Officially the Sovereign Commonwealth of Aradan but commonly referred to just the Aradani Commonwealth or simplified versions, was the government formed in the aftermath of the Second Aradani Uprising in 17 ABY, succeeding the Aradani Sectorate. Situated in the Cybe sector, the Commonwealth represented a new era in Aradani governance, incorporating both democratic principles and traditional aristocratic elements.
History[]
The Commonwealth's genesis can be traced back to the collapse of the Aradan Union in 9 ABY and even to the dismantling of the Kingdom of Aradan in 18 BBY. As internal strife and external pressures reshaped the political landscape, leaders from Aradan, Cybe, and other significant planets convened to establish a new order following the destructive second Aradani uprising, which resulted in the removal of Lord Chancellor Jevron Azimuth and the transition from a monarchic system to a more democratic form of governance. The ruling council, consisting primarily of nobles from Aradan, played a central role in shaping the policies of the Commonwealth.
Political structure[]
The Commonwealth of Aradan operated under a dual-tiered governance structure. The ruling council, exclusively composed of nobles from Aradan, held significant decision-making power. The Commonwealth Assembly, representing member planets, provided a platform for planetary interests to be voiced within the broader political framework.
Ruling Council[]
The highest echelon of governance within the Commonwealth is the Roling Council. Comprising nobles from Aradan, this council holds significant sway in decision-making processes. It serves as the primary authority responsible for shaping the Commonwealth's policies and strategies.
Noble Assembly[]
Beneath the Ruling Council lies the Noble Assembly, a representative body designed to give a voice to planets beyond Aradan. This assembly, also known as the Commonwealth Assembly, allows for broader participation in the political discourse, ensuring that the concerns of member planets are heard.
Astrography[]
The Commonwealth, centered in the Cybe Sector, features key worlds:
- Aradan: Political hub and capital.
- Cybe: Industrial center, home to Cybe Drives.
- Cystia Secundus: Economic powerhouse.
- Cestea: Aquatic world with cultural significance.
- Lyak: An arctic world that featured little in the ways of civilian life, it served as frontier and military base.
- Bekka: A jungle world, its native species went extinct thousands of years ago. Now it's a military site albeit it supports human colonies.
- Povis: Initially challenged by cultists, now a thriving Aradani colony.
Additional planets included Cenris, Vorao and Cerao. The nebula, Teverae, divides the sector, housing planets like Obitus, Remus, and Babylon on the other side. This region was known as the Obitus subsector.
Military[]
The military structure of the Commonwealth reflects a fusion of various elements from Aradan's history. The integration of the Aradan Royal Military, the noble personal militaries, remnants of the Aradan Union's forces, and the absorption of the Cybe Sector Defence Forces led to the establishment of the Royal Aradani Military. This military force encompasses the Royal Aradani Army, the Royal Aradani Navy, and the Royal Aradani Starfighter Corps.