[UP-TO-DATE] Kyowara Worldbuilding Thread

The Yeti · Mar 29, 2025

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Kyowara, Union State of

共和連盟

The Union State of Kyowara (abbreviated as the USK, kr. 共和連盟, Kyowa-renmei), commonly known as the Union State or Kyowara (kr. 共和, Kyowa), is a country in Northern Kian, bordering Valencia to the west, Midir to the east , and the Sea of Kyowara to the north. It is a federal republic of 38 states, and has the federal capital Shinji located in the State of Tohiro. The capital and the largest city of Kyowara is Shinji with a metropolitan area population (Greater Shinji Area) of 48 million as of 2025. Other major urban centres include Sakai, Himeji, Shiba, Aichi, Matsue and Sakegawa. Kyowara is a nation of major harbours over the Sea of Kyowara, as well as the Pearl Sea and the interior seas of Megitsune and Tohiro. With a population of 196.3 million and growing, Kyowara has been one of the most populous countries in Eras since the Tadoji Era. The total land area of Kyowara is 663,560 km².

The first unitary state in Kyowara was formed after the shōgun Morishiro Hasegawa of the Osaichi Shogunate assembled the daimyōs (feudal lords) of the Twelve Realms, thus declaring the Empire of Kyowara in 1476 under the House of Hasegawa with its capital set in Osaichi (now a ward of Shinji). There has been a colonial rule imposed by a trading company which lasted until 1802 with the Kyonese Revolution. After the deposition of the colonial rule in a six-year-long revolution campaign, the ryōiki (independent small nations) started to emerge as sovereign states and left the region disunited until the Daiichi Conference held on 18 May 1801. President Junichi Umeda signed the Declaration of Federation the same year on 25 May 1803, thus declaring Kyowara an unified state. Originally, the Union State had 21 states, but later expanded through accession of nations to statehood and military campaigns. Yamato was the last state to join the federation after regional leader Taira Keakaleilani signed the Okubo Accords on 29 March 1962.

The national currency of the Union State is the U.S. Wan (₩ or USW), one of the most stable currencies in Eras and among the five most traded, printed by the Union Reserve. Economically, the Union State is a world exporter of electronics, technology, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and steel and is a soft power through entertainment and media. The GDP of the Union State as of 2025 has been IBU$8.591 trillion, with a per capita index of $43,762. Kyowara operates as a liberal free market, however some government enterprises also exist albeit rarer. The Union State is a resource rich country with petroleum, natural gas and cobalt - however the nation has been primarily using nuclear energy for electricity production since 1970s. As a homogenous country, 94.62% of the nation is of full or partial Iziku descent, while migrants from Aria, Seinoku, Nagumay, Skanda, Iraelia and Saintogne form major communities in urban areas. The current birth rate of the country is 2.03 births per death, and the nation has opened up to immigration in recent years.


Panorama view of Asahi, Shinji	Hisui Castle in Shigenobu, Shiba	Okubo, Himeji overlooking Sakura Bay	Panaromic view of Kinmo, Naka

The Yeti · Mar 30, 2025

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Cities of Kyowara

共和の都市

The Union State of Kyowara is a densely populated country with a population of 196,330,400 recorded in 2024, housing multiple metropoles and large cities. In Kyonese administration, defined by the Home Department, there are a total of twenty cities classified as "designated cities" and sixty-two as "core cities". Shinji itself is not administrated as one city, but rather is divided into twenty wards, each treated as cities. Urbanisation in Kyowara peaked in the 1960s, known as the Blossoming Decades, and the expansion of cities are still rampant to this day.

Picture	City	Population	State	Picture	City	Population	State
	Shinji (慎二)	48 025 774	Tohoku TH		Mogami (最上)	3 000 100	Tohoku TH
	Shiba (柴)	12 553 607	Tokai TO		Iwate (岩手)	2 884 130	Hokkai HK
	Himeji (姫路)	7 134 000	Himeji HJ		Shizuoka (静岡)	2 452 500	Himeji HJ
	Naka (仲)	6 345 992	Miho MH		Ono (小野)	2 394 100	Shigoya SG
	Aichi (愛知)	6 026 150	Kaito KA		Nemuro (根室)	2 183 310	Akaihana AK
	Matsue (松江)	5 553 600	Sagami SG		Tozawa (戸沢)	2 007 475	Tokai TO
	Sakegawa (鮭川)	4 219 405	Sagami SG		Asuka (飛鳥)	1 820 557	Yuseido YD
	Kanzai (管財)	3 928 567	Fuji FJ		Saito (斉藤)	1 531 960	Nishigan NG
	Wakatane (ワカタネ)	3 103 770	Moakea MA		Kenji (健二)	1 444 503	Hirata HI
	Tomari (泊)	3 056 700	Watari WI		Sanma (佐沼)	1 296 800	Miyake MK

The Yeti · Mar 31, 2025

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States of Kyowara

共和の州

The Union State of Kyowara is a federal republic of 38 states, 21 of which have been in federation since the Declaration of Independence in 1803. Both the states and the Union State as a whole are each sovereign jurisdictions. The Tenth Amendment to the Union State Constitution grants states the authority to exercise all governmental powers not assigned to the federal government. Each state operates under its own constitution and government, with both the states and their residents being represented in the Congress, a bicameral legislature comprising the Senate and the Federal Diet. Every state elects two senators, while the number of representatives is allocated based on the most recent constitutionally required decennial census. Furthermore, each state selects a number of electors for the Electoral College—the body responsible for electing the president of the Union State—equivalent to its total number of representatives and senators in Congress. The federal district does not have Senate representation but is assigned a non-voting delegate in the House of Representatives and is also granted electors in the Electoral College. While Congress holds the power to admit new states, it cannot form a new state from the territory of an existing one or merge multiple states without the consent of all affected states. Any newly admitted state is placed on equal standing with those already in the Union.

The largest state by population is Tohiro, with a population of 52,113,560 people, while the smallest state by population is Iwa with a population of 103,180. The largest state by land area is Bandai with a land area of 461 970 km² and the smallest state by land area is Iheya with a land area of 27 035 km². Moakea is the last state to be admitted in 29 March 1962 with the Okubo Accords signed by moi Taira Keakaleilani and Kyonese president Kazuyuki Oizumi.

Flag	Name	Capital	Population	Governor	Flag	Name	Capital	Population	Governor
	Tohoku 都北	Shinji	52 113 560	Kentaro Itō Reform		Nikaido 二階堂	Renkyo	1 056 500	Sanae Tanaka Liberal
	Tokai 東海	Tochigi	24 574 900	Megumi Takahashi Liberal		Watari 亘理	Nemuro	1 000 000	Kōhei Maeda Reform
	Himeji 姫路	Shizuoka	19 785 210	Hideki Miyahara Reform		Maruko 丸子	Kamishitorii	962 000	Teruyuki Sakurai Liberal
	Miho 美穂	Mihoyo	14 590 800	Kenji Kameda Liberal		Yako ヤコ	Shobara	917 300	Ryuichi Fujihara Liberal
	Sagami 相模	Matsue	13 070 250	Masato Shōji Liberal		Koijido 恋路堂	Mutsu	823 100	Kyōko Hiroi Liberal
	Moakea モーク	Kyotaro	11 985 200	Akihiro Shima Reform		Yuseido 有清堂	Hotake	803 660	Norihiko Inuma Reform
	Kaito 海藤	Tsushima	10 085 730	Ryōji Umeda Reform		Tagawa 田川	Daifu	756 200	Keiichi Kagema Reform
	Hokkai 北海	Ono	9 326 140	Ayano Inoue Liberal		Dori ドリ	Iyo	710 000	Hayato Kojima Reform
	Fuji 富士	Saito	5 090 760	Sakura Aoki Reform		Nezuro 根津老	Kamigahara	594 200	Rei Kitakaze Liberal
	Yamato 大和	Sakata	4 118 000	Jun Kahealei Liberal		Tsuji 辻	Uchiko	524 800	Keiko Ikawa Reform
	Kagawa 香川	Hiei	3 985 220	Hidei Yoshino Reform		Kuchita 口田	Uchinada	501 000	Daiki Najimi Liberal
	Uesugi 上杉	Kumegai	3 750 830	Yasuo Miyajima Reform		Uzuoka 渦岡	Itadaki	467 330	Masaki Watanabe Liberal
	Hashiseki 橋関	Inami	3 010 400	Kei Uchiba Liberal		Satoro 佐太郎	Gichi	367 400	Shinzo Fuji Liberal
	Akaihana 赤い花	Miyagi	2 285 600	Shūhei Koga Reform		Saigoku 西国	Tamaguchi	219 450	Tomohiro Nakaichi Liberal
	Nobaichi 野梅一	Fuimichi	2 014 800	Junji Aizawa Reform		Ginfu 銀風	Okayama	200 800	Misa Akechi Liberal
	Tohoku 東北	Yabakei	1 853 770	Akane Suzuki Liberal		Shohama 庄浜	Nyuzen	199 050	Taro Tsujita Reform
	Fukawa 府川	Kenji	1 652 050	Keito Yagami Liberal		Ehime 愛媛	Uyemura	175 460	Takumi Nagao Liberal
	Neto ネト	Sakoshi	1 421 000	Shinjiro Ikeda Reform		Iwa 岩	Jinsekigen	103 180	Tsumugi Hamazaki Liberal
	Azuma 東	Nishida	1 243 700	Daisuke Kijima Liberal		Tetsuya 哲也	Kumano	101 050	Hayao Minamoto Reform

The Yeti · Apr 7, 2025

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Red fox Vulpes vulpes	Black heron Egretta ardesiaca	Niso fish Cyprinus sp.	Kyonese cherry tree Prunus serrulata	Ume Prunus mume

National Symbols of Kyowara

共和の国章

The Union State of Kyowara officially has five recognised national symbols, which are the red fox for the national animal, black heron for the national bird (as featured on the federal seal), Niso fish for the national fish, Kyonese cherry tree or sakura tree for the national tree and the ume (plum blossom) for the national flower. The status of national symbols are protected by the Federal Constitution of Kyowara as its Article 4.1, which outlines and protects them on a constitutional level. Each one of them have significant meanings in Kyonese culture and the Kamito religion.

The red fox is considered sacred in Kamito tradition since it is believed that many kamis and ōkamis disguise themselves as foxes, including the vixen deity Megitsune. Symbolism of red foxes is usually used to attract fortune and luck, to protect oneself from disaster, or to defend oneself from evil spirits. Seeing a fox is interpreted as a sign of luck, while killing one is believed to bring the curse of misfortune for twenty years as a condemnation from gods. It is also common to see fox pendants in Kamito shrines across Kyowara.

The black heron is regarded as the "messenger bird" in Kyonese tradition. Their solitary nature, self-reliance and ability to adapt is often celebrated, as the bird symbolises resilience through patience and wisdom. In Kamito belief, it is said that the black heron fought the yōkai horde of Tsuchigumos (spider demons) by eating them during their attempt to shatter the division between the overworld and the underworld, thus becoming a symbol for keeping the balance of the good and the bad.

The niso fish are a coloured variant of the general carps that were domesticated during the Taiji Era around the 4th century for consumption purposes, however the ornamental niso emerged during the 19th century when Kyonese rice farmers bred colourful variants of the fish for decorative purposes. Niso are fish of resilliance as they are known to defeat strong river streams and are symbolised as such. It is common to see niso swimming in rivers, ponds and drainages in all parts of Kyowara as they require easy conditions to survive.

The Kyonese ornamental cherry tree, also known as the sakura tree, has been a symbol of Kyowara since the ancient ages. The tree itself is unique to Kyowara, and symbolises the fleeting beauty of life, as the cherry blossoms themselves are beautiful but short-lived. The concept of "終わりを覚えておく" (owari o oboeteoku) is used to remember death and the impermanence of things, and sakura is often a symbol of the philosophy, similar to Suavi concept of "memento mori".

The plum blossom, better known as ume in Kyonese context, is a symbol of new beginnings. Ume flowers are associated with resilience, renewal, and the arrival of spring. This symbolism comes from the fact that ume blossoms are among the first to bloom, even while snow still lingers, signaling the end of winter and the promise of new beginnings. In addition to its connection to seasonal change, the ume represents perseverance and beauty in adversity, as its delicate blossoms thrive despite harsh conditions. It's also linked to protection and warding off evil in Kyonese folklore.

The Yeti · Apr 8, 2025

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Vehicle registration in Kyowara

共和の車両登録

Vehicle registration is a mandatory process in the Union State of Kyowara, handled by individual state governments through the offices of the Federal Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The purpose of registration is to establish legal ownership, ensure roadworthiness, and enable proper taxation and regulation. Each vehicle must have a licence plate for identification purposes, assigned semi-randomly by the Federal Government. Vanity or custom-made plates are available as long as they do not violate the general rules of the national licence plate.

The format of licence plates are always XXX-00-XX. The bar on the left side of the licence plate features the name of the state which the plate belongs to, written in Iziku, and the middle two digits are based on the prefecture code which the plate was registered in. For example, the licence number "EUR-21-HX" from Himeji state would have the first three and last two letters randomised, while 21 being the code for the Shizuoka Prefecture.

Licence plate	Description
	Most common licence plate. Issued for private vehicles and can be customised on demand.
	Issued for vehicles of government officials, such as the speakers of the Congress, mayors, judges, cabinet members and congressmen.
	Issued for the presidential and vice presidential vehicles.
	Issued for service vehicles such as military vehicles, ambulances, police cars and firetrucks.
	Issued for diplomats of foreign countries.
	Temporarily issued for cars that are not fully registered to the FMBV yet. May be issued for a period of six, ten, twelve or twenty-four months.
	Issued for private two-wheel vehicles. Can be customised on demand.
	Issued for police motorcycles.

The Yeti · Apr 9, 2025

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Lists of Presidents of the Union State

連盟会長リスト

The president of the Union State is the head of state and head of government of Kyowara, and is elected by popular vote every four years. The President of the Union State holds several key roles within the federal government and national leadership. As Chief Executive, the president enforces federal laws, administers the executive branch, and appoints Cabinet members and federal officials. As Commander-in-Chief, the president oversees the Kyonese Defence Forces and may direct military operations. In the role of Chief Diplomat, the president manages foreign relations, negotiates treaties (subject to Diet approval), and meets with foreign leaders. As Legislative Leader, the president influences lawmaking by proposing legislation, vetoing bills, and delivering the State of the Union address. The president also serves as Head of State, performing ceremonial duties and symbolizing national unity. Additionally, as Economic Leader, the president guides fiscal policy, prepares the federal budget, and addresses national economic issues. Lastly, as Party Leader, the president represents and leads their political party, shaping its direction and supporting party candidates.

After the Union State was founded with the Declaration of Independence on 25 May 1803, Jun'ichi Umeda assumed the position as the first president of the nation. There have been 45 presidents since Umeda, 46 in total, with the incumbent president being Sanae Haneichi since her election to the office in 2025 as the second female president of Kyowara after Tamako Honekawa.

No.	Portrait	Name (birth-death)	Party	Term	Vice President
1		Jun'ichi Umeda 梅田純一 (b. 1761, d. 1848)	█ Unaffiliated	25 May 1803 - 14 February 1822	Masuhiro Asahi
2		Kenjirō Sakurai 桜井健二郎 (b. 1770, d. 1832)	█ Democratic Liberal	14 February 1822 - 07 February 1830	Kiyoshi Ikeda
3		Osamu Ōnishi 大西脩 (b. 1776, d. 1855)	█ Democratic Liberal	07 February 1830 - 11 June 1834	Takaharu Hosaka
4		Yoshihiro Funama 船間佳裕 (b. 1790, d. 1881)	█ Conservative	15 June 1834 - 10 February 1838	Kengo Kamezawa
5		Hirofumi Fujiwara 藤原浩史 (b. 1770, d. 1867)	█ Conservative	10 February 1838 - 19 May 1842	Yoshihiro Funama
6		✝ Ryūtarō Honda 本田龍太郎 (b. 1784, d. 1843)	█ Democratic Liberal	19 May 1842 - 11 June 1843	Kengo Imaizumi
7		Kengo Imaizumi 今泉賢吾 (b. 1779, d. 1888)	█ Democratic Liberal	11 June 1843 - 16 May 1844	Vacant
8		Taiki Orihara 折原泰樹 (b. 1783, d. 1850)	█ Reformist	16 May 1844 - 20 February 1848	Hideo Inegami
9		Kōsuke Fukushi 福士公輔 (b. 1799, d. 1886)	█ Democratic Liberal	20 February 1848 - 21 June 1856	Hiroyuki Abe
10		Akira Yoshihashi 吉橋旭 (b. 1793, d. 1870)	█ Reformist	21 June 1856 - 11 May 1860	Nobuhiro Akatsu
11		Kō Ueta 植田恒 (b. 1800, d. 1871)	█ Democratic Liberal	11 May 1860 - 12 June 1864	Tatsuhiro Uzeki (1860-1862) Masāki Akasaka (1862-1864)
12		Kazuma Miyayama 宮山一磨 (b. 1812, d. 1880)	█ Reformist	12 June 1864 - 01 April 1872	Michio Miyazaki
13		Shinjirō Nagoya 名古屋信二郎 (b. 1810, d. 1888)	█ Liberal	01 April 1872 - 03 October 1880	Keita Yagami
14		Etsurō Agawa 阿川悦郎 (b. 1818, d. 1901)	█ Reformist	03 October 1880 - 01 March 1884	Uraemon Omote
15		Fumihito Kawabe 河邉史人 (b. 1822, d. 1917)	█ Unaffiliated	01 March 1884 - 16 February 1888	Kotaro Miyake
16		Kōji Wakisaka 脇坂弘治 (b. 1835, d. 1927)	█ Liberal	16 February 1888 - 26 August 1892	Seiichi Matsubara
17		Satoshi Seno 瀬野聖 (b. 1823, d. 1904)	█ Reformist	26 August 1892 - 12 February 1896	Ayumi Kota
18		Hiromitsu Kuge 久下博光 (b. 1828, d. 1920)	█ Liberal	12 February 1896 - 13 May 1900	Daiki Kōzuki
19		Gōta Saiki 佐伯剛太 (b. 1852, d. 1944)	█ Reformist	13 May 1900 - 02 December 1908	Yuki Sawayama
20		Takeo Kōzuki 上月健郎 (b. 1866, d. 1931)	█ Reformist	02 December 1908 - 11 April 1916	Yuki Sawayama
21		Kiyotaka Kujō 九条清孝 (b. 1872, d. 1962)	█ Liberal	11 April 1916 - 07 June 1920	Sadaharu Kojima
22		Akihiko Suehiro 末広秋彦 (b. 1873, d. 1960)	█ Reformist	07 June 1920 - 11 May 1924	Kazuo Hanami
23		Daijirō Ōmomo 大桃大治郎 (b. 1862, d. 1941)	█ Liberal	11 May 1924 - 03 September 1928	Takatoshi Iname
24		Shōgo Makiguchi 牧口昌吾 (b. 1873, d. 1970)	█ Liberal	03 September 1928 - 17 August 1932	Satoru Ujihara
25		Noriyuki Shinotsuka 篠塚範之 (b. 1870, d. 1947)	█ Reformist	17 August 1932 - 11 May 1940	Matsuya Kishida
26		Takeo Kachi 可知丈夫 (b. 1883, d. 1967)	█ Reformist	11 May 1940 - 16 June 1944	Fumio Ushiyama
27		Masayoshi Shinde 新出将義 (b. 1898, d. 1981)	█ Liberal	16 June 1944 - 02 February 1948	Nobuhito Tōkai
28		Takeo Kachi 可知丈夫 (b. 1883, d. 1967)	█ Reformist	02 February 1948 - 11 June 1952	Shōichi Hirobe
29		Nobuhito Tōkai 東海信仁 (b. 1893, d. 1980)	█ Liberal	11 June 1952 - 14 May 1956	Seiji Shimpo
30		Azuma Aiba 相羽東 (b. 1900, d. 1973)	█ Reformist	14 May 1956 - 02 May 1960	Tadahi Imanashi
31		Tomoaki Inomata 猪股朋晃 (b. 1908, d. 2001)	█ Liberal	02 May 1960 - 13 September 1964	Takeshi Cheng
32		Kei Hanamoto 花本桂 (b. 1902, d. 1972)	█ Reformist	13 September 1964 - 20 May 1968	Kenji Furubayashi
33		Hideki Kōbe 神戸秀基 (b. 1910, d. 2000)	█ Liberal	20 May 1968 - 27 May 1969	Ryōji Kamitani
34		Haruyuki Ōtake 大嶽晴行 (b. 1909, d. 1997)	█ Reformist	27 May 1969 - 11 February 1973	Michiaki Morita
35		Kunio Ōta 太田国雄 (b. 1913, d. 2004)	█ Liberal	11 February 1973 - 07 January 1977	Nobita Ibuki
36		Tamako Honekawa 骨川珠子 (b. 1923, d. 2007)	█ Reformist	07 January 1977 - 11 May 1989	Naoto Watanabe (1977-1881) Yoshinori Amane (1881-1889)
37		✝ Seiichi Matsuda 松田誠一 (b. 1933, d. 1991)	█ Liberal	07 January 1989 - 11 May 1991	Atsushi Matsuzaki
38		Atsushi Matsuzaki 松崎淳 (b. 1934)	█ Liberal	11 May 1991 - 05 January 1993	Vacant
39		Ken Hirai 平井健 (b. 1932, d. 2024)	█ Reformist	05 January 1993 - 09 May 1997	Tomoaki Iida
40		Nobuo Tsukamoto 塚本宣雄 (b. 1938, d. 2011)	█ Liberal	09 May 1997 - 16 May 2001	Hajime Minowa
41		Mitsuo Yamagishi 山岸光雄 (b. 1952)	█ Reformist	16 May 2001 - 14 April 2009	Shigeo Kon
42		Ren Amano 天野蓮 (b. 1947)	█ Liberal	14 April 2009 - 12 April 2013	Koa Hapule'aini
43		Tetsuya Kitamura 北村徹也 (b. 1958)	█ Reformist	12 April 2013 - 18 February 2017	Yūhei Odaka
44		Tsuyoshi Saitō 齊藤強 (b. 1949)	█ Reformist	18 February 2017 - 13 April 2021	Mitsuki Watai
45		Kenzō Morita 森田健三 (b. 1953)	█ Liberal	13 April 2021 - 16 April 2025	Yūji Kanagawa
46		Sanae Haneichi 羽市早苗 (b. 1961)	█ Reformist	16 April 2025 - Incumbent	Keanu Mitsubara

The Yeti · Apr 9, 2025

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Healthcare in the Union State

共和区の医療

The Federal Medicare Service (FMS) is the nationalised public healthcare system of the Union State of Kyowara, commonly referred to as Kyowara. Established under the Public Healthcare Act of 1951, the FMS provides universal healthcare services to all Kyonese citizens and legal residents, irrespective of income, employment status, or state of residence. It is widely regarded as a cornerstone of Kyonese post-war recovery policy and a defining feature of the modern welfare state. The FMS was instituted in the aftermath of the Fascist Wars, during a period of national reconstruction and major socio-political reform. The system was officially established following the ratification of the Public Healthcare Act of 1951, signed into law by then-President Takeo Kachi. The act emerged from a growing national consensus regarding the necessity of equitable access to medical services, particularly in light of wartime privation, public health crises, and the moral imperative to care for war veterans and displaced civilians.

Kyowara comprises 38 states, each of which operates its own branch of the Federal Medicare Service. These branches are semi-autonomous and adapt service delivery to regional needs while remaining compliant with federally mandated standards and policy directives issued by the Federal Health Secretariat, the overarching body headquartered in the capital city of Shinji. Each state branch is administered by a State Medical Commissioner, appointed jointly by the Governor of the state and the Federal Health Secretariat. Commissioners are responsible for resource allocation, hospital administration, primary and community care services, and performance management. The FMS is funded through general taxation, with supplementary allocations provided by the Union Reserve in accordance with demographic, geographic, and epidemiological considerations. Healthcare is free at the point of delivery for all eligible individuals.

FMS employs a vast workforce of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, allied health workers, administrators, and support staff. All practitioners must be registered with the National Medical Council of Kyowara (NMCK) and meet rigorous standards of professional competence. Medical education and training are publicly funded, and the system maintains partnerships with major universities and teaching hospitals across the Union State to ensure a continuous pipeline of qualified professionals. There are currently over 7.83 medical professionals registered in the FMS.

The Federal Medicare Service is financed through progressive taxation, with no user fees for standard medical services other than the prescription fee, which corresponds to 1% to 5% of the full market price of the prescribed medicine. While the system does allow for limited private practice and supplemental insurance, the vast majority of the population receives care exclusively through FMS institutions. Efforts to maintain financial sustainability have led to regular reviews of cost-efficiency, procurement policies, and clinical governance. In recent decades, digital transformation initiatives, such as the e-MedCard electronic health record system, have modernised patient care while reducing administrative overheads. The FMS is widely regarded as one of the most trusted public institutions in Kyowara. Public satisfaction surveys consistently indicate high levels of approval, particularly in areas such as universal access, continuity of care, and provider professionalism.

Medical Specialties

Service	Coverage for Citizens	Coverage for Non-Citizens
Family medicine	Available	Available
Internal medicine	Available	Available
Pediatrics	Available	Available
Geriatrics	Available	Available
Obstetrics & Gynaecology	Available	Limited
Preventive Care & Immunisations	Available	Limited
Public Health Services	Available	Limited
Occupational Health	Available	Limited
Emergency Care	Available	Available
Cardiology	Available	Limited
Endocrinology	Available	Unavailable
Gastroenterology	Available	Unavailable
Nephrology	Available	Unavailable
Pulmonology	Available	Unavailable
Haematology	Available	Unavailable
Oncology	Available	Unavailable
Rheumatology	Available	Limited
Infectious Diseases	Available	Available
Allergy & Immunology	Available	Available
Dermatology	Available	Unavailable
Neurology	Available	Available
Psychiatry	Available	Unavailable
Pain Management	Available	Unavailable

Surgical Specialties

Service	Coverage for Citizens	Coverage for Non-Citizens
General Surgery	Available	Available
Orthopaedic Surgery	Available	Limited
Neurosurgery	Available	Available
Cardiothoracic Surgery	Available	Unavailable
Vascular Surgery	Available	Limited
Urology	Available	Unavailable
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery	Available	Unavailable
Otolaryngology (ENT)	Available	Unavailable
Ophthalmology	Available	Unavailable
Gynaecological Surgery	Available	Limited
Colorectal Surgery	Available	Unavailable
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery	Available	Limited

Diagnostic & Support Services

Service	Coverage for Citizens	Coverage for Non-Citizens
Radiology	Available	Limited
Pathology	Available	Limited
Phlebotomy	Available	Unavailable
Electrodiagnostics	Available	Limited
Genetic Testing Services	Available	Limited

Rehabilitative & Therapeutic Services

Service	Coverage for Citizens	Coverage for Non-Citizens
Physiotherapy	Available	Limited
Occupational Therapy	Available	Unavailable
Speech & Language Therapy	Available	Unavailable
Chiropractic Services	Available	Unavailable
Podiatry	Available	Unavailable
Sports Medicine	Limited	Unavailable
Respiratory Therapy	Available	Unavailable
Audiology	Available	Unavailable

Dental & Oral Health Services

Service	Coverage for Citizens	Coverage for Non-Citizens
General Dentistry	Available	Limited
Orthodontics	Limited	Unavailable
Periodontics	Limited	Unavailable
Endodontics	Limited	Unavailable
Oral Surgery	Available	Limited
Prosthodontics	Limited	Unavailable
Paediatric Dentistry	Available	Limited

Vision & Eye Care Services

Service	Coverage for Citizens	Coverage for Non-Citizens
Optometry	Available	Limited
Ophthalmology	Available	Limited

Community & Social Care Services

Service	Coverage for Citizens	Coverage for Non-Citizens
Home Healthcare	Available	Unavailable
Palliative & Hospice Care	Available	Limited
Mental Health Counselling & Therapy	Available	Unavailable
Addiction Services	Available	Unavailable
Social Work Services	Available	Unavailable
Case Management/Care Coordination	Available	Limited

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Demographics of the Union State

共和の人口統計

Total Population	Density	Growth Rate (since the last census - 2018)	Nationality	Official Language	Birth to Death Rate
196,330,400	295.84/km²	0.92%	Kyonese	Iziku	1.27 births/1.0 death

Race & Ethnicity	Iziku Moake'an Others Arianese Yakonese Diné Other Northern	90.21% \| 177,118,420 4.11% \| 8,068,176 2.07% \| 4,065,041 1.73% \| 3,395,510 1.19% \| 2,337,330 0.51% \| 1,001,285 0.18% \| 353,395
Religion	Kamito Irreligion Courantist Messianism Other	77.24% \| 151,576,449 19.41% \| 38,094,333 2.78% \| 5,456,383 0.57% \| 1,119,084
Economic	Upper Class Upper Middle Class Lower Middle Class Working Class Lower Class	1.42% \| 2,787,889 23.84% \| 46,803,467 47.12% \| 92,473,422 23.19% \| 45,529,117 4.43% \| 8,736,505
Age	0-17 years 18-24 years 25-34 years 35-44 years 45-54 years 55-64 years 65+ years	17.62% \| 34,595,764 9.05% \| 17,766,922 15.07% \| 29,590,100 14.94% \| 29,337,688 16.82% \| 33,013,230 12.10% \| 23,768,978 14.40% \| 28,285,578
Life expectancy	Male Female	80.96 years 82.51 years

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Departments of the Union State

連邦の省庁

The federal executive departments of the Union State (kr. 連邦の省庁, lit. federal departments) constitute the primary subdivisions of the executive branch of the federal government. Analogous to ministries in parliamentary systems, these departments are integral to the administration of national affairs. Each department is led by a Secretary, with the exception of the Department of Justice, which is headed by the Attorney General. These leaders are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, serving at the President's discretion. Collectively, they form the Cabinet, an advisory body to the President.

The Federal Constitution mandates a separation of powers, prohibiting individuals from simultaneously serving in the legislative and executive branches. Consequently, members of Congress appointed to executive positions must resign from their legislative roles.

Department	Budget	Head	Purpose
Foreign 外務省	$45.7 billion	Tetsutarō Yoshida	Responsible for the conduct of diplomacy, foreign relations, and representation of the Union State abroad. Oversees embassies, consulates, treaties, and international cooperation.
Interior 内務省	$87.3 billion	Takao Nagai	Charged with maintaining internal security, public order, civil protection, immigration enforcement, border control, and counter-terrorism. Oversees federal policing, customs and citizenship affairs.
Finance 財務省	$18.1 billion	Mai Sugimura	Manages the federal budget, taxation, public debt, and fiscal policy. Supervises the Treasury, revenue collection, and financial regulation.
Commerce 商務省	$22 billion	Saori Imamiya	Promotes domestic and international trade, oversees business regulations, intellectual property, industry standards, and supports innovation and market competitiveness.
Agriculture and Rural Affairs 農業農村省	$43.6 billion	Kōichirō Moriyama	Oversees agricultural policy, food security, farm subsidies, land management, and the development of rural communities and infrastructure.
Justice 法務省	$44.7 million	Yasuo Sakuma	Serves as the chief legal authority of the federal government. Enforces federal law, prosecutes crimes, oversees the courts and correctional institutions, and ensures constitutional rights.
Economy 経済省	$15 billion	Umetarō Jimpo	Focuses on macroeconomic planning, economic forecasting, industrial policy, regulatory policy impact assessments, and coordination of economic growth strategies across sectors.
Labour and Welfare 厚生労働省	$314.6 billion	Nikau Wepelai'ilo	Responsible for employment standards, labour relations, workforce development, social security, unemployment insurance, and welfare services.
Defence 国防	$402.2 billion	Tōru Iijima	Ensures national defence and military readiness. Oversees the Defence Forces, strategic planning, defence procurement, and coordination of military operations.
Health 保健省	$611.1 billion	Hideyuki Nishi	Manages public health systems, disease control, health research, regulation of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and national health policy.
Housing and Urban Affairs 住宅都市省	$62.5 billion	Jirō Ikeno	Develops and enforces housing policy, urban planning, community development, and affordable housing initiatives. Supports city infrastructure and zoning regulation.
Transportation 運輸省	$77 billion	Satoko Inami	Oversees national transport systems, infrastructure development, logistics, safety regulations, and co-ordination across road, rail, air, and maritime sectors.
Energy 電力省	$23.4 billion	Etsuzō Yahata	Manages energy production and policy, energy security, nuclear safety, and the transition towards sustainable and domestic energy resources.
Education 文部省	$61.7 billion	Fujiko Naka	Sets national education standards, administers federal aid to schools, monitors educational outcomes, and promotes access to quality learning from primary to higher education.

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Union State Defence Forces

連邦軍

The Union State Defence Forces (kr. 連邦軍, Renpō-gun) comprise the military forces of the Union State, tasked with national defence, international security operations, and the enforcement of federal authority. Under the authority of the Department of Defense, the Defence Forces include the Army, Navy, Air Forces, Space Forces, and Coast Guard (in wartime). Commanded by the President as Commander-in-Chief and overseen by the Secretary of Defence, the Defence Forces maintain a full-spectrum force posture, integrating conventional and strategic capabilities to deter threats and support allied operations.

Conscription is reserved only for wartime, and applies to both men and women aged between 18 and 55. Citizens of the Union State can volunteer to join the Defence Forces with parental consent at 17, or by themselves at 18. The military budget of Kyowara is $402.2 billion, one of the highest in the world. The Union State Armed Forces has significant capabilities in both defence and power projection due to its large budget, resulting in advanced and powerful technologies which enable widespread deployment of the force around the world, including military bases outside the U.S. The Defence Forces are headquartered in the Heptagon.

Seal	Name	Personnel	Description
	Union State Army 国防軍	447,200 (active) 100,000 (reserve)	The Union State Army is the land warfare branch of the Union State Defence Forces and the oldest of the service branches, established in 1805. It is primarily responsible for ground-based military operations and large-scale force deployment. The Army is structured into active and reserve components, including the Regular Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve. Its capabilities encompass armoured warfare, infantry, artillery, engineering, and cyber operations. As the backbone of Kyonese conventional military power, the Army also contributes to joint and multinational operations, peacekeeping missions, and homeland defence.
	Union State Navy 海軍	300,000 (active) 78,000 (reserve)	The Union State Navy is the maritime service branch of the Union State Defence Forces and the principal force for naval operations. Following its 1987 merger with the Union State Marine Corps, the Navy incorporated both sea-based and amphibious capabilities under a unified command structure. This consolidation brought expeditionary warfare, maritime security, and naval aviation into a single, streamlined force. The modern Navy operates a robust fleet comprising aircraft carriers, submarines, surface combatants, and amphibious assault ships. It also maintains elite special operations units, including those descended from the former Marine Corps. The Navy plays a vital strategic role in power projection, deterrence, and maintaining global maritime stability.
	Union State Air Forces 空軍	195,000 (active) 65,000 (reserve)	The Union State Air Forces (commonly referred to in plural to reflect its organisational breadth) is the aerial and space warfare branch of the Union State Defence Forces. Formally established as a separate branch in 1936, it is tasked with air superiority, strategic bombing, air mobility, reconnaissance, and support to ground and naval forces. It operates a broad fleet of fixed-wing aircraft, including stealth bombers, fighter jets, and transport aircraft, alongside a growing emphasis on unmanned systems and space-based assets. The Air Forces remain a critical component of the nation’s deterrence posture, especially through their stewardship of nuclear-capable strategic bombers.
	Union State Space Forces 宇宙軍	10,000 (active) 1,750 (reserve)	The Union State Space Forces constitute the space warfare branch of the Union State Defence Forces. Officially established as a separate service in the early 21st century, it is tasked with organising, training, and equipping military personnel for operations in the space domain. The branch oversees satellite communications, missile warning systems, GPS infrastructure, and space-based surveillance. It plays a critical role in both defensive and strategic deterrence through its command of orbital assets and integration with cyber and aerospace defence frameworks. The Space Forces represent the newest frontier in Kyonese military doctrine, ensuring freedom of action in space while supporting joint operations across all domains.
	Union State Coast Guard 沿岸警備隊	42,000 (active) 5,200 (reserve)	The Union State Coast Guard is the maritime security, search and rescue, and law enforcement branch of the Union State Defence Forces. Though it functions under the Department of Interior during peacetime, it may be transferred to the Department of Defence during wartime or by presidential directive. Founded in 1816, the Coast Guard operates a diverse fleet of cutters, patrol boats, aircraft, and icebreakers. It is responsible for safeguarding Kyonese maritime interests, enforcing maritime law, maintaining aids to navigation, and responding to environmental disasters. The service is also integral to counter-narcotics operations and maritime border security.

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Federal Intelligence Office (FIO)

連邦情報局

The Federal Intelligence Office (FIO) is the principal foreign intelligence, reconnaissance and counterintelligence service of the Union State Government. Its primary purpose is to collect, analyse, evaluate, and disseminate foreign intelligence to assist senior Kyonese policymakers in making decisions related to national security. The FIO operates under the jurisdiction of the Director of National Intelligence and reports to both the President and the Union State Congress through various oversight committees.

Established in 1949 with the Homeland Security Act signed by President Takeo Kachi, the FIO succeeded the wartime Strategic Intelligence Agency (SIA). The Act aimed to reorganise Kyonese military and intelligence functions in the aftermath of the Fascist War, amidst the emergence of the Silent War and the perceived threat of Skandan expansion. The FIO was formed to centralise and coordinate foreign intelligence gathering and to prevent a recurrence of the intelligence failures that preceded the Himazaki Harbour attack.

The Office's core functions include the collection of human intelligence (HUMINT) through clandestine operations, the analysis of intelligence information, and the conduct of covert actions abroad under presidential direction. Unlike the National Agency of Investigation (NAI), which focuses on domestic matters, the FIO is explicitly forbidden from conducting law enforcement activities and operates primarily outside of Kyowara’s borders. The Office also plays a central role in counterterrorism, cyberintelligence, and the prevention of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

The FIO is structured into several directorates, each with distinct responsibilities. These include the Directorate of Operations, which manages clandestine field activities and espionage; the Directorate of Analysis, which produces intelligence assessments; the Directorate of Science and Technology, which develops technical collection and surveillance tools; and the Directorate of Support, which provides logistics, communications, and personnel services. Additionally, the FIO hosts the Open Source Enterprise and maintains close working relationships with foreign intelligence services and other members of the Kyonese intelligence community.

Over the decades, the FIO has been involved in a wide range of international affairs, some of which have been subject to considerable scrutiny and controversy, including covert operations in Kian, Meterra and Gothis. Despite public criticism at various points in its history, the FIO remains a central institution in the national security apparatus of the Union State. The headquarters of the Office is located in Taima, Sagami and has offices in Shizuoka, Watakane and Nanporo. The current Director of the National Intelligence is Masao Nishida since 2019.

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