Pallisican Migration
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 Scenes in different ports of Passas of Pallisicans leaving for Corum. 1718 AN | |
| Date | 1718 AN - 1720 AN |
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| Location | From Passas to Corum |
| Type | Mass migration |
| Cause | Collapse of the Bassarid Empire, Operation Purple Splendor |
| Outcome | Significant loss of life, demographic changes |
The Pallisican Migration refers to a significant movement of Pallisican and Bassarid inhabitants from Passas to the continent of Corum after the start of Operation Purple Splendor, Nouvelle Alexandrie's invasion of Passas, now called New Caputia. This mass departure, primarily by sea and air, resulted in significant loss of life.
Background
Migration
The majority of the Pallisican Migration population embarked on the perilous journey by sea or air. The distance between Passas and Corum was significant, and the conditions were often treacherous. Many attempted the journey in ships not suited for the long and hazardous voyage, while others trusted in air transport, despite the risks.
Maritime Migration
For those who chose to travel by sea, the journey was fraught with danger. It is estimated that 80% of the ships attempting to reach Corum sank, leading to a significant loss of life. Amongst the he reasons for the large number of shipwrecks are many, including poorly maintained or overloaded ships, dangerous sea conditions, and a lack of navigational knowledge or resources.
Ironically, many would be caught up the depredations of the Confederacy of the Dispossessed, who were known to abduct those refugees who might be useful as replacement crew members or offered the prospect of a ransom, whilst abandoning the remainder to their miserable fates.
Aerial Migration
Despite the risks, many Pallisican Migration also chose to migrate by air. Details of the challenges faced and the loss of life encountered during this form of migration are not well documented.
Unsanctioned and unlawful flights, in addition to the other associated risks of attempting an intercontinental journey without a filed flight-plan run, the risk of being shot down by ground-based air defence systems or by interceptors operated by the Federal Air Force. Human rights advocates have accused the FHP government of encouraging Federal Forces to bring down suspected refugee flights from beyond visual range and over international waters in order to avoid the negative consequences of attribution. So far in 1720 AN, two hundred and forty seven bodies have been recovered at sea, suspected to have been from downed aircraft. Federal coroners have reportedly been directed to record all such deaths as attributable to people smugglers and pirates. The Federal Government rejected all such accusations brought to its attention this far. No inquiry is expected.
