Dominion of Rubrum

The Suzaku Fiefdom of Rubrum (朱雀領ルブルム) is a country where the Rubrum Peristylium Suzaku Magic Academy is located in Final Fantasy Type-0. The Milites Empire, where the Byakko Peristylium is located, is its neighbor. The nation is governed by a group of eight who also lead the Peristylium. Khalia Chival VI is head of the state. Attendees at the Peristylium are selected by the crystal for their magic ability, and following entrance exams are split into appropriate classes.

The main characters in the game are students at the Peristylium, or magic school, in the region of Rubrum. In the game, Rubrum comes under attack from neighboring Milites, sending the students of Suzaku into action.

Location and Weather
Suzaku is located at south to south-west of the Oriense map. It typically exhibits traits that of a South East Asian country, spotting hot weather and occasionally heavy misty rains that cover the sight of the players.

Its plains are roamed by various monsters such as Aqua Pudding and Bombs to name a few. Behemoths are also known to roam around the plains, attacking players on sight although its numbers are slightly minimal than those encountered in the desert.

Towns and Education
Towns within the Suzaku continent are typically displayed in a modest way, possessing a slight Victorian-esque atmosphere to it unlike the futuristic cities in Byakko or the heavily eastern influenced Concordia. The entrance in each town are guarded by Suzaku soldiers, as a means of security. The civilians are often seen donning in simple village clothings.

Suzaku's only academic institution is the Rubrum Peristylium Suzaku where students of all ages are enrolled by their parents to learn about combat and magic. Additionally, the Peristylium also doubles up as a military base, training both military cadets and soldiers.

Upon completion in their studies, students have the choice of furthering their studies as a Military Cadet, progressing in to a soldier to serve their country. With enough experience in war, these soldiers are then promoted in Cadet Commanders, who train cadets and take and active role by leading their soldiers to victory in war. Alternatively, they may choose to be instructors for the juniors.

Technology
While not displaying any usage of advanced technology like its enemy counterpart, Suzaku has shown capable of utilizing simple teleportation machines, particularly in the Peristylium where students are able to teleport in and out from anywhere. These machines seem to be powered by the Suzaku crystal, which servers as their main source of obtaining current.

Military
During combat, Suzaku soldiers are typically covered in cloaks as means of concealing their identity, their bodies are covered with plated armor and greaves from top to bottom. Female soldiers generally wear stockings that are covered to their thighs whereas male soldiers are normally seen wearing long pants.

Although the armies are small in number and are not as advanced nor refined as the Milites or the Concordian armies, Suzaku soldiers are by no means, a weak force and should never be tempered with. Suzaku soldiers, like the Milites, possess a strong will and patriotism for the country, which is one of the factors that make Suzako a force to be reckon with.

Suzaku's lack of manpower and firearms are made up with the sheer power of magic and summons that the crystal bestows. In contrast to the Milites, Suzaku soldiers prefer cold weapons with the sword being their choice of weapon, although their proficiency with weapons are not only restricted to that. Some, however choose to fight through the usage of magic, which gives them greater mobility in war.

The military's standard war god is Bahamut which is commonly seen throughout the game, are capable of taking down airborne enemies through a strong burst of Mega Salvo although they are still susceptible towards damage and can easily be incapacitated.

Although cadets and students are capable of fighting for their country and are often seen participating in certain missions as a means of training or field exam, as a general rule, they are not called to arms unless the soldiers are severely outnumbered and required to assist them to provide defense for the citizens. Khalia Chival VI once stated that while the students are willing to die for the country, he tries not to put them at risk, going as far as considering unethical means to defeat their enemy.

Suzaku and Lorica are the only countries to not utilize creatures like Byakko or Concordia to do their bidding in war. While Chocobo have displayed the capability to take down enemies, they serve more as a mobility purpose in combat.

Suzaku does contain several combat airships, although like the Chocobos, are instead, meant for the purpose of logistics.

Transportation
Suzaku's main transports are simple. Their transports include airships and chocobos that are bred in a ranch that is separated from the Peristylium. Airships are used to carry a big amount of soldiers in one shot, allowing them to raid Byakko military bases more easily. Some soldiers tend to ride their chocobos to war.

Despite the great convenience in transportation, many soldiers prefer to travel on foot.

Etymology
"Rubrum" is Latin for "(the) red". Suzaku is the Japanese name for one of the four symbols of the Chinese constellations, the.