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The dissolution of the Deric States was a multi-staged process that brought about the end of the Deric States organization specifically and the post-Second Great War geopolitical status quo of Dericania generally.

Background

Questions of redundancy

Beginning in the 1970s, many scholars and public officials began to call into question the necessity of the Deric States organization given the existence of the Levantine Union, which was established with many of the goals and functions as the Deric States on a larger scale. In the 1970s and 80s, many of the internal organs of the Deric States ceased to function, having given over their role to similar bodies within the Levantine Union. Two extremely prominent examples exist within the Deric States' structure. The first, relatively obscure body is the Council for Tariff and Trade Protection which intended to regulate the entire Deric States as one trading unit. While the Council still exists officially, it did not hold any official meetings after February 4 1962 and the Deric States ceased to distinguish itself from the rest of the Union as a matter of trade policy. The second and more prominent body that was superseded was the Confederation Defense Force (CDF), which served as the official armed forces as the Deric States until its constituent parts were largely integrated into the Coordinating Office of Dericanian Forces (CODF), a part of the Levantine Union Defense Council. The Deric States CDF continued to serve in the 2020s, but its defense jurisdiction solely consisted of Alba Concordia and began to be primarily associated with that city rather than with the Deric States as a whole.

Activist efforts prior to 2020

In 2002, activist organizations from across the Deric States merged into an organization known as "Movement for Mediatization in the 21st Century", popularly shortened to "21MEDNOW". 21MEDNOW began to conduct both lobbying efforts with Dericanian governments as well as popular, grassroots agitation.

By 2015, polling indicated that, on average, 35 to 40% of residents of the Deric States supported the dissolution of the organization and further mediatization of its member states.

Secession of the Vandarch Republic

On 8 March 2023, the Vandarch Republic informed the Levantine Union that it intended to leave the Deric States and become a standalone member of the Levantine Union. The decision to leave lead to large popular demonstrations across Dericania organized by 21MEDNOW calling on its leaders to change the post-Great War geopolitical arrangements of the region. This triggered a diplomatic crisis among leaders of the Deric States, which met in a series of informal conferences and meetings in Corcra beginning in July of 2023. These meetings, commonly known as the "Congress of Corcra", failed to reach any cohesive answer, and in April of 2024 the ambassadors were asked to leave the city following the breakdown of negotiations.

With the Deric States playing a minor role in the immediate diplomatic aftermath of the Final War of the Deluge, popular mediatization efforts temporarily lost priority in some of the Deric States, cooling tensions and the pace of dissolution. However, many of its members held elections in 2025 in which the dissolution was a key issue, any many pro-dissolution elements won across the Deric States in part due to 21MEDNOW support.

Secession of Lutsana

On 14 August 2026, Lutsana informed the Levantine Union that it, like the Vandarch Republic, would be leaving the Deric States and would becoming a standalone member of the Levantine Union. Unlike the Vandarch Republic's decision, it announced its withdrawal would be immediate. The decision to remain in the Deric States was a major issue in the 2025 Lutsanan elections, and the new government - formed in part by the Orenstian People's Revival Party - made withdrawal its top priority.

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-{{Infobox geopolitical organization
+{{FutureLore}}
-| name = Polynesian Pact
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-|image_flag =
-|symbol_type =      Flag
-|image_symbol =      File:Polyflagdone.png
-|motto =
-|englishmotto =
-|anthem =            <!-- ''[anthem name]'' -->
-|text_symbol_type =  <!-- for other types of text symbol -->
-|text_symbol =      <!-- e.g. ''[hymn name]'' -->
-|image_map =
-|map_width =        450px
-|map_caption =
-|org_type =          {{wp|Intergovernmental organization}}, collection of agreements
-|membership_type =  <!-- (default "Membership") -->
-|membership =        {{flag|Stenza}}<br>{{flag|Takatta Loa}}<br>[[File:SeváronsaFlag.png|25px]] [[Seváronsa]]<br>[[File:27-star.png|25px]] [[Azura]]<br>{{flag|Lotoa}}
-|admin_center_type = Headquarters
-|admin_center =      Rakahanga, Stenza
-|languages_type =    Official languages
-|languages =        Stenzan<br>Insuo Loa<br>Barikol<br>Lotoan
-|leader_title1 =    Chairwoman
-|leader_name1 =      Jiham O'hieli
-|leader_title2 =
-|leader_name2 =
-|established = 04 March 2026
-|established_event1 =
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-|established_event2 =
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-|official_website =
-}}
-'''The Polynesian Pact''' is an organization that incorporates and oversees a number of agreements between nations that share the Polynesian culture.
+The '''dissolution of the Deric States''' was a multi-staged process that brought about the end of the [[Deric States]] organization specifically and the post-[[Second Great War]] geopolitical status quo of [[Dericania]] generally.
-==History==
+==Background==
-The Polynesian Pact was announced as an incentive started by the Stenzan Government in early March, 2026. The goals of the organization were announced to "Further the Polynesian culture and those who embrace it through economic, cultural and defensive means". A cultural festival, educating all who are interested was announced to be held in the summer of 2026. Both the Kiravian territory of Seváronsa and Alstin Province of Azura were quick to sign up at a cultural level, being the first members of the Polynesian Pact.
+{{Main|Third Fratricide}}
-==Description==
+===Questions of redundancy===
-The Polynesian Pact is not so much an agreement as it is an umbrella organization that oversees multiple agreements made between the Stenzan government and other member states, offering countries or territories that share the Polynesian culture to sign Economic, Cultural or even Defensive treaties with the Stenzan government. The organization itself was given ownership of multiple museums and cultural installations across Stenza, acting as an outlet that promotes both Stenzan and wider Polynesian culture across the globe. Individuals of Polynesian descent around the world are able to personally become members of the organization as well, gaining access to online resources and means of applying for education within Stenza.
-==Economical Goals==
+Beginning in the 1970s, many scholars and public officials began to call into question the necessity of the Deric States organization given the existence of the [[Levantine Union]], which was established with many of the goals and functions as the Deric States on a larger scale. In the 1970s and 80s, many of the internal organs of the Deric States ceased to function, having given over their role to similar bodies within the Levantine Union. Two extremely prominent examples exist within the Deric States' structure. The first, relatively obscure body is the Council for Tariff and Trade Protection which intended to regulate the entire Deric States as one trading unit. While the Council still exists officially, it did not hold any official meetings after February 4 1962 and the Deric States ceased to distinguish itself from the rest of the Union as a matter of trade policy. The second and more prominent body that was superseded was the Confederation Defense Force (CDF), which served as the official armed forces as the Deric States until its constituent parts were largely integrated into the Coordinating Office of Dericanian Forces (CODF), a part of the [[Levantine Union Defense Council]]. The Deric States CDF continued to serve in the 2020s, but its defense jurisdiction solely consisted of [[Alba Concordia]] and began to be primarily associated with that city rather than with the Deric States as a whole.
-The Polynesian Pact's economical goals are to allow member states to come to agreements that allow mutually beneficial trade. The pacts goals are to allow both larger and smaller member states to benefit economically, allowing free trade between member nations. The Polynesian Pact, through the Stenzan Government, also offers both economical and educational aid to member states, with Stenzan education being open to the people of member states. Humanitarian development is a priority of the Polynesian pact, with goals of reducing poverty across Polynesian territories.
-==Cultural Goals==
+==Activist efforts prior to 2020==
-The Polynesian Pact's Cultural goals are the survival and preservation of Polynesian cultures, both in Polynesian nations and nations with Polynesian cultural groups. The Polynesian Pact offers partner nations a way to spread awareness of Polynesian culture and what it means, establishing culture centers and hosting cultural events in its member states. Members of the Polynesian Pact can benefit from discounted travel between member states, offering the opportunity to take in each member's culture by actually being there.
+In 2002, activist organizations from across the Deric States merged into an organization known as "Movement for Mediatization in the 21st Century", popularly shortened to "21MEDNOW". 21MEDNOW began to conduct both lobbying efforts with Dericanian governments as well as popular, grassroots agitation.
-==Defensive Goals==
+By 2015, polling indicated that, on average, 35 to 40% of residents of the Deric States supported the dissolution of the organization and further mediatization of its member states.
-The Polynesian Pact recognizes that many smaller Polynesian nations and territories may not have a way of effectively defending them from major foreign threats if they should arrive, and as such offers a defensive agreement that unites signatory states in defending each other if they were to ever become subjects to foreign aggression. Signing states are invited to allow partner nations military access if they so wish, although this is not a prerequisite of signing the agreement. All signatory nations get the option to train with the Stenzan Military, and the military personnel of signatory nations are allowed to attend Stenzan military schools and other educational institutions.
-==Member Nations==
+==Secession of the Vandarch Republic==
-The below table shows the member nations of the Polynesian Pact and their degree of involvement.
-{| class="wikitable"
+On 8 March [[2023]], the [[Vandarch Republic]] informed the [[Levantine Union]] that it intended to leave the Deric States and become a standalone member of the Levantine Union. The decision to leave lead to large popular demonstrations across [[Dericania]] organized by 21MEDNOW calling on its leaders to change the post-Great War geopolitical arrangements of the region. This triggered a diplomatic crisis among leaders of the Deric States, which met in a series of informal conferences and meetings in [[Corcra]] beginning in July of 2023. These meetings, commonly known as the "Congress of Corcra", failed to reach any cohesive answer, and in April of 2024 the ambassadors were asked to leave the city following the breakdown of negotiations.
-|+ Members of the Polynesian Pact
-|-
-! Member !! Economical !! Cultural !! Defensive !! Description
-|-
-| {{flag|Stenza}} || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || Founding member and chair of the Polynesian Pact.
-|-
-| {{flag|Takatta Loa}} || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || Major partner nation
-|-
-| [[File:SeváronsaFlag.png|25px]] [[Seváronsa]]||  || ✓ ||  || Territory of {{flag|Kiravia}}.
-|-
-| [[File:27-star.png|25px]] [[Azura]]||  || ✓ ||  || Province of {{flag|Alstin}}.
-|-
-| {{flag|Lotoa}} || ✓ || ✓ ||  || Territory of {{flag|Cartadania}}.
-|}
+With the [[Deric States]] playing a minor role in the immediate diplomatic aftermath of the [[Final War of the Deluge]], popular mediatization efforts temporarily lost priority in some of the Deric States, cooling tensions and the pace of dissolution. However, many of its members held elections in 2025 in which the dissolution was a key issue, any many pro-dissolution elements won across the Deric States in part due to 21MEDNOW support.
+==Secession of Lutsana==
+On 14 August [[2026]], [[Lutsana]] informed the [[Levantine Union]] that it, like the [[Vandarch Republic]], would be leaving the [[Deric States]] and would becoming a standalone member of the Levantine Union. Unlike the Vandarch Republic's decision, it announced its withdrawal would be immediate. The decision to remain in the Deric States was a major issue in the 2025 Lutsanan elections, and the new government - formed in part by the Orenstian People's Revival Party - made withdrawal its top priority.
-[[Category:Stenza]]
+[[Category: Levantia]]
+[[Category: Deric States]]
+[[Category: Levantine Union]]