Helekia Dai Ichizoku
recruited by the Sankaku for their knowledge and expertise in their island cultures (polynesian and indonesian), and their traditional and modern knowledge of the deep blue sea, sailing, ships, wayfinding, and oceanography
Kamon big wave at the bottom, taniwha sea dragon above on right, and shark on left in the wave
Colors kingfisher green and aquamarine blue
Delm Cadoc Helekia
Zokucho/Matrona Saichi Helekia
Founders MP Hokulani Helekia
Founders MP Keanu Helekia
Spokesperson Aurora Helekia
Mo'o Squadrons {water dragon} Commander Moana Borzoi
Mokuluu Kaua {submarine warfare} Commander Cris Takigawa
Koa Warriors {brave, bold, fearless} Commander Kane Kalani
Papai'awa Kiai {ceremonial guard} Commander Kaimana Kale (the ceremonial guard wear feathered cloaks and decorated 'gourd' helmets, are armed with spears, double sided daggers, glass or obsidian blades, shark tooth weapons, strangulation and trip cords)
Associate Families: Alliaura, Coiro, Drago, Fabbro, Kalani, Kawai, Mahi'ai, Mahoe, Kane, Kamealoaha, Alana, Borzoi
Major Territorial Holdings: Lanikai (350 sq km chartered resort city located on Akazuna Beach {red sand} on the western coast of the Tairiku continent), Lanikai Palace (2 sq km near the center of Lanikai), the floating ports of Kalei, Momi, and Kapua, the landhold is split between Helekia Estates (500 sq km located just southwest of Lanikai (much of it kept as a wildlife preserve/buffer but does include a small commercial and fishing port, agricultural development, and gated communities) and Kalani a 732 sq km island off the Akazuna coastline and Manana a 597 sq km island located west of Kalani (the islands are peaks of submerged terrain that are mountainous with a warm dry climate), Helekia Palace (2 sq km on the island of Vanuatu - one of the larger isles of the Kasai Isles Archipelago), ninety percent of the Kasai Isles Archipelago (tropical volcanic island chain located mostly north of the equator)
Corporate Holdings:
Lanikai - originally a sizable town installed by the Terran Alliance Military MWR department in the greek architectural style of stone whitewashed buildings with blue-domed tiled roofs on the coast of a natural coastal lagoon, for the rest and recreational use of the local and visiting military and support personnel on Akazuna Beach on the western coast of the Tairiku continent and then greatly expanded through the efforts of the Helekia Dai Ichizoku (who had chosen this site as their initial headquarters after the Nejiro population expanded past the spaceport and Yousai), in cooperation with the indigenous people (the Ceallach Dai Ichizoku and the Kasai, Kahele, and Mahelona Koichizoku currently have seats on the Lanikai City Advisory Council and own shares of the core business of the city the Heavenly Ocean Hotel and Resort - the Helekia Dai Ichizoku still maintainsa large presence and a sizable Palace in Lanikai even with the Helekia Dai Ichizoku headquarters now on Vanuatu). Lanikai is the largest resort destination on Nejiro, 'The Resort' is the top destination for both local tourists and interstellar visitors with accommodations and entertainment suitable for families, children, couples, and singles with a city (chartered 2863) [what if you merged Honolulu, Vegas, Disney, and the Greek Isles on warm temperate pink sand beaches?] full of hotels and resorts, multibay cruise ship terminals, yacht marinas, casinos and yukaku {red light districts}, racetracks and stadiums, sailing and surfing, festivals and markets, fishing and diving, restaurants and pubs, sightseeing and nature walks, gated and beachside communities, parks and fields, beach and sea activities, dance clubs and music halls, museums and galleries, theaters and performance venues, theme parks and attractions. The city has something for everyone to enjoy in the beachside subtropical paradise.
Kame no Kora-Wan Hogo-ku {turtle shell bay sanctuary} - a three thousand three hundred thirty square kilometer park and nature reserve of subtropical wetlands, flooded grasslands, wet prairies, cypress swamps, saw grass marshes, sloghs, sea grass meadows, beaches and mangrove located north of Lanikai on the Akazuna coast of the Tairiku continent
Aloha Coffee - based on Pilani, an island in the Kasai Isles, their plantations grow coffee, cocoa, and tea for wholesale, and they also roast and grind their own signature blends sold through their own chain of barista bars (the most pervasive chain on Nejiro)
Helekia School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology - a public school and Guildhall offering Wayfinder apprenticeships in the Voyager Guild (teaches knowledge of a large body of oral tradition along with the science and art of sailing, waves and currents, celestial navigation, migration patterns, cloud formations, wind patterns, canoe, outrigger, and catamaran construction techniques), and an undergraduate through graduate level education and research in all aspects of the geochemical, physical, and biological characteristics of the ocean and how they affect each other and the planet at large (geoscience - oceanography, meterology, marine biology, chemistry, physics, geology), the school also maintains and operates a small fleet of research vessels including a six thousand meter rated ROV the Lu'ukai {sea diver} for sampling and data collection from abyssal to seamount and shallow coastal waters, the Ka'imikai-O-Kanaloa {heavenly searcher of the sea} a sixty eight meter single hull marine research vessel, the Kilo Moana {oceanographer} a fifty seven meter SWATH (small waterline area twin hull) marine research vessel, the Kaunana {to discover} a twelve meter aluminum hulled catamaran work boat outfitted to support coastal oceanographic research, and the Pisces I-V are three person battery powered one atmosphere submersibles with a maximum operating depth of two thousand meters
Amai he Kalana {sweet plantations} - a cooperative of several dozen plantation size multicrop farms and food forests that produces purple sweet potatoes, pigs and boar, chickens, sambar deer, kiko goats, paniola cattle, kabocha, coconut, kula onions, coca, cocoa, cacao, coffee, tea, taro, ti, kukui, sandalwood, edible mushrooms, lichen, sugar cane, daikon, pineapple, rubber trees, palm trees, miru trees, tamanu trees, aito trees, puatrees, banyan trees, lime, olives, ginger, banana, grapes, macadamia, honey, flowers, seed cultivation, nursery stock, hemp, limu kohu seaweed, sea salt, canoe plants (breadfruit, tumeric, kava), bamboo, cannabis, rice, wheat, barley, papaya, mango, noni, indigo, watercress, kai choy and others
Beachcats - designs and produces four to seven meter catamaran style sailboats capable of being launched off the beach used for everything from subsistence level fishing to ocean racing
Deep Blue - manufactures spearguns, crossbows, needleguns, flechettes, shafts, bolts, spears, polespears, hawaiian slings, snorkel gear, diving equipment, spearfishing equipment, competition targets, diving knives, wetsuits
Lua Dojo - martial art school teaches bone breaking, punching, kicking, wrestling, pressure points, and strangulation - available to the kekoa {warriors} of the ichizoku and to the Koa an Mo'o cadets and warriors, occasionally to select individuals by special invitation, they also teach female and children's self-defense classes where they emphasize punching, kicking, and hold-breaking
Paradise Sail - offers beginner to advanced bluewater and coastal sailing and navigation courses, wayfinding courses, celestial navigation courses, maritime merchant and marine courses, coastal guard courses, oceanography courses
Iaholio'enehana {rubber tech} - natural rubber and latex production, manufactures rubber tires, manufactures uncured and vulcanized rubber, design and manufacture of machinery, molds, and tooling for the rubber industry, does rubber mixing and compounding, design and manufacture of finished rubber and steel products including a wide range of rubber tracks, over the tire tracks, and solid cushion tires, owns rubber tree plantations
Manoa Chocolate {solid thickness} - creates several varieties of hot chocolate, cocoa, and baking chocolate, creates 60-85% cacao chocolate bars and blocks, creates chocolate tea, brewing chocolate, and flavored bars (honey, sea salt, ghost pepper, coffee, lavender), is a bean to bar factory with tasting rooms, retail space, and public tours
Sea Jets - public ferry service between the Kasai Isles
KZOO - pop radio station with news, music, radio dramas, and comedy that broadcasts over the entire Kasai Isles Archipelago and digitally streams globally
Velvet Ice - cafe serving 'homemade' ice cream, shave ice, mochi ice cream, ice cream novelties, ice cream cake, sorbet, and gelato that also does retail sales of imperial half-pints and pints at the cafe and through limited quantities through their digital shop that may deliver across the stellar system - if you are able to pay for the shipping
Vintage Cave Bakery - using shirakami-kodama yeast the bakery produces goods with gorgeous fragrance, a slight sweetness, moist palate and fine dough with locations across the Kasai Isles and Lanikai
Shirokiya {house of white wood} - upscale department store chain that works hard to provide a quiet and relaxing environment for their customers
Light Net - wireless and satellite services, phone and internet services available across the Kasai Isles and the Same no Umi {shark ocean}
Kakigon - shave ice and snow ice stand chain
Volcano Winery - a full complement of wines and spirits made from malaysian white orchid grapes, japanese ruby roman grapes, jabuticaba grapes, and witch finger grapes, their finest vintages are bottled in obsidian glass bottles
Ala Moana Center - {path to the sea} - largely open air shopping mall with more than three hundred stores, restaurants, and services anchored by Iseten, Shirokiya, Yutakana, Mitsukoshi, and by Centerstage - a public amphitheater with live music and performances, there is also a koi pond and gardens, the Makai Market farm stands and food vendors, a festival and event square, a guardian spirit sanctuary, and a children's play area
Saeko Dive {serene} - designs and manufactures a complete line of superior diving equipment and wetsuits
Fresh Island Fish Market - frozen at sea retail brand
Kumiai Fidhing Fleet - commercial fishing fleet with sea factories
'Ohana Airlines - regional and intercontinental passenger flights
Tan'ni {simply} - produces all natural jams, jellies, juices, and candies for wholesale and retail brands
Coiro Ceramic - produces industrial ceramics and consumer ceramic tiles
Kaya Textiles - produces gauze, hemp, dyed and patterned mosquito netting
IslandAir - airbus, airship, helicopter, and vtol regional transportation and tours within the Kasai Isles and the Hyakushima
Kui Lei - lei makers for the hospitality industry shipping fresh everyday
Pulelehua {butterfly} - designs and crafts sunglasses, parasols, hats, beach bags, belts, geta, flip-flops, sandals, jewelry, sarongs, scarfs, dive watches
Nani Batik {beautiful} - fashion house designs and produces batik kimono, yukata, aloha shirts, caftans, loungewear, dresses, sarongs, baby slings, scarves, spa robes and slippers, shirts, trousers, shorts, blouses
Malu Koa PMC {shadow warrior} - special operations group that excels at invisible protection details, clandestine activities, retrievals, undetected infiltration, recovery, and sabotage
Terrapin - design and manufacture electric and hybrid amphibious load carrying, engineering, rescue, and combat vehicles
Firewire Surfboards - produce top quality and custom carbon fiber, resin, and/or hemp surfboards and wave boards
Koloa Surf {duck} - fashion house designs and manufactures wetsuits, surf apparel, beach apparel, swimwear, rash guards, board shorts, surf gear
Obsidian Blade - creates glass combat knives, obsidian combat knives, obsidian and glass surgical tools, glass cutlery, glass cooking utensils, also glass drinkware, tableware, bakeware, and decor
Mano Mokuluu {shark submarine} - submarine and underwater vehicles shipyard that manufactures and maintains boats for consumer, commercial, research, emergency and rescue, and military clients
Naga Pelangi {rainbow dragon} - pinas builders - two masted junk rigged schooners
Beach Day - manufactures sunhats, sunshades, popup tents, foldable grills, natural sunscreen, ultra soft oversized beach towels, sand proof beach blankets, sand toys, sand socks, beach games, giant bubblers, beach bags, beach locks and safes, behemoth beach balls, bodysurfing fins, spike ball sets, volleyball sets, badminton sets, lunchboxes and water bottles, small waterproof solar chargers, coolers, beach chairs, inflatable loungersfor sand and surf, hammocks and stands, beach carts and wagons, water shoes, snorkel gear, beach first aid kits, kites, portable waterproof speakers, waterproof pouches
Aqua Hotels and Resorts - chain of three to five star rated hotels, boutique hotels, resorts and spas located in Lanikai, Sakura Onsen, Kasai Isles, Norse Eyja, Hyakushima, Whistler, Siniy, Hilo, Yousai, Quezon, Yakan, and The Enclave
Torpedo Station - {logo marbled electric ray} develops and manufactures underwater systems, develops and manufactures submersible vehicles, develops weapons and ordnance (torpedoes, launchers, guidance and targeting systems, unmanned submersible vehicles, submersible combat drones, sonar buoys, acoustic mines, underwater electric discharge weapons, electromagnetic pulse weapons, sound surveillance systems, anti-submarine warfare, depth charges, mini-submarines, countermeasures, magnetic mines, underwater ballistic weapons and ammunition etc.), develops undersea acoustic and engineering research, develops undersea warfare tactics and strategy
Thales Alenia Space - engaged in the design, integration, testing, building, and implementation of satellites, antenna, and science stations for navigation, telecommunication, meterology, oceanography, environmental control and monitoring, defense, scientfic missions, planetary and solar observation, also builds combat and commercial lasers and railguns
Alliaura Shipyards - construction of military combat and support vessels, constructs commercial freight ships, cruise ships, and leisure vessels, also offer custom ship design and construction, also offers repair, logistics, replenishment, and maintenance services
Alliaura Yachts - sales of sailing yacts, motor yachts, houseboats, and catamarans
Alliaura Charter - rentals, leases, and charters of sailing and/or powered vessels with or without crews
Alliaura Yacht Club - full service marinas with a clubhouse, chandlery, and concierge services with locations in Lanikai and Vanuatu, jointly hosts Keel Week at the end of June annually
Pueo Drones {owl} - engineering, design, construction, repair, and maintenance of quiet (camouflaged) drones for military, law enforcement, hazardous environment monitors (fires, volcanoes, storms etc.), commerce, wildlife monitors, agriculture, tourism, search and rescue, journalism, and leisure markets
Quicksilver Pro Surf Circuit - surfing tournaments held across Nejiro
Autopolis Speedway - (PI owns shares) a formula one racetrack complex that hosts Grand Prix races for automobiles and motorcycles, it also has a short track for drag races, and a spiral multilevel labyrinth track for 'street' racing and drifting, located outside of Lanikai
Ryoseirui {amphibian} - manufactures wheeled, tracked, deep fording, aircraft, and hovercraft amphibious vehicles for commercial, consumer, and military use, also does conversions and custom vehicles
Aloha Halau Hula - a hula dance school and community center that teaches several styles of hula, offers language, music, and arts classes, holds public performances and participates in competitions across Nejiro
Mongoose Motorcycle - designs and manufactures electric motorcycles, scooters, personal watercraft, and amphibious terrain vehicles, for consumer markets and delivery and rental service fleets, also has a line of racing motorcycles
Maika'i loa Papale {awesome hats} - fashion house crafts traditional and stylish woven lauhala fiber hats, fans, and headpieces, and kapa {mulberry bark} textiles that are dyed, patterned, and assembled into clothing, blankets, and accessories
Artesano Zapata - artisan cobblers crafts custom and couture footwear in modern and traditional styles from slippahs to stilettos, from oxfords to boots for men and women
Ana'ole Ukelele {without equal} - crafts acoustic and electric custom and bespoke ukelele
Plumeria Gunsmiths - manufactures rifles, assault rifles, and shotguns - also ammunition and accessories for hunting, sport, law enforcement, and military personnel
E Hoole {reverse} - creates artistic, traditional, and modern collectible aloha shirts, dresses, and sarongs
Crazy Dan Restaurant Roulette - a randomized selector app that goes by really high, at least ninety five percentile, food service inspection scores and review ratings by things like Yelp, you put in your location and criteria (cuisine, allergens etc.) and it randomly selects the place to go, complete with colorful roulette spin graphics, within a distance of a few blocks to a few kilometers, started in Lanikai and has expanded service to every major city on Nejiro
