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TFNN - Taanab System, Zeemacht Cluster

Celebrations were in order on Day 244 of this year as citizens joined in marking the six-month anniversary of the Trade Federation House System (TFHS). The new House System was championed by former First Seat Navik Ikron as Avance's largest single contribution to the Federation in the merge, and was seen by many as a sign that the two governments and cultures were truly merging into something new instead of one swallowing the other whole.

The TF House System's success is a reflection of the success of the merge itself. The TFHS has quickly become a much-loved part of life for many in the Federation, and the Houses have already begun to make noticeable contributions to Federation society. The House System has it roots in the Houses that comprised most of the former Avance Coalition where seven Houses (5 major and 2 minor) oversaw different sectors of the former Avancian territory and helped promote and sustain unity as a Coalition while preserving more regional cultures. The TFHS is made up of six Houses: three former Avancian major Houses and three newly founded ones. The foundation of the new Houses vary from informal fraternity among workers to revivals of ancient cultures in Federation space.

To be recognized as a House each group had to submit an application describing in detail what their intended contribution to Federation society would be. They also had to align themselves with a Ministry to illustrate both cultural continuity and innovation. These applications were reviewed by a House Review Board made up of heads of state taken from both former Avancian and Federation populations. Once approved, Houses were put on a probation period to be observed before legal rights were granted them.

One notable change from the former Avancian system is that each House associates themselves with only a system and not a range of sectors for which they are responsible for enriching and stewarding. Any citizen is permitted to apply for House membership, and many see it as an invaluable aid to professional and philanthropic growth. Houses provide a unique networking opportunity and a crucible for those with common interests who may be spread out over various departments and systems. Each House, however, has their own unique admissions process reflective of their identity.

Long seen as the short-track to prominence and success in government offices, House Soyak-Ikron is the largest and most recognizable carry-over from the former Avance Coalition. As a Federation House it continues its reputation as a breeding ground for the who's who for Federation politics and power players. The other continuing Houses are House Asclepius, which centers around the medical arts, and House Valeo, the traditional Avancian center for the learned, the literati, and the intelligentsia. The newly founded Houses are equally as diverse and significant.

House Jade sees itself as the formal embodiment of the tradition of fraternity and levity among the Department of Logistics pilots and staff. It centers around jokes, pranks, and the finest fermented beverages they can find. Taking a page from the former Avancian House Vigihan (which formed the Kingdom of Elysia), House Systkin centers around the Federation pillar of trade and financial prowess. It offers support for new businesses, investment opportunities, and provides a training ground for the future business tycoons. The newest House, House Arkoh, is a revival movement for the Arkanian-Sith culture and promotes cultural understanding and funds research in any academic fields, offering an informal challenge to the old-guard of House Valeo. Among its core academic interests is the Arkanian tradition of cloning and a reintroduction of the long-extinct full-blooded Arkanian species.