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Although the consolidation of West Asteria was immensely popular, it set the stage for eventual independence. For the remaining decades of the eighteenth century, a common Asterian identity developed. Unique styles of music were established in the Northern Plateau. Yarmouth became the capital of West Asteria in 1789 after it had been in Milsboro. The other former colonies, fearing Yarmouth would dominate them, petitioned their colonial masters to create a new city on the interior. The [[Royal Charter of 1797]] formally created [[Concordia]], which was located on the interior along the Yare River. The population of West Asteria grew rapidly during this time from a little under a million in 1775 to three million by 1805. Ethnic and religious tensions continued, however, with multiple raids and pogroms between the Ænglish, Atemeraw, and Gaelic citizens of the colony. When Gaelic representatives in 1820 petitioned the [[King of Faneria]] on their special status, the ruler responded with the [[West Asteria Proviso]], which declared all citizens of West Asteria as equal. The Gaels were angered by this, and they joined the [[West Asteria Congress]] in 1823. The Gaelic, Ænglish, and Atemeraw were now united behind the cause of independence. The [[Asteria Revolution]] began on May 5, 1826, when the Colony of West Asteria was reorganized into the [[Dominion of West Asteria]], centered in Yarmouth. Pro-independence leaders [[John O'Brien]], [[Michael Ashton]], and [[Shiye Makaya]] organized self-governing [[Frontier Republics]] in the Northern Plateau to preserve the movement as more moderate leaders like [[Llewellyn Penrose]] worked to negotiate a settlement with the King. All out war began on December 12, 1829, during the [[Milsboro Massacre]]. The [[Colonial Army]] was created, and in a series of campaigns against the [[Royalist League]] in 1830, 1831, and 1832, the Asterians slowly beat back their colonial masters. At the [[Battle of Stonebridge]] on June 17, 1833, much of the [[Asterian Royal Army]] was destroyed, its remnants retreating to Yarmouth. Weeks later, on August 15, 1833, the [[Fiery Night]] saw the final defeat of the royalists when Shiye Makaya led two thousand Atemeraw warriors into [[Yarmouth Harbor]] and burned over a hundred Fanerian ships. A ceasefire was declared, and three years later, the [[Treaty of Oirthidún]] was signed on September 6, 1836. A little under two months later, the last Fanerian forces left Yarmouth, ending the war. | Although the consolidation of West Asteria was immensely popular, it set the stage for eventual independence. For the remaining decades of the eighteenth century, a common Asterian identity developed. Unique styles of music were established in the Northern Plateau. Yarmouth became the capital of West Asteria in 1789 after it had been in Milsboro. The other former colonies, fearing Yarmouth would dominate them, petitioned their colonial masters to create a new city on the interior. The [[Royal Charter of 1797]] formally created [[Concordia]], which was located on the interior along the Yare River. The population of West Asteria grew rapidly during this time from a little under a million in 1775 to three million by 1805. Ethnic and religious tensions continued, however, with multiple raids and pogroms between the Ænglish, Atemeraw, and Gaelic citizens of the colony. When Gaelic representatives in 1820 petitioned the [[King of Faneria]] on their special status, the ruler responded with the [[West Asteria Proviso]], which declared all citizens of West Asteria as equal. The Gaels were angered by this, and they joined the [[West Asteria Congress]] in 1823. The Gaelic, Ænglish, and Atemeraw were now united behind the cause of independence. The [[Asteria Revolution]] began on May 5, 1826, when the Colony of West Asteria was reorganized into the [[Dominion of West Asteria]], centered in Yarmouth. Pro-independence leaders [[John O'Brien]], [[Michael Ashton]], and [[Shiye Makaya]] organized self-governing [[Frontier Republics]] in the Northern Plateau to preserve the movement as more moderate leaders like [[Llewellyn Penrose]] worked to negotiate a settlement with the King. All out war began on December 12, 1829, during the [[Milsboro Massacre]]. The [[Colonial Army]] was created, and in a series of campaigns against the [[Royalist League]] in 1830, 1831, and 1832, the Asterians slowly beat back their colonial masters. At the [[Battle of Stonebridge]] on June 17, 1833, much of the [[Asterian Royal Army]] was destroyed, its remnants retreating to Yarmouth. Weeks later, on August 15, 1833, the [[Fiery Night]] saw the final defeat of the royalists when Shiye Makaya led two thousand Atemeraw warriors into [[Yarmouth Harbor]] and burned over a hundred Fanerian ships. A ceasefire was declared, and three years later, the [[Treaty of Oirthidún]] was signed on September 6, 1836. A little under two months later, the last Fanerian forces left Yarmouth, ending the war. | ||
On October 25, 1836, the [[Asteria Declaration of Independence]] was formally signed. The [[Republic of Asteria]] was formally established on that date. | On October 25, 1836, the [[Asteria Declaration of Independence]] was formally signed. The [[Republic of Asteria]] was formally established on that date. [[Joseph Marshall]], commanding general of the Colonial Army, was elected [[President of Asteria]] that same day, and worked to rapidly expand the fledgeling nation's infrastructure, funding a series of turnpikes, canals, and railways. Ports in Milsboro and Yarmouth were expanded, and a new national bureaucracy created. Marshall was elected to a full six-year term in November 1837, and served until December 1843. His successors tamed the wilderness of the Northern Plateau, creating the [[Bureau of Atemeraw Nations]] to manage the indigenous lands, and gradually civilizing the [[Great North]] as many Asterians endearingly call those regions. Most wars during the remainder of the century were domestic, conquering rogue tribes or putting down revolts. The final large-scale war ended in 1867, when [[Peter West]] declared that the creation of Asteria was complete. Economic prosperity followed, exports of cattle, oil, and rubber creating a vibrant economy. Asteria was neutral during the [[First Great War]] but did provide war materiel to the belligerent powers. This started Asteria's long-standing defense industry. | ||
The [[Asteria Civil War]] was sparked after nearly sixty years of peace and prosperity. Political corruption, polarization, and the rise of new ideologies shattered the republic. From 1925 to 1931, two million were killed during the war, either by combat, disease, or massive crimes against humanity. Communists dominated the urban areas, while fascists controlled the south. Asteria's government in Concordia, led by [[Cyrus McPherson]] gradually brought the country to order. The separatists and radicals were defeated, and the nation spent much of the 1930s and 1940s in an economic depression. Only involvement in the [[Second Great War]] restored the economy, and transformed Asteria into a regional military power. The post-war economic boom saw light industry, computing, and defense become the [[Asteria Trinity]] and the recipe for success. Although rubber, tropical fruits, and cattle products remained important exports, the new industries ensured economic success. Tensions, however, grew with [[Varshan]] in the 1990s, leading to a massive military buildup. Following their involvement in the [[Final War of the Deluge]], Asteria has remained an important power in Crona, albeit one that has grown increasingly militaristic. | |||
Asteria is a member of the [[League of Nations]]. | Asteria is a member of the [[League of Nations]]. | ||