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 ====== Elysian Celestial Empire ====== ====== Elysian Celestial Empire ======
-The Elysian celestial empire is a [[wp>Suzerainty]] of the [[faction:yamatai_star_empire]].+The Elysian Celestial Empire is a [[wp>Suzerainty|suzerainty]] of the [[faction:yamatai_star_empire]]. Its [[:faction#faction_managers|Faction Managers]] is  [[members:frostjaeger]].  
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 ^    Elysia    ^^ ^    Elysia    ^^
-^  Capital:  |  [[empyrean]] +^  Capital:  |  [[places:empyrean]] 
-^  Official Languages: |  [[language:Seraphim]]  |+^  Official Languages:  |  [[language:Seraphim]]  |
 ^  Government:  |  [[elysian_celestial_empire#politics|Theological Aristocratic Republic]]  | ^  Government:  |  [[elysian_celestial_empire#politics|Theological Aristocratic Republic]]  |
-^  Independance:    [[calendar:YE 28]]-[[calendar:YE 31]]  |+^  Independance:    [[timeline:ye_28]]-[[timeline:ye_31]]  |
 ^  Territory:    [[elysian_celestial_empire#territory|Five Systems]]  | ^  Territory:    [[elysian_celestial_empire#territory|Five Systems]]  |
 ^  Population:     | ^  Population:     |
-^  Currency:    [[currency|Aureas]]  | +^  Currency:    [[.economy:currency|Aureas]]  |
- +
  
 +[[faction:elysia:list_of_elysian_articles]]
 ===== Introduction ===== ===== Introduction =====
-Elysia , officially the Elysian Celestial Empire, is a nation whose territory is located in the North-West sector of space. The Empire is bordered by [[nepleslia:democratic_imperium_of_nepleslia]], the [[freespacers:freespacers]] and the [[species:mishhuvurthyar]], as well as geographically speaking bordering [[nebula:ayame_s]], the largest cluster of black holes in known space, the 'Stars' and Xenn's Expanse.+Elysia , officially the Elysian Celestial Empire, is a nation whose territory is located in the North-West sector of space. The Empire is bordered by [[faction:democratic_imperium_of_nepleslia]], the [[species:freespacers]] and the [[species:mishhuvurthyar:mishhuvurthyar]], as well as geographically speaking bordering [[places:ayames_nebula]], the largest cluster of black holes in known space, the 'Stars' and Xenn's Expanse.
  
-The Elysian Celestial Empire is an theological aristocratic republic, based around an elected senate with supreme sovereignty. Its political ideology is enormously shaped by its deeply religious mentality, believing in its supremacy, right to all other territory in the universe and vaguely xeno-phobic and highly isolationist stance. It has the fourth-largest economy in the known universe, although its newly colonized system and use of both highly motivated workers ([[species:plebeian|plebeians]]) and effective slave-labour ([[Seraph]]) may see this changing in the immediate future. Its isolationist nature and stance on preserving Elysia's culture means that foreigners are largely not welcome within the empire - requiring previous permission and required to stay in specified locations. Elysia is the joint third largest empire in terms of territory - with five planetary systems, and although dwarfed in term of military power by the [[species:mishhuvurthyar]] and [[faction:yamatai_star_empire]] remains a local power with increasing military potential.+The Elysian Celestial Empire is an theological aristocratic republic, based around an elected senate with supreme sovereignty. Its political ideology is enormously shaped by its deeply religious mentality, believing in its supremacy, right to all other territory in the universe and vaguely xeno-phobic and highly isolationist stance. It has the fourth-largest economy in the known universe, although its newly colonized system and use of both highly motivated workers ([[species:plebeian|plebeians]]) and effective slave-labour ([[seraph]]) may see this changing in the immediate future. Its isolationist nature and stance on preserving Elysia's culture means that foreigners are largely not welcome within the empire - requiring previous permission and required to stay in specified locations. Elysia is the joint third largest empire in terms of territory - with five planetary systems, and although dwarfed in term of military power by the [[species:mishhuvurthyar:mishhuvurthyar]] and [[faction:yamatai_star_empire]] remains a local power with increasing military potential.
  
-The Elysian Celestial Empire has a long history and was an independent entity until [[calendar:YE 25]] when it was absorbed by Yamatai at the end of the [[fourth_elysian_war]]. It regained its independent status in [[calendar:YE 28]]. In comparison to Earth cultures The Elysian Empire is a product of Ancient Greek and Roman culture with a liberal dose of Judeo-Christianic style monotheism - leading to a slightly arcane style race befitting their common name - 'Angels'. This independence was short-lived though, as the NMX attacks in [[calendar:YE 32]] forced the Elysian nation to accept Yamataian authority in exchange for protection.+The Elysian Celestial Empire has a long history and was an independent entity until [[timeline:ye_25]] when it was absorbed by Yamatai at the end of the [[timeline:events:fourth_elysian_war]]. It regained its independent status in [[timeline:ye_28]]. In comparison to Earth cultures The Elysian Empire is a product of Ancient Greek and Roman culture with a liberal dose of Judeo-Christianic style monotheism - leading to a slightly arcane style race befitting their common name - 'Angels'. This independence was short-lived though, as the NMX attacks in [[timeline:ye_32]] forced the Elysian nation to accept Yamataian authority in exchange for protection.
  
 The Elysians who make up the Empire are composed of three subspecies - the '[[species:plebeian]]' whose DNA has been contaminated with human genetic material, the '[[species:caelisolan]]' which is intended as the upgrade for the Plebeian's natural bodies, and '[[species:patricians|Archangel]]' which is the pure Elysian - possession of these different bodies is the way to tell between the social classes of the three sub-races - the ruling aristocratic, the meritocratic elite, and the leftover workers. Most notably all Elysians have wings and look rather angelic, though the resemblance grows stronger as you move up the social ladder. The Elysians who make up the Empire are composed of three subspecies - the '[[species:plebeian]]' whose DNA has been contaminated with human genetic material, the '[[species:caelisolan]]' which is intended as the upgrade for the Plebeian's natural bodies, and '[[species:patricians|Archangel]]' which is the pure Elysian - possession of these different bodies is the way to tell between the social classes of the three sub-races - the ruling aristocratic, the meritocratic elite, and the leftover workers. Most notably all Elysians have wings and look rather angelic, though the resemblance grows stronger as you move up the social ladder.
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 The territory of Elysia consists of five star-systems: The territory of Elysia consists of five star-systems:
  
-  * [[Elysia Novus System|Elysia Novus]] Contains [[system:New Elysia]] and the city of [[Empyrean]], capital of the empire and the gem in the nations crown.+  * [[system:elysia_novus|Elysia Novus]] Contains [[planet:elysia_novus]] and the city of [[places:empyrean]], capital of the empire and the gem in the nations crown.
   * [[system:Minyas]]   * [[system:Minyas]]
   * [[system:Anakes]]   * [[system:Anakes]]
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   * [[system:Veritas]] A system of gas giants which contains the majority of the empires production facilities and houses a number of space-stations and floating cities, designed to oppose Yamatai.   * [[system:Veritas]] A system of gas giants which contains the majority of the empires production facilities and houses a number of space-stations and floating cities, designed to oppose Yamatai.
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 +==== New Automatic List ====
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 +filter: place_faction = Elysian Celestial Empire
 +filter: place_cat = star system
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 ===== History  ===== ===== History  =====
-The history of much the Elysian Celestial Empire and its people is lost to myth and legend - the Elysians are firm believers of their eternal prominence and supremacy and their historic records are highly bias in this regard. However their reliable history begins with 'Elysia' consisted of great floating cities over the surface of [[planet:Yamatai]] (then known as Geshrintall). In YE 01 the newly formed Yamatai Star Empire stole the treasured [[:Soul Transfer]] technology from the Elysians, as part of the ongoing [[First Elysian War]] which included the Elysians murdering Emperor [[character:Ketsurui Saito]] and [[character:Ketsurui Yuki]] before being blamed for a PNUgen created virus which killed 20 billion Geshrin in [[calendar:YE 08]], and which led to the slaughter of almost all of the Elysians in their homes above Geshrintall and led to many of [[elysia:The Heavens]] falling from the sky.+The history of much the Elysian Celestial Empire and its people is lost to myth and legend - the Elysians are firm believers of their eternal prominence and supremacy and their historic records are highly bias in this regard. However their reliable history begins with 'Elysia' consisted of great floating cities of over the surface of [[planet:Yamatai]] (then known as Geshrintall). In YE 01 the newly formed Yamatai Star Empire stole the treasured [[technology:soul_transfer]] technology from the Elysians, as part of the ongoing [[timeline:events:first_elysian_war]] which included the Elysians murdering Emperor [[characters:yamatai:ketsurui_saito]] and [[characters:yamatai:ketsurui_yuki]] before being blamed for a PNUgen created virus which killed 20 billion Geshrin in [[timeline:ye_08]], and which led to the slaughter of almost all of the Elysians in their homes above Geshrintall and led to many of [[places:heavens]] falling from the sky.
  
-After a period of peace the [[Second Elysian War]] begins in [[calendar:YE 14]] after the Elysians take over [[location:Hell]], prompting [[character:yui]] to invade as General of the [[yamatai:history:armies_of_the_precious_sword]]. In [[calendar:YE 15]] Yui successfully conquered Hell, and while the Elysians offered a peace treaty Emperor [[character:npc:Ketsurui Uesu]] took advantage of the situation to assassinate the Elysian Emperor (and event which is still held in great resentment by Elysians) followed by the shameful loss of [[elysia:The Heavens]] by Yui.+After a period of peace the [[timeline:events:second_elysian_war]] begins in [[timeline:ye_14]] after the Elysians take over [[places:hell]], prompting [[characters:yamatai:yui]] to invade as General of the [[faction:yamatai:history:armies_of_the_precious_sword]]. In [[timeline:ye_15]] Yui successfully conquered Hell, and while the Elysians offered a peace treaty Emperor [[characters:uesureya:kitsurugi_uesu]] took advantage of the situation to assassinate the Elysian Emperor (and event which is still held in great resentment by Elysians) followed by the shameful loss of [[places:heavens]] by Yui.
  
-In [[calendar:YE 18]] the Elysians revamped their space program and moved to [[system:New Elysia]] in a grand exodus, reshaping the planet to please then - typically they tend to ignore this great shame, and embrace [[system:New Elysia]] as their eternal home.+In [[timeline:ye_18]] the Elysians revamped their space program and moved to [[planet:elysia_novus]] in a grand exodus, reshaping the planet to please then - typically they tend to ignore this great shame, and embrace [[planet:elysia_novus]] as their eternal home.
  
-The [[fourth_elysian_war]] began in [[calendar:YE 23]], which included the destruction of the surface of [[system:Damasica]] by [[character:Nariel]]. In [[calendar:YE 24]] [[character:Ketsurui Chiharu]] was captured by Elysia before being liberated, and the [[stararmy:fleets:first_expeditionary_fleet|1st Fleet]] destroyed an Elysian planet on which a massive weapon was being built. Details of this planet, and indeed the weapon, are highly limited and classified. In [[calendar:YE 25]] [[character:Ketsurui Chiharu]] was killed above [[system:Ralfaris]] before peace was achieved through the efforts of [[character:Shoki]], possessed by [[character:Ketsurui Chiharu|Chiharu]]'s spirit - Elysia was subsumed by Yamatai.+The [[timeline:events:fourth_elysian_war]] began in [[timeline:ye_23]], which included the destruction of the surface of [[system:Damasica]] by [[characters:archived:yamatai:nariel]]. In [[timeline:ye_24]] Ketsurui Chiharu was captured by Elysia before being liberated, and the [[stararmy:fleets:first_expeditionary_fleet|1st Fleet]] destroyed an Elysian planet on which a massive weapon was being built, though initial reports from [[characters:yamatai:ketsurui_ayame|Empress Ayame]] indicated the ships were of the Elysian Celestial Navy. Details of this planet, and indeed the weapon, are highly limited and classified. In [[timeline:ye_25]] Ketsurui Chiharu was killed above [[system:Ralfaris]] before peace was achieved through the efforts of Shoki, possessed by Chiharu's spirit - Elysia was subsumed by Yamatai.
  
-Independence was secured, somewhat by surprised, in [[calendar:YE 28]], leading to the formation of the [[Senate]] as the administrative body, notably not recreating the position of Emperor. Quickly embracing a policy of scientific expansion and reform Elysia began to fully upgrade its military and in [[calendar:YE 29]] colonised three planets to the west using [[stararmy:starships:horizon-class colony ship|Horizon-class colony ships]] given to them by Yamatai.+Independence was secured, somewhat by surprised, in [[timeline:ye_28]], leading to the formation of the [[.government:senate]] as the administrative body, notably not recreating the position of Emperor. Quickly embracing a policy of scientific expansion and reform Elysia began to fully upgrade its military and in [[timeline:ye_29]] colonised three planets to the west using [[stararmy:starship_classes:horizon-class_colony_ship|Horizon-class colony ships]] given to them by Yamatai.
  
-After a newfound understanding and brotherhood was established with their old rival, Yamatai, Elysia surprised many by rejoining Yamatai in [[calendar:YE 31]] after the [[:Star Army of Yamatai]] defended Elysia from the [[faction:mishhuvurthyar:nmx]] in the [[elysia:battle_of_elysia]].+After a newfound understanding and brotherhood was established with their old rival, Yamatai, Elysia surprised many by rejoining Yamatai in [[timeline:ye_31]] after the [[stararmy:start]] defended Elysia from the [[faction:mishhuvurthyar:nmx]] in the [[timeline:events:battle_of_elysia]].
  
  
 ===== Politics ===== ===== Politics =====
-[[Senate]]+[[.government:senate]]
  
 The Elysian Celestial Empire is an theological aristocratic republic, based around an elected senate with supreme sovereignty - it regards itself as theoretically democratic. The constitution of the Empire is an evolutionary and organic entity, with no fixed composition point but is composed of the religious laws passed down (as they see it) from God, common law dating from time immemorial and the sum product of every motion and law passed by the senate, or back under the old empire by the Emperor. The three areas of government - executive, legislative and judicial are bound into the singular body of the Senate - a group of 501 Patricians elected by Patricians on a constituency basis with a proportional number coming from the military, church and other professions. The senate wields complete sovereignty - it is limited by nothing other than the word of God and can change any law or enter any part of public life. As such the closest thing to a 'Bill of Rights' would be the various Elysian works of faith. While not really having a singular leader the senate is headed by 'God's Justiciar', who primarily serves to ensure that the laws and decisions are in keeping with Gods words and also to ensure proper procedure is adhered to. He is not, however, the face of Elysia in diplomatic proceedings - this falls to one of the Senators with diplomatic and rhetoric training. Perhaps the single most powerful position is the Leader of the War Council, who directs the military senators and has considerable power in this role. The Elysian Celestial Empire is an theological aristocratic republic, based around an elected senate with supreme sovereignty - it regards itself as theoretically democratic. The constitution of the Empire is an evolutionary and organic entity, with no fixed composition point but is composed of the religious laws passed down (as they see it) from God, common law dating from time immemorial and the sum product of every motion and law passed by the senate, or back under the old empire by the Emperor. The three areas of government - executive, legislative and judicial are bound into the singular body of the Senate - a group of 501 Patricians elected by Patricians on a constituency basis with a proportional number coming from the military, church and other professions. The senate wields complete sovereignty - it is limited by nothing other than the word of God and can change any law or enter any part of public life. As such the closest thing to a 'Bill of Rights' would be the various Elysian works of faith. While not really having a singular leader the senate is headed by 'God's Justiciar', who primarily serves to ensure that the laws and decisions are in keeping with Gods words and also to ensure proper procedure is adhered to. He is not, however, the face of Elysia in diplomatic proceedings - this falls to one of the Senators with diplomatic and rhetoric training. Perhaps the single most powerful position is the Leader of the War Council, who directs the military senators and has considerable power in this role.
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 ===== Culture and Conventions ===== ===== Culture and Conventions =====
-**Main Article:** [[culture_list]]+Main Article: [[.culture:culture_list]]
  
 Elysian Culture is extremely rich, radically different from the cultures of Yamatai or Nepleslia, based upon its different roots and its deeply religious nature. Elysian Culture is extremely rich, radically different from the cultures of Yamatai or Nepleslia, based upon its different roots and its deeply religious nature.
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 Elements of this culture is explored here: Elements of this culture is explored here:
  
-  * [[Elysian Calendar]] +  * [[faction:elysia:calendar]] 
-  * [[Clothing]] +  * [[.culture:clothing]] 
-  * [[Currency]] +  * [[.economy:currency]] 
-  * [[Gender and Sexuality]] +  * [[.culture:gender_and_sexuality]] 
-  * [[Music]] +  * [[.culture:music]] 
-  * [[Rank System]] +  * [[ranks]] 
-  * [[elysian salute]] +  * [[.culture:salute]] 
-  * [[Elysian Theater]] +  * [[.culture:theater]] 
-  * [[Kleos]]+  * [[.culture:kleos]]
  
 ==== Family Life ==== ==== Family Life ====
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 As befitting a highly religious culture priests serve a vital purpose in society, being figures of awe - it is believed that the higher ranks speak with the authority of God himself (God is always considered as being male), although both males and females are perceived equal in the eyes of the church. As befitting a highly religious culture priests serve a vital purpose in society, being figures of awe - it is believed that the higher ranks speak with the authority of God himself (God is always considered as being male), although both males and females are perceived equal in the eyes of the church.
  
-The houses of the God are the temples which are in all settlements of the empire - from house sized buildings with a slowly Parish Priest in a village to the colossal High Temple in [[empyrean]] which houses a part of God himself.+The houses of the God are the temples which are in all settlements of the empire - from house sized buildings with a slowly Parish Priest in a village to the colossal High Temple in [[places:empyrean]] which houses a part of God himself.
  
  
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 The Elysian Language - [[language:Seraphim]] - is one almost uniquely disposed for poetry. An intensely musical and subtle language which carries with it strong overtones of what could be perceived as arcane and almost heavenly its words are unusually open to change through context and carry many double-meanings and the ability to weave complex imagery and metaphors. This is used a great deal by the Patrician elite - one is not considered to be truly cultured if they do not know how to compose at least a basic poem. As such there is a great deal of poetry in Elysia, which unfortunately does not translate very well which means that it has rather low circulation outside of Elysia (not that the Elysians care much - all others are barbarians after all). The Elysian Language - [[language:Seraphim]] - is one almost uniquely disposed for poetry. An intensely musical and subtle language which carries with it strong overtones of what could be perceived as arcane and almost heavenly its words are unusually open to change through context and carry many double-meanings and the ability to weave complex imagery and metaphors. This is used a great deal by the Patrician elite - one is not considered to be truly cultured if they do not know how to compose at least a basic poem. As such there is a great deal of poetry in Elysia, which unfortunately does not translate very well which means that it has rather low circulation outside of Elysia (not that the Elysians care much - all others are barbarians after all).
  
-While poetry is their favourite medium the Elysians do embrace others - the tragic play as well as the epic poem, the first being more fully explored in the article on [[Elysia:Elysian Theater]]. In their work they love to explore the relationship between God, State and Man - and it is one of the few places where freedom of expression is allowed to embrace what would be considered anti-state and even (to a very limited degree) criticism of God.+While poetry is their favourite medium the Elysians do embrace others - the tragic play as well as the epic poem, the first being more fully explored in the article on [[faction:elysia:culture:theater]]. In their work they love to explore the relationship between God, State and Man - and it is one of the few places where freedom of expression is allowed to embrace what would be considered anti-state and even (to a very limited degree) criticism of God.
  
-Most Patricians write an embellished account of their life in Epic Poetry after they retire. It's seen as a good thing to do with time and a way of ensuring that an individuals [[Kleos]] is continued for eternity.+Most Patricians write an embellished account of their life in Epic Poetry after they retire. It's seen as a good thing to do with time and a way of ensuring that an individuals [[.culture:kleos]] is continued for eternity.
  
 ==== Art ==== ==== Art ====
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 Elysian Sports include: Elysian Sports include:
-  * Wrestling\\ +  * Wrestling 
-  * Boxing (without gloves)\\ +  * Boxing (without gloves) 
-  * Aeriel Acrobatics\\+  * Aeriel Acrobatics
   * Running   * Running
-  * [[Pankration]] - A unique form of no-holds-barred wrestling which is actually a complete martial art in which the aim is to cause your opponent to submit. The only rules are no biting, no weapons and no gouging. This makes for an extremely dangerous but enormously efficient martial sport.+  * [[skills:martial_arts:pankration]] - A unique form of no-holds-barred wrestling which is actually a complete martial art in which the aim is to cause your opponent to submit. The only rules are no biting, no weapons and no gouging. This makes for an extremely dangerous but enormously efficient martial sport.
   * Armoured Running (racing in full armour and equipment)   * Armoured Running (racing in full armour and equipment)
   * Duelling   * Duelling
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   * Unemployment, by and large, doesn’t exist amongst Plebeians since the government run industries simply soak up workers – however they are forced by the government to retain a high level of productivity or the workers are sanctioned. Through this system Elysian nationalised industries can remain highly productive while keeping unemployment non-existent. Workers who consistently fail to be productive or are in one way or another problematic and troublesome are first assigned to another industry which suits them better (with any necessary retraining this requires) – although the reformed Elysian education system should mean this is a rare occurrence – and because the Elysians refuse to reward  difficult behaviour their new industry is never better than the one they had before. If they continue to be difficult they are prone to being brought to a ‘House of Purification’ where the deficiencies in their character are rectified through debate, courses, treatment and – if all else fails – ST editing. Once ‘purified’ they are returned to the employment pool.   * Unemployment, by and large, doesn’t exist amongst Plebeians since the government run industries simply soak up workers – however they are forced by the government to retain a high level of productivity or the workers are sanctioned. Through this system Elysian nationalised industries can remain highly productive while keeping unemployment non-existent. Workers who consistently fail to be productive or are in one way or another problematic and troublesome are first assigned to another industry which suits them better (with any necessary retraining this requires) – although the reformed Elysian education system should mean this is a rare occurrence – and because the Elysians refuse to reward  difficult behaviour their new industry is never better than the one they had before. If they continue to be difficult they are prone to being brought to a ‘House of Purification’ where the deficiencies in their character are rectified through debate, courses, treatment and – if all else fails – ST editing. Once ‘purified’ they are returned to the employment pool.
   * If a plebeian falls ill with a condition that cannot be cured in a time when resources are short enough to render ST/Cloning not an option there are hostels run by priests to ease their passing, or allowances if it is simply debilitating – once resources return (if soon enough) then the necessary treatment will be provided.   * If a plebeian falls ill with a condition that cannot be cured in a time when resources are short enough to render ST/Cloning not an option there are hostels run by priests to ease their passing, or allowances if it is simply debilitating – once resources return (if soon enough) then the necessary treatment will be provided.
-  * To those born with congenital conditions which cannot be rectified without an ST/Clone and if one is not available due to lack of resources a maintenance allowance is allotted of [[:food]], and if necessary accommodation.+  * To those born with congenital conditions which cannot be rectified without an ST/Clone and if one is not available due to lack of resources a maintenance allowance is allotted of [[items:food]], and if necessary accommodation.
   * In an situation a Plebeian can appeal to their Senator for aid, however if it is discovered that it is not necessary, or their need is regarded to be insufficient, they are prone to punishment for wasting time.   * In an situation a Plebeian can appeal to their Senator for aid, however if it is discovered that it is not necessary, or their need is regarded to be insufficient, they are prone to punishment for wasting time.
  
 ===== Social Structure ===== ===== Social Structure =====
  
-See also: [[Rank System]]+See also: [[ranks]]
  
 The Social Structure of Elysia is divided in a very certain manner - between the ruling elite, the Patricians, and the Plebeians which make up the majority of the population. Over these are the mysterious and almost God-like Paragon's. The Social Structure of Elysia is divided in a very certain manner - between the ruling elite, the Patricians, and the Plebeians which make up the majority of the population. Over these are the mysterious and almost God-like Paragon's.
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 See: [[species:plebeian]] See: [[species:plebeian]]
  
-Making up the majority of the population of the Empire the Plebeians are the 'ordinary' person, the masses. It is not only a social position, but also a race - long ago Elysian DNA was contaminated to various degrees by interbreeding with Humans. A Plebeian is seen as socially, politically and spiritually lesser than a Patrican (although still infinitely more than an outsider). Most Plebeians live in the country-side and small rural communities, or in industrial centres and despite their bad press do not actually live in poverty. Relative to a Patrician they live a fairly pitiful existence, but almost none live in total poverty - only some in relative. They all have enough food to eat, water drink and are given education and jobs - unemployment is all but unheard of. That being said they are the manual work force on which the whole of Elysia is based - either they or the [[S18]]'s do all the 'productive' work.+Making up the majority of the population of the Empire the Plebeians are the 'ordinary' person, the masses. It is not only a social position, but also a race - long ago Elysian DNA was contaminated to various degrees by interbreeding with Humans. A Plebeian is seen as socially, politically and spiritually lesser than a Patrican (although still infinitely more than an outsider). Most Plebeians live in the country-side and small rural communities, or in industrial centres and despite their bad press do not actually live in poverty. Relative to a Patrician they live a fairly pitiful existence, but almost none live in total poverty - only some in relative. They all have enough food to eat, water drink and are given education and jobs - unemployment is all but unheard of. That being said they are the manual work force on which the whole of Elysia is based - either they or the [[.seraph:s18]]'s do all the 'productive' work.
  
 In Elysian society there is a partition between the Plebeians and Patricians - the Plebeians get one standard of jobs, health service, education and prospects, while the Patricians get another. Despite this almost all Plebeians are content with their position - not only are they born to it, their faith and honour system tells them that it is a sin to be envious and an honour to serve - they have a deep understanding of different roles in society. This is not to say their is a glass ceiling - it is possible for a Plebeian to become a Patrician through exceptional hard work, marked by the transfer from a Plebeian to a Patrician body. In Elysian society there is a partition between the Plebeians and Patricians - the Plebeians get one standard of jobs, health service, education and prospects, while the Patricians get another. Despite this almost all Plebeians are content with their position - not only are they born to it, their faith and honour system tells them that it is a sin to be envious and an honour to serve - they have a deep understanding of different roles in society. This is not to say their is a glass ceiling - it is possible for a Plebeian to become a Patrician through exceptional hard work, marked by the transfer from a Plebeian to a Patrician body.
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 Elysia prides itself with being almost entirely self sufficient, all of its major industries are operated by the state or the great Patrician families (which at some point becomes much the same thing), and the Empire has almost no net imports or exports - apart from the occasional exportation of fine Elysian Wine, a beverage of such scarcity and quality that its mere possession by a non-Elysian can be considered a mark of status. There have been some in Elysia who suggest that greater exportation may be a possibility in the future. Elysia prides itself with being almost entirely self sufficient, all of its major industries are operated by the state or the great Patrician families (which at some point becomes much the same thing), and the Empire has almost no net imports or exports - apart from the occasional exportation of fine Elysian Wine, a beverage of such scarcity and quality that its mere possession by a non-Elysian can be considered a mark of status. There have been some in Elysia who suggest that greater exportation may be a possibility in the future.
  
-The Industrial Centre of the Empire is located in and around the gas giants of [[system:Veritas]] which contain enormous shipyards processing the matter from the planets and the surrounding meteors within the belts and the Oort Belt and Kepler Cloud. It is these facilities which produce the majority of the ships and materials for the Empire. The new colony worlds are currently focusing on establishing sustainable settlements but will begin large scale mining and manufacturing within the next few months. On [[system:New Elysia]] the majority of food for the population is grown in the countryside or in the great hydroponics bays which are built under the surface of the earth. There are also substantial production facitilies to produce sufficient supplies and equipment for Elysia Novus in an emergency - currently it simply supports Veritas.+The Industrial Centre of the Empire is located in and around the gas giants of [[system:Veritas]] which contain enormous shipyards processing the matter from the planets and the surrounding meteors within the belts and the Oort Belt and Kepler Cloud. It is these facilities which produce the majority of the ships and materials for the Empire. The new colony worlds are currently focusing on establishing sustainable settlements but will begin large scale mining and manufacturing within the next few months. On [[planet:elysia_novus]] the majority of food for the population is grown in the countryside or in the great hydroponics bays which are built under the surface of the earth. There are also substantial production facitilies to produce sufficient supplies and equipment for Elysia Novus in an emergency - currently it simply supports Veritas.
  
 ==== Agriculture ==== ==== Agriculture ====
  
-A large proportion of the Patricians that live on [[system:New Elysia]], as well as the Plebeains live in the country - the Patricians as the landowners and the Plebeians working the land in various ways. Through a combination of cattle and cereals they produce the more expensive food for the nation, and until recently this was where all the food came from - the inadequacies of the system leading to widespread undernourishment amongst the Plebeians.+A large proportion of the Patricians that live on [[planet:elysia_novus]], as well as the Plebeains live in the country - the Patricians as the landowners and the Plebeians working the land in various ways. Through a combination of cattle and cereals they produce the more expensive food for the nation, and until recently this was where all the food came from - the inadequacies of the system leading to widespread undernourishment amongst the Plebeians.
  
-However a recent scheme is the [[Aferis]] project which is designed to create [[Psomi]], an engineered food, to feed the population and to ensure that even in war they need not suffer as they did in the last four.+However a recent scheme is the [[.economy:aferis]] project which is designed to create [[items:food:psomi]], an engineered food, to feed the population and to ensure that even in war they need not suffer as they did in the last four.
  
 ===== Foreign Relations ===== ===== Foreign Relations =====
  
-Elysia is, by and large, isolationist. Its history as being a conquered nation, combined with a history of people (i.e. [[faction:yamatai_star_empire]]) stealing its technology makes it highly reluctant to allow others to have any perceived power over it or to allow others access to its technology. However it has recently made a strong alliance with [[faction:yamatai_star_empire]] to ensure its existence against the vastly expanding [[nepleslia:democratic_imperium_of_nepleslia]].+Elysia is, by and large, isolationist. Its history as being a conquered nation, combined with a history of people (i.e. [[faction:yamatai_star_empire]]) stealing its technology makes it highly reluctant to allow others to have any perceived power over it or to allow others access to its technology. However, in [[timeline:ye_25]] it brokered peace with the [[faction:yamatai_star_empire]] and in [[timeline:ye_31|]] rejoined Yamatai. Thus it ensured its existence against the vastly expanding threats of the [[places:kikyo_sector|]]. That is not to say many non-Elysians often set foot in Elysian territory- though they are not barred from entrance
  
  
 ===== Military ===== ===== Military =====
-Elysia is defended by the [[:Star Army of Yamatai]].+Elysia is defended by the [[stararmy:start]].
  
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 ===== Public Health ===== ===== Public Health =====
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 Soul Transfer Back-ups are available to all Patricians and all Plebeians in dangerous work. Soul Transfer Back-ups are available to all Patricians and all Plebeians in dangerous work.
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 +factions.faction_name : Elysian Celestial Empire
 +factions.faction_playable : Yes
 +factions.faction_short : ECE
 +factions.faction_description : Elysia , officially the Elysian Celestial Empire, is a nation whose territory is located in the North-West sector of space. The Empire is bordered by Democratic Imperium of Nepleslia, the Freespacers and the Mishhuvurthyar, as well as geographically speaking bordering Ayame's Nebula, the largest cluster of black holes in known space, the 'Stars' and Xenn's Expanse. Suzerainty of Yamatai.
 +factions.faction_flag : faction:elysia:flags:elysia_flag.jpg
 +ooc_management.ooc_manager_wiki : FrostJaeger
 +ooc_management.rp_thread : https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/threads/ecs-panopteles-chapter-ii-athenais.71504/
 +ooc_management.ooc_thread : https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/threads/elysian-exploration-plot.61070/
 +ooc_management.ooc_activity_check : 2023-07-10
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