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The Lord's Most Glorious and Celestial Hegemony of Eternal Peace and Prosperity {{{endonym}}}

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250px Map of Variyako and its spheres of influence in Neira, c. 1900. Dark green denotes its actual territory, light green its protectorates.

Nation

Capital:Template:!! style="color:#444; background:#transparent;" |Jannah

Official languages:Template:!! style="color:#444; background:#transparent;" |Tovak

Demonym:Template:!! style="color:#444; background:#transparent;" |Celestial

Politics

Government:Template:!! style="color:#444; background:#transparent;" |Theocratic Absolute Monarchy

- Heavenly Hegemon:Template:!! style="color:#444; background:#transparent;" |Kharon Vizirov

- Ulavja:Template:!! style="color:#444; background:#transparent;" |Duško Orejo

Legislature:Template:!! style="color:#444; background:#transparent;" |Ravadi

State religion:Template:!! style="color:#444; background:#transparent;" |Template:Religionbox

Formation:Template:!! style="color:#444; background:#transparent;" |~100 BCE

Geography & Demographics

Population:Template:!! style="color:#444; background:#transparent;" | 34,900,000

Ethnic groups:Template:!! style="color:#444; background:#transparent;" |94.49% Variyakoi

National minorities:Template:!! style="color:#444; background:#transparent;" |Tzolk (2.5%), Odokcracian (1.5%), Zeleovkian (1%), Likadjai (0.2%), Xhequan (0.1%), Justvakaun (0.2%), Atraethean (0.01%)

Time zone:Template:!! style="color:#444; background:#transparent;" |SMT +6

Economy

Currency:Template:!! style="color:#444; background:#transparent;" |Anbra (ነ)(?)

GNP:Template:!! style="color:#444; background:#transparent;" |ነ49288 Template:Abbr28,094 million ([1])

GNP per capita:Template:!! style="color:#444; background:#transparent;" |Ꭶ805 ([2])

Core industries:Template:!! style="color:#444; background:#transparent;" |Soy, cotton, lumber, coal, iron, copper, gold, textiles, livestock, slaves

Primary imports:Template:!! style="color:#444; background:#transparent;" |Wheat, silver, gemstones, industrial goods, spices, wines, fruits, opium poppies

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"In the midst of the fanatical masses, and under the eyes of the Eternal, the Hegemon pronounced the inviolable oath which assures the integrity of the hegemony, the security of property, the perpetuity of institutions, the respect for law, and the happiness of the nation. The oath of the Hegemon shall be forever the terror of the enemies of the Hegemony. If our borders are attacked, it will be repeated at the head of our armies, and our frontiers shall never more fear foreign invasion!" - Apostle Khargdan, at the proclamation of the Hegemony

The Celestial Hegemony, officially the The Lord's Most Glorious and Celestial Hegemony of Eternal Peace and Prosperity, is an Asharan state in Occiden established in 1618. Also known as the Third Hegemony, the first two being the First Hegemony (665–278 BC) and the Second Hegemony (614–627 AC), is nominally a union of multiple Asharan states, however, its government and economy are highly centralized. The Hegemony is a theocratic one-party military state governed by Heavenly Asharan Temple of the Enlightened Path and their political arm, the Hashaf, an ultra-zealous Asharan religious group in Tovazar under the ideology of Heavordism. The Hegemony is currently led by Hegemon Ayatashar Kharon Vizirov, who is the head of state and the church with Jannah as its capital. Other major urban centers are Iskra, Cychis, Ghalmek, Angarash, and Marashida. It is the largest known state in the world and has five climate zones: humid continental, tropical, steppes, desert, and mountains.

The Hegemony has become an industrial and technological giant following a series of government economic plans to increase the development of the once mainly agricultural nation. Due to these changes, the Dominion has become a great power, boasting a rapidly growing rail network, the world's largest and potentially strongest army, and a fast-growing industrial base. In less than a decade, its navy became third best in Seres, behind Wellestria and Ashkal.

The Celestial Hegemony has its roots in the Heavenly Revolution of 1610, when the Hashafs, led by Prophet Arkhan Vissari, a man who claimed to the be the fourth incarnation of the Asharist god, overthrew the constitutional monarchy which had won the War of Tovazaric Succession 14 years earlier. In 1618, after a civil war and the War Of The First Coalition, the Celestial Hegemony was formed with the unification of the Tovakan, Khanduran, Astrakhan and Saratov states.

Since its founding, a series of wars, known as the Holy Wars in the Hegemony, have extended the Hegemony's influence over much of Western Seres. Due to the Heavenly Asharan Co-Prosperity Sphere, the Dominion rules over 200 million subjects, maintains an extensive military and political presence in Severus, Rurikov, Sileska, the Duchy of Krovotsky and parts of Cedronia and is considered a Great Power of Seres. Early Hegemony victories exported many ideological features of the Heavenly Revolution throughout Seres: the spreading of Asharanism throughout the continent limited government corruption, increased legal equality between all races and both sexes, promoted monogamy and family planning, outlawed opium, gambling, polygamy (including concubinage), slavery, and prostitution. Largest and most important to much of the population was wealth and land redistribution that limited the power and influence of the privileged aristocracy and politicians.

Cardinal Apostles

Etymology

The Hegemony's theology’s beliefs are based on Azar 1:28, which says, "Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the world, and subdue it: and have hegemony over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth"

History

Taruq Vandire (1620-1625)

The Hegemon immediately following the death of Vissari, Vandire oversaw the Great Commission which saw the death of up to a million people in a four year period.

Politics

Government

The Hegemony Government is composed of the following branches:

Eternal Prophet: The preamble of the Constitution of the Celestial Hegemony reads:

Under the leadership of the Heavenly Asharan Society of Harmonious and Ascended Followers, the Lord's Most Glorious and Celestial Hegemony of Eternal Peace and Prosperity and the Celestial people will hold the divine leader, Ayatashar Arkhan Vissari in high esteem as the eternal Prophet of the Hegemony...

First Circle

Heavenly Hegemon The Heavenly Hegemon, commonly known simply as the Hegemon is the head of state and the leader of the First Circle, the highest level of the Celestial government. The Hegemon is the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, controls the military intelligence and security operations and is solely responsible for declarations of war, peace, and signing of treaties. The heads of the judiciary, the state vox, the commanders of the police and military forces, and six of the twelve members of the Guardians Council are directly appointed by the Hegemon. In addition, during times of national crisis, the Hegemon may dissolve the Legislature and rule by decree.

Electoral Council of Experts of the Leadership: The Electoral Council, which meets for one week every year, consists of 88 "virtuous and learned" clerics elected by the public to eight-year terms. The Electoral Council determines who can run for a seat in the assembly and elects the Supreme Leader and periodically reconfirm him. The council has never been known to challenge any of the Hegemon's decisions.

Second Circle

Premier: The Premier is the leader of the State Council. The Premier serves as the highest rank in Celestial civil service and the head of government. The Premier is elected directly every 5 years by all registered party and temple members and must be approved by the Heavenly Hegemon before running. The Premier holds other positions in the state, such as the 2nd-ranked member of the Heavenly Aid Council, and 2nd vice chairman of the Central Military Committee. The Premier is responsible for organizing and administering the Celestial civil bureaucracy. This includes overseeing the various ministries, departments, commissions, and statutory agencies that make up the executive branch.

Heavenly Rule Assistance Association: The Heavenly Association is a triumvirate of the three most powerful positions within the Hegemony below the Supreme Leader himself. These three positions; the High Apostle, Warmaster, Grand Chancellor are said to represent the three parts of a human, the Soul, the Body, and the Heart. The High Apostle is the second highest religious position within the nation and it is generally assumed, although not ensured, that whoever holds this position when the current Supreme Leader either passes or steps down, becomes the next Supreme Leader. The Supreme Commander is the highest military position, represents the military, controls the armed forces of the dominion, save for the Eternal Guards. Lastly, the Grand Chancellor is the highest political position and is the representative of the common people. The Grand Chancellor is elected by limited suffrage for a term of four years, however, the chancellor is still required to gain the Supreme Leader’s official approval before being sworn in before the Assembly. The Supreme Leader also has the power to dismiss the elected president anytime.

Supreme Guardian Court of Justice: The Guardian Council comprises twelve jurists, six appointed by the Supreme Leader and the other six appointed by the Assembly. The Council interprets the constitution and may veto the Assembly. If a law is deemed incompatible with the constitution or Asharan law, it is referred back to the Assembly for revision. Local city councils are elected by public vote to four-year terms in all cities and villages of the Asharan Dominion.

Asharan Consultive Assembly: The Asharan Consultive Assembly is the is bicameral and made up of two houses: the 224-seat upper house House of Archons and the 440-seat lower house House of Representatives. The upper house consists of 224 members 24 of whom consisting of the most senior members of the Heavenly Temple, and the remainder being appointed by the Supreme Leader. The lower house consists of 440 members, of whom 330 are directly elected and 110 are appointed by the Supreme Leader. Members are elected every four years by limited suffrage and all candidates and legislation from the assembly must be approved by the Guardian Council.

Law

MOIS

Military and paramilitary

The unified armed forces of the Celestial Hegemony is called the Defence Mantle Forces. The Celestial Hegemony has three types of armed forces: the regular forces known as the Heavenly Armed Mantle of the Hegemony, the Enlightened Guard who are the religious military, and the unified police force the Heavenly Armed Police totaling about 1.6 million active troops. The Hegemony also has around 860,000 Reserve Force during peacetime however during wartime that number could rise up to 2 million. Since the reorganization during and after the Heavenly Revolution, members of the armed forces were required to pledge an oath of unconditional obedience to the Hegemon personally.

Internal security and law enforcement

The internal security and law enforcement in the Celestial Hegemony is managed by the Secretariat for Celestial Security, headed by Khalgo, is the responsible for the administration and management of the National Police Force, the Criminal Investigation Police, the Border Troops, and the National Gendarmerie.

= Notable Towns & Cities

Jannah

Cychis

Ghalmek

Azdihar

Angarash

Marashida

Culture

Clans of the Celestial Hegemony

Names

Sor Gholesh Kar Gholesh Kor Phaeron Sar Kol-Saresk Taruq Toren Mar For Geran Kanan Raam Sor Tagrus Arven Kar Kor Gahal Khur Vharadesh Kor Naberus Kor Andromalius Kor Marbas Kor Byleth Kor Kazadai Kor Vassago Kor Vefar Kor Krinolas Kor Acheron Gannon Vul Nabukad Ussar Malek the Summoner Esharhaddon Akem Manah Borkhal Kol Soph Kor Megron Kol Jainin Algroth Corrath Kul Varnak Zafarkhel Ard Vadoth Kariel Kol Zakar Kal Tor Panarl Gar Ferron Mar Felan Ahazian Kel Ibashin Havakar Sor Gharax Annunake