The Kingdom of Manilla

The official flag of Manilla

The Kingdom of Manilla, also known as simply Manilla, was a kingdom based out of the philippines and later grew to be the 4th largest nation in terms of land by the end of season 2. It was considered the 3rd and 4th most powerful nation behind FER and Union at one point. It ended the season being the 2nd most powerful having defeated Cryle during the Venusian War. It is the successor state to Aiburg. It held a great legacy throughout season 2.

### Founding

The fall of Neu Katyusha of Aiburg led its then president, Derpsterio29, to flee to asia with 2 loyal members while the rest fled to different nations or were never seen again. The member Chast chose the philippines for its gold deposits which ended up being underutilized later on. After Chast was poised to never return to the nation soon, Derpsterio29 negotiated gaining leadership of the nation reforming it into a feudal kingdom and founding the capital city of Manilla.

### Reforms

Manilla underwent several reforms. The first of which established a feudal system. This system however proved to be too rigid causing a wave of reforms to attempt to mend it. Eventually feudalism was abolished all together and replaced with a more centralized governance with the king at the top and a system of governors below. Governors were appointed based off activity or sometimes great importance to the nation.

## Military and Diplomacy

### The Asian Union

Not looking to make a similar mistake to the past, Derpsterio29 after getting their nation settled seeked alliances with the other asian powers, particulary the Republic of China (ROC). The ROC later invited Manilla into the "Asian NATO" The longest lasting alliance of Season 2, never dissolved since it's founding. The alliance consisted of the ROC, Elaris, Manilla and Destopia aka Egypt/Arabia/The Imperium/The Empire. The alliance slowly fell apart leavng only Manilla and ROC in it by the end, the strongest alliance both nations ever had throguhout season 2.

#### War

war was frequently a threat to the alliance and Manilla. The longest the alliance has gone without a threat or impending war is 1 week. Manilla has accepted every call to arms except 1 in the alliance's history. Almost every war except the FER - ROC war has ended in a settlement. The constant threat of war caused Manillan industry to be increasingly diverted torward war rather than technological progress. This later caused Manilla to surpass china in technology and resources.

### The Annexation of Java

The Theocratic Kingdom of Java was approached with an offer of autonomy and protection under Manilla in exchange for being annexation. The King of Java Daquus, agreed to the terms. The addition of Java doubled Manillan claims in southeast asia. Daquus was allowed to keep their title of king and became Regional Governor of The Theocratic Kingdom of Java.

#### Ballsass Incident

During the annexation of Javan lands, 2 Ballsass members appeared provoking Derpsterio29. They were warned 3 times before GiftedTuba of the ROC and JetpackPokemon of The Empire of Ohio came to assist Manilla. a skirmish ensued leading to the Ballsass leader Alanoooo to be slain and the other ballsass member, peevedpigeon, to flee. This was seen as a good omen for the coming war but also brought minor attention to Manilla.

### FER - ROC War

Manilla's involvement in the war initially began silently, feeding information to the ROC. FER spies later revealed Manilla's increasingly large involvement in assisting the ROC with its war efforts. Manilla pioneered the equipment and attack pattern to be used in the war after discovering how effective the seismic axe and vampire sword together is. Using this gear Manilla dueled several FER members in the event warp causing them to have trouble against them during the duels. However Manilla never managed to kill any members, The closest being JingDing lowering them 1 and a half hearts during a duel in the event warp. Manilla would join the war as mercanaries to avoid suffering a harsh treaty

#### Strains on Industry

Manillan industries were strained throughout preparations for the war. Later reaching peak production of 1 seismic axe, 1 vampire sword, 1 ice bow and 1/4 prot 4 netherite a day. Manilla after creating enough for itself in the war had to assist supporting the ROC in it's preparations with most of the ROC members being demoralized and unsupportive during preparations. This strained Manilla's indsutry the hardest having to produce for an army 3x its size. By the war's start ROC forces were underequipped and unprepared for the coming battle.

#### The Battle Plan

Manilla created the plan used during the war 1 hour before its start after the main generals and nation leaders participating argued about what to do. The plan consisted of splitting ROC coalition forces in 2. Half would be defending the capital of Haikou while the other Half would defend north of the capital covering attacks from land and air/sea.

#### During the War

when the war started Manilla's sole soldier, Derpsterio29, held their position north of the capital awaiting reinforcement. Upon spotting an aircraft, Derpsterio29 alerted Haikou immediately before getting attacked beginning the battle of Haikou. The calls for immediate reinforcement went largely unheard due to the massacre which occured during this time. ROC Coalition forces were wiped out in under 3 minutes leaving only Manillan forces left which held for another 5 minutes before being pushed out of the area by FER reinforcement.

The second phase of the battle of Haikou saw Manillan forces on the offensive reaching the inside of Haikou. Intense street to street and later rooftop fighting occured for 7+ minutes with Manilla largely on the run but still holding against 7 of FER's soldiers. This was the fiercest fighting of the war with Manilla ultimately outnumbered and outgunned. Manillan forces were routed once again being kicked out of the city never entering again until the war's conclusion.

The third phase of the war saw a final desperate attempt to liberate the city of Haikou now firmly under FER control. Manillan forces met a small contingent of FER forces in the northern peninsula. The fighting lasted around 5+ minutes ending with Manillan forces being defeated with a final shot from a Barett.

The war was ultimately lost once ROC forces were massacred leaving Manilla alone to fight the war. The war's peace deal left Manilla with a new wary ally, FER, and an old one being gutted. Manilla still exerted great influence over ROC with eventual plans of annexation and silent conflict with FER.

### Manilla and FER Relations

Relations began sourly being the separatist members of ROC. Their original figurehead, Donyul, soured relations greatly by insulting and thwarting peace deals brokered by Manilla. After a peace settlement was made between FER and ROC, relations remained largely neutral up until the FER - ROC war. Post war despite on paper becoming allies, there was a silent cold war between both nations centered primarily on influence in china. This was cut short by the Venusian War where both nations teamed up against Cryle.

### Manilla - Cryle War

The declaration was sparked by Fireowl's decision to tell Manilla to start a world war. The war never occured due to FireOwl refusing to allow his nation to be warred. Days went on with little to no effective negotiation later leading to public pressure forcing FireOwl to agree to hear a treaty. Unhappy with the treaty terms and effectively cornered, FireOwl ended all wars causing outrage.

### The Venusian War

The Venusian War aka The World war was a controversial war for the nation. The war occured on a day and time offered to FireOwl for the Manilla - Cryle war which Fireowl ended all wars over. The war had Manilla be given 5 nukes, 2 of which were used at the wars beginning and the other 3 used on Spesa, Crylian capital. Manillan forces were defeated due to crystal warfare which was not authorized in any prior wars leading to most nations except Cryle to be prepared to use it. Despite Cryle's attempts, They ultimately lost with the ROC winning the war for coalition forces, which included Manilla.

## Pre-Modern History

This section is about nation lore made to reference previous nations and to give an origin story to the original settlers.

### Pre-Globalia Period

In a region now lost to time the original settlers of Aiburg were more loosely organized. No direct leaders but nonetheless the people prospered collectively assisting one another. This nation was a force to be reckoned with. However, it stood primarily alone due to its differences with the others in the region. Tensions grew between it and another great power within the region. Before war broke out a great calamity fell upon the region. Everything collapsed, trade networks, settlements, farms. A brave few left the region in search of better lands.

### The Settlement Period

Not all settlers survived the trip. Very few made it. They arrived from the Atlantic. They crossed through Dutch, German, Polish and Lithuanian lands before finding some steppes to call home. They set up a troubled democracy, named after the distant region they hail from, Aiburg. Their first city named after the 2 towns the settlers lived in prior to leaving.

### Inter-state Period

The survivors of the devastating war of liberation fled across europe. Some joined the most merciful nation of the time XKingdom. Others fled through enemy lands, searching for a new home. Not everyone was able to survive this period bringing the original population down to just 3. Eventually a few settlers, descendent from those from the Pre-Globalia Period, found new lands to settle. Chosen for its resources, the land of Manilla was chosen as the new permanant home. During settlement, the native population dwindled due to diseases brought from europe to the previously isolated peoples. By the time anything was done to remedy the issue, most natives were dead from disease and the few that were left were mysteriously murdered.