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Martilles' political traditions were strongly influenced by the {{wp|Cistercians}} who became the leading order in the duchy, and the {{wp|Protestant work ethic}} in the colonies. The duchy was therefore known for its consistent and proficient pursuit of economic prosperity, increasing legitimacy, and the expansion of its colonial enterprise. The duchy's political framework prioritized the cultivation of robust trade networks, the establishment of thriving colonies, and the promotion of economic growth and development within its [[Levantia|Levantine]] territories. This emphasis on economic prosperity and colonial expansion fostered a culture of entrepreneurialism, innovation, and commercial enterprise building on the that propelled Martilles to the forefront of global trade and commerce during its heyday. | Martilles' political traditions were strongly influenced by the {{wp|Cistercians}} who became the leading order in the duchy, and the {{wp|Protestant work ethic}} in the colonies. The duchy was therefore known for its consistent and proficient pursuit of economic prosperity, increasing legitimacy, and the expansion of its colonial enterprise. The duchy's political framework prioritized the cultivation of robust trade networks, the establishment of thriving colonies, and the promotion of economic growth and development within its [[Levantia|Levantine]] territories. This emphasis on economic prosperity and colonial expansion fostered a culture of entrepreneurialism, innovation, and commercial enterprise building on the that propelled Martilles to the forefront of global trade and commerce during its heyday. | ||
The Duke was supported in his administration of the duchy by the ''Retinue Quoitident'', the advisors that helped the the daily matters of the duchy. They including trusted nobles, military commanders, financial experts, and diplomatic envoys from the [[Holy See]] the [[Emperor of the Levantines|Imperial court]] and key allies and trading partners. They met daily and discussed the matters of state from 8:00 until lunch. Then the Duke would take lunch with the advisors he wanted to discuss matters of immediate importance with and then he would hold court with the public from 2:00 until dinner. Some of the most important roles in the duchy were the scribes, a bevy of {{wp|Cisternian}} monks who were always buzzing around transcribing the comings and goings, the tax collectors, and the clergy. The Duke of Martilles and the Archbishop of the archdiocese of Maloria were often working in concert but when they were at odds it was often the bishops and priests who were caught on the middle of their intrigue. | |||
The duchy was divided into 12 counties and 2 bishoprics. These Counts and prince-bishops helped to enact the policies of the duke and to enforce the taxes as well as to raise the fee of their feif, at this point mostly {{wp|scutage}} rather then {{wp|knight-service}}. | |||
===List of Dukes=== | ===List of Dukes=== | ||
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===Colonial army=== | ===Colonial army=== | ||
[[File:MNLC infantry 1592.jpg|thumb|Infantryman of the Martillien North Levantine Trading Company (MNLC) in [[1592]]]] | |||
The armies amassed by the [[Burgoignesc North Levantine Trading Company|Martillien North Levantine Trading Company (MNLC)]] in their colonies were never considered as first-rate as those of the Ducal Guard. In many cases they were ill-equipped and underpaid, but it was still a way for the settlers to make a living. While the Ducal Guard focused on the precepts of a strong hierarchical structure, rigid discipline, and best doctrine of [[Levantia|Levantine]] strategists, the colonial armies were scrappy, resourceful, and even low level leaders were authorized to take a certain level of initiative. In the early days of the colonial ventures the settlers were often outnumbered and outgunned by the remnants of the [[Oduniyyad Caliphate]]. The strongmen and warlords who ruled over the grand fortresses that the Oduniyyad had built proved difficult for the [[Bergendii]] and their [[Occidental]] strategies to defeat. But having only recently survived the [[Great Confessional War]] and the [[Dragonnades]] the soldiers of the colonies were vicious, self-righteous and out for blood. Additionally, as a way to entice more people to join the colonial armies, the Duke offered a {{wo|patroonship}} to soldiers who fought for a full year. In many cases this proved more of an incentive than pay, but it developed into a constant need for conquest to keep meeting the increasing number of recruits. The program was ceased as the MNLC's [[Eloillette]] colony was boxed in by other [[Bergendii]] colonies on the early 1700s. | |||
The army there was approximately 36,000 native troops, 8,000 [[Bergendi]] and assorted [[Levantia|Levantine]] Protestants, led by [[Bergendii]] officers. | |||
====Orixtal Crusade==== | |||
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[[1650]]-[[1656]] | |||
==Key events== | ==Key events== | ||
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===Cousins War=== | ===Cousins War=== | ||
{{Further|Cousin's War}} | {{Further|Cousin's War}} | ||
===First Fratricide=== | |||
{{Further|First Fratricide}} | |||
In [[1856]], Martilles joined the [[First Fratricide]] on the side of [[Burgundie-Faramount Union]] during the [[First_Fratricide#Deric_Civil_War|Deric Civil War]]. | |||
===Dissolution of the Duchy=== | |||
In [[1869]], Martilles joined the newly formed [[Burgundie]] with [[Faramount]], [[Estia]], and the [[Ile Burgundie]]. | |||
==Colonial ventures== | ==Colonial ventures== | ||
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[[Category: History]] | [[Category: History]] | ||
[[Category: Colonial History of Burgundie]] | [[Category: Colonial History of Burgundie]] | ||
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