Empire of Isantium

Imperial Eurusian Flag (the State Flag)

National Symbol of Eurusia (the Golden Cross)

## Culture

### Official Languages

Austrian German, Bavarian German, Croatian, Czech, English, Estonian, Erzian, Finnish, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Mari, Moksha, Ostugric, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Swabian German, Swiss German, Ukrainian

## Government

### Currency

Ducats (colloquially), Crown Mark (paper money), Crown Pfennig (coinage)

The **Empire of Great Santhringia** (Ostugrican: *Rikh vo Greote Iszantringia*), also referred to as the **Seventh Rikt** or **Santhringian Empire**, is a nation-state, that existed from the unification of factions in 2013, and great power as well as its colonies, protectorates, and other territories.

Santhringia was founded on United Year 9 June 8th when united under the leadership of Santhringian Emperor Francis Stephen, and Veursaley-Ostreta was the *de facto* capital with the Imperial Palace, sometimes referred to as the Imperial Porte, while Varenham held the status of *de jure* capital of **Santhringian Empire**.

The Santhringian Empire always consisted of more than 2 states, all of them ruled by the royal family. Although Isantium was one of several nations in the realm, it contained about a quarter of Isantium's population and territory. Isantine dominance had also been established constitutionally.

## Terminology

The state is frequently referred to as the "Empire of Santhringia", the "Seventh Rikt", or "Santhringian Empire" in English. In Ostugrican it is referred to as *Richt vo Greote* Iszantringia which translates to "Empire of Great Santhringia" (*Richt* "Realm; Empire", *vo* "of", *Greote* "Great", *Iszantringia* "Santhringia").

## Foundation

The original foundation of the **Empire of Great Santhringia** was on 9 March 15th at 21:34 (GMT -0500) as the **7th Realm**.

## History

### Early Months (5 December 14th - 5 June 12th)

#### Rise and Fall of the Primarschal Title

At 2:03 AM IST on the 23rd of December, United Year 6, the first Primarchal, Rogal Kharnski was given his title and rank. An hour later, he formed the 7th Legion of Adeptus Athenas also known as “Death Lords” marines. Also, on the 28th of December at 3:54 AM IST, Bruno of Linúk-Avançarius was given his title of Primarschal and formed the 1st Legion of Adeptus Athenas aka the “Musgorod” Legion. Primarschal Day was officially declared to be January 23rd on the 22nd of February to celebrate all Primarschals and Crown Princes as well as Crown Princesses. The rank of Primarschal was officially disbanded in late May and all remaining Primarschals became princes and princesses of the royal family.

#### Old Era Government Reforms

The night of the 27th of December was then, the Translation Bureau was founded to expand upon the communicative abilities of the empire. Furthermore, on the same night, the Adeptus Prometheus was formed to administrate all colonies and puppets under imperial jurisdiction. On the 30th of December, United Year 6 (at around 6:51 PM), the Adeptus Demeters formed, which is the recruitment arm of the imperial government. On 31st of December, United Year 6 at 5:41 AM Marshal Security was created as a private security company which offers guns for hire as well as military technology, including vehicles, and at 11:52 PM IST, the Adeptus Metis formed in order as construction and imperial development agency. Upon the coming of the New Year, on 5 January 1st, at 2:57 AM IST the Adeptus Plutus (now known as the Bureau of Mercantile Affairs) formed for the purpose of being the financial and economic ministry of the Imperium. However, a new age of expansion was ushered in at 10:07 PM, on the 4th of January, 2020, when Kaíszar Freyr Judoc Adalwolf, of Linúk, the First declares the **Concil Populusque Conantrean/Caiszarus/etc... (C.P.Q.C.)**.

On January 5th at 10:06 PM the Adeptus Dices formed (now known as the Bureau of Justice and the Bureau of Law Enforcement) as a justice and police ministry as a means of establishing and keeping law and order. On the 15th of January, United Year 6, the Richtsteg voted to adopt Ostugric culture for the whole of the CPQC, subsequently--only minutes later--Operation Avancesia was announced to begin. A project would allow expansion of the CPQC into many more communities. On the 17th of January, the Translation Bureau officialized the Historic Nation Standard System (H.N.S.S.) to classify the different periods of history--as well as the nation names they will be adopting in official documentation thereof. January 18th, 2020, was the day on which the State of the Empire Address 2020 was given. On the 24th of January, 2020, Conantro University reopens and Conantro University High School is officially opened, furthermore on the 25th of January the CPQC officially adopted an official website. On the 26th of January, media companies opened for the first time giving way to public radio and television services. The military then went on to establish the Conantrian Foreign Legion on the 27th of January for the purpose of expanding as well as maintaining the C.P.Q.C. while also being used as volunteer force to support allies.

On the 13th, Brisanyagery was adopted as the national sport of Great Isantium and subsequently, Conantro University and Conantro University High School developed their own individual teams for Brisanyagery. Conantro University’s team adopted the nickname “Conantrian Cavaliers”, whilst Conantro University High School was nicknamed the “Conantrian Conquerers". However, their original names were Conantrian Chevaliers and Versaliheim Vanquishers, this is before Versaliheim Academy adopted the Conantro name. The Ministry of Education, Ministry of Culture and the Brisanyagery Federation were all established on the 17th. This was the day that Adeptus’ became Ministries but also many ministries were renamed and given more functions. The Ministry of Education’s goal is to education as many CPQC citizens as possible, particularly students, while the Ministry of Culture tries to promote the Ostergeric culture and language. The Brisanyagery Federation was originally founded for the purpose of regulating and promoting Brisanyagery as a sport and to get people actively involved in said sport.

#### Forming the Krigszmerocht

Imperial Vanguard Standard Ranking System, the system for military and combat ranks was adopted within the CPQC and Krigszmerocht on the 19th of January. This allowed for fluid rankings throughout the empire, as ordered by the official armed services and thus allowed for more military developments. Not to be out-done, the CPQC Task Force Corps was established the same day to serve as peacekeeping military corps serving under the command of the Krigszmerocht. On the 4th of February, The Brisanyagkamparcvagen III (the “Hyena” tank) was officially publicly displayed and shown as part of the Krigszmerocht arsenol. In addition, on the 8th, the official imperial military headquarters and Archkommando vot Krigszmerocht (now known as the Archkommando vot Vaehrmerocht) building was established and shown publicly. Not only this, but within the same day the first air force rank insignia were publicly released and shown publicly. On the 16th of February, the Krigszmerocht publicly displayed their army/ground forces insignia to both the military and civilian population. On the 19th of February, the Krigszmerocht officially adopted the Arrow-Beam Cross as its coat of arms and symbol. On the next day, February 23rd, the Levftmerocht adopted Collar Ranks for the entire branch.

The next major event was, on the 28th of Feburary, the first Radio Isantinople broadcast which included music, regular news updates, and a quarterly playing of the national anthem. The coming of the 1st of March saw the adoption of more intense military regulations--specifically calling for 6 hours of training per week. On the 2nd of March, the Armed Services Act of 6 was adopted, additionally on the 3rd of March the Brisanyagmerocht [Armored Corps] was formed officially and given a seal/coat of arms. he next day, the Brisanyagmerocht received its General-Commander, PanzerB, which was officially approved by the Imperial Government in a public document-- as well as statement. Not to be out done, on the 10th of March the military was expanded--and more propaganda was created for them. On March 14th, the first Estates Congress election occurred, resulting in the induction of six new congressmen. Also, on the 15th of March the General Staff adopted an official list of aircraft to be adopted by the Levftmerocht--not to mention the official and legal adoption of the Isantine Calendar.

#### Vaehrmerocht and Home Front

On March 8th, Radio Isantinople and Radio Yarenna both released 2 new songs on their radio stations. On the next day, March 16th, the Isantine government adopted a new Imperial Banner/Flag and Poland-Denmark under the House of Asatru became a Protectorate under the CPQC. On the same day, a new art piece called “Victory Parade” was publicized openly and spread across the empire--as well as the Federal American Empire becoming a state of the CPQC. In addition, Kanade became an new official Richtsminister [National/Imperial Minister], specifically the official foreign minister. On March 17th, the first official celebration Patriarchs and Matriarchs of Realm Day was declared and Ostergerican Saelabagt Vaehrmerocht [OSVM] is official accepted as an alternate name for the Krigszmerocht by the Imperial Government & Krigszmerocht. On March 26th, the very first democratic general election for the government began and ended only three days later. Meanwhile, on the 28th of March the navy adopted ship department shoulder sleeve insignia, in addition on the 29th the navy also attained a full set of shoulder mark ranks for all ranks. Religious position ranks were created on April 2nd in order to allow for the official opening of religious officials’ ranks into the CPQC. Judoc Jaco received the Chevalier’s Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds, in addition Prince Horthy Miklos received the Star of the Grand Cross of the Golden Cross and Citizen Andrew received the Golden Cross on the 4th of April. On April 8th, the Directorate of State Security, Directorate of Military Research, Directorate of Civil Research, National Agency of Sports, Film, and Media, Department of Universities, and Department of High Schools all opened as functioning parts of the government. This update coincide with the expansion of government ranks including Richtswerkszar [Imperial Worker], Official, Vice-Director, and the resurrected position of Director. This expansion of ranks was due to a minor population boom due the increased levels of immigration. The very next day, the Defensive Bulwark Act, of United Year 6, was adopted by the Imperial Congress of the Estates in order to expand the defensive capabilities of the Great Isantium. In addition, on the 10th of April, the official laws were expanded upon by twice the number of original laws. Furthermore, in the same day, the military adopted a first, second, and third class for every Officer and Enlisted rank within the Vaehrmerocht.

Meanwhile, Ostergerican linguistic integration began and the formation of the Greater Isantine Cooperation-Protection Sphere (GICPS) was declared. The next day Richtsminister (National/Imperial Minister) Kanade received the Medal of Grand Contribution and the Star of the Grand Cross of the Golden Cross, in addition Richtsfehret (National/Imperial Commander/Director) Carnifex also received the Medal of Grand Contribution and the Star of the Grand Cross of the Golden Cross on the very next day. Furthermore, an official list of heroes of the empire began development on April 20th, and, on April 22th, an official flag & banner for the CPQC was adopted. Upon April 26th came the redrawing of organization within the empire in accordance with the Administrative Act of United Year 6, and the same day as this occurring Vaehrmerocht officially adopt their first camouflage: Type 1 PON-TAL (Ponkeot Talcarn - "Stippled Camouflage"). The major event occurring on April 30th, Sõigricht (alternatively spelled Soygricht) literally meaning “Victorious” or “To Victory” officially became the national greeting. On May 4th, the Emperor, himself, declared that the Isantine Empire is the official successor to the New Legion.On May 9th, a new system for military mobilization was adopted for the purposes of making the military easier to maintain and manage when mobilizing and demobilizing.

Furthermore, May 10th was declared and celebrated “Mother’s Day”, and, on May 11th, a Isantine zodiac calendar and animals were adopted officially making United Year 6 to be the Year of the Dragon--with United Year 7 set to be the Year of the Leviathan. May 16th was particularly eventful with the Britannaen Prefecture (Britaniaensai Prefecktur) being created from the newly joined British Commonwealth provinces. On May 21st, the Isantine Self-Defense Forces officially began to work with the (British) Commonwealth Armed Forces’s Royal Military College on joint-exercises as well as training. May 27th was when the Duchy of Varenmark was restored partially, in terms of strength and construction. There was an award ceremony on June 4th which saw Princess Sunden Messerschmitt receive the Grand Cross of the Golden Cross for her administrative efforts in Varenmark, King Hugh of the British Commonwealth receive the Chevalier's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords for his economic and construction efforts in Varenmark, and Sir Jack of Maracobba’s Sword receive the Golden Cross for his military accomplishments and achievements within Varenmark. Furthermore, Jack was Knighted on June 4th, going from a Master Sergeant of the Imperial Isantine Army (IIA) to a Knight of the Knighthood of Maracobba’s Sword. June 5th, however, was a day of mourning as Suden Messerschmitt abdicated from the royal family.

On June 9th, King Hugh of the British Commonwealth (who was officially declared Grand Duke of Varenmark prior) gave his famous Varenheim Address. Furthermore, on June 9th, the Dominion of Canada of the Britannaen Prefecture had gone through a Coup D’Etat, which removed the communist regime, temporarily took power. The new monarchist regime has vowed to continue previous relations to the CPQC. In addition, on June 12th, Sergeant-Major Otto Osk received the Medal of Grand Contributions for his military service to Isantium as well as his donations and selflessness to Isantium.

### Isantine Empire, 6-Present

#### Government Reformation

On New Year's Day major reforms were put in the place such as the addition and redevelopment of flags and banners. Furthermore, on 7 June 14th, the military system and government were subsequently reformed. The majority of ministries were officially renamed to bureaus but still retained Ministers as their directors and administrators.

#### Social Classes

* Aristocrat Class

The Empire of Great Empire provided attractive top level career opportunities for the nobility in the branches of both the civil services and the military. Consequently the aristocracy was guaranteed a dominant voice in the decision making in the government and military. The Isantine tradition to reserve the highest military ranks for young aristocrats was adopted and the new constitution put all military affairs under the direct control of the Emperor and beyond the control of the Cabinet of Santhringia.

Power increasingly was centralized among the 20 aristocrats, who resided in the national capital of Veursaley-Ostreta. A peerage could permanently boost a rich industrial family into the upper reaches of the establishment. However, the process tended to work in the other direction as the nobility became industrialists. For example, 6 of the 9 companies in Great Santhringia were owned by nobles or by the Emperor of Santhringia himself.

* Artisan Class

The middle class in the cities grew very slowly, as was the same across the entire nation. The class of organized skilled workers was very small and value able to the nation as it emerged from the reformations made at the New Years Day Reforms. The new constitution also accepts that middle-class people are necessary for the continuation and expansion of the nation.

* Warrior Class

The soldiery class one that was accepted widely as part of the skilled or working class but has since managed to become its own class due to the way that soldiers, Knights, officers, and the military is regarded within the Empire. The nation always encouraged and honored military service, allowing for an immense and complex military structure to form as a vanguard of the nation.

* Working Class

Francis Stephen built on a tradition of welfare programs in Great Santhringia that began as early as UY 5. In the UY 7 came the introduction of public welfare, medical care, and public education that formed the basis of the modern Santhringian welfare state. His paternalistic programs won the support of Santhringian industry because its goals were to win the support of the working classes for the Empire.