Sandbox:Orioni

Isthmeia

Flag of Isthmeia

Based on the similarly named nation in the James Bond universe.

Introduction

Isthmeia (from Occidental Aroman: ἰσθμός isthmos "neck"), officially called the Republic of Isthmeia, is a Central Europan nation on Eurth. Headed by the President of Isthmeia, Éktoras Lýkos (Hector Lopez), the nations's capital and largest city is $City. Ostensibly a democratic republic, Isthmeia is strongly influenced by nearby Tagmatium, with a heavy military presence in its northwestern border area.

Etymology

The nation derives its name from the geographical term 'Isthmos', describing a strip of land that connects two larger bodies of land, while separating two large water bodies.

Geography

The Republic of Isthmeia is located between the Occidental subcontinent and Amutian desert in Europa on Eurth.

History

In 2020 the nation went through a bloodless coup. A dissident faction led by Captain Símon Kókkino (Simon Rojas), comprised of a cadre of police officers had been initially trained in Tagmatium and four senior military officers. They are hopeful for a peaceful end to corruption. President Éktoras Lýkos (Hector Lopez) resigned, and most of his government with him. The dissidents take over responsibility for governing Isthmeia and hold an inquiry into Ierótita’s demise, and other matters.

Politics

Ostensibly governed by the Isthmeian Revolutionary Party (Spanish: Partido Revolucionario Isthmo; Greek: Epanastatikó Kómma Isthmoú), under President Éktoras Lýkos (Hector Lopez), the country was heavily corrupt; influenced by Frants Ierótita' (Franz Sanchez) drug cartel. Ierótita's policy of "plata o plomo" (literally "silver or lead", colloquially "[accept] money or [face] bullets"), in addition to the bribery of countless government officials, police, and politicians, ensured that Isthmeia would be a secure base of operations. During the height of its operations, the Ierótita Cartel's main distribution centre was located in Isthmeia; the centre of an invisible cocaine empire, stretching from Cabarria to Adaptus.

Economy

Isthmeia's capital city is polarized between those in extreme poverty and the very wealthy; with high levels of unemployment. Notable locations in Isthmeia include its largest bank, the Banco de Isthmeia, the Casino de Isthmeia (both owned and operated by Ierótita), the El Presidente' Hotel, Olympatec Meditation Institute, and the Paso del Diablo.

Arrif

• Republic of the Rif
• Flag looks surprisingly similar.
• History of repeated revolts for independence.
• Nice pictures of money.

NPC's for Eurth

• Czar Muckerberg rules a monarchy in northeast Argis near other !Slavic countries.
• Central Alharun Republic in the empty Alharun interior that everyone ignores.

More cities for Orioni

Based on red supergiant stars:

• AH Scorpii — Already used as Scorpio (~Akrep)
• Antares — ānitarēsi
• Betelgeuse — t’inizīza
• CE Tauri — Already used as Tauri
• Epsilon Pegasi — ēpīsīloni pēgasī
• Lambda Velorum — lamida vēloremi
• Mu Cephei — mu kēfī
• Psi1 Aurigae — Psi1 āwirīga
• PZ Cassiopeiae — Already used as Cussia in Occidental Europa
• VV Cephei A — See above
• VX Sagittarii — k’esiti

Based on yellow hypergiants:

• HD 179821 — HD ILGBSI ~ Hadil Gebesi
• IRAS 17163-3907 — Iras ILIGE EGOL ~ Irasi Lige'egol
• IRAS 18357-0604 — Iras IB3SL OGOA ~ Irasi Beslogoa
• IRC+10420 — Irc IOAZO ~ Irasi Oazo
• R Puppis — buchila
• Rho Cassiopeiae — See above
• RSGC1-F15 — RSGCI FIS
• V382 Carinae — karīnisi
• V509 Cassiopeiae — See above
• V766 Centauri — sēniteri
• Westerlund 1 — Westerlund (from 'western' + 'grove/tree') ~ vēsiterilinidi could be an old Buranian city in Tamurin or Niederoestereich

Based on the most used letters in the English language:

• ETAOIN SHRDLU
• ETASHORIN
• TESHARODIN LU
• ETAOIN SRHLDCU
• ETASORIN
• TESAROHIN