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}}'''Jinju Island,''' usually referred to simply as '''Jinju,''' is a colonial possession of the Empire of [[Metzetta]] in the [[Ocean of Cathay]] in [[Australis]]. Indigenous peoples arrived on the island at an uncertain point in prehistory; the first Metzettan vessels arrived in 1590. The local populace was decimated by the invaders from [[ | }}'''Jinju Island,''' usually referred to simply as '''Jinju,''' is a colonial possession of the Empire of [[Metzetta]] in the [[Ocean of Cathay]] in [[Australis]]. Indigenous peoples arrived on the island at an uncertain point in prehistory; the first Metzettan vessels arrived in 1590. The local populace was decimated by the invaders from [[Audonia]] and became a subject of the [[Emperor of Metzetta|Metzettan Emperor]]. Today the island is an important shipping hub between Metzetta and [[Peratra]], and is a member of the [[Polynesian Pact]] due to ongoing international pressure to improve the living conditions of native Polynesians. | ||
The capital is located in [[Builui Dosi]] and local transactions are carried out in [[Metzettan Won]]. | The capital is located in [[Builui Dosi]] and local transactions are carried out in [[Metzettan Won]]. The island is directly governed by the [[General Secretary of Jinju]], who answers to the [[Government of Metzetta|Metzettan government]] on the mainland; currently this position is filled by [[Dong Mami]]. | ||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
Jinju is known in Metzi as Jinju-do (진주도) which translates literally as "Pearl Island;" the island itself was considered the ultimate pearl in the [[Imperial Regalia of Metzetta|Emperor's crown]], and pearls from the coast were shipped back to Metzetta in large quantities. | Jinju is known in Metzi as Jinju-do (진주도) which translates literally as "Pearl Island;" the island itself was considered the ultimate pearl in the [[Imperial Regalia of Metzetta|Emperor's crown]], and pearls from the coast were shipped back to Metzetta in large quantities. | ||
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The prehistory of Jinju is poorly studied and little academic research is ongoing. Items such as arrowheads are occasionally unearthed but the lives of the natives before Metzettans arrived is ill-understood. The chances of uncovering their languages and culture are virtually nil; however two written scripts have been uncovered at various sites, indicating a rich tapestry that may never be explored. A tall wooden idol found buried on the island suggests an indigenous religion existed at one time. | The prehistory of Jinju is poorly studied and little academic research is ongoing. Items such as arrowheads are occasionally unearthed but the lives of the natives before Metzettans arrived is ill-understood. The chances of uncovering their languages and culture are virtually nil; however two written scripts have been uncovered at various sites, indicating a rich tapestry that may never be explored. A tall wooden idol found buried on the island suggests an indigenous religion existed at one time. | ||
=== Arrival of Metzettans === | === Arrival of Metzettans === | ||
Emperor Ingun sent the scholar [[Jaenan Sungho]] to explore Polynesia in the late 1500's; in 1590 he arrived with a small fleet of vessels in Jinju, the first piece of land they had seen since leaving [[Ankae]]. The travellers erected a few buildings while they stopped there and studied the locals, building supplies for the journey ahead. Jaenan instructed one vessel and crew to stay on the island while he went on to [[ | Emperor Ingun sent the scholar [[Jaenan Sungho]] to explore Polynesia in the late 1500's; in 1590 he arrived with a small fleet of vessels in Jinju, the first piece of land they had seen since leaving [[Ankae]]. The travellers erected a few buildings while they stopped there and studied the locals, building supplies for the journey ahead. Jaenan instructed one vessel and crew to stay on the island while he went on to [[Peratra]] and eventually the [[Loa Republic]], where he met [[Fulvio Pisani]]. The Jinju crew mercilessly slaughtered a tribe of roughly 200 individuals to secure land for their settlement, describing them as muscular and heavily tattooed. Interestingly, tattoos are not a cultural feature of any existing Jinju tribes, so it is assumed a unique subculture was eliminated in this quick battle. Word was soon returned to the [[Emperor of Metzetta|Emperor]] that a new territory had been located and could be secured with little manpower thanks to the primitive nature of the indigenous peoples. Ingun was keen to expand his empire and gladly sent more ships, soldiers and settlers, who expanded the initial landing point base into what would become [[Bului Dosi]]; literally, "The City of Fire," in reference to the technique of setting alight the thatch huts of locals to expand the Metzettan territory which allowed for the building of the new city. One local man was caged and sent back to Metzetta for study, however he did not survive the journey and his body was dumped overboard. By this time Metzettan men had started taking local wives, creating the Metzettan-Polynesian mixed race that now dominates the island. | ||
=== Colonial Jinju === | === Colonial Jinju === | ||
By the time of Emperor Wawae's coronation in 1610 the local tribes had been all but wiped out; the empire's stranglehold on the island was absolute. Naturally this caused a degree of tension between the Polynesians and the [[ | By the time of Emperor Wawae's coronation in 1610 the local tribes had been all but wiped out; the empire's stranglehold on the island was absolute. Naturally this caused a degree of tension between the Polynesians and the [[Audonia|Audonian]] aggressors. Determined not to lose his grip on the territory Wawae paid a bounty to Metzettans in return for killing natives, with larger sums given for more confirmed deaths. The bounty policy was largely successful, with only a small number of tribes remaining by 1630. As the Emperor himself could not leave Metzetta as the journey was far too great and he was needed at home, a local leader was installed who sent occasional reports home; this post would eventually become the General Secretary of Jinju, the first of whom was [[Mongsang Jiang]] who became known on the island as a cruel and fearsome warlord even by the standards of his Metzettan peers. | ||
Jinju's climate was excellent for growing exotic fruits and crops which would not necessarily thrive in Metzetta, therefore the remaining tribesmen were put to work on orchards and the like to supply the imperial family and noblemen with delicacies such as coconuts and durians. | Jinju's climate was excellent for growing exotic fruits and crops which would not necessarily thrive in Metzetta, therefore the remaining tribesmen were put to work on orchards and the like to supply the imperial family and noblemen with delicacies such as coconuts and durians. | ||
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=== Polynesian Uprising === | |||
The year 1895 saw the greatest upheaval on Jinju since the initial arrival of the Metzettans; native residents had grown tired of their overseers and the government had grown complacent after seeing little resistance to their rule. A band of around 20 rebels known as the [[Jinju Freedom Fighters]] made plans to assassinate incumbent General Secretary [[Salma Kang]]; on February 11th they did so while Salma dined at an expensive restaurant with his wife. This brazen and public act gained support from a silent majority of polynesian citizens and incited an island-wide riot which raged for 3 weeks until the mainland government was able to react by installing a new General Secretary; [[Heulin Oh]]. Heulin's so-called "Heavy Police" adopted a zero-tolerance approach to any and all crime and arrived with the backing of many mainland soldiers borrowed from the Metzettan army. A strict curfew was introduced for residents with immediate effect and members of the JFF were systematically hunted, tortured for information and publicly executed to stifle copycat insurrectionists. By mid-1896 the resistance was considered entirely crushed but Heulin remained to continue his oppressive reign until he was eventually called on to become the first leader of Metzetta's newly formed [[Metzettan Air Force|air force]] after the [[First Great War]]. He was replaced by [[Chuyin Kitae]] who refused to lift the curfew for his entire administration due in part to the [[Second Great War]]. | |||
=== Second Great War === | === Second Great War === | ||
During the [[Second Great War]], | During the [[Second Great War]], Chuyin Kitae instituted a one-child policy for native Polynesians to prevent the possibility of further insurrection. Jinju proved to be an invaluable base of operations for the Metzettans in naval and air battles. | ||
=== Modern history === | === Modern history === | ||
In modern times life for the people of Jinju has improved markedly since the days of early Metzettan settlement, but compared to their mainland counterparts they remain second-class citizens. | In modern times life for the people of Jinju has improved markedly since the days of early Metzettan settlement, but compared to their mainland counterparts they remain second-class citizens. In 1992 the island was allowed to field its own team in the [[Istroyan Games]] for the first time, and from then Metzetta has slowly permitted the natives greater freedoms, presumably due to the small percentage of the total population of the island they now represent. | ||
In 2028 Jinju signed the cultural agreements of the [[Polynesian Pact]]. Critics of the government considered this a shrewd move to gain public support without actually delegating any substantial powers to the island, however it was generally a well-received decision. | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
Jinju has no land borders, being surrounded on all sides by the [[Ocean of Cathay]]; it allows for [[Metzetta]] to share a maritime border with [[ | Jinju has no land borders, being surrounded on all sides by the [[Ocean of Cathay]]; it allows for [[Metzetta]] to share a maritime border with [[Peratra]] however. Jinju has an area of 9150 square miles. Jinju is not considered a province of Metzetta Proper; it is a distinct entity, albeit one with no power independent of the [[Metzettan Imperial Family]] under the banner of The Empire of Metzetta. | ||
=== Climate === | === Climate === | ||
Jinju enjoys a tropical climate. | |||
=== Biodiversity === | === Biodiversity === | ||
== Politics == | == Politics == | ||
While Jinju is part of the Empire of Metzetta, it is not part of the country of Metzetta, and thus is administered separately. | While Jinju is part of the Empire of Metzetta, it is not part of the country of [[Metzetta]], and thus is administered separately. | ||
=== Governance === | === Governance === | ||
The [[Government of Metzetta|government]] of [[Metzetta]] directly install the leaders of Jinju. The highest authority on Jinju is the [[General Secretary of Jinju]], who is subordinate to the Emperor. Unlike on mainland Metzetta there are no local elections; all government positions are hand-picked by the Emperor and his inferiors; this is to ensure Metzetta retains control of the natives and avoids the risk of losing the territory. Ethnic Metzettans universally receive government posts in favour of Polynesians; if no suitable locals can be sourced, one will be shipped from [[ | The [[Government of Metzetta|government]] of [[Metzetta]] directly install the leaders of Jinju. The highest authority on Jinju is the [[General Secretary of Jinju]], who is subordinate to the Emperor. Unlike on mainland Metzetta there are no local elections; all government positions are hand-picked by the Emperor and his inferiors; this is to ensure Metzetta retains control of the natives and avoids the risk of losing the territory. Ethnic Metzettans universally receive government posts in favour of Polynesians; if no suitable locals can be sourced, one will be shipped from [[Audonia]]. Since 2019 the general secretary has been [[Dong Mami]]. | ||
=== Polynesian Pact === | === Polynesian Pact === | ||
''Main article: [[Polynesian Pact]]'' | ''Main article: [[Polynesian Pact]]'' | ||
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=== Transportation === | === Transportation === | ||
==== Rail ==== | ==== Rail ==== | ||
Jinju's [[Track gauges around the world|tracks]] use the 3 foot six inch gauge found on some narrow-gauge railways in [[Metzetta]], rather than the full-sized Metzettan five foot three inch gauge. Trains are not built on the island and must be shipped in from the mainland, historically engines deemed unfit to run on Metzetta were handed down to Jinju. | |||
==== Road ==== | ==== Road ==== | ||
==== Air ==== | ==== Air ==== | ||
Only two civilian airports and one military airport exist on the island. | Only two civilian airports and one military airport exist on the island, in addition to numerous smaller air bases. | ||
==== Sea ==== | ==== Sea ==== | ||
=== Energy === | === Energy === | ||
Jinju is largely nuclear-powered, though in recent times renewable energy has been increasingly generated on the island. | |||
=== Communications === | === Communications === | ||
[[Amateur radio in Metzetta|Amateur radio]] enthusiasts on Jinju broadcast using the callsign prefix MZ60. | [[Amateur radio in Metzetta|Amateur radio]] enthusiasts on Jinju broadcast using the callsign prefix MZ60. | ||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
=== Native culture === | === Native culture === | ||
=== Sports === | === Sports === | ||
[[Metzetta]] permitted Jinju to send their own separate team to the [[Istroyan Games]] starting with the [[Holchester 1992 Winter Games]]; prior to this the small number of athletes from Jinju who participated did so as part of the Metzettan team. | |||
[[Category:Metzetta]] | [[Category:Metzetta]] | ||
[[Category:Geography of Metzetta]] | |||
[[Category:Jinju]] | [[Category:Jinju]] | ||
[[Category:Islands]] | [[Category:Islands]] | ||