Zanthamun

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Introduction

Astrographical InformationZanthamun is a terrestrial planet location in The Slice region of the Outer Rim, in the Ash Worlds sector. On the galactic map, the planet's grid square is S-7. The planet is in the aptly named Zantha system.Zanthamun has seven moons, the largest being a hub for travel in the system. The planet is located on the Salin Corridor trade route.The planet has a large series of rings around it and sits within a vast asteroid field. Due to this, landing on the planet without assistance from officials is nearly impossible.Zanthamun has a rotational period of 30 standard hours and an orbital period of 354 standard days.Physical InformationZanthamun is a class terrestrial planet, with a diameter of 13,000 kilometers. The atmosphere is breathable, and the terrain is primarily grasslands, savanna, and tropical seasonal forests, though tundra and icy mountains exist at the poles.Societal InformationThe native species of Zanthamun are the Nessuni. The planet is also settled by the Sánthalora people and those who immigrated to the planet following the Zantha Civil War. Finally, one state, Napus, is primarily occupied by Hive, a genetic offshoot of the planetary population and caused by a virus, which rose to power during the Bloom Crisis (77-72 BBY). The population is approximately 500 million, split in the following ways:100,000 - various moons
402,000 - Elmvaria
3.5 million - Liber
36 million - Lahria
58.8 million - Ahrria
123.4 million - Kawato
132.1 million - Napus
140.5 million - Attiss38% - Nessuni
30% - Sánthalora
26% - Hive
4% - Other
2% - HumanThe planet's primary language is Zantha, a creole language that originated between the Nessuni and original refugees on the planet. The planet's secondary language is Galactic Basic Standard. The planet's primary form of government is democracy, though a symbolic monarchy does exist.Major planetary imports include Doonium and exports include art, technology, and starships.The planet is affiliated with the Alliance to Restore the Republic.Policies> Devolution - Government power is substantially delegated to local authorities.
> Compulsory Organ Harvesting - Citizens have no say in the medical use of their bodies after death.
> No Smoking - Smoking is prohibited, even in private.
> ID Chips - Citizens are administered an under-the-skin ID chip.
> Capitalism - Private industry is permitted within a market-based economy.
> Substances - Drug use is decriminalized across the planet.
> Affirmative Action - Organizations are required to meet demographic quotas.
> Space Program - The nation runs a space program.
> Metricism - The state mandates the use of the galactic metric system.
> No Prison - Jails and prisons are not employed.

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What is this?This is a fictional Star Wars planet I've been working on for a few years, based on my nation in the game NationState.How did you create the images on this wiki?Started with basic photo manipulation/editing to create composites in Photopea and then applied the pencil greyscale filter in PowerPoint (of all things). No AI here!

Before the Republic (eons–25,025 BBY)

> The Nessuni evolved on Zanthamun, living on the upper continent of Elmvaria. Due to the planet's gravity, they're slightly shorter than humans. The Nessuni settled on the rocky coasts of Elmvaria, but didn't venture out past the water.

The Old Republic (c. 25,025 – c. 1000 BBY)

Dawn of the Jedi (c. 25,025 BBY)

Expansionist Period (25,000 BBY)

Millennia before the Imperial Era

22,000–5000 BBY

Wars of the Old Republic (c. 5000 – c. 1000 BBY)

Battles with the Jedi (c. 5000 BBY)

c. 5000 – c. 1000 BBY

Defeat of the Sith (1032 BBY)

Republic Era (c. 1000 – 19 BBY)

Reformation of the Republic (c. 1000 BBY)

c. 1000 – c. 500 BBY

High Republic Era (c. 500 – 100 BBY)

c. 100 – 32 BBY

Fall of the Republic (32–19 BBY)

Imperial Era (19 BBY – 5 ABY)

Clone Wars (continued; 19 BBY)

"The Dark Times" (19–0 BBY)

Battle of Yavin

Galactic Civil War—after the Battle of Yavin (0–5 ABY)

New Republic Era (5–34 ABY)

Galactic Civil War (continued; 5 ABY)

Peace (5–28 ABY)

Cold War (29–34 ABY)

First Order-Resistance War (34 – 35 ABY)

New Jedi Order (35 ABY–)

Thereafter

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The Nessuni

> The Nessuni are the original people of Zanthamun, living on the upper continent of Elmvaria. Due to the planet's gravity, they're slightly shorter than humans. The Nessuni settled on the rocky coasts of Elmvaria, but didn't venture out past the continent until the arrival of the refugees. Today, the Nessuni are the largest demographic on the planet, overcoming near extinction around 25,000 BBY, where their population dwindled to only 10,000.BiologyDue to the planet's gravity, the Nessuni are slightly shorter than the Sánthalora or humans. Their skin tones range from pink, brown, grey, or black. They have bat-like ears and large wings that function as a secondary set of arms. Their hair is black by birth, though it is bleached white by the sun by the age of 10. The Nessuni have sharp, fang like teeth, and a rhinarium nose. Their eyes are entirely black, and contain a tapetum lucidum that reflects light.HybridsSome Nessuni hybrids exist with other species. These hybrids often have a combination of Nessuni and other traits.

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The Sánthalora

The Sánthalora people can originally be traced to refugees fleeing the Zygerrian Slave Empire. Evidence from Sánthalora genetic history traces their roots to the Arkanian Offshoots, a sub-species of the Arkanian race and genetically engineered by Arkanian scientists. This evidence is also supported by Sánthalora oral history. Some argue that the origin of the Zantha word "Sánthalora" (which translates to "Born of the Ark") is additional evidence towards Arkanian linage, though other scholars argue that this word may be derived from the ship (ark) the Sánthalora arrived to Zanthamun on.Despite limited supplies after arriving to Zanthamun, the Sánthalora worked with the local Nessuni population, at the time suffering a famine, to save both their people from extinction. The Sánthalora settled on the Attiss-Napus continent, south of Elmvaria, leaving the northern continent for the Nessuni. The Sánthalora develop a thriving society, often trading with their Nessuni neighbors in the north. Future refugees from other galactic conflict later diversified the Sánthalora population. However, tensions flared between the original Sánthalora people and the newer arrivals, leading to the Zantha Civil War around 1032 BBY. Half the population sought to keep the leadership of the now-royal family, descended from the original Sánthalora, while others sought to establish a more democratic form of government.The war caused further settlement of Zanathamun, as some fled the war. The following peace deal also led to the establishment of several distinct states on Zanthamun and both the Planetary Congress and Fellowship.The term "Sánthalora" now refers to descendants of the non-Nessuni population on Zanthamun, who arrived before the Zantha Civil War. This term is often extended, though, to anyone who has lived on the planet long enough for their hair to be bleached white (approximately 10 years), though this is a contested topic.The Sánthalora are the second-largest demographic on the planet.BiologyThe Sánthalora are genetically similar to both humans and the Arkanian Offshoots, with blue eyes, tan to dark brown skin, and silver-grey hair, which is usually bleached white by the Zantha sun around the age of 10. The Sánthalora also typically have dark outlines to their eyes, often mistaken as eyeliner, and tend to have deeper inset eyes than average humans.

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Hive

In 77 BBY a mystery virus infected the capital of Napus, later traced to a village near the south pole of Attiss. This virus assimilated the infected population into what came to be called "The Hive," a one-minded being determined to spread their unification. Following a vaccination campaign from the other states, the Hive split into two factions, Hive-huâ and Hive-kwâ.Hive-huâ - The majority and more peaceful of the two factions, which ultimately agreed to only infect others by the choice of the host.Hive-kwâ - A smaller faction that led to the development of a secondary Hive strain. While still expansion-minded, Hive-kwâ limited the spread of the strain to the vaccinated who still wanted to become part of the Hive.BiologyMembers of the Hive display silver eyes and superior physical abilities. They cannot be startled or experience fear, and the Hive can communicate with the rest of its members telepathically. Whatever one Hive member knows, the rest also know, though it has been seen in some cases where Hive members will hide information from others (such as in the rift between Hive-huâ and Hive-kwâ.

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States

The Republic of Zanthamun is composed of seven states: Attiss, Napus, Liber, Ahrria, Lahria, Kawato, and Elmvaria. These states each send thirteen representatives to vote on issues in the capitol city of Ender, to create a congress composed of 91 representatives.
Each state tends to vote along the following lines:Attiss - What is the best for social progress?
Napus - What is best for the people?
Liber - What is the most free?
Ahrria - What is the best for the arts?
Lahria - What is the best for agriculture?
Kawato - What is the best for technology?
Elmvaria - What is the best for the environment?

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Politics

Each state in Zanthamun is considered to be a self-governing nation. However, each state is split into 13 regions, and each state sends a representation from these regions to the Planetary Congress, composed of 91 total representatives. This congress votes on matters pertaining to the well-being of the entire planet.Zanthamun also has a Fellowship, an assembly of six composed of each regions' leader. After Zanthamun joined the Republic and the Galactic Senate, the Fellowship added an eighth member, who serves as the planet's representative in the Galactic Senate, but does not vote as a member of the Fellowship. The Fellowship, which was traditionally a symbolic force, begins to meet and discuss high-level issues and the planet's role in the Republic. It is eventually established that the Planetary Congress works on terrestrial issues, while the Fellowship works on extraterrestrial ones.Controversies> Some argue that the Congress is unfairly biased to regions more sparsely populated, with those regions having the same representation as a city, as each region gets one representative. This is exacerbated by the fact that the Fellowship is formed on a per-state basis but does not account for population size.> The moons of Zanthamun are not self-governing and are considered to be governed by the Fellowship.

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Language

The planet's primary language is Zantha, a creole language that originated between the Nessuni and original refugees on the planet.

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Gothanism

OverviewGothanism is a religion observed by the majority of the Zanthamun population. Its followers, known as Gothans, believe in a wide range of prophets and "miracle workers," whom Gothans also believe had a close connection with a central creator. These prophets are treated much like saints are, and Gothans believe that a close relationship with their creator can bring about supernatural abilities.DeitiesGothans believe in three major deities.>Thaal - God of light and knowledge, associated with the sun and stars. Cheeky and childlike, active and listening to prayer.>Ombra - God of darkness and peace, associated with the sky and night. Calm and ancient, can only be observed through deep meditation. Purveyor of truth.>Andira - Goddess of the moon and heavenly bodies, thought to be the conduit between the gods and mortals, with the ability to walk in the mortal world. Cunning and devious, thought to have the ability to shapeshift. Associated with chaos, innovation, and transformation.BeliefsGothans typically believe in the power of meditation and prayer as a way to strengthen one's connection with the creator. They also believe that dreams are a conduit for revelations and indicate a heightened sense of spirituality.There are five core tenants of Gothanism, including:> Character - One must be continually working to improve their character and sense of self. Self-improvement is especially important.> Faith - One must be loyal and faithful to others, and expect the best from people even in difficult times.> Exploration - One must continually push the boundaries of knowledge and seek to discover more about the world around them.> Mutual Respect - All living beings must be treated with respect. Community service is a core part of this tenant.> Pacifism - Gothans believe in antiviolent solutions first, and never striking the first blow.Gothans have a more nuanced version of life after death, and believe that upon death, an individual's "Oversoul" is sent to "The World Between Worlds," a purgatory of sorts where they are able to reunite with family members and friends from previous lives, at least those who have remained in The World Between Worlds. When ready, individuals can chose to be reincarnated and go back to the "Overland." Individuals can continually be reincarnated, but will only remember their past lives upon reaching the World Between Worlds again. Individuals who live a remarkable life (prophets), are given the chance to live in Wonderland, a rumored paradise at the end of all lives. Individuals who are particularly malevolent can be sent to the Badlands, where there is no escape until the end times.Gothans believe that the end times will be ushered in once humans have successfully discovered "the truth of the universe," and this drives many Gothans to go into scientific fields in order to contribute to the accumulation of knowledge. Gothans believe that in the end times, there will be a period of turmoil followed by Wonderland enveloping the universe, leading to paradise for all, both good and bad.HolidaysGothans have religious holidays throughout the year that observe the births of important prophets. These holidays are marked with celebration and include, feasts, fireworks, and gift-giving.One particularly unique holiday is Oversoul Day, celebrated on the Terran equivalent of October 24th yearly. On this day, Gothan's believe that the borders between the Overland and the World Between Worlds is particularly thin, and this day is used to commemorate family and friends who have passed on. Families and friends will light candles in memory of loved ones and children often celebrate with parades and pagents. Gothans will often practice gratitude for life on this day as well, earning it the colloquial name "Gothan Thanksgiving."Gothans believe in a strong bond with other galactic religions, and often enjoy scholarship and co-observation with them.Worship
Gothans are notable for their all-white worship outfits. Typical worship is done on the evening on one night and the morning of another, with Gothans gathering at their local temples. Gothan worship is physical, with Gothans performing sequenced movements (kola) for various prayers. Evening worship is typically a physical training-type session in the various prayers, with morning being more meditative.

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Universities

Zanthamun has twelve universities where its students can seek higher education. Broken down by state, they are listed below.Attiss
University of Al Sánplin Mékwâ - translating to "University of the Beautiful Lake," USM is a liberal arts school located on the lake in one of the smaller boroughs outside Attiss' capital. The school is known for its strong humanities department and quirky demeanor.Attiss State University -Deñ Émkon College -NapusZanae University - translating to "The People's University" is the oldest university in Zanthamun. The school offers free tuition to all Zanthans.Napus Academy - Napus Academy is Zanthamun's only military school, known for its low acceptance rate and difficult entry exam. The school is known for its excellent sports teams and music program, and is rivals with ZCS. Though seemingly robotic at times, the students are generally seen as chivalrous, bright, and level-headed, if not a little brainwashed.LiberHuâthae Zej Community School - translating to "Our Skies Community School," ZCS is Liber's only university. Though most of their offerings are considered "below average" for the country, the school boasts an impressive flight school, and many of its students are scouted to study further at Napus Academy, also the school's bitter rival. ZCS is known for it's anarchic, out-of-the-box approach to education, with students spending more of their time planning their next blaster scrimmage than studying for their exams.AhrriaAnéa Sise Tha Rico Conservatory - named for a famous Zanthan opera singer, ASC is a highly-regarded school for students wishing to pursue musical education and performance. Even out of class, the students can be found playing music together in various student-run ensembles, and exploring the conservatory's historic buildings, performance spaces, and gardens.Ahrria College of Arts -LahriaUniversity of Lahria and State Agricultural College -Al Mun School - translating to "The Faith School," Al Mun School is a religious institution.KawatoKawato Institute of Technology -ElmvariaGόlith Zérd College -

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Crime

Zanthamun's state of Liber is home to two Mafia families, and the Morning Glory Cartel.

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