Min-Su

City of Gingkalos Slogan: The Suburban City Description: Calming trees and humble abodes coexist in natural harmony in this spread-out city. Population: 354,098 (as of 1421 census) Canton: Ostpalain-Westrhuin(PW) Status: Largest cantonal city, provincial capital Language: Common, Dominish Demonym: Gingkalosian Government: Mayor-council government
Mayor - Henrik Grosz (DCB)
Body - Gingkalos Municipal Council
The typical Santo-Dominian city, restrained by limited space for development, is bursting with high-rise towers and skyscrapers. In Gingkalos, however, it's a different story entirely. Jokingly called "The Suburban City" by many residents, Gingkalos is fairly spread out on the small island upon which it is located, with many of its residents living in typical middle-class suburbia. Often considered a great place to start families and raise kids, the city offers large spaced-out homes, cosy low-rise buildings and lots of greenery. Gingkalos' definitive symbol is the tall Ginkgo tree, which represents the family values that the municipal government wishes to cultivate in the local area.
Another distinct feature of Gingkalos is its low taxes. In recent years, Canton Ostpalain-Westrhuin has been known for lowering its corporate and income taxes in a bid to attract more investment and wealthy residents. This strategy has worked to a degree, with the city observing a noticeable influx of more well-off residents in recent years. However, some older Gingkalosians with roots in the city have complained that their better-off neighbours are increasingly attempting to hoard big properties - although the city has remained dismissive of these concerns.
ETYMOLOGY
From Ginkgo biloba(common Ginkgo/Gingko tree).
HISTORY
Gingkalos was first founded in around 645 AF by settlers who found the island's evenly-spread vegetation a great source of relief from the scorching southern Dominian summers. As it grew over time, the city's residents and authorities discussed urbanisation as a way of bypassing the island's geographic limitations. However, this was rejected - many elderly citizens preferred a more suburban, tranquil atmosphere like Berchstein to the rapid development and rampant noise of metropolises such as Arkurter. This crucial decision would ultimately shape the city to become what it is today.
In the 1390s Gingkalos was faced with another difficult decision. Being home to abundant vegetation, logging companies from Friberne and Arkurter fought with the city's residents for the right to cut and sell the local area's Ginkgo trees. The logging companies attempted to bribe the municipal council into bypassing citizen consultation and approving the logging activities, but the municipal council took too much time to consider accepting the bribe. In the end, environmentalist organisations reported the corporations' suspicious acts to the national authorities in Friberne, and the Cantonal Court of Ostpalain-Westrhuin ruled against allowing the Ginkgo trees to be cut - protecting the city's harmonious nature for years to come.
Since then, Gingkalos has acquired a reputation as the definitive representation of Santo-Dominian middle-class suburbia; many movies about family life and teenage bildungsroman(coming-of-age) movies have been filmed in the city. Population growth, however, is a concern - residential development is reaching its limit, and some residents may eventually choose to move elsewhere given the small size of the island the city is located on.

City of Galioveile Slogan: A city of awakening. Description: This historic city is home to the Castle of Rebirth, where nobles used to conduct their rites of passage into adulthood. Population: 45,325 (as of 1421 census) Canton: Yatasailie-Comte(YC) Status: Largest cantonal city, provincial capital Language: Common, Santosian Demonym: Galioveilean Government: Council-manager government
Mayor - Anne-Marie Shalour(CoR)
Body - Council of Elders
One of the most mysterious and historic cities in Santos-Dominius, Galioveile sits on a partially inaccessible tidal island in the Canton of Yatasailie-Comte (Santosian for "Yatasail County"), far in the south of the island of Santos. Surrounded nearly entirely by sea, the only way to access Galioveile is to wait for the narrow sand passage connecting it to the Santosian mainland to appear at low tides. At high tides, the city is completely inaccessible by foot or by vehicle; however, the city has recently begun debating the establishment of a ferry service.
It should be noted that Galioveile doesn't just include the famous tidal island section that most people are aware of - a majority of the population actually live on the mainland side of the city, which is far more connected and accessible than its original core on the tidal island. This is why despite appearing to be very small in pictures, Galioveile actually narrowly has more people than the town of Berchstein in Canton Zentrum-Dominien.
The most famous landmark of Galioveile is undeniably the Castle of Rebirth. Sitting at the very top of the tidal island, the castle is famously known as where nobles in ancient times conducted their rites of passage in adulthood. To this day, the castle's interior walls and gardens are still filled with paintings, carvings and sculptures depicting the trials that young nobility have to go through. Nowadays, despite no longer being a site where adulthood rites are conducted, the Castle of Rebirth remains a tourist attraction, as it is rumoured in fairytales that hidden in its spire is a beautiful flower that will give those who find it everlasting adolescence.
ETYMOLOGY
From Galium odoratum(sweet woodruff), éveil(Santosian for "awakening") and possibly veil.
HISTORY
Galioveile was first discovered to be a naturally defensible location by the Duke of Neuenstadt in 132 AF. However, as the Duke believed that it was a double-edged sword (defenders may also find it hard to escape), he ultimately did not establish a settlement in the area. As the years passed, rising sea levels caused Galioveile's tidal island to become more and more inaccessible, as the sand passage connecting it to the mainland slowly eroded. It was only in 196 AF that mysterious tribal settlers from faraway unknown lands(now believed to be northwestern Andolia) set up shop and founded a village on the site. Unfortunately, the settlers were constantly beset by bad luck - the village elders, who were more experienced and adept at leadership and survival skills, often died in an untimely manner of plagues and diseases. This led to the rest of the village placing a great deal of importance on training its younger members to be able to take over the reins as soon as possible and as best as possible. The first rites of adulthood were conducted at the top of the hill on the tidal island, and later generations would build the Castle of Rebirth to commemorate and honour this tradition.
Galioveile gradually became more and more well known over the centuries, as countless nobles and rich families sent their adolescent heirs and heiresses to train at the Castle of Rebirth, picking up combat skills and learning how to survive and lead. Even the Duke of Neuenstadt - now a far descendant of the original Duke - sent his young heir to train at the castle. According to ancient tales, the heir ended up losing his life while training in the spire, which was struck by lightning. To mourn the death of his son, the Duke placed a flower granting everlasting youth to one who finds it - and the legend has charmed the city's residents ever since. To this day, many tourists will pay a visit to the Castle to search for the flower, but no one has managed to find it. It is said that the flower is actually a bush of sweet woodruff - Galium odoratum - which is where part of the city's current name comes from. Nowadays, Galioveile's culture and customs differ from most of the country - and scientists and historians have consistently attempted to figure out why.

Federal City of Friberne Slogan: Heart of Tradition Description: Charm, harmony and history make this place the country's greatest city. Population: 762,423 (as of 1421 census) Canton: Friberne (FE) Status: National and provincial capital, largest city overall and in canton Language: Common, Santosian, Dominish Demonym: Fribernese Government: Mayor-council government
Lord Mayor - Pierre Montcharrau (DCB)
Body - Municipal Commission of the Federal City
Home to the Santo-Dominian national government, there is arguably no city better than Friberne in the entire Federal Republic. Situated at the northwestern end of the Azure Lagoon, Friberne plays host to the Fribernese Fortress (the presidential palace), the National Senate Building, the National Court Building, the Friberne Stock Exchange and so much more. From the magnificent spectacle that is the Water Jet of Friberne to the haute-couture boutiques of Châtaignier Boulevard, this grandiose city truly has everything to offer. Beautifully gardened parks and splendid Santosian architecture seem to always be around the corner no matter where you go. All this add up to make Friberne Santos-Dominius' greatest city.
ETYMOLOGY
From frei(Dominish for "free") and berne(old Dominish for "bear").
HISTORY
Friberne was founded by refugees escaping from the sacking of early settlements Saxlonia and Palatinium in 144 AF. The two towns had been fighting the Saxlonian-Palatinian War of 143, which ended indecisively, and settlers who could no longer stand the warring fled south to establish Friberne.
Following its foundation, Friberne slowly but steadily grew to become a city-state; its first leader was Burne, Count of Upper Saxlonia. Back then, it was simply called Upper Saxlonia, which then was changed to Upper Sasslen when the Framboisian nobility implemented the Great Step Up reforms of 159. Nevertheless, despite its residents' desire to seek solace and refuge, Friberne was unable to avoid war forever.
The people of what is now Canton Framboise soon invaded the city-state of Lotharburg, situated in the northernmost tip of Santos. Its ruler, Duchess Joan IV, sought Fribernese assistance in creating numerical superiority so as to repel the Framboisian invaders. In spite of numerous efforts by the armies of Framboise to take Lotharburg, Friberne was able to send troops and relieve pressure on their beleaguered northern ally. The united Fribernese-Lotharburgian army ultimately defeated Canton Framboise.
From then onwards, Friberne steadily became a growing powerhouse in Santo-Dominian politics. It made alliances with towns near and far, including Sasslen, Palain, St. Arlaine, Waldburg and Schwabenburg. Its prior friendship with Lotharburg was also maintained. This array of alliances catapulted Friberne into great significance, which was only further accelerated when Saint Mark conquered Santos-Dominius in 898 AF. The Saint Markian colonists chose Friberne as the seat of their colonial government, viewing it as a reliable conservative stronghold compared to cities like Waldburg(WS), Louisann(LM) and St. Arlaine(SN), all three of which have long histories with revolts. The Fribernese population lived up to this expectation - despite sharing the other cities' dislike of their colonisers, it decided to cooperate rather than revolt and face near-certain destruction.
When the Patriotic Liberation broke out, Friberne was the last Saint Markian stronghold to fall to the Santo-Dominian forces. Despite the heavy fighting that happened right outside the city, the liberating Santo-Dominians decided against destroying this historic town, choosing instead to peacefully enter. When the new Federal Republic needed a capital, the Fribernese ceaselessly lobbied for the honour in an attempt to save the city's reputation. They succeeded, as the new government thought it wise to locate itself in Friberne so as to show continuity and demonstrate that the country had been truly liberated from Saint Mark.
Nowadays, Friberne stands as Santos-Dominius' heart of tradition, contrasting sharply with the futuristic Arkurter, the bombastic Sasslen, the historic Galioveile and the fairytale-like Romant-sous-Bois. It's one of a rare few cities in Santos-Dominius that is evenly trilingual: 1/3 of the city has Common as their 1st language, another 1/3 with Santosian as their native language and the remaining 1/3 with Dominish as their mother tongue. This is reflected in the city's three neighbourhoods: the elegant and splendid Santosian Quarter, which has decadent architecture and high-fashion boutiques; the neat and tidy Dominish Quarter, which has the government complex and several museums; and the Fribernese Littoral, the tranquil lakeside neighbourhood with fancy mansions and homes.

Town of Berchstein Slogan: Where the morning sun smiles at the sea. Description: The elderly residents boast that having nothing to do is this seaside town's unique charm. Population: 43,234 (as of 1421 census) Canton: Zentrum-Dominien (ZD) Status: Largest cantonal town, provincial capital Language: Common, Dominish Demonym: Berchsteiner Government: Council-manager government
Mayor - Amelia McManting (DCB)
Body - Berchstein Town Council
Is there much to do in the town of Berchstein? Ask any local resident and they will unfailingly say "no". Apart from the usual grocery stores, bakeries, post office, town hall and residents, Berchstein has little to offer for the adventurous traveler. But this seaside town's residents like it that way - according to a recent demographics survey, over 80% of elderly Santo-Dominians lived in or planned to move to Berchstein.
The reason for this is precisely because Berchstein doesn't have much going on. This quaint and quiet village is the perfect settling place for those who have already lived through their most adventurous, exciting and passionate years. Its pastel-coloured, mid-sized homes are excellent for elderly couples and families who wish to relax and take a break from the hustle and bustle of big cities like Arkurter and Sasslen, as well as the politics of Friberne. In almost anywhere else, being a town with nothing much going on is nearly always a negative. But in Berchstein, it's the defining characteristic that makes it attractive.
ETYMOLOGY
From berch(old Common for "family who lived close to a birch tree") and stein(old Dominish for "stone, rock").
HISTORY
Berchstein was founded by Emilia, Dowager Countess of Rederburg long ago. After her husband died and her son took over as Count of the city, Dowager Countess Emilia wanted a refuge where she could take a rest and stop having to deal with the complicated matters that come with being a noblewoman. She left Canton Sasslen-Vorpalain and sailed around the Dominian archipelago in search of a perfect location, and Berchstein was the place that she chose. With the money she got from her late husband, the Dowager Countess built and maintained a large mansion estate, where she lived carefree and surrounded by servants, which she treated kindly.
Right before the Dowager Countess died, she bequeathed ownership of the estate - and the town by extension - to her servants and their families, as a final act of boundless generosity. Since then, the descendants of those servants have lived in Berchstein for generations, carefully keeping the town intact and treating newcomers kindly as a way to pay tribute to the Dowager Countess. Nowadays, the town is what Emilia Redenburg would've wanted it to become - a quiet refuge for all who want to slow down and catch their breath.

City of Arkurter Slogan: The Frontline of Time Description: A rapidly morphing city, with little trace of its past. Population: 425,897 (as of 1421 census) Canton: Nordrhuin-Theronigen(NR) Status: Largest cantonal city, provincial capital Language: Common, Dominish Demonym: Arkurter Government: Mayor-council government
Mayor - Sarah Einhart (CoR)
Body - Council of All Arkurters
Arkurter is Santos-Dominius' 2nd-largest city overall, and its most futuristic. Sitting on an island in Canton Nordrhuin-Theronigen, Arkurter has long been the financial hub of southern Santos-Dominius while sustaining a friendly rivalry with Friberne for the status of overall financial centre of the country. With cerulean and pearl white office buildings in its heart, Arkurter is home to a lot of regional banks and major corporations.
Arkurter has also acquired a reputation for innovation in recent years. Technology and communications start-ups often find the bustling southern city a better and more bustling choice than the quiet, traditional and leafy Friberne. Although this has caused some crude Friberneses to accuse the city of abandoning its past, Arkurters have always coolly retorted that Friberne just can't catch up to their hometown.
ETYMOLOGY
From ar(prefix, origin unknown) and kurter(name, origin unknown).
HISTORY
Arkurter was first populated by emigrating people from the northern shores of the continent of Andolia. Founded on the coast with prime access to the Yatasail and Darkesian Seas, medieval Arkurter flourished as a trading port. As its founding citizens traversed the Yatasail specifically to arrive at the city, Arkurters also mastered the skill of seafaring earlier and better than other major towns in Santos-Dominius. Arkurter became a booming city where citizens hailing from Santos and northern Dominius could purchase and sell goods and products of all kinds in exchanges with Andolian merchants from near and far.
Today, Arkurter is still a trading port, but not literally so: the city has sustained its own branch of the Friberne Stock Exchange. Although this is jokingly viewed as an insult by some proud Arkurters, it cannot be denied that the stock trading activity has brought much wealth and prosperity to the city, assuring its residents that development will not stop. No matter where one goes, Arkurter always seems to have the most fascinating and modern technologies, buildings, roads, cars, and so on. Perhaps this is why incumbent Mayor Sarah Einhart declared in her first victory speech that Arkurter was on "the frontline of time".

City of Anheit Slogan: The city of rising fog. Description: A city covered by fog and smog, with exceptionally industrious residents. Population: 136,024 (as of 1421 census) Canton: Niedersasslen(NL) Status: Largest cantonal city, provincial capital Language: Common, Dominish Demonym: Anheiter Government: Mayor-council government
Mayor - Gladys Williamson (DCB)
Body - Anheit Municipal Council
Nestled in the north of the Dominian Archipelago, Anheit has always been an industrial hub of the country. The largest city and provincial capital of Canton Niedersasslen, Anheit is Santos-Dominius' leading manufacturing heart and part of the greater Northern Dominius industrial area. The city is one of northern Dominius' more populous and modern cities, with technological and scientific advancements allowing for the construction of ever more futuristic plants and factories.
Anheit is not a popular tourist destination. However, it is home to some of Santos-Dominius' biggest industrial corporations and conglomerates. As a result, many engineers and workers seeking manual labour for good pay often come to the city in search for various employment opportunities, which the city always has an abundance of.
ETYMOLOGY
From the An river and heit(Dominish suffix meaning "soft/fair").
HISTORY
Anheit was first settled by peoples from the island of Santos. It was also populated by emigrants from the southern part of the Auran mainland. The city's strategic position at one of the northern points of Dominius was observed by the city's rulers, who noted that Anheit lay at the northern entrance of the Darkesian Sea from the Infinite World Ocean to the west. This good fortune allowed Anheit to prosper as an industrial and trading hub, specialising in the export of Santo-Dominian products from all over the country. At first, this was fine materials like garments and riches; but as technology developed, this was quickly replaced by steel and iron. Anheit was dotted with factories everywhere, and it caused smog to blanket the city, resulting in the nickname "the city of rising fog".
These days, Anheit is far from the industrial powerhouse it used to be - the boons of automation and technological advancement have meant that there is far less need for the manufacturing plants of the past. However, Anheit is not ready to give up its long productive tradition yet - the city has been building newer and more sophisticated renewable energy plants and recycling centres in hopes that the industrious passion of its citizens can adapt to new environments and survive for generations to come.

CONTENTS
A
Anheit
Arkurter
B
Berchstein
F
Friberne
G
Galioveile
Gingkalos
L
Lotharburg
Louisann
M
Myosotine
N
Neuenstadt
P
Palain
R
Rederburg
Romant-sous-Bois
S
Sasslen
Solaceil
Sorbierra
St. Arlaine
T
Tagetedel
W
Waldburg

City of Lotharburg Slogan: The Sharp Edge of History Description: Famous for being the birthplace of many strong warriors in history, this city is now home to grumpy residents and persistent rainstorms. Population: 113,983 (as of 1422 census) Canton: Lotharburg(LT) Status: Largest cantonal city, cantonal capital Language: Common, Dominish Demonym: Lotharburgian Government: Mayor-council government
Mayor - Berthold Reiss (CoR)
Body - Lotharburg City Council
Lotharburg has long been a city of legends and mysteries. Some allege that it was where migrants from mainland Aura first landed, out of all of Santos-Dominius. Others claim that it is the Santo-Dominian cantonal capital with the worst weather. Whether these rumours are true or not, this quiet town tucked between two hills and many cliffs is like something out of a fantasy about magic and wizardry. A tight-knit community bound by a long history, Lotharburg is where many of Santos-Dominius' best warriors, knights, soldiers and swordsmen were born; rich families would often send children excellent in combat to train in this militar.istic town. Indeed, as the northernmost major city in all of Santos-Dominius, the city and its Lotharburgians have had to fend off countless Auran attempts to occupy and loot it. The city unfortunately fell into Saint Markian hands during that country's invasion of Santos-Dominius in the late 800s, but has since recovered to become the strategic stronghold of the Santo-Dominian north once again.
Today the city is a far more exciting place than it used to be - the infamous grumpiness of past Lotharburgians have disappeared slowly as newer generations become more receptive towards political progress and social advancement. While at heart a traditional city filled with centuries-old buildings, tourism is shining a new light on this oft-forgotten hidden gem bursting with history. Hikers, historians, knight-wannabes and magical fiction reader will be enthralled by Lotharburg's scruffy beauty upon arrival.
ETYMOLOGY
From Lothar (founding duke of the canton) and the suffix -burg (Dominish for "castle/fortress").
HISTORY
Lotharburg was first reached by Auran migrants at around 4500 BF, having been one of the very first Santo-Dominian locations where humans set foot. But given the cold and stormy climate of the area and its disadvantageous geography, settlers opted to go elsewhere, and the town itself was not properly founded until around 142 AF. A period of expansion and fortification followed, as the city became one of the very first to expand southwards and eventually claim the northernmost parts of Santos for itself. The town's mayor, Luther Lothar, was adored by the militaristic town folk as a beacon of their combat prowess and subsequently established himself as Lothar I of the Duchy of Lotharburg, with the eponymous city named after himself and serving as his duchy seat. Under the Duke's rule, the town would continue to strengthen itself, build a rigorous ancient army and become a force to be reckoned with on mainland Santos.
As with any other force that expanded on Santos, Lotharburg soon came into direct conflict with the Duchy of Framboise, ruled by powerful farmer-turned-rulers in the county seat of Romant-sous-Bois. Due to its fighting strength, Lotharburg was quickly considered a threat by Framboisian leaders and determined as a target to be neutralised. A major Framboisian invasion in August 278 began the Great Ancient War, with Framboisian forces pushing to within 50 km of the city of Lotharburg itself. Duchess Joan IV, understandably concerned, chose not to confront her adversaries head on but seek help from the nearby city-state of Friberne, which was directly south of the Duchy of Framboise. In a flawless execution of what we now call the pincer strategy, Lotharburgian and Fribernese forces flanked Framboise from both north and south - Joan IV personally saw to it that the invaders were repelled while the Fribernese pushed onto Romant-sous-Bois, breaking through the under-protected Framboisian south. Here the two city-states fought the 1st and 2nd Battles of Altburg, winning both decisively, and ultimately signed the Treaty of Altburg with Framboise to establish the Old Santosian Confederation.
While an unprecedented 5 centuries of peace followed, Lotharburg fell prey to the Saint Markian invasion like the rest of Santos-Dominius, being besieged and captured in 897. But the days of imperial rule under Saint Mark were not to be the city's final fate, for compatriots in Lemandie, Roivivion and Pressen cantons would rise up in revolt, ultimately banishing the colonisers and firmly hoisting in Lotharburg the Santo-Dominian flag, under which it remains today.

Future of Power Generation?
 By: Angelo Martinez
Nexillia- A young start-up, called Wattstep Inc., founded in 1420, by the then 19 year-old engineering student, Jay Adhikari, recently secured their Series C funding, receiving Σ75 million ($141.5 million) for 18.5% stake in his company, at a valuation of roughly Σ405.405 million ($764.915 million), from the biggest Venture Capitalist company in Larxia, New Larxia Holdings. At this valuation, Wattstep Inc. saw one of the highest ever Series C funding rounds in the recent years.
Why was this company valued so highly in just 2 years?
Well, the answer is simple. Adhikari created a solution for alternative production of energy in a bid to reduce Larxia's, and eventually the world's dependence on coal and nuclear power plants. As the world moves towards Electric Vehicles, our dependence on electricity will be even more amplified. While there are good alternative sources like Solar Energy, Wind Energy, etc., but the Solar or Wind farms occupy a lot of space that not many countries can spare, forcing them to depend on conventional methods of energy production like coal and nuclear plants. Adhikari found a solution for that. He developed a technology which goes under the roads, and generates electricity from the friction between the vehicles and the roads, or the the friction caused due to a person walking.
Why this valuation?
Until now, Adhikari had only supplied this technology in small, private projects, awarded to him by private corporations to make their office campuses as eco-friendly and self-sustainable as possible. Following his success in these private contracts, the company, Wattstep Inc. came into the periphery of King James, who has been trying to create an ecologically sound Larxia. He immediately talked with the executives of NLH in the next board meeting and convinced them to invest in this promising company. Wattstep Inc. was also awarded a Σ3 billion contract of revamping the power structuring of the Nexillia Metro in accordance with the Nexillia Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA). This power generating technology will be fitted in the walkways and staircases of the Nexillia Metro, hoping to make the Nexilia Metro network self-sustaining. Further contracts are expected to be awarded to the company based on the success of the Nexillia Metro Eco-Fitting Project.
Needless to say, both Wattstep Inc. and Jay Adhikari have a bright green future ahead of themselves, as visionary entrepreneur Elon Dusk, the owner of Teslar, the biggest Electric Vehicle manufacturer in the whole world, has shown interest in working with Wattstep Inc., and Adhikari.

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Min-Su
ミンスの聖なる帝国 (Minsunese)
Minsu no seinaru teikoku

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Anthem: “Heika no Chisei” (彼の神聖な陛下の治世)
"His Majesty's reign"

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Min-Su within Lavender
Capital    Eriya City Largest city    Eribi City Populous city    Nanbu City National Language    Minsunese Demonym(s)    Minsunese Government Type    Unitary parliamentary semi-constitutional monarchy Head of State    Sacred Emperor Min-Su Ren IX Head of Gov't    Prime Minister Minori Sheng Legislature    State Congress Upper House    Senate Lower House    House of Representatives  Area Total     N?A km² Land    23,178 km² Water    N?A km² Population 1420 census    6,662,340 Density    79.2/km² GDP (PPP) 1420 estimate Total    $283,375,971,133 Per capita    $42,534 Currency    Minsunese yen (MU¥) Time zone    IAT+0 Driving side    right Calling code    +2 17 Internet TLD    .mu  
Min-Su (Minsunese:ミンスの聖なる帝国) is a small sovereign state in Aura, covering the eastern-half of Lavender Island. Eriya is the sacred capital of the country. Eribi is the largest city, and Nanbu is the most populous city; other notable cities are Wuzhen, Erifi, and Dafeng.
Min-Su is one of the least-populated-countries in the world. About one-third of the country's terrain is mountainous, with its population of 6.6 million concentrated on the coastal plains. Min-Su covers 84,132 km² is divided into eight traditional provinces. The Greater Eriya Metro is the most populous metropolitan area in Min-Su, with more than 2.82 million residents. 
After centuries of absolute monarchical rule, Sacred Emperor Kang, the People's emperor, drafted the 1330 Imperial State Constitution allowing democracy to flourish under imperial rule. In the 1330 constitution, Min-Su maintains a unitary parliamentary semi-constitutional monarchy with a bicameral legislature, the Noble State Congress.
Min-Su is a developing country with a national GDP MU¥ 430 billion, led by Agriculture, Tourism, Electronics, and Shipbuilding. It has a GDP per capita of MU¥ 66,153.85.
The country’s namesake is the ancient Gaoist and present ruling-clan, the Min-Su (ミンス). The country is the only predominant Gaoist country in the world.
 

The State Gazette (州の官報, Shū no kanpō) is the official gazette of the Government of the Sacred Empire of Min-Su. It is the state's public journal and main publication of the Minsunese government.
It is printed by the State Printing Office and is managed by the Cabinet Office.
         

ARTICLE XII
Local Government
General Provisions
SECTION 1. The territorial and political subdivisions of the Sacred Empire of Min-Su are the regions, provinces, locals (cities & municipalities), and local districts. 
SECTION 2. The territorial and political subdivisions shall enjoy local autonomy.
SECTION 3. The State Congress shall enact a local government code which shall provide for a more responsive and accountable local government structure instituted through a system of decentralization with effective mechanisms of recall, initiative, and referendum, allocate among the different local government units their powers, responsibilities, and resources, and provide for the qualifications, election, appointment and removal, term, salaries, powers and functions and duties of local officials, and all other matters relating to the organization and operation of the local units.
SECTION 4. The Prime Minister of Min-Su shall exercise general supervision over local governments. Provinces with respect to component cities and municipalities, and cities and municipalities with respect to component local districts shall ensure that the acts of their component units are within the scope of their prescribed powers and functions.
SECTION 5. Each local government unit shall have the power to create its own sources of revenues and to levy taxes, fees, and charges subject to such guidelines and limitations as the State Congress may provide, consistent with the basic policy of local autonomy. Such taxes, fees, and charges shall accrue exclusively to the local governments.
SECTION 6. Local government units shall have a just share, as determined by law, in the national taxes which shall be automatically released to them.
SECTION 7. Local governments shall be entitled to an equitable share in the proceeds of the utilization and development of the national wealth within their respective areas, in the manner provided by law, including sharing the same with the inhabitants by way of direct benefits.
SECTION 8. The term of office of elective local officials, except barangay officials, which shall be determined by law, shall be three years and no such official shall serve for more than three consecutive terms. Voluntary renunciation of the office for any length of time shall not be considered as an interruption in the continuity of his service for the full term for which he was elected.
SECTION 9. Legislative bodies of local governments shall have sectoral representation as may be prescribed by law.
SECTION 10. No province, city, municipality, or barangay may be created, divided, merged, abolished, or its boundary substantially altered, except in accordance with the criteria established in the Local Government Code and subject to approval by a majority of the votes cast in a plebiscite in the political units directly affected.
SECTION 11. The State Congress may, by law, create special metropolitan political subdivisions, subject to a plebiscite as set forth in Section 10 hereof. The component cities and municipalities shall retain their basic autonomy and shall be entitled to their own local executives and legislative assemblies. The jurisdiction of the metropolitan authority that will hereby be created shall be limited to basic services requiring coordination.
SECTION 12. Cities that are highly urbanized, as determined by law, and component cities whose charters prohibit their voters from voting for provincial elective officials, shall be independent of the province. The voters of component cities within a province, whose charters contain no such prohibition, shall not be deprived of their right to vote for elective provincial officials.
SECTION 13. Local government units may group themselves, consolidate or coordinate their efforts, services, and resources for purposes commonly beneficial to them in accordance with law.
SECTION 14. The Prime Minister shall provide for regional development councils or other similar bodies composed of local government officials, regional heads of departments and other government offices, and representatives from non-governmental organizations within the regions for purposes of administrative decentralization to strengthen the autonomy of the units therein and to accelerate the economic and social growth and development of the units in the region.
 
ARTICLE XIII
General Provisions
SECTION 1. The flag of Min-Su shall be red, with a golden phoenix, a duality logo, and a golden imperial branch, as consecrated and honored by the people and recognized by law.
SECTION 2. The State Congress may, by law, adopt a new name for the country, a national anthem, or a national seal, which shall all be truly reflective and symbolic of the ideals, history, and traditions of the people. Such law shall take effect only upon its ratification by the people in a national referendum.
SECTION 3. The State may not be sued without its consent.
SECTION 4. The Imperial Armed Forces of Min-Su shall be composed of a citizen armed force which shall undergo military training and serve, as may be provided by law. It shall keep a regular force necessary for the security of the State.
SECTION 5. (1) All members of the armed forces shall take an oath or affirmation to uphold and defend this Constitution.
(2) The State shall strengthen the patriotic spirit and nationalist consciousness of the military, and respect for people’s rights in the performance of their duty.
(3) Professionalism in the armed forces and adequate remuneration and benefits of its members shall be a prime concern of the State. The armed forces shall be insulated from partisan politics.
No member of the military shall engage directly or indirectly in any partisan political activity, except to vote.
(4) No member of the armed forces in the active service shall, at any time, be appointed or designated in any capacity to a civilian position in the Government including government-owned or controlled corporations or any of their subsidiaries.
(5) Laws on retirement of military officers shall not allow extension of their service.
(6) The officers and men of the regular force of the armed forces shall be recruited proportionately from all provinces and cities as far as practicable.
(7) The tour of duty of the Chief of Staff of the armed forces shall not exceed three years. However, in times of war or other national emergency declared by the State Congress, the Prime Minister may extend such tour of duty.
SECTION 6. The State shall establish and maintain one police force, which shall be national in scope and civilian in character, to be administered and controlled by a national police commission. The authority of local executives over the police units in their jurisdiction shall be provided by law.
SECTION 7. The State shall provide immediate and adequate care, benefits, and other forms of assistance to war veterans and veterans of military campaigns, their surviving spouses and orphans. Funds shall be provided therefor and due consideration shall be given them in the disposition of agricultural lands of the public domain and, in appropriate cases, in the utilization of natural resources.
SECTION 8. The State shall, from time to time, review to upgrade the pensions and other benefits due to retirees of both the government and the private sectors.
SECTION 9. The State shall protect consumers from trade malpractices and from substandard or hazardous products.
SECTION 10. The State shall provide the policy environment for the full development of Minsunese capability and the emergence of communication structures suitable to the needs and aspirations of the nation and the balanced flow of information into, out of, and across the country, in accordance with a policy that respects the freedom of speech and of the press.
SECTION 11. (1) The ownership and management of mass media shall be limited to citizens of the Min-Su, or to corporations, cooperatives or associations, wholly-owned and managed by such citizens.
The State Congress shall regulate or prohibit monopolies in commercial mass media when the public interest so requires. No combinations in restraint of trade or unfair competition therein shall be allowed.
(2) The advertising industry is impressed with public interest, and shall be regulated by law for the protection of consumers and the promotion of the general welfare.
Only Minsunese citizens or corporations or associations at least seventy per centum of the capital of which is owned by such citizens shall be allowed to engage in the advertising industry.
The participation of foreign investors in the governing body of entities in such industry shall be limited to their proportionate share in the capital thereof, and all the executive and managing officers of such entities must be citizens of Min-Su.
SECTION 12. The State Congress may create a consultative body to advise the Prime Minister on policies affecting indigenous cultural communities, the majority of the members of which shall come from such communities.
 
ARTICLE XVIII
Transitory Provisions
SECTION 1. The first elections of Members of the State Congress under this Constitution shall be held on the 3rd of February, 1330.
The first local elections shall be held on a date to be determined by the Prime Minister, which may be simultaneous with the election of the Members of the Congress. It shall include the election of all Members of the city or municipal councils in the Greater Eriya Metropolitan area.
SECTION 2. The Senators, Members of the House of Representatives, and the local officials first elected under this Constitution shall serve until noon of January 20, 1334.
Of the Senators elected in the election of 1334, the first twelve obtaining the highest number of votes shall serve for six years and the remaining twelve for three years.
SECTION 3. All existing laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, letters of instructions, and other executive issuances not inconsistent with this Constitution shall remain operative until amended, repealed, or revoked.
SECTION 4. All existing treaties or international agreements which have not been ratified shall not be renewed or extended without the concurrence of at least two-thirds of all the Members of the Senate.
SECTION 5. The six-year term of the incumbent Prime Minister elected in the February 3, 1330 election is, for purposes of synchronization of elections, hereby shortened to noon of January 20, 1934.
The first regular elections for the Prime Minister under this Constitution shall be held on the December 3, 1333.
SECTION 6. The incumbent Prime Minister shall continue to exercise legislative powers until the first Congress is convened.
SECTION 7. Until a law is passed, the Prime Minister may fill by appointment from a list of nominees by the respective sectors the seats reserved for sectoral representation in paragraph (2), Section 5 of Article VI of this Constitution.
SECTION 8. Until otherwise provided by the State Congress, the Prime Minister may constitute the Metropolitan Authority to be composed of the heads of all local government units comprising the Greater Eriya Metropolitan area.
SECTION 9. A sub-province shall continue to exist and operate until it is converted into a regular province or until its component municipalities are reverted to the mother province.
SECTION 10. All courts existing at the time of the ratification of this Constitution shall continue to exercise their jurisdiction, until otherwise provided by law. The provisions of the existing Rules of Court, judiciary acts, and procedural laws not inconsistent with this Constitution shall remain operative unless amended or repealed by the Imperial Supreme Court or the Congress.
SECTION 11. The incumbent Members of the Judiciary shall continue in office until they reach the age of seventy years or become incapacitated to discharge the duties of their office or are removed for cause.
SECTION 12. The Imperial Supreme Court shall, within one year after the ratification of this Constitution, adopt a systematic plan to expedite the decision or resolution of cases or matters pending in the Imperial Supreme Court or the lower courts prior to the effectivity of this Constitution. A similar plan shall be adopted for all special courts and quasi-judicial bodies.
SECTION 13. The legal effect of the lapse, before the ratification of this Constitution, of the applicable period for the decision or resolution of the cases or matters submitted for adjudication by the courts, shall be determined by the Supreme Court as soon as practicable.
SECTION 14. The provisions of paragraphs (3) and (4), Section 15 of Article VIII of this Constitution shall apply to cases or matters filed before the ratification of this Constitution, when the applicable period lapses after such ratification.
SECTION 15. The incumbent Members of the State Civil Service Commission, the State Commission on Elections, and the State Commission on Audit shall continue in office for one year after the ratification of this Constitution, unless they are sooner removed for cause or become incapacitated to discharge the duties of their office or appointed to a new term thereunder. In no case shall any Member serve longer than seven years including service before the ratification of this Constitution.
SECTION 16. Career state civil service employees separated from the service not for cause but as a result of the reorganization pursuant to Proclamation No. 3 dated January 21, 1330 and the reorganization following the ratification of this Constitution shall be entitled to appropriate separation pay and to retirement and other benefits accruing to them under the laws of general application in force at the time of their separation. In lieu thereof, at the option of the employees, they may be considered for employment in the Government or in any of its subdivisions, instrumentalities, or agencies, including government-owned or controlled corporations and their subsidiaries. This provision also applies to career officers whose resignation, tendered in line with the existing policy, had been accepted.
SECTION 17. Until the State Congress provides otherwise, the Prime Minister shall receive an annual salary of three hundred thousand yen; the the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Chief Justice of the Imperial Supreme Court, two hundred forty thousand yen each; the Senators, the Members of the House of Representatives, the Associate Justices of the Imperial Supreme Court, and the Chairmen of the Constitutional Commissions, two hundred four thousand yen each; and the Members of the Constitutional Commissions, one hundred eighty thousand yen each.
SECTION 18. At the earliest possible time, the Government shall increase the salary scales of the other officials and employees of the National Government.
SECTION 19. All properties, records, equipment, buildings, facilities, and other assets of any office or body abolished or reorganized under Proclamation No. 3 dated January 21, 1330 or this Constitution shall be transferred to the office or body to which its powers, functions, and responsibilities substantially pertain.
SECTION 20. The first State Congress shall give priority to the determination of the period for the full implementation of free public secondary education.
SECTION 21. The State Congress shall provide efficacious procedures and adequate remedies for the reversion to the State of all lands of the public domain and real rights connected therewith which were acquired in violation of the Constitution or the public land laws, or through corrupt practices. No transfer or disposition of such lands or real rights shall be allowed until after the lapse of one year from the ratification of this Constitution.
SECTION 22. At the earliest possible time, the Government shall expropriate idle or abandoned agricultural lands as may be defined by law, for distribution to the beneficiaries of the agrarian reform program.
SECTION 23. Advertising entities affected by paragraph (2), Section 11 of Article XVI of this Constitution shall have five years from its ratification to comply on a graduated and proportionate basis with the minimum Minsunese ownership requirement therein.
SECTION 24. Private armies and other armed groups not recognized by duly constituted authority shall be dismantled. All paramilitary forces including Civilian Home Defense Forces not consistent with the citizen armed force established in this Constitution, shall be dissolved or, where appropriate, converted into the regular force.
SECTION 25. The authority to issue sequestration or freeze orders under Proclamation No. 3 dated January 21, 1330 in relation to the recovery of ill-gotten wealth shall remain operative for not more than eighteen months after the ratification of this Constitution. However, in the national interest, as certified by the Prime Minister, the State Congress may extend said period.
A sequestration or freeze order shall be issued only upon showing of a prima facie case. The order and the list of the sequestered or frozen properties shall forthwith be registered with the proper court. For orders issued before the ratification of this Constitution, the corresponding judicial action or proceeding shall be filed within six months from its ratification. For those issued after such ratification, the judicial action or proceeding shall be commenced within six months from the issuance thereof.
The sequestration or freeze order is deemed automatically lifted if no judicial action or proceeding is commenced as herein provided.
SECTION 27. This Constitution shall take effect immediately upon its ratification by a majority of the votes cast in a plebiscite held for the purpose and shall supersede all previous Constitutions.
Ratified: January 20, 1330

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Imperial Throne
Electoral Votes
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Certificate of canvass
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Legal codes
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Orders
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ABBREVIATIONS 
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IA Imperial Bill
IB Ministerial Code
MC Administrative Orders
AO