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Basic Summary of Concepts and Institutions (progress halted forever LOLOL)
as of april 2021, WIP offline. feel free to read on my ramblings tho
(In a futuristic science-fantasy context)
宇
DOMVS・CAELESTIS
ΟΥΡΑΝΙΑ・ΟΙΚΙΑ
स्वर्गगृहः
الدَّار السَّمَاوِيَّة
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天
宇
Then-hjú /tʰen ɦɨó/
C 天宇 Tiānyǔ
J 天宇 Tennu ~ 天の宇 Ama-no-Ie
K 天宇 Cheonu ~ 하늘의집 Haneurui Jip
V 天宇 Thiên Vũ ~ 茹𡗶 Nhà Trời
Domus Caelestis f.
Οὐρᾰνῐ́ᾱ Οἰκῐ́ᾱ f. Ouraníā Oikíā
स्वर्गगृहः m. Svargagṛhaḥ
الدَّار السَّمَاوِيَّة f. ad-Dār as-Samāwiyya
- A functional federation operating on a "multidimensional" scale. Described by those familiar with it to be "stupidly big, but seemingly never overextended". Maybe one of those classic Marysuetopias, but mainly serves as the user's (relatively) lighthearted setting/storytelling platform.
- "Eats itself for lunch."
- Despite the edgy and intimidating exterior, meant to be a pretty calming, cozy, green place to live in.
Horizontal style
Nobori/verticle style
Concepts
Res sapiens
- Terms used within the domains of science and politics to point to those "assimilated" to the biological mainstream of the IOGS. Depending on context, the C. stands for either Civis (citizen) or Consanguineus (consanguineous) - sometimes both (with particularly non-canonical but flattering interpretations including Caeligenus - "heaven-born", among others). Individuals belonging to this classification are characterized principally by integration of Lifewave technology (for which, see below) into their physiology, and their capability of procreating among themselves despite appearing to be of different species.
→ Allkind (Japanese 全類 Zenrui, Latin Omnigenus n.) - Term treated as a collective noun for all individuals of the IOGS and/or C. imperialis origin.
→ "Person" (Japanese 「人」 "Hito", Latin "Persona" f.) and "human" (Japanese 「人間」 "Ningen", Latin "Humanus" m.) - Changes in sociological contexts mandated shifts in vocabulary and usage. "Person" now points to any sentient individual. "Human", "man" and other related terms are sometimes treated with applicability just as wide, but whose usages are sometimes also used to point to the specific "baseline humans", i.e. those that most resemble the standard H. sapiens - more often reserved for such individuals not under IOGS jurisdiction and not assimilated into the C. imperialis mainstream.
~ bidimensionalis
"Death" (Japanese 「死」 "Shi", Latin "Mors" f.)
- The lack of aging, disease and true cessation of life means the definition of "death" has, as with certain other words in the vocabulary of [THE CURRENT YEAR], changed. In the current epoch, "death" is considered a long, sleep-like state of slumber that comes as a voluntary choice by those who have lived what they considered a satisfying life with little to no regret left. In this state, their subconsciousness lives on as souls. Such persons can choose to come back to life after some quick paperwork, or "move on and reincarnate".
Circle (currency)
圓
Zyin-dáw /ʑiɪn dɑ́u/
C 圆 Yuán
J 円 En ~ Maru ~ Maro
K 圓 Won ~ 동그라미 Donggeurami
V 圓 Viên
Circulus m.
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- [Currency]
Day-of-the-week, day-month-year
- How dates are organized by heads of the IOGS. The years revolve around the traditional East Asian sexagenary calendar cycle, with "YY:YY" displayed in an almost clock-like fashion: the latter two goes from 00 to 59, and the former numbers the cycle, with the cycles themselves treated akin to centuries in popular consciousness (but shorter, lasting for only 60 years each). Example: 79:04 marks five (5) years after 78:59.
Ghost
(to be re-described as inherently integrated in persons' beings)
[change to "Life-force" and include note about "Qi"]
[and perhaps detach this notion of "Life-force" 生力 from "Mental interface" 精神界面]
[<intelligence = the computer itself>]
- Erstwhile technology, current biological trait, the Lifewave of each C. imperialis undergoes natural development while they are still in their embryonic stage. Essentially synchronizes people as bodies of computers, with their subconsciousness the CPU (in a sense). Usage of Lifewave functions (such as control of tabs and screens, materializing or digitalizing and storing objects away in folders, search functions, etc) are taught by parents to their children at a young age. Considered as integral as any other biological function one may have. In current usage, the term "Lifewave" usually refers to the screens and tabs themselves. The same term also refers to the type of energy which stems from the same ancient technological advancement, and now sees overwhelming dominance in applications and usages for everyday life.
tl;dr: life energy = phone-computer + free universal wi-fi + electricity-but-non-lethal + {also see additional items below}
→ Psychography (Japanese 念写 Nensha, Latin Psȳchographia f., Greek Ψῡχογρᾰφῐ́ᾱ f. Psūkhographíā) - Enabled by the Lifewave, the technique allows graphic(al) materialization of thoughts onto visible surfaces, whether they are Lifewave screens or solid planes. An alternative to handwriting and typing, and an art tool option.
→ Pneuma n. (Japanese 気 Ki)[???] (rooted in physical strength, or integrated in other elements) - As an effect, the link established by the Lifewave between individuals and their subconsciousness grants them access to magic. As with any other trait such as physical strength or intelligence, propensity towards it varies between individuals.
→ "Why don't you have toilets" - FAQ. Answer: Because the C. imperialis doesn't need toilets, ever. (Colon circumflex closing-parenthesis.)
Godway
- Named for the nominal central state religion (itself dubbed Imperial Godway, Japanese 聖制神道 Seisei Jindō, Latin Deivia Imperialis f., Greco-Latin Theodus Imperialis f.). Centered around paying respects to the plethora of "everyday deities", who coexist with man in physical or other planes. Has overall significant grassroots origins.
Interconnected Network (Internet)
- Conceptual evolution of the Internet, adapted for Lifewave (which, see below).
World
- Not to be confused with planet, universe, or other non-administrative usages of the term world. Different levels of space-time and relative dimensions, organized for administrative purposes and to account for the different natures of each such "space" (e.g. an isolated patch of cyberspace, a flat contiguous world located in a void, interconnected space, etc). Somewhat overlaps with "dimension" in colloquial usage.
Important Figures
Emperor
- Head of state de jure.
Sootheresses
- Minor goddess-like entities with a permanent passive influence on people, driving their subconsciousness towards being "well-meaning", a trait retained in descendants [cf. Lamarckian inheritance]. Dissidents consider them to be at least one explanation for the minimization of violent insurgencies against the IOGS. Vary in shapes, sizes, and spans of effect - could be anyone from forest spirits, space spirits, goddesses, the spirits of planets and Worlds themselves, etc. Populations belonging to this category are perceived by the general population as among the most pleasant people to be around with. Despite the feminine appellation, certain "male" examples exist.
Institutions
Academy of Studies
- Collection of the most prestigious universities and higher education bodies throughout the IOGS.
Bureau of the Police
- Central police body of the IOGS, one of the bodies under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Popular Affairs.
College of Censors
- Primary intelligence agency of the IOGS. Considered a paramilitary in its own rights.
General Headquarters
- Chiefs of staff of the Self-Defense Forces.
Great Council of State
culture, education (including the state university and the national examination system), magic, science, sports and technology
Ministry of Ceremonies (Japanese 式治省 Shikiji-shō, Latin Ministerium Caerimoniarum n.)
management of civil ranks, religion (tending towards spirits) and foreign affairs
Ministry of Popular Affairs (Japanese 民事省 Minji-shō, Latin Ministerium Rerumpublicarum n.)
civil service, communication, healthcare, infrastructure, policing, politics, tourism, transportation, welfare, etc. - "people's matters"
Ministry of Defense (Japanese 防衛省 Bōei-shō, Latin Ministerium Defensionis n.)
administration of the VSD
Ministry of Justice (Japanese 法務省 Hōmu-shō, Latin Ministerium Iustitiae n.)
law enforcement (note: though somewhat overlapping with policing, said function is not included), and the judicial system
Ministry of Economy (Japanese 経済省 Keizai-shō, Latin Ministerium Oeconomiae n.)
economic activities - commerce, finance, fiscal policies (e.g. exchange rate), trade, etc.
People's Diet
- Organ for the voice of the people in the IOGS.
Self-Defense Forces
- Central armed forces of the IOGS. Traditionally divided into Ground, Naval, Aerial, Space, Cyberspace and Special Operations components (respectively, in Japanese: 陸地自衛力 Rikuchi Jieiryoku, 水中自衛力 Suichū Jieiryoku, 航空自衛力 Kōkū Jieiryoku, 宇宙自衛力 Uchū Jieiryoku, 網上自衛力 Mōjō Jieiryoku and 特作自衛力 Tokusaku Jieiryoku - in Latin: Vires Suidefensionis Terrestris f. pl., Vires Suidefensionis Navalis f. pl., Vires Suidefensionis Aeriae f. pl., Vires Suidefensionis Spatialis f. pl., Vires Suidefensionis Cyberspatialis f. pl. and Vires Suidefensionis Specialium Operationum f. pl.); this subdivision, however, holds less importance in [THE CURRENT YEAR] compared to older times. Notable dudes under the jurisdiction of the VSD include the SPACE MARINES (Japanese 宇兵隊 Uheitai, Latin Epibatae Spatiales m. pl.)
Supreme Court
- Supreme judicial body in the Heavenly Abode.
Yuisin Company
- One of the more prominent financial groups in the IOGS economy. Colloquially termed the Yuisin Zaibatsu (Japanese 維新財閥 Tsunanii Zaibatsu, Latin Grex pecūniārius Iuisin m.), it was historically established by a certain Sakahara family. Principally known in [THE CURRENT YEAR] for its media projects.
Warrior Orders
- Autonomous organizations linked to the Defense Forces with strict codes of conduct and harsh training procedures that produce super-soldiers. Known for sometimes doubling as charity organizations, especially in war zones. Frequently the "offensive" to the standard Defense Forces' "defensive". Among other things, criticized for being "violent goody-two-shoes" and "charities/nurseries with ammunition". Certain warrior orders of note include the Order of the Skull (Japanese 髑骨団 Dokkotsudan, Latin Ōrdō Calvāriae m.) and the Phantom Volunteers (Japanese 玄霊義団 Genrei Gidan, Latin Voluntarii Phantasmatis m. pl.).
Antagonistic Forces
Assarrus m. (Japanese 遏砂魯 Assharo)
- A term referring to a cult, as well as the loose collection of organizations associated with it. Characterized by active malevolence, Assarrus perpetrates various acts of physical and psychological harm against followers and non-followers alike.
"One True God" (Japanese 「一真羅」 "Isshinra", Latin "Univerilaus" m.)
"One True Lord" (Japanese 「一真主」 "Isshinshu", Latin "Unus Verus Dominus" m.)
"One God" (Japanese 「一羅」 "Ichira", Latin "Unilaus" m.)
- Central and sole deity of Assarrus, the worship of whom entails the complete removal of happiness, and pushing all into agony and despair. As it does not recognize the legitimacy of any other deity, its primary agenda is to eradicate all other presences considered "deities" by any means necessary.
Terms in Central Languages
― Classical Chinese* MingLiU
(Provided in anachronistic notation of Medieval Chinese based on Baxter's notation, and its corresponding IPA values based on Zhengzhang's reconstruction.)
(Standard Chinese SimSun, Japanese MS PMincho, Korean Batang, and Vietnamese pronunciations/calques provided for comparison underneath.)
― Latin
― Greek (Koiné) Times New Roman
― Sanskrit
― Arabic Calibri
(Concepts)
智
物
Trjè-ʋut /ʈˠiᴇ̀ ʋut̚/
C 智物 Zhìwù
J 智物 Chibutsu ~ 賢い物 Kashikoimono
K 智物 Jimul ~ ?
V 智物 Trí Vật ~ 物情坤 Vật Tinh Khôn
Rēs sapiēns f.
Πρᾶγμᾰ τὸ σοφόν n. Prâgma tò sophón
प्रज्ञवस्तु n. Prajñavastu
شَيْء عَاقِل m. Šayʾ ʿĀqil
二
維
≀
Nyìj-ywij /ɲiɪ̀ jiuɪ/
C 二維~ Èrwéi
J 二次元~ Nijigen ~ 二つの次元の~ Futatsu-no-Tsugimoto no ~
K 二次元~ Ichawon
V 二維~ Nhị Duy ~ ~𠄩朝 Hai Chiều ~
~ bidīmēnsiōnālis f.
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曜
日
、
年
月
日
Yèw-nyit, nen-ngjwot-nyit /jiᴇ̀u ɲiɪt̚ nen ŋʉɐt̚ ɲiɪt̚/ (lit. Day-of-the-week, year-month-day)
C 曜日,年月日 Yàorì, niányuèrì
J 曜日、年月日 Yōbi, nengappi
K 曜日、年月日 Yoil, yeonworil
V 曜日、年月日 Diệu nhật, niên nguyệt nhật ~ 𣈜中旬、𢆥𣎃𣈜 Ngày trong tuần, năm tháng ngày
Diēs hebdomadis, diēs-mēnsis-annus m.
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神
道
Zyin-dáw /ʑiɪn dɑ́u/
C 神道 Shéndào
J 神道 Shintō ~ 神の道 Kami-no-Michi
K 神道 Sindo ~ 神의길 Sinuigil
V 神道 Thần Đạo ~ 𡓃神 Lối Thần
Deivia f. ~ Theūdus f.
Θεοῦδος f. Theoûdos
देवमार्ग m. Devamārga
طَرِيق إِلَٰهِيّ m. Ṭarīq ʾIlāhiyy
相
互
連
結
網
︵
互
連
網
︶
Sjang-hù Ljen-ket-ʋáng (Hù-ljen-ʋáng) /sɨɐŋ ɦuò liᴇn ket̚ ʋɐ́ŋ ɦuò liᴇn ʋɐ́ŋ/
C 相互连结网 (互连网) Xiānghù Liánjiéwǎng (Hùliánwǎng)
J 相互連結網 (互連網) Sōgo Renketsumō (Gorenmō) ~ お互い連ねる網 Otagaitsuraneru-ami
K 相互連結網 (互連網) Sangho Yeongyeolmang (Horyeonmang)
V 相互連結網 (互連網) Tương Hỗ Liên Kết Võng (Hỗ Liên Võng) ~ 𦀴𦀼終 Mạng Nối Chung
Internexum Rēte (Interrēte) n.
Δῐᾰσῠ́νδετον Δῐ́κτῠον (Δῐᾰδῐ́κτῠον) n. Diasúndeton Díktuon (Diadíktuon)
अन्तर्योजनजाल (अन्तर्जाल) m. Antaryojanajāla (Antarjāla)
شَبَكَة مُتَرَابِطَة (شَبَكَة) f. Šabaka Mutarābiṭa (Šabaka)
生
力
Sræng-lik /ʃˠæŋ lɨk̚/
C 生力 Shēnglì
J 生力 Seiryoku ~ 生きる力 Ikiruchikara
K 生力 Saengnyeok
V 生力 Sinh Lực ~ 飭𤯩 Sức Sống
Vītālitās f.
Ζωτῐκότης f. Zōtikótēs
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氣
Khjɨ̀j /kʰɨ̀i/
C 气 Qì
J 気 Ki
K 氣 Gi
V 氣 Khí
Spīritus m.
Πνεῦμᾰ n. Pneûma
प्राण m. Prāṇa
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界
Kɛ̀j /kˠɛ̀i/
C 界 Jiè
J 界 Kai ~ Sakai
K 界 Gye
V 界 Giới
Mundus m.
Κόσμος m. Kósmos
लोक m. Loka
عَالَم m. ʿĀlam
(Important Figures)
帝
Tèj /tèi/
C 帝 Dì
J 帝 Tei ~ Mikado
K 帝 Je
V 帝 Đế
Imperātor m.
Αὐτοκρᾰ́τωρ m. Autokrátōr
सम्राज् m. Samrāj
إمْبَرَاطُور m. ʾImbarāṭūr
宥
女
Hjùw-nrjó /ɦɨù ɳɨʌ́/
C 宥女 Yòunǚ
J 宥女 Yūjo ~ 宥める女 Nadamerume
K 宥女 Yunyeo
V 宥女 Hựu Nữ
Plācātrīcēs f. pl.
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(Institutions)
學
習
院
Hæwk-zjip-hjwèn /ɦˠʌk̚ ziɪp̚ ɦˠiuᴇ̀n/
C 学习院 Xuéxíyuàn
J 学習院 Gakushūin ~ Manabinarai no Kakigakomi ~ 文屋司 Fumiya no Tsukasa
K 學習院 Hakseubwon
V 學習院 Học Tập Viện
Acadēmīa Studiōrum f.
Ᾰ̓κᾰδημῐ́ᾱ Μᾰθήσεων f. Akadēmíā Mathḗseōn
शिक्षासंस्थान m. Śikṣāsaṃsthāna
مَجْمَع الدِّرَاسَات m. Majmaʿ ad-Dirāsāt
警
保
寮
Kjǽng-páw-lew /kˠiǽŋ pɑ́u leu/
C 警保寮 Jǐngbǎoliáo
J 警保寮 Keihoryō
K 警保寮 Gyeongboryo
V 警保寮 Cảnh Bảo Liêu
Tabulārium Vigilum n.
Γρᾰφεῖον Ᾰ̓στῠνομῐ́ᾱς n. Grapheîon Astunomíās
रक्षाकार्यालय m. Rakṣākāryālaya
مَكْتَب الشُّرْطَة m. Maktab aš-Šurṭa
彈
正
臺
Dan-tsyèng-doj /dɑn t͡ɕiᴇ̀ŋ dʌi/
C 弹正台 Tánzhèngtái
J 弾正台 Danjōdai ~ 正す司 Tadasu-tsukasa
K 彈正臺 Tanjeongdae
V 彈正臺 Đàn Chính Đài
Collēgium Cēnsōrum n.
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مَجْمَع الرُّقَبَاء m. Majmaʿ ar-Ruqabāʾ
大
本
營
Dàj-pwón-yweng /dɑ̀i puə́n jwiᴇŋ/
C 大本营 Dàběnyíng
J 大本営 Daihon'ei
K 大本營 Daebonyeong
V 大本營 Đại Bản Doanh
Praetōrium Generāle n.
Κοινόν Ᾰ̓ρχηγεῖον n. Koinón Arkhēgeîon
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太
政
官
Thàj-tsyèng-kwan /tʰɑ̀i t͡ɕiᴇ̀ŋ kuɑn/
C 太政官 Tàizhèngguān
J 太政官 Daijōkan ~ Ōimatsurigoto no Tsukasa
K 太政官 Taejeonggwan
V 太政官 Thái Chính Quan
Cōnsilium Grande Cīvitātis n.
Μέγᾰ Σῠνέδρῐον Πολῑτείᾱς n. Méga Sunédrion Polīteíās
महाराज्यसभा f. Mahārājyasabhā
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文
科
省
Ʋun-khwa-srjǽng /ʋun kʰuɑ ʃˠiǽŋ/
C 文科省 Wénkēshěng
J 文科省 Monka-shō
K 文科省 Mun-gwaseong
V 文科省 Văn Khoa Tỉnh
Ministerium Ēducātiōnis n.
Ῠ̔πουργεῖον Παιδείᾱς n. Hupourgeîon Paideíās
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وِزَارَة التَّعْلِيم f. Wizāra at-Taʿlīm
式
治
省
Syik-drì-srjǽng /ɕɨk̚ ɖɨ̀ ʃˠiǽŋ/
C 式治省 Shìzhìshěng
J 式治省 Shikiji-shō
K 式治省 Sikchiseong
V 式治省 Thức Trị Tỉnh
Ministerium Caerimōniārum n.
Ῠ̔πουργεῖον Τελετουργῐ́ᾱς n. Hupourgeîon Teletourgíās
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民
事
省
Mjin-dzrì-srjǽng /miɪn d͡ʒɨ̀ ʃˠiǽŋ/
C 民事省 Mínshìshěng
J 民事省 Minji-shō
K 民事省 Minsaseong
V 民事省 Dân Sự Tỉnh
Ministerium Rērumpūblicārum n.
Ῠ̔πουργεῖον Δημοσῐ́ων Πρᾱγμᾰ́των n. Hupourgeîon Dēmosíōn Prāgmátōn
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防
衛
省
Vang-hjwèj-srjǽng /vɐŋ ɦˠiuᴇ̀i ʃˠiǽŋ/
C 防卫省 Fángwèishěng
J 防衛省 Bōei-shō
K 防衛省 Bangwiseong
V 防衛省 Phòng Vệ Tỉnh
Ministerium Dēfēnsiōnis n.
Ῠ̔πουργεῖον Ᾰ̓́μῡνᾰς n. Hupourgeîon Ámūnas
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法
務
省
Fap-ʋù-srjǽng /fɐp̚ ʋò ʃˠiǽŋ/
C 法务省 Fǎwùshěng
J 法務省 Hōmu-shō
K 法務省 Beommuseong
V 法務省 Pháp Vụ Tỉnh
Ministerium Iūstitiae n.
Ῠ̔πουργεῖον Δῐκαιοσῠ́νης n. Hupourgeîon Dikaiosúnēs
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經
濟
省
Keng-tsèj-srjǽng /keŋ t͡sèi ʃˠiǽŋ/
C 经济省 Jīngjìshěng
J 経済省 Keizai-shō
K 經濟省 Gyeongjeseong
V 經濟省 Kinh Tế Tỉnh
Ministerium Oeconomiae n.
Ῠ̔πουργεῖον Οἰκονομῐ́ᾱς n. Hupourgeîon Oikonomíās
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民
會
Mjin-hwàj /miɪn ɦuɑ̀i/
C 民会 Mínhuì
J 民会 Minkai ~ Tamiai
K 民會 Minhoe
V 民會 Dân Hội
Diaeta Populāris f.
Λᾱῐ̈κή Δῐ́αιτᾰ f. Lāïkḗ Díaita
जनतासभा f. Janatāsabhā
مَجْلِس الشَّعْب m. Majlis aš-Šaʿb
自
衛
力
Dzìj-hjwèj-lik /d͡ziɪ̀ ɦˠiuᴇ̀i lɨk̚/
C 自卫力 Zìwèilì
J 自衛力 Jieiryoku ~ Mizukaramori no Chikara
K 自衛力 Jawiryeok
V 自衛力 Tự Vệ Lực
Vīrēs Autodēfēnsiōnis f. pl.
Δῠνᾰ́μεις Αὐτᾰ́μῡνᾰς f. pl. Dunámeis Autámūnas
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大
審
院
Dàj-syím-hjwèn /dɑ̀i ɕiɪ́m ɦˠiuᴇ̀n/
C 大审院 Dàshěnyuàn
J 大審院 Daishin'in
K 大審院 Daesimwon
V 大審院 Đại Thẩm Viện
Cūria Suprēma f.
Ᾰ̓νώτᾰτον Δῐκᾰστήρῐον n. Anṓtaton Dikastḗrion
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維
新
商
會
Ywij-sin Syang-hwàj /jiuɪ siɪn ɕɨɐŋ ɦuɑ̀i/
C 维新商会 Wéixīn Shānghuì
J 維新商会 Ishin Shōkai ~ Yuishin Shōkai ~ Tsunanii Shōkai ~ Tsunanii Akinaiai
K 維新商會 Yusin Sanghoe
V 維新商會 Duy Tân Thương Hội
Societās Iuisin f.
Ἑταιρείᾰ Ῐ̓ούῐσῐν f. Hetaireía Ioúisin
युइसिन्समवाय m. Yuisinsamavāya
شَرِكَة يُويْسِين f. Šarika Yūysīn
維
新
財
閥
Ywij-sin Dzoj-vot /jiuɪ siɪn d͡zʌi vɐt̚/
C 维新财阀 Wéixīn Cáifá
J 維新財閥 Ishin Zaibatsu ~ Tsunanii Takaratsunagari
K 維新財閥 Yusin Jaebeol
V 維新財閥 Duy Tân Tài Phiệt
Grex pecūniārius Iuisin m.
Οἰκονομῐκός Κῠ́κλος Ῐ̓ούῐσῐν m. Oikonomikós Kúklos Ioúisin
युइसिनार्थसमूह m. Yuisinārthasamūha
مَجْمُوعَة الْمَالِيَّة يُويْسِين f. Majmūʿa al-Māliyya Yūysīn
武
士
團
Ʋú-dzrí-dwan /ʋó d͡ʒɨ́ duɑn/
C 武士团 Wǔshìtuán
J 武士団 Bushidan ~ Mononobe no Matomari
K 武士團 Musadan
V 武士團 Võ Sĩ Đoàn
Ōrdinēs Bellātōrum m. pl.
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玄
靈
義
團
Hwen-leng Ngjè-dwan /ɦwen leŋ ŋˠiᴇ̀ duɑn/
C 玄灵义团 Xuánlíng Yìtuán
J 玄霊義団 Genrei Gidan
K 玄靈義團 Hyeollyeong Uidan
V 玄靈義團 Huyền Linh Nghĩa Đoàn
Voluntāriī Phantasmatis m. pl.
Ἐθελονταί Φᾰντᾰ́σμᾰτος m. pl. Ethelontaí Phantásmatos
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^ (important note about this being lazily revised; witness its incompleteness at your discretion)
AS OF APRIL 2021 THIS ARTICLE IS REVISED OFFLINE, AND THUS WHAT YOU GET ARE THESE UNFINISHED PRODUCTS FROZEN IN TIME LOLOL based.
What the revisions will entail: shifting "central language(s)" in descriptions from <Japanese and Latin> to the world's classical languages (Classical ChineseMedieval pronunciations, with real East Asian languages' borrowings annotated, Latin, Koiné-based Greek, Sanskrit, Arabic), moving non-English names to a separate category reserved for non-English names, reworking on names + English/cross-language translations + descriptions
Imperium Omnigenerum Sacrum (Japanese 全類聖制 Zenrui Seisei, acronym IOGS)
(or Celestial Empire - 天国 Tengoku)
- A functional federation operating on a "multidimensional" scale. Described by those familiar with it to be "stupidly big, but seemingly never overextended". Maybe one of those classic Marysuetopias, but mainly serves as the user's (relatively) lighthearted setting/storytelling platform.
- "Eats itself for lunch."
- Despite the edgy and intimidating exterior, meant to be a pretty calming, cozy, green place to live in.
Horizontal style
Nobori/verticle style
Concepts
C. imperialis m./f. (Japanese 制民 Seimin or 制同 Seidō) or (rarer/unofficial) C. universalis m./f. (Japanese 普民 Fumin or 普同 Fudō)
- Terms used within the domains of science and politics to point to those "assimilated" to the biological mainstream of the IOGS. Depending on context, the C. stands for either Civis (citizen) or Consanguineus (consanguineous) - sometimes both (with particularly non-canonical but flattering interpretations including Caeligenus - "heaven-born", among others). Individuals belonging to this classification are characterized principally by integration of Lifewave technology (for which, see below) into their physiology, and their capability of procreating among themselves despite appearing to be of different species.
→ Allkind (Japanese 全類 Zenrui, Latin Omnigenus n.) - Term treated as a collective noun for all individuals of the IOGS and/or C. imperialis origin.
→ "Person" (Japanese 「人」 "Hito", Latin "Persona" f.) and "human" (Japanese 「人間」 "Ningen", Latin "Humanus" m.) - Changes in sociological contexts mandated shifts in vocabulary and usage. "Person" now points to any sentient individual. "Human", "man" and other related terms are sometimes treated with applicability just as wide, but whose usages are sometimes also used to point to the specific "baseline humans", i.e. those that most resemble the standard H. sapiens - more often reserved for such individuals not under IOGS jurisdiction and not assimilated into the C. imperialis mainstream.
(Day of the week, YY:YY/MM/DD) - Japanese (曜日、xx:xx年xx月xx日) (Yōbi, xx:xx-nen xx-gatsu xx-nichi)
- How dates are organized by heads of the IOGS. The years revolve around the traditional East Asian sexagenary calendar cycle, with "YY:YY" displayed in an almost clock-like fashion: the latter two goes from 00 to 59, and the former numbers the cycle, with the cycles themselves treated akin to centuries in popular consciousness (but shorter, lasting for only 60 years each). Example: 79:04 marks five (5) years after 78:59.
"Death" (Japanese 「死」 "Shi", Latin "Mors" f.)
- The lack of aging, disease and true cessation of life means the definition of "death" has, as with certain other words in the vocabulary of [THE CURRENT YEAR], changed. In the current epoch, "death" is considered a long, sleep-like state of slumber that comes as a voluntary choice by those who have lived what they considered a satisfying life with little to no regret left. In this state, their subconsciousness lives on as souls. Such persons can choose to come back to life after some quick paperwork, or "move on and reincarnate".
Godway (Japanese 神道 Jindō, Latin Deivia f., Greco-Latin Theodus f.)
- Named for the nominal central state religion (itself dubbed Imperial Godway, Japanese 聖制神道 Seisei Jindō, Latin Deivia Imperialis f., Greco-Latin Theodus Imperialis f.). Centered around paying respects to the plethora of "everyday deities", who coexist with man in physical or other planes. Has overall significant grassroots origins.
Interrete n. (English IPA /ˌ ɪntəˈ ɹiː ti/, Japanese 互連網 Gorenmō or 接網 Setsumō - clippings of archaic 相互連接網 Sōgo Rensetsu-mō and 網間接続網 Mōkan Setsuzoku-mō, respectively)
- Conceptual evolution of the Internet, adapted for Lifewave (which, see below).
Lifewave (Japanese 生(き)波 Ikinami, Latin Vitunda f.)
- Erstwhile technology, current biological trait, the Lifewave of each C. imperialis undergoes natural development while they are still in their embryonic stage. Essentially synchronizes people as bodies of computers, with their subconsciousness the CPU (in a sense). Usage of Lifewave functions (such as control of tabs and screens, materializing or digitalizing and storing objects away in folders, search functions, etc) are taught by parents to their children at a young age. Considered as integral as any other biological function one may have. In current usage, the term "Lifewave" usually refers to the screens and tabs themselves. The same term also refers to the type of energy which stems from the same ancient technological advancement, and now sees overwhelming dominance in applications and usages for everyday life.
tl;dr: life energy = phone-computer + free universal wi-fi + electricity-but-non-lethal + {also see additional items below}
→ Nensha or Thoughtography (Japanese 念写 Nensha, Latin Cogitographia f., Greco-Latin Sceptographia f.) - Enabled by the Lifewave, the technique allows graphic(al) materialization of thoughts onto visible surfaces, whether they are Lifewave screens or solid planes. An alternative to handwriting and typing, and an art tool option.
→ Pneuma n. (Japanese 気 Ki) - As an effect, the link established by the Lifewave between individuals and their subconsciousness grants them access to magic. As with any other trait such as physical strength or intelligence, propensity towards it varies between individuals.
→ "Why don't you have toilets" - FAQ. Answer: Because the C. imperialis doesn't need toilets, ever. (Colon circumflex closing-parenthesis.)
Perioch (Japanese 世様 Yozama or Seyō, Latin Periocha f.)
- Borrowed from Greek περῐοχή periokhḗ. Different levels of space-time and relative dimensions, organized for administrative purposes and to account for the different natures of each such "space" (e.g. an isolated patch of cyberspace, a flat contiguous world located in a void, interconnected space, etc). Somewhat overlaps with "dimension" in colloquial usage.
Important Figures
Big Brother, also (big) bro or daddy (Japanese 大兄 Taikei or (humorous) any variation of お兄ちゃん (御兄醤) Onii-chan, Latin Frater Magnus m. or Magnifrat(er) m.)
- Legendary founder of the IOGS, and its sole head of state de jure. A revered figure, and linked to an ancient Shogun Taikei (Japanese 大兄将軍 Taikei Shōgun).
Grande Consilium (Japanese 太政官 Daijō-kan, Latin Grande Consilium Civitatis n.)
- Semi-secretive ensemble of the heads of the ministries. Intimately linked to Big Brother.
Soothers (Japanese なだめるもの (宥者) Nadamerumono, Latin Placatrices f. pl.)
- Minor goddess-like entities with a permanent passive influence on people, driving their subconsciousness towards being "well-meaning", a trait retained in descendants [cf. Lamarckian inheritance]. Dissidents consider them at least one explanation for the minimization of violent insurgencies against the IOGS. Vary in shapes, sizes and spans of effect - could be anyone from forest spirits, space spirits, goddesses, the spirits of planets and periochs themselves, etc. Populations belonging to this category are perceived by the general population as among the most pleasant people to be around with. Despite the feminine appellation, certain "male" examples exist.
Institutions
Academy of Studies (Japanese 学習院 Gakushūin, Latin Academia Studiorum f.)
- Collection of the most prestigious universities and higher education bodies throughout the IOGS.
Curatory (Japanese 弾正台 Danjōdai, Latin Curatorium n.)
- Primary intelligence agency of the IOGS. Considered a paramilitary in its own rights.
Imperial General Headquarters (Japanese 大本営 Daihon'ei, Latin Praetorium Generale Imperiale n.)
- Chiefs of staff of the Self-Defense Forces.
Imperial Police Agency (Japanese 警察庁 Keisatsu-chō, Latin Sedes Vigilum Imperialium f.)
- Central police body of the IOGS, one of the bodies under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Popular Affairs.
Ministries (and their domains of competence)
culture, education (including the state university and the national examination system), magic, science, sports and technology
Ministry of Ceremonies (Japanese 式治省 Shikiji-shō, Latin Ministerium Caerimoniarum n.)
peerage, religion (tending towards spirits and marking out followers of Assarrus) and foreign affairs
Ministry of Popular Affairs (Japanese 民部省 Minbu-shō, Latin Ministerium Rerumpublicarum n.)
communication, infrastructure, policing, politics, tourism, transportation, and generally all matters related to the people - their welfare and healthcare included
Ministry of Defense (Japanese 防衛省 Bōei-shō, Latin Ministerium Defensionis n.)
administration of the VSD
Ministry of Justice (Japanese 法務省 Hōmu-shō, Latin Ministerium Iustitiae n.)
law enforcement (note: though somewhat overlapping with policing, said function is not included), and the judicial system
Ministry of Economy (Japanese 経済省 Keizai-shō, Latin Ministerium Oeconomiae n.)
economic activities - commerce, finance, fiscal policies (e.g. exchange rate), trade, etc.
People's Diet (Japanese 民会 Minkai, Latin Dieta Popularis f.)
- Organ for the voice of the people in the IOGS.
Self-Defense Forces (Japanese 自衛力 Jieiriki, Latin Vires Suidefensionis f. pl., acronym VSD)
- Central armed forces of the IOGS. Traditionally divided into Ground, Naval, Aerial, Space, Cyberspace and Special Operations components (respectively, in Japanese: 陸地自衛力 Rikuchi Jieiriki, 水作自衛力 Suisaku Jieiriki, 航空自衛力 Kōkū Jieiriki, 宇宙自衛力 Uchū Jieiriki, 連網自衛力 Renmō Jieiriki and 特戦自衛力 Tokusen Jieiriki - in Latin: Vires Suidefensionis Terrestris f. pl., Vires Suidefensionis Navalis f. pl., Vires Suidefensionis Aeriae f. pl., Vires Suidefensionis Spatialis f. pl., Vires Suidefensionis Cyberspatialis f. pl. and Vires Suidefensionis Specialium Operationum f. pl.); this subdivision, however, holds less importance in [THE CURRENT YEAR] compared to older times. Notable dudes under the jurisdiction of the VSD include the SPACE MARINES (Japanese 宇兵隊 Uheitai, Latin Epibatae Spatiales m. pl.)
Supreme Court of Judicature (Japanese 最高裁 Saikōsai, Latin Curia Maxima Iudicaturae f.)
- Supreme judicial body in the IOGS.
Tsunanii Shokai n. (Japanese 維新商会 Tsunanii Shōkai)
- One of the more prominent financial groups in the IOGS economy. Colloquially termed the Tsunanii Zaibatsu n. (Japanese 維新財閥 Tsunanii Zaibatsu), it was historically established by a certain Sakahara family. Principally known in [THE CURRENT YEAR] for its media projects.
Warrior Orders (Japanese 武士団 Bushidan, Latin Ordines Bellatorum m. pl.)
- Autonomous organizations linked to the Defense Forces with strict codes of conduct and harsh training procedures that produce super-soldiers. Known for sometimes doubling as charity organizations, especially in war zones. Frequently the "offensive" to the standard Defense Forces' "defensive". Among other things, criticized for being "violent goody-two-shoes" and "charities/nurseries with ammunition". Certain warrior orders of note include the Order of the Skull (Japanese 髑骨団 Dokkotsudan, Latin Ordo Calvariae m.) and the Phantom Volunteers (Japanese 玄霊義団 Genrei Gidan, Latin Voluntarii Phantasmatis m. pl.).
Antagonistic Forces
Assarrus m. (Japanese 遏砂魯 Assharo)
- A term referring to a cult, as well as the loose collection of organizations associated with it. Characterized by active malevolence, Assarrus perpetrates various acts of physical and psychological harm against followers and non-followers alike.
"One True God" (Japanese 「一真羅」 "Isshinra", Latin "Univerilaus" m.)
"One True Lord" (Japanese 「一真主」 "Isshinshu", Latin "Unus Verus Dominus" m.)
"One God" (Japanese 「一羅」 "Ichira", Latin "Unilaus" m.)
- Central and sole deity of Assarrus, the worship of whom entails the complete removal of happiness, and pushing all into agony and despair. As it does not recognize the legitimacy of any other deity, its primary agenda is to eradicate all other presences considered "deities" by any means necessary.