The Era of Clementine VII (1471-)

## The Crowning of Clementine VII

Empress Clementine VII was crowned in CF Brazil, a CF Colony in South America. Her crowning came under much pressure and criticism in many social circles. in Europe and abroad. Her crowning was very improper as it was done in a colony and not in Italy. After being properly greeted in Clementine Fortress and allowed to rule the military, Clementine VII immediately began military deployments in the New World, continued efforts to protect life and reassured CF's allies in their continued support at home and abroad at our common enemies.

## Decree I

After Empress Clementine VII was crowned, Her Highness issued Decree I.

1. Protections of animals is increased to a never before reached level in human history. All nations around the world are asked to
2. Reaffirms the Clementine Fortress - Scotland alliance and confirms certain Scottish Military Builds in the CF Colonies.
3. Increases the Clementine Fortress Federal Reserve Bank global interest to 4%, an increase of 100% from 2% to 4%.
4. Began the sanctification process of the New World to the Christian God.
5. Begin the deployment process of sending 35 Galleons to the New World for Trade Route Patrol and began diplomatic talks with Herboren and Corgonia.
6. Begin the process of making New Clementine an International territory for all nations to use as a colonial stop for travel, making New Clementine be put under International Law rather than CF Law.
7. Ordered a Cathedral to be built in CF Mexico called St. Peter's Basilica.

## The Westphalian Revolution

The nation of Westphalia suffered a successful political revolution in September of 1471. The rebellion leader is now the current leader of Westphalia.

## The Naval Crisis of 1472

The Naval Crisis of 1472 began when during the Battle of Night Crest - 2/1/1472, after the CF Navy was asked to withdraw by the Governor of New Clementine, 5 ships under the leadership of CF Task Force Admiral Horatio Nelson fired at allied CF ships as they withdrew from helping common allies in the fight against the Venom rebel forces during the The Venom Menace of 1472. The 5 rebel galleons defeated 10 CF Galleons even as they were outnumbered 5 to 1 in their battle with the CF Navy. Task Force Admiral Horacio Nelson is now revered in Nightfall as a Hero and a traitor to the Clementine Fortress Navy. Empress Clementine VII has not made a public statement on this issue.

## Scottish Revolution of 1472

Scotland is currently undergoing a revolution.

## Corgonian Economic Boom of 1471-

Corgonian Concrete and infrastructure busineeses have put Corgonia on a fast track towards Imperialism. The corgonian economic boom has been so impactful to the world economy, there is a common phrase in the world for immigrants looking for a better life calling it The Corgonian Dream.

## The Nightfall Shores Incident of 1472

Kingdom of Nightfall claims this raid was planned by the CF Navy as revenge for the Naval Crisis where a rouge Cf Admiral turned its guns on CF for retreating on an ally during the Battle of Nightcrest.

King of Nightfall: "I dont want anyone doing their investigating. I want to talk to Clementine VII before anything else happens."

Empress Clementine VII has not made an official response to the Crisis.

## Battle of Eternia

On May 10th 1472, a CF Naval Task Force of 5 Ships bombarded Eternia for about 30 minutes. It left burning stumps and the The Stump on fire. Multiple CF Citizens who lived in Eternia as migrants died as a result. The CFIA is believed to have been involved but it is not known how complete their involvement is.