Raqar
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Kingdom of Raqar Raqar Soyeqar (Sohelef Raqar) Capital: Fenonas
Population: 32,408,906 (2025) Motto: "The heart of the homeland" |
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Raqar, officially the Kingdom of Raqar is an absolute monarchy in central Tarephia north of Tarephian Lake D. It borders TA255, TA254 and Tarephia Equatorial to the east, TA252 and TA246 to the west, TA247 to the north, and TA256 across Tarephian Lake D to the south. Its capital and largest city is Fenonas, situated by the river Ganassam and Tarephian Lake D.
History
Prehistory (pre 2500 BC)
Bronze Age (c. 2500 BC-1200 BC)
The Rae Khaar and Gahn H'ssam kingdoms formed from multiple tribal groups in southern Raqar during the bronze age, in which the first large militaries in Raqar were established. King H'tsne of Gahn H'ssam invaded Rae Khaar and other tribes along the Ganassam River around 2400 BC. Gahn H'ssam collapsed around 2200 BC, dividing into tens of small kingdoms along the Ganassam. Around the same time, on the west side of the Ganassam by Tarephian Lake D, Meu Feh'n formed and annexed many of the unorganized tribes west of the Ganassam.
Iron Age (c. 1200 BC-500 BC)
Classical Era (c. 500 BC-500 AD)
Early Medieval Era (c. 500 AD-907 AD)
The United Ganassam Kingdoms (907 AD-1200 AD)
The United Ganassam Kingdoms was formed in 907 after the monarch Areno Pakigaka of Soyeqarelef Omolebenemi Ganassam proposed a unification to the other small kingdoms along the Ganassam, which aimed to improve the overall economy and military. The monarchs of the kingdoms agreed, officially forming the United Ganassam Kingdoms. The capital was selected as Fenelef Omolebenemi Ganassam, as it was the largest of all the towns along the Ganassam. The city was renamed to Fenonas.
Intrigued by the power of the union, the city-state of Hajim found interest in joining. Initially, the union was hesitant to allow them to join, due to the amount of unpopulated land between the Ganassam and Hajim. Hajim was let in when they proposed to build and maintain a road between Fenonas and Hajim in 912.
The New Ganassam Kingdom (1200 AD-1493 AD)
The New Ganassam Kingdom was formed by general Kokal Tedjani after he lead a coup against king Felal Bitha in 1200, worrying that the Bitha family was too power-hungry and aggressive and would make bad decisions, leading to chaos. Kokal Tedjani became the new king following the successful coup, in which the royal palace was raided and Felal Bitha and his brother were captured and imprisoned. During the raid of the walled city, people loyal to the king fought against rebels in the Battle of Fenonas Fitho Qef, but were overwhelmed.
The Coup of 1200
In the late 1190s, general Kokal Tedjani of the Ganassami Army started to plan a coup against king Felal Bitha, as he viewed Bitha as tyrannical and power-hungry, causing unrest and oppression within the United Ganassam Kingdoms. Tedjani quickly gained a large following, as much of the population agreed that Bitha should not be in power. Tedjani started organizing a militia with thousands of troops, many of which were trained soldiers. They planned to attack Fenonas Fitho Qef on Motamaho Letsam in 1200, as many people would be away praying that day. Several days before the attack, it was noticed that there were significantly more guards in Fenonas Fitho Qef, likely due to a soldier loyal to Bitha reporting the plan.
The Kingdom of Raqar (1493 AD-)
The Kingdom of Raqar was formed in 1493 when ___ passed the title of king to Koyeho Paqa, who proposed that the Kingdom of Batamqar united with the New Ganassam Kingdom. The proposal was accepted, creating the kingdom of Raqar, with Koyeho Paqa as its first emperor. The country pentupled in size, due to Batamqar being very large, although sparse.
The Kindom of Ra Yahan wanted to join the union, however, being very sparse and impoverished, they did not have much to offer to the union. Thus, their request was rejected. Ra Yahan was not let into the union until 1717, when large mineral deposits were discovered in the country, and Raqar let them in as they would benefit the mining industry.
Modern History (1830 AD-)
1830 is considered the year in which the industrial revolution started in Raqar, as Sreon Marakya made massive investments in industrialization when his reign started in 1830. The populations of major cities such as Fenonas, Hajim, and Meffen skyrocketed, as millions moved there from rural areas to find jobs.
When Sreon Marakya died, the throne was passed down to his eldest son Rene, who continued to industrialize the country. He constructed a railway from Fenonas to Fenelef Gafesamelef Doj to transport resources, and over the years railways connecting other cities were built.
Ikradage Epha, formerly the prime minister, became king when Rene Marakya died and the title was passed to him due to Rene having no children. Epha viewed Raqar's market economy as unfair, and eventually established a socialist economy and a class system. During the peak of socialist influence, thousands of high density apartment blocks were constructed in large cities to accommodate the sudden and quick population growth.
Politics
Foreign Relations
Military
Raqar's military has an estimated 175,000 active military personnel, and 90,000 reserve personnel. The vast majority of soldiers are in the army.
List of Military Bases
Name | Name (English) | Active Personnel | City | District |
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Army | ||||
Kron Soyekrenihatohelef Soyekefen | Capital Army Base | Fenonas | ||
Soyekrenihatoh Nasafo | Royal Army Base | 900 | Fenonas | |
Navy | ||||
Aqam Soyekrenihatohelef Soyekefen | Capital Navy Base | Fenonas | ||
Air Force | ||||
Marine Corps | ||||
Aqanqron Soyekrenihatohelef Soyekefen | Capital Marines Base | Fenonas |
Law Enforcement
The District Police are law enforcement officers that perform duties throughout the entire district, usually in unincorporated areas.
Police tactical units in Raqar include the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), National Security Agency (NSA), Riot Control, Special Enforcement Unit (SEU), and the Elite Task Force (ETF), also known as the Royal Military.
It is required that every district in Raqar has at least one court, and municipalities can have at most two courts. Each province has one supreme court, and a national supreme court rules the entire country.
Capital punishment is used in Raqar for crimes including terrorism, treason, espionage, sex trafficking, and in some cases, homicide. Methods of execution include hanging, shooting, and lethal injection. It is estimated that around 80 people are on death row in Raqar, and around 8 executions are performed every year.
List of Prisons and Detention Centers
Name | Prisoners | Capacity | City | District |
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List of Rulers
No. | Name | Birth | Reign from | Reign to | Cause of reign end |
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The United Ganassam Kingdoms | |||||
1 | Areno Pakigaka | 872 | 907 | ||
Felal Bitha | 1139 | 1165 | 1200 | Overthrown | |
The New Ganassam Kingdom | |||||
1 | Kokal Tedjani | 1169 | 1200 | ||
The Kingdom of Raqar | |||||
1 | Koyeho Paqa | 1447 | 1493 | 1497 | Assassinated |
2 | 1449 | 1497 | 1505 | Assassinated | |
3 | 1474 | 1505 | 1550 | Died of smallpox | |
4 | 1508 | 1550 | 1577 | Died of the flu | |
5 | 1524 | 1577 | 1581 | Died of old age | |
6 | 1559 | 1581 | 1644 | Died of old age | |
7 | 1612 | 1644 | 1668 | Died of malaria | |
8 | 1615 | 1668 | 1678 | Died of old age | |
9 | 1649 | 1678 | 1731 | Died of old age | |
10 | 1679 | 1731 | 1733 | Assassinated | |
11 | 1693 | 1733 | 1758 | Died of smallpox | |
12 | 1712 | 1758 | 1785 | Died of old age | |
13 | 1747 | 1785 | 1815 | Died of old age | |
14 | 1754 | 1815 | 1830 | Died of old age | |
15 | Sreon Marakya | 1801 | 1830 | 1871 | Died of heart disease |
16 | Rene Marakya | 1821 | 1871 | 1906 | Died of old age |
17 | Ikradage Epha | 1874 | 1906 | 1957 | Died of old age |
18 | 1905 | 1957 | 1966 | Assassinated | |
19 | Omeki Jollabhaj | 1935 | 1966 | 2010 | Died of lung disease |
20 | Fal Jollobhaj | 1984 | 2010 | Present |
Geography
Climate
Economy
Currency
The official currency of Raqar is the Raqari Has (Ħ.) Banknotes are printed with values of 1Ħ, 5Ħ, 10Ħ, 50Ħ, 100Ħ, 500Ħ, 1,000Ħ, and 5,000Ħ. 0.1Ħ and 0.5Ħ banknotes were printed until 1972, and were all destroyed starting in 1978 due to their low value.
Exports
North of the ___ mountains, major exports include petroleum, barley, beer, and precious metals. South of the mountains, exports include coffee, cocoa, and timber.
Demographics
Population
Language
The official language of Raqar is Sohelef Raqar. It uses the Thifar script, invented by the scribe Nijin Thifar in the 1320s.
Religion
97.8% of Raqar's population follows Phajism, a monotheistic religion originating in Raqar. 1.8% of the population follows Christicism, introduced by Castellanese explorers. 0.4% of the population follows other or no religions.
Culture
Literature and Art
Music
Sports
Infrastructure
Electricity
Roads
Rail
The Fenonas Light Rail Organization operates a tram system running through many parts of southern Fenonas. It opened in 2013 as an attempt to relieve traffic congestion.
Airports
The largest airport in Raqar is Omeki Jollabhaj International Airport (OMJ) in Fenonas. It features 4 terminals, each with 7 gates as well as parking garages, car rentals, and a hotel.