Aztlani Civil War

Aztlani Yaoyotl

Aztlanische Bürgerkrieg

4,000,000 refugees

## Overview

In Modern Aztlán, the Nation was plagued with a variety of issues: Corruption, Rampant Drug Use, Sizeable Cartel Activity, etc. The Aztlán Government had begun to tackle such issues. Starting with the Cartels. A bill to actively fight the Cartels was placed through the Grand Imperial Council of Aztlán. The bill, naturally, failed to pass. However, the Cartels had also begun to attempt to exert pressure on the Royal Family. Even issuing threats to the youngest Prince, Walter.

This only served to anger the Emperor. Utilizing the powers afforded to him as the Holy Emperor of Aztlán. A formal decree was issued in which the Cartels were deemed as the top terrorists in all of Aztlán. All efforts would be focused on destroying the Cartels.

This naturally ran into issues. Many rallied behind the Emperor, sick of the Cartel's exploitative measures amongst the Rich & Poor. However, the Cartel had built up substantial wealth from the lengthy period of the Drug Trade. This had earned them the loyalty of not only several politicians, but a majority of the Police Department & Army as well.

Any bill put through the Grand Imperial Council that combatted the Cartels would be either filibustered or rejected outright. Even the Advisory Council of the Imperial Diet had advocated for a more peaceful, & long term strategy to deal with the Cartels. But the Emperor would have none of it. The Emperor began to force through several measures aimed at combatting the pervasive influence of the Cartel. Including a bill that mandated that any who offered the slightest help to those associated with Cartels, would be charged with the act of terrorism & executed.

This did not go over well with several politicians who feared they would potentially be exposed for their corrupt ties. Many began comparing the Emperor to a power-hungry madman who was willing to sacrifice anything to combat the Cartels. In addition, many politicians began to circulate the idea of abdication for the Emperor. Calling for his removal & the instatement of the Crown Prince. More radical politicians advocated for a National referendum to be held that called for a revision of the Constitution in which more democratic measures would be adopted, including clauses which would abolish any power the Emperor or Royal Family had. This was extremely unpopular with a majority of the Nation & both proposals were quickly scrapped.

Meanwhile, the Army had begun to undertake Operation Hornet's Nest. A determined effort to rid Aztlán of the Cartels. The Army had experienced several drawbacks including police interference in favor of the Cartels, politicians restricting Army movement, & leadership failures.

As the Nation quickly began to envelop itself in chaos, the Caudillo decided to deliver a speech to the Nation. Hoping it would rally massive support for the Government. It did. Many people began to call for the removal of several politicians within the Grand Imperial Council that had blocked or rejected bills to actively combat the Cartels. The Caudillo's popularity also rose immensely. Rivaling the popularity of the Emperor. Thus he became a target for the Cartels.

Then the Cartels called for the involvement of foreign powers... it started with the assassination of a Cynedrycan ambassador. This led to Cynedryca involving itself in the war against the Cartels. In addition, the Michese got involved (WIP).

This began to make the Cartels feel desperate as the walls of defeat began to close in on them. They began to perform more acts of violence, even attacking Children at times. Politicians began to offer their loyalty for exorbitant amounts which were paid out. The Cartels also began to carry out attacks on Politicians who didn't jump on ship with them. Deciding that this was to be a total war in which they would only lose if every last member was wiped out.

Several politicians in the G.I.C. were assassinated. Replaced with more favorable politicians who were often elected on dirty methods implemented by the Cartel. The Emperor could do nothing to stop this, he could outright dismiss the Council & replace the politicians. But there was no guarantee that new politicians would work better. This would also give creedence to the Politicians who made him seem power-hungry. So all the Emperor could do was sit back & watch as the G.I.C. became a bloody playground for the Cartels to rule.

As the Country continued to suffer under the chaos of the Cartels, the Drug War, & more. People began to wonder if peace would ever come back to Aztlán. It wouldn't for the foreseeable future. This was cemented when the Cartels carried out their greatest act yet. The assassination of the Caudillo.

It was a rainy morning. The Caudillo was visiting several lower class communities in the City. Delivering aid to the people & illustrating that the Government did care for them. A man approached the Caudillo to ask for supplies, once close enough. He pulled out a hidden pistol & shot the Caudillo to Death. He delivered 2 shots to the head at point blank range & 2 more in the body before being tackled to the ground. However, the act was done. The Caudillo fell to the floor & he bled to death before paramedics could reach him. The Caudillo's security tried to contain the assassin but it was no use. The crowd began clamouring for blood. The security was overwhelmed by the much larger crowd which immediately began to rip into the assassin. One bystander reported that the Crowd seemed more like a pack of wolves than people. The assassin's body was unrecognizable by the time investigators received it. One detective even reported throwing up when he saw the bloody mess of the body. Nonetheless, the Cartels claimed responsibility for the attack. Stating that even the Caudillo could be murdered & that more would follow if the Nation didn't submit to their desires.

This would be the event that truly ignited the downfall of Aztlán. The Emperor, who had been very close friends with the Caudillo, reportedly wept for hours upon news of his death. The day of the Caudillo's death was declared a National holiday as a testament to the brutality of the Cartels.

When the Emperor re-focused on Aztlán. He was filled with a passion far greater than before to destroy the Cartels. Regardless of the cost. He immediately moved to dismiss the entire G.I.C. replacing it with only a handful of handpicked loyalists. He began to even introduce bills to implement Martial Law so that the police would be unable to offer any assistance to the Cartels. On the surface, this seemed to introduce radical reforms that would destroy Cartel influence & safeguard the people. But in reality, it only spelled out disaster. While many people now actively despised the Cartels & looked to the Emperor for leadership. The former politicians began to run non-stop campaigns against the Emperor & the Government of Aztlán. This disappointed many who wished the political infighting would stop to focus exclusively on the Cartels.

The Military also began to occupy the Nation as Martial Law was introduced. This was also a complete disaster. Former police members began to join the Cartels & even had shootouts with Military soldiers.

With the people disappointed, the Cartels growing, foreign Nations intervening, soldiers turning on officers, & more chaos. The Nation inevitably reached its breaking point.

One day, the various "Lords" of the Realm (Governors) introduced proposals which formalized the secession of their state from the Empire of Aztlán. Within days, the Nation was partitioned between several factions all with their own goals to achieve. The Royal Family retreated to an unknown location & the Nation fell to chaos.

## Timeline of Events

October 6, 2019 - Operation Hornet's Nest is launched in Tenochtitlán

November 14, 2019 - Cynedrycan ambassador to Aztlán assassinated by a Sicario from the Cartel de la Muerte (Death Mafia).

November 15, 2019 - Cynedryca intervenes in the Aztlani Drug War. Deploying a Marine Expeditionary Unit to begin combatting the Cartels in retaliation for the assassination.

November 21, 2019 - Caudillo of Aztlán assassinated.

December 1, 2019 - Martial Law is declared in Aztlán.

January 25, 2020 - The collapse of the Aztlani Empire. Beginning of the Aztlani Civil War. Royal Family goes into obscurity.

## Factions of the Civil War

### Patriotic Front of the Vaterland

#### Political Ideas

The Patriotic Front of the Vaterland or PFV is a Pro-Ninhundish faction which wishes to see Aztlán restore all ties with Ninhundland & resume the dominant Ninhundish culture within Aztlán. There have been calls for Aztlán to be made a formal puppet of Ninhundland. Although these are not an officially endorsed policy of the Party & have generated much outrage amongst most of the supports of the PFV. In addition, the PFV have also voted for Ninhundland to make a formal alliance with Aztlán once more & for immigration policies to favor Ninhundish immigrants extremely.

#### Demographics

The PFV is made up of mostly made up of the Elite of Aztlán. Most of the Upper Class, Military, & Middle Class sided with the PFV. Thus the PFV have been able to wield & maintain the greatest military force amongst all the factions. However, this is negated by the severe infighting within the faction. Much of the leadership in the PFV is split regarding who should rule the country, it's political ideology, government form, etc. & even in the Military, many of the Old Generals often run counter to the political wishes of the Elite.

### 新美国 Xinmei Republic

#### Political Ideals

The Xinmei Republic is a highly idealistic government in the west of Aztlan, claiming to represent the views of the Xinmin Revolution, values of Equality, Modernity and Tranquility. In reality, the Xinmei Republic is a front for several interest groups, with the same problems facing any nascent nation, endemic corruption, a divided, if loyal at all, population, and a dramatically divided intellectual upper class, not sure of the nation's direction. To counterbalance this, they are openly supported by the Taiyang Pact, bankrolled by the Celestial Throne in Peikang, and provided with huge industrial support by Imperial companies. There are three main factions among the Xinmei elite, each with subdivisions, united by their circumstances. The leader of the Xinmei Republic is the President Qing Zhong Sun, the son of the original ideologal forefather of the Xinmin Revolution, Jiang Sun. Ironically, he was installed by Tuquang Qino, the Chancellor of Quanguo, servant of the reigning Shensheng Empress, the very enemy his father fought to remove. He is well aware of his irony, yet wishes to redeem himself and his family, thus, he balances the factions both internal and external to grant himself time.

#### 新唐先 (Tangxian Clique)

The ideological leaders of Xinmei, the Tangxian Clique are a ramshackle collection of ideologically driven scholars, defiant military officers, and 'Enlightened' celebrities united under a belief that the ideals of the Tangxian Republic were a force for good and should be restored. They are internally divided on if Xinmei should focus on taking the war to Michu, and remove the traitors who allowed the Royalists to return, or build a new society in the new world, a shining beacon of freedom in Etharia. They are the most openly extremist of the cliques.

#### 新人 (New Men)

The Xin Ren are the most popular faction by the triads, who seek to pardon all Zheng of crimes committed before the regime was established, create a new identity of all peoples united under Xinmei. They have a fair amount of the army higher up's support, and their supporters dominate the lower ranks. They are seek as reformist, moderate and willing to compromise, generally, they endorse capitalism, and receive direct support from several foreign powers. They are frequently the target of coalitions by the other factions, which is encouraged by the Imperial government in Peikang, which seeks to maintain it's monopoly over Xinmei.

#### 支一老 (Zhi Old Leftovers)

The Zhi Yilao are the smallest, yet most wealthy faction in Xinmei, rejecting the Xinmin revolution entirely, or simply coming to the territory as Imperial loyalists, this group of scholars and bureaucrats and Weishun seek to re-join, or keep strong ties with the Celestial Throne in Peikang, and the Taiyang Pact. They spearhead the push for integration into Taiyang, and run the media base, as well as the infrastructure, of Xinmei. Without the Yilao, the Republic would collapse into anarchy. They frequently employ heavy handed propaganda techniques, such as declaring the Imperial Throne itself as a return of Jesus Christ to Aztlan.

#### 尊复活党 (Zun Dynasty Restoration Party)

The Zun Dynasty Restoration Party is the newest faction, with significant overlap with the Zhi Old Leftovers. They seek to conquer all of Aztlan and restore the old Zheng led Zun Dynasty under the Zheng branch of the Aztlan royal family. This idea appeals to Zheng supremacists in Aztlan, though this faction has little care for foreign policy, it would be able to forge it's own path after restoring the proper branch of the Imperial family to their rightful place. Should they win, it is likely that they will simply replace the old Guthic aristocracy with a Zheng aristocracy, though the Zun was fairly tolerant of all it's subjects. The Zun are generally led by 'Maria' Zhujin, a former member of the Yongsheng Ulanara Clan, though she has turned into a republican.

### Provisional Government of Aztlán

#### Political Ideas

The Provisional Government of Aztlán or PGA is a Pro-Cynedrycan faction that is considered the "ruler" of the territory under Cynedryca's control. Although it does not hold much if any power as the Cynedrycan territories are under Military rule. The PGA wishes to increase ties with Cynedryca versus Ninhundland. Although no desire for an alliance or greater military cooperation has arisen. The Party does wish to increase economic ties with Cynedryca. Including proposals for Cynedrycan businesses to be given special privileges which may include exemption from taxation for a period of time, low-cost leases for land, etc.

#### Demographics

The PGA is made up of a very small group of Cynedrycan ex-pats within Aztlán. The Party does not enjoy any popularity amongst all of the classes in Aztlán aside from Cynedrycan expats & a minority of Cynedrycan influenced intellectuals. Much of the populace is apathetic or hostile to the Cynedrycan presence. Viewing them as nothing more than foreign invaders who seized their opportunity to exploit Aztlán.

### Communist Vanguard Party

#### Political Ideas

The Communist Vanguard Party or CVP is a small separatist faction that wishes to see Aztlán placed under Communist rule. The CVP is extremely disorganized, membership varies & even the party leadership is difficult to keep in place. The CVP wishes to reorganize Aztlán under a Communist economy where the Government organizes the factors of production in favor of the people. In addition, the CVP wishes to turn Aztlán into a classless, stateless society where social progressivism, environmental concern, & equality are championed. The CVP also wishes for Aztlán to become a Vanguard State that will export the Revolution to other countries & back other likeminded Governments in the world.

#### Demographics

The CVP is currently made up of mostly lower middle class or impoverished followers. The literacy amongst the CVP members is very poor with some members even being completely illiterate. The CVP has found its surge of popularity amongst destitute villagers & socialist influenced intellectuals from the lower middle class. It does not currently contain any land or participate in the Civil War however, it has expressed a desire to rise up & enforce its rule in Aztlán.

### Front for Peace & Tranquility

#### Political Ideas

The Front for Peace & Tranquility or FPT is a pro-LEN faction which wishes for Aztlán to join the LEN & allow it's forces to occupy the country until stability can be guaranteed.

### Nationalist Front of Aztlán

#### Political Ideas

The Nationalist Front of Aztlán or NFA is a non-aligned ultra-Nationalist faction which wishes to see Aztlán chart its own path in the world. The NFA would be considered the most "Right-wing" or Fascist faction. The party calls for an active re-organization of society along the traditional principles of Aztlán: Autocracy, Faith, & Death. In terms of political ideology, the party draws inspiration from the previous Fascist party but a minority of members have looked to Cynedryca's Fascist system as the ideal template for Aztlán. Nonetheless, the NFA does not wish to see Aztlán submit to the whims of any foreign power. Wishing to see it establish an equal & prosperous relationship with foreign powers rather than one based on submission or exploitation. They also wish to promote an independent & unique Aztlanian culture. One that isn't Ninhundish or native but an amalgamation of the two.

#### Demographics

The NFA enjoys support from much of the population across all socioeconomic classes. Although it specifically targets the Mestizos of Aztlán who identify strongly with it's message. The Party has not actively risen in the civil war, however, it is believed that should Aztlán be faced with a Communist uprising or an exploitative & coercive foreign power. They will take up arms & rise up to fight Aztlán's enemies until death.