Gruvania (Empire)

Imperial Gruvania is an empire that was formed by its predecessor, Gruvania in 24 AGW. It was formed after its main rival, Forarendt, was destroyed during the Grand War. It is considered the golden age of Gruvania with a population boom right after it was formed.

### History

#### Background

After the Grand War, Gruvania became extremely dependent on nations after its resources have been funneled into the war en masse. In 5 AGW, King Alrich IV died after 34 years of reign, he was succeeded by his son Alrich V. The 21 year old king had ambitions on forging a legacy of his own like his father did by winning a war. He then began steadily increasing Gruvania back to its former pre-Grand War economy.

The military was subjected to further reforms that made it the second most powerful military in the world, second only to Kaphan. The Air Force was reformed to match Xaviera, the Land Army made bigger so that it can defend every front without trouble, and the Navy by scrapping many ships from the Grand War and making new advanced ones. Alrich V did what his father wanted for so long, reform the military into killing machine.

Alrich V personally vowed to the nation "I will either make my nation powerful so that people can sleep into the night without fear, or i will die trying". His quote broadcasted far into the kingdom that made him ever more popular with the people.

#### Founding

> If you want peace, prepare for war.”
>
> Emperor Alrich I, After his Coronation

Some time later, the first fully purposed warship was built by Gruvania, making the navy expand much further into space. Gruvania with other nations then made a trade station above the Dresanarian orbit, further strengthening the entire world's economy. Around that same time, a referendum was held with all nations present in the meeting discussing if Gruvania would ever become an empire, Magdorland and Chastonovia voted yes for it to happen, the rest opted to abstain, thereby adding a favour to Gruvania.

In the Grand Palace in Myrefall where the king resides, there was a grand ceremony whereby Alrich was crowned as Alrich I of Imperial Gruvania and named with the title "The Great", representatives from all across Dresanaria soon flocked into the ceremony, congratulating over the crowning of a new empire.

The duchies of the Northern Islands, Nesnaria (old Shadow Ospray island), and Graycott was upgraded to the status of kingdoms with Alrich appointing some of his family into those kingdoms. After all that was done, Alrich, now the great, visited every of those kingdoms to what they now know as a Imperial Visit.

#### Imperial Age

The Imperial Age is regarded as a Golden Age by its people, with prosperity and population booming across the Empire. Its army of 5.000.000 strong quickly grew into 15.000.000 active servicemen due to the reforms Alrich brought upon its people. Alrich was considered an Army guy, so he focused more so on the Army than in the Navy. It was also in this time that the Imperial Guard was formed by Alrich.

With the Armed Forces reformed, Alrich then focused on the sea borders, long neglected by the previous monarchs. He established sea bases all across the Empire in small islands and set up sea patrols aimed at protecting the Empire from smugglers and pirates. The border security was also tightened on airports, ranging from advanced scanning tools to stun guns made by Potatoland.

##### Gruvanian Conquest of Albalumye

After several attempts of Tatonese landings conducted in Albalumye are heard, the Gruvanian Emperor issued orders for the colonization of Albalumye. Landing in Northern Albalumye, a 13.000 men task force including 300 Dragon Guards make their way to conduct communications with the newfound sentient species called the Eirans. After some negotiations, it is agreed that Gruvania be let to settle in the North under the terms that they would not interfere with Eiran politics.

##### The Natrestine Import

In 19 AOTA, with Magdorland having a monopoly of Natrestine, it is certain that Gruvania would have to buy or import them in. After some talking and negotiations, it was decided that 650 Tons would be sold and imported into Gruvania each month for 500 million Gruvanian dollars.

##### The Discovery Of Astirine

In 21 AOTA, the Gruvanian Mining Company Ultrax struck Dresanaria’s Crust, revealing some sort of new metal. After some scientists were brought up, it was discovered to be Astirine, an ancient power source thought to be a myth in the Sea Emperor’s Tale. Accoring to ancient sources dating back into AOC, Astirine was used as a power source for the near-mythical Estalian Kingdom after it was found a meteor hit the Gruvanian Islands. When Estalian Soldiers wearing armor came near it, they were burned alive by the sheer heat of the power source, with many more contracting a unknown disease that quickly killed them, known as Cancer.

After being brought in under armed guards, it was presented to the Emperor Alrich II. After some examination by Imperial Scientists, it was then proposed to be equipped in the Gruvanian Royal Navy as a replacement for Nuclear Power.

#### The Forarendt Question

After news started to arrive about the mobilization of Forarendt Armed Forces back into its former glory, Emperor Alrich II presented himself in Gorais to discuss a proposition never been made between the two nations, an alliance. After a conference was held in Gorais, it was considered that Forarendt would be a good ally in the mainland other than Kaphan and Athonia.

And so in 22 AOTA, a treaty was signed as a friendship gift to Forarendt. Soon enough, The Forarenian Armed Forces were supplied each month with Blue Faction weaponry, such as the FA-55 F2s and the MBT-51 Gladiators.

#### The Second Diaplanatic War

After the invasion of Athonia by the Tatonese Military, Gruvania declared war against Potatoland. The war went well during the first 2 years, with the barrier Sanctus Line holding on against the hordes of Potatoland. In the Second Year, the Blue Faction made a offensive, taking Eastern Athonia without much loss. The Tatonese countered it by setting up its own offensive, but it was a failure. After some back and forth, The Blue Faction thrusted into Potatoland. Potatoland, ever so desperate, staged a assasination of Emperor Alrich III of Imperial Gruvania, securing a peace by its heir, Alrich IV.

#### The establishment of the NTO

After the Gruvanian Civil War, the current monarch, Queen Cyrille, decided to make the NTO (North Treaty Organization) after Forarendt had created a southern ally nation, the STO.

### Gruvanian Mythology

#### The Sea Emperor

Based on legends told in the AOC Period, Legends tell that an Emperor once resides in the Gruvanian Islands. He was a fearsome warrior and was credited on taking over the entire island. However, his luck would run out after the Nimnos Empire took over the island to establish a colony there. With his forces destroyed and Nimnos soldiers advancing into the palace, the Emperor leapt off the balcony and fell 500 meters into the ocean. According to legend, the Emperor resides in Myrefall Bay guarding the seas from any invaders.

#### The Red Dragon

According to legend, the Red Dragon was a mythological creature resembling a dragon but with no legs. Legends tell the tale that it lives beneath the mountain in Dragon’s Stead. It tells that the creature was slain and dropped into the mountain by the fearsome Sea Emperor himself. Only when it is time for it to ressurect should the Sea Emperor rise again from its slumber and battle it to the death. The Dragon Guard is also stationed in Dragon’s Stead in case the legend is true and should the Dragon destroy the garrison, it would give a signal to the Emperor that the Dragon has awoken.

### Diplomacy

#### Kaphan

Long regarded as Gruvania's best and most loyal ally, Kaphan grew more cordial than ever with Gruvania during the Grand War, with both weaknesses covered by the other. Emperor Alrich I knew this, and therefore set up a permanent embassy in the Kaphan capital to ensure trustworthy over one another.

#### Magdorland

Magdorland, even after the Grand War, was an ally to Gruvania even though they fought on opposing sides, with Emperor Alrich setting up a permanent embassy in Lhogor as a good sign of trust just like Kaphan. Another gift that Alrich gave to them was the return of the Gruvanian-made ships that was given to them right before the Grand War, as they were destroyed by Gruvania during the Grand War.

When Magdorland joined the Gold Faction during the Technology Crisis of 2 AOTA, Gruvania was shocked. Although it maintained a steady relation with Magdorland, its relation is sour as of 3 AOTA.

#### Athonia

Athonia, just like Potatoland, was a new country formed after the Grand War. Even though particularly a new nation, Alrich allied with them just like those before, setting up a embassies in Christfield, the center and the capital of Athonia. After some negotiations, he also made a trade agreement for them with Gruvania giving tech and Athonia giving steel.

#### Potatoland

Just as Athonia, the Kingdom of Potatoland was a new nation formed after the Grand War. Seeing that they need an ally, Alrich I gave them some ships back from the Grand War in exchange for their high-reputation drones. Alrich also gave Narracorp, a corporation from Potatoland, a building in Myrefall for their cooperation with Gruvania.

### Religion

Religion takes an active role in the Empire, as Gruvania is a very religious. With more than 266.000.000 people, Gruvania is the most populated country in the whole planet. There are many religions, such as Athonism, Magdorism, and more.

#### Athonism

The official religion in Gruvania, Athonism has its roots in the AOC period. It currently has the majority which is 75% in Gruvania.

#### Magdorism

A religion based on the beliefs of Athonism, but were separated from the church. It currently has 15% in Gruvania.

#### Others

Other religions that are in Gruvania, whether they are traditional or from another country. It currently has 10% in Gruvania.

### Inventions

#### Space Navy

With the onset of the Colonization of Miderion and the Tech Crisis of 1 AOTA, Gruvania has called on a massive rally to create what is to be known as the Gruvanian Imperial Space Navy. A Branch in the Gruvanian Imperial Navy, this branch would have the task to attack or defend space from any enemies. Following the creation of this branch, The Emperor Alrich II gave the order for the creation of massive space ships.

#### Space Carrier

Following the Tech Crisis of 1 AOTA that was defused by the intervention of Xaviera. Gruvania could hope for what is called the “Space Carrier”. Developed from the standard Aircraft Carrier from the seas, these massive space ships could carry almost 200 aircraft for the purpose of engaging in battle.