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'''Fiannria''', officially the '''Commonwealth of Fiannria''' is a Federal Semi-Presidential Republic in [[Levantia]]. Consisting of 83 counties within 13 provinces and several overseas possessions. Located along the northeastern coast of Levantia, Fiannria reaches from the Nordska Sea which it borders to the north to the Vandarch Sea on its southwestern border. Fiannria borders [[Hollona and Diorisia]], [[Kronenia]] and [[Vinesia]] to the south, [[Caergwynn]] to the northeast, and [[Faneria]] to the east.
| conflict          = Operational Flyhook
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| partof            = the [[Cronan Theatre]]
|conventional_long_name = Commonwealth of Fiannria
| image            = Submariners crona.jpg
|native_name =       ''Comhlavelde Fiannria'' ([[Faeskt_langue|Faeskt]])
| caption           = Arcer submariners preparing to conduct a patrol in the Polynesian Sea.
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| date              = 1934-1943
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| place             = [[South Crona]]<br>[[Songun Sea]]<br>[[Polynesian Sea]]
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| result            = Arcer Victory
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| commander1        = {{flagicon|Arcerion}} [[RAdm Michael Burnett]]<br>{{flagicon|Arcerion}}RAdm Lawrence Arthur Coxley
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| commander2        = {{flagicon|The Cape}} Admiral John Q. Placeholder III
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|national_motto =    Per Certamen, Unitum et Audere
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|englishmotto =        ("Through Struggle, United and Daring")
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The '''Small Cronan Sea War''', officially '''Operation Flyhook''' or amongst Arcer submariners ''''The Capetian Vacation''',' was a period during the [[Second Great War]] during which Arcer [[Royal Arcerion Submarine Service|submarines]] and their allies attacked [[The Cape|Capetian]] merchant shipping and naval surface vessels along the Capetian Peninsula and in the [[Polynesian Sea]]. The engagement lasted the duration of the Second Great War, with several distinct phases occuring due to technological advancements or fluctuations in the course of the war's fighting.  
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|capital =           [[Brídhavn]]
|largest_city =     
|official_languages = [[Faeskt language|Faeskt]]
|recognized_national_languages = Fhainnic, Jüstisch, Culfran Latin, Culfran Aenglish
|ethnic_groups =     
|religion =          [[Catholic Church|Catholicism]]
|demonym =         Fiannrian (noun)<br>
Fiannan (adjective)<br>
Fiannrians (plural)
|government_type =   {{wp|Semi-presidential Republic}}
|leader_title1 =      [[President of the Commonwealth]]
|leader_name1 = Katrine Kreutzman
|leader_title2 =      [[Chancellor of the Commonwealth]]
|leader_name2 = Arwen Duncan
|leader_title3 =      [[Cheif Magistrate of the High Court of the Commonwealth ]]
|leader_name3 = René Finnegan
|legislature =      [[All-Tyn of the Commonwealth]]
|upper_house =        
|lower_house =      
|established_event1 = [[Unification]]
|established_date1 = August 10th 1571
|established_event2 = [[Founding of the Commonwealth]]
|established_date2 = March 20th 1803
|area_rank =
|area = 1,520,190
|population_estimate =
|population_census = 440,570,829
|GDP_nominal = $20.8 trillion
|GDP_nominal_per_capita = $47,371
|currency =           [[Taler]] (₮)
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Fiannria and Fiannan civilization is unique in both its ancient history and diverse, multiethnic background which makes it an outlier in common foundations of a modern state. The earliest civilization can be traced back to the widespread settlement of the early Gaelic Celt, Fhainic peoples. The region was soon a territory of the [[Adonerum|Adonerii]] empire of [[Great Levantia]] which called the region Gaul and Ultmar. However, the melding of modern Fiannan culture would not see its cornerstones until after the collapse of Great Levantia in the 5th century and the arrival of the Germanic tribes of Gothica from across the Vandarch. Fiannria was a major part of the [[Holy Levantine Empire]] from its foundation, and its historical origin developed from the Empire. The [[Catholic Church]], the nation's multiethnicity, and the democratic tradition that predates the modern Culfran and Fiannan nation and its constituent parts were all major factors to the creation of the modern Fiannan state.


The campaign lasted nine years, with the first engagements by Arcer submarines beginning just a few short weeks after the war's announcement, as it was part of ''[[Operation Forefront]]'', the larger Arcer naval campaign in [[Crona|South Crona]], the [[Songun Sea|Songun]] and Polynesian Seas. Weak and disparate Capetian leadership early in the campaign meant that triple-digit losses were recorded of Capetian shipping with a number of notable surface vessels sunk.  
Fiannria is a highly developed [[Occidental world|Occidental]] nation. Fiannria is a leading state in the Human Development Index (HDI) and a high rating in gross domestic product per capita. Fiannria possesses a healthy and strong mixed economy based on a per capita income of around $47,370. Fiannria has a burgeoning service and knowledge-based sector which has grown more intertwined with manufacturing through the Digital Revolution. Fiannria is the leading manufacturer and provider of Information Technology and IT services. Fiannria has a diversified manufacturing base, also known for its arms, machinery, and transport manufacturing.


Due to the lack of direct engagement by Arcer surface vessels against their Capetian counterparts, this portion of the conflict is considered the most dynamic and directly involved portion of the war on the naval side, as the [[Arcer Army|Army]] and [[Arcer Air Force|Air Force]] were embattled under [[Operation Lightfoot]] with their [[Paulastra|Paulastran]] allies.
Fiannria foreign policy is focused on its position in Levantia and abroad, through cooperation with Urcea, maintaining stability in eastern Levantia, and also extending its own and the Levantine Union influence as the largest power in northern Levantia. It is also focused on its relationship in Alshar and Audonia where it possesses significant historical ties, modern political and economic relationship and is in political association with [[Soirwind]] and administration of [[International charter city|international charter cities]] through the [[General Board of Commonwealth Concessions (GBCC)]].  
== Background ==
Prior to the outbreak of the war, shipping through the [[Polynesian Sea]] into the Songun Sea was a major trade route for maritime traffic and freighters heading into the Malentine Sea. While larger and more stable export economies such as [[Arcerion]] and [[Paulastra]] could rely on strong industry and agriculture, the more impoverished nations relied heavily on imported goods from [[Sarpedon]] and [[Levantia]], meaning that the crucial naval route through the Eastern and Western Songun Straits, and then through the [[Warrington Strait|Warrington]], were key economic terrain. While several attempts had been made to create economic protections or otherwise enforce some form of freedom of travel for both the Songun and [[Warrington Strait|Warrington Straits]], ultimately the nations of South Crona were unable to come to a consensus on how to best implement a commercial and diplomatic strategy of cooperation prewar.
=== Geography ===
The Songun Straits are separated into two major waterways, the Eastern and Western, respectively. Between them and West of [[Cape Town]] is the Lower Songun Basin, which would see some of the most fiery convoy attacks and submarine actions during the Second Great War. North of this is the disputed Songun Sea. The Cape's islands in the Songun afforded it the geographical advantage in the Southeastern portions as it was able to more effectively conduct maritime patrols and anti-submarine patrols from airfields. However the geography and seafloor terrain of the Songun naturally pushed the Arcer submarines to the Western Songun, which was deeper and had more favorable currents and thermal layers.  


The Warrington Strait was a secondary shipping lane although itself was the true key to central and Southern Crona, as it opened up into the Malentine Sea, a shallower and warmer body of water that six different sovereign nations (Arcerion, [[Telokona]], [[Malentina]], [[Kelekona]], [[Porlos]], and [[Istrenya]]) had maritime borders and extensive shipping and ports on. Due to this, Arcerion would fiercely defend the Warring Straits throughout the duration of the war, including the wo surface actions that took place under Operation Forefront.
Fiannria is a member of the [[League of Nations]], the [[Levantine Union]], the [[Levantine Union Defense Council]], the [[Vandarch Sea Trade Zone Organization]], the [[Council on Gaelic Peoples]], and the [[Kilikas-Boreal Cooperative Zone]]
[[File:Warrington Strait Shipping Volume.png|thumb|Shipping volume by raw tonnage through the Warrington Strait into the Malentine Sea between 1900-1934. ]]
==Entomology==
=== The Royal Arcerion Submarine Service Pre-War ===
==History==
The Arcer submarine service consisted of twenty-seven submarines, several submarine tenders and support vessels such as rearmament and refueling ships. Arcerion Naval HQ placed a high emphasis on the ability to rearm, refuel and repair submarines underway at sea away from a safe port-of-call, as the littoral nature of the Malentine and Songun Seas meant that maritime patrol aircraft and sabotage on port facilities could prevent the effective deployment of submarines during wartime. Research and development prior to the war had resulted in newer mine technologies, prototype snorkels, and improved rangefinding and electronic surveillance equipment allowing the service to be modern and ready for the conflict.
Most of Fiannan history is referred to the region and peoples that make up Fiannria today. In the past, the region now known as Fiannria was called by many names, most prevalent being Gaullia and Culfra or the Culfras. The history of Fiannria as a unified state goes back to 1571 with the founding of the United Kingdom of the Culfras. However, history of Culfras and by extension Fiannria as a identifiable political entity goes back even further.


The drawbacks the service faced however, was an utter lack of real-world operational experience, owing to the dual nature of the service's relatively new nature (having only been in existence for 17 years) and the lack of an Arcer conventional conflict on the sea that would have allowed the service to effectively trial and test its doctrine, methods, and sailors. The service's rigorous standards of preparation and training however had created a culture of raiding and long-endurance patrolling that would benefit the disparate fleet. Arcerion had identified the difficulties of getting submarines into the Lower Songun Basin, and as such had provisioned plans to work with the [[Burgoignesc Security Forces|Navy of Burrgundie]] to conduct at-sea underway replenishment of its submarines, giving them the ability to operate beyond the Songun and away from the most Southern Arcer naval facilities at Chester-on-Moore.
[[File:Geography Flyhook.png|thumb|Geography of the Songun Area of Operations (SAO) during the Second Great War. ]]
The Submarine Service was also complemented during ''Flyhook'' by a number of smaller minelayers, torpedo boats, and surface raiding vessels designed for the asymmetric nature of commerce raiding. Although doctrinally it was not a codified part of Arcer naval heritage or practice, the fleet would grow to accomodate this with the adoption of a class of light cruisers late-war that would participate to support the submarine force.


The leadership of Rear Admiral Lawrence Arthur Coxley, who was acting as Commander, Submarine Force, at the outbreak of the war would also prove pivotal as the emphasis on submerged operations (as most submarines of the period sailed on the surface) as well as the principles of mission command and reduced reliance on regular High-Frequency (HF) communications ensured that the Arcer submarine forces could remain at sea longer and patrol greater distances regardless of the logistical strain it was incurring at home.  
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===Early History===
The early history of Fiannria dates back to around 13000 BC during the Late Paleolithic period. As the Neolithic period began, permanent settlements, farming, and animal husbandry spread across the region, as did megalithic structures. The Copper Age and Bronze Age brought with them advances in metallurgy, leading to a thriving economy based on metalworking. The early Fiannrian people were divided into two subcultures, the Cúchuliann Celts and the Feinic Celts. The Adonerii Empire conquered Fiannria in 200 BC, and the region remained under their control until 487 AD, when it was conquered by Gothic peoples. Christianity also spread across Fiannria during this time.
===The Migration Period and the Holy Levantine Empire===
During the Migration period of Fiannria, starting in 375 AD, the region was invaded by Gothic-Germanic and Slavic peoples. This, along with the collapse of the Adonerii Empire, led to the formation of petty kingdoms in the region. Christianity continued to spread, with varying degrees of success. Reaver Kingdoms were established along the Fiannrian coast, and the Kingdom of Gallwa, located in the borderlands between modern Fiannria, Urcea, and the Deric States, expanded into an Empire under King Conchobar. However, the realm eventually split, with Fiannria becoming part of the Eastern Kingdom. In the 960s, Leo, of Latin descent, became King of Eastern Levantia and reestablished the Holy Levantine Empire. The failure of Leo to produce a legitimate heir led to the development of an elective monarchy and the electoral college.
===The Realm of Culfra and the Crusades===
The Realm of Culfra was established in 1082 when edicts were issued to enforce Holy Levantine Authority over the region. This led to feudalization of the clans and the creation of stem ducal titles tied to the land that the various Gaelic and Norse-Gael clans lived on. In 1093, the Ardrike was removed from his position, leading to open discussion of rebellion among the Tyn. The situation came to a head during the Crusades of Sarpedon, with Culfran forces marching for Corcra. However, the rebellion was defeated near the end of 1098. Punishments were relatively light, and many concessions were made for the Culfran princes. The peace that followed saw a population boom in Culfra, leading to a resurgence of art, scholasticism, and Latinic studies. This period also saw the establishment of the Order of the Martyr's Shield, which became known as the Ultmaric Order. This Order established a temporal regime over the lands of the Reavers and eventually converted them to Christianity.
===Princedoms of Culfra in the Great Plague===
In the 14th century, Culfran princes gained more autonomy following the Gallowglass Wars. This decentralization of authority allowed for the development of modern Fiannan culture, including the popularization of Tyns and other assemblies, festivals and holidays, and the spread of Fiannan mercenaries. Culfran traders and explorers also traveled further than ever before. However, the Great Plague of 1347 swept through Culfra, killing millions and causing widespread devastation. The aftermath of the plague left the survivors reeling and turned them inward for the rest of the century.
===The Rennaissance and The Anarchy ===
During the Renaissance, the study of the humanities and sciences grew in popularity in Culfra, leading to a period of cultural and intellectual growth. As well as economic growth as explorers and colonists set up trade companies and settlments in Alshar and Audonia. However, the Protestant Reformation and the resulting Anarchy in the Holy Levantine Empire sparked a series of conflicts known as the Wars for the Cross. This saw Culfran princes and their citizens converting to Protestant and Reformed Christian faiths, and led to tensions and open conflict between Catholic and Protestant princes. The O'Rourke, McCall, and Hessian dynasties rose to prominence during this period, and by the mid-1550s, members of the O'Rourke dynasty had become the Prince-Elector of Brídhavn and leaders of the northern faction of the Holy League. The Northern Wars for the Cross ended with the Treaty of Bonnrode which granted citizens the right to practice their religion of choice between Catholicism and Protestantism however, banished and banned nobles from practicing the Protestant faith and also recognized Alexander O'Rourke, Prince-Elector of Brídhavn as King of the Culfras.
===The United Kingdom of the Culfras and her Golden Age===
The United Kingdom of the Culfras, also known as Fiannria, experienced a period of peace and prosperity from 1571 to 1705, often referred to as the Northern Golden Age. The O'Rourke dynasty, which came to power during this time, implemented centralization and absolutism, leading to a decline in noble autonomy. The kingdom formed various diplomatic and marital ties, both within the Levantine Empire and abroad, and experienced cultural convergence through common religion and writing. This period is often romanticized in modern-day Fiannria.
===War of Culfran Succession and the League of Culfras===
The 1705 death of King Alexander III of Culfra and the succession crisis that followed led to a civil war and foreign intervention. The resulting conflict became known as the 1st Kin War. In 1718, the Convention of Bridhavn was held to establish a new system of governance for Culfra. The O'Rourkian dynasty was disinherited and the Culfran League was formed as a confederation of princedoms, prince-archbishops, and free cities. This period, known as the Kilikas Enlightenment, saw the spread of enlightenment ideas and a growing nationalism among the middle class. However, infighting among the aristocracy and a lack of unity within the League weakened the confederation. The 2nd Kin War with Faneria in 1784 further exposed the ineffectiveness of the League. In the early 19th century, Culfra faced a number of challenges including economic decline, political instability, and foreign threats. This led to the collapse of the League and the formation of the Commonwealth of Fiannria.
===The Commonwealth of Fiannria and the Fiannan Brothers War===
The Commonwealth of Fiannria was a republican government based on democratic principles that was established in 1801 after the collapse of the Culfran League. The early years of the Commonwealth were marked by infighting and political instability, including the Fiannan Brothers War, a conflict between two factions in the government. The war ended with the establishment of a provisional government and the holding of a second national election in 1807. The early Commonwealth was characterized by efforts to reform the government and establish a stable political system, including the development of political parties and the growth of democratic ideals. However, tensions between the central government and local authorities, as well as conflicts with the Holy Levantine Empire, continued to challenge the stability of the Commonwealth.
===The Third Kin War and the Age of Industry===
The Third Kin War and the Age of Industry were significant events in the history of Fiannria/Culfra. The Third Kin War was a conflict with neighboring Faneria, which resulted in the loss of Fiannrian territory and the crippling of its military. This sparked a period of revanchism and national reconstruction, with a focus on building up the nation's industries and businesses. The relationship with the Holy Levantine Empire was strained during this time, but eventually a rapprochement was reached, leading to a period of economic growth and industrialization. Despite these developments, the issue of the hereditary nobility remained a contentious topic, with ongoing debates over their legal status and privileges.
===Commonwealth Gilded Age and Imperial Ambition===
The late 1800s saw a resurgence of Fiannria on the world stage, as the country sought to expand its influence through mercantile expeditions, gunboat diplomacy, and military adventurism. Fiannria established itself as a dominant force in the region through treaties and concession cities administered by the [[General Board of Commonwealth Concessions (GBCC)]]. However, this success did not reflect the growing division and tension within the country, as the wealth of the business elite contrasted with the poor conditions of the working class. This led to strikes, protests, and even street battles.


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In 1891, the Fiannan Socialist Party candidate was elected President, but the party did not have a majority in the Tyn, forcing the President to select a Fiann Party Chancellor. This led to a hung government and moderate, diluted, and compromised policies. In the following decades, other third parties won the Presidency, leading to instability in the political system. This period saw the rise of various controversial policies, such as Socialism, Populism, Nationalism, Georgism, Distributism, and even Monarchism.
==== Arcerion order of Battle ====
===Levantine Civil War===
{{flagicon|Arcerion}} '''Royal Arcerion Submarine Service''', Rear Admiral Lawrence Arthur Coxley (His Majesty's Arcer Naval Station Chester-on-Moore, Arcerion)
The early 1930s saw economic depression and political extremism in the Deric states, leading to the mobilization of nationalists and republicans. In an effort to support these movements and weaken southern Levantia, the Fiannan government began to secretly provide materials and volunteers to the cause. This support eventually led to the outbreak of war in the Derics in 1934. While reports suggested Caphiric involvement, the Fiannan government dismissed them. However, when Alshari states declared war on Burgundie and Faneria declared war on Fiannria, it became clear that there was more at play than just an uprising. The Fiannan government stopped supporting the Derian nationalists and made diplomatic overtures to Urcea and Burgundie in response to the wider conflict.
* '''Submarine Group 1'''
===The Second Great War- the Fifth Kin War ===
** '''Submarine Squadron 1'''
===The Post-War and Cold War===
*** HMAS David
===Operation Kipling===
*** HMAS Integrity
===The Soirwind Intervention===
*** HMAS Castle
=== Recent History ===
*** HMAS Halberd
==Ge<span id="Geography,_Climate,and_Wildlife"></span>ography, Climate,and Wildlife==
*** HMAS Speedy
===Climate===
*** HMAS Loyal
===Biodiversity===
** '''Submarine Squadron 2'''
The Commonwealth's landmass can be divided to around 43% devoted to agriculture or pastures, 31% consists of forests, 15% is urban areas, 6% consist of wetlands, and around 5% is among miscellaneous other uses. This land does not consist of mountainous unusable terrain.
*** HMAS Opal
*** HMAS Redoubt
*** HMAS Superior
*** HMAS August
** '''Submarine Squadron 5'''
*** HMAS Granite
*** HMAS Onyx
*** HMAS Osprey
*** HMAS Powerful
* '''Submarine Group 2'''
** '''Submarine Squadron 3'''
*** HMAS Dredge
*** HMAS Sapphire
*** HMAS Fortitude
*** HMAS Dart
*** HMAS Bluefin
*** HMAS Banshee
*** HMAS Innis
** '''Submarine Squadron 4'''
*** HMAS MacCallan
*** HMAS Typhoon
*** HMAS Chester
*** HMAS Arthur
*** HMAS Reckoning
*** HMAS Forthright
* '''Submarine Tender Squadron 5 (Oiler and Supply)'''
** HMAS Pearl
** HMAS Diligent
** HMAS Mermaid
** HMAS Unison
** HMAS Assurance
** HMAS Merchant
=== Capetian Naval Forces ===
-TBD-


-Not great though-
According to the National Forest Inventory, beeches, oaks, and other deciduous trees constitute just over 40% of the forests; roughly 60% are conifers, particularly spruce and pine. There are many species of ferns, flowers, fungi, and mosses. Wild animals include roe deer, wild boar, mouflon (a subspecies of wild sheep), fox, badger, hare, and a small number of beaver.  
== Campaign ==
With the outbreak of the war, the commander of the submarine force, Rear Admiral Coxley, was recalled to the National Defense Headquarters in Kurst, along with his staff to brief the Arcer Admiralty on the readiness of the submarine force for war. The initial plans he briefed were the establishment of 5 'Special Raiding Zones,' numbered one to five. He intended to use his five submarine squadrons, organized into two Submarine Groups, to bring Capetian commercial shipping and maritime traffic to a halt. The admiralty approved the plan, giving him provisional instruction to begin at once.
[[File:Map 2.png|thumb|Numbered map of major areas of operation as determined by Rear Admiral Coxley at the outbreak of the Second Great War, including the two High-Frequency Transmission stations (blue squares) at HMNAS Chester-on-Moore and Port Hughes.]]
=== Early War (1934-1938) ===
The early war was defined by most Arcer submariners as the "Good time," when Capetian escort and anti-submarine vessels were either vacant, inept, or outmatched by the wit and aggression of their Arcer counterparts. Coxley assigned Submarine Group One with fourteen submarines to operate in zones 1-3, and their counterparts with thirteen submarines in Group Two as the Orixtal-Polynesian-Odoneru Force. Coxley's assertion was that by allowing one group to focus on the Sognun and the other far, in the blue water regions beyond the Lower Songun Basin, that they could develop their own tactics, training, and procedures to create a standard pattern for raiding that could be quickly disseminated to allow for more seamless integration of new submariners.
 
Coxley's major concern was the resupply of Submarine Group 2, as they were far afield from the ability for the six submarine tenders to resupply. Coxley sent a letter to the admiralty to engage with the Burgoignesc Defense Attache at the Burgoignesc Embassy of Arcerion, and arrange for a joint agreement wherein Arcer submarines could be resupplied, fuelled, and rearmed from Burgoignesc vessels based out of [[Equitorial Ostiecia|Equatorial Ostiecia]]. Arcerion would send necessary provisions that were specific to Arcerion's submarines such as mines, torpedoes, and other supplies via rail to the New Archduchy, and from there escorted via convoy to Ostiecia wherein they could be loaded onto their Burgoignesc counterparts' own submarine tenders until such a time as Arcerion could find a way to get several of their own there and based effectively with sufficient escorting surface vessels.
 
The first engagement took place in the first of May. HMAS Loyal, on patrol for its second week in Operations Zone 2, encountered a trio of Capetian merchantmen sailing Southwards from the Capetian Islands to Cape Town, carrying supplies for their war effort. Engaging with one torpedo each, two of the vessels were sunk in short order and lost with all hands, the third being immobilized and sunk by the HMAS Loyal's deck gun with the vessel's crew taking to lifeboats. Upon reaching a safe distance from the engagement, the Loyal's Commanding Officer, Captain Ronald John Merchant signaled via HF radio to Port Hughes, "''Loyal destroyed three ships Zone 2 STOP For King and Country STOP.''" The original transcript message from the HF teletype machine would later be framed and placed in the Royal Arcerion War Museum.
The Arcer submarines would continue to destroy dozens of Capetian vessels in the Songun Sea until the end of 1934, but Submarine Group 2 was having much less success in their zones outside of the Songun. Issues with long-range communications (limited to the extreme edge of Zone 2) meant that orders were sparsely given and Captains often could not rely on the scouting and intelligence reports from the Arcer Admiralty as cues on where to go to hunt and patrol like their green-water Group 1 counterparts. Frustrations continued to mount, as by the end of 1934 only a dozen Capetian ships had been sunk in any of Zones three, four or five. The Commander of Group 2 was relieved and replaced by Commodore Reginald T. Yves, an aggressive former submariner who was transferred out of the Raiding Force, where he relinquished command of the Frigate ''Shark'' for this new position. Yves set out the operational plan for 1935 to emphasize squadron-level raiding. He assigned Squadron 3 as as screening and scouting force, with Squadron 4 to serve as the raiding force to engage Capetian ships. He placed a set of rules, wherein Squadron 3 would patrol Zone 3 off the coast of Cape Town, and submarines would split off and follow groupings of ships, reporting their position to Squadron 4, who would assign submarines to go and engage. In this instance, Yves was generating his own operational intelligence. As well, Yves petitioned the Admiralty for a new HF transmissions ship to be outfitted and sent to operate in the Polynesian, to allow for Squadrons 3 and 4 to be more disparate and decentralized to more effectively cover Zones Four and Five.
[[File:Capetian Freighter Burning.jpg|thumb|A Capetian Freighter is photographed from a Capetian Patrol aircraft shortly after being struck by an Arcer torpedo off the Southern coast of [[Æonara]], 1936.]]
The results for Yves in 1935 were astounding, as by June 1st of 1935 over one hundred Capetian merchantmen and commercial freighters flagged as Capetian were sunk. The new method meant that the Cape was forced to create larger, slower convoys to maximize the amount of ships it could protect with its limited escort force, whilst the submarines of Group 2 slowly continued to sink them at an ever increasing pace.
With the introduction of the HMAS Mercury, an HF transmissions and command ship that could sail in the Polynesian and bridge the gap between Group 2's patrol and raiding craft, the Arcer submarines would continue to mount losses against Capetian vessels for the remainder of 1936-1938, with the tonnage lost by the Capetian merchant marine and civilian freight companies began to outpace the ability of the existing fleet to sail or replace vessels with new ship laying.
=== Mid War (1938-1941) ===
=== Late War (1940-1943) ===


There are 17 national parks in Fiannria. (name TBD)
===Geography===
==Demographics==
The 2020 Census counted the population of Fiannria as at 440,570,829, and faces an annual growth rate around 0.8% but that rate continues to slow as Fiannan cities and settlements become denser. Much of modern growth in Fiannria is enjoyed from its immigrants from across the Levantine Union and beyond while at the same time, plenty of Fiannrians also have been taking the opportunity to current prosperity to travel to other countries, centered around Alshar through Soirwind and the Charter Cities, they also have been migrating through the LU and friendly nations around the globe.
===Population===
The concept of ethnicity and national identity is very different in Fiannria compared to many nations in Levantia. In the Fiannrian Consititution and in writings about the region going back to the early middle ages, has referred to the region as a plurinational or multiethnic state, consisting of the peoples of Fiannria. The shared identity of Fiannria acts more as a supraethnicity than any true nationality, which are localised and recognized by the Fiannan government.
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===Language===
===Religion===
While legally speaking, the Fiannan Commonwealth does not grant special privileges or legal advantages as an expression of favoritism of Catholicism within the Commonwealth. This does not mean it is widely present in the social and and cultural fabric, widespread Catholic institutions such as Catholic schools and hospitals along with cultural traditions such as Christmas, Easter, and Shrovetide make it widely present in everyday life, and also leads to a very involved Catholic church and those who promote Catholic social teaching within the political process.


Like Catholicism, all religions are given religious freedom to practice their religion and participate in public life within the nation given it provides no threat to the safety of the nation and its citizens. Among the minority religions include the Levantine Protestants, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, however among them, only Levantine Protestantism holds a number within the double digits. There is also a small population of irreligious that exists within Fiannria as well, but despite modernity, remains small.
=== Urbanization ===
=== Health ===
=== Education ===
Education in Fiannria is administered by the Department of Education but the responsibility is largely delegated to the States and local administrations along with private institutions. Of Fiannans 25 and older, 92.4% graduated from Upper Secondary, around 72% attended some higher education, about 35% have a bachelor's degree and around 12% earned a graduate degree. Literacy is appoximately somewhere between 99% and 100%.
At most public and private higher education institutions in Fiannria, bachelors, associate, and technical degrees are tuition free or covered by voucher. Meanwhile higher levels of education such as masters, doctorates, medical school, law school etc still possess tuition, but federal grants, scholarships, and loans along with those provided by the schools in question make education affordable and has assisted in allowing the rapid education and reeducation of Fiannans to respond to the economic demands in the job market.


The education system is broken down as follows.
* Kita- For ages 2-5, Legally optional education and run by local churches, city or town administrations, and registered societies, some of which are completely outdoor programs and often also hold a nursery area for children between 8 weeks and 2 years. Kita serves as an early education/ pre-school period where foundational education, socialization, and activity to stimulate and develop young children prior to their entrance into primary school.
* Primary School- For age 6-12, Compulsory primary education which is typically State/Province run schools, however, there is no legal requirement of attending public school and children can attend parochial and private schools for primary school.
* Secondary School- Secondary school is divided into two parts, lower secondary called Middle School and Upper Secondary that divides in specialization and focus.
** Lower secondary or Middle schools for ages 12-14, are also typically public institutions but it isn’t uncommon for private middle schools. This covers the advanced and final parts of basic education of Fiannan children before moving on to upper secondary. It is at this age students are encouraged to explore their interests and decide what path they would like to go down. Lower secondary is compulsory education along with Primary school.
** Upper secondary for ages 15-19 consists where half of all upper secondary institutions are privately run by religious groups (primary the Catholic Church) and other private institutions and organizations. Nonetheless, despite a large number of private schools, there are two types of upper secondary schools- Vocational schools with a shorter time in schools focused on specific skills and jobs with technical skills- and often includes a craft apprenticeship and ends with a vocational degree. The other is Gymnasium or high school which is focused on education and prep for higher education in Academia. Upper secondary school is only compulsory to students dependent on the state's laws it is within.
* Tertiary School- Following graduation from upper secondary school, young adults may attend higher education in tertiary schools across the nation which are once again 50/50 private and public institutions. These schools consist of Universities for those seeking academic degrees and technical schools focused on advancing technical and vocational skills.
===Family Structure===
The Catholic Church teaches that the family is the fundamental unit of society and that strong, healthy families are essential for a thriving society. Catholic teachings also emphasize the importance of marriage as a lifelong union between a man and woman, and the role of parents in raising and educating their children. These values are reflected in the laws and policies of Fiannria, in prioritizing support for families and marriage. Widespread Family networks and intergenerational homes remain prevalent features of Fiannan society even today.


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Civil Unions for Homosexuality is permitted in law, but not mandated to be performed by any church, and adoption laws vary within the Commonwealth on same-sex couples adopting.


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Contraception and abortion are often controversial but little discussed topics in Fiannria, limited, circumstance based abortion is permitted in Fiannan law and contraception has had little federal government involvement outside of ensuring safety of any drug-based contraception. These two factors occasionally come up in the national conversation to become political talking points debated on the national stage. But more often than not it is left to the Lann's of Fiannria/
==Government and politics==
The Commonwealth of Fiannria is the oldest surviving Republic and Democracy in Levantia. It is a constitutional republic and with a semi-presidential system of government. The government is organized and established by a series of documents and edicts together create Constitution of Fiannria.


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Executive power is shared by the President of Fiannria, who is the head of state and elected proportionally by the popular vote of each of the Lanns every 6 years and can be re-elected once and the Chancellor who is the head of government and is appointed by the President. These two offices along with the Executive Cabinet, make up the Executive branch.


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The legislative branch is the All Tyn, or just the Tyn, which is the National Assembly. A unicameral legislature with elections held every 3 years without term limit. The All Tyn is the primary legislative body of the nation with 520 seats and chaired by the Chancellor of the Commonwealth. Elections are a mixed election system where there is a Member of the Tyn given to each Graive of the Commonwealth who is elected by the citizens of that Graive. Furthermore, each Lann receives a number of Tyn seats proportional to their population. Following an election, the President selects a member of the majority party as their Chancellor who is head of Government and must create cabinet to propose to both the President and the Tyn.


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The judicial branch is headed by the High Court of the Commonwealth, which consists of 7 High Justices, beneath which is a federal court system where the Justices are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Tyn. The High Court is responsible for the legality and constitutionality of laws and ordinances across the Commonwealth.
== Public Responses ==
===Political division===
[[File:Propoganda.jpg|thumb|An example of propaganda produced by the [[Government of Arcerion|Arcerion Government]] during the Second Great War glorifying the missions undertaken by the Royal Arcerion Submarine Service. ]]
The 13 Lanns (states) are the first level of administrative division within the Commonwealth. Within a Lann are the Graiven or counties, there are a total of 83 Graiven in the Commonwealth. In a Graive there are municipalities and parishes, municipalities are often subject to the parish/es they reside in but however are semi-autonomous, and given more governance, larger municipalities have a Borough subdivision to better direct its local affairs.


=== Arcerion ===
Within a parish which is generally any settlement within a Graive not given municipal status and is typically titled as such "the Parish City of ___" or "the Parish Hamlet of ___" operates under a local Tyn or Assembly, where all of elected age are welcome to attend and of course vote on issues. These are chaired by the elected Alderman who oversees the local governance.
In Arcerion, the Army had traditionally been the dominant service in public media such as newspapers, films, and radio broadcasts. However until Operation Lightfoot, much of the war's reporting was centered around the actions and exploits of the Submarine Service, bringing it for the first time into the public eye. Popular fascination with this new means of warfare was combined with heroic tales of seafaring submariners and officers becoming daily topics of conversations in homes and pubs across Arcerion. Submariners and seamen of the silent service also would publish their records of patrols and their missions in the [[Royal Arcerion Submarine Service|Arcerion Submarine Service Record]], a gazette which reached an all-time high of two hundred thousand subscribers during the course of the war as Arcers across Crona and [[Howland Governorate|Howland]] wished to read of the tales and successes of their servicemen.  


Post-war, a film would be made on the HMAS ''Something''<nowiki/>'s exploits, as the most succesful submarine of the war. The film, titled ''<nowiki/>'Polynesian Patrol''' Starring major film stars ''X, Y, and Z'', it would become one of the first major Ixnay-wife successes in the Arcer film industry, and was a major cultural phenomenon. The [[Royal Arcerion Naval Service]] would later comment that the film's success and the sequel focusing on the exploits of the Navy during Operation Lightfoot were major assistants to the recruiting efforts they were making during the struggles the Armed Forces faced in the wake of the Second Great War.
There also exists territories of the Commonwealth, insular or otherwise, which can be incorporated or possess an organized government and classified as an autonomous territory.
=== The Cape ===
===Parties and Elections===
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Fiannria is a multiparty state with several major and some minor parties vying for power. Much of the Post-War period was dominated by an absolute or near absolute majority of the Fian Party until the mid-1980s and with only two exceptions, majority governments and minority governments have been formed by political coalition leading to an intensified political climate. As of late, the oldest, and the long considered major parties of the Commonwealth, the Concord Party and the Fian Party are facing membership decline at scale not seen since the turn of the 20th century as regional politics and exhaustion of the two party partisanship has led to exodus to break-away parties and minor competitive parties.


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Elections are held every 3 years on the 3rd Monday of January, with the Inauguration of the newly elected on March 21st of the same year. Tyn Members have no term limit however the President of the Commonwealth can only serve two terms or ten years in office.
===Foreign Relations===
==Culture and Society==
Fiannria is a unique state within the continent of Levantia, coined the melting pot of peoples, Fiannria is a multi-ethnic state whose shared religion and history form the identity of the nation more than the actual languages and cultural practicies. This has led to a blend of cultural practices, language, and a history unlike anywhere else in Levantia. Often the people of Fiannria liken the nation to [[:en:Celtic_knot|Celtic knotwork]], each band interwoven in the knot, tied into it and inseperable, but its own unique band all the same. Religion has played a major role throughout the history of the nation and before its founding, being its first uniting element in the land of various kingdoms, tribes and peoples. Fiannria's preChristian heritage still plays a role and assimilated into the church teachings and practices along side new folk traditions that devloped and unified the various cultures that remain a part of the cultural tradition today.
=== Traditions ===
=== Arts ===
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=== Media ===
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=== Cuisine ===
Fiannria is known for it's hearty and filling dishes based on its location in Levantia and local ingredients. Seafood, game, root vegetables, along with sausages, roasted meats, and breads and pastries make up a wide array of the meals in Fiannan cuisine. Soups and stews also have a significant presence among the meals in Fiannria. Popular dishes in Fiannria often include among others sausages, schnitzels, potatoes, breads such as pretzels and rye bread, salmon and cod. Alcohol also has an important part of Fiannan cuisine. Beers and whiskey are widely prevalent in consumption and food preparation, however closer to the Derics, wine production and consumption is much more prevalent. Soups and stews such as goulash, cullen skink, and lamb stew are widely regarded winter dishes. Pastries such as apple strudel, cinnamon rolls, chocolate cakes, and strudels are very popular within the country. Included in this is the prevalence and popularity of coffee and cafes.


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Notably, due to the growing number of Alshari immigrants in Fiannan cities, Alshari imported dishes such as curry, sushi, and various other Alshari meals have grown popular alongside Dericanian cuisine as imported popular cuisines within the country.
==Economy and Infrastructure==
The Commonwealth of Fiannria has a social market economy based developed on ideals of {{wp|Chrisitan Democracy}}. Fiannria is recognized as one of the largest economies in the world (6th) with a GDP per Capita of around $47,300 and total GDP of around $21 trillion. While the Fiannan economy is considered a post-industrial society, Fiannria is a major manufacturer still. Known for it's lack of corruption, highly skilled labor force, well-developed infrastructure, and abundant natural resources. Around 70% of the Fiannan economy is in the service industry, while around 29% are in the still highly productive manufacturing industry, leaving 1% to the highly efficient agriculture industry.


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Fiannria is a part of the Levantine Common Market as part of the [[Levantine Union]] and also of the [[Talerzone]] (which existed long prior to the Levantine Union), and is one of the three major economies that drive the LU alongside its lead economy [[Urcea]] and peer economy of [[Burgundie]].
== Capetian Merchant & Naval Losses ==
Table for each year by tonnage and vessels sunk
== Arcer Naval Losses ==
2 subs and crew, include damage to other subs
== See Also ==
Sumbarine service


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Fiannria is noted also for its {{wp|Mittelstand}} model, focusing and investing heavily on numerous, specialized and ethical small and medium sized businesses which the government now works to promote the digitization of. Alongside this are its promotion of paritarian institutions like trusts and cooperatives and mutual fund business and the government’s policy of tripartism. Holding regular agreements between the government, employers, and employees. This is generally considered as Fiannria’s modern equivalent of guilds and guild culture which still exists in Urcea.


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Research and development has a huge role in the Fiannan economy and innovation plays a major role in the edge and comparative niche that Fiannria specializes in. Fiannria is also a major investor in space exploration, science and study and the growing space industry.
==Military and National Defense==
The [[Armed Forces of the Commonwealth]] is divided into four uniformed branches;
*the [[Army of the Fiannan Commonwealth|Army of the Commonwealth]]
*the [[Navy of the Commonwealth|Naval Service of the Commonwealth]]
**[[Navy of the Commonwealth]]
**[[Commonwealth Marine Corps]]
**[[Interior Seas Force of the Commonwealth]]
*the [[Fiannan Commonwealth Air Force]]
*the [[Unified Strategic Defense Force]]
The Armed Forces of the Commonwealth was founded shortly after the establishment of the Provisional Government of the Commonwealth in 1804, in particular the Army and the Navy of the Commonwealth were established in the aftermath of the [[Fiannan Brother's War]]. The commander and chief of the Fiannan Armed Forces is the President of the Commonwealth who appoints the senior leaders of military staff and develops military and security policy with the Department of Defense and Department of Home Affairs. The Armed Forces of the Commonwealth is a voluntary force, however reserves the right to conscription for the national defense during wartime, but has not but utilized since the [[Operation Kipling]] era. Fiannria spent around $626 billion dollars on defense in 2024, about 3% of its GDP.


The Armed Forces is an active member of the [[Levantine Union Defense Council]] with numerous overseas bases in allied territories.


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During the Second Great War Acer submarines saw extensive action against The Capetian Navy, operating in the Songun Sea and the Polynesian Sea. This was part of the larger Arcer [[Operation Forefront|naval mission]] to deny the Capetian Navy freedom of navigation and freedom of movement in the Songun sea, as well as conduct sea lane denial and commercial raiding to prevent [[the Cape]] from receiving the necessary materials and supplies it required to sustain its own war effort. Arcer submarines achieved the most success, as the Arcer surface fleet and Capetian Navy's capital ships never engaged directly in a major battle, the largest being a few smaller flotilla-sized actions between groups of escort ships that happened to make chance contact. Submarines operated under the umbrella mission of Operation Forefront, however under the command of Rear Admiral Lawrence Arthur Coxley, who was acting as Commander, Submarine Force, the Arcer Subsurface fleet operated under [[Operation Flyhook]], which was the sea lane denial, commerce raiding, and minelaying conducted by the submarine force at this time.


Overall, Arcer submarines achieved great effect, sinking dozens of Capetian, Caphirian, and Corummese-flagged merchantmen, as well as a number of smaller Capetian warships of corvette and frigate-size. Moderate damage was done to Capetian major capital ships, although none were sunk, just forced into shipyards for repairs. During the war, four Arcer submarines were damaged by enemy fire or anti-submarine warfare, and an additional two were lost. His Majesty's Arcer Submarine ''Superior'', was destroyed by enemy surface vessels, likely due to depth charges and being unable to surface in 1951. HMAS ''Typhoon'' was lost with all hands during an emergency dive rehearsal as part of crew training in the Malentine Sea, where it sunk to 300 meters and was destroyed. The legacy of the war continues to influence modern Arcer submarine doctrine. An emphasis on torpedo and mine warfare are consistently emphasized as the most important aspects of the Service's capabilities, and while it maintains the ability to launch cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles, these are considered of secondary nature.
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Fiannria, officially the Commonwealth of Fiannria is a Federal Semi-Presidential Republic in Levantia. Consisting of 83 counties within 13 provinces and several overseas possessions. Located along the northeastern coast of Levantia, Fiannria reaches from the Nordska Sea which it borders to the north to the Vandarch Sea on its southwestern border. Fiannria borders Hollona and Diorisia, Kronenia and Vinesia to the south, Caergwynn to the northeast, and Faneria to the east.

Commonwealth of Fiannria

Comhlavelde Fiannria (Faeskt)
Flag of Fiannria
Flag
Motto: Per Certamen, Unitum et Audere
("Through Struggle, United and Daring")
CapitalBrídhavn
Official languagesFaeskt
Recognized national languagesFhainnic, Jüstisch, Culfran Latin, Culfran Aenglish
Religion
Catholicism
Demonym(s)Fiannrian (noun)

Fiannan (adjective)

Fiannrians (plural)
GovernmentSemi-presidential Republic
Katrine Kreutzman
Arwen Duncan
René Finnegan
LegislatureAll-Tyn of the Commonwealth
Establishment
August 10th 1571
March 20th 1803
Area
• Total
3,937,300 km2 (1,520,200 sq mi)
Population
• Census
440,570,829
GDP (nominal)estimate
• Total
$20.8 trillion
• Per capita
$47,371
CurrencyTaler (₮)
Driving sideright
Internet TLD.fi

Fiannria and Fiannan civilization is unique in both its ancient history and diverse, multiethnic background which makes it an outlier in common foundations of a modern state. The earliest civilization can be traced back to the widespread settlement of the early Gaelic Celt, Fhainic peoples. The region was soon a territory of the Adonerii empire of Great Levantia which called the region Gaul and Ultmar. However, the melding of modern Fiannan culture would not see its cornerstones until after the collapse of Great Levantia in the 5th century and the arrival of the Germanic tribes of Gothica from across the Vandarch. Fiannria was a major part of the Holy Levantine Empire from its foundation, and its historical origin developed from the Empire. The Catholic Church, the nation's multiethnicity, and the democratic tradition that predates the modern Culfran and Fiannan nation and its constituent parts were all major factors to the creation of the modern Fiannan state.

Fiannria is a highly developed Occidental nation. Fiannria is a leading state in the Human Development Index (HDI) and a high rating in gross domestic product per capita. Fiannria possesses a healthy and strong mixed economy based on a per capita income of around $47,370. Fiannria has a burgeoning service and knowledge-based sector which has grown more intertwined with manufacturing through the Digital Revolution. Fiannria is the leading manufacturer and provider of Information Technology and IT services. Fiannria has a diversified manufacturing base, also known for its arms, machinery, and transport manufacturing.

Fiannria foreign policy is focused on its position in Levantia and abroad, through cooperation with Urcea, maintaining stability in eastern Levantia, and also extending its own and the Levantine Union influence as the largest power in northern Levantia. It is also focused on its relationship in Alshar and Audonia where it possesses significant historical ties, modern political and economic relationship and is in political association with Soirwind and administration of international charter cities through the General Board of Commonwealth Concessions (GBCC).

Fiannria is a member of the League of Nations, the Levantine Union, the Levantine Union Defense Council, the Vandarch Sea Trade Zone Organization, the Council on Gaelic Peoples, and the Kilikas-Boreal Cooperative Zone

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History

Most of Fiannan history is referred to the region and peoples that make up Fiannria today. In the past, the region now known as Fiannria was called by many names, most prevalent being Gaullia and Culfra or the Culfras. The history of Fiannria as a unified state goes back to 1571 with the founding of the United Kingdom of the Culfras. However, history of Culfras and by extension Fiannria as a identifiable political entity goes back even further.


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Early History

The early history of Fiannria dates back to around 13000 BC during the Late Paleolithic period. As the Neolithic period began, permanent settlements, farming, and animal husbandry spread across the region, as did megalithic structures. The Copper Age and Bronze Age brought with them advances in metallurgy, leading to a thriving economy based on metalworking. The early Fiannrian people were divided into two subcultures, the Cúchuliann Celts and the Feinic Celts. The Adonerii Empire conquered Fiannria in 200 BC, and the region remained under their control until 487 AD, when it was conquered by Gothic peoples. Christianity also spread across Fiannria during this time.

The Migration Period and the Holy Levantine Empire

During the Migration period of Fiannria, starting in 375 AD, the region was invaded by Gothic-Germanic and Slavic peoples. This, along with the collapse of the Adonerii Empire, led to the formation of petty kingdoms in the region. Christianity continued to spread, with varying degrees of success. Reaver Kingdoms were established along the Fiannrian coast, and the Kingdom of Gallwa, located in the borderlands between modern Fiannria, Urcea, and the Deric States, expanded into an Empire under King Conchobar. However, the realm eventually split, with Fiannria becoming part of the Eastern Kingdom. In the 960s, Leo, of Latin descent, became King of Eastern Levantia and reestablished the Holy Levantine Empire. The failure of Leo to produce a legitimate heir led to the development of an elective monarchy and the electoral college.

The Realm of Culfra and the Crusades

The Realm of Culfra was established in 1082 when edicts were issued to enforce Holy Levantine Authority over the region. This led to feudalization of the clans and the creation of stem ducal titles tied to the land that the various Gaelic and Norse-Gael clans lived on. In 1093, the Ardrike was removed from his position, leading to open discussion of rebellion among the Tyn. The situation came to a head during the Crusades of Sarpedon, with Culfran forces marching for Corcra. However, the rebellion was defeated near the end of 1098. Punishments were relatively light, and many concessions were made for the Culfran princes. The peace that followed saw a population boom in Culfra, leading to a resurgence of art, scholasticism, and Latinic studies. This period also saw the establishment of the Order of the Martyr's Shield, which became known as the Ultmaric Order. This Order established a temporal regime over the lands of the Reavers and eventually converted them to Christianity.

Princedoms of Culfra in the Great Plague

In the 14th century, Culfran princes gained more autonomy following the Gallowglass Wars. This decentralization of authority allowed for the development of modern Fiannan culture, including the popularization of Tyns and other assemblies, festivals and holidays, and the spread of Fiannan mercenaries. Culfran traders and explorers also traveled further than ever before. However, the Great Plague of 1347 swept through Culfra, killing millions and causing widespread devastation. The aftermath of the plague left the survivors reeling and turned them inward for the rest of the century.

The Rennaissance and The Anarchy

During the Renaissance, the study of the humanities and sciences grew in popularity in Culfra, leading to a period of cultural and intellectual growth. As well as economic growth as explorers and colonists set up trade companies and settlments in Alshar and Audonia. However, the Protestant Reformation and the resulting Anarchy in the Holy Levantine Empire sparked a series of conflicts known as the Wars for the Cross. This saw Culfran princes and their citizens converting to Protestant and Reformed Christian faiths, and led to tensions and open conflict between Catholic and Protestant princes. The O'Rourke, McCall, and Hessian dynasties rose to prominence during this period, and by the mid-1550s, members of the O'Rourke dynasty had become the Prince-Elector of Brídhavn and leaders of the northern faction of the Holy League. The Northern Wars for the Cross ended with the Treaty of Bonnrode which granted citizens the right to practice their religion of choice between Catholicism and Protestantism however, banished and banned nobles from practicing the Protestant faith and also recognized Alexander O'Rourke, Prince-Elector of Brídhavn as King of the Culfras.

The United Kingdom of the Culfras and her Golden Age

The United Kingdom of the Culfras, also known as Fiannria, experienced a period of peace and prosperity from 1571 to 1705, often referred to as the Northern Golden Age. The O'Rourke dynasty, which came to power during this time, implemented centralization and absolutism, leading to a decline in noble autonomy. The kingdom formed various diplomatic and marital ties, both within the Levantine Empire and abroad, and experienced cultural convergence through common religion and writing. This period is often romanticized in modern-day Fiannria.

War of Culfran Succession and the League of Culfras

The 1705 death of King Alexander III of Culfra and the succession crisis that followed led to a civil war and foreign intervention. The resulting conflict became known as the 1st Kin War. In 1718, the Convention of Bridhavn was held to establish a new system of governance for Culfra. The O'Rourkian dynasty was disinherited and the Culfran League was formed as a confederation of princedoms, prince-archbishops, and free cities. This period, known as the Kilikas Enlightenment, saw the spread of enlightenment ideas and a growing nationalism among the middle class. However, infighting among the aristocracy and a lack of unity within the League weakened the confederation. The 2nd Kin War with Faneria in 1784 further exposed the ineffectiveness of the League. In the early 19th century, Culfra faced a number of challenges including economic decline, political instability, and foreign threats. This led to the collapse of the League and the formation of the Commonwealth of Fiannria.

The Commonwealth of Fiannria and the Fiannan Brothers War

The Commonwealth of Fiannria was a republican government based on democratic principles that was established in 1801 after the collapse of the Culfran League. The early years of the Commonwealth were marked by infighting and political instability, including the Fiannan Brothers War, a conflict between two factions in the government. The war ended with the establishment of a provisional government and the holding of a second national election in 1807. The early Commonwealth was characterized by efforts to reform the government and establish a stable political system, including the development of political parties and the growth of democratic ideals. However, tensions between the central government and local authorities, as well as conflicts with the Holy Levantine Empire, continued to challenge the stability of the Commonwealth.

The Third Kin War and the Age of Industry

The Third Kin War and the Age of Industry were significant events in the history of Fiannria/Culfra. The Third Kin War was a conflict with neighboring Faneria, which resulted in the loss of Fiannrian territory and the crippling of its military. This sparked a period of revanchism and national reconstruction, with a focus on building up the nation's industries and businesses. The relationship with the Holy Levantine Empire was strained during this time, but eventually a rapprochement was reached, leading to a period of economic growth and industrialization. Despite these developments, the issue of the hereditary nobility remained a contentious topic, with ongoing debates over their legal status and privileges.

Commonwealth Gilded Age and Imperial Ambition

The late 1800s saw a resurgence of Fiannria on the world stage, as the country sought to expand its influence through mercantile expeditions, gunboat diplomacy, and military adventurism. Fiannria established itself as a dominant force in the region through treaties and concession cities administered by the General Board of Commonwealth Concessions (GBCC). However, this success did not reflect the growing division and tension within the country, as the wealth of the business elite contrasted with the poor conditions of the working class. This led to strikes, protests, and even street battles.

In 1891, the Fiannan Socialist Party candidate was elected President, but the party did not have a majority in the Tyn, forcing the President to select a Fiann Party Chancellor. This led to a hung government and moderate, diluted, and compromised policies. In the following decades, other third parties won the Presidency, leading to instability in the political system. This period saw the rise of various controversial policies, such as Socialism, Populism, Nationalism, Georgism, Distributism, and even Monarchism.

Levantine Civil War

The early 1930s saw economic depression and political extremism in the Deric states, leading to the mobilization of nationalists and republicans. In an effort to support these movements and weaken southern Levantia, the Fiannan government began to secretly provide materials and volunteers to the cause. This support eventually led to the outbreak of war in the Derics in 1934. While reports suggested Caphiric involvement, the Fiannan government dismissed them. However, when Alshari states declared war on Burgundie and Faneria declared war on Fiannria, it became clear that there was more at play than just an uprising. The Fiannan government stopped supporting the Derian nationalists and made diplomatic overtures to Urcea and Burgundie in response to the wider conflict.

The Second Great War- the Fifth Kin War

The Post-War and Cold War

Operation Kipling

The Soirwind Intervention

Recent History

Geography, Climate,and Wildlife

Climate

Biodiversity

The Commonwealth's landmass can be divided to around 43% devoted to agriculture or pastures, 31% consists of forests, 15% is urban areas, 6% consist of wetlands, and around 5% is among miscellaneous other uses. This land does not consist of mountainous unusable terrain.

According to the National Forest Inventory, beeches, oaks, and other deciduous trees constitute just over 40% of the forests; roughly 60% are conifers, particularly spruce and pine. There are many species of ferns, flowers, fungi, and mosses. Wild animals include roe deer, wild boar, mouflon (a subspecies of wild sheep), fox, badger, hare, and a small number of beaver.

There are 17 national parks in Fiannria. (name TBD)

Geography

Demographics

The 2020 Census counted the population of Fiannria as at 440,570,829, and faces an annual growth rate around 0.8% but that rate continues to slow as Fiannan cities and settlements become denser. Much of modern growth in Fiannria is enjoyed from its immigrants from across the Levantine Union and beyond while at the same time, plenty of Fiannrians also have been taking the opportunity to current prosperity to travel to other countries, centered around Alshar through Soirwind and the Charter Cities, they also have been migrating through the LU and friendly nations around the globe.

Population

The concept of ethnicity and national identity is very different in Fiannria compared to many nations in Levantia. In the Fiannrian Consititution and in writings about the region going back to the early middle ages, has referred to the region as a plurinational or multiethnic state, consisting of the peoples of Fiannria. The shared identity of Fiannria acts more as a supraethnicity than any true nationality, which are localised and recognized by the Fiannan government.

Ethnic Groups of Fiannria (2020 est.)

  Celtic (32%)
  Gothic (30%)
  Derian (11%)
  Aengle (7%)
  Kvinn-Urgyic (4%)
  Other Levantine (7%)
  Alshari (6%)
  Other (3%)

Language

Religion

While legally speaking, the Fiannan Commonwealth does not grant special privileges or legal advantages as an expression of favoritism of Catholicism within the Commonwealth. This does not mean it is widely present in the social and and cultural fabric, widespread Catholic institutions such as Catholic schools and hospitals along with cultural traditions such as Christmas, Easter, and Shrovetide make it widely present in everyday life, and also leads to a very involved Catholic church and those who promote Catholic social teaching within the political process.

Like Catholicism, all religions are given religious freedom to practice their religion and participate in public life within the nation given it provides no threat to the safety of the nation and its citizens. Among the minority religions include the Levantine Protestants, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, however among them, only Levantine Protestantism holds a number within the double digits. There is also a small population of irreligious that exists within Fiannria as well, but despite modernity, remains small.

Urbanization

Health

Education

Education in Fiannria is administered by the Department of Education but the responsibility is largely delegated to the States and local administrations along with private institutions. Of Fiannans 25 and older, 92.4% graduated from Upper Secondary, around 72% attended some higher education, about 35% have a bachelor's degree and around 12% earned a graduate degree. Literacy is appoximately somewhere between 99% and 100%. At most public and private higher education institutions in Fiannria, bachelors, associate, and technical degrees are tuition free or covered by voucher. Meanwhile higher levels of education such as masters, doctorates, medical school, law school etc still possess tuition, but federal grants, scholarships, and loans along with those provided by the schools in question make education affordable and has assisted in allowing the rapid education and reeducation of Fiannans to respond to the economic demands in the job market.

The education system is broken down as follows.

  • Kita- For ages 2-5, Legally optional education and run by local churches, city or town administrations, and registered societies, some of which are completely outdoor programs and often also hold a nursery area for children between 8 weeks and 2 years. Kita serves as an early education/ pre-school period where foundational education, socialization, and activity to stimulate and develop young children prior to their entrance into primary school.
  • Primary School- For age 6-12, Compulsory primary education which is typically State/Province run schools, however, there is no legal requirement of attending public school and children can attend parochial and private schools for primary school.
  • Secondary School- Secondary school is divided into two parts, lower secondary called Middle School and Upper Secondary that divides in specialization and focus.
    • Lower secondary or Middle schools for ages 12-14, are also typically public institutions but it isn’t uncommon for private middle schools. This covers the advanced and final parts of basic education of Fiannan children before moving on to upper secondary. It is at this age students are encouraged to explore their interests and decide what path they would like to go down. Lower secondary is compulsory education along with Primary school.
    • Upper secondary for ages 15-19 consists where half of all upper secondary institutions are privately run by religious groups (primary the Catholic Church) and other private institutions and organizations. Nonetheless, despite a large number of private schools, there are two types of upper secondary schools- Vocational schools with a shorter time in schools focused on specific skills and jobs with technical skills- and often includes a craft apprenticeship and ends with a vocational degree. The other is Gymnasium or high school which is focused on education and prep for higher education in Academia. Upper secondary school is only compulsory to students dependent on the state's laws it is within.
  • Tertiary School- Following graduation from upper secondary school, young adults may attend higher education in tertiary schools across the nation which are once again 50/50 private and public institutions. These schools consist of Universities for those seeking academic degrees and technical schools focused on advancing technical and vocational skills.

Family Structure

The Catholic Church teaches that the family is the fundamental unit of society and that strong, healthy families are essential for a thriving society. Catholic teachings also emphasize the importance of marriage as a lifelong union between a man and woman, and the role of parents in raising and educating their children. These values are reflected in the laws and policies of Fiannria, in prioritizing support for families and marriage. Widespread Family networks and intergenerational homes remain prevalent features of Fiannan society even today.

Civil Unions for Homosexuality is permitted in law, but not mandated to be performed by any church, and adoption laws vary within the Commonwealth on same-sex couples adopting.

Contraception and abortion are often controversial but little discussed topics in Fiannria, limited, circumstance based abortion is permitted in Fiannan law and contraception has had little federal government involvement outside of ensuring safety of any drug-based contraception. These two factors occasionally come up in the national conversation to become political talking points debated on the national stage. But more often than not it is left to the Lann's of Fiannria/

Government and politics

The Commonwealth of Fiannria is the oldest surviving Republic and Democracy in Levantia. It is a constitutional republic and with a semi-presidential system of government. The government is organized and established by a series of documents and edicts together create Constitution of Fiannria.

Executive power is shared by the President of Fiannria, who is the head of state and elected proportionally by the popular vote of each of the Lanns every 6 years and can be re-elected once and the Chancellor who is the head of government and is appointed by the President. These two offices along with the Executive Cabinet, make up the Executive branch.

The legislative branch is the All Tyn, or just the Tyn, which is the National Assembly. A unicameral legislature with elections held every 3 years without term limit. The All Tyn is the primary legislative body of the nation with 520 seats and chaired by the Chancellor of the Commonwealth. Elections are a mixed election system where there is a Member of the Tyn given to each Graive of the Commonwealth who is elected by the citizens of that Graive. Furthermore, each Lann receives a number of Tyn seats proportional to their population. Following an election, the President selects a member of the majority party as their Chancellor who is head of Government and must create cabinet to propose to both the President and the Tyn.

The judicial branch is headed by the High Court of the Commonwealth, which consists of 7 High Justices, beneath which is a federal court system where the Justices are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Tyn. The High Court is responsible for the legality and constitutionality of laws and ordinances across the Commonwealth.

Political division

The 13 Lanns (states) are the first level of administrative division within the Commonwealth. Within a Lann are the Graiven or counties, there are a total of 83 Graiven in the Commonwealth. In a Graive there are municipalities and parishes, municipalities are often subject to the parish/es they reside in but however are semi-autonomous, and given more governance, larger municipalities have a Borough subdivision to better direct its local affairs.

Within a parish which is generally any settlement within a Graive not given municipal status and is typically titled as such "the Parish City of ___" or "the Parish Hamlet of ___" operates under a local Tyn or Assembly, where all of elected age are welcome to attend and of course vote on issues. These are chaired by the elected Alderman who oversees the local governance.

There also exists territories of the Commonwealth, insular or otherwise, which can be incorporated or possess an organized government and classified as an autonomous territory.

Parties and Elections

Fiannria is a multiparty state with several major and some minor parties vying for power. Much of the Post-War period was dominated by an absolute or near absolute majority of the Fian Party until the mid-1980s and with only two exceptions, majority governments and minority governments have been formed by political coalition leading to an intensified political climate. As of late, the oldest, and the long considered major parties of the Commonwealth, the Concord Party and the Fian Party are facing membership decline at scale not seen since the turn of the 20th century as regional politics and exhaustion of the two party partisanship has led to exodus to break-away parties and minor competitive parties.

Elections are held every 3 years on the 3rd Monday of January, with the Inauguration of the newly elected on March 21st of the same year. Tyn Members have no term limit however the President of the Commonwealth can only serve two terms or ten years in office.

Foreign Relations

Culture and Society

Fiannria is a unique state within the continent of Levantia, coined the melting pot of peoples, Fiannria is a multi-ethnic state whose shared religion and history form the identity of the nation more than the actual languages and cultural practicies. This has led to a blend of cultural practices, language, and a history unlike anywhere else in Levantia. Often the people of Fiannria liken the nation to Celtic knotwork, each band interwoven in the knot, tied into it and inseperable, but its own unique band all the same. Religion has played a major role throughout the history of the nation and before its founding, being its first uniting element in the land of various kingdoms, tribes and peoples. Fiannria's preChristian heritage still plays a role and assimilated into the church teachings and practices along side new folk traditions that devloped and unified the various cultures that remain a part of the cultural tradition today.

Traditions

Arts

Music

Literature and Philosophy

Art and Design

Science

Media

Sports

Cuisine

Fiannria is known for it's hearty and filling dishes based on its location in Levantia and local ingredients. Seafood, game, root vegetables, along with sausages, roasted meats, and breads and pastries make up a wide array of the meals in Fiannan cuisine. Soups and stews also have a significant presence among the meals in Fiannria. Popular dishes in Fiannria often include among others sausages, schnitzels, potatoes, breads such as pretzels and rye bread, salmon and cod. Alcohol also has an important part of Fiannan cuisine. Beers and whiskey are widely prevalent in consumption and food preparation, however closer to the Derics, wine production and consumption is much more prevalent. Soups and stews such as goulash, cullen skink, and lamb stew are widely regarded winter dishes. Pastries such as apple strudel, cinnamon rolls, chocolate cakes, and strudels are very popular within the country. Included in this is the prevalence and popularity of coffee and cafes.

Notably, due to the growing number of Alshari immigrants in Fiannan cities, Alshari imported dishes such as curry, sushi, and various other Alshari meals have grown popular alongside Dericanian cuisine as imported popular cuisines within the country.

Economy and Infrastructure

The Commonwealth of Fiannria has a social market economy based developed on ideals of Chrisitan Democracy. Fiannria is recognized as one of the largest economies in the world (6th) with a GDP per Capita of around $47,300 and total GDP of around $21 trillion. While the Fiannan economy is considered a post-industrial society, Fiannria is a major manufacturer still. Known for it's lack of corruption, highly skilled labor force, well-developed infrastructure, and abundant natural resources. Around 70% of the Fiannan economy is in the service industry, while around 29% are in the still highly productive manufacturing industry, leaving 1% to the highly efficient agriculture industry.

Fiannria is a part of the Levantine Common Market as part of the Levantine Union and also of the Talerzone (which existed long prior to the Levantine Union), and is one of the three major economies that drive the LU alongside its lead economy Urcea and peer economy of Burgundie.

Fiannria is noted also for its Mittelstand model, focusing and investing heavily on numerous, specialized and ethical small and medium sized businesses which the government now works to promote the digitization of. Alongside this are its promotion of paritarian institutions like trusts and cooperatives and mutual fund business and the government’s policy of tripartism. Holding regular agreements between the government, employers, and employees. This is generally considered as Fiannria’s modern equivalent of guilds and guild culture which still exists in Urcea.

Research and development has a huge role in the Fiannan economy and innovation plays a major role in the edge and comparative niche that Fiannria specializes in. Fiannria is also a major investor in space exploration, science and study and the growing space industry.

Military and National Defense

The Armed Forces of the Commonwealth is divided into four uniformed branches;

The Armed Forces of the Commonwealth was founded shortly after the establishment of the Provisional Government of the Commonwealth in 1804, in particular the Army and the Navy of the Commonwealth were established in the aftermath of the Fiannan Brother's War. The commander and chief of the Fiannan Armed Forces is the President of the Commonwealth who appoints the senior leaders of military staff and develops military and security policy with the Department of Defense and Department of Home Affairs. The Armed Forces of the Commonwealth is a voluntary force, however reserves the right to conscription for the national defense during wartime, but has not but utilized since the Operation Kipling era. Fiannria spent around $626 billion dollars on defense in 2024, about 3% of its GDP.

The Armed Forces is an active member of the Levantine Union Defense Council with numerous overseas bases in allied territories.


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