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In [[2002]], one of the world's largest undiscovered deposits of {{wp|Phosphorite|phosphorite}} was discovered in Medimeria. Phosphorite is a primary industrial ingredient in the manufacturing of {{wp|fertilizer}}. Interest in Medimeria and its economy was transformed overnight, as large investments in mine construction began later in 2002. | In [[2002]], one of the world's largest undiscovered deposits of {{wp|Phosphorite|phosphorite}} was discovered in Medimeria. Phosphorite is a primary industrial ingredient in the manufacturing of {{wp|fertilizer}}. Interest in Medimeria and its economy was transformed overnight, as large investments in mine construction began later in 2002. | ||
Despite the new economic sector, the island remained largely irrelevant to Burgoignesc overall interests, and the self-governing and culturally distinctive style of the island gradually returned as Burgoignesc military interest receded. | Despite the new economic sector, the island remained largely irrelevant to Burgoignesc overall interests, and the self-governing and culturally distinctive style of the island gradually returned as Burgoignesc military interest receded. With the beginning of the [[War of the Northern Confederation]], the island was suddenly thrust into military relevancy again, but now for the [[Urcean military]]. Reinforcements and materiel from [[Urcea]] headed towards [[New Harren]] were often queued in Medimeria and, in many cases, Medimeria served as a gathering point for goods procured from Audonia to be shipped to New Harren. In [[2009]], Urcea and Burgundie signed a 99-year agreement which allowed full use of all military facilities on the island for the duration of the lease. This agreement laid the groundwork for increased Urcean presence on the island, and as more Urcean military and civilian personnel were on the island, Urcean investment in the island's mining sector also grew. | ||
===Cession to Urcea=== | ===Cession to Urcea=== | ||