Consider this draft #1, unless it actually turned out well. I need to get to sleep, and will edit it further tomorrow. Discord me any detail's you want elaborated/changed/nix'd, Mihn.

[b] [u] Name of Nation: [/u] [/b] 
Rafinid Technocracy

[b]Nation Characteristics:[/b]
The Rafinid's sold their knowledge, skills, and, most importantly, Phoenix Gas, to the Cindorayi in exchange for protection from any other nations looking to get their hands on said gas. This protection is something they have enjoyed for quite some time, and work hard to contribute as much to the Cindorayi as possible, so as to not lose it. 

[b]History:[/b]
Before the Rafinid's pled to the Cindorayi for protection, they enjoyed their natural utopia. Free from predator's, and saved from outsider's by the cloud of gas that covered their home, they were able to shut themselves in and enjoy doing what they did best – invent, learn, and discuss. Being unable to fight physical battles, disagreements in their past were solved by competing in complex puzzle & mind games, which is also how they have always decided who among them is fit to lead the rest.

[b]Culture: [/b]
In order to be respected in Rafinid culture, you have to be smart enough to hold a conversation with one. Anybody who solves issues with brute force is seen as weak, and shamed. In the past, the Rafinid's would send the weak-minded and violent out to sea without remorse, knowing full well they would die the second they passed beyond the cloud of Phoenix Gas. However, they now try to focus on educating and calming these individuals in a way that will at least make them able to contribute, even if minimally. 

Off-shore Rafinid's don't share every belief with mainlander's, however, as they have seen other species, their cultures, and their value. They still won't go near weapons or any other sorts of violence if they can prevent it, though, and do try to solve diplomatically first in every circumstance. This has, of course, led a good few Rafinid's to their untimely ends.

[b]Religion: [/b]
In the past, the Rafinid's worshiped the Jam'ra volcano as their God. However, around the Rafinid renaissance era, they began to become the agnostic species they are today.

[b]Nation Location:  [/b]
The central island, though there are small pocket communities within Cindorayi territories.

[b]Nation Initial Population: [/b]
7.5 million

[b]Species Name: [/b]
Rafinid's

[b]Species Characteristics: [/b]
Tall, slender, amphibian-like humanoids, with eyes in shades of blue and pink. Depending on where they are raised, their skin with either be a pale taupe (If raised on their home island), or an ashy grey (If raised in another civilization.) They share a special attribute with all living things on their island – they can survive the Phoenix gas emissions that come from the bowels of the Jam'ra volcano. However, this also has a drawback for them, as they cannot survive in normal environments; whenever they are not on their home island, they cannot spend more than five minutes outside of their special environmental suits. These suits also make it so the only distinguishing features between various Rafinid's outside of their home are their voice, height, and suit design.

As a species, they posses superior intellect, to make up for what they lack in physical capability. A Rafinid should pray to never find itself in a physical confrontation with another species – nearly all others could probably snap them in half with their bare hands. 

[b]Side Chosen in Void War: [/b]
Cindorayi

[b]Technological Level:  [/b]
The Rafinid's dominate the biological and medical fields, already fielding portable life-support suits that nobody else can rival. They are also impressive engineers - though they have minimal technological advancements when it comes to a military, and have to rely on the Cindorayi's protection.


[b]Space Presence[/b]
The Rafinid's mainly populate Cindorayi stations, however, they do have a couple orbital research station's of their own, as well as a small lunar colony that exists solely for purposes of mining, research and development. 

[b] Special Resource:[/b]
Phoenix Gas – A special gas that is only present on the home island of the Rafinid's. If condensed into a solid form, it can be used as a superior rocket fuel, lasting nearly five times longer than traditional sources of the same amount, and providing double the speed and power. The unique makeup of the volcano which the gas brews in means that supplies of the gas should last about as long as the sun stays burning. The gas can only travel so far from it's source before it becomes too thin, and breaks apart, which is what has kept it from flooding the world. The only way to transport it is by condensing it. However, it has proven, both through the course of the island's history, and in one accident, to be an extremely deadly chemical weapon.