Eterna-Maya

Solve et Coagula

The Imperial Confederation of Eterna-Maya, (also known as Eterna-Maya or Eternal Union), is a nation that stretches from the extreme South of Argentine Patagonia to the Northern fields of Canada. It is the product of the union of two nations, the Mayan Legion (Led by PCJunkei) and the Eternal Empire (Led by MattszBR).

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## History

### Pre-union (August 2023 - Sep 2023).

In an America divided between Eterna, Gran Colombia, Maya and other influential nations, the Eternal Empire and the Mayan Legion were on the verge of an attack. The only two nations belonging to the Alliance saw their future converge in uncertainty: the European forces of the Coalition (among them Kievan Rus and Thracia) began to focus and concentrate investments in Gran Colombia, their puppet state in the Americas. A profound delay by the Alliance in supporting the allied nations in the ''New World'' resulted in an unprecedented crisis. The Mayan Legion itself was rich, but not strong. Any small force could easily push the nation over, as it had only been formed a month before. It did not help that the strong Mayan stance of sticking with the alliance worsened relations with it's rival nation, the Aztec Syndicate. At this time, Maya looked to the American Empire for protection, but soon, the American Empire itself would fall, and Maya must search for another way to maintain it's sovereignty. The Mayan Empire is faced by a proposal by the Aztec Syndicate, which is to either join them, or to die.

A little further south, the Eternal Empire. A nation created just over a month ago, which had invested a lot in its armed forces and its population. The gigantic investments led the Eternals to a complicated situation: A very strong army, but with empty coffers. Under MattszBR's chancellery, the Empire achieved diplomatic successes, with multiple non-aggression pacts, which gave them time to prepare, but the fact was: the invasion would inevitably occur. TDdubsie, Minister of Economy, and Vectravxr, Minister of Sciences and Technologies, handled the internal administration. It was obvious that both nations would be attacked, the final question was only one: When?

### Invasion of Fort Eterna: The Empire strikes back (Sep 2023).

The answer is: September 29, 2023. Gran Colombia carries out a small-scale invasion against the Eternals, believing that the ''Império'' would be unable to defend itself. In a conflict without many casualties, mainly due to the fact that Colombia had prepared itself in an absolutely precarious way, the Coalition High Command recommended a withdrawal of any offensive troops, which was followed by the Aztecs. The Eternal Empire wins, drawing some attention from the entire server. This victory would be used as an argument for the creation of the Union.

The Aztecs' small-scale offensive nevertheless required resources from the Eternals to defend themselves. The coalition forces used a Heavy Tank that inflicted attacks on the fort's structure. The Eternals responded with 1 small tank and infantry troops, which made this armored vehicle retreat. Resources involving potions, ammunition and weapons were also used. Within a day of battle, the enemy attack was neutralized, but the losses in terms of resources for the Eternals were gigantic. The defensive tank was practically destroyed and a government that was economically and morally indebted to the Alliance, its main commercial partner.

An extraordinary meeting of the Imperial Council was called and it was decided: the Empire needed resources which it did not have at that time.

### Treaty of Coagula and the Eternal-Mayan Union (Oct 2023).

The siege had not officially ended, but the Eternal victory had already been confirmed. The Imperial Council, composed of Chancellor MattszBR, and the ministers Vectravxr, TDdubsie and Nuxyr evaluated one major candidate for the Union: the Mayan Legion. It was due to diplomacy matters that the Mayans shared with Eterna and, also, criteria involving the ''ethical and moral principles that they follow, of freedom and prosperity'', according to MattszBR. Vectravxr recommended Mattsz to open negotiations with the Mayans. Quickly, Escuintla and Coagula were discussing all the possible issues that an union would bring. PCJunkei, the Mayan Leader and a Nationalist, presented strong opposition to an Union, but, later, when advised by other Escuintla leaders, he proved more open to negotiations. After 1 day of conversations about government, economy, army and diplomacy, the Commonwealth of Eternal Nations was created, an unofficial union between Eterna and Maya. A few hours later the Maya Council came into unanimous agreement and Lohndon, a Mayan Diplomat and Coleader, traveled from Central America to Coagula, where the Treaty was signed.

Mayan resources and organization, combined with a high capacity of Eternals to defend their sovereignty, would create one of the largest and strongest empires of the server in the following months.

### Pre Golden Age (1st Oct 2023 - 12th Oct 2023)

During the following 12 days, both administrations tried to understand each other regarding their roles. The Eternals took over the economy, diplomacy and Armed Forces, while the Mayans and some Eternal cities, such as Ravenshire, took over industry and resource management. Xeode was appointed Admiral of the Navy and Production Manager of the Atlantic and Caribbean fleet. Shortly afterwards, Desolate8 was also appointed Admiral and Second Production Manager of the same Fleet. Multiple projects aimed at national security were organized, but with little effect.

### First Battle of Honduras (12th Oct 2023 - 15th Oct 2023)

Seeing unbridled Eternal-Mayan progress, the Aztecs launched yet another offensive, this time on a medium scale. They had armored vehicles, infantry, snipers and artillery. After three days of intense battle, once again, the Aztecs were unable to defeat the Eternal-Mayans, who this time had a small support from the Sahara Syndicate, the empire's main ally in the Alliance.

### Times of Peace (15th Oct 2023 - 10th November 2023)

During this period, the nation sought to prepare for another enemy incursion.

### The Empire under occupation. (10th Nov 2023 - 24th Nov 2023)

The situation in the Americas had escalated to another level. The Eastern European influence in the Americas was weakening every day. The order of the Coalition High Command was the total destruction of Eterna-Maya. On November 10th, the Coalition begins a Large-scale Offensive. In addition to 15 players commanding infantry, naval fleets bombarded the fort. War tanks ripped through Central America as desperate combined forces of Romans, Eternal-Mayans, Saharans and Britons tried to defend the territory. The Eternal-Mayan Air Force presented strong opposition to enemy bombings. F-16s under Xeode's command crossed the skies of Honduras as a decisive battle took place. Imperial Corvettes presented weak opposition on the seas, while enemy dreadnoughts positioned in the Caribbean prepared to bombard the fort. The Allied Army collapsed 2 days after the initial invasion, even though it refused to surrender. The central part of the Empire was under occupation and the future was uncertain.

Aztec tried to attack Grão-Pará, the major fort of South America, to destroy the nation once for all. However, Aztecs did not expect a brilliant counterattack from the 1st Eternal Armored Division, which destroyed, from the ground, the entire Aztec air force present at that time, of only about 3 fighters. After that, the Aztecs continued with a land incursion, subject to attacks on all flanks, without air defense. It didn't take long for them to be stopped by solid Eterna-Mayan defenses.

Observing a return of activity in the Americas, Hurdsell is invited to join the Empire, being named Ruler, a position similar to a Minister of the Interior and Armed Forces.

### Liberation of Central America (24th Nov - 26th Nov)

Hurdsell finished final preparations for the revolt in Honduras. 10 Heavy Tanks and 5 IFVS were prepared north of the fort. The Imperial Navy had been reinforced and was strategically positioned. This movement was noticed by the Coalition Command, which sent practically its entire contingent to defend its occupation: A gigantic battle was about to take place. Over 3 days, almost 30 players headed to Honduras. The Alliance attacked in force and destroyed the Eastern European Coalition forces. The Eternal-Mayan golden age had just begun.

### The First Golden Age (26th Nov - 2nd Dec)

For 6 days, the Empire entered a spiral of industrialization. Progress in all sectors was achieved: the economy was booming, the Armed Forces, revitalized by Hurdsell, with the support of S3xyRay, PCJunkei, AlanUJ and Dragonicc, were being more prepared day after day. Vectravxr continued extremely important infrastructure works throughout the Imperial territory and MattszBR insisted on a diplomatic and propaganda policy of valuing the Empire within the alliance, showing and painting the idea that Eterna-Maya was the future not only of the Alliance, but of the entire server in a general context.

### External and Internal Crisis (1st Dec - 3rd Dec).

A corruption scandal literally freezes the entire server: millions of dollars are duped by Saharan leaders, and, therefore, the most important allied nation of Eterna-Maya falls. The Alliance is divided and the future seems uncertain once again. The Council meets in an emergency due to the financial crisis that the Empire is going through. Without an overlord, the price of Upkeeps would explode as soon as the server was turned on again, so the Council would have to decide who to vassal to. Two options appeared in sight: The Russian Empire and the Roman Empire. Carbfy, former leader and founder of the Sahara Syndicate, strongly recommended the allegiance of the Eternals to Russia. This would imply that Eterna-Maya would change its political position, ''turning coats'' and abandoning the United Kingdom and Rome. As soon as the idea was presented, MattszBR presented total opposition, threatening to dissolve the council if the project was approved. An unprecedented discussion took place, and the council overrode Mattsz's veto of the decision. Demoralized and betrayed, Mattsz resigns as command of the Empire. Two cities (Slipo and Nurburgring) and several members threatened to leave the nation if Mattsz was not immediately reappointed. A day later, Mattsz was invited to assume the Chancellery again. After returning to the Council, he declared that the nation would only become a vassal of Rome or the UK. Immediately, Hurdsell declared that he agreed with maintaining the empire in the alliance, and the idea was immediately supported by the Prime Minister Vectravxr. Mattsz retook negotiations with the Russians and refused their terms.

### The Golden Age (3rd Dec - 25th Dec)

After a quick talk with Contt, Hurdsell, Mattsz and Vectravxr agreed to vassal to Rome. Hurdsell proceeded with a total revitalization of the Armed Forces, which include building two sturdy forts and taking the south atlantic ocean region. His projects revitalized the nation and transformed it into a world major power. ''Vec'' continues to pursue infrastructure projects, and the Mayans launch works to develop the island of Cuba and the town of Izabal. Mattsz continues to act as Head of State, representing the nation and its interests. The future for the empire is bright.

### Crise Total (25th December)

The ''Crise Total'' occurred on the Christmas of 2023. Unexpectedly, Coagula's top High Command officials were banned. Hurdsell, the Imperial Ruler and Minister of Armed Forces and S3xyRay, Navy Admiral and Comandante of the 1st Army were banned for duping. The Imperial Exército (Army, in portuguese) found itself, unexpectedly, without its main commanders. MattszBR reacted quickly, taking back the Command of the nation. He assimilated the position of Ruler with the Chancellor position, and, therefore, the Imperial Chancellery was now the supreme governing body.

The crisis was total: Leaders from all around the server recommended the Eternal-Mayan ministers to surrender to the coalition forces.

Despite foreign attempts, the Imperial Council remained united and refused all offers from international powers. The entire nation's focus now came down to one thing and one thing only: surviving. The Exército, the Ministers, Admirals, Comandantes, Mayors and members led a gigantic war effort. They prepared the two forts of Eterna-Maya: First Order and Viracocha. The battle was about to start.

### Siege of First Order (5th - 7th January 2024)

The weak Eternal-Mayan Imperial Army was preparing for an invasion of Viracocha, South America. This did not prevent the ''Exército'' from preparing in First Order, USA.

The abandonment of the Army in the matter of First Order was noticed by the Aztec Syndicate, which sent one of its vassals, the Lusitanian Empire, to that ''foreign'' territory, to prepare a siege base.

Second Order, the movecraft base, was totally unprepared and without any Heavy Tank or any kind of movecraft. By the end of the afternoon and start of the night (UTC+0), Lusitanian Troops launch an attack.

Eternals didn't stand a chance against the threat, and lost the Siege by 40 000 points.

### Operation Budapest (19th January)

Two weeks later, in response to the Aztec/Lusitanian invasion, MattszBR presented a draft of a complex operation to attack and distract enemy lines, with the aim of retaking the occupied territories. The operation would later be called Operation Budapest.

The initial operation consisted of a distraction attack led by MattszBR, on Varpa, the central and only Fort of the Lusitanian Empire, to hold back the Lusitanian troops in South America, keeping them occupied. Meanwhile, the Eternal-Mayan Elite Forces would hold off the possible invasion of Viracocha, ETM's Fort in the Brazilian Amazon.

Still during this period, the allied army, led by the Roman Leader, Contt, would begin the revolt in First Order.

The operation was approved and started at Friday afternoon (UTC+0), with the invasion of Varpa.

The invasion was led by MattszBR, leading a group of Members of Port Potoo. The siege met the expectations and held back the Lusitanian Army in the brazilian northeast. The Eternal-Mayan military there was of about 9 players, using 5 howitzers, a small movecraft group and 2 pvpers leading any offensive operation. During the first hours of siege, Varpa was heavily damaged by the Howitzers installed on trucks, and by the use of some Heavy Tanks in an attempt to drill the fort and know its weaknesses. Turned out that the fort was not filled, and the internal structure was severely damaged.

Some hours later, Contt and british leaders were temporarily banned, so the Revolt of First Order had to be organized by Floritânia, an ally of ETM.

The situation was good in all fronts. Some Eternal-Mayan players joined the Floritânian forces, of which started the siege winning by 5k points. The operation avoided the imminent siege of Viracocha.

The lusitanians, responsible for the previous siege of First Order, observing that the chances of losing First Order were huge, asked help from the Coalition. A couple of hours after, Japanese, Kievans and Aztec troops were in North America, fighting the Floritânians and Eternal-Mayans. One Hour later, all the Floritânian troops evacuated the fort, leaving there a lost Eternal-Mayan Army.

### Mattsz resignation and the downfall. (21st January)

When Mattsz received the news, he couldn't believe: The Alliance fully abandoned ETM against four nations. The Offensive of Varpa was cancelled and the High Command called the entire Eternal-Mayan Army to the US: almost no one went.

MattszBR and some few army Officials that were in the Fort, fought an army of Lusitanians, Aztecs, Japanese and Kievans: alone. Despite the best efforts, the Eternal-Mayan Empire was defeated.

Disgusted and enraged with the other leaders and with the Imperial High Command for refusing to defend First Order, MattszBR resigns from the position of Chancellor, appointing the current Prime Minister, Vectravxr, writing a speech full of disguised accusations to Eternal-Mayan leaders and alliance members, and an absolute disappointment with the Army.