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| caption = Kiravian artist's rendition of the siege | | caption = Kiravian artist's rendition of the siege | ||
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| place = Dun-Kurrengev, [[Sarolasta]] | | place = Dun-Kurrengev, [[Sarolasta]] | ||
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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. | ||
==Daxian fleet== | ==Daxian fleet== | ||
The [[Xiaodan Emperor]] elevated the dwarf eunuch Zhu Bolin to the rank of admiral and commanded him to personally organize and lead the imperial expedition to [[Sarolasta]]. Zhu Bolin then spent the period from May to July 1664 gathering an impressive armada of one hundred and twenty ships; composed of 70 galleys, 30 galleons and other ships of various sizes. The [[South Seas Development Company|South Seas Company]] also sent a small force of armed dhows in support, commanded by [[Caphiria]]n mercenary | The [[Xiaodan Emperor]] elevated the dwarf eunuch Zhu Bolin to the rank of admiral and commanded him to personally organize and lead the imperial expedition to [[Sarolasta]]. Zhu Bolin then spent the period from May to early July 1664 gathering an impressive armada of one hundred and twenty ships; composed of 70 galleys, 30 galleons and other ships of various sizes. The [[South Seas Development Company|South Seas Company]] also sent a small force of armed dhows crewed by Christians in support, commanded by [[Caphiria]]n mercenary Enrico Dolomito. Additionally the ground contingent counted with four hundred cannons and 15,000 men between soldiers and ship crews. With in the army were five thousand slave-soldiers sent by the sultan of [[Rusana|Ghanim]], a Daxian vassal. The ship crews included several thousand polynesian slaves who would be forced into trench work during the course of the siege and suffer almost complete losses. The armada left the port of [[Zong]] on July 25, calling at [[Zhijun]] before heading north to [[Sarolasta]], arriving withing sight of [[Dun-Kurrengev]] on August 3. | ||
==Siege== | ==Siege== | ||
==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||