ZITHIA

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ZITHIA ZX5
Motto: Not man, not machine, both.
Anthem: All Hail ZITHIA
Symbol
Capital (and largest city)		CAPITAL
Official languages		Binary, Trinary, Electron
Species		Z
Government
-	Z MEGA	Z max1
Legislature		The Z MEGA
Separation and Evolution		In 1998 a research craft known as ZX1 was accidentally untethered from the USA. When it came back two years later, it had been completely rebuilt.
-	Evolution to ZX2, 3, 4, and 5	2001, 2004, 2007, 2010
Population
-	2016 estimate	143
Calling code		1-101

ZITHIA is a small independent nation based on a large floating platform with many large and powerful supercomputers, all connected to the ZITHIA supercomputer. The sole occupants of ZITHIA are the Z, a group of beings all connected to the main ZITHIA supercomputer. The main ZITHIA computer is located inside a large building in the center of CAPITAL named the Motherboard.

Background

ZITHIA is, in essence, a massive computer nation floating around Antarctic waters. Every inhabitant of ZITHIA is connected in some way to the ZITHIA computer-hivemind, creating arguably the most efficient system possible in a modern country.

ZITHIA itself is comprised of all of the systems necessary for the ZITHIA computer. The only amenities for the Z are the pathways between CAPITAL and NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, and WEST. The four cardinal cities are all virtually identical, and contain resting quarters, synthesized nutrient dispensers, and terminals to interface directly into ZITHIA. CAPITAL is constructed around ZITHIA itself, which sits in the middle upon what is essentially a shrine, where it interfaces with every single system on ZITHIA. Outside of the cities and pathways are massive conglomerations of machinery and computer functions, which are required by ZITHIA to function at full capacity. Located exactly 90 degrees from the cardinal cities are the Cooling Centers, which are little more than massive heat sinks that extend into the ocean below to cool ZITHIA's hardware. Additionally, near SOUTH are the main propulsion added to ZITHIA as ZX3, allowing the computer nation to travel under its own power.

History

ZITHIA started out as the Digital Intelligence Research Center operated by Z Max1 of the Z-Corp. Typically tethered just off the coast of the USA, the research center resembled a large hexagonal platform with several buildings on top, the central of which held the ZITHIA supercomputer. The craft's original purpose was to experiment on volunteers who would receive neural interfaces in their skulls in order to be connected to the ZITHIA mainframe. Additionally, each subject would wear a special headset superficially resembling a set of night-vision goggles which would allow the penguins to 'see' computer functions. Gradually, the penguins wearing the goggles began to lose nearly all emotional processes and higher thought, and acted more like a hivemind connected to ZITHIA.

In 1998, the research center was untethered by the Z to be set adrift throughout the Weddell Sea. Throughout this time, the center was rebuilt by the Z into a mechanical, autonomous country capable of supporting the Z in their research, along with expanding ZITHIA's mainframes and components. In 2001, 2004, 2007, and 2010, ZITHIA received numerous upgrades, and reclassified itself as ZX2, ZX3, ZX4, and ZX5 respectively. As of 2016, it is in the process of being rebuilt as ZX6, which is expected to be complete in early 2017.

ZITHIA's leader is Z Max1, which is referred to by the Z as the 'Z MEGA', and while connected to the ZITHIA hivemind, is capable of independent thought and action. All other Z obey his commands, though they are loyal primarily to the ZITHIA supercomputer.

Use

Due to the fact that most Z have little to no personal feelings, they are always looking for more to learn so that they can be the ultimate species, making ZITHIA both a country and a large research station.

See Also

• Z (Species)
• Z max1
• USA

Z

Leader: Z Max1, Z (Formerly)

Z: Onyx, Z Max2

Allies: The Good Guys

Places: ZITHIA

Other: Zatori, Z-similation