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 ====== FEDERAL ENCYCLOPEDIA ======
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 ===== Overview =====
-The **Federal Encyclopedia** is the cornerstone reference work of the [[federal_confederation|Federal Confederation]], first published in 2634 under the supervision of the [[federal_council|Federal Council]] and written primarily by [[gaia_system|GAIA]]. It consolidates historical, scientific, social, and technological knowledge into a single curated work, reflecting the values of sustainability, education, and collective identity central to [[communardism|Communardism]].
+The Federal Encyclopedia is the cornerstone reference work of the [[federal_confederation|Federal Confederation]], first published in 2634 under the supervision of the [[federal_council|Federal Council]] and written primarily by [[gaia_system|GAIA]]. It consolidates historical, scientific, social, and technological knowledge into a single curated work, reflecting the values of sustainability, education, and collective identity central to [[communardism|Communardism]].
 Replacing the abolished “Web,” the Encyclopedia ensures knowledge remains accessible in a low-energy, paper-based format. It is published and distributed under the oversight of the [[federal_news_agency|Federal News Agency]] and is available in the reference sections of all [[federal_library|Federal Libraries]].
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 ===== Look and Feel =====
-Inside Federal Libraries, the Encyclopedia occupies a prominent place in the **reference rooms**. Bound in thick, resource-efficient covers, the volumes are heavy and uniform in appearance, stamped with the seal of the Confederation. The scent of ink and paper, the quiet rustle of pages, and the steady presence of clerks and students give the work an air of solemn authority. Citizens approach it not just as a book, but as a symbol of collective knowledge and shared destiny.
+Inside Federal Libraries, the Encyclopedia occupies a prominent place in the reference rooms. Bound in thick, resource-efficient covers, the volumes are heavy and uniform in appearance, stamped with the seal of the Confederation. The scent of ink and paper, the quiet rustle of pages, and the steady presence of clerks and students give the work an air of solemn authority. Citizens approach it not just as a book, but as a symbol of collective knowledge and shared destiny.
 ===== Personnel and Organization =====
-Publication is overseen by a four-member **Federal Encyclopedia Editorial Team**, housed in the Federal News Agency:
+Publication is overseen by a four-member Federal Encyclopedia Editorial Team, housed in the Federal News Agency:
   * Two delegates of the [[communards|Communard Government]] (representing the Federal Council).
   * The Chief Editor of the [[the_weekly_gazette|Weekly Gazette]].
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 ===== Public Access, Availability and Rules =====
-* **Access:** Copies available in the reference sections of all Federal Libraries.
-* **Borrowing:** Not lendable; must be consulted on-site.
+  * **Access:** Copies available in the reference sections of all Federal Libraries.
-* **Circulation:** Average of 20 copies per library, distributed across reading halls and research rooms.
+  * **Borrowing:** Not lendable; must be consulted on-site.
-* **Updates:** New editions are printed irregularly as required by the Federal Council.
+  * **Circulation:** Average of 20 copies per library, distributed across reading halls and research rooms.
+  * **Updates:** New editions are printed irregularly as required by the Federal Council.
 ===== Significance =====
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   * **Censorship:** Argue that it omits controversial histories and alternative philosophies.
-Quotes:
+**Quotes: **
-*//“The Federal Encyclopedia isn’t a resource; it’s a tool for Communard indoctrination.”//* — [[sam_darkansaw|Jamal Johanson]], Leader of the Individualist Party.
-*//“It’s ironic that the Encyclopedia claims to preserve knowledge while discarding freedom of thought.”//* — [[tony_forster|Thabo “Tony” Forster]], [[mayors|Mayor]] of [[firetown|Firetown]].
+  * //“The Federal Encyclopedia isn’t a resource; it’s a tool for Communard indoctrination.”// — [[sam_darkansaw|Jamal Johanson]], Leader of the Individualist Party.
+  * //“It’s ironic that the Encyclopedia claims to preserve knowledge while discarding freedom of thought.”// — [[tony_forster|Thabo “Tony” Forster]], [[mayors|Mayor]] of [[firetown|Firetown]].
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