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Farofafeijao: Changes Xanusii to Xanan

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	<center>''“Jintarians have been governed by Cythereans for a century now, but no more! No more will the Jintarian have to stand by and let clueless addicts govern them! No more!” – Excerpt from Hendrik Strom’s famous campaign speech to a crowd of around million Jintarians in Jintarian Parabing.''</center>		<center>''“Jintarians have been governed by Cythereans for a century now, but no more! No more will the Jintarian have to stand by and let clueless addicts govern them! No more!” – Excerpt from Hendrik Strom’s famous campaign speech to a crowd of around million Jintarians in Jintarian Parabing.''</center>

	Venus’ government is, on the surface, fairly simple: each aerostat has its own governor, which is elected through a democratic vote where all registered citizens can participate. Each district likewise has its own representative, elected in the very same manner. However, Venus places little to no effort in fighting any sort of corruption, often staffing its anti-corruption bureaus as if they were vacation homes for retired politicians. This has led to Venus’ government historically being among the most corrupt and inefficient in the Spur, with a record period of '''11 years without any significant reform''' (according to the ~~Xanusii~~ News Service’s ''Venusian Insight'' scoop of 2431, with a "significant reform" classified as any bill that implements a new social or governmental program). District representatives and aerostat governors alike are often accused by independent news services of collaborating in the Venusian drug trade to disgusting degrees, pocketing bribe money left and right and willingly ignoring the issues that plague Venus. Moreover, competition is at an all-time low on Venus, with all of its sectors practically monopolised by a select few companies. Venus’ media freedom ranks at its highest peak ever according to Venusian and some Solarian outlets, but independent news services often instead rank it at the bottom due to the VSI’s absolute stranglehold on the media services.		Venus’ government is, on the surface, fairly simple: each aerostat has its own governor, which is elected through a democratic vote where all registered citizens can participate. Each district likewise has its own representative, elected in the very same manner. However, Venus places little to no effort in fighting any sort of corruption, often staffing its anti-corruption bureaus as if they were vacation homes for retired politicians. This has led to Venus’ government historically being among the most corrupt and inefficient in the Spur, with a record period of '''11 years without any significant reform''' (according to the Xanan News Service’s ''Venusian Insight'' scoop of 2431, with a "significant reform" classified as any bill that implements a new social or governmental program). District representatives and aerostat governors alike are often accused by independent news services of collaborating in the Venusian drug trade to disgusting degrees, pocketing bribe money left and right and willingly ignoring the issues that plague Venus. Moreover, competition is at an all-time low on Venus, with all of its sectors practically monopolised by a select few companies. Venus’ media freedom ranks at its highest peak ever according to Venusian and some Solarian outlets, but independent news services often instead rank it at the bottom due to the VSI’s absolute stranglehold on the media services.

	Under the surface, Venus has many de-facto exceptions given to it by the Solarian law apparatus. Drug trade and consumption are essentially completely allowed on Venus, with the VPPF not particularly inclined to ever prosecute these crimes due to their profitability. Whatever narcotics one may desire are nearly always handed over-the-counter at Zeng-Hu pharmacies, which present a ''technically legal'' front – and, as a result, no perquisitions ever occur.		Under the surface, Venus has many de-facto exceptions given to it by the Solarian law apparatus. Drug trade and consumption are essentially completely allowed on Venus, with the VPPF not particularly inclined to ever prosecute these crimes due to their profitability. Whatever narcotics one may desire are nearly always handed over-the-counter at Zeng-Hu pharmacies, which present a ''technically legal'' front – and, as a result, no perquisitions ever occur.

Farofafeijao: Caspar Orillian section was merged with Chan-Mi's section in cytherean celebrities. Fixed this.

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Caspar Orillian section was merged with Chan-Mi's section in cytherean celebrities. Fixed this.

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	One of the most famous Cytherean idols ever is perhaps Chan-mi Jee, the renowned frontwoman and singer of '''INTERSTELLAR✰GIRLS''': a famous all-female pop group based out of the Binyarian aerostat. Chan-mi Jee's famous voice, which has been biologically augmented to have a wider range, can be found on dozens of '''INTERSTELLAR✰GIRLS''' albums. The band's most famous album, Interstellar Heart, currently holds the Spur-wide record for most copies ever sold. Despite her successes, which include having been named the Venusian cultural ambassador for five years in a row, Chan-mi Jee's personal life has been the subject of some speculation in the Cytherean press, and repeated plastic surgeries have left only a sliver of resemblance to the woman that began her pop career ten years ago. But for the moment, she and her band remain the undisputed queens of the Cytherean musical scene. ''"You have Chan-mi's looks"'' is a Cytherean's most prized slang weapon, used to describe someone who is extremely attractive.		One of the most famous Cytherean idols ever is perhaps Chan-mi Jee, the renowned frontwoman and singer of '''INTERSTELLAR✰GIRLS''': a famous all-female pop group based out of the Binyarian aerostat. Chan-mi Jee's famous voice, which has been biologically augmented to have a wider range, can be found on dozens of '''INTERSTELLAR✰GIRLS''' albums. The band's most famous album, Interstellar Heart, currently holds the Spur-wide record for most copies ever sold. Despite her successes, which include having been named the Venusian cultural ambassador for five years in a row, Chan-mi Jee's personal life has been the subject of some speculation in the Cytherean press, and repeated plastic surgeries have left only a sliver of resemblance to the woman that began her pop career ten years ago. But for the moment, she and her band remain the undisputed queens of the Cytherean musical scene. ''"You have Chan-mi's looks"'' is a Cytherean's most prized slang weapon, used to describe someone who is extremely attractive.
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			====Caspar Orillian====
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	In the Cytherean acting scene there is, arguably, nobody that defines the role of leading man better than the dashing and charismatic idol, '''Caspar Orillian'''. Born and raised in the "red treadmill" industry of Cytherea, Caspar has found extraordinary success playing athletic leading men thanks to extensive biomodifications and plastic surgeries that have shaped and reshaped his face to constantly be in-season and attractive. A large number of editors hired by his estate retroactively edit his films and publicity photos to resemble whatever Caspar's current appearance is. His constant facial restructurings are seen as a sign of his success due to the immense cost associated with them, and are a clear proof of his dedication to maintaining his celebrity status.		In the Cytherean acting scene there is, arguably, nobody that defines the role of leading man better than the dashing and charismatic idol, '''Caspar Orillian'''. Born and raised in the "red treadmill" industry of Cytherea, Caspar has found extraordinary success playing athletic leading men thanks to extensive biomodifications and plastic surgeries that have shaped and reshaped his face to constantly be in-season and attractive. A large number of editors hired by his estate retroactively edit his films and publicity photos to resemble whatever Caspar's current appearance is. His constant facial restructurings are seen as a sign of his success due to the immense cost associated with them, and are a clear proof of his dedication to maintaining his celebrity status.
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	====Samuel Monaghan====		====Samuel Monaghan====
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	Famous director Samuel Monaghan is another of Cytherea's most famous celebrities, and his name can be found on a variety of movies ranging from action films to long dramas. Monaghan's distinctive style is easily-recognized throughout the Orion Spur's film scene thanks to his focus on single-shot scenes using drones as floating cameras. The fame of Monaghan has also been built by the director's often eccentric and eye-catching behaviour off the set. Monaghan is known for his eccentric behaviour, unusual rants, and deliberately garnish outfits. The controversy that this has caused him in Cytherea's tabloid scene has only helped his fame grow, but it remains to be seen if his behaviour will continue to build fame or ultimately backfire and cause his fall.		Famous director Samuel Monaghan is another of Cytherea's most famous celebrities, and his name can be found on a variety of movies ranging from action films to long dramas. Monaghan's distinctive style is easily-recognized throughout the Orion Spur's film scene thanks to his focus on single-shot scenes using drones as floating cameras. The fame of Monaghan has also been built by the director's often eccentric and eye-catching behaviour off the set. Monaghan is known for his eccentric behaviour, unusual rants, and deliberately garnish outfits. The controversy that this has caused him in Cytherea's tabloid scene has only helped his fame grow, but it remains to be seen if his behaviour will continue to build fame or ultimately backfire and cause his fall.
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	====Quu'xuu "Kwoo" Vol'rii====		====Quu'xuu "Kwoo" Vol'rii====
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	Quu'xuu "Kwoo" Vol'rii is an idol and something of an oddity in the Cytherean entertainment scene due to her status as a skrell. Having recently flown into the highest ranks of Cytherea due to her highly-rated performance as the main villain of Monkey King VII, Doctor Yana Vashtu, the diminutive doctor of human cultural studies has found a following thanks to both her haughty and evil attitude on-camera and her awkward yet earnest attitude off the set. Kwoo, as she is affectionately known by her fans, has found further fame thanks to her charitable donations to Mars following her success in Monkey King VII. However, it remains uncertain how long her fifteen minutes of fame from Monkey King VII will last, if Kwoo will choose to remain in Cytherea at all, or if the unfaltering support for the Nralakk Federation will be her eventual social downfall.		Quu'xuu "Kwoo" Vol'rii is an idol and something of an oddity in the Cytherean entertainment scene due to her status as a skrell. Having recently flown into the highest ranks of Cytherea due to her highly-rated performance as the main villain of Monkey King VII, Doctor Yana Vashtu, the diminutive doctor of human cultural studies has found a following thanks to both her haughty and evil attitude on-camera and her awkward yet earnest attitude off the set. Kwoo, as she is affectionately known by her fans, has found further fame thanks to her charitable donations to Mars following her success in Monkey King VII. However, it remains uncertain how long her fifteen minutes of fame from Monkey King VII will last, if Kwoo will choose to remain in Cytherea at all, or if the unfaltering support for the Nralakk Federation will be her eventual social downfall.
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	===Cytherean Fashion===		===Cytherean Fashion===
	Due to the extremely fast-paced nature of Cytherea's fashion industry there are a number of trends entering the public eye, being sold by stores, and falling out of fashion at any time. Anything a non-Cytherean can put together that is appealing to the eye, and sometimes not, has been the height of fashion at some point somewhere in the clouds. However there are a few popular looks and rules Cytherean fashion tends to follow.		Due to the extremely fast-paced nature of Cytherea's fashion industry there are a number of trends entering the public eye, being sold by stores, and falling out of fashion at any time. Anything a non-Cytherean can put together that is appealing to the eye, and sometimes not, has been the height of fashion at some point somewhere in the clouds. However there are a few popular looks and rules Cytherean fashion tends to follow.

La Villa Strangiato: adds infobox

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	[[~~File:~~venus_flag.png\|~~thumb~~\|~~The~~ Venusian ~~flag.~~]]		{{Infobox Planet
			\|Name = Venus
			\|System = [[Sol]]
			\|Image = venus_flag.png
			\|Sector = Jewel Worlds
			\|Capital = Binyaria
			\|Species = Humans, [[Skrell]], [[IPC\|IPCs]]
			\|Languages = Sol Common, Tradeband
			\|Demonyms = Venusian
			\|Nation = [[Sol Alliance]]
			}}
	Considered the Solarian Alliance’s entertainment and pharmaceutical capital, '''Venus''' exists as one of the oldest colonies within Sol and as one of the most populated worlds within the Spur. Its inhabitants live in aerostats dotted among the orange skies, where they can enjoy the highest tier of cinema, virtual reality, musicals, and so on. The Venusian population is divided – yet united – into two classes: the Cythereans, entertainment, service and generally white collar workers, and the Jintarians, the blue-collar working and middle class. Regardless of this divide and whichever stereotypes may exist, Jintarians and Cythereans recognise that the other is necessary for Venus to continue prospering.		Considered the Solarian Alliance’s entertainment and pharmaceutical capital, '''Venus''' exists as one of the oldest colonies within Sol and as one of the most populated worlds within the Spur. Its inhabitants live in aerostats dotted among the orange skies, where they can enjoy the highest tier of cinema, virtual reality, musicals, and so on. The Venusian population is divided – yet united – into two classes: the Cythereans, entertainment, service and generally white collar workers, and the Jintarians, the blue-collar working and middle class. Regardless of this divide and whichever stereotypes may exist, Jintarians and Cythereans recognise that the other is necessary for Venus to continue prospering.

La Villa Strangiato: Reorganises the page. Puts some sections under a drop-down. Moves the flag and the picture of the aerostats.

2024-02-16T00:44:59Z

Reorganises the page. Puts some sections under a drop-down. Moves the flag and the picture of the aerostats.

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MattAtlas: add the Athena's Temple shootout

2023-01-04T12:56:27Z

add the Athena's Temple shootout

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	===Modern History, Cytherea and Jintaria===		===Modern History, Cytherea and Jintaria===
	Venus is, today, labelled as the '''Queen of Entertainment''' for good reason. A significant amount of entertainment media is produced in Venus, casted with Venusian celebrities and created by Venusian companies, with the end products finding solid purchase in most markets across the Spur. It is a powerful cultural weapon for the Alliance. It also hosts a state-of-the-art hydroponics industry in Rathlin -- being a net exporter of food, second only to Ganymede -- and a titanic pharmaceutical industry, focused mainly on beauty and pharmaceutical products.		Venus is, today, labelled as the '''Queen of Entertainment''' for good reason. A significant amount of entertainment media is produced in Venus, casted with Venusian celebrities and created by Venusian companies, with the end products finding solid purchase in most markets across the Spur. It is a powerful cultural weapon for the Alliance. It also hosts a state-of-the-art hydroponics industry in Rathlin -- being a net exporter of food, second only to Ganymede -- and a titanic pharmaceutical industry, focused mainly on beauty and pharmaceutical products. Venus, curiously, hosts the largest population of Martian refugees in the Spur. Following Violet Dawn, millions of Martians now call Jintaria their home. They were invited to work on Venus under similar contracts as the first Jintarians.

	~~Venus~~, ~~curiously~~, ~~hosts~~ the ~~largest population~~ of ~~Martian refugees~~ in the ~~Spur~~. ~~Following Violet Dawn~~, ~~millions~~ of ~~Martians now call Jintaria their home~~. ~~They were invited to work on Venus under similar contracts~~ as the ~~first Jintarians~~.		On '''October 31, 2460''', a high-profile Venusian club by the name of Athena's Temple was the site of a tragic shooting which saw eleven deaths and ten injuries: among these deaths, three admirals. The two culprits -- disguised as high-class patrons -- were arrested and later identified as Adhomian nationals residing in the Alliance through work visas. The club's administration confirmed that the two Tajara in question were masquerading as People's Republic officials. The VPPF's response to the incident was defined as "shoddy as best," as it took over an hour to reach the club: conflicting reports were blamed by higher-ups, a statement that was doubted and mocked on the Extranet by a large amount of Venusians who felt that these incidents would hurt both the tourism and service industries. While no group took responsibility of the attack, the Tajara Revolutionary Army was nearly universally blamed as this attack shortly followed the New Hai Phong bombings: the Venusian populace would end up supporting the Tajara Deportation Act near-unanimously.

	==Environment==		==Environment==

MattAtlas: add Venus flag

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	==Venusian History==		==Venusian History==
	<center>''“If you want to make it here, you’ve gotta put your all into it! They’re complaining about their schedule? Maybe they shouldn’t have signed up to be an actor, then!” - Anne-Marie Cythère in an interview on the Binyarian exposé.''</center>		<center>''“If you want to make it here, you’ve gotta put your all into it! They’re complaining about their schedule? Maybe they shouldn’t have signed up to be an actor, then!” - Anne-Marie Cythère in an interview on the Binyarian exposé.''</center>

			[[File:venus_flag.png\|thumb\|The Venusian flag.]]

	===Initial Settlement===		===Initial Settlement===

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	<center>''“What do I know about Binyarians? All they do is take our stuff and never give anything back. It’s unfair!” - A quote by an unnamed Rathliner hydroponics specialist responding to the “What Do You Think About Your Fellow Venusians” survey, juxtaposed with an unnamed Binyarian actress’ answer, “About Rathliners? Well, they make our food, I guess?”''</center>		<center>''“What do I know about Binyarians? All they do is take our stuff and never give anything back. It’s unfair!” - A quote by an unnamed Rathliner hydroponics specialist responding to the “What Do You Think About Your Fellow Venusians” survey, juxtaposed with an unnamed Binyarian actress’ answer, “About Rathliners? Well, they make our food, I guess?”''</center>

	Venusians dwell in aerostats floating in the habitable layer nicknamed '''“the Zone”''' above the sulphuric acid clouds masking the surface. These floating cities are primarily held in place by their natural oxygen content and large bags of hydrogen. Aerostats began with a size equal to the average city centre, but have since expanded to much larger sizes, with the largest ones rivalling other major cities in the Spur. Aerostats are divided into two main sections: Cytherea, which refers to the Cytherean-dominated areas above, and Jintaria, which refers to ~~boyh~~ the small pockets of Jintarians above ground but also (and mainly) the Jintarian cities under the respective districts.		Venusians dwell in aerostats floating in the habitable layer nicknamed '''“the Zone”''' above the sulphuric acid clouds masking the surface. These floating cities are primarily held in place by their natural oxygen content and large bags of hydrogen. Aerostats began with a size equal to the average city centre, but have since expanded to much larger sizes, with the largest ones rivalling other major cities in the Spur. Aerostats are divided into two main sections: Cytherea, which refers to the Cytherean-dominated areas above, and Jintaria, which refers to both the small pockets of Jintarians above ground but also (and mainly) the Jintarian cities under the respective districts.

	Aerostats follow a similar style of planning to normal cities, with all kinds of districts and buildings present – each aerostat is divided into a variable number of districts, depending on the population, that make up its administrative divisions.There are, however, some differences due to their nature as floating cities: as an example, no wind or any kind of atmospheric phenomenon is present on these aerostats, except as an optional setting in artificial parks. Binyarians pin this on the fact that the presence of wind would limit one’s choice in fashion. On the other hand, both a day-night cycle and a sky similar to the Earth’s are simulated through large and complex lighting arrays that make up the inside of the dome-like structure separating the aerostat from the atmosphere. Normally, someone would only be able to see this artificial sky in an aerostat, but there are some buildings that have a window to the outside as a stylistic choice.		Aerostats follow a similar style of planning to normal cities, with all kinds of districts and buildings present – each aerostat is divided into a variable number of districts, depending on the population, that make up its administrative divisions.There are, however, some differences due to their nature as floating cities: as an example, no wind or any kind of atmospheric phenomenon is present on these aerostats, except as an optional setting in artificial parks. Binyarians pin this on the fact that the presence of wind would limit one’s choice in fashion. On the other hand, both a day-night cycle and a sky similar to the Earth’s are simulated through large and complex lighting arrays that make up the inside of the dome-like structure separating the aerostat from the atmosphere. Normally, someone would only be able to see this artificial sky in an aerostat, but there are some buildings that have a window to the outside as a stylistic choice.

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	As a result of this new identity, less and less Cythereans begin entering skilled trades. Rathlin's hydroponics and pharmacy industries, curiously, were not affected due to them being mostly automated and due to a relative lack of required physical work for their workers. The service industry and connected sectors begin absolutely dominating Venusian statistics, with almost the entirety of Venus' industry being located in Rathlin's hydroponics facilities. Binyaria's chemical industries began to go bankrupt and alarm bells were rang by many, but the government simply did not care. The media was what was making money, not the heavy industries. Anyone with a keen eye could spot that this growth was unsustainable, but once again, profits were placed over rationale.		As a result of this new identity, less and less Cythereans begin entering skilled trades. Rathlin's hydroponics and pharmacy industries, curiously, were not affected due to them being mostly automated and due to a relative lack of required physical work for their workers. The service industry and connected sectors begin absolutely dominating Venusian statistics, with almost the entirety of Venus' industry being located in Rathlin's hydroponics facilities. Binyaria's chemical industries began to go bankrupt and alarm bells were rang by many, but the government simply did not care. The media was what was making money, not the heavy industries. Anyone with a keen eye could spot that this growth was unsustainable, but once again, profits were placed over rationale.

	===The ~~First~~ Interstellar War and the Jie Riots===		===The Great Interstellar War and the Jie Riots===
	With the outbreak of war for the Alliance, Venusians were conscripted just like the rest. This was, however, not taken amiably by the planet's populace and led to the first ever mass riots on Venus, dubbed 'the Jie Riots', as they took place in Our Lady’s Plaza in the aforementioned district. Around a million Venusians took to the streets to protest against the war, or at the very least for exemptions for Venusians. Many cried out that 'war's not good for our industry' and expressed a general unwillingness to go fight, as the physical damage would ruin their careers. Historians point to most social media posts bringing attention to the fact that the majority of the populace simply did not want their beauty to be compromised -- this was a more worrying prospect than death, to most Venusians. These protests were, however, very disorganised as there was no real unifying cause or voice behind them. The Alliance quickly intervened, quelled them, and conscription took place as it normally did in other worlds.		With the outbreak of war for the Alliance, Venusians were conscripted just like the rest. This was, however, not taken amiably by the planet's populace and led to the first ever mass riots on Venus, dubbed 'the Jie Riots', as they took place in Our Lady’s Plaza in the aforementioned district. Around a million Venusians took to the streets to protest against the war, or at the very least for exemptions for Venusians. Many cried out that 'war's not good for our industry' and expressed a general unwillingness to go fight, as the physical damage would ruin their careers. Historians point to most social media posts bringing attention to the fact that the majority of the populace simply did not want their beauty to be compromised -- this was a more worrying prospect than death, to most Venusians. These protests were, however, very disorganised as there was no real unifying cause or voice behind them. The Alliance quickly intervened, quelled them, and conscription took place as it normally did in other worlds.

MattAtlas at 13:19, 30 September 2022

2022-09-30T13:19:47Z

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