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Aquitaine is a member of the [[Solomani Confederation]] and a leading member of the [[Boötean League]]. Aquitaine is best known for its expertise in [[Gravity control technology|gravitic technology]] and is also a major exporter of luxury items, particularly food delicacies and superb wines. | Aquitaine is a member of the [[Solomani Confederation]] and a leading member of the [[Boötean League]]. Aquitaine is best known for its expertise in [[Gravity control technology|gravitic technology]] and is also a major exporter of luxury items, particularly food delicacies and superb wines. | ||
| − | Aquitaine was colonized around [[-2100]] by francophone [[Terran|Terrans]]. Intermarriage was common from the earliest days of the colony, and under Aquitaine's bright sun dark skin proved to be an advantage, so almost all today's Aquitainians are of olive to deep brown complexion. The planetary society is bilingual, with [[ | + | Aquitaine was colonized around [[-2100]] by francophone [[Terran|Terrans]]. Intermarriage was common from the earliest days of the colony, and under Aquitaine's bright sun dark skin proved to be an advantage, so almost all today's Aquitainians are of olive to deep brown complexion. The planetary society is bilingual, with [[Galanglic]] as well as the local descendant of French being taught in schools. |
During the [[Long Night]] the planet had slid back to [[Tech Level|TL]] 7 and planetary government had collapsed. Reunification occurred about [[-1000]] under a warlord named Henri Kientega, who titled himself King Henri V of France and Aquitaine. Aquitaine is still ruled by the monarchy established by King Henri. Aquitaine is well-known for its elaborate code of courtesy. Blunt speech or abrupt action of any kind are considered inappropriate. | During the [[Long Night]] the planet had slid back to [[Tech Level|TL]] 7 and planetary government had collapsed. Reunification occurred about [[-1000]] under a warlord named Henri Kientega, who titled himself King Henri V of France and Aquitaine. Aquitaine is still ruled by the monarchy established by King Henri. Aquitaine is well-known for its elaborate code of courtesy. Blunt speech or abrupt action of any kind are considered inappropriate. | ||