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The '''Tîran Calendar''' is the standard method of measuring time on [[Tîra]], structured around the natural celestial cycles of the planet. Unlike many Terran-based calendars, the Tîran Calendar is designed to accommodate the unique orbital and rotational characteristics of the [[Tîran]] homeworld, featuring a 360-day year, 18 months, and a precise hierarchical structure of timekeeping. | |||
{{Calendar | {{Calendar | ||
| name = | | name = Tîran Calendar | ||
| image = TeranCalendar.jpg | | image = TeranCalendar.jpg | ||
| type = Lunisolar | | type = Lunisolar | ||
| origin = [[ | | origin = [[Tîra]] | ||
| system = Cyclic | | system = Cyclic | ||
| days_per_year = 360 | | days_per_year = 360 | ||
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| minutes_per_hour = 50 | | minutes_per_hour = 50 | ||
| seconds_per_minute = 50 | | seconds_per_minute = 50 | ||
| used_by = [[ | | used_by = [[Tîran]] | ||
| adopted_by = [[ | | adopted_by = [[Hembrigîin]], [[Lûdokrîin]], and other [[Near-Tîran]] | ||
| weeks_per_month = | | weeks_per_month = 4 | ||
| unique_scales = Courtship Year, Champion's Decade, Dynastic Age, Service Year | | unique_scales = Courtship Year, Champion's Decade, Dynastic Age, Service Year | ||
| universe = [[ | | universe = [[Lethurîa]] | ||
| usage = Mundane and Cosmological Timekeeping | | usage = Mundane and Cosmological Timekeeping | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Time Units == | ==Time Units == | ||
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|Year | |Year | ||
|18 months (360 days) | |18 months (360 days) | ||
|The complete solar cycle of [[ | |The complete solar cycle of [[Tîra]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Courtship Year | |Courtship Year | ||
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|Champion's Decade | |Champion's Decade | ||
| 40 years (14,400 days) | | 40 years (14,400 days) | ||
|The period between | |The period between Tîran Championship events, similar to the Olympics on [[Terra (Kosmos)|Earth]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Century | | Century | ||
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|Life Expectancy | |Life Expectancy | ||
|600 years (216,000 days) | |600 years (216,000 days) | ||
| Average lifespan of an un-augmented | | Average lifespan of an un-augmented Tîran | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Lethurîan Year | ||
|2.78 | |2.78 Tîran years (1,000 days) | ||
|Standard unit of interplanetary synchronization | |Standard unit of interplanetary synchronization | ||
|- | |- | ||
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|Galactic Year | |Galactic Year | ||
|72,000,000 years (25,920,000,000 days) | |72,000,000 years (25,920,000,000 days) | ||
|The full rotation of | |The full rotation of Tîra's solar system around the galactic core | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Cosmic Year | |Cosmic Year | ||
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|Universal Eternity | |Universal Eternity | ||
|6,500,000,000 years (2,340,000,000,000 days) | |6,500,000,000 years (2,340,000,000,000 days) | ||
|The estimated age of [[ | |The estimated age of [[Lethurîa]] in [[Tîran]] [[Cosmology]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Cultural Significance== | == Cultural Significance== | ||
The | The Tîran Calendar plays a crucial role in every aspect of Tîran society, from daily routines to major life milestones. Some of the most culturally significant periods include: | ||
*'''Annulment Period (3 weeks)''' – The legally defined time in which a marriage may be annulled without social or religious penalty. | *'''Annulment Period (3 weeks)''' – The legally defined time in which a marriage may be annulled without social or religious penalty. | ||
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*'''Tax Year (5 years)''' – The interval in which taxes are assessed and collected. | *'''Tax Year (5 years)''' – The interval in which taxes are assessed and collected. | ||
*'''Census Year (20 years)''' – A Imperial record-keeping event that updates population demographics. | *'''Census Year (20 years)''' – A Imperial record-keeping event that updates population demographics. | ||
*'''Champion's Decade (40 years)''' – The period between each grand-scale | *'''Champion's Decade (40 years)''' – The period between each grand-scale Tîran Championship event, similar to the Olympic Games on [[Terra (Kosmos)|Earth]]. | ||
== Intergalactic Synchronization== | == Intergalactic Synchronization== | ||
To facilitate trade, diplomacy, and interstellar relations, the | To facilitate trade, diplomacy, and interstellar relations, the Tîran Calendar is often converted to the '''[[Lethurîan Standard Calendar]]''', where 1 Lethurîan Year is equivalent to 2.78 Tîran Years (or 1,000 days). This conversion ensures easier timekeeping when dealing with entities outside of [[Tîra]]. | ||
==Legacy and Adaptation== | ==Legacy and Adaptation== | ||
Due to the moderately long lifespan of | Due to the moderately long lifespan of Tîrans, the measurement of time takes on a different cultural weight compared to species with shorter lifespans. Though extremely long lived species, such as the [[Valorîin]], measure time with the '''[[Lethurîan Standard Calendar]]''' as their concept of time is drastically different from that of the [[Tîran]] and many other species. Many major life events, such as marriage, military service, and championships, are based on extended periods that emphasize patience, endurance, and long-term planning. | ||
The calendar has also been adopted in various | The calendar has also been adopted in various Lethurîan Species and remains one of the most widely recognized timekeeping systems in [[Lethurîa]] other than the [[Lethurîan Standard Calendar]]. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[ | *[[Lethurîan Standard Calendar]] | ||
*[[Timekeeping]] | *[[Timekeeping]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Tîra]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Tîran]] | ||
[[Category:Calendars]] | [[Category:Calendars]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Lethurîa universe]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:49, 30 October 2025
The Tîran Calendar is the standard method of measuring time on Tîra, structured around the natural celestial cycles of the planet. Unlike many Terran-based calendars, the Tîran Calendar is designed to accommodate the unique orbital and rotational characteristics of the Tîran homeworld, featuring a 360-day year, 18 months, and a precise hierarchical structure of timekeeping.
Time Units
| Unit Name | Length | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minute | 50 seconds | |
| Hour | 50 minutes | |
| Day | 20 hours | Standard planetary rotation |
| Week | 5 days | Social and economic cycles revolve around this structure |
| Annulment | 3 weeks (15 days) | Legal time limit for annulling a marriage |
| Month | 4 weeks (20 days) | |
| Year | 18 months (360 days) | The complete solar cycle of Tîra |
| Courtship Year | 3 years (1,080 days) | Traditional minimum length of a courtship before marriage |
| Tax Year | 5 years (1,800 days) | Frequency at which taxes are filed |
| Enlistment | 8 years (2,880 days) | Average length of a non-career soldier's service term |
| Decade | 10 years (3,600 days) | |
| Census Year | 20 years (7,200 days) | Interval between official Imperial censuses |
| Champion's Decade | 40 years (14,400 days) | The period between Tîran Championship events, similar to the Olympics on Earth |
| Century | 100 years (36,000 days) | |
| Life Expectancy | 600 years (216,000 days) | Average lifespan of an un-augmented Tîran |
| Lethurîan Year | 2.78 Tîran years (1,000 days) | Standard unit of interplanetary synchronization |
| Millennium | 1,000 years (360,000 days) | |
| Dynastic Age | 10,000 years (3,600,000 days) | Used to measure the rule of long-lived dynasties |
| Epoch | 15,000 years (5,400,000 days) | |
| Age | 50,000 years (18,000,000 days) | |
| Era | 100,000 years (36,000,000 days) | |
| Eon | 1,000,000 years (360,000,000 days) | |
| Galactic Season | 17,000,000 years (6,120,000,000 days) | Used for large-scale cosmic events specifically the a quarter rotation of a Galaxy |
| Galactic Year | 72,000,000 years (25,920,000,000 days) | The full rotation of Tîra's solar system around the galactic core |
| Cosmic Year | 1,000,000,000 years (360,000,000,000 days) | A standard reference for intergalactic history |
| Universal Eternity | 6,500,000,000 years (2,340,000,000,000 days) | The estimated age of Lethurîa in Tîran Cosmology |
Cultural Significance
The Tîran Calendar plays a crucial role in every aspect of Tîran society, from daily routines to major life milestones. Some of the most culturally significant periods include:
- Annulment Period (3 weeks) – The legally defined time in which a marriage may be annulled without social or religious penalty.
- Courtship Year (3 years) – A tradition that dictates the minimum time required for a proper courtship before marriage.
- Tax Year (5 years) – The interval in which taxes are assessed and collected.
- Census Year (20 years) – A Imperial record-keeping event that updates population demographics.
- Champion's Decade (40 years) – The period between each grand-scale Tîran Championship event, similar to the Olympic Games on Earth.
Intergalactic Synchronization
To facilitate trade, diplomacy, and interstellar relations, the Tîran Calendar is often converted to the Lethurîan Standard Calendar, where 1 Lethurîan Year is equivalent to 2.78 Tîran Years (or 1,000 days). This conversion ensures easier timekeeping when dealing with entities outside of Tîra.
Legacy and Adaptation
Due to the moderately long lifespan of Tîrans, the measurement of time takes on a different cultural weight compared to species with shorter lifespans. Though extremely long lived species, such as the Valorîin, measure time with the Lethurîan Standard Calendar as their concept of time is drastically different from that of the Tîran and many other species. Many major life events, such as marriage, military service, and championships, are based on extended periods that emphasize patience, endurance, and long-term planning.
The calendar has also been adopted in various Lethurîan Species and remains one of the most widely recognized timekeeping systems in Lethurîa other than the Lethurîan Standard Calendar.