu brought to them while their land was still being exploited. Regardless of this progress, the native population was still treated as a second rate class to the [[Daxia]]n colonizers, who enjoyed considerable wealth based on the labor of the Timbians. | |||
===Independence and Civil War=== | ===Independence and Civil War=== | ||
{{Main|Timbian War of Independence}} | {{Main|Timbian War of Independence}} | ||
Things changed rapidly for the | Things changed rapidly for the colony in 1919, when a young Timbian officer in the colonial army named [[Li Xhipong]] shot his [[Daxia]]n commanding Colonel and revolted with his mostly native company. Other Timbian units within the colonial army followed suit, and soon the Qian and government loyal Timbian auxiliary forces were facing a well organized army of ~10,000 Timbian soldiers who had defected from the colonial army. (The Colonial army at the time was made up of segregated [[Daxia]]n and Timbian forces, with [[Daxia]]n senior officers leading the Timbian units at the field level.) This military force, called the [[Timbian War of Independence|Free Timbian Army]], retreated into the hills and fought the Qian forces through asymmetric warfare, raiding military caches and arming willing civilians as they went. By the time the first regular Qian reinforcements arrived, the Free Timbian Army had increased to nearly 30,000. | ||
A bloody war was fought over the next two years, with | A bloody war was fought over the next two years, with Qian colonial and regular forces trying to flush out the growing independence fighters. As the war carried on, more and more Timbians saw their opportunity to turn on their colonial overlords and public unrest became the norm, with more and more [[Daxia]]n colonizers retreating away from their holdings in the interior to take refuge in the coastal cities under tight Qian control and under stronger defenses. The war was bloody for both parties, with many Timbian irregulars dying at the hands of more organized Qian army units. | ||
The war was eventually decided in the [[Battle of Xīwàng]], when Timbian irregular and regular forces | The war was eventually decided in the [[Battle of Xīwàng]], when massed Timbian irregular and regular forces overwhelmed Qian defenses during a civil uprising among the workers inside the capital city of [[Rakin]]. Qian naval vessels, two freighters and a destroyer unloading supplies in the port, were captured by the attacking forces and a lot of the Qian elite hiding in the city were captured. The fall of the Qian capital on Timbia cut the colonial army off from its most important supply depot, and after failing to retake the city on two different occasions the Qian command signed an armistice on the 2nd of August, 1921. This date was later to be known as the [[Day of Timbian Independence.]] Timbian independence was followed by a six-long month period that saw the defeated Qian forces leave the [[Peratra]] along with around four fifths of the settler population, a period known in Timbian history books as the Great Retreat. | ||
All was not well for the | All was not well for the Timbian side after chasing out the [[Daxia]]ns, for the celebrations of their independence were short lived. The young Lieutenant who had caused the independence movement, [[Li Xhipong]], was hailed by many as a national hero and was to be the first leader of a free Timbia, if it were not for the rapid rise of the far left leaning Timbian People's Party and their assassination of Xhipong. Over the next seven months, Timbians who backed the Party and various groups who did not fought over the rule of the island, with the Party eventually coming out on top in April 1923 through the cunning military leadership of [[Hemi Hidao]]. Hidao would end up being the first chairman of the Timbian People's Party and the leader of the country, which became known as the '''Timbian People's Collective'''. | ||
===Totalitarian Regime=== | ===Totalitarian Regime=== | ||
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By 1964 Timbia was entered what is commonly known as its golden era. Its industry and knowledge base had expanded to the degree where it was able to sustain itself if need be, although it still depended on Daxian trade for new international developments and other rare resources. Timbian universities were producing the first generation of Timbian professionals taught entirely by Timbian professors, and both civil liberties and relative wealth grew within the boundaries of the Party's isolationism. The Timbian military had grown well equipped with both Daxian weapons and their reverse engineered copies, with a relatively modern blue water Navy capable of protecting Timbia's borders and even projecting Timbian naval power across the globe, which is something it never did. | By 1964 Timbia was entered what is commonly known as its golden era. Its industry and knowledge base had expanded to the degree where it was able to sustain itself if need be, although it still depended on Daxian trade for new international developments and other rare resources. Timbian universities were producing the first generation of Timbian professionals taught entirely by Timbian professors, and both civil liberties and relative wealth grew within the boundaries of the Party's isolationism. The Timbian military had grown well equipped with both Daxian weapons and their reverse engineered copies, with a relatively modern blue water Navy capable of protecting Timbia's borders and even projecting Timbian naval power across the globe, which is something it never did. | ||
The era of the Atom had not been lost on Timbia, and the isolationist nation started its own Nuclear research program in the late 1950s. Progress was not quick however, with the groundwork for the first Timbian reactor [[La-1|''la-1'']] (Sun-1) being laid in 1961 while the reactor was not finished proper until 1976. It is rumored that [[Lixin Ji]] had a hand in helping the Timbians achieve the goal of finishing this reactor, with various sources implying Ji provided the Timbians with knowledge and design information somewhere between 1972 and 1975. This reportedly ran on a mix of secretly imported and locally enriched Uranium. By 1993, the Timbians performed their first and only nuclear weapons test at an undisclosed location in the Ocean of Cathay. This test, called ''Le La Faʻaleagaina'' (Devastating Sun) was reportedly a success, yielding 21 Kilotons. Timbia's nuclear program is currently spread between two civilian reactors, called ''Ia-2'' and ''Ia-3,'' powering the capital of | The era of the Atom had not been lost on Timbia, and the isolationist nation started its own Nuclear research program in the late 1950s. Progress was not quick however, with the groundwork for the first Timbian reactor [[La-1|''la-1'']] (Sun-1) being laid in 1961 while the reactor was not finished proper until 1976. It is rumored that [[Lixin Ji]] had a hand in helping the Timbians achieve the goal of finishing this reactor, with various sources implying Ji provided the Timbians with knowledge and design information somewhere between 1972 and 1975. This reportedly ran on a mix of secretly imported and locally enriched Uranium. By 1993, the Timbians performed their first and only nuclear weapons test at an undisclosed location in the Ocean of Cathay. This test, called ''Le La Faʻaleagaina'' (Devastating Sun) was reportedly a success, yielding 21 Kilotons. Timbia's nuclear program is currently spread between two civilian reactors, called ''Ia-2'' and ''Ia-3,'' powering the capital of Rakin and the city of Faamoemoe respectively, and up to six undisclosed military facilities facilitating the production of Timbian nuclear arms. Timbia is reported to have between 40 and 60 relatively low yield (max 100kt) nuclear weapons. | ||
By 1983 the golden era ground to a halt when youth across Timbia took to the streets to demand political freedoms and the right to travel outside of Timbia. These protests, known as the [[youngsters' mistake]], led to a massive government crackdown and twelve month long curfew, most of the involved youngsters being forced to attend long term re-education programs. The years after this incident were cold yet quiet, the happiness of the prior decades being replaced with a new-found fright for what happens to those who speak against the government while the relatively lax Party of the time was shaken to the core by the incident, tightening the squeeze on the population to avoid repeat incidents. It was around this time that the Timbian economy peaked and slowly started declining, although the discovery of offshore oil and its export to Daxia briefly re-ignited Timbia's economy in the late 1980s. | By 1983 the golden era ground to a halt when youth across Timbia took to the streets to demand political freedoms and the right to travel outside of Timbia. These protests, known as the [[youngsters' mistake]], led to a massive government crackdown and twelve month long curfew, most of the involved youngsters being forced to attend long term re-education programs. The years after this incident were cold yet quiet, the happiness of the prior decades being replaced with a new-found fright for what happens to those who speak against the government while the relatively lax Party of the time was shaken to the core by the incident, tightening the squeeze on the population to avoid repeat incidents. It was around this time that the Timbian economy peaked and slowly started declining, although the discovery of offshore oil and its export to Daxia briefly re-ignited Timbia's economy in the late 1980s. | ||
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This short boom lasted until 1992, when the [[Party of Daxian Democrats]] rose to power in Daxia and suspended the trade agreement between both countries as part of a general stance taken against foreigners. The loss of its only trade partner robbed the Timbian economy of its only foreign connection, and for the next five years the standard of living for Timbian citizens plummeted. It was not until 1997 that Timbia and Daxia reached a new, albeit watered down trade agreement with Daxia, incorporated as an addendum to the treaty. The return of trade with Daxia stabiilzed the Timbian economy, although it never fully grew as it did decades before. This situation would persist until 2022, with the cost of living for Timbians growing quicker than the GDP per capita. These last two decades of the Party's regime were characterized by bursts of violent actions taken against those considered enemies of the state, unfinished construction programs and repeated to modernize the military's equipment in large enough numbers. | This short boom lasted until 1992, when the [[Party of Daxian Democrats]] rose to power in Daxia and suspended the trade agreement between both countries as part of a general stance taken against foreigners. The loss of its only trade partner robbed the Timbian economy of its only foreign connection, and for the next five years the standard of living for Timbian citizens plummeted. It was not until 1997 that Timbia and Daxia reached a new, albeit watered down trade agreement with Daxia, incorporated as an addendum to the treaty. The return of trade with Daxia stabiilzed the Timbian economy, although it never fully grew as it did decades before. This situation would persist until 2022, with the cost of living for Timbians growing quicker than the GDP per capita. These last two decades of the Party's regime were characterized by bursts of violent actions taken against those considered enemies of the state, unfinished construction programs and repeated to modernize the military's equipment in large enough numbers. | ||
===2022 Revolution and Democracy=== | ===2022 Revolution and Democracy=== | ||
The Party's iron grip over Timbia came to a quick and unexpected end on the 23rd of April, 2022 when a group of senior military officers led by Major General Filemu Lung orchestrated the | [[File:Ahok Pertamina.jpg|thumb|Iakopo Hsin, main leader of the civilian opposition to the Timbian People's Party regime]] | ||
The Party's iron grip over Timbia came to a quick and unexpected end on the 23rd of April, 2022 when a group of senior military officers led by Major General Filemu Lung orchestrated the decapitation of the Party's leadership. Lung, a career intelligence officer, had long butted heads with Party officials over the influence the Party exerted over the Timbian military and the fact that in her eyes the Party's refusal to interact on the international stage handicapped the nation's potential. Lung, along with other senior military officers such as Air Force Colonel Kun Hzan, and senior civil servants such as Second Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Iakopo Hsin, came to the conclusion that the Party would not listen to their pleas to evolve and that removing the party from power would be the only way for Timbia to avoid tearing itself apart and progress to what it could become. | |||
The evening of the 23rd of April saw the [[High Executive Committee]], the de facto leadership of the Timbian People's Party, convene at a Party-owned location outside of | The evening of the 23rd of April saw the [[High Executive Committee]], the de facto leadership of the Timbian People's Party, convene at a Party-owned location outside of Rakin known as the [[Garden of Hidao]] to privately celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Party's victory in the Timbian Civil War. The day itself had been filled with public celebration and military parades throughout the country, with the Party's most senior leaders agreeing to spend the night privately celebrating the occasion the same way they always did: A lavish party at a location well away from the public eye. | ||
Lung's group had known about these parties and a routine training sortie was planned for a pair of fighter-bombers from an airbase just north of | Lung's group had known about these parties and a routine training sortie was planned for a pair of fighter-bombers from an airbase just north of Rakin. This base was commanded by the decorated Colonel Kun Hzang, who had ensured two flight crews loyal to the plot were flying the training sortie. Training ordinance had also been replaced with live-fire precision weapons at the direction of a junior ordinance officer loyal to the plot. | ||
The jets took off just after midnight, heading south towards the capital to reach open waters and conduct their training sortie. The jets never made it to the capital however, for they strayed off course and were over the Garden of Hidao by 12:26 in the morning. Four 2,000lb precision bombs struck the celebrating politicians before anyone realized the jets intended harm, taking out the whole High Executive Committee in a single blow. | The jets took off just after midnight, heading south towards the capital to reach open waters and conduct their training sortie. The jets never made it to the capital however, for they strayed off course and were over the Garden of Hidao by 12:26 in the morning. Four 2,000lb precision bombs struck the celebrating politicians before anyone realized the jets intended harm, taking out the whole High Executive Committee in a single blow. | ||
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{{Main|Government of Timbia}} | {{Main|Government of Timbia}} | ||
[[File:Istana_Bogor.jpg|thumb|Tavua presidential palace]] | |||
Timbia is a {{wp|Federal state|Federal}} {{wp|presidential system|presidential}} {{wp|constitutional republic}}, with president [[Iakopo Hsin]] currently holding the office. The Timbian president is aided by the Democratic Congress, a legislative body that consists of both an upper and lower house. The houses are referred to as the First and Second Council of the Timbian Democratic Congress respectively, with new laws having to pass through the second house before going through the first. The president still has to sign off on anything passing the houses, and reserves the constitutional to veto bills and sign into effect emergency bills that are not approved by the congress. The Upper Council consists of 100 seats, while the lower has 200. | Timbia is a {{wp|Federal state|Federal}} {{wp|presidential system|presidential}} {{wp|constitutional republic}}, with president [[Iakopo Hsin]] currently holding the office. The Timbian president is aided by the Democratic Congress, a legislative body that consists of both an upper and lower house. The houses are referred to as the First and Second Council of the Timbian Democratic Congress respectively, with new laws having to pass through the second house before going through the first. The president still has to sign off on anything passing the houses, and reserves the constitutional to veto bills and sign into effect emergency bills that are not approved by the congress. The Upper Council consists of 100 seats, while the lower has 200. | ||
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Stanza boasts two major law enforcement agencies aided by multiple specialized smaller agencies. The [[Timbian National Police]] is the country's main federal law enforcement agency, being present throughout the whole country for basic law enforcement duties with its regional districts while also providing specialized investigative and tactical services. | Stanza boasts two major law enforcement agencies aided by multiple specialized smaller agencies. The [[Timbian National Police]] is the country's main federal law enforcement agency, being present throughout the whole country for basic law enforcement duties with its regional districts while also providing specialized investigative and tactical services. | ||
Timbia's other main law enforcement agency used to | Timbia's other main law enforcement agency used to be the [[Timbian Internal Forces]], this military branch, under the supervision of both the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, acted as a paramilitary force capable of both enforcing Timbian law and defending the country. The force was both highly mechanized and fully militarized, sporting military uniforms, weaponry and vehicles. These forces were previously known as the Civil Peacekeeping Force, used by the previous regime as a device of terror. As of 2030, the Timbian Internal Forces are no more and have been absorbed into the army as light mechanized divisions. These military units still retain law enforcement privileges when deployed for law enforcement purposes by federal or regional governments. | ||
===Foreign relations=== | ===Foreign relations=== | ||
Timbia has started setting up relations with various nations ever since it has opened its borders, with economic or strategic value often being cited as the reason for these relations. One notable example is [[Arcerion]], a nation that over the last few years has become a close ally of Timbia. Timbian-Arcer military cooperation has become frequent, and trade between both nations is both frequent and profitable. [[Daxia]] is another foreign partner of Timbia, with the nations sharing a colonial history that goes back hundreds of years. Timbia has also been doing business with [[ | Timbia has started setting up relations with various nations ever since it has opened its borders, with economic or strategic value often being cited as the reason for these relations. One notable example is [[Arcerion]], a nation that over the last few years has become a close ally of Timbia. Timbian-Arcer military cooperation has become frequent, and trade between both nations is both frequent and profitable. [[Daxia]] is another foreign partner of Timbia, with the nations sharing a colonial history that goes back hundreds of years. The government of [[Iakopo Hsin]] has increased contacts and trade with [[Daxia]], taking advantage of the [[Daxian people|Daxian]] minority in Timbia to rekindle cultural and business ties between the nations. Timbia has also been doing business with [[Burgundie]] on subjects such as trade and international maritime security. There is plenty of trade between Timbia and other nations, with Timbian companies free to do business as they please. | ||
Timbia is a member state of the [[League of Nations]] and has a seat on the [[League of Nations General Assembly]]. Timbia has also been appointed a rotating seat for 2026 on the [[League of Nations Security Council]]. Timbia also uses the [[Polynesian Pact]] to interact with the nations that share its culture, opening the door to even further economic, cultural and defensive cooperation. | Timbia is a member state of the [[League of Nations]] and has a seat on the [[League of Nations General Assembly]]. Timbia has also been appointed a rotating seat for 2026 on the [[League of Nations Security Council]]. Timbia also uses the [[Polynesian Pact]] to interact with the nations that share its culture, opening the door to even further economic, cultural and defensive cooperation. | ||
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[[File:Visakhapatnam_(D66)_-_P15B_destroyer_of_Indian_Navy_during_sea_trials.jpg|thumb|The navy is Timbia's most important and well-funded military branch.]] | [[File:Visakhapatnam_(D66)_-_P15B_destroyer_of_Indian_Navy_during_sea_trials.jpg|thumb|The navy is Timbia's most important and well-funded military branch.]] | ||
The Timbian Armed Forces act as the official constitutional military for the Republic of Timbia and were officially constituted into their present form in 1921. The force describes itself as mostly defensive, and is known for its rather timid ground forces compared to a strong naval force. The Timbian Armed Forces are led by Timbia's National Defense Council, a nine seat council with three representatives from each service branch. The military is fully integrated with all positions open to both men and women given they meet internal standards, and has been since 1967. | The Timbian Armed Forces act as the official constitutional military for the Republic of Timbia and were officially constituted into their present form in 1921. The force describes itself as mostly defensive, and is known for its rather timid ground forces compared to a strong naval force. The Timbian Armed Forces are led by Timbia's National Defense Council, a nine seat council with three representatives from each service branch. The military is fully integrated with all positions open to both men and women given they meet internal standards, and has been since 1967. The Timbian Armed Forces rely on a number of international suppliers for many of its weapons and vehicles, while also producing some of these on license; some of Timbia's military suppliers are [[Arcerion]], [[Daxia]] and [[Burgundie]]. | ||
The Timbian navy has become mostly self sufficient in the production of its own surface vessels and submarines, product of a concerted effort to create a naval force that can project power in the [[Ocean of Cathay]] and defend Timbia's critical sea lanes to other continents and its fishing waters from threats that may arise. Timbia is also a member of the [[League of Nations]] in good standing and as such has contributed to some of its peacekeeping missions, Timbia provided logistical naval support to League forces during the war in [[Varshan]] and Timbian peacekeepers operated under [[Daxia]]n command in northeastern [[Varshan]] after the war. | |||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
[[File:Yellow fin tuna caught in Seychelles.jpg|thumb|Yellow fin tuna caught off Timbia's coast is a staple of the fishing industry]] | |||
Timbia's economy has grown considerably over the last few years, with foreign trade being a major contributor to the rise of Timbia's economy. The opening of international borders has led to a healthy flow of good both into and out of Timbia. The GDP per Capita in Timbia has grown by 13% in the last two years and is predicted to climb further, with households gaining more income to spend as the cost of living in Timbia remains relatively low. Timbia's rising economy has given birth to a growth of the already present middle class, with those in it becoming more and more financially capable. | Timbia's economy has grown considerably over the last few years, with foreign trade being a major contributor to the rise of Timbia's economy. The opening of international borders has led to a healthy flow of good both into and out of Timbia. The GDP per Capita in Timbia has grown by 13% in the last two years and is predicted to climb further, with households gaining more income to spend as the cost of living in Timbia remains relatively low. Timbia's rising economy has given birth to a growth of the already present middle class, with those in it becoming more and more financially capable. | ||
A considerable portion of Timbia's economy is built on the surrounding oceans, with Timbian companies being very active in the fields of maritime transportation, fishing and offshore oil | A considerable portion of Timbia's economy is built on the surrounding oceans, with Timbian companies being very active in the fields of maritime transportation, fishing and offshore oil exploitation. Timbia fulfills its oil and natural gas demand through these offshore fields, with excess production being sold in the international markets. Timbian fish have become an international staple for its quality and ripe flavor, the most commercially important species being tuna, mackerel, cod, seabass and crustaceans. The production of seagoing vessels through Timbia's multiple shipyards also contributes to the Timbian economy, most of Timbia's military vessels have been manufactured domestically and the nation is looking to begin taking orders from international buyers. Timbia has a [[Automotive industry in Timbia|domestic car industry]] that sells domestic models, although it also imports many foreign vehicles from overseas brands. The warm climate of Timbia also lends itself to the production of a variety of spices and fruits, a sector that has been developed since the [[Daxia]]n colonization and that continues to employ tens of thousands of people who now benefit from the introduction of technology and more efficient growing methods. | ||
===Transport=== | ===Transport=== | ||
Timbia enjoys a vast if not very efficient road network, with most minor settlements at least having one paved road loading to the major networks. Roads are not always well maintained however, and they get more treacherous the further one gets into the mountains. Rail connections are also available, with most major hubs being connected by long range trains in some way or another, a handful of mountain tunnels even exist to cross between the East and Western part of the country, with only trains being allowed through. Motorists have to either go through the mountains or board a car-carrying train, which will drive the cars through. | Timbia enjoys a vast if not very efficient road network, with most minor settlements at least having one paved road loading to the major networks. Roads are not always well maintained however, and they get more treacherous the further one gets into the mountains. Rail connections are also available, with most major hubs being connected by long range trains in some way or another, a handful of mountain tunnels even exist to cross between the East and Western part of the country, with only trains being allowed through. Motorists have to either go through the mountains or board a car-carrying train, which will drive the cars through. | ||
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Timbia's coastal profile means it is a naturally seafaring nation, with a large part of its economy being built on foreign trade and fishing. Timbian ports are known to be bustling economical centers where one can easily get lost between the containers, sailors and other commotion. Travelling the Timbian seas is a popular way of making one's way around Timbian central mountain ranges, with companies offering cheap transit cruises for those who need to get across without the hurry those travelling by air tend to have. Timbia's inland waters also provide a wealth of opportunity, with both trade and travellers trade flowing up and down the rivers that connect many major Timbian settlements. | Timbia's coastal profile means it is a naturally seafaring nation, with a large part of its economy being built on foreign trade and fishing. Timbian ports are known to be bustling economical centers where one can easily get lost between the containers, sailors and other commotion. Travelling the Timbian seas is a popular way of making one's way around Timbian central mountain ranges, with companies offering cheap transit cruises for those who need to get across without the hurry those travelling by air tend to have. Timbia's inland waters also provide a wealth of opportunity, with both trade and travellers trade flowing up and down the rivers that connect many major Timbian settlements. | ||
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Energy in Timbia is currently produced on multiple fronts, with the first and oldest one being its fossil sources. The electrification of Timbia was built on the backs of older fossil fuel plants, with plenty being built around the country to sustain the energy grid. The late 1960s saw a new source of energy emerging in Timbia, with the country building multiple hydroelectric dams over the next few decades to shift the burden of providing electronic power away from the aging fossil plants, these dams, placed at beneficial locations along Timbia's mountainous rivers, make up for about 45% of Timbia's energy production. | Energy in Timbia is currently produced on multiple fronts, with the first and oldest one being its fossil sources. The electrification of Timbia was built on the backs of older fossil fuel plants, with plenty being built around the country to sustain the energy grid. The late 1960s saw a new source of energy emerging in Timbia, with the country building multiple hydroelectric dams over the next few decades to shift the burden of providing electronic power away from the aging fossil plants, these dams, placed at beneficial locations along Timbia's mountainous rivers, make up for about 45% of Timbia's energy production. | ||
Timbia also operates Nuclear power, with the ''Ia-2'' and ''Ia-3'' powering the capital of | Timbia also operates Nuclear power, with the ''Ia-2'' and ''Ia-3'' powering the capital of Rakin and the city of Faamoemoe respectively. These reactors together are able to supply about 25% of Timbia's power needs, with the last 30% still being provided by fossil power to this day. | ||
The Timbian Government has pledged to eventually eliminate the country's reliance on fossil power, planning to eliminate the fossil powered plants from Timbia's power grid. The government has stated that Nuclear power will be the route through which this will be achieved, with other green energy sources being considered too ineffective or expensive to maintain. Notably, Timbian sailors violently stood up against the suggestion to build offshore wind farms, with many claiming it would make maritime navigation and fishing difficult. The Timbian Government has projected the need for two further, higher capacity, reactor facilities to meet both the current demand and be future proof when Timbia's energy needs grow. A multi-year government project is currently underway to budget the money required to build these plants, with the government aiming to start construction before 2027. | The Timbian Government has pledged to eventually eliminate the country's reliance on fossil power, planning to eliminate the fossil powered plants from Timbia's power grid. The government has stated that Nuclear power will be the route through which this will be achieved, with other green energy sources being considered too ineffective or expensive to maintain. Notably, Timbian sailors violently stood up against the suggestion to build offshore wind farms, with many claiming it would make maritime navigation and fishing difficult. The Timbian Government has projected the need for two further, higher capacity, reactor facilities to meet both the current demand and be future proof when Timbia's energy needs grow. A multi-year government project is currently underway to budget the money required to build these plants, with the government aiming to start construction before 2027. | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
Timbia's culture draws a lot from two distinct sources: Its Polynesian nature as an island state, and the influence Daxia has had on its culture during the colonial era. As an effect of this, Timbians frequently have Polynesian given names and | [[File:Founding day 2005 Federated States of Micronesia 12.jpg|thumb|Traditional Timbian tribal dancing]] | ||
Timbia's culture draws a lot from two distinct sources: Its Polynesian nature as an island state, and the influence [[Daxia]] has had on its culture during the colonial era. As an effect of this, Timbians frequently have Polynesian given names and [[Daxia]]n surnames, or vice versa. Emphasis has been placed on Timbia's Polynesian heritage over the last few years however, with Timbia aiming to characterize itself as a center of Polynesian culture. With the Tula'au o Tina mountain range dividing the country, the land north and west of the mountain range has a higher degree of [[Daxia]]n influence, while the land south and east of the mountain range has a higher degree of Polynesian influence. This has to do with the fact that the [[Daxia]]ns were never able to fully make their way across the mountains. | |||
Timbia's aim to become a source of Polynesian culture is visible through the [[Polynesian Pact]], a Timbian-funded international organization aimed at spreading and celebrating the Polynesian culture. Through this pact, Timbia is heavily involved in cultural exchange with other partner nations. The organization provides education on Timbia's pre-colonial history and culture throughout the country itself, with museums and festivals being commonly funded by the organization. | Timbia's aim to become a source of Polynesian culture is visible through the [[Polynesian Pact]], a Timbian-funded international organization aimed at spreading and celebrating the Polynesian culture. Through this pact, Timbia is heavily involved in cultural exchange with other partner nations. The organization provides education on Timbia's pre-colonial history and culture throughout the country itself, with museums and festivals being commonly funded by the organization. | ||
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The Timbian culture, although historically distant to foreigners, is one that is very welcome to strangers at the core. It is not uncommon for Timbians to invite visitors over to stay for dinner or even the night, and it is considered quite rude not to offer a guest food, or to deny it. Timbians will generally bring food to whoever they are visiting, knowing they will be invited over to dinner and not wanting to be unable to contribute to the meal. | The Timbian culture, although historically distant to foreigners, is one that is very welcome to strangers at the core. It is not uncommon for Timbians to invite visitors over to stay for dinner or even the night, and it is considered quite rude not to offer a guest food, or to deny it. Timbians will generally bring food to whoever they are visiting, knowing they will be invited over to dinner and not wanting to be unable to contribute to the meal. | ||
Fashion in Timbia is at a turning point. Throughout the decades since independence, Timbia has very much tried to follow the latest international trends to be considered modern, with fashion being an integral part of it. The resurgence in popularity of Timbia's Polynesian culture has caused a shift in Timbian fashion however, with traditionally pieces becoming ever so popular among the culturally proud in Timbia. This has led to an interesting mix of traditional and modern fashion usually referred to as '' | Fashion in Timbia is at a turning point. Throughout the decades since independence, Timbia has very much tried to follow the latest international trends to be considered modern, with fashion being an integral part of it. The resurgence in popularity of Timbia's Polynesian culture has caused a shift in Timbian fashion however, with traditionally pieces becoming ever so popular among the culturally proud in Timbia. This has led to an interesting mix of traditional and modern fashion usually referred to as ''Timbian-Modern'', with the design culture's colorful pieces gaining attention beyond Timbia as well. | ||
===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
Organized religion has historically been a minor to non- | [[File:Ampo-St-Andrews-Lutheran-church.jpg|thumb|Protestant church in Farava Province]] | ||
Organized religion has historically been a minor to non-existent entity within Timbian society, with its ancient tribal religions being outlawed during the colonial era. Independent Timbia started off inheriting its ban on religion, although the government allowed the creation of the [[Polynesian Revivalist Church]] in the 1970s. This religion, which tries to merge what is still known of ancient tribal religions with modern day ideals, was originally used by the state to relay its ideals to those who chose to attend it. By 2014 however, the church had gained independence from the state and gained popularity through interest in Polynesian Revivalism. By 2029, 12.2% of all Timbians are part of the church, which is closely associated with the [[Polynesian Pact]]. The Polynesian Revivalist Church has been described as a "more modern and down to earth adaption of [[Kapuhenasa]]" by some. | |||
Polynesian Revivalism has not been the only religion based on ancient tribal religions that popped up in Timbia. Ever since its independence, the [[Tribal Church of Timbia]] has had a small yet devoted following. This church practices a form of religion called Neo-Tribalism by many, which aims to reflect the ancient tribal lifestyle rather extremely. It is reported only 0.7% of Timbians follow the Tribal Church of Timbia in 2030. Between 1967 and 2004, the Tribal Church of Timbia was marked a terrorist organization because of its | Polynesian Revivalism has not been the only religion based on ancient tribal religions that popped up in Timbia. Ever since its independence, the [[Tribal Church of Timbia]] has had a small yet devoted following. This church practices a form of religion called Neo-Tribalism by many, which aims to reflect the ancient tribal lifestyle rather extremely. It is reported only 0.7% of Timbians follow the Tribal Church of Timbia in 2030. Between 1967 and 2004, the Tribal Church of Timbia was marked a terrorist organization because of its extremist tribal ways and hostility towards non-followers. | ||
In 2023, the [[College of Levantine Churches]] settled down in Timbia in wake of the revolution a year prior. Although Protestantism has no history in Timbia prior to this day, the church has booked moderate success in gaining the attention of Timbia's citizens. By 2029, 1.7% of Timbia's population identifies as a protestant who attends a CLC connected church. In addition to Timbia's native protestants, CLC connected churches are popular among Timbia's growing numbers of tourists and expats, offering the religious services they are used to in their home countries abroad. | In 2023, the [[College of Levantine Churches]] settled down in Timbia in wake of the revolution a year prior. Although Protestantism has no history in Timbia prior to this day, the church has booked moderate success in gaining the attention of Timbia's citizens. By 2029, 1.7% of Timbia's population identifies as a protestant who attends a CLC connected church. In addition to Timbia's native protestants, CLC connected churches are popular among Timbia's growing numbers of tourists and expats, offering the religious services they are used to in their home countries abroad. | ||