Yamapedia

The Yamapedia is Yamaichi's quick knowledge database. There is a lot of information here for which a separate dispatch would be too much. The database is structured alphabetically.

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Akai, Tomoe

Tomoe Akai

Tomoe Akai, born June 1, 1998 in Shiroinami, is the Queen's official secretary. She organizes the Queen's schedule and daily routine and is also responsible for preparing receptions, banquets and trips abroad.

Tomoe Akai studied political science at the University of Kyūden. After her studies, she worked as a political journalist at the Yamaichi Chronicle. She was proposed as secretary by Chancellor Kurita, accepted by the Queen and joined the diplomatic corps.

Tomoe Akai is skilled in several self-defense sports, including judo. She is single and considered a friendly and cheerful personality.

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Ichimetal

Ichimetal Cover art

Ichimetal is a metal band from Yamaichi. The front woman of Ichimetal is 25-year-old Yuki Yaguchi, known as Yuki-Metal. The style is an unusual mix of metal and Y-pop and contains, among other things, elements of speed metal, death metal, black metal, industrial metal and EDM. Complex choreography is presented in music videos and live performances.

The band was cast by a talent agency in 2014. Although the lyrics are almost exclusively sung in Yamaichi, the band was also able to establish itself internationally. There are now four studio albums, 2 live albums and a live video compilation.

In Yamaichi the band has had 6 number 1 hits so far. All studio albums made it into the top ten and achieved two gold and one platinum records.

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Kamikaze Ichi

Kamikaze Ichi

The Kamikaze Ichi (Kamikaze One, Kamikaze = "Divine Wind" or "Spirit Wind") is the government aircraft of Yamaichi and belongs to the Royal Yamaichi Air Force.

The Kamikaze Ichi is an Airbus A319CJ and member of the Airbus A320 family of short- to medium-range, narrow-body, commercial passenger twin-engine jet airliners manufactured by Airbus. The A319CJ is the corporate jet version of the A319.

The Kamikaze Ichi incorporates removable extra fuel tanks (up to six additional Center Tanks) which are installed in the cargo compartment, and an increased service ceiling of 12,500 m (41,000 ft). Range with eight passengers' payload and auxiliary fuel tanks (ACTs) is up to 6,000 nautical miles (11,100 km). The aircraft seats up to 39 passengers, but may be outfitted by the customers into any configuration.

Kurita, Akira

Dr. Akira Kurita

Dr. Akira Kurita, born on September 2, 1975 in a village near Hanabatake, has been Chancellor of Queen Kimiko (69th) since November 2, 2023. He previously held a professorship in political science at Kyūden University. Kurita is the queen's godfather and is considered a close confidant. He is married but has no children.

Dr. Akira Kurita can trace his ancestry back to an old samurai family, but comes from a rather humble background. He is considered by experts to be a liberal thinker with a social conscience and is highly respected in Yamaichi's professional circles. He is a supporter of Yamaichi's neutrality policy and a great advocate for the Council of Non-Aligned Nations (CONAN).

Kurita is a Buddhist, vegetarian and passionate Onitama player. He also practices Kendo.

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Noketsuna, Katsumoto

Shogun Noketsuna

Katsumoto Noketsuna, born on January 26, 1950 in Nekomura, is the shogun of Yamaichi and therefore the country's highest officer of the Royal Yamaichi Defense Forces (RYDF).

He comes from a traditional samurai family and began his career in the military straight after school. After basic training with the Royal Ground Force, he joined the Royal Naval Force and quickly rose through the ranks.

From 2014 to 2018 he was the first commander of the helicopter carrier Yamatai. In 2018 he moved to the staff at the court of Kyūden and was finally appointed shogun by Queen Kimiko (68th) in 2020. As Shogun, he has a permanent seat on the Royal Council.

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Tetsuhara, Shingen

Shingen Tetsuhara

Shingen Tetsuhara, born around 1945 (exact date unknown) has been the head of the Kyūden Buddhist monastery and Zen master since 2001.

The office also comes with a permanent seat on the Royal Council. He is seen as an institutional counterpart to the Shogun, who also holds an permanent seat on the Royal Council.

Tetsuhara has been involved in finding two reincarnations of Queen Kimiko since. Tetsuhara is also a master in Aikido.

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Uno, Yuki

Queen Kimiko (Yuki Uno)

Yuki Uno, born on January 8, 2007 in Nōdobāgu, has been Queen Kimiko of Yamaichi as the 69th reincarnation since October 30, 2023. She was previously raised by Buddhist monks in the Nesuto Temple and received a high level of education. There is no official information about other family members.

Yuki Uno speaks 6 languages fluently, is skilled in the arts of Kendo and Aikido and is an accomplished chess player. The motto of her reign is “Prosperity and Peace”. Further information is partly subject to confidentiality.

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Yamatai

Yamatai

The RYNF Yamatai (Izumo-class destroyer) is a helicopter destroyer in service with the Royal Yamaichi Naval Force. The official classification of the ship is DDH (helicopter-carrying destroyer). The Helicopter Carrier was built by Mitsubichi Defense and was commissioned on 27 March 2014.

The ship carries up to 28 aircraft. However, only 7 helicopters and 2 search and rescue (SAR) helicopters are planned for the initial aircraft complement. For other operations, 400 troops and 50 3.5 ton trucks (or equivalent equipment) can also be carried. The flight deck has 5 helicopter landing spots that allow simultaneous landings or take-offs. The ship is equipped with 2 Phalanx CIWS and 2 SeaRAM for its defense.

The Yamatai displaces 19,500 tons (26,000 at full load). The carrier is 248 metres long overall. She is 38 metres wide. The warship has a complement of 520 including flag staffs. It has a maximum speed of 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph). There are royal quarters for the Queen on board.

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