Borian Government

Government
The Borian government has a significant influence upon the Borian population, much more so than most other governments, however not due to its laws or regulations. The Borian government is seen as a helping hand for the people of Boria, a service to provide to the people who in turn maintain the government.

Laws are minimal in Borian space, generally restricting doing only that which harms others, as is law enforcement (although the law enforcement that does exist is very well equipped). These lax regulations are due in most part to the relatively effective self-regulation of the Borian people; Borians understand that for their government, whom they see as an ally and a help, to operate effectively, one must follow the laws laid out by the government.

The influence of the Borian government comes from the mandatory education and military service that exists for all citizens of the Borian nation.

The Borian education system is a well-funded, well-organized system that provides in-depth education to Borian children and young adults from ages 6-30. The education system teaches all core subjects (mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, history, sociology, psychology, writing / literature, government, economics, philosophy / ethics, etc.), as well as offering a near-limitless range of extra-curricular activities.

After this 24 year education period, Borians can either choose to pursue higher education or begin their free period.

While Borian education is phenomenal, Borian education also places a heavy emphasis on community, not just with a student’s immediate peers, but with all Borian students and teachers. Exchange programs are readily available and encouraged, and for the last 10 years Borians are to live on student campuses instead of with their parents.

After their education is completed, Borians are encouraged (but not required) to take a 5 year break before their induction into the Borian military. The vast majority of Borians with their break available to them will take it, and most will travel the sector and explore the world, as is encouraged by the norm of Borian society.

After their break, a Borian is to serve in the Borian military for at least 5 years or have citizenship revoked. Revoking citizenship does not prevent them from living in Borian territory, but it does prevent governmental involvement and is generally frowned upon by Borian society.

Borians serving in the military get a great deal of choice as to where they serve, and are generally allowed to enter training for any sect of the military, however they are obviously not guaranteed entry into their desired role.

The Borians, despite not having been at war for over 400 years (except for ongoing skirmishes with Ogrons), have a very large military. This large military with universal service allows for an effective sense of comradery to take hold of most of the Borian population, as most of them have been through the same first 40 years, and know what it is like to be in those wartime situations.

After their service in the military, some Borians continue their service in law enforcement, government, or the military. Most, however, settle in civilian jobs either in or out of Borian space.

Citizenship is granted to anyone born in Borian space that is known to the Borian Goverment. Naturalization processes do exist, but they are a lengthy albeit well-respected process. Any non-naturalized citizen of Boria will be subject to Borian education and military service.