Kogami Clan

Kogami Clan 高上氏 (Kogami-shi)
Indonesian name	Keluarga Prawirayuda
Korean name	고가문 (Go-gamun)
Chinese name	高上氏 (Gāo Shàng Shì)
Abbreviation	KGS, GSJ
Patriarch	Mugen
Matriarch	Son Min-ju
Heir/Heiress	Kogami Yūto (apparent) Kogami Tsuki (presumptive)
First Elder	Kogami Kojiro (first patriarch) Kogami Emiko (first matriarch)
Advisor	Kogami Yuri (Mugen's younger sister)
Founder	Mugen
Founded	July 17, 2046 (current form)
Headquarters	Kogami Estate, Narui Town, Chiba Prefecture, Japan State, Orientia
Subsidiaries	Reaper Guild
Style(s)	Patriarch (家長　Kachō) Clan Lady (夫人 Fujin) Young Master (殿 Dono or 御方 Okata) Lord (-様　sama)
Estate(s)	Reaper Tower Aogashima (retreat and training island)
Ideology	Shingidoism
Political position	Centre
Religion	Sunni Islam
Multiversal Affiliation	Divine Alliance
Colours	Black
Slogan	"人と神の絆、人類の共生と導き" (English: The bond of humanity and the divine, coexistence and guidance for mankind.)
Introduction Theme	Henry Jackman - First Class
Entrance Theme	Ramin Djawadi - Driving With The Top Down
Battle Theme	Rob Dougan - Chateau

The Kogami Clan (Japanese: 高上氏  Kogamishi)　affectionately nicknamed the "南方出身の武道家" (Nanpō shusshin no budōka, "southern-born martial artists") is a renowned family in Orientia. The Kogami is known for being an awakened family that's been involved in the independence, economy and social life of Orientia.

Overview

The Kogami Family Clan is a prominent family clan from Orientia. They're known as a family of education, business, arts, and government officers. Many of the family members are educators who holds high positions in universities and schools throughout the country, for example, Kogami Kojiro is the President of Chiba University, while Anita Julianto is the President of Universitas Padjadjaran in Amenria. Some of the members also holds prominent positions in the government, mostly in government-owned businesses or ministries, with the Tokumitsu Clan running Ministry of Housing and Development as the prime example. Few of the members also owns businesses in Orientia, such as Panon and Daiten Clan's Baum Constructions.

The family crest of the Kogami Clan is a symbolic representation that carries deep meaning within the clan's identity. It consists of two essential elements: the abalone meat and the chrysanthemum.

The abalone meat, featured prominently, signifies the clan's inherent protective nature. It mirrors their commitment to safeguarding and nurturing those within their circle. This emblematic representation stands as a testament to the Kogami Clan's enduring role as guardians, encompassing their care and concern for the well-being of their community. Also, it signifies the clan's origin from the southern hemisphere, which reflects their roots while simultaneously emphasizing their growth and expansion across Orientia.

Alongside the abalone, the chrysanthemum conveys the twin values of significance and longevity that are at the core of the clan's legacy. Just as the chrysanthemum thrives over time and holds cultural significance, the Kogami Clan's impact persists through generations, leaving an indelible mark on Orientia's history.

History

The first seeds of the ideas that would once become the Kogami clan came to the mind of its founder and current Patriarch, Mugen, following his naturalization to be a Japanese citizen in 2034. Seeing how his family was in the center of political disputes between his ██████████ paternal and maternal family, he determined to make a proper, family clan that'd unite both, hoping to cease any division between them.

He finally conceived the clan in 2035, with his father as the first patriarch. The two family (Wangsaprawira family and Yudawisastra family) would later incorporated to the clan, but retain their original surnames as the clan surname are given only to the first degree relatives and the 3rd generation from each families. All incorporated family members were offered to change their surnames to Japanese, but some refused, and decided to make their own surname, though remain as the member of the clan. Which, makes the Pramudya family, Noorzaman family are still part of the clan, also the Julianto family, Nur Rizqi family and Arifin family in Amenria are still closely related.

Organization

Admission and Membership

The Kogami clan does not accept anyone with no blood relation as their member. However, they are more than open to anyone (from any gender and species) willing to cooperate, work for, and to join the clan through marriage. The process for anyone wishes to work for the family is not unlike job interviews; where applicants are required to fulfil some specific requirements (usually skill, academics related), interviewed and undergo some tests. For those who are willing to cooperate or join the clan through marriage, undergo a much relaxed process, where they only need to have an open discussion with the clan.

Those who passed the application process to work for the clan, are given the clan's handbook, and have to go through three weeks of internship in the Kogami Estate. After the internship, they will be given the clan's pin and a pair of smart glass or bracelet.

Structure

Mugen is the founder and current Patriarch of the Kogami Clan. Despite being the founder and the patriarch, he has responsibility to report to the First Elder, and holds an equal status with the Grand Council, although, the Patriarch has a higher authority; including finalize decisions and acts as the figurehead for the clan.

The Advisor (usually his younger sibling) support the Patriarch, while also reports to the Council of Elders. The Council of Elders consist of the First Elders (previous patriarchs and matriarchs, also the parents of the patriarch and matriarch), and Second Elders (first and second generation relatives from incorporated families).

Third generation relatives (main branch family, mostly Mugen's cousins) are part of the Grand Council. The council itself consists of the Patriarch, the Matriarch, the Advisor(s) and third generation relatives. Third generation relatives who refuse to change their surname(s), are also part of the council; although not allowed to vote. Branch families that are included as third generations are; Kamibayashi, Fukuda, Daishi, and Kashima. Arifin family, Pramudya family and Noorzaman family are included as part of the council, but holds no right to participate in the election as they refuse to use the Kogami surname.

If the patriarch abdicates from his position, the Matriarch will replace him. Shall the Matriarch refuse the position/abdicates from the position, the clan leader position will be temporarily held by the Advisor. The Advisor will then hold an election within a year, with the heirs from the patriarch's family and main branch family (patriarch's cousins) allowed to take part in the election for the Patriarch position. Only the members of the Council of Elders and the Grand Council are allowed to vote. Outer branch families (those who refuse to change their surname(s) and related branches) are not allowed to show any support.

Candidate (either from the patriarch's family or the branch families) with the most votes is chosen as the next Patriarch; candidate with the second most votes is to take the position of the Advisor. Other candidates with less votes become the member of the Grand Council. All participating candidates are allowed to take part in the election twice in their lifetime. Abdicated Patriarch(s) and Matriarch(s) are automatically part of the First Elders.

In case of emergency situations, the First Elder(s) holds the highest authority.

Equipment

Clothing and accessories

Kogami clan members are often seen wearing formal attire, such as black robe, with matching trousers and shoes for both genders. In formal occasions, members often wear kimono, with Ofurisode style for unmarried women and Tomesode for married women. The difference lies on the position of the patterns. While married men wears Kuromontsuki-haori-hakama , unmarried men wears the same kimono, but without the robe/Haori. Occasionally, members wear Batik to tribute their former homeland (that was nearly devastated in World War 3, and later incorporated to Amenria). A pin bearing the clan symbol is worn on the lapel. Members are permitted to use extra accessories such as hijab or eyewears. They may dye their hair if they want to do so.

Vehicles

The Kogami clan owns a multitude of civilian vehicles. While most of the vehicles are owned by each member of the family, there are several land, water and aerial vehicles owned by the clan itself. Although, Mugen himself can be often seen using ex-military vehicles owned by the Reapr Guild.

Weapons

Few Kogami clan members use fist weapons as their weapon of choice, with daggers, swords, spears and staffs being popular alternate options. Ranged weapons like bows are also quite popular, such as the Mistpiercer and the Whispering Bow.

Powers and Abilities

Fighting style

"Precision. That's the only way."

- Kogami clan saying

The Kogami clan's martial arts are focused on precision. This is also the reason why most of the members of the clan are trained in either Kyokushin Karate or Taekwondo. While Kyokushin often aims for a powerful strikes, Kogami clan have adapted it to more focused on precisive movements that can destroy their enemies in a single fatal blow. The same goes for Taekwondo, as the clan's Taekwondo is more leaning towards ITF style of Taekwondo, where it emphasize on more traditional, comprehensive and precisive techniques. That being said, the clan only teaches it's members on how to achieve optimal physical condition for the style and basic techniques. Members are free to develop their own style which suits their body types, preferences, and conditions.

Trivia

• Despite its organizational structure, the clan itself is generally egalitarian in nature; as all of its members are not supportive towards nobility, and has long left their nobility in their previous homeland.