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'''Eilada''' is an overseas possession of the [[Faneria|Republic of the Fhainn]] located in [[Vallos]]. | '''Eilada''' is an overseas possession of the [[Faneria|Republic of the Fhainn]] located in [[Vallos]]. The modern territory consists of two islands, Eile Corubia and Eile d'Horizon Ardent, and several {{wp|shoals}} and islets within their {{wp|Exclusive Economic Zone|Exclusive Economic Zones}} near the terminal end of the [[Capelranco Archipelago]]. Of the two, Corubia is the larger and the only permanently inhabited island in the territory, as d'Horizon is a low-lying {{wp|atoll}}. Eilada is predominantly centered on Port d'Corubia, the only major settlement on the main island, which hosts a large shipping port used for commercial rest and refuel as well as the Eilada Army Naval Base, which is the permanent post of the [[National Army Naval Forces (Faneria)|National Army Navy's]] Eastern Hemisphere Squadron. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
====Burgundine Exploration==== | ====Burgundine Exploration==== | ||
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As an overseas Territory of Faneria, Eileadan residents elect a county-level government with a county Taesteach and municipal council; however, the island does not have political representation in the [[National Assembly]]. Territorial administration is managed by a Military Governor appointed by the Secretary of the Army, and permanent residence of non-military families on Corubia requires approval by the Military Governor's office. | As an overseas Territory of Faneria, Eileadan residents elect a county-level government with a county Taesteach and municipal council; however, the island does not have political representation in the [[National Assembly]]. Territorial administration is managed by a Military Governor appointed by the Secretary of the Army, and permanent residence of non-military families on Corubia requires approval by the Military Governor's office. | ||
====Foreign Bases==== | ====Foreign Bases==== | ||
In addition to the Corubia Army Naval Base, ports and land on the island have historically been leased to a number of foreign governments and corporate entities. Since 1965, the largest plot of land on the main island is a rest and refuel station jointly owned by [[Targaidt | In addition to the Corubia Army Naval Base, ports and land on the island have historically been leased to a number of foreign governments and corporate entities. Since 1965, the largest plot of land on the main island is a rest and refuel station jointly owned by [[Targaidt Prìse|Target Price]] and [[O'Shea Corporation|O'Shea]]. The commercial docks cover roughly sixty percent of Corubia's port space. | ||
The only foreign nation with a current lease on the port is [[Arcerion]], while [[Kiravia]], [[the Cape]], and [[Burgundie]] have military docking rights at the CANB. Several nations and companies maintain smaller local consulates for merchant mariners. | The only foreign nation with a current lease on the port is [[Arcerion]], while [[Kiravia]], [[the Cape]], and [[Burgundie]] have military docking rights at the CANB. Several nations and companies maintain smaller local consulates for merchant mariners. | ||
It is a small island with a population of about ten thousand, and is heavily developed, hosting the Eilada Aerospace-Naval Base and corporate and state-owned dockyards for handling and transferring cargo, as well as refueling. It is the main stopping point for the Fhainnin merchant marine in the southern [[Odoneru Sea]], the [[Tainean Sea]], and the [[Polynesian Sea]]. | |||
====Ethnic Groups==== | ====Ethnic Groups==== | ||