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{{infobox country
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|conventional_long_name = The Kingdom of Astrium
| conventional_long_name = The Kingdom of Astrium
|common_name = Astrium
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| image_coat             = [[File:Astrian Coat of Arms.png|200px|thumb|The Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Astrium and its Empire]]
|national_motto = Deus, Rex, et Patria
| national_motto         = Deus, Rex, et Patria
|englishmotto = ''God, King, and Country''
| englishmotto           = ''God, King, and Country''
|national_anthem = Land of Hope and Glory
| national_anthem       = Chariots of Endearment
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|government_type = Constitutial Monarchy  
| government_type       = Monarchy
|leader_title1 = His Majesty the King
| leader_title1         = His Majesty the King
|leader_name1 = King Alster I
| leader_name1           = [[King Alster I]]
|leader_title2 = High Minister
| leader_title2         = High Minister
|leader_name2 = Lord Harold Fornson
| leader_name2           = Lord Harold Fornson
|legislature = His Majesty's Council of the Kingdom
| legislature           = His Majesty's Council of the Kingdom
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|established_event1 = Proclamation of Kingdom  
| established_event1     = Proclamation of Kingdom
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| established_date1     = 1274
|population_estimate = 42,000,000
| population_estimate   = 42,200,000
|population_estimate_year = 2022
| population_estimate_year = 2024
|population_census = 41,800,000
| population_census     = 41,800,000
|population_census_year = 2017
| population_census_year = 2017
|population_density_km2 = TBC
| GDP_nominal_per_capita = $33,510
|population_density_sq_mi = TBC
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|GDP_nominal = TBC
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|GDP_nominal_year = TBC
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The Kingdom of Astrium
The Kingdom of Astrium commonly known as simply "Astrium", is a moderately sized group of islands making up the Astrian Isles is located in the South-West of the world map off the coast of continental mainland Chaoyia. Astrium is made up of 2 former independent kingdoms, the Kingdom of Astiley and the Kingdom of Altney, these countries were both the main powerhouses of the Isles and unified or conquered their respective areas, however, joining together in 1274 by King Helwin the Founder of Astrium.
 
The Kingdom of Astrium has a population of around 42 Million people that live in one of the many cities and towns or in the rural countryside that makes up most of the kingdom. The population is referred to by most as "subjects of the King" as the country is a monarchy under the King Alster I, who has reigned since 1986, the start of the Astrian Civil War where he gained his fame, power, and absolute hegemony in the Astrian Isles.
 
The Kingdom is industrialised but focuses on agriculture and production, making a lot of money from trade with other nations. Not only is Astrium industralised but it is also well developed, having been on the losing side of the Great War in the 1920s and 30s the kingdom moved into a state of isolationism in an attempt to stop its empire from falling apart. Unfortunately for Astrium in 1943 its last large colony, the Astrian Dominion of Casau Redono, was granted independence after a long and hard fought effort to peacefully cede from the Empire, this marked the end of the Astrian Empire, however, it still holds a small colony and several overseas territories in the present day.


=History=
=History=


==Astrian Civil War 1986-1993==
===Involvement with International Issues===
[[The_Astrian_Civil_War_1986_-_1993|The Astrian Civil War]] broke out on the 19th April 1986, when the parliament building of Astrium, in Doldister, was stormed by the Revolutionary forces who detonated a bomb that killed the then king Fredrick IV and his High Minister, Lord Adam Falstirm. This act sent shockwaves through the Kingdom that resulted in the organised uprisings of Revolutionary forces all over the Astrian Isles, from here the leaders of [[The_Communist_Forces_of_Astrium|Communists]], Anarchists, and Republicans joined their manpower and revolts into one organised power that would stand a chance against the government and the Royal Armed Forces.  
 
===Coronation of King Alster I===
King Alster I was coronated on the 10th of June 1994, a day of pomp and ceremony to the greatest extreme to celebrate the long coming crowning of the victorious monarch of the Astrian Civil War. Alster I gained his popularity through rallying the loyalist forces at the beginning of the civil war, where he admirably led the armies to victory all over the Astrian Isles. The 10th of June is a date that will be remembered for centuries as the day where the great king Alster I is affirmed as the glorious leader of the Kingdom.  


'''The Communist Forces of Astrium''', led by Commissar Jacob Harris, had been growing in power since the start of the 1980s and were increasingly violent as their unrest was consistently ignored by the government. Their aims to force the kingdom to overthrow the monarchy and place in a communist dictatorship and leader, however the populous who supported Commissar J Harris were blinded by the need for a revolution, the freedom of the worker, and the equality of all individuals in the nation.
===Astrian Civil War 1986-1993===
[[The_Astrian_Civil_War_1986_-_1993|The Astrian Civil War]] broke out on the 19th April 1986, when the parliament building of Astrium, in Doldister, was stormed by the Revolutionary forces who detonated a bomb that killed the then king Fredrick IV and his High Minister, Lord Adam Falstirm. This act sent shockwaves through the Kingdom that resulted in the organised uprisings of Revolutionary forces all over the Astrian Isles, from here the leaders of [[The_Communist_Forces_of_Astrium|Communists]], [[Anarchist_Rebels|Anarchists]], and [[Republican_Freedom_Fighters|Republicans]] joined their manpower and revolts into one organised power that would stand a chance against the government and the Royal Armed Forces.  


'''The Anarchist Rebels''', this faction of the civil war had no clear leader or military organisation, simply fighting as groups of armed guerrillas who were prompted to fight against government due to the disruption that had been inflicted by the outbreak of the Revolutionaries. The intentions of this faction however were very clear, destroy the kingdom and become a state free from government tyranny, starting with the monarchy.
The conflict lasted until the 15th October 1993 when King Alster I forced the disgraced Adil Charles and Willard Travis to sign the Treaty of Bellington that officially ended the state of war between the two sides. Soon after, King Alster I made a speech on the ending of the war, stating that the kingdom had entered a new age and that with the it has been reborn through fire, but now there can be peace, security, and prosperity for all subjects of the kingdom.


'''The Republican Freedom Fighters''', the head of this faction was Willard Travis, elected by a large group of freedom fighters who saw him as a powerful leader who could manage the revolt against the monstrous and undemocratic government that had ruled over the country for centuries. There was a pure and simple aim for this faction, bring down the corrupt monarchy and install a republic, granting freedom, rights, and equality for all people of the nation. Unfortunately, the only way to achieve peace was through bloodshed and death, the fighters understood this was a way of life and that their sacrifice would be justified.
===Great War 1928-1939===
Astrium's position in the great war, being aligned with Celesterra, led to a unfortunate loss and defeat in the overall war. The war left Astrium in a position of regret and anger, the invasion of the Great Zhi's colonial territory of Guangnan, on the nearby lands in the west and naval battles all over the globe resulted in a heavy reparation toll being racked up, being £3.8 Billion by the end of the war in 1939. The Great War for Astrium saw the development and improvement of the RAAF and the development of organised guerilla tactics that were used in some parts of the war, the Royal Astrian Navy saw the development of ships and submarines that travelled the globe using various tactics such as hit and runs and decisive battles.


'''The Loyalists''', there was only two parts of this side of the civil war, made up of ''Monarchists'' and ''Governmentalists'', both led by the newly proclaimed King Alster I and his High Minister, Lord Harold Fornson. The two parts of this side had the same goals, restore the Kingdom, maintain the nation, and destroy the Revolutionaries.  
===War of Astrian Imperialism 1809-1816===
[[File:Naval Battle in the War of Imperialism .png|225px|thumb|right|Naval Battle in the War of Imperialism ]]
During the late 1700s and early 1800s the Astrian Empire had largely grown to span the areas around the seas of the kingdom almost reaching to the equator. Due to this expansionism many nations on the surrounding continents had become furious at the growing empire in their spheres of influence, having them shattered by Astrium. Tensions boiled up in the years 1807 and 1809 where the Coalition of Opposition against the Astrian Empire was formed with the nations Rimerland, Sestra, and Shallsuize stood against the Imperis Allia that was made up by the Astrian Empire, Falnora, and Sercroi.


'''Causes'''
When the war had began in mid 1809 the Astrian Empire and its allies immediately invaded the opposing nations with the attempt to end the war as fast as it had begun, this was met with furious fighting and powerful defiance. Disastrous campaigns were halted and the leaders were removed and replaced as fast as possible to see if there could be a fix to the situation. After the changing of tactics and targets was made there was more success in the war, it had evenly been fought all over the region, with offensives on both sides leading to the inevitable victory of the Imperis Allia after 7 long years of constant fighting. At the end of the war in 1816 the Astrian Empire gained lands and reparations from the various countries that had stood against it while Falnora and Sercroi gained lands of the defeated countries. Astrian Hegemony in the region was not guaranteed as the Empires of Celesterra and the Great Zhi had by then gotten involved in with their respective colonies of Guangnan and Nevrova. For the next 100 years Astrium would be one of the most powerful countries in the region and would be only brought down after the Great War in the mid 1900s with the victory of the Great Zhi and her allies.


[[File:April_19th_1986_-_outbreak_of_the_civil_war.png|200px|right|thumb|A map of the Astrian Isles on the 19th April 1986. Blue = Loyalists / Red = Revolutionaries]]
===The Astrian Empire 1759-1943===
[[File:January 1st 1987 - Development of the conflict.png|100 px|right|thumb|January 1st 1987 - Development of the conflict]]
The Astrian Empire was officially founded in 1759 by Queen Savannah II following the colonisation of Casau Redono in late 1578. The Empire's initial aim was to colonise land and spread the Astrian culture wide into the neighbouring continents, brining them under the Astrian Crown. However, the aims later changed when Astrium had to compete with foreign empires such as Celesterra and the Great Zhi, but Callais and Jyrnao was also making gains for spheres on influence, thus forcing Queen Savannah II to make way for the industrialisation of the colonies and development of the lands.
[[File:January 1st 1988 - Retaliation of the Loyalists.png|100 px|right|thumb|January 1st 1988 - Retaliation of the Loyalists]]
[[File:January 1st 1989 - Equalizing of the War.png|100 px|right|thumb|January 1st 1989 - Equalizing of the War]]
[[File:January 1st 1990 - Stable sides.png|100 px|right|thumb|January 1st 1990 - Stable sides]]
[[File:January 1st 1991 - Fall of the Rebellions.png|100 px|thumb|right|January 1st 1991 - Fall of the Rebellions]]
[[File:January 1st 1992 - Final stand.png|100 px|thumb|right|January 1st 1992 - Final stand]]
[[File:October 15th 1993 - Surrender.png|200 px|thumb|right|October 15th 1993 - Surrender]]


The Revolutionaries had been increasingly disturbed by Fredrick III and his son Fredrick IV for being useless on the world stage and at home. Fredrick III had consistently failed at assisting the people during famines, natural disasters and when terror attacks rocked the capital. Subjects all over the kingdom had begun to wish for a new dawn when Fredrick IV took the throne, but when they saw an identical reign of Fredrick IV's approaching, despair and hopelessness surrounded the kingdom. A new light had emerged from the darkness, a possibility of a new King for some, a new country for others.  
the later monarchs who inherited the Empire, such as King Helwin III, continued to industrialise the colonies in order to compete with foreign powerswhile also pushing for the effect of the Empire to not only impact the Kingdom economically but also culturally with the Imperial Spirit taking hold in Astrium with everyday people being aware of and usually in support of the empire. In the late 1700s with King George II on the throne, tensions with other nations had increased over the Astrian expansionism on the continents which resulted in a large scale war which ended with Astrium winning, leading to hegemony and an economic boom, propelling Astrium further onto the world stage.  


During April of 1986 the communists and Republicans had grown to be more popular than the government therefore, protests, demonstrations, and riots fell upon major cities and population centres across the kingdom. On April 13th 1986 protests began in the centre of Doldister, Communists, Anarchists, and Republicans had gathered in their own sections of the city to start demonstrating against the King and his government. Slowly through the days and nights of the longest unrest the kingdom had seen, the protesters became more violent and unsatisfied with the stubbornness of the government. Therefore on the night of April 17th the protests had turned to riots, destruction of government institution buildings and surrounding areas prompted the King to send in the Armed Forces to quell riots. However, this only made the rioters more furious and progressed towards the parliament building, where King Fredrick IV and the High Minister, Adam Falstirm, were staying along with many delegates from across the kingdom.  
The Empire had a long line of success and until the 1940s where the pressure of the the loss in the Great War and economic failures had plunged the empire, which had already shrunk, further into disarray under the controversial Second Frederician Era. These issues led to the decolonisation of the final large colony of the Astrian Empire, causing it to formally come to an end in 1943.


Throughout the final day of riots on April 19th 1986, the rioters had gathered around the parliament building of Astrium, armed with Molotov cocktails, poles to beat people and police, and a few with explosives and guns. In the evening of that day rioters stormed the building and forced their way to the main room, where the most important leaders of the Kingdom were. While the rioters had burst in, one threw and detonated an explosive device that resulted the collapse of the celling, crushing many of those inside of the chamber, recorded inside of the building the deaths of the King, High Minister, and 127 Councillors were accounted. Soon after this explosion was noticed inside the parliament building, the police and Armed Forces opened fire into one of the crowds, therefore the protesters and rioters with weapons retaliated.  
===Proclamation of Kingdom 1274===
On the 28th of August 1274 King Helwin the Founder declared the creation of the Kingdom of Astrium after the unification of the Kingdom of Astiley and the Kingdom of Altney. Preceding this event was the campaign against the smaller powers in their respective parts of the Astrian Isles by both Astiley and Altney. A formal government was set up soon after the proclamation that administered the kingdom for the entirety of King Helwin the Founder's reign.


Protests around the city had also devolved into violence and with the news of the killing of the King, spiralled even further into armed combat between two sides. While the days moved on with no end to fighting in and around the capital, armed revolts had sprung up all over the country, with leaders taking their place and creating organised armies. Therefore by the 24th of April a full scale civil war had begun with Loyalists wishing to keep the monarchy in power and the Revolutionaries attempting to tear apart the old government of the Kingdom.
=Politics and Government=


The explosion inside of the parliament building that killed King Fredrick IV, High Minister Lord Adam Falstirm, and many other councillors is seen as the starting event of the Astrian Civil War where from there the two sides organised themselves into armies and factions.
=== Government Organisation ===


'''Events in the Civil War'''
==== The Monarch ====
King Alster I is the Head of State of the Kingdom of Astrium and controls the entire government. The king is not attached to any part of the government but has the power to be involved in any section that he sees fit, this is rare but regardless, it's a power that he has. To alow for the king to be involved with other actvities, he appointes a few ministers, most importantly, the High Minister of the Council of the Kingdom.


'''1987''', the Revolutionary forces take advantage of the disarray in government due to the loss of structure and the kingdom's parliament. Advancements were seen in every section of the kingdom that had an uprising, particularly the island of Altney was caught of guard and by the start of the year had almost completely collapsed to revolutionary forces. With the Battle of Altney clear to be won by the Revolutionaries, they set it up as the main base of operations that would oversee the fighting all over the Astrian Isles. Around other sections of the Isles you could see the Siege of Doldister and the Revolutionary Advance in the East begin.  
==== The Monarch Council ====
The Monarch has a council that is personally picked by his majesty, they are there to serve the monarch when and wherever able. One of the main roles for the Monarch Council is to advise the king in the kingdom's everyday running, this can be up to the point of deciding what laws to order to be changed or made. Another role is of a great importance, to inform of international or national events that effect the kingdom or the government, for example, in 2005 a gang of people threatened to bomb the parliament and kill the king, however upon learning of this, King Alster I ordered the police to investigate and charge the group for treason. The final part to the council is the fact that each head of each branch of the armed forces is a part of the council, this allows for them to inform the King on military matters, such as the most recent events of the Guangnan Airspace Provocation.  


'''Ending and results of the Civil War'''
===His Majesty's Council of the Kingdom===


The end of the civil war on the 15th of October 1993, saw the Loyalists come out victorious, they had defeated the Revolutionaries in battles and assaults leaving hundreds to thousands dead. With this victory came the surrender of the Revolutionary leaders and their forces, most notably Commissar Adil Charles and Willard Travis, who were invited by King Alster I to the Palace of Bellington to agree to an unconditional surrender and sign the Treaty of Bellington that would force all of his troops to lay down arms and turn themselves in to the authorities.  
==== '''The Kingdom Chamber''' ====
The Kingdom chamber is made up of 500 seats for elected officials of County Councils and Advisors to the Chamber. The Advisors to the Chamber are fill ins to make up the full 500 seats, they are also elected by each region that they may have a bigger influence in. The County Councillors are elected to represent the council in the chamber as the leader of the county, they serve as the voice of the people in the chamber and one of the main legislators in their respective councils. The chamber is led by a Lords Chamber Speaker of whom is appointed by the monarch, they control the chamber in its discipline, organisation, and the operation of what is discussed, debated, or voted on.  


After the signing of the Treaty of Bellington the King, Alster I, made a speech on how the ending of the civil war hade opened a new age for the kingdom to take, one without the same mistakes that their predecessors made and one that would strive for the future, towards technology, peace, and power.  
The role of the Kingdom Chamber is to discuss business around the kingdom's day to day operation, whether it be on the transport systems or the companies running in the areas. They also get to have a say in what happens in the regions and the kingdom as a whole as they are the only representatives of the people in Parliament, no-one else is elected. In particular one of the important powers of the chamber is the fact they can scrutinise the Ministers of Departments who are required to be present in the sittings of the Kingdom Chamber, along with the High Minister, who cannot be scrutinised under the King's Discipline Act 1652.  


While the speech and treaty was done, there were still fighters remaining in areas of the kingdom, holding onto a lost battle, these fighters fought until the bitter end and were all killed in action or captured and sentenced to death. Soon after any of those found to have taken part in the civil war against the Loyalists were immediately charged with treason and killed.
==== '''The Regional Chamber''' ====
The Regional Chamber is made up of the Regional Ministers and Lord Ministers of the Kingdom and Empire, they meet in the Palace of Doldister once a week where they discuss issues facing their regions and what actions that can be taken to amend them. The High Minister sits in on these meetings and gives and takes advice on what can be done, but the High Minister also enforces the Crown's Order on the Regional Ministers where they then enforce it onto the people. The High Minister then reports back to the Monarch to update them on the ongoing situation across the country.


==Proclamation of Kingdom 1274==
==== '''The Council of Departments''' ====


=Politics and Government=
==Key People==
 
===Royals===
<gallery mode="nolines">
File:King Alster I of Astrium.png|His Majesty King Alster I of the Astrian Empire
File:Queen Mary of Astrium.png|Her Majesty Queen Mary of the Astrian Empire
File:HRH Lawrence Prince of Astrium.png|His Royal Highness Prince Lawrence of Astrium
File:HRH Prince Arthur of Astiley.PNG|His Royal Highness Prince Arthur of Astiley
File:HRH Rossanna Princess of Altney.PNG|Her Royal Highness Princess Rossanna of Altney
File:HRH Corinna Princess of Gersey.PNG|Her Royal Highness Princess Corinna of Gersey
File:HRH Abraham Prince of Alstun.PNG|His Royal Highness Prince Abraham of Alstun
</gallery>


==Government Organisation==
===Government Officials===
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|+Leadership Positions
!Position
|High Minister of Astrium
|Lord Minister of Rekaras
|Lord Minister of Norneava
|Lord Minister of Casau Redono
|-
!Portrait
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|[[File:Lord Minister Micheal Adams.png|frameless|144x144px]]
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|[[File:Lord Minister Richard Attwater.png|frameless|150x150px]]
|-
!Name
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|Michael Adams
|Holden Gadsby
|Richard Attwater
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|+Regional Ministers
!Region
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|Alppalands
|Centraford
|-
!Portrait
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|[[File:RM Alppalands - Lord Roy Houghton.png|frameless|158x158px]]
|[[File:RM Centraford - Lord Clyde Owen.png|frameless|131x131px]]
|-
!Name
|Lord John Campbell
|Lord Roy Houghton
|Lord Clyde Owen
|-
!
!
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|-
!Region
|Easaford
|Farshire
|Gersey
|-
!Portrait
|[[File:RM Easaford - Lord Francis Jack.png|frameless|150x150px]]
|[[File:RM Farshire - Lady Sarah Atherton.png|frameless|133x133px]]
|[[File:RM Gersey - Lord Alfred Mason.png|frameless|188x188px]]
|-
!Name
|Lord Francis Jack
|Lady Sarah Atherton
|Lord Alfred Mason
|-
!
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|-
!Region
|Norland
|North Altney
|South Altney
|-
!Portrait
|[[File:RM Norland - Lord Robert Chapman.png|frameless|145x145px]]
|[[File:RM North Altney - Lady Eleanor Lambert.png|frameless|133x133px]]
|[[File:RM South Altney - Lord Norman Goodall.png|frameless|161x161px]]
|-
!Name
|Lord Robert Chapman
|Lady Eleanor Lambert
|Lord Norman Goodall
|-
!
!
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|-
!Region
|Peneshire
|Archlands
|
|-
!Portrait
|[[File:RM Peneshire - Lord David Hewitt.png|frameless|225x225px]]
|[[File:Jayson Carpenter.png|frameless|157x157px]]
|
|-
!Name
|Lord David Hewitt
|Lord Jayson Carpenter
|
|}


==Foreign Relations==
==Foreign Relations==
[[File:Diplomats_meeting.png|300px|thumb|Astrian (left) and Celesterran (right) diplomats meeting]]
The Foreign Relations with other nations are on some levels very extreme but there tends to be have full involvement with a country or very little. Astrium is very prolific in the region it resides in, while having only recently come out of civil war there is still the aim of King Alster I to return Astrium to power and glory on the world stage.
===Celesterra===
Celesstarra is seen as an ally of Astrium due to the stance it took on the side of the loyalists during the civil war. Even in the modern day, Celesterra supports Astrium in the selling of arms and diplomatic support. Astrium took the side of Celesterra in the Great War but however then didnt support the government as the leader of Celesterra was seen as insane, regardless, Astrium took it's side, particularly against the Great Zhi and its colony Guangnan on the nearby continent where most of Astrium's forces were fighting.
===Great Zhi===
Relations with the Great Zhi are seen as very volatile, while there are efforts to amend damaged relations from the past, there are reasons why Astrium and the Great Zhi have poor relations, for example, recent incident involving the RAAF and Guangnan, this event damaged relations between Astrium and the Great Zhi, but there are efforts to return the relations to friendly terms. With the current government of Astrium there is a reluctance to work with the Great Zhi due to it's involvement in the civil war against the Loyalist faction, this unwillingness to support had only recently faded, with the formal recognition of the Astrian government in 2020.
===Yuzhan===


=Geography=
=Geography=


==Climate==
=== Climate ===


==Environment==
=== Environment ===


=Military=
=Military=


==Royal Astrian Army==
[[File:RAA Ceremonial Parade.png|180px|thumb|RAA Ceremonial Parade outside the Royal Academy of Officer Training Tudebourne]]
[[File:3 Aircraft fly over the Royal College Castlestone of the RAAF.png|180px|thumb|3 Aircraft fly over the Royal College Castlestone of the RAAF]]
[[File:Helicopter delivering supplies to RAS Homage .png|180 px|thumb|Helicopter delivering supplies to RAS Homage whilst at sea]]
 
His Majesty's Royal Armed Forces consist of three professional service branches: the Royal Astrian Navy, the Royal Astrian Army and the Royal Astrian Air Force. The armed forces of the Astrium are managed by the Defence Ministry of Astrium and controlled by the Kingdom Defence Council, chaired by the Secretary of Defence. The Armed Forces are charged with protecting the Kingdom of Astrium and its overseas interests, and supporting allied nations. contain roughly around 866,000 personnel in the main three branches of the military. The Defense Ministry of Astrium holds its Headquarters on the Island of Caprusia where from there it controls all operations at home and abroad. The Armed Forces are under direct control of the monarch, whom they pledge further allegiance to when they are inducted into the military.
 
===Recent Operations===
As of November 2023 one of the most recent events that the military has undertaken is Exercise Harsh Winds, started on 1st November 2023. Harsh Winds is a joint operation between the three different branches of the Armed Forces to train in Harsh-weather-combat and develop skills for fighting in regions that can have poor weather.
 
November 8th 2023, the Guangnan Airspace Incident, this was a show of power made by Astrium, showing that RAAF bombers could reach the enemy territory almost undetected while carrying weaponry. The Visteria bombers were challenged by Guangnanese aircraft but it displayed the message that Astrium was displeased with the Great Zhi's imperial ambitions in the region.
 
=== Royal Astrian Army ===
The Royal Astrian Army is made up of many different battalions formed at various times throughout the history, the earliest of which being the King's Spears formed in 1683. An Astrian army has existed for hundreds of years but the official recognition of its founding as one consolidated army was with the introduction of the Lord General of the Royal Astrian Army in 1767. As of 2023 has 450,000 active and 125,000 reserve personnel. Its aims are to protect the Kingdom of Astrium, assist the allies of Astrium, and protect Astrium's interests globally.
 
=== Royal Astrian Air Force ===
The Royal Astrian Air Force was founded on the 20th July 1926 and is tasked with defending the skies of Astrium. The RAAF actively patrols the air around the Astrian Isles and RAAF bombers and surveillance aircraft often move around the skies in the region to practice long range missions. Overall the RAAF has 85,000 serving airmen and 28,000 reservist personnel.
 
=== Royal Astrian Navy ===
The Royal Astrian Navy, first formed on the 7th January 1754, the RAN protects Astrium naval commerce and the homeland from foreign threats. As of 2023 it fields 130,000 active personnel and 48,000 reserve forces. The RAS Homage, the most modern and powerful ship in the Astrian fleet serves as a memento to Astrium's naval power and commitment to its defence.
 
=Economy and Industry=
 
Astrium's economy is of a decent size and power, key focuses are placed on technology and agriculture, made with strong nationalism in mind the sectors were made to push the power and strength of Astrium in every way. Holding up a GDP of 1.407 Trillion (USD) the kingdom is developed and has a small influence on the world stage in economics, however, tends to keep to an isolationist stance when it comes to international finances. The isolationist stance that Astrium has on the world means that there is a focus on domestic production, in and around the Empire.
 
=== Transport Industry ===
[[File:WVT Spearhead.png|300 px|thumb|WVT Spearhead landing at Marsham International Airport]]
The transport industry in Astrium mostly consists of Rail, Air, and Sea due to the vast distances needed to be crossed when doing national transit overseas from one island to another. For this the government focuses on nationalised companies such as the Royal Astrian Rail, serving its people with consistent and efficient travel from one location to the next.
 
Its not the government who make the vehicles however, they are designed, produced, and sold to the government through private companies, each one competing with one another to create the best vehicle that would make the government wish to buy them. As per the previous example of the Royal Astrian Rail, companies such as Robinson Rail Incorporated and Astanti Works build and maintain trains purchased and operated by the country.
 
In particular, a main achievement in aviation was the creation of the supersonic jet, Wing Voyage Technologies, Spearhead. The invention of this aircraft revolutionised aviation in speed and airline industries, it cut down travel times overseas by half. For now it serves as one of Astrium's greatest technological achievements and show of power and capability.
 
===Farming Industry===
 
===Production Industry===
 
=Monarchs of Astrium=
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Era
!Monarch
!Portrait
!Reign
!Notable events in era
|-
|'''Alsterian''' ''1986 - Present''
|King Alster I
|[[File:King Alster I of Astrium.png|center|frameless|184x184px]]
|1986 - Present
|'''2024''' Second Astrian Empire
'''2004''' Expansion of SESP
 
'''1999''' South-Eastern Standfast Pact is formed
 
'''1997''' Post Civil War rebuilding is complete
 
'''1993''' Astrian Civil War
|-
| rowspan="2" |'''Second Fredrician''' ''1921 - 1986''
|King Fredrick IV
|[[File:King Fredrick IV.png|center|frameless|171x171px]]
|1967 - 1986
|'''1986''' Astrian Civil War
'''1985''' Nation Wide Protests
 
'''1982''' Economic decline
 
'''1979''' International Condemnation
 
'''1976''' Restriction of Human Rights
 
'''1974''' Government Corruption
|-
|King Fredrick III
|[[File:King Fredrick III.png|center|frameless|187x187px]]
|1921 - 1967
|'''1960''' The Monarchy is unpopular
'''1952 - 1955''' War with Niope
 
'''1945''' Economic stagnation
 
'''1942''' Decolonisation
 
'''1928 - 1939''' The Great War
 
'''1927 onwards''' Anti-imperialism sentiment grows in the colonies
 
'''1926''' RAAF is founded
|-
| rowspan="4" |'''Alpinian''' ''1771 - 1921''
|King Malcolm VI
|[[File:King Malcolm VI.png|center|frameless|182x182px]]
|1855 - 1921
|'''1921''' Longest reign in Astrian history
'''1918''' Prince Frederick becomes Regent
 
'''1903''' Astrium supports Perilu against Gualava
 
'''1899''' The Council of the Kingdom is constitutionalised
 
'''1886''' The Loss of the two Princes
 
'''1879''' Reorganisation of the Empire
 
'''1866 - 1874''' The Colonial Revolt
 
'''1859''' Selling off of Lico and Slandsinia
 
'''1859''' Daphines forces Astrium out
|-
|Queen Adelaide I
|[[File:Queen Adelaide I.png|center|frameless|171x171px]]
|1822 - 1855
|'''1850''' The era is named the Period of "Peace and Prosperity"
'''1844''' End of the Astrium-Fizastaria trade war
 
'''1838''' State visit to Movocai
 
'''1834''' Tensions rise with Fizastaria
 
'''1833''' Monarchs tour the Astrian Empire


==Royal Astrian Air Force==
'''1831''' Armed Forces redeveloped


==Royal Astrian Navy==
'''1829''' National Railway development


=Economy=
'''1824''' Cities founded in the new colonies
|-
|King George II
|[[File:King George II.png|center|frameless|166x166px]]
|1793 - 1822
|'''1820''' Competition with the Great Zhi begins
'''1819''' Astrium improves diplomatic relations with Celesterra


=Industry=
'''1809 - 1816''' War of Astrian Imperialism


==Transport Industry==
'''1804''' Imperis Allia is formed


==Farming Industry==
'''1799''' Alliance with Falnora


==Production Industry==
'''1795 - 1797''' War of 1795
|-
|King Helwin III
|[[File:King Helwin III of Astrium.png|center|frameless|166x166px|King Helwin III]]
|1771 - 1793
|'''1790 - 1791''' War of Thendar
|-
| rowspan="2" |'''Armskeskian'''  ''1688 - 1771''
|Queen Savannah II
|[[File:Queen Savannah II.png|center|frameless|196x196px|Queen Savannah II]]
|1727 - 1771
|'''1767''' The first Lord General creates the Royal Astrian Army
'''1754''' The first High Admiral creates the Royal Astrian Navy
|-
|King Malcolm V
|[[File:King Malcolm V.png|center|frameless|229x229px]]
|1687 - 1727
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |'''Boltian'''  ''1589 - 1688''
|Queen Savannah I
|[[File:Queen Savannah I.png|center|frameless|180x180px]]
|1623 - 1687
|
|-
|King August II
|[[File:King August II-min.png|center|frameless|229x229px|King August II]]
|1589 - 1623
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |'''Elothian'''  ''1498 - 1589''
|King Mark I
|[[File:King Mark I.png|center|frameless|220x220px|King Mark I]]
|1546 - 1589
|
|-
|King Edward III
|[[File:King Edward III Astrium.png|center|frameless|King Edward III|229x229px]]
|1512 - 1546
|
|-
|King Malcolm IV
|[[File:King Malcolm IV Astrium.png|center|frameless|175x175px|King Malcolm IV]]
|1498 - 1512
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |'''First Fredrician'''  ''1482 - 1498''
|King Fredrick II
|[[File:King Fredrick II Astrium.png|center|frameless|187x187px|King Fredrick II]]
|1491 - 1498
|
|-
|King Fredrick I
|
|1482 - 1491
|
|-
|'''Charlian'''  ''1476 - 1482''
|Queen Helena I
|
|1476 - 1482
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |'''Weybachian'''  ''1416 - 1476''
|King Malcolm III
|
|1431 - 1476
|
|-
|King George I
|
|1416 - 1431
|
|-
|'''Melstretian'''  ''1400 - 1416''
|King Helwin II
|
|1400 - 1416
|
|-
|'''Tilian'''  ''1379 - 1400''
|King August I
|
|1379 - 1400
|
|-
| rowspan="5" |'''Doldistian'''  ''1274 - 1379''
|King Edward II
|
|1354 - 1379
|
|-
|King Malcolm II
|
|1321 - 1354
|
|-
|King Malcolm I
|
|1306 - 1321
|
|-
|King Edward I
|
|1283 - 1306
|
|-
|King Helwin I
|
|1274 - 1283
|'''1274''' The Founding of the Kingdom of Astrium
|}


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The Kingdom of Astrium
The Flag of the Kingdom of Astrium and its Empire
Flag
The Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Astrium and its Empire
Coat of arms
Motto: Deus, Rex, et Patria
God, King, and Country
Anthem: Chariots of Endearment
Location of Astrium
Location of Astrium
Capital
and largest city
Doldister
Official languagesAstronian
Ethnic groups
Astrian
Demonym(s)Astrian
GovernmentMonarchy
• His Majesty the King
King Alster I
• High Minister
Lord Harold Fornson
LegislatureHis Majesty's Council of the Kingdom
• Upper house
The Regional Chamber
• Lower house
The Kingdom Chamber
Establishment
• Proclamation of Kingdom
1274
Population
• 2024 estimate
42,200,000
• 2017 census
41,800,000
GDP (nominal)estimate
• Per capita
$33,510
HDI (2022)0.79
high
CurrencyAstrian Pound
Date formatdd-mm-yyyy
Driving sideleft
Calling code+93
Internet TLD.as

The Kingdom of Astrium commonly known as simply "Astrium", is a moderately sized group of islands making up the Astrian Isles is located in the South-West of the world map off the coast of continental mainland Chaoyia. Astrium is made up of 2 former independent kingdoms, the Kingdom of Astiley and the Kingdom of Altney, these countries were both the main powerhouses of the Isles and unified or conquered their respective areas, however, joining together in 1274 by King Helwin the Founder of Astrium.

The Kingdom of Astrium has a population of around 42 Million people that live in one of the many cities and towns or in the rural countryside that makes up most of the kingdom. The population is referred to by most as "subjects of the King" as the country is a monarchy under the King Alster I, who has reigned since 1986, the start of the Astrian Civil War where he gained his fame, power, and absolute hegemony in the Astrian Isles.

The Kingdom is industrialised but focuses on agriculture and production, making a lot of money from trade with other nations. Not only is Astrium industralised but it is also well developed, having been on the losing side of the Great War in the 1920s and 30s the kingdom moved into a state of isolationism in an attempt to stop its empire from falling apart. Unfortunately for Astrium in 1943 its last large colony, the Astrian Dominion of Casau Redono, was granted independence after a long and hard fought effort to peacefully cede from the Empire, this marked the end of the Astrian Empire, however, it still holds a small colony and several overseas territories in the present day.

History

Involvement with International Issues

Coronation of King Alster I

King Alster I was coronated on the 10th of June 1994, a day of pomp and ceremony to the greatest extreme to celebrate the long coming crowning of the victorious monarch of the Astrian Civil War. Alster I gained his popularity through rallying the loyalist forces at the beginning of the civil war, where he admirably led the armies to victory all over the Astrian Isles. The 10th of June is a date that will be remembered for centuries as the day where the great king Alster I is affirmed as the glorious leader of the Kingdom.

Astrian Civil War 1986-1993

The Astrian Civil War broke out on the 19th April 1986, when the parliament building of Astrium, in Doldister, was stormed by the Revolutionary forces who detonated a bomb that killed the then king Fredrick IV and his High Minister, Lord Adam Falstirm. This act sent shockwaves through the Kingdom that resulted in the organised uprisings of Revolutionary forces all over the Astrian Isles, from here the leaders of Communists, Anarchists, and Republicans joined their manpower and revolts into one organised power that would stand a chance against the government and the Royal Armed Forces.

The conflict lasted until the 15th October 1993 when King Alster I forced the disgraced Adil Charles and Willard Travis to sign the Treaty of Bellington that officially ended the state of war between the two sides. Soon after, King Alster I made a speech on the ending of the war, stating that the kingdom had entered a new age and that with the it has been reborn through fire, but now there can be peace, security, and prosperity for all subjects of the kingdom.

Great War 1928-1939

Astrium's position in the great war, being aligned with Celesterra, led to a unfortunate loss and defeat in the overall war. The war left Astrium in a position of regret and anger, the invasion of the Great Zhi's colonial territory of Guangnan, on the nearby lands in the west and naval battles all over the globe resulted in a heavy reparation toll being racked up, being £3.8 Billion by the end of the war in 1939. The Great War for Astrium saw the development and improvement of the RAAF and the development of organised guerilla tactics that were used in some parts of the war, the Royal Astrian Navy saw the development of ships and submarines that travelled the globe using various tactics such as hit and runs and decisive battles.

War of Astrian Imperialism 1809-1816

Naval Battle in the War of Imperialism

During the late 1700s and early 1800s the Astrian Empire had largely grown to span the areas around the seas of the kingdom almost reaching to the equator. Due to this expansionism many nations on the surrounding continents had become furious at the growing empire in their spheres of influence, having them shattered by Astrium. Tensions boiled up in the years 1807 and 1809 where the Coalition of Opposition against the Astrian Empire was formed with the nations Rimerland, Sestra, and Shallsuize stood against the Imperis Allia that was made up by the Astrian Empire, Falnora, and Sercroi.

When the war had began in mid 1809 the Astrian Empire and its allies immediately invaded the opposing nations with the attempt to end the war as fast as it had begun, this was met with furious fighting and powerful defiance. Disastrous campaigns were halted and the leaders were removed and replaced as fast as possible to see if there could be a fix to the situation. After the changing of tactics and targets was made there was more success in the war, it had evenly been fought all over the region, with offensives on both sides leading to the inevitable victory of the Imperis Allia after 7 long years of constant fighting. At the end of the war in 1816 the Astrian Empire gained lands and reparations from the various countries that had stood against it while Falnora and Sercroi gained lands of the defeated countries. Astrian Hegemony in the region was not guaranteed as the Empires of Celesterra and the Great Zhi had by then gotten involved in with their respective colonies of Guangnan and Nevrova. For the next 100 years Astrium would be one of the most powerful countries in the region and would be only brought down after the Great War in the mid 1900s with the victory of the Great Zhi and her allies.

The Astrian Empire 1759-1943

The Astrian Empire was officially founded in 1759 by Queen Savannah II following the colonisation of Casau Redono in late 1578. The Empire's initial aim was to colonise land and spread the Astrian culture wide into the neighbouring continents, brining them under the Astrian Crown. However, the aims later changed when Astrium had to compete with foreign empires such as Celesterra and the Great Zhi, but Callais and Jyrnao was also making gains for spheres on influence, thus forcing Queen Savannah II to make way for the industrialisation of the colonies and development of the lands.

the later monarchs who inherited the Empire, such as King Helwin III, continued to industrialise the colonies in order to compete with foreign powerswhile also pushing for the effect of the Empire to not only impact the Kingdom economically but also culturally with the Imperial Spirit taking hold in Astrium with everyday people being aware of and usually in support of the empire. In the late 1700s with King George II on the throne, tensions with other nations had increased over the Astrian expansionism on the continents which resulted in a large scale war which ended with Astrium winning, leading to hegemony and an economic boom, propelling Astrium further onto the world stage.

The Empire had a long line of success and until the 1940s where the pressure of the the loss in the Great War and economic failures had plunged the empire, which had already shrunk, further into disarray under the controversial Second Frederician Era. These issues led to the decolonisation of the final large colony of the Astrian Empire, causing it to formally come to an end in 1943.

Proclamation of Kingdom 1274

On the 28th of August 1274 King Helwin the Founder declared the creation of the Kingdom of Astrium after the unification of the Kingdom of Astiley and the Kingdom of Altney. Preceding this event was the campaign against the smaller powers in their respective parts of the Astrian Isles by both Astiley and Altney. A formal government was set up soon after the proclamation that administered the kingdom for the entirety of King Helwin the Founder's reign.

Politics and Government

Government Organisation

The Monarch

King Alster I is the Head of State of the Kingdom of Astrium and controls the entire government. The king is not attached to any part of the government but has the power to be involved in any section that he sees fit, this is rare but regardless, it's a power that he has. To alow for the king to be involved with other actvities, he appointes a few ministers, most importantly, the High Minister of the Council of the Kingdom.

The Monarch Council

The Monarch has a council that is personally picked by his majesty, they are there to serve the monarch when and wherever able. One of the main roles for the Monarch Council is to advise the king in the kingdom's everyday running, this can be up to the point of deciding what laws to order to be changed or made. Another role is of a great importance, to inform of international or national events that effect the kingdom or the government, for example, in 2005 a gang of people threatened to bomb the parliament and kill the king, however upon learning of this, King Alster I ordered the police to investigate and charge the group for treason. The final part to the council is the fact that each head of each branch of the armed forces is a part of the council, this allows for them to inform the King on military matters, such as the most recent events of the Guangnan Airspace Provocation.

His Majesty's Council of the Kingdom

The Kingdom Chamber

The Kingdom chamber is made up of 500 seats for elected officials of County Councils and Advisors to the Chamber. The Advisors to the Chamber are fill ins to make up the full 500 seats, they are also elected by each region that they may have a bigger influence in. The County Councillors are elected to represent the council in the chamber as the leader of the county, they serve as the voice of the people in the chamber and one of the main legislators in their respective councils. The chamber is led by a Lords Chamber Speaker of whom is appointed by the monarch, they control the chamber in its discipline, organisation, and the operation of what is discussed, debated, or voted on.

The role of the Kingdom Chamber is to discuss business around the kingdom's day to day operation, whether it be on the transport systems or the companies running in the areas. They also get to have a say in what happens in the regions and the kingdom as a whole as they are the only representatives of the people in Parliament, no-one else is elected. In particular one of the important powers of the chamber is the fact they can scrutinise the Ministers of Departments who are required to be present in the sittings of the Kingdom Chamber, along with the High Minister, who cannot be scrutinised under the King's Discipline Act 1652.

The Regional Chamber

The Regional Chamber is made up of the Regional Ministers and Lord Ministers of the Kingdom and Empire, they meet in the Palace of Doldister once a week where they discuss issues facing their regions and what actions that can be taken to amend them. The High Minister sits in on these meetings and gives and takes advice on what can be done, but the High Minister also enforces the Crown's Order on the Regional Ministers where they then enforce it onto the people. The High Minister then reports back to the Monarch to update them on the ongoing situation across the country.

The Council of Departments

Key People

Royals

  • His Majesty King Alster I of the Astrian Empire

    His Majesty King Alster I of the Astrian Empire

  • Her Majesty Queen Mary of the Astrian Empire

    Her Majesty Queen Mary of the Astrian Empire

  • His Royal Highness Prince Lawrence of Astrium

    His Royal Highness Prince Lawrence of Astrium

  • His Royal Highness Prince Arthur of Astiley

    His Royal Highness Prince Arthur of Astiley

  • Her Royal Highness Princess Rossanna of Altney

    Her Royal Highness Princess Rossanna of Altney

  • Her Royal Highness Princess Corinna of Gersey

    Her Royal Highness Princess Corinna of Gersey

  • His Royal Highness Prince Abraham of Alstun

    His Royal Highness Prince Abraham of Alstun

Government Officials

Leadership Positions
Position High Minister of Astrium Lord Minister of Rekaras Lord Minister of Norneava Lord Minister of Casau Redono
Portrait High Minister Lord Harold Fornson 3.png Lord Minister Micheal Adams.png Lord Minister Holden Gadsby.png Lord Minister Richard Attwater.png
Name Harold Fornson Michael Adams Holden Gadsby Richard Attwater
Regional Ministers
Region Superioshire Alppalands Centraford
Portrait Regional Minister of Superioshire - Lord John Campbell.png RM Alppalands - Lord Roy Houghton.png RM Centraford - Lord Clyde Owen.png
Name Lord John Campbell Lord Roy Houghton Lord Clyde Owen
Region Easaford Farshire Gersey
Portrait RM Easaford - Lord Francis Jack.png RM Farshire - Lady Sarah Atherton.png RM Gersey - Lord Alfred Mason.png
Name Lord Francis Jack Lady Sarah Atherton Lord Alfred Mason
Region Norland North Altney South Altney
Portrait RM Norland - Lord Robert Chapman.png RM North Altney - Lady Eleanor Lambert.png RM South Altney - Lord Norman Goodall.png
Name Lord Robert Chapman Lady Eleanor Lambert Lord Norman Goodall
Region Peneshire Archlands
Portrait RM Peneshire - Lord David Hewitt.png Jayson Carpenter.png
Name Lord David Hewitt Lord Jayson Carpenter

Foreign Relations

Astrian (left) and Celesterran (right) diplomats meeting

The Foreign Relations with other nations are on some levels very extreme but there tends to be have full involvement with a country or very little. Astrium is very prolific in the region it resides in, while having only recently come out of civil war there is still the aim of King Alster I to return Astrium to power and glory on the world stage.

Celesterra

Celesstarra is seen as an ally of Astrium due to the stance it took on the side of the loyalists during the civil war. Even in the modern day, Celesterra supports Astrium in the selling of arms and diplomatic support. Astrium took the side of Celesterra in the Great War but however then didnt support the government as the leader of Celesterra was seen as insane, regardless, Astrium took it's side, particularly against the Great Zhi and its colony Guangnan on the nearby continent where most of Astrium's forces were fighting.

Great Zhi

Relations with the Great Zhi are seen as very volatile, while there are efforts to amend damaged relations from the past, there are reasons why Astrium and the Great Zhi have poor relations, for example, recent incident involving the RAAF and Guangnan, this event damaged relations between Astrium and the Great Zhi, but there are efforts to return the relations to friendly terms. With the current government of Astrium there is a reluctance to work with the Great Zhi due to it's involvement in the civil war against the Loyalist faction, this unwillingness to support had only recently faded, with the formal recognition of the Astrian government in 2020.

Yuzhan

Geography

Climate

Environment

Military

RAA Ceremonial Parade outside the Royal Academy of Officer Training Tudebourne
3 Aircraft fly over the Royal College Castlestone of the RAAF
Helicopter delivering supplies to RAS Homage whilst at sea

His Majesty's Royal Armed Forces consist of three professional service branches: the Royal Astrian Navy, the Royal Astrian Army and the Royal Astrian Air Force. The armed forces of the Astrium are managed by the Defence Ministry of Astrium and controlled by the Kingdom Defence Council, chaired by the Secretary of Defence. The Armed Forces are charged with protecting the Kingdom of Astrium and its overseas interests, and supporting allied nations. contain roughly around 866,000 personnel in the main three branches of the military. The Defense Ministry of Astrium holds its Headquarters on the Island of Caprusia where from there it controls all operations at home and abroad. The Armed Forces are under direct control of the monarch, whom they pledge further allegiance to when they are inducted into the military.

Recent Operations

As of November 2023 one of the most recent events that the military has undertaken is Exercise Harsh Winds, started on 1st November 2023. Harsh Winds is a joint operation between the three different branches of the Armed Forces to train in Harsh-weather-combat and develop skills for fighting in regions that can have poor weather.

November 8th 2023, the Guangnan Airspace Incident, this was a show of power made by Astrium, showing that RAAF bombers could reach the enemy territory almost undetected while carrying weaponry. The Visteria bombers were challenged by Guangnanese aircraft but it displayed the message that Astrium was displeased with the Great Zhi's imperial ambitions in the region.

Royal Astrian Army

The Royal Astrian Army is made up of many different battalions formed at various times throughout the history, the earliest of which being the King's Spears formed in 1683. An Astrian army has existed for hundreds of years but the official recognition of its founding as one consolidated army was with the introduction of the Lord General of the Royal Astrian Army in 1767. As of 2023 has 450,000 active and 125,000 reserve personnel. Its aims are to protect the Kingdom of Astrium, assist the allies of Astrium, and protect Astrium's interests globally.

Royal Astrian Air Force

The Royal Astrian Air Force was founded on the 20th July 1926 and is tasked with defending the skies of Astrium. The RAAF actively patrols the air around the Astrian Isles and RAAF bombers and surveillance aircraft often move around the skies in the region to practice long range missions. Overall the RAAF has 85,000 serving airmen and 28,000 reservist personnel.

Royal Astrian Navy

The Royal Astrian Navy, first formed on the 7th January 1754, the RAN protects Astrium naval commerce and the homeland from foreign threats. As of 2023 it fields 130,000 active personnel and 48,000 reserve forces. The RAS Homage, the most modern and powerful ship in the Astrian fleet serves as a memento to Astrium's naval power and commitment to its defence.

Economy and Industry

Astrium's economy is of a decent size and power, key focuses are placed on technology and agriculture, made with strong nationalism in mind the sectors were made to push the power and strength of Astrium in every way. Holding up a GDP of 1.407 Trillion (USD) the kingdom is developed and has a small influence on the world stage in economics, however, tends to keep to an isolationist stance when it comes to international finances. The isolationist stance that Astrium has on the world means that there is a focus on domestic production, in and around the Empire.

Transport Industry

WVT Spearhead landing at Marsham International Airport

The transport industry in Astrium mostly consists of Rail, Air, and Sea due to the vast distances needed to be crossed when doing national transit overseas from one island to another. For this the government focuses on nationalised companies such as the Royal Astrian Rail, serving its people with consistent and efficient travel from one location to the next.

Its not the government who make the vehicles however, they are designed, produced, and sold to the government through private companies, each one competing with one another to create the best vehicle that would make the government wish to buy them. As per the previous example of the Royal Astrian Rail, companies such as Robinson Rail Incorporated and Astanti Works build and maintain trains purchased and operated by the country.

In particular, a main achievement in aviation was the creation of the supersonic jet, Wing Voyage Technologies, Spearhead. The invention of this aircraft revolutionised aviation in speed and airline industries, it cut down travel times overseas by half. For now it serves as one of Astrium's greatest technological achievements and show of power and capability.

Farming Industry

Production Industry

Monarchs of Astrium

Era Monarch Portrait Reign Notable events in era
Alsterian 1986 - Present King Alster I
King Alster I of Astrium.png
 1986 - Present 2024 Second Astrian Empire

2004 Expansion of SESP

1999 South-Eastern Standfast Pact is formed

1997 Post Civil War rebuilding is complete

1993 Astrian Civil War

Second Fredrician 1921 - 1986 King Fredrick IV
King Fredrick IV.png
 1967 - 1986 1986 Astrian Civil War

1985 Nation Wide Protests

1982 Economic decline

1979 International Condemnation

1976 Restriction of Human Rights

1974 Government Corruption

King Fredrick III
King Fredrick III.png
 1921 - 1967 1960 The Monarchy is unpopular

1952 - 1955 War with Niope

1945 Economic stagnation

1942 Decolonisation

1928 - 1939 The Great War

1927 onwards Anti-imperialism sentiment grows in the colonies

1926 RAAF is founded

Alpinian 1771 - 1921 King Malcolm VI
King Malcolm VI.png
 1855 - 1921 1921 Longest reign in Astrian history

1918 Prince Frederick becomes Regent

1903 Astrium supports Perilu against Gualava

1899 The Council of the Kingdom is constitutionalised

1886 The Loss of the two Princes

1879 Reorganisation of the Empire

1866 - 1874 The Colonial Revolt

1859 Selling off of Lico and Slandsinia

1859 Daphines forces Astrium out

Queen Adelaide I
Queen Adelaide I.png
 1822 - 1855 1850 The era is named the Period of "Peace and Prosperity"

1844 End of the Astrium-Fizastaria trade war

1838 State visit to Movocai

1834 Tensions rise with Fizastaria

1833 Monarchs tour the Astrian Empire

1831 Armed Forces redeveloped

1829 National Railway development

1824 Cities founded in the new colonies

King George II
King George II.png
 1793 - 1822 1820 Competition with the Great Zhi begins

1819 Astrium improves diplomatic relations with Celesterra

1809 - 1816 War of Astrian Imperialism

1804 Imperis Allia is formed

1799 Alliance with Falnora

1795 - 1797 War of 1795

King Helwin III
King Helwin III
 1771 - 1793 1790 - 1791 War of Thendar
Armskeskian 1688 - 1771 Queen Savannah II
Queen Savannah II
 1727 - 1771 1767 The first Lord General creates the Royal Astrian Army

1754 The first High Admiral creates the Royal Astrian Navy

King Malcolm V
King Malcolm V.png
 1687 - 1727
Boltian 1589 - 1688 Queen Savannah I
Queen Savannah I.png
 1623 - 1687
King August II
King August II
 1589 - 1623
Elothian 1498 - 1589 King Mark I
King Mark I
 1546 - 1589
King Edward III
King Edward III
 1512 - 1546
King Malcolm IV
King Malcolm IV
 1498 - 1512
First Fredrician 1482 - 1498 King Fredrick II
King Fredrick II
 1491 - 1498
King Fredrick I 1482 - 1491
Charlian 1476 - 1482 Queen Helena I 1476 - 1482
Weybachian 1416 - 1476 King Malcolm III 1431 - 1476
King George I 1416 - 1431
Melstretian 1400 - 1416 King Helwin II 1400 - 1416
Tilian 1379 - 1400 King August I 1379 - 1400
Doldistian 1274 - 1379 King Edward II 1354 - 1379
King Malcolm II 1321 - 1354
King Malcolm I 1306 - 1321
King Edward I 1283 - 1306
King Helwin I 1274 - 1283 1274 The Founding of the Kingdom of Astrium

Infrastructure

Transport

Energy

Telecommunication

Water and Sewage

Demographics

Regional Populations

Education

Educational System Layout

Curriculum

Higher Education

Religion

Christianity

Culture

Music and art

Cuisine

Sports

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