Kuhland-Sakai

Flag of the Kuhland-Sakai Republic

Current borders of the Republic

The **Kuhland-Sakai Republic**, more commonly called **Kuhland-Sakai** or simply **K-S**, was a post-Rapture state in Orbis in the former Occidentalian states of Beanistan and Kuhland. It mainly consisted of the cities of Sakai and Kuhland, as well as others such as Peten K'uhul. It shared borders with Sumer-Akkad to the southeast, Pesh to the south, Alanta to the north, and Calisia to the west. It also surrounded the Black Mesa to the south, east, and west.

Founded by Bean and H1p0 in 1525 BCS after the events of The Rapture, it was one of the few remaining population centres in the west, particularily the southwest of Orbis. It's members were well-known around the world for their prominence in Orbis geopolitics or their military skill. It officially established itself as a regional power after successfully leveraging Hawaii away from Varnamia and almost causing civil war in the union. The Republic later fought off pirates from the HMS Cornwallis fleet successfully, stealing some money and a dinghy. National interests soon led the nation to support the state of Prigozhia in its war against the Enclave and the Orb Peacekeepers, humiliating the multinational force. Disputes with the Federal Government in the south led Kuhland-Sakai to issue an ultimatum for the annexation of Petrograd, to which the Feds relented. After joining the European Union with the Commonwealth and their allies, K-S assisted them in the Sack of Ultimaborea, where the Orb Peacekeeping Force besieged Sakai itself. However, the Orb troops found themselves in a massive maze, and were picked off by Sakaier rooftop snipers.

Kuhland-Sakai proved to be a strong regional power, as they dominated the surrounding area with diplomatic and military prowess.

## Etymology and Vexillology

Kuhland-Sakai's name stems from the two most prominent cities in the nation; Kuhland and Sakai. They are also the hometowns of the two leaders Bean and H1p0 respectfully.

The flag is mainly based off of the historic flag of Kuhland, bearing the same design, colours, and coat of arms. The only difference is that the Sakai Clan Insignia has been placed behind the Kuhland Coat of Arms, symbolizing unity and equality.

## History

### Pre-Foundation: The Dauk Migration West

The land that would later compass Kuhland-Sakai was core territory of the United States of Occidentalis. Kuhland was one of the founding cities, Occidentalis being considered a continuation of the Republic of Kuhland. To the northeast of the capital was an uninhabited island which was separated from the mainland by manmade terraforming. In 1614 BCS Bean would migrate from Ultimaborea to the island, finding it suitable. There the foundations for the city of Sakai would be laid.

Bean rose to prominence within the Occidentalian government. Sakai began as Azuria in 1589 BCS and would become one of the largest cities in Orbis.

### The Great Belegaer War and First Conception

Occidentalis eventually went on to unify with Columbia in 1550 BCS forming Elysia, to the dismay of many. H1p0, seeking war, departed from Elysia in 1545 BCS. Many prominent members of former Occidentalis would leave around the same time, causing the slow decay of Elysia. Bean remained and was eventually forced to Presidency during the Collapse of Elysia, and subsequently allowed the remains to be annexed by the GSF, which was preparing for a hyperwar with Anthropia.

While the war brewed, and the foretold Rapture approached, many people began discussing their plans for after the war. Bean wished for an independent state in Tsushima, but this would cause the city to become "small". H1p0 then proposed that the two of them work together, and the first ideas of Kuhland-Sakai were formed. They decided the state would exist regardless of the war's outcome. The Great Belegaer War took place, ravaging many parts of the world. Much of former Occidentalis was eventually completely depopulated as a result of the war and the Collapse of Elysia.

### The Rapture and Foundation

As the Great Belegaer War drew to an end, Pindorama leaders began dividing up the world. In the southwest, the Kuhland-Sakai Republic was carved from the remains of Solomon. Two former prominent members of Occidentalis, H1p0 and Bean became the leaders of the republic. The new nation quickly entered negotiations with the Panspecific States of Ocidejntorlis for the transfer of Cowland, renamed back to Kuhland. With the nation now solidified, Kuhland-Sakai began to look outwards.

### Looking West - the South Eosan Sea Islands Disputes

Kuhland-Sakai's first diplomatic overtures were to the west, to the Varmanian Union. H1p0 began attempts to buy back former Occidentalian/Elysian island colonies of Hawaii and the Southern Peninsula in the South Eosan Sea, which had been sold to Varmania during the Collapse of Elysia. H1p0 entered into direct conflict with the Varmanian Governer of Ticonderoga, NixxyStunky. After the sale of the islands, the former colonies fell under the jurisdiction of Ticonderoga, who refused any negotiations with Kuhland-Sakai. K-S continued to claim the former Occidentalian colonies, and began to look for allies across Orbis.

### Unlikely Allies - Londrina and Alanta

Kuhland-Sakai initially entered talks with the Philippines, who also took issue with what they viewed as Varmanian expansionism in the South Eosan Sea. K-S eventually gave up on an alliance with the Phillippines, because the two nations had differing views on how to deal with the Varmanian Union. The Kuhland-Sakai Republic eventually allied with Londrina, as despite being in the far east of Orbis, also laid claim to some Varmanian colonies. The Republic also befriended the Lebronist Republic of Alanta, which was an old ally of Occidentalis.

### Parnahyban Withdrawal and Conflict with Varnamia

On October 10th 1524 BCS, Saint'Parnahyba, the successor state to Anthropia and Pindorama decided to retreat from its occupation zone in Occidentalis. Kuhland-Sakai was ceded the cities of Damascus and Acesburgh, with every remaining city in the occupation zone being stateless. This marked the first expansion of the nation's territory Following the Parnahyban withdrawl came a brief race between Varmania and Kuhland-Sakai for control of the remaining cities. K-S took control of the cities of El Paso and Tucson, and transferred them to Alanta as a proxy, entering into an alliance with them as well. This upset Varnamia, who planned to claim lands down to the South Eosan Sea. Seeing opportunity, K-S decided to provoke the Eosan power.

### The Mesa Skirmish and the Hawaii Crisis

*Main Article: Hawaii Crisis*

Kuhland-Sakai began claiming the northern coast of the South Eosan Sea to block Varnamia's access, causing some skirmishes. This would be the first active incident the year-old nation would involve itself in, and also began the Hawaii Crisis. H1p0 would successfully block their sea access, forcing them to negotiate for it. The Republic would be able to freely leverage away Hawaii from Varnamia, sparking an internal crisis in the confederation as its leaders disagreed with the decision. The crisis officially put Kuhland-Sakai on the radar of many Orbis nations, and establish itself as a regional power.

### Present Day

Today, the Republic still stands as a strong nation. Plans are in progress for a modernized city named New Kuhland just south of the city's namesake, built on flat, terraformed land. the capital, Sakai, continues to grow. There are many paths for the nation to take, and the future of the young nation looks bright.

## Geography

The Republic spans from the east coast of the Southern Eosan Sea in the west to the west coast of the Belegaer sea in the east. The terrain is mostly mesa and dense jungle biomes in the central region, with savanna lining the east coast and a coastal desert in the west. Tsushima island's weather was artificially altered, transforming the flora from savanna to plains.

The major urban centres are all relatively close, forming the Kuhland-Sakai-K'uhul Triangle, an area spanning most of the west coast. Sakai dominates the skyline of the area, being one of the largest cities in the world. However, development in the Kuhland region plans a second modern city.

## Government

### Diarchy

The two co-leaders of the Republic, Bean and H1p0, share equal power and discuss important foreign matters with each other before taking action, such as declaring war, making alliances, and so forth. Discussion is held in a public area, where any citizens are able to have input. However, these may not always be put into consideration.

### Military

In homage to the military histories of its predecessors, all citizens of the Republic are sworn to serve in the military for a period of time. The nation is defended by a sizeable veteran force. Almost all of its members are highly skilled in combat, with the likes of Scotrian, H1p0, and Ghost sworn to defend the nation.

The three branches of the K-S Armed Forces are the Ground forces, Airforce, and Naval Strike Forces. The ground army is the biggest branch, and is the branch with the most elite and veteran troops. The airforce is a relatively newer branch, being formed as technology and modernization advanced in the likes of Sakai City and elsewhere. The navy is split into two formidable forces within the East Belegaer and South Eosan Sea. The S.E.S. force is rather larger, growing in size during the Hawaii Crisis.

## List of Members

* H1p0 (1525 BCS - Present)
* Bean (1525 BCS - Present)
* Ghostly (1525 BCS - Present)
* Scotrian (1520 BCS - Present)