Axekiu (A1-0)

Axekiu

Astrographical information
Star nation	Ryccian Empire
Region	Rim
Sector	Sector A1-0
System	Axekiu
Classification	Locally Sovereign State under Ryccian national sovereignty
Orbital characteristics
Orbital period	357 days
Satellites	Fengari Mikrodoriforos
Dimensions
Mean diameter	16564 km
Mean radius	8282 km
Equatorial radius	km
Polar radius	km
Surface area	km2
Water surface	%
Volume	km3
Mass	24 kg
Surface gravity	m/s2
Escape velocity	km/s
Rotation period	26 hours
Temperature	15°C (mean)
Atmosphere
Atmospheric surface pressure	109.325 kPa
Atmospheric composition	Oxygen-Nitrogen
Socio-cultural characteristics
Official languages	Austral, Axekiu
National languages	Austral
Ethnic group(s)	Ryccian
Demonym(s)	Ryccian
Government Official Name	Congress of Universities
Government	Legislature
• Keeper of Wisdom	Avelisse Navarre
• Councillor of the Keeper	William Kelvin
Year of colonization	BBT
Population estimate	~863 million
GDP (nominal)	~€44 trillion estimate
• Per capita	~€50,985
Currency	Imperial Credit (€) (National Currency)

The Axekiu Geniocracy (Axekiu: Akexiu-Noimoskive) is a locally sovereign planet in the Ryccian Empire.

Located in the western Rim, close to New Daonlathas, Axekiu is one of the few non-integral species planets to be locally sovereign, with national sovereignty still resting within the Ryccian Empire. It is known as one of the most intelligent planets in Ryccia, with their entire culture and education system being centred on intelligence and technocratic values.

History

Axekiu was first settled by intellectuals like philosophers, artists, writers, etc., who escaped the Ryccian Empire’s grasp. They wished to create a society ruled by intelligence and technocratic values, with the smartest being the leaders in their respective fields, no matter from which social class they came from.

As soon as the Axekiu began to colonize, they emphasized education, and, to reinvent their society, they developed a new writing system and a new language, in order to differentiate themselves from Ryccia itself. They founded the Axekiu Geniocracy, a sovereign state that survived until the Ryccian Empire conquered their system, albeit with greater difficulty than expected, as Axekiu had some of the wisest military commanders in the conflict, product of the Axekiu’s intellectually-driven education system.

It was not until the Democratic Reforms that Axekiu regained its sovereignty again, partially. They are still ruled by the Ryccian Empire on paper, but in any practical sense they are almost fully independent.

As part of their intellectually-driven society, their leaders are chosen by extensive and carefully selected political, economic and leadership tests, with the smartest occupying top positions in the Cabinet and in the top leadership. These tests are purposefully designed to be the toughest in Axekiu, so it is ensured that the best of the best pass. They are also ruled by the Congress of Universities, on which the top 500 universities on the planet are members, with one vote per institution. These universities are graded by an independent commission consisting of native Axekiu and randomly-selected foreign academic grading institutions. The #1 academic institution gets to be the leader of the Congress.

The Axekiu do not dismiss those who might result “stupid”, as their culture believes that most, if not all people are smart in their own way, as long as they do not have a legitimate disability that blocks them from obtaining intelligence like others. This is not shamed by their society, however. Instead, they tend to their needs and try to find a cure for their disability.

This way of thinking has lead to children that score low in the standard education system being carefully tested so they can find on which field they are the smartest at. For example, you might have F’s in standard classes, but you might be extremely gifted on music instead. They do not care for physical or financial limitations either, as they believe that even a person with no physical ability of movement or someone born with no arms or legs can be intelligent and useful to society, as well as those who have only known poverty in their entire life. This way of thinking has resulted in even people with severe physical impediments, the poorest of the poor and people who might result “stupid” in other education systems across the Empire having top positions in the Axekiu government.

In order to dissuade corruption, this crime is punishable by an eternal life of torture, and it is extremely discouraged in their education system and culture. It is even its separate subject on the standard education high school system, and it is mandatory for both public and private schools and universities to teach the evils of corruption and related crimes. Failure to do so will result in the forced closure of the institution.

Geography

Axekiu is very similar to Earth, with their climate, seasons and ecosystems being near identical.

Planetary Behaviour and Characteristics

Axekiu has an orbit of 26 hours. The Axekiu do not care for the Imperial Standard, using their own Axekiu Standard.

Axekiu also has an orbit of 357 days. Again, the Axekiu care little, using the indigenous annual system instead of the Imperial Standard. They only use the Imperial Standard when abroad.

Axekiu’s atmosphere is made up of mainly oxygen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, argon and nitrogen, with traces of chlorine and a miniscule amount of sulphur.

Axekiu is 1.3 times bigger than Earth, making it a Super Earth.

Satellites

Axekiu has two satellites: Fengari and Mikrodoriforos. Only Fengari is visible in the sky, whilst Mikrodoriforos is a spheroid the size of a big asteroid.