Alaxian period of Empherias

The Alaxian period is the current era of Empherias history, starting in 2448. The period began due to Empherias' unification with the High Kingdoms of Alaxia, ending the Revolutionary period.

Characteristics
= History of premiership =

Background
The 2448 general election took place on 26 May 2448. Prior to the election, to prevent a Liberal majority, both the PSP and ASP agreed that whichever Socialist party received more votes would become the primary party in a coalition with that leader becoming prime minister, and the smaller party supporting in a coalition. The ASP received 251 seats, and PSP just 104 seats. This meant Lukas Knight would comfortably become prime minister, and with support from the PSP would combined have 355 seats, a majority of 110 seats. It'd also be an increase of 31 seats from the previous election. The Liberals gained four seats, going from 207 to 211 from the last election.

Held on 1 July 2448, the referendum outcome saw the unionists win. The Liberals were very neutral on the issue, seeing the benefits to independence or joining. Because of this, the PSP with its dwindling popularity and the minor parties are forced to be the primary advocates for remaining independent. They barely advertise citing budget concerns and false confidence that the nation wouldn't want to join due to nationalism. Meanwhile, Knight campaigned as aggressive as he had previously and used media support and contacts at the 20s generation to get airtime on radio, in media newspapers and for the first time major political television adverts. 45.96% voted in favour of remaining independent, while 54.04% voted in favour of joining the High Kingdoms of Alaxia. On 3 July, Knight officially began writing into law the procedure to join the High Kingdoms of Alaxia, with Liberal support in the parliament.

Lukas Knight's tenure (2448–2453)
Empherias officially joined the High Kingdoms of Alaxia on 1 December 2448. Due to the constitution being unfinished, it would require laws passed by all assemblies to be the same. Lukas Knight, believing that the 2448 election was fought on the partisan issue of joining the HKA, would dissolve parliament to elect the first devolved parliament. The PSP and ASP would remain split, but they would have a coalition agreement that whichever socialist party received more seats would lead the coalition and become the senior partner.

The 2449 general election was held on 8 September 2449. The ruling ASP would receive 200 seats, down 51 seats from the previous election. The PSP received 176 seats, up 72 seats from the previous election and increasing their leverage. The Liberals received 211 seats, up just 4 seats. Minor parties generally increased their popularity and they all gained or remained on the same number of seats. Lukas Knight would remain as prime minister in coalition with the PSP, with a combined total of 376 seats, a majority of 152. Socialist success in both the previous elections would be helped by television campaigning which the Liberals lacked.

The national broadcaster, ENTV, would be acquired by the HKBC (High Kingdoms national broadcaster) as part of the union, which allowed it to be completely restructured.