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'''Politics:''' Oscion is the capital of the [[Par'tha Expanse]], and has been since Kaen Tan chose it as the seat of his empire long ago. It is the center of official power in the [[Expanse Sector|Expanse]], and the social trend-setter for the [[Expanse Sector|Expanse]] and the [[Freeworlds Region]]. | '''Politics:''' Oscion is the capital of the [[Par'tha Expanse]], and has been since Kaen Tan chose it as the seat of his empire long ago. It is the center of official power in the [[Expanse Sector|Expanse]], and the social trend-setter for the [[Expanse Sector|Expanse]] and the [[Freeworlds Region]]. | ||
The [[Par'tha Expanse Great Council|Great Council]], Senate, and lesser sector governmental bodies meet on Oscion, and most of the sector's senior rulers live here at least part of the year. The [[Valcarian Imperial Republic|Imperial]] | The [[Par'tha Expanse Great Council|Great Council]], Senate, and lesser sector governmental bodies meet on Oscion, and most of the sector's senior rulers live here at least part of the year. The [[Valcarian Imperial Republic|Imperial]] Grand Governor maintains his official residence here as well, though he is as likely to be on [[Aelaan]] or [[Yrocyn]] as in his offices. | ||
Oscion has a small care-taker government which maintains police protection, and such services as power and water desalination (natural fresh water is rare on Oscion). Larger issues, such as global defense, taxation, and tariffs are decided by whatever house or coalition dominates in sector affairs. Currently, Houses [[House Larokon|Larokon]], [[House Barahn|Barahn]], and [[House Beruna|Beruna]] hold the ruling coalition. | Oscion has a small care-taker government which maintains police protection, and such services as power and water desalination (natural fresh water is rare on Oscion). Larger issues, such as global defense, taxation, and tariffs are decided by whatever house or coalition dominates in sector affairs. Currently, Houses [[House Larokon|Larokon]], [[House Barahn|Barahn]], and [[House Beruna|Beruna]] hold the ruling coalition. | ||
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'''Points of Interest:''' The [[Par'tha Expanse Great Council|Great Council]] is located on [[Lastelle Island]], one of the larger islands in the southern hemisphere. Nearly the entire island is dedicated to the Council, the Senate, and various committees. Lastelle is a beautiful city built in the ancient [[Species: Caraadian|Caraadian]] style of domed towers and temples. The island is networked with canals, which serve as an inefficient but elegant method of getting around. | '''Points of Interest:''' The [[Par'tha Expanse Great Council|Great Council]] is located on [[Lastelle Island]], one of the larger islands in the southern hemisphere. Nearly the entire island is dedicated to the Council, the Senate, and various committees. Lastelle is a beautiful city built in the ancient [[Species: Caraadian|Caraadian]] style of domed towers and temples. The island is networked with canals, which serve as an inefficient but elegant method of getting around. | ||
The [[Jirissa Gardens]] on Malak Island are owned by [[House Rettaan]], and is very popular during capital season. | |||
There is good hunting and fishing to be had on Valda during the summer, if the festivities of capital season begin to become tiresome. Privacy is a much-valued commodity on Valda. Groups happening upon one another are expected to steer well clear unless there is some evidence of distress on the part of one party. Those ignoring this custom will likely be coldly invited to move on, though there is always the risk of being shot at by spooked bodyguards, especially if there is someone particularly important in the other party. | There is good hunting and fishing to be had on Valda during the summer, if the festivities of capital season begin to become tiresome. Privacy is a much-valued commodity on Valda. Groups happening upon one another are expected to steer well clear unless there is some evidence of distress on the part of one party. Those ignoring this custom will likely be coldly invited to move on, though there is always the risk of being shot at by spooked bodyguards, especially if there is someone particularly important in the other party. | ||
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