RDS

## The Powder Keg of the Imperium

The Republic of Democratic States formed from the Imperian Province of Gaul which encompassed all of France, northern Spain and portions of Germany. The factors that led to the Monday Revolution were many, but there are 3 main reasons. The first was that Governor LinkedSins was unhappy with the amount of land held by his province, specifically with the Augustus Specye's refusal to expand the province to encompass all of Germania, and Spain, despite Gaul being the largest and most populated Province. The second reason for the revolution is that the overwhelming majority of the citizens were unhappy with the dictatorial regime ruled by an autocratic emperor. The third is that the major world powers were preparing for an invasion of Imperium. Upon hearing about this, the citizens decided to overthrow their government, firstly because another opportunity like this would never present itself, and secondly because they wanted to prevent their homes from being destroyed in war. This would kickstart the Hypothetical Group.

## **The Hypothetical**

The Hypothetical is a pact spearheaded by LinkedSins, MedNiteMoon, and many other world leaders. This group would lead what is known as the Monday Revolution, which saw the Imperium be forced to relocate. The plan was made a week before the revolution took place, and was to be kept a secret. The plan included alliances with the Federation, the CES, and TBC, these at the time were 3 of the 4 Great Powers of the world. Nobody would learn the identities of the higher-ups in the Hypothetical leadership except for the two aforementioned ones.. After the revolution, The Hypothetical would still be active, but less than before.

## The Monday Revolution

The Monday Revolution was the overall secession of Imperium's holdings in Europe and north Africa, and the forced deportation of many of those loyal to the empire. With the assistance of TBC, CES, and TF, it was a swift victory for the Gaul, who held an election shortly thereafter, in which LinkedSins would come out victorious in a landslide victory, with MedNiteMoon as VP, and a cabinet consisting of Zomb33, FredBoys, CenturionSPQR, and MortemPineapple.

## The Days of President LinkedSins

The first days of the Republic of Democratic states was that of restructuring, and internal politics. Many new members would join; LinkedSins along with his cabinet would come up with a representative democracy, in which governors elected by their population would be a part of the council, which had authority to rule the RDS along with the President and Vice President. Though relatively peaceful, a war almost broke out between RDS and The Raven Republic over disputed lands.

## RDS-Raven Republic Land Dispute

The Raven Republic, feeling belittled and betrayed for their contribution in gaining RDS's independence, would demand parts of North Africa be given to them. The Diplomat for the TBC, TheNewCole, would say the TBC supported Raven Republic, though this was not backed up by the leadership of TBC. The Diplomat for Raven Republic, ImpactedImp, and the Diplomat for the RDS, MortemPineapple, would argue for well over 2 hours about the contribution made by the Ravens and if they should be compensated. LinkedSins and MedNiteMoon would also find themselves arguing with xBishopx and RagingRanger165 respectively about the issue. RagingRanger revoked the claims and suggested his comrades do the same - they refused to back down. Link and Bishop would become bitter enemies, as neither party was willing to concede anything. This would finally end when Link had a talk with President of Raven Deadlymouse, and TBC leader NeixyYix stepped in to say that they would not support the Raven in this conflict.

## The First Crack in the Foundation

A riot had broken out because of a misunderstanding between ImAlwaysOnCrack with his friends and CheeseEater77. This would all happen because CheeseEater77 had accidentally killed Nyismid1947 while trying to shoot at a mob. This situation would become worse as Crack and company proceeded to mob together and repeatedly kill Cheese. State police consisting of FredBoys, RCGV\_, MortemPineapple, CenturionSPQR, Zomb33, and Joey585 were able to get to New Paris and try to quell the riot. Most equipped with full Netherite gear, they would begin the talks of peace. With Cheese's life in danger, MortemPineapple equipped him with full Netherite as well. The situation would be brought down by President LinkedSins talking discussions of peace with the two sides, and would end with Cheese getting his gear back, and Crack being suspended from politics. Nyismid and Crack would later file a lawsuit against Cheese. Cheese lost the case. With the issue resolved, The RDS would enter into an Age of Peace until The Days of Exodus would take place.

## President MedNiteMoon

For ambiguous reasons, LinkedSins decided to step down and pass his power onto his Vice President, MedNiteMoon. In doing this, he stepped away from the politics of the RDS, and would take up residence in the Raven Republic with Bishop - who he made amends and became good friends with with. President MedNiteMoon would oversee the restructuring of the RDS, along with the Days of Exodus. He would be the first RDS Predident to enter into ADAPT, and the first to enter into the ICN.

## The Days of Exodus

The Days of Exodus were a week of independence movements in the RDS, only one of which was successful, that being Israel, Governed by FredBoys as they left on good terms, and still maintain friendly relations with RDS to this day. Originally allowed to leave, The Baltic Confederation Governed by Tetramin, would soon be forcefully reintegrated as they burned down Paris, and some bases in The Federation after not being granted Denmark. Carthage was another breakaway state which was lead by previous Governor ImAlwaysOnCrack. This is the only independence movement that was not discussed prior to their secession from the RDS. Carthage would eventually stop perusing their independence after talks with LinkedSins. The days of secession would come to a close after the Carthage incident. To commemorate the Republic's triumph over this era, LinkedSins, MedNiteMoon, and Zomb33 decided to give Link one block of land and have it be called the "Confederation of Belgian Territories" also known as "CBT." This country exists for the sole purpose of having a country with a funny acronym. For all intents and purposes, LinkedSins is not a politician, and the one block CBT owns belongs to the Republic.