Boeland

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## *A Brief History*

### The Beginning

Ever since the birth of agricultural society, Boeland has been at the crossroads of civilizations. Surrounded by harsh deserts, dangerous swamps and grasslands, settlements were limited at first. However, with time came more and more people to country, hoping to make a life for themselves. To facilitate the increased population, many aqueducts and sewage systems were created. The techniques the ancient architects used were remarkable for the time, with curved arches and ingenious soul-sand water elevators. Boeland's geographical location also gave it large amounts of influence in the surrounding areas.

### Stagnation and Subjugation

Despite all of Boeland's achievements, its decline was inevitable. The land trade root which had given Boeland much of its wealth and power, was made obsolete was development of better naval technology, cutting down shipping costs. The grasslands bordering the country allowed for nomadic raiders to destroy and loot and much of the countryside. Even worse were the droughts, which killed up of 35% of the population. Perhaps the final nail in the coffin was the gradual colonization of the eastern swamp provinces by the rat clans. After losing most of its territory, Boeland was reduced to a buffer-vassal state for the Feraust Empire.

### Independence

After 300 years of foreign occupation and influence by the Ferausti, most of the Boes had lost their ancestral identity. Yet the improvised nation still had hope with the gradual decline of their oppressors. After further assimilation and integration policies were enforced on Boeland, the National Boe Independance Party (NBIP) was formed and began to conduct insurgent operations. These attacks culminated with the assassination of the governor who began these policies, Cybril Kilm. With no choice left, a local garrison was sent to Boeland in hopes of total pacification.

The NBIP had long planned this provocation and officially declared independence. Many NBIP agents, especially young men, ran through the streets giving guns to anyone who would join the fight. This day is actually remembered as an official holiday in Boeland as *Prisevnii-Jakst* (March of the Delivery Boys). The rebel forces quickly overpowered their enemies and set up defensive positions in the Scujos Mountain Range. The ancient geographical position of Boeland even allowed for much foreign aid to come to the young country. Now well equipped and burning with the fire of revolution, the NBIP were able to hold their positions in mountains.

The war stood in stalemate for over a year until the Feraust Empire decided to change strategies. Several flying machines were created special dispensers that dropped TNT or poison. This weapons targeted the countryside, where innocent Boe civilians were murdered. Much of the agricultural sector was destroyed, meaning an urgent food crisis would arise soon. Yet this action did not break the people's hope, it only emboldened the rebels, who fought with increased bravery. Diplomatically, the rebellion went from an illegitimate insurrection to a humanitarian crisis.

Out of fear for the rapidly growing threat of intervention, imperial diplomats finally arrived to the capital of Mimar and negotiated peace. After approximately 700 days of fighting, Boeland was granted independence and was given significant monetary reparations. As the yellow sun rose from the horizon on March 5th, 2875, Boeland was free at long last.

### Republican Era

Although they had won their freedom with blood, Boeland was still divided. Under occupation, the country had always been neglected and under invested, with the civil war destroyed much of the country's little resources. The country was also politically divided between factions, but the majority of the power was still help by the NBIP. In an attempt to appease as many people has possible, the NBIP declared the country a democracy, before dissolving due to internal division.

However, there would also be a monarch, would had nominal power. Branches of government and a basic set of rights were left vague and undefined. The church would also have considerable benefits, such as tax exemption and government positions. The democracy promised was also not quite so democratic. Ballots were often rigged and voter intimidation attempts were common. Furthermore, a lack of any real centralization attempts gave local leaders and warlords considerable authority. Corruption also existed on all levels of government. Although things were getting better with more and reforms, the country was still backwards and internally disorganized.

### BNPP Coup

As the republic grew older, a new generation was born. Young men who had only heard of their past oppression were no longer content with their corrupt and incompetent country. As the army had originally a large amount of influence in the Republic, state funded military academies popped up all across the country. Here, young officers conspired together for the future of the country. And in the dorm rooms and conference tables past dark, a new group emerged. Calling themselves the Boe National People's Party (BNPP), these officers pledged their lives to returning their nation to idealized version of their past. They wanted to eradicate the weak democracy which failed the country and institute a state dedicated to the people of Boeland. And perhaps the strongest champion of their cause was Dilbert Francis. After inheriting the party from his mentor, Bryon Olifi, Francis made it his life mission to see a great Boeland with him in charge no matter the cost.

These thoughts reached their logical conclusions on the 46th anniversary of the Republic (June 8, 2922) when BNPP launched a coup during. The army rushed the capital, and had already taken control of most important buildings when King Jholius and his wife, Arch-Duchess Maryline, were killed by their personal guards. Seeing this, the President escaped aboard a coal ship to nearby Wet. With the republic losing two of their most important figures, all resistance died out by the end of the day. Now in power, the BNPP wasted no time writing new reforms.

The Senate and Supreme Court were abolished, with all government figures now needing to be approved by the party. Francis also rewrote the constitution, putting him in charge of every matter of state and army. Over time, the people gradually saw a reduction of their problems and began to accept the rule of their new authoritarian government. Corruption levels dropped to lowest in the country's history and the rapid industrialization of Boeland brought prosperity and jobs for all. The party remains popular to most of the people. Yet all is not perfect. Recently, the government has started to stockpile weapons and quietly increased conscription. Even worse, any proclaimed enemies of state simply disappear without a trace.

> *Now I don't know whatever the future will hold, but Boeland will be prepare - Never again will we be slaves - It is time for the world the recognize little Boeland!*
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Excerpt from Francis' inauguration speech.