Pemecutan

Pemecutan or officially United Kingdom of Pemecutan (Hanacaraka Latin: Pesamuan Puri Agung Pemecutan; Bahasa: Uni Kerajaan Pemecutan Raya) is an island country located in east central of Melayu Archipelago. It doesn't have land border with any nations but it has a maritime border with Eraman to the north and west, Kencana to the northeast, Southern Palm Islands to the south and southwest and the vast Madya Sea to the east. A united kingdom, Pemecutan is consist of 6 constituent states and 2 federal cities. The states are Jimbarwana, Kanginan, Kauripan, Soracana Islands, Tambangan and Ulunusa. The capital, Pemecutan Puri and Batubulan are the federal cities. It has an area of 30,056 km2 and a population of 12.6 millions. It is considered a densely populated country in Melayu Archipelago. Pemecutan Puri is the capital while Ubung is the largest city in Pemecutan which is also the center of its economy. Another notable cities are Tambapuri, Sanur, Mengwi, Jematang, Satria, Aksamara, Kesiman, Nilayam.

Pemecutan history was begin around mid 5th century when the archipelago was under the control of Sripala Kingdom, a Hindu kingdom centered on what is now Southern Palm Islands. The archipelago was put under it's own administration which directly controlled them. Local uprising shaken the administration in late 8th century. These uprising successfully established an independent kingdom. It was named Tegeh Kori Kingdom. The kingdom expanded themselves following the weakening of Sripala. Tegeh Kori itself was collapsed in 1351 after a long 3 years Civil War. During the period between 1351 - 1906, Pemecutan entered Dark Period.

In 16th century, British came to the country engaging a trade deal. But the situation change later on. One by one kingdoms in Pemecutan area were being conquered. Started with Soracana Islands in 1878 until Tambangan in 1906. Pemecutan Protectorate State was established by the British to govern the archipelago with Tambangani King as the leader. The area mostly unharmed during the First World War. But it was getting hit in the Second World War. In late 1942, Japanese forces successfully taken control of the whole islands. Independence movement was started in 1946 after the dissatisfaction over British colonial government which failed to protected Pemecutan during the World War. After an intense talked, 4 kingdoms that located in Giri Island agreed to unite together and established Giri Federation. While, Soracana Islands and Kanginan continue to be a separate entities. Kanginan was then joined in 1966. The unification then took its official name as United Kingdom of Pemecutan. In early August 2020, Soracana Islands gives up their independence to Pemecutan after the country nearly collapsed.

Pemecutan is considered a developing country with an emerging industrial base. The economy was boost after oil boom in 1970's. In 2019, the government successfully decreased the unemployment rate to its lowest position. While the largest obstacles are still transportation and environment. The government try to reduce its dependence on fossil-based power plant.

Etymology
The name of Pemecutan is derived from local word, pecut which means whip. The folklore stated (and also mention in Chronicle of Watugunung House), Ki Watu Giri, the first Tegeh Kori's King from Watugunung House was a master of whipping. He was believe to receive a sacred treasure from the mountain spirit that guarding mountain and highland around Tegeh Kori domain. The sacred treasure are two whips, one with yellowish color (representing Basukinanta dragon, the guardian of Mount Basuki in the west) and the other with bluish color (representing Bogananta dragon, the guardian of Mount Pacung in the north). The name was believed to be chosen to give the new establish nation a blessings from the guardian of both mountains.

The whip is regard as a sacred symbol for the country. A dual whips has been use as the symbol of Watugunung House. All Watugunung's branch line also using whip as their symbol. States and territories of Pemecutan also put a whip in their coat of arms. This folklore also become the main reason why the whole archipelago is called as Pemecutan by the British

Prehistory
There is a dispute over the first human to settling in the island. Fossilized remain of Homo pacungensis which was discovered in the cave at the foothill of Mount Pacung, suggested that archaic human has been inhabited Giri Island as early as 50,000 years ago. It is believe that these early human still in contact with Australoid tribe that reached the islands around 25,000 BC before it become extinct somewhat around 10,000 - 5,000 BC.

Around 500 BC, Austronesian people reached Giri Island, Pemecutan mainland. These peoples are recognized as the ancestors of the current peoples of Pemecutan. The discovery of iron and the applied of wet-field rice cultivation by Austronesian makes them successfully survive in the island. The peoples started to leave their nomadic lifestyle. Settlements and villages were flourished during this time. Indian trader came to the island around fourth century. These trader were known to influence early Pemecutanian peoples for their language writing. Hence the Hanacaraka script was discovered during this period. Indian trader also influence the peoples politics and society. Settlements and villages group together and larger tribe emerge. There are two distinct ethnics that controlled the archipelago, Mandaran and Girian. Both are believe to be the result of thousands years of blends between Australoid and Austronesian which settled in the archipelago. The main difference between both ethnics are their basic skills.

Sripala Era
Sripala Kingdom established around 350 AD in what is now Southern Palm Islands. The small kingdom grew quickly and spread its influence into nearby islands including Giri Island, Pemecutan main island. At first, Sripala colonized the southern part of Giri Island around 387 AD in what is now Sanur. It gradually expanded northward and eastward. Surya Islands was controlled in 412 while Soracana Archipelago was conquered in 419. Giri Island itself was not conquered wholly until 427. The existence of Sripala influence the tribal life in the archipelago. Hinduism was also spread into the archipelago which blended very well with the local animism beliefs. The archipelago was directly controlled by Sripalan Monarch. The economy of the archipelago was increase with the help of Sripala vast trade route.

Sripala land enlargement create many clashed with its neighbors, especially with Meilawati Kingdom. Several wars happened between two large kingdoms in their land race. Continuous wars devastated domestic situation of Sripala. Many uprising occurred because the fright of instability, including Tegeh Kori. Although failing several times, the uprising increase tremendously following the weakening of Sripala. Tegeh Kori Kingdom finally established in 752 after they successfully drove Sripalan forces from northern Giri. Sripala finally collapsed in 857.

Tegeh Kori Era
Tegeh Kori Kingdom at first was only controlled the northern part of Giri Island. After the collapsed of Sripala, King Tegeha III started his campaigned to conquered the rest of the archipelago. It was not until early 11th century that the whole Pemecutan Archipelago was finally conquered. The kingdom was reigned by 3 different Royal Families. The longest were Watugunung House which reigned from 976 until 1260.

Aside from military conquest, the kingdom was relatively peaceful. They renew their relationship with the successor of Sripala. They also established trade and diplomatic relationship with other neighboring countries. The economy was well maintained. Even though there were several uprising that occurred during the last reigned of Watugunung House until the beginning of Cempaga House, but it was still under control.

The kingdom collapsed was rather unexpected. During the reigned of Cempaga III the kingdom entered a serious situation. Both the King's princes from his two marriages were eyeing the throne. The King tried heavily to settled the issues but to no avail. When the king died, traditionally the eldest son took the throne. But before the coronation took place, a civil war broke out. The King's nephew try to stop both parties but he was eventually being ganged up by both of them. The war lasted for 3 years before went into a truce. A diplomatic solution was made. A meeting was held in Pemedilan to solved the problem. With the signed of Treaty of Pemedilan, the kingdom was split into 3 entities. The largest share was given to the eldest son, Prince Ki Karang Arum which established Karanganyar Kingdom. The second son, Prince Ki Alit Jambe established Jimbarwana Kingdom. And the King's nephew was given a parched of land which then become Ulunusa Kingdom.

Dark Period
After the split of Tegeh Kori, Pemecutan Archipelago entered the Dark Period. Wars and rivalry between the kingdoms were inevitable. Soracana Archipelago seceded from Ulunusa Kingdom in 1644 and established Soracana Islands Kingdom after Ulunusa throne went to a female ruler. The first Queen of Ulunusa was also forced to abdicated after her son, Prince Ki Sida Sapurna, reached maturity age. The line of Linggih House was continued with Sida House with the capital was moved from Ulunsuwi to Satria.

In Jimbarwana, a ruler change also almost shaken the kingdom. Jambe House was continued by their minor branched line, Merta House. This event occurred after the death of the heir less King Jambe XVII in 1833. The kingdom's capital was also being moved from Jambe to Kesiman. Several uprising occurred during the monarch changed although it could easily handled.

Karanganyar was also falls because of internal issue over marriage dispute. Tambangan House raging a coup to Karanganyar King with the help of Kaleran House and Mangu House. Tambangan House, lead by Prince Ki Sangga Geni win the war and take over the kingdom. Karanganyar Royal Family was banished to Sadha Island off the eastern coast of Jematang before being sent to Batubulan. Karanganyar Kingdom was split between Tambangan, Kaleran and Mangu House with Tambangan House replaced Karanganyar House as the Monarch. Kaleran House was given a land west of Gerenceng Mountain Range and established Duchy of Kauripan. Mangu House was given Surya Archipelago which then established Duchy of Kanginan.

Several wars also happened during the period. The wars mostly because of border disputes or secession wars. Karanganyar and Ulunusa engaged in 2 major wars about their border. The same happened between Karanganyar and Jimbarwana. Batubulan island have been a continuous issue between Karanganyar and Petang. And later, between Tambangan Kingdom and Soracana. Soracana gained their independence after a hard war against the ruling Ulunusa Royal Family. The same happened with the fall of Karanganyar.

Western Presence
The first European country that reach Pemecutan area was Portuguese in the late 16th century. They at first reached Kanginan although not much trade happened between both nations. The Portuguese explorer reached Giri Island and engaged in a trade notably with Karanganyar Kingdom. The British came second around 18th century. They reached Giri Island by accident and make contact with Tambangan Kingdom, the successor of Karanganyar Kingdom. Trade was not commenced in the first place but it was made gradually. British influence grew intensely and decrease the presence of Portuguese trader in the area.

The British were not just engage in trade but also involved in politics and defense of the area. The nobles in Ulunusa and Tambangan were concerned with the growing power of British in the area. They tried to warned the Monarch but their attempted were failed as the Monarch much more believe towards British diplomats. The intentions of British changed in mid 19th century. They tried to involved deeply in domestic affairs of the kingdoms there which infuriate the nobles. The situation worsen when Noble Uprising occurred in several villages throughout the archipelago. But the Monarchs were able to suppressed the uprising with the help of British which made them rely heavily to the British. Changes happened in 1878 when suddenly British declared war towards Soracana Islands. The sudden declaration shocked the Monarch. They were easily conquered. The other kingdoms prepared themselves for the worst although they know that their military were very adequate compared to the British. One by one kingdom falls into British power. The last was Tambangan which was conquered in 1906.

British then established a local government to govern the area. They were becoming protectorate of British Empire known as Pemecutan Protectorate States. They still able to controlled their domestic affairs while foreign affairs and military become British responsibility. The Monarchs were also still retain their title and position. Under the British occupation, Kanginan and Kauripan were being elevated into a kingdom. This moved was made by the British government to decreased the power of Tambangan in the area. Although the situation seems to went bad, but there were a lot of development happened when the archipelago were under British administration and protection. Port of Ubung was upgraded so it could accepted more ships mostly from India, Arab, Far East and Australia. British also created Pemecutan Navy Fleet which was stationed in Port of Ubung. But the world tension worsen in late 1930's. The Monarchs were worried when British entered World War II.

World Wars and Independence
The monarchs in Pemecutan area met together in Peguyangan to talk about the world escalate situation. They were all agreed to increase military spending and asked for advise and defense from United Kingdom.

A small UK army was sent to defend their possession in Melayu Archipelago. After Japanese forces captured Dutch East Indies, they prepared for the worst. The Japanese Imperial Navy made voyage to Melayu Archipelago in order to controlled Port of Ubung which is a heavily defended UK naval Base in the area. The forces made a landing in July 1942. An inevitable war happened and in just a few months the whole Giri Island was captured. Kanginan and Soracana Islands forces also surrender after heavy loss.

A change of wind happened after Japanese forces was loosing in Rabaul and the Philippines. The situation were taken into advantage by the resistance forces in Giri Islands. With the help of Australian and British India Army, they able to forced out Japanese forces from the archipelago. The government were re-established shortly.

The after war, a heated situation happened in the area as nobles and commoners were upsets with UK war involvement and their failure to defend the archipelago. Uprising occurs in major cities during 1946 which chanting of immediate independence. A meeting was held in early 1947 between the 6 kingdoms and UK ambassador for independence discussion. UK suggested that all 6 kingdoms were unite under one sovereign states which resembling the current government of the archipelago. But the suggestion was rejected by Kanginan and Soracana delegations.

As the meeting progression become stalemate, in late 1948, 4 kingdoms in Giri Island held a separate meeting and finally agreed to unite as one nation. The move was granted by UK government. Giri Federation was officially declared in 18 December 1949. The first general election was held in September 1951 and the first parliament was swear in January 1952. The independence of Kanginan was then granted in 1952. While Soracana Islands got their independence in 1989. Both kingdoms re-established their relationship with Giri Federation.

Modern Days
In 1962, Kanginan was in turmoil after the military initiated a coup to overthrow the monarchy. Kanginan Monarch family went into Giri Federation while the country was changed into a republic. The monarchist reached Giri's government and asked for intervention. A war between two neighbors was inevitable. Giri which was more superior able to conquered Kanginan at ease. A referendum was held in Kanginan to decided their future. Shockingly the result prefer the re-establishment of monarchy and union with Giri Federation. After the union, the federation took the name of Pemecutan to reflect the whole archipelago even though Soracana Islands was still a sovereign state at the time. In 1978, the capital, Pemecutan Puri and Batubulan Autonomous Territory was change its status into a Federal City.

In late 2019, Soracana Islands reach a downturn after the death of King Karsiyuha I. His replacement was deemed unsuitable because of his sexual orientation. Aside from that, a scandal was surface that the country is in a huge debt because of the Monarch spending habits. This situation led to the overthrow of monarchy. The event alert Pemecutan as the close ally of Soracana Islands. Pemecutan Armed Forces was being deployed to secured and calmed the situation that went bad. The coup leader enrage by Pemecutan intervention and ultimately declaring war to them. As Soracana Islands army are far outnumbered, Pemecutan easily conquered the archipelago. Annexation process was begin in mid-2020 which being finalized at 5 August 2020 by the signing of Nilayam Treaty. The treaty stated the legitimate annexation of Soracana Islands, the reinstate of monarchy in the archipelago and the promise to recognized Soracana identities including flag, coat of arms and language.

Pemecutan has developed from an agriculture based country into a newly industrialized country. The discovery of oil deposit have increase the country's economy. The country also developed it's tourism industry. The financial crisis in late 1990's have a huge impact towards Pemecutan's economy. The economy slowly recovered. It's not reached it's previous position until mid 2000's.

In term of social issue, Pemecutan continued to give equality based on gender, ethnicity and religion. Homosexuality have been decriminalized since 1967. Freedom of speech is upheld and freedom of business also being protected. The main issue that still lurking is about environment. Even as a producer of petroleum, Pemecutan try to divert it's dependent towards fossil based energy and established a cleaner environment. The country also try to control the single use plastic usage as it's become a huge problem in Pemecutan. On the other hand, the government through Agency of Natural and Cultural Preservation continued to protected numerous sites throughout the country.

Government and Politics
Pemecutan is a federal parliamentary elective monarchy. The system of government is closely modeled on that of the Westminster parliamentary system, a legacy of British colonial rule. The Head of State is Ratu Hawir Bhuja, commonly referred to Paramount King (literally it means King of the Kings). The Paramount King is elected to a five-year term by and among the five (later six) hereditary rulers of the States of Pemecutan. By informal agreement, the position is systematically rotated among the five (later six with the addition of Soracana's King), and have been held by Mangu X of Kanginan since 1 January 2017. The Paramount King's role have been largely ceremonial since the creation of Giri Federation in 1949, picking ministers and members of the upper house. Rajya Sabha or The King's Council, which is a non-governmental body formed by six hereditary rulers of Pemecutan is designated as an advisory council for the government. The Government are freely to consult the countries issues with the council.

Legislative power is vested in Paruman Agung (Grand Council). The council is a bicameral which consist of the lower house, Krama Sabha (Peoples House) and the upper house, Nagari Sabha (State House). The 125-member of Krama Sabha is elected for a maximum term of four year in a multi-member constituencies. All 29 (the number will be enlarge with the addition of senators from Soracana Islands) senators sit for four-years term; 28 are elected by Rajya Sabha from nobles in each counties including one in Batubulan, and 1 senator from Pemecutan Puri is directly elected. The parliament follows multi-party system and the government is elected through a first-past-the-post system. Parliamentary elections are held at least once every four years, the most recent took place in September 2015. From 1984, the government has lower the voters age of consent from 21 years to 17 years. Voting is not mandatory. The next election will be held in September 2020.

Executive power is vested in the Cabinet, led by the Patih Agung (Prime Minister). Patih Agung must be a member of Krama Sabha who in the opinion of the Paramount King, commands the support of a majority members. The Cabinet is chosen from members of both houses of Parliament. Patih Agung or Prime Minister is both head of cabinet and the head of government. Since the 2011 General Election, Pemecutan have been govern by Parisadha Pandu Nagari (PPN). They formed a minority government with the support of Pratisentana Krama Pande (PKP), the second largest political party in the Parliament.

Pemecutan's legal system is a mixed of English Common Law and Pemecutan Traditional Value. This mixed system is adopted to preserved the local system and tradition that have been around in the country since several centuries ago. The judiciary is somewhat independent. The appointment of judges have been held by an independent body, Pemecutan Judicial Council where its members are certified lawyers, judges and former lawyers in the country. But all the judges appointment have to be approved by Nagai Sabha, as the upper house. The highest court in the judicial system is Pemecutan Supreme Court, followed by State Court of Appeal which located in each states and High Court which located in each municipalities. Pemecutan also has several special court e.g Military Court. Even though Sanatana Dharma is the country state-religion but there are no religious-based law that implemented in the country.

Administrative divisions
Currently, Pemecutan is divided into 14 divisions, 10 are monarch states, 3 are republic states and 1 state-level city. Each state is divided into municipalities. Larger municipalities gained city status. Below municipalities is Pakraman which can be translate into village. And Banjar or community is the lowest division.

Upon its establishment, Pemecutan was consist of 7 states. The member states were expanded throughout the 1970's which then formalized by the 1978 constitution amendments. Pemecutan Puri as the capital was created a state-level city. In 2020, it added another state after Soracana Islands was annexed.



Foreign Relations
As a former protectorate state of United Kingdom, Pemecutan has a very close relationship with them and their former colonies. They maintain a friendly relationship especially with India, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia. Even though they have a close relationship with UK and their former colonies, they try to always maintain neutrality in their foreign relation. Regionally, they also maintain close relationship with their neighbors.

Pemecutan was part of Ladonka Summit, a regional summit held in Ladonka, Belfitz. The summit initially held as a regional initiation to establish a regional association and cooperation. Unfortunately, the summit was cut short.

Geography
Pemecutan is located in south central of Melayu Archipelago. It is part of Jambuva Archipelago and Central Islands Subregion. The whole country also known as Pemecutan Archipelago. With a land area of 30,056 km2, Pemecutan is the third largest country in Jambuva Archipelago (not counting Labuan and Cempaka State which is part of Samudera Darussalam). The islands is crossed by two micro tectonic plate, Jambuva Plate and Kencana Plate. Giri Mountain Range which located in Giri Island is a result of continued clashed between both tectonic plates. Earthquake are frequently occurs in the area.

Giri Island is the main and the largest island in the country with around 19,000 km2 in land area or around 63% of total Pemecutan land area. The highest point, Mount Basuki also located in the island which stood at 1,793 m above sea level. The longest river is Pacung River. Flowing at 112 km long, the river start from Mount Pacung and emptied into Jematang Bay. It crossed the capital city, Pemecutan Puri. Pacung-Apuan River Basin is the largest basin the country which occupy Campuhan Valley in the eastern part of Giri Island. Islands in Pemecutan are mostly hilly with highland and mountain can be seen in the large islands. Only smaller islands and islets that rather flat. The largest flat island in Pemecutan would be Nehu Island with around 200 m in it highest point. There are more than 20 islands in Pemecutan Archipelago. All of them are named and inhabited. It can be grouped into 3 areas, Giri (or sometimes known as Mainland), Surya and Soracana Group.

The closest distance to foreign country is with Southern Palm Islands in the south of the country. Khurtubh Strait is only 13 km long. The largest territorial water will be Batubulan Sea. The largest lake is located in Kanginan, Carangsari Lake. Surya Island is known for its numerous lake especially in its eastern part.

Climate
Pemecutan lies south of equator line although still below Tropic of Capricorn. It has 2 main seasons, dry and wet season with no temperature difference between both seasons. For most of Pemecutan, dry season fall between May until October while wet season fall between November to April. Pemecutan climate's almost entirely tropical which dominated by tropical rainforest climate (Köppen Af). More cooler climate types can be found in higher altitude above 1,300 m above sea level. The oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) prevails in mountain region which adjacent to rainforest climate with uniform precipitation year-round. In highland area near tropical monsoon climate, the subtropical highland climate (Köppen Cwb) is prevalent with pronounces dry season.

Eastern and southern Giri have a higher rainfall compared to it's western part. Soracana Archipelago have the lowest rainfall throughout the country. The humidity is quite high around 70-90%. Winds are somewhat predictable with monsoons usually blowing in from southeast in November through March and from northwest in June through October.