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{{Country Infobox|date=September 2022|capital=Firefly|leader=Raina (democratically ruled)
{{Country Infobox|date=September 2022|capital=Firefly|leader=Raina|largest_settlement=[[Szki Lanes]]|official_name=Solstice Federation|demonym=Solstan|date_format=dd/mm/yyyy|traffic=Right-hand drive|cctld=.sf|government_type=Semi-direct democracy}}
[[File:CitiesOfSolsticeC22082023.png|thumb|Map of Solstice, its Provinces and its cities]]
The '''Solstan Federation''', commonly known as '''Solstice''', is a semi-direct democratic republic that was founded in September 2022. Solstice is bordered by [[Fegal]] to the west, [[TAY]] to the north, and the [[Union of Soviet Sovereign Republics]] in the east. The nation's capital is the city-province [[Firefly]], which houses all federal government infrastructure.


'''Legislative Head(s) of State:''' Raina and Ashe
=== Provinces and settlements ===
 
The Solstan Federation consists of six provinces:
'''Executive Head(s) of State:''' Raina and Ashe
 
'''Judicial Head(s) of State:''' Sasha}}
'''Solstice''', officially the '''Federal Democracy of Solstice''', is a country that was founded in September 2022. Solstice is bordered by [[Fegal]] to the west, something to the north and something even worse in the east. The nation's capital is the city-province [[Firefly]] which houses all federal government infrastructure.
 
=== Provinces ===
The Federal Democracy of Solstice consists of following provinces:


* [[Firefly]]
* [[Firefly]]
* [[Dozhda]]
* [[Dozhda]]
** [[Szki Lanes]]
** Novaya
* [[Bohemia]]
* [[Bohemia]]
** [[Prehevil]]
** [[Soutok]]
** Obtok
** Elektrárna
** Vištuk
* [[Sleebieville]]
* [[Sleebieville]]
** Lavender
** Fernweh
** Swamp City
** June Hills
* [[Othoroot]]
* [[Purple, Inc.]]
Provinces have a lot of freedom in regards to policies and laws as the Solstan Federation is a non-restrictive federation.


Provinces have a lot of freedom in regards to policies and laws as the federal government of Solstice is very weak (jk, fix this pls).
The Solstan Federation also contains a large southern landmass, mostly undistributed and unused currently. However, there are plans to establish a shared province.  


=== Politics ===
=== Government and politics ===
something something [[Raina]] head of state
Solstice is a federal parliamentary republic. The country ratified the [[Third Federal Constitution]] in 2023, which removed many aspects of direct democracy. Direct democracy still exists in the form of referendums, recalls, and initiatives. Before the [[Third Federal Constitution]], the federal government could only pass legislation if a majority of voting citizens nation-wide agreed to it. 


=== Transportation and infrastructure ===
=== Transportation and infrastructure ===
As of June 2023, Solstice has little federal transportation but several highways and the "[[Solstice Metro System]]" are planned.
As of June 2023, Solstice has little federal transportation but several highways and the "[[Solstice Metro System]]" are planned.
==== AirCS ====
There is an [[AirCS]] station in Firefly that connects to [[Katyusha]] and [[Midcity]].
==== Airports ====
The only airport in Solstice is the [[FireFly Airport|''FireFly'' Airport]] located in [[Firefly]]. It is currently being renovated.
==== ClyRail ====
There is a [[ClyRail]] station in Firefly that is connected to [[Midcity]] and [[TheFerretSettlement]]. It is referred to as "Solstice" on the ClyRail network map.
==== Highways ====
Solstice uses a letter followed by a number to designate highways (examples: S1, B32, F7). The letter shows what province/government is responsible for the highway.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Highway Letter
!Responsible Province/Government
!Highways
|-
|'''S'''
|'''S'''olstice (Federal Highway)
|S1
|-
|'''F'''
|[[Firefly|'''F'''irefly]]
|[[Firefly 1|F1]]
|-
|'''D'''
|[[Dozhda|'''D'''ozhda]]
|D1
|-
|'''B'''
|[[Bohemia|'''B'''ohemia]]
|
|-
|'''V'''
|[[Sleebieville|Sleebie'''V'''ille]]
|V1
|-
|'''O'''
|[[Othoroot|'''O'''thoroot]]
|
|-
|'''P'''
|[[Purple, Inc.|'''P'''urple, Inc.]]
|
|}
Highway signs in Bohemia and some parts of Solstice are colour coded as well. All federal highway (S-highway) signs are blue, while provincial ones are either green or orange.<gallery>
File:S1ExitJunction2.png|S1 exit sign towards Junction (Regional train connection to Prehevil)
File:S1WSVFegal.png|S1 highway sign towards Westernsleebieville and the bordering country Fegal
</gallery>
===== List of highways in Solstice =====
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Highway
!Northern/Western End
!Exits
!Southern/Eastern End
|-
|S1
|Fegal-Bohemia border [enter fegal highway name here]
|Western Sleebieville, Soutok/Junction (Bohemia), Sleebieville
|[[Szki Lanes]] (might extend to Firefly)
|-
|V1
|Southern Fernweh/Northern June Hills
|TBD
|Northern Lavender
|-
|
|
|
|
|}


=== History ===
=== History ===
It used to be called Athena.
When the nation was first founded, it was a unitary semi-direct democratic republic named the Democracy of Athena, later becoming the Social Democracy of Athena to mark a change to socialism. Upon referendum for the Constitutional Convention, the former Social Democracy of Athena became the Federal Democracy of Solstice on {{#dateformat:19 April 2023}}.
 
Solstice has been involved in several international conflicts over the course of its history. It's only notable war has been the [[Solstan Civil War|January 2024 Civil War]] between Solstan Federalists and Othoroot Seperatists.


=== Controversies ===
=== Controversies ===


* Nuclear missiles on the Fegal-Bohemian border
* Nuclear missiles on the Fegal-Bohemian border
* KR Prison Act
* [[Kemonomimi Republic|KR]] Prison Act
* Curved Runway Affair
* AirCS child labor controversy
* AirCS child labor controversy
* Democratic People's Federacy of Solstice
* Forét Quebec Military Support
* [[Democratic People's Federacy of Solstice]]
* 12-lane highway over beautiful archipelago controversy
* 12-lane highway over beautiful archipelago controversy
* The "Homophobic Stair" incident
* The "Homophobic Stair" incident ("Stairgate Scandal")
* Second KR Prison Act
* ChatGPT-gate
* Involvement with the international terrorist organization Soymen
 
[[Category:Countries]]
[[Category:Countries]]

Latest revision as of 13:03, 28 August 2024

Map of Solstice, its Provinces and its cities

The Solstan Federation, commonly known as Solstice, is a semi-direct democratic republic that was founded in September 2022. Solstice is bordered by Fegal to the west, TAY to the north, and the Union of Soviet Sovereign Republics in the east. The nation's capital is the city-province Firefly, which houses all federal government infrastructure.

Provinces and settlements

The Solstan Federation consists of six provinces:

Provinces have a lot of freedom in regards to policies and laws as the Solstan Federation is a non-restrictive federation.

The Solstan Federation also contains a large southern landmass, mostly undistributed and unused currently. However, there are plans to establish a shared province.

Government and politics

Solstice is a federal parliamentary republic. The country ratified the Third Federal Constitution in 2023, which removed many aspects of direct democracy. Direct democracy still exists in the form of referendums, recalls, and initiatives. Before the Third Federal Constitution, the federal government could only pass legislation if a majority of voting citizens nation-wide agreed to it.

Transportation and infrastructure

As of June 2023, Solstice has little federal transportation but several highways and the "Solstice Metro System" are planned.

AirCS

There is an AirCS station in Firefly that connects to Katyusha and Midcity.

Airports

The only airport in Solstice is the FireFly Airport located in Firefly. It is currently being renovated.

ClyRail

There is a ClyRail station in Firefly that is connected to Midcity and TheFerretSettlement. It is referred to as "Solstice" on the ClyRail network map.

Highways

Solstice uses a letter followed by a number to designate highways (examples: S1, B32, F7). The letter shows what province/government is responsible for the highway.

Highway Letter Responsible Province/Government Highways
S Solstice (Federal Highway) S1
F Firefly F1
D Dozhda D1
B Bohemia
V SleebieVille V1
O Othoroot
P Purple, Inc.

Highway signs in Bohemia and some parts of Solstice are colour coded as well. All federal highway (S-highway) signs are blue, while provincial ones are either green or orange.

List of highways in Solstice
Highway Northern/Western End Exits Southern/Eastern End
S1 Fegal-Bohemia border [enter fegal highway name here] Western Sleebieville, Soutok/Junction (Bohemia), Sleebieville Szki Lanes (might extend to Firefly)
V1 Southern Fernweh/Northern June Hills TBD Northern Lavender

History

When the nation was first founded, it was a unitary semi-direct democratic republic named the Democracy of Athena, later becoming the Social Democracy of Athena to mark a change to socialism. Upon referendum for the Constitutional Convention, the former Social Democracy of Athena became the Federal Democracy of Solstice on 19 April 2023.

Solstice has been involved in several international conflicts over the course of its history. It's only notable war has been the January 2024 Civil War between Solstan Federalists and Othoroot Seperatists.

Controversies

  • Nuclear missiles on the Fegal-Bohemian border
  • KR Prison Act
  • Curved Runway Affair
  • AirCS child labor controversy
  • Forét Quebec Military Support
  • Democratic People's Federacy of Solstice
  • 12-lane highway over beautiful archipelago controversy
  • The "Homophobic Stair" incident ("Stairgate Scandal")
  • Second KR Prison Act
  • ChatGPT-gate
  • Involvement with the international terrorist organization Soymen