Federation of the Southern Stars

The Federation of the Southern Stars, often referred to as the Southern Stars or FSS, is a federation in the south of Eldham. It is made up of the states of Nova Azcoria, Oceanum, Kumura, and Batu. The Federation elects its Premier and Federal Assembly every 6 weeks, with each state appointing two Representatives to the Assembly.

Each member state retains full internal autonomy, while the federal government manages matters of foreign affairs, military, infrastructure, and national parks. The Federation takes its name from a much older extinct entity, Federation of Southern Stars.

Geography
The Federation is split up into four states and (currently) no territories. It spans three continents, Serrona, Onthukhan, and Leifmyrr. It hosts a variety of biomes from deserts to snowy mountains to swamps.

Its largest cities include Horizonte and Kythnos. Nova Azcoria's Cesaria province is divided by a mountain chain, the western side hosting a unique set of hot springs. Shakumagu, a province of Oceanum, is dominated by a large swamp, home to the province's capital Hagusaki. The majority of the rest of Oceanum is largely plains and forest, with mountains around Kormir and a desert and drylands in the north east in Danubia.

Founding
The Federation was founded on the 1st of January 2023 with two member states, Nova Azcoria and Oceanum. Their respective leaders, Chancellor Adeline Allevatori and Prime Director Stateshroom Regulus, signed the constitution in the Parliament Hall of the Capital Building in Horizonte. The Federation was founded on the ideals of friendship, unity, and strength in numbers.

Events of January 4th
A number of anti-federalist protestors headed by the infamous Gunk Funk attempted to blockade Horizonte's Capital Building. This commotion caused outrage among many citizens and a much larger group of counter-protestors broke down the barricades and violence ensued. With the help of Federal Police, the violence was subdued. What followed was an immense celebration of unity and henceforth a holiday "Freedom Day" was declared.

First Federal Elections
The first federal elections elected Millie Allevatori as the first Premier of the federation. Gunk Funk and Bradly Fitzwilliam Manzotti became representatives of Nova Azcoria. Lena Doxenite and Oodles Ardere became representatives of Oceanum.

Kumura Joins the Federation
On the 17th of January 2023, the Flowerlands of Kumura signed an agreement to join the FSS. Kumura became the third state of the FSS. Upon its joining, Kumura was ceded the island of Oodlesville. The agreement was signed by Omnaki of Kumura, Dubos Rokalim and Premier of the Federation, Millie Allevatori, in a ceremony in Sosoku, the capital of Kumura.

Batu Joins the Federation
On the 7th of February 2023, the recently independent Batu Khaganate signed an agreement to join the FSS. Batu became the fourth state to join the FSS. This agreement was signed by Khagan of Batu, Mike Berron and Premier of the Federation, Millie Allevatori.