Conservative Loyalists (First Civil War)

This is about the first civil war faction, for other uses, see Conservative Loyalists

### Name

* Conservative Loyalists
* Loyalists
* Conservatives
* Extremists

## Information

### Dates of operation

* Aged Star 23, 81;2E - Beginnings 31st, 82;2E (as Conservative Loyalists)
* Beginnings 31, 82;2E - Endings 10, 89;2E (as Southambian National Guard)

### Size

* 189,389 under Loyalist control at the end of the war
* 54,352 supporters at the end of the war
* 1,590 Militiamen at the end of the civil war

### Opponents

* Southambia
* Vasarites

### Ideologies

Majority:* Conservatism
* Nationalism
* Authoritarianism
* One-Party System

Factions:

* Reactionism
* Monarchism
* Constitutional Reform

### Political position

Right-Wing to Far-Right

   **Conservative Loyalists**, otherwise known as **Loyalists**, **Conservatives**, or **Extremists** were an Ultraconservative faction split from the Republican and Traditionalist parties who disapproved of the Vlademier Puotiin administration. The sole goal of the Loyalists were to overthrow the Socialist government, or win the Magistracy election through force.

## History

The Loyalists were founded by former members of the Republican, Nationalist, and Traditionalist who split from the party after disagreements on the magistracy of Vlademier Puotiin. Members of the Loyalists opposed Puotiin, and preferred deposition of Puotiin before he could be reelected. Although originally small, the Loyalists would grow larger in size and population than those who remained living in the unoccupied Pro-Government lands. As a result of this, the Loyalists would win the 81;2E Southambian Magistracy Election with Zacharias Richmond as their Candidate. Originally rejected his win, Richmond would be inaugurated as a result of the deposition of Puotiin. Weeks after the inauguration and deals with the Vasarite government in Stotford, many Loyalists would form the National Federalist Party. The Loyalists continue to remain in operation. In Beginnings 31, 81;2E, the Loyalists merged with the newly-established Southambian National Guard.

## Factions

### **Mainstream Loyalists**

Most Loyalists belonged to the mainstream Loyalists militias that advocated for a conservative-oriented government and the deposition of Vlademier Puotiin. This faction was well-known for their anti-monarchist tendencies, and preferred a conservative-ran system. These militias would be responsible for the election of Zacharias Richmond.

### **Extreme Loyalists**

Extreme Loyalists compromised of the more brutal, and lethal loyalists. Although originally opposed to Zacharias Richmond, they would be responsible for the planning of the 7 Day Coup. They're also responsible for the formation of the National Federalist Party.

### **Left-Wing Loyalists**

Although rare, Left-Wing Loyalists existed in a small capacity. Usually not affiliated with the militias, Left-Wing Loyalists were advisors for politicians affiliated with the Loyalists (specifically Zacharias Richmond). Left-Wing Loyalists were Socialist in nature, although preferred a Conservative Socialist system.

## Post-War

Since the end of the war, and after the 7 Day Coup which resulted in the installation of Zacharias Richmond, the Loyalists continue to remain active as an affiliated unit of the Southambian Army. Plans of incorporating the Loyalists into the Army have been spoken of. Through Richmond's term, the Guard was used to maintain order in Tabrad, and Bambelister.

Following the attempted assassination of Zacharias Richmond, the Guard rounded up influential members of the former Socialist Party.

After the 86;2E Southambian magistracy election, the Guard abandoned their support for Richmond following his plans to retire. They forwarded their support to Édouard Vidal, who was more charismatic, and composed than Richmond. The Loyalists made plans to overthrow Leonard Godsforth, since his inauguration in 87;2E.

They would remain active under the Guard until 89;2E, when Godsforth dissolved the Guard. The loyalists were forced to return to hiding.