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| 希安帝國 | |
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| 首都 | 和平星 (亥由通 IV) (19755 BCE之後)
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| 創立時間 | Before 公元前19747年 |
| 首次接觸 | 公元2530年 |
| 語言 | 希安語 |
| 信仰 | 利托瓦 |
| 政府 | 中央集權的帝國制度，以家族、軍隊和官僚機構為支持 |
| 現任皇帝 | 吐溫·克雷 |
| 現任家族 | 克雷家族 |
| 領土 | 14個已知系統
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希安帝國 或 SaoXy'an ( Xi'an: 9sao9xyan2 (Proper); 字面意義： 希安的帝國; )是一個統治了所有希安種族超過20,000光年的空間. 他們同時擁有 - 和人類對比 - 一段十分漫長的星際航行歷史
希安帝國位於UEE「東部系統」的邊界之外，至少由十四個系統組成。 希安政府尚未透露其控制下的系統的確切數量，但據推測他們在太空深處擁有更多領土.[1]
雖然希安的歷史上並不具帶有濃厚的侵略或擴張主義色彩，但它卻充滿了內戰和權力間的鬥爭。在過去的 500 年裏，希安人取締了替代的戰爭方法，使用微妙的間諜手段進行暗鬥，而不是將衝突公開化。有人懷疑，在2792年針對皇帝 梅塞爾 XI舉行的革命活動中，希安政府在幕後一樣起到了影響作用
歷史
文明起源之前
亥由通系統（希安帝國的起源系統） 曾經是一個鬱鬱蔥蔥、炎熱潮濕的熱帶世界。早期的希安社會以游牧群居為生。他們在一個未知的時間發明了農業，開始馴化動物，並建立了包含防禦設施的定居點。.[2]
鑑於西安人的身體構造無法消化大部分新鮮食物，並且對熱或冷食物不耐受，發酵食物的發現成為西安歷史上的一個里程碑。他們現在能夠將發酵食物儲存在被稱為特伊夏耶堆的容器中。 物質的安定讓他們得以進一步發展，形成了具有國家特徵的群體，被稱為家族."[2]
大分裂 (20044 - 19770 BCE)
一段混亂暴力的時期，四個希安家族之間衝突橫行。 起初是Ru'a家族和Uai'i家族之間的衝突，但是在Chii家族 and Kl.ō家族的攪合下愈演愈烈。Kl.ō家族的成員在一次和平談判期間破壞了冰凍星球亥由通 III上的氣候衛星，試圖謀殺Uai'i和Ru'a家族的領導人[3] 後果是整顆星球上的大氣被破壞殆盡，絕大多數有機生命體都被扼殺。希安人的大本營被迫遷移至亥由通 IV (和平星）直至今日。
最終，希安帝國正式成立，Ru'a家族上任第一任統治者[4][5]為了「償還」Ru'a家族，.[6] Chii家族嘗試在十三年後重新奪取政權(19742 BCE ?)但最終落敗並被徹底「抹除」[3]
第一帝國時代 (19668 - 878 BCE)
大分裂後六年(19747 BCE, 希安年: I.0)過去了，第一個由皇帝掌權的希安帝國時代開始，，初代皇帝為「儒阿」.
利托瓦，希安帝國的宗教被編纂入普通法的一部分，同時開始探索跳躍點（跳躍點）並逐步拓展領域至亥由通系統之外
他的統治於(878 BCE)迎來終結，[7] 席約(Shoh)家族開始崛起.[8]
最後一位Ru'a皇帝Se'ang在支持她家族的長女Y.ah'a se Xy.ō成為第二時代的首位皇帝后退位。
第二帝國時代 (878 BCE - 1457 CE )
第二帝國時代是由席約家族統治的第二個帝國王朝，由席約家族的新族長和女皇帝Y.ah'a se Xy.ō掌權.[4]
席約家族的滅亡 (1225 CE)
在1225年間爆發的星靈之戰中，科薩克種族對席約家族的宅邸發動了一系列的軌道轟炸 消滅了當時統治的席約皇帝及其家族，現場只留下一個巨大的坑洞。在這場大災難之後，科薩克們在整個希安帝國周圍部署了數十個突擊部隊，有系統地以任何仍有席約家族成員的地點為目標。至此，整條家族的血脈已經被消滅，同時也象徵着希安帝國的第二帝國時代迎來了自己血腥的滅亡[4][9]
黑暗時代 (1305 CE - 1457 CE)
公元1225年，席約家族被根除後，(直到 1457 CE, 希安年 II.1706 - II.1824)[9][10] 希安帝國陷入了徹底的混亂。雖然官僚階層試圖保持政府的運轉，但因為缺乏皇帝和皇室家族制定政策的指導而處處碰壁。 希安整體的的戰略也因為領導層的空缺而受到了影響，因為帝國家族對軍隊的控制幾乎和對政府一樣直接。
在沒有領導人的情況下，強大的希安家族之間再次爆發爭鬥，形成了不同的政治派別。一些人認為對科薩克們進行報復是必要的，而其他人則主張是時候坐下來討論和平協議。各個家族都採取了自己的單方面行動，有些試圖和他人斡旋交易，有些則秘密武裝自己。使者被派往每個希安定居點尋找新的統治者，但即使經過多年的追尋，仍然沒有找到一個合適的人選。經過幾十年的不確定之後，一些希安哲學家思考是否只有在與科薩克的戰爭結束後，新的統治者才會出現。輿論開始傾向於這個方向，最終剩下的軍事官僚與科薩克進行了停火談判-因為找不到新的皇帝，強大的家族開始擔心他們可能會失去至今所積累的一切，這再次導致家族之間的分歧加深，幾乎確定了一系列新的內戰。在這段最黑暗的日子裏，「帝國的解體」已經脫離了玩笑的範疇[4]
第三帝國時代 (1457 CE - 至今)
The Third Imperial Age was the third imperial dynasty ruled by House Kr.ē ( Xi'an: 9kree1 (Proper); ). It was founded by U.e'o se Kr.ē in 1457 CE.[9][10]
家族的崛起 Kr.ē (1457 CE )
In 1457, House Kr.ē became the ruling family of the Xi'an Empire after the coronation of the infant U.e'o se Kr.ē. While there was a conspiracy involving a number of powerful Xi'an families, the official story is that U.e'o se Kr.ē was tested for the Imperial markers shortly after being born and proclaimed to be the new Emperor not long after. Family matriarch IIth se Kr.ē was given provisional power until U.e'o was of age.
U.e'o se Kr.ē was raised to be a ruler, eventually ascended to the throne with a quiet confidence and immediately instituted a number of sweeping changes. She strengthened settlements and military fortifications in systems connected to Kr'Thak. She banned jump point hunting in those systems, believing that the less contact with the Kr'Thak, the more chance the ceasefire would hold. Some believe this shift away from Kr'Thak space is what forced the Xi'an Empire to expand in a different direction, one that would result in them crossing paths with Humanity.[4]
冷戰 (2530 CE - 2789 CE)
The Xi'an Empire became known to humans in 2530 when the Gaia Planet Services attempted to terraform a planet without authorization. Turns out the planet wasn't uninhabited. A new race, later discovered to be the Xi'an Empire, showed up while the terraformers were building the equipment. This encounter immediately escalated into a 259 year "Cold War" (2530-2789).[11][12] In the darker era of human history, the Imperator and government often used the Xi'an threat as a means to terrify their own citizens and swell the power of the military. Although neither side declared open war, there were many casualties on both sides from covert operations, sabotage, and espionage. Due to their extended lifespan, there are Xi'an from that era that are still alive, such as the current Emperor, who negotiated the daring peace accord with Senator Akari in 2789.
The Xi'an and Humanity have had a tumultuous relationship over the years. While the Xi'an have generally regarded Humanity as short-sighted and impetuous, they have acknowledged our capacity to destroy and treated us accordingly. While their technology might seem superior to ours (it certainly looks nicer), most of that is simply due to its alien origin. Our two civilizations are on relatively equal technological footing. This ability for mutual annihilation is probably what kept either side from attempting an all-out attack.[13]
佩里線 (解散於 2789 CE)
A line of systems that acted as a no-man's-land between the 地球聯合帝國 and the Xi'an in the Cold War. These systems (Tohil, Oya, Gurzil, Horus, Pallas, Hadur, Indra and Virtus) became known as the Perry Line. After the Peace Treaty of 2789, the Perry Line was divided between the UEE and the Xi'an with Tohil, Oya, Gurzil and Horus going to the UEE and Pallas, Hadur, Indra and Virtus going to the Xi'an.[13]
人類-希安貿易協定 (2947 CE)
In 2947, a UEE trade agreement was announced by the UEE 地球聯合帝國皇帝 Costigan to improve the trading relationship with the Xi'an Empire. The agreement heavily deregulates restrictions on inter-Empire commerce, incentivizing Xi'an houses to do more businesses with Human companies.[14]
現代
Relations with the Xi'an have warmed over the centuries, but it would be difficult to call them friendly without a slight hint of sarcasm. 'Guarded' is probably a more accurate term. There are undoubtedly members of the Xi'an government who still regard the UEE with suspicion and distrust. The current Imperator has always been clear that the futures of two nations are intertwined. As more human Corps enter into tech-exchange deals with Xi'an companies, apparently they feel the same.[13]
政府
政治系統
皇帝
The Empire has been described as an "absolute hereditary monarchy."[1][15] The Emperor is the nominal ruler of the SaoXy'an, head of the Imperial Bureaucracy and religious figurehead of Li'Tova[16], while most of the power is de facto divided by complex Great Houses called Yii'ua, which are control every aspect of Xi'an life. The title of Emperor is passed down through the family line. As long as a Xyan serve under the Service (i.e. as members of the military) they are 'ceremonially' adopted by the empreror, which 'symbolizes the unity of the Xi』an people for the collective good.'[15]
三人委員會
Beneath the Emperor rules the Imperial Council of Three ( 希安, 字面意義： advice group; Xi'an: kyo9lyon (Proper); ). While each Yii'ua has such a committee, the Imperial House is unique in that its members are forbidden from being blood relatives of the Emperor. Instead, the triumvirate is made up of one high-ranking member each of the Xi'an civil bureaucracy, the military, and the religious Li』Tova leadership.[17]
大眾議院
Yii'ua ( Xi'an: Yii2ua (Proper); ), translated as Houses, Great Houses, Lineages or Lines, are described as serving the function of both states and corporations.[18] While the Emperor still rules, the Great Houses dominate life.[19]
The Great Houses collectively and consensually established the seat of the Emperor, selecting the First Imperial Line,[20] and later selecting the Third and current Line.[21] Houses are shown to engage directly in negotiation with the UEE.[22][23][24] Houses have ruling councils that make all decisions regarding budgeting and distribution of resources within their House,[5] and are said to be "everything" to a Xi'an.
設定調整
The recent lore regarding the power, influence, and rights of the Great Houses conflicts with the earlier depiction of the Xi'an Empire as an absolute monarchy,[25] and lead writer Dave Haddock explicitly described this as a process of re-writing at Citizencon 2947.[19] Based on the status of the Great Houses as essentially States within the Empire, the SaoXy'an may be better described as having characteristics of a federal monarchy,[26] or the Fengjian system of government in China.[27] The Xi'an Emperor is still described as an absolute monarch and so could overrule any other decision, but the degree of delegation and bureaucracy is far more important in the later lore.
外交關係
地球聯合帝國: Formerly hostile/tense but currently "friendly". There are still corners of the Xi'an Empire that haven't forgotten how antagonistic the UEE was back in the day.
巴努保護國: Friendly.
剜度氏族: Indifferent but not welcome.
科薩克: The Xi'an and the Kr'Thak have been fighting each other for a long time, since then the Xi'an had been avoiding contact with the Kr'Thak. The longest and most devastating conflict was known as the 星靈之戰. The UEE just recently learned of the Kr'Thaks' existence, but have not met or opened relations with them.
Power transfer between houses
The process involves searching for certain genetic 'markers' that only the new Emperor will carry. Envoys were sent to every Xi'an settlement, and all Xi'an are tested to see who might carry these markers. It is an incredible bureaucratic undertaking in peaceful times, and nearly impossible during a war whose duration was approaching a millennium.[4]
Commerce
The Xi'an houses grant monopolistic rights to Xi'an companies to control various sectors of industry.[28]
Service
All Xi'an at age 40 (51 in Earth Years) undergo a 30-Year period of Service to the Empire (38 in Earth Years).[5] During this time they are ceremonally adopted into the Imperial Household, changing their name. The Service also uses a distinct dialect, and all Xi'an will eventually be fluent in Service Dialect and Proper Dialect in addition to any native dialect they may speak. The Service is divided into two branches: military ( Xi'an: hui2pu14hyath5 (Proper); ) or bureaucracy ( Xi'an: hui2puu14tung5 (Proper); ). Xi'an are drafted into either branch with no regard to their personal choice, with males and females treated equally.
The Xi'an Defense Forces consist primarily of these Military Service conscripts. Xi'an are considered to be reserve members for the rest of their lives. The standing Xi'an armed forces consist currently of over sixteen million members, not including the civilian populace, many of which have combat training.
It is not uncommon for older Xi'an to return to the Service in senior positions later in life when their wisdom and experience is required by the Emperor. This is considered an honor.[5]
Law & Criminality
There is less crime per capita in the Xi'an Empire than in the UEE, but it still exists. The Xi'an pride themselves on having 'dignified' criminals, since acting from emotion is seen as a sign of weakness and immaturity. So criminals within the Xi'an Empire are similar to the syndicates within the UEE, sprawling disciplined organizations whose business happens to be crime.
There are Xi'an pirates and smugglers but they tend to be younger, still in their rambunctious phase of life. These pirates will usually hunt in UEE territory, but they will rob their own kind if the cargo's right.
Organized criminality exists within legal borders and is managed by 'criminal houses', called yu’at.ōngh』uitā. 'Professional Criminals' are called Nyayu’a.
The yu’at.ōngh』uitā acting like crime syndicates but get permissions from the government for their various activities, which includes robbery and racketeering but also working as local 'police forces' against not-organized criminals.[29] In return, criminal houses are only allowed to revoke a certain amount of money from the system. There is a complex ruleset which is controlled by the yu’at.ōngh』uitā and the government itself. It is not allowed to kill or to rob a person's cargo entirely or to rob a person too often. Criminal houses are controlling themselves by hunting down and catching rogue outlaw Xi'an to retain the balance of the system. One such 'criminal house' is House Kuang.[30]
Demographics
Language
uo'aXy'an is the official language of Xi'an Empire. Xi'an is spelled the same, but spoken differently depending if you're speaking formally, or informally. This is due to the 30 year mandatory military service each Xi'an has to go through.[31]
Religion
Rather than worshipping specific gods, the believe in Li'Tova, a moral and spiritual belief system popular among the Xi'an which guides its adherents' view of the universe.[32]
Culture
Xi'an are masters of diplomacy. The Xi'an are patient and refined, but can and will throw down if the situation calls for it. They live for centuries; for this reason, propagation of the species is carefully monitored and directed by the government to prevent overcrowding. While their placid demeanor can often be interpreted as aloofness or apathy, their long lifespan means that they act with decades in mind, not years.
To Humans, Xi'an culture can seem rigid and lifeless. A majority of that is artifice. The Xi'an present themselves as polite but neutral, particularly to those they have never met before. This is an age-old social testing mechanism. They approach a person as a blank-slate and let the other person set the tone (or tip his or her hand) as to how the interaction will progress. When a Xi'an feels comfortable with a contact, they will begin to lose the artifice and relate on a more personal level. With Humans, it takes a little longer (as we said before, a lot of them remember the Messer Era).
There is a definite "us versus them" mentality within the Xi'an society. They will not hesitate to take another Xi'an's side over an outsider unless definitive evidence is presented to support the outsider's claim or accusation.
It is not unusual to see Xi'an within UEE space, usually falling into three categories: visiting Xi'an businessmen or dignitaries (as described above), younger Xi'an who haven't quite settled into the Xi'an culture, and expatriates.
There are those within the Xi'an Empire who felt that their way of life was too stifling, welcomed Humanity's 'childish' emotions as a breath of fresh air and expatriated into the UEE. Some went through the arduous process of becoming Citizens while others enjoy the relaxed civic responsibility of Civilian life.
References
- ↑ 移至： 1.0 1.1
- ↑ 移至： 2.0 2.1 Galactapedia: Xi'an Cuisine, acc. 2019-11-25
- ↑ 移至： 3.0 3.1 Galactapedia: House Chii, acc. 2019-11-24
- ↑ 移至： 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5
- ↑ 移至： 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3
- ↑ Inside Star Citizen - Plan of Gatac, min. 01:55, Heiberg: "House Rúa in recompense for his loss was elevated to the first imperial house (...)"
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- ↑ 移至： 10.0 10.1 Galactapedia: The Dark, acc. 2019-11-24
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