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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Early modern era=== | ===Early modern era=== | ||
====Kokkahito==== | |||
Burgs hired to get rid of the Sea Lords, turns the islands into a protectorate, then colony, then began to colonize the mainland. | Burgs hired to get rid of the Sea Lords, turns the islands into a protectorate, then colony, then began to colonize the mainland. | ||
====Sea Lords-Daimyo Wars==== | =====Sea Lords-Daimyo Wars===== | ||
The 16th and early 17th centuries in Oyashima were a period of maritime chaos and power struggles known as the Sea Lord-Daimyo Wars. This era witnessed fierce clashes between the independent, seafaring warlords (Sea Lords) and the rising power of the land-based feudal lords (Daimyo). | The 16th and early 17th centuries in Oyashima were a period of maritime chaos and power struggles known as the Sea Lord-Daimyo Wars. This era witnessed fierce clashes between the independent, seafaring warlords (Sea Lords) and the rising power of the land-based feudal lords (Daimyo). The [[Shauku Archipelago]] provided fertile ground for the rise of powerful maritime clans. Controlling strategic islands and crucial trade routes, these Sea Lords, like the Kurokami and the Akashi, amassed wealth and influence through a combination of trade, tolls, and – at times – piracy. Meanwhile, on the mainland, powerful Daimyo families like the Yamatori and the Fujiwaro consolidated their control over land. Unlike the Sea Lords, these Daimyo lacked strong naval forces but desired access to the lucrative maritime trade routes and the potential for overseas expansion. Tensions between the Sea Lords and the Daimyo began to simmer in the mid-16th century. Territorial disputes, competition over trade routes, and increasing Daimyo ambitions for naval dominance all contributed to the growing animosity. The tipping point came when the ambitious Daimyo, Lord Yamato Yoshinobu, declared his intent to unify Oyashima under his rule and demanded subservience from the Sea Lords. | ||
The Sea Lord-Daimyo Wars were a series of complex conflicts spanning over four decades. Initial clashes favored the Sea Lords, who utilized their superior naval tactics and knowledge of the archipelagos treacherous waters. However, the Daimyo, with their larger armies and growing access to advanced weaponry (including newly introduced arquebuses from overseas), gradually gained the upper hand. | The Sea Lord-Daimyo Wars were a series of complex conflicts spanning over four decades. Initial clashes favored the Sea Lords, who utilized their superior naval tactics and knowledge of the archipelagos treacherous waters. However, the Daimyo, with their larger armies and growing access to advanced weaponry (including newly introduced arquebuses from overseas), gradually gained the upper hand. | ||
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By the 1620s, the Sea Lord-Daimyo Wars had left the archipelago in a state of disarray. The Sea Lords were weakened, their alliances fractured, and the Daimyo remained locked in territorial disputes. This political instability presented a golden opportunity for the [[Burgoignesc Kandahar-Kandara Trading Company|Ularien Trading Company]] (UTC), a powerful maritime force with a keen eye for expansion beyond western [[Audonia]]'s [[Daria]] and X regions. The UTC, sensing an advantage, struck a deal with several disgruntled Daimyo. The company offered to build a formidable navy in exchange for a share of the spoils: the right to establish protectorates over any islands seized from the Sea Lords. The Daimyo, eager to tip the scales in their favor, readily agreed. The [[Burgoignesc Kandahar-Kandara Trading Company|Company]]'s navy, equipped with advanced weaponry and disciplined tactics from the [[Great Confessional War]] and experience in the [[Burgoignesc colonial empire|colonization]] in western [[Audonia]], proved devastatingly effective. The Sea Lords, accustomed to traditional naval warfare, were no match for the coordinated onslaught. One by one, their strongholds fell, and their influence waned. | By the 1620s, the Sea Lord-Daimyo Wars had left the archipelago in a state of disarray. The Sea Lords were weakened, their alliances fractured, and the Daimyo remained locked in territorial disputes. This political instability presented a golden opportunity for the [[Burgoignesc Kandahar-Kandara Trading Company|Ularien Trading Company]] (UTC), a powerful maritime force with a keen eye for expansion beyond western [[Audonia]]'s [[Daria]] and X regions. The UTC, sensing an advantage, struck a deal with several disgruntled Daimyo. The company offered to build a formidable navy in exchange for a share of the spoils: the right to establish protectorates over any islands seized from the Sea Lords. The Daimyo, eager to tip the scales in their favor, readily agreed. The [[Burgoignesc Kandahar-Kandara Trading Company|Company]]'s navy, equipped with advanced weaponry and disciplined tactics from the [[Great Confessional War]] and experience in the [[Burgoignesc colonial empire|colonization]] in western [[Audonia]], proved devastatingly effective. The Sea Lords, accustomed to traditional naval warfare, were no match for the coordinated onslaught. One by one, their strongholds fell, and their influence waned. | ||
Capitalizing on their success, the [[Burgoignesc Kandahar-Kandara Trading Company|Company]], with a charter from the [[Duchy of Marialianus]], established a colony on the captured islands. This became the [[Far East Colony]], a crucial foothold for the Duchy and a gateway to further expansion within | Capitalizing on their success, the [[Burgoignesc Kandahar-Kandara Trading Company|Company]], with a charter from the [[Duchy of Marialianus]], established a colony on the captured islands. This became the [[Far East Colony]], a crucial foothold for the Duchy and a gateway to further expansion within Kokkahito. The UTC, through a combination of shrewd diplomacy and ruthless pragmatism, expanded the [[Far East Colony]]'s reach. They employed a multifaceted strategy: | ||
Protectorates: The [[Burgoignesc Kandahar-Kandara Trading Company|Company]] skillfully negotiated protectorate agreements with numerous Daimyo and Sea Lords, effectively placing them under the Duchy's and the company's control. | Protectorates: The [[Burgoignesc Kandahar-Kandara Trading Company|Company]] skillfully negotiated protectorate agreements with numerous Daimyo and Sea Lords, effectively placing them under the Duchy's and the company's control. | ||
Doctrine of Lapse: The [[Burgoignesc Kandahar-Kandara Trading Company|Company]] readily exploited any perceived weakness in local leadership. If a Daimyo's lineage died out or appeared vulnerable, the company invoked the "doctrine of lapse," claiming the territory for the [[Far East Colony]]. | Doctrine of Lapse: The [[Burgoignesc Kandahar-Kandara Trading Company|Company]] readily exploited any perceived weakness in local leadership. If a Daimyo's lineage died out or appeared vulnerable, the company invoked the "doctrine of lapse," claiming the territory for the [[Far East Colony]]. | ||
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{{Further|Far East Colony}} | {{Further|Far East Colony}} | ||
The Far East Colony was established by the [[Burgoignesc Kandahar-Kandara Trading Company|Ularien Trading Company]] in [[1638]] to put pressure on the northern flank of the [[Myanga Ayil Khanate]]. The original colonial effort was a series of military outposts in the lands of the various factions along the border of the [[Myanga Ayil Khanate]] from where they made incursions. Using their diplomatic prowess, the colonial administrators gained more and more land through protectorates, doctrine of lapse, buying titles and bribing officials as they worked their way inland. | The Far East Colony was established by the [[Burgoignesc Kandahar-Kandara Trading Company|Ularien Trading Company]] in [[1638]] to put pressure on the northern flank of the [[Myanga Ayil Khanate]]. The original colonial effort was a series of military outposts in the lands of the various factions along the border of the [[Myanga Ayil Khanate]] from where they made incursions. Using their diplomatic prowess, the colonial administrators gained more and more land through protectorates, doctrine of lapse, buying titles and bribing officials as they worked their way inland. | ||
==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||