| Planet type: / X2 Super Earth, Terrestrial, M-Class / *Goverment: / ((Hush Ascendent|Hush Ascendant)) /* Habitable: / Yes / The ((Hush Ascendant|Hush Ascendant)) would like you to know that though the oxygen levels on Hush are lower than Tera, this difference is not dangerous to ((Human|humans)) or other races breathing a similar atmosphere. *Race(s): / ((Shunamir|Shunamir)) / Pronounced: / shoo-na-mur / !!!Special Features: __Rings__ The planets rings are thin and many times not visible to the average viewer. In the UV spectrum they glow even in the sun. __Geological__ This world is filled with many plateaus which appear to be formed from the planet’s core pushing up on some dense rocky disks in the planet’s crust. Much of the Shunamir civilization is built within these plateaus. The continents on Hush are numerous but one stands to dominate the planet named ((Kud|Kud)) it is where the Hush Ascendant is centralized. Many of the island continents are connected by large plant and tree growth reinforced by the ((Crimson|crimson)) fungus militia. __Weather__ Because of the large unstable oceans and occasional moment of geological formations, due to the lose nature of much of the Hush bedrock. Huge storms can orbit the planet for months or even years at a time. These are incredibly destructive in nature and are one reason for the underground nature of the Shunamir. Classification Type I Civilization – Borrowed technology The Shunamir have reached type one status and can use and manufacture Rail Drive technology, as well as the use of Jump engines, though this technology is not native, and Jump tech is still being worked out in a deal with the other races. Their current civilization level was thrust upon them in a war with the space faring race, the Nunuspet. Following a civil war much of the Nunuspet tech was adopted and adapted for their use. Civilization Type 0 (Before the warrens) At the beginning of Shunamir civilization, the trees were the heart of housing for the Shunamir. The strong and sturdy Guz tree was unbending to the storms on Hush and the first houses were built from the wooden lumber of lesser trees. Retractable walkways and homes that clung to the trunks of Guz trees became small cities and towns. In this era some relics of beach and cave side housing was found. However no large settlements were made in this way. The sea had its way with any settlement close to the crashing waves. Daily life was much different than it is in the present day. There were no official clans at this time and hunting and gathering took up much of their time. As well as repairs from the constant storms. Families at this time were structured to take care of their households, children were trained in housing upkeep and looking after the younger. As they aged they would be tasked with the hunting and gathering for the family. At the center of these villages and cities was the Luminary (or Temple) the safe haven of the mir. The Luminary was also the storehouse for the gathered goods that could be stored. The cleanliness and sanity of the temples was the perfect place to store these goods, and society as a whole considered them blessed by Adar for keeping their food so close to the mir’s holy bodies. Crimson outbreaks in the Luminary at this time were more common and Hush was blamed for infiltrating the mind of the Mir that fell victim. The violent “zombie” like behavior of those infected reinforced this. Sometimes a total purge of the Luminary was called for, these times called for fasting and prayer to protect the reconstruction and new mir born in the following years. Laws and rules at this time varied from city to city and rules and laws were often very different depending on the region. The Codex of Light was much smaller than and Adar had not enlightened the Adenites at this time. Some societies even devolved into cannibalism of mir, keeping them for a time until they felt a sacrifice was needed. This also led to the reverse, with large populations of Shuna being sacrificed for the sake of a few Mir. Type 0 (After The Taming) Leading up to Aden laying out their law in the Codex. The core cities that would become Adenites and lead the Taming efforts had also been pioneering digging and structuring of tunnels into the plateaus that dot Hush. Strong metal tools were forged in the heat of the storms that gave them access to the safety of the caverns they dug themselves. This metal age gave the Adenites superior weapons during the taming. This tunnel making would also be what would lead to the more stable Warren construction of future generations. This is of course why Aden chose them to lead the Taming. Civilization in this age advanced from metal to industry. Though this on Hush meant community projects and the invention of railways and other public transport and housing projects all under the Platus of the planet. Soon the transport boom led to the creation of continent hopping submarines, other over sea methods of transport had been shown to be impossible with the storms. Grand housing projects that would house tens of millions under these mountainous plateaus. And luminaries that would house millions in lavish accommodations, shopping and worship spaces. Personal luxuries increased during this time… families were given beds and furniture. But more lavish amenities were bartered for using both goods and Lumen, the currency made up of Metallic coins, and minted in the Luminaries. All true advance came down from the luminary, and the builders, alchemists, and Innovators are all closely watched for any new idea that can advance Shunamir as a whole. During this time those that wished to leave society were given many options. These ranged from special jobs and teams designed to help them understand that they were a vital part of the whole. There are however the more criminal elements who after good faith rehabilitation in dens deep under the Warrens may be moved to a more permanent state of re-education in the Luminary. Type 1 (After War of the 11’s) Present Day Changes made after the War of the 11s and the Occupation of the Nunuspet were at first minor. But the large uncontrolled areas of now nearly abandoned warrens have made for a difficult time for the planet’s current leadership. In a scramble to secure planetary access for the UEE in a manner that guarantees the sovereignty of the planet’s air space and orbit, the Ascendant has had to lessen the priority of manpower on chasing dissidents and their projects. Currently this is changing as the planet and people of Hush now have a stable entrance and orbit to planetary commerce. The day to day life on Hush remains much the same as it has been in the past. Although the amount of Warren’s has lessened from its peak before the invasion those that have survived and consolidated have begun again to balance and again celebrate the praises of Adar and the Ashunamir. The Ascendant Has even begun to send delegations to other worlds and planets so that the holy body of Adan through the Mir can be spread through the galaxy furthering the blessing of Adar to all who follow his laws and ways. There are rumors even of Luminaires connected directly with the Ascendant on other worlds though no one seems able to confirm or deny these reports in good standing. Older History The origins of the Shunamir have one paw in legend and the other in fact. The first primitive settlements existed near the beaches and underwater caves. The storms and dangers of the rainforests and taiga were too much for primitive shelters to weather. According to research the early Shunamir created tools for their arms and legs to dig further into the rock of the caves that lined the beaches in many of their islands. Here it is believed that the original draft of the Codex of Light was written. Once safe and with early weapons developed there was a split of many of the tribes, all taking a copy of the Codex with them. Some early boats have been found but nothing larger than a small skiff. The storms have either dashed any wrecks to bits or that technology was not used in mass. History then takes a turn as no wars are recorded through the metal age, yet evidence of tribal and larger battles are evident. The Ascendant leaders claim that this is the leftover proof of the battle for the planet between the Shunamir and The beasts of Hush. Without further research it is unknown what exactly happened during this time in history. The records pick up again with “The Gathering ” Many reasons are given for most tribes and countries coming together but the most believable is that in the city of Adenar (named so for the physical incarnation of their god Adar) started the electrical revolution. The word of light being produced by artificial means drew vast swathes of citizens to Adenar. From here the warren grew exponentially and the first Ascendant was formed. They unified the books of the Codex of Light and sanctioned the building of the first luminary. The technology was closely guarded by the Ascendant over time it was divided in sections among the differing tribes. This knowledge became the tribe’s work and eventually evolved in the Clan system we know today. A time passed known only as “The Taming” a time in which non-Ascendant historians going through available accounts believe that many of the still rebellious tribes were culled. During this time the records that are still intact speak of the building of underwater superstructures, large submarine ships and cargo movers. These can still be seen today (in pictures, no direct access has been granted) moving cargo and citizens under the agitated seas. With the connection of the warrens most living was confined to underground but large enclosed castle cities were built above each warren, housing the members of that warren’s Ascendant. These were the Luminaries, each had rule over its respective warren answering to the law of the Codex of Light and to the Ashunamir. This was the status quo for a while. Eventually the invasion of the Nunuspet and the war of the 11’s divided their culture for the last few hundred years. Today the Ascendant has again taken charge after putting down the decenters and winning over the rest of the peoples of Hush. Today’s Hush can be said to be similar to the Hush before the invasion. Some more checks are in place for those in leadership but the general populace is free to move about with their enhanced ID cards. Some Luminaires are even switching over to a U-Com GSM made especially for them by the SomTech company. Though these systems are more restricted than the consumer model. !Moons: *((Ziana|Ziana)) *((Un|Un)) |