Switzerland

January 7, 2018 (Swiss Queendom)

The **Holy Swiss Reich**, also known as the **Schweiz Reich** and the **2nd Swiss Reich,** commonly known as **Switzerland**, and previously known as the **Swiss Reich** is a constitutional monarchy currently run by GalacticFurai. The Schweiz Reich was formed on August 21, 2017, but development was really put in starting September 24, 2017.

## History

### Swiss Reich

#### Rapid Swiss Development

Not much development was put into Switzerland for the first month, as GalacticFurai had other affairs. A single hut occupied Bern, but aside from that, Switzerland was no different from the wilderness that surrounded it. However, in a single day, September 24, 2017, Bern transformed from open fields to a cozy town, made mostly from spruce, thanks to the surroundings and Ekhinine exports. Switzerland then began expanding its territory to the extent of a seventh of Europe. This was a server violation, as overexertion, yet this server crime was not resolved until the Convention of Bern-Zurich.

#### Occupation of the Xandler District

##### Swiss Ekhinni

The day after the Ekhinine Civil War, October 24, 2017, SkylarWeston rebelled from Ekhinni, and nearly destroyed all of Lower Antarctica City. SkylarWeston then declared independence on behalf of the Xandler District. She almost immediately joined Switzerland as a colony; Swiss Ekhinni. While this occupation was not performed specifically by GalacticFurai, the occupation of the Xandler District was a betrayal of Swiss neutrality. Swiss Ekhinni eventually changed to the Socialist Republic of Northern Ekhinni. However, this severely hurt Ekhinine-Swiss relations.

##### The 4 Second Surrender

On November 14, 2017, Ggaming4u finally sent an ultimatum to SkylarWeston stating that:

* North Ekhinni shall rejoin Ekhinni.
* SkylarWeston shall remove the wall separating the Xandler District from the rest of Lower Antarctica City.

SkylarWeston did not comply, and Ekhinni declared war on Switzerland temporarily. SkylarWeston immediately surrendered. Due to the length of the war, it is not generally regarded as a war in its own right, and is generally called "The 4 Second Surrender." However, this began the week long negotiations between Ekhinni and Switzerland which eventually became known as the Convention of Bern-Zurich.

#### Convention of Bern-Zurich

The Convention of Bern-Zurich was the largest and most detailed treaty to ever have crossed the server up to that point on time, signed and ratified on November 19, 2017. The talks had began on November 14, and only until the last day, where GalacticFurai stepped in and negotiated to Ggaming4u directly, Ggaming4u and SkylarWeston negotiated. For the full treaty, check out the List of Wars & Treaties page. The convention almost halved Swiss territory (ending the overexertion), yet gave Switzerland a puppet state and relieved relations between Ekhinni and Switzerland.

#### Swiss-Ithmun War

On November 25, 2017, GalacticFurai payed a visit to the newly created Isthmus Republic. After a while, Galactic began attacking oPeriander as a joke. Csavil left, and afterwards, Beaubo did not like this, and declared war on Schweiz, without Csavil's permission. GalacticFurai then notified Csavil of the war, and immediately surrendered. Nothing was changed, as this was a white peace.

#### Swiss Occupation of Dietsland

Soon after the Swiss-Ithmun War, SkylarWeston was banned. This resulted in the dissolution of Dietsland, and Schweiz swiftly occupied Dietsland to prevent anyone else from claiming it. This was the final straw for Ekhinni, who began drafting the Second Convention of Bern-Zurich.

### Holy Swiss Reich and World War 1

Soon after the Swiss occupation of Dietsland, on November 26, 2017, GalacticFurai had enough of being empress, and declared herself the Holy Queen of Schweiz Reich.

On December 3, 2017, Ekhinni sent Switzerland its proposals for the Second Convention of Bern-Zurich. GalacticFurai did its best attempt to stall, which she did for a month, yet on December 23, 2017, Ggaming4u gave GalacticFurai 3 more days, or else war would be declared. It was almost 2 weeks later, on January 7, 2018, that Ekhinni declared war on Switzerland, and World War 1 began. While Ekhinni and their ally Piepida-Banania were distracted by Aestralie, eventually the 3 ganged up on Switzerland, and invaded from Rome. They captured large amounts of the Alps, and eventually the attackers were on the gates of Bern-Zurich, which GalacticFurai fended off to the best of her ability, managing to hold her own against 5 others, due to her advanced technology. However, eventually she was pushed back, and Ggaming4u offered her peace with honor. She accepted, and World War 1 ended.

## Claimed Territory

### List of Cities

#### **Bern-Zurich**

Bern-Zurich is the Swiss capital, and is mostly made out of spruce wood and quartz.

#### East Schweiz Gardens

A large variety of foods are grown, and any member of any faction can pick them publicly.

#### Alps

While less developed than other locations, Alps is praised for its landscape. You can follow the hiking trail and admire the view of the mountains.

#### Schweiz Valleys

Divided into two main sectors, North and South. While the Rhineland and the Rhine river lie in the North, the South holds the path to Marseille and Monaco.

### Monaco

This city is one of two coastal cities, but it is located along the Mediterranean Sea. It is highly developed, made up of only stone and quartz.

### Munich

Munich is a city near the edges of Schweiz. It is made of mostly emerald, directly mined from the plentiful Swiss mines. It is developed, however the buildings are spaced apart, and mostly residential buildings and a bouncy house.

### Vienna

Vienna (commonly called Wien by GalacticFurai) is a small town near the edges of the Alps. This town is tiny, but mostly made out of spruce wood, and stone roads. Vienna is an old-timey town, retaining the prominent culture before it was claimed.

### New York

New York is a small city based on Long Island, New York. It is comprised of around 8 buildings, yet two of those are the Twin Towers, the tallest building on the server. It serves as a memorial for those who lost their lives in 9/11.

### Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is a tiny town based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is comprised of only one building, a replica of the restaurant where GalacticFurai and SkylarWeston had met.

## International Relationships

Schweiz remains at a constant neutral state, as to avoid wars.

### Ekhinni

Switzerland has mixed relations with Ekhinni. Despite the First World War crippling both nations pride, they still engage in a sort of alliance, mutually protecting the status quo and fighting for their flag, not their interests.

## Culture

The culture of the Swiss Empire is very sophisticated. The people are joking yet hard workers, respectful, compassionate, and very rich. Nationalism is very widespread. The people of Switzerland are often rebellious, like not following laws of other nations, and defying international law. They do not however break rules that result in war, as Switzerland is neutral.

## National Anthem

The National Anthem of the Swiss Queendom is called "Our Queen Dwelleth", and goes as follows:

***German:***

Trittst im Morgenrot daher,
 Seh ich dich im Strahlenmeer,
 Dich, du Hocherhabener, Herrlicher!
 Wenn der Alpenfirn sich rötet,
 Betet, freie Schweizer, betet,
 Eure fromme Seele ahnt,
 Eure fromme Seele ahnt,
 Gott im hehren Vaterland!
 Gott, den Herrn, im hehren Vaterland!

Kommst im Abendglühn daher,
 Find ich dich im Sternenheer,
 Dich, du Menschenfreundlicher, Liebender!
 In des Himmels lichten Räumen
 Kann ich froh und selig träumen;
 Denn die fromme Seele ahnt
 Denn die fromme Seele ahnt
 Gott im hehren Vaterland!
 Gott, den Herrn, im hehren Vaterland!

Ziehst im Nebelflor daher,
 Such ich dich im Wolkenmeer,
 Dich, du Unergründlicher, Ewiger!
 Aus dem grauen Luftgebilde
 Bricht die Sonne klar und milde,
 Und die fromme Seele ahnt
 Und die fromme Seele ahnt
 Gott im hehren Vaterland!
 Gott, den Herrn, im hehren Vaterland!

Fährst im wilden Sturm daher,
 Bist du selbst uns Hort und Wehr,
 Du, allmächtig Waltender, Rettender!
 In Gewitternacht und Grauen
 Lasst uns kindlich ihm vertrauen!
 Ja, die fromme Seele ahnt
 Ja, die fromme Seele ahnt
 Gott im hehren Vaterland!
 Gott, den Herrn, im hehren Vaterland!

***English: (slightly edited from translation)***

When the morning skies grow red
 And o'er their radiance shed,
 Thou, O Queen, appeareth in their light.
 When the glow bright with splendour,
 Pray, free Swiss, Pray,
 For you feel and understand,
 For you feel and understand,
 That she dwelleth in this land.
 That she dwelleth in this land.

In the sunset Thou art nigh
 And beyond the starry sky,
 Thou, O loving Mother, ever near
 When to Heaven we are departing,
 Joy and bliss Thou'lt be imparting,
 For we feel and understand
 For we feel and understand
 That Thou dwellest in this land.
 That our Queen dwellest in this land.

When dark clouds enshroud the hills
 And gray mist the valley fills,
 Yet Thou art not hidden from Thy sons.
 Pierce the gloom in which we cower
 With Thy sunshine's cleansing power
 Then we'll feel and understand
 Then we'll feel and understand
 That our Queen dwelleth in this land.
 That she dwelleth in this land.

Towards us in the wild storm coming,
 You yourself give us resistance and stronghold,
 You, almighty ruling, rescuing!
 During horror and nights of thunderstorms
 Let us childlike trust Her!
 Yes, we feel and understand;
 Yes, we feel and understand;
 That our Queen dwelleth in this land.
 That our Queen dwelleth in this land.