Orbis

This article is about the server, for the international organisation, see ORB; for the football world league and cup, see Orbis World Cup; for the political association, see Orbis Liberty Bloc.
Orbis was the common name of a Brazilian's Mapping Chat Minecraft survival-geopolitical roleplay server and world. It is the 9th BMCMC server, and is a part of the Big Three, the three biggest BMCMC servers, the others being Mediterranea and Cumania. It holds the record for the longest continuous season, lasting 177 days, and the most nations created, numbering at 117 in total.
== Orbis History ==
This is a work in progress timeline of the entire 550 year-long history of the world of Orbis, separated into named periods divided by major events.
=== Season 1 - (2000 BCS - 1823 BCS) ===
==== Initium (2000 BCS - 1981 BCS) ====
The first age in recorded history began when humans outside of the borders of Almaren began founding sedentary civilizations, and is generally considered to have ended with the founding of Rome in 1981 BCS. Some societies founded at the immediate beginning that would become prominent in the future include the Black Mesa, founded by Brazilian, the SCP Foundation, founded by Mixed, Peten K'uhul, founded by NW, and Troy, founded by Daniell. Various other societies were established later into the age, including H1p0's Kuhland, Bulgar's Rhodoa, Sudeste's Beringia, Fake's Kofinneia, and Ciao's Paloga. 
The period is marked by chaotic wars and crises between the small nations. Troy would play an important role in early Orbis politics. After Daniell stole items from Mixed, Troy was invaded and destroyed by the SCP Foundation in 1983 BCS. Daniell fled to the northwest, and would later found Rome. The First Beringian War happened at the end of the era, in 1981 BCS as a result of Bulgar hoping to annex the Beringian colony in north Daukia, known as Yuzhnaya. Despite being one of the most populated nations at the time, Beringia was unable to fight and surrendered the colony. Unknown at the time, this would be the beginning of some of the world's most impactful wars that altered the server's entire history.
==== Aeneid (1981 BCS - 1963 BCS) ====
The Aeneid was the period marked by the domination of Orbis politics by Rome. Seeking revenge against Mixed, Daniell and Alphastar would invite many friends they knew, including Jersey and Ace. The empire peaked at 14 people in 1977 BCS, a number not seen in any single nation since Cumania. This set off a series of wars against Rome in fear of its potential power. The SCP Foundation invaded Rome after forming a coalition with Kuhland and Rhodoa in 1978 BCS. Rome itself was allied to Beringia and Paloga, almost leading to a war spread across the world, but a peace was negotiated before hostilities began. The Roman army was still able to go south and fight Kuhland at a separate time. To the surprise of many, H1p0 destroyed the six-man strong force before he was overpowered in the town of Kuhland. While eventually capitulating him, the impact would be felt in Rome immediately and for centuries to come. 
After the war, Rome descended into civil war, leading to Daniell abdicating and being replaced with Pars, a player invited by Alphastar who rose to power out of nowhere. His rule was marked by dangerous amounts of degeneracy and oppressive rule. After neglect and concern about his leadership, the people grew restless of Pars' rule and seceded as the Rashidun Caliphate, sparking a large coalition war. The independence of the Rashidun forced Kofinneia to be annexed by Rome. Yahooriak also declared independence and joined the side of the Caliphate. Rome would be overwhelmed and would finally fall, ending the first, and to date only unipolar period. Eventually, the Rashidun and Kuhland would unify into the United States of Occidentalis, a new great power stretching from Petrograd in the south to Rome in the north.
==== Antediluvian (1963 BCS - 1940 BCS) ====
The Antediluvian began with the formation of Occidentalis, and ended with the beginning of the First World War. It was marked by massive shifts in the balance of power. Nations such as Occidentalis, Columbia, and Rovoda would all rise to become the world powers of the era and beyond. During this time, Beringia would come under Almaren occupation. Some later significant powers that would be founded would be Anthropia in 1946 BCS, and Hilsjecka in 1944 BCS. These two would become major players in the decades to come. 
==== Entelechy (1940 BCS - 1900 BCS) ====
The formation of Occidentalis would spark a massive coalition war known as World War One and the Entelechy. Its impact changed the way geopolitics would be handled for the rest of the server. The war pit a Columbian-led coalition against Occidentalian aggression into a stagnating Peten K'uhul, out of fear of the unified west. The war also marked the first time Almaren was directly involved in the politics of the other nations when the AFL supported Occidentalis. While the war achieved little in the long-term for both sides, the end would create the foundations for the next age. The war would leave all parties unsatisfied, and the tension would never fully fade and would consequently allow the seeds for the Cold War to grow, beginning in 1928 BCS. During these times, Lillalys would be established in the west and Caelum would be founded on a large mountain in south Daukia. Perceiving Occidentalis as a threat, they would later form a union between themselves and Anthropia in the far north which would come to be known as Orientalis, causing large discussion in the other powers. Orientalis would be put to the test together with Columbia when the War of Peten K'uhul Succession saw the great powers "indirectly" clash in the remnants of Peten K'uhul, which had faded into irrelevancy long ago. The war would end in a stalemate, however caused large destruction to Peten Island as well as cause major political events elsewhere. Rovoda's quickly dividing factions would support opposing sides, exposing the division in the Confederation and would lead to its collapse by 1906 BCS. Orientalis split in 1903 BCS due to the apparent loss in the War of Peten K'uhul Succession to Occidentalis. By this point, Anthropia was deteriorating when Rhodoa, which began northern colonization efforts, provoked a declaration of war, reviving the Rhodoa-Beringia Rivalry that began in the Initium, and ending the Entelechy. 
==== Détente (1900 BCS - 1868 BCS) ====
The Détente was, at the time, the most peaceful era in Orbis history thus far. The Cold War simmered down after the Second Beringian War ended in Rhodoa's defeat and Anthropia's first victory of many, and a period of peace nearly 30 years long ensued, up until the Caelumni Civil War. Despite calming down, the Cold War continued developing as the SCP Foundation established the 5000 initative partnered with nations including Anthropia and Beringia. The Great Powers established sophisticated spy networks against each other as they continued trying to vie for dominance.
==== Dissension (1868 BCS - 1850 BCS) ====
==== Hadean (1850 BCS - 1823 BCS) ====
==== Postdiluvian (1823 BCS - 1615 BCS) ====
=== Season 2 - (1615 BCS - 1444 BCS) ===
==== Awakening (1615 BCS - 1590 BCS) ====
==== Standoff (1590 BCS - 1572 BCS) ====
==== Fragmentation (1572 BCS - 1450 BCS) ====
==== Conquest (1450 BCS - 1444 BCS) ====
== Ranking ==
On of July 12th 2023, a system was been created that allows nations to be placed in a power ranking based of numerous aspects, such as economy (money), population, war preformance, cities, and area. This eliminated speculation and allowed people to clearly see the current great powers. 
The top 9 strongest nations in Orbis on 1518 BCS, the last official ranking created (September 17th):
# Stagolea
# Caelum
# Aperture
# Kuhland-Sakai
# Varnamia
# Parnahyba
# Dromcabalea
# Arcadia
# Arakéia
== Silmarils ==
The Silmarils were three moderately powerful items distributed by Americana to the winner and runner-up of the Hunger Games and the winner of the gladiator fight in Adam's Olympics, held in 1875 BCS. They changed possession only during wars involving their bearers, as they could've been demanded via peace treaty. By 1588 BCS, all but 1 Simaril have been destroyed, and cannot come back.
=== Gláeddyv Dana Méadbh ===
The Gláeddyv Dana Méadbh was a Netherite sword containing Sharpness X, Looting III, Fire Aspect II, Sweeping Edge II, Knockback II, Unbreaking III and Mending. It was given to the winner of the Hunger Games. It was destroyed by Mixed in 1588 BCS after losing the Great Dauk War. The following players have been in possession of the sword:
* Mixed (1875 BCS - 1588 BCS)
=== Aespar Seidhe ===
The Aespar Seidhe was a bow containing Power X, Punch V, Flame, Infinity, Unbreaking III and Mending. It was given to the runner-up of the Hunger Games. It was presumed to be destroyed by BrasilBola in a fit of rage in 1599 BCS, although it's now known to be buried somewhere in Anthropia. The following players have been in possession of the bow:
* Ratte (1875 BCS - 1845 BCS)
* BrasilBola (1845 BCS - 1599 BCS)
=== Woéd Huldra ===
The Woéd Huldra was a Netherite axe containing Sharpness X, Fire Aspect III, Efficiency V, Unbreaking III and Mending. It was given to the winner of the gladiator fight. It was destroyed by Mixed in 1588 BCS after losing the Great Dauk War. The following players have been in possession of the axe:
* Golden (1875 BCS - 1845 BCS)
* Mixed (1845 BCS - 1588 BCS)
== Guns ==
Guns were added to the server in 1848 BCS. The only gun made available was the Kar98k, and dealt 7 hearts to a full netherite suited player, making it extremely powerful. Due to them costing 200,000 in /bal money, they were an extremely rare item. The gun played a critical role in WWII. As of Season 2, guns have been lowered to 50,000 in /bal money and made available in the shop, making it impossible to track who has one as of S2. Only the following players purchased guns in Season 1:
* Danieer (1848 BCS)
* Bean (1848 BCS)
* Normandy (1847 BCS)
* Mixed (1847 BCS)
* H1p0 (1846 BCS)
* Brazilian (1846 BCS)
* BrasilBola (1846 BCS)
* Spore (1844 BCS)
*Frisia (1843 BCS)
* Prisman (1840 BCS)
== Megacities ==
Due to the length of the server's life in comparison to many others, there has been ample time for a handful of cities to grow into what could be considered megacities, urban agglomerations noticeably much bigger and grander than the average city. The architecture ranges widely from Venice-esque canal cities to large skyscrapers above the clouds, which can also be considered a result of the long runtime. Below is a list of Orbis megacities.
List of Orbis megacities
Megacity 	Image	Country 	Region 	Established
Villa 	 	Caelum 	Southwest Daukia 	1936 BCS
Inkopolis 	 	Aperture 	East Afontova 	1580 BCS
Kofinneia 	 	Kofinneia 	North Wozgoria 	1995 BCS
Sakai 	 	Kuhland-Sakai	Southwest Wozgoria	1589 BCS
God Valley	 	Ovre Ardal 	South Eos 	1562 BCS
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