Phoenixian Dominions

As the great armies from across the land began their charge towards one another, with hatred and fear in their eyes, praying to whatever god they worshiped for protection or safe passage should fall in battle, the unexpected happened. A great burst of fire came down for the heavens and land where the armies would have meant to clash. What they saw shocked and bewildered them, for none of them were expecting this to happen to them. At the center where the flames had landed stood, with its wings open, the Phoenix, the god of fire! Some were skeptical, but all would bow to this mighty god. For a god had not descended to the world since the war the gods wage with one another. - Excerpt from the Book of Unity.

Structure

Since the founding of the Dominions, politics have become a complex state of affairs for each nation under it due to their governments, cultures, ideologies, and so on. Luckily in this day and age, technology helps lighten the load, especially in times of great turmoil that threaten to tear apart the Dominions altogether.
High Council of Seven: The high council is the highest authority in all the dominions, ruling high up in the Tower of Judgement and having the power to interfere in the stately affairs of the rest of the dominions. A representative from each dominion is on the council, including the Phoenix Knight, who nowadays only joins the council on more serious issues and lets its members sort out the minor problems of the states. They are often elected by their people and must not allow previous allegiances to threaten the nation's safety and prosperity.
Federal Security Board: A branch of the Dominions in charge of international security across the entire nation. The board was created to deal with internal affairs and all threats that could affect any dominion, ranging from espionage to terrorism. The board and its agents can bypass any regional control to allow for better cooperation in the realms and avoid bureaucracy limitations to neutralize these threats.
Regional Executive Offices: The offices are the highest governing bodies of each dominion. While each has its forms of government and leadership, all follow the laws of the national government.

Culture

Citizenship

Long ago, we were divided by time and petty feuds that led to meaningless slaughter. Six realms that were once one long before our time, one that has only become a legend of a bygone age lost to all but a few. In the hour of reckoning, we decided to gamble the fate of our people with a war that would have torn the continent asunder, blind from reason and cooperation. However, fate had something else in store for us, as the Phoenix gave us another path. One led by its champion that would guide us to a more prosperous era of peace and understanding. For gift bestowed onto us, we named ourselves the god that lighted the way for us. This path would not be easily walked as the darkness of the Scion, God of Darkness remained ever strong and sought to extinguish the flame we were forged in, and many others threats that sought to bring us down to our knees. Yet this would not come to pass as we fought on united and determined to make the flame brighter in the darkness surrounding the world. As time passed, we have grown to prosper and fight all threats that would endanger the world's safety, and we shall do so, for we are the flame in the darkness that will burn until our final breath.

Influence

The Phoenixian Dominions stands as one of the world's great powers with great sway in political matters with their economy and military power. In most conflicts involving them, they will often end with them victorious, which has been so for tens of millennia. Through them, they have repelled the force of the scion and other would-be conquerors to maintain peace in the world. However, many states have begun to oppose the power of the dominions believing that their power is far too great that it threatens their own. Leading the Dominions to be forced out of many global conflicts and political tensions as the Shadow Wars still burn within the minds of many that wish to avoid another global conflict.

Public Agenda

Protect the world from the forces of darkness, maintain the unity of the Dominions, and secure the safety and prosperity of the people.

Assets

Phoenix Knight: One of the last of the Godforged and founder of the dominions is a highly powerful warrior being the wielder of Weapon of Legend known as the Phoenix Blade that can devastate entire armies.
Resources of the Six Dominions: All resources and manpower of each dominion are under the central government's direct control.

History

Realms Reforged By Fire

Once upon a bygone age, the Continent of Hetronas was united under one kingdom, one people who followed the Phoenix, the revered god of fire that lit the way for them in the darkness of time. However, that kingdom would fall when the great cataclysm and the war that the gods would wage, with much being lost from the conflict and plunging the world into darkness. But from this ending came a new beginning as those that survived would forge a new world from the ashes of the old. Though this path would break off into many different directions as the unity that held the people together was shattered into pieces, and later on, six new realms would come from the ashes of the old and make their claims of the ruins of their ancestors. Fighting over resources and grudges for centuries as they grew in power and strength further distanced from one another. Locked forever in a power struggle with no clear winner and no end to the fighting in sight. Until one day, all would seek an end to the struggle with one final battle to prove who would rule over all. Yet this moment would have a much more different outcome than one would ever realize.

by Midjourney

It was here at the center of the continent, where the world had ended, known as the Great Waste, a lifeless and endless wasteland that would bring about new life from the events that transpired. As the armies of these six realms came forth to do battle, they would never come to blows and forever called the Battle That Never Was. As they came forward to shed blood, a massive torrent of fire came from the heavens and brought about the end of the bloodshed before it began, as once more, the Phoenix returned to the land of the people that followed him long before. All would bow down before the god that had descended to them in all of his magnificence and came forth to set these divided peoples to forge what was shattered into something new and strong. This would not be easy as it seemed as all wished to rule over the others believing they were the land's rightful rulers. To end this, the Phoenix would bring forth a champion created from his power known as the Phoenix Knight, the first of the Godforged to challenge its leaders for the first to defeat this champion of fire would rule over all. But, if they were defeated, then they shall follow him instead. Despite their efforts, even standing together against this mighty warrior, they all met defeat, and from this clash of seven warriors, a new nation would be formed as the Phoenix returned to the heavens knowing that his work was done for now.
With the defeat of the leaders of the six realms at the Battle of That Never Was at the hands of the Phoenix Knight came the formation of the Dominions as all bowed to the Godforged that came from the god of fire. It was here that a new seat would be created from the wastes where this union was formed that would be forever known as the Tower of Judgement and later on the city of Seros would be built around it to create a capital where all races and creed of the dominions could live beside one another. Gone were the days of war between one another for power and resources; now, all the realms are united under one banner, one goal, and one dream to change the world forever. Many became one with all seen as equals and compatriots before the law as they began to share their cultures and ideals to grow and prosper with their cooperation. A new unity was formed as the people of this new nation rose to meet all the challenges and dangers in store for them. To honor this momentous moment, a tower would be built in the place where the Phoenix had descended to honor the joining of the realms and would be at the center of this union, being forever known as the Tower of Judgement due to the judgment of the god that saved them from themselves.

Nation of Many

While many countries have states and provinces divided up under the leadership of local leaders that answer to the heads of state, the Phoenixian Dominions have their own countries that make up the lands they control. They all have their governments and societies that are far different from one another than one can imagine. But all are bound to one central government that allows the dominions to prosper and create cooperation between them. The six dominions or the six realms that makeup have their lands and resources divided equally and have their decentralized military forces to protect themselves from harm. Each one goes about their daily way of life like nothing has changed. This is far from it, as the dominions are connected and united with their neighboring states from the union forged long ago through the central government. They do not see one another as different people, for they are Phoenixians, no matter how distant or alien they may be.
Their bond goes deep, for they share the hardships that have come their way together and are ready to lend a hand for tens of millennia, allowing for a truly unique nation among nations to see so many different people come together and work together no matter how different they are. They all have known struggle and have bled together through it repeatedly as they meet it together. This unity has often been tested repeatedly as disagreements and differences have come up from time to time, and it only has become stronger from the struggle that has been overcome. When all is said and done and the barriers that divide entire cultures and peoples apart, they will realize that they are more similar to one another than they could imagine.

Against The Dark

Since the beginning, the dominions have been no stranger to war and the forces that sought to destroy them. At the same time, the other gods planned and schemed to counteract the plans of the Phoenix, the Scion, God of Darkness set out to destroy it before it became too powerful to face him and sent many of it servants to bring it to ruin. This would not be enough to extinguish the fire that now burned within its people, so they fought against all that came before them. Through their will and strength, they defeated these enemies time and time again throughout the ages. But rather than waiting for the next dark threat to arise, the dominions swore to face the darkness that would befall the world when it came again, for they would become the flame that burns brightly in the sea of darkness and light the way till the light returned. Age after age, they would continue to hold on to the oath and face some of the greatest threats the world has ever seen. No matter the time or place, they would be there and expand their reach to other parts of the world to protect them even from threats not connected to the mad god of darkness. Those that sought power and destruction were as much of a threat as any other darkness that fell upon the world.
Often paying a high price to protect the world from being shrouded in a darkness that sought to consume them all. Even known in the most recent conflicts that covered the world, the Shadow Wars have left a scar upon the world that has yet to healed since the decades after its end. The dominions took costly losses that have weakened the degree that has weakened their control on the world stage, and many have turned their backs on them as the world fell into chaos. While many believe that the darkness has been defeated once more, some in the dominions see a lingering shadow that remains behind the scenes. It Lurks from far from the light to avoid being seen and prepares to strike once more while the world tears itself apart. The question is, will the flame continue to burn brightly in the eternal darkness or be snuffed out completely?

Demography and Population

Over nine hundred and seven million people live in the dominions of five different races across its six realms.

Territories

The lands of the six dominions make up the whole of Phoenixia, each being vastly different and having its way of life and cultures that define them.
Kingdom of Van Carno: A kingdom bound by tradition and embrace of what came before, along with a strong sense of duty and military traditions that make up a large portion of the military power of the dominions.
Gear Nation: A nation of engineers and builders seeking to advance themselves through hard work and devotion to their work; their work from the tools and building can be found across many other dominions.
Unified Tikasa Tribes: A tribal confederation that lives across an untamed jungle, being home to a people that are one with nature; while not the most advanced of the dominions, its people make up for it with their enduring spirits and their power over nature itself.
Machine Collective: A society that is governed by machines that think for themselves, with no masters to rule over them; they can think faster and adapt themselves to any task that their organic counterparts in the other dominions.
Death's Turf: A barren land where even the dead do not rest as they wander until they finally can rest in peace; their current condition allows them to achieve feats that greatly benefit the dominions more than metal or living flesh can.
Mutant Commonwealth: A republic made up of people that were once Human, now they are altered by mutations that allow them to gain extraordinary powers and specialize in certain fields that greatly benefit the dominions.

Military

The dominions each have standing armies specializing in their military traditions, known as the Dominion Regional Forces, along with the national army known as the Grand Army of the Dominions, which make up all of the military personnel from all the dominions to unite with the dominions. Combined and you have the largest military that the world has ever seen.
Dominion Regional Forces: The standing armies and other military forces are controlled by each dominion they are a part of. Each one has its specialties and traditions to fight on the battlefield and is used to defend its lands and resources with the laws of the dominions.
Grand Army of the Dominions: A national military comprised of individuals from all across the dominions that maximize the effectiveness of each dominion to become an effective fighting force. Creating a capable fighting force capable of holding its own and adapting to many conflicts through unique tactics and force of combined arms.
Dominion Asteral Navy: A large standing air fleet created through the most advanced technologies the dominions have to offer and manned by those willing to cross the world and the stars to defend their homeland from any dangers that come for it. They are often first to go into the fray and are the last ones out to ensure that success is made on any front.
Dominion Special Air Force: A highly diversified division made of some best pilots have to offer and sent on the most dangerous mission imaginable. Many fighter crafts they use are designed to adapt to the pilot and have special weapons and modifications to suit their needs.

Technological Level

For thousands of years, the dominions have always been at the forefront of technology to protect the world from the forces of darkness. By doing this, they have always had the advantage in times of war, making life much easier and more productive now than ever.

Religion

All Pheonixians of the dominions follows the Founders, excluding the Scion. Though originally a single nation worshipped only one of these gods, the dominions have allowed the nine gods could be worshiped by its citizens, but most follow the god of fire, the Phoenix.

Foreign Relations

Phoenixia has had a troubled history with the rest of the world with its military might and its interventionism into the world's affairs when the force of darkness is rising, or a state is becoming too aggressive and starts conquering its neighbors. While most of the world see them as protectors and saviors of peace, other would see them as nothing more than foreigners meddling in the affairs of other nations. Tensions have been rising since the Shadow Wars ended and the world has yet to recover from its aftermath. Conflict seems to pop up everywhere, and many wish to deal with these problems rather than let Phoenixia help keep the peace.

Agriculture & Industry

Agriculture and industry are evenly split in the dominions because the realms have down different resource management areas and master them to become as effective as possible. Allowing them to share these resources ensures that all benefit from them and do not rely on foreign trade.

Trade & Transport

Trade on the continent is often made by National railway; these trains are massive, so they can carry large amounts of goods for trade to prosper across the dominions. They also have a small trade fleet for trade to reach the islands under the control of the dominion. Through the dominion, states are allowed to trade with whomever they please. Some aircraft are also used in trade, but it is more restrictive.

Education

Education differs in each dominion, and it is up to that state what they want to teach. But they all teach the history of the dominions and how they were formed. Along with teaching ethics and morals about brotherhood and unity so that the generations to come can coexist without interfacing with their state's personal views.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure is somewhat complex in the dominions due to the cultures of its peoples being more advanced than others. But it has some aspects that tie them all together.
Energy: The main power source that full the entire nation is matrix energy, a powerful energy source that can be used as a fuel source to power cities and machines for a very long time without the harmful effects of pollution. This power source can be hard to manufacture and highly dangerous if improperly processed. Making it highly regulated and only available in the dominion
Transportation: Travel in the dominions is highly regulated to keep the delicate peace that binds the dominions together from cultural differences and xenophobia, which is why railways are only used to travel to each dominion. The railways are very large to store large amounts of people and resources at a time and are highly efficient.
Defenses: The mainland of the dominions is heavily fortified to protect themselves since many would see them burn since they have stopped many attempts that stop the forces of darkness or political agendas of other nations. this includes energy fields and gun emplacements. Along with security and defense forces on standby for an attack or invasion.

Flame in the Darkness

Founding Date

1A 10000

Type

Political, Federation

Capital

Seros

Alternative Names

The Phoenixian Federation, Nation of Six Realms, Phoenixia

Demonym

Pheonixians

Ruling Organization

High Council of Seven

Government System

Democracy, Representative

Power Structure

Unitary state

Economic System

Mixed economy

Gazetteer

Tower of Judgement: A massive tower used to govern the dominions with its bureaucracy built into it, along with other vital assets.
Deromir Bridge : A super bridge spanning across an entire body of water to transport resources across to the mainland.

Currency

Dominion credits: A nationwide currency that all dominions to ensure a strong currency and trade amongst one another and its trade partners.

Major Exports

It's an even exchange in the dominions, with one side asking for food and other organic products and the other asking for mineral and industrial materials among the dominions. That's how it's always been with the dominions.

Major Imports

Trading in the dominions is often done with its members only, with resources being shared instead of outsiders. But a few black market traders often pop up to trade for more exotic goods to the dominions, such as animals and minerals. Trading with other foreign states is often restrictive and highly monitored to avoid espionage and contraband from entering it.

Legislative Body

High Council of Seven

Judicial Body

Keepers of Truth

Executive Body

Court of Judgement

Controlled Territories

• Deromir Bridge
• Seros
• Tower of Judgement

Neighboring Nations

• Death's Turf
• Gear Nation
• Kingdom of Van Carno
• Machine Collective
• Mutant Commonwealth
• Unified Tribes of Enu'rusa

Related Items

• Aldregar Horn
• Siege Gauntlet

Notable Members

• Phoenix Knight

Related Species

• Human
• Machine
• Mutant
• Tikasa
• Wanderers

Related Ethnicities

• Gears
• Van Carnoite

Complex Society

by Midjourney

The dominions are by far one of the most complex nations that I have ever witnessed in my life; from the countries that it holds and its governance, I simply can't wrap my head around it how it works. - C.D.S Ambassador

Despite the dominions being united under one government and set of beliefs, it does not mean that the differences and cultures define them and make their cooperation much easier. It takes a lot of effort and works to keep it all together, as a slight misunderstanding can lead to problems between dominions, putting them at odds with one another. Making it all the more important that each dominion retains its autonomy to understand each other through cultural exchanges and laws to avoid any incidents that can be sparked without jeopardizing it.

Standing United

by Midjourney

No matter how different were may be, we all share ideas that bring us together, and those that can find it will always consider the person next to them friends instead of a stranger - Chieftain Okra Kuvlok

To many outside the dominions, a nation such as the dominions should not possibly exist due to how diverse and different they are from each other, creating a foundation for a functioning society. However, they have yet to understand what the dominions were built upon; respect, brotherhood, and understanding are some of the many things that make them what they are today. They put aside their differences to see that they are not as different as they may seem to one another. Allowing their ways of life to coexist rather than forcing them to converge on one another. By keeping their cultures and national identities separated, they have learned to sit down and get to know one another to understand themselves for the people they are and forge bonds that last lifetimes.

Eternal War

by Midjourney

Our war against those who follow the darkness is one of endless struggle; should we fail, it could lead to the fall of this world. But no matter the foes we may face, we will not go quietly into the night, for we will burn defiantly against the coming dark like we always have. - Phoenix Knight

It is often said the dominions are always prepared for war, which is often true due to their long history of being a part of most major conflicts worldwide, that they were bred to fight in them. That is not the case; it has always been a duty since its founding to fight the forces of darkness and other threats, for they were the first to forge a beacon of light through fire by forming the dominions and what it stands for. It threatened the Scion as his darkness was being cast aside, and he sought to extinguish this fire before it grew too brightly. But time and time again, the people of the dominions continue to fight no matter how long and difficult the struggle will be. They will fight on; if they do not, all hope will be lost.