United Republic (Celestial Ascendance)

The United Republic of Tiangong, often shortened to simply United Republic, also called simply Tiangong, is a sovereign state in North and East Asia. The United Republic is the second largest nation in the world, as well as a superpower and the most populous democracy.

Often regarded as one of the most liberal and secular nations in the world, the United Republic is the second largest economy in the world and is home to many different peoples, religions, cultures and languages. Originally consisting of several provinces of China, the United Republic declared independence from China in 1802, unifying into the United Republic of Tiangong. After a five-year revolutionary war, China renounced its claim on their former territories and recognized the independence of the nation. Despite the damage that the war had done, the Republic was able to quickly rebuild. Immigration to the newly found nation was immense, as it was one of the most liberal and free nations at that time. Developing new technologies and inventions, the United Republic became a great power.

In 1990, the United Republic was briefly reorganized into the Earth Empire under Kuvira Laghima, and under her rule, it expanded into the largest state in world history, causing the Great War. Ultimately, Laghima realized her flawed ideals, and surrendered, allowing peace to return to the ravaged world.

Despite the challenges that the nation had to endure following the war, none of these proved impossible to overcame and today the United Republic is one of the leading nations in the world. It is a member of the United Nations and a permanent member of its Security Council.

Etymology
The United Republic of Tiangong's name is self-descriptive: a federation of states, united into one republic. The name Tiangong derives from the Chinese word meaning "heavenly palace" (天宮). The Japanese form of the name is Tengoku (天国), which means heaven. The Korean form, Cheongug (천국) also means heaven or paradise.