Federal

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Federal (联邦)
Alias(es)	Bayer Federation; Federation 737
Type	Sovereign state; immigrant country 585 1134
Occupation/Role	Major military, technological, and economic power 1545 1760
Affiliation	World Development Committee 1039 1814
Leadership	Federal President; Mr. Truman holds the presidency during its wartime expansion 1533 1750
Legislature	Congress, comprising the Senate and House of Representatives 1750 1751
Currency	Federal Sol 1999 2543
Language	Common Language, spoken with a Federal accent 1216
Notable locations	Bu Peien, Sabine City, and York State 521 1297 1760

Background / History

Founding

The Federation grew from loosely organized immigrant communities. Its first generation of immigrants came from Gefra, while its broader population included adventurers, gold diggers, fugitives, exiles, and criminals from many countries. When Gefra attempted to tax the increasingly wealthy settlers, external pressure prompted them to establish the Bayer Federation 585 1533 1592.

Federal expansion was built on repeated massacres of the native Aboriginal population. Some founding families continued to teach these killings as ancestral achievements and retained trophies taken from Aboriginal leaders. Later presidents incorporated indigenous culture into Federal civilization, allowing official histories to claim thousands of years of national history despite the state's comparatively recent establishment 277 573.

Withdrawal and International Re-entry

An earlier policy described as “escapism” restricted military development and left diplomacy almost stagnant. Intelligence personnel nevertheless operated abroad, gathering detailed information about foreign equipment and studying Gefra's naval battles 339.

The Federation joined the victorious alliance near the end of the First World War partly out of concern that neutrality would antagonize Gefra. Its subsequent international re-entry included diplomatic exchanges and reductions in active military personnel, supported by trained militia and favorable policies toward private armed companies 282 1264.

Naval Breakthrough and Overseas Expansion

The confrontation with Gefra initially exposed the Federal Navy's inferior execution and damaged its morale. Submarines armed with improved torpedoes then reversed the battle. The Federal commander ordered continued attacks despite some Gefra ships surrendering, destroying most of the opposing fleet and overturning assumptions about Gefra's naval supremacy 386 387.

The victory gave the Federation greater diplomatic leverage. Its fleet threatened Gefra's position in Amelia, while Federal businesses expanded abroad. In Nagaril, the United Development Company used cooperation, citizenship incentives, and pressure against opponents to consolidate its position. In Amelia, Federal representatives offered security assistance in exchange for access to reconstruction and construction projects 393 489 579.

Wartime Ascendancy

Under President Truman, the Federation became more assertive about sovereignty and increasingly willing to use military power abroad. The Maliro campaign provided battlefield experience and opportunities to test new weapons, but also exposed the Army's tactical shortcomings 1125 1134 1565.

Cooperation with Gefra produced an agreement granting the Federation Amelia's taxation rights for ten years and tariff rights for twenty years, subject to early redemption. The Federal Third Fleet was dispatched to support Gefra there 1624.

After years of war, Federal leaders concluded that their country and the World Development Committee could confront Peng Joe without Gefra's assistance. Truman subsequently declared war on Gefra and planned an invasion of its mainland. Following Gefra's fall, he considered restoring its territory and managing its wealth as a route toward eventual integration; Lin Qi encouraged displaced nobles to establish an exiled government 1814 1847.

Postwar Influence and Shelter-Era Change

Later arrangements required Federal troops in Amelia and deeper exchanges with Gefra. Federal officials regarded the weakened country as a useful military partner rather than a major future threat. Meanwhile, conditional humanitarian aid helped persuade twelve countries to withdraw from Peng Joe's strategic alliance, and the Federation organized a six-month exchange delegation to Peng Joe 2071 2423.

War performance and postwar growth attracted international capital. Foreign investors expected the world economy to revolve around the Federation for the next twenty years, while Truman's Exit Tax was credited with limiting the harm of capital withdrawal 2355.

The approaching Ice Age brought new internal tensions. The Pelius family sought greater military influence, while Congress resisted its budget requests. Later government reform recast positions such as governor's assistant as shelter district-management roles. By the Global Communication Group era, the company's board was explicitly compared to the past Federal Government, although the supplied accounts do not establish the Federation's precise legal fate 2647 2862 3039.

Government and Politics

Institutions

Institution	Documented responsibilities and influence
Presidency	Normally subject to congressional constraints; wartime special authority allows extensive concentration of power 1750.
Congress	Proposes, votes on, and enacts laws; oversees committees, the Federal budget, appropriations, and constraints on presidential authority 1750.
Senate	A center of elite political influence. Many seats remain within established political families across generations 2172.
House of Representatives	Described as receiving politicians without the background or status associated with presidential prospects 1751.
State governments	Governors possess substantial autonomy and can implement proposals within their states before renewed attempts to secure congressional approval 1610.
Federal Military Committee	A Senate committee with twenty-four permanent members and access to all Federal military documents and materials 389.
Department of Defense	Handles military procurement, equipment development, and oversight of private armed enterprises 393 1624 1639.
International Affairs Department	Conducts diplomacy and international negotiations, including the Amelia agreement 1134 1622 1624.
National Security Committee	Conducts security investigations and interrogations; its head can maintain independence even when challenged by the President 1189 2040.
Federal Bureau of Investigation	Investigates major crimes, including suspected political murders and the Duncan family's activities 1404 1419.
Anti-Organized Crime Investigation Bureau	Investigates criminal families and organized crime 1760 1838.

Parties, Factions, and Patronage

Federal politics is organized around three major parties: the Progressive Party, Conservative Party, and Socialist Party. Party identity does not prevent cooperation when politicians or their financial backers share interests 1677 1751 1891.

Faction-building operates both between and within parties. Regional alliances such as the York Gang unite officials through shared origins and mutual support. Political families can mobilize donors and allies through relationships inherited from earlier generations, even when no family member currently holds office 1351 1747 2315.

Capital support is central to political success. Military-industrial groups fund foundations controlled by senators, and privileged access to equipment information can be used to obtain competitors' specifications before tenders. Congressional alliances may change from one vote to the next 389 1409 1774.

Public Opinion and Presidential Power

• Approval ratings matter: Truman reaches a reported 90% approval rating, strengthening his freedom to concentrate on war and foreign affairs 1793.
• Public ceremonies shape political image: Presidential sporting events, charity appearances, and military parades present leaders directly to voters 1119 1814.
• Wartime centralization weakens Congress: Congressional activity continues, but much of its practical authority becomes ceremonial under Truman's special powers 1658 1750.
• Presidential power is not absolute: Committee control and institutional independence can still limit presidential influence, particularly when authority is voluntarily delegated 1658 2040.

Military and Technology

Naval Warfare

• Submarines and improved torpedoes enable the decisive victory over Gefra's fleet and encourage other powers to develop comparable weapons 387 1221.
• Naval artillery threatens coastal air-defense positions and fortifications when Federal warships approach within range 1832.
• Prestige and factional influence follow naval success: Pelius's grandfather gains lasting status after defying orders to sink Gefra's Grand Princess Fleet 2649.

Air Power

• Blackstone Aviation's fighter research leads internationally; Peng Joe suffers substantially higher casualties even when neither side gains an absolute aerial advantage 1623.
• Bombers support ground advances, including urban operations alongside armored vehicles 1125.
• Special-operations teams guide surprise strikes using light-emitting minerals. Federal attacks target airports, warehouses, and military camps while disrupted communications hinder Peng Joe's response 1781.
• Global deployment concepts include Lin Qi's proposal for overseas bases supported by aircraft technology 852.

Ground Forces

• Early weakness: The Army lacks major-war experience and relies heavily on foreign examples in its teaching. Technological superiority does not initially translate into mature tactics 327 1565.
• Urban warfare: Training anticipates enemy landings along the long East Coast, with the Sea-Land Assault Team practicing street fighting particularly frequently 988.
• Armored support: Cannon-equipped vehicles provide protection, firepower, observation, and route-clearing during city advances 1125.
• Mechanized tactics: Lin Qi's tank-centered heavy-machinery cluster proposal receives close attention from the military and Truman 1565.
• Countermeasures: The Department of Defense commissions armor-piercing shells rather than relying solely on larger, heavier tanks 1639 1644.

Procurement and Private Forces

• Equipment standardization improves ammunition compatibility and resupply. Extending Federal standards abroad also gives domestic manufacturers access to foreign equipment markets 1624.
• Battlefield feedback from Blackstone Security influences Department of Defense procurement decisions and supports rapid equipment revision 1123.
• Blackstone Security is the Federation's largest private military organization; the Department of Defense specially permits its independent shareholding structure while requiring separate accounts from Lin Qi's other businesses 1094.
• Veteran employment abroad addresses domestic security concerns caused by former soldiers entering gangs. Nagaril clients purchase Federal weapons and hire Federal veterans for protection 682.

Economy

Capitalism and Concentrated Wealth

Federal society links wealth closely to status, opportunity, and personal worth. The Federal Dream presents enrichment as an attainable ambition, while corporate messaging emphasizes that success depends on opportunities granted by employers 1181 1563 1655.

Large consortia maintain extensive political connections. The Duncan family alone produced three Federal presidents, became the country's largest landowner, and held interests across oil, mining, and other major consortia. Its influence demonstrates how economic power can extend beyond any single public office 573 819.

War and Overseas Markets

• Nagaril offers mineral and energy resources, commercial wealth, and possible military-training grounds 327.
• Amelia attracts Federal construction and commercial interests, although local Gefra capital later adapts to competition and erodes their initial advantages 579 913.
• Maliro reconstruction creates bidding opportunities worth billions, promising profits for capitalists and additional employment 1658.
• War expectations affect stocks: Defense shares rise while other sectors fall during concern over impending conflict; later wartime prosperity produces sustained market gains 1208 1783.
• Currency stability draws public attention: The Federal Savings Bank uses crisis public relations to stabilize the Sol's exchange rate during controversy over the World Bank Alliance 2543.

Society and Culture

Immigration and Assimilation

• No single core ethnicity: Federal citizens have varied ancestries arising from immigration from across the world 585.
• Skilled immigration strengthens the state: Decades of attracting scientists, wealthy merchants, and other specialists underpin its rapid technological and economic growth 1545 1854.
• Cultural assimilation crosses ancestry: Shared language, books, music, films, and daily habits foster Federal identification among newcomers 357 1157 1833.
• Citizenship carries overseas protection: Federal nationality is associated internationally with protection of life and property 2273.
• Openness has limits: Nationals of certain countries, including Peng Joe, face compulsory departure unless they establish grounds to remain. Newly arrived foreigners also encounter barriers to entering elite politics 1554 2785.

Equality, Status, and Justice

The Federation publicly emphasizes freedom, equality, individuality, and justice. It has no formal noble class or openly acknowledged privileged class, but inherited political access, capital backing, and educational separation preserve substantial advantages for elites 1351 1703 2172.

Its legal culture prioritizes procedural justice, with evidence and court processes treated as more important than straightforward judgments of right and wrong. At the same time, advertiser influence can constrain newspapers, and public enthusiasm for violent vigilante figures reflects distrust of the law 1181 1760 3008.

Religion, Gender, and Family

• Religious voting blocs: Priests enjoy public prestige, and “Parish Vote Solicitation” makes church communities important electoral constituencies 287.
• Women's public participation expands: Increasing numbers of influential women appear at social and professional events, although gender prejudice persists 610.
• Career and private life are distinguished: A contemporary mainstream view treats private sexual relationships and professional advancement as separate matters 610.
• Marriage remains politically sensitive: Extramarital affairs by public figures can become scandals and damage political careers 1248.
• Family ties can be weak: Some households treat relatives as friends rather than binding obligations, contributing to cases of elderly parents receiving no support 1677.

Fashion and Entertainment

• Gefra fashion gains popularity despite historical hostility, particularly among wealthy Federals attracted to noble associations 712.
• Federal clothing tends to be loose, rather than following the aristocratic silhouettes favored in Gefra and Peng Joe 2502.
• Bodybuilding influences beauty standards: Darkened, polished muscles and less-pale skin become associated with health, though the upper class does not fully accept the trend 450.
• Popular heroism favors direct force: The Federal adaptation of The Revenge of Earl Haine emphasizes muscular prowess and violent retaliation over the Gefra version's reliance on cunning 738.

Relationships

• Lin Qi — Entrepreneur, military innovator, diplomatic representative, and influential partner of Federal leaders. His proposals shape procurement and strategy, while later accounts portray his ambition as extending to the Federation itself 579 618 1639 2160.
• Mr. Truman — President associated with assertive foreign policy, wartime centralization, and social-security reform. Domestic admirers celebrate his international leadership, while foreign critics depict him as a threat to peace 1505 1750 2025.
• Gefra — Source of the earliest immigrants, founding antagonist, principal hypothetical enemy, temporary strategic partner, and later target of war. Postwar cooperation places it in a weaker relationship with the Federation 623 1533 1592 1814 2071.
• Peng Joe Empire — Principal wartime rival and competitor in military technology. Later contacts include fighter-technology negotiations and an economic exchange delegation 1221 1999 2423.
• Nagaril — Major arena for Federal commercial expansion, resource access, security contracts, and cultural influence 327 489 682 821.
• Maliro — Target of Federal military operations and subsequent reconstruction. Some Maliro citizens suspect Federal involvement in the deaths of earlier national leaders, but the supplied account explicitly notes the absence of proof 1125 1658 2336.
• Duncan family — Founding-era economic and political dynasty whose influence develops into a confrontation with the government. Investigations expose disappearances and violence; later accounts describe the destruction of its core membership 573 1405 1435 2315.
• Sedolas — Hosts the World Development Committee headquarters outside Federal territory while seeking Federal protection and later support for a unification war 1189 1760.
• Lehrmar Republic — Strategically situated between Federal and Peng Joe interests. Its neutrality becomes contested amid military pressure, investment dependence, and accusations of Federal political interference 1458 1466 1472.
• Global Communication Group — Later power structure with armed personnel whose loyalties can outweigh attachment to the Federal Government; its board is compared to the former government's cabinet and councilors 2824 3039.

Notable Quotes

“We will never compromise. If they want war, we will give them war.”
— The first Federal President, quoted during discussion of the Federation's founding 1592

“We never interfere in the internal affairs of any country; we only protect the legitimate rights and safety of our merchants!”
— Federal declaration concerning its overseas activities 1093