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Tool-making artefacts have been found in Metzetta dating from around 700,000 years ago. Settlements seem to have been concentrated in the central-western portion of the country. Agricultural societies and the most primitive forms of social-political complexities emerged around 1500 BC, developing around both dry-field and paddy-field crops. Beginning in 850 BC, chiefs began to take command over societies, and their (for the time) lavish burials have been excavated across the country. Bronze-production became possible in 700 BC and immediately cemented itself as a cornerstone of civilisation. Long distance trade, increasing levels of local conflict and the development of iron metallurgy signalled the end of this era of history about 300 BC. | Tool-making artefacts have been found in Metzetta dating from around 700,000 years ago. Settlements seem to have been concentrated in the central-western portion of the country. Agricultural societies and the most primitive forms of social-political complexities emerged around 1500 BC, developing around both dry-field and paddy-field crops. Beginning in 850 BC, chiefs began to take command over societies, and their (for the time) lavish burials have been excavated across the country. Bronze-production became possible in 700 BC and immediately cemented itself as a cornerstone of civilisation. Long distance trade, increasing levels of local conflict and the development of iron metallurgy signalled the end of this era of history about 300 BC. | ||
===Ancient Kingdoms=== | ===Ancient Kingdoms=== | ||
The first Metzettan kingdom, and the one which would come to dominate all others, was Meseda (메세다), supposedly founded by Emperor Yang-jo (a direct descendant of the gods) in 2333 BC. Written records from 700 BC attest that the kingdom was certainly well-established by this time. Meseda's capital was located in [[Hanzeong]] as it is today. Meseda is sometimes referred to in later accounts as Meseda-jo (메세다조) to differentiate it from modern-day Metzetta, but it was never known by this name at the time. | The first Metzettan kingdom, and the one which would come to dominate all others, was Meseda (메세다), supposedly founded by Emperor Yang-jo (a direct descendant of the gods) in 2333 BC. The first Emperor scholars can agree certainly existed based on archaeological evidence was Doekan; all Emperors who followed him are historically verifiable. Written records from 700 BC attest that the kingdom was certainly well-established by this time. Meseda's capital was located in [[Hanzeong]] as it is today. Meseda is sometimes referred to in later accounts as Meseda-jo (메세다조) to differentiate it from modern-day Metzetta, but it was never known by this name at the time. | ||
To the northeast of Meseda-jo lay [[Hyuntoji]] (휸도지, Hyuntoji translates as "Dark Land" or "Mysterious Land" and was the Metzettan name for the territory). Hyuntoji was smaller and less sophisticated than Meseda and was subjugated around 300 BC as Meseda-jo expanded. The territory to the south of Meseda was known as [[Daekang]] (대강, Great Water/River in Metzi) and was prosperous thanks to its ample coastline and greater proportion of arable land than the mountainous Meseda-jo. Daekang controlled several islands off the coast and resisted takeover attempts from the north for generations until falling in 85 BC. [[Ankae]], the former capital of Daekang, is now the second-largest city in Metzetta. Following this acquisition Meseda-jo became known as Metzetta. Over the coming years the new empire would take to the seas and conquer many islands off the coast and laid claim to as many uninhabited islands as it could find. | To the northeast of Meseda-jo lay [[Hyuntoji]] (휸도지, Hyuntoji translates as "Dark Land" or "Mysterious Land" and was the Metzettan name for the territory). Hyuntoji was smaller and less sophisticated than Meseda and was subjugated around 300 BC as Meseda-jo expanded. The territory to the south of Meseda was known as [[Daekang]] (대강, Great Water/River in Metzi) and was prosperous thanks to its ample coastline and greater proportion of arable land than the mountainous Meseda-jo. Daekang controlled several islands off the coast and resisted takeover attempts from the north for generations until falling in 85 BC. [[Ankae]], the former capital of Daekang, is now the second-largest city in Metzetta. Following this acquisition Meseda-jo became known as Metzetta. Over the coming years the new empire would take to the seas and conquer many islands off the coast and laid claim to as many uninhabited islands as it could find. | ||
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By 300 AD Metzetta's borders had arrived in roughly the configuration seen today. | By 300 AD Metzetta's borders had arrived in roughly the configuration seen today. | ||
===Modern Metzetta === | ===Modern Metzetta === | ||
Emperors Daeku and Yonzi kept Metzetta neutral during The First Great War. For the first year of The Second Great War, Metzetta remained neutral under Emperor Jan-Hu, however Levantine allies successfully induced Metzetta to join the Allies on March 30th, 1935, the same day [[Rusana]] fell to [[Corumm]]. | Emperor Daeku is considered the first modern Emperor. He instituted sweeping reforms to [[Metzettan Won|currency]], [[Orders, decorations, and medals of Metzetta|honours]] and military. Emperors Daeku and Yonzi kept Metzetta neutral during The First Great War. For the first year of The Second Great War, Metzetta remained neutral under Emperor Jan-Hu, however Levantine allies successfully induced Metzetta to join the Allies on March 30th, 1935, the same day [[Rusana]] fell to [[Corumm]]. | ||
In 1965 [[Pomewa Haeki|Princess Haeki]] of Metzetta married Leo de Weluta of [[Urcea]]; the wedding was big news among the commoners and several members of the royal family travelled to Urcea to attend the wedding. | After the Second Great War, Metzetta was chosen as the venue for the [[Hanzeong 1950 Summer Games|first]] [[Istroyan Games]] in 1950, which it hosted in [[Hanzeong]]. In 1965 [[Pomewa Haeki|Princess Haeki]] of Metzetta married Leo de Weluta of [[Urcea]]; the wedding was big news among the commoners and several members of the royal family travelled to Urcea to attend the wedding. | ||
In 2022 on the day of [[Joya Hachi|Emperor Hachi's]] ascension to the throne, Hanzeong was the victim of a terrorist incident, now referred to as the [[Coronation Bombings]], in which an anti-monarchist individual detonated an explosive device on the subway and attempted to send a second one which was intercepted before activation. | In 2022 on the day of [[Joya Hachi|Emperor Hachi's]] ascension to the throne, Hanzeong was the victim of a terrorist incident, now referred to as the [[Coronation Bombings]], in which an anti-monarchist individual detonated an explosive device on the subway and attempted to send a second one which was intercepted before activation. 2025 saw the first official state visit of the Metzettan Imperial Family to [[The Cape]], a notoriously republican state, by [[Joya Hachi|Emperor Hachi]], who discussed trade and culture despite booing and jeers from crowds of locals who disapprove of monarchy. | ||
2025 saw the first official state visit of the Metzettan Imperial Family to [[The Cape]], a notoriously republican state, by [[Joya Hachi|Emperor Hachi]], who discussed trade and culture despite booing and jeers from crowds of locals who disapprove of monarchy. | |||
==Geography == | ==Geography == | ||
[[File:MetzettaTerritoryRaw.png|alt=Territory of Metzetta|thumb|The territory of modern-day Metzetta is shown here in red.]] | [[File:MetzettaTerritoryRaw.png|alt=Territory of Metzetta|thumb|The territory of modern-day Metzetta is shown here in red.]] | ||
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Metzetta is a monarchy, with democracy only existing at a local level. | Metzetta is a monarchy, with democracy only existing at a local level. | ||
===Government=== | ===Government=== | ||
Metzetta has always existed under the direct rule of the Emperor. Historically the High Priest also held much power within the government but their sway has diminished in recent decades. At the local level, councillors are democratically elected but high-ranking positions are hand-picked by the Emperor. | Metzetta has always existed under the direct rule of the Emperor. Historically the High Priest also held much power within the government but their sway has diminished in recent decades. At the local level, councillors are democratically elected but high-ranking positions are hand-picked by the Emperor. Until Emperor Daeku restructured the military, Metzetta's War Chief was considered one of the highest-ranking officials. | ||
====Metzettan Royal Family==== | ====Metzettan Royal Family==== | ||
The Metzettan Imperial Family represent the pinnacle of the aristocracy in Metzetta, and have marriage links to royal families in [[Urcea]] (through [[Pomewa Haeki|Princess Haeki]] in 1965), [[Grajnidar]] and [[Arcerion]]. The Emperor/Empress are the ultimate authority, followed by their spouse who is followed in turn by the heir to the throne. Members often hold additional titles (Dukedoms, Earldoms, Baronies) in addition to their Imperial titles. The current Emperor has been [[Joya Hachi|Emperor Hachi]] since 2022. The genealogical history of the Imperial Family is extremely well documented, which is a point of pride for the country. | The Metzettan Imperial Family represent the pinnacle of the aristocracy in Metzetta, and have marriage links to royal families in [[Urcea]] (through [[Pomewa Haeki|Princess Haeki]] in 1965), [[Grajnidar]] and [[Arcerion]]. The Emperor/Empress are the ultimate authority, followed by their spouse who is followed in turn by the heir to the throne. Members often hold additional titles (Dukedoms, Earldoms, Baronies) in addition to their Imperial titles. The current Emperor has been [[Joya Hachi|Emperor Hachi]] since 2022. The genealogical history of the Imperial Family is extremely well documented, which is a point of pride for the country. | ||
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Historically Metzetta was a coal-powered nation but this system has been supplanted by nuclear energy, and to a lesser extent, other renewable sources such as wind, geothermal, solar, tidal and hydroelectric power. Nearly 75% of Metzetta's energy is produced in Nuclear power plants, with plans to retire the few remaining coal plants well underway. It is not uncommon for private citizens to generate some of their own electricity through the use of a small wind turbine or bank of solar panels. Energy is not a private industry in Metzetta and all power plants are controlled by Energy For Metzetta, a government agency. | Historically Metzetta was a coal-powered nation but this system has been supplanted by nuclear energy, and to a lesser extent, other renewable sources such as wind, geothermal, solar, tidal and hydroelectric power. Nearly 75% of Metzetta's energy is produced in Nuclear power plants, with plans to retire the few remaining coal plants well underway. It is not uncommon for private citizens to generate some of their own electricity through the use of a small wind turbine or bank of solar panels. Energy is not a private industry in Metzetta and all power plants are controlled by Energy For Metzetta, a government agency. | ||
=== Internet & Telecommunications=== | === Internet & Telecommunications=== | ||
Metzetta's capital of Hanzeong has offered free city-wide public Wi-Fi since 2024, with plans for similar services in Ankae, Jamsu and Inyang to open before 2030. The country's top-level domain code is .[[.mz|mz]]. | Metzetta's capital of Hanzeong has offered free city-wide public Wi-Fi since 2024, with plans for similar services in Ankae, Jamsu and Inyang to open before 2030. The country's top-level domain code is .[[.mz|mz]]. Rural regions have been slow to adopt fibre-optic broadband, with many isolated households still using dial-up modems. | ||
=== Postal Service=== | === Postal Service=== | ||
The [[Imperial Postal Service]] operates in Metzetta under the control of the government. They often issue commemorative stamps and collecting them was once a popular hobby. Metzetta's postal codes are written in the format LLNN-NNNL, where L is a letter and N is a number; for example Hanzeong City Hall's postal code is YG01-355A. The first two digits represent Yang District in Hanzeong; there are over 50 of these two-letter abbreviations. | The [[Imperial Postal Service]] operates in Metzetta under the control of the government. They often issue commemorative stamps and collecting them was once a popular hobby. Metzetta's postal codes are written in the format LLNN-NNNL, where L is a letter and N is a number; for example Hanzeong City Hall's postal code is YG01-355A. The first two digits represent Yang District in Hanzeong; there are over 50 of these two-letter abbreviations. | ||
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[[Category:Metzetta]] | [[Category:Metzetta]] | ||