Iles Evangeline
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Iles Evangeline | |
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Military Directorate | |
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| Etymology: Named for Crown Princess Amelia | |
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| Motto: "I have returned" | |
| Candidate Jurisdiction for BORA Inclusion |  Burgundie |
| Capital | Port Capelan |
| Government | |
| • Type | Pre-democratic military governorate |
| • Body | Council of Colonels |
| • Prefect Plenipotentiary | Rachelle-Evangeliste Vanchamps d'Elisioile |
| Population (2026) | |
| • Total | 1,485,556 |
Iles Evangeline, officially the Candidate Jurisdiction for BORA Inclusion of Iles Evangeline is a territory of Burgundie. Previously owned by Varshan which governed it as part of its Shauku Islands Province until its forces were expelled in 2021 by a joint Corummese-Alstinian invasion after which it was transferred to Corummese control befor being sold to Burgundie oin YEAR.
Geography
History
Early Oyashima settlement
Light Oyashiman settlement since roughly 200 BC
Burgoignesc colonial rule
Main article: Oyashima#Early_modern_era
Varshan conquest
Conquest in the 1850's during Tezomoc expedition by Varshan, naval victory over Republic of Mutsutori makes continued hold of islands unfeasible
Corummese military rule
A joint naval invasion by Alstinian and Corummese forces pushed Varshan's forces from the islands and brought an end to its rule there. A period of popular resistance driven by Arzalist priests followed. The Corummese military enacted brutal mass reprisals and deportations that however succeded in quieting down the situation. Civilian varshani administrators were summarily dismissed, Arzalist shrines shuttered and all public gatherings of over three people prohibited. Whatever produce was imported from the mainland was requisitioned by the army to supplement its rations, the locals were introduced to a new diet consisting of disgusting aspic food rations courtesy of Agario. Four months after introduction, there was a riot at a food distribution center in which twenty tons of aspic rations were set on fire. Corummese rule of the unruly islanders was becoming more expensive and less advantageous than previously thought.
Handover to Burgundie
Liyu, was transferred to Burgoignesc administration on day,month, YEAR as a reparation for the loss of Ayermer furing the Second Great War which until that point had remained a major sticking point in the relationship between Burgundie and Corumm to the point that both countries, as a matter of administrativia, remained technically at war until the hand over of Liyu and the sogning of the Instrument of the Formalization of the Cessation of Hostilities Stemming from the Global Conflicts of the 1930s and 1940s.
A respectful ceremony between outgoing District Chief, Gong Farbo, and incoming Prefect Plenipotentiary, Rachelle-Evangeliste Vanchamps d'Elisioile and their retinues of diplomats, marines, sailors, and administrative personnel after which its name was changed to Iles Evangeline after Crown Princess Amelia, of Burgundie who helped to broker the deal.
Government
Temporary military government due to high security challenges? Arzalist autonomy or different governing systems for different communities
Economy
The economy of the islands is relatively developed and varied as they possess significant natural resources that the Varshani state sough to develop. Iles Evangeline have significant reserves of copper and thus strip mining of these is a major economic activity with an estimated production of four hundred thousand metric tons extracted in 2021. All of Iles Evangeline's copper mines are now under the control of the Ministry of Trade which is introducing the use of newer technology to increase copper production. Also present are large deposits of blue limestone and diorite which were highly valued by the Varshani for use in the construction of their monuments and temple complexes. So important were these materials to the mainland that most of the mines were nationalized and placed under the direct control of state run Arzalist foundations that directed the materials specifically to temples under construction in the mainland. Another important economic activity is the cultivation of aloe, which is used in Varshan's traditional medicine. Under Varshan rule, almost one third of the island's arable surface is dedicated to planting aloe fields. Tourism from mainland Varshan began to experience moderate growth and a few resorts catering to the upper castes were opened in the late 2000's. The partial restoration of the Blood Fane of Buruso saw a marked uptick in arzalist pilgrimages to the site so much that the Varshan Control Commission lodged at formal complaint with Corummese authorities, fearful of arzalist proselytism. Burgundie has banned Varshani travellers all together.
Demographics
Ethncity according to the official census (2020)
The demographic makeup of Iles Evangeline has changed considerable over the years. Originally lightly settled by peoples from Oyashima since around the year 200 CE, the islands never held more than a few thousands at their population peak. The disastrous aftermath of the Tezomoc Expedition for the Oyashima fleet led to an almost complete exodus from the islands, with Varshan bringing in thousands of its own laborers to work on the many mines on the islands. This demographic dominance by peoples of Varshan origin continues to the modern day, altough Corummese rule resulted in the return of some Oyashimans along with new Corummese arrivals. Corummese and Rusanan residents were offered a stipend to leave the island upon the transfer of power.
Transportation
Iles Evangeline is accessible by both air and sea based transport services. Capelan Regional Airport(CRA) is a state-run public airport situated in the main island, it has two runways with an asphalt surface measuring 1,524 x 46 m. For the 12 month period ending on March 13 2025,the airport had a total of 15,032 flights and an average of 18 daily flights.. A new runway and renovated passenger areas are planned for 2029. There is also the Iles Evangeline-Korell ferry which makes one round trip every week with a stop at Ankae in Metzetta.
Ideas
Poop factory aka GUANO. You could make it a garbage collection island for Crona. Nature reserve is an easy one, but doesn't work great in conjunction with guano mining and garbage collection. service shipping between Corumm/Alshar and your colonies. Probably an important island for the navy You can right stuff about human migration through the islands from Alshar to Crona to Australis. Plastic surgery destination for interested Cronans You could have the Varshani history be about suppression of the native Alshari population while Varshan made irredentist claims about the islands being the gateway to Crona or something You can look to feudal Japan for other history ideas for before Varshan controlled the islands cuz yknow islands