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Historians mark the founding of the city of Istroîon sometime around 2200 BCE as the begin of the distinct Istroyan civilization. | Historians mark the founding of the city of Istroîon sometime around 2200 BCE as the begin of the distinct Istroyan civilization. | ||
The Istroyans founded numerous settlements along the eastern coast of Sarpedon to provide safe harbors for their merchant fleets, satisfying their demand for trade goods while maintaining a monopoly on an area's natural resources, while being able to conduct trade free from outside interference or forceful tribute over the next centuries. Although the colonization waves can be considered intense, they lacked the population or necessity to establish large self-sustaining cities abroad which led with mixing with other peoples; a profound example were the cities at | The Istroyans founded numerous settlements along the eastern coast of Sarpedon to provide safe harbors for their merchant fleets, satisfying their demand for trade goods while maintaining a monopoly on an area's natural resources, while being able to conduct trade free from outside interference or forceful tribute over the next centuries. Although the colonization waves can be considered intense, they lacked the population or necessity to establish large self-sustaining cities abroad which led with mixing with other peoples; a profound example were the cities at Sydona with their distinct sub-culture. It remains a matter of heated debate where the Istroyan’s understanding of sailing and navigation originated from, but within a few centuries the Istroyans settled the entire southeastern Sarpedonian coast and island chains of what is modern day Asteria, Dyamenes, Nikopharus, Valmic, Safyros and the islands in the Sea of Istroya. Excavations in Rionnio and the eastern Pelian Channel suggest that they far exceed the range assumed in the past. | ||
Not long after settling, the Istroyans developed a sophisticated culture, including writing and a polytheistic religion. Through this they were able to administrate their vastly spread out trade outposts (so called Emporia) and create a unifying identity. The first authentic historical document that gives an insight into the political structure of the region dates back to the year 2090 BCE. Judging from it, the region seems to have been an amalgamation of city states, governed as a crude form of what would today be classified as a democracy called Demokratìa. | Not long after settling, the Istroyans developed a sophisticated culture, including writing and a polytheistic religion. Through this they were able to administrate their vastly spread out trade outposts (so called Emporia) and create a unifying identity. The first authentic historical document that gives an insight into the political structure of the region dates back to the year 2090 BCE. Judging from it, the region seems to have been an amalgamation of city states, governed as a crude form of what would today be classified as a democracy called Demokratìa. | ||
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== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
In terms of actual manufacturing, Asteria houses one of the worlds largest wharfs - albeit not a ship wharf. ASPIS operates the Avalon Wharfs Inc. in Romenna which manufactures and pre-assembles immense units for chemical plants, including reactors, heat exchangers, and furnaces all the way up to entire plant units which are then shipped to their destination. Pelargir is home to Hyperion's largest wharf operated by Pyreion. ASPIS operates several small offshore oil and natural rigs in the Sea of Canete, the Founder's Sea, the Sea of Istroya, and the Omnium Ocean, but is otherwise more involved on an international level. It also operates a large oil refinery just outside of Lycia. With the capacity to refine just slightly over 2 million barrels of oil per day, it supplies large parts of the region with oil and gas products while fueling the one of the world's largest chemical parks that produce everything from fertilizer over bulk base chemicals to high grade polymers in Asteria. Another, slightly smaller complex is to the north of Armenelaos and one on the coast north of Treomar. | In terms of actual manufacturing, Asteria houses one of the worlds largest wharfs - albeit not a ship wharf. ASPIS operates the Avalon Wharfs Inc. in Romenna which manufactures and pre-assembles immense units for chemical plants, including reactors, heat exchangers, and furnaces all the way up to entire plant units which are then shipped to their destination. Pelargir is home to Hyperion's largest wharf operated by Pyreion. ASPIS operates several small offshore oil and natural rigs in the Sea of Canete, the Founder's Sea, the Sea of Istroya, and the Omnium Ocean, but is otherwise more involved on an international level. It also operates a large oil refinery just outside of Lycia. With the capacity to refine just slightly over 2 million barrels of oil per day, it supplies large parts of the region with oil and gas products while fueling the one of the world's largest chemical parks that produce everything from fertilizer over bulk base chemicals to high grade polymers in Asteria. Another, slightly smaller complex is to the north of Armenelaos and one on the coast north of Treomar. | ||
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=== Society === | === Society === | ||
Many international observers of the Consortium have stated that its politics but also society are very affine towards corporate interests, often classifying it as a de-facto corporate state. Effectively, this is probably not far from the truth, yet many other unique factors influence the complicated relationship between government, society, and economy in the nation. It is historically, down to its ancient foundations, based upon a democratic mindset in which all Istroyans highly value their political and personal freedom. | |||
Society is also strongly influenced by the credo of Istroyan philosopher Derokles: “A talent for following the ways of yesterday is not sufficient to improve the world of today.” And this holds until today in Asteria. Society is in constant change and open for anything new. Citizenship exists but does not come with more benefits than legal residency other than having an Asterian passport. Society varies yet is strongly influenced by customs and traditions from nearly all nations along the coasts of Sarpedon and its bordering continents. | Society is also strongly influenced by the credo of Istroyan philosopher Derokles: “A talent for following the ways of yesterday is not sufficient to improve the world of today.” And this holds until today in Asteria. Society is in constant change and open for anything new. Citizenship exists but does not come with more benefits than legal residency other than having an Asterian passport. Society varies yet is strongly influenced by customs and traditions from nearly all nations along the coasts of Sarpedon and its bordering continents. |