Foxdrum Empire

The **Foxdrum Empire** was an imperialist, authoritarian state that ran on nationalism and began the Great Foxdrum War by invading surrounding countries. Stemming from the Foxdrum Republic, the extreme-nationalist Foxide Party took over all aspects of the government in 2089 AR, led by Supreme Leader Pluneau Kim and Lead Commander Shakiro Helms. The Foxdrums, fearing invasion from Heya and the United League, began their invasion on Yrue and Soriex, and eventually the island of Hieser. The war lasted a total of 27 years, being the most technologically advanced war in history up to that point and resulting in millions of deaths and cities destroyed. Heya and the allied United League soon pushed back, and in 2124, current leader Dimitri Knowas committed suicide in his bunker, and the empire collapsed and surrendered. The war still remains the deadliest in history.

## Before the War

### Rise of Nationalism

Throughout the 2000's century, the Foxdrum Republic had been growing as the industrial technological center of the world. Engineers and designers had all been coming from the northern Metan country, and it was considered one of the most technologically advanced countries of Naridia.

For decades preceding the war, nationalism had been a growing issue in Foxdrum. Unlike other countries such as Yrue, Freaklin, and Soriex, which have all made efforts to combat the growing nationalism issue, Foxdrum was a safe haven for nationalist extremists. Hate crimes against north-Hexojen minorities was at an all-time high, and people took the streets protesting the existence of racial and religious minorities. In the name of democracy, nationalists and extreme racists were also being elected, and some passed racist laws against minorities of the Foxdrum Republic.

Among political parties on the rise were the Foxides, a racist, nationalist party that promised "cultural control" over Foxdrum. The party was also self-proclaimed Pro-Ruan, Pro-Devian Gordity movement, declaring that religion was first and not to be forgotten about. The Foxides quickly grew to immense popularity with support from nationalists and racists across the country, as many more moved out, scared at what they had become.

The Foxides, led by Pluneau Kim as their most popular candidate, said publicly that a lot of their inspiration came not only from the Mojust Empire which once ruled over Foxdrum along with more than a third of the planet, but the Quall National State as well. Some policies that were later introduced to Foxdrum inspired by the Quall National State were forced work strategies, that involved pressure from military forces for citizens to work against their will, closed and isolated borders, threatening suicide victim's families, threatening families of those who attempt to escape the border, nationalization of some workplaces and media, crackdown of free-speech and protests, and mandatory military enrollment for male teens.

### Takeover by the Foxides

In the year 2086, the Foxides in the Foxdrum Republic help a majority of seats. The Foxides, as a result, were able to pass any law they wanted too, but the president could veto anything they tried to put out. As a result, they impeached the current president, and replaced him with popular candidate Pluneau Kim, and granted him more and more power over the years. By 2089, Kim had full supreme leader powers, with other popular candidate Shariko Helms being appointed Lead Commander and second-in-command behind Kim.

## Foxdrum Under Foxide Rule

### Political Repression

In 2089, the Foxdrum Republic was declared as an empire, ruled by the Foxide Party. With full dictatorial powers, Pluneau Kim expelled all non-nationalist members of the goverment, and forced those who considered themselves nationalist to either convert to the Foxide Party or be expelled. In no time, the Foxide Party had complete control over Foxdrum decisions, and all opposing candidates to the Foxide Party were persecuted and eventually arrested and forced into work camps.

Freedom of speech was eventually non-existent. Media was publicized by the Foxides, and as a result, they had full control over what was put out into the media, which was full of propaganda and lies. All other forms of the press were banned. This also included the radio, television, and social media; the Foxides banned all opposing networks and applications of each, only broadcasting and allowing access to nationally funded sources.

Also taking inspiration from previous authoritarian states, protests and speech against the Foxide's policies were directly banned and faced either arrest or violent disruption.

### Persecution of Minorities

After Foxide takeover, racial, sexual, and religious minorities were quickly persecuted, and sent to work camps. These people were stripped of their rights, initially being legal to kill them or severely injure them or their property. They were banned from schools, then from owning their own business, then from workplaces, being sent to work camps soon after. Often times, they hid in basements of non-minorities, though houses were often investigated, and they were often caught.

### Work Culture

Throughout the 2090's-decade, work culture was on a downward spiral. Hours were increased, while pay was decreased. Unions and strikes were repressed, many businesses were nationalized, and those who could work but chose not to were sent to work camps.

Throughout many workplaces, members of the military monitored each place to suppress strikes and make sure quotas were met. Especially at factories, those who were not working were either arrested, or on rare occasions, fired at and shot to death.

### Work Camps

Work camps were even harsher than normal working conditions. Replacing prisons, work camps were not death sentences like torture camps were under the Quall National State regime, but were very miserable and undesirable.

Those persecuted under forced labor camps were Foxide political opponents, those arrested due to protesting/free speech, those who consistently did not meet quotas at their other jobs, racial minorities, sexual minorities, the disabled, elderly people, those who committed other crimes, religious minorities, those caught trying to escape the border, and other minority groups.

Under work camps, inmates had to work up to 18 hours per day in the factory producing weapons, drones, missiles, and robots used in war. If workers were caught being unproductive, they were often shot. Conditions at these factories were terrible, and accidents often occurred. Since workplaces were not gender-separated, sexual assaults often occurred, either by the workers themselves or by guards. Diseases were quickly spread, and the food was very scarce and non-nutritious, causing many to die second-hand.

## Great Foxdrum War (2097-2124)

### Leading Up to War

The events of the Foxdrum Empire, including harsh working conditions, nationalistic tendencies, and rumored persecution of minorities, led to investigation by Heya and other United League nations. Forces in Yrue and Soriex surrounded the border, and Foxdrum was fearful that they were to be invaded, and war seemed inevitable. Foxdrum was to be the one who made the first move.

For the years leading up to the war, Foxdrum had begun mass-producing guns, drones, robots, weapons, and missiles in secret. These weapons were much more advanced than anticipated, and marked the first time technology this advanced would be used in combat.

### Beginning Years

Finally, in 2097, the invasion of Yrue and Soriex had begun. The next day, the many United League members would collectively declare war on Foxdrum, and many were to eventually join. However, damage was already done. Troops in both nations that Foxdrum invaded were quickly overpowered by the advanced warfare of Foxdrum, using countless swarms of drones to shoot bombs and lasers, transporting tanks and artillery vehicles that shot missiles at buildings and structures, and transported giant robots, which would easily destroy buildings and were hard to take down. By the first year, the cities of Yrue and Soriex were destroyed, and both nations all but surrendered.

Soon, Freaklin and Hieser were invaded by Foxdrum. The United League sent reinforcements to both countries to fight in battle, but human troops were easily outmatched to Foxdrum technology, and Foxdrum easily advanced.

As the years progressed, forces moved down to Serif, Dubal, and Travwen. Across the sea, troops moved to attack the shores of Patring and Ramone. By 2105, all shores of Patring and Romone were dominated by Foxdrum, as heavy advanced forces began moving down.

Under the threat of bombing, the Foxdrum Empire threatened several Norwedian nations to engage in trade and keep their flow of resources going. United League forces instructed them to do otherwise, but Foxdrum forces have already sent out bombings to some nations who resisted their command and left them in ruins. Holux, Evaston, and Thrilladova agreed to engage in trade, providing the Foxdrum Empire with much needed materials to develop their military forces and keep them rolling.

### Death of Pluneau Kim

For the years spanning the Great Foxdrum War, United League nations have attempted to send bomb strikes to the Foxdrum capitol, Pyseol. However, most bombs were shot down quickly due to defense forces. Ultimately, some got through, and one struck the Pyseol capitol building, resulting in the death of current leader, Pluneau Kim.

The death was announced right away. Shakiro Helms was sworn in as Supreme Leader, taking full duties while transferring his power as Lead Commander to Morjan Finney.

For the months leading up to the death of Kim, Foxdrum forces were ultimately stalling. United Leage forces were finding ways to fend off Foxdrum as they were rejuvenating their troops. With the arrival of Helms as the supreme voice, he made the decision to put most troops in combat and use an even more aggressive approach.

### Newfound Foxdrum Successes

The aggression strategy by Helms worked to a great success. By 2110, the Foxdrum Empire was at its ultimate peak, rivalling even the Ronan Empire in terms of land size. Many countries had already fallen, and the Foxdrum Empire was thriving.

Despite this, the United League was certain that Foxdrum would eventually fall, and that they had to keep fighting and expend its resources to stop internal persecution and destruction. Foxdrum had made efforts to make peace, only to be rejected by the United League each time, drawing split opinions regarding whether to make peace and give up land, in order to prevent further destruction and deaths.

### Stalemates

For the next 10 years, the battlefield would be at an ultimate stalemate, with each side taking turns making progress. Many, many deaths have racked up in the meantime, work camps and general work conditions remained severe, and minorities continued to be persecuted. both sides were exhausted and wanted the war to end, but it would arrive soon after the internal collapse of the Foxdrums.

### Death of Shakiro Helms

In 2116, Shakiro Helms was found dead in another bomb strike. After this, the government of Foxdrum relocated to a secret, underground place. However, the death of Helms remained a secret for 3 years, until spies of Foxdrum broke the news, and the Foxides were forced to admit. Dimitri Knowas was sworn in as the succeeding Supreme Leader, with Morjan Finney continuing his role as Lead Commander.

### Collapse

By 2120, the cracks of Foxdrum were beginning to show. In the Battle of Oburn, many Foxdrumian drones were shot down and no longer functional, and they would never recover. In the Battle of June, located in a southern city of Patring, a group of college students built their own giant robot, nicknamed Gina, which would take down a much bigger invading robot and become a hero of that city, preventing Foxdrum forces from invading further. These students would become famous heroes worldwide, getting their own books and movies made after them and becoming celebrities, engineering future products. Gina would be destroyed, but rebuilt and now put in a museum to be observed.

In 2121, the United League would pressure Norwedian countries engaging in trade with Foxdrum to stop doing so. The United League, regaining control over the Dooch Sea, provided them with systems that shot down oncoming missiles, nearly guaranteeing them safety, These countries stopped, and Foxdrum no longer had any trade partner to sustain their resources. They were almost sure to collapse.

From 2120-2123, advances were made on the Hexojen territories Foxdrum had control over. Through strategies that misled and intentionally directed Foxdrumian troops to where they wanted to, they took chunks of land, one at a time, frustrating Foxdrum. The United League allies had also developed giant lasers that would shoot down Foxdrum robots and missiles, severely weakening their once mighty selection of advanced warfare.

### The Fall of Foxdrum

By late 2123, Foxdrum territory was cut off to only the Metan Peninsula, officially liberating all previously controlled Hexojen areas. For the next year, United League forces surrounded the Metan Peninsula and slowly bombarded it, liberating Yrue, then Soriex, and finally, closing in of mainland Foxdrum.

Foxdrum officials were quickly discovered, and surrendered. Foxdrum did not have enough resources to defend themselves, and eventually collapsed and gave in to invading forces. Supreme Leader Dimitri Knowas was found dead in his bunker, having committed suicide via shotgun. The Foxdrum forces all but surrendered, and mainland Foxdrum was liberated after more than 35 years of oppressive leadership.

## Legacy of the War

The Great Foxdrum War was by far the most advanced and deadliest in Naridian history. Millions of lives were lost, families were torn apart, cities were reduced to ash, and lots of rebuilding had to be done.

A new Foxdrum Republic was established. The new republic outlawed nationalism, was enrolled in the United League at its induction, and was carefully maintained to make sure that a nationalistic movement would never happen again. The Foxdrum Republic was now election based, and would be given limited military access. The Foxdrum Republic was also forced to pay trillions of dollars in war reparations that set the country back decades. All remaining advanced technological weapons were taken away from Foxdrum, in hope that a war to this extent and destruction will never happen again.

Members of the Foxide party were arrested, and trials determined the extent of their crimes. Some were executed while others were imprisoned for their entire lives. Most did not escape lucky.

Work culture was also finally restored. Workers were given rights, better pay, better conditions, and less hours. Work camps were abolished and replaced with traditional prisons. New legislation was made, giving its citizens general basic rights that the Foxdrum Empire removed.