Vyzocentrism

Vyzocentrism is a worldview which favors the Vyzeran civilization over other forms of civilization. Such a worldview can either be applied to the entire federation, to the original territories of Vyzera. Vyzocentrism has been used in both present and historical contexts, often referring to Vyzera's expansion campaigns throughout space. In the present moment, the term is regularly applied to older social and political conservatives within Vyzera's core worlds.

Greater Ticerian involvement in the Second Age of Space Exploration
The development of Vyzocentrism can be traced back to the creation of the "Greater Ticerian" identity and the Second Age of Space Exploration. The expansion of the Greater Ticerian Coalition into space, being the first in human history, brought about the sense of Greater Ticerian exceptionalism for many of the Coalition's citizens. Both fictional works and non-fictional dispatches sought to provide the justification for this exceptionalism, instilling a sense of inferiority for non-Coalition nations. The most famous example of this is a series of works known as the Book of Ticerian Triumphs, which contains poems and short stories that portray these exploratory endeavors in heroic or advocative ways.

This sense of exceptionalism, in addition to humanity's first true expansion into space, was contributed to by the First Great Rejuvenation and the Ticerian Scientific Golden Age. Although these both positively affected non-coalition nations, these effects were spearheaded by the Greater Ticerian Coalition's actions in both space and in science. Hence, the legacy of these periods are largely attributed to the GTC's success.

Development of Vyzocentrism
With the creation of the Federation of Vyzera in 2381, with the official establishment of national identity, the overall feeling of united enthusiasm transformed into a sense of centeredness. Vyzera became an instrumental beacon of adaptation and innovation; this symbolism created a dichotomy between stagnant nations elsewhere and the pristine, evolving federation itself. Vyzocentrism was first officially coined as a term by Scyllan sociologist Zen Foyou in critical works regarding the new federation, claiming that a sense of Vyzocentrism had induced national arrogance.

The Lubendorf Plan's cultural associations have also played a key role in Vyzocentrist thought. The scientific constructivist movement became highly popularized for the next half-century, with such pieces of work aimed to reflect modern society and achievement. The emphasis on scientific and meticulous aesthetic highlighted the transformed post-industrial society, which placed science of a pedestal over other expressions of rational thought. Furthermore, literature exaggerated tales of important national figures and delineated divisions between the "poor" outsiders and the knowledge-rich Vyzerans.

The belief in Vyzocentrism prompted the birth of extremism and militancy amongst some of its political and military cabre, resulting in brutal conflict and propaganda campaigns. Furthermore, the influence of Vyzocentrism in military affairs also resulted in poorer sentiment of those considered to be outsiders, as they had been raised in a seemingly inferior system.

Effects on culture and society
Today, the effects of Vyzocentrism are still abundant, albeit reduced with the greater expansion of Vyzeran territory. Vyzocentrism is debated in scholarly and academic circles, with historians debating its influence on policy and society.

Effects on religion
Vyzocentrism's key motif of scientific innovation is believed to have altered the religious demographical composition of the country, instead placing an emphasis on science over all else. Science became a cultural source of divination in and of itself, being hailed as a panacea to many problems. However, religion was never extinguished at any point; human behavior often connects to divine inspiration and animistic thinking.