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 [[Burgundie]], a prominent maritime nation with a vast distant-water fishing fleet, had a long history of engaging in commercial fishing ventures worldwide. [[Tierrador]], on the other hand, possessed rich fishing grounds within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and while fishing was vital source of revenue and employment for local communities, it was not developed on an industrial scale.
-The Salmon Wars was a series of disputes and confrontations that occurred between the distant-water fleet of the [[Merchant Marine of Burgundie]] and the nascent fishing fleet of [[Tierrador]] from [[1996]] to [[2003]]. The conflict arose due to the exploitative fishing practices employed by [[Burgundie]]'s distant-water fleet within [[Tierrador]]'s economic exclusion zone, leading to significant tensions and economic losses for [[Tierrador]]'s local fishermen.
+The Salmon Wars was a series of disputes and confrontations that occurred between the distant-water fleet of the [[Merchant Marine of Burgundie]] and the nascent fishing fleet of Tierrador from 1996 to 2003. The conflict arose due to the exploitative fishing practices employed by Burgundie's distant-water fleet within Tierrador's economic exclusion zone, leading to significant tensions and economic losses for the Tierradorian fishing industry.
-In [[1996]], [[Burgundie]]'s distant-water fleet began exploiting the fishing resources off the coast of [[Tierrador]], venturing into [[Tierrador]]'s EEZ in pursuit of abundant fish stocks. The fleet employed large-scale fishing techniques such as {{wpl|bottom trawling}} and {{Wpl|Seine_fishing#Purse_seine|purse seining}}, which had detrimental effects on the marine ecosystem and severely depleted local fish populations.
+In 1996, Burgundie's distant-water fleet began exploiting the fishing resources off the coast of [[La Plazal]], Tierrador, where they ventured into the Tierradorian EEZ in pursuit of abundant fish stocks. The fleet employed large-scale fishing techniques such as [[w:bottom trawling|bottom trawling]] and [[w:Seine_fishing#Purse_seine|purse seining]], which had detrimental effects on the marine ecosystem and severely depleted local fish populations.
-By [[1999]] the unrestricted activities of [[Burgundie]]'s distant-water fleet caused great concern among [[Tierrador]]'s fishing communities, whose livelihoods depended on the sustainable management of their fishing resources. The local fishermen experienced a decline in catch sizes and struggled to compete with the well-equipped and efficient vessels of the [[Merchant Marine of Burgundie]]. The Tierradoran navy and coast guard had a hard time catching these fishing ships as they were equipped with over the horizon radars to avoid being found.
+By 1999 the unrestricted activities of the Burgoignesc distant-water fleet caused great concern amongst Tierradorian fishing communities, whose livelihoods depended on the sustainable management of their fishing resources. The local fishermen experienced a decline in catch sizes and struggled to compete with the well-equipped and efficient vessels of the Merchant Marine of Burgundie. The Tierradorian [[Maritime Defense Authority]] had difficulty in catching these fishing ships as they were equipped with over the horizon radars in order to avoid capture. In 2000, the Tierradorian Navy was dispatched to assist the MDA in catching these vessels.
+Tierrador repeatedly protested against Burgundie's fishing practices and the encroachment of their fishing fleet into their territorial waters, but there was no hard evidence that it was occurring beyond their fishermen's accounts and very grainy pictures which were not definitive. Diplomatic negotiations and discussions were initiated to find a resolution, however the efforts were largely unsuccessful, leading to a gradual escalation of tensions between the two nations.
+===Open civilian conflict===
+In late [[1998]], a [[Tierrador]]ian trawler, the ''Mar del Sur'', encountered the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] fishing ship, the ''Ocean Voyager'', within [[Tierrador]]'s EEZ. Frustrated by the lack of progress made the countries governments, the [[Tierrador]]ian trawler intentionally maneuvered alongside the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] vessel, causing a collision that resulted in significant damage to both ships. During the chaotic encounter, crew members from the Mar del Sur cut the nets of the Ocean Voyager, leading to a loss of valuable catch. The ''Ocean Voyager'' was towed outside of [[Tierrador]]'s EEZ by the [[Maritime Defense Authority]] and handed over to a [[Navy of Burgundie]] patrol, but no charges were pressed.
+In July [[1999]], a [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] trawler, the ''Stella Maris'', found itself surrounded by [[Tierrador]]ian trawlers while operating near [[Tierrador]]'s territorial waters. In a coordinated effort to defend their fishing resources, the [[Tierrador]]ian trawlers encircled the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] vessel, deliberately tangling their nets with those of the ''Stella Maris''. As the entangled nets caused chaos and hindered the movement of both parties, the [[Tierrador]]ian crew members methodically cut the nets of the ''Stella Maris''. The ''Stella Maris'' was impounded by the [[Maritime Defense Authority]] but the crew was put on a plane back to [[Burgundie]].
+February [[2000]], the [[Tierrador]]ian trawler, the "Esperanza," took a more aggressive approach. Spotting the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] trawler ''Aurora'' the [[Tierrador]]ian crew initiated a deliberate collision, ramming the bow of their trawler into the side of the ''Aurora''. The forceful impact rendered the ''Aurora'' it temporarily immobile. The [[Tierrador]]ian crew, taking advantage of the situation, swiftly cut the nets of the stranded ship, further escalating the tensions between the two sides. The [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] crew later reported that the [[Maritime Defense Authority]] was present in the area and did nothing to stop the eminent collision, leading to accusations that the government of [[Tierrador]] was becoming complicit in these acts of sabotage and violence.
-[[Tierrador]] repeatedly protested against [[Burgundie]]'s fishing practices and the encroachment of their fishing fleet into their territorial waters, but had no hard evidence that it was occurring beyond their fishermen's accounts and very grainy pictures which were not definitive. Diplomatic negotiations and discussions were initiated to find a resolution, but the efforts were largely unsuccessful, leading to a gradual escalation of tensions between the two nations.
 ===Ironic technological innovations===
-In the late 90s [[Burgundie]] released the {{wpl|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_identification_system|Automatic identification system (AIS)}} as a way to improve maritime safety and track ships. In the early [[2001]], [[Tierrador]] adopted AIS and it's coast guard and environmental regulation agency started to use it to document the incursions of [[Burgundie]]'s distant-water fleet. They presented these to the Burgoignesc embassy in [[Taisgol]] but the practices continued. After a year of collecting evidence the Tierradoran delegation to the [[LoN]] took evidence to the General Assembly. The General Assembly remained divided on the issue so the Tierradoran delegation took the matter to the [[International Justice Court]] which declined to review the case siting the nascent nature of AIS technology.
+In the late 90s [[Burgundie]] released the [[w:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_identification_system|Automatic identification system (AIS)]] as a way to improve maritime safety and track ships. In early [[2001]], [[Tierrador]] adopted the AIS system, and soon the MDA, along with the [[Environmental Regulation Authority]] (ERA) began using it to document the incursions of [[Burgundie]]'s distant-water fleet. They presented these to the Burgoignesc embassy in [[Taisgol]], however the practices continued despite clear evidence of illegal exploitation. After a year of collecting evidence the [[Tierrador]]ian delegation to the [[League of Nations|LoN]] took evidence to the General Assembly. The General Assembly remained divided on the issue, therefore the [[Tierrador]]ian delegation took the matter to the [[International Justice Court]] who in turn declined to review the case siting the nascent nature of AIS technology.
-===Escalation===
+===Tierradorian government intervention===
-As [[Tierrador]]'s requests for a halt to the fishing activities went unanswered, the conflict took on a more confrontational tone. In [[2002]] [[Tierrador]]'s coast guard vessels, using AIS, were dispatched to deter [[Burgundie]]'s fishing fleet.
+As the Tierradorian requests for a halt to the fishing activities went unanswered, the conflict took on a more confrontational tone. In 2002 several MDA vessels, using AIS, were dispatched to deter the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] fishing fleet. The initial interactions were fairly harmless with the Tierradorian navy/coast guard escorting the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] ships to the edge of the Tierradorian EEZ and barring them from returning. A few months of this did not deter the [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] fleets who began shutting off their AIS transponders, therefore the Tierradorian Navy steps in and begins arresting [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] fishermen, bringing back their boats to be impounded. The [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] fishing companies paid to release the boats and the sailors are let off with a hefty fine. Even with said fines, the incursions persisted, which prompted the Tierradorian navy to arrest the sailors, not allowing their release even with payment and starts destroying the distant-water fishing ships in early 2003.
 == The settlement ==
+In early 2003, The [[League of Nations]] finally agreed to a resolution to condemn Burgundie and force it to join an arbitration with Tierrador. After 4 months of negotiation the Burgo-Tierradoran EEZ Exploitation Settlement is reached. Burgundie agrees to withdraw its distant-water fleet permanently from the Tierradorian EEZ, and is forced to pay $200 million (₽218 million [[ponča]]) to a financial assistance fund which provides support to Tierradorian small local fisherman during seasons where they experience shortages of fish due to the rampant overfishing of the EEZ by the Burgoignesc distant-water fleet.
-ig some League of Nations shit or whatever
 == Aftermath ==
 Burgo-Tierradoran EEZ Exploitation Settlement had far-reaching consequences for both nations. [[Tierrador]]'s fishing industry faced significant challenges in recovering from the depletion of fish stocks and the disruption caused by [[Burgundie]]'s activities. Efforts were subsequently made to implement stricter fishing regulations and enhance surveillance and enforcement within [[Tierrador]]'s waters.
-For [[Burgundie]], the conflict highlighted the need for responsible fishing practices and sustainable resource management. The incident served as a catalyst for reforming the nation's fishing policies, leading to increased scrutiny of the distant-water fleet's activities and a shift towards more sustainable fishing methods (e.g. [[Sudmoll#Aquaculture|Sudmoll's law banning "wild" marine capture]] and the creation of the [[Iles_Evangeline#Pisciculture|Joint Office of Evangeline Economic Development and Food Security on Iles Evangeline]].
+For [[Burgundie]], the conflict highlighted the need for responsible fishing practices and sustainable resource management. The incident served as a catalyst for reforming the nation's fishing policies, leading to increased scrutiny of the distant-water fleet's activities and a shift towards more sustainable fishing methods (e.g. [[Sudmoll#Aquaculture|Sudmoll's law banning "wild" marine capture]] and the creation of the [[Iles_Evangeline#Pisciculture|Joint Office of Evangeline Economic Development and Food Security on Iles Evangeline]]).
 The Salmon Wars and the resulting Burgo-Tierradoran EEZ Exploitation Settlement stands as a significant case study highlighting the importance of maritime cooperation, responsible fishing practices, and the protection of coastal states' economic interests. The resolution of the conflict and the subsequent compensation served as a precedent for addressing similar disputes in the international arena.
 The legacy of the conflict also underscored the need for effective management and regulation of fishing activities within EEZs to ensure the long-term sustainability of marine resources. The incident contributed to ongoing discussions and efforts aimed at strengthening international frameworks and cooperation in managing and conserving global fisheries.
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