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'''Daxia''', officially the '''Democratic Republic of Daxia''' is a state located in southeastern [[Alshar]]. It borders [[Rusana]] to the west, [[Canpei]] and [[Tanhai]] to the north and the Taizi Sea to the east and south. Daxia also has territories in north [[Crona]] and a smattering of island holdings. Its capital and largest city is [[Mirzak]], a city with a population of over twenty million and the political and economic heart of the country. The largest and dominant ethnicity is the [[Daxian people]], which number above 700 million people making it one of the more numerous groups on the continent. The Daxian language is the only official language although Rusani may be spoken and taught locally. Daxia is a medium income country with large industrial, agricultural and technological sectors, with economic growth seeing an uptick in recent years especially due to the opening of new markets in [[Crona]] and the flow of cheap raw materials from the colonies. Daxian mercantlism has seen Daxian companies spread out across the globe to open subsidiaries and acquire local firms, often with off the books government support.  
'''Daxia''', officially the '''Democratic Republic of Daxia''' is a state located in southeastern [[Audonia]]. It borders [[Rusana]] to the west, [[Canpei]] and [[Huoxia]] to the north and the [[Pukhtun Sea|Taizi Sea]] to the east and south. Daxia also has territories in north [[Crona]] and a smattering of strategic island holdings. Its capital and largest city is [[Mirzak]], a city with a population of over twenty million and the political and economic heart of the country. The largest and dominant ethnicity is the [[Daxian people]], which number above 700 million people making it one of the more numerous groups on the continent. The Daxian language is the only official language although Rusani may be spoken and taught locally in certain provinces. Daxia is a medium income country with large industrial, agricultural and technological sectors, with economic growth seeing an uptick in recent years especially due to the opening of new markets in [[Crona]] and the flow of cheap raw materials from the colonies. Daxian mercantlism has seen Daxian companies spread out across the globe to open subsidiaries and acquire local firms, often with off the books government support.  


Foreign policy-wise, the Daxian often like to take the long view and be cautious, which has led to accusations of being fence sitters and unprincipled in foreign affairs. Despite this, Daxia is considered a major power broker at the [[League of Nations]] where its diplomats are always carefully maneuvering and negotiating to push through or sink various initiatives. Daxia is also a nuclear power, developing its own arsenal in the 1960's and demonstrating its willingness to adopt a first strike policy, most recently in the [[atomic bombing of Shimrra]]. Politically the country is dominated by the [[Party of Daxian Democrats]] which has won every election since [[Linge Chen]]s election in 1992. Internally Daxia is a vertically arranged state, with an all powerful office of Chancellor at the cusp wielding absolute power and authority, with virtually no checks and balances. The rule of the PCD is safeguarded by a potent and cruel military and pervasive security forces which keep a tight, choking grip on all sectors of society, even abroad. Historically, relations with its neighbors have been plagued by conflict and mistrust but this is changing in recent times. The people of Daxia are highly suspicious of foreigners and their barbaric customs and hold fast to several xenophobic attitudes.
Foreign policy-wise, the Daxian often like to take the long view and be cautious, which has led to accusations of being fence sitters and unprincipled in foreign affairs. Despite this, Daxia is considered a major power broker at the [[League of Nations]] where its diplomats are always carefully maneuvering and negotiating to push through or sink various initiatives. Daxia is also a nuclear power, developing its own arsenal in the 1960's and demonstrating its willingness to adopt a first strike policy, most recently in the [[atomic bombing of Shimrra]]. Politically the country is dominated by the [[Party of Daxian Democrats]] which has won every election since [[Linge Chen]]s election in 1992. Internally Daxia is a vertically arranged state, with an all powerful office of Chancellor at the cusp wielding absolute power and authority, with virtually no checks and balances. The rule of the PCD is safeguarded by a potent and cruel military and pervasive security forces which keep a tight, choking grip on all sectors of society, even abroad. Historically, relations with its neighbors have been plagued by conflict and mistrust but this is changing in recent times. The people of Daxia are highly suspicious of foreigners and their barbaric customs and hold fast to several xenophobic attitudes.
=Etymology=
=Etymology=
The etymology of the name Daxia is relatively well known. It is widely believed to be a derivation of the name Korun, identified in stone tables dating back to 5,000 BCE to be a location in central Daxia, specifically a mountain. These historical texts make reference to Korun as both a historical region and in the instance of the Korun mountain as the mythological home to the gods of an old pagan religion. The morphing of the word and pronunciation seems to have taken sometime in the late 1,000's possibly to disassociate the name from its religious connotation. The name Daxia was from then on associated with the polity of central Daxia that would slowly branch out in other directions.
The etymology of the name Daxia is well known to scholars. Daxia derives from the characters 大谐 which transliterates to Da Xié meaning Great Harmony; this was the name of the first recorded imperial dynasty to rule significant parts of Daxia. The first instance of the name Daxia appaearing in literary sources is from scrolls detailing the tribute sent by Emperor Balwa-Hu of [[Metzetta]].
 
=History=
=History=
==Antiquity (6,000 BCE-305 BCE)==
==Antiquity==
==Era of Chaos Period (305 BCE-475 CE)==
===Xie Dynasty (2,500 BCE- 685 BCE)===
==Era of Chaos Period (685 BCE-475 CE)==
[[File:Statelings.gif|thumb|Territorial development during the Era of Chaos period.]]
[[File:Statelings.gif|thumb|Territorial development during the Era of Chaos period.]]
During this era several states vied for supremacy over one another. The strongest states were Cao, Mung, Zuo, Chen, Yang, Liao and Jin(later divided into Upper and Lower Jin). Other states existed during the period but were much shorter lived.
During this era several states vied for supremacy over one another. The strongest states were Cao, Mung, Zuo, Chen, Yang, Liao and Jin(later divided into Upper and Lower Jin). Other states existed during the period but were much shorter lived.
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The Shang built upon administrative and government reforms first implemented in Cao. The first Daxian legal code was produced by Shang, containing 2000 articles that covered everything from criminal punishments to the exact measurements of facial hair worn by government bureaucrats. The Shang implemented a system of four ministries that handled the military, finances, justice and administration, all overseen by a grand secretariat that reported to the Emperor. The capital was moved to the centrally located city of Daguo, later known as Mirzak in the post-imperial period. The Shang emperors introduced the practice of employing eunuchs alongside scholars for government administration, as their loyalty to the imperial figure was perceived to be beyond question, a costly mistake for later emperors.[[File:Cao Zhi.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Cao Kun, First Emperor of Shang.]]
The Shang built upon administrative and government reforms first implemented in Cao. The first Daxian legal code was produced by Shang, containing 2000 articles that covered everything from criminal punishments to the exact measurements of facial hair worn by government bureaucrats. The Shang implemented a system of four ministries that handled the military, finances, justice and administration, all overseen by a grand secretariat that reported to the Emperor. The capital was moved to the centrally located city of Daguo, later known as Mirzak in the post-imperial period. The Shang emperors introduced the practice of employing eunuchs alongside scholars for government administration, as their loyalty to the imperial figure was perceived to be beyond question, a costly mistake for later emperors.[[File:Cao Zhi.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Cao Kun, First Emperor of Shang.]]
====Northward Expansion====
====Northward Expansion====
Following nomad attacks on the northern commanderies in 676, the First Emperor dispatched the eunuch Ma Fuyeng to establish a fort on the northern approaches of the Hexi Corridor to deter further attack. This strategic fortress was dubbed Yang Daopian and from there Ma Fuyeng exerted a tenuous hold on the southern marshes of [[Tanhai]] and check the power of the nomad Degei confederation. In 679 the Degei raided and subsequently destroyed the settlements that had started to form around Yang Daopian. Lacking the means to properly breach the fortress, the Degei settled in their tents to wait for hunger to overcome the defenders. On hearing news of the siege, the Emperor raised a 60,000-man army and rushed to the Hexi Corridor. Degei scouts mistakenly assumed the vanguard of the imperial army to be the whole force that was sent against them, causing them to confidently enter the mountainous corridor. By the time they realized the actual size of the enemy force, retreat was no longer an option. Seeing the bulk of the besieging force leaving, Ma Fuyeng's forces rushed out the gates and stormed the nomad camp, overrunning the few defenders left. Trapped in the narrow pass between two forces, the Degei desperately fought to break out but were decisively defeated. The Emperor forced the Degei chiefs to prostrate themselves before him and imposed upon them the humiliating Treaty of Daopian. The treaty stipulated the Degei would become tributaries of Shang, they would migrate beyond the Urgal river and settle there, leaving southern [[Tanhai]]i for Shang colonization in addition to providing 8,000 cavalrymen to serve in Shang armies.
Following nomad attacks on the northern commanderies during the spring of 676, the First Emperor dispatched the eunuch Ma Fuyeng to establish a series of forts on the northern approaches of the Hexi Corridor to deter further attacks. The largest of these fortresses was dubbed Daopian and from there Ma Fuyeng exerted a tenuous hold on the southern marshes of modern day [[Huoxia]] and checked the power of the eastern tribes subordinated to nomad [[Degei]] confederation. In 679 the Degei raided and subsequently destroyed the settlements that had started to form around Daopian. Lacking the means to properly breach the fortress, the Degei settled their tents in a ring to wait for hunger to overcome the defenders. On hearing news of the siege, the Emperor raised a 90,000-man army and rushed to the Hexi Corridor. Degei scouts mistakenly assumed the vanguard of the imperial army to be the whole force that was sent against them, causing them to confidently enter the hilly corridor. By the time they realized the actual size of the enemy force, retreat was no longer an option. Seeing the bulk of the besieging force leaving, Ma Fuyeng's forces rushed out the gates and stormed the nomad camp, overrunning the few defenders left. Trapped in the narrow pass between two forces with their cavalry based force, the Degei desperately fought to break out but were decisively defeated and suffered catastrophic casualties. The Emperor forced the Degei chiefs to abase themselves before him and imposed upon them the humiliating Treaty of Daopian. The treaty stipulated the Degei would become tributaries of the Shang dynasty, henceforth they were forbbiden from raiding imperial lands (they were granted grazing rights) or taking any imperial subject as slaves, they would migrate beyond the Urgal river and settle there, leaving the southern Tanhai plain for Shang colonization. In addition they would be charged with supplying ten thousand cavalrymen (including weapons, armor and saddles) to serve in Shang armies during the war seasons.
 
Zuolihi state conquest? Liang kingdom war
====Conflict with Oduniyyad Caliphate====
====Conflict with Oduniyyad Caliphate====
Daxian overlordship of Nasrad buffer state, Oduniyyad conquest of Nasrad and jihad against Daxia starting in 725
Daxian overlordship of Nasrad buffer state, Oduniyyad conquest of Nasrad and jihad against Daxia starting in 725
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===Zhong Dynasty (915-1350)===
===Zhong Dynasty (915-1550)===
====Revolt of the Degei Confederation====
====Revolt of the Degei Confederation====
[[File:Toghon.jpg|thumb|Darukh Khan, leader of the 918 Degei Confederation revolt]]
[[File:Toghon-Temur-of-Yuan-Dynasty.jpg|thumb|Darukh Khan, leader of the 918 Degei Confederation revolt]]
Having unseated the Chen dynasty by treachery and with the stain of defeat on the battlefield against Northern Shang, Emperor Gong of Zhong wanted nothing more than to raise new armies to reclaim what he saw as imperial territory in revolt. However the destruction caused by his own insurrection, the pressure on a depleted treasury to pay the wages and bonuses of his standing army and a restless population that were tired of war and high taxes were insurmountable obstacles to realizing his ambition of fully reunifying the empire in the short term. By 918 the northern nomad commanderies were close to revolt, with pro-Daxian nobles and officials being forced to flee their lands by a certain Darukh Khan agitating to reunify the tribes under his command. Darukh Khan was the son of a local Degei chief and functionary and had served in a Chen cavalry unit. Angered by the reduction of imperial stipends going to him personally and other local chiefs, and the resulting disruption of local patronage, Darukh Khan renounced his Daxian titles and began arresting Zhong tax collectors.  
Having unseated the Chen dynasty by treachery and with the stain of defeat on the battlefield against Northern Shang, Emperor Gong of Zhong wanted nothing more than to raise new armies to reclaim what he saw as imperial territory in revolt. However the destruction caused by his own insurrection, the pressure on a depleted treasury to pay the wages and bonuses of his standing army and a restless population that were tired of war and high taxes were insurmountable obstacles to realizing his ambition of fully reunifying the empire in the short term. By 918 the northern nomad commanderies were close to revolt, with pro-Daxian nobles and officials being forced to flee their lands by a certain Darukh Khan agitating to reunify the tribes under his command. Darukh Khan was the son of a local Degei chief and functionary and had served in a Chen cavalry unit. Angered by the reduction of imperial stipends going to him personally and other local chiefs, and the resulting disruption of local patronage, Darukh Khan renounced his Daxian titles and began arresting Zhong tax collectors.  


Darukh Khan proved to be a charismatic orator for he was able to convince thirteen other clan chiefs to follow suit and mount an attack on the garrison town of Baliq where they killed the town guards, shaved the moustache of the local magistrate before kicking him out of town and forced the townspeople to prostrate themselves before Darukh. Darukh proclaimed himself Great Khan of the Degei and Emperor of the Ching dynasty, with both titles implying universality of his rule, Daxian historians name him as the Fourth Great Impostor of the period for his ambition was to rule not just his fellow nomads but to advance south into the empire. In his desire not to be seen merely as a savage invader and out of his own personal sensibilities, Darukh Khan retained many aspects of Daxian customs and political culture. The Daxian language continued as the language of government in his territories, while the Degei dialect was mostly used in the army. He opened his own school to train bureaucrats for government, modeled on the Daxian service schools. Baliq was turned into his capital and in time he built extensive infrastructure, a palatial complex and stone brick walls; something unheard of in Degei settlements. In doing all this it is clear he did not want to destroy the empire, but initially emulate it and late fully seize it and use its resources for his own ends.  
Darukh Khan proved to be a charismatic orator for he was able to convince thirteen other clan chiefs to follow suit and mount an attack on the garrison town of Baliq where they killed the town guards, shaved the moustache of the local magistrate before kicking him out of town and forced the townspeople to prostrate themselves before Darukh. Darukh proclaimed himself Great Khan of the Degei and Emperor of the Ching dynasty, with both titles implying universality of his rule, Daxian historians name him as the Fourth Great Impostor of the period for his ambition was to rule not just his fellow nomads but to advance south into the empire. In his desire not to be seen merely as a savage invader and out of his own personal sensibilities, Darukh Khan retained many aspects of Daxian customs and political culture. The Daxian language continued as the language of government in his territories, while the Degei dialect was mostly used in the army. He opened his own school to train bureaucrats for government, modeled on the Daxian service schools. Baliq was turned into his capital and in time he built extensive infrastructure, a palatial complex and stone brick walls; something unheard of in Degei settlements. In doing all this it is clear he did not want to destroy the empire, but initially emulate it and late fully seize it and use its resources for his own ends. Darukh Khan organized a massive raid against Naxia in modern day central [[Tanhai]] in the spring of 919, pillaging many settlements and making an abortive attempt at capturing the fortress of Gopteng. Emperor Gong's Naxia governor, a nobleman by the name of Kai Kiu organized a robust response, chasing the Degei's raiding parties out of Naxia and back into Darukh's defacto territory. Wary of an ambush and knowledgeable of nomad fighting tactics, Kai Kiu wisely did not pursue his enemies into the grasslands and marched back to Naxia. The Degei had been chased off but had acquired significant amounts of looted goods and coin in addition to valuable intelligence on the military dispositions and capabilities of Zhong forces in the area. Darukh Khan would wait until the spring of 920 to make another move. The Degei did not spend the rest of 919 in idleness however, sending envoys to the [[United Cities]] to reach agreement on the formation of an anti-Zhong alliance. The document recording the treaty has been lost to time but Zhong documents of the time record the expiration of the ten year truce once agreed between Emperor Gong and Tengu Peg-Leg, once ruler of the United Cities. So while the specifics of the alliance are unknown, that they collaborated from 920 and onwards is a widely accepted fact.  
 
Darukh Khan organized a massive raid against Naxia in modern day central [[Tanhai]] in the spring of 919, pillaging many settlements and making an abortive attempt at capturing the fortress of Gopteng. Emperor Gong's Naxia governor, a nobleman by the name of Kai Kiu organized a robust response, chasing the Degei's raiding parties out of Naxia and back into Darukh's defacto territory. Wary of an ambush and knowledgeable of nomad fighting tactics, Kai Kiu wisely did not pursue his enemies into the grasslands and marched back to Naxia. The Degei had been chased off but had acquired significant amounts of looted goods and coin in addition to valuable intelligence on the military dispositions and capabilities of Zhong forces in the area. Darukh Khan would wait until the spring of 920 to make another move. The Degei did not spend the rest of 919 in idleness however, sending envoys to the [[United Cities]] to reach agreement on the formation of an anti-Zhong alliance. The document recording the treaty has been lost to time but Zhong documents of the time record the expiration of the ten year truce once agreed between Emperor Gong and Tengu Peg-Leg, once ruler of the United Cities. So while the specifics of the alliance are unknown, that they collaborated from 920 and onwards is a widely accepted fact.  


In 920 a large army personally led by Darukh Khan descended on the Naxia commandery once more and this time the governor's outnumbered forces were comprehensively destroyed at the Battle of Hashu, with Kai Kiu barely escaping with his life. An official account from the time states the governor and his surviving retinue rode south without stopping for three days and nights to warn the closest imperial garrison at Kuchig. Back in Naxia, Darukh Khan issued a proclamation where he claimed to be fighting for the restoration of the Chen dynasty, denounced the Zhong as illegitimate usurpers and invited all servants of the state to switch their allegiance. This was a clear threat to the position of the budding Zhong dynasty even if the proclamation was issued by a 'foreign' ruler of nomadic stock, many officials did indeed switch sides. To compound the Zhong's dire situation, the [[United Cities]] honored their agreement with the Degei and sent ten thousand of its Iron Legion under Warmaster Shing to support Darukh Khan's invasion. Crucially the Iron Legion brought with them siege weaponry and had the expertise to employ it efficiently, a crucial military necessity the Degei lacked and one that would be key in any advance further south. Darukh's total forces during the campaign are thought to never have exceeded 100,000 between his own tribesmen, United Cities allies and Zhong defectors.
In 920 a large army personally led by Darukh Khan descended on the Naxia commandery once more and this time the governor's outnumbered forces were comprehensively destroyed at the Battle of Hashu, with Kai Kiu barely escaping with his life. An official account from the time states the governor and his surviving retinue rode south without stopping for three days and nights to warn the closest imperial garrison at Kuchig. Back in Naxia, Darukh Khan issued a proclamation where he claimed to be fighting for the restoration of the Chen dynasty, denounced the Zhong as illegitimate usurpers and invited all servants of the state to switch their allegiance. This was a clear threat to the position of the budding Zhong dynasty even if the proclamation was issued by a 'foreign' ruler of nomadic stock, many officials did indeed switch sides. To compound the Zhong's dire situation, the [[United Cities]] honored their agreement with the Degei and sent ten thousand of its Iron Legion under Warmaster Shing to support Darukh Khan's invasion. Crucially the Iron Legion brought with them siege weaponry and had the expertise to employ it efficiently, a crucial military necessity the Degei lacked and one that would be key in any advance further south. Darukh's total forces during the campaign are thought to never have exceeded 100,000 between his own tribesmen, United Cities allies and Zhong defectors.
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The Zhong for their part had the emperor's own battle tested personal army of around forty five thousand men, at least three provincial armies of uncertain loyalties and fifteen thousand levies sent by the Lakdu and Ghanim tributaries. Rather than meet the invasion head on, the Zhong adopted a strategy of playing for time by fortifying strongpoints, avoiding large scale battles against its more mobile foes and employing diplomatic overtures and bribery to try to degrade Darukh Khan's coalition. Darukh Khan resumed his campaign with a two pronged attack , Darukh himself laying siege to  the walled city Taizhou and sending half of his force under his brother Orgai to bypass the city and continue moving south to stop any relief force that might be sent. The siege lasted for seven months and saw some of the first use of military sappers to undermine the city walls, with the Zhong using rudimentary rockets against the Iron Legion siege towers. The Zhong defense was tenacious and they carried out multiple sallies, with one night raid reaching dangerously close to the Khan's royal pavillion. However with no relief coming, by the winter of 920 the walls of Taizhou were finally breached and after a few hours of resistance in the streets the remains of the garrison surrendered. The city was sacked and the remaining Zhong soldiers conscripted into the invading army. Orgai for his part continued riding south, engaged and defeated a blocking force near [[Pianqu]], the city surrendering without a fight.
The Zhong for their part had the emperor's own battle tested personal army of around forty five thousand men, at least three provincial armies of uncertain loyalties and fifteen thousand levies sent by the Lakdu and Ghanim tributaries. Rather than meet the invasion head on, the Zhong adopted a strategy of playing for time by fortifying strongpoints, avoiding large scale battles against its more mobile foes and employing diplomatic overtures and bribery to try to degrade Darukh Khan's coalition. Darukh Khan resumed his campaign with a two pronged attack , Darukh himself laying siege to  the walled city Taizhou and sending half of his force under his brother Orgai to bypass the city and continue moving south to stop any relief force that might be sent. The siege lasted for seven months and saw some of the first use of military sappers to undermine the city walls, with the Zhong using rudimentary rockets against the Iron Legion siege towers. The Zhong defense was tenacious and they carried out multiple sallies, with one night raid reaching dangerously close to the Khan's royal pavillion. However with no relief coming, by the winter of 920 the walls of Taizhou were finally breached and after a few hours of resistance in the streets the remains of the garrison surrendered. The city was sacked and the remaining Zhong soldiers conscripted into the invading army. Orgai for his part continued riding south, engaged and defeated a blocking force near [[Pianqu]], the city surrendering without a fight.


Orgai's march south was met with little organized resistance and many cities simply expelled their imperial garrisons and opened their gates to him, so as to avoid the terror of a siege or sack. Meanwhile Zhong spies had made contact with the [[Virtuous Worms|Grand Company of the Virtuous Worms]] who were serving as mercenaries and handled the rear and scouting for Orgai's army. In secret communications with Kai Kiu, they were bribed into switching sides and setting up a trap for Orgai. The scouts led the army into the Krong Pass were Kai Kiu's army was waiting in ambush. Trapped in from both sides by the sudden betrayal of his mercenaries, Orgai's army was cut down from all sides. Orgai himself tried to charge through the traitors but his panicked horse was killed by arrowfire and crushed its rider. Only a few dozen riders survived the battle to inform Darukh Khan of his brothers defeat. The defeat forced Darukh Khan to begin force recruiting more locals from cities he had conquered whereas before he had avoided this, seeing non Degei as poor warriors and unreliable. The [[United Cities]] sent another seven thousand men to reinforce him and Warmaster Shing.
Orgai's march south was met with little organized resistance and many cities simply expelled their imperial garrisons and opened their gates to him, so as to avoid the terror of a siege or sack. Meanwhile Zhong spies had made contact with the [[Virtuous Worms|Grand Company of the Virtuous Worms]] who were serving as mercenaries and handled the rear and scouting for Orgai's army. In secret communications with Kai Kiu, they were bribed into switching sides and setting up a trap for Orgai. The scouts led the army into the Krong Pass were Kai Kiu's army was waiting in ambush. Trapped in from both sides by the sudden betrayal of his mercenaries, Orgai's army was cut down from all sides. Orgai himself tried to charge through the traitors but his panicked horse was killed by arrowfire and crushed its rider. Only a few dozen riders survived the battle to inform Darukh Khan of his brothers defeat. The defeat forced Darukh Khan to begin force recruiting more locals from cities he had conquered whereas before he had avoided this, seeing non Degei as poor warriors and unreliable. The [[United Cities]] sent another seven thousand men to reinforce him and Warmaster Shing. Meanwhile Darukh sent back word(through letters that are now housed in the National Museum of History) north to his cousin Erzen, who was one of his chief counselors and ruled the Degei heartlands while he was away, to gather more horsemen and send them south to his aid. All in all Darukh expected to gather some thirty thousand extra men in reinforcements. Unbeknownst to him, Zhong envoys had approached Erzen and presented him with Orgai's embalmed head, cautioning Erzen that his cousin's rebellion had its days numbered. At the same time they promised him rich rewards and titles if he witheld any more support for Darukh, which he agreed to do. Now cut off from his northern supply lines, Darukh Khan was forced to rely solely on local supplies and whatever the increasingly dubious United Cities were willing to give.
 
====Wars against the [[United Cities]]====
====Wars against the [[United Cities]]====
''Main Article: [[United Cities]]''
''Main Article: [[United Cities]]''
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====Vassalization of Canpei====
====Vassalization of Canpei====
====The Great Tumults and fall of the Zhong====
====The Great Tumults and fall of the Zhong====
===Qian Dynasty (1350-1946)===
===Qian Dynasty (1550-1946)===
====Exploration of [[Australis]] and colonization of [[Stenza]]====
====Exploration of [[Australis]] and colonization of [[Stenza]]====
Stenza colonized in 1742, lost to revolution in 1921
Stenza colonized in 1742, lost to revolution in 1921
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Daxian involvement starting in 1936 invading island of Ayermer, leading nation of anti-Burgundie league in Alshar.
Daxian involvement starting in 1936 invading island of Ayermer, leading nation of anti-Burgundie league in Alshar.
[[Siege of Ayermer]]
[[Siege of Ayermer]]
====Glorious Revolt====
====Glorious Revolt and military rule====
Overthrow of Emperor [[Hongli]] in 1946 by military officers led by [[Dai Hanjian]] who establish a military dictatorship.
[[File:Dai_Hanjian.jpg|thumb|General [[Dai Hanjian]], one of the main organizers of the [[Glorious Revolt]] and first post-imperial head of state of Daxia]]
The Daxian involvement ended amid acrimony and disagreement between the army and the monarchy, many objectives had not been met for the cost that was paid. The army was under the control of two strongmen, [[Dai Hanjian]] and [[Qiu Heng]]. Both ended the war as full generals and popular ones at that, they were the main planners and executors of the offensives in west [[Audonia]], the [[Austro-Caldera]] operation and the reclaiming of [[Cheun|Ayermer]]. [[Qiu Heng]] was made chief of staff of the land forces one year after the end of hostilities, both to to install someone seen as a monarchist and to restore the confidence of the army in the leadership. Both him and his colleague [[Dai Hanjian]] believed the home front had been badly neglected by the imperial government and the drug addled emperor [[Hongli]]. They especially disliked the growing popularity of democratic and socialist movements and their demands for a liberalization of the political system. To many in the military, the imperial system and bureaucracy had stopped being a guarantee of stability and transformed into a liability that stood in the way of dealing with internal agitators. The two officers created a secret society named the [[Lodge of the Righteous Serpents]] to gather like minded officers and overthrow the Imperial system and replace it with a military dictatorship. On December 16th 1946 tank columns aligned with the lodge entered the capital from all sides while squads of soldiers went took over ministries. Other groups went to the houses of ministers to arrest them, the minister of defense was shot and killed after he tried to resist his captors. [[Qiu Heng]] himself led the takeover of the imperial palace and the capture of [[Hongli]], forcing the imperial guards to surrender under the threat the emperor and his family would be executed once the palace was inevitably taken. The coup was carried out in two hours and resulted in minimal casualties on both sides, stemming from the element of complete surprise achieved by the putschists and unwillingness on the part of many soldiers to defend the failing monarchy. An ecstatic [[Dai Hanjian]] took to the airwaves and announced the [[Glorious Revolt]] had succeeded and the era of dynastic rule had come to a definitive end; he declared the formation of the Committee of National Restoration that would lead the country with himself as its head and [[Qiu Heng]] as his deputy.
 
The junta moved quickly to assert its authority and shore up popular support; a line up of technocratic ministers were appointed to replace the old dynasty loyal bureaucrats and the Emperor was made to officially abdicate the throne and renounced the Heavenly Mandate before being put under house arrest until 1948 when he died of complications of diabetes; his teenage son and heir died soon after in unclear circumstances. [[Hongli]]'s royal consort, [[Princess Keuto]] of [[Metzetta]] was allowed to depart back to her homeland with two of the emperor's daughters. Many other members of the former imperial family were either put in prison, work camps or sent into exile to [[Metzetta]]. A referendum was organized asking the population if it agreed with the junta's capture of power and despite reported instances of pressuring people into voting, threats of violence and transporting people from rural areas on military buses to voting booths the result was overwhelmingly positive with an approval of 86%. This period is where the political qualities of [[Qiu Heng]] first began to rise to the surface, while [[Dai Hanjian]] was the public leader and face of the junta and was fairly charismatic, Heng was the real operator behind the scenes. Ambitious officers soon began to be sidelined from the ranks of the junta, some were arrested after being accused of plotting a countercoup or of missappropiating army supplies; by 1948 out of ten military zones, eight were commanded by people considered to be part of [[Qiu Heng]]'s political clique.
 
If Dai had any misgivings about the growing influence of his friend he gave no indication in public or private conversation that survives; he gave the post of Minister of Defense to Qiu in 1949 and allowed him to staff its structure as he saw fit. Shortly after Qiu began speaking of setting up a [[National Reconstruction Front (Daxia)|political structure]] to gain more legitimacy in the eyes of influential Western nations, whose financial help might be needed to continue army expansion. The junta leader seemingly disagreed with these notions and intimated that he would get the job done and if necessary would stay on the job for twenty years. The insinuation of quasi imperial ruling for life was not lost on [[Qiu Heng]] who may have begun quiet preparations to oust Dai, or perhaps have him assasinated. According to medical records [[Dai Hanjian]] fell gravely ill from a bladder infection of worrisome intensity. Despite all attempts to save his life, the junta leader died on December 12 1951 at the age of 56. Authors critical of [[Qiu Heng]] suggest he had Dai poisoned with arsenic to get him out of the way of political reforms and stop his succession plan which may not have included Qiu in it anymore; no conclusive evidence has ever been found to corroborate this accusation. As deputy leader of the Committee of National Restoration, Qiu was sworn in two days later as leader of the junta and the country.
 
==Republican Period (1946-1992)==
==Republican Period (1946-1992)==
National Reconstruction Front-PRI analogue but more military men involved/War of attrition in Tanhai/Building up of communists and other groups of opposition(infiltration of said groups/government assets as leaders) as boogeymen to shore up regime support
[[File:DuanQirui.jpg|thumb|[[Qiu Heng]], first president of the Republic.]]
[[Qiu Heng]]'s rise to the leadership of the country saw for the first time the ascendance of politics over purely military leadership; [[Qiu Heng]] saw the perpetuation of the military junta system as inherently unstable, absent an electoral mandate and the legitimacy it could bring, any ambitious general in charge of a military zone could feel themselves justified in attempting to take power the same way as the junta did in the first place. Since Qiu distrusted the established but outlawed old political parties and their cadres, he decided instead on building a new party from the ground up without 'any of the old chaff'. As the base of his new party of state he chose a pro-military civic association called the [[National Reconstruction Front (Daxia)|National Daxian Rally]] or NDR that had existed since 1945 but had never reached much relevance. The NDR had been started at the behest of military intelligence and was originally led by people close to it. Qiu directed the Ministry of Social Services and the Ministry of Finance to direct significant financial resources to the NDR to support its growth into a real national party that could hold on to power. The junta leader himself joined the NDR in the summer of 1952 and was elected its leader 'by acclamation' of the party delegates. This was followed by a massive bump in party membership as government employees joined en masse(to curry favor, preserve their jobs or genuine agreement) and trade unions and government contractors enjoined their affiliates and employees to do the same. In this early stage the biggest labor union of the country, the then All-Daxian Workers Central Union negotiated generous terms on collective bargaining and perks for its members in exchange for its unrestricted support for the new political machinery. Qiu Heng announced the first national elections for President and a new National Assembly would take place concurrently in mid 1952, he also announced his candidacy at the head of the now renamed [[National Reconstruction Front (Daxia)|National Reconstruction Front]] or NRF. To contest in these elections, Qiu's junta released the leaders of the Daxian Liberal Party, while of the more popular communist cadres only a handful were released. The campaigning was anything but fair, opposition events were routinely cancelled or when they went ahead they were not televised or were broken up by thugs. Several campaign aides of the communist party were assassinated and offices of the Liberal Party attacked by mobs (historians agree the mobs were paid by the government). The NRF campaigned mainly on a platform of nationalist xenophobia; its political rivals were painted as inwardly thinking like [[Burgundie|Bergendii]] wearing Daxian faces, lovers of all things foreign and traitorous internationalists willing to sacrifice the [[Daxian people]] in exchange for utopias being created abroad. On economics the party swung hard towards economic protectionism with policies such as the creation of nationally owned companies on strategic sectors like oil to massively employ people.
 
Despite the clearly tilted electoral campaign, [[Qiu Heng]] enjoyed geniune popularity with the population for his wartime achievements, his role in overthrowing an unpopular monarchy and his penchant for curbing and publicly punishing the excesses of other military officials. In one such instance he demoted a general to the rank of private for proposing that farmers protesting against the building of a railroad through their lands should simply be mowed down with machine guns; the dressing down and demotion was televised. Despite his reserved personality, he actively promoted his public persona as the 'People's General' with working tours of the countryside, visits to factories, children's nurseries and schools; polls of the time giving him a seventy percent preference of the vote may have been skewed but their trajectory was nonetheless true, his advantage over his rivals was an insurmountable chasm. The May 1952 polls resulted in an overwhelming victory for him; the NRF and [[Qiu Heng]] won with 73% of the vote, the Liberals won 13%, the Communists won 9% and the Peasant and Farmers Party won 5%. The NRF and the army could comfortably rule alone and had pushed the opposition to the margins of political representation, the Peasant and Farmers Party soon after decided to merge with the NRF arguing their objectives were better served as part of the governing party. The 1952 election was a watershed in the politics of Daxia, it marked the beginning of an almost uninterrupted thirty four year period of rule for the NRF, its percentage in national elections would not dip under eighty percent until 1984 when [[Yang Qiu]] secured 'merely' sixty nine percent of the vote during his reelection campaign.
====Birth of Daxian corporatism====
====Birth of Daxian corporatism====
====Great Crusade of Uplifting====
====Great Crusade of Uplifting====
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===Ecology===
===Ecology===
[[File:Dodo.jpg|thumb|Giswinus Domesticus, a large flightless very common in Daxia]]
[[File:Dodo.jpg|thumb|Giswinus Domesticus, a large flightless very common in Daxia]]
Daxia has a vibrant array of animal and plant life within its borders both natural and transplanted by less than careful travelers. It is home to the largest predator in [[Alshar]], the hyena-like [[Long-toothed Hound]] or Zhangya. Also endemic is the 'Daxian chicken' or [[Giswi]] which has been domesticated and turned into an inexhaustible source of food. Some of the outlying islands have specimens reminiscent of past eras of the world such as giant flightless birds such as the [[Danonino]], which have survived due to the extreme isolation of their habitats.
Daxia has a vibrant array of animal and plant life within its borders both natural and transplanted by less than careful travelers. It is home to the largest predator in [[Alshar]], the hyena-like [[Long-toothed Hound]] or Zhangya. Also endemic is the 'Daxian chicken' or [[Giswi]] which has been domesticated and turned into an inexhaustible source of food. Some of the outlying islands have specimens reminiscent of past eras of the world such as giant flightless birds such as the [[Danonino]], which have survived due to the extreme isolation of their habitats. Daxia's rivers are the point of origination of the infamous green crab (Carcinus Cocytus) invasive species. While C. cocytus is believed to be a river crab, it spread from inland Daxian rivers to the [[Ocean of Cathay]] and from there to [[Crona]], [[Audonia]] and as far as [[Australis]]. This species of crab devastates local populations of sea slugs and mollusks and reproduces very rapidly. Daxians eat it in soup or fried on a stick.


However Daxian industrial policies and disregard for pollution  have meant that the habitats of several species have slowly disappeared or been seriosuly curtailed by human encroachment. According to the Alshar Environmental Integrity watchdog, around fifty species of insect, small reptiles and birds went extinct in Daxia in 2025 alone. Conservation efforts and replanting schemes have been deemed to be totally insufficient and chronically underfunded for decades.
However Daxian industrial policies and disregard for pollution  have meant that the habitats of several species have slowly disappeared or been seriosuly curtailed by human encroachment. According to the Alshar Environmental Integrity watchdog, around fifty species of insect, small reptiles and birds went extinct in Daxia in 2025 alone. Conservation efforts and replanting schemes have been deemed to be totally insufficient and chronically underfunded for decades.
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Less visible but with more built-in authority is the [[Bureau of State Protection]] (BSP), the political police of the state. This agency is responsible for internal security, foreign intelligence, counter-intelligence, border security and other tasks conductive to protecting the state and preserving the power of the [[Party of Daxian Democrats|Party]]. The [[Bureau of State Protection|BSP]] is responsible for most atrocities committed by the Daxian state including political purges, mass imprisonment or extermination of troublesome groups and other forms of state terrorism.  
Less visible but with more built-in authority is the [[Bureau of State Protection]] (BSP), the political police of the state. This agency is responsible for internal security, foreign intelligence, counter-intelligence, border security and other tasks conductive to protecting the state and preserving the power of the [[Party of Daxian Democrats|Party]]. The [[Bureau of State Protection|BSP]] is responsible for most atrocities committed by the Daxian state including political purges, mass imprisonment or extermination of troublesome groups and other forms of state terrorism.  
===Military===
Main Article: [[Daxian Armed Forces]]
[[File:CorummArmy1.jpg|thumb|Daxian Land Forces tanks]]
The Daxian Armed Forces are the national military of the Democratic Republic of Daxia. Steeped in the traditions of the armies of the Imperial and Republican periods, the Daxian Armed Forces are highly professional and represent the largest and most well equipped military force on the continent. The military is divided into the Daxian Land Forces, the Daxian Air Fleet, the Daxian War Fleet and the Special Purpose Force. Almost five percent of the national GDP is devoted to fulfilling the budgetary needs of the armed forces.
There is close to three million active duty personnel between all four branches of the military. Conscription is mandatory by law starting at age 16 for all citizens, recruits must perform 24 months of military service and are placed in the reserves for 30 years afterward. Women are also obligated to perform military service but as of 2028, they are not allowed on ground combat roles. The government has long pushed for the development of a military industrial complex that can help the armed forces achieve self sufficiency in the production of armaments, vehicles, warships and other military technology and platforms. In recent years the Daxian Armed Forces have been deployed and seen action in multiple military conflicts in [[Crona]] and even more recently they are engaged in an occupation of parts of [[Varshan]].
===Administrative Divisions===
===Administrative Divisions===
Main Article: [[Administrative subdivisions of Daxia]]
Main Article: [[Administrative subdivisions of Daxia]]
 
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!Province
!Province
!Capital
!Capital
!Chief Minister
!Population
!Population
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|Central
|Central
|[[Mirzak]]
|Mirzak
|Hao Fard
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|tbd
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|Yang
|Yang
|[[Daguo]]
|Daguo
|tbd
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|tbd
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|Zong
|Zong
|[[Zong]]
|[[Zong]]
|tbd
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|tbd
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|Liyuan
|Liyuan
|Menshen
|Menshen
|tbd
|tbd
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|Ganshi
|Ganshi
|Domin
|Shuiguo
|tbd
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|tbd
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|Henyin
|Henyin
|Akkan
|Akkan
|tbd
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|tbd
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|-
|Chesad
|Chesad
|Mimban
|Mimban
|tbd
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|tbd
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|-
|Xing
|Xing
|Yirrg
|Hongse
|tbd
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|tbd
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|Khov
|Khov
|tbd
|tbd
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|Heng
|[[Heng]]
|Tbd
|tbd
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|Leng
|Leng
|Korell
|Korell
|tbd
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|tbd
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|Uxos
|Uxos
|Dom Dode
|Maozi
|tbd
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|tbd
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|Mung
|Mung
|Minxia City
|[[Minxia City]]
|tbd
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|tbd
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|Liao
|Liao
|Datlof
|Datlof
|tbd
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|tbd
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|Mulm
|Mulm
|Urum
|Urum
|tbd
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|tbd
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|Ruusan
|Kaan
|tbd
|tbd
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|-
|-
|Sanyu
|Sanyu
|Hecore
|Niao
|tbd
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|tbd
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|-
|Huzb
|Harras
|tbd
|tbd
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|-
|-
|Pingu
|Pingu
|Zhongzi
|Zhongzi
|tbd
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|tbd
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|-
|Cheng
|Bodis
|tbd
|tbd
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|Xisheng
|Kov'Anilessa
|tbd
|tbd
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|Chenn
|Pianqu
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|Cao
|[[Xisheng]]
|Kogorun
|Pinghai
|tbd
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|tbd
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|[[Cao]]
|Zhenzhu
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|Zhijun
|[[Zhijun]]
|Yishi
|Yishi
|tbd
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|tbd
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|}
=Military=
Main Article: [[Daxian Armed Forces]]
[[File:CorummArmy1.jpg|thumb|Daxian Land Forces tanks]]
The Daxian Armed Forces are the national military of the Democratic Republic of Daxia. Steeped in the traditions of the armies of the Imperial and Republican periods, the Daxian Armed Forces are highly professional and represent the largest and most well equipped military force on the continent. The military is divided into the Daxian Land Forces, the Daxian Air Fleet, the Daxian War Fleet and the Special Purpose Force. Almost five percent of the national GDP is devoted to fulfilling the budgetary needs of the armed forces.


There is close to three million active duty personnel between all four branches of the military. Conscription is mandatory by law starting at age 16 for all citizens, recruits must perform 24 months of military service and are placed in the reserves for 30 years afterward. Women are also obligated to perform military service but as of 2028, they are not allowed on ground combat roles. The government has long pushed for the development of a military industrial complex that can help the armed forces achieve self sufficiency in the production of armaments, vehicles, warships and other military technology and platforms. In recent years the Daxian Armed Forces have been deployed and seen action in multiple military conflicts in [[Crona]] and even more recently they are engaged in an occupation of parts of [[Varshan]].
=Foreign Relations=
=Foreign Relations=
Main Article: [[Foreign relations of Daxia]]
Main Article: [[Foreign relations of Daxia]]
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Since Daxian involvement in the [[The Deluge|Deluge]], hundreds of thousands of people of northern Cronan stock have fallen under the rule of the Republic and have found their way to the mainland as low skilled workers or servants. Rarely speaking the Daxian language and without official status as citizens, these Cronans have begun forming an underclass in various cities, often clustering in sprawling shanty towns. So far authorities seem to be ignoring the issue of these so called 'transients'.
Since Daxian involvement in the [[The Deluge|Deluge]], hundreds of thousands of people of northern Cronan stock have fallen under the rule of the Republic and have found their way to the mainland as low skilled workers or servants. Rarely speaking the Daxian language and without official status as citizens, these Cronans have begun forming an underclass in various cities, often clustering in sprawling shanty towns. So far authorities seem to be ignoring the issue of these so called 'transients'.
===Language===
===Language===
extra vowels, how and extent of spread into east alshar, its use as a tool of expansionism and suppression of other cultures
The language spoken by a majority of Daxia's population is Daxian, which is spoken by approximately 90% of the population. Under central government directives and successive regimes, regional dialects have been practically wiped out by officially discouraging their use vis a vis standardized Daxian. Through the intentional propagation and prioritization of Daxian, cultural imperialism is manifested. Minority languages and dialects are pushed to the fringes, with reduced visibility and opportunities for growth and development. The imposition of Daxian as the dominant language not only limits linguistic and cultural autonomy but also hampers intergenerational transmission of cultural knowledge and traditions. As a result, the rich tapestry of languages and cultures that once flourished within Daxia has become increasingly homogenized, eroding the unique identities and heritage of a once diverse population. Abroad Daxian is not merely a language of cultural preservation or linguistic convenience. It has been strategically employed as a tool of cultural imperialism, exerting influence and dominance over other regional languages and cultures. Such is the case in neighboring [[Canpei]] and [[Tanhai]], nations with close cultural and historic links with Daxia but where their own cultural identity is weaker and is actively undermined by Daxia.
===Religion===
===Religion===
[[File:Grand-Mosque of abalzaneg.jpg|thumb|Grand Mosque of [[Abalzaneg]]]]
[[File:Grand-Mosque of abalzaneg.jpg|thumb|Grand Mosque of [[Abalzaneg]]]]
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Something about traditional chinese architecture, also eastern styles for ironically, western corumm
Something about traditional chinese architecture, also eastern styles for ironically, western corumm
===Cuisine===
===Cuisine===
Daxian cuisine is complex and ancient, developing over centuries of human habitation in the Daxian heartlands. Most of the ingredients are native to the country but others have been incorporated or introduced by interaction with neighboring peoples. Many Daxian classic dishes incorporate rice, wrapping breads made of maize or flour to make 塔可, meats such as pork, chicken and fish. Fried foods are very popular as street food especially spring rolls filled with vegetables and pork. Most Daxian desserts are milk based such as the 'Naiyou' creams or and the popular caramel pudding known as Buding. Drink wise there is an abundance of citrus and tamarind based drinks, the majority of the citrics used in Daxian dishes were introduced by traders from neighboring [[Rusana]] as were the green and black olives which are now also grown domestically. The wheat based Mijiu is a favored and cheap local alcoholic drink that competes with the milk based Slozo. Wine is only recently carving a small market niche for itself, mostly imported brands.
Daxian cuisine is complex and ancient, developing over centuries of human habitation in the Daxian heartlands. Most of the ingredients are native to the country but others have been incorporated or introduced by interaction with neighboring peoples sich as [[Crona]]n spices. Many Daxian classic dishes incorporate rice, wrapping breads made of maize or flour to make 塔可, meats such as pork, chicken and fish. Fried foods are very popular as street food especially spring rolls filled with vegetables and pork. Most Daxian desserts are milk based such as the 'Naiyou' creams or and the popular caramel pudding known as Buding. Drink wise there is an abundance of citrus and tamarind based drinks, the majority of the citrics used in Daxian dishes were introduced by traders from neighboring [[Rusana]] as were the green and black olives which are now also grown domestically. The wheat based Mijiu is a favored and cheap local alcoholic drink that competes with the milk based [[Slozo]]. Wine is only recently carving a small market niche for itself, mostly imported brands from [[Aciria]] and [[Caphiria]].


Set apart from traditional food is the gelatin based [[Daxian Aspic]], a relatively recent invention out of the penitentiary system. Considered a disgusting and low class food by a majority of ethnic Daxian, consumption of aspic  based meals has spiked among minorities due to its widespread availability, lower costs compared to traditional food, and extreme versatility in making 'more with less'. Supermarkets exclusively carrying Aspic food have sprung in ethnic and poor suburbs, with the brand [[Agario]] and its product line of 'Edible Inedibles' expanding to hundreds of locations. Certain laws also favor the spread of aspic in the Cronan territories, as they actively discourage native peoples from ingesting anything but aspic.
Set apart from traditional food is the gelatin based [[Daxian Aspic]], a relatively recent invention out of the penitentiary system. Considered a disgusting and low class food by a majority of ethnic Daxians, consumption of aspic  based meals has spiked among minorities due to its widespread availability, lower costs compared to traditional food, and extreme versatility in making 'more with less'. Supermarkets exclusively carrying Aspic food have sprung in ethnic and poor suburbs, with the brand [[Agario]] and its product line of 'Edible Inedibles' expanding to hundreds of locations. Certain laws also favor the spread of aspic in the Cronan territories, as they actively discourage native peoples from ingesting anything but aspic.


Daxian dining habits very much depend on an individuals social strata. Wealthy Daxian citizens typically have between five and eight meals a day of varying portion sizes, usually food binging in the latter three meals. Middle income and upper lower class people typically do three square meals a day, much as in the western world. Poor people and minorities however may scrape by with one or two meals a day, rarely having the time to eat at home but instead having their food at their work stations or cafeterias close by. Millions of Daxian workers survive on [[Agario]] fare or discounted Factory Gruel.
Daxian dining habits very much depend on an individuals social strata. Wealthy Daxian citizens typically have between five and eight meals a day of varying portion sizes, usually food binging in the latter three meals. Middle income and upper lower class people typically do three square meals a day, much as in the western world. Poor people and minorities however may scrape by with one or two meals a day, rarely having the time to eat at home but instead having their food at their work stations or cafeterias close by. Millions of Daxian workers survive on [[Agario]] fare or discounted Factory Gruel.
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===Music===
===Music===
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[[File:Mongush.jpg|thumb|Daxian throat singing icon, Dovukai Mongush]]
The traditional music of Daxia is called Agon and it mostly revolves around the use of percussion instruments and wooden flutes, without any voice accompaniment; as such Agon is typically loud and almost monotonous music.  In the past Agon diverged into many variants such as religious Agon music which incorporated the use of metal bells to add new sounds or the Imperial Agon orchestras which added the novelty of human singing. Later brass instruments such as trumpets and trombones began to be introduced to Agon, creating new variations and schools of Agon.


The expansion of imperial rule into the steppe brought the millenarian Degei tradition of throat singing to Daxia, a singing style which meshed well with the established Daxian percussion music. Master throat singers are extremely well regarded and feted in Daxian high society. The most famous of the Daxian throat singing masters of today is Dovukai Mongush, of great national fame.
In the 1960's the republican government of the time introduced 'Morale Music' that was allegedly designed to buoy the morale of the people during a time of economic hardship. Morale music was inspired in Agon in that it was without any human voice accompaniment or lyrics to follow, but instead it was either purely instrumental or a series of abstract electronic beeps. For many years Morale music was blasted across Daxian towns and cities through the radio, a dedicated television channel and mounted bugles on street lamps. Morale music was totally discontinued in 1985 but the [[Party of Daxian Democrats|PDD]] might be reintroducing it in certain areas. The current anthem of Daxia is a modern example of Morale music.


Traditional Daxian music is loud, monotonous and without lyrics. Akin to sardaukar chant from dune
===Entertainment===
pachinko parlors, gladiatorial like games
===Media===
===Media===
[[Daxian News Network]]
See also: [[Daxian News Network]]
 
Mass media is of great importance to the Daxian government, and for this reason it is not merely seen as a way to transmit news to the public but as an instrument of state control. The instrumentalization of the news began as soon as the [[Party of Daxian Democrats|PDD]] climbed into the driver's seat. By the early 1990's the government had begun to both loosen and lose its control of the media, who in decades prior had been ironclad in their loyalty to the system. The [[Party of Daxian Democrats|PDD]] quickly saw this editorial freedom as completely unacceptable and counterproductive to its long term goals. The security organs began a fierce 'downsizing' of the various media conglomerates of Daxia until only nubs remained. These remnants were taken over by the state and consolidated into the [[Daxian News Network]], a mass media company that would become a behemoth under government tutelage. DNN today controls the news in every format be it television, radio, newspapers, magazines and online; it owns large media companies in neighboring [[Canpei]], [[Rusana]] and [[Tanhai]] allowing it to influence opinions and political developments in those societies.


===Mass Surveillance===
===Mass Surveillance===
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The '''Central Bank of Daxia'''(CBC) regulates private banks, prints currency and manages monetary policy with great emphasis placed on maintaining stable prices. The Central Bank is also in possession of the national gold reserves, maintaining several undisclosed locations for this purpose. The national currency is the Daxian Lira (ç).
The '''Central Bank of Daxia'''(CBC) regulates private banks, prints currency and manages monetary policy with great emphasis placed on maintaining stable prices. The Central Bank is also in possession of the national gold reserves, maintaining several undisclosed locations for this purpose. The national currency is the Daxian Lira (ç).
===Currency===
===Currency===
===Agriculture===
====Agriculture====
====Farming====
[[File:Daxia field.jpg|thumb|Grain cultivation in Yang province]]
The agricultural sector of Daxia, plays a pivotal role in ensuring food security and sustenance for its population. Blessed with fertile lands and a favorable climate, Daxia boasts a thriving agricultural industry. The nation's diverse topography supports the cultivation of a wide range of crops, including grains, fruits, and vegetables, making it self-sufficient in terms of food production. One of the mainstays of Daxia's agriculture sector is the cultivation of staple food crops. Farmers diligently grow crops such as rice, wheat, corn, and potatoes, which form one of the foundation of the nation's diet. These crops are carefully nurtured through advanced farming techniques and modern irrigation systems, ensuring optimal yields and high-quality produce. The government actively promotes sustainable agricultural practices, encouraging farmers to adopt eco-friendly methods that minimize environmental impact while maximizing yields and productivity.
 
In addition to staple crops, Daxia also places a significant emphasis on the production of fruits and vegetables. The nation takes pride in its orchards and gardens, which yield a bountiful harvest of apples, oranges, berries, and a variety of leafy greens for export. Daxian farmers employ innovative techniques like hydroponics and vertical farming to maximize crop yields and overcome limitations of land availability. The nation's commitment to agricultural diversity ensures a rich and varied diet for its citizens, promoting good health and well-being across the population. Overall, the agricultural sector of Daxia thrives on the cultivation of food crops, providing sustenance, economic stability, and nutritional security to its citizens. Through a combination of traditional wisdom and modern farming practices, Daxian farmers continue to adapt and innovate, ensuring the nation's food security even in the face of changing climates and market demands.
 
====Meat Sector====
====Meat Sector====
''Main Article: [[Meat Sector of Daxia]]''
''Main Article: [[Meat Sector of Daxia]]''
[[File:Pig farm.jpg|thumb|Pig megafarm in Daxia]]
[[File:Pig farm.jpg|thumb|Pig megafarm in Daxia]]
The Daxian meat industry is one of the largest in [[Alshar]] if not the largest one. The Daxian beef and pork market has an estimated value of 500 billion taler, owing to the Daxian diet traditionally being very heavy on meat consumption. Favorable industry conditions include vast grazing areas, government subsidies, technical help and campaigns to promote meat eating. Growth and demand of the sector is being fueled by the introduction of meat cuts into north [[Crona]] diets via new retail channels, the availability of extra grazing areas in [[Xisheng]] and [[Canpei]] and favorable export agreements with various international clients. The majority of the sector's leading companies are members of the [[Federation of Daxian Beef Producers]], a cartel like organization that controls most commercial aspects of the beef industry and regulates meat prices.
The Daxian meat industry is the largest in [[Alshar]]. The Daxian beef and pork market has an estimated value of 700 billion taler, owing to the Daxian diet traditionally being very heavy on meat consumption. Favorable industry conditions include vast grazing areas, government subsidies, technical help and campaigns to promote meat eating. Growth and demand of the sector is being fueled by the introduction of meat cuts into north [[Crona]] diets via new retail channels, the availability of extra grazing areas in [[Xisheng]] and [[Canpei]] and favorable export agreements with various international clients. The majority of the sector's leading companies are members of the [[Federation of Daxian Beef Producers]], a cartel like organization that controls most commercial aspects of the beef industry and regulates meat prices. Animal genetic modification to improve meat yields is a field that has received great attention by the industry and scientific community. Genetic engineering by meat producers has given rise to so called megacows and megapigs, animals between 30-40% larger than the average. As stated by a scientist involved one of the goals of the program is to 'make pigs as big as cows and cows as large as bears'.
 
In recent years the breeding of the Daxian giant rabbit for meat consumption has also emerged as a unique and successful agricultural venture. Recognizing the potential of these oversized rabbits as a sustainable source of protein, Daxian farmers and agricultural authorities have teamed up and developed specialized breeding programs to cater to the growing demand for rabbit meat. These giant rabbits, selectively bred for their large size and rapid growth, offer a promising solution to meet the nation's increasing protein needs. The breeding process involves meticulous selection of parent rabbits with desirable traits, such as fast growth rate, muscular build, and efficient feed conversion. Farmers carefully manage the breeding program to ensure the health and well-being of the rabbits, providing them with a balanced diet and spacious enclosures to promote optimal growth. Additionally, veterinary care and regular monitoring are provided to maintain the overall welfare of the rabbits. The meat of these giant rabbits is tender and flavorful, making it a sought-after choice in Daxia's culinary scene and contributing to the nation's food security goals. With the breeding of giant rabbits gaining popularity, Daxia has witnessed the emergence of dedicated rabbit farms across the country. These farms employ advanced techniques and infrastructure to facilitate large-scale production while adhering to ethical and sustainable farming practices. As a result, Daxia's rabbit meat industry has not only created a new avenue for agricultural prosperity but has also helped to diversify the nation's culinary offerings, satisfying the palates of its citizens and potentially even becoming an export commodity.


Animal genetic modification to improve meat yields is a field that has received great attention by the industry and scientific community. Genetic engineering by meat producers has given rise to so called megacows and megapigs, animals between 30-40% larger than the average. As stated by a scientist involved one of the goals of the program is to 'make pigs as big as cows and cows as large as bears'.
===Energy===
===Energy===
[[File:Energy pie.png|thumb|Pie chart showing the share of energy consumption by source]]
[[File:Energy pie.png|thumb|Pie chart showing the share of energy consumption by source]]
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====Manufacturing====
====Manufacturing====
vast crockery factories, Rusana-Canpei-Daxia economic zone/corridor
vast crockery factories, Rusana-Canpei-Daxia economic zone/corridor
====Rising Crescent Economic Corridor====
The [[Canpei]]-[[Rusana]]-Daxia Economic Corridor, officially named as the Rising Cresent Economic Corridor is an infrastructure development project initiated by the Daxian government. This corridor aims to enhance regional connectivity, stimulate economic growth, and foster cooperation. One of the primary focuses of this collaboration is the development of transport and road infrastructure; a crucial concern for landlocked [[Rusana]] and [[Canpei]], airports, the development of heavy industry, and energy generation, which are crucial pillars for the corridor's success. The construction of an extensive transport network forms the backbone of the economic corridor. Modern highways, railways, and ports are planned to connect the three nations, facilitating the seamless movement of goods, services, and people. By improving transportation infrastructure, the corridor aims to reduce logistics costs, enhance trade efficiency, and attract foreign investment. Furthermore, the nations collaborate to streamline customs procedures and harmonize regulations, promoting cross-border trade and economic integration.
Alongside transport infrastructure, the economic corridor places significant emphasis on the development of heavy industry. Joint investments in establishing industrial zones and manufacturing hubs within the corridor. These zones foster the growth of sectors such as steel production, automotive manufacturing, and machinery fabrication. The nations leverage their respective strengths and resources to create a synergistic industrial ecosystem, promoting technology transfer, job creation, and economic diversification. This heavy industry development also supports the construction of transport infrastructure by providing a local demand for construction materials and equipment. Energy generation plays a vital role in powering the economic corridor and fueling its industrial growth. [[Canpei]], [[Rusana]] and Daxia collaborate on the establishment of energy projects, including hydroelectric power plants, solar farms, and wind turbines. The nations tap into their collective natural resources and renewable energy potential, striving for energy self-sufficiency and environmental sustainability. By fostering a reliable and affordable energy supply, the economic corridor attracts heavy industry investments, which in turn drive economic development and job creation.
====Arms Industry====
====Arms Industry====
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The exponential growth of the gambling sector and the fact that much of it is poorly regulated is having notoriously negative societal effects in Daxia such as an increase in organized crime, fraud and money laundering, gambling and substance addictions and predatory practices by gambling operators.
The exponential growth of the gambling sector and the fact that much of it is poorly regulated is having notoriously negative societal effects in Daxia such as an increase in organized crime, fraud and money laundering, gambling and substance addictions and predatory practices by gambling operators.
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See also: [[Cathay Transient Workers Protocol]]
 
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====Organ Harvesting====
====Pyramid Schemes====
 
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