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===WEATHER===
===WEATHER===
Kapulin IV maintains an elaborate and sophisticated network of weather control satellites, technology gained as a UFP Protectorate.<br>   
Kapulin IV maintains an elaborate and sophisticated network of weather control satellites, technology gained as a UFP Protectorate.<br>   
Average Planetary Temperature: 84F/28C with frequent gusts of cooling wind.<br>
Average Planetary Temperature: 84F/28C with frequent gusts of cooling breezes.<br>


===GEOGRAPHY===
===GEOGRAPHY===
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Sprawling universities and smaller colleges are abundant in each of the Kapulin continents, serving as revered milestones on each citizen's transformative journey towards self-enrichment.
Sprawling universities and smaller colleges are abundant in each of the Kapulin continents, serving as revered milestones on each citizen's transformative journey towards self-enrichment.


Breakdown of living standards:
Breakdown of living standards:<br>
Technosocialist age:  78 percent of population
Technosocialist age:  78 percent of population<br>
Information age:  8 percent of population
Information age:  8 percent of population<br>
Industrial age:  0 percent of population
Industrial age:  0 percent of population<br>
Agrarian age:  14 percent of population
Agrarian age:  14 percent of population<br>


Kapulin is very much a modern world, as evidenced by the shear
Kapulin is very much a modern world, as evidenced by the shear
breakdown of its population.  Only 5 percent of its economy is
breakdown of its population.  Only 14 percent of its economy is
geared towards agribusiness- but that's all they need.  Their
geared towards agribusiness- but that's all they need.  Their
technological level is sophisticated enough so that 14% more than
technological level is sophisticated enough so that 14% more than
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Kapulin imports very little that cannot be created by hand or mass
Kapulin imports very little that cannot be created by hand or mass
replicated. Likewise, there is no significant export of goods except
replicated. Likewise, there is no significant export of goods except
for Dilithium.
for Dilithium mined on the 2nd moon, of keen interest to Star Fleet.


Latinum is the standard currency of exchange on Kapulin IV, though seldom used
Latinum is the standard currency of exchange on Kapulin IV, though seldom used
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==GOVERNMENT/HISTORY==
==GOVERNMENT/HISTORY==
Federation Member?  No  
Federation Member?  No<br>
Federation Protectorate: Since 2414
Federation Protectorate: Since 2414<br>
Planetary Government: United Citizens of Kapulin IV. established in 2176  
Planetary Government: United Citizens of Kapulin IV. established in 2176<br>
Government Type: Democratic Monarchy Bicameral System
Government Type: Quasi-Democratic Monarchy Bicameral System<br>
Socio-Political System: Meritocracy  
Socio-Political System: Meritocracy<br>


Kapulins have had a united planetary government for nearly three
For close to three centuries, as marked by the Federation calendar, the Kapulins have woven the threads of their existence into a singular planetary government. This united entity stands as a living embodiment, not merely of governance, but of the very essence that defines their way of life. Like an intricate mosaic, it reflects the minimalist and ultra-efficient philosophy that courses through every heartbeat of their existence.
centuries (Federation calendar), however that entity has grown to
 
be a model of the minimalist and ultra-efficient philosophy that  
This isn't just a government; it's a symphony conducted with precision. It breathes with the rhythm of purpose, each decision harmonizing with the tenets of their ethos. This government embodies a distilled essence, every element pared down to its most essential form. No excess, no frivolity—only the pure essence of functionality and purpose. The government has evolved not merely as a reflection of their philosophy, but as its zenith—an intricate dance of efficiency and elegance, a living testament to what can be achieved when ideals are woven into the very infrastructure of a civilization.
dominates their lifestyle.  


For centuries dating back to the earliest historical records,
For centuries dating back to the earliest historical records,
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The Highest Sovereign Chamber serves as a combined legislative and judicial body,  
The Highest Sovereign Chamber serves as a combined legislative and judicial body,  
and meets twice a year, typically for 3-4 weeks to execute the agenda for the term.  
and meets twice per year, typically for 3-4 weeks to execute the agenda for the term.  
Each continent provides two Ministers to comprise the body of the Chamber. Ministers
Each continent provides two Ministers to comprise the body of the Chamber. Ministers
are elected for a 5-year term and may be reelected once in their lifetimes.  
are elected for a 5-year term and may be reelected once in their lifetimes.  
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and wet navies are equivalents to old Earth’s Coast Guard.  
and wet navies are equivalents to old Earth’s Coast Guard.  


There is no record of actual 'wars' in all of Kapulin recorded history. Disagreements
In the annals of Kapulin recorded history, the absence of actual 'wars' is a testament to the extraordinary path the Kapulins have forged. Across the pages of their chronicles, the absence of conflict is not a void, but a symphony of diplomacy that reverberates with the echoes of disagreements navigated, not through bloodshed, but through the art of negotiation.
have been successfully negotiated via diplomatic endeavors. With an over abundance
 
of resources, there has never been a need in the Kapulin way of life to enact violence
First contact was made with Kapulin IV in 2354 by the USS Thomas Paine NCC-65530, Captain Azriel Rixx commanding. According to Rixx and the many crew logs, "Kapulin IV and the inhabitants were very comparable to Risa with subtle differences. A splendid place for a long shore-leave."
on the scale of organized war onto another segment of the planet.  


The Federation Council has petitioned the 'U.C.K.' to join the UFP multiple times,
The Federation Council has petitioned the 'U.C.K.' to join the UFP multiple times,
however they are content staying out of intergalactic politics and remaining a
however they are content staying out of intergalactic politics and remaining a
Federation Protectorate.  
Federation Protectorate.


==LAWS/CRIME/JUSTICE==
==LAWS/CRIME/JUSTICE==
===LAWS===  
===LAWS===  
The Kapulin IV legal system is modeled after the Three Tenants of Kapulin
The legal system on Kapulin IV is modeled after the Three Tenants of Culture -
culture, efficient, simplistic and virtuous. Rather than create volumes of laws  
efficiency, simplicity and virtuosity. The Charter of Goodwill, akin to a Constitution
regulating what should NOT be done, Kapulins long ago drafted a Charter of Goodwill
drafted 100's of years ago, is an exquisite reflection of tenants. In a departure from the labyrinthine tangle of laws that restrain, their legal system emerges as a harmonious symphony
that spells out behaviors that are expected of every citizen.  
that celebrates what should be done, rather than dictating what should not.


===CRIME & PUNISHMENT===
===CRIME & PUNISHMENT===
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===JUSTICE===
===JUSTICE===
Each city has a judicial Magistrate that adjudicates minor offenses.  
In the mosaic of Kapulin governance, every city unfurls the tapestry of justice through its own judicial Magistrate—an arbiter entrusted with the task of weighing minor offenses against the backdrop of the Three Tenants. Here, the threads of accountability are woven with care, ensuring that even the smallest infraction resonates with fairness.
Repeat and serious crimes are brought before a Continental Magistrate. Major
 
or planetary issues are put on the docket of the Highest Sovereign Chamber
Yet, as shadows lengthen and the gravity of transgressions deepens, a more potent figure emerges—the Continental Magistrate. With a gavel that resonates across regions, they stand as the gatekeepers between repeated and serious crimes and the principles that uphold Kapulin society. It's not just judgment; it's a manifestation of Kapulin values, a conduit through which the weight of actions aligns with the delicate dance of virtue.
which deliberates twice per year.
 
And then, rising like a mountain peak, the Highest Sovereign Chamber beckons—a forum where planetary destinies are sculpted, and where major issues cast their sprawling shadows. This chamber, which convenes in the hushed cadence of biannual deliberations, is a nexus where the unity of Kapulin IV is solidified. Like cosmic clockwork, the Chamber's sessions become a rhythmic heartbeat, punctuating the passage of time with moments of profound decision-making.
 
In this symphony of justice, each magistrate is a key, a harmonious note that contributes to the grand composition of Kapulin governance. From the smallest chords struck in city courts to the mighty crescendos resonating within the Highest Sovereign Chamber, justice isn't just a system—it's a testament to the Kapulin reverence for order, fairness, and the ceaseless pursuit of a harmonious society.


==RACE/SOCIETY/CULTURE==
==RACE/SOCIETY/CULTURE==
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===SOCIETY & CULTURE===
===SOCIETY & CULTURE===
Kapulin society revolves around the lifelong journey of enriching
At the pulsating heart of Kapulin society lies an electrifying ethos, a vibrant and
and enhancing one's intellect while at the same time giving back
extraordinary journey. Here, life isn't a mere passage of time; it's an exhilarating
as much as possible to society. This core value system has been
odyssey of intellectual abundance and boundless altruism. This symphony of values,
perpetuated for centuries and is the basis for the Utopia of modern  
echoing through centuries, has sculpted the very bedrock upon which the dazzling
Kapulin IV. From early childhood, all are taught the purpose of life  
utopia of modern Kapulin IV stands tall and resplendent. Beginning with elementary
is to forever learn, grown and give.  
school, each individual is anointed with a purpose as exhilarating as a shooting
star streaking across the night sky — to embark on an unending expedition of learning,
a daring ascent towards unfathomed horizons of growth, all while painting the canvas
of society with strokes of boundless generosity. This isn't just life; it's a
relentless pursuit of brilliance, a dance of enlightenment, an inexhaustible fount
of giving that courses through the veins of an entire civilization.


Three core beliefs that dominate the Kapulin IV way of life are efficiency,
At the very foundation of the Kapulin IV way of life lie three pivotal beliefs, each
simplicity and virtuosity. These three concepts are intricately interwoven
an exquisite facet contributing to the dazzling jewel of their existence: efficiency,  
into the fabric of every aspect of Kapulin's everyday life. Beginning with
simplicity, and virtuosity. These beliefs are no mere tenants of thought; they are the
early elementary education, children are educated in practices of confronting
very lifeblood that courses through the veins of their civilization. As dawn's first
every problem with a minimalist, thrifty and morally self-guiding way  
light breaks across the horizon, these principles unfurl like delicate tendrils,
of life.  
entwining themselves into every nook and cranny of the Kapulin experience.
 
From the earliest days of elementary education, the young minds of Kapulin are steeped
in the art of conscious living, nurturing an innate bond with the timeless virtues of  
minimalism, thriftiness, and ethical compass. Each problem encountered becomes a canvas
upon which the delicate brushstrokes of these principles are meticulously applied. It's
not just education; it's a sacred initiation into a way of being that reverberates
with the wisdom of generations.
 
With every sunrise, Kapulin IV awakens to a symphony of efficiency, where every action
resonates with purpose and every endeavor is choreographed with the grace of a masterful
ballet. Simplicity unfurls its wings, transforming complexity into elegance and turning
the mundane into a canvas for artistic expression. And virtuosity, the crescendo of their
beliefs, is a guiding star that navigates them through the labyrinth of choices, where
moral compass and inner nobility illuminate even the darkest corners.
 
In Kapulin IV, these three concepts have sculpted more than just a way of life; they have
spun a majestic tapestry that envelopes every citizen, from the tenderest of youths to the
wisest of elders, binding them in a grand narrative of conscious existence.


On Kapulin IV, the notion of religion remains absent; inhabitants  
On Kapulin IV, the notion of religion remains absent; inhabitants  
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===LANGUAGE & NAMES===
===LANGUAGE & NAMES===


Not much is known about the Kapulin language, however there are
Little is ventured into the enigmatic realm of the Kapulin language, an elegant linguistic masterpiece when compared to many more complex languages across and beyond the Federation. Embracing the very essence of the Kapulin ethos, the language unfurls before us as a living embodiment of simplicity's purest form. It's as if each linguistic brushstroke has been meticulously curated to honor this minimalist philosophy. In this realm, names emerge as succinct symphonies, a mere whisper of letters that dance upon the tongue. Individuals and objects alike find their identities encapsulated in a mere 2 to 3 letters, while even the most esteemed proper names shy away from venturing beyond the concise confines of 5 letters.
some structural peculiarities that are worth noting. In keeping
 
with the Kapulin philosophy of simplicity, their entire language
==NOTABLE PERSONALITIES==
mirrors that simplistic ideal. Names are very short, the first
'''Current Royal Family:'''
names of individuals and things are commonly 2-3 letters, while
*King Bocte Ti
proper names are seldom longer than 5 letters.  
*Queen Bocte Do
*Prince Bocte Dow
 
'''Former Royal Family:'''
*King Lozo Mob
*Queen Lozo Pin
*Prince Lozo Rho
 
'''Other Prominent Individuals:'''
*First Minister Bocte Cov - First Minister Kapulin Highest Sovereign Chamber (aka 'Speaker of the House')
*Ambassador Sen (Vulcan) - Federation Ambassador to Kapulin IV
*Commander Thomas Foster - Star Fleet Liaison (SLO) to the Ambassador
*Commodore Nenyot Diazo (Bajoran) - Commanding Officer USS Tian'anmen, CO Task Force Kapulin IV
 
*Blitz Wolfer - FNN News Anchor
*Baylo Th'zorhen (Bolian) - Senior FNN Field Producer
 
*Daimon Zedak - Ferengi Free Trader


==CREATOR NOTES==
==CREATOR NOTES==
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