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== History == | == History == | ||
Medimeria's earliest large-scale settlement came as a consequence of the Protestant reformation, as Protestant families began to leave [[Levantia]] following the [[Great Confessional War]] and subsequent [[Dragonnades]]. Many of the settlers at this time were Protestant Patroons, though the population's Protestant heritage continued long after the decline of the patroonship system. Medimeria's position later served as an important fueling station and naval base for the | Medimeria's earliest large-scale settlement came as a consequence of the Protestant reformation, as Protestant families began to leave [[Levantia]] following the [[Great Confessional War]] and subsequent [[Dragonnades]]. Many of the settlers at this time were Protestant Patroons, though the population's Protestant heritage continued long after the decline of the patroonship system. Medimeria's position later served as an important fueling station and naval base for the [[Burgoignesc Thalattocracy]] given its strategic position between Levantia and western Crona. | ||
In the 21st century, the military applications of the island declined and the tourist industry grew rapidly. In 2014, Urcea acquired the island in exchange for Antilles as part of a mutual strategic interest realignment on Urcea and Burgundie's parts. Urcea's ownership of the island lead to a renewal of military and fueling efforts on the island given its position nearly halfway between Levantia and [[New Yustona]]. | In the 21st century, the military applications of the island declined and the tourist industry grew rapidly. In 2014, Urcea acquired the island in exchange for Antilles as part of a mutual strategic interest realignment on Urcea and Burgundie's parts. Urcea's ownership of the island lead to a renewal of military and fueling efforts on the island given its position nearly halfway between Levantia and [[New Yustona]]. | ||