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| Caphiria and its overseas possessions <br/> <small>Left: Mainland Caphiria; Top | | Caphiria and its [[Possession (Caphiria)|overseas possessions]] <br/> <small>Left: [[Mainland Caphiria]]; Top-left: [[Vespera]], an overseas province in [[Vallos]]; Top-right: [[Amaniaris]], a small island possession situated between the [[Taínean Sea]] and the [[Kindreds Sea]]; Middle-left: [[Cenendovia]], a possession in northern [[Crona]]; Middle-right: The [[Escal Isles]], a possession and archipelago in the [[Okatian Sea]]; Bottom: [[Zaclaria]], a Protectorate of Caphiria located in [[Audonia]]</small> | ||
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The traditional date for the founding of Caphiria is 480 BC by one of the local tribes, the Latinic people, who would eventually be known as the Latins. Because of the amount of consistent preserved information available throughout its existence, Caphirian history is traditionally divided into 6 distinct political ages, each having its own sociological eras. although modern historians choose to omit the Prehistory Era from future historiography because of the lack of substantial historical evidence. | The traditional date for the founding of Caphiria is 480 BC by one of the local tribes, the Latinic people, who would eventually be known as the Latins. Because of the amount of consistent preserved information available throughout its existence, Caphirian history is traditionally divided into 6 distinct political ages, each having its own sociological eras. although modern historians choose to omit the Prehistory Era from future historiography because of the lack of substantial historical evidence. | ||
=== Ancient history === | ===Ancient history=== | ||
This period covers Caphiria's earliest inhabitants and the establishment of the Latinic people. This time, from about the 9th century BC to the end of the Kingdom era, is considered part of the Caphiric mythos. | This period covers Caphiria's earliest inhabitants and the establishment of the Latinic people. This time, from about the 9th century BC to the end of the Kingdom era, is considered part of the Caphiric mythos. | ||
=== The First Republic === | ===The First Republic=== | ||
This period marks the start of recorded Caphirian history, covering the end of the monarchical system and the birth of republicanism, and the foundations of empire. | This period marks the start of recorded Caphirian history, covering the end of the monarchical system and the birth of republicanism, and the foundations of empire. | ||
=== The First Imperium === | === The First Imperium=== | ||
During this time, Caphiria experienced vigorous expansion of its territory and enjoyed regional dominance, becoming a true empire. Eventually, the empire began to crumble under its own weight and became unable to manage its vast territorial holdings, dealt with numerous internal struggles for power, and ultimately collapsed in 890. | During this time, Caphiria experienced vigorous expansion of its territory and enjoyed regional dominance, becoming a true empire. Eventually, the empire began to crumble under its own weight and became unable to manage its vast territorial holdings, dealt with numerous internal struggles for power, and ultimately collapsed in 890. | ||
=== The Second Imperium === | ===The Second Imperium=== | ||
Augustus Rahla attempted to restore political stability by establishing the "Second Imperium," which was supposed to be a hybrid government that pleased both the ambitious younger generation who wanted a populist government and the elder aristocracy who tried to preserve the centuries-old institutions like the Senate. This government was plagued with issues from the start and quickly reignited more conflict, which led to lots of unrest and political splintering and culminated with the Great Civil War, a brutal 45-year civil war lasting from 1127-1172 which saw the collapse of the Second Imperium | Augustus Rahla attempted to restore political stability by establishing the "Second Imperium," which was supposed to be a hybrid government that pleased both the ambitious younger generation who wanted a populist government and the elder aristocracy who tried to preserve the centuries-old institutions like the Senate. This government was plagued with issues from the start and quickly reignited more conflict, which led to lots of unrest and political splintering and culminated with the Great Civil War, a brutal 45-year civil war lasting from 1127-1172 which saw the collapse of the Second Imperium | ||
==== The Great Civil War ==== | ====The Great Civil War==== | ||
=== The Dark Period === | === The Dark Period=== | ||
Following the Great Civil War, barbarians began attacking the weakened empire; the Senate agreed to let most of its provinces become pseudo-independent states controlled by local warlords while it usurped control over Venceia and effectively reverted to being a Republican city-state. This is known as the era of the Second Republic. Eventually, Șerossaccir Odobricci, a Latino-Slavic warlord of Truřov (one of the established warlord states), began a successful military campaign of conquering his neighbors and reuniting the lost provinces of the empire. Șerossaccir would eventually march on Venceia and destroy the republic, but rather than sacking the city, he stands outside of it and accepts, under the force of arms, the title of Imperator from the Senate, who also passes a bill that makes Șerossaccir the legal heir of the last recognized Imperator, thus establishing the Third Imperium in 1283 | Following the Great Civil War, barbarians began attacking the weakened empire; the Senate agreed to let most of its provinces become pseudo-independent states controlled by local warlords while it usurped control over Venceia and effectively reverted to being a Republican city-state. This is known as the era of the Second Republic. Eventually, Șerossaccir Odobricci, a Latino-Slavic warlord of Truřov (one of the established warlord states), began a successful military campaign of conquering his neighbors and reuniting the lost provinces of the empire. Șerossaccir would eventually march on Venceia and destroy the republic, but rather than sacking the city, he stands outside of it and accepts, under the force of arms, the title of Imperator from the Senate, who also passes a bill that makes Șerossaccir the legal heir of the last recognized Imperator, thus establishing the Third Imperium in 1283 | ||
=== The Third Imperium === | === The Third Imperium=== | ||
This period is marked by the state's reunification, the creation of the Constitution of Caphiria, and the establishment of dozens of Latino-Slavic dynasties and cultural/political institutions. At the same time, this period features the [[Great Schism of 1615]], where a break of communion between what are now the [[Catholic Church]] and the [[Imperial Church|Imperial Church of Caphiria]] occurred. The Great Schism lead to the dissolution of the Western Provinces and the independence of countries such as [[Cartadania]] in 1615, [[Pelaxia]] in 1618, and [[Aciria]] in 1625. The final blow to the Third Imperium was the [[Veltorine War of Independence]] in the late 18th century when Caphiria lost its eastern provinces. | This period is marked by the state's reunification, the creation of the Constitution of Caphiria, and the establishment of dozens of Latino-Slavic dynasties and cultural/political institutions. At the same time, this period features the [[Great Schism of 1615]], where a break of communion between what are now the [[Catholic Church]] and the [[Imperial Church|Imperial Church of Caphiria]] occurred. The Great Schism lead to the dissolution of the Western Provinces and the independence of countries such as [[Cartadania]] in 1615, [[Pelaxia]] in 1618, and [[Aciria]] in 1625. The final blow to the Third Imperium was the [[Veltorine War of Independence]] in the late 18th century when Caphiria lost its eastern provinces. | ||
==== Great Schism of 1615 ==== | ====Great Schism of 1615==== | ||
==== Veltorine War of Independence ==== | ====Veltorine War of Independence==== | ||
=== The Fourth Imperium === | ===The Fourth Imperium=== | ||
After the Veltorine War of Independence, the Imperium went through a major reformation period. The Senate expunged most Slavic dynasties and institutions and re-established Caphiric ruling dynasties and families, as well as forming the [[National Assembly (Caphiria)|National Assembly]] and eventually creating the [[Corcillum]]. As Caphiria entered the modern era of the 18th century to present day, its role began to shift from regional hegemon to that of a superpower. Many of its conquered territories gained their independence, it began to foster positive relations with Levantia, and began to pull back its imperialistic tendencies in favor of becoming a global leader. Caphiria played a major role in the Great War, notably as the first nation to develop nuclear weaponry and is still the only sovereign nation to have deployed them on another country. This confirmed and solidified Caphiria's place as a superpower and gave it a global platform. Caphiria would go on to become a founding member of the League of Nations and has permanent status on its Security Council. In more recent times, Caphiria has made great strides to try to improve its international reputation by signing the Assumption Accords with Urcea, settling long-standing disputes with its historic neighbor who has had several centuries of animosity with each other. Additionally, it has been in favor of multiple free trade agreements with nations across the world and there has been speculation that Caphiria may even be exploring the thought of ending the 400-year old schism between the Imperial Church and the Catholic Church. | After the Veltorine War of Independence, the Imperium went through a major reformation period. The Senate expunged most Slavic dynasties and institutions and re-established Caphiric ruling dynasties and families, as well as forming the [[National Assembly (Caphiria)|National Assembly]] and eventually creating the [[Corcillum]]. As Caphiria entered the modern era of the 18th century to present day, its role began to shift from regional hegemon to that of a superpower. Many of its conquered territories gained their independence, it began to foster positive relations with Levantia, and began to pull back its imperialistic tendencies in favor of becoming a global leader. Caphiria played a major role in the Great War, notably as the first nation to develop nuclear weaponry and is still the only sovereign nation to have deployed them on another country. This confirmed and solidified Caphiria's place as a superpower and gave it a global platform. Caphiria would go on to become a founding member of the League of Nations and has permanent status on its Security Council. In more recent times, Caphiria has made great strides to try to improve its international reputation by signing the Assumption Accords with Urcea, settling long-standing disputes with its historic neighbor who has had several centuries of animosity with each other. Additionally, it has been in favor of multiple free trade agreements with nations across the world and there has been speculation that Caphiria may even be exploring the thought of ending the 400-year old schism between the Imperial Church and the Catholic Church. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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On the opposite side is the Intaris, comparatively smaller with its peak, Sull'Oglia, at 2,753 meters (9,032 ft) above sea level. The Intaris is unique in that the mountains are undulating, creating one of the easiest mountain ranges to climb. It is so easy to climb that there are routine competitions to see who can reach its peak the quickest, with the current record being under 4 hours and 45 minutes. Because of its geographic placement, the Intaris is one of the most fertile places within the Imperium. Vegetation ranges from scrub forests at the foothills, up to ubiquitous expanses of tea and coffee estates, to spice (pepper, cardamom, cinnamon) plantations and finally to the dense evergreen forests at the top. Dellarina, a point near Sull'Oglia, offers a wonderful panoramic view of the entire Intaris complete with its own 5 star resort that boasts an artificial lake and private spice plantations.. | On the opposite side is the Intaris, comparatively smaller with its peak, Sull'Oglia, at 2,753 meters (9,032 ft) above sea level. The Intaris is unique in that the mountains are undulating, creating one of the easiest mountain ranges to climb. It is so easy to climb that there are routine competitions to see who can reach its peak the quickest, with the current record being under 4 hours and 45 minutes. Because of its geographic placement, the Intaris is one of the most fertile places within the Imperium. Vegetation ranges from scrub forests at the foothills, up to ubiquitous expanses of tea and coffee estates, to spice (pepper, cardamom, cinnamon) plantations and finally to the dense evergreen forests at the top. Dellarina, a point near Sull'Oglia, offers a wonderful panoramic view of the entire Intaris complete with its own 5 star resort that boasts an artificial lake and private spice plantations.. | ||
===Ecology=== | ===Ecology === | ||
Due to the diverse range of territory that is under the domain of the Imperium, the diversity of terrain, flora and fauna in the Imperium is astonishing. Regarding plants and animals, there are three areas of interest dispersed across the Imperium. Additionally, unique environmental extremes of geographical significance can be found at three locations. | Due to the diverse range of territory that is under the domain of the Imperium, the diversity of terrain, flora and fauna in the Imperium is astonishing. Regarding plants and animals, there are three areas of interest dispersed across the Imperium. Additionally, unique environmental extremes of geographical significance can be found at three locations. | ||
[[File:Rainbirder - Leopard (1).jpg|thumb|The Escali leopard is an endangered subspecies of leopard native to Escal|alt=|left]] | [[File:Rainbirder - Leopard (1).jpg|thumb|The Escali leopard is an endangered subspecies of leopard native to Escal|alt=|left]] | ||
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The third ecologically significant place is [[Zaclaria]], a Crowned Protectorate of the Imperium. It is a hub of unique aquatic and desert life and 80% of the species in the deserts on the mainland are endemic to Zaclaria, including 200 unique species of lizard. The greatest contributor to its biodiversity is the vast coral reef that stretches around 1,000 km of its perimeter. The magnificent Magnus Sidnari Reef is 5000–7000 years old and are largely formed of stony acropora and porites corals. The reefs form platforms and sometimes lagoons along the coast and occasionally other features such as cylinders (such as the Khasvaria Hole). These coastal reefs are also visited by pelagic species of Oduniyye fish, including some of the 44 species of shark. The Agarina Sea also contains many offshore reefs including several true atolls. Many of the unusual offshore reef formations defy classic (i.e., Darwinian) coral reef classification schemes, and are generally attributed to the high levels of tectonic activity that characterize the area. Unlike the aforementioned forest ecosystems, the Sidnari Reef, far from being threatened by human presence, is actually growing in size and splendor due to expansion by Caphirian artists, architects and biologists. The aesthetic beauty of the reef alone has driven many, the Imperator included, to protect and nurture this wonder of the natural world. | The third ecologically significant place is [[Zaclaria]], a Crowned Protectorate of the Imperium. It is a hub of unique aquatic and desert life and 80% of the species in the deserts on the mainland are endemic to Zaclaria, including 200 unique species of lizard. The greatest contributor to its biodiversity is the vast coral reef that stretches around 1,000 km of its perimeter. The magnificent Magnus Sidnari Reef is 5000–7000 years old and are largely formed of stony acropora and porites corals. The reefs form platforms and sometimes lagoons along the coast and occasionally other features such as cylinders (such as the Khasvaria Hole). These coastal reefs are also visited by pelagic species of Oduniyye fish, including some of the 44 species of shark. The Agarina Sea also contains many offshore reefs including several true atolls. Many of the unusual offshore reef formations defy classic (i.e., Darwinian) coral reef classification schemes, and are generally attributed to the high levels of tectonic activity that characterize the area. Unlike the aforementioned forest ecosystems, the Sidnari Reef, far from being threatened by human presence, is actually growing in size and splendor due to expansion by Caphirian artists, architects and biologists. The aesthetic beauty of the reef alone has driven many, the Imperator included, to protect and nurture this wonder of the natural world. | ||
===Meteorology=== | === Meteorology=== | ||
[[File:Mestravare Solar Field.jpg|thumb|Mestravare Solar Field, in Balatum Province|alt=|left]] | [[File:Mestravare Solar Field.jpg|thumb|Mestravare Solar Field, in Balatum Province|alt=|left]] | ||
[[File:Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant.png|thumb|right|A high-pressure ultraviolet factory |alt=]] | [[File:Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant.png|thumb|right|A high-pressure ultraviolet factory |alt=]] | ||
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Because of this unique system, the Imperator is the ''de jure'' head of each of the branches of government. However, the [[Corcillum|Corcillum of Caphiria]] wields significant power over the fiscal responsibilities of the Imperium, as well as possessing the ability to solely bring new laws to vote, and the Supreme Court system has gradually gained a tremendous amount of oversight and control over the application of the law, having the power to declare legislation or executive action made at any level of the government as unconstitutional, nullifying the law and creating precedent for future law and decisions. There have been many amendments to the Constitution to further delineate authority and organize the government further, but because of historical significance of the Imperator, it will always be the single point in which the government of Caphiria stems from. | Because of this unique system, the Imperator is the ''de jure'' head of each of the branches of government. However, the [[Corcillum|Corcillum of Caphiria]] wields significant power over the fiscal responsibilities of the Imperium, as well as possessing the ability to solely bring new laws to vote, and the Supreme Court system has gradually gained a tremendous amount of oversight and control over the application of the law, having the power to declare legislation or executive action made at any level of the government as unconstitutional, nullifying the law and creating precedent for future law and decisions. There have been many amendments to the Constitution to further delineate authority and organize the government further, but because of historical significance of the Imperator, it will always be the single point in which the government of Caphiria stems from. | ||
===Government=== | === Government=== | ||
{{main|Imperator of Caphiria|Corcillum|Judiciary of Caphiria}} | {{main|Imperator of Caphiria|Corcillum|Judiciary of Caphiria}} | ||
[[File:ForumCaphiria.jpg|thumb|left|Left: ''[[Forum Magnum]]'', meeting place of the [[Senate of Caphiria|Senate]]Right: ''[[Forum Orumbarca]]'', the [[Office of the Imperium]]]] | [[File:ForumCaphiria.jpg|thumb|left|Left: ''[[Forum Magnum]]'', meeting place of the [[Senate of Caphiria|Senate]]Right: ''[[Forum Orumbarca]]'', the [[Office of the Imperium]]]] | ||
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*'''''Pars Ex Imperatoria''''' '''(PEI)''' (Party of the Imperium) – The de facto single-party of Caphiria. Its sole purpose is to reinforce the constitution and the power of the Imperator, though it may have secondary goals and motives that reflect the incumbent Imperator’s personal political ideology and agenda. | *'''''Pars Ex Imperatoria''''' '''(PEI)''' (Party of the Imperium) – The de facto single-party of Caphiria. Its sole purpose is to reinforce the constitution and the power of the Imperator, though it may have secondary goals and motives that reflect the incumbent Imperator’s personal political ideology and agenda. | ||
*'''''Unus Societum Popularis''''' '''(USP)''' (One Democratic Society) – Left wing social-democratic party that advocates for the abolishment of the traditional social stratification in Caphiria, the abolishment and emancipation of the practice of slavery, and severe restrictions placed on the power of the Imperator. It supports social equality, trade unions, environmentalism, and anti-war. | *'''''Unus Societum Popularis''''' '''(USP)''' (One Democratic Society) – Left wing social-democratic party that advocates for the abolishment of the traditional social stratification in Caphiria, the abolishment and emancipation of the practice of slavery, and severe restrictions placed on the power of the Imperator. It supports social equality, trade unions, environmentalism, and anti-war. | ||
*'''''Illustratum Respublica'' (IRP)''' (Enlightened Republic Party) – Right wing social-conservative party that maintains the belief that social orders and hierarchies are inevitable, natural products of life and that they must be preserved. It supports the social stratification in Caphiria, moral absolutism, free trade, free markets, and upholding tradition within Caphiria. | *'''''Illustratum Respublica'' (IRP)''' (Enlightened Republic Party) – Right wing social-conservative party that maintains the belief that social orders and hierarchies are inevitable, natural products of life and that they must be preserved. It supports the social stratification in Caphiria, moral absolutism, free trade, free markets, and upholding tradition within Caphiria. | ||
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The lowest political division is [[Municipalities (Caphiria)|municipal]] and administered according to a system distinct from higher strata. Municipalities, within their self-governing scope of activities, perform the tasks of local significance, which directly fulfill the citizens’ needs, and which were not assigned to prefectures or provinces by the Constitution or law, and in particular, affairs related to the organization of localities and housing, zoning and planning, public utilities, child care, social welfare, primary health services, education and primary schools, culture, physical education and sports, customer protection, protection and improvement of the environment, fire protection and civil defense, local transport. Municipalities are led by City Prefects (''Praefecti Urborum'') and are elected every other year by the popular assembly of the inhabitants (not just citizens) of the township. City Prefects lead a municipal council, the representative body of citizens, and the governing body. Municipalities have administrative departments as offices of administration chaired by the heads (principals). Municipal councilmen are elected for a two-year term in direct elections by secret ballot. | The lowest political division is [[Municipalities (Caphiria)|municipal]] and administered according to a system distinct from higher strata. Municipalities, within their self-governing scope of activities, perform the tasks of local significance, which directly fulfill the citizens’ needs, and which were not assigned to prefectures or provinces by the Constitution or law, and in particular, affairs related to the organization of localities and housing, zoning and planning, public utilities, child care, social welfare, primary health services, education and primary schools, culture, physical education and sports, customer protection, protection and improvement of the environment, fire protection and civil defense, local transport. Municipalities are led by City Prefects (''Praefecti Urborum'') and are elected every other year by the popular assembly of the inhabitants (not just citizens) of the township. City Prefects lead a municipal council, the representative body of citizens, and the governing body. Municipalities have administrative departments as offices of administration chaired by the heads (principals). Municipal councilmen are elected for a two-year term in direct elections by secret ballot. | ||
===Foreign relations=== | ===Foreign relations === | ||
{{main|Foreign relations of Caphiria}} | {{main|Foreign relations of Caphiria}} | ||
The foreign relations of Caphiria guides the way in which Caphiria interacts with foreign nations and expresses its political, economic and cultural strengths, weaknesses and values. As one of the two global superpowers, Caphiria's foreign policy and strategic thinking are highly influential. Caphiria officially claims it "unnervingly pursues an independent foreign policy of peace. The fundamental goals of this policy are to preserve Caphiria's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, create a favorable international environment for Caphiria's reform and modernization, and to maintain world peace and propel common development." | The foreign relations of Caphiria guides the way in which Caphiria interacts with foreign nations and expresses its political, economic and cultural strengths, weaknesses and values. As one of the two global superpowers, Caphiria's foreign policy and strategic thinking are highly influential. Caphiria officially claims it "unnervingly pursues an independent foreign policy of peace. The fundamental goals of this policy are to preserve Caphiria's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, create a favorable international environment for Caphiria's reform and modernization, and to maintain world peace and propel common development." | ||
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Outside the courtroom, citizens are afforded a base level of medical care and receive free education until adulthood. Every citizen has an equal share of national representation in the Senate and the cultural values of citizens are enforced in Caphiria by Consuls for culture. | Outside the courtroom, citizens are afforded a base level of medical care and receive free education until adulthood. Every citizen has an equal share of national representation in the Senate and the cultural values of citizens are enforced in Caphiria by Consuls for culture. | ||
===Citizenship=== | === Citizenship=== | ||
{{main|Caphirian nationality law}} | {{main|Caphirian nationality law}} | ||
The concept of citizenship (''civitatulas'') is an incredibly important political and legal status that is ingrained in Caphirian society since its origin. Citizenship is the individual possession of every man and woman recognized by the Imperium. For a person to be a ''cives'' (citizen) they must be 16 years of age or older and satisfy one of the following conditions: | The concept of citizenship (''civitatulas'') is an incredibly important political and legal status that is ingrained in Caphirian society since its origin. Citizenship is the individual possession of every man and woman recognized by the Imperium. For a person to be a ''cives'' (citizen) they must be 16 years of age or older and satisfy one of the following conditions: | ||
*Born to two Caphirian citizens '''OR''' possess at least 51% Latin ethnicity (Birthright citizenship) | *Born to two Caphirian citizens '''OR''' possess at least 51% Latin ethnicity (Birthright citizenship) | ||
*Born to one Caphirian citizen within the borders of the Imperium and served a set term in the Caphirian military (Naturalized citizenship) | *Born to one Caphirian citizen within the borders of the Imperium and served a set term in the Caphirian military (Naturalized citizenship) | ||
*Recognized as a citizen by a parliamentary magistrate. (proclamative citizenship) | * Recognized as a citizen by a parliamentary magistrate. (proclamative citizenship) | ||
Citizenship is the most coveted possession of a resident of the Imperium. Once held, it is irrevocable without extreme violations of national law - demonstrable guilt in treason, perjury, barratry, or desertion. Citizens are exempt from the painful death penalties and guaranteed the Legion's protection when traveling outside the limits of the empire. | Citizenship is the most coveted possession of a resident of the Imperium. Once held, it is irrevocable without extreme violations of national law - demonstrable guilt in treason, perjury, barratry, or desertion. Citizens are exempt from the painful death penalties and guaranteed the Legion's protection when traveling outside the limits of the empire. | ||
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As in physics and chemistry, Caphirians have dominated the Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine since the Great War. The private sector has been the focal point for biomedical research in Caphiria, and has played a key role in this achievement. | As in physics and chemistry, Caphirians have dominated the Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine since the Great War. The private sector has been the focal point for biomedical research in Caphiria, and has played a key role in this achievement. | ||
===Internet=== | ===Internet === | ||
The development of the Internet in Caphiria happened in parallel across the world and while Caphiria does not claim to have developed it first, it does claim to have possessed the first fully-connected country. Early computers were limited to direct channels for communication, where data flowed continuously between connected computers, primarily for military application. In the late 1940's, a supercomputer in the Petramori Region in [[Magenevum]] and a small terminal in Venceia were linked over existing telecommunication networks by exchanging data in packets. This connection became permanent was critical in coordinating the development of the first nuclear bomb. This was eventually supplemented by a similar inter-networking of hundreds of magisterial and military computers across the Caphiric world. | The development of the Internet in Caphiria happened in parallel across the world and while Caphiria does not claim to have developed it first, it does claim to have possessed the first fully-connected country. Early computers were limited to direct channels for communication, where data flowed continuously between connected computers, primarily for military application. In the late 1940's, a supercomputer in the Petramori Region in [[Magenevum]] and a small terminal in Venceia were linked over existing telecommunication networks by exchanging data in packets. This connection became permanent was critical in coordinating the development of the first nuclear bomb. This was eventually supplemented by a similar inter-networking of hundreds of magisterial and military computers across the Caphiric world. | ||
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Unclaimed domain names can be created after purchasing the domain directly from the government for ₳10. Once purchased, the domain is owned by its buyer who may sell it as his own property. Such transactions are made through the Ministry of Communication. | Unclaimed domain names can be created after purchasing the domain directly from the government for ₳10. Once purchased, the domain is owned by its buyer who may sell it as his own property. Such transactions are made through the Ministry of Communication. | ||
===Power production=== | === Power production=== | ||
Every watt of power generated in the public sector of the Imperium comes from either renewable or nuclear resources. The Census of 2030 calculated that the Imperium uses an annual total of 57,000 TW-h in electricity consumption, which translates to 51,803 kW per household. This is broken down as: | Every watt of power generated in the public sector of the Imperium comes from either renewable or nuclear resources. The Census of 2030 calculated that the Imperium uses an annual total of 57,000 TW-h in electricity consumption, which translates to 51,803 kW per household. This is broken down as: | ||
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A major industrial energy cost is urban climate control, which has existed in major cities for the past twenty years. Cities with a population above 10 million make use of an extensive climate control system to regulate temperature, precipitation and air quality. Meanwhile, animal life is restricted by natural and artificial means to permit eagles, falcons and domesticated mammals and eliminate rodents, insects and unwanted birds. Urban temperature is kept from 0 to 25 degrees Celsius by powerful heating and cooling stations built seamlessly into the city and below its streets. The city of Venceia receives special treatment in this regard as there are satellites in tundra orbits above Sarpedon that reflect additional sunlight onto the city during the day, giving it warm Spring temperatures all year round. Weather control by cloud seeding keeps rainfall in the countryside and softens disasters like tornadoes and hurricanes to more manageable scales. | A major industrial energy cost is urban climate control, which has existed in major cities for the past twenty years. Cities with a population above 10 million make use of an extensive climate control system to regulate temperature, precipitation and air quality. Meanwhile, animal life is restricted by natural and artificial means to permit eagles, falcons and domesticated mammals and eliminate rodents, insects and unwanted birds. Urban temperature is kept from 0 to 25 degrees Celsius by powerful heating and cooling stations built seamlessly into the city and below its streets. The city of Venceia receives special treatment in this regard as there are satellites in tundra orbits above Sarpedon that reflect additional sunlight onto the city during the day, giving it warm Spring temperatures all year round. Weather control by cloud seeding keeps rainfall in the countryside and softens disasters like tornadoes and hurricanes to more manageable scales. | ||
===Transportation=== | ===Transportation === | ||
Cars (''Autokinetici''), or autoki, are class-oriented possessions, with specific designs common to certain strata of society. Most lower class plebeians do not own a personal vehicle, using the empire's extensive public transit system. On the opposite end of the spectrum, patricians may own multiple luxury vehicles, some of which are powered by autonomy. Since vehicles larger than a bicycle are not allowed in city limits from 7 am to 9 pm, the state has always had a way to store cars while their owners visit a city. Recently, the government built massive storage towers a few kilometers from major cities to replace the public parking lots that were used in centuries past that themselves replaced massive public stables. These parking towers are reachable by public transit from nearby cities and can usually hold between 500 and 15,000 per tower. The towers are very efficient in regards to space, extending several hundred meters underground (or above-ground) and using lifts to arrange the cars in racks. | Cars (''Autokinetici''), or autoki, are class-oriented possessions, with specific designs common to certain strata of society. Most lower class plebeians do not own a personal vehicle, using the empire's extensive public transit system. On the opposite end of the spectrum, patricians may own multiple luxury vehicles, some of which are powered by autonomy. Since vehicles larger than a bicycle are not allowed in city limits from 7 am to 9 pm, the state has always had a way to store cars while their owners visit a city. Recently, the government built massive storage towers a few kilometers from major cities to replace the public parking lots that were used in centuries past that themselves replaced massive public stables. These parking towers are reachable by public transit from nearby cities and can usually hold between 500 and 15,000 per tower. The towers are very efficient in regards to space, extending several hundred meters underground (or above-ground) and using lifts to arrange the cars in racks. | ||
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|[[Imperial Roadway Network]] | |[[Imperial Roadway Network]] | ||
|Development of national roadway system | |Development of national roadway system | ||
|1989 | | 1989 | ||
|$311.4 billion | |$311.4 billion | ||
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| style="vertical-align:middle; font-weight:bold;" |4 | | style="vertical-align:middle; font-weight:bold;" |4 | ||
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |[[Seraphim Project]] | | style="vertical-align:middle;" |[[Seraphim Project]] | ||
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Network of atomic energy power plants | | style="vertical-align:middle;" |Network of atomic energy power plants | ||
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |1981 | | style="vertical-align:middle;" |1981 | ||
|$306.4 billion | |$306.4 billion | ||
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|(Failed) mission to establish an Martian colony | |(Failed) mission to establish an Martian colony | ||
|1997 | |1997 | ||
|$100.5 billion | |$100.5 billion | ||
|- | |- | ||
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| style="font-weight:bold;" |9 | | style="font-weight:bold;" |9 | ||
|Stellastrum Program | | Stellastrum Program | ||
|Low orbit space-based Internet communication system | |Low orbit space-based Internet communication system | ||
|2024 | | 2024 | ||
|$62.5 billion | |$62.5 billion | ||
|- | |- | ||
| style="font-weight:bold;" |10 | | style="font-weight:bold;" |10 | ||
|Project Gabriel | |Project Gabriel | ||
|Fastest supercomputer in the world, built for scientific research | |Fastest supercomputer in the world, built for scientific research | ||
|2020 | |2020 | ||
|$50 billion | |$50 billion | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
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The final stratum is the lowest order who, in addition to receiving almost no government benefits, is heavily looked down upon by the rest of society. Making up 2.2% of the population, they are the ''Indigeni'', who are the native population who have been conquered by Caphiria. Most citizens view them as inferior to Latin races and, consequently, most of the country's racism is directed at them. | The final stratum is the lowest order who, in addition to receiving almost no government benefits, is heavily looked down upon by the rest of society. Making up 2.2% of the population, they are the ''Indigeni'', who are the native population who have been conquered by Caphiria. Most citizens view them as inferior to Latin races and, consequently, most of the country's racism is directed at them. | ||
==Culture== | == Culture== | ||
{{Main|Culture of Caphiria}} | {{Main|Culture of Caphiria}} | ||
The culture of the Imperium is influenced by many factors including: its near-two millennia history, its geopolitical position as the birthplace of the Latin (and subsequently Romance) civiliation and a center for Occidental cultural development for centuries, its multitude of regional customs and local centers of power, as well as preserving elements of distinctive traditions, customs and symbolism from the various civilizations that were once ruled under it. The successive political regimes of Caphiria have always promoted artistic creation and artists have been among the most renowned of their time; Caphiria is still recognized in the world for its rich cultural traditions. As a result of its continential hegemony across most of Sarpedon, Caphiria's influence can be observed in the language, culture and legal systems of many of its former colonies including [[Bussdaberria]], [[Cartadania]], [[Pelaxia]], [[Grajnidar]], and more. The substantial cultural influence of the Imperium has led it to be described by many as a "cultural superpower". | The culture of the Imperium is influenced by many factors including: its near-two millennia history, its geopolitical position as the birthplace of the Latin (and subsequently Romance) civiliation and a center for Occidental cultural development for centuries, its multitude of regional customs and local centers of power, as well as preserving elements of distinctive traditions, customs and symbolism from the various civilizations that were once ruled under it. The successive political regimes of Caphiria have always promoted artistic creation and artists have been among the most renowned of their time; Caphiria is still recognized in the world for its rich cultural traditions. As a result of its continential hegemony across most of Sarpedon, Caphiria's influence can be observed in the language, culture and legal systems of many of its former colonies including [[Bussdaberria]], [[Cartadania]], [[Pelaxia]], [[Grajnidar]], and more. The substantial cultural influence of the Imperium has led it to be described by many as a "cultural superpower". | ||
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Mass advertising has had an interesting life, never developing traditionally in Caphiria, leading to a commercial dynamic unseen anywhere in the world. Advertisements of any kind are banned in all public media forms, such as newspapers, news broadcasts, public radio, as well as on public properties like parks, government-owned buildings, public transportation, and more. Advertising is allowed across all private media and privately-owned properties, however it is still a highly regulated affair requiring permits and licenses that must be maintained throughout the year. As most products sold are owned or controlled by a regional monopoly, or by two or three large businesses, advertising products is considered a wasteful expense for most businesses anyway. Certain kinds of street adverts like electric signs or excessive lighting are outlawed in large cities since people find them to be disruptive and bothersome - especially neon signs. That aside, the advertising industry has seen an explosive growth over the last decade or so. The laws have become less rigid and enforced, which as led to innovative marketing that sits in between the legal and illegal realm, though this appeals mainly to smaller businesses looking for a competitive edge against much larger companies. | Mass advertising has had an interesting life, never developing traditionally in Caphiria, leading to a commercial dynamic unseen anywhere in the world. Advertisements of any kind are banned in all public media forms, such as newspapers, news broadcasts, public radio, as well as on public properties like parks, government-owned buildings, public transportation, and more. Advertising is allowed across all private media and privately-owned properties, however it is still a highly regulated affair requiring permits and licenses that must be maintained throughout the year. As most products sold are owned or controlled by a regional monopoly, or by two or three large businesses, advertising products is considered a wasteful expense for most businesses anyway. Certain kinds of street adverts like electric signs or excessive lighting are outlawed in large cities since people find them to be disruptive and bothersome - especially neon signs. That aside, the advertising industry has seen an explosive growth over the last decade or so. The laws have become less rigid and enforced, which as led to innovative marketing that sits in between the legal and illegal realm, though this appeals mainly to smaller businesses looking for a competitive edge against much larger companies. | ||
===National reputation=== | === National reputation=== | ||
Over the course of its history, public opinion of Caphiria has swayed between extremely negative to overwhelmingly positive depending on the topic and where in the world you poll from; global polls by by an international institution which queried 10,000 people from each country, found that 65% saw Caphirians positive light while an opposing 32% saw it in a negative one. From these results, it seems that few lack a strong opinion of the empire. An internal census of the empire in 1990, polling its entire body of citizens, showed a 95% approval of their country. 3% were completely neutral on the subject and only 2% believed Caphiria was harmful to or had a negative impact on humanity. | Over the course of its history, public opinion of Caphiria has swayed between extremely negative to overwhelmingly positive depending on the topic and where in the world you poll from; global polls by by an international institution which queried 10,000 people from each country, found that 65% saw Caphirians positive light while an opposing 32% saw it in a negative one. From these results, it seems that few lack a strong opinion of the empire. An internal census of the empire in 1990, polling its entire body of citizens, showed a 95% approval of their country. 3% were completely neutral on the subject and only 2% believed Caphiria was harmful to or had a negative impact on humanity. | ||