Commend Sunset

In these halls lie homages to the greatest and brightest to grace the multiverse — and in its long existence, few have matched the scale or grandeur of The Republic of Sunset.

Sunset is a shining beacon of civilization, stretching across its home galaxy and bringing with it a culture of goodwill, innovation, and egalitarianism. A testament to the tenacious and curious, Sunset has uplifted dozens of sentient species and united innumerable worlds within its Republic, continuing to voyage past the horizon and unto the next in a story that has continued to wonder and inspire through the decades.

Sunrise

In its earliest days, Sunset was established on a curious red world called Mars. Its people, the Nimatojin, learned to survive in the canyon walls of the harsh, cold planet. When they eventually returned to the surface, Sunset would find that they were not alone.

Upon meeting the strange extraterrestrial race of the ArAreBee, the Nimatojin began to reach for the sky. Utilizing new technology, they would terraform the surface of Mars, its iconic red surface growing green, and soar to the stars, creating the first faster-than-light drive based on ArAreBee inventions.

Not all that they laid eyes on glittered. Voyaging further into their solar system, Sunset would meet the Triumvirate of Yut, a coalition of nations on the rings of nearby planet Saturn that would join Sunset in their galactic adventure. But their ships would arrive on the tides of war, as the forces of Melkor Unchained (Melkor) began their assault on Mars, bringing strife and destruction to a blossoming and naive civilization.

Morning

And so began the Ardan Wars, a battle for Sunset’s home system of Sol against Melkor. The threat of destruction drove Sunset to advance their sights at a pace greater than ever; and when the ground houses only ruin, where else is left but the stars?

Now began the roots of Sunset’s interstellar age. Its scientists developed the Aurora Transit Network, a technological marvel that linked worlds far and wide together, joining what would become Sunset’s galactic civilization. This stunning empire would base itself around the Ares System, intended as a sanctuary should the unthinkable happen and Melkor’s evil forces reign.

Here, the Nimatojin would transform worlds into utopias — bringing their knowledge, culture, and vision to their new homes. Everywhere from the beautiful fields of planet Anuke to the idyllic beaches of planet Chuh-Yu, the Nimatojin would build great cities, terraform continents, and eventually built a Dyson swarm within the system, making each new world a refuge for all borne not off the back of coercion of labor but innovation and cooperation.

Mid-Day

Though intended as a last resort for the Nimatojin, the Ares System would become a home with the fall of Melkor in the “Break”. Their old enemy faded from the pages of history, the Nimatojin now pointed their compasses to worlds beyond, directing the ships of the Sunset Exploration Command (SEC) to the edges of the galaxy.

In its manifold journeys, the SEC would encounter untold numbers of species and alien civilizations both mysterious and sinister. From the Druth’Haari, a mystifying crystalline infestation with origins as old as — or older than — the universe, to the Krang, a race of menacing parasites that existed at the outskirts of the galaxy, once searching to conquer it and enslave its inhabitants, the Nimatojin have slowly uncovered the secrets of the galaxy they call home, carrying with them an adventurer’s spirit, cunning and curious in every confrontation.

As their odysseys continue, the egalitarian and liberal attitudes of Sunset have drawn in new immigrants and with them, their ideas, hopes, and dreams. The definition of “Nimatojin” expands with each species discovered, as each is offered the chance to join the republic and contribute to its shining cities, vast knowledge, and beautiful society.

Afternoon

Sunset now provides for untold billions of Nimatojin, ensuring opportunity for many and protecting its citizens from hardship where it can. It has developed digital sentients and integrated them into society in ways and depth unparalleled, built massive superstructures to house homeless species and generate energy for its sprawling worlds, and created the Eien, a holographic universe accessible by an ExoCortex, which has essentially introduced immortality to Sunset and allowed Nimatojin to truly capture the essence of who they truly are: those who dare, who are inquisitive, who are ambitious, kind and free.

And so the story of Sunset goes on. As the Nimatojin voyage across the galaxy, they never fail to display benevolence and compassion, stepping in to examine threats or protect the vulnerable with their trademark curiosity. Their diverse, unmatched, and countless journeys continue to impress this council, living up to its mission of spreading peace and goodwill.

As such, the Security Council hereby Commends Sunset.

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This resolution is now up for vote.

Bai Lung will vote FOR.

Commend Sunset was passed 10,435 votes to 1,663.