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Computing

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	Computer science has languished within the Nralakk Federation as a reaction towards Glorsh-Omega’s period of total rule, with research into artificial intelligence banned. Federation computers are still considered advanced, but have lagged behind compared to the rest of the Spur due to the adoption of artificial intelligence networks managing advanced computations and automating systems. Alternatives around this drawback comes in the form of [[Skrell#The_Nlom\|Srom-devices]], which allows skrell to interface with computer interfaces and other machinery in the waking world. Srom-devices have been adopted across the Federation, though usage of these interfaces involves groups of highly-trained personnel match the efficiency of lower-end artificial intelligences. Interstellar navigation is maintained by Srom-devices, which allows for trained navigators to plot routes while remaining in suspended animation for the flight. However, navigational Srom-devices regularly require phoron, and are prone to breakdowns and necessitates constant maintenance. The phoron scarcity has only exacerbated this issue, with logistics and long range travel stymied by a lack of phoron-based parts when breakdowns occur.		Computer science has languished within the Nralakk Federation as a reaction towards Glorsh-Omega’s period of total rule, with research into artificial intelligence banned. Federation computers are still considered advanced, but have lagged behind compared to the rest of the Spur due to the adoption of artificial intelligence networks managing advanced computations and automating systems. Alternatives around this drawback comes in the form of [[Skrell#The_Nlom\|Srom-devices]], which allows skrell to interface with computer interfaces and other machinery in the waking world. Srom-devices have been adopted across the Federation, though usage of these interfaces involves groups of highly-trained personnel match the efficiency of lower-end artificial intelligences. Interstellar navigation is maintained by Srom-devices, which allows for trained navigators to plot routes while remaining in suspended animation for the flight. However, navigational Srom-devices regularly require phoron, and are prone to breakdowns and necessitates constant maintenance. The phoron scarcity has only exacerbated this issue, with logistics and long range travel stymied by a lack of phoron-based parts when breakdowns occur.

	[[Vaurca#Cephalon_(Type_D)\|Cephalons]], specialized vaurca bioforms used as living servers for the Virtual Reality known as the Hivenet, has seen experimental adoption within the Federation. Pushback against their full integration has stalled the complete adoption of Cephalons, and remain used in limited capacity, though [[~~C’thur_in_the_Federation~~#Vaurca_and_Employment\|potential use]] of Cephalons as an alternative to artificial intelligence currently sees exploratory use.		[[Vaurca#Cephalon_(Type_D)\|Cephalons]], specialized vaurca bioforms used as living servers for the Virtual Reality known as the Hivenet, has seen experimental adoption within the Federation. Pushback against their full integration has stalled the complete adoption of Cephalons, and remain used in limited capacity, though [[C'thur_in_the_Federation#Vaurca_and_Employment\|potential use]] of Cephalons as an alternative to artificial intelligence currently sees exploratory use.

	===Psionic Technology===		===Psionic Technology===

Stripes: /* Weaponry */

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Weaponry

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	Beyond less-than-lethal weapons, lethal weaponry primarily revolves around higher intensity energy and particle projection methods. Lethal laser weapons within the Nralakk Federation are primarily near or entirely within the ultraviolet spectrum, which while slightly visible in the lower ranges to skrell outside of an atmosphere due to [[Skrell_Biology#Skrell_Senses\|their biology]], are primarily feared for being invisible to the naked eye by other sophonts when used in space, as well as their characteristic violet glow and projectile. Beyond lasers, electrolaser guns found as sidearms and personal defense weapons are combined platforms for both incapacitative and lethal modes of electrical shock. Ballistic weapons remain vanishingly rare beyond the Traverse, which are typically imported or independently developed for survivalist use due to the relative ease of maintenance. Uniquely, [[Tattuqig]]’s research towards conventional weapons resulted in the proliferation of anti-predator rifles (or “Fog Rifles”), which are man-portable railguns dedicated towards fighting off and killing Fog Crawlers.		Beyond less-than-lethal weapons, lethal weaponry primarily revolves around higher intensity energy and particle projection methods. Lethal laser weapons within the Nralakk Federation are primarily near or entirely within the ultraviolet spectrum, which while slightly visible in the lower ranges to skrell outside of an atmosphere due to [[Skrell_Biology#Skrell_Senses\|their biology]], are primarily feared for being invisible to the naked eye by other sophonts when used in space, as well as their characteristic violet glow and projectile. Beyond lasers, electrolaser guns found as sidearms and personal defense weapons are combined platforms for both incapacitative and lethal modes of electrical shock. Ballistic weapons remain vanishingly rare beyond the Traverse, which are typically imported or independently developed for survivalist use due to the relative ease of maintenance. Uniquely, [[Tattuqig]]’s research towards conventional weapons resulted in the proliferation of anti-predator rifles (or “Fog Rifles”), which are man-portable railguns dedicated towards fighting off and killing Fog Crawlers.

	Ship-mounted weaponry contains a standard arsenal of immense, extreme long-range lasers, and the rare railgun for destroying debris. Accompanying these are specially developed psionically-piloted drones, which function as a light fighter and interceptor craft, involving specially trained skrell to remotely pilot them. An unusual departure among ship weapons is the gamma radiation-based “graser”, essentially a large, directed beam of weaponized gamma radiation. With weaponized gamma radiation being capable of extreme physical harm through catastrophic burns and cancer, while also requiring equally extreme power consumption, ~~most~~ grazers are utilized as a method of intimidation.		Ship-mounted weaponry contains a standard arsenal of immense, extreme long-range lasers, and the rare railgun for destroying debris. Accompanying these are specially developed psionically-piloted drones, which function as a light fighter and interceptor craft, involving specially trained skrell to remotely pilot them. An unusual departure among ship weapons is the gamma radiation-based “graser”, essentially a large, directed beam of weaponized gamma radiation. With weaponized gamma radiation being capable of extreme physical harm through catastrophic burns and cancer, while also requiring equally extreme power consumption, grazers are utilized as a method of intimidation first, and a weapon as a last resort.

	==Synthetic Age Technology==		==Synthetic Age Technology==

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Psionic Technology

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	Technology involving psionics is a burgeoning, relatively recent field of research for the Nralakk Federation. Nlom Interfaces, or N.I.s were originally invented in the twenty-first century to allow Synthetic Era-period AIs to receive and interpret psionic signals. These psionic interfaces would expand into allowing skrell within the Srom to interface with technology while asleep, though this is a difficult skill to attain despite years of improvement. All psionic interfaces utilize genetically modified, artificially grown cultures of the zona bovinae, being a widely accepted form of biological technology that acts as a medium for absorbing and processing psionic signals. These signals are then translated electronically for the device to utilize as instructions and feedback.		Technology involving psionics is a burgeoning, relatively recent field of research for the Nralakk Federation. Nlom Interfaces, or N.I.s were originally invented in the twenty-first century to allow Synthetic Era-period AIs to receive and interpret psionic signals. These psionic interfaces would expand into allowing skrell within the Srom to interface with technology while asleep, though this is a difficult skill to attain despite years of improvement. All psionic interfaces utilize genetically modified, artificially grown cultures of the zona bovinae, being a widely accepted form of biological technology that acts as a medium for absorbing and processing psionic signals. These signals are then translated electronically for the device to utilize as instructions and feedback.

	Modern Nlom Interfaces are found all across the Nralakk Federation, being the expected default for nearly every device and machine that skrell use during daily life. Phones, switches to control lights and air conditioning, and many other appliances seemingly lack physical interfaces entirely to non-psionically sensitive users. More intensive machinery and vehicles will operate on a dual-channel function to read both manual and psionic input in order to more accurately follow user input, allowing more precise and rapid control for workers and pilots alike. These interfaces are also capable of acting as a discriminating method for keeping non-psionic sources of activation from occurring, usually found as locks for machines and for weapons. For particularly psionically weak skrell and non-psionic sophonts, manual interfaces for personal devices still exist as an accessibility feature, though these are seen as ungainly and awkward by most other skrell when made to use them. These interfaces consist of tactile knobs and dials, with smart devices receiving a stylus and touch screen.		Modern Nlom Interfaces are found all across the Nralakk Federation, being the expected default for nearly every device and machine that skrell use during daily life. Phones, switches to control lights and air conditioning, and many other appliances seemingly lack physical interfaces entirely to non-psionically sensitive users. More intensive machinery and vehicles will operate on a dual-channel function to read both manual and psionic input in order to more accurately follow user input, allowing more precise and rapid control for workers and pilots alike. These interfaces are also capable of acting as a discriminating method for keeping non-psionic sources of activation from occurring, usually found as locks for machines and for weapons. For particularly psionically weak skrell and non-psionic sophonts, manual interfaces for personal devices still exist as an accessibility feature, though these are seen as ungainly and awkward by most other skrell when made to use them. These interfaces consist of tactile knobs and dials, with smart devices receiving a stylus and touch screen.

	Building off of these psionic interfaces are Psionic Receivers, which are cybernetic implants that allows for the carrier of a receiver to be sensitive enough to accept and interpret psionic signals. Essentially an implanted and carefully encased cultured zona bovinae, these receivers are regularly found within dionae and vaurca who otherwise lack this specialized portion of the brain entirely, as well as other sophonts who regularly interact with skrell to the point of necessitating it. Some psionically weak skrell will also implant themselves with a receiver in the same way a hearing aid is utilized.		Building off of these psionic interfaces are Psionic Receivers, which are cybernetic implants that allows for the carrier of a receiver to be sensitive enough to accept and interpret psionic signals. Essentially an implanted and carefully encased cultured zona bovinae, these receivers are regularly found within dionae and vaurca who otherwise lack this specialized portion of the brain entirely, as well as other sophonts who regularly interact with skrell to the point of necessitating it. Some psionically weak skrell will also implant themselves with a receiver in the same way a hearing aid is utilized.

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Republic of Biesel

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	===Republic of Biesel===		===Republic of Biesel===
	The [[Republic of Biesel]] maintains a positive relationship with the Nralakk Federation at a state level, however among the general population of the Republic, opinion on the Federation is largely reserved, with their inaction during the [[Republic_of_Biesel#Phoron_Scarcity_and_the_Second_Invasion_of_Biesel_(2462)\|invasion of Tau Ceti]] and the [[~~Skrell_Refugees~~\|refugee wave during the Traverse Crisis]] still in recent memory. Despite this, Tau Ceti remains a favorite for skrell traveling abroad, boasting the status of being the number one destination for work and travel visas.		The [[Republic of Biesel]] maintains a positive relationship with the Nralakk Federation at a state level, however among the general population of the Republic, opinion on the Federation is largely reserved, with their inaction during the [[Republic_of_Biesel#Phoron_Scarcity_and_the_Second_Invasion_of_Biesel_(2462)\|invasion of Tau Ceti]] and the [[Warbling_:_The_Traverse_Strikes_Back#Unprecedented_Mass_Migration_of_Skrell\|refugee wave during the Traverse Crisis]] still in recent memory. Despite this, Tau Ceti remains a favorite for skrell traveling abroad, boasting the status of being the number one destination for work and travel visas.

	The Republic of Biesel currently maintains the second-largest number of diplomatic representatives within the Nralakk Federation’s borders. With the ongoing [[phoron scarcity]], the Federation vies to improve relations and influence in the fledgling republic through foreign aid, the lending of advanced - non-phoron reliant - skrell technology, and research leases. Meanwhile, the Republic reciprocates by leveraging its political position to expand megacorporations’ ability to freely operate within the Federation’s economy. The Nralakk Federation has affirmed that they see the Republic of Biesel as a valuable diplomatic partner, and publicly wishes to increase diplomatic ties with them. This has since expanded further as [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/16330-tau-ceti-times/page/5/#findComment-181503\|talks between the Republic and Federation] give way to a tentatively hopeful new era of cooperation between the two nations, with the Federation providing an unexpected apology and vested interest in cooperation. In spite of the news, the people of Biesel remain wary of what is to come in light of future agreements, particularly among the refugees hiding away from the Federation’s eye in the Starlight Zone.		The Republic of Biesel currently maintains the second-largest number of diplomatic representatives within the Nralakk Federation’s borders. With the ongoing [[phoron scarcity]], the Federation vies to improve relations and influence in the fledgling republic through foreign aid, the lending of advanced - non-phoron reliant - skrell technology, and research leases. Meanwhile, the Republic reciprocates by leveraging its political position to expand megacorporations’ ability to freely operate within the Federation’s economy. The Nralakk Federation has affirmed that they see the Republic of Biesel as a valuable diplomatic partner, and publicly wishes to increase diplomatic ties with them. This has since expanded further as [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/16330-tau-ceti-times/page/5/#findComment-181503\|talks between the Republic and Federation] give way to a tentatively hopeful new era of cooperation between the two nations, with the Federation providing an unexpected apology and vested interest in cooperation. In spite of the news, the people of Biesel remain wary of what is to come in light of future agreements, particularly among the refugees hiding away from the Federation’s eye in the Starlight Zone.

Stripes: /* The Grand Council */

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The Grand Council

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	\| '''Nralakk Federation Education Council''' [NFEC] \|\| Grand Advisor of Education Chief Instructor ''Gijiq’ximi Piq-Valik'' \|\| Advises and reports on national curriculum, student body trends, and development of future educational development.		\| '''Nralakk Federation Education Council''' [NFEC] \|\| Grand Advisor of Education Chief Instructor ''Gijiq’ximi Piq-Valik'' \|\| Advises and reports on national curriculum, student body trends, and development of future educational development.
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	\| '''Nralakk Federation Diona Integration and Harmony Council''' [NFDIHC] \|\| Grand Advisor of Diona Affairs, Diona Liaison ''Wuyoa Bero-Rixi''l & Gestalt Representative Curator of Greater Internal Harmony \|\| Advises the development of the induction of diona and gestalts into the Federation, Spiral Garden statistics, and cultural developments within the Conglomerated Choir of Nralakk.		\| '''Nralakk Federation Diona Integration and Harmony Council''' [NFDIHC] \|\| Grand Advisor of Diona Affairs, Diona Liaison ''Wuyoa Bero-Rixi''l & Gestalt Representative ''Curator'' of Greater Internal Harmony \|\| Advises the development of the induction of diona and gestalts into the Federation, Spiral Garden statistics, and cultural developments within the Conglomerated Choir of Nralakk.
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	\| '''Nralakk Federation Hive Integration and Diplomacy Council''' [NFHIDC] \|\| Grand Advisor of Skrell Culture, C’thur Liaison ''Vilejio Trujiv’ruwi'' & C’thur Queens ''Mouv'' and ''Vytel'' \|\| Advises on the development of Diulszi, C'thur Hive political involvement, adoption of both sapient workers and Viax into the national workforce, and the physical state of High Queen C'thur.		\| '''Nralakk Federation Hive Integration and Diplomacy Council''' [NFHIDC] \|\| Grand Advisor of Skrell Culture, C’thur Liaison ''Vilejio Trujiv’ruwi'' & C’thur Queens ''Mouv'' and ''Vytel'' \|\| Advises on the development of Diulszi, C'thur Hive political involvement, adoption of both sapient workers and Viax into the national workforce, and the physical state of High Queen C'thur.

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The Grand Council

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	\| '''Nralakk Federation Education Council''' [NFEC] \|\| Grand Advisor of Education Chief Instructor ''Gijiq’ximi Piq-Valik'' \|\| Advises and reports on national curriculum, student body trends, and development of future educational development.		\| '''Nralakk Federation Education Council''' [NFEC] \|\| Grand Advisor of Education Chief Instructor ''Gijiq’ximi Piq-Valik'' \|\| Advises and reports on national curriculum, student body trends, and development of future educational development.
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	\| '''Nralakk Federation Diona Integration and Harmony Council''' [NFDIHC] \|\| Grand Advisor of Diona Affairs, Diona Liaison ''Wuyoa Bero-Rixi''l & Gestalt Representative ~~[NAME]~~ \|\| Advises the development of the induction of diona and gestalts into the Federation, Spiral Garden statistics, and cultural developments within the Conglomerated Choir of Nralakk.		\| '''Nralakk Federation Diona Integration and Harmony Council''' [NFDIHC] \|\| Grand Advisor of Diona Affairs, Diona Liaison ''Wuyoa Bero-Rixi''l & Gestalt Representative Curator of Greater Internal Harmony \|\| Advises the development of the induction of diona and gestalts into the Federation, Spiral Garden statistics, and cultural developments within the Conglomerated Choir of Nralakk.
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	\| '''Nralakk Federation Hive Integration and Diplomacy Council''' [NFHIDC] \|\| Grand Advisor of Skrell Culture, C’thur Liaison ''Vilejio Trujiv’ruwi'' & C’thur Queens ''Mouv'' and ''Vytel'' \|\| Advises on the development of Diulszi, C'thur Hive political involvement, adoption of both sapient workers and Viax into the national workforce, and the physical state of High Queen C'thur.		\| '''Nralakk Federation Hive Integration and Diplomacy Council''' [NFHIDC] \|\| Grand Advisor of Skrell Culture, C’thur Liaison ''Vilejio Trujiv’ruwi'' & C’thur Queens ''Mouv'' and ''Vytel'' \|\| Advises on the development of Diulszi, C'thur Hive political involvement, adoption of both sapient workers and Viax into the national workforce, and the physical state of High Queen C'thur.

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Federation Governance

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	==Federation Governance==		==Federation Governance==

	The Nralakk Federation is a unitary directorial republic, whose centralized body manages all mechanisms of the nation as a whole, and is led by the '''Grand Council'''. The federal government manages foreign relations and national-level decisions, with planetary and further divisional management handled by its council structure. Within each level is a council and its respective councillors, who convene to handle the duties of their governed region, sector, or field with shared authority. The only exception to this is the Grand Council itself, whose Grand Councillor operates with singular, ultimate authority.		The Nralakk Federation is a unitary directorial republic, whose centralized body manages all mechanisms of the nation as a whole, and is led by the '''Grand Council'''. The federal government manages foreign relations and national-level decisions, with planetary and further divisional management delegated and handled by its council structure. Within each level is a council and its respective councillors, who convene to handle the duties of their governed region, sector, or field with shared authority. The only exception to this is the Grand Council itself, whose Grand Councillor operates with singular, ultimate authority.

	The ''council'' is the body of governance at every level of Federation society, from a factory unit on Pluat, to the entire Federation itself. These councils can vary in size, term limits, and other small details, but they are all bound to three Federation-mandated guidelines; all councillors must be elected from the population their council governs, each councillor is afforded a singular and equal vote, and each council must obey the ruling of a superior council. For a motion to pass, or an action to be taken by a council, the normal convention is for a two-thirds majority vote, with some variations being dependent on the size or purpose of the governed entity. Every council must contain a chair unanimously elected from within the council itself, who then holds the responsibilities of representing the council, mediating debates, holding votes, and exercising a tie-breaking vote.		The ''council'' is the body of governance at every level of Federation society, from a factory unit on Pluat, to the entire Federation itself. These councils can vary in size, term limits, and other small details, but they are all bound to three Federation-mandated guidelines; all councillors must be elected from the population their council governs, each councillor is afforded a singular and equal vote, and each council must obey the ruling of a superior council. For a motion to pass, or an action to be taken by a council, the normal convention is for a two-thirds majority vote, with some variations being dependent on the size or purpose of the governed entity. Every council must contain a chair unanimously elected from within the council itself, who then holds the responsibilities of representing the council, mediating debates, holding votes, and exercising a tie-breaking vote.

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