Syâm, the

The Syâm

aka

People of New Siam

The people of New Siam are from Earth and originiate from the region of Asia. Due to the fact that they did not colonize the planet intended but went much further, there was no contact initially.

The colony expanded over several Star systems and developed well without contact to United Earth or later to the Union.

They were re discovered and became a Union Member in 3312.

The Syâm remained relative isolated in terms of Union Interaction and ecame enemies of the Thauran Empire. Immigration of other Union members was and is disencouraged and only a handful of Non Syâm or non humanoid Union Citizens live within the borders of New Siam.

There are no Union Space Bus connections to any of the "Kingdom of New Siam systems " except to the Planet of New Siam from where a local Space Bus company (not part of the Union Space Bus net and not subsidized) provides connections to the other planets and systems.

It is assumed that over 60 percent of the population are not Union Citizens or even Union Residents.

The Kings of New Siam do no prohibit their subjects to become Union Citizens but do not encourage it. Local lords are even less supportive, but also do not prohibit citizenship.

The original reason to join was the Y'All invasion and of course the Thaurans, who became members.

Only after the attack of the Defenders of Life on Vien Chen in 4944, did the Kingdom open up a little more. Rich and very ruch young nobles of the Kingdom are often found in very expensive night clubs, bars and Super Lux resorts. They are a core group in the Bling Master and Bling King culture.

(Leading to the Citizen purchase scandal of 4967 )

It is very rare to meet an average Syâm outside the Kingdom (A Union Commission has concluded that the Syâm are not exactly opressed and no one interviewed expressed the desire to change things.

The Scandal of 4967 however led to the arrest of the entire Kipphor Gang, including the first prince.

The second Prince becomming King promissed reforms at the Assembly (Expelling the Kingdom was seriously discussed)

While the Citizen registry has somewhat increased, and free travel is now encouraged, only few take advantage.

According to Union Fleet records less than 700 Syâm served the fleet in almost 700 years.