Xya
| Xya | |
|---|---|
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| Astrographical Information | |
| System | Sai'el |
| Suns | Atlei |
| Planet | Guan |
| Rings | None |
| Orbital Position | 4 |
| Rotation Period | 20.2 Hours |
| Orbital Period | Approx. 2 Months |
| Distance from Alpha Sol | 5565 LY |
| Galaxy | Milky Way |
| Rim | Mid Rim |
| Quadrant | Alpha |
| Grid Coordinate | O21 |
| Physical Information | |
| Class | Terrestrial |
| Diameter | 4185km |
| Atmosphere | Breathable |
| Climate | Varied |
| Primary Terrain | Varied |
| Surface Water | 51% |
| Habitability (%) | 63% |
| Average Surface Temperature (°C) | 15.6 Degrees |
| Societal Information | |
| Government Type | Confederal Elective Consulate |
| Administrator | Consuls |
| Capital City | Myor |
| Demonym | Xy |
| Native Species | Xy Natives |
| Immigrated Species | Usodine |
| World Languages | Empirical Guani |
| Population | 437,911,001 |
| Major Exports | Rare Earth Metals Lumber |
| Notable Nations | Sacred Empire of Xy |
| Sector | New Africa |
| Affiliation | Non-Aligned |
Xya is the largest and farthest moon from the gas giant Guan, the fourth planet from the Atlei star, in the Sai'el System. Unlike other moons in the system, it is naturally and almost entirely habitable, albeit it suffers from much more extreme climate differences compared to Qel, the only other known habitable world in the system. The moon is also the only other known body in the system to possess a consistent atmosphere and a significant amount of water. It is situated 5565LY from Alpha Sol and takes approximately 2 months to complete a full orbit of its satellite planet. Xy Natives make up the predominant population of this moon, though a very small number of Usodine settlers have immigrated across Sai'el.
Geography and Climate
Continent
Xya consists of a single supercontinent, linked by three narrow mountain passes. It is theorised that the land was once two split continents that slowly collided over thousands of years. This has led to a historical split between the societies of the eastern and western continent. Notably, due to the axial tilt of the moon, the traditional directions of East and West are inverted: their north pole is on the 'bottom' of the planet. Some islands surround the continent, but their populations are low.
Oceans and Water
The supercontinent is surrounded by a large, continuous ocean. As a result of the extreme climates on the poles, the average water temperature can be as low as 2 degrees Celsius in the colder seasons. There is also a large lake - lake Ogline - splitting the continent in half. This lake was likely a part of the larger ocean before the collision of the continents in the past.
Climate
Due to its' fast orbital period around Guan, distance from Atlei, and short rotation period, Xya is subject to very extreme climate differences. Land close to and along the equator is typically temperate, and provides the most habitable area. Temperatures rapidly decrease as you move further towards either pole, with temperatures in the Polar Autonomy reaching as low as -112 degrees. Strangely, there is no typical 'ice sheet' surrounding either side of the continent near the poles.
Government and Politics
National
Officially, Xya is united under a single state: The Sacred Empire of Xy. It is a confederal mixed government, with two consuls being elected by the leaders of the individual, autonomous states that comprise the empire every four years. This system is the result of the Division of The Sacred Empire, wherein the originally unified governance split into two entities as a result of population growth, expanded territories and logistical difficulties. One consul must come from each side, wherein they must have both the popular vote (majority across the empire) and a regional majority (majority in their respective half). If a deadlock is caused as a result on either side, a runoff vote is performed under the jurisdiction of the Senate of East and West. Whilst the consuls have a level of executive authority in 'times of great crisis', they are otherwise subservient to the senate.
Some of the Empire's governance is shared with Qel under the Dual Republic of Qel and Xya. This nation was formed with the Treaty of New Prareus, after the Qelian government hosted a number of expeditions between the planets. Prior to this, they had made contact via radio technology. They share a currency, military, and foreign policy that is determined by the Federal Parliament of the Dual Republic. As part of this arrangement, they gained representation in the Yatan-Theian Accord.
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Senate Composition
The Senate is comprised of four factions, with voting open to all adult citizens. There are 400 available seats and elections are held every seven years independently of choosing new consuls.
| Name | Ideology | Position | Status | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Xy Party | Social Nationalism | Centre-Left | Government (Coalition) | 181 |
| Civic Reform Party | Reformist Centrism | Centre | Government (Coalition) | 119 |
| Federal Heritage Party | National Conservativism | Right | Opposition | 71 |
| Unity Party | Xy Pan-Nationalism | Far Right | Fringe | 29 |
Regional
Although unified in principle, seven different authorities actually make up the Empire. East Xy has direct governance in the southeast, a territorial government to its' north, and has control over a dominion to its' northwest. Meanwhile, West Xy manages an autonomous state in the planet's polar reason and has a diplomatic agreement for membership into the empire with the Nomadic States of Vir to its' west. Between these two authorities and their autonomous, there are also a cluster of independent city states. These city states are sovereign but are aligned with the Empire's governance and each have a consul vote. Government officials, lords, or city administrators are usually granted a vote. The votes for consuls are split between territories, totalling 100 votes:
- 25 Votes each for the East Xy Empire and West Xy Empire
- 15 Votes for the Aligned City States (15 qualify for voting)
- 10 Votes each for the Dominon of Skalia, Northeastern Administration, and Nomadic States of Vir
- 5 Votes for the Polar Autonomy
