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===Consolidation, Growth, and Prosperity (1836-1925)=== | ===Consolidation, Growth, and Prosperity (1836-1925)=== | ||
On October 25, 1836, the [[Asteria Declaration of Independence]] was formally signed. The [[Republic of Asteria]] was formally established on that date. [[Joseph Marshall]], commanding general of the Colonial Army, was elected [[President of Asteria]] that same day, and worked to rapidly expand the fledgeling nation's infrastructure, funding a series of turnpikes, canals, and railways. Ports in Milsboro and Yarmouth were expanded, and a new national bureaucracy created. Marshall was elected to a full six-year term in November 1837, and served until December 1843. His successors tamed the wilderness of the Northern Plateau, creating the [[Bureau of Atemeraw Nations]] to manage the indigenous lands, and gradually civilizing the [[Great North]] as many Asterians endearingly call those regions. Most wars during the remainder of the century were domestic, conquering rogue tribes or putting down revolts. The final large-scale war ended in 1867, when [[Peter West]] declared that the creation of Asteria was complete. Economic prosperity followed, exports of cattle, oil, and rubber creating a vibrant economy. Asteria was neutral during the [[First Great War]] but did provide war materiel to the belligerent powers. This started Asteria's long-standing defense industry. | On October 25, 1836, the [[Asteria Declaration of Independence]] was formally signed. The [[Republic of Asteria]] was formally established on that date. [[Joseph Marshall]], commanding general of the Colonial Army, was elected [[President of Asteria]] that same day, and worked to rapidly expand the fledgeling nation's infrastructure, funding a series of turnpikes, canals, and railways. Ports in Milsboro and Yarmouth were expanded, and a new national bureaucracy created. Marshall was elected to a full six-year term in November 1837, and served until December 1843. His successors tamed the wilderness of the Northern Plateau, creating the [[Bureau of Atemeraw Nations]] to manage the indigenous lands, and gradually civilizing the [[Great North]] as many Asterians endearingly call those regions. Most wars during the remainder of the century were domestic, conquering rogue tribes or putting down revolts. The final large-scale war ended in 1867, when [[Peter West]] declared that the creation of Asteria was complete. Economic prosperity followed, exports of cattle, oil, and rubber creating a vibrant economy. Asteria was neutral during the [[First Great War]] but did provide war materiel to the belligerent powers. This started Asteria's long-standing defense industry. | ||
===Asteria Civil War (1925-1931)=== | ===Asteria Civil War (1925-1931)=== | ||
The [[Asteria Civil War]] was sparked after nearly sixty years of peace and prosperity. Political corruption, polarization, and the rise of new ideologies shattered the republic. From 1925 to 1931, two million were killed during the war, either by combat, disease, or massive crimes against humanity. Communists dominated the urban areas, while fascists controlled the south. Asteria's government in Concordia, led by [[Cyrus McPherson]] gradually brought the country to order. The separatists and radicals were eventually defeated, leading to a long period of recovery. | The [[Asteria Civil War]] was sparked after nearly sixty years of peace and prosperity. Political corruption, polarization, and the rise of new ideologies shattered the republic. From 1925 to 1931, two million were killed during the war, either by combat, disease, or massive crimes against humanity. Communists dominated the urban areas, while fascists controlled the south. Asteria's government in Concordia, led by [[Cyrus McPherson]] gradually brought the country to order. The separatists and radicals were eventually defeated, leading to a long period of recovery. | ||
===Depression and War (1931-1949)=== | ===Depression and War (1931-1949)=== | ||
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Asteria took part in the [[Second Great War]], which aided in the recovery of the nation, and solidified the militaristic culture of the nation. | Asteria took part in the [[Second Great War]], which aided in the recovery of the nation, and solidified the militaristic culture of the nation. | ||
===Post-War Asteria (1949-1993)=== | ===Post-War Asteria (1949-1993)=== | ||
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The war's end and Asteria's defeat in the conflict led to political turmoil that eventually led to a complete political revolution in Concordia. | The war's end and Asteria's defeat in the conflict led to political turmoil that eventually led to a complete political revolution in Concordia. | ||
===Contemporary Asteria (1993-Present)=== | ===Contemporary Asteria (1993-Present)=== | ||