Livurian Sentinel Putsch

The Livurian Sentinel Putsch was a succesfull coup d'état by Lorsan Origwyn and his Sentinel Party that occured in 15.302 D.A. Its succes saw the end of the First Livurian Republic and the establishment of the Livurian Sentinel State.

## Background

With the First Global War having come to an end three years before, with Livuria ending up losing the war, a republic was installed after the house of Sylhana was ousted. Unbeknownst to many, the king merely served as a figurehead for decades, with true power resting in the hands of a small group of companies who expected to profit from the war.

## The Putsch

### Gathering support

Lorsan, after discovering that the king was used as a scapegoat, made contact with elements within the military knowing about their disillusionment with the outcome of the war. He was able to gather support from small groups who passed on the word throughout the military hierarchy, the news spread like wildfire. After a month he was approached by general Tasar Fargoloc who wanted Lorsan to present proof, upon receiving said proof the general vowed to drag those responsible for the start and loss of the war out of the shadows.

He ordered the spreading of the truth through letters his soldiers would send towards their families, parents, children who in their turn would spread it into their villages. The nation would share the same anger as the military would.

### March on the capital

Close to the fourth year of the existance of the First Livurian Republic, a large host of angry civilians had gathered in the capital to protest against the government, demanding they hand over the so called 'Shadow Rulers'. The Republican Guard was sent out to protect the governmental district and the order was sent to the army to assist. The order contained an approval to use deadly force if necessary. General Tasar was closest with his troops and mobilised, unbeknownst to the government however, Lorsan was present along the general.

During their march to the capital they began to rouse the population they came across to follow them, to join in the overthrowing of the state. The rebellion had become official. After five days of protests the Republican Guard caught sight of the approaching army and informed the president, who was still unaware of the true intentions, and asked to relay the order to disperse the protestors at all costs. When they reached the city it became clear something was wrong, soldiers began handing guns to the civilians and began to occupy key positions around the city. Lorsan and Tasar quickly took over the city's broadcasting station and made it their headquarters.

Inside the city the Republican Guards were confronted with soldiers aiming their weapons at them and demanding they drop their own. Not receiving any response from the president due to the capture of the broadcasting station, the troops surrendered their weapons. As more and more of the city fell into the hands of Tasar's troops, they began to make their way to the governmental district. The president realising something is wrong looked outside to witness the army arriving with civilians in their midst. All present became quiet, with only the sound of marching feet echoing the streets.

At this moment, Lorsan revealed himself and inadvertently created the symbol of Sentinilism as he waved several dogtags in his hand towards the president shouting the demand for justice. Justice for his fallen comrades, justice for the people and justice for the nation. After stating his demand he began walking towards the palace, the protestors and soldiers followed suit. Tasar began to broadcast that he had occupied the city, captured dozens of Republican Guards without firing a single shot and mercy would be given to those who surrendered their arms.

What little troops remained loyal to the republic soon discarded their weapons and even went as far as to open the gates to enter the palace. The surrenderd guardsmen were detained and the palace soon stormed, soldiers pouring in headed straight towards the presidential office.

### Declaration of Sentinel Control

With the government district taken over and the president in custody, the headquarters were moved towards the palace and broadcasts were sent out to other armies demanding their loyalty to the new regime. It took some time before the first reply came in, but when it did the others would soon follow. All began to pledge their loyalty, effectively ending the First Livurian Republic.

No longer having to fear potential governmental backlash, the names of those responsible for the defeat of the war were broadcasted soon after and the population was implored to keep them from fleeing. It took another two days before the last confirmation came in that all were killed, beaten to death by civilians in the streets, their bodies displayed publicly.

## Fatalities

Despite the tense situation and several instances where fighting would've occured, the only fatalities were the owners of the influential companies in Livuria.

## See Also

* Lorsan's 30-Years Speech
* Livuria