Vasanian Sovereignty Party

The VSP's Logo

## Description

The Vasanian Sovereignty Party was founded in September of 1880 by Theodore McAfee, a British immigrant.

The VSP seeks to control, secure, and dominate the state of Vasania through force in order to create a new sovereign nation under a democratic monarchy. The political party takes many ideas from Alexander Hamilton, with his Federalist Party.

McAfee, along with the VSP, believe that with one sole leader, a nation is less corrupt, and would rely more heavily upon the citizens for direct decision-making. Unlike many other monarchies, the party has a vision of an idea revolving around the King, or Emperor as McAfee is often mistakenly titled, being fully dependent on the people's ideas.

### Great Seal

The Great Seal of the Free State of Vasania shows a pyramid, taken directly from the reverse side of the Great Seal of the United States, with many changes. Instead of an eye above all, representing God, the eye is replaced with a crown, representing the Monarch.

The state's motto, *Omnibus unum et omnibus*, directly means "All for one, one for all". The meaning of the motto relates to the fact that one person, currently Theodore McAfee, is given all power, but that one person gives everyone what they wish for in return. Along with this, it also represents the fact that the independent nation should strive to be united and mutually beneficial to one another.

## History

The VSP was founded by Theodore McAfee in September of 1880, shortly after failing to conquer the salsa market in Mexico. Living in New Oldenburg, McAfee saw political corruption with his own eyes, along with the newspaper announcing corrupt officials at what seemed like a nonstop rate. Therefore, in spite of having zero political experience, he began the Vasanian Sovereignty Party.

In the beginning, the party was rather unpopular, especially in New Oldenburg. Eventually, he managed to collect nearly twelve supporters and they proceeded to march and protest throughout the streets. However, their protest was cut short after being told to disperse by the local law. McAfee refused to disperse, which resulted in him staying a night in a jail cell. This action only further motivated him to continue his goals.

After leaving the cell and becoming a free man, he decided to move to Bronze Peak County with nearly ten thousand dollars in hand *($363,657 today)* to fund further advertising. This money was all of the money he had collected throughout the years as a successful businessman. In Silvertown, he gained surprising popularity, with nearly the entire town supporting his beliefs fully. With the support, he formed a militia, led by Pierre Guiteau.

The militia would proceed to launch a violent uprising within Bronze City, brutally murdering the mayor, all law enforcement in the city, incoming U.S. soldiers, along with innocent civilians. The attack was led by Commander Williamson, who was notorious in the militia for being extraordinarily violent and cruel, albeit efficient and deadly. Nearly a quarter of the entire city moved after the attack, and all aggressive loyalists were met with public executions. This incident was a complete embarassment to Theodore McAfee, who, up until now, wished for a peaceful protestation.

After the attack, they built up the militia and proceeded to take over an abandoned fort. After this, they made invasions upon Ashburn Prison, taking over it and turning it into a prisoner-of-war camp. The numbers of the militia substantiously grew over time, and eventually took over Fort Henry. Later, they proceeded to attempt and conquer Howling Peak, but were fended off heavily against the Pinkerton Detective Agency. The invasion was a failure, and resulted in many casualties on both sides. Nearly a month later, they invaded Puerto Dorado in the largest scale battle since Bronze City, hijacking a ferry and causing utter destruction upon the city.