The Risan Hedony

The Risan Hedony is what passes for a government for the Risan people. It encompasses not just the homeworld, but also the colonies of Second and Third Risa, plus other minor outposts. As is somewhat implied by the name, the Risan Hedony is one of the least hierarchical and bureaucratic of the governments of the Federation, exceeding even that of the Yrillians. Although it seems to outsiders that the Risan way of management is ripe for abuse, the psychology of the Risans as a species inoculates them against this possibility. To the extent that the Risans operate an overarching government, they do so with the purpose of enabling personal freedoms and choices to the greatest extent possible, while reducing factors that could inhibit Risans enjoying life. After all, even on a paradise world, someone still needs to organise a hospital, collect trash, make sure someone learns how to prepare the surf reports.