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| image = File:Sinking Corummese warship.jpg

| caption = A Corummese warship sinking off shore after being sabotaged by guerilla fighters.

| result = Independence of [[Stenza]] from the [[Corumm|~~Corummese~~ Empire]]

| result = Independence of [[Stenza]] from the [[Corumm|Heavenly Empire]]

| combatant1 = {{flag|Stenza}}

| combatant2 = {{flagicon image|CEmpire1.png}} [[Corumm]]

| commander1 = {{flagicon|Stenza}} [[Li Xhipong]]<br>

{{flagicon|Stenza}} [[Hemi Hidao]]

| commander2 = {{flagicon image|CEmpire1.png}} ~~name~~

| commander2 = {{flagicon image|CEmpire1.png}} [[Heshen Shenbao]]<br>

{{flagicon image|CEmpire1.png}} [[Lei Shen]]

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The '''Stenzan War of Independence''', called the '''Tau Mo le Saolotoga''' (Fight for Freedom) in Stenzan, was a defining moment in the history of [[Stenza]] in which the country gained independence from its colonial overlord, [[Corumm]]. The war can be defined in two phases, a fight between guerillas and pro-government security forces between 1907 and 1919, and a full scale revolt leading to open warfare between 1919 and 1921. The war was eventually decided by the [[Battle of Xīwàng]] (current day Faamoemoe) a decisive Stenzan victory that led to peace being signed between ~~both nations~~. This was followed by two major events, namely the [[~~exile~~ of the ~~humiliated~~|Corummese retreat from the island]] and the [[Stenzan Civil War]].

The '''Stenzan War of Independence''', called the '''Tau Mo le Saolotoga''' (Fight for Freedom) in Stenzan, was a defining moment in the history of [[Stenza]] in which the country gained independence from its colonial overlord, [[Corumm|Qian Corumm]]. The war can be defined in two phases, a fight between guerillas and pro-government security forces between 1907 and 1919, and a full scale revolt leading to open warfare between 1919 and 1921. The war was eventually decided by the [[Battle of Xīwàng]] (current day Faamoemoe) a decisive Stenzan victory that led to peace being signed between a newly independent Stenzan state and its former Corummese overlords. This was followed by two major events, namely the [[Exile of the Humiliated|Corummese retreat from the island]] and the [[Stenzan Civil War]].

==Background==

===Colonization of Stenza===

===Qian Colonization of Stenza===

The colonization of modern day Stenza started in the early 1600s, when a Corummese vessel captained by [[Xi Haifong]] suffered a major scurvy outbreak and decided to deviate off its course to find land. The ~~land~~ they found turned out to be Stenza, and upon returning home the crew reported of their findings. The land they had discovered was deemed interesting enough ~~for another expedition~~, and within two years a Corummese ~~community~~ had been found in the [[~~cape~~ of ~~hope~~]] on the northwestern part of the island, named after the fact it brought hope to the ill sailors who discovered it. The Corummese called this city Xīwàng (Hope), but is now known as the regional capital Faamoemoe (Hope).

The colonization of modern day [[Stenza]] started in the early 1600s, when a Corummese vessel captained by [[Xi Haifong]] suffered a major scurvy outbreak and decided to deviate off its course to find land. The landmass they found turned out to be [[Stenza]], and upon returning home the crew reported of their findings. [[Xi Haifong]] was emplyed by the [[South Seas Development Company|South Seas Trading Company]] rather than the Corummese state. The land they had discovered was deemed interesting enough and of untapped economic potential that several other expeditions were organized, and within two years a Corummese walled compound had been found in the [[Cape of Hope]] on the northwestern part of the island, named after the fact it brought hope to the ill sailors who discovered it. The Corummese called this city Xīwàng (Hope), but is now known as the regional capital Faamoemoe (Hope). The Company would gain authorization from the imperial court to further colonize and exploit the new landmass, for the greater glory of the Empire.

Corummese exploration beyond the initial settlement at Xīwàng was met with curiosity and then hostility from the local tribes, who did not trust the foreign settlers. A seven decade long push into the country followed, and by 1671 the whole island was under ~~Corummese~~ control, with the native population being subjected to the choice of compliance or death. It is estimated that up to half the native population died during this period at the hand of the colonizing forces.

Corummese exploration beyond the initial settlement at Xīwàng was met with curiosity and then hostility from the local tribes, who did not trust the foreign settlers. A seven decade long push into the country followed, and by 1671 the whole island was under [[Corumm]]ese control, with the native population being subjected to the choice of compliance or death. It is estimated that up to half the native population died during this period at the hand of the colonizing forces.

Over the course of the next 100 years the island was transformed into a modern ~~mining~~ colony. Stenza was found to be rich with metals such as ~~Nickel~~ and ~~Iron~~. ~~Ripe~~ for exploitation by the Corummese colonizers. The local population was forced to follow Corummese culture and, by 1887, the nation was a Corummese ~~puppet state~~ headed by a Stenzan ~~governor~~ named Noa Zhu. Although seemingly ~~self-governing~~, Zhu was nothing more than a Corummese puppet while the nation was still ruled with a tight grip by ~~those back in Corumm~~.

Over the course of the next 100 years the island was transformed into a modern colony. [[Stenza]] was found to be rich with metals such as nickel and iron, phosphates and potash, exotic woods and crops such as coffee and tea. These untapped resources were ripe for exploitation by the Corummese colonizers. By the early 1880's the [[South Seas Development Company|Company]] had fallen into bankruptcy due to corruption, foreign competition and native revolts. The Corummese state intervened and seized all of its assets, including in the Stenzan colony, thus removing any intermediary between itself and the natives.

From then on the local population was forced to follow Corummese culture and, by 1887, the nation was a Corummese model colony headed by a 'Stenzan' Governor-General named Noa Zhu. Although seemingly given a wide latitude of decision making, Zhu was nothing more than a Corummese puppet while the nation was still ruled with a tight grip by the metropole.

The next three decades were not per se bad for the Stenzan population, who enjoyed all the technological and social developments the Corummese brought to them while their land was still being exploited. Regardless of this progress, the native population was still treated as a second rate class to the Corummese colonizers, who enjoyed considerable wealth based on the labor of the Stenzans.

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 | image            = File:Sinking Corummese warship.jpg
 | caption          = A Corummese warship sinking off shore after being sabotaged by guerilla fighters.
-| result            = Independence of [[Stenza]] from the [[Corumm|Corummese Empire]]
+| result            = Independence of [[Stenza]] from the [[Corumm|Heavenly Empire]]
 | combatant1        = {{flag|Stenza}}
 | combatant2        = {{flagicon image|CEmpire1.png}} [[Corumm]]
 | commander1        = {{flagicon|Stenza}} [[Li Xhipong]]<br>
 {{flagicon|Stenza}} [[Hemi Hidao]]
-| commander2        = {{flagicon image|CEmpire1.png}} name
+| commander2        = {{flagicon image|CEmpire1.png}} [[Heshen Shenbao]]<br>
+{{flagicon image|CEmpire1.png}} [[Lei Shen]]
 | strength1        =
 | strength2        =
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 }}
-The '''Stenzan War of Independence''', called the '''Tau Mo le Saolotoga''' (Fight for Freedom) in Stenzan, was a defining moment in the history of [[Stenza]] in which the country gained independence from its colonial overlord, [[Corumm]]. The war can be defined in two phases, a fight between guerillas and pro-government security forces between 1907 and 1919, and a full scale revolt leading to open warfare between 1919 and 1921. The war was eventually decided by the [[Battle of Xīwàng]] (current day Faamoemoe) a decisive Stenzan victory that led to peace being signed between both nations. This was followed by two major events, namely the [[exile of the humiliated|Corummese retreat from the island]] and the [[Stenzan Civil War]].
+The '''Stenzan War of Independence''', called the '''Tau Mo le Saolotoga''' (Fight for Freedom) in Stenzan, was a defining moment in the history of [[Stenza]] in which the country gained independence from its colonial overlord, [[Corumm|Qian Corumm]]. The war can be defined in two phases, a fight between guerillas and pro-government security forces between 1907 and 1919, and a full scale revolt leading to open warfare between 1919 and 1921. The war was eventually decided by the [[Battle of Xīwàng]] (current day Faamoemoe) a decisive Stenzan victory that led to peace being signed between a newly independent Stenzan state and its former Corummese overlords. This was followed by two major events, namely the [[Exile of the Humiliated|Corummese retreat from the island]] and the [[Stenzan Civil War]].
 ==Background==
-===Colonization of Stenza===
+===Qian Colonization of Stenza===
-The colonization of modern day Stenza started in the early 1600s, when a Corummese vessel captained by [[Xi Haifong]] suffered a major scurvy outbreak and decided to deviate off its course to find land. The land they found turned out to be Stenza, and upon returning home the crew reported of their findings. The land they had discovered was deemed interesting enough for another expedition, and within two years a Corummese community had been found in the [[cape of hope]] on the northwestern part of the island, named after the fact it brought hope to the ill sailors who discovered it. The Corummese called this city Xīwàng (Hope), but is now known as the regional capital Faamoemoe (Hope).
+The colonization of modern day [[Stenza]] started in the early 1600s, when a Corummese vessel captained by [[Xi Haifong]] suffered a major scurvy outbreak and decided to deviate off its course to find land. The landmass they found turned out to be [[Stenza]], and upon returning home the crew reported of their findings. [[Xi Haifong]] was emplyed by the [[South Seas Development Company|South Seas Trading Company]] rather than the Corummese state. The land they had discovered was deemed interesting enough and of untapped economic potential that several other expeditions were organized, and within two years a Corummese walled compound had been found in the [[Cape of Hope]] on the northwestern part of the island, named after the fact it brought hope to the ill sailors who discovered it. The Corummese called this city Xīwàng (Hope), but is now known as the regional capital Faamoemoe (Hope). The Company would gain authorization from the imperial court to further colonize and exploit the new landmass, for the greater glory of the Empire.
-Corummese exploration beyond the initial settlement at Xīwàng was met with curiosity and then hostility from the local tribes, who did not trust the foreign settlers. A seven decade long push into the country followed, and by 1671 the whole island was under Corummese control, with the native population being subjected to the choice of compliance or death. It is estimated that up to half the native population died during this period at the hand of the colonizing forces.
+Corummese exploration beyond the initial settlement at Xīwàng was met with curiosity and then hostility from the local tribes, who did not trust the foreign settlers. A seven decade long push into the country followed, and by 1671 the whole island was under [[Corumm]]ese control, with the native population being subjected to the choice of compliance or death. It is estimated that up to half the native population died during this period at the hand of the colonizing forces.
-Over the course of the next 100 years the island was transformed into a modern mining colony. Stenza was found to be rich with metals such as Nickel and Iron. Ripe for exploitation by the Corummese colonizers. The local population was forced to follow Corummese culture and, by 1887, the nation was a Corummese puppet state headed by a Stenzan governor named Noa Zhu. Although seemingly self-governing, Zhu was nothing more than a Corummese puppet while the nation was still ruled with a tight grip by those back in Corumm.
+Over the course of the next 100 years the island was transformed into a modern colony. [[Stenza]] was found to be rich with metals such as nickel and iron, phosphates and potash, exotic woods and crops such as coffee and tea. These untapped resources were ripe for exploitation by the Corummese colonizers. By the early 1880's the [[South Seas Development Company|Company]] had fallen into bankruptcy due to corruption, foreign competition and native revolts. The Corummese state intervened and seized all of its assets, including in the Stenzan colony, thus removing any intermediary between itself and the natives.
+From then on the local population was forced to follow Corummese culture and, by 1887, the nation was a Corummese model colony headed by a 'Stenzan' Governor-General named Noa Zhu. Although seemingly given a wide latitude of decision making, Zhu was nothing more than a Corummese puppet while the nation was still ruled with a tight grip by the metropole.
 The next three decades were not per se bad for the Stenzan population, who enjoyed all the technological and social developments the Corummese brought to them while their land was still being exploited. Regardless of this progress, the native population was still treated as a second rate class to the Corummese colonizers, who enjoyed considerable wealth based on the labor of the Stenzans.

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