Province

A province is an administrative division in Yamatai. Each province holds administrative jurisdiction over a defined geographic territory on a planet, and shares its sovereignty with the Imperial Yamataian government. Provinces operate similarly to large nation-states of old Chikyū, and are further divided into subdivisions which vary according to the local government's preference.

Provincial governments are allocated power by the people within the province through their individual constitutions. All internal functions, such as law enforcement, public education, public health, infrastructure, industry and internal politics are solely handled by the provincial government. Provinces may even operate a limited armed force known as a Provincial Militia for self-defence and security purposes. Inter-provincial trading on planets is essential to keep all of the provinces productive, and this is heavily encouraged.