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'''Ohlakhira Shufteim''', pronounced "Ohlah-keerah Shoof-taiym" and often abbreviated as '''Ohshu''' or '''OS''', is an interstellar federation of | '''Ohlakhira Shufteim''', pronounced "Ohlah-keerah Shoof-taiym" and often abbreviated as '''Ohshu''' or '''OS''', is an interstellar federation of around 1800 star systems that include [[humans]], [[Halfen]], and [[Starkind]] systems. Its form of government is rule by judges, with an associated parliamentary system that meets for several weeks about once every Earth year. It was founded in 2237. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The name is [[Halfen]] and literally means "the stars ruled by judges". "Ohlakhira" is the source of the Maasai word "olakira", meaning "star" or "stars". "Shufteim" is the source of the Hebrew word שופטים (shoftim), and refers to rule by judges. | The name is [[Halfen]] and literally means "the stars ruled by judges". "Ohlakhira" is the source of the Maasai word "olakira", meaning "star" or "stars". "Shufteim" is the source of the Hebrew word שופטים (shoftim), and refers to rule by judges. | ||
==Member systems== | |||
The OS consists of over 1800 star systems, with the majority being part of the [[Manosya Confederation]]. A full list can be seen [[:Category:Ohlakhira Shufteim systems|here]]. | |||
==OS Standard== | ==OS Standard== | ||
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**Rakonber (named in honor of the original crew of ''[[Aoraba Rakon]]'', to remember their sacrifices) | **Rakonber (named in honor of the original crew of ''[[Aoraba Rakon]]'', to remember their sacrifices) | ||
*Week – Contain 7 days each. | *Week – Contain 7 days each. | ||
*Day – Contain 27 hours | *Day – Contain 27 hours each. | ||
*Hour – Contain 60 minutes each. | *Hour – Contain 60 minutes each. | ||
*Minute – Contain 60 seconds each. | *Minute – Contain 60 seconds each. | ||
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==Organizations== | ==Organizations== | ||
The OS operates the following organizations: | The OS operates the following organizations: | ||
*[[Interstellar Cataloguing and Exploration Service]] | *[[Interstellar Cataloguing and Exploration Service]] (ICES) – Explores new wormholes as they are discovered, catalogues the contents of the star system, and provides reports regarding the viability of colonization opportunities. | ||
*[[Ohlakhira Shufteim Marine Corps]] (OSMC) – Expeditionary military force of the OS. | |||
[[Category:Ohlakhira Shufteim|*]] | [[Category:Ohlakhira Shufteim|*]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:56, 8 April 2026
Ohlakhira Shufteim, pronounced "Ohlah-keerah Shoof-taiym" and often abbreviated as Ohshu or OS, is an interstellar federation of around 1800 star systems that include humans, Halfen, and Starkind systems. Its form of government is rule by judges, with an associated parliamentary system that meets for several weeks about once every Earth year. It was founded in 2237.
Etymology
The name is Halfen and literally means "the stars ruled by judges". "Ohlakhira" is the source of the Maasai word "olakira", meaning "star" or "stars". "Shufteim" is the source of the Hebrew word שופטים (shoftim), and refers to rule by judges.
Member systems
The OS consists of over 1800 star systems, with the majority being part of the Manosya Confederation. A full list can be seen here.
OS Standard
The OS Standard (OSS) time measurements are as follows. OS Standard was adopted on 1 January 2237, the first official day of the newly-established Ohlakhira Shufteim.
- Year – Thirteen months of 29 days each, for a total of 378 days.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
- Rakonber (named in honor of the original crew of Aoraba Rakon, to remember their sacrifices)
- Week – Contain 7 days each.
- Day – Contain 27 hours each.
- Hour – Contain 60 minutes each.
- Minute – Contain 60 seconds each.
Organizations
The OS operates the following organizations:
- Interstellar Cataloguing and Exploration Service (ICES) – Explores new wormholes as they are discovered, catalogues the contents of the star system, and provides reports regarding the viability of colonization opportunities.
- Ohlakhira Shufteim Marine Corps (OSMC) – Expeditionary military force of the OS.