The Second Great War

Background and Overview
The Second Great War, a pivotal 300-year conflict (1200 - 1500), dramatically transformed the Quantonian Empire and reshaped global power dynamics on Gleron. Sparked by the assassination of Quantonian Emperor Polker Durakzi by the Manaza Party, the war unfolded in two distinct stages, each contributing to the eventual outcome and legacy of this prolonged struggle.
Stage One: Initial Conflicts (1200 - 1220)
The war's inception followed the assassination of Emperor Polker. The Quantonian Empire, seeking vengeance, launched an invasion of the Manaza Party's capital. The Manaza's allies, the Shalaskan Federation and the Cancarka Kingdom, misinterpreting the invasion as unprovoked, joined the conflict. A notable operation was the Encirclement Strategy, aiming to isolate the Quantonian Empire by controlling the Ranlova continent. However, the Gorskalanian Empire's intervention, particularly in the Passivarian Campaign, countered this move effectively.
The Quantonian assault on Smithsa, leading to Manaza leader Zerak Tori's death, marked a turning point. A ceasefire was agreed upon, concluding the first stage of the war.
Ceasefire Period (1220 - 1450)
This 230-year period, while peaceful on the surface, was fraught with tension and preparation. It was a time of rebuilding, military fortification, and a sense of impending resurgence of hostilities.
Stage Two: Resurgence and Conclusion (1450 - 1500)
The war reignited with the Manaza Party's renewed aggression under Leorak Tigronis. Their naval offensive against Dustatia, however, was met with a robust defense from the Quantonian Empire, showcasing advanced military technology such as the CC-45 Interceptors and M-45 Grinder tanks. Following the battle, internal power struggles led to Leorak Tigronis's assassination.
A critical phase occurred in 1447 when the Manaza Party, desperate for resources and territory, betrayed and annexed the Cancarka Kingdom. The Shalaskan Federation, fearing a similar fate, withdrew from the alliance, only to be overrun by the Manazas later. This marked the beginning of the Manaza Party's decline.
The final stage of the war saw the Quantonian and Gorskalanian forces launching a decisive attack on Smithsa, leading to the capture of Manaza leader Ragkad Terrad and the eventual surrender and integration of Manaza core territories into the Quantonian Empire.
Aftermath and Impact
The Second Great War, characterized by technological advancements and large-scale military operations, drastically changed the geopolitical landscape of Gleron. It saw the rise of the Quantonian Empire as a dominant global power and the establishment of new political entities in the aftermath of the Manaza Party's collapse.
Cities were rebuilt, cultures were reshaped, and the war's legacy continued to influence the sociopolitical and technological development of the participating nations. The Quantonian Empire's gratitude towards the Gorskalanian Empire manifested in significant infrastructure projects like the Vulford Dam, symbolizing a newfound alliance forged in the fires of war.
== Belligerents ==
Quantonian Empire
Manaza Party
Shalaskan Federation
Cancarka Kingdom
Gorskalanian Empire