Tayichi

Empire of Tayichi 太地帝国
Flag Imperial Seal
Motto: "平和は安寧の中に自由である" Peace is liberty in tranquility
Anthem: "北の宝石 - Jewel of the North" Listen
Capital	Shuto
Largest	Capital
Official languages	Tayichian
Ethnic groups (2024)	Tayichian - 87.3% Bisayan - 4.3% Biggonian - 2.1% Hoosier - 2% Other - 4.3%
Religion (2024)	Shinkyo - 41.3% Protestant - 7.7% Matheist - 6.4% Other - 4.9% None - 39.7%
Demonym(s)	Tayichian
Government	Constitutional Monarchy
• Emperor	Miyasato (Shigeru) Tokihito
• Prime Minister	Takeda Nobuo
Legislature	Imperial Diet 帝国議会
• Upper house	Emperor's Cabinet 天皇内閣
• Lower house	House of Representatives 衆議院
Establishment
• First Empire	March 17th 689
• Second (Current) Empire	July 9th 1326
• Imperial Diet	December 1st 1363
Area
•	376,274 km2 (145,280 sq mi)
• Water (%)	5.93
Population
• 2024 census	66,889,182
• Density	177.8/km2 (460.5/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)	2024 estimate
• Total	$3.978 Trillion
• Per capita	$59,470
GDP (nominal)	2024 estimate
• Total	$3.231 Trillion
• Per capita	$48,303
Gini (2022)	35.4 medium
HDI	0.929 very high
Currency	Kin (TKN)
Time zone	UTC-2 (TST)
Date format	[BC, AD] [yyyy,mm,dd]
Driving side	left
Calling code	+21
Internet TLD	.ty

Tayichi, officially the Empire of Tayichi, is an island country in Northeastern Borealia, off the coast of the continental mainland. Tayichi includes the island of Hashita, where the majority of the population lives, and thousands of smaller islands in the rest of the Tayichian archipelago, commonly referred to as the Home Isles. The country is surrounded by the Mediriman Ocean to the north and east, the Tayichian (Inner) Sea to the west, and the (Insert name) Sea to the south. The total area of Tayichi is 145,280 square miles (376,274 km²), with an estimated population of just under 66.9 million people.

The current, second iteration of the Empire was officially proclaimed in 1326 under emperor Kinsei following the Tayichian Civil War. In the late 17th and early 18th century Tayichi undergone a rapid process of modernization and Amnisization following centuries of isolation beforehand, and its involvement in the First-Trans Mediriman War solidified its position as a major Amnisian naval power.

Being one of the cradles of the Second Industrial Revolution, Tayichi became one of the first nations to fully industrialize and remained Borealia's foremost economic and military power until the latter half of the 20th century. Tayichi's involvement in the Great War, however, greatly damaged the country's economic power, leading to the end of Tayichian Imperialism and the birth a new era of political neutrality, which lasted for more than 80 years, ending with the recent Tayichian admission into IDA.

Tayichi is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy. The country is devolved into 13 provinces and 2 metropolitan districts. Tayichi's capital and largest city is Shuto, which is also surrounded by the largest urban area. Other major cities with urban areas surpassing 1 million residents include Idaina, Kojima, Daitoshi, Samsun, Kaiyo, Kawamachi, Nara and Yamaguchi.

Tayichi is a developed country and has the worlds [ranking] largest economy by nominal gross domestic product (GDP). Its capital, Shuto is considered as one of the world's leading financial centers. Tayichi is also one of the founding members of the INTC, AMA, as well as a member of IDA since 2023.

History

Trans-Mediriman Wars

Main article: First Trans-Mediriman War

Modern History

Pre-Great War (1900-1924)

By the turn of the 20th century, Tayichi had enjoyed nearly eight decades of maritime peace and economic prosperity under Heiwa-Seiki. However, the rapid industrialization witnessed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries precipitated mounting social unrest, particularly among the growing working class. The emergence of the Radical Syndicalist Party in 1889 marked the inception of organized socialist activism within the nation, orchestrating large-scale protests and demonstrations. Primarily concentrated in the industrial hubs of Gyoson and Kitai, the Radical Syndicalist Party boasted a membership numbering in the tens of thousands. The socio-economic landscape witnessed a seismic shift with the Shuto Imperial Stock Market crash of 1905, rendering numerous workers jobless and homeless. This catalyzed widespread unrest across the Tayichian Isles, with radical socialists at the forefront of mass demonstrations. However, the burgeoning movement suffered a significant setback in May, when a police crackdown and subsequent massacre unfolded in Samsun, Gyoson on May 1st. This event dealt a crippling blow to the syndicalist cause in Tayichi, precipitating the collapse of the Radical Syndicalist Party and its affiliates. The ensuing period, characterized by heightened political paranoia, endured until the outbreak of the Great War and has since been referred to as the First Red Scare.

The challenging social and economic climate swiftly paved the way for the ascent of various populist figures within Tayichi's political landscape, notably Kawashima Maseru. A former Imperial Navy Admiral turned politician, Kawashima clinched victory in the 1919 election under the banner of the Conservative faction within the Liberal-Democratic Party. Kawashima's initial tenure as leader saw the enactment of a slew of militaristic and imperialistic policies. Among these were the introduction of The National Conscription Act of 1920 and the implementation of the "Kage" Plan, aimed at bolstering the nation's armaments industry. Concurrently, the government's foreign policy maintained a staunchly pro-colonial stance, solidifying Tayichi's influence over the Syo region through pseudo-colonial entities like Nomura, as well as the formation of the Borealian United Front in 1921. Additionally, there was a concerted effort to centralize authority in Tayichi's overseas possessions.

Despite the eruption of the Great War in 1923, Tayichi officially maintained neutrality initially, only to officially declare war on Hansa and the Singhapala Bisaya a year later.

Great War (1924-1939)

Main article: Great War

Despite initially having a neutral stance on the conflict, a pre-emptive strike on Hansa has been a long goal of the colonial policy of Kawashima's Government. Hansa's influence over nations in Southern and Eastern Borealia, mainly the Singhapala Bisaya Republic, has long been a major threat to Tayichi within the region, as Tayichi saw Borealia as its own sphere of influence. ...

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