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|established_event1 = Separation from Caphiria

|established_date1 = 1621

|established_event4 = Civil War / [[Ano ~~Roxo~~]]

|established_event4 = Civil War / [[Ano Vermelho]]

|established_date4 = 1697-1698

|established_event5 = Reform

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=== The Federation era ===

In September of 1615, after Lusia gained independence from Caphiria, the people simply existed in a state of shock and disbelief. Having heard stories of the initial efforts of Verona to separate, it was to many, a miracle. They were, nonetheless, very happy about the independence and celebrated what is now Cartadania's independence day, officially 21 September 1615. Some of the leaders, however, still felt more aligned to Caphiria after the separation, and with the help of Venceia, the two nations were formed by the creation of the Magna Discordia, which split the region in two and required they stay separate for a period of one-hundred years until a common accord could be reached, by which they would reunify. The provinces of Averius, Faraya, Sancta Irene, Spirito Santo united to form the Vachenan Federation (VF) on the western third of Odros, while the provinces of Acara, Alexandria, Galiza, Santiago, São Andreas, Triessa, Turiana Occidentalis, Verona, and Victoria united to form the Odridian Federation (OF) in the remaining two thirds and Urlazio. While much was accomplished in correcting human rights violations made under the former rule during this period, such as both formally abolishing slavery and freeing their Audonian slaves, with the OF doing so in 1619 and extending many rights to all people to create a more cohesive and united people, many problems still existed. The OF experienced a large period of political instability during this time, with the first governors being arraigned for many crimes. This continued for nearly ten years as the new nation sorted itself out.

[[File:Horace_Vernet-Barricade_rue_Soufflot.jpg|thumb|left|200px|One such conflict during [[Ano ~~Roxo~~]] in Alexandria.]]

[[File:Horace_Vernet-Barricade_rue_Soufflot.jpg|thumb|left|200px|One such conflict during [[Ano Vermelho]] in Alexandria.]]

In 1629, Meridia, the then-capital of the Odridian Federation, worked hard to iron out the kinks of the republic. One major step the group took was in 1680 when the federation elected to become one of the world's first federal republics. It was then the country took on the name Cartadania, meaning "''land of the Cartic people''", whom lived in the area prior to the arrival and intermixing of Adonerii explorers. The early republican government of Cartadania was very weak, riddled with internal issues and corruption. Many aspects of the government came under the control of the wealthy elite individuals, especially those involved in the stock markets and financial sector, and many lower-class people were again stripped of their rights. Alexandria and Northern Verona were rocked with multiple uprisings and riots, and Meridia was burned down twice in the span of five years. For 16 years, the lower class lived at the mercy of the upper class, but, instability gradually began to increase. The upper class began spending without reason to fund large-scale projects with no real purpose aside from aesthetic appeal. This would continue until early 1695. 1695 was marked by extreme economic fluctuations and the serious instability of the central bank of Cartadania, and increasing national debt began to take its toll. Due to the government's lack of ability to insure, many banks failed. The peso, Cartadania's original currency, dipped sharply in value, and in 1696, economic strain coupled with large divisions between the wealthy minority and the lower class majority lead to the collapse of the Cartadanian economy. 1697 began the ten-year recovery period the lower class would endure rebuilding the nation. During this time, multiple upper-class Cartadanians were murdered, while others were forced to leave the nation, many fleeing to Cartadania's various territories in [[Crona]]. This is often thought to be one of the most aggressive domestic transitions of power between classes in history and is commonly known as [[Ano ~~Roxo~~]] (Red Year). In 1707, with oversight from well-regarded politicians, Congress began amending the constitution for a more stable republic.

In 1629, Meridia, the then-capital of the Odridian Federation, worked hard to iron out the kinks of the republic. One major step the group took was in 1680 when the federation elected to become one of the world's first federal republics. It was then the country took on the name Cartadania, meaning "''land of the Cartic people''", whom lived in the area prior to the arrival and intermixing of Adonerii explorers. The early republican government of Cartadania was very weak, riddled with internal issues and corruption. Many aspects of the government came under the control of the wealthy elite individuals, especially those involved in the stock markets and financial sector, and many lower-class people were again stripped of their rights. Alexandria and Northern Verona were rocked with multiple uprisings and riots, and Meridia was burned down twice in the span of five years. For 16 years, the lower class lived at the mercy of the upper class, but, instability gradually began to increase. The upper class began spending without reason to fund large-scale projects with no real purpose aside from aesthetic appeal. This would continue until early 1695. 1695 was marked by extreme economic fluctuations and the serious instability of the central bank of Cartadania, and increasing national debt began to take its toll. Due to the government's lack of ability to insure, many banks failed. The peso, Cartadania's original currency, dipped sharply in value, and in 1696, economic strain coupled with large divisions between the wealthy minority and the lower class majority lead to the collapse of the Cartadanian economy. 1697 began the ten-year recovery period the lower class would endure rebuilding the nation. During this time, multiple upper-class Cartadanians were murdered, while others were forced to leave the nation, many fleeing to Cartadania's various territories in [[Crona]]. This is often thought to be one of the most aggressive domestic transitions of power between classes in history and is commonly known as [[Ano Vermelho]] (Red Year). In 1707, with oversight from well-regarded politicians, Congress began amending the constitution for a more stable republic.

=== Current constitution ===

The need for a new "variety" of republic was very well known throughout the country during the early 18th century. Work on the new constitutional amendments was still underway in January of 1709, and after having the military step in to end the turmoil, the Supreme Court pressed the few legislators that remained to work faster. On 29 October 1709, the governments of Alexandria, Santiago, Verona, and Victoria called for the creation of a new capital, Alahuela, originally to sit between the four states with land ceded from all four. It was during this period, however, that the west Urlazian provinces, technically still part of Caphiria, began to experience the same downturn that Verona faced starting nearly 300 years before. Consequently, to keep the capital centralized and accessible by sea, the three states decided to place the capital between Alexandria and Verona along the Urlazian coast. This ensured access to São Ricardo, Milan, and Acara by way of the Urlazio Sea. In this time frame, Triessa and Andreas were looking to separate from Caphiria. They participated in the old republic as observers while the states already in existence figured out the issues of the original constituion. They were, however, still part of Caphiria at this point.

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The states are further grouped into nine informal regions–Valeria, the Charente, Lusia, Taliana, Etracia, Satheria, Marináles, Taínea, and Periferia Insular ({{literal translation|Insular Outlying}}), mostly associated with historical and cultural ties. The Lusia region is the largest by both population and land area, covering {{convert|1,106,398|km2|sqmi|sp=us}} with a population of 179.4 million, while the Satheria region is the smallest metropolitan region by area at {{convert|118,389.5|km2|sqmi|sp=us}} and the Etracian region is the least populous metropolitan region, with 8.522 million people. The Periferia Insular is technically the smallest and least populous region overall, comprising the states of [[Lotoa]] and [[Solemia]], with {{convert|4314.4|km2|sqmi|sp=us}} in area and a population of 3.881 million.

The governments of the states have jurisdiction over their rules and regulations (as long as they do not conflict with federal law) and share sovereignty with the federal government. Some states utilize a specific set of shared code rules, and consequently, may be associated together. For example, the Commonwealth states–[[Lombardia]], [[Milan]], [[Porta Bianca]], [[Solemia]], [[Verona]], and [[Victoria]]–share a basic law framework commonly, but informally, known as the ''Commonwealth Code'' ({{lang-cd|Lei comunidensis}}, and because these states tend to have a policy of zero-tolerance regarding intentional crimes, the "Commonwealth" states are sometimes thought to all be stricter. However, the title "Commonwealth" is one purely of choice that originated during the end of the [[Ano ~~Roxo~~]], and holds no true political value.

The governments of the states have jurisdiction over their rules and regulations (as long as they do not conflict with federal law) and share sovereignty with the federal government. Some states utilize a specific set of shared code rules, and consequently, may be associated together. For example, the Commonwealth states–[[Lombardia]], [[Milan]], [[Porta Bianca]], [[Solemia]], [[Verona]], and [[Victoria]]–share a basic law framework commonly, but informally, known as the ''Commonwealth Code'' ({{lang-cd|Lei comunidensis}}, and because these states tend to have a policy of zero-tolerance regarding intentional crimes, the "Commonwealth" states are sometimes thought to all be stricter. However, the title "Commonwealth" is one purely of choice that originated during the end of the [[Ano Vermelho]], and holds no true political value.

The territories operate in equal weight to the states but lack the degree of autonomy afforded to the states. Territories are semi-autonomous regions with their own charters and codes of law, but do not possess constitutions of their own, and as a result operate at the will of the federal constitution. Therefore, a territory may not codify, with the intent to undermine, any regulation or law brought into force by congress. Even if that law is then devolved to the states, the decisions of Congress will continue to stand (except where struck down or challenged by a federal court). In every other aspect, the governments of the territories are nearly identical to those of the states.

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Numbering close to 220,000 active personnel, the Cartadanian Army has one of the largest number of armored vehicles in the world, including armored transports and tanks. It is also unique in Sarpedon for its large, elite forces specializing in unconventional missions, the Cartadanian Special Operations Command, and the versatile Strategic Rapid Action Force, made up of highly mobilized and prepared Special Operations Brigade, Infantry Brigade Parachutist, 1st Jungle Infantry Battalion (Airmobile) and 12th Brigade Light Infantry (Airmobile) able to act anywhere in the country, on short notice, to counter external aggression. The Air Force, one of the largest in the world, has about 5,276 aircraft in service and about 328,000 personnel.

Cartadania has been invaded once in modern history during the [[First Great War]], with the only other invasion occurring in the 5th century, prior to the country's existence. Additionally, Cartadania has no contested territorial disputes with any of its neighbors, nor does it have rivalries or military qualms since the fall of [[Varshan]]. The Cartadanian military has also once intervened militarily to subdue the Cartadanian government, during the [[Ano ~~Roxo~~]] from 1697–1698. It has, for the most part, though, built a tradition of participating in LON peacekeeping missions, and the country has, overall, been a strong advocate for diplomacy.

Cartadania has been invaded once in modern history during the [[First Great War]], with the only other invasion occurring in the 5th century, prior to the country's existence. Additionally, Cartadania has no contested territorial disputes with any of its neighbors, nor does it have rivalries or military qualms since the fall of [[Varshan]]. The Cartadanian military has also once intervened militarily to subdue the Cartadanian government, during the [[Ano Vermelho]] from 1697–1698. It has, for the most part, though, built a tradition of participating in LON peacekeeping missions, and the country has, overall, been a strong advocate for diplomacy.

As a direct result of the 2002 Vila Real Accords and creation of the [[Union of Sarpedonian States]], Cartadania's military is obligated to an armed response should any of UNESARP's member states come under fire from a foreign assailant. The defense mandate, known as DEFESARP, holds that an attack against one is to be considered an attack against both. This principle was historically referred to as the "Cognati defense" doctrine, and is considered a logical continuation of the Vila Real Accords. It further provides for cooperation on military training, advanced cyber, artificial intelligence and autonomy, quantum technologies, undersea capabilities, hypersonic and counter-hypersonic, electronic warfare, innovation and information sharing. The armed forces of both countries have access to each other's bases and territories, extending the reach of the union to a global level.

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 |established_event1 = Separation from Caphiria
 |established_date1 =  1621
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+|established_event4 = Civil War / [[Ano Vermelho]]
 |established_date4 =  1697-1698
 |established_event5 = Reform
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 === The Federation era ===
 In September of 1615, after Lusia gained independence from Caphiria, the people simply existed in a state of shock and disbelief. Having heard stories of the initial efforts of Verona to separate, it was to many, a miracle. They were, nonetheless, very happy about the independence and celebrated what is now Cartadania's independence day, officially 21 September 1615. Some of the leaders, however, still felt more aligned to Caphiria after the separation, and with the help of Venceia, the two nations were formed by the creation of the Magna Discordia, which split the region in two and required they stay separate for a period of one-hundred years until a common accord could be reached, by which they would reunify. The provinces of Averius, Faraya, Sancta Irene, Spirito Santo united to form the Vachenan Federation (VF) on the western third of Odros, while the provinces of Acara, Alexandria, Galiza, Santiago, São Andreas, Triessa, Turiana Occidentalis, Verona, and Victoria united to form the Odridian Federation (OF) in the remaining two thirds and Urlazio. While much was accomplished in correcting human rights violations made under the former rule during this period, such as both formally abolishing slavery and freeing their Audonian slaves, with the OF doing so in 1619 and extending many rights to all people to create a more cohesive and united people, many problems still existed.  The OF experienced a large period of political instability during this time, with the first governors being arraigned for many crimes. This continued for nearly ten years as the new nation sorted itself out.
-[[File:Horace_Vernet-Barricade_rue_Soufflot.jpg|thumb|left|200px|One such conflict during [[Ano Roxo]] in Alexandria.]]
+[[File:Horace_Vernet-Barricade_rue_Soufflot.jpg|thumb|left|200px|One such conflict during [[Ano Vermelho]] in Alexandria.]]
-In 1629, Meridia, the then-capital of the Odridian Federation, worked hard to iron out the kinks of the republic. One major step the group took was in 1680 when the federation elected to become one of the world's first federal republics. It was then the country took on the name Cartadania, meaning "''land of the Cartic people''", whom lived in the area prior to the arrival and intermixing of Adonerii explorers. The early republican government of Cartadania was very weak, riddled with internal issues and corruption. Many aspects of the government came under the control of the wealthy elite individuals, especially those involved in the stock markets and financial sector, and many lower-class people were again stripped of their rights. Alexandria and Northern Verona were rocked with multiple uprisings and riots, and Meridia was burned down twice in the span of five years. For 16 years, the lower class lived at the mercy of the upper class, but, instability gradually began to increase. The upper class began spending without reason to fund large-scale projects with no real purpose aside from aesthetic appeal. This would continue until early 1695. 1695 was marked by extreme economic fluctuations and the serious instability of the central bank of Cartadania, and increasing national debt began to take its toll. Due to the government's lack of ability to insure, many banks failed. The peso, Cartadania's original currency, dipped sharply in value, and in 1696, economic strain coupled with large divisions between the wealthy minority and the lower class majority lead to the collapse of the Cartadanian economy. 1697 began the ten-year recovery period the lower class would endure rebuilding the nation. During this time, multiple upper-class Cartadanians were murdered, while others were forced to leave the nation, many fleeing to Cartadania's various territories in [[Crona]]. This is often thought to be one of the most aggressive domestic transitions of power between classes in history and is commonly known as [[Ano Roxo]] (Red Year). In 1707, with oversight from well-regarded politicians, Congress began amending the constitution for a more stable republic.
+In 1629, Meridia, the then-capital of the Odridian Federation, worked hard to iron out the kinks of the republic. One major step the group took was in 1680 when the federation elected to become one of the world's first federal republics. It was then the country took on the name Cartadania, meaning "''land of the Cartic people''", whom lived in the area prior to the arrival and intermixing of Adonerii explorers. The early republican government of Cartadania was very weak, riddled with internal issues and corruption. Many aspects of the government came under the control of the wealthy elite individuals, especially those involved in the stock markets and financial sector, and many lower-class people were again stripped of their rights. Alexandria and Northern Verona were rocked with multiple uprisings and riots, and Meridia was burned down twice in the span of five years. For 16 years, the lower class lived at the mercy of the upper class, but, instability gradually began to increase. The upper class began spending without reason to fund large-scale projects with no real purpose aside from aesthetic appeal. This would continue until early 1695. 1695 was marked by extreme economic fluctuations and the serious instability of the central bank of Cartadania, and increasing national debt began to take its toll. Due to the government's lack of ability to insure, many banks failed. The peso, Cartadania's original currency, dipped sharply in value, and in 1696, economic strain coupled with large divisions between the wealthy minority and the lower class majority lead to the collapse of the Cartadanian economy. 1697 began the ten-year recovery period the lower class would endure rebuilding the nation. During this time, multiple upper-class Cartadanians were murdered, while others were forced to leave the nation, many fleeing to Cartadania's various territories in [[Crona]]. This is often thought to be one of the most aggressive domestic transitions of power between classes in history and is commonly known as [[Ano Vermelho]] (Red Year). In 1707, with oversight from well-regarded politicians, Congress began amending the constitution for a more stable republic.
 === Current constitution ===
 The need for a new "variety" of republic was very well known throughout the country during the early 18th century. Work on the new constitutional amendments was still underway in January of 1709, and after having the military step in to end the turmoil, the Supreme Court pressed the few legislators that remained to work faster. On 29 October 1709, the governments of Alexandria, Santiago, Verona, and Victoria called for the creation of a new capital, Alahuela, originally to sit between the four states with land ceded from all four. It was during this period, however, that the west Urlazian provinces, technically still part of Caphiria, began to experience the same downturn that Verona faced starting nearly 300 years before. Consequently, to keep the capital centralized and accessible by sea, the three states decided to place the capital between Alexandria and Verona along the Urlazian coast. This ensured access to São Ricardo, Milan, and Acara by way of the Urlazio Sea. In this time frame, Triessa and Andreas were looking to separate from Caphiria. They participated in the old republic as observers while the states already in existence figured out the issues of the original constituion. They were, however, still part of Caphiria at this point.
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 The states are further grouped into nine informal regions–Valeria, the Charente, Lusia, Taliana, Etracia, Satheria, Marináles, Taínea, and Periferia Insular ({{literal translation|Insular Outlying}}), mostly associated with historical and cultural ties. The Lusia region is the largest by both population and land area, covering {{convert|1,106,398|km2|sqmi|sp=us}} with a population of 179.4 million, while the Satheria region is the smallest metropolitan region by area at {{convert|118,389.5|km2|sqmi|sp=us}} and the Etracian region is the least populous metropolitan region, with 8.522 million people. The Periferia Insular is technically the smallest and least populous region overall, comprising the states of [[Lotoa]] and [[Solemia]], with {{convert|4314.4|km2|sqmi|sp=us}} in area and a population of 3.881 million.
-The governments of the states have jurisdiction over their rules and regulations (as long as they do not conflict with federal law) and share sovereignty with the federal government. Some states utilize a specific set of shared code rules, and consequently, may be associated together. For example, the Commonwealth states–[[Lombardia]], [[Milan]], [[Porta Bianca]], [[Solemia]], [[Verona]], and [[Victoria]]–share a basic law framework commonly, but informally, known as the ''Commonwealth Code'' ({{lang-cd|Lei comunidensis}}, and because these states tend to have a policy of zero-tolerance regarding intentional crimes, the "Commonwealth" states are sometimes thought to all be stricter. However, the title "Commonwealth" is one purely of choice that originated during the end of the [[Ano Roxo]], and holds no true political value.
+The governments of the states have jurisdiction over their rules and regulations (as long as they do not conflict with federal law) and share sovereignty with the federal government. Some states utilize a specific set of shared code rules, and consequently, may be associated together. For example, the Commonwealth states–[[Lombardia]], [[Milan]], [[Porta Bianca]], [[Solemia]], [[Verona]], and [[Victoria]]–share a basic law framework commonly, but informally, known as the ''Commonwealth Code'' ({{lang-cd|Lei comunidensis}}, and because these states tend to have a policy of zero-tolerance regarding intentional crimes, the "Commonwealth" states are sometimes thought to all be stricter. However, the title "Commonwealth" is one purely of choice that originated during the end of the [[Ano Vermelho]], and holds no true political value.
 The territories operate in equal weight to the states but lack the degree of autonomy afforded to the states. Territories are semi-autonomous regions with their own charters and codes of law, but do not possess constitutions of their own, and as a result operate at the will of the federal constitution. Therefore, a territory may not codify, with the intent to undermine, any regulation or law brought into force by congress. Even if that law is then devolved to the states, the decisions of Congress will continue to stand (except where struck down or challenged by a federal court). In every other aspect, the governments of the territories are nearly identical to those of the states.
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 Numbering close to 220,000 active personnel, the Cartadanian Army has one of the largest number of armored vehicles in the world, including armored transports and tanks. It is also unique in Sarpedon for its large, elite forces specializing in unconventional missions, the Cartadanian Special Operations Command, and the versatile Strategic Rapid Action Force, made up of highly mobilized and prepared Special Operations Brigade, Infantry Brigade Parachutist, 1st Jungle Infantry Battalion (Airmobile) and 12th Brigade Light Infantry (Airmobile) able to act anywhere in the country, on short notice, to counter external aggression. The Air Force, one of the largest in the world, has about 5,276 aircraft in service and about 328,000 personnel.
-Cartadania has been invaded once in modern history during the [[First Great War]], with the only other invasion occurring in the 5th century, prior to the country's existence. Additionally, Cartadania has no contested territorial disputes with any of its neighbors, nor does it have rivalries or military qualms since the fall of [[Varshan]]. The Cartadanian military has also once intervened militarily to subdue the Cartadanian government, during the [[Ano Roxo]] from 1697–1698. It has, for the most part, though, built a tradition of participating in LON peacekeeping missions, and the country has, overall, been a strong advocate for diplomacy.
+Cartadania has been invaded once in modern history during the [[First Great War]], with the only other invasion occurring in the 5th century, prior to the country's existence. Additionally, Cartadania has no contested territorial disputes with any of its neighbors, nor does it have rivalries or military qualms since the fall of [[Varshan]]. The Cartadanian military has also once intervened militarily to subdue the Cartadanian government, during the [[Ano Vermelho]] from 1697–1698. It has, for the most part, though, built a tradition of participating in LON peacekeeping missions, and the country has, overall, been a strong advocate for diplomacy.
 As a direct result of the 2002 Vila Real Accords and creation of the [[Union of Sarpedonian States]], Cartadania's military is obligated to an armed response should any of UNESARP's member states come under fire from a foreign assailant. The defense mandate, known as DEFESARP, holds that an attack against one is to be considered an attack against both. This principle was historically referred to as the "Cognati defense" doctrine, and is considered a logical continuation of the Vila Real Accords. It further provides for cooperation on military training, advanced cyber, artificial intelligence and autonomy, quantum technologies, undersea capabilities, hypersonic and counter-hypersonic, electronic warfare, innovation and information sharing. The armed forces of both countries have access to each other's bases and territories, extending the reach of the union to a global level.

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