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The '''Siege of Dun-Kurrengev''' was a military confict part of the | The '''Siege of Dun-Kurrengev''' was a military confict part of the [[Daxian Filibuster Wars]] in which [[Daxia]]n forces besieged the [[Kiravia]]n-ruled fortress of [[Dun Kurrengev]] on the island of [[Sarolasta]]. It ended in a [[Kiravia]]n victory after the [[Daxia]]ns retreated. It is the first instance of the Daxian imperial fleet militarily intervening in the [[Polynesian Sea]], as opposed to [[South Seas Development Company|South Seas Company]] privateer forces. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
In the 17th century, [[Daxia]]'s Qian dynasty first came into [[Pelaxian discovery of the sea route to Alshar|contact]] with civilizations from beyond the [[Polynesian Sea|Polynesian sea]]. The sudden appearance of these technologically advanced seafaring nations arose a great deal of suspicion in [[Daxia]]n ruling circles who saw the waters of the Polynesian as a closed off pond for them to explore (and exploit). The colonization of [[Australis]] was well underway at this point and there were fears the project could be jeopardized by these ambitious outsiders. The discovery of [[Kiravia]]n settlement on the island of [[Sarolasta]] thus came as a very unwelcome and galling surprise. This was compounded by the island's rise to prominence in the lucrative yam trade in a few short years, in direct competition with [[Stenza|Australis]]'s yam producers which represented a reliable source of income. Multiple attempts to bribe [[Sarolasta]]'s governor to turn coat and surrender the island were rebuffed. In light of these 'provocations' and the possible damages to Daxian profits, the [[Xiaodan Emperor]] commanded that an expedition be mounted to seize [[Sarolasta]] from the [[Kiravia]]ns. The fortress of [[Dun-Kurrengev]] in the southern tip of the island was considered to be a vital fortification for its defense, therefore its capture was of the highest priority if a land campaign was to be mounted. | In the 17th century, [[Daxia]]'s Qian dynasty first came into [[Pelaxian discovery of the sea route to Alshar|contact]] with civilizations from beyond the [[Polynesian Sea|Polynesian sea]]. The sudden appearance of these technologically advanced seafaring nations arose a great deal of suspicion in [[Daxia]]n ruling circles who saw the waters of the Polynesian as a closed off pond for them to explore (and exploit). The colonization of [[Australis]] was well underway at this point and there were fears the project could be jeopardized by these ambitious outsiders. The discovery of [[Kiravia]]n settlement on the island of [[Sarolasta]] thus came as a very unwelcome and galling surprise. This was compounded by the island's rise to prominence in the lucrative yam trade in a few short years, in direct competition with [[Stenza|Australis]]'s yam producers which represented a reliable source of income. Multiple attempts to bribe [[Sarolasta]]'s governor to turn coat and surrender the island were rebuffed. In light of these 'provocations' and the possible damages to Daxian profits, the [[Xiaodan Emperor]] commanded that an expedition be mounted to seize [[Sarolasta]] from the [[Kiravia]]ns. The fortress of [[Dun-Kurrengev]] in the southern tip of the island was considered to be a vital fortification for its defense, therefore its capture was of the highest priority if a land campaign was to be mounted. | ||