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The islands were known as '''Fortress Truk''' during the [[Second Great War]] and they were one of the key lynchpins of [[Daxia]]n power projection in the [[Polynesian Sea]] during the conflict and vital to communication with the [[Caphirian]] co belligerent. The islands were the staging point for raids on Levantian possessions such as [[Rapa Rapa]] and [[Sudmoll]] and the Cathay squadron of Daxia's navy was based there to try and secure the transit of trade convoys between [[Caphiria]] and [[Daxia]]. Later in the war as the naval war turned, the navy withdrew most of its vessels west to [[Zhijun]] but the defenses of Truk were robust enough that enemy operational planners considered it inpractical to try taking over the islands but some raids were staged. The war left a lasting distaste for the Rapans, who are seen as stooges of [[Urcea]] and [[Burgundie]] even to this day. | The islands were known as '''Fortress Truk''' during the [[Second Great War]] and they were one of the key lynchpins of [[Daxia]]n power projection in the [[Polynesian Sea]] during the conflict and vital to communication with the [[Caphirian]] co belligerent. The islands were the staging point for raids on Levantian possessions such as [[Rapa Rapa]] and [[Sudmoll]] and the Cathay squadron of Daxia's navy was based there to try and secure the transit of trade convoys between [[Caphiria]] and [[Daxia]]. Later in the war as the naval war turned, the navy withdrew most of its vessels west to [[Zhijun]] but the defenses of Truk were robust enough that enemy operational planners considered it inpractical to try taking over the islands but some raids were staged. The war left a lasting distaste for the Rapans, who are seen as stooges of [[Urcea]] and [[Burgundie]] even to this day. | ||
====Modern period==== | ====Modern period==== | ||
The immediate end of the war saw a period of deprivation and unrest as the downfall of the imperial system on the mainland disrupted the chains of supply to Truk. The new [[National Reconstruction Front (Daxia)|republican government]] did not see the islands as a great priority but they did take the opportunity to tamp down on its autonomy by imposing a governor from the mainland and banning all independent political activity. President [[Min Bib Doda]] restored the political autonomy system in 1979 and worked to restore economic viability to [[Daxia]]'s overseas districts. The change from NRF to PDD government on the mainland was a seamless affair for Truk, the local government continues to receive generous subsidies and privileges that ensure it remains [[Daxia]]'s happiest barrack. | The immediate end of the war saw a period of deprivation and unrest as the downfall of the imperial system on the mainland disrupted the chains of supply to Truk. The new [[National Reconstruction Front (Daxia)|republican government]] did not see the islands as a great priority but they did take the opportunity to tamp down on its autonomy by imposing a governor from the mainland and banning all independent political activity. An Emirate revivalist movement appeared during this era, agitating for independence before being snuffed out in the 1960's. President [[Min Bib Doda]] restored the political autonomy system in 1979 and worked to restore economic viability to [[Daxia]]'s overseas districts. The change from NRF to PDD government on the mainland was a seamless affair for Truk, the local government continues to receive generous subsidies and privileges that ensure it remains [[Daxia]]'s happiest barrack on the surface. | ||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
[[File:Kumquat_from_Spain.jpg|thumb|Kumquats are grown in Truk all year round]] | [[File:Kumquat_from_Spain.jpg|thumb|Kumquats are grown in Truk all year round]] | ||