Fiction:New Cyrannian Republic

"To create a free and civilised union, dedicated to the freedom, liberty and self-determination of all, we the people declare a New Cyrannian Republic!"

The New Cyrannian Republic, known officially as Republica Cyrannica, is a federal representative republic native to the, with key space in both the and the. Seen as the spiritual successor of the, the New Republic was founded on the principles of democracy, liberty and equality.

Founded during the third year of the, the Republic began as an alliance of likeminded individuals and civilisations which banded together in the name of democracy, exploration and the pursuit of a peaceful Cluster and Gigaquadrant. Living alongside the, the two powers maintain cordial, albeit cold relations. However, during the monumental conference which founded the Republic, both powers agreed to coexist peacefully with a demilitarised zone set up along their borders.

The New Republic currently operates from its temporary capital on Apatalore, though it seeks to establish a more permanent capital within the Cyrannus Galaxy.

Origin
"A civilisation of the people, by the people and for the people shall never vanish from this universe."

- Formation of the Republic

When the ended with the fall of the  and the rise of the, Imperial forces attempted with no avail to apprehend the former President of the Republic, Aedanius Cretacea. For the next two years of the, Apollo and his managed to evade Imperial forces in the hopes of eventually finding the  in the. However, during the opening days of the third year of Imperial rule, an Imperial fleet discovered Apollo's remnant and conquered it. To the surprise of much of the population of the Cluster, Apollo and his followers were given a reprieve, allowing the former President to gather the support needed to rebuild the Republic.

Concurrent to Apollo's struggles, a group of senators led by  and  also began to plan for a new Republic, but their proposals of violent uprising was soon supplanted in favour of Apollo and 's views that peace with the Empire would be more advisable. Acting with the approval and support of Empress Ramashe of, Apollo managed to gather support for the New Republic movement throughout the and the Gigaquadrant as a whole, eventually organising a monumental conference which resulted in the New Republic's creation.

Early History
"I imagine many fear a repeat of events that transpired after the Great Cyrannus War, but I assure you, our New Republic is different."
 * Gaining Allies

- Apollo to the Rambo Senate

In the first weeks of the New Republic's existence, it established diplomatic relationships with dozens of different empires including the, the , the and the. However, the most important development occured in the when Proconsul Apollo addressed the Senate of, ultimately managing to convince them their old alliance with the URC should be carried over with the New Republic, thus resulting in a renewal of the so-called "special relationship", despite some tensions and mistrust remaining in Rambo Nation.

During the fourth month of 03 NE/06 AQF the president, Apaltar allowed the Ermitant to join the Republic as they were forced to leave their homes in Cyranai due to the Bisistar. Shortly after, the star destroyer CRS Ramaprica came under attack by a Hutter bird of prey who managed to free the captured Adelheidis - raising new tensions between the two powers. Shortly after Apaltar was informed of a terrorist bombing at the Rambo Capital and the Rambo's decision to Occupy the planet Yudumarth.

After the Yudumarth Campaign began in the Quadrants, the President ordered Republic Command to send ships into the Odysseia Region of the in the hopes of establishing a symbolic foothold in the region. Captain Henry Walter of the CRS Nova was the first captain to enter the region, but after a dangerous First Contact with the, Republic Command decided to re-evaluate their search for a homeworld in the region. Two weeks later however, the CRS Discovery made contact with the peaceful Lacertian Federation, resulting in an alliance between President Apaltar and Chancellor Horucarm of the Lacertian Council.
 * Expansion into Cyrannus and the founding of Mou'Cyran

A day after the two leaders met, Apaltar joined with Apollo and a large colonisation fleet over a planet in Odysseia. , recently returned from a future timeline, discovered the fertile planet and named it "Mou'Cyran", the new homeworld for the Republic. However, soon after the planet was colonised, the arrived in orbit. Though Apaltar attempted to negotiate for peace, it was ultimately Empress Minerala of the Star Empire who prevented the conflict.

A few weeks later, Apaltar and the New Republic Senate unsuccessfully attempted to join the, an act supported by the , but challenged by the Empire. In the end, the Republic was granted "observer" rights but was forbidden from having a vote on the SSA Council. Outraged, some Republic senators instead placed their hopes that a possible military alliance with the Delpha Coalition was possible.

Government and Politics
"Because every sentient being matters, we provide every citizen with a voice. Each is allowed to express opinions and participate in government as they see fit."

- Scroll of Order IV

The New Republic is a federal representative republic with executive power being vested in a President and legislative power being vested in the New Republic Senate. When elected by a majority in the Senate, the President chooses a cabinet made up of the Vice President and the heads of each of the executive departments of the Republic's government which remains in power until it loses the support of the Senate, at which time a new President and cabinet will be elected. The chief diplomat of the New Republic is chosen by the President and holds the rank of Proconsul. Until a time when a permanent capital can be chosen, the seat of government is located on the planet Apatalore in Quadrant 82.

Executive Branch
Executive power in the New Republic is vested in a democratically elected President, who functions as the head of government, head of state and commander in chief. Presidential candidates are selected by the Republic Senate and then put to popular vote among the people. If a President resigns or is killed while in office, the Vice President assumes power and serves out the remainder of the former President's term.

A President's term lasts two standard Cyrannian years and can be renewed indefinitely. When elected, the President will choose an executive cabinet made up of the heads of the various departments of the Republic government and a Proconsul, who serves as the chief diplomat. For short-range interplanetary travel, the President travels via special Presidential Shuttles while for interstellar and intergalactic travel, the President uses the civilian ship Republica One.

Elected by the first New Republic Senate in 03 NE, the current President of the New Cyrannian Republic is while the current Proconsul is.

Legislative Branch
The New Republic Senate is a unicameral body that serves as the legislature of the Republic government. It officially styles itself as the successor of the Old Republic Senate. The Senate is comprised of one senator from each member state of the Republic, which is chosen by the popular vote of the population and ratified by the leader of the respective state. Each senator is given a single vote regardless of their representative populations, which promotes equality between the Senate's members. The Senate's primary duties are to protect citizens in need, curb the powers of the executive and to mediate disputes between the Republic's planets.

Despite holding only legislative powers, the Senate also maintains the right to declare war and to open diplomatic relations with a foreign government. A President needs the support of the majority of the Senate before making such decisions. The Senate is presided over by the Consul, currently Vemer, a young but capable Chavelli who defected to the republic remnant during the creation of the, since becoming a notable politician. The Consul holds little power in practice, but holds diplomatic power and is tasked with keeping the senate from becoming rowdy.


 * Senators

Arts and Media
The New Republic, like its predecessor has an incredibly diverse culture thanks to a liberal attitude toward the arts due to the sheer volume of alien cultures which vary from the more traditional culture to distinctly more alien hivemind-like communities. Unlike the Empire, which is known to suppress any art deemed to be anti-Imperial, the Republic is not severe in cencorship and embraces art and culture not only from Cyrannus but from across the Gigaquadrant.

Like the Empire, the New Republic has access to the HoloDomain, a vast network containing a near omniscient connection of information that provides the citizens of the Republic with news, instant communication across the Gigaquadrant and entertainment. Unlike the Empire however, the HoloDomain is not the subject of invasive surveillance.

Music is an important aspect of life in the New Republic with a great deal of genres being popular with citizens, though traditional Caprican classical music remains as popular as ever, with the official anthem of the Republic being a Caprican composition composed several centuries ago. The New Republic is also strongly influenced by the cultures of neighbouring civilisations including, with the consumption of Rambo food and drink being popular in the Republic.

Religion
"The Republic takes no position on matters of theology, and we permit each citizen to discover its own purpose, as long as the rights of other citizens are not violated."

- Scrolls of Order

Freedom of religion is one of the fundamental rights provided to citizens of the New Republic. Despite the multitude of religions in the Republic, the vast majority of its citizens are either agnostic or atheist.

Due to the abundance and influence of the in the New Republic, the most commonly practised religion is the polytheistic belief in the Thirteen Lords of Caelestes, known as Tredecimism, which has a strong emphasis in the philosophy of eternal return, with "All this has happened before and all of it will happen again" being a key cornerstone of faith in the New Republic. Though Tredecimism has roots in the Libertus of the Twelve Colonies, it has since spread to many other races in the Republic.

The second largest belief in the Republic is the worship of the, a monotheistic faith similar to the worship of but in a much less fundamentalist fashion. Believers in the One God claim that it is a force of nature beyond good or evil and that all beings have a part to play in life. Another common religion found in the Republic is the belief in the Rambo Gods.

Species
The New Cyrannian Republic is a cultural melting pot consisting of thousands of different species all united in their faith in democracy. Like the, the and the , the majority of the Republic's population is made up of the , a species native to the Twelve Colonies.

However, the Libertus are far from the only inhabitants in the Republic, with other notable species including the, the , the and the. However, these species are only a small handful of the multitude of races that call the Republic their own.

Demographically, these are the most common races in the New Republic.
 * Major Species

Astrography
The New Cyrannian Republic was formed with most of its key space in the unclaimed territory of Quadrant 82, centred around what was once the, the loyal democratic colonies that refused to submit to the Empire when the ended. In consultation with the other civilisations of the at the conference, the Republic was allowed to remain in this space and was permitted to set up a permanent capital in the Unknown Regions of the galaxy. Until then, the capital of the New Republic is located on Apatalore in Quadrant 82.

Planets
Apatalore=


 * Name - Apatalore
 * Capital - Republic City
 * Location - Quadrant 82

Apatalore is a small green planet located in the north of the former URC Quadrantia Colonial Sector, which later became known as the. It serves as the temporary capital of the New Republic. Apatalore is located close to the Wormhole Plateau and as such holds great strategic importance. Apatalore houses a small to medium sized population, with the majority of its citizens being colonists after they migrated from Cyrannus. Together with some and with aid of their close allies the Chinawkya they began building their city.

During the the planet was unharmed, though it became a staging area to invade  just before the URC was reformed in the. Since then most of the ships left, but due to two docking ports built by the Chinawkya, a sizable fleet now defends it.

, the current President of the New Republic calls the planet home and was Count before accepting the title of President. Until a permanent capital can be found for the New Republic, Apatalore serves as the seat of both the President and Senate.

The green woods and plains of Apaltore house wildlife, like the, Galichimia and Herbisciosa.

Mou'Cyran=


 * Name - Mou'Cyran
 * Capital - Mou'Cyran City
 * Location - Odysseia Region, Cyrannus

Settled in the later stages of 03 NE, Mou'Cyran is the new capital of the New Republic. Located in the Odysseia Region of the, the colony is located close to both Jenassian and Regellian space and is as such under heavy protection. Though the colony is still under construction, it has been designated the new capital once symbolically began a ceremony marking the planet's colonisation.

Unlike the ecumenopolis of, the cities of Mou'Cyran are small with much of the planet consisting of alpine mountain ranges, lush forests and gleaming seas. The planet has a distinctive violet atmosphere due to the presence of a nearby nebula, giving the planet a serene beauty. However, the planet also hides dark secrets, many of which began to come to light once the planet was colonised.

New Caprica=


 * Name - New Caprica
 * Capital - New Delphi
 * Location - Quadrant 82

New Caprica was the first colony established in the several decades ago by the  during the early stages of the. New Caprica is a hot, humid world consisting of vast tropical zones that stretch from pole to pole, interrupted occasionally by warm shallow seas. The settlements on New Caprica are generally small, respecting the vast amount of native life on the planet. The planet is known for being an adventurer's paradise, with citizens from around Quadrant 82 visiting the planet.

New Caprica wasn't attacked by the during the Second Galactic War, though it was briefly occupied by the  during the, though it was later liberated by the. New Caprica remained loyal to democracy when the was formed and became one of the key planets in the. When the New Republic was formed, New Caprica gladly became one of its first members, benefiting from the renewed trade between other planets of the Quadrant, especially those in the Rambo Capital Sector, which is located relatively close by.

Military and Defense
"Our imperative is to protect our citizens, not to wage war. We attack only as a last resort."

Due to the Republic's many warlike neighbours, a strong military was seen as a must for the newly reinstated Republic Senate. Like the United Republic of Cyrannus and the of Cyrannus, the primary warships used by the New Republic are Star Destroyers, massive wedge-shaped vessels designed primarily for war. However, the New Republic Starfleet places a much heavier emphasis on peaceful exploration than its predecessors and its neighbours, with exploration vessels similar to those used by being used in deep-space and extra dimensional exploration.

Republic Starfleet
The New Republic Starfleet (also known as the New Republic Navy) is the primary military and exploratory body of the New Cyrannian Republic. The main purpose of the fleet is to provide defense for the Republic against alien threats, to explore the cosmos, to engage in diplomatic relations with new, undiscovered species and to wage war should worse come to worst. The navy is led by a supreme commander, a fleet admiral who is chosen by the President under consultation from the Senate and the Defense Council. The current supreme commander of the fleet is.

When the New Republic was initially formed, it made extensive use of the, which had proved its worth time and time again since the days of the. Though no plans exist to remove the Venator-class from active service, plans for more powerful Star Destroyers to serve alongside it resulted in the development of the Pheobus-class Star Destroyer. As well as Star Destroyers, the Republic also fields science and exploration vessels such as the Nova-class, which were developed in tandem with. These vessels are at the forefront of scientific investigation in the New Republic.

Starships=


 * Fighters

Foreign Relations


The New Cyrannian Republic promotes an active foreign policy based on ultimately achieving peace and order within the galaxies of both the and the outer Gigaquadrant. To do so, once the Republic opens diplomatic relations, the Proconsul will assign an official ambassador who will generally live in the respective empire. In turn, the Republic will recommend the empire it is conducting relations with to also send an ambassador to live in the New Republic. Before any diplomatic relationship can be established, it will first have to be approved by a majority in the Republic Senate. Similarly, before the President has authority to wage war, he or she would need the permission of the Senate.

Special Relationship
The New Cyrannian Republic possesses a special relationship with, despite some tensions remaining in the latter due to the events after the rise of the Empire.



Allies
"We will stand with you."



Good Terms
"It's lovely to see you again."



Non-Aggression Pact
"Stay within your borders and we'll stay within ours."



Neutral
"We hope we can come to some sort of understanding."


 * Hutter Kingdom
 * Hutter Kingdom

Hostile
"You have committed an act of aggression against us and will therefore be brought to justice."



Trivia

 * The New Republic is shared between Cyrannian and Dinoman82.
 * The New Republic was in planning since the end of the, but the road leading to it was significantly more violent than the actual series of events.
 * The Republic was reintroduced to the wiki on Sunday, the 21st of July 2013. This is one year, eight months and fifteen days since the fall of the.
 * Citizens of the New Republic are often referred to as "Mou'Cyrannians" (literally meaning "New Cyrannians") by other factions, much like citizens of the are known as "Imperials".