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   The world of Forma has 2 main continents, Hydra and Centaura. Hydra is positioned in the east while Centaura is positioned at west. Seperated by the giant ocean between the two continents, Libran Ocean and the even bigger Inanus Ocean. Forma is twice as bigger than Planet Earth with 90% of the planet covered in oceans that are mostly hiding unknown islands.

   Global Geography (OCEANS) The map is dominated by four main bodies of water, those being the Libran Ocean, Inanus Ocean and the Southern Ocean. Inanus Ocean is located on the far west and far east ast of the map, meaning it wraps around the globe and is the biggest ocean among the three. Libran Ocean is a big body of water positioned between the continents Hydra and Centaura. Southern Ocean stretches in the south, covering the entire southern pole. And finally the fourth ocean named "Arctic Ocean", it's positioned on the north pole

   Global Geography (LANDMASSES) Forma has 2 main landmasses, those being Centaura, the western continent and Hydrus, the eastern continent. Centaura is a large, vertically oriented landmass on the left side of the map. It has a rugged, indented coastline and is divided into several distinct nations, those are;

   • Riaa, A massive territory dominating the north of the Centaura continent. It dominated the entire northern coastline. Borders the Annulus Sea
   • Vulpa; a peninsula country, formed from hundreds of islands, resting at the northwest of Riaa.
   • Tucana, A smaller nation tucked into the northeast corner of Riaa. Borders the Annulus Sea, barely.
   • Centauri, a country bordering only Tucana and is positioned at the south of Tucana. It borders the Annulus Sea and the gulf connecting the Annulus Sea to the Libran Ocean
   • Columba, a relatively big nation positioned at the south of Riaa covered in giant mountains. Also borders the Annulus Sea
   • Grusa, a half island country that is positioned at the east of Columba and North of Vega, Borders the Annulus Sea and the gulf connecting the Annulus Sea to the Libran Ocean, this gulf is shared by Centauri and Grusa.
   • Corvus, a small country positioned at the north side of Cetus and west of Columba.
   • Vega, a country positioned at the south of Grusa and east of Aquilia, cutting off Aquilia's most Libran Ocean access, used to seperate Aquilia from the ocean but was invaded by Aquilia.
   • Cetus, a giant country (Not as big as Columba or Riaa) positioned between the Inanus Ocean, south of Corvus, north of Antares, west of Aquilia and south of Columba. Bordering 4 countries and the Inanus Ocean.
   • Aquilia, a relatively big country sandwiched between the south of Columba, west of Vega, north of Antares and east of Cetus. It also borders the Libran Ocean under the occupied Vegan territory.
   • Antares, the country who sits at the very south of the Centaura island. Bordering Cetus at northwest and Aquilia at Northeast. Antares has direct access to Libran Ocean, Inanus Ocean and even with a bit of ship movement the Southern Ocean.
   • And Lacerta, an alone island country positioned at the southern ocean, south of the Centaura continent. Really far away from the closest landmass.

   Second landmass, the Hydra Continent is highly fragmented, consisting of large islands and peninsula-heavy landmasses with extremely complex, "shredded" coastlines. This contienent houses significantly less nations, those being;

   • Orion, the largest power in the east. It dominates the southern and central portions of this continent. It has a massive, sprawling shape with hundreds of tiny bays and inlets. Borders Hydrus at north and Auriga and south.
   • Hydrus Commonwealth, located to the north and east of Orion. It occupies a large, northeastern peninsula that looks almost like a claw reaching into the Inanis Ocean.
   • Auriga, a relatively smaller nation only bordering Orion. Sitting at the very south tip of the Hydra Continent
   • Musca, a really small island sitting at the north of Hydrus Commonwealth.

   Finally, there are two other nations, sitting in middle of the Libran Ocean with no direct connection to either landmasses. Those nations are;

   • Ursa, a large, isolated landmass in the north of Libran Ocean, bordering Guney Sea at west, Arctic Ocean at north and rest of shores are linked to the Libran Ocean. It sits north of the Libran Ocean and is shaped somewhat like a reclining bear or a crescent.
   • Libra, a small diagonal island chain located in the middle of the Libran Ocean, sitting alone between the two continents.

   Other; Canisian Desert : An expansive desert stretching across the landmass of its namesake, located in Orion Arida Desert : Great sand dunes that cover most of Grusa, the Arida served as Grusa’s natural barrier against any would-be invader. Annulus Sea : A body of water located in northern Centaura, shared by Columba, Riaa, Tucana, Centauri and Grusa. Sagittarius Strait : A waterway connecting the Annulus Sea to the Libran Ocean. Under fierce watch from the Centauri and Grusan navies as their relationship has been less than friendly.

   CE - Common Era BCE - Before Common Era Start of the Common Era - The total collapse of Libran Empire is accepted as year 0. Years after zero are CE, before 0 are BCE Forma - World Oceans - Inanus Ocean, Libran Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Southern Ocean Continents - Hydra (East), Centaura (West) Antares - Monarchy, invadive, aggresive, in centaura, reason of the war Cetus - Naval superpower, in centaura Corvus - Antares' ally, in centaura, weak Aquilia - Iron army, nationalist, powerful, central centaura Vega - Got independence from Grusa, Grusa's nemesis, cautious with Aquilia, in centaura Grusa - Hated by many, in centaura, once the Kingdom of Grusa Columba - Mountains, rocky terrain, resisted invasion, in central centaura Riaa - Civial war, remains of the Riaan Dynasty, biggest army, economy and population, in centaura Vulpa - Remaining part of the Riaan Dynasty, spared from Antarean invasion, in centaura Tucani - Once a part of the Grusan empire, borders Riaa, in centaura Centauri - Once part of the Grusan empire, borders Tucani, in centaura Lacerta - Isolated country, island, self sufficient Orion - Strong power, Hydrus' ally, in Hydra, economic influence in centaura Hydrus Commonwealth - Full name is The Commonwealth of Hydrus, Lepus, and Canis, broke free from Ursa, in Hydra, Orion's ally. Auriga - Forgotten, small country, only monarchy in Hydra continent, in Hyda Musca - Small island, founder of the Religion Unism, in Hydra Ursa - Federation, once the great power, island, not in any continent, has it's own island Libra - Remains of the Libran Empire, isolationist, not in any continent, has it's own island. Libran empire used to be the greatest power having control over the entire world, dissolved into many nations.

   LIBRAE; Librae : the mother tongue of most nations (English), Antarean Librae : the product of traditionalism in Antares (English but hard C’s are written as K’s), Ancient Libran : used only in honorifics and by scholars (Latin), Orilibrae : the extinct tongue of eastern Libra (German), Paralibrae : the extinct tongue of western Libra (French).

   URSAN; Ursan : spoken by the people of Ursa, Riaa, Tucana, Centauri and parts of Columba and Hydrus. Generally written in Romanized Russian while few continue to use the Cyrillic alphabet, Rodinese : a much older variant of modern Ursan, almost extinct as it's not spoken.

   GRUSI; Grusi : Predominantly spoken in Grusa and parts of Vega, Centauri and Tucana (Spanish).

   VEGO; Vego : Spoken exclusively within Vega (European Portuguese), Aridan Vego : spoken near the Arida Desert region by Grusa (Brazilian Portuguese).

   AURIGAN; Aurigan : Spoken by Aurigans, within the kingdom and district (Italian).

   MUSCAN; Muscan : Limited to the island of Musca (Uralic, mostly Finnish).

   KUZEYI Kuzeyi : An almost extinct Ursan Language, still spoken among some traditional families. Some Ursan soldiers can be seen talking Kuzeyi (Turkish).

   RAMAALI; Ramaali : An extinct Canisian language, still possible to find ancient writings in Ramaali (Arabic)

   ASTRANISM; Denominations : Classical Astranist, Reformed Astranist,

   The predominant religion of Forma, propagated by the Libran Empire during its expansion, revolves around the belief that the Sun (known as Sol) is alive and requires the life energy of planets to sustain itself. Different gods, manifesting in the form of constellations, nurture the planets of the Solar System to be fed; they work to cultivate life and energy on the planet, but also compete for dominance.

   Whichever god that achieved this "dominance" had the privilege of bringing its subjects onto the new world, and seed that world in its vision. The planet and life left behind would serve as fuel for the Sun, and that planet would be stripped down into an uninhabitable state, left only with rock to be slowly broken down and incinerated millions of years later. The current "cultivation period" is called the Third Cycle, with the feeding of Mercury and Venus being the First and Second Cycles, respectively.

   It is said that billions of years ago, the Astranist god Cetus had completed its dominance and preparation of Venus, which had been brimming with life and habitability. As part of an event called Itermundi, Cetus brought its followers to Forma and began to seed the planet in its vision, creating a vast water world. This day is known as Constellation Day, and is celebrated at the beginning of every year. While Cetus used its power to breathe life into the planet, it became weak, allowing the other Astranist Gods to regain their power, and once again set the stage for life, development, and the preparation of Forma for Sol.

   The Classical Astranist ambition for dominance is one of the main driving causes for conquest on Forma. Followers of this denomination believed that the purging or outcasting of people who followed different gods other than their own was necessary, and often showed prejudice or violence to such individuals. Discoveries of the solar system's planetary makeup only confirmed and fueled religious fanaticism.

   The Reformation marked the split of Astranism into the Classical and Reformist divisions. While still similar to the Classical branch in that it believed in Itermundi and the Cycles, Reformism differed in the treatment of "non-believers". Instead of the exclusion or purging of non-believers, Reformists aimed to convert or subjugate others into their own beliefs. Whereas Classicalists believed it was their duty to eradicate other gods and their people, Reformists sought to integrate them as “lesser” or “minor” gods. They treated these lesser gods as essential parts of a larger system, but not as important as their primary god.

   The majority of the Astranist nations converted to Reformism by the 1900s, save for a few such as Corvus and Cetus. Some branches of Reformism were also derived from pre-existing faiths; for example, Columban Reformist Astranism holds a relation to Corvun Classical Astranism.

   FOLLOWERS OF ASTRANISM; NATION - DENOMINATION - RELIGIOUS SCRIPTURE; Antares Imperium - Reformist - Divine Creed Empire of Cetus - Classical - Doctrinae Confederation of Corvus - Classical - Testament of Corvus Kingdom of Aquila - Reformist - Book of Saints Dominion of Vega - Reformist - Testaments of Saint Eurydice Kingdom of Grusa - Reformist - Declaration of God United Columban Territories - Reformist - Sermons of Columba Tucani Empire - Reformist - Universal Scripture Kingdom of Centauri - Reformist - Book of Man High Republic of Lacerta - Classical - United Writings Kingdom of Auriga - Reformist - Writings of Erichthonius Ursan Federation - Reformist - Chronology of Polaris

   UNISM; Denominations : Model Unist, Restored/Restorite/Valdii Unist,

   Unism is a monotheistic belief originating from Musca, being predominantly practiced on the Hydran continent. Its inception came about when two brothers named Alvar and Valde received a divine message from Jatkaa, a divine entity that created the world. This revelation and later teachings would be consolidated into a single religious text, known as the Kirjat in 8 CE. Over centuries, Unism spread across Hydra and morphed into two primary sects, known as Model and Restored Unism.

   In the Unist story of creation, Jatkaa sacrificed parts of their body to create the planet, helped by minor deities known as the Auttaja. These helpers would later watch over the completed planet as Jatkaa entered a prolonged period of rest to recover. The Auttaja would later betray Jatkaa and trick early humans into thinking them to be the true gods, bearing the image of animals to represent their powers.

   On the hundredth year of Jatkaa’s rest, the deity awoke and punished the Auttaja for their betrayal, banishing them from the planet and imprisoning the deities in the sky, who can still be seen as the stars. Several people continued to pray to the Auttaja, which is believed to have evolved into Astranism. Jatkaa would bestow Alvar and Valde the Mortal Creed, a set of principles that outlined values such as integrity, altruism and honor to guide them away from the lies of the Auttaja. Symbols consist of;

   The Trinity, The main symbol of Unism. A circle represents Jatkaa (or God), a center line represents Alvar, and an offset line represents Valde and the Eye of God, Common Unist symbol depicting Jatkaa (God) as all-seeing.

   To spread Unism, Valde embarked on the First Unist Struggle in 42 CE, expanding the belief’s presence across northern Hydra. Following the passing of Alvar and Valde and an unsanctioned Second Struggle, a split began among Unist leaders regarding their methods of spreading the religion. As a result, the Valdii sect, also known as the Restored or Restorites, arose and sought to “restore” the authority of Jatkaa across the world. Meanwhile, those who continued Alvar’s peaceful approach were known as the Model Unists, and the two continue to uphold different doctrines. Unist temples are headed by Exarchs, who carry out religious rites, including weddings in which the bride and groom join hands on a sceptre known as the Valtikka.

   ARBORISM; Denominations: Odynist Arborist, Vetist Arborist

   A religion that originates from northern Centaura, in an area that is now considered Riaan territory. It is the third largest religion after Astranism and Unism, being practiced across Riaa. Between its different denominations, it is considered both a monotheistic and polytheistic faith. The main deity is named Venya, or just God depending on the branch. The two most popular denominations are called Odynism and Vetism.

   Odynist Arborism depicts Venya as a single entity split into four spirits that represent the god's emotions over the course of a year. For the Odynists, they believe that their purpose in life is to persevere through Venya's emotions, and that life is a test. No other gods or angels exist within this denomination. Some theologists believe Odynism deifies fate, destiny, and the universe as a whole.

   On the other hand, Vetist Arborists believe that Venya is the king of gods, with four lesser gods that serve under him. They are named Vesna, Leto, Oseni, and Zima. They all have their own mythological stories, but followers of this branch live their lives to appease the gods through offerings and hard work rather than to endure through Venya's wrath. Symbol's consist of;

   Rost (Рост), The main symbol of Arborism representing a tree, Yedinstvo Stance (4 3 sides rectangles facing each other), The Unity Stance; a depiction of the four lesser gods of Venya, Venya (Веня), The archaic script representing the Arborist god Venya. A curved symbol

   In general, Odynists have hardened personalities and are traditionalists, while Vetists are more likely to be kinder and accepting. When it comes to the other religions of Forma, Odynists are more likely to resonate well with Unism, and Vetists with Astranism.

   Riaa's flag depicts the four spirits or gods in a simplified version of what is called the yedinstvo stance, or the "unity stance". Historically, the symbol has had different iterations and designs, yet the modern symbol is only four three-sided rectangles formed together.

   SOLISM;

   Solism exists among Astranism, Unism, and Arborism, with followers inhabiting both the Centauran and Hydran continents. Believers of Solism are called Solies, or singular Soli, and their belief differs from the other two main religions in that it deifies the sun.

   In summary, Solies believe the sun is a god— the only god for that matter, and their activities throughout life depend upon the sun. For example, during the day, they will behave normally in society, only becoming conserved at night, when the sun is no longer out. It is one of Solism's main beliefs that daily work must only be done when the sun is shining in the sky, and that it is a sin to work when it isn't. Days with extreme weather or heavy clouds that may blot out the sun are treated the same as night.

   Solies are regarded as "lazy" and "useless" people by those who do not believe in the religion, usually causing persecution against them throughout Forma's history. Some Astranist countries outright ban the practice of Solism with the punishment of death or forced conversion into another religion.

   The main concern of Solism by non-believers is the conflict between Soli beliefs and jobs, considering Solies do not work when the sun is not out. This can cause problems for workplaces, with Soli employees unable to meet their quotas or not giving enough effort for whichever occupation they worked at. Thus, some jobs do not allow Solies to be hired. Most of the countries in Centaura have a very low Soli population due to persecution. The religion enjoys freedom across the ocean in the Hydran continent, specifically Orion and the Commonwealth, hosting the largest Soli communities.

   OTHER;

   Apart from the well known religions, there are many others. Some civilians don't believe in any god (Atheism), some believe the God is singular and it cannot be seen with eye, outright flaming the idea of sun being a deity or there being multiple deities (Insalioism {Islam}), those who believe human right is sacred and killing is a direct ticket to eternal damnation (Manism, aka Pacifists or Peacekeepers among other religions) and even ones who believe God is the earth itself. Many small comminities keep living together.

   Following the dissolution of the Libran Empire, many new nations sprouted in its former shadow. These newly freed countries sought to secure their influence and power in a new Forma, and through millennia of bloody wars and treaties carved out what we know as modern Forma.

   PRE-LIBRAN COLLAPSE- BCE (BEFORE COMMON ERA); 2000 : The First Kingdom of Kampus forms in Riaa. 2000 - 1700 : Across southwestern Riaa, spire fields are constructed as mass graves. The blood of nobles is contained inside each stone spire, later coagulating over centuries. 1800 : The Ramaal Empire is founded and expands across the Canis Desert. 1500 : 3.5-kiloyear event: an intense humidification period that leads to increased rainfall globally. The Antilofos Flood occurs in northern Centaura as a result and is theorized to have caused the fall of the First Kingdom. 1500 - 1000 : The Great Chill - Resulting from the humidification period and a simultaneous glacial lake drain, global temperatures drop ~10° F (~5.6° C). 1300 : The religion of Solism is founded in northern Columba. The Second Kingdom of Kampus forms. 1100 : The Eristean Dynasty begins in Musca. 1000 : The Iron Age begins. 952 : The tribes of the Occolibra and Orilibra Islands unify to form the Libran Empire, led by Imperator Druso Iunius. 900 : The Kuzey Kingdom (Kuzeyi Language) is founded in southern Ursa and sails across the Yelman Sea, making landfall on northwest Canis. They raid and loot smaller tribes in the desert. 800 : The Snegalic Kingdom forms in western Ursa. 715 : Scorpian Wars - The Libran Empire begins its conquest for world domination, invading the southern tribes of Centaura. 710 : The Ignis Plague - The bacterium Ardebacillus sanguia, originating from an island chain north of Libra, begins spreading across South Centaura. Most non-Libran natives, all of whom did not develop an immunity to the disease, start to die. 700 : The end of the Scorpian Wars results in Libran dominance over South Centaura. 695 : Regional boundaries are drawn within the Libran Empire and its new territories, reforming the government into a federation. It is still called the Libran Empire. 691 : The Kuzey and Snegalic Kingdoms, along with several smaller tribes, unify to become Rodinia, or the Rodinese Mandate. 688 - 686 : Grain Wars - The tribes of Rubia and Tocetes, in modern-day Auriga, fight for control of fertile farmland. The end of the war results in a famine that severely weakens both tribes. 680 : The Libran Empire invades Hydra, also bringing the Ignis Plague to the continent’s natives. 650 : The Libran Empire fails to conquer the Columban mountains. 646 - 628 : Rohkic Wars - A series of conflicts is fought in Mustekia (landmass of Hydrus) between the Rodinese Mandate and the Eristean Dynasty. It ultimately ends in a Rodinese victory, with the Mandate annexing Eristean territories in Mustekia. The Eristeans now only control the region of their home islands. 630 : The Statue of Ectorius begins construction in the Libran territory of Auriga. 627 : Rise of the Meric Empire in the Libran Ocean. 614- 600 : Metelic Wars - Four conflicts fought between the Rodinese Mandate and the Kingdom of Kampus. It ends in a Rodinese victory, though the new territories are not annexed by the Mandate. 580 : The Third Kingdom of Kampus rises from the ruins of its predecessor. 576 : The Ignis Plague reaches the Canis Desert, leading to the fall of the Ramaal Empire. 574 - 568 : Ramaali War of Succession - While the epidemic continues, several families fight for control of the throne. The Ramaal territories end up splitting into six different kingdoms. 560 : The Libran Empire invades and conquers the Canis Desert 535 : Tribes of the Superorient (East Hydra) unify to create the Hegold Empire. 519 - 510 : Second Metelic Wars - Another series of conflicts is fought between Rodinia and Kampus. This time, it ends with the total destruction of the latter and the official Rodinese annexation of what is now North Riaa. 500- 480 : Instability in the Hegold Empire causes it to break apart into its original tribes. 473- 465 : The Ignis Plague reaches the Superorient. The Libran Empire invades and conquers the Superorient. 450 : Novus Librae (English) becomes a widespread language in the Libran territories under Imperator Manica Decanus. 442 : The Meric Empire reaches its height, controlling a majority of the small island chains in the Libran Ocean. 440 : Libra-Meric War - The Meric Empire attempts an invasion of the Libran home islands, the failure of the expedition leads to a slow and gradual decline of the Meric Empire facing economic and military struggles. 430 : The Eristean Dynasty collapses and is replaced by the Timanti Dynasty. 425 : Draconian War - The Libran Empire invades Mustekia, battling the Rodinese Mandate for control of the island continent. The largest naval battle of ancient history takes place during this conflict. 419 : The Meric Empire is reduced to a few island chains following punitive Libran military campaigns. 395 : The Libran Empire charters the Digitus Trail, the shortest route crossing the Macer Range. 380 : The Libran Empire invades and conquers the Timanti Dynasty. 341 : The Ignis Plague ravages North Centaura. The disease weakens Rodinese territories, creating a vulnerable target for Libran conquest. 340 : Annulum War - The Libran Empire and the Rodinese Mandate fight for control of North Centaura. 328 : The Libran Empire claims victory in the Annulum War, having evicted the Rodinese Mandate from the Centauran continent. 325 : Great Purge - Starting from the reign of Imperator Maximus Tertius, the Libran Empire begins a purge of various foreign cultures and history in its territories. This is further assisted by the Ignis Plague, which kills more non-Librans who are not immune to the disease. 40 : 90% of non-natives within the Libran Empire have died due to the Ignis Plague. 20 : Prospicii of the northern territories break off from the main Libran Empire. Over the next few years, more territories to the south also begin to break off and form new nations. 24 Unism emerges in Musca by the prophets Alvar and Valde. 5 : Most of Musca adopts Unism as its primary religion.

   POST-LIBRAN COLLAPSE - CE (COMMON ERA); 0 : Libran Collapse - The Libran Empire loses control over its overseas territories to rebellion. The once great nation is forced to retreat into the mainland, constructing walls and fortresses to fend off invaders and pursuing an isolationist policy. The Muscan Realm emerges as one of the first organized states from the Libran collapse. 1 : Modern Classical Astranism develops. 8 : The Kirjat is written, a compilation of the teachings by the prophets Alvar and Valde transcribing the Unist faith. 42 : First Unist Struggle - The prophet Valde leads a Unist army against Astranist kingdoms in northern Hydra. 50 : Pavelija Alvar, succumbs to old age. Him and his brother, Valde, are buried in a newly built temple in their hometown of Harmaa-Metsa, Musca. 52 : The First Unist Struggle draws to a close, solidifying Unism’s presence on the Hydran continent. 150 : The Grusan Empire emerges in Eastern Centaura. 185 : King Alano Flamenco III establishes Grusa’s first national law enforcement agency, the Guardia Pública Armada (Armed Public Guard). 247 : Second Unist Struggle - Risto, a Unist mercenary, leads a religious expedition into central Hydra under the mandate of a second Unist Struggle. However, his actions are condemned by Pavelija Kaino and the Istunto. 255 : The mercenary Risto is killed during the Battle of Linse, the Second Struggle loses momentum and the expedition force dissolves a year later. 985 : King Edjardo Flamenco begins openly persecuting natives of Centauri and Tucana. 1058 : The Noachi Guild is established in modern-day eastern Columba, a trade network of various Columban cities and towns united under common interest of security and economic growth. 1184 : Norte Sangriento - An insurgency begins in the Grusan Empire’s northern territories, led by the Severnoye Bratstvo (Northern Brotherhood), prompting King Ramon Flamenco to mobilize the Royal army and Centimado to the region. 1197 : King Tiburcio Flamenco II withdraws the Centimado from the Norte Sangriento, the conflict becoming evermore costly for the empire. 1202 : The Grusan Kingdom establishes the Flota Real De Grusa (Grusan Royal Navy). 1212 : The Ursan continent is united under the rule of House Polaris, forming the First Ursan Empire. 1453 : The city of Junon is founded in modern-day Columba. 1489 : The Kingdom of Orion is founded by King Alnilam I on the Nock peninsula. 1580s : The Kingdom of Quara loses its southern lowland territory to the Empire of Cetus and Kingdom of Aquila, Quara is forced to pay repatriations to the two nations. 1600s : The Corvun peninsula is united under the House of Khorin, forming the Corvus Confederation. 1612 : The Kingdom of Gemina is established, a dual monarchy made up of the Castorian Kingdom and the grand duchy of Natio Lyncis, in eastern Hydra. 1655 : Grusan Succession Crisis - Following the death of King Salvador Verde, his only daughter, Princess Lucia Verde, and cousin, Lord Fernan Flamenco, contest the throne to the empire. Princess Lucia Verde would establish herself from the city of Santa Mireia, forming her own court and declaring herself queen. A decisive battle against Lord Fernan’s army would secure her autonomy and the formation of a new nation, the Dominion of Vega. 1670s : The Kingdom of Gemina, under King Kaale II, begins naval expeditions into the Inanis with the Fleet of Neptune. 1683 : The Duchy of Lemming begins contesting control of Hydra’s eastern seaboard from Gemina, beginning a six-year naval campaign. 1698 : House Vistok takes control of Ursa from House Polaris, beginning the Second Ursan Empire. 1700s : The Geminan Reformation - The Kingdom of Gemina begins a relaxed border policy to encourage foreign trade, beginning a period of scientific enlightenment and economic renewal. 1702 : The Great Storm ravages through southern Centaura. Act of Federation - The United Columban Territories is formally established among nations of the region, forming a central government in Mundare. 1704 : The Aurigan Civil War draws to a close with the Sartor Family taking control from the Meno Dynasty. 1718 : John Hardesty, an Antarean inventor, develops the first commercial steam engine. Its initial purpose is to power water siphons during flood seasons. 1731 : The Kingdom of Orion annexes the remaining kingdoms of Mintaka. 1752 : The Kingdom of Gemina secures iron deposits along its border with Lepus. 1754 : Persean Treaty - The Empire of Cetus and Kingdom of Aquila agree to a new border. 1762 : The Columban government enacts the Security Reorganization Act, establishing independent training facilities for the Territorial Constabulary and dividing the organization into rural and urban branches. 1777 : The Geminan Golden Age - The Kingdom of Gemina continues to enjoy the spoils of the Geminan Reformation, lasting for another 21 years. 1786 : Triplum War - The Kingdom of Aquila achieves a decisive victory against the Dominion of Vega and Antares Imperium, gaining sea access to the Libran Ocean from the latter. 1800s : Aquilan Revolution - House Silva relinquishes control of the Kingdom to democratic institutions. The Aquilan Civil Guard is formed, a national militia composed of gun-owning civilians intended to support the Aquilan army. Euskor Dash - Investment and development increases around the Euskor Basin of central Antares as new gold and iron deposits are discovered. 1806 : King Valentian of Gemina implements a series of laws aiming to secure Geminan economic independence from encroaching Orionite influence. 1807 : The Columban Municipal Police Services begin operating in towns and cities across the nation. 1816 : King Mintaka establishes the Royal Parliament as Orion’s first democratically elected legislature. Republican and radical figures unite in the assembly as the Republican Front. 1819 : War of 1819 - The Kingdom of Orion mobilizes the Frontier Army to secure towns in the Geminan interior, beginning armed hostilities between the two nations. 1823 : Treaty of Virel - The Kingdom of Orion and Gemina agree to end the War of 1819, with Gemina keeping land they managed to take from Orion. King Mintaka redirects funding from Orion’s welfare program and public services, sparking outrage and economic downturn across the nation. The Alnilam Foundation is established in Orion by Darren Cadell Sr. as a charity organization. 1826 : A famine breaks out in northern Gemina, the economic situation in the country worsens. 1837 : The Orion Republican Assembly passes the Union and Representation Act, reorganizing the nation into districts with regional assemblies headed by governors. The motion also secures the nation’s intervention into the Geminan Civil War. The Orion Republic annexes the Kingdom of Gemina as the eleventh district of the republic, though with more autonomy. Faren Oliver is sworn in as its first governor, beginning a series of new social programs. 1842 : Landfall War- Ursan forces land in northern Hydra, contesting the region from Orionite influence. Modern-day Hydrus and Lepus, alongside District Canis, falls under Ursan control. Orion Elections - Mathias Powers of the NRP is elected into office. 1843 : The Phact-Sarne Railway, in Columba, is inaugurated as the first inter-city steam locomotive rail line in the world, hosting the first steam-powered journey on June 16th. Woodrose Conference - NRP Reformists alongside the Democratic Alliance and Progressive Movement parties join forces as the United Democratic Party (UDP). 1846 : The telegram is invented by Ralph, a Columban engineer, helping to connect Columba’s isolated mountain villages. Orion Elections - Oscar Hayes of the NRP is elected into office. The Eastern Brotherhood party is formed in Orion, representing the interests of middle to lower class citizens of eastern districts. 1850 : Orion Elections - Robert Moss of the UDP is elected into office, serving two terms. The Constitutional Republican Party is formed in Orion by the ‘Eastern Republican’ faction of the NRP. 1855 : The Second Ursan Empire is succeeded by the Ursan Federation under House Magor. 1856 : Aquila begins developing its railway system, adopting the Columban gauge as the Standard Gauge. 1857 : The Columban government implements the Armed Forces Reorganization Act, formally incorporating provincial militias and armies into the United Columban Armed Forces. This centralization of power garners negative reactions from governors and regionalists. 1861 : The Columban government enacts the Provincial Authority Act, placing all organized military forces under the direct control of the central government, alongside restricting civilian ownership of firearms. 1864 : The Society for Riaan Restoration is established by graduates of the Academy of Combined Studies in Hadina, Riaa. The organization aims to accelerate Riaan modernization and improve public welfare. 1875 : Antarean-Aquilan War - An Antarean incursion into Aquilan territory proves unsuccessful, the latter’s tenacity gains them the moniker of the “Iron Army”. The Orion government enacts the Public Education Act, allocating state funding to public schools and establishing the National University System, wherein select district schools are directly managed by the Republican Education Board. 1876 : The New Republican Front is outlawed by the Orion government for criminal and radical affiliations. 1878 : Evan Astruc, an Aquilan engineer, pioneers the first example of an electric locomotive engine in Reda, Aquila. Astruc uses a horse-drawn tram to run along a short electrified railway, later working on a system of overhead wires to supply powers. This technology would later be improved upon by Ursan engineer Alndrei Balabnov. Orion Elections - Henry Tilman of the UDP is elected into office, serving two terms. The Imperial Riaan government outlaws the Society for Riaan Restoration and arrests its leadership. 1879 : Hereford Agreement- The United Democratic Party and Federation Party join in an electoral alliance. 1880 : Leaders of the Society for Riaan Restoration are executed by the Imperial Riaan government, sparking outrage from its former members and supporters. 1881 : The Orion Republic purchases the region of Western Auriga from the Kingdom of Auriga. 1882 : 80% of Corvus’ major urban centers have been converted to run on steam-powered generators. The Gems movement is established in District Gemina, Orion, aiming to secure regional autonomy from the central government. 1883 : The Ursan Federation begins extracting oil in Canis. The Constitutional Republican Party disbands following ideological disagreements. 1885 : The first transoceanic telephone cable connects Hydran and Centauran communication lines, leading from Orion to Vega and onto the rest of the continent. The Orion Republic outlaws production and publication of anti-government material. 1886 : Annexation of South Corvus - The Empire of Cetus annexes the coal-rich South Corvus region from the Confederation, evicting locals and settling the region with native Cetans. Orion Elections - William Hart of the UDP is elected into office.

   LINES IN THE SNOW: RIAAN CIVIL WAR (1888-1895); 1888 : Riaan Civil War - The Nationalists, formed as a merger between various groups in support of the Society, begin an open revolt against the Imperial government. They quickly gain support from the Tucani Empire, providing them with military supplies. 1890s : Miner strikes in Occupied Hydra are suppressed by the Ursan Federation. 1890 : Fort Garen Incident - The Columban army repels over 2,000 Riaan soldiers-turned-bandits crossing the border. The Empire of Cetus begins construction of the Scaphan Line, a series of defensive fortifications around the South Corvus region. 1895 : RCW - The Riaan Civil War concludes with the Imperialists withdrawing to the Vulpan archipelago, establishing the Empire of Vulpa, and the Nationalists forming the Republic of Riaa on the mainland. 1896 : The Libratum International Zone is established on the island of its namesake, following up on Libra’s plans four years earlier. 1897 : Dedicated antigem police units are established in eastern Orion to combat the growing presence of the Gems, equipping precincts with military-grade equipment. 1898 : Kalvin Tau II is crowned Emperor of the Antares Imperium following the death of Silvius Tau II. Orion Elections - Edward Spencer of the NRP is elected into office. The Kingdom of Aquila begins construction of the Ring of Fire, a series of defensive artillery installations along their borders. 1899 : Tulip Revolution - A region-wide revolt in Occupied Hydrus successfully forces an Ursan withdrawal, leading to the establishment of the Hydrus Republic under the leadership of Renald Downes. The Aquilan Army retires the Albus-Graham No.4 from service, adopting the M99 rifle. 1900 : Aquila finishes construction of the Ring of Fire. Lepun Spring - Lepus follows Hydrus in gaining independence from Ursa, with a new government headed by Gerald Borne. The Cetan Scaphan Line defenses are completed though certain sectors remain incomplete. 1901 : The South Express System, a highway network stretching southern Centaura, begins construction.

   A SONG OF OIL AND FIRE: THE GREASE WARS (1902-1905) 1902 Grease Wars - The Ursan Federation declares war on members of the Dragon Compact. GW - Hydrusite and Lepun forces land in eastern Canis as the Orion Army mobilizes northwards. Anti-Ursan uprisings break out in major cities following these attacks. 1903 : GW - Northeast and southern Canis fall to Compact forces. The Ursan Federal Navy enters the Serpent’s Channel to sever supply lines from Hydrus and Lepus to the continent. Great Deluge - Prominent members of the United Democratic Party resign in protest of the leadership’s stance on the Grease Wars. 1904 : GW - Orion forces advance further into Canis, desperate Ursan units set the region’s oil refineries ablaze to delay their attacks, beginning the Cerberus Oil Fires. 1905 : GW - Ursan units begin evacuating from Canis as the Orion Navy regains control of the Serpent’s Channel. In subsequent battles on the Yelman Sea, the Ursan Navy deploys the first combat airplanes to attack Orion ships, which are forced to evade their strikes and return with rifle fire. GW - The last Ursan troopships leave Canis, securing a victory for the Compact. The Corvun army begins an extensive recruitment drive, quadrupling their personnel within three years. 1906 : The Canis Struggle - Canis officially declares independence from Ursa, a transitional government is headed by Thomas Gohart. Three-Nations Convention - Hydrus, Lepus, and Canis agree to unite as the Commonwealth for defense against the Ursan Federation. Renald Downes is nominated to lead a provisional government transitioning the three nations into the Commonwealth system.

   Orion Elections - Patrick Hardin of the ERA is elected into office, serving two terms. The ERA is joined by the Eastern Solidarity and National Democratic parties in an electoral alliance. The Cerberus Oil Fires are extinguished, mine-clearing operations begin in Canis. Columban Elections - Miron Blackwell of the National Party is elected into office. Coal shortages in Corvus lead to an economic collapse as industries and transport links lose power. The coming winter claims many lives as homes are left unheated. 1907 : Columba and Riaa formally repudiate claims on each other’s territories. The North Express System, an equivalent to the Southern Express System, begins construction. The “Road of Death” is opened through the Greater Canisian Desert, serving as the first clear path avoiding the many landmines of the region.

   THE TORTOISE AND THE CROW: SOUTH CORVUS WAR (1908-1912); 1908 : South Corvus War - Corvun units begin attacks along the Cetan border, catching defenses by surprise and quickly advancing into South Corvus proper. 1909 : SCW - A Cetan counteroffensive along the Corvun coast is repelled as the army and navy are unable to coordinate further attacks. The Antares Imperial Army forms its first Shokk Division, a multi-role formation. 1910 : SCW - Cetan refugees begin crossing into Aquila and Columba as the war drags on. SCW - Both sides begin employing chemical weapons, despite Corvun forces securing all of South Corvus, fighting continues and supplies begin to dwindle. SCW - The Corvun government requests the intervention of the Antares Imperium against Cetus. In exchange for guaranteeing ownership over South Corvus, the Confederation will be vassalized under Antares.

   THE SCOURGE OF CENTAURA: THE CENTAURAN WAR (1911-1944); 1911 : Centauran War - Emperor Kalvin Tau II issues his declaration of unity, beginning war with Cetus. 1912 : CW - Cetan forces are redirected to confront the Antarean attack on its southern border, weakening their defenses against Corvus. Fall of Cetus - The Empire of Cetus capitulates as Antarean forces take Nauta, elements of the Cetan Navy continue fighting while most retreat to Riaa and Vulpa. Cetus is integrated into the Antares Imperium. Corvus is re-established as Skorpii Korvus under the leadership of Henry Khorin.

   ONE BIRD, TWO STONES: AQUILAN CAMPAIGN (1912-1914); 1912 : CW - Initial Antarean attacks against Aquilan defenses prove unsuccessful, later on tanks are employed to break through the Ring of Fire. 1913 : CW - Antarean forces breach the Ring of Fire, continuing the attack into the Aquilan interior. The Scorch - In an attempt to root out Aquilan resistance, Antarean units begin setting forest and fields ablaze. The fire quickly goes out of control and 10% of the country will have been burnt by the end of the year. 1914 : Fall of Aquila - Remnants of the Aquilan government and army surrender with nearly 40% of the country burnt to ash as a result of The Scorch. Antares begins an extensive aid program to rebuild the nation’s economy.

   BETWEEN A WALL AND A HARD PLACE: VEGAN CAMPAIGN (1914-1915); 1914 : CW - Antares begins probing attacks against Vegan defenses, signalling Antarean ambitions have grown past old grudges. Disgruntled Grusans demand the government to aid Vega against the Antarean invasion. As their pleas are ignored, several begin crossing the border to join the Vegan army.

   (IMPORANT) 1915 : The Antares Imperium allows women to serve in military combat roles. CW - Antarean forces land in southeastern Vega, bypassing the Murus Plateau Wall and beginning their advance up the Vegan countryside. Fall of Vega - Santa Mireira falls to Antarean forces, remnants of the Vegan army retreat into Grusa as Antares continues to clear out the Murus Plateau defenses.

   SANDS OF TIME: GRUSAN CAMPAIGN (1915-1919); A ROUGH HIKE: COLUMBAN CAMPAIGN (1922-1931); 1915 : CW - Antares begins incursions into Grusa, encountering stiff resistance around the Aridan Desert. CW - The Antares Imperial Navy begins a blockade of Grusa, sinking or capturing any ship found in open waters. 1916 : Protests in Orion and Hydrus demand their governments intervene in the conflict between Grusa and Antares, their pleas are ignored. 1917 : CW - Antarean progress slows as they reach the Aridan Desert, the Antares and Grusan navy begin a fierce battle over control of the sea. 1919 : Fall of Grusa - With the Grusan navy decimated, Antarean forces besiege Leopolis and the government surrenders. The nation is reorganized as Skorpii Grusii, incorporating Vega, under the leadership of unification activist Xavier Navarro. North Centauran Treaty - Riaa, Tucana, and Centauri convene in Hadina to begin diplomatic and military cooperation in anticipation of an Antarean invasion of the north. 1920 : The Kingdom of Centauri begins shelling Antarean positions along the Grusan coast. First International Conference - The Antares Imperium, the nations of northern Centaura and Hydra, and Ursan Federation attend the first conference in Libratum. Riaa, Tucana, Centauri, and Columba condemn Antares for their invasion of southern Centaura. Orion, Hydrus, and Auriga enacts a trade embargo on the Antares Imperium. CW - The Antares Imperium invades the High Republic of Lacerta. 1921 : Northern Centauran Alliance - The Northern Centauran Alliance (NCA) is formed between Riaa, Tucana, Centauri, and Columba, as a military alliance against Antares. Riaa, Tucana, and Centauri begin mobilizing army contingents to aid Columba. 1922 : Small-scale military operations begin around the Macer Range, dominated by protracted warfare, taking a mental toll on Antarean soldiers. 1924 : CW - Hammer of Peace - The Northern Centauran Alliance launches offensives in eastern Columba towards Occupied Grusa and Aquila, and a westward attack into northern Corvus. Underestimation of Antarean defenses would lead to an eventual withdrawal by NCA forces, failing to incite resistance in support of their offensive. Martial law would be enacted along the Macer Range in anticipation of an Antarean counter-offensive, NCA soldiers gaining wider rights to enforce the mandate. The Antares Imperial Army establishes the Spirit Korps to boost morale of soldiers on the Columban front. Individual religious Spiriters are assigned to all army formations. The first shoulder-fired rocket launchers are issued to Antarean soldiers. 1925 : CW - Superkolumba Campaign - Antares begins Operation Slingshot, aiming to destroy Columban infrastructure and cities through continuous aerial bombings. Initially focused on routes along the Macer Range, within a year most bombing operations would target cities. 1926 : CW - Continued Antarean offensives fail in Columba. Anti-war sentiment in Hydra grows as most are hopeful that the Antarean advance will break down in Columba. 1927 : Aran Tau V is crowned Emperor of the Antares Imperium following the death of his father. CW - Skirmishes break out between Riaan and Corvun forces in the Riaan panhandle. 1929 : CW - Operation Kataklysm- The Antares Imperium launches a two-pronged offensive along Columba’s west and eastern borders, utilizing paratroopers to push through the mountains. 1930 : CW - The Okulum Front secures the cities of llvacaster, Elkurud, and Tunsead. Dimitri Morozov, an Ursan scientist living in Riaa, creates the first radar system. 1931 : CW - Antarean forces capture the city of Wellsi, cutting off eastern Columba from the NCA. CW - Mundare falls to Antarean forces, fighting continues along the Riaan border and Macer Range. A new pro-Antarean regime is established with the support of anti-NCA Columbans, hereon referred to as Kolumba.

   BLOOD & SNOW: THE NORTH CENTAURAN WAR (1934-1944) 1934 : CW - Hour of Reclamation - The NCA launches a counter-offensive across the Columban front with Antares. The operation is spearheaded by the elite Riaan Republican Guard and Tucanese armored units, regaining land as far as Porthcal. 1936 : CW - NCA forces launch a spearhead towards the Columban east coast and secure parts of Mundare. CW - The Solstice - A military alliance is formed between the Antares Imperium, Kolumba, Ursan Federation, and Skorpii Korvus. Ursan forces begin mobilizing for an invasion of Tucana. 1937 : CW - Day of the Storm - Ursan troops make landfall across Tucana with joint air and naval attacks. Tucanese reserve forces are quickly pushed back as a majority of the army fights on in Columba. CW - Riaa mobilizes new units to assist Tucanese forces fighting off the Ursan invasion. Dimitri Morozov flees to the Orion Republic by boat. CW - Operation Labrys - Antarean forces launch a counter-offensive against the NCA as they are distracted by the Ursan invasion of Tucana. Ground units capture the cities of Sirlis, Monapa, and Normonte while the Antarean Annulus Fleet and Ursan Federal Navy mobilize into the western Libran. 1938 : CW - A Vulpan landing force is repelled by Riaan defenders in the west. 1939 : Fall of Tucana - The Tucanese government signs an unconditional surrender to Ursan forces. 1941 : Fall of Riaa - Antarean forces secure Hadina after a 50-day battle, disorganized resistance continues across the countryside.

   AT THE END OF THE WORLD: CENTAURI CAMPAIGN (1942-1944) 1942 : CW - Antares begins its invasion of Centauri with major infantry and armored forces massing on its border. Specialized bunker-buster tanks are deployed to break through the extensive line of defenses. 1943 : CW - Intense fighting in the Centauri countryside forces many to seek refuge in cities and civilian bunkers. Columban Uprising - Anti-Antarean protests and attacks occur throughout Kolumba, mainly organized by the Rooks resistance movement. 1944 : CW - Antares forces brings the fight into the urban centers of Centauri, civilians are forced into underground shelters to avoid the fighting and aerial bombardment. Fall of Centauri - The Centauri government surrenders to Antares as its cities are devastated. 1945 : Skorpii Riaa is formed in the former lands of Riaa and Centauri, the state is placed under the control of General Cervantes and order enforced by collaborating governors and warlords. Skorpii Kolumba is formed, encompassing the former United Columban Territories, parts of southern Riaa and its panhandle, as an Antarean puppet state. Tucana is given to Ursa, utilizing its industrial hubs to support naval rearmament. 1947 : Second International Conference - The nations of Hydra unanimously condemn Antares’ conquest of Centaura, an hour long back-and-forth ensues before a recess is called. SIC Incident - During the recess, four Antarean, including Andrew Tau, and one Orionite representative are found dead. The scene implies the Orionite shot the Antareans before aiming on himself; the fifth and only surviving Antarean returns home to spread the news.

   THE ONE TO END IT ALL: THE FORMAN WAR (1948-1961) 1948 : FW - Invasion of Orion - Two Antarean aircraft carrier groups sail for Orion, heading towards District Canis and Circinus. North Group, comprising 74 destroyers of various classes, 20 cruisers, 4 battleships and 12 carriers, moves towards Bastion Delta. The morning breaks with a wave of bombers, catching the towers by surprise and sinking several before continuing on to bombard coastal defenses of Madison Island. Shokktroopers secure a now-destroyed Port Delphinus and battle against naval personnel and police officers, capturing the western half of the island within a week. South Group, consisting 68 destroyers, 14 cruisers, 6 battleships and 11 carriers, is detected on radar by bastions off the coast of Palmsville. Antarean planes launch a bombing run on the city before Shokktroopers arrive on their landing craft, confronting armed locals and police. Within three days of the Orion Army arriving, the Shokktroopers would be forced back to their ships. Center Group, consisting 0 destroyers, 24 cruisers, a lowly 2 carriers and sizable 12 battleships, launches their bombardment of Coral City, Waverly, and Haskell. In the First Battle of Coral City, 12 Antarean destroyers, 7 cruisers and 5 battleships are lost to an Orion fleet, whose ships are all lost to the Antarean battle group. FW - Orion and Antares naval forces begin clashing in Orionite waters, the Orion Air Force is deployed to turn the tide. The Kingdom of Auriga declares its support for Orion and the Compact, providing medical aid and food supplies while civilians enlist in the Orion Armed Forces. Auriga remains militarily uninvolved. FW - Invasion of Libra- The Antares Armada decimates much of the Libran navy, allowing ground forces to land in eastern Libra. The offensive is gradually bogged down by the harsh environment and temperatures. 1950 : The Federation of Libra joins the Dragon Compact for protection, an Orion fleet begins its journey to the country. 1954 : The Bear’s Blunder - Ursa is revealed to have been behind the SIC Incident. Suspecting that the Antareans will break their alliance, the Ursan navy launches a pre-emptive attack on the Antarean Fleet stationed in the country. Antares swiftly retaliates, causing major internal instability followed by a Compact landing in the east. The Ursan Federation soon collapses. 1956 : FW - The Antares Grand Northern Fleet is decimated, leaving the Yelman and Guney seas open to Compact forces. Orion ground forces are mobilized to land in Tucana by the end of the year. FW - Prince Kaden Tau and his unit defect to Compact forces, organized as the Mongoose Brigade. 1957 : FW - Compact forces liberate most of northern Centaura and Columba with the assistance of local resistance, forcing Antarean units behind the range. 1958 : FW - Compact forces break through the Macer Range from Corvus and Grusa, entering Antarean territory proper. 1960 : FW - Fighting crosses into the Antarean heartland, Compact forces begin disabling its major industrial and transportation centers. 1961 : FW - Fall of Antares - Compact forces capture Ananteria and the Tau Family following a grueling siege, ending the war and leaving 50 million dead in its wake. Former Antarean government and military figures are punished for their actions during the Forman War. Kaden Tau is spared from punishment, including those who had cooperated with the Compact. Aran Tau is executed and buried with only civilian honors. Partition of Antares; The former Imperium is divided into its former nations - Scorpius, Lupus, Norma, and Ara. Orion authorities award Kaden Tau as Acting President of Scorpius for his collaboration during the war, he slowly guides the nation towards a proper democracy. Leges Vitae - Orion and Libran delegates formulate an international set of laws regarding war, including protection to civilians, medics, and other non-combat personnel. All Centauran nations are forced to sign the new set of regulations. 1962 : Kaden Tau takes his own life, just as democracy is born in Scorpius. 1963 : Orion forces begin withdrawing from Centauran nations, though some remain in select cities to enforce the Leges Vitae. 1967 : The Commonwealth begins their research into nuclear weapons after Orion 1968 : The League of Independent Ursans begin organizing protests, evolving into an all out revolt against Commonwealth occupation in western Ursa. The Commonwealth would be unable to respond to these attacks and effectively retreat from the region. 1969 : The Federation of Ursa is declared in the western half of the continent, led by Rodinovich and his League. The Federation would begin re-establishing civil functions and a coherent military organization under the command of Andrey Mallory, nephew of Forman War naval officer Ivan Mallory. 1972 : The Hydran Space Administration, a joint Orion-Commonwealth endeavour, launches the Hasta-1, the first manned spacecraft, completing two low orbits of the planet. Its lone astronaut, Ezekiel Harrison, would land the craft in the north Libran Ocean. 1973 : Aurigan War - Pro-Orion provinces of the Kingdom of Auriga secede and are illegally annexed by the Orion Republic. 1974 : The Orion Republic deploys an atomic bomb on the city of Alchiba, Corvus. October 16 - The Orion Civil War begins. Nelson Aldridge, an assemblyman from District Pisca, leads the Federalists against President Brixton’s government. Pisca, Gemina, Mintaka, Pavos, Arca North, Arca South, Lemming (East) rally behind the Federalist banner alongside elements of the Orion Armed Forces, National Republican Party, United Democratic Party, and other opposition groups. The Kingdom of Auriga would openly support the Federalists by November. The Loyalists back President Samuel Brixton, made up of Venatia, Delphinus, D. Auriga, Circinia, Canis, Lemming (West), loyalists of the Enterprise Reform Alliance and its partners, elements of the Orion Armed Forces, private security firms, and other groups financed by Orion conglomerates. 1977 : May - The Ursan War for Unity begins. OCW - Spring Offensive - Loyalist forces retake District Auriga, pushing into the Kingdom of Auriga. UW - West Ursan forces launch offensives into East Ursa, catching the Commonwealth by surprise, land, air, and sea operations secure the continent’s central plains. OCW - Federalist forces, alongside Commonwealth units, reach the city of Grandrock, District Venatia, closing in on the Loyalist capital. 1978 : OCW - An atomic bomb destroys a Commonwealth naval fleet near Ruleum, District Venatia. UW - Commonwealth forces retreat into Ursa’s urban centers, unable to defend the countryside with their current strength. UW - Tucana enters a limited alliance with West Ursa and small detachments of Tucanese units aid their struggle, followed by Centauran mercenaries. OCW - President Brixton announces his surrender, military units begin disarming themselves. An hour after the announcement, three atomic blasts are reported on the east coast. The Geminian cities of Pollux and New Liven are destroyed, while one bomber was reportedly shot down and detonated in an empty field. Postwar investigations revealed that the final three detonations were carried out by a rogue Loyalist bomber wing acting without presidential oversight. OCW - Federalist and Commonwealth forces reach Trefor Palace, symbolizing the end of the war. UW - The Commonwealth assembles their armed forces to enter Ursa in full strength. The new Orion government begins withdrawing its troops from the Ursan continent. 1979 UW - Commonwealth forces are dragged into a protracted conflict with the Ursan Free Armies and National Strike Committee, continuously hampered by their ambushes, sabotages, and use of IEDs. UW - The Commonwealth begins pulling forces out of the Ursan continent out of pressure. UW - Tucanese military units land in Ursa in full force. UW - The Commonwealth officially completes its withdrawal from Ursa with the final evacuation of troops from the city of Orletsy. Ursa is whole once more. Andrey Mallory, commander of West Ursa’s military forces, is elected as President of the Federation of Ursa. A new constitution is drafted and a national reconstruction effort begins. The Hydrus Information & Security Authority publishes a report revealing the possession of nuclear weapons by the Federation of Ursa. It is revealed that Tucana, Norma, Scorpius, Grusa and Cetus had developed or were developing nuclear weapons, presumably by reverse-engineering the nuclear weapons stationed in West Ursa. 1980 : Fourth International Conference - Nations gather in Libratum once more, discussing the concern over nuclear weapons development. Talks from the conference results in the establishment of the World Nuclear Committee (WNC) alongside a demand to halt all development of nuclear weapons. 1981 : The WNC finds that South Centauran Union had stopped all nuclear weapons research, opting to develop nuclear energy to assist in reconstruction. 1990 : Fifth International Conference - Long discussions lead to the establishment of the International Authority (INTA), a global legislature able to perform audits, and monitor the conduct of countries during wartime according to the Leges Vitae. Functions of the International Conference and World Nuclear Committee are absorbed into the INTA.

   Cervantes; Association: Antarean Army, Skorpii Riaa, Occupation: Colonel, General (1927), De-facto Leader of Skorpii Riaa, Skorpii Riaa, Army officer who served as the Commander of the Columban campaign and oversaw Antarean rule over Skorpii Riaa. Planned out Operation Kataklysm which broke the stalemate in Columba, followed by his promotion from Colonel to General.

   Archer; Association: Antarean Army, Occupation: General (Cetus-Columba Campaign), Army officer who commanded the Aquilan and Columban fronts, known for his brute force approach to battle. His fruitless offensives in the latter campaign led to him being relieved of command in 1927, replaced by the now General Cervantes.

   Reyes; Association: Antarean Army, Occupation: Minor General (Vegan Campaign), General Army officer and close friend of Cervantes. Having served as a Minor General during the Vegan Campaign, his leadership saw the encirclement of the Murus Plateau defenses and successive push northwards. He would later command Skorpii Corvus forces in the western Columban Front, having successfully broken through NCA defenses despite lacking significant resources.

   David Kappan; Origin: 1888, Orion, Association: Ministry of Defense, Occupation: Minister of Defense, Educated at the Alnilam Military Institute. Appointed to the 3rd Powell Cabinet as Minister of Defense, spearheading military reforms and preparations for a potential war with the Antares Imperium.

   Aaron Huxley; Origin: 1895, Orion, Association: Orion Fleet, Occupation: Grand Admiral of the Navy, Educated at the Nepta Naval College.

   Armand Kincaid; Origin: Orion, Association: Orion Army, Occupation: General of the Army, Educated at the Venatia Military Institute.

   Owen Pierce; Origin: Orion, Association: Orion Fleet, Occupation: Admiral of the 1st Fleet, Admiral of the 1st Fleet. A hulking giant of an admiral, Pierce’s imposing statue reflects that of his doctrine, one of immense brute force. Sporting a lumberjack beard and puffy winter coat, Pierce’s body was built to lead the Orionite Fleet through the freezing conditions of the Yelman Sea, aiding their Commonwealth allies. Though he often has trouble communicating his plans with Hydrusite equivalents as he often drives hordes of ships against the much more advanced Ursan navy to overpower them, leaving behind a controversial path of destruction.

   Henry Burke; Origin: Orion, Association: Orion Fleet, Occupation: Admiral of the 2nd Fleet, A sheep in wolf’s clothing as the admiral bears his rank in uniform only, rarely seen outside of his quiet office. His physique doesn’t inspire much confidence either as his crooked back and aging appearance strikes him more as a grandpa you’d see at the park than an officer of his kind. His lackluster leadership is attributed to his appointment by the Powell presidency, accused of being a puppet for Powell to secure the navy’s bond with the president.

   Miles Barrett; Origin: Orion, Association: Orion Fleet, Occupation: Admiral of the 3rd Fleet, An admiral whose massive ego is only comparable to his stupendous medal collection that he bears on his chest. A fairly tall, brown haired with sharp hazel eyes that fear risky actions in the battlefield, much preferring when the odds are clearly stacked with him than against. His doctrine in the Libran theater sees his fleet on the defensive most of the time and rarely engaging retreating enemies in fear of an ambush or tainting his perfect career.

   Michael Ford; Origin: 1903, Orion, Association: Orion Fleet, Battle Fleet Heracles (2nd Fleet), Muroda Naval College, Occupation: Vice Admiral, A master strategist, one worthy of his rank compared to his peers. Recognized as a professional and outspoken officer who fought not only against the enemies of Orion but also its deep rooted corruption, making enemies from both the Antarean Armada and also fellow admirals. His leadership during the Serpent Campaign had him promoted from Rear to Vice Admiral, soon working together with the Commonwealth alongside a certain Commodore Collins. His strategy mostly follows that around capital ships and strong supply lines across the Libran Ocean, though his plans have been tested by the enemies many, Commodore Collins is able to make up for it.

   Sebastien Hayes; Association: Navy of the Commonwealth, Occupation: Admiral of the Yelman Surface Fleet, After winning a duel to be assigned his newly-built fleet, the now one-eyed Hayes leads his forces head-on against the larger Ursan ships to overwhelm their sturdy formations. His swift attacks often confuse and disorient Ursan vessels, allowing his ships to overcome foes much larger than his. Though having similar schools of thought, Hayes has trouble communicating with his Orionite equivalent, Admiral Pierce as the latter launches attacks without informing the former.

   Carina Collins; Origin: 1910, Canis, Hydrus Commonwealth Association: Navy of the Commonwealth Occupation: Commodore, Battle Fleet Heracles A lady with a long family connection with war, rooting from the chaos of the Grease Wars, she was born and raised in Canis after all. Following in her family’s footsteps she enlisted in the Commonwealth Navy and was assigned to the Sentinel Fleet, obtaining the rank of Captain just before the Forman War erupted. With Hydrus vessels stranded in Orion following a great Ursan strike, she led the ships alongside then Rear Admiral Ford to challenge the Ursan Fleet, ending their Serpent Campaign. With the Yelman secured, she was promoted to Commodore for her actions and led a proper task force with no Vice Admiral Ford in the Libran ocean.

   Ivan Mallory Origin: 1894, Ursa, Association: Ursan Federal Navy, Occupation: Grand Admiral (1934), The Mallory name was accustomed to war with Ivan himself fighting in the Grease Wars at age 16, later rising through the officer academy with his skill and family legacy. With the Ursan Fleet undergoing a major reform, Mallory was put in charge of leading the development of a new and modern Ursan Fleet. By 1934, Mallory had become Grand Admiral and now had a fresh submarine fleet to lead against the Commonwealth Navy. His achievements are however inhibited by his OCPD and low emotional control, ones that become evermore noticeable in his regular propaganda broadcasts. Interrogations with his peers reveal that Mallory is a very paranoid man and very controlling of what goes on in his war, so much so that he is possibly responsible for the SIC incident.

   Alina Verde; Association: House of Verde Occupation: Queen of Vega Queen of Vega as of 1914

   Melee Weapons; Origin: Centaura, Ursa, Type: Weapon, Renowned weapons of war that still play a role in Forma’s military culture. There exist two kinds of swords in Centaura, namely the Northern and Southern ensis. The former bears a straighter blade while the latter features a more curved design, but both are held by prestigious squad leaders and officers. It also is customary for an officer to wrap one's blade in a white sheet as a symbol of surrender. Meanwhile in Hydra, though the Orionites have long abandoned swords in battle, their neighbors to the north continue to preserve the blade ceremonially. Formerly in the hands of Ursan base guards and officers, the cutlass is now shared between the Hydrusites in a mostly decorative role, it being one of Ursa’s last influences on the continent. As for the southern reaches of Hydra, the Aurigan tomahawk is crafted by the youth as a rite of passage into adulthood. These tomahawks prove useful in foraging and hunting, being personalized by their user with various tokens and markings, they continue to see use in military service.

   Dragon Compact; Origin: Orion, Hydrus, Lepus, Type: Alliance, Initially formed in 1902, the newly-independent nations of Hydrus and Lepus allied with the Orion Republic to liberate Canis from Ursan oppression. Following the resolution of the Grease Wars and the formation of the Commonwealth, the alliance marked the beginning of Hydrus-Orion cooperation but the Compact itself lay dormant until the Forman War. The two nations would reactivate the Compact to counter Ursan aggression in the Yelman Sea and soon against the Antarean threat. As the Federation of Libra found itself under siege by the Antareans, they reluctantly reached out to join the Compact which the Orionites accepted. Auriga too would join the alliance albeit with more limited involvement through supplies and volunteers.

   Solstice; Origin: Antares, Ursa, Type: Alliance, Formed in 1937 between the Antares Imperium and the Ursan Federation to formalize their war on the Northern Centauran Alliance. The treaty would continue up until the Forman War and following Ursa’s capitulation in 1959, the alliance was effectively defunct.

   Flag Symbolism; Orion : Three yellow circles/stars = Orion's Belt, Green = Land, Black = Vigilance Antares : Red triangle = The Scorpion, Orange circle = Star of Antares, Gold = Prosperity, Maroon = Valor

   Women’s Rights; Women in Orion have equal status to men to the point where equal pay is present in several districts, while their service in the military remains as non-combat personnel. Meanwhile, the Antarean system recognized all under their banner as equal so long as they pledge loyalty to the nation. Under this system, women are granted equal rights and service as combat personnel but with the exception of the Shokk divisions. The rest of Forma roughly follows similar views of Women’s rights as Orion while Hydrus remains the most progressive, allowing them to serve in all combat roles and equal rights.

   Derogatory Terms; The following are words only the most proud of citizens would call the most disloyal of traitors or unliked / hated races. Shiner : a light skinner person in a majority darker tone region. Ant : an Antarean. Comb : a Columban. Trimmy : an Orionite, referring to their trimmed haircuts of businessmen. Onion : an Orionite. Joto : a Grusii-speaking person. Nico : a Vegan who can only speak Librae. Seat/Cete : a Cetan. Grusan (Derogatory, Everyone hates Grusans)

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