"To those who are in power but with an idealist viewpoint, the people are usually called as subjects.
To those who are in power but with a cynical or realistic viewpoint, the people are usually called as objects."
Excerpt from An Detailed Guide For Princesses: An Book Of Modern Day Leadership, circa 585 PCE
"Since the planet's creation and reappearance following the Expulsion, wars have always shaped it. They have not only left behind technological advancements like space travel and genetic or cloning technology, but also cultural values and traditions that defined the Off-Worlders and have gradually permeated every Vistrian's psyche overtime.
However, it took centuries for the Vistrians to fully integrate it, and this required a bloody war that ended such transformation and ushered in a new era that fully defines Vistria without clinging to the past that had forced the entire civilization to follow one path after the Expulsion, conflicts and the creation of new nations from the post-Expulsion days to the days when the Marikan Imperium once ruled the world until its fiery collapse into dozens of successor states, a situation that continues to this very day.
It is true that conflict alters individuals, the society in which we live, and the effects it has on us even now. But nothing came close to an war that changed Vistria forever."
Excerpt from Eternal History of Vistria: Part V - Rejuvenation Era (Part 1), circa 681 PCE
Hello everyone! Once again, it is Mister Anemone here, and today I am going to share with you another story that I hope will work this time. Although the story is once again in TL format, it does not center on our world like it did in a previous TOld that I wrote. Rather, the focus is now on a made-up world that I created, drawing inspiration from numerous things I came across, and where this story will take place. In actuality, this story is more of a side dish than a main course (although it will primarily serve as a sequel, filling in details about the fictional world that it contains).
In any case, the TL of mine does not come with a set schedule for updates, and it may take weeks or even months for new chapters to be uploaded and there will be small details in regards to the fictional world that I have created that this story will take note of in each new chapter. I hope you enjoy reading this new story that I wrote after a hiatus of several months.
And just a heads up to all of the readers.
As you can see, this TL is intended to be serious, with depictions of graphic scenes and other things that may cause discomfort for the readers, particularly in the later chapters of the story. I will warn you about this warning once, and I will not warn it again in each chapter.
[From "Southern Hold War Part 1: One Fateful Decision," by Extra History (DirectVid), circa 635 PCE]
Disadae, Eternal Princessdom of Elnath, 475 PCE.
The capital city was teeming with citizens and guests from all over Vistria, gathered for the unique coronation of Isadora the Fifth, the daughter of a previous princess who had passed away some time ago. After a simple yet elegant ceremony that crowned her as a princess, just like her mother, she stood before the audience to speak about her plans for the people and the country she would govern. One fateful decision that would change Vistria forever.
[Intro of Extra History]
Fans of Extra History, today we are going to talk about a very complicated historical topic. A topic that changed the course of Vistria after centuries of constant conflict brought about by the Expulsion and its aftermath, including the Anarchy Era and the rise and fall of the Marikan Imperium. This topic fundamentally altered how this planet and its people dealt with the realization that every Vistrian's character had been irrevocably changed by the centuries-long colonization by an Off-World civilization and the subsequent Expulsion.
This is the Southern Hold War, a war that transformed Vistria forever.
So, without further ado, let us dive into the story, beginning with Isadora V of the Eternal Princessdom of Elnath, giving a coronation speech to everyone who flocked to witness her coronation.
In her coronation speech, Isadora V acknowledged the crises she had inherited from her mother, including an economic downturn, the transition from an agriculturally oriented to a mid-industrialized nation, the rise of fundamentalist sentiments among some sections of the populace leading to multiple violent incidents, and a national outcry against the plan to raise the retirement age. However, something she mentioned in her speech startled everyone in attendance, including the foreign observers invited to the ceremony. It was one fateful choice that altered everything and the planet as a whole.
"I, the Eternal Princessdom's Princess, have decided to formally vacate the parts of mainland Corvii that we have ruled throughout our country's existence. Immediately. I have made this decision with a heavy heart and with the understanding of the pain it will cause our nation, but I have no regret in taking this necessary step to save our nation from the abyss."
Her abrupt decision to leave the mainland Corvii territories was met with immediate, if divided, responses. Some were furious, believing she had made an unprincessly decision to let the wolves inside her country's borders. Others viewed her decision favorably because the mainland territories were seen as a liability and, as noted by future historians, an instigator of the country's internal crises, primarily economic. Elnath's possession of mainland lands for centuries was entirely distinct from that of those who lived on the island.
One distinguishing factor was the inhabitants and the economic situation. The majority of people on the mainland, excluding coastal areas, were mostly of Cephalopod descent in the mountainous north, and Draculid descent in the flat and mountainous south. In contrast, most people on the island and in some coastal areas were of Frierenite descent. Severe ethnic hostilities arose between these groups, with Cephalopod and Draculid banding together to attack the Frierenite, who were seen as a backwater mess with no commercial worth. Elnath's reliance on its agricultural economy, supplying it with food for centuries, worsened the situation. The mainland's preference to either retain or gradually shift the agricultural focus clashed with Elnath's decision to transform it into a semi-industrialized region, leading to economic collapse.
Ultimately, these issues led Isadora V to decide to leave the mainland lands completely, fearing that ignoring or meddling in their affairs would result in a bloody conflict causing more instability than the myriad of problems Elnath faced. Historians commended her for freeing Elnath from the shackles of ruling a distant land and refocusing on its home, which gradually managed their problems. However, they also criticized her for the abrupt departure, a scene reminiscent of the Off-Worlders' sudden abandonment of Vistria centuries ago, leading to problems over who would control the sizable area Elnath left without granting any inheritable rights to neighboring nations, eventually leading to a bloody war.
Elnath's subsequent abandonment of its mainland territories and the hurried relocation of all Frierenite descent to the island left the Cephalopod and Draculid inhabitants unsure of what to do, lacking leaders or a legitimate nation to oversee them. This led to a descent into anarchy, with bandit groups, city-states, and warlords emerging, utilizing resources left by their former overlords. Blood feuds erupted from warlord-to-warlord conflicts or violent intercommunal conflicts over disputed lands. One notable incident involved a warlord group invading territory under the Federal Republic of Irena, which responded by deploying troops to the area and annexing it after eliminating the warlords and bandits. The ensuing humanitarian disaster saw scores of residents fleeing to neighboring countries due to ongoing chaos and famine.
To prevent the chaos from becoming a regional crisis, the Council of Vistria, Imperial Federation of Corvidae, and their contracted PMCs intervened, eliminating dozens of warlords and bandit groups and forming an international committee to find a new heir to the lands Elnath had abandoned. This set the stage for a confrontation between the Free Republic of Gienah and the Imperial Princessdom of Mira, both vying for sovereignty over the territories. Both nations contested the abandoned lands to reunite their people, with the majority of inhabitants being Draculid in Mira and Cephalopod in Gienah. This was crucial for Gienah's democratization efforts after centuries of military rule and for Mira's expansionist ambitions following its conquest and annexation of eastern nations and territories.
After two years of intense arbitration and military build-ups by both nations, the Council of Vistria passed a resolution giving Gienah control over the lands, believing Mira's expansion efforts were predatory and could lead to significant instability. Gienah's decision to accept the lands angered Mira, nearly causing a diplomatic crisis with the Council. However, Mira accepted the decision as the Council granted it control over the Andromeda Islands and eastern Nerod Valley, except for the island of Sybil, which Gienah received.
Gienah faced similar difficulties as Elnath, with many viewing the lands as economically unviable, aside from farming, which had collapsed during Elnath's abandonment. Nevertheless, the nonviolent takeover legitimized the new democratic government, attempting to dislodge the remnants of the military dictatorship. And it would remain this way until an significant discovery during a megacorporation's geological survey, sparking the conflict that would define Vistria as a whole.
[1] - Cephalopods are one of the four major all-female humanoid species that inhabited Vistria. The Cephalopod order includes Octolings and Inklings. Named by the Off-Worlders after a particular piece of art, they were once enemies but united for survival, a bond mostly maintained today despite localized conflicts.
[2] - Draculids are one of the four major all-female humanoid species that inhabited Vistria. Distinguished by their carnivorous diet, they have a much smaller population due to this quirk and are occasionally marginalized in some regions.
[3] - Frierenite is one of the four major all-female humanoid species that inhabited Vistria. Named by the Off-Worlders after a character from a specific work of art, some Frierenites live much longer than average.
[4] - The Council of Vistria functions similarly to the United Nations, with a General Assembly and a Security Council. More proactive than the UN, its governance is modeled after the long-gone Marikan Imperium. Its HQ is located in the Holy State of Naveline, considered the birthplace of Vistria's inhabitants.
[From "Uniforms, Dirt, and Hope: A Detailed History of Free Republic of Gienah In The Democratization Era", Prof. Natalia G. Redwood, 710 PCE]
The Golden Era is often portrayed by the general public as the actual beginning of Gienah's democratization. During this time, the nation saw a gradual loosening of its dynastic juntas' centuries-long rule over its national army, adopting the kind of free and fair democracy that most Vistrian nations had long practiced. Gienah also discovered vast reserves of mineral resources, including coal that would eventually be refined, and dozens of rare minerals in a region known as the Southern Hold. Within a few years, these discoveries turned the backwater under the rule of a dynastic military junta into a major economic force. The country invested in technology and other advancements that would eventually become commonplace. However, this prosperity ended with the violent annexation of the Southern Hold by the expansionist Mira, then under the reign of the Princessdom. This annexation resulted in the complete breakdown of the once-prosperous society and its roaring economy, plunging its citizens into a life of chaos, starvation, and corruption that was thought to have vanished during the Golden Era.
Beyond romanticism and rose-colored glasses, however, the Golden Era and its decline are far more nuanced and complex than a broad story resembling the rise and fall of a princessdom state.
Chronologically, the Golden Era started when Gienah received lands granted by the arbitration committee of the Council of Vistria following Elnath's abrupt withdrawal from its lands in mainland Corvii due to an internal crisis. However, it is incorrect to assume that the acquisition of the lands that would eventually become the Southern Hold marked the beginning of a new era for Gienah and its democratization movement.
In fact, when Gienah seized the lands, they agreed with the Elnathii residents that the Southern Hold was merely a backwater area, lacking the allure necessary to support a thriving regional economy. The area was only beginning to recover from two years of violent anarchy, large-scale famine, and a significant depopulation and immigration crisis after being abandoned to the wild. Additionally, the difficulty of assimilating a large number of Draculids into a country like Gienah, where the majority population was Cephalopods, led to further complications. The Draculids perceived this assimilation as a betrayal of their goal to unite with nearby Mira as it was campaigning during the arbitration. These issues led Gienah into a tense political deadlock between newly created parties regarding the responsibility of maintaining control of the Southern Hold, an uptick in violence from remnants of warlord or bandit groups, and two failed military coups by several disgruntled members of the Gienahn Army, which managed to retain its presence in the democratized government through secret agreements and loopholes.
Over time, Gienah would address these issues as part of its national effort to fully integrate the Southern Hold. It offered its residents a variety of benefits, such as helping to rebuild the region's agricultural economy, which had been completely destroyed during the collapse into anarchy, and creating new jobs through government-backed infrastructure projects and opportunities from several mega-corporations looking to establish a presence in the area. Gienah also restored the region's security situation by eliminating any remaining warlords or bandits who roamed the territories. The issue of the Draculid inhabitants was handled by either ignoring them or forcing them to leave their homes after being bought out by corporations or their Cephalopod neighbors.
The process of gaining and incorporating the Southern Hold, however, left Gienah with a bitter taste. Consequently, they diverted their attention to erecting a new, democratic government instead of addressing the ongoing issues associated with running the Southern Hold. They chose to maintain the recently restored local economy and security while dispatching dozens of prospectors to the area, hoping to discover valuable minerals crucial for developing their national economy, which had recently opened its doors to Vistria for the first time since the democratization of its government.
That is, until the year 494 PCE, when a group of prospectors hired by Gienah and working for CONVMI[1] undertook a geological survey of a piece of land primarily used for farming and found a sizable petroleum reserve beneath it.
This discovery, along with others of various resources like coal, gold, and rare earth materials throughout the region, would ultimately usher in the Golden Era for the country. As news of the discoveries spread, Gienahns and even foreign businesses flocked to the Southern Hold to join the burgeoning industry. The ensuing boom saw Gienah transform into an economic powerhouse with easy access to petroleum and coal, enabling the nation to rapidly modernize and transition into its industrialization phase and opening the once closed economy to foreign investors seeking to invest in the now liberalized country. This allowed the citizens, who had been denied freedom for centuries due to the authoritarian rule of the dynastic military juntas, to finally have access to items that had previously been prohibited, such as personal computers, modern homes, Replikas[2] and other robotic products such as Stirling Products or MaidCo. Robotics that were intended for household use, and, shockingly, high-quality food items from the farms in the Southern Hold that have witnessed a renaissance ever since it was repaired from its devastation a long time ago.
But despite the economic boom that saw the quality of life for an ordinary Gienahn increase tenfold, depressing cities completely modernized to the level of most of Vistria, and the democratization of its government slowly bearing fruit, the Golden Era resulted in a slow change in a national perception that wasn't since its creation. Gienah slowly transformed itself in just a few years from a dictatorial and warmongering nation led by dynastic military juntas into a developing, newly democratized nation with the potential to become a major rival to the nations of the Sunstorm Alliance[3], which had similar economic progress and trajectory and allowing Gienah to establish positive relations to neighboring nations such as those of the Sunstorm Alliance (in which Gienah successfully applied to become part of them in 504 PCE), Imperial State of Theia and, more increasingly, the United Federation of Corvidae after centuries of being shunned due to their autocratic actions.
However, issues and problems began to emerge from each success of the Golden Era. These included continued political tensions between the new blood and old elites, an increasing divide between rich and poor despite the overall improvement in quality of life, and an increase in government propaganda emphasizing the eternal unity of its national populace. Additionally, there was a slow rise in inflation rates due to mishandled fiscal policies and growing marginalization of Draculid inhabitants in the Southern Hold that saw frequent protests and violent intercommunal clashes over the seizure of their properties and having little to no protections when it comes to employment in the companies that was set up across the region.
However, one significant event during this time completely destroyed the popular narrative of the Golden Era, as depicted in the fictitious books and films produced by different studios in Goddess' Paradise[4]: the return of the dreaded dynastic military juntas, initiated by Brigadier General Hasheera Tau, a prominent officer of the Gienah Army. This woman, through her cousin, would bear a child who would go on to become a well-known figure in the Southern Hold War and a notorious ruler at the same time.
The resurgence of a military junta came as a surprise to many in Vistria, who believed that the dynastic military junta era had mostly ended with the democratization process. Despite numerous reforms and an economic boom during the Golden Era, which made Gienah almost industrialized and modern, the nature of the Gienahn government remained largely unchanged from the days when dynastic military juntas ruled the nation. Former Army officers who were formerly assigned to various governmental departments, transferred their political skills to the political arena once the democratization process went into full swing. Local corporations, owned by former Army officers turned oligarchs, quickly set up shop across the Southern Hold as soon as news of the discovery of untapped minerals and the resulting mining boom spread. Most of the economic growth during the Golden Era was siphoned off to maintain the large budget needed for the Gienah Army, pursuing white elephant projects like the controversial Hoshino Coastal Defense System—a 50-kilometer-long coastal defense belt intended as a deterrence against the rapidly expanding naval forces of the Imperial Princessdom of Mira to the south—or line the pockets of local oligarchs. And finally, despite being better concealed now than it was previously, the authoritarian grip over its people is still in place.
These issues ultimately led to a pivotal decision in 524 PCE, when Brigadier General Hasheera Tau launched a successful coup against the government, which was seen as thriving due to the nation's economic boom and democratization process. Despite this perception, the nation's endless growth was beginning to wane, leading to increasing problems that the government struggled to address.
However, the Gienahn government was dealing with a plethora of national issues prior to the coup, including the Hoshino Coastal Defense Project controversy, a heated debate among politicians regarding economic mismanagement despite the country's growth, and a corruption investigation into the President over an unusual agreement with an Eian[5]-based defense company for the purchase of four frigates for the navy. Despite widespread protests by proponents of democracy, which led to months-long violent demonstrations, and sanctions imposed by several countries in response to the coup, Brigadier General Hasheera Tau, now President, framed her coup as an attempt to safeguard a healthy democracy against anti-government elements within its ranks. She presented an unfounded idea that the coup was justified by fears that officers of the small Gienah Navy were plotting to turn Gienah into a Baathist[6] state that would overturn the "hard-earned" democratization process of Gienah and that she justifies the coup as "desperate moment" to prevent the plot from becoming an reality.
Despite her rhetoric, President Hasheera Tau maintained the same economic policies from before the coup and reinstated some repressive policies from the pre-democratization era. As a result, Vistria largely turned a blind eye to a nation that was supposed to be a shining example of moving away from authoritarianism.
With the issues that Gienah slowly built up during the days of the Golden Era, various historical and geopolitical experts believe these problems harmed Gienah more than what Mira did to them when they decided to invade, and annex, the Southern Hold in the year of 527 PCE…
[1] - Acronym of Confederation of Vistrian Mining Institute, one of the dozens of Vistrian megacorporations that deals with mineral extraction and other stuff related to the mining industry. Pronounced as Con-Mi with silent V.
[2] - Replika is an biomechanical humanoid that was originally developed by the Off-Worlder colonists before being adapted and transform it into a general purpose biomechanical humanoid by Vistrians in the aftermath of the Expulsion after it was left behind and was produced by various mega-corporation that are mostly focused in producing, maintaining, and upgrading Replikas to this very day despite the introduction of original but newer ones and Artificial Vistrians to the society.
Replika has a notable quirk that would differentiate from other biomechanical humanoids is that they have specific emotions and behaviors that are tailor made to their specific roles such as factory, household, and even military. Though, this quirk was slowly becoming extinct by the time that this story is taking place thanks to the introduction of models that can adapt to a variety of roles and even acts like an Artificial Vistrian as well.
[3] - Sunstorm Alliance is an geopolitical alliances that consisted of member states that was located in the northern part of the continent of Corvii, but are mostly inhabited by an Cephalopod majority. It's consisted of the following: Federal Republic of Irena, Princessdom of Kalausi, Northern Republic of Pleione, United Domains of Lerna, Free Republic of Eastern Lerna l, and later, Free Republic of Gienah.
Originally formed to prevent the spread of influence by the United Federation of Corvidae, changing times and the threat of Astralist Fundamentalism in the form of Astral Republic of Mira resulted in their shift to focus more of being an regional, but neutral, bloc (similar to ASEAN in IRL) instead.
[4] - Basically Vistria's version of Hollywood. While unsavory things still exist unfortunately, it wasn't as nasty as Hollywood.
[5] - Demonym for a group of people that lives in the Archon Commonwealth of Ei.
[6] - Baathist, or Baathism, is an ideology that was present in the world of Vistrian politics whose concepts and ideas are similar to OTL Fascism/actual Baathism, but with more focus on a national superiority over the racial/cultural one.
A/N: The new chapter takes a slight detour from the book excerpts, focusing on "present-day" events that occurred before the main subject of the story began. But do not worry, there will be another book excerpt chapter following this one, which will describe the origins of the war in the view of Mira. It will alternate between the format of this chapter and book excerpt-based chapter of the last one to be exact.
So again, enjoy reading!
Gienah prepares for the upcoming presidential elections in August amidst the ongoing economic crisis.
Corvus Bulletin; March 17, 607
Mira has vowed to continue its oil embargo to Corvii nations as negotiations with the Council of Vistria to lift it fall through.
Astral News Conglomerate; March 19, 607
The Asterian Revolutionary Council claims the capture of an important town as fierce fighting in the northern outskirts of Asteria City continues.
Theianews; March 19, 607
Dozens of Gienahn politicians have announced their candidacies for president, with many hoping to address the country's ongoing economic issues.
Voice of the World; March 21, 607
Rhea authorizes the deployment of Gadin Corps to supplement their forces in conflict-ridden areas of the Spine.
Eye of Sturnus; March 23, 607
Security forces moved into a city in southwestern Firis and broke up a violent clash between rival student groups[1], which killed an estimated 140 people.
Star Herald; March 25, 607
Revati and Corvidae intend to increase oil production in an effort to lower high prices in light of Mira's ongoing oil embargo.
Corvii General Post; March 28, 607
Mira is gradually crushing the pro-Princessist resistance in the country's southwestern regions.
Associated Press; March 28, 607
Despite technical issues, attempts to resupply the Theian Imperial Space Agency-operated lunar outpost in Andromeda were successful.
Eyes On The Skies; March 29, 607
Marlenti, alongside contracted student groups, launched an incursion into the Middle Region from the east against drug-trafficking militias.
The Agency; April 1, 607
Our brave air force pilots decimated numerous bases in Asteria's rebel-held northwest.
Asteria Public Network; April 2, 607
Avana Easmatara, Nyzia's popular mayor, denied rumors on the internet that she intends to run for president in the upcoming Gienahn election.
Medium; April 3, 607
Zetan and Ei sign an economic agreement that allows the latter to support the former to invest in an industry relating to chipmaking.
Archon News Corps.; April 3, 607
The Nova City Police Department issued a high alert following last night's violent clashes between ARMIS and The Dolls throughout the city, which were suspected to be the work of a pro-ARC militant group.
Nova Central News; April 4, 607
The ongoing Asterian Civil War is causing an increase in illegal arms trading in Nova City and other neighboring countries.
The International Report; April 5, 607
Fern approves the autobahn extension project, which will connect two cities in the mountainous south.
TheiActiv; April 7, 607
As the presidential election campaign in Gienah ramps up, the Gienahn nationalist sector has reignited the campaign to reclaim the Southern Hold from Mira.
Deep; April 8, 607
NepGear Inc. says stocks of NepGear 4 in Corvii will remain limited due to the ongoing oil crisis.
IGN; April 9, 607
Experts say that the proliferation of the Universal Model will now take ten years to replace the original models as companies sped up its production.
Replika News Daily; April 9, 607
Lyria, southern Theia, southern Sturnus, Razia, and southern Teyvat are expected to experience drought conditions in the coming days, according to various meteorological agencies.
The Council Post; April 11, 607
Protests erupted in a city in central Gienah due to food shortages and inflated prices for available products.
Vistrian News Authority; April 11, 607
Food protests devolved into a violent gunfight after several armed protestors opened fire on police officers.
Corvus News Report; April 11, 607
The Gienah Army quickly responded to an impromptu uprising in the city, which killed an estimated 70 people.
Daily Naveline Post; April 12, 607
Gienah faces the horrors of the Dark Days once more.
Century; April 12, 607
An increase in Asterian refugees fleeing the civil war settling in the Middle Region has sparked tensions among local residents.
Deep; April 13, 607
Minerva Productions confirms that the reproduction of the Off-Worlder animated series "Gravity Falls" is currently in production.
Midnight Echo; April 15, 607 PCE
In order to reduce domestic oil prices, Orion seeks to recognize the Astral Fundamentalist government in Mira.
The Worldview; April 15, 607
Mayor Avana Easmatara of Nyzia denounces the illegal rebellion by "banditry groups" and the Gienahn government's "inappropriate" response to it in an viral Chirp.
Semafor; April 16, 607 PCE
Asterian forces close in on the last remaining rebel-held city that bordered between Asteria and Free City of Nova.
Vistrian News Authority; April 18, 607
"The Good Mayor of Nyzia ought to be a contender in this year's presidential election by the grace of Allah[2]. The common people of Gienah are sick and tired of the same TradPols who keep their seats and do nothing to spare us from having to go through the horrifying Dark Days again and again! It must be stopped! For Gienah's sake, we must elect her and quickly retake Southern Hold from those fundamentalist freaks!"
ThoughtfulUser17 (Chirper); April 20, 607
A sudden summer storm causes flash flooding in the southern parts of Leina, forcing dozens of people to flee.
Lupara Hourly Report; April 21, 607
As she approves the bill to reduce gas taxes to 1.75%, Imperial Pres. Amanda Qiu vows that Corvidae and other nations will persevere "in spite of Mira's economic terrorism".
Corvidae Today; April 22, 607
Global experts warn that radical Astral Fundamentalist groups are becoming more prevalent in certain areas of Vistria.
The Nightwatch; April 22, 607
The growing hologram technology has taken a new step forward after a company unveiled a new product with higher image clarity than ever.
Popular Mechanics; April 25, 607
An entire Azimuth UrCo unit was destroyed after falling into a trap set by our comrades in northern Asteria City.
Asterian Revolutionary News; April 28, 607
As extreme heat tears through farmlands, tensions rise in the southern Middle Region due to international aid groups' near-complete lack of response.
Voice Of The World; April 28, 607
Asteria announced that they had captured the ARC-held city near the border between Asteria and the Free City of Nova.
Pallad General Network; April 29, 607
The Gienah Army was placed under high alert as the looming general election saw various local militia groups start to rally to support dozens of political groups.
Fern Welle; April 30, 607
The Astral Fundamentalists' atrocities against dissidents in Mira are becoming increasingly common. But Vistria chooses to simply ignore it.
The Shining Diamond; May 2, 607
To deal with the effects of Corvii's ongoing oil crisis, various small companies adopted various alternative strategies to keep it afloat.
Fortune; May 2, 607
Unknown numbers of INNESPEG and local security forces in eastern Aegithina were killed in a rampage carried out by Rhean-based drug cartels operating in the Spine.
Sturnus Daily Dispatch; May 4, 607
Why is Avana Easmatara announcing her intention to open a donation account and hire new staff members? Is this a prelude to her possible general election run?
Unity News; May 4, 607
An IED attack killed the deputy mayor of a city in southwestern Firis, who was allegedly linked to a student group. A rival student group is suspected of carrying out the attack.
TheiActiv; May 4, 607
Following the passage of a historic bill that loosens protectionist regulations, Filene aims to become a leading hub for megacorporations that produce bio-mechanical or artificial Vistrian.
TechInsider; May 7, 607
A dispute over water rations in a drought-stricken small town in Ejaeli escalated into a violent gunfight between rival factions.
Lyriannews; May 8, 607
Elnath is looking for alternative sources of oil after Mira's ongoing oil embargo caused their vibrant economy to plummet for the first time.[3]
Sunstorm News; May 9, 607
Hestia linked the recent gun attack on an affluent cafe, which killed a high-ranking Horizon Incorporated executive and seven others, to a possible inter-corporate rivalry between Horizon and an unknown party.
Teyvatii Times; May 9, 607
Date for the release of the anticipated StarFlix exclusive comedy series "The Diary Of An Deer Girl" will be released by May 25.
The Goddesses Report; May 9, 607
After overcoming strong Imperial Baathist defenses, the Asterian Revolutionary Council finally breaks the deadlock on the northern outskirts of Asteria City.
Theianews; May 10, 607
Akana requests that neighboring countries accept Asterian refugees, as they have struggled to handle the constant flow of refugees due to high numbers and constant screening for potential threats.
Voice of Theia; May 10, 607
The launch of the Venetia V rocket that would bring a replacement crew for Marikan International Space Station was scheduled for May 25 in Eulan Spaceport Center.
Eyes On The Skies; May 12, 607
Mira agrees to restart talks with the Council of Vistria as pressure by Corvii nations mounts to lift the ongoing oil embargo.
Vistrian's Voice; May 13, 607
Hypatian officials are concerned about the growing presence of delinquent drug gangs originating from the Spine, following a recent raid by a Gematria-owned security force on a hideout that contained a storage room full of cocaine.
Hypatian Central; May 15, 607
Corvii's inflation rate has reached levels not seen in 20 years due to the ongoing oil crisis.
The Lyrian; May 15, 607
Avana Easmatara, a well-known mayor in Gienah, announced on Chirper that a "special announcement" will be made by tomorrow.
Corvii General Bulletin; May 16, 607
White Lilith launched aerial strikes from their aircraft carrier against Imperial Baathist positions across Asteria after being contracted by ARC in just one day.
The Battlefield Dispatch; May 16, 607
Asteria condemns the use of "global terrorists" by the ARC as resistance to the ARC's slow advance within Asteria City grows.
The Agency; May 16, 607
Continuing droughts have reignited ethno-lingual tensions in Centaureissi.
Deep; May 16, 607
Breaking: Nyzia's populist mayor, Avana Easmatara, has officially announced her candidacy for president of Gienah.
Unity News; May 17, 607
"I apologize to everyone who wanted me to run as the highest-ranking candidate in this nation, a position I never expected to be blessed with by Allah. But I could see why they wanted me to run. Because, like everyone else, I have seen a future for this country that would scare everyone else. There will be no embellishments, as the TradPols in this country have done for centuries. Instead of standing up to the nation that stole our land out of greed! A nation that has recently succumbed to the false and heretical belief that they are more special in Allah's eyes than anyone else! No, they are not unique in the eyes of Allah! Our nation and our leaders have instead allowed our lands to be stolen by that nation and they allow this nation to decay instead. But look at us, it has been centuries since that happened and yet, we are still standing strong against all odds that have been thrown against us! This is the reason why I decided to run for president of this great nation. All because of Allah that trusted me in reclaiming our lands and restoring this nation back to what it was in the days of the Golden Era…"
Excerpt of Avana Easmatara's commencement speech after declaring her presidential candidacy in the upcoming Gienahn National Election; May 17, 607
With the entry of a well-known populist, Avana Easmatara, Gienah's national election has become even more heated than ever.
The International Report; May 18, 607
Pro-democracy activists and several Gienahn politicians are increasingly concerned about Avana Easmatara's pro-Junta rhetoric during her presidential campaign.
Voice Of The World; May 19, 607
Due to the ongoing oil crisis, sales of household and universal Replika and other bio-androids in Corvii fell slightly, while sales of industry and military models in the same region increased slightly.
Replika News Dispatch; May 19, 607
Demetria Corporation agrees to work with Tiabeanie to combat the worsening droughts in its farmlands.
The Business Insider; May 22, 607
In her first rally, Avana Easmatara describes Gienah's current situation as a "tragic consequence of wanting to achieve an impossible dream," while blaming traditional politicians for "allowing Mira to annex our holy land and doing nothing about it."
Corvidae Today; May 24, 607
Ristarte moves to assist recently displaced miners as the first round of mine closures in the southern regions due to mineral exhaustion or a lack of economic incentive begins.
Teyvatii Daily; May 24, 607
Wilmarina, an unrecognized nation in the central Middle Region, launches an all-out offensive to expand its territories.
The Middle Region Dispatch; May 24, 607
Rodivan's pro-government parties retained a slim majority in recent parliamentary elections, which saw outright violent clashes between rival groups across the nation.
Vistrian News Authority; May 26, 607
ARC slow advance in northern Asteria City stalls once again.
Lupara Hourly Report; May 29, 607
During a campaign rally in Nyzia, Avana Easmatara pledged to revive Gienah's dire economic situation "through militarized means."
Corvii General Post; May 30, 607
Long lines and no light: ordinary people's daily experience with the ongoing oil crisis across Corvii.
Century; May 30, 607
Yinlin plans to expand its airports in response to an increase in visitors from the south seeking to escape the summer heat.
The Business Insider; June 1, 607
The COEM cell's plot to assassinate the Princess of Lecia was foiled.
Razia Daily Post; June 4, 607
Gienahn police arrested an alleged anti-Easmatara supporter after a local pro-Easmatara campaign office was firebombed, killing two people.
Corvus Bulletin; June 5, 607
"Now I am wondering why so many people are afraid of me running as the rightful leader of this country, leading it back to the Golden Era that everyone hoped for? My goal is to restore the much-needed honor that our leaders have neglected for the past century, ever since we lost the Southern Hold to a country that has devolved into despotic rule and praises Allah in a heretical manner. I do not intend to take away anyone's freedoms. This madness has to end! Now is the time to remind everyone of the motto that our descendants have written since the founding of this nation in blood: Unity above all! UNITY ABOVE ALL!"
Avana Easmatara on an rally with her supporters, somewhere in northern Gienah; June 6, 607)
Stocks rose slightly after Mira agreed to lift the oil embargo on those who do not support the deposed princessdom.
Associated Press; June 8, 607
Terrorists loyal to the tyrannical princessdom in southwestern Mira are gradually being crushed by our devoted people.
Mira General Network; June 8, 607
The production rate of Artificial Vistria slowed as demand for them in Corvii fell due to the ongoing oil embargo.
Diamond Street Journal; June 9, 607
An unknown militant group originating in Asteria launches an attack on a border village.
The Agency; June 9, 607
Akanan military wiped-out the militant group that is attacking a border village with heavy firepower after hours of intense combat.
Conflict Observer News; June 9, 607
Akana blames the recent cross-border attack on Asteria, claiming they discovered evidence that the militant group is part of a "pro-Baathist secessionist movement."
Voice of Theia; June 10, 607
Student Groups from across Vistria are assisting local forces in the Middle Region in halting the advance of Wilmarina, an expansionist and unrecognized nation.
Student's Daily News; June 10, 607
According to newly released polls for the upcoming general election, Avana Easmatara is in the lead because her populist rhetoric appeals to Gienah's disillusioned population.
Vistrian's Voice; June 10, 607
Archon Animation Emporium will air Magical Girl Site, a recently discovered anime show created by the Off-Worlders.
Anime News Network; June 12, 607
Corvii syndicates, Gienahn and Miranan refugee gangs, and Sanguine Vipers clashed in Futura City for control of drug and smuggling trade routes.
Zako[4] Daily Bulletin; June 12, 607
There have been reports of Akanan warplanes launching a heavy aerial bombardment over northern Asteria.
Star Herald; June 12, 607
Akana launches a "special peacekeeping operation" to eliminate "pro-Baathist secessionist groups" in northern Asteria.
Fern Welle; June 12, 607
Anti-government rebels agreed to a temporary ceasefire in an effort to drive Akanan invaders out of our country.
Asterian Public Network; June 12, 607
The Council of Vistria calls for a unilateral cease-fire in the conflict between Akana and Asteria.
The Council Post; June 13, 607
Increased production rates in Corvidae and Revati, newly imported oil from other regions, and Mira's willingness to lift the embargo are causing the high price of oil to gradually fall.
The International Report; June 15, 607
Futura City hired The Bunnies and several Student Groups to put an end to the growing violent street conflict between three different factions, as bodies began to pile up.
Deep; June 17, 607
Democracy activists in Nyzia protested Avana Easmatara's brazen support for the return of pro-junta policies policies
Vistrian's Voice; June 17, 607
Akanan forces stall after only 14 kilometers from the border due to fierce resistance from a united front of anti-government and pro-government forces.
Theianews; June 18, 607
The number of players in the smash hit MMO game Starlands has reached 300,000, according to the developer.
IGN; June 20, 607
As the conflict between Asteria and Akana raged on, Theia imposed sanctions on Akana and moved their military forces closer to Akana's border.
Semafor; June 20, 607
How did Crossleyia manage to avoid the oil embargo that affected nearly all of Corvii? The answer is massive investment in green energy.
Vistrian Economic Central; June 21, 607
Vistranarian organizations are concerned about the rise in civilian casualties as the conflict between Akana and Asteria continues.
Voice Of The World; June 23, 607
While the unrecognized nation of Wilmarina struggles in the face of fierce opposition in central Middle Region, an Astral Fundamentalist group known as the Malmedy seeks to expand their influence by coercing neighboring independent towns in southern Middle Region.
The Middle Region Dispatch; June 25, 607
Neo Speckled Security Group units were deployed in place of previously deployed Sangvis Ferri units in the western part of Kosjenka to combat the growing presence of Miranan-backed Astral Fundamentalist militant groups.
The Battlefield Dispatch; June 26, 607
Sales of EVs increase by 7% in Corvii as consumers affected by the ongoing oil embargo seek a better alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles.
ANC-Financial Report; June 26, 607
The creators of the phenomenal Order Of The Star webcomic have announced an animated adaptation of its most popular story arc.
Midnight Echo; June 27, 607
Akanan forces reach the outskirts of a strategically important city northeast of Asteria, despite fierce resistance from Asteria and their irregular forces.
Lupara Hourly Report; June 28, 607
Breaking: An unknown shooter has opened fire on populist candidate Avana Easmatara.
Sunstorm News; June 28, 607
Avana Easmatara suffered minor injuries after being shot in the ear during an assassination attempt. The unknown shooter was reportedly neutralized afterwards.
The Agency; June 28, 607
The image of Avana Easmatara raising her fist in the air while being dragged away by police officers, with the Gienah flag behind them, has quickly become an iconic moment for her supporters.
Shining Diamond; June 29, 607
When I saw the image of a woman, defying the person who shot her, raising her fist in the air in front of her supporters, who had begun to see her as a living martyr on television, I knew this was the moment I would finally enter history. With the sole goal of restoring my family's name, which has been tarnished for a century after my ancestors fought valiantly to defend the Southern Hold at all costs.
However, she will be the vehicle of my destiny, allowing my dreams to come true.
Diary of Major Gen. Maahiya "Maya" Tau. Written in June 29, 607
[1] - The Student Group is the Vistrian equivalent of private military contractors (or mercenaries) of Earth.
The difference between the two is why the latter always addressed the official term in an unprofessional manner in the eyes of a human being on Earth. It is because the majority of Vistrians who became mercenaries - or students, as they were called - preferred using daily casual wear rather than purchasing tactical-focused casual wear, and the most commonly available casual wear for Vistrians that would look "cool" for them is their old school uniforms. In fact, a Vistrian prefers the politically correct and professional term "student group" to the offensive term "school girl mercs/school girl PMCs". Partly because of embarrassment, and partly because it was controversial even in the eyes of ordinary Vistrians.
The idea of Student Group for this story is based on dozens of (mostly SFW) art featuring anime girls wearing school uniforms and were armed with weapons and/or tactical gear that were found in sites like DeviantArt, Pixiv, and other art-related sites.
[2] - Allah refers to...Well, I am going to discuss this in more detail below:
You see, the fictional world is incomplete without fictional inhabitants who practice a fictional religion. In this case, Vistrian worshiped in a religion known as Astralism. A term with many different meanings on Earth, but in the Vistrian case, it refers to a religion that primarily worships the stars of the night sky.
To put it exactly, Astralism is basically Shintoism of Earth in terms of structure that revolved around a set of beliefs, practices, or worshiping to various spiritual entities (with Kami as its "head") that existed in ancient times. The main distinction between the two is that Astralism combines those structures with those that survived the centuries-long planetary colonization by the Off-Worlders, as well as those that arose during the period of planetary colonization; however, it was solidified during the days of Marikan Imperium, which was engaged in copying the "basic" information about Japanese culture that was now common in its dozens of post-Marikan Imperium successor states.
That, and Astralism has two branches that did not exist in actual Shintoism: one that nearly follows Shintoism to the letter, and the other is more interpretative, very serious in examining the meaning of the beliefs, practices, and divine spirits, as well as having additional practices that were not present in actual Shintoism of Earth. The reason Astralism has two branches is quite simple.
The prototypical version of Astralism, according to surviving records, began to diverge into two different religions until the Off-Worlders arrived in Vistria and introduced their own "brand" of religion. While their efforts mostly failed, it did not stop the two branches of Astralism from taking shape. One of the branches amused the Off-Worlders due to its striking resemblance to Shintoism, leading them to leave it largely undisturbed. The other branch bore a strong similarity to Islam, prompting the Off-Worlders to interfere with its development by introducing several Islamic beliefs and practices over time.
Despite their effort, the Off-Worlders did not succeed in significantly altering the latter branch of Astralism. However, it did adopt some Islamic practices and merge them into its own traditions, such as daily prayers with devotees facing the Sun and the use of modest clothing like hijabs and long dresses. These garments were primarily worn by mothers and were not societally enforced, except in areas or nations governed by Astral Fundamentalist policies, such as Mira
So in short, Allah is what the other branch of Astralism called it as the Star. And the Star is what the Shintoism called it as Kami.
[3] - Since Elnath abandoned their mainland territories, which were mostly taken by Gienah, Mira, and Irena, Isadora V has been developing Elnath along the lines that OTL Oman has taken.
[4] - Zako is a Japanese word meaning "little fish."
However, the meaning of the word in Vistrian context would be discussed in another story after this one - which primarily serves as a side dish for me - concluded.
[From "Stars In A Bright Sky: The Detailed History of Mira", Alexandrina Sebastiane, 648 PCE ]
It is difficult to discuss the complexities of the Southern Hold War without mentioning Mira's involvement, which began when they attempted, but failed, to claim the territories known as the Southern Hold, which Elnath controversially abandoned due to numerous factors. While the most common reason given by dozens of analyses in regards to the origins of the conflict for why Mira decided to stake those lands is that those lands are inhabited by their fellow kind, and the desire to acquire or annex them is a standard operating procedure that most Vistrian nations have followed, as in the case of Southern Hold, which is inhabited by Mira's predominant Draculid descent. Aside from nearly adapting Draculid sentiments at the last minute during the arbitration when it became clear that Gienah would eventually be awarded by the Council of Vistria, Mira's primary motivation for claiming the Southern Hold is a simple opportunity. An opportunity to expand their lands and exploit the resources of those lands in their attempt to build a large navy that would not only control the largest body of ocean on this planet, known as the Marikan Ocean, but would also counter Corvidae's massive navy, which currently controls the entire Corvus Ocean.
To better understand why Mira, or the Imperial Princessdom of Mira, engaged in expansionism prior to its bloody downfall during the Miranan Revolution in order to build a perfect Vistrian navy, let us return to the days when nearly all of the lands on the continent of Corvii were governed by two massive entities[1] that emerged following the collapse of the Marikan Imperium: the Imperium of Corvidae and the Great Miranan Empire.
Despite controlling the majority of Corvii and having more population and industrial power, the Great Miranan Empire has never fully surpassed the enormous power and its influence that the Imperium of Corvidae possessed, to the point where the continent, Corvii, was undoubtedly named after them. The primary reason for this is pure geopolitics, which proved to be the Great Miranan Empire's major weakness prior to its demise during the Lyrianization Era. The most common features of the lands that the Great Miranan Empire controlled is that they have controlled the entirety of the Lerna Mountain Range, and those mountains provided a whopping 80% for the inhabitants of the empire that lived there, most of them were the common folk, and the rest were the elites and artisans that mostly in the southeastern portion of the empire that mostly consisted of both chaparral plains of the Revati Plains and a drainage basin that formed a single river known as the Great Revati Empire that flows into the Marikan Ocean. The latter lands of the empire contain the only source of food stuff that was produced for the Great Miranan Empire, as farming in the northern, northwest, central, and northeast regions proved to be inhospitable due to being mountainous and having a climate that is typical of areas near the north pole, something that was rectified with the introduction of genetically-engineered food crops by agricultural megacorps and agricultural-based greenhouse structures. However, at the time, the Great Miranan Empire was forced to rely on food imports to feed their subjects which would prove costly in the long run.
While there are other major issues that completely affected the Great Miranan Empire that resulted in being Lyrianized, the first victim at the start of the Lyrianization Era, such as the constant language barriers between those who spoke the majority Angevinish[2], the minority Mirasian[3] and other minority Marikiniish[4] that lived on the northeastern part of the empire, constant corruption in its governance, costly rivalry between them and the Imperium of Corvidae, and many other things. It was simple geography that harmed the Great Miranan Empire the most. Something that its successor, the Imperial Princessdom of Mira, would never forget, and it was the driving force behind their shift in political focus from maintaining a vast land empire to becoming a naval power. Of course, in order to obtain the exorbitant amount of resources required to build their massive navy, Mira would be forced to expand their territories in order to capture and use the much-needed resources, such as the subjugation of Independent Princessdom of Felis, Federative State of Maia, Federative Princessdom of Navi, and the annexation of southern lands of Free Republic of Kosjenka. In the case of Federative Princessdom of Navi, however, they were able to reestablish their independence through bloodshed when the Imperial Federation of Corvidae intervened in Imperial Princessdom of Mira's attempts to conquer the entire Free Republic of Kosjenka, a war that occurred ten years before Elnath abandoned the entire Southern Hold. Something that fully solidified Mira's desire to transform their nation, which was mostly focused on farming and had a community of top-tier astronomers in Vistria, into a nation that would seek to control the largest body of water and demonstrate that they could stand up to the might of the Imperial Federation of Corvidae.
Nonetheless, Mira's desire to expand their lands indefinitely in order to feed the growing navy would result in two outcomes. One is their intense rivalry with Gienah, which began when they fully annexed the Southern Hold in 527 PCE. The other was laying the groundwork for the downfall of the Imperial Princessdom of Mira…
[From "Hold The Line!: A Detailed Analysis Of The Southern Hold War and Its Consequences", Luz Noceda, 710 PCE]
The rise of Harsheera Tau to power in Gienah marked the unexpected return of the dynastic military junta during the democratization era and the Golden Days that have defined the nation since its inception, prompting Mira to reconsider their position in regards to their claim to the Southern Hold, which would lead to an invasion and annexation of the Southern Hold in order to capture the region's abundant resources.
Mira's abrupt shift from fully acknowledging Gienah's control of those lands as part of the Council of Vistria's agreement to an open desire to seize those lands from Gienah was unavoidable given the nature of their quest for naval supremacy, which Mira has long desired since the collapse of their continental empire.
The main issue that Mira encountered in their quest to become a naval power was that the nation mostly pooled its resources from their expansionist campaigns and the earning of its meagre economy, which was mostly revolved around farming within the Revati Plains and the river basin, to simply use them to build more and even maintain their large fleet, instead of using those things that they have acquired to focus on other things that could have helped them become a developed nation. Indeed, their sole focus on naval expansion has had such an impact on the overall economy that Mira's once-thriving farming industry has slowly withered away, forcing Mira to rely more on food imports from neighboring countries to keep it stable. It has also had an impact on their land army in terms of numbers, as most of their citizens would rather sign up for the growing navy, which comes with benefits that were not previously available in their army[5].
While Mira has mostly managed to put a lid on these issues by increasing their extraction of oil in the oil-rich region of the Revati Plains known as the "Oil Belt," in response to Gienah's discovery and extraction of oil and other mineral resources in the Southern Hold, and export those products that allowed to earn tons of hard cash and use it to develop its economy in its superficial level, and slowing down in its building of prominent warships or retiring them when it began to show its age or outdatedness in its role. The desire for new resources to further expand the slowly bloated navy, combined with the realization that the lands they had conquered were gradually exhausting themselves, caused them to reconsider the legitimacy of Gienah's control over their lands and begin gambling on the idea of invading and annexing those lands. A gamble that would eventually pay off in the form of Harsheera Tau's ascension after launching a coup in Gienah, as well as growing tensions between Draculid and Cephalopod inhabitants in the Southern Hold due to constant marginalization and economic inequality, resulting in the outbreak of regional protests in the year 527 PCE.
Fearing that Gienah is preparing a violent crackdown against the protesters, which will have disastrous consequences, Mira would embark on a massive months-long build-up of its forces, redirecting available resources that were not used to build new ships or maintain old ones in its long-neglected army, and then launch a massive invasion into the Southern Hold. In just four amazing months, Mira not only overran the ill-prepared Gienahn Army in a swift offensive, but they also managed to invade the Gienah directly in a matter of tens of kilometers, even taking Harsheera Tau in the decisive battle, despite slowing down their advances by the time they reached the mountainous areas aside from the coastal plains.
The shocking defeat that Gienah has never experienced in their dozens of mostly border conflicts since its founding has resulted in the nation completely suffering a societal and economic breakdown due to the loss of access to minerals extracted during the Southern Hold War, which would last a century. But for Mira, not only did they manage to pounce on the most militarized army in all of Vistria against an army that was quickly built up for the purpose of attacking them, but they also managed to acquire the much-needed resources to keep their naval explosion afloat for another century.
Mira's victory against Gienah and their annexation of the Southern Hold would became irrelevant as Gienah desire to avenge the loss of the Southern Hold despite their nation's economic and societal breakdown and Mira's focus on naval build-up and superficial economic gains eventually led to a bloody overthrow of the nation's princessdom.
[1] - Prior to the Lyrianization Era, the continent of Corvii was once ruled by three huge countries. The Agnès Imperium is the name of that third country. Historians, on the other hand, saw them as a mere puppet state of the Great Miranan Empire, giving rise to the notion that the continent was divided into two nations that was written in the book
[2] - The Vistrian equivalent of Arabic. One of the two most widely spoken languages on the planet next to Marikiinish. Same as the IRL version without any changes in its structure, but the scripts are based on Splatoon language scripts that were used by the Inklings (even though it originated from lands that were inhabited by Vistrans/Humans…)
[3] - The Vistrian equivalent of Persian (or Farsi). One of the few languages that was spoken on the planet that wasn't Angevinish or Marikiinish. Like Angevinish, the structure of Mirasian still remains the same as the IRL version, but the language script is very similar to Angevinish, but with other changes that it looked more of a language script that was used by the Octolings.
[4] - The Vistrian equivalent of English. One of the two most widely spoken languages on the planet next to Angevinish.
The difference between IRL English and Marikiinish is that they don't use the letter J or even pronounce it that includes the aforementioned letter. As a result, the letter H or GH was used in its spelling instead (for example, the word "ghet" in Marikiniish is the equivalent to the IRL English word of "jet") and pronounciation is very different as a result (example the pronounciation of "ghet" is similar to "git"). The reason for this quirk is possibly because of Marikan Imperium fascination with anything "Japanese culture" that was brought by the Off-Worlders during the planetary colonization era as a result.
Meanwhile, the writing script for Marikiinish is an upgraded variant of the language script that was used by the Angevinish language.
[5] - The Miranan Imperial Army - the official name of Mira's army during the Princessdom years - was so neglected as a result of Mira's constant navy expansion that their standard infantry weapon at the time before their invasion of the Southern Hold was the archaic MIA-90 rifle, which was based on IRL Marlin Model 1894, but it is magazine fed instead. Because of the sheer reliability issues that were demonstrated during the invasion of the Southern Hold, and because its design had reached the pinnacle of upgradability, the MIA-90 was immediately withdrawn from service and replaced by a modern, if not heavier, service rifle known as the MIA-160, which is a local clone of the Fern-originated FS-771, both of which are based on IRL Heckler and Koch G3 but is chambered with 6.8mm round.
Several politicians across Vistria have condemned the attempted assassination of Avana Easmatara.
Corvus Post; June 30, 607
A spokesperson for Avana Easmatara's presidential campaign claims she is in "perfect condition" despite a minor ear injury.
Unity News; June 30, 607
Gienahn authorities say they will investigate how and why the mysterious shooter approached Avana Easmatara's rally, as well as any possible motives for the shooting.
Star Herald; June 30, 607
Avana Easmatara's miraculous survival has transformed her into a living martyr for her ardent supporters, making the Gienah national election more heated than ever.
Vistrian's Voice; July 1, 607
A city in northeast Asteria becomes the scene of intense urban warfare between Akanan and Asterian forces while the air war between the two remains a toss-up.
Astral News Conglomerate; July 1, 607
The estimated loss from drought events in southern Vistria has reached 250 million Imperial Dollars.[1]
The Business Insider; July 1, 607
Casualties of the ongoing gang conflict in Futura between a prominent foreign gang, refugee gangs, and Sanguine Vipers have soared to 120 people.
Medium; July 1, 607
Corvidae and Revati's efforts to increase oil supply through increased production rates have begun to pay off, but oil prices still remain high.
Fortune; July 2, 607
In her first public appearance since the assassination attempt, Avana Easmatar promises to continue campaigning for presidency "until all of the TradPols in our country are wiped-out from the face of Vistria."
Sunstorm News; July 2, 607
Conspiracies about Avana Easmatara's assassination attempt have spread across the Internet among her fervent supporters.
The Catch News; July 2, 607
Asteria launched retaliatory aerial and missile attacks on Akana after Akanan planes hit an evacuation camp, killing 42 people.
TheiActiv; July 2, 607
The Asterian Revolutionary Council is dissatisfied with its United Front with the Asterian Government, as they have borne the brunt of continued Akanan advances.
Conflict Observer News; July 3, 607
Schnee Industries' newly released Ingrid X17 HoloPad device, with its user-friendly features and increased battery longevity, has the potential to pave the way for future HoloPad improvements.
TechInsider; July 3, 607
Ejaeli declares martial law in several north-central towns as local security forces struggle to contain intercommunal violence over the controversial distribution of drought relief aid.
LyrianNews; July 3, 607
Zakos enlistment in Corvii has increased by 41% as a result of the ongoing oil crisis.
The Vistrian Daily; July 4, 607
Our government has announced the execution of Farnaz Golubic, a prominent pro-princessist figure, for engaging in subversive behavior and planned at least one failed terror attack.
Mira General News; July 4, 607
Corvidae and their allies' threats of additional sanctions against Mira over the death of a known political figure may jeopardize talks between Mira and the Council of Vistria to end the ongoing oil embargo.
Associated Press; July 4, 607
Akana launches a naval blockade against Asteria after successfully striking Asterian warships.
Vistrian News Service Corps.; July 5, 607
A spokesperson for White Lillith says they are willing to provide significant naval support to Asteria in response to Akana's threat to blockade Asteria's sea access.
Zako Daily Bulletin; July 5, 607
"It appears that the ongoing oil crisis in Corvii mainland has prompted White Lilith to engage in more daring activities in order to recoup the budgetary losses associated with maintaining those expensive nuclear-powered carriers and other modern warships they own lol."
A user in a/ZakoWatch (Astro); July 5, 607
Q Corps and GADIN Corps suffered massive casualties while fighting armed groups operating in the Spine of eastern Rhea.
The Battlefield Dispatch; July 5, 607
Northern Razia signs a historic bill that restructures its healthcare system and creates a massive safety net for workers who work more than 7 hours.
Razia Daily Post; July 5, 607
Gienahn investigators have identified the mystery shooter involved in Avana Easmatara's assassination attempt as Ikramiya Nadiyyah, a known bandit operating in southern Gienah.
Hypatian Central; July 6, 607
"Criminality. Banditry. Those two tumors of this nation that have existed since the day we were defeated by a nation that saw the rise of religious fanatics in response to the imperialist princessists' undeniable greed to build more ships in order to control the oceans, which only Allah could do! Yet they are more proud, if not violent, than we! How far has this great nation fallen? How far can we allow our people to become objectified in the wills of those TradPols who do nothing but enrich themselves with the remains of those rich minerals that we mined and fed for them, while allowing common people like us to suffer from century-long criminality, famine, and many other things that have destroyed everything great in this nation except unwavering unity? Those monsters almost killed me because I was telling the truth in my words! I believe it is time to reflect on the positive aspects of our current system that produced this mess…"
Avana Easmatara's closed rally with her supporters that also doubles as a response to the recent update on the mystery shooter who nearly assassinated her; July 6, 607
Akana gradually encircles the city in northeastern Asteria, despite fierce Asterian resistance.
TheiaNews; July 6, 607
Several international aid organizations and student or zako groups are accompanying Asterian refugees who are caught in the middle of the ongoing conflict between Akana and Asteria.
Deep; July 6, 607
Soldiers of East Sumeru cross and occupy disputed areas along the border with Izanami.
Archon Telegraph; July 6, 607
East Sumeruan soldiers withdrew from the disputed areas following a tense standoff with Izanami. Eastern Sumeru says the soldiers "accidentally" crossed the border while participating in a local training program.
The Agency; July 7, 607
How does Stirling Robotics manage to stay competitive with their own alternative Replika? It is all about the cost.
Replika News Dispatch; July 7, 607
Coastal nations near the Lupara Strait express concern about a potential oil spill after Akana sank a cargo ship after crossing the blockade lines.
VisNet Hub News; July 7, 607
Mira's modesty laws have become stricter than ever, with reports of thousands of people being arrested and executed for breaking the law.
Semafor; July 7, 607
The unrecognized nation of Wilmarina announces a halt to its expansion due to stiffening resistance and the threat of aerial intervention by the Theian Middle Region Peacekeeping Force.
The Middle Region Dispatch; July 8, 607
Over 27 people were killed in rocket barrage attacks on various ARMIS bases launched from pro-Nibar Reunification Movement neighborhoods in southeastern Nova City.
Nova Central News; July 8, 607
Monitoring the expansion of the ARC-affiliated Nibar Reunification Movement in the face of ARMIS and other zako groups' continued stranglehold of Nova City.
Nightwatch; July 8, 607
Azimuth Pharmaceuticals has announced the expansion of mobile health care coverage and medicine distribution in remote areas of northern Syr.
The Azimuth Daily; July 8, 607
Ministers of the Sunstorm Alliance have announced a general meeting on July 15 to discuss the ongoing oil crisis and draft a massive aid package for Gienah.
Corvii General Post; July 8, 607
Shenhe and the City of Eula are working together to begin construction of a 50-kilometer-long highway capable of charging an EV vehicle.
The Lighting Post; July 9, 607
Video game distributors are lowering game prices in Corvii to help players cope with the ongoing economic crisis.
Midnight Echo; July 9, 607
As support grows for Avana Easmatara in the aftermath of her assassination attempt, pro-junta or revanchist groups in the background have begun to make it a reality.
The Marikan; July 9, 607
"It appears that many ordinary Gienahn or democratic activists are concerned that they will have to witness the return of the dynastic military junta, especially since the previous one failed so spectacularly after being defeated by Mira and annexing the hotly contested region of the Southern Hold. The truth is, however, that everything has changed in Gienah since the aftermath of the war that resulted in Dark Days and its slow recovery, which required an intense pouring of international aid and the re-adoption of some pre-democratization policies to keep Gienah from becoming a failed state similar to the ones in the Middle Region. The fact that Gienah's military chief, with whom she is related to the aforementioned dynastic junta through the cousin line, is gradually gaining popular support among the Gienahn populace for her policies aimed at completely eliminating the ongoing banditry problem demonstrates how much has changed on the ground over the last century."
Valerie Becker (Vistrian News Authority); July 9, 607
Banditry rates in southern and central Gienah have skyrocketed as the country's economic problems resurface since the Dark Days.
Fern Welle; July 10, 607
Eustiana wants to build a massive irrigation dam to alleviate the chronic drought that neighboring Tiabeanie experiences every year.
Eye of Sturnus; July 10, 607
The ongoing conflict between Akana and Asteria is causing economic havoc in the northern part of the Theia continent.
Vistrian Economic Central; July 10, 607
Faced with the Akanan advancing on their lands and the possibility of resuming the civil war once the interstate war is over, Asteria has grown closer to Theia for international and military support.
The International Report; July 10, 607
Fehldia[2] passed legislation to reduce tariffs on biomechanical androids and artificial vistran manufactured in Fern.
TheiActiv; July 11, 607
"Everyone in Vistria has painted me as an authoritarian or someone who is willing to return to the days of dynastic military juntas, which have ruled this country since its inception. But that is incorrect. I am here to return the nation to the days when we did not have to worry about what to eat or how to stay safe while walking down the street, but when Gienah was once regarded as a shining hill in the midst of our history's darkness."
Avana Easmatara (Chirper); July 11, 607
As Akanan forces launch their final push to completely encircle the embattled city in northeast Asteria, Asteria orders the full retreat of any remaining forces within the city.
Vistrian News Authority; July 11, 607
Ryza, Lupara, Corvidae, Theia, and White Lilith announce the deployment of their naval assets to prevent Akana from blocking Asteria's access to the sea.
Vistrian News Service Corp.; July 11, 607
"You know how bad the conflict in the northern Middle Region is right now that a literal zako group that controlled an island nation and operated a high-tech navy is coming to save the imperial Baathist nation of Asteria from those puny wolves[3] attempting to control an entire sea and starve those rightful bastards to death."
HappyFox (Chirper); July 12, 607
"Geez. Have you ever forgotten how those White Lilith gals bombed those Baathist fuckers a while back after being recruited by pro-republican rebels in just one day?
IntinerantLurker (Chirper); July 12, 607
The infamous image of cars lining up at gas stations in some parts of Corvii to refill gas has begun to fade as Mira's oil embargo weakens.
Newswatch; July 12, 607
As Mirage Space Corp. moves forward with plans to build the Celestia Hotel in Vestal, space industry experts predict that the lunar construction industry will be profitable within eleven years.
Eyes On The Skies; July 12, 607
Futura contracted The Bunnies and other student groups are gradually containing the ongoing gang war, which has killed over 370 people since its inception.
Zako Daily Bulletin; July 13, 607
Since the Akana naval blockade of Asteria's access to the sea began, an estimated six cargo ships have been sunk, with 12 damaged.
Vistria Defense Post; July 13, 607
Cornwall Manufacturing Group intends to clear local and Zako-backed crime groups in Salvia after both parties agree to a three-year security agreement.
VisNet Hub News; July 13, 607
Asterian forces' use of improvised recreation drones has had a significant impact on Akana's rear supply lines during the ongoing conflict.
Popular Mechanics; July 13, 607
In light of the ongoing community-wide unrest in northern Ejaeli, Zetanii forces repelled an attempt by a Ejaelan community militia to cross the border.
LyrianNews; July 14, 607
Other presidential candidates have a concrete plan that could overtake Avana Easmatara's commanding lead in the polls.
Unity News; July 14, 607
Recently arrived Luparan and Ryzan warships are engaged in a heated standoff with Akanan warships.
Astral News Conglomerate; July 14, 607
There have been reports of intense naval engagements between the combined Luparan and Ryzan, and Akanan warships.
Voice Of The World; July 14, 607
A Ryzan destroyer was reportedly sunk after being heavily targeted by Akanan warships during the ongoing naval engagement.
TheiActiv; July 14, 607
Corvii and Theian warships in the western part of the Luparan Strait rushed to the scene of the ongoing naval engagement.
Daily Naveline Post; July 14, 607
The Council of Vistria has called an emergency meeting to discuss the ongoing naval engagement in the Luparan Strait.
Diamond Times; July 14, 607
According to new reports, Akanan warships retreated from the engagement after fighter planes allegedly belonging to White Lilith flew a dissuasion mission against them.
Voice of Theia; July 14, 607
According to a spokesperson for the naval coalition, the naval engagement has finally ended as they begin to assess the damage caused during the incident.
Lupara Hourly Report; July 14, 607
Akana's illegal naval blockade of Asteria's access to the sea eventually results in a draw for both sides.
Medium; July 14, 607
Casualties resulted in the Naval Engagement of Asteria Sea on July 14, 607
Akana
2 classic frigates sunk
1 missile destroyer heavily damaged
Estimated of 140-155 people killed
Naval Coalition
1 Ryzan classic destroyer sunk
2 Ryzan classic destroyer heavily damaged
1 Luparan missile frigate slightly damaged
37 officially killed
The Council of Vistria condemns the naval engagement in the Luparan Strait and calls on Akana and Asteria to end the conflict immediately.
Vistria's Voice; July 15, 607
Akana describes recent naval engagement as an "indecisive action" against "pro-Baathist piracy elements".
The Catch News; July 15, 607
Global stocks fell slightly as a result of the recent naval clash in Theia.
The Worldview; July 15, 607
How a group of foreign nations humiliating Akana at sea could offer hope to the beleaguered Asterians fighting the ongoing conflict.
Deep; July 15, 607
Magisterium Games plans to release the remake of an Off-Worlder game known as Danganronpa V3 on August 5.
IGN; July 15, 607
Agnès increased border security between them and Futura City as the ongoing gang conflict worsened, with casualties reaching 430.
Corvus News Reports; July 15, 607
Following a contentious meeting, the Sunstorm Alliance agrees to launch a massive-scale effort to rebuild the regional economy, which is still reeling from the ongoing oil embargo.
Sunstorm News; July 16, 607
Despite Pleione and Eastern Lerna's objections, the Sunstorm Alliance approves a 30-billion-Imperial Dollar aid package for Gienah.
Semafor; July 16, 607
Northern Teyvat nations are bracing for a wave of mine closures, which has sparked outrage among displaced workers.
The Marikan; July 16, 607
International student groups are making progress in northern Vesti to prevent the entry of armed groups and drug cartels from the Spine.
Student Daily News; July 17, 607
Protests erupted across several Akana cities in response to the humiliating defeat at sea and increased economic strain in their ongoing conflict with Asteria.
Corvus Post; July 17, 607
Anti-war protests in Akana's capital city have devolved into a brutal street brawl between protesters and police, injuring dozens.
Fern Welle; July 17, 607
The worrying growth of Astralist Fundamentalism in the southern and southern coast of Great Theian Lake in the Middle Region.
Shining Diamond; July 17, 607
A prominent Sangvis Ferri commander and seven others were killed in a car bombing in a small town in western Kosjenka. Mira-linked Astralist Fundamentalist militant group is suspected.
Corvidae Today; July 18, 607
The world-class artificial meat industry has been crippled since the Miranan Revolution five years ago. Now Mira seeks to rebuild it in its quest for self-sufficiency.
The Business Insider; July 18, 607
The Akanan naval blockade and the recent naval clash in the Lupara Strait have nearly paralyzed the economies of coastal nations of Theia.
ANC Financial Report; July 18, 607
The violent turf war in Nova City between ARMIS and Red Succubus has resumed after the latter ambushed the former convoy. A high-ranking ARMIS official and 18 of its members were killed.
The Middle Region Dispatch; July 18, 607
Protests by the Gienahn diaspora over Avana Easmatara's anti-democratic, pro-junta rhetoric in her campaign trail grows.
The Worldview; July 18, 607
The ARC's continued alliance with pro-government forces to combat the ongoing Akanan invasion has caused fissures between its northwestern and southern factions.
The Catch News; July 19, 607
Tensions between local militias owned by local companies and the Sauber Corps over control of mineral-rich mines in northern Scythia escalated into an open conflict.
Zako Daily Bulletin; July 19, 607
Gienah warns student groups operating within the country that "local laws are still in effect" as the number of bandit groups in the country increases.
Nightwatch; July 19, 607
Mages from across Vistria step in to clean up the oil spill that have affected the coastal nations in the Lupara Strait.[4]
Century; July 20, 607
In a pyrrhic victory over Asteria, Akana finally seizes control of a destroyed city in northeast Asteria.
Astral News Conglomerate; July 20, 607
Over hundreds of anti-war protesters are detained in Akana, as the country declares martial law in several cities in response to the ongoing anti-war protests.
Pallad General Network; July 20, 607
As the Astral Fundamentalist government continues its security sweep in southwest Mira, pro-princessist rebels have mostly dispersed into very small holdouts.
Conflict Observer Post; July 20, 607
According to recent economic reports, food prices in Corvii have risen dramatically as the oil embargo continues.
Fortune; July 21, 607
The Baathist Republic of Tien declares its support for Asteria against the "marauding wolves" of Akana, sending aid and volunteer units to the front lines.
Archon Telegraph; July 21, 607
Meet the freelance journalist who traveled through the recently annexed territory of the unrecognized nation of Wilmarina.
Deep; July 21, 607
While the introduction of the Universal Model of Replika is beneficial to the biomechanical industry, debates of what to do with classic models grows.
Medium; July 22, 607
The President of Akana vows to continue the war against Asteria until "all Baathist elements are wiped out," and she threatens to march Akanan troops "all the way to Asteria City."
Vistrian's Voice; July 22, 607
A police station in a border city in Mystra was struck by an suicide bomber of unknown affiliation.
Star Herald; July 22, 607
Pyrilia, with Kosjenka approval, crossed into western Kosjenka and conducted raids towards Astral Fundamentalist militant camps in response to a recent border post attack that killed three people.
Associated Press; July 22, 607
Miranan Negotiator reports that Mira and the Council of Vistria are nearing an agreement to end the oil embargo.
Voice Of The People; July 23, 607
Despite reliability issues, sales of NetHome-related technologies continue to grow.
Popular Mechanics; July 23, 607
The producers of the hit StarFlix comedy series "Diary Of The Deer Girl" have announced that a second season will premiere next year.
The Goddesses Report; July 23, 607
Following Akanan forces' advance into a city in northwest Asteria, the ARC engaged in intense urban combat.
TheiActiv; July 23, 607
Our comrades faced fierce fighting against the Akanan invaders after the Imperial Baathists' phony support failed to arrive.
Asteria Revolutionary News; July 24, 607
Local security forces in northern Ejaeli have largely contained community unrest, but tensions remain high.
Daily Naveline Post; July 24, 607
Afra units have been deployed to escort and protect vulnerable Asterian refugees seeking refuge in lawless areas of the Middle Region.
The Azimuth Daily; July 24, 607
Positive developments in the negotiations to end the ongoing oil embargo have resulted in a slight reduction in oil prices in Corvii for the first time.
The Worldview; July 24, 607
Sanguine Vipers announced in a viral DirectVid video that they are leaving the ongoing gang war in Futura after suffering heavy casualties fighting against the Gienahn and Miranan refugee gangs.
Newswatch; July 25, 607
In Nyzia, an apartment building that had been converted into an orphanage was destroyed by fire. The fire is estimated to have killed more than 52 orphaned children.
Corvidae Today; July 25, 607
A person has been arrested for the arson that killed 52 children. Authorities claim that the arson was committed as a result of an insurance policy.
Unity News; July 25, 607
Millennium Science School says it will accept talented young Asterian refugees in exchange for providing their parents with a safe and comfortable home.
Hypatian Central; July 26, 607
Typhoon Miriam made landfall on the island of Razia, prompting Rosaria, Shenhe, and Eula to issue their highest typhoon alert.
The Lighting Post; July 26, 607
A notable Arch-Pop group, Jelly Jam, has announced a concert tour in Theia as they prepare to release their album "Do not Step, Will not Step" next month.
Pop Vulture; July 26, 607
Our brave pilots provided heavy firepower against Akanan forces in support of our convenient allies in northwestern Asteria.
Asteria Public Network; July 27, 607
Despite ongoing anti-war protests, a slumping economy, and increased demoralization among its ranks, Akana vows to continue fighting Asteria.
Semafor; July 27, 607
Typhoon Miriam causes widespread devastation in Northern Razia, with at least 27 people reported killed.
Razia Daily Post; July 27, 607
Southern Razia has called for immediate international assistance in the aftermath of Typhoon Miriam.
Teyvatii Times; July 27, 607
"So an isolated and dictatorial-ruled nation, similar to Gienah's previous rulers, is pleading for international assistance after allowing themselves to be devastated without warning due to their careless leaders? I will say fuck 'em; they deserve it."
RoyalRazianFan (Tag-It); July 28, 607
Nations in southeastern Teyvat have issued evacuation orders along its coastline, as Typhoon Miriam is expected to make landfall tomorrow.
Voice Of The People; July 28, 607
Seeing Crossleyia's successful implementation of alternative energy in the midst of the ongoing oil crisis, Corvidae hopes to do the same with its newly proposed bill.
Diamond Times; July 28, 607
Agdir reports a significant increase in violent crimes across the country, the majority of which are perpetrated by an Original ARMIS remnant known as Friends of Agdir.
Luparan Hourly Report; July 28, 607
Local security forces in eastern Rhea prevent a small-town riot targeting stationed Q Corps units after they engage in a violent drunken escapade.
Sturnus Daily Dispatch; July 28, 607
Typhoon Miriam has finally made landfall in southeastern Teyvat.
Archon News Corp.; July 29, 607
Aside from a battle for control of a city in northwestern Asteria, the front lines between Akana and Asteria have mostly devolved into small-scale trench warfare.
The Vistrian Daily; July 29, 607
The economy of the coastal nations along the Lupara Strait is still recovering from Akana's recent naval blockade.
ANC Financial Report; July 29, 607
Despite the fact that the rainy season has begun, the effects of the drought continue to linger in Centaureissi. This exacerbated the growing tensions between the divided ethnolinguistic groups.
The Princess Chronicles; July 29, 607
The crime rate in Corvidae cities has risen dramatically since the oil embargo began last year.
Corvii General Post; July 29, 607
Gienah will deploy additional Gienah Army units to combat the rapid rise in violent crime and banditry across the country.
Sunstorm News; July 30, 607
The democratization of Gienah has largely failed.
Vistrian's Voice; July 30, 607
What are Virtual Video Idols? And why are they spreading like wildfire in DirectVid?
Midnight Echo; July 30, 607
A Council of Vistria observer on the southern coast of Great Theian Lake has raised the alarm following the overthrow of a small city state by an Astralist Fundamentalist group.
East Theian National News; July 30, 607
Typhoon Miriam caused enormous devastation in Razia and southeastern Teyvat, killing 45 people.
The Catch News; July 31, 607
COEM, Sentinel Corps, and Shaman units have been spotted fighting alongside the ARC in northwestern Asteria.
The Battlefield Dispatch; July 31, 607
"Are they serious about recruiting those good for nothing students to fight in a war that is genuinely started by those people who were oppressed by those damned Baathists who used those students poor people many years ago, on their side??? But I guess that's how pragmatism works in this day and age."
RebelPrincess1 (Chirper); July 31, 607
As the gang war between various rival gangs in Futura began to subside, the gang war between ARMIS and Red Succubus in Nova City became more intense.
Nightwatch; July 31, 607
Horizon Corporation has begun construction on an artificial vistran production facility in Filene after the latter removed restrictive regulations in a recently passed law.
The Business Insider; July 31, 607
Crotalaria has announced that telegraph services will be discontinued on August 31, leaving four nations in Vistria still using the antiquated communication platform.[5]
Popular Mechanics; July 31, 607
Akana and Asteria agree to negotiations that were backed by the Council of Vistria in a bid to end the month-long war as the fighting continues between the two.
Associated Press; August 1, 607
Local security forces, INNESPEG and dozens of student groups launch an offensive in western Aegithina in an effort to clear out Rhea-based drug cartels, native militias, and political militant groups.
Deep; August 1, 607
Theia is attempting to reestablish diplomatic relations with Mira, five years after cutting them off in response to the violent ascension of the Astral Fundamentalist militant group.
The International Report; August 1, 607
Navi controversially resumed trading with Mira in an attempt to mitigate the effects of the ongoing oil embargo.
Corvus Post; August 2, 607
According to Off-Worlderologists, the number of hidden caches containing Off-Worlder artifacts in Vistria is rapidly decreasing.
Medium; August 2, 607
The Gienah Army apprehended the self-proclaimed "Princess of all Bandit Princesses" following a raid on her safehouse in southern Gienah, which killed 11 bandits and four army personnel.
Unity News; August 3, 607
The ongoing anti-bandit conflict and ongoing economic turmoil in Gienah have made Avana Easmatara more popular than ever as the general election approaches.
Semafor; August 3, 607
Elea intends to construct the first salination-fueled power plant, which could reduce the high cost of their electricity.
LyrianNews; August 3, 607
As the ongoing oil crisis continues to loom, the solar panel industry in Corvii has seen a significant increase since last year.
TechInsider; August 3, 607
Police clashed with recently laid-off miners in Selene at a recently closed mine over a lack of severance pay.
Teyvatii Daily; August 4, 607
For the first time, Mira started to downsize their huge navy in its bid to restructure its troubled finances as their navy is still affected by the bloody purge five years ago.
The Militaria Section; August 4, 607
Mira executed a well-known Virtual Video Idol after being arrested for having "pro-princessist materials".
Deep; August 4, 607
The ARC and their allies have bloodily halted Akanan's advance on the city in northwest Asteria.
TheiActiv; August 4, 607
Katalinese forces crossed into Auriana and clashed with local forces over the disputed Severance Hill Region.
Sturnus Daily Dispatch; August 4, 607
Katalinese forces withdrew from the disputed Severance Hill Region after Aurianese forces used reinforcements such as attack helicopters to drive them away.
VisNet Hub News; August 4, 607
Auriana condemns Katalina's provocation of "wanting to start a war" following a recent border clash that killed 32 Katalinese and 27 Aurianese troops.
Fern Welle; August 5, 607
Peace has finally returned to Futura after a month-long gang war ended with all parties involved declaring a stalemate and 540 people killed.
Corvus News Report; August 5, 607
Corvidae intends to establish two additional scientific outposts in Vestal.
Astra.com; August 5, 607
Heavy rains have flooded several areas in Frixell, forcing dozens to evacuate and resulting in two confirmed deaths.
TheiActiv; August 5, 607
"At least we are fighting it with pride": Meet the former supermodels whom they decide to become part of the zako industry.
Shining Diamond; August 6, 607
Studio Trigger will adapt "Sleepless Domain," a popular remake of an Off-Worlder-based webcomic, into an anime series.
Pop Vulture; August 6, 607
"Unusual disturbances have been reported in several cities in Gienah. There is still limited information available about it.
Gienah Watch (Chirper); August 6, 607
Gunfire erupted in a high-security prison facility in Nyzia, Gienah.
Newswatch; August 6, 607
There have been reports of an intense firefight near Nyzia's Presidential Palace between security forces and a mysterious group of armed women.
The Vistrian Daily; August 6, 607
Gienah is in chaos as mysterious armed women surround a major airport, forcing it to temporarily shut down, and reports of violent attacks have occurred throughout the country
Astral News Conglomerate; August 6, 607
The Gienah Army has been placed on high alert in response to major bandit attacks across the country.
Unity News; August 6, 607
"A mysterious group of armed women stormed the Unity News headquarters and kidnapped several employees."
Unity News - Official (Chirper); August 6, 607
"Holy shit. What the fuck is going on in Gienah right now? I've heard from other users that a coup attempt is taking place in Gienah right now alongside rampage attacks by numerous bandit groups."
HappyFox (Chirper); August 6, 607
Reports of a mysterious armed group attacked the house where Avana Easmatara officially resides.
Star Herald; August 6, 607
Avana Easmatara and her associates reportedly fled her home, while her bodyguards fought back against the attack.
Medium; August 6, 607
The newly arrived Gienah Army has crushed an attempt by a mysterious armed group to storm the Presidential Palace. Resulting in untold numbers of casualties.
Conflict Observer News; August 6, 607
Numerous bandit groups have carried out violent attacks on public facilities and neighborhoods, as well as gruesome executions throughout Gienah.
Sunstorm News; August 6, 607
Gienah orders the closure of businesses, schools, and other important facilities as the Gienah Army moves in to end the country's ongoing violent rampage.
Daily Naveline Post; August 6, 607
"The mysterious armed group surrendered to the responding Gienah Army after the latter stormed the Unity News headquarters and engaged in a brief firefight, killing two."
Unity News - Official (Chirper); August 6, 607
The Gienah Army has identified the mysterious group conducting massive attacks alongside their local accomplices in Gienah as the notorious Dark Mamba.
Zako Daily Bulletin; August 6, 607
Gienah declares a state of emergency in the country, condemning "an attempted coup" by bandit groups backed by foreign mercenaries.
The Diamond Times; August 6, 607
The infamous "Princess of all Bandit Princesses" is said to have escaped during an attack on a high-security prison as part of an coup attempt.
Corvus Bulletin; August 6, 607
Surviving members of Dark Mamba who took part in an aborted coup attempt surrendered to the Gienah Army, while bandit groups have mostly returned to the wilderness.
The War Junkie; August 6, 607
According to the Gienah Army, the situation in the country has been stabilized after the majority of the banditry-backed putschists supported by a zako group were defeated.
Vistrian News Agency; August 6, 607
Welcome to Dark Days 2.0
Century; August 6, 607
[1] - Basically the Vistria equivalent of American Dollar.
[2] - The alternate and official name of United Lands of Northern Fern, to prevent confusion of the neighboring nation down south: Federal Republic of Fern.
[3] - Despite being inhabited by Frierenite descent, Akanan mythology states that the Akanan people were a by-product of a goddess wolf whose name is lost to history to a mortal being named…Akana. If that sounds familiar, because the nation's origin story is similar to the origin story of how the Turkic people is born in Earth.
[4] - Since the creation of Vistria, magic has become a part of life, with the most important magical skills being actively providing and maintaining nature and its biomes despite constant exploitation by non-Mages for resources, healing magic and other complex uses of magic such as reviving Vistrian from the dead. Once the Off-Worlders arrived in Vistria and began planetary colonization, they attempted to completely eradicate the presence of magic across Vistria by instituting a system similar to what Native Americans faced.
Unfortunately, the Off-Worlders' attempt to eradicate the traces of magic in Vistria nearly succeeded if Vistrians had not been able to rediscover the purpose of magic through written literature containing chants or practitioners who had successfully hid themselves during planetary colonization. While they are not as dominant as the days before the planetary colonization by the Off-Worlders and mostly consisted of less than 12% of the total population of Vistria, magic are still relevant as ever since one of the major magical spells that they have practiced, the spell that could revive the affected area filled with wildlife once again, is what prevented Vistria from falling into the issue of global warming even with intense modernization and resource exploitation.
[5] - The four nations that have telegraphy services as its main communication are: Ejaeli, Ixora, Marlenti, and Rosania.
Hello everyone, the version of this story that you are reading right now will sunsetting as a resulted of honest disjointed mess in the origins of how the seeds of war are planted and the transition from an book excerpt chapters to an Dab Master-style chapters have resulted in a jarring moments even for myself.
So expect an new version of this story that will place the origins first before Dab Master-style chapters (in which some parts of it will be rewritten). See ya around readers!
