Nova Stellaris Factbook

Egalitarian Kingdom of Nova Stellaris

LOJALITET, JÄMLIKHET, ÄRA

LOYALTY, EQUALITY, HONOUR

• Official Name: Egalitarian Kingdom of Nova Stellaris
• Official Name: Egalitarian Kingdom of Nova Stellaris
• Shorthand Name: Bjardic Kingdom, Bjardic Isles, Nova Stellaris
• Full Ceremonial Name: The Egalitarian Kingdom of Nova Stellaris and her Realm of the Isle of Bjardlünd and her Surrounding Archipelago
• Current Political System: Constitutional Monarchy
• Capital City: Solis Occasus
• Largest City: Port Mercius
• Demonym (People): Bjardican
• Demonym (Nation): Bjardic, Novan
• Demographic:
• 85.3% Novan
• 10.1% Indigenous Bjardic
• 4.6% Other

vReligious Beliefs:

• 97.6% Athiest
• 2.2% Pagan/Old Bjardic
• 0.2% Other

[li]Location: Bjardic Islands, Excerno Ocean[/li]
[li]Population: 78 319 827 (est 2017 census)[/li]
[li]Approx Area: 735 755km^2[/li]
[li]Languages: Bjardic, Old Drax (Ceremonial)[/li]
[li]Head of State: HM James II (James the Stoic)

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[li]Age: 37 (Nov 8th 1980 - )[*]Reign: 13 years (Sept 6th 2004 - )[/li]
[li]Preceded by: Païtr the Jolly (Nov 11th 1955 - Aug 30th 2004) (R ~ May 2nd 1977 - Aug 30th 2004, 27 years)[/li]
[li]Next of Kin: Cassandra the Dragonbreath (Feb 16 1999 - ), Andrev the Younger (Dec 11th 2007 - )[/li]
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[li]Government:Regal - Astrad Palace [li]Parliamentary - Dove Nest[/li][li]Currency: Astra (XXΔ/xxλ)[/li]
[li]GDP: 5 610 000 000 000Δ (est 2017)[/li]
[li]GDP per capita: 71 641Δ (est 2017)[/li] [li][*]System of measurement: Metric [li]Internet suffix: .kns
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The Kingdom of Nova Stellaris was born from the fires of several intra-state wars in the 1800s, the two most influential groups being the existing Communist Government (informally known as the Bloodbards for their clean cut yet brutal style and blood red attire) and the Royalist 'Valkyries' (known for their blue and gold colours and the wings on the helmets of higher ranking officers) who wanted to reinstate a powerful ruler. The War ended with the climatic Battle of the Red Circle of 1873 in which the Bloodbards made their final stand around the Astrad Building in the Capital City of Solis Occasus.

The Haïre Dynasty has been in power since then, with the current monarch, James II being the 6th of the House to rule over Nova Stellaris. His 13 year rule has seen the nation rise up as a progressive paradise with much equality legislation implemented and national unity at the highest in half a century and formally changing the name of the nation in 2013 to show this progressive attitude. However, he still retains absolute power over the state and makes all decisions, though he is mostly benevolent.

Overall, the EKNS is a progressive, left-leaning monarchist state, which values equality for all its citizens, no matter their gender, race or sexual orientation, while still being capitalist in order to give incentive for technological progress to the people. The country is nuclear powered as the region of Medius contains rich deposits of uranium which scientists predict could power the nation for 7000 years at it's current growth rate, and have enough to trade with others.

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Nova Stellaris is an island nation in the equatorial region of the Excerno Ocean. It is made up of sixteen islands (though only 5 of them are inhabited permanently) which are divided into 5 Wings and one Administrative Region. The largest island is called the Isle of Bjardlünd. It has very differing terrain across the island, with the lands west of Solis Occasus being on fertile plains, the land to the south rich with deposits of uranium, copper, iron and titanium, and the northwest is a mountainous ridge from where few people live but most of the nation's water originates. All motor vehicles are banned, with high tech monorail and solar trains and trams. These will be explained in more depth in the Infrastructure section.

Constituent Islands



Cities



Wings

The nation is made up of five 'wings' and one administrative region.




Lakes, Rivers and Bays

Peaks and Topography

[/i][*]Largest City-based Tourist industry despite small int'l airport[*]Highest concentration of ethnic Bjardic population
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[*]Úran City

[*]Port Gladio

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The culture of Nova Stellaris is incredibly contrasted between the Draxian culture (the Latin language, Ceremonial Language) and the Bjardic culture (Nordic, more widely used and major language). This is due to the cooperation of the Pioneers and the Bjardic natives to create a mutually beneficial relationship. This was because of the similarity on the technological tree between the two factions and the fact that the settlers came from the Old Commonwealth of Drax - which valued equality for all and this trait was instilled in all it's citizens. The communism eroded after the Civil War and the monarchists took over. After decades of relations, a new "race" popped up, a mix in the traditions of the Draxians and the Bjardics, forming the homogenous ethnic identity of "Novan".

The Novan populace is mostly homogeneous, meaning that a vast majority of the population hail from similar bloodlines. These date back over 200 years with the arrival of the first Draxian pioneers and their relationships with the local Bjardic people. This racial identity has stayed similar due to the strong ties to the Commonwealth of Drax in terms of immigration, the exponential growth of the Bjardic population due to raised life expectancy and the country's relative isolationism until recently, when doors have been opened to diplomacy.

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As the years wore on and the Commonwealth dissolved, the monarchists took power and began reforms that would last nearly 130 years. Despite defeating the Communists in the Novan Civil War, the new Kingdom adopted many traits from it's motherland, such as the vast belief of atheism, and the internal focus as opposed to the regressive policy of expropriation adopted by the colonial powers of the old world, which has led to the development of the nation's current vast naval capability and scientific prowess.

This has been caused by a huge focus on Homeland Security - the nation is not far reaching but is self contained and has a policy of self defence rather than making and breaking alliances. This is why the Navy, Naval Air Force and home guard are so elite, the sea and Novan soil are where the people must fight the hardest in order to maintain sovereignty. Although the forces are small in numbers, the men and women are trained from the age of 16 to become elite defenders, and the ones who continue after the mandatory 7 year reserve conscription period go on to be known as Guardians of the Novan Realm.

The recent diplomatic turn is a response to the state's recent referendum which turned the Kingdom into a constitutional monarchy on January 1st. The Parleés have been vying for the opportunity to open up official certified relations with the outside world, rather than just mutual trade agreements, for years. With a unanimous vote, the Parliament gained this right in 2018.

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The two main national animals are both represented on the crest here - the Golden Canary representing the people and the community spirit between them, while also showing the honour associated with the Defence Forces, and the gold laced souls of the Guardians. The Crimson Dragonfly represents a marvel of the world - graceful yet endowed with about as much respect as you can give an insect. It is also naturally endowed with the royal crimson as seen on lower segment of the coat of arms.

The three main military department symbols are immediately recognisable as ours by the four pointed star and the regal colours intertwined with the national 'nights sky' palette. The National Flag is known as the "Trebrødre" and is seen outside most public buildings and some homes in the patriotic Capital and southern region of Medius, while also commonly sighted along the western Bjardia coastline where the tourism industry is booming.

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The current monarch is Rikekongen James II, also known as James the Stoic, and has been on the throne since his father passed in 2004. He is widely know for being benevolent to the people, a contrast from his father who used the throne for personal gain.

There are a set of systematic rules and principles set within the monarchy:

[*]When a monarch passes, there is a Week of Mourning until the next monarch is crowned.
[*]If the new Monarch is below the age of 25, they are to be known as the Kronprins (M) or Kronprinsessa (F) (Crown Prince or Crown Princess) until such a time as they reach this age. When they do, a National Holiday is declared and a Rangøkning ceremony is held.
[*]If the Monarch is at least 25 years of age, they gain the title of Rikekongen (M) or Riksdronning (F) (Realms King or Realms Queen).

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