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For the duration of [[Kiravian Union|Kirosocialist rule on the Kiravian mainland]], the Saxalins would remain under the control of the Æonara-based Federalist government. The Kiravian Union had designs on capturing the archipelago by means of a naval assault from Sydona, but these plans never came to fruition, as the government had other priorities, but the threat of invasion was credible enough to force the Federalists to divert a substantial share of resources to provide for the islands' defence. Occasional interdiction of seaborne trade to and from the islands occurred until the stabilisation of relations between the Federalist and Kirosocialist governments in 211YY. | For the duration of [[Kiravian Union|Kirosocialist rule on the Kiravian mainland]], the Saxalins would remain under the control of the Æonara-based Federalist government. The Kiravian Union had designs on capturing the archipelago by means of a naval assault from Sydona, but these plans never came to fruition, as the government had other priorities, but the threat of invasion was credible enough to force the Federalists to divert a substantial share of resources to provide for the islands' defence. Occasional interdiction of seaborne trade to and from the islands occurred until the stabilisation of relations between the Federalist and Kirosocialist governments in 211YY. | ||
The Sunderance was a difficult time for the Sakhalin colonists. Although the Federalist government subsidised the colony and its population as heavily as it could reasonably afford to, its resources were limited. Many | The Sunderance was a difficult time for the Sakhalin colonists. Although the Federalist government subsidised the colony and its population as heavily as it could reasonably afford to, its resources were limited. Many Saxalites emigrated during this time: Some sought better fortunes in the economic hubs of [[Sarolasta]] and [[Æonara]], while others, especially those with backgrounds in the local mining and timbering trades, crossed to the other side of the world for new opportunities in [[Porfíria]] and [[Thýstara]]. The discovery of offshore oil and gas reserve in 1962, however, helped stem the tide of emigration by opening an additional income stream for the Saxalite economy and prevented it from falling into depression. | ||
===Post-Restoration=== | ===Post-Restoration=== | ||