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}}'''The Confederation of the Moon, Stars, and Sea''' (Yocatullic: ''Ik' Ka' Ek' Akai'' IPA: [iːkʼaʔɛkʼakʼai]; Common dialect: ''Malama apetu'a a kai'' IPA: [malaːma apeːtuʔa a kai]), officially '''The Celestial Empire of the United Yocatullic Isles of the Twelve Tribes of the Moon, Stars, and Sea''' (Yocatullic: ''Kotahi A'ua'a Hona Yocatala Motu'a Te'arua Hapu'a Ik' Ka' Ek' Akai'' or ''Kotahi A'ua'a Hona Yocatala Motu'a Te'arua Hapu'a Malama Apetu'a A Kai''), often colloquially referred to as the '''Celestial Isles''', is a sovereign archipelago located in the Southern Vehemens Ocean near the equator. It holds a small population of some 750,000 estimated indigenous people, although no official census has ever occurred, with the main population center being the capital city known as Makuahine. Each island only hosts a single city in which all residents live, with the population surviving primarily on taro production and food imports, with a minor remnant contribution of a hunter-gatherer lifestyle.
}}'''The Confederation of the Moon, Stars, and Sea''' (Common Yocatullic: ''Malama apetu'a a kai'' IPA: [malaːma apeːtuʔa a kai]), officially '''The Celestial Empire of the United Yocatullic Isles of the Twelve Tribes of the Moon, Stars, and Sea''' (Common Yocatullic: ''Kotahi A'ua'a Hona Yocatala Motu'a Te'arua Hapu'a Malama Apetu'a A Kai''), often colloquially referred to as the '''Celestial Empire''', or '''Sublustria''', is a sovereign tribal confederation located throughout the southern Vehemens ocean. It holds a small population of some 3,000,000 estimated indigenous individuals, spread across several archipelagos with strong regional identities. The main population center is the capital city of Makuahine, one of the most dense areas in the country, with a population of about 150,000.


The islands were populated by a migrating wave of colonists during the 2nd century BCE after a cataclysmic event on their homeland called Hawa'iki (''hawaʔiːkiː''). Modern researchers have interpreted the traditional account as a rapid evacuation following a violent volcanic eruption that may have destroyed the original island. Twelve tribes landed on separate islands and settled upon them, living in relative isolation amongst each other apart from the occasional visit by southern neighbors. By the year 1000 CE, the twelve tribes had formed a tribal league, during which the chieftains of each island would meet in the central village of Makuahine to discuss affairs and establish peaceful relations, although some reports indicate these meetings were issued to ensure war between two islands did not disrupt the peacetime activity of the others. The League endured a civil war from 1623-1630 CE, after which Makuahine consolidated power and formed a tribal confederation to replace the older treaty. After the formation of the confederation, the country was closed, denying all access to foreigners for a full century. After reopening, a wave of anthropologists rushed to the islands to study their habits and record their language and culture, with the classical ''Ronorono'' glyphic script preserved by one such student. Although the islands faced troubles in the next few centuries, they retained independence and underdevelopment. In 1945 CE, the country's borders closed once more, and remained so until 2000 CE. Within the past decade, the site has become a hotspot for ecotourism, as well as anthropologists wishing to study Mesolithic arts and crafts.
The Celestial Empire's founding is hotly debated, due to a mixture of incomplete records and competing definitions. One school of thought considers the Empire a continuation of the Yocatullic Confederation that united the Celestial Isles in the 10th century, while others consider it a distinct phenomenon that only began to gain ground in the 12th or 13th century. The Empire was administered as a series of tributaries and feudatories up to the Yocatullic Civil War, which caused a sharp decline in imperial influence throughout Sublustria. Following the centralization reforms that came as a result of the victory of Makuahine in 1630, the Empire was reconsolidated and rebuilt under more strict conditions. This reconsolidation effort formed the basis for the modern Empire, although archaic tributary rituals and terminology is still used regardless of the evolved relationship.  


The Celestial Isles today retains its tribal confederate structure of governance, with occasional skirmishes. The relative underdevelopment and sense of tradition means that ancient weapons are still in common use in tribal conflict, although machetes have also been adopted for occasional use. The current monarch is High Chieftess Kaila'au of the Yocatul dynasty, which is reported to have existed since the first wave of settlers to the islands. When national issues arise, the chieftains gather in Makuahine to discuss politics and ensure each has the resources necessary for the good of their people.
The Celestial Empire today retains its tribal confederate government, with highly autonomous regions characterized by distinct languages and cultures. Indigenous culture flourishes under imperial leadership, as the Empire successfully resisted foreign colonization and established itself as a legitimate international entity in the early period of foreign contact. As a result, indigenous customs, languages, religion, architecture, and attire is dominant throughout. The consequence of this resistance, however, is that the Empire is severely underdeveloped with most regions lacking reliable access to modern amenities and resources. This is in stark contrast to neighboring countries such as [[Mihi Mai Ra]] and [[Valentir]].
 
The Celestial Isles is not well known throughout Kylaris due to the insular, isolated geography and the previously hostile nature of the indigenous people, although recent availability and openness has allowed researchers to study them in more depth than previously. Due to a lack of data, including a lack of official census, many details about the population of the Celestial Isles are unknown, and a lack of expats in foreign states only further acts as a testament to the difficulty of acquiring detailed information about life inside the Isles.

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The Celestial Empire of the Moon, Stars, and Sea
Ik' Ka' Ek' A Kai
Malama Apetu'a Akai
Flag of the Celestial Isles
Flag
Motto: Kaole matou ke iloa hea ke holau, 'ae matou ke aru
File:Work In Progress
Capital
and largest city
Makuahine
Official languagesYocatullic (Western dialect)
Recognized languagesYocatullic (Southern), Yocatullic (Eastern), Fatafafoluan, Iwikuamoan, Kakanuiean
Ethnic groups
Sublustrian (100%) [ESTIMATE]
Demonym(s)Yocatullic
GovernmentTribal confederation
• Ari'i Tapairu
Malama Kai La'au Yocatul
LegislatureTribal council
History
• Founding
14th century(?)
Area
• 
[convert: invalid number]
Population
• 2015 estimate
3,000,000
GDP (nominal)estimate
• Total
1 Billion USD
HDI0.4
low
CurrencyKalaka (KLK)
Driving sideright

The Confederation of the Moon, Stars, and Sea (Common Yocatullic: Malama apetu'a a kai IPA: [malaːma apeːtuʔa a kai]), officially The Celestial Empire of the United Yocatullic Isles of the Twelve Tribes of the Moon, Stars, and Sea (Common Yocatullic: Kotahi A'ua'a Hona Yocatala Motu'a Te'arua Hapu'a Malama Apetu'a A Kai), often colloquially referred to as the Celestial Empire, or Sublustria, is a sovereign tribal confederation located throughout the southern Vehemens ocean. It holds a small population of some 3,000,000 estimated indigenous individuals, spread across several archipelagos with strong regional identities. The main population center is the capital city of Makuahine, one of the most dense areas in the country, with a population of about 150,000.

The Celestial Empire's founding is hotly debated, due to a mixture of incomplete records and competing definitions. One school of thought considers the Empire a continuation of the Yocatullic Confederation that united the Celestial Isles in the 10th century, while others consider it a distinct phenomenon that only began to gain ground in the 12th or 13th century. The Empire was administered as a series of tributaries and feudatories up to the Yocatullic Civil War, which caused a sharp decline in imperial influence throughout Sublustria. Following the centralization reforms that came as a result of the victory of Makuahine in 1630, the Empire was reconsolidated and rebuilt under more strict conditions. This reconsolidation effort formed the basis for the modern Empire, although archaic tributary rituals and terminology is still used regardless of the evolved relationship.

The Celestial Empire today retains its tribal confederate government, with highly autonomous regions characterized by distinct languages and cultures. Indigenous culture flourishes under imperial leadership, as the Empire successfully resisted foreign colonization and established itself as a legitimate international entity in the early period of foreign contact. As a result, indigenous customs, languages, religion, architecture, and attire is dominant throughout. The consequence of this resistance, however, is that the Empire is severely underdeveloped with most regions lacking reliable access to modern amenities and resources. This is in stark contrast to neighboring countries such as Mihi Mai Ra and Valentir.

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