Grand Admirality of Mataram

== Grand Admiralty of Mataram ==
The Grand Admiralty of Mataram (Javanese: Laksamana Agung Mataram), or simply Mataram is an Archipelagic State in the Nusantara Archipelago between the Indian Ocean and Java Sea. Inhabited by the indigenous Javanese, Madurese, Sundanese and Balinese of the diverse archipelago the state as it is was founded on WD212 after the overthrow of the Goblok Kingdom by the admiral Kidul Tri Falter in a Coup d'etat. Its Capital is Kota Laksamana, on the island of Madura.
== Etymology ==
The name Mataram itself was never the official name of any polity until WD212 when it was officiated in the constitution of the Grand Admiralty, as the Javanese often refer to their realm simply as Bhumi Jawa or Tanah Jawi (lit. 'Land of Java'). Mataram refers to the historical areas of plains south of Mount Merapi around present-day Muntilan, Sleman, Yogyakarta, and Prambanan. Its adoption as the Grand Admirality's title was used to distinguish its people and history from that of the Goblok Kingdom which preceded it, as well as being the name of the old fleet that was previously stationed there: 'the Fleet of Mataram'.
== History ==
=== Goblok Kingdom ===
Much of the core territory of the Grand Admiralty, including its famed fleet, used to belong to the historical Goblok Kingdom, a Hindu-Buddhist Kingdom with its capital at Pelabuhan Ratu. However, upon the ascension of its last king, Raden Pra Bowo, the Kingdom was placed into a period of isolationism. This seriously hampered the economy, and led to the decline of Javanese cultural dominance throughout Nusantara enabling colonial powers to completely control the Malacca Strait outside of any tributary agreements. The lack of trade also led to wide spread famine throught the island, and the King's reputation was further hampered by reports of decadence within the palace. This led to mass protests within both the citizenery and military, eventually leading to the One Hour Revolt.
=== One Hour Revolt ===
In the early hours of WD211, the Admiral of the Fleet of Mataram, Kidul Tri Falter, led his fleet along the southern coast and blockaded the capital at Pelabuhan Ratu. An ultimatum was sent to the royal court imploring the royal garrison to surrender and arrest the still sleeping Raden Pra Bowo on charges of treason or face bombardment. Although the captain of the royal garrison did not wish to see the destruction of Pelabuhan Ratu, royal protocol had changed so that the king has to be informed on any events directly involving affairs of the state and as he was asleep no action could be taken in time to prevent the destruction of Pelabuhan Ratu. After the completion of Fajr prayers, Kidul Tri Falter ordered the bombardment of the royal palace at Pelabuhan Ratu, completely leveling the palace grounds and killing Raden Pra Bowo in the process. Following this, Kidul Tri Falter with support from other admirals within the fleet of the old Kingdom was proclaimed the 'Grand Admiral of the Fleet of Mataram'.
=== Establishment of the Admiralty ===
After the proclamation, the capital moved from Pelabuhan Ratu to Madura Island, where a new capital was established and called Kota Laksamana, The Admiral's City. The move was intentionally done to distance the new regime from the history of the Goblok Kingdom, as well as provide better security for the grand navy in the sound between Madura and Java. Isolationism as a policy was removed, and relations between Mataram and the nearby Surandivpa, as well as with the colonial actors in the region resumed.
== Politics ==
The politics of the Grand Admiralty of Mataram takes places in the frame work of a Military Junta, with the Head of State also holding the position of Grand Admiral of the Fleet of Mataram. He is advised by a council of Admirals, each in charge of their own regional fleet. The Admirals are appointed by the council upon the resignation or death of one, with the candidates having to rise through the ranks of the Mataram Navy first. The Grand Admiral is a unanimous vote done between the council, with the relevant candidates being the Admirals in their own right. They must serve for life, or until the council deems the Admiral to be in a condition unfit for combat.