Bluelandic Empire

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**King**
Ashanga (1888-1901)
**Emperor**
Ajabi II (1901-1938)
Mutola III (1938-1952)
 **Prime Minister**:
Bashotu Kungale (*first*)
Hadin Zunijan (*last*)

The **Bluelandic Empire** was the Bluelandic state that existed from 1888 to 1953, lasting for 65 years. It was eventually followed by the Bluelandic Union. It can be broken into two main eras, the Ashanga Kingdom, and the Imperial Regime.

## Lore

### Origins

During the beginning of the modern era, Vortesia was suffering from corruption, nepotism, and authoritarian rule under King Ngomune. This eventually resulted in calls for democratization. Ultimately, Korunde Makan Abeşba of the Vortesian House of Abeşba decided to declare himself king. Following a year-long civil war which ended on june 16th 1428, King Ngomune was forced to abdicate. The new king, Korunde I of the House of Abeşba, agreed to give up much of his power, creating a new democratic kingdom and the Vortesian Parliament. The members of the parliament wanted to create a more democratic kingdom that was stable. The goal was to make sure that the government did not become corrupt and flawed like it once was. The new constitutional monarchy, led by Prime Minister Mongumo Açanoma, started by creating a new constitution, a new bicameral legislature, and a stronger military. The new government was supported by the people, and the people began to rally behind them.

The new government was able to create a stable and stable economy, and it began to prosper. Vortesia was one of the first nations in the world to have a democratic form of government, with a parliament and judiciary system. Following this, other Bluelandic kingdoms began to follow suit in democratizing. In 1433, Vortesia began to trade with the neighboring kingdom of Elisia. Trade was able to continue to flourish, and relations with Elisia continued to grow. In 1439, Vortesia signed a treaty with the neighboring kingdom of Simbia, which created a trade agreement between the two nations.

In 1443, the kingdom of Uparo was invaded by the Bilurian Empire, who wished to expand their empire into Blueland. The Bilurian Empire had a long history of expansion, and had built up a strong military. The Bilurian Empire had also hired mercenaries to help them invade. Uparo was able to repel the attack, but the Bilurian Empire was able to make a treaty with the neighboring kingdom of Elisia in 1444. The treaty was the first step in the Bilurian Empire's plan to conquer the entire Gyrothalassan continent. The Bilurian Empire's plan was to eventually expand into Blueland, and to eventually conquer Elisia. Seeing this, Yukana and Omarali declared war on both sides. The war dragged on for a few years, and the two sides fought multiple battles.

In 1550, the Bilurian Empire sent an army into Uparo a second time. They quickly took over the capital, and a war began between the Bluelandic coalition (comprising of Uparo, Yukana, and Omarali) and both Biluria and Elisia. Blueland was eventually able to defeat the Bilurian Empire, but it was a bloody war. In 1556, Omarali signed a treaty with the neighboring kingdom of Elisia, which ended the war on that front. The continent was again at peace.

Vortesia continued to prosper, and it became a major power in the continent. Vortesia was able to expand their influence to the east, and began friendly relations with the new Tochenian Republic.

In the year 1690, Elisia declared war on Biluria, hoping to retake lost territory. In hopes to increase influence, Omarali joined as an ally of Elisia. The countries were able to push Biluria out of the region, and both Omarali and Elisia became allies.

The war still continued for many years. During this time, Vortesia and Uparo were able to expand its influence to the west, and it became an ally of the nation of Leedonia. Vortesia also later declared war against Biluria. With the combined powers, Biluria was completely pushed out of the continent, with the three powers reigning victorious. As an act of good will, Leedonia ceeded Javada to Vortesia, which Vortesian and Paro troops were occupying following the war. Vortesia then allowed Uparo to annex the territory instead. As a result, relations between Vortesia and Uparo began to strengthen.

Around 1694, Tochenio conquered Analoa, incorporating it into the republic. They also managed to take over islands in modern day Suertola.

### Modern era and War of Unification

During the middle of the 18th century, the kingdoms began to grow in power, and the economy was strong. Eventually in 1768, the Bluelandic kingdoms began to industrialize. This was a slow process, and it took many years. In Vortesia, the kingdom was able to take advantage of the Industrial Revolution, and it became one of the most powerful nations on the continent. It was able to become a regional power, and it was able to make a lot of economic gains. The government also invested in education, and the population began to grow rapidly.

Under the new House of Konotaba, Vortesia's economy began to boom, and it was able to grow its military. Vortesia was able to build up a strong military, and enforced its dominance over the continent. It was able to increase the size of its navy, and eventually it was able to become one of the leading nations in the world. Many of the major cities began to rapidly urbanize as well.

By the 1880s, Vortesia had one of the largest militaries in the continent, followed by Omarali. During this time, movements to unify the continent were strong. Vortesia began its expansion southward in 1881, when it merged with Yukana. Meanwhile, Omarali began to expand north when it conquered the smaller Ota Kingdom, in 1884. It also pushed eastward to take over a small region of Bodeka, however they eventually reached a stalemate and later signed a peace treaty. The smaller kingdom of Obrassa united with Tochenio in 1885. Uparo also tried to invade Vortesia in late 1885, but was later pushed back and eventually conquered by Vortesia in early 1886. At this point, there were only three states left in the continent: Vortesia, Omarali, and Tochenio. In 1887 Tochenio united with Vortesia in an effort to help reunify the continent under Vortesia. On February 25th 1888, the Kingdom of Blueland was proclaimed in Cushkalla, with the Vortesian King Ashanga becoming King of Blueland. In 1889, Blueland began its push southward into Omarali. Omarali managed to hold out for several months before slowly being pushed back south. By late 1890, the Bluelandic forces pushed their way south, putting the Omarali capital of Goshonya under siege. Omarali forces finally surrendered on April 7th, 1891, with the Kingdom of Blueland taking over the remainder of the kingdom. By mid-1891, the Bluelandic continent was united under the Vortesian crown.

### Civil war

At the turn of the 20th century, the government in Cushkalla began to centralize its control over the nation to create a unified kingdom. They promoted a standardized Bluelandic language, based on Vortesian, which was taught in schools. They also attempted to cultivate a Bluelandic national identity. However, the many peoples of Blueland saw this as a way to remove their culture. They felt that the new kingdom they became part of was just a greater Vortesian empire, and they were being subjugated by the Vortesians in the north. A Marali army general by the name of General Yozofo Yusyõ sent a message to the government, advocating for a federalized government. If his demands were rejected, he would declare war against the north. Unsurprisingly, his demands were ignored, and so began the Bluelandic Civil War in 1903.

Federalist troops began marching north, and engaged with centralist troops at the Battle of Vadakadoji. This battle ended in a federalist victory, which continued north. By late 1903, the federalists have already captured all of Omarali, and some of Ota and southern Uparo, also crossing into southeast Javada. The country was practically split in half between the northern Centralists and the southern Federalists.

The standstill lasted for a month, with minimal gains between both sides. However, in March 1904, Centralist forces began a campaign to retake Uparo through the sparsely defended Javada. The offensive began on March 5th, 1904, pushing deep into Javada, eventually taking the capital in the span of two weeks. The plan was to sneak behind the mountains and take the Federalists by surprise. On March 21st, the second phase began. Centralists pushed through the mountains and took some of the Federalist forces by surprise. However, the Federalists then began a counteroffensive in Yukana, hoping to cut off the Federalists and sever their supply lines. As the Centralists pushed forward, the Federalists pushed back further. The Yukana counteroffensive eventually proved successful, cutting off the troops in Javada, and soon forcing them to flee the region.

Meanwhile, the Centralist movement up north was becoming unpopular, Protests had already sprung up in Cushkalla. As the Centralist government began to continue its campaign, the citizens began to support the faction less and less. Centralist soldiers eventually began to defect to the Federalist side, further shrinking the Centralists and their influence.

Seeing this, the Federalists began to make another push up north in February of 1905, eventually taking the whole of Yukana. Eventually, they made their way to Cushkalla, besieging the city for about a week. Knowing that the Centralists stood no chance of fighting further, Yusyõ sent more of his troops to besiege Cushkalla. Eventually the Centralists surrendered.

An agreement was made between the two factions on May 17th, 1905. The agreement gave autonomy to each former state in the region, effectively transforming the country into a federation. The king was allowed to keep his role as head of state, and the parliament kept the power to make country-wide laws, however the regions now had the ability to make their own laws, speak their own languages, and keep their own cultures. Yozofo Yusyõ was also instated as Prime Minister.

### Dictatorship, War of Alliances, and transition to a republic

While the initial post-war years saw a degree of stability, Blueland remained a nation comprised of numerous related but culturally distinct ethnic groups. This diversity continued to create tensions within the government, particularly in the parliamentary system that was established. The various factions and parties represented in the parliament often struggled to find common ground, leading to political gridlock and instability. By the 1910s, the new decentralized government was beginning to fall apart. Blueland's parliament was increasingly characterized by infighting and political factionalization, with little progress being made on important issues. The failure to form a stable government exacerbated the situation, as the constant reshuffling of administrations made it difficult to address the nation's pressing problems. Amid this tumultuous political landscape, King Ajabi II grew increasingly concerned about the future of the monarchy. He saw the threat of its dissolution looming on the horizon if the political unrest continued unchecked. In a desperate bid to maintain his throne, the king turned to Hadin Zunijan, a charismatic and far-right monarchist leader, who had been gaining popularity among conservative factions within the parliament.

King Ajabi II recognized the need for a decisive leader who could bridge the divides and prevent the monarchy's downfall. He saw potential in Zunijan's ability to rally support for the monarchy among various factions. In a bold move, he appointed Zunijan to the position of Minister of Interior, giving him considerable authority within the government. This appointment came about as a result of a compromise between King Ajabi II and various parliamentary factions. The monarch, aware of the growing support for Zunijan and the threat posed by other radical factions, saw him as a means to maintain some control over the government while placating the conservative elements of the population.

As Minister of Interior, Zunijan quickly proved himself to be a skilled strategist and a shrewd political operator. He worked tirelessly to build alliances with key figures in parliament, both through persuasion and coercion. His uncompromising stance on Bluelandic nationalism and the centralization of power under the monarchy attracted a growing following, and he formed a political party known as the "Unity Alliance."

In the subsequent parliamentary elections of 1915, Zunijan's Unity Alliance gained a significant number of seats. Although they did not secure an outright majority, they held enough sway to become a crucial part of any coalition government. The political landscape had shifted dramatically, and Zunijan was in a prime position to negotiate for the role of prime minister. Initially, King Ajabi II hesitated to grant the position to Zunijan, given his radical views and far-right nationalist agenda. However, the growing unrest and instability within the nation left the king with few alternatives. He recognized that Zunijan's influence was growing and feared the collapse of the monarchy if he continued to resist. He reluctantly appointed Zunijan as prime minister that year, who later titled himself as *Ejar*, Vortesian for chieftain.

Zunijan, now wielding considerable power within the government, began implementing policies that favored his far-right nationalist agenda. He championed the interests of the dominant ethnic group while suppressing the aspirations of minority communities. This created further divisions in Blueland, with tensions escalating between different ethnic groups, specifically in the Omarali region. The situation took a darker turn when an assassination attempt by Marali nationalists targeted Omarali parliament speaker Lilini Shuzlimize. This incident, which took place in a region with a history of ethnic tensions, triggered violent clashes and unrest. Zunijan, citing the need to restore order, was forced to declare martial law over the country in 1916 and deploy military forces to quell the violence. This period of martial law, though, would allow Zunijan to seize absolute power. He took total control of government, the military, and became a strongman.

He had a goal to expand Bluelandic influence and create an empire, which he started by proclaiming the **Bluelandic Empire** in 1916. This period saw the expanion of Blueland across the world, seizing the Kirkland Islands and Suertola after fighting Biluria. The period was also marked by political repression, widespread human rights abuses, and a growing cult of personality centered around Zunijan himself.

During the 1930s, many nations around the world began to fall to dictatorships, Englancia, under King Lucio V, fell under the rule of the far-right Egidio Ansaldi. Naroslavia fell to Taras Kozlov and Biluria had their monarchy overthrown and replaced with the nationalist military strongman Mauricio Alfonso. Despite being under a far-right military dictatorship, Blueland did not ally with the new nations, instead choosing to ally with Leedonia and their neighbor Cortana. In 1943, all of these nations declared war on Leedonia and its neighboring countries. This occurred from a desire between the countries to expand their influence and unite their people. The countries convinced their people that Leedonia was an evil empire that mistreated the Englancian and Naroslav peoples living there, and that the people of Leedonia needed to be punished, and formed a triple alliance against Leedonia. Geministan later joined the Triple Alliance in order to gain Leedonian territory and to prevent Leedonia from expanding west. Seeing this, Blueland joined the United Front with their allies Leedonia, Cortana, and Elisia. Together, they fought the Triple Alliance. The Bluelandic military performed very well, fighting and occupying territories in the far west as they fought against Geministan.

However, during this era, government spending went towards the war, halting industrial development. This resulted in the economy remaining stagnant, and the nation's unemployment rate increased. In 1951, the Triple Alliance was defeated, and a peace treaty was signed between them and the victorious powers. Blueland seized the port of Hazelport near Yellow, as well as some more islands in the west and near Englancia.

Following the end of the War of Alliances, a wave of protests and demonstrations led to the downfall of Zunijan's regime in 1953. The monarchy, which had been a mere puppet under his rule, was abolished, and the Kingdom of Blueland officially became a republic after a referendum held that year, where over 85 percent of the Bluelandic population voted in favor of becoming a republic. The country became the Bluelandic Union on March 30th, led by newly elected president Kongama Batamunye.