Raiconian Alliance

The Raiconian Alliance is the name for the 'Alliance' between all of the Raiken clans. It is also the name of the government for said alliance.

The Raiconian Alliance was formed during the Isov vi Dyna (Era of Strife). During a war that would've driven the Raiken to their own extinction, the mountain sages of Clan Ormroth created a document that would focus their efforts on their survival as a species, rather than wiping themselves out. Their detachment from society made clear its wrongs. The Raiken fighting themselves brought nothing but blood. The sages called for the clans to use this energy for progress, not destruction. The clans heeded their call and for a time, they were not Ormroth, Rakavasu, Slevexa, Relatir, or Delrasu; they were Raiken. The document that bound them together is called the Tiam vi Raiken (Alliance of Raiken/Raiconian Alliance).

Over time, the clans have slowly formed a new divide. While the Tiam vi Raiken binds all Raiken together, tension has grown between the five clans of old and the hundreds of smaller clans that have formed over the long-lasting Alliance.

Raiconian Alliance Flag
Society
Capital	Sial'roshya (Capital), Ranil'inas (Homeplanet)
Official Language	Nulsaa vi Raiken
Religion	Raika'roshya
Current Year	451 RAC
Population
Total	9.4 Billion
Trend	Increasing Slowly
Systems Controlled	Three
Military
Protectors Of The Alliance

The Raiconian Alliance is best described as mix of oligarchies, with socialist and theocratic undertones. The bulk of power is divided between four “Nacur Shai” (Grand Councils), whose members are placed into power based on their ranking in society, the church, or the military. While the Grand Councils wield the most power, there are lesser councils known as “Zurak Shai” (Major Council) and “Ziras Shai” (Minor Council), in which their members are placed into power the same way as the Grand Councils. Major Councils manage planetary affairs, while Minor Councils manage specialized tasks, such as research. Each Council, no matter what rank, is comprised of thirteen members. The only exception to this is the Council of the Alliance.

The Four Grand Councils are as follows:

• Shai vi Dradai (Council of Warriors) - Military Affairs
• Shai vi Cheryn (Council of Faith) - Church Affairs
• Shai vi Raiken (Council of Raiken) - Internal Affairs
• Shai vi vuras Tiam (Council of the Alliance) - Diplomacy (Between Clans)

The Raiken believed that the best of their kind are the best suited to attend to the needs of the people and put them on a path to progress. As such, the greatest military leaders serve on the Council of Warriors, the highest ranking members of the church serve on the Council of Faith, and the most successful business persons serve on the Council of Raiken. For the Council of Warriors and Council of Faith, it is very clear-cut who the members of the council will be.

However, if there are more than thirteen eligible members for these councils, the thirteen who have served longest at the highest rank will be members of the council. This only applies to the first two councils.

The Council of Raiken is a bit different in its method of appointing members to the council. Most companies are not headed by a single individual, their leadership is much like the governments councils. The thirteen most critical companies elect a single spokesperson to serve on the Council of Raiken. No single company may have more than one spokesperson. These participating companies services's range from food production, to construction, to manufacturing.

The Council of the Alliance is different in the fact that it is the only council with more than thirteen members. Every clan may send one delegate to each meeting to voice their concerns. These meetings last a week and take place three times a year. Emergency meetings may be called if need be.

Each council member may serve for as long as they are able. Every four years, seats are reevaluated.

A council member is expected to be a shining example and obey laws just like any other citizens. Council members who break laws are treated the same as normal citizens. If found guilty, they are sentenced and stripped of their council status if the crime is severe enough.

The powers and responsibilities of the four Nacur Shai. For planetary affairs, the Zurak Shai hold similar powers.

The High Council of Warriors makes the decisions for anything related to the military and a bit more. Its members are high-ranking Military Personnel, usually RC-11 to RC-13's. This council is the most influential and powerful, due to the Raiken's warrior culture, combined with the prestige of military service.

The Council of Warriors reserves the power to intervene in any power dispute between Councils. If a vote somehow ends in a draw or other Councils cannot resolve power disputes, the Council of Warriors has the final vote or final say.

• Controls Production of Military Equipment
• Controls Distribution of Military Equipment
• Manages Troop Movements and Fleet Movements, including Exploration Voyages
• Manages Recruitment and Training
• Provides a Police Force for the Civilian Populace
• Power to Declare War
• Hold Trials for War Crimes
• Power to Declare Martial Law

The Council of the Faith is responsible for maintaining the unified religion of the Raiken and taking actions to preserve traditions and rituals of old. This council is made up of high ranking Spiritual Officials. They are also the keepers of any relics found of their gods, the Roshya.

Though this Council holds seemingly little power, they are the spiritual leaders of the Raiken.

• Ensure the Code of Honor is Followed
• Responsible for Training War Chanters and War Priests
• Maintains Rituals and Traditions, this includes old texts and art
• Judges for Severe Crimes of Violence
• Manages Training for Guardians of the Sacred Grounds

The Council of the Raiken manages the internal affairs of the Alliance, excluding that they control trade with other nations. This Council is made up of spokespeople from the most important companies in the Alliance. This council is arguably the most important to civilians, as it has the greatest impact on their lives.

• Controls Production and Distribution of Non-Military Items
• Controls Trade with Other Nations
• Creates Edicts for the Populace to Follow
• Levies Taxes
• Judges for Severe Crimes of Calculation
• Maintains Public Facilities such as - Schools, Roads, and Hospitals
• Ensures all Raiken receive vital supplies (Food, water, shelter, etc etc)

The Council of the Alliance conducts relations with other nations and trying to keep relations stable with the keeps. This council is instrumental in keeping the Alliance together, though it wields relatively little power. The other councils pay heed to the advice given, as a wrong move can lead the nation into revolution, war, or separation.

• Maintains Peace between Raiken Keeps
• Handles Relations with other Nations
• Creates Treaties with other Nations
• Responsible for Training Ambassadors (For other Nations)

The Raiken do not use any form of currency. If they are trading, they trade goods for goods. Gold, other precious metals, and gemstones are seen as valuable, but only as a food source.

From their humble beginnings as a government, the chief concern of their people was to keep everyone fed and protected. Everyone had to do their part to keep the whole running. This tradition has endured through the times. As the Raiken have grown and progressed, all industries critical to the survival of the species are owned by the government. The government supplies its working citizens with all the essentials they require.

In the current day, all crucial industries, such as food production, most construction, utilities, life-saving medicine, communications and more are all owned and operated by the government. Non-essential industries, such as entertainment are privately owned. Privately owned businesses are generally allowed to do as they please, though the government still monitors them, keeping them in line. The High Council of Raiken manages the distribution and production, setting the required output by manufacturers.

An exception to this is anything owned and operated by a Raiken keep. All Raiken clans have a fortified keep built somewhere, long-lasting forts built to protect them against rival keeps and the hostile wildlife of their homeworld. The government does not restrict the keeps from being self-sufficient, though they are not permitted to produce their own firearms and other such contraband. Areas around Raiken keeps are usually covered with farmlands, mines, and other small scale industry.

More Information: Protectors Of The Alliance

The Raiken value physical prowess above all else. Belonging in the military is considered an honor and not all who volunteer are allowed to join the ranks. At the end of their schooling, any individuals who apply for military service must compete against other applicants. The Raiconian military accepts the victors into their ranks. This generally applies to combatants. Scientists, Engineers, Doctors and other special tasks have far less competition. The High Council of Warriors determines recruitment rates and anything else related to the military.

The military is tasked with guarding against all threats to the Alliance, within and without. In addition to acting like a nation's standard military, the Sarsk vi vuras Tiam (Protectors of the Alliance) are also charged with policing the state.

The holdings of the Raiconian Alliance.