Confederate Republic of Rikuto

Current Chancellor: Rokuro Yuki

Minister of Defense: Izumi Masuyo
Minister of Intelligence: Kotone Kazuki
Minister of The Interior: Mitsuko Shizuka
Minister of Foreign Affairs: Kazuto Urobuchi

Ayu - Predominant Religion
A religion depicting the ideal way to live out one's life, focusing on the aspects of loyalty, family, and connections to Kerbin and Rikuto and has often been referred to as the way of the warrior's spirit and is highly honoured and respected by the citizens of Rikuto.
One's commitment to these aspects are then judged by the goddess Ayu who determines one's ascension to the stars and earn a place among Ayu's presence. The Emperor is considered to be a direct decedent of Ayu and is given the role to enforce such ideals over Rikuto.

Undergoing centuries of warfare, Rikuto has an extensive military tradition. Rikuto began as a collection of warring states who only shared a common language. While an emperor was declared, in reality, the emperor holds no political power and is often used a figurehead for warlord's to justify their rule. The class system retains the power to the military and the warrior remains at the peak of the social class. Rikuto was unified under the epic campaigns of Ichirou Yuudai who unified the country under one banner through force and diplomacy proclaiming the Rikuto Yuudai Shogunate.

The 'New-Wind' movement emerged as the world's ideas began to spread to Rikuto, consisting of new-aged thinkers who wanted to liberalize the country by overhauling the social system and removing the power from the military. This was fiercely resisted by the Yuudai Shogunate, brewing into a full-blown civil war. Desperate to retain power as the civil war began to be a popular uprising, the Yuudai Shogunate allowed some reforms in the economy and especially the military. Equipping themselves with foreign equipment and expertise, the more experienced Rikuto Retainer army began to win and gained the upper hand and ended the war. The war resulted in thousands dead, but the initial reforms eventually allowed Rikuto to begin modernization, at the expense of losing the Towada Islands to foreigners who took advantage of the civil war to seize territory.

Following years of inactivity by the government of Shogun Hibiki Yuudai, resentment grew among the populace of Rikuto. After months of meticulous and secretive planning, members of the military launched a coup, aiming to topple the Shogun and reduce the power of the Emperor. Members of Ayu's Lights, the 100th Reconnaissance Regiment, stormed the Imperial Palace with little resistance, successfully capturing Shogun Hibiki Yuudai and Emperor Hideki Tsubasa. The generals and admirals dissolved the Shogunate and proclaimed the Confederate Republic of Rikuto.

Alliances and Organizations:

Embassies:
Shall a Rikuto Citizen require assistance, our embassies may be found in the following countries:

• World People's Republic of the Proletariat
  
• The Holy Empire of the People, Military, and Emperor of Narcona
  
• The Kabundakan Federation
  
• The Red Sun Empire
  
• The Republic of the Islands of Kaeprus
  
• Imperium Aquitae
  

Scientific Starter
Economic Domain
Energy
Stimulated Emission of Radiation Research
Scientific Domain
Efficiency
Gadgets
Logistics
Rocketry
Solar Energy
Filling Systems
Liquid Rocket Fuel
Calculators
Computers
Aeronautics
Swept Wings
Control Surface Trim
Payloads
Advanced Instrumentation
SAS
Modular Rockets
Reusable Rockets
High-Altitude Engine
Flight Suits
Military Domain
Binary Code
Conventional Weaponry
Unconventional Weaponry
Advanced Payloads
Rotor Blades
Fission
Controlled Fission
Nuclear Power
Strip Mining
Nuclear Bomb
Ballistic Missiles

5 Industrial Parks
2 City Garrisons
5 National Branch