Imperial Continent

The Imperial Continent is a continent in the northern hemisphere of the planet of Yamatai. The smallest continent on the planet, the Imperial Continent is the location of the Imperial Capital of the Empire. The Imperial Continent is home to the Imperial Palace and many properties of the eight houses. Numerous holy sites in the Imperial Truth are also located on the Imperial Continent, including Fujiyama and the Imperial Temple itself. Besides these important locations, the Imperial Continent is also where vast estates owned by the upper class of the Empire exist.

Due to the sheer importance of many residents of the Continent, as well as its inherent exclusivity, the Continent is the least populated on Yamatai. It is one of the most heavily guarded locations in the Empire.

History
The Imperial Continent was the site of the first permanent settlement on Yamatai, initially named Edogawa. While initially a crucial stepping stone to the colonisation and development of the rest of the planet, Kagoshima later overshadowed Edogawa as the most important city for commerce. Instead, Edogawa and the Imperial Continent became known for its natural beauty, extremely similar to Chikyū, and the Imperial Continent and its settlements became used as holiday resorts and expensive real estate, much of which were owned by members of the elite families that would come to form the Eight Houses. Prophets of the Imperial Truth found the mountain Fujiyama to be strong in spiritual energy and established the Imperial Temple in its vicinity, giving the Continent a religious significance as well.

Edogawa was renamed the Imperial City upon the declaration and formation of the Galactic Empire of Yamatai in 2051, with the First Empress Kaguya also taking up residence there, with the Imperial Palace built shortly after to house herself and the Imperial Family.

During the Battle of Yamatai in 2333, the Imperial Continent was attacked directly due to its importance to the Empire, and heavy fighting occurred here.

Government
The Imperial Continent contains a single province, the Imperial Province.