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{{Infobox flag
| Name        = Flag of the Empire of Orioni
| Type        = National
| Image      = Flag of Orioni.png
| Nickname    = ''Ilibati''
| Use        = 110000
| Symbol      = [[File:FIAV 110000.svg|23px]]
| Proportion  = 2:3 (habitual)
| Adoption    = 1175
| Design      = Two horizontal blue (top) and red bands charged with a white diamond shield at the canton
| Designer    =
| Nickname2  =
| Image2      =
| Use2        =
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The '''national flag of [[Orioni]]''' ([[Oharic]]: ''Ilibati'') is a symbol of the Orioni Empire that inherits a historical tradition of using national symbols and is an attribute of the imperial government and executive powers. Over the centuries the imperial government used many different flags, all of which use some shade of blue and the imperial symbol. Since the [[Orinese Civil War]] a red accent was added to remember the violent struggle and the freedoms gained afterwards.
== National flag ==
=== Colours ===
The flag features two horizontal blue (top) and red bands charged with a white diamond shield at the canton. As the colour of the sky and water, '''blue''' symbolizes calm, reflection, and intellect. It is also the infinite, and the void from which all life develops. Ground {{wp|lapis lazuli}} produced a pigment highly prized in [[Orioni]] for decorating temple ceilings. The colour signified divine favour. '''Red''' is the colour of life, of blood, fire, passion, and war. It is worn by brides in the [[Orient]] as a symbol of good luck and fertility. Orinese calendars marked holy days in red, hence {{wp|red-letter day}}s. But red is also the colour of danger, and warning signs are often marked in red. '''White''' symbolizes purity and perfection, also the Absolute. It is the colour most associated with sacredness; sacrificial animals are typically white. A white flag signals truce, and therefore peace. In the [[Occident]]al world, brides usually wear white, but it is the colour of mourning in much of the Orient. Ghosts are thought to be white because it is a colour that conceals nothing.
{| class='wikitable' style='text-align:center'
|-
![[File:Flag of Orioni.png|30px]]<br />Colour scheme !! style='background-color:#010067'|<span style='color:#fff'>Blue</span> !! style='background-color:#A90000'|<span style='color:#fff'>Red</span> !! style='background-color:#fff'|White
|-
| '''{{wp|CMYK color model|CMYK}}''' || 99-100-0-60 || 0-100-100-34 || 0-0-0-0
|-
| '''{{wp|Pantone}}''' || Blue 276 || Red 1807 || Safe
|-
| '''{{wp|RGB color model|RGB}}''' || 1-0-103 || 169-0-0 || 255-255-255
|-
| '''{{wp|Hex triplet}}''' || #010067 || #A90000 || #FFFFFF
|}
=== Diamond ===
[[File:Encounter-of-iverica-and-orioni.jpg|thumb|right|An encounter of Ivericans and Orinese.]]
The diamond shape is an early [[Oharic]] representation of a heart or womb, dating from circa 3000 BCE. Large numbers of representational clay tablets have been unearthed in modern [[Andro]] and [[Sirius]]. Some 1500 different symbols have been decoded, most of them relating to agricultural and commercial matters. The most prized as well as the hardest stone, the diamond is also associated with incorruptibility and invincibility. Its transparency and purity make it also a symbol of constancy and sincerity. In heraldry, the diamond is called {{wp|lozenge}}. A lozenge-shaped {{wp|Escutcheon (heraldry)|escutcheon}} is used to depict heraldry for a female, but is also sometimes used as a shape for mural monuments in churches which commemorate females. Traditionally very limited categories of females have been able to display their own arms, for example, a female monarch. This in contrast to the escutcheon or shield for men, which is in its origin an object of warfare. In some other cultures, the diamond is rounded to an almond-shape. Also known as the {{wp|mandorla}}, the almond-shaped halo is formed from two intersecting circles. It is used to symbolize the individual's ascension to heaven.
=== Tree ===
[[File:Tree of Life Kilim Motif.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Imperial symbol.]]
The symbol is a diamond shield with the image of a stylised {{wp|cedar}} '''tree branch''', Orioni's imperial symbol. The presence and position of the tree on the shield is directly inspired by the Orioni cedar (''Cedrus orioni''). The Cedar is a symbol of holiness, eternity and peace. The tree has symbolic significance in cultures throughout the world. A reverence for trees and even tree worship is widespread throughout the world. It represents the {{wp|Great Mother}} in her nourishing, sheltering form. Many traditions speak of a {{wp|tree of life}}: a tree that is the central point and pivot of the world. Rooted in the earth, it draws water from the ground and reaches up to the heavens and eternity, acting as a world axis. It is closely linked to the symbolism of the pillar and the mountain. As an emblem of longevity, the cedar of Orioni has its origin in many liturgical or apocryphal references.
{{multiple image
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| total_width = 250
| image_style = border:none;
| title =
| perrow = 2
| caption_align = center
| image1 = Ninhursag1.jpg
| caption1 = Five-leafed tree of life with nature spirit (left) and Orinese monarch (right).
| image2 = Naga_at_the_funeral_of_King_Bhumibol_Adulyadej_of_Thailand_in_2017.jpg
| caption2 = Five-headed snake.
| image3 =  Medinet Habu Temple, Piles of Hands.jpg
| caption3 = Pile of hands for accounting how many enemies were killed in battle.
}}
In other, more adversarial countries, this symbol came to hold a complete opposite, negative significance. In early histories of the defeated [[History of Orioni#Queendom|Medani Empire]], it was actually a symbol of conquest and subjugation. Medani sources describe it as an open hand. More specifically: the '''right hand''' of defeated enemies that was cut-off and paraded on the tip of a spear. While a hand usually signifies blessing, protection, and justice, to the Medanese it became a sign of bad luck. In [[Occident]]al countries, the symbol was deformed into a '''five-headed snake'''. The snake, or {{wp|Serpent_(symbolism)|serpent}}, is probably the most widely revered of all creatures because it embodies so many forces. Its underground lair allies it with the underworld, and it is associated with the primal waters from which all life was created. The serpent symbol was widespread in agricultural societies, where it was used to poison and medicine. Following [[Tacolism|Tacolic]] liturgy, serpents are connected with lies, revenge, and cruelty.
[[File:Unauthorised use of imperial symbol.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Unauthorised use of the imperial symbol.]]
Commercial use of the imperial symbol, arms, and other royal devices, emblems and titles, is prohibited and protected under Trademarks Law. The Trademarks Law states that: “a person cannot, without the authority of Her Majesty, use the imperial symbols, or arms resembling the imperial symbol, in a way that is designed to deceive or lead to the belief that he is authorised to use the imperial symbol.” Exceptions have known to be granted with the express permission of the Imperial Household or on occasional events of national importance. Improper use can lead to severe consequences. In August 2020 a {{wp|Multinational corporation|multinational}} {{wp|personal care}} corporation from [[Europa (continent)|Europa]] made improper use of the imperial symbol on one of its {{wp|toilet paper}} designs. The Imperial Household asked it to stop using the symbol in its products. Spokesman Makemi Debizaza said: “The Household has a sense of humour, but not when it comes to breaking regulations. When any official symbol or seal is used inappropriately, must enforce the rules.” Citing the Trademarks Law, Mr Debizaza commented that: “The imperials symbols shouldn't be used in connection with commercial products in any way that suggests imperial support or endorsement. Exceptions may be made, he noted, if a proper application is made. But certainly not for hygiene products like this.”
== Variants ==
{| class='wikitable'
|-
!style='width:100px'|Flag
!style='width:100px'|Use
!style='width:150px'|Description
|-
| {{ListFlag|Royal flag of Orioni.png}}
| Royal flag
| Royal Standard of the [[Monarchy of Orioni|Monarch]] of Orioni.
|-
| {{ListFlag|Mourning flag of Orioni.png}}
| Mourning flag
| The [[Politics_of_Orioni#Executive|Imperial Council]] is authorised to order the half-staffing of the national flag. When the Orinese monarchy dies a black ribbon is placed above the flag. When a foreign nation's head of state is buried the [[Foreign relations of Orioni|foreign Ministry]] also hoists the flag at half-staff.
|}
== Sub-national flags ==
{| class='wikitable'
|-
!style='width:100px'|Flag
!style='width:100px'|Province
!style='width:150px'|Description
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Andro.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Andro]]
| The {{wp|Chevron (insignia)|chevron}} of Andro.
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Corona Borealis.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Corona Borealis]]
| Loyalist symbology from the [[History of Orioni#Civil war|civil war]].
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Cygnus.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Cygnus]]
| The revered swan of Hangsa represents purity.
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Deseti.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Deseti]]
| Six equal horizontal stripes of green alternating with white, and checked at the hoist.
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Dion.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Dion]]
| The forest of mythical King [[Dion]].
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Gruis.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Gruis]]
| The mythical {{wp|Winged Lion|Zhardali}} of [[History of Orioni#Classical Orioni|Tigray]] (lion passant regardant).
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Kidusi.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Kidusi]]
| A stylised representation of [[Orioni#Geography|Mount Silesto]].
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Mar.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Mar]]
| The pristine and untouched nature of [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Amilaki]].
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Meda.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Meda]]
| (solar portal)
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Niktal Makto.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Niktal Makto]]
| Mountains and valleys of the [[Orioni#Geography|Mendakh mountains]].
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Nordhaven.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Nordhaven]]
| The raven represents the heritage of [[Burania]]n settlers in this province.
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Opolis.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|O'polis]]
| The {{wp|Triple Goddess (Neopaganism)|Triple Goddess}} symbol of the waxing, full and waning [[Mun]], representing the female aspects of Maiden, Mother, and Crone.
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Oris.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Oris]]
| A stylised {{wp|Morion (helmet)|helmet}} of a Primahoris warrior.
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Perseus.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Perseus]]
| A stylised tapestry with the head of a {{wp|gorgon}}.
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Pontus.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Pontus]]
| Six fishes represent the six important coastal cities of Bandas.
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Sirius.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Sirius]]
| The rich agricultural history of Shiriyus.
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Tauri.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Tauri]]
| A stylised representation of the head of a {{wp|bull}}.
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Vega.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Vega]]
| Five silver rays on a blue field.
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Zuidhaven.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Zuidhaven]]
| Representing the ancient port of [[Zuidhaven|Hierapolis]].
|}
== Military flags ==
{{see also|Imperial Orinese Defence Force}}
{| class='wikitable'
|-
!style='width:100px'|Flag
!style='width:100px'|Date
!style='width:150px'|Use
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Orioni army.png}}
| 1381-present
| Flag of the [[Imperial Orinese Defence Force#Army|Imperial Orinese Army]].
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Orioni navy.png}}
| 1468-present
| Flag of the [[Imperial Orinese Defence Force#Navy|Imperial Orinese Navy]].
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Orioni air force.png}}
| 1915-present
| Flag of the [[Imperial Orinese Defence Force#Air Force|Imperial Orinese Air Force]].
|}
== Historical flags ==
{| class='wikitable'
|-
!style='width:100px'|Flag
!style='width:100px'|Date
!style='width:150px'|Use
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Erwanin.png}}
| Before 980 BCE
| '''Pre-dynastic'''. Prior to 980 BCE, the Shiguti League did not use the flag associated with the [[Monarchy of Orioni|later monarchies]]. In early Orinese culture, an image bearer was someone who acted on behalf of their king. The image bearer was responsible for communicating and executing the will of their sovereign. The oldest and best-known symbol has been the [[#Tree|Tree motif]], which is a graphic expression of the typical vegetation.
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Orioni Queendom.png}}
| 980 – 536 BCE
| '''Queendom of Orioni'''. Azure field with imperial symbol in argent. The Queendom was centred around [[O'polis]], where the lightblue flag provided adequate contrast with the green valleys.
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of First Orioni Empire.png}}
| 536 BCE – 1023 CE
| '''First Empire of Orioni'''. A darker flag was introduced with better contrasting colour for sailing vessels. The azure blue had made it difficult to sea against a clear sky. Since maritime trade became ever important, this clearly visible flag stayed in use for a significant period of time.
|-
| {{ListFlag|Civil war flag of Orioni.png}}
| 1023 – 1174
| Civil War flag of the [[monarchy of Orioni]] in exile.
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Orioni.png}}
| 1175 – present
| Restored, second Empire of Orioni.
|}
=== Colonial flags ===
{{see also|History of Orioni#Colonial Orioni}}
Most former colonies and dependencies use the same proportions as their (former) mother country.
{| class='wikitable sortable'
|-
!style='width:100px'|Flag
!style='width:100px'|Date
!style='width:150px'|Use
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Astrini.png}}
| 1754 – 1901
| Former flag of Astrini island, present-day [[Niederoestereich]].<ref>[https://www.europans.com/topic/744-the-national-comrades-of-niederoestereich/ The National Comrades of Niederoestereich] (21 March 2005)</ref>
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Bainbridge Islands.png}}
| 1370 – 1843
| Former flag of the Baribeni islands, present-day [[Bainbridge Islands]].<ref>[http://archive.nswiki.org/index.php?title=Bainbridge_Islands Bainbridge Islands] (30 September 2006)</ref>
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Birlini.png}}
| 1349 – 1822
| Former flag of Birlini, present-day [[Mekabiri]].
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Burkini.png}}
| 1529 – 1955
| Flag of [[Burkini]] island, northwest of the [[Sunset Sea Islands]].<ref>[https://www.europans.com/topic/5069-the-laws-of-the-sea/?tab=comments#comment-40010501 The Laws of the Sea] (30 October 2018)</ref>
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Daini.png}}
| 1472 – 1908
| Former flag of Daini island, present-day [[Damak Var]].
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Rohini.png}}
| 1634 – 1949
| Flag of [[Rohini]] island, northeast of Orioni, in the North [[Oriental Ocean]].
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Tahini.png}}
| 1367 – 1847
| Former flag of [[Tahini]] island, present-day [[Miiros#Geography|Malindi]].
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Tamarini.png}}
| 1322 – 1781
| Former flag of Tamarini, present-day [[Tamurin]].
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Thubani.png}}
| 1499 – 1969
| Flag of [[Thubani]] island, north of Orioni, in the Rosario Sea.
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Yawini.png}}
| 1472 – 1693
| Former flag of Yawini island, present-day [[Ayubi]]. A stylised {{wp|star anise}} fruit.
|}
== See also ==
* [[Anthem of Orioni]]
* [[Flags of Eurth]]
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Orioni}}
[[Category:Flags|Orioni]]
[[Category:Flags of Orioni]]
[[Category:National flags|Orioni]]
[[Category:Flags (Eurth)|Orioni]]

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