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The western Northern Confederation, which largely coincides with modern Caracua, was generally seen by its other members to be a backwater. The territory benefitted little from the profitable [[Nysdra Sea]] trade, and accordingly not only was economic growth slow in the area but also the exchange of ideas and technology. The west was among the slowest to embrace the many reforms that occured throughout the centuries, actively opposing many of them in the National Conference. It only began to modernize following the creation of the Union Directorate emergency government after [[1883]]. During this period, the west began to be known collectively as "Caracua". Despite efforts by the new central government to modernize Caracua, it still lagged behind the rest of the Confederation, being last to fully monetize and adopt the [[wísdat]] currency, only completing the full measure of the reform by [[1910]]. Caracua grew significantly over the course of the 20th century, becoming a relative peer to some of the poorer eastern Confederation members. Throughout the history of the Confederation, the fourteen Great Nations shared significant solidarity in being "backwaters" opposed by the more robust eastern powers, not only binding them to the Confederation as a whole but binding them more closely together as a shared political, economic, and social entity. As part of this trend, the Toposa Ashkenauk city of Kimiornee grew to be a place of great economic and cultural exchange among the peoples of Caracua by [[1850]]. It gradually grew in size and importance, eventually becoming one of the rotating homes of the [[Northern_Confederation#Government|National Conference]] of the Northern Confederation. | The western Northern Confederation, which largely coincides with modern Caracua, was generally seen by its other members to be a backwater. The territory benefitted little from the profitable [[Nysdra Sea]] trade, and accordingly not only was economic growth slow in the area but also the exchange of ideas and technology. The west was among the slowest to embrace the many reforms that occured throughout the centuries, actively opposing many of them in the National Conference. It only began to modernize following the creation of the Union Directorate emergency government after [[1883]]. During this period, the west began to be known collectively as "Caracua". Despite efforts by the new central government to modernize Caracua, it still lagged behind the rest of the Confederation, being last to fully monetize and adopt the [[wísdat]] currency, only completing the full measure of the reform by [[1910]]. Caracua grew significantly over the course of the 20th century, becoming a relative peer to some of the poorer eastern Confederation members. Throughout the history of the Confederation, the fourteen Great Nations shared significant solidarity in being "backwaters" opposed by the more robust eastern powers, not only binding them to the Confederation as a whole but binding them more closely together as a shared political, economic, and social entity. As part of this trend, the Toposa Ashkenauk city of Kimiornee grew to be a place of great economic and cultural exchange among the peoples of Caracua by [[1850]]. It gradually grew in size and importance, eventually becoming one of the rotating homes of the [[Northern_Confederation#Government|National Conference]] of the Northern Confederation. | ||
[[File:Oldpalacioarzobispallima1860.jpg|thumb|left| | [[File:Oldpalacioarzobispallima1860.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Kimiornee in [[1870]]. The city became a hub of the Great Nations and Caracua's major urban center during this period.]] | ||
Caracua grew steadily during the 20th century as infrastructure projects and technological innovations allowed parts of the country to be irrigated and to otherwise improve crop yield, making larger parts of Caracua viable for agriculture. However, the opportunity for Caracua to grow in peace would be shortlived; by the late 20th century the Confederation was spiraling towards disintegration. Internal disputes and violent blood feuds dissolved the internal peace of the Confederation, inviting outside intervention by [[Urcea]] in the [[War of the Northern Confederation]]. As the Confederation sped towards collapse, it was overthrown by the predominantly Algosh military of the Confederation in the [[Algosh coup]] in [[2009]]. For the next decade and a half, the Great Nations as well as the peripheral peoples of the northwest were subject to [[Algoquona]], seeing their rights and territory gradually dwindle to the benefit of the Algosh ruling class. | Caracua grew steadily during the 20th century as infrastructure projects and technological innovations allowed parts of the country to be irrigated and to otherwise improve crop yield, making larger parts of Caracua viable for agriculture. However, the opportunity for Caracua to grow in peace would be shortlived; by the late 20th century the Confederation was spiraling towards disintegration. Internal disputes and violent blood feuds dissolved the internal peace of the Confederation, inviting outside intervention by [[Urcea]] in the [[War of the Northern Confederation]]. As the Confederation sped towards collapse, it was overthrown by the predominantly Algosh military of the Confederation in the [[Algosh coup]] in [[2009]]. For the next decade and a half, the Great Nations as well as the peripheral peoples of the northwest were subject to [[Algoquona]], seeing their rights and territory gradually dwindle to the benefit of the Algosh ruling class. | ||
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As the war progressed, various opposition elements within Caracua formed the Western Revolutionary Popular Reclamation Council. The Council, officially proclaimed in January [[2023]], was an alliance of resistance cells supported by the [[Occident]], revolutionary socialists, M'acunist traditionalists, and other elements who opposed Algosh domination. From then on, the Council assumed leadership of popular resistance to the Algosh-dominated government, directing sabotage campaigns while providing intelligence to both the [[Faneria]]n and [[Urcea]]n armed forces. | As the war progressed, various opposition elements within Caracua formed the Western Revolutionary Popular Reclamation Council. The Council, officially proclaimed in January [[2023]], was an alliance of resistance cells supported by the [[Occident]], revolutionary socialists, M'acunist traditionalists, and other elements who opposed Algosh domination. From then on, the Council assumed leadership of popular resistance to the Algosh-dominated government, directing sabotage campaigns while providing intelligence to both the [[Faneria]]n and [[Urcea]]n armed forces. | ||
The advance of [[Faneria]]n forces into the Cusinaut interior, combined with grievous defeats of Algosh forces in the east at the hands of the Urceans, offered opportunities to the peoples of northwestern Algoquona. Many local garrisons were either ejected by the Fanerians or significantly reduced in size in order to provide forces in the east, weakening the hold of Algoquona over the area. On 18 April [[2023]], Fanerian forces issued a crushing defeat on the few remaining armored Algosh forces 73 miles west of Western, precipitating a hasty withdrawal of Algosh forces from the region. That night, the Western Revolutionary Popular Reclamation Council declared the independence of the "Caracua Federation", and forces loyal to the Council seized control of its claimed territory and ejected the small remaining garrison of Algosh-aligned militia. On 19 April, the new Republic was recognized by [[Faneria]], [[Urcea]], and all [[NSTA]] members. On 20 April, some of the small indigenous nationalities in the northern Algoquona region also declared their independence, and following two days of negotiations they officially joined the revolutionary effort. | The advance of [[Faneria]]n forces into the Cusinaut interior, combined with grievous defeats of Algosh forces in the east at the hands of the Urceans, offered opportunities to the peoples of northwestern Algoquona. Many local garrisons were either ejected by the Fanerians or significantly reduced in size in order to provide forces in the east, weakening the hold of Algoquona over the area. On 18 April [[2023]], Fanerian forces issued a crushing defeat on the few remaining armored Algosh forces 73 miles west of Western, precipitating a hasty withdrawal of Algosh forces from the region. That night, the Western Revolutionary Popular Reclamation Council (WRPRC) declared the independence of the "Caracua Federation", and forces loyal to the Council seized control of its claimed territory and ejected the small remaining garrison of Algosh-aligned militia. On 19 April, the new Republic was recognized by [[Faneria]], [[Urcea]], and all [[NSTA]] members. On 20 April, some of the small indigenous nationalities in the northern Algoquona region also declared their independence, and following two days of negotiations they officially joined the revolutionary effort. | ||
[[File:MINISTRO DE DEFENSA SUPERVISÓ BASES CONTRATERRORISTAS DEL VRAEM (14238777932).jpg|thumb|right|200px|Forces of the WRPRC shortly after the declaration of Caracuan independence in [[2023]].]] | |||
===Post-Deluge era=== | ===Post-Deluge era=== | ||
After its independence was secured, Caracua's provisional government focused next on establishing a constitution for the state. The constituent parties of the revolution largely sought to restore the [[Algosh coup|pre-2009]] state of affairs, enshrining the constitutional sovereignty of the fourteen Great Nations within a federated republic. A constitutional convention was established in October of [[2023]] with both provisional government leaders and some ad hoc elected representatives included. The convention largely divided along the lines of the very nature of the Federation. A "Confederate" faction emerged, which functionally sought the restoration of the old [[Northern Confederation]] governmental structure with limited additional codification and streamlining, a system which would make Caracua a confederation. However, the predominating majority of the convention ended up supporting the "Federal" faction, which supported implementing the basis of the Northern Confederation's constitution but also strengthening the central government and regulating the constituent elements as symmetrical equals rather than asymmetrical neighbors. The new constitution was adopted by unanimous vote of the convention in February [[2024]], with the confederates having voted as a sign of national unity, and it took effect on 1 July [[2024]]. | After its independence was secured, Caracua's provisional government focused next on establishing a constitution for the state. The constituent parties of the revolution largely sought to restore the [[Algosh coup|pre-2009]] state of affairs, enshrining the constitutional sovereignty of the fourteen Great Nations within a federated republic. A constitutional convention was established in October of [[2023]] with both provisional government leaders and some ad hoc elected representatives included. The convention largely divided along the lines of the very nature of the Federation. A "Confederate" faction emerged, which functionally sought the restoration of the old [[Northern Confederation]] governmental structure with limited additional codification and streamlining, a system which would make Caracua a confederation. However, the predominating majority of the convention ended up supporting the "Federal" faction, which supported implementing the basis of the Northern Confederation's constitution but also strengthening the central government and regulating the constituent elements as symmetrical equals rather than asymmetrical neighbors. The new constitution was adopted by unanimous vote of the convention in February [[2024]], with the confederates having voted as a sign of national unity, and it took effect on 1 July [[2024]]. | ||
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== Politics and Government == | == Politics and Government == | ||
[[File:A Mongol Parlament (The Mongolian Parliament) - panoramio.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Federal Hall in Kimiornee serves as seat of government in Caracua.]] | |||
The government of Caracua is based on a significantly reformed version of the [[Northern_Confederation#Government|government of the Northern Confederation]] and is governed under the Constitution of 2024. The Constitution of 2024, which itself incorporates large parts of the Northern Confederation's "Received Guidances", was designed to codify the tradition-based unwritten constitution of the Confederation with some alterations to strengthen the stability of the state. As such, it is a federal union of fourteen constituencies, called States, each of which coincide with one of the Great Nations which live within Caracua. In addition the states, which are the primary unit of governance and retain significant home rule rights, there are a number of small preserves, reservations, and nomadic ranges which transcend state borders. | The government of Caracua is based on a significantly reformed version of the [[Northern_Confederation#Government|government of the Northern Confederation]] and is governed under the Constitution of 2024. The Constitution of 2024, which itself incorporates large parts of the Northern Confederation's "Received Guidances", was designed to codify the tradition-based unwritten constitution of the Confederation with some alterations to strengthen the stability of the state. As such, it is a federal union of fourteen constituencies, called States, each of which coincide with one of the Great Nations which live within Caracua. In addition the states, which are the primary unit of governance and retain significant home rule rights, there are a number of small preserves, reservations, and nomadic ranges which transcend state borders. | ||
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===Political Parties=== | ===Political Parties=== | ||
[[File:Ashkenang Parliament.png|thumb|Current standing in | [[File:Ashkenang Parliament.png|thumb|Current standing in Caracuan legislature]] | ||
The Federation has a largely two-party political system split between the Blue Party and the Yellow Party; of these, the Blues are more conservative, pacifistic, religious, and focused on traditional life, whereas the Yellows are more modernizing, supportive of Occidentalization, and promulgate a doctrine of centralization of power. Both are kept in check by a number of foreign advisors from abroad, as while Faneria maintains a large stake in Caracua's statebuilding process as its original patron nation, other Cronan powers (namely [[the Cape]], [[Arcerion]] and [[Canespa]]) have exerted influence in the area. In general, Arcerine, Capetian and especially [[Canespa|Canespan]] advisors have tacitly supported the Blue Party, whereas Faneria supports the Yellows due to its declared intent to build Caracua back into a hub of regional influence in [[Cusinaut]]. In the past the Canespans especially have taken much more physical movements to exert influence in the country. Among these movements Canespa has promised to use some of the energy generated via the Hamuq City dam on poor towns in southern Caracua. The towns promised these utilities all have large Blue Party majorities. | The Federation has a largely two-party political system split between the Blue Party and the Yellow Party; of these, the Blues are more conservative, pacifistic, religious, and focused on traditional life, whereas the Yellows are more modernizing, supportive of Occidentalization, and promulgate a doctrine of centralization of power. Both are kept in check by a number of foreign advisors from abroad, as while Faneria maintains a large stake in Caracua's statebuilding process as its original patron nation, other Cronan powers (namely [[the Cape]], [[Arcerion]] and [[Canespa]]) have exerted influence in the area. In general, Arcerine, Capetian and especially [[Canespa|Canespan]] advisors have tacitly supported the Blue Party, whereas Faneria supports the Yellows due to its declared intent to build Caracua back into a hub of regional influence in [[Cusinaut]]. In the past the Canespans especially have taken much more physical movements to exert influence in the country. Among these movements Canespa has promised to use some of the energy generated via the Hamuq City dam on poor towns in southern Caracua. The towns promised these utilities all have large Blue Party majorities. | ||
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The fourteen Great Nations are the main constituents of the Caracua Federation and represent the fourteen largest ethnic and cultural groups within the country. The synthesis of these fourteen peoples is considered to be "mainstream Caracuan culture", whereby there is a shared broader social consensus and worldview on a number of topics while each group still retains their own traditions, mores, and even languages. They are the primary political actors within the Federation as well, with the fourteen Great Nations each controlling one of the states which makes up Caracua as a federal union. | The fourteen Great Nations are the main constituents of the Caracua Federation and represent the fourteen largest ethnic and cultural groups within the country. The synthesis of these fourteen peoples is considered to be "mainstream Caracuan culture", whereby there is a shared broader social consensus and worldview on a number of topics while each group still retains their own traditions, mores, and even languages. They are the primary political actors within the Federation as well, with the fourteen Great Nations each controlling one of the states which makes up Caracua as a federal union. | ||
The fourteen Great Nations are: the Malki, the Rionee, the Toposa Ashkenauk, the Yanota Ashkenauk, the Atakapa Ashkenauk, the Mishauk, the [[List_of_peoples_of_Cusinaut#E-H|Hasinai]], the | The fourteen Great Nations are: the Malki, the Rionee, the Toposa Ashkenauk, the Yanota Ashkenauk, the Atakapa Ashkenauk, the Mishauk, the [[List_of_peoples_of_Cusinaut#E-H|Hasinai]], the Ca'sheno, the Oriska, the Talco, the Cohosh, the Cohoc, the Owego, and the Otego. | ||
The Toposa Ashkenauk, the Yanota Ashkenauk, the Atakapa Ashkenauk, and the Mishauk share linguistic bonds and a degree of shared history, and sometimes they are collectively considered a singular "Ashkenauk" nation; together they make up the plurality of all people within Caracua. | The Toposa Ashkenauk, the Yanota Ashkenauk, the Atakapa Ashkenauk, and the Mishauk share linguistic bonds and a degree of shared history, and sometimes they are collectively considered a singular "Ashkenauk" nation; together they make up the plurality of all people within Caracua. | ||
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