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A | In the days of Old Ardana, the Old Empire consisted of 12 (Really 13) Kingdoms called Oras ('Cities of Merit') and many smaller Oras, each submitting themselves to the nominal authority of the High King of the Empire. The qualifications for, the rules of succession, and authority of the position of High King varied on who held the position. Classically the High King was a carefully chosen leader of the Old Ardanans (Exclusively chosen among the ranks of the Nobles) who had broad power over the common folk, but had less control over the nobles. The High King was also considered Divinely anointed, and his authority was absolute, so long as he either kept the nobles in check, or submitted himself to their scrutiny. Heredity was a weak factor in succession, and while a father might occasionally be succeeded by a son for sake of stability, the position of High King was traditionally bucked from one noble House to another. A High Queen was a rare occurrence after the first Empire, and in total there were only 21 High Queens in the entire 10,000 year history of the Old Empire. | ||
In the last days of the Old Empire, the position of the High Advisor, a merit based position, became eminently more influential, to the point to when the Empire collapsed, the tradition of a monarchy was abandoned by the Ardanans in favor of a meritocracy. | |||
After the Ardanan Civil War, a new democratic government came to power, with the position of High Administrator acting as the head of Government, and the High Advisor maintained as the head of State. The High Administrator is chosen by popular vote, while the High Advisor is a position awarded to the most accomplished and respected Ardanan politicians. In the century since the civil war, the High Administrator has traditionally been of Trogylte descent, and the High Advisor has been of Stratos descent, though members of both cultures have ascended to both positions. The High Administrator's actions are held in deep scrutiny by the general populace and debate and philosophical discussions on policy dominate Ardanan politics. | |||
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| Four Letter Code | ARDN |
| Federation Status | Members |
| Planet of Origin | Ardana |
| Encountered | ENT: Precious Cargo & TOS: The Cloud Minders |
| T/E Rating | T0/E0 |
| Current Tech Level | M |
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Name
- Proper Name: Ardanan
- Pronunciation: Ar'Da'Nan
Home System
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- Quadrant: Beta
- Location: Sector 007 (coordinates B25-0001-1298)
- Proper Name: Mu Leonis A
- Pronunciation: Mu Le'Onis A
- Star: Class K (orange)
- Distance from Star: Approximately 193 million km
- Companions: 7 planets with Ardana being the 2nd
Home World
- Proper Name: Ardana
- Pronunciation: Ar'Da'Na
- Diameter: 10,200 km
- Gravity: 1.2 standard gravity with a density of 5.7
- Axial Tilt: 10%, minor seasonal effects (less than Earth)
- Orbital Period: 317 days
- Rotational Period: 27 hours
- Classification: M
- Surface Water: 20%
- Atmosphere: 0.96 is a standard pressure with 77% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 2% argon
- Climate: Semi arid in many regions with mild to hot temperatures
- Population: 67.9 Million, split between Stratos and the surface.
History
Introduction
Split between the City-Dwellers of Stratos and the Troglyte Zenite miners of the surface, Ardana housed the only known source of Zenite in the galaxy, which was considered by the Federation Council to be a strategic resource. In their rush to secure this resource, Ardana's admittance was expedited, and the Federation turned a blind eye to the many criteria for Federation membership that the Ardanans did not meet. The Ardanan Elite on Stratos promised to reform, but in the six years between it's admittance and the USS Enterprise's emergency visit to the planet in 2269, nothing was done. Summary executions, torture, a highly stratified and segregated culture, all existed while Ardana was a Federation member. The events of the Enterprise's visit to Ardana have been long-lasting, and have saved two cultures from the brink of ruin. After inspecting the Zenite mining operations, the Enterprise's crew discovered the City-Dweller's gross disregard for, and oppression of the Troglyte people, making them work mines that were hazardous to their health. Notable among these hazards was Zenite Gas, which lowers an individual's intelligence and emotional control. Supplying the Trogyltes with breathing masks, the Enterprise broke the control of the City-Dwellers over the oppressed masses and set off a chain of events that lead to the Reconstruction. While the Federation Council deliberated over what should be done about the Ardanan situation, the Troglytes rebelled over High Advisor Plasus' lies to help them, and so began the Ardanan Civil War.
The War ended two years later with the capitulation of the Stratos elite and the execution of High Advisor Plasus by his own people. With Federation support, the Troglytes and the City-Dwellers reintegrated into a singular, Ardanan identity, agreeing that all would live on Stratos that wished it, and no one would be forced to work the mines. While Zenite production ground to a halt for years while this was being done, the large amount of wealth supplied by the Stratos treasuries kept the planet afloat financially. The money was also used to build several new habitats in the skies of Ardana to accommodate the new population and now all live in the luxury of Ardana's floating cities, while the mining operations are carried out by automated systems and a handful of overseers and repair technicians.
The so called 'New Ardana' is a place of culture, an acceptable amount of luxury, intellectual pursuits and working together to make the whole better. Ardana is now an upstanding member of the Federation, renown for it's luxury, wealth, civic minded citizens, libraries and Zenite mines. Ardanans are the self-proclaimed Auditors of the Federation and their Councilors often point out member states (Or prospective members) that are not in compliance with the Federation Charter, refusing to see the same mistake made twice.
Old Ardana
By the mid 22nd century, Ardanans had developed shuttle technology and had already had dealings with the Retellians.
They were admitted to the Federation in 2263.
As of 2269, their society had evolved two castes, the Staratos city-dwellers who devoted themselves purely to art and culture, and the surface-based Troglytes. These city-dwellers ruled the planet from Staratos through a council existing solely of their class, justifying the total suppression of the Troglytes based on the widely held belief that as an inferior species the Troglytes were incapable of any advanced culture.
Troglytes on the other hand were considered to be mentally inferior, and therefore performed all the physical toil necessary to maintain Staratos, most notably mining Zenite. Unknown to both city-dwellers and Troglytes however, this mental disadvantage, while real, was only the result of exposure to a gas emanating from unrefined zenite, and furthermore, fully reversible.
Due to the efforts of the crew of the USS Enterprise in 2269, this situation was exposed to the Federation, and apart from a direct suggestion to start using breathing masks in the mines so that the Troglytes could recover their full mental capacities, the people of Ardana were referred to the Federation Bureau of Industrialization to resolve their differences.
Since then the land based population has evolved a strong culture and separate society all their own.
Government
In the days of Old Ardana, the Old Empire consisted of 12 (Really 13) Kingdoms called Oras ('Cities of Merit') and many smaller Oras, each submitting themselves to the nominal authority of the High King of the Empire. The qualifications for, the rules of succession, and authority of the position of High King varied on who held the position. Classically the High King was a carefully chosen leader of the Old Ardanans (Exclusively chosen among the ranks of the Nobles) who had broad power over the common folk, but had less control over the nobles. The High King was also considered Divinely anointed, and his authority was absolute, so long as he either kept the nobles in check, or submitted himself to their scrutiny. Heredity was a weak factor in succession, and while a father might occasionally be succeeded by a son for sake of stability, the position of High King was traditionally bucked from one noble House to another. A High Queen was a rare occurrence after the first Empire, and in total there were only 21 High Queens in the entire 10,000 year history of the Old Empire.
In the last days of the Old Empire, the position of the High Advisor, a merit based position, became eminently more influential, to the point to when the Empire collapsed, the tradition of a monarchy was abandoned by the Ardanans in favor of a meritocracy.
After the Ardanan Civil War, a new democratic government came to power, with the position of High Administrator acting as the head of Government, and the High Advisor maintained as the head of State. The High Administrator is chosen by popular vote, while the High Advisor is a position awarded to the most accomplished and respected Ardanan politicians. In the century since the civil war, the High Administrator has traditionally been of Trogylte descent, and the High Advisor has been of Stratos descent, though members of both cultures have ascended to both positions. The High Administrator's actions are held in deep scrutiny by the general populace and debate and philosophical discussions on policy dominate Ardanan politics.
Description
They appear to be almost identical to Terrans.
Physiology
Ardanans are very similar to baseline Humans, with only slightly increased lifespans of around 150 years (Versus the Human norm of 130). Those Ardanans of Troglyte descent are often born with a predisposition towards building muscle mass, and over all be a heartier people physically, while those Ardanans of Stratos descent (Especially those with the blood of Old Ardana) often considered more attractive because of the old marriage conventions among the nobles of Stratos.
Psychology
The city dwellers still to this day have a feeling of superiority over those who still are called Troglytes. As for the Troglytes since the introduction of safety masks while working the mines their mental level of ability now matches that of the city dwellers.
Religion
Among the city dwellers of Staratos there is no form of religion. Among the surface dwellers however they have the new belief that the zenite that they mine is a curse. The metal of some evil entity that seeks their destruction. As a result they go over board with the safety protocols.
Mythology
No true myths unless you count the new ones that revolve around the evil demonic creator of zenite and its curse.
Society
The citizens of Staratos don't work and spend all their time creating music, art and debating philosophy. The population is carefully controlled so as to not exceed the cities maximum potential. While they live an utopian life secluded in their city the surface dwellers have developed a massive industrial community. The Troglytes have the freedom to travel, explore, learn and create.
Culture
The surface dwellers are more interested in day to day life and tend to look on any cultural activity as a frivolous waste of time only worthy of the city dwellers of Staratos. Position and prestige among the city dwellers is based on the artistic ability of the citizen in question. Art in all it's forms as well as music tend to take up the majority of their lives.
Customs
While not really a custom the city of Staratos has an annual art festival that draws tourists from all over. It has grown so big that it must now be held on the surface of the planet.
Technology
They are masters of anti-gravity and their capitol Staratos is a prime example of this. It is probably one of the most famous anti-gravitational cities in existence. It floats majestically above the planets surface. The rest of their technology is about mid-level to that of the rest of the Federation members.
Economy
They are one of the chief exporters of zenite within the Federation. Their oldest trading partner is the Retellians.
Military
They have no military force at all. However they do have a civil police force that ensures the safety of the entire population. This force is well trained and equipped and made up entirely of Troglytes.
Federation Intelligence Files
For more info see Federation Intelligence file TOS-2269-0745 and ENT-2043-0095
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