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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}}. Several of Arses's lieutenants would succeed him as Rector, leading to a string of [[Gassavelian people]] serving in that role until [[1754]]. During that time, the Gassavelian administrators continued the cultural influences introduced during Arses's time as Rector. | 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}}. Several of Arses's lieutenants would succeed him as Rector, leading to a string of [[Gassavelian people]] serving in that role until [[1754]]. During that time, the Gassavelian administrators continued the cultural influences introduced during Arses's time as Rector. | ||
In [[Levantia]], Urcea became entangled in the politics of the [[Holy Levantine Empire]], resulting in it waging the [[War of the Caroline Succession]] in the 1740s. As Urcean military attention was elsewhere, [[Kiravia]] and [[Cartadania]] took the opportunity to try and eliminate Urcea's [[Julian Belt]] colonies in [[Crona]]. The conflict, known as the [[Cronan Beaver War]], was fought largely on the [[Odoneru]] with limited land engagements. New Archduchy was too well fortified and largely populated to be attacked directly, and as the center of Urcean colonial forces it was functionally the primary combatant in the war. The Adriansville-based Cronan Squadron of the [[Royal Navy (Urcea)|Royal Navy]] fought several engagements throughout 1746 and 1747 before being defeated decisively at the [[Cronan_Beaver_War#Bosco_Sound|Battle of Bosco Sound]]. The Squadron returned to Adriansville and the city as blockaded for the rest of the war, though supplies and food continued to be available from inland farms. On 14 September, a detachment of 200 [[Kiravia]]n marines landed south of Adriansville but were defeated by colonial militia and the small regular army garrison of the city. In the ensuing peace, the colony of New Archduchy's borders were drawn and received international recognition, and these borders remain the nation's borders to this day. The war also saw the end of the [[Julian Belt]] colonies, ending Urcea's aspirations of empire in Crona. This had a temporary effect of economically depressing the colony, although trade recovered by [[1760]]. In the long term, the colony became increasingly irrelevant to Urcean foreign policy aims. | |||
From the end of the Beaver War through the mid-19th century, New Archduchy benefitted from {{Wp|salutary neglect}} as the loss of the Julian Belt meant the end of significant Urcean attentions in Crona. Merchant interests in the colony were strong, and local prominent citizens formed a colonial assembly which received the approval of the Rector and government of Urcea. During this period, the assembly and Rector largely coexisted in peace, allowing stable governance. The colony was lightly taxed in order to maintain its competitive advantage, as Urcean leaders determined that the colony's main economic advantage was low tariffs and duties. | |||
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. In the aftermath of the expedition, significant investments were made to build new defenses in the colony. | 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. In the aftermath of the expedition, significant investments were made to build new defenses in the colony. | ||