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| name                = Advenarum
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The '''Advenarum''' (<small>[[Caphiric Latin]]:</small> ''Advenarum Administratio'') is one of the two civilian foreign intelligence agencies of the [[Imperium of Caphiria]]. The Advenarum is part of the [[Department of Civilian Intelligence (Caphiria)|Department of Civilian Intelligence]] (DCI), the collection of intelligence agencies that operate outside of the military and report directly to the Imperator and the ''[[Caetus Legati]]''.


The Advenarum is tasked with gathering, processing, and analyzing national security information from around the world and is primarily focused on providing national security information for the [[Imperator]]. The Advenarum has many unique characteristics; it has no domestic law enforcement function, is primarily focused on overseas intelligence gathering, and is the only agency within the Caphirian government authorized by law to carry out and oversee covert action at the behest of the Imperator with carte blanche discretionary power. It exerts foreign political influence through its tactical divisions, such as [[Task Force VII]] and [[Division DCCLXXVII]].  
The '''Republic of New Archduchy''' is a country in [[Crona]]. Tracing its foundations to a wave of [[Urcea|Urcean]] colonization in southeastern [[Crona]] during the 17th century, New Archduchy gradually became the lone remnant of [[Urcean people|Urcean]] culture in the region as a result of the rising fortunes of nearby [[Coscivian]] colonies. Gradually developing a strong economy and political life, New Archduchy underwent significant changes in the late 19th century. Chafing from administrative centralizations during the reign of [[Aedanicus VIII]], fissures grew between Urcea and the colony. The [[Red Interregnum]] gave the country the pretext to declare independence in 1890, and two years later the Republic was formally established under a new constitution. New Archduchy's transition to independence and democracy have been mostly perceived as smooth and the country's independence was recognized by [[Urcea]] in [[1902]].
 
During the 20th century, New Archduchy became a well-used neutral refueling station along the [[Odoneru]], leading to significant economic development and a focus on mercantile interests. It maintained neutrality during the [[Second Great War]], though it served as a waystation for covert operatives and weapons smuggling for both sides of the war. During the latter half of the 20th century the nation remained neutral during the [[Occidental Cold War]] and became a popular {{wp|tax haven}} and tourist destination, greatly enhancing the nation's wealth. The country is characterized by a deep religious faith, like [[Urcea]], as well as considerable economic inequality, especially between the primarily urban Levantine-descendant majority and the primarily rural indigenous minority groups.
 
==Etymology==
New Archduchy is named for the [[Archduchy of Urceopolis]], one of the constituent parts of the [[Apostolic Kingdom of Urcea]]. It is unusual among Urcean colonies for being named for a type of the constituent entity rather than the place name, but historians believe the reference to the Archduchy was intended to confer prestige to what was once a thriving mercantile colony.
 
==Geography==
New Archduchy is a crescent shaped nation on the western shores of the [[Odoneru Ocean]]. The central geographic feature of the nation is Adrian's Bay, the center part of the "crescent" which provides a natural harbor. Due to [[Prevailing Winds|prevailing winds]], travel to the harbor in the age of sail was relatively easy, making New Archduchy a viable port and allowing for a mercantile economy. The climate is {{wp|Temperate climate|temperate}}, with relatively cold winters and warm summers. The small interior part of the country in the northwest is considered good for agriculture.
==History==
===Exploration and settlement===
New Archduchy was one of the first locations in [[Crona]] explored by [[Levantia|Levantine]] sailors, as its natural harbor and the direction of [[Prevailing Winds|prevailing winds]] made it an easy place to reach and to lay anchor. The area was referred to as the "Bay of Sorrows" during the late 16th and 17th centuries due to the many shipwrecks and abandoned vessels that blew into the harbor, and modern scholars believe that hundreds of years worth of {{wp|flotsam}} strewn the shore from various eras during the first recorded entry to the bay in the 16th century. Many of the wrecked ships and driftwood were used by [[Occidental]] explorers to build temporary shelter for various exploration and inland trading missions. [[Urcea]] was the first to attempt to settle the bay, establishing the colony of Adriansville in 1606 and again in 1618 when the initial population died of starvation. Expanding outward from the bay, several other colonial settlements were erected.
===Colonial era===
During the 17th century, the fledgling colonies in modern New Archduchy were used by [[Urcea]] as a base from which its later [[Julian Belt]] colonies were established. Traffic in and out of Adriansville was significant, and the colony was briefly the most busy port in [[Crona]] outside of [[Varshan]] until cities in [[the Cape]] became more prominent later in the century. In 1690, the colonies in the region were reorganized as the Rectory of New Archduchy and given a formal colonial charter governing the area. The prominent former [[Gassavelian people|Gassavelian]] rebel and [[History_of_Urcea_(1575-1798)#Gassavelian_integration_and_uprising|pretender Arses]] was appointed the colony's first Rector, and held that position until his death in 1704. During that time, Arses brought on many of his former chief lieutenants during the rebellion to serve as colonial officials and advisors, and most contemporaries report a fair and competent administration during this time. Arses's time as Rector introduced some Gassavelian cultural hallmarks to New Archduchy, greatly influencing its modern cuisine. Remembered as a hero to the Gassavelian people, Arses died and was buried in New Archduchy in 1704 and is remembered by residents of the country as a wise leader who left his mark on the colony. Post-independence hagiographies of Arses published in New Archduchy in the early 20th century suggested the nation's independent heritage traced itself to Arses's rebellious nature and influence, although most modern historians suggest Arses was loyal to [[Urcea]] during his time as Rector. Despite this, Arses is viewed by most Newarcs as one of the country's {{wp|founding fathers}}.
 
In 1844, New Archduchy was invaded by [[Aciria]] during the [[Cholera Expedition]], a failed campaign wherein the Acirians were ejected from the territory in three months following significant casualties due to disease.
 
===Independence and constitution===
===Golden age of Odoneru commerce===
===Great War and Occidental Cold War===
===Modern period===
 
==Government==
New Archduchy is a {{wp|unitary republic|unitary}}, {{wp|parliamentary republic}} governed by the Constitution of 1892, which establishes a {{wp|unicameral}} legislature, the 134-seat Common Council, lead by the Chancellor of the Common Council who serves as the {{wp|head of government}} of New Archduchy. The Common Council is elected every five years in years ending with "0" and "5" and are apportioned every ten years. The Common Council is largely modeled after the [[Urcea|Urcean]] [[Concilium Daoni]], and is elected from single member constituencies. Unlike [[Urcea]], political parties are not represented in any government capacity, cannot endorse members of the Council, and members of the Council are legally prohibited from organizing along party lines. Political parties can be organized and can endorse candidates on the local level, however, and the government of New Archduchy effectively assumes a partisan nature despite constitutional prohibitions against partisanship.
 
Limited executive powers are invested in the Popular Regent, an officer who holds the responsibility of {{wp|head of state}} but holds little administrative responsibility. The Popular Regent, who serves as the embodiment of national sovereignty on behalf of the people of the Republic, serves a single twenty-five year term. Elections for the office are non-partisan and held either at the end of the term of the previous occupant or upon the death of the previous occupant. Accordingly, elections for the office do not take place at fixed increments. The office of Popular Regent is open to any baptized [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] over the age of forty.
 
==Culture==
New Archduchy draws cultural traditions from many [[Occidental]] sources including its neighbors and indigenous peoples as well as from [[Urcea]] which established the New Archduchy colony. A majority of people in New Archduchy are descendants of [[Urcean people|Urcean settlers]] and speak [[Julian Ænglish]], though several other settler groups from South [[Levantia]] - including [[Derian people|Derians]], [[Caenish people|Caens]], and [[Carnish people]] - participated in the colonization of the region. New Archduchy also has considerable [[Coscivian]] influences from historic [[Kiravia|Kiravian]] cultural and geopolitical involvement in the region as well as from nearby [[Paulastra]].
 
The indigenous peoples of New Archduchy, closely related to the people of [[Titechaxha]], have long influenced New Archducal society through the dual means of cuisine and music. Self-identified indigenous people comprise about eighteen percent of the Republic's population.
 
The [[Catholic Church]] plays a prominent role in the lives of the residents of New Archduchy and serves as the overwhelming religion of the residents of the Republic, both those of indigenous and Levantine origin. Catholic practices exist at all levels of society and feature prominently within popular culture. Religious observances, like in [[Urcea]], form the bulk of the country's holidays. The Church has a less pronounced influence on public affairs than in many [[Levantia|Levantine]] countries but Catholic morality remains a bedrock of public discourse.
 
Many sports popular in [[Sarpedon]] are popular in New Archduchy, with [[World Association Football Federation|association football]] being the most popular sport in the country.


The Advenarum has also supported many foreign political groups and governments, including planning, coordinating, training on torture, technical support, and was involved in several regime changes, terrorist attacks, and planned assassinations of foreign leaders. Starting during the height of the Cold War, the Advenarum has increasingly expanded its role, including covert paramilitary operations. In 2011, the Advenarum began a partnership with [[Quicksilver Industries]] to create a highly secretive task force known as the Octoriantes, whose main function is for the "coordination, deconfliction, and evaluation of clandestine operations."
== Demographics ==


The Advenarum has been the subject of many controversies, including human rights violations, domestic wiretapping and propaganda, allegations of drug trafficking, and alleged complicity in acts of torture and extraordinary rendition.
=== Linguistic Demographics ===
==Purpose==
The Advenarum has five purposes outlined in the DCI bylaws:
*Counterterrorism
*Nonproliferation of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction
*Warning/informing American leaders of important overseas events
*Counterintelligence
*Cyber Intelligence
In addition, the Advenarum maintains an internal and public list of "tasks of national security importance." The public tasks include researching and developing all the necessary information to defend the independence, integrity, and security of Caphiria from threats from abroad, including in implementing international agreements. The Advenarum also performs activities in the field of counter-proliferation of nuclear materials or materials found to be strategic, and information activities for security outside Caphirian territory, to protect Caphirian political, military, economic, scientific, and industrial interests, as well as detecting outside the national territory espionage activities directed against Caphiria and activities aimed at damaging national interests.
==Organizational structure==
The Advenarum is divided into an executive office with 5 primary directorates, which are split into divisions with a broad directive, and each division is given a specific task. The 5 directorates are:
* The '''Digital Directorate'''
* The '''Tactical Directorate''' 
* The '''Science & Technology Directorate'''
* The '''Support Directorate'''
* The '''Analysis Directorate'''
===Executive Directorate===
Overseeing the Advenarum and in charge of day-to-day operations is the Executive Director, who is appointed by the Imperator with Senate confirmation. The Executive Director reports to the DCI Director (who, along with the INS Director, reports directly to the Imperator). The Deputy Director is formally appointed by the Executive Director without Senate confirmation and is generally considered a political position, making the Deputy Director the most senior position for career officers.


The Executive Directorate also supports the Caphirian military by providing it with information it gathers, receiving information from military intelligence organizations, and cooperating with field activities. Each branch of the military service has its own Deputy Director. The Deputy Director of military affairs, a senior military officer, manages the relationship between the Advenarum and the Unified Tactical Commands, who produce and deliver to the Advenarum regional/operational intelligence and consume national intelligence produced by the Advenarum.
=== Religious Demographics ===
===Analysis Directorate===
The Analysis Directorate is tasked with helping "the Imperator and other policymakers make informed decisions about our country's national security" by looking "at all the available information on an issue and organizing it for policymakers." The Directorate has four regional analytic groups, six groups for transnational issues, and three focusing on policy, collection, and staff support.
{| class="wikitable"
!Division
!'''Directive'''
|-
|Intelligence Analysis Division
|Responsible for analyzing and reporting on intelligence and collecting guidance on how to handle intelligence matters
|-
|Information and Auditing Division
|Responsible for the collection and management of intelligence materials
|-
|Social Research Division
|Responsible for conducting public opinion polling and surveying the population
|-
|Comprehensive Intelligence Analysis Division
|Responsible for the analysis and interpretation of intelligence materials
|-
|Imaging Intelligence Division
|Responsible for collecting and interpreting images of political, economic, and military targets in various countries through both traditional practices and through the incorporation of satellite imagery technologies
|-
|International Intelligence Division
|Responsible for strategic international intelligence collection
|}
===Science & Technology Directorate===
The Science & Technology Directorate (DS&T) was established to research, create, and manage technical collection disciplines and equipment. Many of its innovations were transferred to other intelligence organizations or, as they became more overt, to the military services. DS&T plays a special role in the Advenarum since it provides a wide range of data and intelligence to all other directorates. From here, the various other directorates can take this information, analyze it, and effectively procure it to their needs.


DS&T has morphed into a vastly elaborate directorate since its original inception in 1941, primarily due to the increasing data dependency many countries have used since the Great War. The volume of intelligence that is sifted through to find what is needed can be quite cumbersome. To help with this data overload, DS&T has rapidly grown within the intelligence community.  
==Economy==
New Archduchy is characterized as having one of the least regulated economies in the world and serves as a popular {{wp|tax haven}} for [[Levantia|Levantine]], [[Sarpedon|Sarpedonian]], and [[Crona|Cronan]] nations. Its economy is characterized by tourism, an emergent technology services sector, and maritime trade, with fishing also serving as a major industry. The Republic has very well developed transportation infrastructure including modern ports. Much of its energy comes from offshore renewables, an industry which sprung up in the Republic during the late 1990s.


The Science & Technology Directorate is organized to accommodate classified personnel based on their technical strengths. Depending on their background and area of expertise, DS&T has:
New Archduchy initially had a [[Guilds (Urcea)|guild system]] similar to [[Urcea]], but it was gradually weakened under the 1892 Constitution before its abolition in [[1920]].
* ''Operations Tradecraft:'' Create solutions to current technical problems using existing tools and designs
* ''Technical Research:'' Researching to find solutions to existing problems by means of theoretical analysis
* ''Technical Development:'' Ensuring current projects and intelligence officers are correctly managed through analysis
* ''Technical Analysis:'' Conducting "all-source analysis" to reduce the possibility of security faults, especially for the on-ground intelligence officers
While the organizational structure of DS&T is structured around an expertise agenda, meaning employees are placed into one of the four departments based on their previous knowledge and future aspirations, this directorate can be more easily understood by dividing it into two functionalities. The first is the processing and analysis of collected information, and the second is the future advances and innovations in technology.
{| class="wikitable"
!Division
!'''Directive'''
|-
|S&T Administrative Division
|Responsible for managing science and technology projects
|-
|S&T Operational Services Division
|Responsible for technical support of field agents, including the development of exotic weapons
|-
|S&T Intelligence Division
|Responsible for inspecting mail and telecommunications
|-
|S&T Technical Division
|Responsible for conducting research and development projects
|-
|Clandestine Information Technology Division
|Responsible for eavesdropping devices and production of forged documents or sensitive information
|-
|Advanced Projects and Emerging Technology Division
|Responsible for further development of tools and projects that come out of R&D
|}
=== Support Directorate ===
The Support Directorate provides necessary "housekeeping" administration functions that are consistent with the need to keep their details protected. These functions include personnel, security, communications, and financial operations. Most of this Directorate is sub-structured into smaller divisions based on role and purpose, such as the Security Division, which is concerned with personnel and physical security. Other major divisions include the Division of Communications and the Division of Information Technology.


Originally, the Advenarum was made responsible not just for covert action during the cold war but for such action during major wars. As a result, it became necessary to establish logistical support for these operations before the start of a conflict, but politicians did not want to duplicate existing military support systems. The compromise was that the Advenarum should be able to draw, on a reimbursable basis, on military supply stocks. This evolved into the modern worldwide system of support bases, which usually could be tenant organizations on military bases.
==Military==
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The Republic of New Archduchy has a three branch military force, called the New Archducal National Defense Force (NANDF); the Republican Army, the Republican Navy, and the Republican Air Force. The military is relatively small with an active personnel size of 35,582 as of 2026. The NANDF is equipped with largely modern equipment acquired from [[Arcerion]] as well as major military powers from [[Sarpedon]] and [[Levantia]].  
!Division
!'''Directive'''
|-
|Security & Support Division
|Responsible for directing and supervising the activities of office agents, field agents, personnel, and VIPs
|-
|Communications Division
|Responsible for the overall management and administration of confidential communications
|-
|Information Technology Division
|Responsible for the overall collection and management of intelligence materials
|-
|Enterprises Division
|Responsible for the operation and management of Advenarum-owned front companies, enterprises, and other institutions
|}
=== Digital Directorate ===
The Digital Directorate's focus is to streamline and integrate digital and cybersecurity capabilities into the Advenarum's espionage, counterintelligence, all-source analysis, open-source intelligence collection, and covert action operations. It provides operations personnel with tools and techniques to use in cyber operations. It works with information technology infrastructure and practices cyber tradecraft. This means retrofitting the Advenarum for cyberwarfare. The DD officers help accelerate the integration of innovative methods and tools to enhance the Advenarum's cyber and digital capabilities on a global scale and ultimately help safeguard the Imperium. They also apply technical expertise to exploit clandestine and publicly available information (also known as open source data) using specialized methodologies and digital tools to plan, initiate and support the technical and human-based operations of the Advenarum. Little is known about how the DD specifically functions or if it deploys offensive cyber capabilities.
===Tactical Directorate===
The Tactical Directorate provides intelligence assistance, integration, and coordination across the Imperial Armed Forces and serves as the national authority for the coordination, deconfliction, and evaluation of clandestine operations across the Intelligence Community. It is considered a "restricted" directorate because the Tactical Directorate is additionally responsible for covert operations and paramilitary operations with which the Imperium does not want to be overtly associated. The Tactical Directorate operates at the sole discretion of the Imperator.  


Currently, there are three components to the Tactical Directorate: [[Task Force VII]], [[Division DCCLXXVII]], and the [[Octoriantes]].
Every male between the ages of 18 and 35 in the Republic are required to do one year's reserve service, which entails operations and training regularly scheduled every other weekend (excluding holidays) as well as random readiness tests and formation training. Following their active reserve year, men are required to take one hundred hours of remedial training every other year until age 50. In the event of war, the NANDF has a registry of current and former reservists with men automatically assigned to what is referred to as "readiness brigades", brigade-level formations that largely only exist on paper during peacetime. Most readiness brigades are homeland reserve defense units comprised of men over the age of 30, but a small number of the brigades are intended for seamless integration within the regular armed forces. Assignment to a readiness brigade is largely dependent upon the age and tested aptitude skill of the reservist.  
====Task Force VII====
Task Force VII is a joint operation between the [[Imperial Legion]] and the Department of Civilian Intelligence and conducts various specialized missions such as counterterrorism, hostage rescue, special reconnaissance, and direct action (short-duration strikes or small-scale offensive actions), often against high-value targets. Task Force VII conducts direct action missions such as raids, ambushes, sabotage, targeted killings, and unconventional warfare (e.g., training and leading guerrilla and military units of other countries in combat).
====Division DCCLXXVII====
Division DCCLXXVII (777) is responsible for covert activities related to political influence, psychological operations, economic warfare, and cyberwarfare. Tactical units within Division DCCLXXVII can also carry out covert political action while deployed in hostile and austere environments. A large covert operation typically has components that involve many or all of these categories and paramilitary operations. Political and "influence" covert operations are used to support The Imperium's foreign policy. As overt support for one element of an insurgency can be counterproductive due to the unfavorable impression of Caphiria in many countries, in such cases, covert assistance allows Caphiria to assist without damaging the reputation of its beneficiaries.
====Octoriantes====
The Octoriantes is a joint operation with [[Quicksilver Industries]] to create a highly secretive task force whose main function is for the "coordination, deconfliction, and evaluation of clandestine operations." Very little public information is available about the Octoriantes other than they are elite special operations forces units that perform highly classified activities.
==Training==
The Advenarum maintains four official training facilities across the Imperium - Camp I at Castrum Rynalia, Camp II at Castrum Zaithar, Camp III at Castrum Novaleri, and Camp IV at Castrum Sarivir. However, it is at Castrum Sarivir where the primary education facility - the Baphipolis, is located. There are an additional 14 undisclosed facilities around the country.


The Baphipolis teaches courses on various intelligence-related subjects, ranging from chemical weapons manufacturing to foreign languages. Students include Advenarum new hires, experienced officers, support staff, and other individuals from the intelligence community. The school holds between 300 and 600 courses each year. Each course typically runs for two weeks or less, except for the basic training of new hires (designated "rego"), which lasts several weeks, and language courses, which run between 21 and 44 weeks. Officers of the Advenarum receive training throughout their agency careers, and course offerings are continuously updated to keep pace with current events. Courses are held in a traditional classroom setting or may be conducted online. Subjects taught at the school have included chemical weapons manufacturing, communication skills, defensive driving, dirty bombs, the geography of critical regions, information technology, intelligence community, money laundering, project management, terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, weapons proliferation, and weapons training. Additionally, 16 language courses are taught at the school
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==Budget==
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While details of the budget are classified under Article XIX, general information has been available since 1971. In 2027, the Advenarum had an operating budget of approximately $500 billion in "disclosable funds" and a reported $3.5 billion of "non-disclosable discretionary funds." These numbers have not been confirmed, or indeed, addressed by the agency at all.
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==Operations==
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Republic of New Archduchy

Flag of New Archduchy
Flag
of New Archduchy
Coat of arms
Motto: da Deus fortunae
(O God give us fortune)
LocationLocation of New Archduchy (green) in Crona (gray)
Capital
and
Adriansville
Official languagesJulian Ænglish
Religion
Catholic
GovernmentParliamentary republic
• Popular Regent
John Brianus
• Chancellor
Marius Felen
LegislatureCommon Council
Establishment
• Independence from Urcea
9 August 1890
• Constitution adopted
17 July 1892
Population
• 2025 estimate
6,502,859
GDP (nominal)estimate
• Total
$204,202,778,318
• Per capita
$31,402

The Republic of New Archduchy is a country in Crona. Tracing its foundations to a wave of Urcean colonization in southeastern Crona during the 17th century, New Archduchy gradually became the lone remnant of Urcean culture in the region as a result of the rising fortunes of nearby Coscivian colonies. Gradually developing a strong economy and political life, New Archduchy underwent significant changes in the late 19th century. Chafing from administrative centralizations during the reign of Aedanicus VIII, fissures grew between Urcea and the colony. The Red Interregnum gave the country the pretext to declare independence in 1890, and two years later the Republic was formally established under a new constitution. New Archduchy's transition to independence and democracy have been mostly perceived as smooth and the country's independence was recognized by Urcea in 1902.

During the 20th century, New Archduchy became a well-used neutral refueling station along the Odoneru, leading to significant economic development and a focus on mercantile interests. It maintained neutrality during the Second Great War, though it served as a waystation for covert operatives and weapons smuggling for both sides of the war. During the latter half of the 20th century the nation remained neutral during the Occidental Cold War and became a popular tax haven and tourist destination, greatly enhancing the nation's wealth. The country is characterized by a deep religious faith, like Urcea, as well as considerable economic inequality, especially between the primarily urban Levantine-descendant majority and the primarily rural indigenous minority groups.

Etymology

New Archduchy is named for the Archduchy of Urceopolis, one of the constituent parts of the Apostolic Kingdom of Urcea. It is unusual among Urcean colonies for being named for a type of the constituent entity rather than the place name, but historians believe the reference to the Archduchy was intended to confer prestige to what was once a thriving mercantile colony.

Geography

New Archduchy is a crescent shaped nation on the western shores of the Odoneru Ocean. The central geographic feature of the nation is Adrian's Bay, the center part of the "crescent" which provides a natural harbor. Due to prevailing winds, travel to the harbor in the age of sail was relatively easy, making New Archduchy a viable port and allowing for a mercantile economy. The climate is temperate, with relatively cold winters and warm summers. The small interior part of the country in the northwest is considered good for agriculture.

History

Exploration and settlement

New Archduchy was one of the first locations in Crona explored by Levantine sailors, as its natural harbor and the direction of prevailing winds made it an easy place to reach and to lay anchor. The area was referred to as the "Bay of Sorrows" during the late 16th and 17th centuries due to the many shipwrecks and abandoned vessels that blew into the harbor, and modern scholars believe that hundreds of years worth of flotsam strewn the shore from various eras during the first recorded entry to the bay in the 16th century. Many of the wrecked ships and driftwood were used by Occidental explorers to build temporary shelter for various exploration and inland trading missions. Urcea was the first to attempt to settle the bay, establishing the colony of Adriansville in 1606 and again in 1618 when the initial population died of starvation. Expanding outward from the bay, several other colonial settlements were erected.

Colonial era

During the 17th century, the fledgling colonies in modern New Archduchy were used by Urcea as a base from which its later Julian Belt colonies were established. Traffic in and out of Adriansville was significant, and the colony was briefly the most busy port in Crona outside of Varshan until cities in the Cape became more prominent later in the century. In 1690, the colonies in the region were reorganized as the Rectory of New Archduchy and given a formal colonial charter governing the area. The prominent former Gassavelian rebel and pretender Arses was appointed the colony's first Rector, and held that position until his death in 1704. During that time, Arses brought on many of his former chief lieutenants during the rebellion to serve as colonial officials and advisors, and most contemporaries report a fair and competent administration during this time. Arses's time as Rector introduced some Gassavelian cultural hallmarks to New Archduchy, greatly influencing its modern cuisine. Remembered as a hero to the Gassavelian people, Arses died and was buried in New Archduchy in 1704 and is remembered by residents of the country as a wise leader who left his mark on the colony. Post-independence hagiographies of Arses published in New Archduchy in the early 20th century suggested the nation's independent heritage traced itself to Arses's rebellious nature and influence, although most modern historians suggest Arses was loyal to Urcea during his time as Rector. Despite this, Arses is viewed by most Newarcs as one of the country's founding fathers.

In 1844, New Archduchy was invaded by Aciria during the Cholera Expedition, a failed campaign wherein the Acirians were ejected from the territory in three months following significant casualties due to disease.

Independence and constitution

Golden age of Odoneru commerce

Great War and Occidental Cold War

Modern period

Government

New Archduchy is a unitary, parliamentary republic governed by the Constitution of 1892, which establishes a unicameral legislature, the 134-seat Common Council, lead by the Chancellor of the Common Council who serves as the head of government of New Archduchy. The Common Council is elected every five years in years ending with "0" and "5" and are apportioned every ten years. The Common Council is largely modeled after the Urcean Concilium Daoni, and is elected from single member constituencies. Unlike Urcea, political parties are not represented in any government capacity, cannot endorse members of the Council, and members of the Council are legally prohibited from organizing along party lines. Political parties can be organized and can endorse candidates on the local level, however, and the government of New Archduchy effectively assumes a partisan nature despite constitutional prohibitions against partisanship.

Limited executive powers are invested in the Popular Regent, an officer who holds the responsibility of head of state but holds little administrative responsibility. The Popular Regent, who serves as the embodiment of national sovereignty on behalf of the people of the Republic, serves a single twenty-five year term. Elections for the office are non-partisan and held either at the end of the term of the previous occupant or upon the death of the previous occupant. Accordingly, elections for the office do not take place at fixed increments. The office of Popular Regent is open to any baptized Catholic over the age of forty.

Culture

New Archduchy draws cultural traditions from many Occidental sources including its neighbors and indigenous peoples as well as from Urcea which established the New Archduchy colony. A majority of people in New Archduchy are descendants of Urcean settlers and speak Julian Ænglish, though several other settler groups from South Levantia - including Derians, Caens, and Carnish people - participated in the colonization of the region. New Archduchy also has considerable Coscivian influences from historic Kiravian cultural and geopolitical involvement in the region as well as from nearby Paulastra.

The indigenous peoples of New Archduchy, closely related to the people of Titechaxha, have long influenced New Archducal society through the dual means of cuisine and music. Self-identified indigenous people comprise about eighteen percent of the Republic's population.

The Catholic Church plays a prominent role in the lives of the residents of New Archduchy and serves as the overwhelming religion of the residents of the Republic, both those of indigenous and Levantine origin. Catholic practices exist at all levels of society and feature prominently within popular culture. Religious observances, like in Urcea, form the bulk of the country's holidays. The Church has a less pronounced influence on public affairs than in many Levantine countries but Catholic morality remains a bedrock of public discourse.

Many sports popular in Sarpedon are popular in New Archduchy, with association football being the most popular sport in the country.

Demographics

Linguistic Demographics

Religious Demographics

Economy

New Archduchy is characterized as having one of the least regulated economies in the world and serves as a popular tax haven for Levantine, Sarpedonian, and Cronan nations. Its economy is characterized by tourism, an emergent technology services sector, and maritime trade, with fishing also serving as a major industry. The Republic has very well developed transportation infrastructure including modern ports. Much of its energy comes from offshore renewables, an industry which sprung up in the Republic during the late 1990s.

New Archduchy initially had a guild system similar to Urcea, but it was gradually weakened under the 1892 Constitution before its abolition in 1920.

Military

The Republic of New Archduchy has a three branch military force, called the New Archducal National Defense Force (NANDF); the Republican Army, the Republican Navy, and the Republican Air Force. The military is relatively small with an active personnel size of 35,582 as of 2026. The NANDF is equipped with largely modern equipment acquired from Arcerion as well as major military powers from Sarpedon and Levantia.

Every male between the ages of 18 and 35 in the Republic are required to do one year's reserve service, which entails operations and training regularly scheduled every other weekend (excluding holidays) as well as random readiness tests and formation training. Following their active reserve year, men are required to take one hundred hours of remedial training every other year until age 50. In the event of war, the NANDF has a registry of current and former reservists with men automatically assigned to what is referred to as "readiness brigades", brigade-level formations that largely only exist on paper during peacetime. Most readiness brigades are homeland reserve defense units comprised of men over the age of 30, but a small number of the brigades are intended for seamless integration within the regular armed forces. Assignment to a readiness brigade is largely dependent upon the age and tested aptitude skill of the reservist.

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