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[[ | Eloillette colony was a colonial holding administered by the [[Burgoignesc South Levantine Trading Company|Bourgondii Royal Trading Company]] from [[1526]] until [[1795]]. | ||
The first [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] permanent settlement in the area of [[Eloillette]] was a {{wp|Factory (trading post)|factory}} in modern-day city of [[Pursat|Cusmarna]], called Port d'Ostroise, in the [[Burgoignesc language]], in [[1526]]. Port d'Ostroise had become a massive hub for the export of Eloillettien cordage, line, paper, and legumes by the 1600s. The [[History_of_Burgundie#Duchy_of_Burgondia|Duchy of Bourgondia]] and the [[Faramount|Principality of Faramount]] expanded their presence in the area following the conclusion of the [[Great Confessional War]] by awarding {{wpl|Patroon|Patroonships}} to loyal [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] vassals. These {{wpl|Patroon|patroonships}} in the 1610s constitute the first formal colonization of modern Eloillette by [[Levantia|Levantines]]. | |||
In the 1630s silver was discovered in the east and a rapid expansion took the small, coastal settlements deep into the heartland. The silver mining villages were sprawling, under-policed, and full of people of all ethnicities and origins. It also raised the colony's profile and ultimately led to its demise. Accounting was rudimentary at best, and corruption and theft were commonplace. Based on modern geological estimates, only about 57% of the silver mined in Eloillette made its way to [[Levantia]] through official channels. The [[History_of_Burgundie#Duchy_of_Bourgondi|Duchy of Bourgondi]] bought out the [[Faramount|Principality of Faramount]]'s colonial shares and started a desperate and authoritarian effort to extract all of the silver from [[Eloillette]]. This caused massive inflation in the [[History_of_Burgundie#Duchy_of_Bourgondi|Duchy of Bourgondi]] as massive amounts of silver poured in in the late 1680s through 1720s. The 40-year period of inflation weakened the [[Occidental]] purchasing power of the [[History_of_Burgundie#Duchy_of_Bourgondi|Duchy of Bourgondi]] but saw massive investment in its [[Burgoignesc_colonial_empire#Bourgondii_colonies|colonial empire]] as it tried to spread out the silver to reduce inflation. During this time the need for workers in the mines led to a massive slave trade into the colony. 340,000 peopled were transported to or within [[Eloillette]] between [[1650]] and [[1795]]. The endless silver mining meant that, in essence, there was an insatiable feedback loop of silver to buy slaves to mine more silver, to buy more slaves. This demand for slaves went beyond religious or political boundaries and many colonies from other [[Maritime Dericania]]n states were happy to sell slaves in exchange for [[Eloillette]]n silver. | |||
[[Eloillette]] was unique in the [[Audonia]]n [[Burgoignesc_colonial_empire]] in that it was, in so far as the [[Occidentals]] present, a majority Catholic colony, instead of majority Protestant. This did lead so some conflicts with the surrounding [[Istroya Oriental colony|Istroya Oriental]] and [[Kandahari-Pukhtun colony|Kandahari-Pukhtun colonies]] with sectarian violence breaking out on the borders in [[1639]], [[1654]], [[1679]], and [[1748]]. These clashes were typically localized and only between the [[Occidental]] inhabitants of frontier settlements. They were typically after a drought or over the discovery of a gold deposit, which were typically small. | |||
In [[1775]], there was a slave revolt that killed 5,406 [[Occidental]]s, mostly women and children, and was brutally suppressed. 2,400 slaves being reported as killed during the revolt and the retributions thereafter. The event decimated an entire generation of the [[Occidental]]-class and in the coming years the lack of a young administrative class was felt and the men, many of whom were becoming more and more despondent, were unable or unwilling to effectively manage the mining operations. Alcoholism and violent became commonplace and in [[1778]] a second slave revolt occured and entire towns worth of people were killed because the men were too drunk to protect them. As the coastally based administration failed to understand the full scope of the problem, they were slow to react and by the summer of [[1779]] the slaves had full control of the mines and had fortified a number of mining towns. In a disastrous military campaign, the colonial administrators sent 500 troops to try to regain control of the region but over the next three months the troops were caught in a battle of attrition and the Colonel in charge refused to report the poor showing for fear he would be perceived as ridiculous. | |||
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Pursat as a large but underfunded, undertrained, and under-equipped military that primarily consists of the army at 1.2 million personnel, a small but professional air force of 120,000 personnel, a Littoral Defence a s Enforcement Fleet (equivalent to most nations coast guards but also with a strong defense mission) of 238,000 personnel, and a navy of 638,000 personnel. These forces suffer from a lack of centralization and have, in recent exercises conducted by [[Burgundie]] in [[2018]] and [[2025]], failed to coordinate and meet strategic objectives. The government has made considerable investments in modernizing the military but the high command is resistant to changing their ways which is impeding progress. | Pursat as a large but underfunded, undertrained, and under-equipped military that primarily consists of the army at 1.2 million personnel, a small but professional air force of 120,000 personnel, a Littoral Defence a s Enforcement Fleet (equivalent to most nations coast guards but also with a strong defense mission) of 238,000 personnel, and a navy of 638,000 personnel. These forces suffer from a lack of centralization and have, in recent exercises conducted by [[Burgundie]] in [[2018]] and [[2025]], failed to coordinate and meet strategic objectives. The government has made considerable investments in modernizing the military but the high command is resistant to changing their ways which is impeding progress. | ||
Because of its more liberal stance on women's rights, the Army of Pursat has, since the Islamic Revolution in [[Umardwal]], had a contingent of {{wp|Kurdish people|Umardi}} women, which was formalized in [[1994]] as the 6th Infantry Regiment, Umardiennes (also known as the Women's Legion). The unit is 2,740 strong and consists 70% of {{wp|Kurdish people|Umardieen}}, 25% Pursatnieen, and 5% other foreign nationals. The unit is used as a border guard unit on the [[Yanuban|Yanubi]] frontier. | Because of its more liberal stance on women's rights, the Army of Pursat has, since the Islamic Revolution in [[Umardwal]], had a contingent of {{wp|Kurdish people|Umardi}} women, which was formalized in [[1994]] as the 6th Infantry Regiment, Umardiennes (also known as the Women's Legion). The unit is 2,740 strong and consists 70% of {{wp|Kurdish people|Umardieen}}, 25% Pursatnieen, and 5% other foreign nationals. The unit is used as a border guard unit on the [[Yanuban|Yanubi]] frontier. | ||
==Society== | ==Society== | ||
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====Pursi cuisine==== | ====Pursi cuisine==== | ||
The main dishes that form Pursi cuisine are {{wp|kibbeh}}, {{wp|hummus}}, {{wp|tabbouleh}}, {{wp|fattoush}}, {{wp|labneh}}, {{wp|shawarma}}, {{wp|mujaddara}}, {{wp|shanklish}}, {{wp|pastırma}}, {{wp|sujuk}} and {{wp|baklava}}. The Pursi often serve selections of appetizers, known as ''meze'', before the main course. {{wp|Za'atar}}, minced beef, and cheese {{wp|manakish}} are popular hors d'œuvres. The Arabic flatbread {{wp|khubz}} is always eaten together with ''meze''. | |||
Drinks in Pursi culture vary, depending on the time of day and the occasion. {{wp|Arabic coffee}}, a vestige of the [[Oduniyad Caliphate]] is the most well-known hot drink, usually prepared in the morning at breakfast or in the evening. It is usually served for guests or after food. {{wp|Arak}}, an alcoholic drink, is a well-known beverage, served mostly on special occasions. Other Pursi beverages include {{wp|ayran}}, {{wp|jallab}}, {{wp|white coffee}}, and a locally manufactured beer called {{wp|Al Shark}}. | |||
====Kemeti cuisine==== | ====Kemeti cuisine==== | ||
Kemeti cuisine relies heavily on legume and vegetable dishes. For most Kemetis there is a strong connection to food that is derived from ingredients that grow out of the ground as they see themselves as the ''Great and Ancient Agriculturalists'' of the region. As a result, a great number of vegetarian dishes have been developed that are the pride of the Kemeti people. {{wp|Kushari}} (a mixture of rice, lentils, and macaroni) is the "national dish" of the Kemetis and it is served at all of the ceremonies and events of Kemeti life. It is prepared when guests are staying over, for birth, circumcisions, birthdays, weddings, and funerals. In addition, {{wp|ful medames}} (mashed fava beans) is one of the most popular dishes. Fava bean is also used in making {{wp|falafel|taʿmiya}}, also known as falafel, is a staple in many [[Daria]]n cuisines, but originated in the culinary traditions of the [[Kemeti civilization]]. Garlic fried with {{wp|coriander}} is added to {{wp|molokhiya}}, a green soup made from finely chopped {{wp|Jute#Culinary_uses|jute}} leaves, sometimes with chicken or rabbit for special occasions. | Kemeti cuisine relies heavily on legume and vegetable dishes. For most Kemetis there is a strong connection to food that is derived from ingredients that grow out of the ground as they see themselves as the ''Great and Ancient Agriculturalists'' of the region. As a result, a great number of vegetarian dishes have been developed that are the pride of the Kemeti people. {{wp|Kushari}} (a mixture of rice, lentils, and macaroni) is the "national dish" of the Kemetis and it is served at all of the ceremonies and events of Kemeti life. It is prepared when guests are staying over, for birth, circumcisions, birthdays, weddings, and funerals. In addition, {{wp|ful medames}} (mashed fava beans) is one of the most popular dishes. Fava bean is also used in making {{wp|falafel|taʿmiya}}, also known as falafel, is a staple in many [[Daria]]n cuisines, but originated in the culinary traditions of the [[Kemeti civilization]]. Garlic fried with {{wp|coriander}} is added to {{wp|molokhiya}}, a green soup made from finely chopped {{wp|Jute#Culinary_uses|jute}} leaves, sometimes with chicken or rabbit for special occasions. | ||
===Sport=== | ===Sport=== | ||
[[File: Pursatni Pangolins.jpg|right|200px|Pursatni Pangolin logo.]] | [[File: Pursatni Pangolins.jpg|right|200px|Pursatni Pangolin logo.]] | ||
Football is the national sport of Pursat. At the highest levels, the national [[WAFF]] league soccer team of Pursat are the Pursatni Pangolins. They have never won the [[WAFF World Cup]] but they do well in the [[WAFF#Audonian_Cup|WAFF Audonian Cup]] most years. The country also has regional, provincial, and local leagues for professional, semi-professional, and amateur players. It is estimated that 48% of Pursatnieen play football recreationally. Pursat has sent players to every [[Istroyan Games]] since [[1968]]. {{wp|Squash}} and {{wp|tennis}} are other popular sports. The Pursatni squash team has been competitive in international championships since the 1930s. Horseracing has long been a popular sport in the country, but accusations of poor treatment of horses have soured some with a more modern palate. The Pursatni fencing team has done well in international championships since the 1970s and some Pursatni fencers have been recruited to other national teams, like the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc National Fencing Team]]. Pursat has done well internationally in archery and rowing with both teams medaling in the last summer [[Istroyan Games]]. | |||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||