United Hampton

United Hampton borders Gath-Sako and possesses the notable characteristic of being the best military strongpoint within the League. Featuring a strong republican system and rural way of life Hampton produces soldiers and grain for export. Its people are characteristically obstinate and prefer liberty at any cost. Hampton also holds the honor of being the only area in the galaxy to have successfully beaten back Gath-Sako on more than one occasion and as a result provides many surrounding areas with protection.

History
United Hampton was founded after the Secession wars by a variety of primarily Ascal worlds bordering Gath-Sako. The area that now comprises United Hampton used to be constituent to Gallarn, but voted to reform as a new state after former RLAF supreme commander and Gath-Sakan Ryman Cain was elected the representative of the area and introduced the referendum. It is the first area hit in any major Coalition thrust into the League directly and as a result has been forced into a role of military strong-point in some senses, a protector role they are all too happy to take.

The various wars United Hampton has fought with Gath-Sako over the years have been termed the "Ascal Civil Wars" as the two territories are seen as the most 'ascal' of any state. The term often gets applied to any war or dispute where the two fight and as such many wars have been Ascal civil wars, with the total tally numbering at 182 individual 'wars'.

Politics
Hampton functions on a representative democratic system. It's legislature divides into 3 sections, which can join into one total senate for important matters. Hampton has a wide variety of political party, its largest is the Hamptonian Democracy and Freedom Party or simply Freedom Party. The party itself is rather stagnant, and tends towards a focus on peaceful economic buildup.

United Hampton is fairly agreeable, despite being an abnormality, to other League States. It has fairly tolerant views on religion and is more willing to entertain the idea of cooperation with some coalition states, namely Estra. It does maintain a strong presence in the League senate and often advocates military readiness.

Many areas in the League rely on United Hampton for grain and as such defer to them politically in the League senate. This practice is often denounced as crass bribery by Gallan officials.

Religious Affiliation
United Hampton is a rare area that allows freedom of religion, but the primary religious practice is Hamptonian Fundamentalism, a belief in only God and a denial of any minor deities whatsoever. This is largely in accordance with the iconoclastic norms of the League.

Military Disposition
United Hampton holds the distinct achievement of having successfully driven off Gath-Sakan forces on more than one occasion. They match them in terms of individual skill and technique, relying on a complex firebase system and superior void naval assets to match their Coalition adversaries. The army is comprised of mainly volunteers and unlike many volunteer forces, Hampton's militaristic culture means that most of its recruits will be motivated by ideals greater than money. Morale tends to be high and because of the Leagues need constantly for forces against outside threats Hampton can retain a constant core of convicted and experienced troops always ready to grow the next generation of warfighters.

Demographics
Ascal comprise the vast majority of United Hampton citizenry, and lend Common Modern Ascal lends its language as the official language of the Republic. Rattlesnake Nathair are known to inhabit Hampton as well in significant numbers. Some varied dogian and catian groups live there as well.

Culture
Hamptonians are commonly called the most conservative people within the League. They do however emphasize their democratic virtue and see themselves as called to a higher standard than other Ascal, such as those in Gath-Sako.

They tend to eschew city living, mechanization, and the liquid based foods many in the league see as cornerstones of their lifestyles. Hamptonians are famous for their love of red meats as well.

Music in United Hampton tends to be fairly fast paced and emphasizes the use of electronic instruments such as synthesizers and electric guitars.

Physical contact sports are a popular pass time and a wide variety are played, more so than anywhere else in the galaxy. Outdoor sports such as hunting and fishing enjoy massive popularity as well, and United Hampton has lax gun ownership policies for a League territory.