Lovebay Revolution

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The **Lovebay Revolution**, also known as the **Rikutsaren Socialist Revolution**, or the **Rikutsaren War for Freedom** (Rikutsaren: *Neare Dżynen Ricutsaren*; Swoorlac: *E* *Near Dżyni Ricutsari*) was a political and social revolution across eastern Rikutsar from 1869 to 1873. It was the first truly "Socialist" revolution in history.

## Background & Causes

The revolution emerged from the rising popularity of socialism abroad through literature, and it was catalyzed by the actions of Smenaer's new government, known historically as the *Third Empire*.

Though the government of Rikutsar has always been absolutist and nationalist, the Third Empire was especially so. While Smenaer did enter power legally just as she always had, the third Rikutsaren constitution she helped draft was done so without public input. This constitution eliminated the existing legislature, the Fadeas Riguisi, and all national-level judicial positions. This was also after over 800 years of the same laws and same constitution, so this was a big change for everybody.

In addition to this, Smenaer established sweeping economic reforms that resulted in the beginning of the *Rikutsaren Industrial Revolution*. These reforms were inadequate and poorly designed and focused more on the welfare of the state than on its people. A sharp class division took hold and worker exploitation skyrocketed during this government.

### Swoorlac

The island of Sweorlec (known by its people as **Swoorlac**) is just east of the main island, Ricuv Toac. It had a long history of secessionist sentiment, but with the establishment of Smenaer's government tensions were further inflamed. Smenaer, in an attempt to control the situation, had many people detained for expressing anti-government sentiment. Additionally, working conditions continued to worsen despite her (inadequate) efforts at reining in employers.

## Events

### Coup Attempt

On May 16th, 1869, a group of pro-secessionists led by **Jiorjeeson Ticibuun** attempted an elaborate coup d'etat on Smenaer's government. 20 people were involved, some of whom were alarmingly deep in the Rikutsar's government. After its failure, Ticibuun and his co-conspirators were arrested and executed without trial. Additionally, Smenaer was infuriated and ordered a nation-wide crackdown on anti-government media. This resulted in many wrongful imprisonments and even deaths.

### Independence of Swoorlac

Catalyzed by these executions and crackdowns and emboldened by the growing field of socialist philosophy abroad, the *People's State of Swoorlac* declared independence on June 8th with the *Charter of the Working Man*. Originally, only the cantons on the island itself (Ravorv, Subrrion and Luhĕc) signed the charter, but later Lanched, Lanul, and Hretoc would also sign.

After the declaration, statutes of Smenaer throughout the island were torn down and the city of Smenaari Luh was renamed **Nĕtiri**, meaning "belonging to the worker". The city was then made the capital of the new nation as a show of defiance towards Smenaer.

The revolution's primary phase began in late June in **Greesorv** (lit. "Love bay", hence the name), Ticibuun's hometown in Subrrion canton. At first, the revolt was localized to the eastern regions, but in the coming months it quickly spread, and large numbers of people across the eastern part of the nation mobilized and organized. Smenaer had supporters of her own, and the ensuing war lasted for over 4 years.

## Results

In the end the revolution was highly successful and although no government takeover happened, the government of Smenaer was voluntarily dissolved. Óasmae officially replaced her on November 27th, 1873, a day still celebrated today as *Dżynnar* or "Freedom Day".

Óasmae and her government were highly sympathetic to the Socialist cause (mainly due to the predispositions of her component, *Maeos*), and implemented extensive reforms over the treatment of workers, the ownership of the means of production, and private property. Her government also nationalized most large industries, and a universal basic income was implemented with the eventual goal of eliminating money altogether.