Aurore

# "LA RÉPUBLIQUE OU LA MORT"

Coat of Arms

National Flag

Territorial Charter

## Motto

"Unité Indivisible de la République"
"La République ou la Mort"

"Travail et Justice"

"Vive la Commune"

## Government

Parliamentary Democratic Republic

Liviunist (Aurorisme), Direct Democracy, Collectivized and Semi-Planned Economy

## People's Commissars

Livius (1900)
Louis Lamarque (1906-1907)

Marcel Blum (1907-19xx)

## Legislature

Council of Commissars
Revolutionary Councils (temp.)

National Committee

Communal Committees (varied)

## Association

Congrès International des Travailleurs(International Congress of Workers)

## République d'Aurore

The Republic of Aurore (*Ar: République d'Aurore*) is a nation located in western Oyersia since the "Aurorite Spring" on 6th of May, 1906. Its standing Armed Forces organization is the Armée Révolutionnaire Aurorite.

## History

### **Colonization**

In the early days of exploration, Stodland, a powerful absolute monarchy, set its sights on expanding its influence across the uncharted lands of Oyersia. With ambitions for territorial gains and resource exploitation, Stodland dispatched explorers and settlers to the region of Western Oyersia. The area that would later become Aurore was lush and abundant, attracting waves of Stodish colonists seeking a better life and new opportunities.

### **Dominion of Aurore**

The Dominion of Aurore, a nation which began with its colonization under the absolute monarchy of Stodland. As Stodish colonization progressed, the local populace in Oyersia, particularly in the territory that would later become Aurore, began to develop a distinct identity. The settlers, primarily of Stodish descent, forged strong cultural ties, uniquely Aurorite.

### **Revolution of 1900**

#### ***Livius' Exile to Aurore***

Livius, a Lenian citizen, is a central figure in the early history of the Dominion of Aurore. Exiled to Aurore in 1896 due to his radical ideas, he would go on to become the creator of Liviunism. Livius' journey to Aurore began in 1896 when he was exiled from his homeland of Lienia due to his revolutionary ideas. His strong opposition to the ruling regime's oppressive policies and his advocacy for a more equitable and just society led to his forced departure. As fate would have it, Aurore became the destination of his exile, a land where his ideas would take root and find new ground.

#### ***The Failed Revolution***

Upon arriving in Aurore, Livius wasted no time in sharing his beliefs and ideologies with the local population. The visionary thinker sought to ignite the flames of revolution and rally the people of Aurore behind the principles of Liviunism. His ideas emphasized social and economic equality, the abolition of class distinctions, and collective ownership of resources, which resonated with many disenfranchised Aurorites. In 1900, fueled by Livius's ideology, Aurore saw its first revolution against the oppressive rule of Stodland and the existing power structures. Livius played a central role in this initial uprising, inspiring a significant segment of the population to take up arms and fight for their rights and freedoms. Unfortunately, this revolution would ultimately fail, resulting in the suppression of the uprising and a setback for Livius's influence.

### **Revolution of 1906**

#### ***The Rise of Louis Lamarque***

Despite the failure of the 1900 revolution, the seeds of change had been sown, and the desire for a more equitable society persisted. Over the following years, other revolutionary leaders, notably Louis Lamarque, emerged and built on Livius's ideas. Lamarque's leadership and tactical prowess would prove crucial in revitalizing the revolutionary movement in Aurore.

#### ***Aurorite Spring***

In 1906, from 25th of April to 6th of May, under the guidance of Louis Lamarque, Aurore witnessed a second, more organized and determined revolution. This time, the revolutionary forces succeeded, toppling the oppressive colonial regime of Stodland and establishing the Republic of Aurore. With this new form of government in place, Aurore officially embraced the ideology of Aurorisme, symbolizing a shift away from Livius's original Liviunism.

Following the success of the 1906 revolution, Livius found himself overshadowed by the rise of other revolutionary leaders and the establishment of the Republic of Aurore. While he was allowed to live in Aurore, his influence waned significantly compared to his initial impact in the country. The people of Aurore chose to follow Lamarque's vision of Aurorisme, marking a new era for the nation's history.

#### ***The "Red Wedding"***

The year 1906 marked a pivotal moment in the history of the Republic of Aurore with the convening of an event known as the Red Wedding. This historic conference brought together a diverse array of revolutionary leaders, including the prominent figure General Louis Lamarque, with the shared goal of consolidating their ideals to create a unified vision that would benefit the nation and its people.

In the aftermath of the successful revolution of 1906, Aurore found itself in a delicate state of transformation. The revolutionary leaders, each with their distinct visions and ideologies, had fought alongside one another to overthrow the oppressive regime. However, the ideological diversity that had fueled their united front during the struggle had the potential to hinder the nation's stability in the absence of a common platform.

Recognizing the need for cohesion and recognizing the gravity of the situation, General Lamarque took the initiative to propose the idea of a conference. This gathering, to be known as the Red Wedding due to the symbolism of unity and solidarity represented by the color red, aimed to bridge the gaps between revolutionary factions and forge a shared vision that would guide the nation forward.

In the spring of 1906, revolutionary leaders from various regions of Aurore, representing a spectrum of ideologies, convened at a grand venue in the region that would later be called, to honour the event, "Commune de la République". The atmosphere was charged with a sense of anticipation and historical significance as delegates engaged in impassioned discussions.

The proceedings were marked by spirited debates, negotiations, and the sharing of personal stories that had shaped their respective paths. Despite the diversity of opinions and convictions, the Red Wedding conference was marked by a remarkable spirit of compromise and unity. General Lamarque and his fellow leaders acknowledged the necessity of setting aside individual agendas in favor of the greater good. Hours turned into days as delegates discussed and debated the fundamental principles that would guide the Republic of Aurore's future.

After days of intense deliberations, the conference culminated in a moment of unity and hope. General Lamarque, standing before a backdrop of the Aurorean flag, announced the collective agreement that had been reached. The delegates had formulated a set of guiding principles, Aurorisme, that emphasized freedom, equality, and solidarity, transcending individual ideologies in favor of a united national identity.

The Red Wedding became a symbol of unity, sacrifice, and the power of collective determination. The event demonstrated that the revolutionary leaders were not only capable of toppling a regime but also of putting aside differences for the sake of a harmonious and prosperous future. The unified vision established at the conference became the foundation upon which the Republic of Aurore was built, fostering a spirit of collaboration and shared purpose that would resonate through generations.

In the annals of Aurore's history, the Red Wedding stands as a testament to the enduring strength of a nation born out of revolution, and the willingness of its leaders to set aside personal ambitions to secure a brighter destiny for all its citizens.

## Territorial Integrity

The Continental Territories (except. Overseas Territories: Mâcre) are structured into 3 levels:

* **Federal**
* **Regional**
* **Communal/Urban**

### **Federal Organization**

The government of Aurore is highly centralized, but the social and political conscience of Aurorite society, as well as how the legislating bodies are organized, disallows a tyrannical election. Knowing this, Federal organization is almost exclusively used for large public works or programs (like the Battle for the Industry), and serves as the glue for the various self-governed communes of the Republic.

### **Regional Organization**

Regions, like Centans or Allore, serve to group up communes and urban centers to distribute the quotas of the parts of the economy which are centrally planned by all national representatives each year.

### **Communal/Urban Organization**

#### *Communal*

Economically collectivized rural centers led democratically with a council of elected specialists. These communes usually provide the nation with agriculture, fishery and other raw resources.

#### *Urban*

Urban centers with local, 10 employee max privately owned businesses, public-owned corporations, elected hierarchy. These urban centers usually provide the nation with heavy and light industry.

### **Mâcre/Coran Islands Situation**

After the Aurorite Spring, Aurore had claimed Mâcre as its own territory, but did not enforce their claim with military force or much representation during the organization craze after the revolution. In 1907, a full year later, the first expedition to Mâcre, to organize an elective body on the islands, was met with a sizeable Stodish garrison. The future refusal of Stodland to evacuate the island was a crucial moment that defined Stodish-Aurorite relations for the century, deeming them as irreparable. The island of Mâcre, which is still de facto a part of the Stodish Coran Islands, is still claimed by Aurore, despite a referendum in which a large part of the small islands' population wished to stay a part of Stodland.

## Ideology

### **Early Liviunism**

During the brief months of the 1900 revolution, Livius found himself at the helm of Aurorite independence. The people, largely socially conservative at the time, saw the revolution as necessary but wished it was led by a national citizen rather than an exilee. The development of sectarianism in the Liviunist ideology had not yet happened, but despite the cause being unified, Livius' authoritarian war policies did not sit idly with the people of Aurore, such as the hanging of the Stodish burgeoisie, the mistreatement of Stodish troops, forced labour, resource crowding to the freedom fighting forces, etc.

### **Aurorisme**

Aurorisme is the sole political, social and economic ideology of Aurorite society derived from the "Red Wedding" in 1906. It's a doctrine based a varied amount of principles, like selective decommodification, large public ownership (with the exception of small, local businesses), high value on education, anti-corporativism/anti-capitalism, workplace democracy (through, for example, worker cooperatives), selective collectivization (such as large agricultural grounds), political cooperativism and social conscience, among other concepts.