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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 lines with the [[Caphirian]] co belligerent. The islands were the staging point for raids on [[Levantia]]n 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 south, the navy withdrew most of its vessels west to naval ports in [[Zhijun]] but the defenses of Truk were robust enough that enemy operational planners considered it impractical to try taking over the islands although some raids were staged. The war left a lasting distaste for the Rapans, who are seen as stooges and collaborators of [[Urcea]] and [[Burgundie]] even to this day. 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 their autonomy by imposing a governor from the mainland and banning all independent political activity. An Emirate revivalist movement gained popularity during this era, agitating for independence before being snuffed out in the 1960's by the security services. President [[Min Bib Doda]] made a decision to restore the political autonomy system in 1979 and worked to restore economic viability to [[Daxia]]'s overseas districts. The change from [[National Reconstruction Front (Daxia)|NRF]] to [[Party of Daxian Democrats|PDD]] government on the mainland was a seamless affair for Truk, the local government continued to receive generous subsidies and privileges that ensure it remains politically docile to the central government. | 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 lines with the [[Caphirian]] co belligerent. The islands were the staging point for raids on [[Levantia]]n 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 south, the navy withdrew most of its vessels west to naval ports in [[Zhijun]] but the defenses of Truk were robust enough that enemy operational planners considered it impractical to try taking over the islands although some raids were staged. The war left a lasting distaste for the Rapans, who are seen as stooges and collaborators of [[Urcea]] and [[Burgundie]] even to this day. 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 their autonomy by imposing a governor from the mainland and banning all independent political activity. An Emirate revivalist movement gained popularity during this era, agitating for independence before being snuffed out in the 1960's by the security services. President [[Min Bib Doda]] made a decision to restore the political autonomy system in 1979 and worked to restore economic viability to [[Daxia]]'s overseas districts. The change from [[National Reconstruction Front (Daxia)|NRF]] to [[Party of Daxian Democrats|PDD]] government on the mainland was a seamless affair for Truk, the local government continued to receive generous subsidies and privileges that ensure it remains politically docile to the central government. | ||
The [[People's Justice Party (Daxia)|People's Justice Party]], a formerly opposition movement rooted in political Islamism was legalized by [[Min Bib Doda]] in his last year in office, after the PJP dropped references to armed struggle and terrorism as legitimate avenues to effect political change from its program. The party had its strongest electoral showing in 2005 when it captured the governorship in alliance with the local branch of the [[Party of Daxian Democrats|PDD]]. | The [[People's Justice Party (Daxia)|People's Justice Party]], a formerly opposition movement rooted in political Islamism was legalized by [[Min Bib Doda]] in his last year in office, after the PJP dropped references to armed struggle and terrorism as legitimate avenues to effect political change from its program. The party had its strongest electoral showing in 2005 when it captured the governorship in alliance with the local branch of the [[Party of Daxian Democrats|PDD]]; the coalition is known as the Red and Yellow Alliance. Truk is the only province of [[Daxia]] where the [[Party of Daxian Democrats|PDD]] operates as the junior political partner, in what observers consider a long running experiment from the government. | ||
==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]] | ||