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'''State Arzalism''' is the common term describing [[Arzalism|Arzalist]] belief that has been reformed in compliance with [[League-occupied Varshan|international reconstruction of Varshan]]. The religion is an expression of Arzalism that purges the most promiennt beliefs of [[Orthodox Arzalism]], instead using a purportedly "restored, traditional" Arzalist worldview.
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==Nomenclature==
| image = XII Corps Symbol.png
==Development==
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State Arzalism began to be developed by authorities within the League occupation government in consultation with some clerics on the ground as well as a broad number of individuals in the minority of Arzalist belief. This included many outcast groups, but for the most part State Arzalism has emerged from a top-down amalgamating of traditional [[Arzalism#Solar_Arzalism|Solar Arzalism]] with some elements of [[Arzalism#Postmodern_Arzalism|Postmodern Arzalism]], [[M'acunism]], and even some [[Occidental]] theological concepts. A small number of [[Arzalism#Racial_Arzalism|Racial Arzalist]] groups also influenced the new faith, but most rejected it. The elevation of the Sun God [[Varshan#Žuqulid_Revolution|back to a place of prominence]] was both a deliberate policy choice as well as a somewhat organic occurrence among Arzalists in the lower castes, some of whom were observed worshipping the sun following the end of the authority of [[Anzo]].
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| command_structure = [[Royal and Imperial Army (Urcea)|Royal and Imperial Army]] (Service)<br>
[[Armed_Forces_of_the_Apostolic_Kingdom_of_Urcea#Far_Western_Command_(WES-COM)|WES-COM]] ([[Armed_Forces_of_the_Apostolic_Kingdom_of_Urcea#Unified_command_regions|UCR]])
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| nickname = "Burgoignesc Buddies"
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| battles = [[Second Great War]]<br>[[Operation Kipling]]<br>[[Final War of the Deluge]]
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| website =
| commander1 = Calvio Scipius Dionn
| commander1_label = [[Ranks_in_the_Urcean_Armed_Forces#Field,_Flag_and_Staff_Officers|Lecáti Junior]]
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| identification_symbol_label = {{wp|Combat service identification badge}}
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| start_date = [[1907]]
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Occidental cultural experts began a series of conferences in [[2026]] and [[2027]] with prominent Solar Arzalist leaders as well as the small number of reconstructed clerics (almost all of whom were of the petty priestly caste) in order to establish a new paradigm of orthodoxy. The "[[Tizro]] Conferences" reached no significant conclusions but instead sought to limit Occidental influences within the redeveloped Arzalism, and so empaneled a new group of seven of their own number, the so-called "Faith Viziers". From [[2027]] through [[2030]] the Faith Viziers conducted an extensive review of historic Varshani records made available for the first time, and after three years of study produced the broad outlines of what they called the "Body of Restored Faith"; the "Body of Restored Faith" is the basic body of belief of State Arzalism. This set of beliefs purports to bring back the key elements of the pre-[[Varshan#Žuqulid_Revolution|Žuqulid]] reforms to Arzalism as they were ca. 1300, and in some cases these beliefs would be interpreted or reinterpreted through "newly available philosophical lenses", a phrase largely understood to mean both Occidental and Daxian theological paradigms. The Seven Viziers work is ongoing, but the "Body of Restored Faith" was condensed and published to serve as both an interim liturgical guide and interim holy text for State Arzalist believers for the foreseeable future.
The '''XII Corps''' is a {{wp|corps}} of the [[Urcea]]n [[Royal and Imperial Army (Urcea)|Royal and Imperial Army]]. It is a major formation of the [[Armed_Forces_of_the_Apostolic_Kingdom_of_Urcea#Levantine_Command_(LEV-COM)|Levantine Command]] and it is currently stationed in eastern [[Burgundie]].


==Beliefs==
XII Corps was established as part of the reorganization of the army in the decade following the [['97 Rising]], and included a number of "Legitimist" units involved in that conflict which had been integrated into the army. It saw little action until the onset of the [[Second Great War]], during which time it was deployed to [[Burgundie]] in the first months of the war to help defend the country against Derian nationalist forces. During its defensive mission there, the Corps became closely associated with Burgundie and its people, becoming well respected and liked among the Burgoignesc people. This defensive mission made a permanent impact on the character of the Corps, leading to it receiving both its nickname ("Burgoignesc Buddies") as well as its current insignia and badge. When [[Burgundie]] requested assistance from [[Urcea]] in [[Operation Kipling]], XII Corps was specifically designated for deployment there due to the historic connection between it and the Burgoignesc people.
===Pantheon===
According to the Body of Restored Faith, many deities introduced in orthodox Arzalism were the total fabrication of several ruling Zûrgs. Many deities are not historically attributable before the fourteenth century, and State Arzalists use this claim to cite the existence of only a limited pantheon whose aspects had been divided.  
====Sun God====
The Sun God is the chief deity within the State Arzalist belief system.


State Arzalists believe that orthodox Arzalists had separated numerous elements of the Sun God in order to diminish his true importance. Most prominently, State Arzalists regard the [[Orthodox Arzalism#The_Fire_and_Lightning_God|Fire and Lightning God]] to be the "highest blasphemy" of the orthodox, and use of his name in [[Hieratic Varshani|Hieratic Varshani]] is prohibited by State Arzalist practice.
After Operation Kipling, XII Corps was redeployed to [[Talionia]] for a time before being permanently redeployed to eastern [[Burgundie]], where its mission became the defense of Burgundie and peacekeeping between it and its [[Derian people|Derian neighbors]]. As part of [[Final War of the Deluge]], XII Corps was temporarily redeployed to [[Quetzenkel]], serving in a defensive capacity on the [[Quetzenkel front]]. Following Urcean victories elsewhere against Varshan and a general weakening of its military capacity, XII Corps participated in [[Operation Pullman]] and the [[Fall of Anzo]]. After its role in the fall of [[Zurgite Varshan]], XII Corps was part of the [[League-occupied Varshan|League of Nations occupation force]] from [[2024]] through [[2027]] before being redeployed back to its normal home in [[Burgundie]]
====Earth Goddess====
The Earth Goddess is viewed as a verdant life-giver and spouse of the Sun God.


Critics and observers have noted that [[M%27acunism#Earth_as_lifegiver|the M'acunist deity of the earth goddess, Makuahine,]] has largely replaced the traditional [[Orthodox Arzalism#The_Earth_God|Earth God]] of orthodox Arzalism, who was understood through aspects of stone rather than plant life. Proponents of State Arzalism state that M'acunism, in part, represents a strand of pre-Žuqulid Arzalist practice, and through M'acunism the traditional Earth Goddess has survived. State Arzalists acknowledge that the pre-ancient spouse of the Sun God was a different deity, possibly [[Orthodox Arzalism#Victory_Goddess|the Victory Goddess]], but the better understood relationship between sun and earth has clarified an area that was subject to debate even in ancient times.
==History==
====Rain God====
===Initial formation===
====Race God====
===Second Great War===
The Race God is the deity most clearly identified with the Varshani people. The Body of Restored Faith says that it is one deity, and that the orthodox Arzalists had divided his various aspects into numerous false gods, including the [[Orthodox Arzalism#The_Raid_God|Raid God]] most especially. Unlike the division of the Sun God, most State Arzalists believe the separation was organic and accidental rather than a deliberate act of blasphemy.
====Defense of Burgundie====
====Redeployment to Sarpedon====
===Cold War===
====Operation Kipling====
====Talionia====
===The Deluge===
====Defense of Quetzenkel====
====Anzo campaign====
{{Main|Operation Pullman}}
====Occupation duties====
{{Further|League-occupied Varshan}}
==Current organization==
==Honors==


====Ancestors====
[[Category: Urcea]]
As in orthodox Arzalism, several preclassical Varshani kings (''wuz'') are afforded demigod status, although no ruling Zûrg is afforded the status of worshipped national ancestor. The ancestors are thought to be eternal servants of the Race God, both before, during, and after their lives, living with him in the afterlife.
[[Category: Armed Forces of Urcea]]
===Sacrifice===
[[Category: Military units]]
==Prominence==
[[Category: IXWB]]
===Adoption===
 
State Arzalism has been most enthusiastically supported by the authorities in the [[League-occupied_Varshan#Daxian_zone|Daxian occupation zone]]. Daxian officials have stated that strengthening the traditions of the Varshani people are necessary to "prevent Occidental erosion of the local culture," and accordingly the maintenance of Arzalism is viewed as a policy priority.
 
===Opposition===
 
In addition to orthodox Arzalists, State Arzalism is largely opposed by public authorities within the [[League-occupied_Varshan#Urcean_zone|Urcean zone of occupation]]. Although [[Urcea]]n diplomats and experts have played a role in the development of the reformed faith, the spread of any religion in the Urcean zone is contrary to its stated policy aims of providing for the "eternal welfare" of the residents by means of the spread of the [[Catholic Church]].
==Criticism==
The introduction of State Arzalism has been criticized as "completely artificial" by individuals both inside and outside of [[Varshan]].
 
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Revision as of 10:37, 26 May 2023

XII Corps
Shoulder sleeve insignia
Founded1907
Country Urcea
TypeCombined arms
SizeCorps
Part ofRoyal and Imperial Army (Service)
WES-COM (UCR)
Nickname(s)"Burgoignesc Buddies"
EngagementsSecond Great War
Operation Kipling
Final War of the Deluge
Commanders
Lecáti JuniorCalvio Scipius Dionn
Insignia
Combat service identification badge

The XII Corps is a corps of the Urcean Royal and Imperial Army. It is a major formation of the Levantine Command and it is currently stationed in eastern Burgundie.

XII Corps was established as part of the reorganization of the army in the decade following the '97 Rising, and included a number of "Legitimist" units involved in that conflict which had been integrated into the army. It saw little action until the onset of the Second Great War, during which time it was deployed to Burgundie in the first months of the war to help defend the country against Derian nationalist forces. During its defensive mission there, the Corps became closely associated with Burgundie and its people, becoming well respected and liked among the Burgoignesc people. This defensive mission made a permanent impact on the character of the Corps, leading to it receiving both its nickname ("Burgoignesc Buddies") as well as its current insignia and badge. When Burgundie requested assistance from Urcea in Operation Kipling, XII Corps was specifically designated for deployment there due to the historic connection between it and the Burgoignesc people.

After Operation Kipling, XII Corps was redeployed to Talionia for a time before being permanently redeployed to eastern Burgundie, where its mission became the defense of Burgundie and peacekeeping between it and its Derian neighbors. As part of Final War of the Deluge, XII Corps was temporarily redeployed to Quetzenkel, serving in a defensive capacity on the Quetzenkel front. Following Urcean victories elsewhere against Varshan and a general weakening of its military capacity, XII Corps participated in Operation Pullman and the Fall of Anzo. After its role in the fall of Zurgite Varshan, XII Corps was part of the League of Nations occupation force from 2024 through 2027 before being redeployed back to its normal home in Burgundie

History

Initial formation

Second Great War

Defense of Burgundie

Redeployment to Sarpedon

Cold War

Operation Kipling

Talionia

The Deluge

Defense of Quetzenkel

Anzo campaign

Main article: Operation Pullman

Occupation duties

Further information: League-occupied Varshan

Current organization

Honors

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