Republic of Luria (OU)

The Republic of Luria is a militaristic, expansionist single system republic. Formerly crippled by intense economic depression, recent military defeat and infighting bordering on full-blown civil war, the strong leadership of Gabriel Ascheron has remolded the Republic into a stable, powerful and effective nation-state.

Government
Whilst Gabriel Ascheron holds complete power throughout the state, the majority of the legislative responsibility is passed onto the democratically-elected senate; the upper senate creates legislature, which is then voted on by both the upper and lower senates. As Ascheron has the power to depose (and execute, if need be) any senator, no legislature is drafted which goes against his political ideals. As a result, there is no room for dissent within the government.

There is practically no corruption within the government, due to a highly effective Ministry of Silence which is itself very loyal to Ascheron.

Society and Culture
The Republic does not tolerate nonconformity, and those who stray against the norm can expect to find themselves quickly ostracized. Whilst there are no real legal barriers to female achievement in society, strict gender roles mean many are forced into traditional roles. This is reflected in the makeup of the upper senate: only one of the senators is a woman, and the Ministry of Women itself is headed by a man. Men, likewise, are forced into hard labor roles such as construction - often, very dangerous outer-space construction work - or into the military. However, homosexuality is not frowned upon, and there is very little racism, due to the majority of the population being united against non-human races.

The majority of the population blames outside forces, especially the main combatants of the Uterio War, for their situation. As such, the entire nation is geared up for total war, and very little attention is given to understanding or combating the problems that befall the Republic. However, this works to Ascheron's advantage.

Technology and Economy
The Republic has a good level of technology, which is easily on par with the majority of the rest of the universe; one major advantage it has, though, is its large number of production facilities. Being a highly industrial society, both Kyras and Kyros are littered with factory-cities, affording the Lurians great output in this area. Exporting technology is a major source of income for the Republic, which is otherwise lacking in mineral wealth. Raw minerals are imported to the system and used to create weapons or ships, which are then sold on for a profit.

Economically, the Republic is somewhat unsteady. Though it has stabilized as of recently, the Aureus has historically suffered from high inflation. In addition, the lack of resources in the Kyloren system are a severe hamper on the Republic's economic growth, requiring it to rely on imports.

Military
The Republic has a strong military, which is one of its great prides. Particularly, the Lurians are known for their excellent tanks. Lurian military doctrine emphasizes a full frontal, close quarters assault; enemy lines are charged with tanks and heavy air support in the opening minutes of battle, giving them little time to counterattack. The best term to describe Lurian combat is "lighting war" - they attack with blistering speed at seemingly random moments. If they become bogged down on a front, they will retreat momentarily before striking again from another direction, hoping to catch the enemy off guard.

The Lurians are extremely fond of mechs, as they are an extension of their own development on tanks; support from the Takemikazuchi Empire has meant that the Republic can now actively field mechs, as opposed to only having a few prototype models. Their mech fleet is just as, if not more, heavily armored than their tanks, and is much faster, favouring their lightning war tactics. The prevalence of mechs amongst the Lurian forces has also seen a resurgence in the age-old tradition of using melee weapons in combat, as these are, once again, practical.

The Kyloren System
The Kyloren system is the home system of the Lurians. It does not possess any major asteroid belts and is therefore has poor resources, something which has severely impacted the Republic throughout its space-faring existence. The Kyloren system is notable for its twin habitable planets, Kyras and Kyros. Kyros was colonized early on in the Republic's existence, to the extent that the two planets are practically identical in terms of development. During the political instability before Ascheron's rule, the two worlds nearly engaged in civil war against each other. Even today, the relationship between the populations of the two worlds is, at best, cold. Those living in the colonies, however, are not affected by this.

Organizations

 * The Knights of Luria - an order, analogous to an Imperial guard, which protected the current leader of the Republic. Altero was formerly a member of this group before defecting.
 * The Ministry of Silence - one of the many government ministries, the Ministry of Silence is responsible for spywork, both inside and outside of the Republic.
 * The Ministry of Truth - another government agency, which controls and regulates the media, and generates government propaganda.